The Daily Grind: What’s one change that would make an MMO infinitely better?
Since most of us moonlight as armchair developers, it's certainly crossed our minds that any particular MMO has a vital flaw or two. The...
Activision-Blizzard’s diversity and inclusion goals are out of sync with its corporate action
Activision-Blizzard has released a full-year review of its diversity, equity, and inclusion stats for 2022 this week, and the first thing readers will notice...
Vague Patch Notes: The objective truth of ‘objectivity’ in games journalism
All right, folks, real talk: Originally there was going to be a much more sober and depressing column this week, but then this week...
The Daily Grind: Do you still have hope for a blossoming of MMORPGs in VR?
Every month or so, someone will ask about MMORPGs in the VR space, and every month or so, we have to nod toward a...
Casually Classic: How permadeath runs are revitalizing WoW Classic
While I don't have any hard data on the subject, just observing the World of Warcraft Classic scene (and ABK's financials) over the past...
Wisdom of Nym: What will a new producer mean for Final Fantasy XI?
So we were pretty surprised yesterday when Square-Enix announced Akihiko Matsui would step away as the producer of Final Fantasy XI after a decade...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs make it too easy to fail something long before you’re done?
Nobody likes queueing up for an instanced PvP match to lose. But what sucks way worse is when you queue up and get into...
Fight or Kite: Faeria is a cross between a card game and skirmishing boardgame
Look, up in the sky! It’s a card game! It’s a skirmishing boardgame! It’s Faeria! Yes, it's Faeria, a strange digital mashup from developer...
Perfect Ten: A primer on 10 very basic MMO fight mechanics
When the first two humans decided to get into a fight, they were just pushing one another and telling the other person to quit...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO boasts the best space combat?
When you get tired of your iron-plated boots being stuck to a giant gravity ball, you may yearn to take flight into the sky...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 414: EverQuesting on and on
Justin and Bree discuss Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, SWG Legends, Destiny 2, Star Citizen, EverQuest, LOTRO, and Elder Scrolls Online, with mailbag topics on extreme MMO zones and puzzles in MMOs.
First impressions of Destiny 2’s Lightfall – through the lens of a long-lapsed player
Destiny 2 and I have a long and kind of weird history. I was along for the ride when this game first launched primarily...
First impressions of Diablo IV: Resurrecting Diablo II once again
If franchise media has taught us anything, it's that sequels which take risks and aren't universally beloved cause the parent company to panic and...
The Daily Grind: Do you still craft in MMOs where crafting is pointless?
I could swap out the words "craft" and "crafting" in the question in today's Daily Grind topic and I think the same point would...
Wisdom of Nym: Potential destinations for Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion
Let me say this upfront: While I will occasionally point out that I probably know more than the average Final Fantasy XIV fan about...
Not So Massively: Diablo IV’s beta brings the horror, but not the fun
I have been pretty critical of the direction of Diablo IV so far, but franchise loyalty and professional obligation nonetheless led me to accept...
The Daily Grind: Should MMO servers use linked or independent auction halls?
I'm of two minds on this one.
I really like server-linked auction halls! I like when there's just one shared economy for everyone, so you...
Global Chat: Are we gaming in the ‘Age of Diablo?’
With Diablo II's remake on the market, Diablo III's continuing seasons, Diablo Immortal's patches, and Diablo IV on the way this summer, it's not...
The Daily Grind: What terrible MMO story moment will never leave your mind?
I know I can almost always make Bree giggle by talking about how my father trifles with doors. It's a Guild Wars thing. And...
LOTRO Legendarium: 16 more fun places to visit in LOTRO’s Minas Tirith
Last week we began our thorough tour through Lord of the Rings Online's largest city, Minas Tirith, combing through the first three tiers in...