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]

The MOP Up: Warface is coming to console this summer (July 8, 2018)

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The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...

Jukebox Heroes: Six more groovy tunes from MMOs you’ve never played

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As an MMO music collector, I've gathered some really obscure soundtracks over the years, including ones from games that people don't even remember existing,...

Tree of Savior update to introduce new classes, a new dungeon, and more

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A big update is coming to Tree of Savior next week, introducing two new classes (with accompanying master quests and class costumes) as well...

One Shots: My name is Captain Vanity

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As I'm off on vacation this week, I knew that I wasn't going to be able to cull through the previous One Shots comment...
Oh no son.

The Daily Grind: What’s the worst fit for a seasonal event for an MMO?

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Let's be real here, I am a sucker for Halloween. It's my favorite holiday, so you would think I was over the moon about...
But better.

TennoCon 2018: Warframe is coming to Nintendo Switch, some cross-platform a possibility

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Do you love surprises? Digital Extremes is banking on your liking this one: Warframe is coming to Switch. In a fake-out move tonight at...

Make My MMO: Camelot Unchained’s crash rate is coming down (July 7, 2018)

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This week in MMO crowdfunding, the Kickstarter MMO crowd held its breath to find out whether or not Camelot Unchained would indeed make its...

TennoCon 2018: Warframe expands into open-world Venus plus space

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Eidolon expanded the scope of Warframe immensely, but that doesn't hold a candle to the content coming. The playable universe is growing by open-world...

MapleStory 2’s second closed beta begins July 18 with founder packs full of poop

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If you're a die-hard Mapler anxious for your next big thing, or someone wondering what the heck a Mapler is, then point your eyeballs...

LOTRO Legendarium: Are the new seasonal instances a win or a whimper?

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Let us travel back to 2009, when Lord of the Rings Online released its second expansion pack, Siege of Mirkwood. This pint-sized expansion seemed...
Boom.

EVE Online is simplifying missile rendering to improve performance – the July patch drops this Tuesday

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Missiles are a big deal in EVE Online. There are a variety of ways in which missiles can be helpful and important as a...
It bugs me.

The Daily Grind: What is the most impractical MMO mount ever devised?

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There seems to be a bizarre competition going on between MMORPG developers to one-up each other's games with progressively impractical mounts. I guess when...
My authority as principal is total.

Betawatch: Camelot Unchained has to delay that beta (July 6, 2018)

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It's important to note that however frustrated you might be about the fact that Camelot Unchained had to delay its long-awaited beta, the developers...
This is not a doll.

Final Fantasy XI adds new tiers of gear with an all-mount login campaign

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The latest patch for Final Fantasy XI has gear you might not be able to wear yet. That might sound surprising, what with the...
They have a lot of hairspray in these woods.

Crowfall shows off a time-lapse wood elf painting

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So yes, we're all sad that Crowfall is being delayed a little bit longer, but on the plus side one of the reasons for...

Old School RuneScape’s mobile port is effectively heading into Android open beta today

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You might think that people who'd play the "Old School" version of a game like RuneScape might not be the right demographic for a...
Oh my.

New Bless Online producer’s letter tackles optimization issues and hacking

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The saga of Bless Online's turbulent Western release (which we dove into last week) continues with a new producer's letter posted today, this time...

The Stream Team: Summer festival fun in Star Trek Online

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If Independence Day celebrations weren't enough for you this week and you want more, Star Trek Online invites you in to its summer festival....

The Elder Scrolls Online is planning a freeplay event next week plus free lockboxes for subbers

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Do you want to play The Elder Scrolls Online for free this weekend? Too bad. You can't. But you can play next week! Yes,...

Todd Howard says ‘Elder Scrolls Online is one of the biggest online games in the world’ as Ubisoft and Bethsoft weigh in on games as a service

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Are you all in on games as a service? Are single player-games over, replaced by much more profitable eternally online (and lockbox-ridden) titles? Bethsoft's...