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]

Ingress opens up a streak of portals along the US west coast

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It's been a while since Ingress has opened up any new portals, but now there are a rash of them springing to life up...

The latest EverQuest, EverQuest II expansions can now be bought with Daybreak Cash

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Good news for those who have been holding out on buying the latest EverQuest and EverQuest II expansions: You now can pick them up...
Yes, this is definitely dirt.

Star Trek Online sends players back in time for mining

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Time travel is always a mess. In the past, Captain Kirk of the Enterprise brokered peace with the Gorn Hegemony, resulting in a peaceful...
GET OUT OF HERE, LIZARD.

Massively OP Podcast Episode 74: Go Pokémon Go!

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Justin and Bree discuss WoW, Pokemon Go, Trove, SWTOR's KOTET, and GW2 season 3, with mailbag questions on depression and ESO advice, plus an epic ad rant.
watch me doooooo

Neverwinter launches on the PlayStation 4 today

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Players who wanted to play Neverwinter on the PlayStation 4 but didn't want to drop $20 to access the game's head start have been...

The Stream Team: Becoming a true thief in The Elder Scrolls Online

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In our last joint Elder Scrolls Online stream, both Bree and Larry mentioned that they were more thieves than assassins. Perhaps it's time for them to...
It feels far more subtractive than the Battle of Minuses.

Skyforge patches in the Battle of Equals on July 20th

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If you were planning on playing Skyforge tomorrow morning at 4:00 a.m. EDT, you have a slightly odd schedule. You also won't be able...

WildStar dev stream shows off Heroes Evolved update, gender swapping

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You could say that WildStar's recent Heroes Evolved update added a few things to the game. Besides the opportunity for players to buy a...
Slower than a ray of light.

Dual Universe releases 10 minutes of uncut live pre-alpha gameplay

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Single-shard sci-fi sandbox MMORPG Dual Universe has been hard at work since its big reveal and mechanics explanations back at E3, and this week,...

Guild Wars 2 drops Out of the Shadows trailer today, big Heart of Thorns sale tomorrow

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A friend of mine asked me yesterday whether he ought to pick up Guild Wars 2's Heart of Thorns expansion to get access to...

Hyperspace Beacon: Wild speculation about SWTOR’s Knights of the Eternal Throne

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Who else was disappointed by the Star Wars: The Old Republic presentation at Star Wars Celebration over the weekend? I had really hoped that...

Black Desert touts one million players, teases Gamescom booth

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Kakao is touting its one millionth Black Desert player as it heads to Gamescom later this summer. If you'll be in Cologne for the...
Can't get there from here.

Lord of the Rings Online lets players collect stable-masters

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There's a lot of ground to cover in Lord of the Rings Online. Players have made their ways across large stretches of Middle-Earth, and...
Deeper than deep.

Final Fantasy XIV hits 6M registered players, patches in the Deep Dungeon

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Final Fantasy XIV has now "drawn in over six million cumulative players globally - excluding free trial - in under three years," according to...
Bah, it was just a bird.

Pokemon Go players look for better disability options and snag a companion app

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Have you ever suffered from depression? Not just being sad, but full-blown clinical depression? It's pretty horrible, and it prevents you from doing much...
phaserbeeeeeeeeeeeeeams

The Daily Grind: How do you justify blasting ‘free’ MMORPG content?

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An anonymous reader recently sent us an email trying to puzzle out the problem of criticizing a genre full of handouts. "A lot of games...

Guild Wars 2’s male player Charr is getting a new voice actor

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One of the reasons I love my Charr so much in Guild Wars 2 is that her voice actress kicks ass with what is...
Actually, I'd rather play as the fox here.

Riders of Icarus kicks off two events to get people out in the world

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The world of Riders of Icarus really is full of things. Familiars to collect, animals to ride, levels to gain. Plus, there's more content...
Looks less spiteful than advertised.

Shroud of the Avatar prepares for its final wipe and another telethon

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The last data wipe for Shroud of the Avatar is coming very soon. On July 27th, the final wipe will take place, new player-owned...

Here’s your World of Warcraft: Legion pre-expansion patch survival guide

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While you might make it just fine in life without a "survival guide" to an MMORPG patch, why take that risk? In preparation for tomorrow's...