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]

Launch impressions of Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, part one

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In the grim darkness of the future, there is only war. That may be unfortunate for the inhabitants of the planet Arkhona and the...

Skyforge’s Ascension includes content adjusted for player gear

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When October 19th rolls around, Skyforge is getting a truly epic ground-up revamp -- Ascension -- designed to introduce more casual-friendly gameplay to the...

Bless Online Russian closed beta begins October 25

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Are you in Russia? If so, your English reading comprehension is really great if you're here browsing Massively OP! In any case, we have...

Guild Wars 2 devs on strange rocks, hatching eggs, and the making of Rising Flames

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Now that Guild Wars 2 players have had an opportunity to play the Rising Flames update, they can learn a little more about the...
This is not heading in a positive direction, in other words.

TERA’s Civil Unrest causes actual unrest when it fails to function

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One of the big centerpiece features of TERA's most recent patch was the Civil Unrest event, with players teaming up to take on other...
Ironically, this is the sort of controversy you'd probably rather face from inside a hot tub.

The Daily Grind: Which MMORPGs do you play to reduce stress?

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If you follow gaming research at all, you've probably heard of Dr Jane McGonigal, a professor, gamer designer, author, and pro-gaming think tank researcher....
Hello again.

MMO Week in Review: Amazon still believes in MMORPGs (October 2, 2016)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! Do...

EVE Evolved: What else is coming to EVE Online in November?

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Recently I've been looking at how EVE Online will be affected by the introduction of free-to-play "alpha clone" accounts in its upcoming November expansion, but there's a...

The MOP Up: The Black Death’s knights vs. outlaws (October 2, 2016)

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The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
Dark Age of Camelot

Dark Age of Camelot welcomes old players back for its 15th birthday

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Classic RvR MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot is unleashing a come-back-to-Camelot campaign in honor of its 15th birthday. "Come back during the month of October...

Leaderboard: What’s the best ranged weapon in MMORPGs?

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"You should do a Leaderboard on the best ranged weapons in MMORPGs," Justin told me. "Oh man, I can see the 'you forgot X' comments...

Linkrealms is going free-to-play on October 10

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After a few months on Steam early access, the isometric sandbox Linkrealms is going free-to-play on October 10th. The title currently costs $20 on the...

One Shots: The Guild Wars franchise, then and now

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Any time I see someone post an MMO screenshot from older games, I feel like it benefits the historical record by adding another visible...
Day one.

The Daily Grind: What MMO events have you stayed up for?

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When the first two World of Warcraft expansions launched, my wife and I were there for the midnight launches. We set up our schedule...
A dragon's dog, Ma.

Dragon’s Dogma Online may be headed to the West eventually

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At this point, there are no announced plans to bring Dragon's Dogma Online to Western audiences, something that no doubt makes aforementioned Western audiences...

Camelot Unchained prototypes a new combat system

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With PvP (and RvR) at the core of Camelot Unchained's experience, getting the combat down pat is undoubtedly essential. That's why the dev team...

EverQuesting: Landmark brings back PvP and Halloween in its latest patch

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Note: While mainly focused on the franchise that started it all, EverQuesting delves into the other Daybreak news and titles as well. I can't help...

PSA: Luke Cage is free today in Marvel Heroes, Jessica Jones joins the team-up roster

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If you're a fan of Marvel Heroes, Jessica Jones, or the Luke Cage spinoff, listen up: Mike Colter's rendition of Luke has just gotten...
Go away.

The Daily Grind: Are you tempted by Amazon’s new Twitch Prime service?

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Last night at TwitchCon, Amazon and Twitch announced a new service they're calling Twitch Prime. Basically it's an added perk of an Amazon Prime...
It's a real laugh.

Betawatch: Chronicles of Elyria begins the search for more money (September 30, 2016)

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Good news, fans of Chronicles of Elyria! You can now give the developers more of your money via the game's web store, which is...