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]

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Free Realms Sunrise rogue server readies beta, adds housing

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For those missing Sony Online Entertainment's long-departed Free Realms, the only hope they've had has rested in the hands of a volunteer dev team...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 265: Delusions of Elyria

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Justin, Bree, MJ, and Mia discuss Chronicles of Elyria, Guild Wars 2, PSO2, Ashes of Creation, Saga of Lucimia, WoW Classic and Burning Crusade, with adventures in LOTRO, Revelation Online, Don't Starve Together, and City of Heroes, plus mailbag topics on player housing and optional sub servers.
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Shroud of the Avatar disables a big experience boost to get rid of shared experience pools

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There was a 10x quest experience bonus in Shroud of the Avatar, but it has been disabled now. But the reason is actually somewhat...

Wizard 101 announces the arrival of a test realm and new pet features that will be up for testing

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The arrival of a test realm very often seems to be a development that's met with a lot of praise from players, so fans...

EverQuesting: Looking back at EverQuest’s 21st year

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There are landmark years, and then there are landmark years. (Not to be confused with Landmark, which has been gone for years.) You can...
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Defiance and Defiance 2050 are both kicking off Armistice Day festivities

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You have to give both Defiance 2050 and the original Defiance credit, since they both are living up to their names. Somehow the titles are...

Massively on the Go: How Pokemon Go is improving without all the ‘go’

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We've briefly covered some of Pokemon Go's new changes in light of recent non-fun viral events, and in today's Massively on the Go, I want...
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Flameseeker Chronicles: Speculating on Guild Wars 2’s Cantha expansion features

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I never thought I’d be saying this with a straight face, but yes, Guild Wars 2 is finally going to Cantha! This fan-favorite locale...

COVID-19 roundup: Game platforms, pandemic sales, and the potential for a digital Gamescom

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I think it's high time I took over one of these coronavirus roundup stories, wouldn't you agree? So allow me to offer yet another...

Champions Online aims to judge your backside in ‘reverse’ costume contest

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The worry of whether some pants make your butt look too big will be a semi-legitimate concern with Champions Online's next costume contest owing...
Might as well jump.

Phantasy Star Online 2 provides closed beta players with rewards for participation

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Technically speaking, Phantasy Star Online 2 is currently still in beta testing, but since it's an open beta test it's close enough to "launch"...

The Daily Grind: Are there MMOs that don’t deserve second chances?

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MOP reader Steve recently posed us an interesting question: Is it time for gamers to stop giving second chances to bungled MMOs and live...

The Stream Team: Enjoying the outdoors with LOTRO’s spring festival

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Usually, springtime means a time to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, blooming flowers, and blossoming trees. But for Massively OP's MJ right...

Old School RuneScape plots the return of the Bounty Hunter minigame

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Let's provide a little bit of background: Earlier this year, Old School RuneScape had to remove the Bounty Hunter minigame as a result of...

Skyforge outlines the new Invasion Atlas and updates to nightmare difficulty

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You'd be forgiven for thinking the upcoming fifth anniversary update of Skyforge would be fixated on celebration, but there's also some adjustments to the...

PlanetSide 2 enjoys a surge in activity and breaks its own Guinness World Record

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Someone dared to post something positive about a game in the MMORPG subreddit. Not only that, but this brave digital wanderer had nice things...
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Final Fantasy XI kicks off the New Beginnings Early Spring campaigns on April 11

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Increased seals! Increased crests! Increased rewards from content! All of this and more arrives in Final Fantasy XI starting on April 11th with the...

The Bristlebane Day April Fool’s event returns to EverQuest II

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Fizzlethorpe be praised, the silly season has returned once more to EverQuest II! As of this past Friday and running all the way until...
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Star Trek Online expands First Contact Day starting on April 2

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It's just about time to celebrate humanity's first steps to the stars in Star Trek Online... or the fictional version of the same, more...

The Stream Team: Sheltering in space in Ship of Heroes

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So Massively OP's MJ is confined to home now, but what if she were confined to a giant ship? Ship of Heroes has opened...

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