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]

Blade and Soul’s next update adds new Gunslinger spec, Demonsbane dungeon, and class swapping March 16

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Next week will bring some Unchained Chaos to Blade and Soul, which is the name of the update arriving on Wednesday, March 16th, not...

DC Universe Online’s GU122 is live with with Ultraviolet Nightmare world boss

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It took a bit of extra time, but Daybreak's Dimensional Ink rolled out GU122 for DC Universe Online players yesterday. "Ultraviolet Sinestro has released...
We're actual size, but it seems much bigger to see.

WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s next expansion needs to restore faith in the game

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It's the next World of Warcraft expansion! Except it isn't. But it's the announcement of the date on which that will be announced! In a...

Elite Dangerous has fully canceled console development to prioritize PC

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We're sorry to report this morning that Frontier has just announced that it will be canceling console development of Elite Dangerous, essentially sending the...

Destiny 2’s Bungie halts sales to Russia, Gamigo begins Ukraine charity initiative in multiple MMOs

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As Russia's devastating invasion of Ukraine continues, the gaming industry is continuing to make its voice heard as it opposes the harm inflicted on...

Black Desert’s Eternal Winter expansion launches April 6 with pre-orders live today

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A frigid new zone in Black Desert has been awaiting the arrival of PC players since it was revealed earlier this year, and now...

EVE Online player reps to CCP on the mining barge fiasco: ‘Please stop this sale and don’t do it again’

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Yesterday, we covered CCP Games' controversial implementation of a pay-to-win Prospector Pack in EVE Online. The $24.99 bundle includes a "ready-to-fly" mining barge that...

Lost Ark’s Hunt for the Guardian Slayer patch is live as Amazon addresses genderlocking and armor

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It's a stag party over in Lost Ark today, and by that we mean the Argos abyss raid has officially launched with the rest...

Guild Wars 2 addresses Jade Sea meta mechanics and siege turtle acquisition

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If you caught our piece about problematic expansion choices or listened to our End of Dragons-centric podcast this week, you already know about the...
Starting new

The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the most welcoming culture for new players?

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Being new in an MMO is a difficult thing if the game itself isn't new. There's a whole lot of player culture that already...

The Stream Team: Backseat streaming some Final Fantasy XIV roulettes

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It's time to pull in to the OPTV drive-in once again as MJ and Chris watch along with you in another Backseat Stream! This...

SWG Legends tours its new Bespin apartments, SWG Empire in Flames adds new playable races

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It's time to check the news out of the emulator servers for Star Wars Galaxies! We start first with the biggie, Legends, which granted...
Borks

Dark Age of Camelot brings out some RvR bonuses as Travelling Merchants resume their travels

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The latest catch up event for Dark Age of Camelot has ended, which means that players are now going to need to do different things...

Trove’s frosted lucky event is magically delicious

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Will you follow the rainbow to find a treasure Trove this year? This blocky MMO is one of the relative few online titles to...
Ending some eternity, at least.

Three Activision-Blizzard shareholders are under investigation for possible insider trading

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Gosh, amidst all of the other scandals rocking Activision-Blizzard, you know what we haven't gotten? A good old insider trading scandal! Maybe in all...

Kakao’s Project Ares is a new MMORPG called Ares: Rise of Guardians

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Kakao has this week announced yet another MMORPG, this one in partnership with studio SecondDive. According to multiple East Asia-centric gaming sites, the game...

The Stream Team: Doing some duo things in City of Heroes Homecoming

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You know when inspiration strikes and you have a new character to build? That's what MOP's Chris experienced in City of Heroes' rogue server...

EVE Online players are fuming over the new pay-to-win mining barge

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Pearl Abyss-owned CCP Games has once again dropped a hive of live bees into the lap of the already-irritated EVE Online community, this time...

Perfect Ten: Favorite NPCs from my favorite MMOs

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In a recent episode of the Massively OP Podcast, we had a terrific question winged our way asking about our personal favorite NPCs from...

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis celebrates the spring season with its latest event

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Spring has sprung in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis today as the game's new update celebrates the season in the only way it...

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