MMORPG

MMORPGs are massively multiplayer online roleplaying games, our core focus here on Massively OP. MMORPGs are traditionally differentiated from mere multiplayer games by their persistent worlds, massive playerbases and/or servers, customizable character development, and always-online status. [Follow the MMORPG category’s RSS feed]

Leaderboard: Are you playing on Lord of the Rings Online’s progression server?

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So many people showed up to play on Lord of the Rings Online's progression server Anor yesterday that SSG had to rush to put up...
This is the world we live in.

Black Desert Online shows off the Drieghan region arriving November 14

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It's not long now before players will get to explore the region of Drieghan in Black Desert Online in the localized version of the...

Torchlight Frontiers’s first closed alpha test will start November 16th

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November is going to be a milestone month for Echtra Games's upcoming action-RPG Torchlight Frontiers, as the studio has announced that the game's first...

Warframe’s Fortuna update is live on PC with a new zone, new activities, and totally rad hoverboards

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There's been a lot of hype in the lead-up to Warframe's Fortuna update, including a full-blown ARG in which players were tasked with decoding...
Uh...huh.

The Daily Grind: Are you hostile to mobile MMORPGs?

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Happy Friday. Let's talk mobile. MMORPG players in particular run along a certain demographic that does not align well with mobile. Oh, sure, we have...

Elite Dangerous updates Beyond: Chapter Four beta build, announces Extra Life event plans

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It's the second week of beta testing for the next update to Frontier Developments's online space sim Elite Dangerous, Beyond: Chapter Four, and this...

The Stream Team: Stepping onto LOTRO’s legacy server

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Although Massively OP's MJ has no plans to make a life on Anor, LOTRO's brand-spanking new legacy server that just launched, she's still willing...
Remember, he's bigger and stronger than you, but you're smaller and weaker!

Albion Online previews Arena and Faction Warfare changes in upcoming Nimue update

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Albion Online's upcoming Nimue update will not, despite being named after the mythical Lady of the Lake, allow you to wield supreme executive power...

MapleStory 2’s Chaos Rising update brings Chaos Raids and Thanksgiving events

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Starting today, MapleStory 2 players can celebrate the arrival of November with the two things that truly define the month: turkey and unmitigated chaos....
Now my stats are good!

Activision-Blizzard Q3 2018: Activision Blizzard revenue dips, WoW Battle for Azeroth did well

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It's probably a good thing for Activision Blizzard that its third quarter financials cut off at the end of September, given that its stock...

Red Dead Redemption 2 shipped more boxes in eight days than Red Dead Redemption sold in eight years

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It's been a hot minute since we talked about Red Dead Redemption 2, which launched last month in a flurry of "best game evers"...

Another e-thug responsible for DDOSing SOE years back is brought to justice

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Hey, remember a few years ago when there was a new Lizard Squad article like every month, thanks to the fact that the e-thug...

The Stream Team: Celebrating EverQuest II’s anniversary like a hero

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Today marks EQII's 14th birthday! Hooray! And in celebration of that milestone, Massively OP's MJ is diving in for some serious Heroes Festival fun....
Well, it's just a phase.

World of Warcraft Classic demo extended through the weekend

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BlizzCon 2018 may be over, but virtual ticket holders have still been digging into the World of Warcraft Classic demo. Although the demo was...

EverQuesting: EverQuest II’s 14th anniversary retrospective, from Columbus Nova to Chaos Descending

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During last year's anniversary retrospective for EverQuest II I dared to say things were too quiet. Big mistake! Why would I tempt fate like...
Just call me angel of the morning, angel.

Gamigo considers ‘quality of life improvements’ for RIFT post-Trion, but there’s little else shared

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We've  heard from the ArcheAge and Trove teams about just what plans Gamigo has for those games following Trion Worlds' apparent fire sale, and...
Blood flight.

World of Warcraft’s latest PTR build reduces the experience needed for all levels

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Does it just take too dang long to level a World of Warcraft character at this point? Help is on the way in the...

Black Desert’s Xbox One beta has officially begun – here’s the trailer

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It's happening: Black Desert's Xbox One beta has officially begun as of today, running through November 12th, with a slew of events on tap...

Lord of the Rings Online opens the doors to its first progression server

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It's time to go back to the Shire once again. Today, Lord of the Rings Online opened up its first "legendary" progression server, Anor. Subscribers...

Wizard101’s Empyrea story arc concludes in Empyrea Part 2 update

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The conclusion of Wizard101's ongoing Empyrea story arc is at hand, as KingsIsle Entertainment has this week released the game's Empyrea Part 2 update,...

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