Vague Patch Notes: Bugs are hard in MMOs
So apparently it's been pretty hard to play Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. I don't know from personal experience (fool me once, shame...
The Daily Grind: Do you use the same name in multiple MMOs?
A friend of mine uses the same name in every single MMO he plays. To protect his identity, I'm going to claim that the...
Desert Oasis: Black Desert’s Atoraxxian dungeon is a good idea, but will it last?
Burger and Fries, Mario and Luigi, Garfunkel and Oates. Are there any other iconic pairs? Oh yeah! RPGs and dungeons. Be it the sprawling...
Choose My Adventure: Dipping a toe in the vast ocean of Star Wars Galaxies crafting and gathering
"Crafting in Star Wars Galaxies was the greatest thing ever in MMORPGs."
How often have you read a comment like that? I know I've seen...
Casually Classic: What if you don’t want to raid in WoW Classic Burning Crusade?
If I had to sum up what my WoW Classic guild is doing in these first few weeks of Burning Crusade, it would be...
Fight or Kite: Leafling Online is a retro-inspired action MMO for PvPers – and grinders
When I spied our recent article on Leafling Online, I almost immediately jumped in. It’s currently in early access, but studio Celtaria Productions claims...
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating about the mechanics of Final Fantasy XIV’s Reaper way too early
So! Last week, I speculated about Sage in what will almost certainly be incorrect predictions regarding the job's mechanics and overall playstyle. Was this...
One Shots: The emperor’s new cosmetics
"Ever had one of those dreams where you’re declared the sultana’s champion at a royal banquet in FFXIV and realize you aren’t wearing pants?"...
The Daily Grind: What sort of monster do you love to kill in an MMO?
We've made jokes before about how MMORPGs have certain predictable elements in their bestiaries. After all, most games feature the really cute thing (or...
Massively Overthinking: Abysmal MMO launch experiences
Elite Dangerous' Odyssey launch has been a stark reminder to me that not all launches and launch experiences are the same. To hear some...
The Daily Grind: What makes you irrationally angry in an MMO?
Look, we all get mad about stuff sometimes. It's understandable. It's totally reasonable to be annoyed, for example, if the game you want to...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMO prisons where you can do the time of your life
Chillin' in the clink. Spending time in stony lonesome. Thrown into the slammer. Checking in to the big house. Doing (perfect) 10 to life...
Choose My Adventure: Star Wars Galaxies’ legacy questline is so boring
Level 22. That was the arbitrary block between me and wearing armor in Star Wars Galaxies. Not level 10. Not level 15. Not level...
Casually Classic: The WoW Classic vanilla era is over, and I won’t miss it
With the launch of World of Warcraft Classic's Burning Crusade this past week, the door has been (mostly) closed on what is now being called...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Three better ways Guild Wars 2 could have wrapped up The Icebrood Saga
It’s easy to be critical of a game when it lets us down. In some ways, it’s equally easy to fall into the trap...
Global Chat: Having a blast in Burning Crusade
How's Burning Crusade Classic going for those of you venturing back into Blizzard's past? MMO blog Priest with a Cause is having a great...
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating about the mechanics of Final Fantasy XIV’s Sage way too early
Here's what we know so far about Final Fantasy XIV's Sage: It'll be a healer. Specifically, it's going to be a barrier healer, as...
Not So Massively: Iron Harvest’s Operation Eagle expansion soars high
The lead-up to the release of Iron Harvest 1920's first expansion was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me (insomuch as you can...
One Shots: Cave rave!
Where do you go when you want to relax in an MMO with friends, a strong drink, and some good atmosphere? This changes depending...
The Daily Grind: What MMO music do you listen to out of the game?
The thing about video game music is that some of it is so perfectly attuned to a very specific game that it can feel...
