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]

LOTRO’s Mordor expansion will take place after the destruction of the One Ring

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When Lord of the Rings Online players finally step foot into the dreaded land of Mordor this summer, they will make one shocking discovery: The...

Elder Scrolls Online announces full-fledged Morrowind expansion for June 6

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The rumors were true: The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a massive Morrowind content blast on June 6th, just in time for TES III:...

We’re liveblogging today’s Elder Scrolls Online announcement – join us!

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On Sunday, one smoky, ash-filled video of volcanic rock sent the fans of Elder Scrolls Online screaming in excitement and questioning what it could...

Here’s how guilds will battle for territory in Revelation Online

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If the point of MMORPGs for you is to fight large-scale battles and actually claim your enemy's territory for your own, then today's Revelation...

Global Chat: Interior decorating in MMORPGs

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With Elder Scrolls Online's new housing system coming early next month and LOTRO testing out some much-needed housing improvements, homemaking seems to be a...
Oh, yeah, all is well, totally.

Pokémon Go was 50 times as successful as Niantic anticipated

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Depending on your level and direction of nerdiness, you may be interested in this interview with Niantic's Director of Software Engineering Edward Wu. Wu...

Mekria Online MMO Kickstarter promises ‘a world of consequence’

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Player choices with long-reaching consequences: These are the promises of Mekria Online, a new PvP-heavy MMO that's seeking some funding to push past the...

Disney’s Club Penguin to close down in March to make way for its sequel

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After an 11-and-a-half year run, Disney's Club Penguin is preparing to close its doors. Don't cry too hard; the move is one of those...

The Stream Team: Asheron’s Call 1 & 2 ride into the sunset

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It's never a good thing when a game goes away, and today the MMOverse loses two. In a double whammy, both Asheron's Call and...

Guild Wars 2: Head of the Snake living world episode coming February 7th, plus new trailer and Heart of Thorns sale

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Next week is shaping up to be a big one for multiple MMORPGs, Guild Wars 2 included: ArenaNet has made good on Mike O'Brien's...
Where you at, ArenaNet?

The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has the best music system?

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In Andrew's retrospective of Asheron's Call 2 last week, he mentioned that the game had a music system, something I'd long since forgotten, if...

The Stream Team: Mount questing in Asheron’s Call 2

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Massively OP's MJ really enjoyed her first foray into Asheron's Call 2, but there are so many more places to explore. So what better...

Wild Terra offers a wild XP ride

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Wild Terra made some major course adjustments this past week, as the game cracked down hard on grind and sped up both combat and...
science, together, fun

Take a look at how EVE Online made a game mechanic out of scientific research

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You doubtlessly have a pretty clear idea of what goes on in EVE Online at this point. Players mine resources, build ships, screw one...
No, this isn't quite the right place.

Final Fantasy XI brings out Valentione’s Day once again

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Players have been exploring Vana'diel for nearly two decades now, but Final Fantasy XI is still finding new ways to encourage players to bond...
If you forget the fact that it was during the day and there were only the two of us and it wasn't outside by a wooden table it was exactly like this.

Richard Garriott explains why Steam has been unkind to Shroud of the Avatar

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Have you had a chance to pick up and read Richard Garriott's memoirs yet? Whether or not you have, you might want to check...
So, probably not.

ZeniMax vs. Facebook trial wraps up as damages sought balloon to $4B

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The high-profile legal battle between ZeniMax and Facebook over alleged intellectual theft involving the Oculus Rift VR headset has entered a new stage, as...

EverQuest posts 2017 progression server schedule

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The Daybreak team is making some adjustments to how it is rolling out its EverQuest progression server unlocks and has provided a post outlining...

Ten life lessons I learned from the Asheron’s Call series

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As Asheron's Call 1 & 2 are going offline shortly, I thought I might give it a final send-off with a list of things I...
Go bold.

Star Trek Online shows off its sector map for Season 12

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It's been a long time since Star Trek Online first launched. The game has subsequently had four expansions, two skill revamps, a new level...