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]

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E3 2016: Check out actual Absolver gameplay footage

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We still couldn't tell you exactly what Absolver is. Sure, it's probably not an MMO, but "online combat RPG" has no closer analogue. Heck,...

Overwatch expects the new competitive play to change after release

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Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan took to the forums yesterday to share some of the plans for the game's continued development. Primarily on the table,...

Lifeless enters early access today with a fresh trailer

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Grim survival sandbox Lifeless officially launches into early access today. The game is published by Green Man Gaming, the same group behind survivalbox The...

E3 2016: Perfect World’s Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Livelock

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One thing that I see over and over in our comments sections when we cover Perfect World's MMOs is hatred for lockboxes and keys bought...

The Stream Team: Happy hump day in HEX

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It's hump day! The week is half over, and MassivelyOP's MJ is celebrating in HEX. It's not like she needs an excuse to play...
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Battleborn patches in premium skins and currency

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Quick question: What does Overwatch have that Battleborn doesn't? If you answered "Winston," you are correct, but that's not the point. If you answered...
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E3 2016: LawBreakers is holding a test this weekend and makes plans for early access

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The development team behind LawBreakers is getting ready to let players start roaming around in the game sooner rather than later. Sure, the game's...

E3 2016: Watch Elder Scrolls Legends’ intro cinematic

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"This is the story of the forgotten hero who changed the course of history." If you're into Elder Scrolls lore, you might learn a new...

E3 2016: State of Decay 2 is coming next year with co-op multiplayer

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Bad news for humanity but good news for zombie apocalypse fans: Undead Labs announced today that it will be launching State of Decay 2...
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E3 2016: The Division releases Underground DLC trailer

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During the pre-E3 festivities today, Ubisoft released the trailer for The Division's next DLC: The Underground. The DLC arrives on PC and Xbox One...

E3 2016: Sea of Thieves releases cinematic and gameplay trailers

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First announced back at least year's E3, Sea of Thieves has emerged with two brand-new trailers at this year's event: a cinematic trailer and...
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PSA: The E3 Humble Bundle is full of online gaming goodness

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Is your favorite MMO going to be at E3 this year? There are some games there and many that aren't, so it's a bit...

CCP announces Carrier Assault patch for EVE: Valkyrie VR shooter

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CCP has today announced a free update for VR-centric EVE: Valkyrie, the star of which is a new game mode called Carrier Assault. "Until now...

The Black Death puts in an early version of crafting

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You can better believe that in a survival sandbox game, there's going to be a heapload of crafting. So it will be with The...

Ingress player’s death spotlights ARG risks

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Ingress, the alternate reality game where players travel to real-world locations to "capture" virtual portals, carries with it an inherent risk of danger as...

The Stream Team: ARK adds a party limo

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Just when you wonder what else ARK: Survival Evolved could introduce, it brings you a dino limo. Although it looks a bit like a mini...

Paragon plans major gameplay overhaul, August 16 open beta

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Epic has announced that "free open beta" for its gritty MOBA Paragon will begin on August 16th. Two letters to the community today suggest that...

Yes, you can punch camels in Conan Exiles

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Funcom knows that its fans have one overriding concern when it comes to the upcoming Conan Exiles: whether or not players will be able...

Ex-SOE devs craft tactical shooter Kinetik

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Doesn't it seem like so many games these days are hybrids that pull together elements of different genres to see if they can fashion...
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Master X Master’s first alpha is locked in for June 21

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NCsoft has announced that the first western alpha playtest for its IP-spanning MOBA Master X Master will kick off on June 21st. "We’ll be focusing...