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]

Starcraft’s Dehaka is on deck for Heroes of the Storm

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Primal Zerg pack leader Dehaka is looking to extend his galactic conquest by invading Heroes of the Storm. The legendary character is currently being...

Diablo III polishes legendary gems in next update

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Blizzard's all-seeing eye has turned its attention to legendary gems as one of the foci of the upcoming Diablo III Patch 2.4.1. Basically, the...

ARK poop as planned suicide, and new dinos will add to the pile

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If you learn nothing else today, you'll have this: ARK: Survival Evolved's poop was designed as a suicide measure. Seriously. According to Studio Wildcard...

SMITE brings in the winter goddess Skadi, starts selling 2016 season ticket

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Winter might be defrosting fast in the northern hemisphere, but in SMITE it's only getting going. The MOBA introduced the winter goddess Skadi this week...
Nothing can ever stay the same.

Heroes of the Storm’s Lost Cavern is a straight-up one-lane slugfest

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One of the big things that makes Heroes of the Storm distinct in its genre is the fact that every single map has a...

Overwatch prepares expanded media universe

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As if there isn't already enough excitement over the fact that Overwatch will be launching in a little over two months, Blizzard revealed yesterday...

Superfight lets viewers judge ridiculous imaginary contests

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Anyone who's had friends has, at one time or another, gotten into arguments about silly hypothetical match-ups between various fictional and real figures. Who...

Conan Exiles offers sneak peek at its environment and buildings

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Those looking for clues as to what Conan Exiles will look like when the survival title releases should keep tabs on the game's Facebook...

Warcraft III gets its first patch in four years, with more to follow

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It looks like it's not just cult classic Diablo II that's getting a lick of fresh paint this week, as Blizzard has now released a compatibility patch...

Ubisoft’s Werewolves Within is an online multiplayer VR ‘social deduction’ game

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Ubisoft's newest game isn't exactly an MMORPG, but it is a VR multiplayer online title that revolves around what the company is calling "social...

The Black Death demos combat, sickness, and death in new militia trailer

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The delay of The Black Death's early access launch from March to April means more trailers on just how the gloomy survival sandbox will...
Freedom.

Paragon’s newly available founders packs include a hard copy

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If you've been waiting to grab yourself a founders pack for the upcoming MOBA Paragon, they are now on sale. Those who purchase packs...

ARK: Survival Evolved is splitting in two with a F2P version

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See below for the update. Strange things are afoot at ARK: Survival Evolved, my friends. The site posted a partial picture of a metallic dinosaur...
Holy elves, Elfman!

Hearthstone offers a new hero for World of Warcraft players

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Odds are pretty good that if you already play World of Warcraft, you have probably taken Hearthstone for a spin. The game is now...
Someone must have had fun with this at some point, right?

Froggen sets new League of Legends creep score world record

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How many minions can you kill during one League of Legends match? If you want to beat the world record, you'll have to top...

Rumor: Diablo III may go free-to-play with next expansion

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The writers over at Blizzard Watch have unearthed information that may point to plans for Diablo III to go free-to-play on PC. Earlier this week, the normal option to buy the...

The MOP Up: Nexon’s Legacy Quest (March 12, 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...

The Stream Team: Playing Paladins and giving away beta codes

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During  MassivelyOP's MJ last Paladins run, she was denied the chance to see the newest map. Maybe the odds will be in her favor...

The Stream Team: Angling for ARK’s anglerfish

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MassivelyOP's MJ has been coveting ARK's anglerfish for a long time; it's pretty cool-looking and a decent aquatic mount to boot. Who wouldn't want...

The Stream Team: Friday frolicking in HEX

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When you find you have a few spare moments in your Friday, what do you do? MassivelyOP's MJ hops into HEX! She's got a...