Yearly Archives: 2016
Crush Online doesn’t play to bake bread, it plays to… crush
If you got that title, you're old.
Yes, studio GAMESinFLAMES -- we don't make these up, folks -- pushed Crush Online into open beta a...
Cloud Pirates enters closed beta October 18, begins selling founder packs
My.com announced this week that its Allods Online-inspired sky-MOBA Cloud Pirates will enter closed beta next week on October 18th. The company has likewise put...
Black Desert: West and east see new awakenings this week
Black Desert has a big patch out for Korean players this week, complete with the Wizard's water-themed awakening weapon, the last of the classes still...
The Elder Scrolls Online will have a Halloween event this year
Long-time Elder Scrolls players know that the calendar, months, seasons, and holidays play an important role in the lore of the series, but The...
Trove welcomes the ‘ghastly horrors’ of Shadow’s Eve
When you think of the scariest and most spine-tingling elements of Halloween, what rises to the top of the list? Pumpkins and candy corn,...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 86: One Tamriel, two voices, three expansions
Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2, Ultima Online, RIFT, Meridian 59, SWTOR, the EQ franchise, ESO One Tamriel, WoW's subs, and Crowfall's SWG tendencies, with mailbag letters on dealing with character boosts and Guild Wars 2's new cadence.
Crowfall chats about the commanding power of chat commands
Years of playing MMOs have no doubt left your slash key withered to a nub, scarcely fit for use except for the vitally useful...
Overwatch introduces the Halloween Terror event with PvE brawling and new item packs
It's time to get into the spirit of ghoulish glee in Overwatch with the new Halloween Terror event, and it's bringing more than just...
WildStar brings back Shade’s Eve, plans November Redmoon Mutiny update
As Halloween creeps up on us with arms outstretched and claws open wide, WildStar is embracing the return of its spooky Shade's Eve festival. New toys...
Dual Universe’s Kickstarter has successfully funded
Yes, you read the header; Dual Universe has officially funded with over 8100 backers pledging over $630,000 toward a $556,421 goal. If someone registered DidDualUniverseReachItsFundingGoal.com, that...
SuperData says MMO gamers still stick around in a single game for a long time
Gaming research firm SuperData released a nifty pair of graphics on MMO retention last night.
The firm argues that a slim majority of MMO gamers...
Exploring real-life PUGs, the Plus, and the antisocial nature of Pokemon Go
Although Pokemon Go isn't advertised as an MMO, both experts and players have noted it does present some interesting similarities: Both have tons of players on servers...
Guild Wars 2’s Shadow of the Mad King Halloween events begin October 18
If candy corn elementals are your thing, get ready for the return of Guild Wars 2's annual Halloween festivities. ArenaNet posted the date this...
The Stream Team: Our second live interview with Hero’s Song’s John Smedley
You asked for it, and we've got it! John Smedley is joining Massively OP's MJ for a second interview about Hero's Song. He'll be...
Grab a closed beta key for Webzen’s dark fantasy action MMO MU Legend
Webzen is kicking off the closed beta for the global version of MU Legend later this month -- on October 25th, to be exact,...
Epic MMO Battles of History: World of Warcraft vs. Final Fantasy XIV
You know what I usually hate? Superhero fight discussions. Any fight discussion, really. Asking "who would win in a fight between Superman and the...
Star Citizen unlocks all ships for backers until October 17
In celebration of the anniversary of Star Citizen's original Kickstarter (and maybe as a wee apology for the delay of Squadron 42 announced at...
Overeager Overwatch researchers hack actual accounts to find a fictional character
Account hacks happen. They're unpleasant, but they happen, and you can at least usually point to them happening for logical reasons. Your account got...
Everything is probably fine behind the scenes of No Man’s Sky
No one could blame you for being just a little bit... apprehensive about the radio silence around No Man's Sky. After a rather controversial...
Daybreak seeks talent for an unannounced game
What might be brewing in the secret laboratories of Daybreak Game Company? That's the question of the week, as the studio is recruiting talent...