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]

Choose My Adventure: An impressive and empowering first few steps in Albion Online

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Albion Online has been one of those sandbox MMORPGs that I’d always had a passing curiosity about, but was never really eager to take...
pshhhhhhhhhhh

Guild Wars 2 dev blog teases Steel and Fire’s storyline – and the Eye of the North

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ArenaNet has just one week to go before the latest entry in the current Saga, Visions of the Past: Steel and Fire, hits the...

Interview: Saga of Lucimia on themepark design, SWG inspiration, and the MMO genre

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Last week, we ran an interview with Stormhaven Studios' Tim Anderson, the boss behind upcoming MMORPG Saga of Lucimia. That interview was focused on...
We're going to be here for a very long while, princess.

Final Fantasy XI’s newest patch brings the Odyssey to the game

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We are sorry to tell you that the latest patch notes for Final Fantasy XI do not contain any new information about yesterday's surprise that...
Bless this hot mess.

EVE Online makes moons prettier and introduces market order changes in its latest update

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EVE Online has kicked out another update which has a couple of features that players have likely already been expecting. If you haven't been...
Cruisin' down the street in my six-four.

Final Fantasy XIV brings in a new wave of Ishgardian Restoration content with patch 5.21

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It's time to limber your saw, get your tree-chopping arm ready, and start scanning your recipe book, because a new batch of Ishgardian Restoration...
Smoke on the water

MMO company Gamigo was just fully acquired by its primary shareholder

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It sounds as if Gamigo, which is best known to modern MMORPG players for buying out Trion back in 2018, is going through some...
Years and years.

Star Trek Online accidentally yanks away players’ pricey ships

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When you spend a crapton of money on video game ships, you kind of expect for the game to actually deliver them. And then...
Past is just practice.

The Daily Grind: Are you worried about the fate of EverQuest right now?

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Ever since last Friday's latest Daybreak drama - the announcement that longtime EverQuest franchise head Holly Longdale was leaving the studio for some big...

Star Wars: The Old Republic continues discussing the Alderaan Stronghold’s design

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Are you enjoying your Alderaanian house in Star Wars: The Old Republic? Would you like to continue the discussion about its design that started...
We still care.

A new scenario is in development for Final Fantasy XI

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In 2015, Final Fantasy XI waved farewell to major updates with the release of Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, a sweeping story encompassing all the expansion...

EVE Online shows off visual updates for moons and promises continued regular content patches

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EVE Online has posted another episode of its EVE Pulse video series, and while this episode is a bit thin on big reveals, it...

RuneScape shows off object outlining, begins elaborating on Archaeology, and hosts a crafting event

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RuneScape fans, it's Monday, so that means we're once again just gorged full of news items related to the sandbox MMORPG. Let's exercise that...

DC Universe Online discusses tank balance changes coming in GU103

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If you're among the few and the proud that take up the role of a tank in DC Universe Online, then Game Update 103...
Very, very, very late.

Phantasy Star Online 2 starts an open beta test on March 17

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It's time to open the doors to Phantasy Star Online 2. Or nearly time, at least; the game's open beta testing is kicking off on March...

Hardcore sandbox MMO Trials of Ascension is back under a new team – with yet another Kickstarter

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You folks remember Trials of Ascension, right? The hardcore permadeath sandbox MMO with all the messy Kickstarters and drama? The one whose last Kickstarter...
Classy.

Wisdom of Nym: Hints for our next destination in Final Fantasy XIV based on the past and what we’re ignoring

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There's not really question in most people's minds about the fact that there's going to be another Final Fantasy XIV expansion. There doesn't need to...
You know it.

City of Heroes Homecoming introduces asymmetrical gloves and boots options to the PTS

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Oh, come on, City of Heroes: Homecoming devs! I already spend too much time in the costume creator of the game, and now you've...

Fight or Kite: Shining a light on Pearl Abyss’ Shadow Arena

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Last week, Pearl Abyss allowed players to finally jump back into its take on the battle royale craze with Shadow Arena. The game was...

LOTRO Legendarium: Five ideas for special servers in Lord of the Rings Online

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At PAX East recently, Standing Stone Games teased some details of Lord of the Rings Online's future. I'm going to hold off on talking...