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]

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: Best MMORPG Expansion or Update of 2016

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Best MMORPG Expansion or Update of 2016, which was awarded to Guild Wars 2's Heart...

PSA: Lord of the Rings Online expansions are on sale

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Steam isn't the only place where you can get a good deal on MMOs this holiday season. Lord of the Rings Online is holding...
Do I look like a patient cow?

World of Warcraft is getting 35 new legendaries

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If you've been lucky enough and the RNG gods have smiled upon you in World of Warcraft, you might be rocking one or more...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best PvP mode?

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We have certainly talked about PvP a lot in this space over the years, but often it's a flat-out comparison of one title to another....

The Stream Team: Finding the lost goblin in EverQuest II’s Frostfell

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This year's new Frostfell quest in EverQuest II involves hunting down a little lost goblin. But things are far from easy was Massively OP's...

Global Chat: Boobs and wrinkles edition

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Is the infamous "chainmail bikini" slowly disappearing from western RPGs and MMOs? Pete at Dragonchasers thinks that it is... and he kind of laments...

Guardians of Ember puts the finishing touches on Act 3, says NA servers are still coming

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While Guardians of Ember admits that it isn't pulling out a holiday event this year for its players, the team said that there is...

Asheron’s Call players reach out to WB to save their MMO

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Another player-led effort to save Asheron's Call from termination is attempting to raise funds from the community to buy or license the game outright....

Anarchy Online rolls out its new item store

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After a short delay from its original rollout date of December 20th, the new and improved item store is now live in Anarchy Online....

Massively OP Podcast Episode 97: Mailbag extravaganza!

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Justin and Bree empty the mailbag out on the floor for a holiday show, tackling questions on Asheron's Call, console MMOs, chat, server size, tats, music, subs, and more.
She is now one with the Force.

Star Wars: The Old Republic players pay tribute to Carrie Fisher

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The loss of Carrie Fisher, a celebrated author and the actress who played General Leia Organa, is an enormous blow to Star Wars fans...

EVE Evolved: 2016 EVE Online year in review

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It's been another busy year for sci-fi MMO EVE Online, and an absolute roller coaster ride for both players and developer CCP Games. On the...

The Stream Team: Surviving another day in Life is Feudal: MMO

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When Massively OP's MJ first ventured into the beta of Life is Feudal: MMO, it was a pretty dark experience. Really dark! No, she...
Yeah, systems are the problem.

Darkfall: Rise of Agon team updates community on progress

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Transparency is vital to smaller, indie MMO projects, especially ones driven by a volunteer team. The crew over at Darkfall: Rise of Agon have...

Flameseeker Chronicles: 2017 predictions for Guild Wars 2

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The year is most definitely drawing to a close: I've devoured a mountain of turkey and stuffing sandwiches, binge-watched all of my favourite holiday...

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: MMORPG Studio of the Year

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Best MMORPG Studio of 2016, which was awarded to Square-Enix last year. We asked our writers to...
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Final Fantasy XIV previews patch 3.5 and the Heavesturm event

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The new year is coming, and with it, the annual Final Fantasy XIV celebration of the new year. Yes, Heavensturm is arriving on Eorzean...
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Massively OP’s MMO guide to the Steam Winter Sale

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Do you have any money left after all of that holiday shopping, travel, and dining out? Steam would very much like to have what...

Gloria Victis brings out new character models

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The "biggest update ever" for Gloria Victis has finally arrived, welcoming brand-new character models that should make the game look better than before. This is...

Digital game sales took off in 2016

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Don't look now, but we're putting the cap on "the biggest year in digital games and playable media ever," according to SuperData Research. Thanks to...