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]

Life is Feudal initiates global closed beta test

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The global closed beta test for Life is Feudal's MMO mode has begun, according to the official site. The beta will admit anyone who...
Order up!

Allods Online is bringing cross-factional orders to the game with its next update

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When Allods Online patch 8.0 goes live, there are going to be new storyline events that remain hidden behind a veil of secrecy at...

Blade & Soul has gone free-to-play in Korea

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Back during November's G-Star in Seoul, NCsoft announced that Blade & Soul's Korean version would be joining the Western and Taiwanese servers in their free-to-play...

The Stream Team: Sneaking a peek at Riders of Icarus’ Ranger’s Fury

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A big new update is hitting Riders of Icarus tomorrow, complete with new zone, new levels, and a new class. Massively OP's MJ is...
I want to go back (go back)

Datamining hints at new content coming to Star Trek Online

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So what's next for Star Trek Online? Intrepid dataminers have been poking around in the game's files since the last patch and found a...
ArcheAge

Trion Worlds responds to Reddit allegations over ArcheAge website security

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Early this morning, a first-time Reddit poster alleged that he or she had run a "basic web security evaluation" on Trion World's game websites,...

Hyperspace Beacon: Where can SWTOR go from here?

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Have you ever watched a great movie and ever wished that the director would make a sequel but also not make a sequel, all at the...
Songs.

The Secret World kicks off Krampusnacht once more

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Oh, you'd better have guns, you'd better have spells, or else you'll get dragged by a monster from hell; Krampusnacht is in The Secret...

Partly crowdfunded Guardians of Ember is now in early access

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After a brief headstart earlier this week, Guardians of Ember is live on Steam now in early access with a current on-sale base price...

Winter festivities arrive in Black Desert today

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It's Christmas in Black Desert! Or at least it will be once the extra maintenance is over. Kakao is kicking off the winter festivities today...
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Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2 PvP league changes explained

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Guild Wars 2 fans had a strong inkling that some significant, much-needed changes would be a large part of the PvP League's season 5 launch, and...

World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm ring in the holidays

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The holiday season is rolling out in many of Blizzard's games (although that Diablo guy is being a real Grinch about it), so as...

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: Most Improved MMORPG of 2016

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Most Improved MMORPG of 2016, which was awarded to WildStar last year. All MMOs, regardless of release date,...
When you're out in the club and you see a fly girl, do the creep!

China bans streaming games not approved by the Ministry of Culture

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China's Ministry of Culture is the government agency that covers (among other things) what imagery can and cannot be shown in a video game....
Call a spade a spade.

Guild Wars 2’s Wintersday also features some hidden activities

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Enjoying the Guild Wars 2 Wintersday festivities? Have you already seen all that's on offer? That's quite the accomplishment, seeing as how it's only...
Well... yes, that does look strictly better.

Mortal Online revamps all of its racial textures

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Rebuilding a game's models is hard and somewhat grueling work. Luckily, you can get some of the same impact at times by just providing...
I feel prettier.

The Daily Grind: Do you find MMO non-human racial choices lacking?

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Every time I start a new MMO, I make a vow to myself not to pick a standard human as my racial choice. Nine...

Elder Scrolls Online’s winter festival begins Thursday

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The Elder Scrolls Online, the MMORPG once infamous for eschewing holidays, is following up its inaugural autumn bash with a winter party called the New...

Gloria Victis enlists Witcher animator for weapon overhaul

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Have you ever picked up a class in an MMO, only to find yourself disenchanted by the lackluster or wonky way that the class...
For me? Or someone.

Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Starlight Celebration on December 15

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It's that time of year when the snow begins to fall once more... except it's definitely not snowing in Ul'dah. It's far too warm...