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]

Jukebox Heroes: MMO music for the holidays

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I absolutely adore Christmas music -- in moderation and in season. I keep to strict personal rules not to listen to it before Black...

The Game Archaeologist: Wing Commander Online and Privateer Online

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In late 2012, former Wing Commander developer-slash-movie director Chris Roberts emerged from a decade of obscurity to ask for help to fund his vision...

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: Best MMORPG Crafting of 2016

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Best MMORPG Crafting of 2016, which is a new award for our staff this year...

The Daily Grind: Have you ever been part of a play in an MMO?

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Two of my favorite MMOs, Lord of the Rings Online and The Secret World, share an unusual but interesting trait: They both have interactive...
Here we go again.

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Tokyo 2016: Red Mage, swimming, and Stormblood’s June 20 launch date

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It's the holiday season here in the US, but in Japan it's just another weekend. Only it's not just another weekend; it's the weekend...

Star Citizen launches 2.6 Star Marine, announces Amazon Lumberyard partnership

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It's always nice to be able to report good news about Star Citizen, as one of our readers noted when sending us this tip, and...
Unrevealed.

Betawatch: Revelation Online does the beta warp again (December 23, 2016)

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It was bound to happen. No, really, it was; we were told that Revelation Online would head into its second round of closed testing,...

The Stream Team: Win a key to join us in Life is Feudal’s first MMO beta

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Do you remember Life is Feudal? Massively OP's MJ has played and streamed the Your Own version of the game, but now the MMO...

Warframe’s Glast Gambit update rolls out in time for the holiday

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Warframe whipped up a sweet patch just in time for the holiday weekend: It's called The Glast Gambit, and it's freeeeeeee, with a new...

How Pokemon Go should integrate Pokemon Sun/Moon

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Say what you will about following tradition, but when I first heard more Pokemon would be added to Pokemon GO, the first thing I thought...

Jukebox Heroes: The 2016 Online VGM Awards

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With all of the award madness going on at Massively OP this month, it's the perfect time to unveil the 2016 Online VGM Awards!...
I mean, nothing is real.

Crowfall is testing out its item imports and exports between worlds

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The many worlds of Crowfall are built on a premise of risk and reward. The best materials are found in the most dangerous kill-or-be-killed...

Massively OP’s Best of 2016 Awards: Best Popcorn MMO of 2016

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Massively Overpowered's end-of-the-year 2016 awards continue today with our award for Best Popcorn MMO of 2016, which is a brand-new award on MOP this year and was...

Ashes of Creation demos caravans and villages in beautifully creepy Christmas video

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Indie outfit Intrepid Studios has an atmospheric new video out for its fledgling Ashes of Creation MMORPG -- well, not so fledgling after all,...

ArcheAge catches, smooshes APEX bug

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Trion has confirmed reports of a recent APEX duping bug in ArcheAge, but there's apparently no need to panic -- it's already been squished...

Camelot Unchained recaps ‘roller-coaster’ 2016 with new pics

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Camelot Unchained is wrapping up its development for the year with a recap of the team's current efforts and a top 10 list describing...

City of Titans makes Santa dance to demo environments and animations

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I admit that when I first saw this City of Titans video, I thought it was just a cutesy Christmas card. But nope --...

The Daily Grind: What was the best new MMORPG zone added in 2016?

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It's practically expected of a major MMORPG patch or expansion to add new zones -- the more, the better, setting aside their self-inflicted endgame...

Massively Overthinking: Our 2017 MMORPG predictions

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With 2016 drawing to a close and 2017 rushing up to meet us, the Massively OP team has regrouped for another round of bold and...

The Stream Team: Living it up in Elder Scrolls Online’s New Life Festival

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The Elder Scrolls Online surprised and delighted Massively OP's MJ with a Halloween-themed event, but that wasn't the end of things - now there's...