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]

Fragmented releases Steam early access trailer

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Are you hyped yet for Fragmented, the survival sandbox spinoff of indie sandbox MMORPG The Repopulation? Ahead of its Steam early access launch next...

The MOP Up: ARK’s free PvP version goes wide (April 17, 2016)

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The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...

Let it snow (and more) in World of Warships

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World of Warships might need a meteorologist before too long. In an upcoming patch, the game will be adding a weather system for its...

Diablo III promises new cosmetics in its next patch

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'Fess up if you're one of those people who play even action RPGs for the eyecandy. Good news for you today! Blizzard is bolstering...

The Black Death devs on permadeath, optimization, and regional accessibility

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Ahead of its April 19th early access launch, Green Man Loaded has published a Q&A video for The Black Death. The devs thumb through...
She's on vacation.

Marvel Heroes’ frustration over Emma Frost feedback

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The problem with getting feedback from a game's community is that sometimes the community's passion overrides the desire for useful feedback. That's part of...
It's not in one piece now.

Fragmented Early Access kicks off on April 26th

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The engine woes of The Repopulation have led to its spinoff, Fragmented, and that spinoff has a Steam page now. You can't jump into...

The Daily Grind: Should e-sports players unionize?

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MCV reported this week that World of Tanks studio Wargaming plans to help organize a union for pro e-sports players. Wargaming European e-sports boss...

What to expect from Atlas Reactor’s closed beta launching today

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Atlas Reactor, Trion's turn-based, MOBA-esque PvP game, just finished up its final alpha testing this past weekend, and today, the studio officially kicks off its closed beta. Before...

Paragon’s Iggy and Scorch are an explosive mix

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Kids, don't drink and drive. Unless, for some bizarre reason, you end up in a MOBA where you've transformed into an alcoholic gremlin-thing and...

Has WildCard reached a settlement with Trendy? [Update: Probably.]

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Is the Trendy versus Studio Wildcard legal sparring nearing an end? A recent tweet from Susan Claire Stieglitz Browning, co-founder and former business manager...

Giveaway: Snag a Stronghold Kingdoms Global Conflict 2 bundle from Firefly and MOP [All gone!]

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MMORTS Stronghold Kingdoms is celebrating five million players this week with the launch of an update that focuses heavily on PvP in the newly...

The Stream Team: Conquering more Chronicle: RuneScape Legends

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Now that MassiveolyOp's MJ has tested out all of the available legends, in Chronicle: RuneScape Legends, she can focus on her favorites: the magic-using Ariane...
I guess this is sought.

Overwatch opens up all heroes for final closed beta weekend

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Gotta play them all! If you've been itching to try out any specific Overwatch hero, this weekend might be your chance. On Friday and...
Sure, who cares.

Like skintone, Rust’s character gender is determined by Steam ID

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Remember back when Rust added new skin tones and other secondary attributes that players didn't get to choose? Because the game just implemented another...

The Stream Team: Happy birthday World of Tanks!

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My, how time flies... or in this case, lumbers by on metal treads! World of Tanks has been letting players steamroll over each other...
HO HO HO

CCP’s 2015 finances included year-over-year revenue decline for EVE Online

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Hat tip to marketsforISK blogger croda for digging into CCP's 2015 financials, which were released to the public at the end of March. The good news is...

Giveaway: Grab a Jing Wei unlock key from SMITE and MOP (Restocked!)

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SMITE's Escape from The Underworld update just went live this morning, bringing with it new skins for multiple gods, a new underworld arena, and new underworld quests. And...
COLLEGE

Arizona State University team wins Heroes of the Storm’s Heroes of the Dorm

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Four college teams faced off at the Heroes of the Dorm championship, and now one team has emerged as the winner. Heroes of the...
Because of course she's curvy.

Livelock reveals its final character, Catalyst

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Livelock has revealed its final character out of its lineup of robots, and she's not going into battle alone. Not just in the sense...