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]

But no ladies.

Crowfall introduces the Duelist and the Guinecean race

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Do you consider "play a swashbuckling guinea pig" to be one of your most cherished video game goals? Your absurdly specific dream is coming...

SkySaga’s alpha 9 revamps its tutorial, buffs the City of First Light

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Alpha 9 has descended upon British-born voxelbox SkySaga. "We've made a lot of changes to SkySaga this Alpha and added some really awesome new features...

Star Citizen 2.5 alpha is live with GrimHex base, new concept ship

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Star Citizen's alpha 2.5 has officially released to live. "Star Citizen Alpha 2.5 includes significant changes to Star Citizen’s Crusader persistent universe environment," declares Cloud Imperium....

Wayfarer’s Reverie returns to the original Guild Wars

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Here's your public service announcement for the week: Guild Wars isn't dead -- not by a long shot. ArenaNet's first title continues to operate in...
Sneak and stab.

Revelation Online opens up founder’s packs for sale

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If it's a free-to-play game coming out in the near future and it's got a beta schedule, you probably know enough to expect a...

The Daily Grind: Should MMORPG lockbox mechanics be regulated as gambling?

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A reader named Paul recently wrote to us wondering why RNG lockboxes aren't considered gambling. Oh sure, we call them gambleboxes, but the government...

Dark and Light confirms a buy-to-play, sub-free business model

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Community confusion over Dark and Light's payment model was cleared up on Snail Games' Facebook page earlier this evening: The rereleased sandbox will indeed...

Massively Overthinking: Guilty pleasures in MMORPGs

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This week's Massively Overthinking question comes to us from Patron Duane, who asks, "Do you take simple joy in MMO mechanics that are often referred...
I know, you expected some EQN jokes.

H1Z1: King of the Kill map gets a full-scale revamp

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H1Z1: King of the Kill is introducing a new map -- well, a complete do-over for an old map. "The original map was created in...

Marvel Heroes the angelic assassin Angela and never-melting ice cream bars

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As was foretold by the stars and prophets of old -- as well as Gazillion's developers -- Thor's sister Angela has joined the cast...

Crossout brings road warrior action to Steam early access

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A morning commute to work or school can become a lot more fun if your vehicle has the capacity to clear a path with...

Roleplay-centric MMORPG Ever, Jane waltzes into open beta

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3 Turn Productions announced this afternoon that Ever, Jane is officially in open beta. Yes, this is the roleplayer-centric, Jane Austen-themed MMORPG, complete with...

Star Citizen interview covers ship costs, PvP model, and new systems

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How much will it take to earn one of those fancy Star Citizen ships in-game at which some fans seem to be throwing hundreds (if...
No, this is not Star Trek: Beyond.

RIFT buffs up the Saboteur soul

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The Saboteur in RIFT is all about, well, sabotage. It's a specialty based around bombs blowing things the heck up. The latest patch to...

EverQuesting: Researching for your free EverQuest II skill upgrades

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Who doesn't like free? Because I certainly do! And today is all about getting stuff for free in EverQuest II. Sadly, I don't mean...

Here’s how to tame a passel of Guild Wars 2 kitties

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For what very limited customization exists in Guild Wars 2's home instances, you'd expect that players would leap at any opportunity to add to...

Perfect Ten: My favorite features in RIFT

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RIFT receives too little of the MMORPG community's attention, partially due to its age (six years now), contentious feelings toward Trion Worlds, or a perception...

Shroud of the Avatar’s Release 33 marks a game ‘in a constant state of change’

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Even with the persistent world launched, Shroud of the Avatar is currently "in a constant state of change," according to the team. Some of...
Avec les hommes et le Pokey.

Nintendo sends condolences to family of woman killed by Pokemon Go-playing driver

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In yesterday's Pokemon Go post, we alluded to an awful car accident in Japan caused by a truck driver who admitted to playing Pokemon...
SUVs are right out.

Revelation Online introduces the Vanguard

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If your preferred method of transportation is the noble van rather than the selfish SUV or the sneaky car, Revelation Online's new Vanguard will...