Wisdom of Nym: What we actually know (vs. what we assume) about Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker
So what's going to happen to Nocturnal Sect? We don't know yet.
I put that front and center because it is one of the current...
The Daily Grind: When was the last time you were super hyped for an MMO expansion?
I have two different modes for getting MMO-expansion-hyped. The first, and more common, is when it's a big game for the genre, whether or...
Global Chat: Destiny 2’s horrible, no-good, very bad transmog
Hey kids, Destiny 2 is finally getting a cosmetic system! And it looks to be as user-friendly and appealing as having your mother dress...
The Daily Grind: What’s your least favorite mechanic in an MMO you like?
It's not a surprise to anyone who reads this that I like Final Fantasy XIV. That having been said, there are also things I really...
LOTRO Legendarium: Six essential LOTRO store purchases for new characters
In my Lord of the Rings Online career, I have started way, way too many brand-new characters. It's just something I do every so...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO have you returned to the most?
While I'm always up for trying out new MMOs and crossing my fingers that a future title will click with me, I do so...
Why I Play: Monster Hunter Rise is still worth it one month later
It's been over a month since Monster Hunter Rise was released to the public. I was feeling good about the game during the press...
WoW Factor: What we really learned from the World of Warcraft Hazzikostas interview
The problem with writing about World of Warcraft right now is that there's actually less to write about than you might think. Sure, we've got...
The Daily Grind: Are you concerned about Guild Wars 2’s End of Dragons?
The Guild Wars 2 community has been a jumble this week. While half of the discussion has centered on the brewing hype machine for...
Massively Overthinking: The terrible hot-mess MMOs we have fun in anyway
Every time we cover Hellgate London - and let's be honest, it's a lot since the game comes back from the dead at least...
Vague Patch Notes: The win state of MMOs
So how do you win an MMO? The general consensus is that you don't. The whole point of an MMO that this is an...
Casually Classic: The brilliance of World of Warcraft’s sound design
Can you hear pictures? Well, I bet you heard the banner graphic for today's column because that level-up sound from World of Warcraft is...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO ‘reboot’ was the worst idea?
I've talked before about how a lot of fans have seemingly taken the wrong lessons away from Final Fantasy XIV's successful relaunch, clamoring for a...
Perfect Ten: Why I’m a sucker for MMO collector’s editions
If you've ever wondered what kind of naive sucker would plunk down a semi-thick wad of perfectly good cash on an overstuffed MMO collector's...
The Daily Grind: What’s the story behind your MMO character’s name?
When I see a character cross my path with the name "XxDoodyHeadxX," I'm not usually that curious about how such a name came about....
Massively OP Podcast Episode 319: A sadness prison for addicts
Justin and Bree discuss Destiny 2's tmog, Elite Dangerous Odyssey, PSO2's New Genesis, RuneScape and Albion on mobile, and Jeff Kaplan's farewell, with adventures in Guild Wars, City of Heroes, and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag discussion on Blizzard's downfall and future.
Choose My Adventure: RIFT was fun before, wasn’t it?
My time in RIFT this past month has left me confused, frankly. Primarily because I remember genuinely enjoying this game more than I did.
That’s...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best way MMOs can improve player retention – other than new content?
Months ago, Gamasutra published a piece about the long-tail of game development - basically, how to keep a video game selling copies and/or attracting...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons announces content-light updates until June
Nintendo just announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is expected to get some new content for the next several months, starting with a May Day event...
Not So Massively: Checking up on multiplayer RTS Iron Harvest 1920
Last fall, this column covered Iron Harvest 1920, an alternate history RTS with a strong multiplayer emphasis and surprisingly poignant story-telling. Once I got...
