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]

ArenaNet on Guild Wars 2 PvP scouting, aquatic combat, and polling the playerbase

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If you thought there was a lot of story in the recent Guild Wars 2 living world season 3 reveal, you're not alone. I...
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Jagex confirms sale to Chinese company

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Back in March, we reported on the rumored sale of Jagex to Chinese company Shandong Hongda, a company known chiefly for its mining operations. The...

Shards Online patches in necromancy and dragon taming

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The latest Shards Online patch is the biggest one since December, and it really covers all of the bases you can imagine. Do you...

Worlds Adrift’s island creator is a hit with its community

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While the public can't play Worlds Adrift right now, anyone who is interested in the game can download and tinker with its island creator....

WildStar’s Heroes Evolved update brings in new class and race combos

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WildStar now has a lot more options for how you build and create your characters, thanks to today's Heroes Evolved drop. The update mainly focuses...
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The Daily Grind: How much notice do you need before an MMORPG patch goes live?

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There are some games where patches get so much advance notice that you feel like they're already here months in advance. Final Fantasy XIV's...

Take a look at some of Dark Age of Camelot’s class changes

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Even after all of these years, Dark Age of Camelot still has a few tricks up its sleeves -- and class changes down its...
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TERA kicks off its summer events all over again

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Summer is here, and the weather outside is sunny, sticky, and unpleasant. Why not stay indoors and enjoy a virtual summer with none of...

Pantheon’s powers might sound more intense as players level up

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Pantheon Creative Director Chris Perkins apparently wears many hats around the office, including that of being the game's composer. In a new developer diary, Perkins...

Guild Wars 2’s Taimi pens a log from Rata Novus

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ArenaNet has a Guild Wars 2 lore teaser up on the official site today in the form of a scholar's log penned by the...
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World of Warcraft outlines the demonic invasion hitting Azeroth

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The Burning Legion is coming to World of Warcraft, and players have to fight them off. Sure, we're not going to be able to...

RIFT’s Summer Solstice patch is here

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Fire up the grill and roast some weenies: RIFT's 3.7 update has arrived. Today's Summer Solstice patch contains quite a lot for players to do and...

The Stream Team: Pressing toward tier two in SWTOR’s Dark vs. Light Event

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With tier one for Star Wars: The Old Republic's Dark vs. Light event easily hit, Larry presses toward tier two, but here there are...

Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR’s mid-term report card scored by Bartle’s taxonomy

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Well, BioWare, it’s half-way through the year. It’s time to look at how you’ve done with Star Wars: The Old Republic and what can...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2 Season 3 Predictions

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If I've read the words "content drought" under your name in the comments section recently, you will be as delighted as I am to...
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Skyforge kicks off anniversary log-in event, quest, and sales

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Skyforge is prepping for its first year of operation since it soft launched into open beta. "Together, you have welcomed updates, rejoiced at changes,...

Meridian 59 creator says that MMOs are everywhere in disguise

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Have you felt despondent at the apparent decline of the production of new, bold MMOs? According to Meridian 59 creator Brian "Psychochild" Green, these...
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Black Desert begins new fishing event, buffs elephants, promises free character slot

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Black Desert is back online this morning with its interim patch. Of note, Kakao has tweaked the Sorcerer, added new crystals and cash shop...

This is how you’ll customize your Crowfall character

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Future Crowfall warriors might be looking at all of the archetypes (classes) and wondering how theirs will play any different than the rest. ArtCraft's answer...

SWTOR’s Dark vs. Light store packs are better than the event ones

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Don't have the patience or skill to get one of the Dark vs. Light packs from Star Wars: The Old Republic? Uncle BioWare is...