Rend’s newest patch adds in the first selection of artifacts
Let's get something out of the way very quickly. Wielding Mjolnir in Rend will probably not allow you to fly, nor will it give...
DayZ actually launches with version 1.0, conditions in the underworld described as ‘chilling’
The day we never thought would arrive has arrived. DayZ has actually launched version 1.0. It has launched. It's actually arrived at launch. No...
Final Fantasy XIV’s second Encyclopedia Eorzea is even better than the first
The second volume of Final Fantasy XIV's Encyclopedia Eorzea was the only item I wanted to get on the floor of the fan festival...
Massively OP’s 2018 Awards: Worst MMO Business Model of 2018
Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2018 awards continue today with our award for the MMO with the Worst Business Model, which was awarded to Star Citizen...
Daybreak isn’t abandoning PlanetSide 2 just because PlanetSide Arena is cooking
You might have wondered about the status of PlanetSide 2 now that Daybreak has announced PlanetSide Arena. After all, just ask PlanetSide...
Star Wars: The Old Republic celebrates seven years with firework backpacks
It's been seven years of playing in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and to celebrate the occasion, players can strap a volatile mixture of...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best console experience in 2018?
I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm primarily a PC gamer. When I was a kid, my family couldn't afford the endless parade of...
Massively Overthinking: Our favorite MMO stories of 2018
We've got a lot of awards going out over the next couple of weeks about the "best" and "biggest" of this and that. But...
EVE Online updates players on its efforts in fighting against bots
Even in the cutthroat world of EVE Online, there are things you can't get away with, and one of those things is botting.
Pokemon Go explains the philosophy underpinning its new trainer battles
Why are there different leagues for trainer battles in Pokemon Go? Because Niantic is familiar with the game's competitive scene, that's why. The...
Otherland discusses the process of improving visuals and performance at the same time
Graphical quality is an ongoing struggle. On the one hand, developers want to make the prettiest game possible; on the other hand, no one...
Vague Patch Notes: The taxonomy of corporate apologies in video games
Somehow, Bethesda managed to persevere after the Great Canvas Shortage of 2018 to replace the Fallout 76 CE bags that were essentially plastic...
Netmarble’s appeal over deceptive lockbox practices has been dismissed
Even South Korea is getting mighty tired of lockboxes... or at least, tired of scuzzy business practices associated with them. Netmarble had been...
Daybreak’s new game is PlanetSide Arena, and yes, it’s a battle royale
Earlier this week, Daybreak began sending emails to players and former players teasing a new game being worked on within the studio's walls and...
Massively OP’s 2018 Awards: Best MMO Trend of 2018
Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2018 awards continue today with our award for the Best MMO Trend of 2018, which was awarded to the trend of...
Final Fantasy XIV unveils its site for patch 4.5
The only way to the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion is through the last patch of this expansion, just like the only way...
The Daily Grind: When have MMO devs brought up ‘universal’ experiences that ring hollow?
I remember the developers talking about Legendary items in World of Warcraft: Legion in hushed tones, noting that they wanted to replicate the experience...
Defiance 2050 and Defiance brings the Solstice Strike on December 17
Even in the ruined world of Defiance 2050, people are still gathering around to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. What would that be?...
Survived By is moving forward and tackling bugs, starting with items and economy
The development team is listening to player feedback in Survived By, and there are issues to be addressed. First and foremost are the...
Dauntless corrects the height of its CE statue and apologizes for the error
Bad news, Dauntless fans; if you're getting the game's Collector's Edition, your Pangar statue will not be as expected. By which we mean it...
