MMORPG

MMORPGs are massively multiplayer online roleplaying games, our core focus here on Massively OP. MMORPGs are traditionally differentiated from mere multiplayer games by their persistent worlds, massive playerbases and/or servers, customizable character development, and always-online status. [Follow the MMORPG category’s RSS feed]

ArcheAge returns player items lost during account transfers from Gamigo to Kakao

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When ArcheAge accounts were transferred over from Gamigo to Kakao in December, many players unfortunately found that certain items were missing from their characters...

Mad World shares new gameplay trailer ahead of its February 23 alpha 5.0 test

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There are a few weeks left before Mad World kicks out its alpha 5.0 test, but players following along the grimdark multiplayer ARPG can...

Getting ready for Lost Ark: Name reservations, founder’s packs, and server choice

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We're not saying that you are the procrastinating type, but on the very off chance that you like to leave preparations for a new...

The Daily Grind: What were your three most-played MMOs in 2021?

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Usually at the end of the year, Justin will ask me on the MOP Podcast what my top-played MMOs of the year turned out...
Oh no snail.

MMO Week in Review: Blizzard’s getting a new boss

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It might be hard to believe - or maybe it's just hard for me since time stopped two years ago and everything is weird...

The MOP Up: Anvil hitches up its combat pants as it looks at 2022

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Coop shooter Anvil pushed out its first update since the game's December early access launch. The patch brings in balance adjustments, a new relic,...
Yeah, that makes sense.

Old School RuneScape outlines Shattered Relics League fixes, starts returning lost items in Group Ironman storage

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Old School RuneScape has been busy fixing, patching, and correcting a gaggle of bugs according to a recent update post from Jagex. The post...

The Stream Team: Celebrating Halloween in January in Final Fantasy XIV

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Is the spooky season in Final Fantasy XIV early or late? Whatever damage this does to his internal seasonal clock, MOP's Chris is going...

One Shots: Dutch angle knockout

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Despite how movies and TV make it look, knocking someone clean out with a punch isn't actually that easy (although attempting it is a...
Here's an explanation.

The Daily Grind: Do you delay uninstalling MMOs you might want to play again?

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I am terrible about uninstalling MMOs on my hard drive. It's a bad habit of mine. Despite the fact that my gaming setup is...

The Stream Team: Tracking down the Rakghoul SWTOR flashpoint

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Terrible infestation that turns others into vicious creatures? Of course Massively OP's Larry and MJ will head right into the heart of it! The...
Hatred!

Hellbugs and love hugs keep RIFT’s community busy

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As the long-suffering RIFT community waits to see what may happen to their MMO, they have a couple of distractions to keep them busy...

The Stream Team: Gutting Glacio and a chorus of singing space snails in Astroneer

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When the best laid plans are derailed by singing space snails... it's worth it! Massively OP's MJ still needs to dig to the center...

LOTRO Legendarium: It’s time to revisit skirmishes in Lord of the Rings Online

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Ever since 2009, I've loved skirmishes in Lord of the Rings Online. These were a new type of instance that rose to prominence in...

New World tries to sell endgame players on expedition mutators

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With an ever-increasing number of players in New World reaching the level cap, Amazon's come under pressure to provide meaty endgame content to keep...

The Daily Grind: Have you ever regretted a rash decision in an MMO?

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Oh, regrets -- I've had a few in my life. And while I won't share my personal and professional low points, I freely admit that...

The Stream Team: Sweeping through AQ3D side quests

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When a game keeps developing steadily, even if you clear a zone once, that might not be the case later. Such is the ways...
You are not the real thing.

Betawatch: Pantheon plans alpha and increased awareness for 2022

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You there, sitting there and reading this! Are you aware of Pantheon? One of the big things the developers are talking up for 2022 is...
Pure garbage.

Decentraland’s promotional rave shows the least energetic online party ever

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Have you ever been to a concert in Fortnite? How about Final Fantasy XIV or Lord of the Rings Online or AdventureQuest 3D? Have you ever been to...

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis kicks off its first world trial with the Stellar Grace Recovery Operation

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It's not running around the open world of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis collecting stuff to get a temporary buff, it's a "world...

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