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]

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...

Sea of Thieves wants to show, not tell, during development

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"We want people to be hyped, but we want people to be hyped for the right reasons." As development rolls forward with Sea of Thieves,...

Guild Wars 2 starts experimenting with skirmishes this week

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Guild Wars 2's World vs. World mode is about to get more interesting -- and more beneficial -- for its participants. The team is...

LOTRO patches in server transfers from the launcher

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If you've been waiting to transfer your Lord of the Rings Online characters to another server, today's patch makes it easier than ever. When...
Holiday road.

Sci-fi sandbox Dual Universe’s Kickstarter has launched, seeks half a million dollars

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As promised, the folks at Novaquark have launched the Kickstarter for Dual Universe this morning. They seek $557,818 to bring what they are calling "the...

Smed plans Indiegogo, Twitch stream for pixel-art OARPG Hero’s Song

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Back in January, former SOE/Daybreak boss John Smedley revealed the details of his new company, Pixelmage Games, and its first title, a PvE-focused, sandboxy,...

The Daily Grind: What hurts your MMO immersion?

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I am more than OK with the knowledge that there are thousands of other world-saving chosen ones in my MMORPGs, probably because it takes...

Listen to five new Star Wars: The Old Republic music tracks

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Players with long memories might recall that back in the day, BioWare was very open with releasing Star Wars: The Old Republic's soundtrack to...
I definitely didn't do it.

Tree of Life turns PvP into a factionalized affair

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If you're not a fan of open PvP, you'll probably be quite happy that Tree of Life has waved farewell to open PvP as...

Landmark introduces reward chests for player builds

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What does every good dungeon need? Treasure chests, of course! And now Landmark players have reward chests filled with loot that they can add...

World of Fishing angles for new players with today’s Steam F2P launch

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World of Fishing is live on Steam today as a free-to-play MMO. (There's optional DLC for sale at just over 7 bucks right now.)...
Pictured? Not me.

Final Fantasy XI adds new item rewards, new mount areas, and easier crafting

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You're probably tired of hearing at this point how Final Fantasy XI's maintenance mode is more active than many game's live-with-normal-updates mode. Is you...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 81: For Azeroth!

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Justin and Eliot compare notes about their first week in World of Warcraft: Legion.

Exclusive: Elsword Diabla and Demonio video just in time for tomorrow’s patch

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Hack-n'slash anime MMORPG Elsword has a big patch rolling out tomorrow. Western fans of the game have long awaited the import of Diabla and...

Guild Wars 2 launches Ring of Fire-themed episode September 20

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Well, it's not Cantha or Elona, but it's almost as good: Guild Wars 2's next seasonal episode will be set in the Ring of...

Star Trek Online has launched for Xbox One and PlayStation 4

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Star Trek Online is live today on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to tweets from PWE's Salami Inferno. The launch comes amidst PWE's...