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]

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EVE Online improves the new player experience further

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The free-to-play option in EVE Online brought with it a revamp to the starting player experience, so new free players would be able to...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 95: Rising from the ashes

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Justin and Bree discuss end-of-the-year coverage, ArcheAge, Ashes of Creation, Elder Scrolls Online, CCP, Cold Iron, The Secret World, and LOTRO, with mailbag questions on MMOs we wish we liked and the New World's timeline.

Improbable teams up with Google to make persistent world development easier

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UK studio Improbable announced today that it's partnered with Google to allow video game developers to develop games using Google's Cloud and Improbable's SpatialOS...
Why did you keep going?

Crowfall Q&A tackles skills and ‘big world’ testing

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As 2016 comes to a close, Crowfall finds itself in pre-alpha testing involving the so-called "big world." At this point the community has many...
We're all stars now in the outlaws.

Choose My Adventure: On the wrong side of the law in The Elder Scrolls Online

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The Thieves' Guild might have a somewhat generic name for what it's doing, but I find it makes far more sense in any world...
WOW LOOT HAPPENS HOO BOY

Trove soft-launches with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One console open betas today

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The mass-movement of MMORPGs to console platforms that's pervaded 2016 continues today with the launch of Trove's PlayStation 4 and Xbox One open betas...
Oh, that's who she is.

A cautionary tale on video game addiction

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No matter where we come from or our walk of life, all of us reading this site have one thing in common: We have...
eff boys get money

Take a look at Black Desert Online’s Dark Knight in action

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So, what do we know about Black Desert Online's Dark Knight so far? After the initial reveal we know that she exists, she's got...

Wintersday and PvP season 5 arrive in Guild Wars 2 today

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Christmas rolls out across Tyria today as Guild Wars 2's Wintersday begins! “It’s time for long winter nights, snowball fights, and exchanging gifts. Wintersday arrives...
I really feel like a spirit is being shaped.

Revelation Online shows off the Spiritshaper class

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So you want to heal your friends, huh? It's a good job, you know. Challenging work, outdoor and indoor opportunities, everyone wants to be...

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: Biggest MMORPG Story of 2016

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Biggest MMORPG Story of 2016, which was awarded to the SOE/Daybreak formation drama last year. This isn't an...

ArcheAge starts to stabilize fresh start servers

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As we have been reporting on ArcheAge over the last few days, it has been a hot mess for North American servers ever since...

SWTOR welcomes Life Day and 5th anniversary celebration

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Rushing out to see Rogue One this weekend? Not so fast: SWTOR is going to make a play for your attention and geek affections....

25000 people have signed up for the new Nostalrius server so far

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According to a tweet by the original folks behind Nostalrius, the new version of the World of Warcraft classic emulator has already (or only,...
why you like this 2016

Star Trek Online’s 3D-printed ships aren’t happening after all

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Remember how Star Trek Online made a big announcement about getting custom ships 3D printed for players? That sounded cool right from the start....

The Daily Grind: Are you worried for EVE Online’s safety if CCP is bought out?

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Following the Bloomberg-floated rumor last Friday that CCP Games might be up for sale, we've had nothing but silence from CCP on the topic, so bloggers...

Worlds Adrift takes on new team members as alpha 5 begins

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Worlds Adrift's alpha 5 has kicked off today with new dev team members in high places. Bossa Studios announced on Friday that it's picked up...
Wax on, wax off. Forever.

Shroud of the Avatar details further polish coming to the Ardoris scene

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Cicadas. The scent of cherry blossoms. A soft "thunk" from bamboo pipes and the swishing noise of water. Soft words broken by shouts of...
Everything's going fine.

H1Z1: Just Survive gets a dedicated team and fix-it leader

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New H1Z1: Just Survive General Manager Landon Montgomery is attempting to show that his leadership will see a more open and forthcoming Daybreak with...

Identity creates a cops-and-robbers life simulator

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Are you a good or bad person at heart when you play pretend? Either way, you will have a place in Identity, an upcoming...