LOTRO would love for kinships and players to own multiple homes
One of the frequently requested Lord of the Rings Online features is the ability to own more than one kinship hall or standard player...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO is best at making you feel as if you truly belong in it?
I can think of a lot of MMOs that told me in no uncertain terms I didn't belong in them, but not the other way around. Which MMO is best at making you feel as if you truly belong in it - as if it actually wants you there and wants you to feel personally welcomed?
Face of Mankind rogue server Empire Rising unveils plans for ‘classic’ single-player and testing for multiplayer
The sunsetted cyberpunk MMO Face of Mankind doesn't just have a spiritual successor; it's also getting a rogue server as well. Just in case...
Minecraft and War Thunder military leaker is sentenced to 15 years in prison
Readers might remember a story last year about Massachusetts Air National Guard airman Jack Teixiera, who was caught spreading classified military documents related to...
The Daily Grind: Are there any good turret classes in modern MMORPGs?
I blame Classic Guild Wars for my love of the turret class. But Bree, you say, Guild Wars never had a turret class -...
The Stream Team: Taking the first walk through Final Fantasy XIV’s latest alliance raid
It's time once again for MOP's Chris and his Final Fantasy XIV crew to make their first run through the MMORPG's latest alliance raid!...
One Shots: How to tantalize your dragon
You know what's always a good idea? To go right up to the jagged maw of a ravenous carnivore and tempt fate by trying...
The Daily Grind: What optional multiplayer games do you actually *prefer* to play in multiplayer?
There are a lot of games that can be played alone or in a group. Some of them really are single-player games that have...
WRUP: Eliot died on the way to bring you the serious version of this column edition
Join us for our weekly open thread! We're discussing what MMOs we're playing this weekend and answering a bonus question about the best Girl Scout Cookies.
The Daily Grind: Which MMO do you feel is spinning its wheels these days?
When we think of MMOs that have stalled out or are spinning their wheels doing a lot of nothing in particular, often our minds...
Daybreak touts new Harley Quinn vs. Apokolips rewards for DC Universe Online
What do you get when you pit Harley Quinn against Apokolips? Well, you get the most recent episode in DC Universe Online, obviously, but...
The Stream Team: Coping with a lack of Monster Hunter Wilds by playing Monster Hunter World
MOP's Chris has got a deep-seated hunger for Monster Hunter Wilds, which is a problem considering that the game won't be releasing until February....
MMO Business Roundup: Embracer Q2 2024, Steam toxicity, and GOG’s game preservation program
Welcome back to another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news. Business business business!
Embracer
Embracer - the failson megacorp we keep an eye on because...
Stars Reach says it ‘heard you loud and clear on graphics improvements’
Last week's Stars Reach trailer captured a lot of attention - so much that studio Playable Worlds decided to focus this week's dev blog...
The Daily Grind: Do you say goodbye when you leave MMOs?
In the long long ago, it was so common for MMORPG players to leave a goodbye letter to their guild or server when quitting...
Massively Overthinking: What are the great ‘popcorn games’ in the MMORPG genre?
MOP reader Elenie recently put the concept of "popcorn MMOs" back on my radar thanks to a comment about Neverwinter being an MMO many...
Vague Patch Notes: Going solo isn’t a problem in MMORPGs
So I'm wrapping up a month of talking about how MMORPGs are by necessity social games. These are games in which you need other...
Crema Games’ Temtem Swarm is officially available in early access now
You might have had enough of Temtem, but what if it were a bullet-heaven shooter in which you teamed up with friends to blow...
The Daily Grind: What’s the oldest MMORPG zone that you think looks visually stunning even today?
I'm really glad that Final Fantasy XIV's first crossover raid with Final Fantasy XI will include an area based off of Tu'Lia, also known...
The Stream Team: Multiplayer MechWarrior 5 Clans action with a friend
It's time once again for MOP's Chris and his best friend to take command of their favorite walking combat tanks in MechWarrior 5: Clans!...
