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]

Check out Elder Scrolls Online’s PlayStation 4 Pro trailer

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When Sony revealed the PlayStation 4 Pro yesterday, you might have thought, no big deal -- either because you already own a PS4 or aren't...

EverQuest II sells more Legends of Norrath lockboxes

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There's nothing to honor the passing of a beloved game than to turn its memory into a lockbox bonanza. At least that's the thinking of...

World of Warcraft Legion sells 3.3M copies, hits highest concurrency since Cataclysm

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What do you do when you have sworn off bragging about your playerbase size and subscription numbers? You brag about expansion copies sold and...
You had the worst role quest.

Final Fantasy XIV previews the main scenario and dungeons of patch 3.4

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The Dragonsong War is over in Final Fantasy XIV. Seriously, that's done; we players emerged victorious and we can all move on. So that...
Nope.

The Daily Grind: Do low-budget imported MMOs have a place in the current market?

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The sad news about Asta and ELOA's upcoming closure prompted a musing from longtime commenter GreaterDivinity regarding the import-run-close model that has long been...

Jukebox Heroes: The best of WildStar’s soundtrack

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I can't tell you how good it does my soul to see that WildStar has finally released an official soundtrack -- two, in fact,...
I will worship.

Skyforge streamlines the Order system with its next patch

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Players in Skyforge are deities. That's sort of the entire premise behind the game. Of course, one of the usual benefits of being a...

NCsoft starts new mobile studio in Japan

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Does NCsoft show any signs of stopping? Any hint whatsoever of slowing down? Or are we already seeing the birth of a future worldwide...

Retro-MMO Mirage Realms starts Android testing

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Android users, we've got a new title for you to check out this week: Mirage Realms. This is a small but ambitious project to...

Neverwinter to test a PvP solo queue

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Neverwinter players frustrated with encountering premade groups in PvP now have an option to fight on a level playing field. Cryptic is preparing to test...
Well, I'm mollified.

Peria Chronicles is still in development after a lengthy silence

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All right. Peria Chronicles. If you don't remember what the heck this game is, we don't blame you. The game showed off an astonishing...

Dungeons and Dragons Online goes Against the Slave Lords on September 13

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Assemble your party before going forth, dear readers, for Dungeons and Dragons Online is bringing Update 32 to the live servers next week. Update 32:...

Revelation Online wants you to know that it has PvE

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Not every MMO has to come right out and reassure its audience that, yes, it will have PvE content. That's usually a given unless...
This really worked out all right for us.

The Elder Scrolls Online preps One Tamriel update for October 5

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At PAX last week, ZeniMax announced that the massive One Tamriel update had landed on the Elder Scrolls Online PTS, so launch date couldn't...

SWTOR’s Shroud of Memory launches today

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BioWare is pushing out a new bonus chapter for Star Wars: The Old Republic today: Shroud of Memory will allow players to fill HK-55's...

Former ArenaNet Game Director Colin Johanson lands at Amazon Game Studios

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In a move that will shock no one, Amazon Game Studios has apparently hired former ArenaNet director Colin Johanson in an unspecified role. That...
I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred, 1991.

It’s server merge day for TERA players

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Do you have TERA characters on the Highwatch, Valley of Titans, or Lake of Tears servers? The proper answer is "no." Even if you...

Superdata: Online games account for 60% of digital PC revenue

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Superdata has published its MMO and MOBA Games Market Report for the 2016 cycle, and let me just warn you before we dig in:...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Thoughts on Guild Wars 2’s Ring of Fire episode reveal

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We've been promised a whole list of newness for Episode 2 of Guild Wars 2's latest Living World season, which will be with us by...
Generally not having an easy go

World of Warcraft answers player questions regarding the new Legion companion app

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World of Warcraft players can now make use of the Legion companion app, allowing players to manage missions and followers remotely. It's the best...