Multiplayer

Games in our Multiplayer category are multiplayer online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. Generally, their “massive” nature is contested. They frequently include OARPGs, online shooters, online strategy games, mobile MMOs, and other pseudo-MMOs that optionally provide single-player, offline, or custom-server support. We formerly categorized Multiplayer titles as “Not So Massively” games. You may also be interested in our MOBA category for PvP-centric arena battlers. [Follow the Multiplayer Online Games category’s RSS feed]

Riot developer confirms Valorant has an anti-cheat process running in the background

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Many folks feel extremely strongly about multiplayer games that have anti-cheat processes that run when the game boots up, so we feel it fair...

Player who claims a mobile RPG’s gacha mechanics were falsely advertised loses court case

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Fair game monetization and gamer spending are topics that are on the minds of many right now, and one of the more slippery monetization...

NASCAR driver botches yet another online iRacing esports event

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It would appear that NASCAR drivers are no better than the worst esports gamers among us. An iRacing esports event with NASCAR drivers --...

Not So Massively: Comparing online ARPGs, from Wolcen and Diablo to Grim Dawn and Path of Exile

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A while back in the Not So Massively column, I did a piece comparing the pros and cons of some of the biggest names...

Animal Crossing New Horizons pulled from China after in-game protests, players create security for trading

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While Animal Crossing New Horizons wouldn't normally be on our radar on a regular basis, there has been enough shenanigans coming from the limited...

Last Oasis discusses a new walker, meteor strike events, and solutions for zerging

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It looks like there's some new things to play with coming to survival sandbox Last Oasis. A new dev blog posted on the game's...

Torchlight III’s latest update raises the max level and wipes all characters

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So you're probably wondering why there's a goblin-headed Thanos in the header image for this Torchlight III story. For one, the image was too...
Trash pandas.

Daybreak has apparently closed its Z1 Battle Royale test server

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Hey there, who likes testing out new updates on the Z1 Battle Royale (also known as H1Z1 on PC and a few dozen other...

Red Dead Online brings four new maps to Showdown mode’s featured series

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If your time indoors involves rocking people's faces in Red Dead Online's various Showdown modes, then this week is a good one for you....

Tangential multiplayer note writing title Kind Words sees an uptick in players

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With most of the world still in isolation, is it a wonder that a game that effectively seeks to offer words of encouragement is...

Path of Exile players have died almost 5,000,000 times in delirium orb maps so far

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Path of Exile has shared some neat info this week in the wake of the Delirium league, most notably for delirium orbs themselves. These...

PlanetSide 2 hypes the upcoming Outfit Wars competitive final with a double XP weekend on PC

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The culmination of the Outfit Wars competition in PlanetSide 2 is coming this Saturday, April 11th, with the final event being played out on...

Overwatch’s Echo and unified hero pool update arrive next week

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A new playable hero is always a massive deal in Overwatch, so it's no surprise to hear that the game's legion of followers have...

Livestreams of Valorant’s closed beta broke a Twitch viewership record (because people wanted free keys)

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Riot Games' multiplayer FPS Valorant was in a limited closed beta this past Tuesday, and there were a whole lot of people tuning in...

Fallout 76 drops new trailer ahead of April 14 Wastelanders launch

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No more delays for Fallout 76: Bethsoft confirmed again today that the freebie Wastelanders expansion is indeed launching for PC, PS4, and Xbox One...

Last Oasis brings challenging new maps with new resources in its latest update

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Today was a big day for woodpunk survival MMO Last Oasis. Not only was it able to stay stable since its launch day stumble,...

The Stream Team: Bunnies and Chimera in Warframe

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The Sacrifice may be over, but Massively OP's MJ is not done with Warframe's story! She still has more missions to complete before she...

Spring and Easter events drop in Albion Online, Roblox, Runes of Magic, and ARK

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Spring is in the air, and if you're largely stuck at home, you may as well enjoy it in your MMOs. Yep, it's getting...

MMO Business Roundup: Funcom’s corporate move, Japan’s ratings board, and Dean Hall’s next big thing

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We're back with another roundup of MMO industry and business stories related to our corner of the online gaming world. Funcom: Funcom is moving to...

Hearthstone welcomes Demon Hunters and sips from Carl’s Jr. cups

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Whether or not you are prepared for it, Hearthstone: Ashes of Outland has arrived. The latest expansion set for the digital card game brings...

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