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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Technical issues extended Phantasy Star Online 2’s weekend beta an extra day

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So, how was your Phantasy Star Online 2 closed beta experience? Chances are it was a bit bumpy, but it also was expanded by...
I am not supporting this lizard-shooting quest.

The Daily Grind: Is there a thing you secretly love in an MMO you hate?

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Let's give credit where credit is due: Just because we dislike a game doesn't mean we dislike every last thing in it. Most of...
I'll be gone soon.

MMO Week in Review: Next let’s do Blizzard Reforged

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Well, that sure was a week. We got our first public look at the real state of Camelot Unchained's tech, CliffyB resurfaced with all-new...

PSA: MMO developer comedy Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet debuts on Apple TV+

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Earlier in January we told you about the upcoming premiere of Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet, a comedy from several production members from It's Always...

The MOP Up: Outlaws of the Old West wipes its servers

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The survival sandbox that brought you Bigfoot (for some reason) is now triggering a region-wide apocalypse. OK, it's just a server wipe for Outlaws...

RIFT and ArcheAge outline their respective Valentine’s Day events

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The season of love (or at least mutually beneficial teamwork long enough for everyone to get rewards and then never speak of the pairing...

Jukebox Heroes: Elder Scrolls Online’s Elsweyr soundtrack and music boxes

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While I wasn't that impressed with Elder Scrolls Online's launch soundtrack, the scores for both Morrowind and Summerset did much to win me over....

One Shots: Star Butts – The Next Generation

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I am sincerely glad that we have a mature and grown-up community here at Massively OP that does not abuse its posting power to...

The Daily Grind: Do you enjoy speculating about the future of your favorite MMOs?

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It blows my mind just a little bit when it runs out people really dislike speculating about games, but I also sort of get it....

Make My MMO: Saga of Lucimia’s challenge, Camelot Unchained’s siege demo

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This week in MMO crowdfunding, Saga of Lucimia, which spent most of last year with its head down working and popped up last month...

UK’s Royal Society for Public Health issues report on lootboxes and their effect on gambling perception

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There's a new log on the continually burning fire regarding gaming lootboxes, their association with gambling, and their effect on young people. A new...

The Game Archaeologist: The legacy of Guild Wars

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Last week on The Game Archaeologist, we examined the exciting beginnings of Guild Wars, thanks to a trio of ex-Blizzard developers who wanted to...

Lyn Assassins and a third Assassin spec arrive to Blade and Soul February 19

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My favorite class in Blade and Soul is easily the Assassin. It has so many fun tricks, utilizes a reactive playstyle that lets you...

The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite sci-fi MMO?

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Generally, but not always, I like to have a science fiction (or science fantasy, if we're being pedantic) MMORPG in my gaming rotation for...
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Betawatch: Phantasy Star Online 2 enters closed beta on the Xbox One

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To have something so close, and yet so far away... that is the situation for North American fans of Phantasy Star Online 2 on...

Here are the highlights from Camelot Unchained’s siege warfare demo and roadmap reveal

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Note: We liveblogged the stream; scroll down to the end of the post for the latest. The past week has been a whirlwhind for MMO...

Old School RuneScape releases its Nightmare of Ashihama boss fight

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A nightmare is settling over the land of Old School RuneScape. A living nightmare, to be exact. Luckily, this nightmare seems reasonably susceptible to...

Grapecard’s pirate MMO Atlas just dropped its level cap, still cannot hold 40K players

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At the tail end of January, we noted that Atlas had once again reared its head as "Grapecard" announced the early access pirate MMO's...

Grab a Defiance 2050 Urban Commando outfit from MOP and Gamigo

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It's been a hot minute since we last talked about Defiance 2050, the MMO Trion Worlds spun off from the original Defiance back in...

EverQuest II brings back its Valentine’s Day event with a new quest and new rewards

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The season of love has arrived to EverQuest II once again. It's Erollisi Day and this year's event is promising some new quest rewards,...

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