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Shroud of the Avatar goes all-in on Star Wars homages
With a revamp on the way with Release 55, Shroud of the Avatar's East Vauban Foothills is getting promoted from a Tier 3 to...
Ultima Online’s publish 100 hits the test server, Broadsword seeks paid event moderators
One hundred! Classic MMOÂ Ultima Online has pushed out its 100th major update to the test server this week. It's primarily a bug-fixing update, riding...
‘Magic through serendipity’: Raph Koster on the glorious mess that was Ultima Online
I was a wide-eyed, naive kid when I first stepped into Ultima Online in 1997, and as it turns out, the developers were too.
That's...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best MMORPG vet reward you’ve ever gotten?
CCP Games rolled out a pretty sweet veteran reward for EVE Online vets this week ahead of the game's anniversary: Everybody who's been playing...
The Soapbox: Do MMOs still fall victim to the copycat curse?
When Radical Heights launched, I was inspired to put together a whole Perfect Ten about why trend-chasing doesn't work for online games. Obviously, my...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 173: The Bless Mess
Justin and Bree discuss Bless Online's launch, EVE Online's Into the Abyss, Fallout 76, Elder Scrolls Online's spyware issue, Path of Exile's Incursion, H1Z1, Star Trek Online, Trove, DDO, and UO, with mailbag questions on the Bless Mess and on open-world immersion.
Star Wars Galaxies creator Raph Koster to release postmortem book on MMORPGs
Raph Koster is certainly a well-known name in the MMORPG industry who has spent his career working on titles such as Ultima Online, Star...
The Daily Grind: Do you feel pressure to play MMOs for daily bonuses or experience events?
On Wednesdays, we farm gems.
In Trove, that is. That's because ever since Trion revamped the daily login system, players get a daily bonus for...
How the best devs are ‘fleeing in droves’ to escape the abusive games industry
My only nephew is something of a math prodigy, and the fact that he wants to be a game designer when he grows up...
Shroud of the Avatar’s release 54 today brings new house recipe, nested containers, and companion buffs – but not brewing
Fifty-four! That's the number stamped on today's Shroud of the Avatar release, going live at 11:30 a.m. EDT this morning. The monthly update includes...
Shroud of the Avatar doesn’t discriminate against zombies
Shroud of the Avatar is taking a bold stance in portraying the differently living in a wider range than is usually seen in MMOs:Â "When...
The Stream Team: Gustball and dragon slaying in Shroud of the Avatar
Have you ever played a game of gustball? Massively OP's MJ hasn't, but she is excited to! A special memorial Day match is happening...
The Daily Grind: When was the last time somebody recommended an MMO you actually wound up liking?
Across the MMORPG universe, gamers are always asking, what should I play? It's in our comments, on Reddit, in every guild and global chat...
Shroud of the Avatar’s upcoming R54 includes new house deco, heraldry items, and lots of polish
MMOs dressing us as murderhobos wouldn't be so bad if we were super stylish murderhobos, right? Shroud of the Avatar plainly agrees, which is...
The Game Archaeologist: Warhammer Online
When it comes to notable years in the MMORPG genre's history, 2008 stands out as one of the most significant. World of Warcraft's debut...
Snag a Eudemons Online newbie pack in time for today’s Goddess update
I didn't know much about Eudemons Online before the folks at 99.com reached out to us about this giveaway, but apparently this game has...
Shroud of the Avatar trots out unicorns to test your virtue
A couple of iconic fantasy creatures are heading into a Shroud of the Avatar near you. The dev team announced that it is bringing...
Destiny 2 community goes on a real-world hunt for a hidden spear
Are you familiar with Geocaching? It's a popular activity in which players hide and discover treasure caches all over the world (and is a...
The Daily Grind: Is it possible for an MMORPG to offer an optional sub that isn’t pay-to-win?
Last week, in the comments under the Bless optional subscription brouhaha article, I made an offhand comment that apparently got MOP commenter Sally's gears...
Ultima Online preps a bug push, gives a voice to town cryers
Bugs, you better live it up, because your days are numbered. Ultima Online is preparing a big bug push (squash?) with June's Publish 100....