Massively Overthinking: Pay-to-win vs. cosmetics in MMOs and virtual worlds
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?
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...
Destiny 2 prepares for its Forsaken update with the Last Stand of the Gunslinger trailer
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...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Michael-Christopher Koji Fox talks about working on A Realm Reborn
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...
World of Warcraft will not be changing level scaling or leveling any time soon
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
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
Some have called Star Wars: The Old Republic a failure. And if former Lead Designer Daniel Erickson is correct, then EA is one of...
WildStar players host a design contest for racial houses
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....
The Daily Grind: How do you take time off from an MMO?
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
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...
Fan video covers the rise and fall of the EverQuest franchise
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,...
Gamescom 2018: The Crew 2 shows off hovercraft fun
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
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!)...
World of Warcraft players are noticing major issues with item scaling and gold inflation
The Heart of Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is meant to be a powerful relic containing the very essence of the...
Shigeru Miyamoto didn’t want to make an MMO because he would get bored
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...
The Daily Grind: Which anticipated MMO project did you end up ignoring altogether?
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...
Final Fantasy XIV explains tomestone changes to avoid any misunderstanding
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...
Path of Exile revamps the graphics for its starter skills with new tech
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
Webzen is winding down the summer with a bang: a massive round of bonus events across its whole catalogue of MMOs, including including MU...
Skyforge outlines the mechanics of its new Battle Royale mode
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...