Generally used to describe MMOs from before World of Warcraft’s launch in 2004, though sometimes shortened to describe just the first few MMOs launched prior to 2000.
classic mmo
The MOP Up: Co-op RPG Stolen Realm launches with ‘frictionless’ multiplayer
Turn-based RPG Stolen Realm launched on Steam, Xbox, and Switch: "Play Stolen Realm solo, or in co-op with up to six heroes, as you...
MMO Business Roundup: Jagex dinged by UK government, Roblox AI tools, and Epic v Apple plods on
Do you hear that? It's the rhythmic tinkling bells of Business Cat's collar as she merrily skips forth with another round of industry stories...
Old School RuneScape opens a new region with new quests in Varlamore Part One
It's time to explore Varlamore, which has opened its door to Gielinor. This new golden shore is available forevermore for Old School RuneScape players...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 462: Awaiting Brighter Shores
Justin and Bree discuss EverQuest's 25th birthday, Brighter Shores' announcement, Star Citizen's 1.0 tease, SWTOR's date night patch, Elder Scrolls Online's DLC, and LOTRO's Update 39, with adventures in ESO and LOTRO, plus two mailbag topics relating to the crafting show.
Dark Age of Camelot tweaks resist debuffs, class abilities, and class spec lines in latest patch
Despite its age, Dark Age of Camelot is still getting tweaked and tuned by Broadsword. Such is the case with its most recent patch,...
RuneScape launches new Easter event with a spring-themed Blooming Burrow hub
RuneScape has declared that "spring is in the air and chocolate is everywhere" as the MMORPG has started an all-new Easter event that includes...
Old School RuneScape premieres a Varlamore cinematic trailer, talks changes to mage training and prayers
The new region of Varlamore is coming to Old School RuneScape, and that means Jagex has a reason to get all cinematic on us...
Massively Overthinking: Are survival games the new MMO?
A few Overthinkings ago, a MOP commenter said something that seemed very simple but still hit me really hard, to the point that I'm...
Old School RuneScape outlines plans for skilling adjustments as part of its ‘Project Rebalance’ effort
Jagex looks to be in a big sweeping changes mood. Hot on the heels of RuneScape's combat updates, the studio is now looking to...
Jagex co-founder announces Brighter Shores MMO, launching free-to-play in Q3 2024
It would be pretty amusing if after all those mis-fires with new games, the next Jagex MMO actually comes from someone who left Jagex...
The Daily Grind: What’s the hardest MMORPG to return to after a long time away?
When I returned to Lord of the Rings Online several years ago, I'd been away for a very, very long time - so long...
Hey game devs, stop namedropping Star Wars Galaxies and make a spiritual successor
If you're an MMORPG gamer who watches the mainstream gaming space, you probably know that most gaming sites take any opportunity they can get...
Old School RuneScape applies quality-of-life for Forestry, last man standing, collection UI, and achievements
This week's update for Old School RuneScape is less about adding anything new and more about making what exists better, with a full-throated focus...
RuneScape releases its wide-reaching combat adjustments in today’s update
If you get into a fight or two in RuneScape today, it's probably going to feel a little bit different - and ideally a...
The MOP Up: Lost Skies gets downright cozy inside of its ships
Lost Skies'Â February dev blog showed off some UX work, early prototypes of its weapon damage system, and some super-cozy ship interior concepts. Also, the...
RuneScape offers a deep-dive into its latest general combat improvements arriving March 4
When RuneScape put out its Necromancy skill, it did so alongside some specific combat updates that were so well-received by the playerbase that gamers...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO have you kept installed the longest whether you play it or not?
A few weeks back, I asked y'all about the MMOs that have a permanent place on your device, the ones you'll never uninstall. I...
Old School RuneScape shares additional details of undead pirates’ arrival to the Wilderness
The Wilderness zone of Old School RuneScape is looking to get a little more wild and smell a lot more like zombies and sea...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs with interesting Guinness World Records
I never quite know how much stock to put in Guinness World Records. I guess it's somewhere between "for amusement value" and "stone cold...
The Daily Grind: Have you ever gone a long period without playing MMORPGs?
I was thinking about this topic a few weeks ago when chatting with MOP's Eliot about some of our formative experiences in the genre....
