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Massively Opinionated: Which in-game system is most beneficial to an MMO?

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In this episode, Larry, Andrew, Troy, and Chuck debate MMO systems -- the neglected ones, the hated ones, and the ones an MMO just can't live without.

Global Chat: Returning to WildStar for F2P

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Many WildStar fans, past and present, are digging into the sumptuous buffet of the free-to-play patch on the test server for a better idea...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 27: SmedSoft

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Justin and Bree discuss Smed's new company, EQII's prison server, Champions Online, FFXIV, Trove, and Revival's housing, plus mailbag questions on NCsoft and terrible graphics.

The Daily Grind: Should MMO studios interfere with server politics?

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Last week, a reader named Bob alerted us to a messy political situation on EverQuest's Lockjaw progression server. Apparently, characters from a large uberguild were...

Sword and Bored: Jumping puzzle

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Mo and Amilya tackle a new jumping puzzle in the recent expansion to their MMO.

MMO Week in Review: What the Smed (August 23, 2015)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered's Week in Review! Stop...

The Daily Grind: What’s the most original player-created MMO profession?

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Rohan on the Blessing of Kings blog posted yesterday a fascinating article on player bankers in Star Wars: The Old Republic. I knew of players...
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 26: Failcom

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Justin and Larry discuss WildStar's F2P, Funcom's troubles, Otherland's alpha, Darkfall's soft wipe, Neverwinter's strongholds, and the next iteration of Hellgate.

Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR datamining and guild building

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Usually, I don't combine two topics into one article, but these two things are important and I don't want to go another week without...

The Daily Grind: Should MMO studios disclose the odds of winning lockbox prizes?

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Every once in a while in an MMO, the desire to play with numbers grips me, like the time I hand-crafted a thousand drinks in Star...

Sword and Bored: Offline activities

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Mo's player steps away for a bit and decides to gain XP by doing some offline activities.

MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s fate (August 16, 2015)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! Funcom...

Guild Chat: What to do when your guildies buy illegal MMO gold

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Hello, readers, and welcome along to my cozy little corner where we get together to help a reader in need with a guild-related issue....

The Daily Grind: Do you play on private servers for dead MMOs?

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Massively OP Kickstarter donor Igor aka Slaith proposes we debate private servers for dead MMOs for today's Daily Grind -- specifically, he mentions Warhammer Online. This is...

Grab a Warframe credit booster just in time for the Infested Nightmare bonus reward weekend [All gone now!]

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Warframe is preparing a multi-day Infested Nightmare bonus reward event this weekend complete with Double Affinity, special deals, and High Level Alerts, and if you're planning to...

Massively Opinionated: Which MMO dev handles offensive people the best?

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In this episode, Larry, Jason, and The Cosmic Engine answer Patreon questions on which MMO studio best handles trolls.

The Daily Grind: Which F2P MMO has the best community?

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Some of our commenters -- and maybe other gamers who've been part of the MMO genre for a long time -- are convinced that free-to-play and...

Not So Massively: NSM at Gamescom 2015; Splatoon’s Octoling hack

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It's been a fantastic week for online gaming with dozens of MOBAs and competitive shooters on the show floor at Gamescom 2015. Hi-Rez Studios...

Sword and Bored: Pub roleplay

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Mo's companion Amilya stops into the local pub to get a quick drink. Can't a woman just get a drink already?!

Week in Review: Gamescom 2015 (August 9, 2015)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! Blizzard...