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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]

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WildStar’s next update makes scaling down a little more viable

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If you're at the level cap in WildStar, you're probably looking forward to the game's next update. If you aren't at the level cap...

Dean Hall’s space sandbox MMO Ion is dead

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Way back in 2015, Dean Hall announced Ion, a ridiculously ambitious sci-fi space sandbox MMO built using Improbable's SpatialOS. And now it's dead. Eurogamer went...

The Daily Grind: What provokes you to kick MMO group members?

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Yesterday, Blizzard Watch writer Dan O'Halloran recounted -- unfavorably -- dispiriting tales about looking-for-raid scenarios in World of Warcraft that end in vote-kicking --...
Can we?

Blizzard is considering WoW competitive raiding e-sports again

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If you were annoyed by the apparent subsumption of World of Warcraft art and lore panels by other games' e-sports at last year's BlizzCon,...

Lineage 2 preps a brand-new EU server, asks players to vote on its name

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For the first time in five years, Lineage 2 is opening up a brand-new server for its European community. The server, which is currently...
And now we're all friends yay

Defiance prepares for its Armistice Day celebration

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In Defiance lore, Armistice Day is a pretty big deal. It's not just an excuse for a holiday; it's the end of the Pale...
Like this, but with slightly better lines, hopefully.

Star Trek Online goes once more unto the Breach queue

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A special version of Star Trek Online's Breach queue is now hailing captains to adventure. Cryptic brought back its five-player instanced Breach for a "faster-paced, action-packed"...

Skyforge is overhauling its LFG tools

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Skyforge is rolling out a new update this very week: on Thursday, March 9th, in fact. "Stand United" is a bit of a quality-of-life...
Horse?

Wurm Unlimited patches up to version 1.3 today

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Good news for fans of Wurm Online, as the Wurm Unlimited version patches up to patch 1.3 today. That means both versions of the...

Leaderboard: Will The Secret World’s relaunch entice you to play?

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Last week, the MMO world was startled to learn that instead of getting an expansion, The Secret World is getting a complete relaunch as...
Paaaaanther?

Project Gorgon wants your help to test out its Orc dungeon

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Project Gorgon's biggest and toughest dungeon is now in the game, but the developers have a confession: They're not sure how tough or easy...
Plenty.

Wisdom of Nym: The skills on the chopping block in Final Fantasy XIV

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When Stormblood launches, Final Fantasy XIV will be changing some pretty big mechanical aspects. First of all, we're going to be waving goodbye to...
No, you cannot dye glowing.

Virtual reality MMO OrbusVR has launched a one-week Kickstarter campaign

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A week ago, we told you about OrbusVR, a full-scale VR MMORPG built for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift -- and today, the...

Destiny 2 will import your characters — but not much else

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If you've invested hundreds of hours into Destiny so far, you may be experiencing a mix of anticipation and apprehension over this year's sequel...

LOTRO has begun testing Mordor’s front yard

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Update 20's testing is in full swing over at Lord of the Rings Online, so if you absolutely, positively cannot wait for the next...
THIS IS NOT FINE! THERE WAS NO REASON TO LET IT GO THIS LONG OR GET THIS BAD!

WildStar is giving away max level 50 toons for logging into its next patch

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Happy Monday! Who wants free stuff? It's better than candy: It's a free max level toon in WildStar for its "Free 50 Frenzy" promo. "Just...

Revelation Online soft launch is here! Check out our roundup and trailer

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Revelation Online is officially official this morning, having soft launched into a no-wipe beta this morning. It's old hat to you folks who bought...

Path of Exile creates the industry’s first ‘transparent’ lockbox

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We've all griped and grumbled about how MMO lockboxes are too much like gambling and tend to swindle players out of money for a...

The Daily Grind: Has an MMO dev ever incorporated your feedback?

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In the comments of my last Daily Grind on bad newbie advice, Massively OP commenter Veldan noted that while he agreed ragequitting was a...

MMO Week in Review: On The Secret World’s relaunch (March 5, 2017)

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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's...