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]

The Daily Grind: Should more MMOs offer ‘season pass’ style content?

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Its seems as if we've been fielding a lot of email and podcast questions about season passes the last month or two. Paid season...

The Realm Online shares details on its PvP-centric seasonal server opening April 16

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Who says that an old game can't try new things? That's the case for The Realm Online, which we noted previously for having plans...
Feelings felt

Final Fantasy XIV prepares for its next live letter on May 15

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If Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers got you to feel a feeling, you have Natsuko Ishikawa to thank for that. And she's working on the...

Whatever happened to Otherland, Guns of Icarus, and Pixel Starships?

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Whatever happened to those MMOs you - and we - have forgotten all about? We're going to dig into three of them today. First up,...

MMO dev sitcom Mythic Quest will premiere a bonus episode April 16 ahead of season two debut

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Fans eager for the upcoming second season of the MMO development studio sitcom Mythic Quest won't have to wait until they get a taste...
Bring the light

Wisdom of Nym: Some interesting bits from Final Fantasy XIV’s 5.5 patch notes

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Part of me has never been altogether clear on why I am so enthusiastic about seeing the fresh set of patch notes for Final...

Orbus VR adds sheep, chickens, and competent Bards

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Here's your fun fact for the day: Did you know that Orbus VR is over three years old at this point? While virtual reality...

Not So Massively: Four things I wish I’d known when I started Magic Legends

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Inevitably after a couple weeks in a new game, you've learned a few things that you wish you'd known from the start. For me...
Well, that's appealing, except not.

Blade and Soul prepares to send players to the Candycloud Carnival

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The Candycloud Carnival is not like most other carnivals, so Blade & Soul players will need to prepare for that when it arrives in-game...

First impressions from Diablo II Resurrected’s alpha: Just as good as you remember

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Multiplayer isn't in yet. There are only two acts and three classes available. So why am I heading into Diablo II: Resurrected? Simple: It's...

Gamigo outlines the timing for the last Defiance server shutdown

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It's almost time to say goodbye to both versions of Defiance, and while fans of the sci-fi shooting MMO may be reveling in the...
Zero, zero, zero, Ted Danson.

Population Zero has apparently sunsetted, is now just plain zero

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Population Zero appears to have fulfilled its destiny and now has zero population. Reports are coming in from both press and players on Steam that...

The Daily Grind: How often do you change your MMO characters’ outfits?

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One of the nice things City of Heroes' rogue servers did for the community was open up all the costume slots for everyone. Obviously,...

MMO Week in Review: The Dual Universe disturbance

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I can count on one hand the number of prominent MMORPG studios that aren't forthcoming with customers about who is actually in charge, and...

PvP Sandbox MMO Profane updates its alpha roadmap

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We've been watching the emergence of Profane with some interest, especially considering that this PvP sandbox has eye-catching graphics and an aggressive development schedule....

The MOP Up: Neverwinter’s April Fools dungeon

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April Fools Day may be past, but its spirit lives on in Neverwinter! This past week's small patch opened up a mini-dungeon for goofy...

Elyon hints that previous air combat mechanics from Ascent Infinite Realm may still be used

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Before the MMORPG Ascent: Infinite Realm decided to pivot away entirely from its former airships and steampunk vibe and move to a different style...
Symbolic.

Global Chat: Dealing with Magic Legends

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Now that Magic Legends is out, you can best believe that a lot of MMO gamers are checking out Cryptic's latest offering. Among those...

Temtem highlights new content coming April 13, still has no new launch window

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It's been quite a busy year for Temtem, especially when fans take into account all of the updates made to the Pokemon-esque MMO during...

One Shots: The voyage home

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When you've spent a whole lot of calories burning, pillaging, and looting villages, it's a welcome sight to see the rest and shelter of...

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