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]

Lineage Eternal reboot Project TL eyes a simultaneous global release in the second half of 2022

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We're going to not harp on the fact that we're talking about another Lineage title and stick to the facts here: During NCSoft's third...

EVE Online players stage in-game protests over New Dawn mining changes

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At face value, EVE Online's New Dawn quadrant read like a boon for miners with mining changes and resource improvements on tap. However, the...
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Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker’s PvP, gathering, and housing changes

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All right. We've moved on from the Endwalker delay at this point. Let's talk about how much the Feast sucked. Final Fantasy XIV's live letter did...

No, Guild Wars 2’s End of Dragons won’t have playable Tengu

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Have you ever returned to an old park or neighborhood that you haven't been to since your childhood and found it simultaneously super familiar...

Massive New World datamine hints at dungeon group finder, weapons, zone, and potential mounts

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A common refrain of people playing New World is that it still somehow feels like it's rushed out of the door, missing content, features,...
Again? Still?

The Daily Grind: Are you bothered by boosting in MMOs?

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A few weeks ago, the World of Warcraft playerbase was grumbly over a tweet from the new Blizzard co-president that encouraged boosting, which is...
It's fine.

MMO Week in Review: WoW joins the ‘End’ trend

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World of Warcraft announced its 9.2.5 patch this week: Dubbed Eternity's End, it's a bit light on content doesn't have a timeframe yet, but...
Play for a while.

Battle Bards Episode 204: New World

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The MMORPG smash hit of 2021 is now a soundtrack of far-off lands, dangerous vistas, and bewildering secrets. To navigate this New World, the...

The MOP Up: Valve’s Steam Deck gets delayed to 2022

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Bad news for those among you who were hoping to play some MMOs on Valve's Steam Deck this holiday season: The company announced that...
Laser needles.

Global Chat: Do you suffer from FOMO when an MMO expansion comes out?

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With Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker on the horizon, there's an undeniable wave of FOMO -- fear of missing out -- that's sweeping through the...

One Shots: Burn baby burn!

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If you so happen to crest a ridge and look down to see that the world is literally on fire, don't panic. Not only...
Corpse party.

The Daily Grind: What MMO patch has been the most disappointing for you?

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Not everything you anticipate turns out to have been worth the anticipation. We've all had patches that were hyped up as containing all sorts...

Make My MMO: Crowfall’s freemium update, Star Citizen’s 3.15 alpha

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Star Citizen's 3.15 alpha went live this week, news that was a bit overshadowed by the fact that studio Cloud Imperium also announced plans...

Star Wars The Old Republic’s 4K ultra HD versions of ‘Return’ and ‘Hope’ cinematics are live

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Earlier this month, Star Wars: The Old Republic announced that it would be re-releasing its original trailers in 4K ultra HD as part of...

Star Anvil’s Secret World tabletop game is coming in 2022

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Funcom may have largely given up on Secret World Legends, but this horror universe is continuing in an unlikely fashion: as a tabletop game....

LOTRO Legendarium: The double-edged sword of being past the books

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This past week, Lord of the Rings Online crossed another major milestone in its development as it released its eighth expansion, Fate of Gundabad....

New World announces server merges are ‘on the horizon,’ stays stubborn on mini-map issue

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You may have fought angry specters, old gods, and even a raid boss or two, but you're really going to have to gear up...
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WRUP: Ham is stored in the ham (with special guest star “Pumpkins are rather neat” repeated 39 times) edition

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Ham is stored in the ham. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where is ham stored? A: In the ham. Q: Where is ham not stored? A: Not in the ham. Q:...

The Daily Grind: What do you think about MMO festival reprises?

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One habit that Lord of the Rings Online likes to do is bring back its festivals out of season for a "reprise" -- a...

The Stream Team: More Masquerade unmasking in AQ3D

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The party isn't over yet! Massively OP's MJ only made it part way through the unmasking at the Masquerade Ball, so she's going to...

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