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]

RIFT’s subscription package improves as F2P gets a little worse

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In all of the hubbub surrounding Trion World's changes to the business model of RIFT, it might've been easy to overlook the fact that...
Black Desert

Black Desert pre-order name registration begins Tuesday

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Black Desert has just announced that it will be opening name reservations to pre-order players beginning at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 9th....

Bless Online confirms western release… some day

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If you've been hoping that Bless Online would be making its ways to western shores, then this should perk you right up: It's going...
More for the slaughter once again.

The Daily Grind: Does gender play a role in your MMORPG class selection?

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We've been covering Nick Yee-founded Quantic Foundry's game analytics research as it's fleshing out the Gamer Motivation Model, which seeks to create a modernized...

The Stream Team: Doubling down on The Secret World’s Issue #13

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What's better than watching MassivelyOP's MJ go up against cyborgs in The Secret World? Why, when Justin joins her, of course! The duo is...

Massively Overthinking: Old MMORPGs, disco, and pop culture phenomena

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A reader named Rob provides this week's Massively Overthinking topic. It's a really good one! "Why isn't playing an old MMO from a previous decade...

Amour strikes in EverQuest and EverQuest II

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Expressing affection for one's fellow player, bringing like souls together in love, and gorging on many things covered in pink frosting -- 'tis the...

Life is Feudal will add pygmies, but no consoles

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When we interviewed Bitbox CEO Vladimir “Bobik” Piskunov last month, we learned quite a bit about Life is Feudal's transition back into an MMO,...

Albion Online is expanding its world and level design staff

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The Albion Online team issued a February state-of-the-game letter this morning that explains its focus going forward, and it's good news: Everything is getting...

Trinium Wars introduces the Narc race

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The Narc race for upcoming post-apocalyptic MMO Trinium Wars looks kind of adorable. Big fluffy ears, big eyes, delicate features... all the stuff you'd...

Gloria Victis introduces dynamic events and improved launcher

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Dynamic events: All MMOs are required by law to contain them these days or be subject to the wrath of our digital court system. Wanting...

Ingress event moves from Brazil to Seattle over Zika virus fears

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A large gathering of Ingress players in Rio, Brazil for an anomaly -- a multi-hour in-person gaming event -- has been mostly moved to...
It's

Elite: Dangerous changes how Horizons is sold, discusses patch 2.1’s focus

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Are you confused about the process of upgrading from Elite: Dangerous to the Horizons expansion? Do you find it frustrating and unclear? Have you...

EverQuesting: Music makes EverQuest II’s Terrors of Thalumbra complete

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Music has been on my mind a lot lately. OK, so it is always on my mind! From skipping down the streets belting out...
Ride ride ride.

Neverwinter details the ins and outs of the upcoming mount changes

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Mounts are important in any game. It's nice to be able to choose a noble steed that represents your preferences and your character's personality...

Anarchy Online is getting ‘Recked’ with new zone, sub rewards

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On Sunday, Anarchy Online Lead Designer Henry "Michizure" Senger opened up on the forums with a look at what's going on in the world's...
A different experience.

Square-Enix’s 2015 sales and profits were up, thanks in part to Final Fantasy XIV

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Square-Enix's fiscal results for the last three-quarters of 2015 are in, and it's good news all around. Net sales were up almost 30% year-over-year,...
Fighting the good fight... in really, really ugly armor.

Star Trek Online is discontinuing its Mac client

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Star Trek Online is officially discontinuing support of its Mac client. Perfect World says that following the Mac client's recent struggles and the support required...
Do this differently.

WoW Factor: Thoughts from inside the Legion alpha

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Tuesday brought along a big surprise for me in the form of access to the Legion alpha test. I had pretty much resigned myself...
I know Gridanians hate moths.

Final Fantasy XIV previews its story and dungeons in patch 3.2

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The next patch for Final Fantasy XIV brings along a fresh pair of dungeons to the game, which won't surprise anyone. The dungeons in...