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]

Kakao to Black Desert players: Chargebacks have consequences

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Kakao is putting its foot down when it comes to Black Desert players' chargebacks -- that is, attempting to reverse payment for a product...

Twin Saga kicks off its founder’s beta test

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Good news for those who just can't wait to try out Twin Saga: Aeria Games announced that the founder's beta has started up as of...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Unpacking Guild Wars 2’s Out of the Shadows

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I figure that it's been long enough for the majority of you to have run through Guild War's 2's first instalment of the Living...
Everythin

Riders of Icarus shows off the mechanics of Manastone battles

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Do you like picking fights in PvP? Riders of Icarus gives you plenty of options in that department, but the biggest fights are the...

MMO roguelike Lazarus swoops into beta this weekend

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If you grew up in the midwest as I did, the word "Lazarus" probably evokes the image of a department store, but the Lazarus...
So... who's buying?

Life after death in Crowfall

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What happens when you die? As long as you're limiting this question to Crowfall, ArtCraft said that players have a choice over their afterlife destiny....

Black Desert’s controversial cash shop patch is live today

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With Black Desert's patch this morning, cash-shop items are officially popping up on the auction house -- that includes pets, outfits, value packages, and...
It shouldn't consistently work, but it does.

World of Warcraft hotfixes loot and item issues

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The Burning Legion is invading Azeroth, Demon Hunters are showing up, everything is chaos and nothing makes sense at all. A lot of that...

The Daily Grind: Which older MMO still looks really pretty?

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I've been spending more time in RIFT lately due to the expansion announcement, and an observation that's crossed my mind more than once is...
This is all good.

EU Aion 5.0 offers more character customization at beginning and end game

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Aion 5.0 Lost Memories not only brings new instances, new regions, and new quests to the EU but also introduces a new Creation Power...

Riders of Icarus holds your hand through the Cavern of the Veil

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One of the toughest dungeons currently in Riders of Icarus right now is the Cavern of the Veil. Don't let its somewhat generic name...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 77: Improving your lockbox experience

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Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2, Diablo III, RIFT, Elder Scrolls Online, Blizzard, Black Desert, and TERA, with mailbag questions on new blood for MMOs and a lockbox rant.

Guild Wars 2 plots its fourth birthday bash

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ArenaNet has begun teasing its plans for Guild Wars 2's fourth birthday. Four years! The month of August will see a tag promo across...

Study says that online games might help academics

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"Put down that video game controller before your brain turns to mush!" If you've ever heard a variation of this phrase tossed your way as...

Mark Hamill and John Rhys-Davis talk about shooting Squadron 42

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You would think that if one were ever able to get Luke Skywalker, Gimli, and that Wing Commander guy into the same room together,...
Nobody can get enough of the rock.

WildStar releases its second soundtrack on August 23rd

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Whether you're playing the game or not, it's hard not to acknowledge that WildStar has some top-shelf music. The first soundtrack is out now...

Hyperspace Beacon: Why Star Wars The Old Republic’s KOTFE finale was satisfying and disappointing

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The new era of Star Wars: The Old Republic passed a milestone late yesterday when it launched the final chapter in the Knights of the...

Pokemon Go: Sightings, Hiroshima, and the five domains of play

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Happy Pokemon Go patch! Yes, Niantic released a patch last night with some new visuals, a warning about not playing while you drive, and an...

Dungeon Fighter Online arrives on Steam today

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Neople's Dungeon Fighter Online lands on Steam today, complete with Steam-exclusive features including achievements, badges, and trading cards, plus DLC bundles. While the free-to-play,...

Worlds Adrift gets a huge injection of funding

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Worlds Adrift is laying on the ground amid a carpet of cash and making money angels today as Bossa Studios has received an injection...