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]

But not quite so much.

The Daily Grind: What MMO would you like with a different game’s combat engine?

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There are things I really like about The Secret World; the combat has never been one of them. However, if I could somehow mix...

Albion Online extends its beta deep into 2017

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To the chagrin of its playerbase, Albion Online has announced that it's significantly extending the duration of its current beta phase deep into next year. "Compared...

Camelot Unchained tests grouping and fidgeting in prep for guilds

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Stress testing continues in Camelot Unchained this week, according to a dev post from CSE Producer Tyler Rockwell. "This is something that just needs...

Massively OP’s guide to the best upcoming indie MMORPGs, part three

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Over the last couple of weeks, we shared with you part one and part two of our guide to the best upcoming and current indie MMORPGs...

Guild Wars 2 changes course on its economy and PvP

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Guild Wars 2's resident economist John Smith made an announcement on the official forums yesterday, and no, it wasn't about butter, but it was...

The Daily Grind: What new thing have you learned about your MMO lately?

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Learning, I've found, is an active exercise that takes a concerted decision to start. Too often, it's very easy to settle into what you...

The Secret World tie in to Hide and Shriek confirmed cosmetic only

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Although The Secret World fans were hoping for even more details about the upcoming Halloween event, Game Directer Romain Amiel did offer up one...
Yeah, you've never head a header, you get the nod.

Betawatch: Valiance Online moves into alpha (October 7, 2016)

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When City of Heroes closed, fans moved on to many places, one of which was the "Plan Z" category of games that were meant...

Villagers & Heroes’ cross-platform Android version launches October 25

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Villagers & Heroes is inching closer to its Android launch, Mad Otter's Damon Slye told forumgoers yesterday in a state-of-the-game post -- very close,...
Same as it ever was.

Crowfall’s crafting stations will remind you of Star Wars Galaxies

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If you're going to spend your precious playtime standing by a crafting station, you want it to be awesome, right? Hell yeah. Crowfall is...

The Stream Team: Leaving the safety of Shroud of the Avatar’s cities

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MassivelyOP's MJ spent so much time in the city last week that she didn't have the chance to wander out into the wilds, a...

How to progress from pauper to prince in the provinces of Dark & Light

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Last week, when Snail Games rolled out a pack of landscape screenshots for its upcoming remaster of 10-year-old Dark and Light, commenters were skeptical...
Too hot.

RIFT’s Starfall Prophecy open beta begins October 13; Trion shows off Ashenfell

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Update! Trion has just announced that Starfall Prophecy's open beta will begin in just a week on October 13th! Looking for a vacation spot for...
No top guns here.

Star Citizen’s CitizenCon kicks off today

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Star Citizens are focused on exactly one thing this weekend. (Well, two if you're in Florida, in which case you're probably fleeing for your...
Herp to the derp.

WoW Factor: A WoW Legion wishlist

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Legion is humming along nicely as we near the two-month mark. It's still got that decent balance of having enough to do that you're...

Bless Online’s Blazing Fire patch is live in Korea this week

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Wishing Bless were already here in the west? Want to join me in staring wistfully at the Korean version's steady stream of updates while...

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s ‘Betrayed’ Blur trailer is finally here – all of it

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After trickling out a pair of teaser videos over the past week, Star Wars: The Old Republic is finally unveiling its brand-new Blur cinematic...
Let's double down on the game even further, that'll work!

EVE Valkyrie shows off for a PlayStation VR launch

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Fans of EVE: Valkyrie will... possibly be happy that the game is heading to a console? Maybe not? Look, we know that fans of...
What happens next?

Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest predictions

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There's a mild trend on Twitter as I write this for Final Fantasy XIV predictions. It makes sense; after all, the fan festival is...
Let's all work together to be kind of miserable.

Dual Universe shows off character customization and group ship building

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The end of the Dual Universe Kickstarter is just a couple of days away, and the project has a little bit further to go...