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]

Steam tries out some new store filtering tools during its Winter Sale

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How damaged has your wallet been since Steam started its Winter Sale this year? Or have you been mostly window shopping? In either case,...

MassivelyOP’s 2020 Golden Yachties: Best worst post title

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MassivelyOP’s not-so-serious end-of-the-year awards continue today with our pick for best worst post title. (If you’re wondering what the heck a Golden Yachtie is,...

The Stream Team: Merriment and Miqo’tes in FFXIV’s Starlight Celebration

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What cat doesn't like Christmas? Or, in this case -- what Miqo’te? The Starlight Celebration is underway in FFXIV, and Massively OP's Chris and...

Pantheon beckons you over for a sneak peek at crafting

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Everyone has his or her favorite pet system in MMOs, and for an elite few, that system is crafting. Being able to take raw...

Massively OP’s 2020 Awards: Most Anticipated MMO

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MassivelyOP’s end-of-the-year awards for 2020 continue today with our award for Most Anticipated MMO, which was awarded to Book of Travels and Torchlight Frontiers...
We just keep going.

Black Desert extends free play for PlayStation first-timers unable to purchase the game properly

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On paper, the whole free play idea for Black Desert seemed like a pretty great idea. The game lets everyone play for free for...

Fight or Kite: The stand-out PvP MMOs and games of 2020

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I mixed it up and played more MMOs this year than in the last several years combined, and one of the best things about...
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Would you watch a TV show based on The Elder Scrolls franchise?

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We already knew that the Fallout franchise was supposedly getting a full show treatment, but wholly unsubstantiated rumors this week suggest that Netflix might...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2’s 2020 year in review

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2019 was a rough year for Guild Wars 2. Its studio, ArenaNet, suffered sizable layoffs, and lost game directors Mike O’Brien and Mike Zadorojny....

Camelot Unchained demonstrates its Terminator-like enemy AI in new video footage

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Non-player character pathfinding is one of those systems that you don't ever notice or think about -- at least, until it doesn't work and...
It's hip to be ship.

Ship of Heroes presents a nightmare after Christmas with new holiday video

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While Apotheosis City isn't open for business -- not just yet! -- Ship of Heroes is nevertheless laying the groundwork for spectacular holiday events...

The Daily Grind: Which gaming company told the biggest fib in 2020?

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We have a rule at MOP: "Save your recordings." This is specifically because studios have said things to us on the record and then...

WAR’s Return of Reckoning hosts Keg’s End and more Twitch Drops

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The good folks over at the Warhammer Online rogue server are working to close out the year on the best green, muscley foot possible....
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Astellia Online’s patch tomorrow lets you break down mounts while adding daily login rewards

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Good new to mount owners in Astellia Online - with the game's next patch tomorrow, you can disassemble your mounts! Not your starter mount,...

MassivelyOP’s 2020 Golden Yachties: Best MMO crime of the year

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MassivelyOP’s not-so-serious end-of-the-year awards continue today with our pick for best worst MMO crime of the year. (If you’re wondering what the heck a...

Fractured welcomes you to a free end-of-year PvP playtest

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Just when you thought you've unwrapped all the presents you were going to get this holiday season, there's one more tucked away in the...

The Stream Team: Holiday happenings in Phantasy Star Online 2

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Massively OP's MJ loves to celebrate the Christmas season throughout all the MMOverse. And this year, Phantasy Star Online 2 has brought holiday events...
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Crowfall has kicked off another Decapathon event until January 5

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'Tis the season to hunt heads and collect skulls in Crowfall. Yes, it's time once again for Decapathon, a special PvP event which tasks...

Massively OP’s 2020 Awards: MMO Expansion of the Year

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MassivelyOP’s end-of-the-year awards for 2020 continue today with our award for MMO Expansion of the Year, which was awarded to Final Fantasy XIV's Shadowbringers...

Phantasy Star Online 2 collabs with model kit line Frame Arms Girl and readies some New Year’s events

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It's time for some Phantasy Star Online 2 events! The MMO is introducing some limited-time fun thanks to the arrival of the new year...

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