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Massively Overthinking: Pay-to-win vs. cosmetics in MMOs and virtual worlds

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MOP Patron Avaera has entreated us to debate the problems of pay-to-win and cosmetic gear, and indulge him we shall. "The idea that good MMOs...

The Daily Grind: Do you ever feel addicted to MMOs or entrapped by compulsive gameplay mechanics?

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MOP reader Alex recently wrote to us about the ongoing conversation sparked by WHO's controversial and not particularly well-supported "gaming disorder" classification, hoping we...
so lonely

Destiny 2 prepares for its Forsaken update with the Last Stand of the Gunslinger trailer

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We don't want to depress you, but we kind of hope that Cayde isn't your favorite character in Destiny 2. See... the new trailer...
With a bullet.

Final Fantasy XIV’s Michael-Christopher Koji Fox talks about working on A Realm Reborn

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There are lots of people who know what it's like to work on a game that is not going to be very good. There...
I'm on a boat.

World of Warcraft will not be changing level scaling or leveling any time soon

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So, remember the issues players are noticing with item scaling in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth? Specifically, you kill things faster by not...

Champions Online turns nine with concerts, cake, and cat-rescuing missions

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If you've been around the MMORPG 'verse for a while, you surely remember August 30th, 2009, when Champions Online launched with its ill-fated day-one...

Hyperspace Beacon: Why SWTOR failed EA

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Some have called Star Wars: The Old Republic a failure. And if former Lead Designer Daniel Erickson is correct, then EA is one of...
What do I do?

WildStar players host a design contest for racial houses

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If you play a Mordesh or a Mechari in WildStar, you are probably used to having to live in someone else's style of house....
Bap-a-dap-daaaa, daaa, dap-a-bap-daaaaaa ~♪

The Daily Grind: How do you take time off from an MMO?

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Sometimes you need a break. That's natural; no matter how much you might like Neverwinter or World of Warcraft or EVE Online, you need...

Citizen science for the win: How EVE Online’s playerbase contributed to Human Project Atlas research

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Over the last several years, CCP Games has teamed up with different science organizations and put EVE Online players to work with in-game activities...
Power whelming. Power with just the right amount of whelm.

Fan video covers the rise and fall of the EverQuest franchise

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If you read MJ's recent column covering the history of the EverQuest franchise, you may find yourself quite nostalgic for Norrath. In that case,...
Cushions of air.

Gamescom 2018: The Crew 2 shows off hovercraft fun

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Ever since he was a young lad, Trab Gunderson has had only one dream: Racing hovercrafts around. Sadly, at age 14 he was diagnosed...

Black Desert’s graphical remaster is live today, along with sales and contests

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As promised, Black Desert's Remastered version is live today, featuring a fully revamped graphical experience, plus a do-over for the game's audio (music too!)...
Oh. Thanks.

World of Warcraft players are noticing major issues with item scaling and gold inflation

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The Heart of Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is meant to be a powerful relic containing the very essence of the...
Yeah, that sounds right.

Shigeru Miyamoto didn’t want to make an MMO because he would get bored

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Have you ever wondered about an MMO developed by Nintendo's resident legend, Shigeru Miyamoto? You may be intrigued by Miyamoto's remarks at the Computer...
WE GO TOGETHER

The Daily Grind: Which anticipated MMO project did you end up ignoring altogether?

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Let me tell you a tale of Sea of Thieves. For the year or so leading up to that game's launch, I was deep...
Yes, we're all very impressed over here.

Final Fantasy XIV explains tomestone changes to avoid any misunderstanding

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The invisible touch of market forces is hitting Final Fantasy XIV with patch 4.4, and Allagan Tomestones of Mendacity will no longer be the...
Trailing!

Path of Exile revamps the graphics for its starter skills with new tech

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Let's face it, the quality of graphics in a video game, especially online, means trying to forever hit a fast-moving target. What looks good...

Grab a MU Online, MU Legend, C9, Flyff, or Rappelz in Webzen’s summer giveaway

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Webzen is winding down the summer with a bang: a massive round of bonus events across its whole catalogue of MMOs, including including MU...
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Skyforge outlines the mechanics of its new Battle Royale mode

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We've gone through the glut of games being released as battle royale titles, but why stop there when we could make existing games into...

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