Not So Massively: A wishlist for MMO-adjacent online games in 2020
With the year drawing to a close, my thoughts turn ahead to 2020 and what new gaming experiences it may bring. I am an...
Global Chat: Is WoW Classic a mixed blessing?
Now that World of Warcraft Classic has been out for a few months and established itself, what's the verdict? Telwyn over at GamingSF said...
One Shots: Our favorite MMORPG screenshots of 2019
Occasionally in the past, I've taken the last week or two of the year and featured my personal favorite screenshots that One Shots posters...
The Daily Grind: What MMO grievances would you like to air at a title you enjoy?
Tomorrow is December 23rd, which means that it's time to celebrate the holiday of Festivus! And as many of you already know (being people...
LOTRO Legendarium: How did Lord of the Rings Online do in 2019?
When we gave Lord of the Rings Online the award this year for the Most Underrated MMORPG on the market, it came with plenty...
Betawatch: Yes, Phantasy Star Online 2 is finally taking beta signups
It seemed like it would never happen, it's been years, but the unimaginable has happened. As we reported this week, Phantasy Star Online 2...
Tamriel Infinium: A 2019 Elder Scrolls Online retrospective
It’s been a banner year for The Elder Scrolls Online. From events galore to the release of the dragons, so much has happened that...
WoW Factor: Where WoW Vanilla’s and WoW Classic’s communities diverge
I want to talk about the community in WoW Classic because I think it's interesting and it's been on my mind ever since the story we...
Massively Overthinking: Our MMO predictions for 2020
With 2019 drawing to a close and a new decade of MMORPGs waiting for us just a few days away, the Massively OP writing...
Desert Oasis: A few improvements I’d like to see in Black Desert for 2020
Part of the reason it's been so easy to write for the Black Desert Desert Oasis column is that I really love this game....
Vague Patch Notes: Why don’t we have more MMO psionics?
Seized by what I can only describe as an incomprehensible fit of pique, I've spent a decent chunk of my free time over the...
The Daily Grind: What’s the biggest MMO impulse purchase you’ve ever made?
One holiday season, I was playing Star Wars: The Old Republic. There was a sale for cartel coins running. I decided to buy in (there...
Perfect Ten: The biggest MMO news stories of 2019
When we sit back to look at the biggest headlines of the year, we don't have to look far. These are the stories that...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2’s 2019 year in review, from Icebrood Saga to the future
The first half of 2019 was a rough time to be a Guild Wars 2 fan. It wasn’t without its bright spots, but it...
Massively OP’s 2019 MMO Video Game Music Awards
Many of us here on the Massively OP staff have our own personal pet projects and interests that might not be as widespread as...
Choose My Adventure: Conquering the fear of Project Gorgon (and getting rewarded for it)
You’ll probably notice that last week’s CMA was absent, and that’s because Project Gorgon intimidated me. I basically was scared off for a bit.
I...
Fight or Kite: 2010-2019, the decade when PvP boomed and MMOs languished
The end of the decade is upon us. Many are now reflecting on how our lives have changed over the past 10 years. We’ve...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s first Patch 5.2 preview in brief
I did actually sit down for the most recent live letter, which was only halfway intentional. It's not like I didn't want to hear...
EVE Evolved: First impressions of the EVE Echoes mobile beta
EVE Online has been a PC MMO staple now for over 16 years, carving out a niche for itself as a long-term hobby with...
One Shots: An epic year
Every one of us deserves to look and feel a bit epic from time to time in MMORPGs, even if it's all in our...
