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]

Elder Scrolls Online permabans scores of cheaters

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There are few things more aggravating in online games than to clearly see people use hacks to cheat their way into riches and power,...

Preview: A look inside of ArcheAge’s Ascension launching today

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Change is inevitable. And while it can be unnerving, it can also be very beneficial. ArcheAge's fans will see their share of changes today...

Getting perspective on Chronicles of Elyria’s planned PvP and PvE featureset

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Anyone on the MassivelyOP team will probably tell you that I won't shut up about Chronicles of Elyria. There's so much to like about...

Crowfall has completely revamped its archetype power icons

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If you ever whined about the "shouting lady face" minstrel icons in Lord of the Rings Online, then you are precisely the UI junkie...
What's it worth to you.

Skyforge producer’s letter shines a light on communication

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Sometimes, it's really hard to know if the developers are listening to the players. Sure, you can tell players that the development team is...
I made you this. Use it.

The Elder Scrolls Online launches the Dark Brotherhood DLC today

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Rejoice, players of The Elder Scrolls Online, for today you can join in an elite confederation of ducks! Whether you feel that you're a...
Ah, because you're awesome. That's your selling point.

Chronicles of Elyria developers discuss rope bridge development

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There's no question at this point about whether or not Chronicles of Elyria will be funded. There is, however, some question of whether or...

Rebuild civilization after its collapse in Edengrad

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What would you do if you woke up in post-apocalyptic settings? If your answer is, "Rebuild as fast as possible so that civilization can...

APB Reloaded soft launches on Xbox One in Europe

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The team behind APB Reloaded has been laying down the foundation for the game's transition to consoles, work that is now paying off as...
Well, this isn't ideal.

The Daily Grind: How long do you test an MMORPG before judging it?

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I know I need to put more time into Tree of Savior. When it launched, I logged in and was bombarded by a horrific control...

Jukebox Heroes: Wild West MMO tunes

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"Wait a minute," you say out loud to your computer. "Western MMORPGs aren't a thing, except in my fondest dreams. How can you write...
animoo

Twin Saga shares its story premise in a new trailer

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Do you remember Twin Saga? We first heard about it a month ago, but it's been a bit quiet since then. Perhaps you had...
This was only the start.

Wisdom of Nym: Jobs we are unlikely to ever see in Final Fantasy XIV

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We all have jobs that we want to see in Final Fantasy XIV. Some of them are pretty much definitively going to happen (I...

DUST 514 sunsets today

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Back in February, CCP announced that it was sunsetting console shooter DUST 514 on May 30th -- and now that day has arrived. Players are...
FACE

Dungeons & Dragons Online is working on new classic adventure modules

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It's always nice to know the future plans for your favorite game, partly because it's just nice to know that the team isn't simply...
If you buy all of this sight unseen, I believe there's an expression about fools and money that pertains.

Online games publishers Gamigo and Aeria are undergoing a ‘strategic merger’

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Gamigo and Aeria are swapping keys and moving in together, the companies announced today. The European online and mobile games publishers " have agreed ...

The Daily Grind: Are you MMOing on Memorial Day?

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It's Memorial Day here in the States, which means it's the first of three holidays this summer we'll spend with cookouts and patriotic parades and family...

MMO Week in Review: A Landmark launch (May 29, 2016)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! If...

EVE Evolved: How are citadels actually being used?

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In the build-up to EVE Online's Citadel expansion, there was a great deal of speculation from both players and the EVE developers about how the...

The MOP Up: The future of skins in Paragon (May 29, 2016)

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The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...