Skyforge explains amulets and trophies
Equipment in Skyforge is fairly straightforward for the most part, but like any game, it features some unique options. Case in point: amulets and...
Massively Opinionated: Which MMO should never have existed?
In this episode, Larry, Jason, and Brendan debate shocking moments in MMO history -- and the games that should never have been made at all.
Choose My Adventure: Dungeons, soloing, and PvP in FFXIV’s Heavensward
Hello again, everyone, and welcome to week three of Choose My Adventure. If you're tuning in for the first time, allow me to bring...
Valiance Online details the mechanics of choosing powers
Powers are a big part of any superhero game; it's hard to feel like a superhero if your only powers are "Stand In Place"...
How to get your free Pirate Deadpool team-up in Marvel Heroes
Not all of the achievements in Marvel Heroes are visible; some achievements are hidden until discovered, although the developers do drop hints to goad...
Guild Wars 2 fans datamine Warrior and Engineer elite specs
Why wait for ArenaNet to announce the last few elite specializations for Guild Wars 2 when you can just mine for all that information...
The Daily Grind: What makes an MMO’s inventory system special?
MMO inventories are often ignored systems unless they're either annoying or exceptional. Some hate the limitations they impose while others appreciate the tough choices...
Global Chat: Do you crave human interaction in MMOs?
I've long been an advocate of "playing alone together" in MMOs. While I enjoy grouping and teaming up to a degree, mostly I want...
Shards Online newsletter highlights revamps, player-run servers, and more
Shards Online's latest newsletter says that July has been one of the most exciting months in the fantasy sandbox's history. For starters, Citadel Studios...
Champions Online subscribers receive an inflatable giraffe for August
Your friends might make fun of you for your subscription to Champions Online, pointing at the game's incredibly slow update schedule and lack of...
PSA: Star Citizen can be downloaded and played for free until July 31st
Do you want to try out Star Citizen for yourself now but don't feel comfortable spending any money on a game that doesn't actually...
Announcing the official MOP Marvel Heroes supergroup, Massively Underpowered!
You've probably noticed that several members of the Massively OP staff are obsessed with Marvel Heroes. Well, we thought it was high time to...
Is Blizzard’s mystery Gamescom conference about WoW?
Blizzard being at Gamescom is in and of itself neither unusual nor unique. Gamescom is just one of those conventions that the company attends,...
War Thunder exec fired after pressuring YouTuber to sign contract
A heated exchange between one avid War Thunder YouTuber and the game's producer has seemingly resulted in the producer losing his job for overreaching...
World of Warplanes kicks off its Furiously Flying competition
Think you're a hotshot World of Warplanes pilot? You can prove it starting today via Wargaming's Furiously Flying Competition. The challenge involves earning as...
Turbine to announce LotRO server closures on August 3
Turbine has published a blog post detailing Lord of the Rings Online's upcoming server transfers, server consolidation, and data center move. The company hasn't...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward at the one-month mark
Heavensward has been out a bit more than a month now if you count the launch of early access as the "real" launch of...
Tree of Savior kicks off English testing on August 4th
Attention, hopeful Tree of Savior fans who have been scanning the horizon, desperately pining for a boat to arrive bearing word about the game's...
Revival outlines mechanics for religion and temples
The developers behind Revival don't want your only path to conquest to be something as simple as warfare. You can also subtly influence a...
The Daily Grind: Do you get other stuff done while playing MMOs?
I listened to an audiobook while playing MMOs this weekend, and frankly I wish I'd thought of this before. Most of the MMOs I play...
