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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]

Revelation Online’s third closed beta has begun

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As promised, the third round of Revelation Online's closed beta begins in the west today. "The third phase of testing will last until February 2 and...
So there won't be any of this.

Wizards of the Coast forms new digital games studio led by Jeffrey Steefel

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Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons might be getting an online upgrade in the near future. In a letter written this week to the...

Mark Kern’s Em-8ER posts a new THMPR modeling video

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Em-8ER, the Mark Kern-led "massive planetary wargame" shooter formerly known as (and still pronounced like) Ember, has a new video out today showing off...
My life is not fun.

Perfect Ten: The MMOs with the most unclear futures in 2017

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A little while back, I took a look at the healthiest games in the MMO space at this time. That was a nice, uplifting...

Blizzard defeats Bossland bot-maker in German supreme court ruling

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Score one for Blizzard: The gaming giant managed a win in its long struggle against German bot-maker and plague-on-honest-gaming Bossland GmbH. The German Federal Court...
Why Is Trion Like This, Just Kidding, We Actually Know

RIFT launches fortress sieges and looking for raid tool

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RIFT is stepping up its game -- its raid game, that is. Yesterday, Trion Worlds released a "hotfix" that in actuality contained two major pieces...
Our house, in the middle of our street.

Elder Scrolls Online launches Homestead housing on February 6th

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Ready to move into a swanky new house or just a barely furnished hovel in The Elder Scrolls Online? You won't have to wait...
Let's GO already!

The Daily Grind: Which MMO is doing the worst job of pretending it’s in beta?

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I respect the fact that Revelation Online is in beta right now. It's closed testing and there's going to be a character wipe. I...
Nostalgia in your hands.

Check out Ragnarok Online’s mobile port in action

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If you were first getting into online games at the right time, it is eminently possible that you have a variety of warm and...

Warface is bringing on a new publisher in February

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Starting in February, online shooter Warface will have a new company at its back. Crytek announced yesterday that My.com will take over publishing duties...
I don't know either, guy, just go with it.

Battle Bards Episode 90: Wizard101

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Expecto MMOsium! The Battle Bards have donned their robes and taken to casting nasty spells on each other with their wands, all in the...

Dragon Nest introduces the Arch Heretic class

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Dragon Nest is looking to revitalize its class lineup with this week's introduction of the Arch Heretic. The Heretic is a Cleric gone a little...
Challenging!

Path of Exile is coming to Xbox One this year

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Path of Exile is coming to Xbox One in 2017, Grinding Gear Games just announced. "The Xbox One version is also free-to-play and will contain...

Jack Emmert is answering DCUO questions on Twitch right now

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Daybreak has not had the best couple of weeks. No, wait, let me start over. Daybreak has not had the best couple of years....

Dark Age of Camelot continues to adjust pet classes

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Beware Dark Age of Camelot pet classes: You may be merely slightly less omnipotent than before, thanks to this week's patch. The team continues to...
I've got to get gone, I've got to get going.

Star Trek Online details the rewards for the Lukari Restoration Initiative

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Why is the Federation fighting the Tzenkethi in Star Trek Online? To defend a sentient race, obviously. (You don't need as much justification for...
I LIKE MY CURRENT COLOR THANK YOU

Here’s a first look at taming dragons in sandbox Dark and Light

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Snail Games released a new Dark and Light video into the wild last night, and if I can be completely honest, it pretty much...

Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR Creative director discusses a ‘new adversary’

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For the last five years and more, Star War: The Old Republic told the story of Tenebrae, a Sith of humble origins who rose...

Watch EVE Online’s dev history, in a mesmerizing timelapse video

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Wanna geek out over something bizarrely beautiful? CCP Games posted a video this morning that shows a 30-minute timelapse representation of EVE Online development...

Global Chat: Elder Scrolls Online renaissance

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As I peruse a hundred or so community blog posts every day, it's fascinating to me to see what games the MMO blogosphere as...