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 bans more cheaters and revamps free trials in today’s update

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ArcheAge is down for maintenance this morning, but don't get too excited, as the patch notes reiterate that complete halt to the entire unlock...

Lord of the Rings Online previews its new Dwarf premium housing

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Dwarven housing has never been the most popular among Lord of the Rings Online's four original neighborhoods. But this trend may be about to...
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The Daily Grind: Are you a big spender or super thrifty in MMOs?

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There are always things to spend in-game currency on in every single MMO. Always. That's kind of why it's there in the first place,...

The Stream Team: SWTOR flashpoint fever

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"What shall we do to bring in the new year of SWTOR streams?" Massively OP's MJ asked. "Flashpoints," Larry replied. "Which flashpoints?" she queried, seeking clarification. "Flashpoints..."...

PSA: Black Desert Mobile is once again offering rewards for Prime Gaming members

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Are you a player of Black Desert Mobile? Do you have an Amazon Prime account that you forgot to unsubscribe to? Then you've got...

The Stream Team: Watching the Heavensturn in Final Fantasy XIV

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It's a new year, both in real-life and in Final Fantasy XIV, and MOP's Chris is celebrating the occasion with his new main character...

Trove’s New Year’s event, Renewus, is live as of today

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MMORPGs do not get enough New Year events in my estimation, but Gamigo's Trove is making one happen. It's called Renewus, and it's on...

Leaderboard: What was the best *new* MMO of 2021?

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The downside of letting both old and new games be eligible for MMO of the Year is that it's so hard for brand-new MMOs...

Elder Scrolls Online has begun teasing what looks like a High Isles Breton-centric chapter

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If you follow The Elder Scrolls Online on Twitter, you probably noticed some of the cryptic teases about the game's next chapter and year-long...

End-of-Year Eleven: The biggest MMO stories of 2021

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As the year that was 2021 comes to a close -- raise a glass, give a toast, and perhaps think of a few fond...
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Tamriel Infinium: How Elder Scrolls Online made me a believer in public dungeons again

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Most folks have their own goals and gameplay that they enjoy in MMORPGs. For me in Elder Scrolls Online, it's gradually bringing a game...

Turn-based MMO Broken Ranks trumpets a January 25 launch date

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It's turn-based. It's isometric. It's got those old school Baldur's Gate vibes. And it's coming to your computer very, very soon. Whitemoon Games announced a...

Lord of the Rings Online’s Shadowfax and Treebeard servers progress forward

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"Say friend and enter!" It's a big expansion day for two of Lord of the Rings Online's progression servers. Speedy server Shadowfax is jumping into...

Old School RuneScape unleashes the final boss of its God Wars dungeon

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If you've been following along with the opening tiers of Old School RuneScape's God Wars dungeon, today marks the final step in the journey,...

The Daily Grind: If you could ask your future self one MMO question, what would it be?

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Here's the wacky time-bending scenario for today's question: Imagine that tomorrow, a very brief portal opened up in your living room and you could...

The Stream Team: Starting the signature timeline in EQII’s Visions of Vetrovia

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You can lead a Ratonga to Centaurs, but you can't make them speak! Massively OP's MJ has traveled to EQII's new area introduced with...

The best MassivelyOP community Daily Grinds of 2021

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Longtime readers know that the Daily Grind column on MassivelyOP is basically a morning icebreaker post, something fun or juicy or silly to get...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 354: Catch-up roundtable and state of the site

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Justin, Bree, Tyler, and MJ discuss the 2021 MOP awards, Cryptic and PWE, Magic the Gathering Online, Fractured, Legends of Aria, Crowfall, and Book of Travels, with adventures in New World, Astroneer, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online, Albion Online, Star Wars Galaxies, SWTOR, LOTRO, and Elder Scrolls Online, finishing it off with a state of the site recap.
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Final Fantasy XI plans for higher stats and new challenges in its January version update

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The name of the game in Final Fantasy XI right now is players reaching even greater heights of power, and that is definitely the case...

Mist Legacy melds the tabletop experience with MMORPGs

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If the phrase "pure RPG" brings a flush to your cheek and a flutter to your heart, you may be in the exact mood...

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