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]

AdventureQuest 3D’s Guardian will protect you in your darkest hour

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After recently taking a tour of the upcoming AdventureQuest 3D, it's safe to say that this multi-platform MMO has piqued our interest. There's something...

The Daily Grind: What theme song best represents your main MMORPG character?

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In yesterday's Black Desert column, MOP's Matt Daniel joked about MMORPG mods that allow roleplayers to share their characters' profiles, right down to their theme songs. He...

Massively Overthinking: Solving the MMORPG grouping problem

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Massively OP Patron Roger has another great question for the crew this week. "I have the hardest time pushing myself to join a group, but...

Kritika Online heads into open beta next week

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Kritika Online is one of those MMOs that seem to take the "action" label very, very seriously, as it's always portrayed to be in...
The power of price compels you, or something.

PSA: The Elder Scrolls Online is half-price on Steam until June 5th

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Are you a student just about to have a whole summer off with nothing to do but forget what you learned? Are you a...

Monster Hunter Online’s English translation arrives

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After a short delay from its original intended release, Monster Hunter Online has finally brought an English translation of the game to market. English-speaking players...

Chronicles of Elyria releases world interaction tech preview video

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Following its announcement yesterday that Chronicles of Elyria will make use of the SpatialOS platform for handling the massively multiplayer scope of the game,...
Predictive!

Crowfall explores the joys of server latency and ability use

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Does half a second sound like a long time to you? Of course it doesn't. A second doesn't sound like a long time to...

Desert Nomad: Immersion, atmosphere, and roleplaying in Black Desert

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Hello friends, and welcome back to Desert Nomad, your more or less biweekly source of ramblings that are almost guaranteed to be at least...

Perfect Ten: How to enjoy the alt lifestyle in MMORPGs

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Not everyone is into creating alternate characters -- alts -- in MMORPGs. This is understandable: Some people don't have time to play more than...

You can now adopt a cybernetic companion in Skyforge

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Everyone needs a floating robotic companion in their lives, yes? Skyforge thinks so, at least, which is why it's giving all players the opportunity...

Hyperspace Beacon: Going to war with SWTOR’s new Mandalore

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Do I have to turn in my Star Wars fanboy card if I admit that I don’t like Mandalorians? It's not that I think...
Still at a zero for sold ships that aren't actually usable, though.

Elite: Dangerous identifies issues with AI superweapons in the game

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The most recent Elite: Dangerous patch had some issues, starting with the fact that AI ships were rocking impossibly powerful weapons that would destroy...
The string of capitalized names is an affront.

ArcheAge’s Ascension event spurs player complaints over content

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The players of ArcheAge are not happy at the moment. If you have read about the game in the past, this may not surprise...

The Division is gunning for a movie adaptation

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Players sucked into the setting and narrative for The Division might be interested to know that Ubisoft is exploring the possibility of getting it made into...
Vanjants.

Blade & Soul’s Vengeance Breaks update has arrived

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The main story of Blade & Soul starts off with a very clear tale of revenge. Some lady shows up, wrecks your stuff, and...
There's really only one mode, when you get down to it.

The Daily Grind: Have you ever paid for art of your MMO characters?

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It's not a secret that I roleplay. I love to roleplay, my characters are important to me, and as a result of all of...

Neverwinter announces summer PS4 launch and Storm King’s Thunder expansion

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D&D-flavored MMO Neverwinter has posted two huge announcements this week: First, the PC-and-Xbone MMORPG is bound for the PlayStation 4 this summer. "We are also...

WildStar marks second anniversary with Starfall celebration

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What's better than marking one anniversary? Celebrating two, of course! WildStar's new Starfall festival does double duty by both tipping its hat to the...
Ribbit.

Albion Online details the creation of frogs

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If you see a frog hopping around in your MMO of choice, you probably don't think about it too much. Either it's just a...