Massively OP Podcast Episode 232: Girl Dwarves rock our world
Justin and Bree discuss WoW, LOTRO, DDO, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online, Skyforge, City of Heroes, SWG Legends, and Marvel Heroes.
Working As Intended: We’re all full up on moral panics right now, but thanks
It's no great secret that MMORPG fans fall toward the middle of the age spectrum, given the history and peak of our genre. This...
Choose My Adventure: I may have fallen out of love with City of Heroes
I have to admit something, to everyone reading this and to myself. I’m not sure I missed City of Heroes as much as I...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Chairs and other oddities in Guild Wars 2’s cash shop
I love MMO cosmetics, and Guild Wars 2 has a great selection, from armor skins and outfits to gliders to minipets to mount skins....
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG boasts the most outrageously oversized weapons?
Last week, an old friend of my family (who happens to be an amazing photographer) uploaded a fab shot of a statue of a...
Wisdom of Nym: Balance changes after Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 5.05
Gosh, someone really likes Monk, huh? Not only did the job already get plenty of buffs, Final Fantasy XIV gave a bunch more improvements...
Not So Massively: Why ARPGs, not MMOs, are where pet classes truly shine
I noticed something odd when I started playing Grim Dawn aways back: I went straight for the pet builds. This is interesting because this...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO with housing do you wish had even better housing?
A weekend or two ago, I finally decided to get a house in Villagers & Heroes. I've been building it up in my mind...
EVE Evolved: What injecting chaos means for EVE Online
The past few weeks have been pretty transformative for EVE Online, with the global communications blackout across null-security space revitalising roaming gang PvP in...
Jukebox Heroes: The best of LOTRO’s Vales of Anduin score
With a reduced budget and a smaller team, Lord of the Rings Online can't afford to throw gobs of money at composers and orchestras...
One Shots: Indulging in nostalgia
When an MMORPG recedes into the rearview mirror of life, all you are left with are memories, music... and screenshots. It's amazing how a...
The Daily Grind: How much does personal performance matter to you in an MMO?
As I've stated on many occasions, I have no interest in progression content in MMOs. I know from plenty of experience doing it that...
LOTRO Legendarium: A timeline of Lord of the Rings Online from 1994 to 2019
When I wrapped up writing my previous LOTRO column on the game's first year of live operation, I felt that I had left this...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offers the best farming and gardening experience?
Not gonna lie, I really like farming in MMOs. No, not the grindy kind of farming, just the actual process of farming crops on...
WoW Factor: Content rollouts and relevance in WoW Classic and live
Part of me was tempted to write this column chiefly about the rather baffling idea that Blizzard was surprised by the number of people...
The Daily Grind: What should Daybreak do with the EverQuest IP?
Recently, EverQuest Lead Producer Holly Longdale spoke to the rumors and general silence revolving about the continuation of the franchise, saying that Daybreak is...
Massively Overthinking: Thoughts and predictions on Guild Wars 2’s next big thing
Last week, Guild Wars 2 put an end to the whining about info droughts by promising a big reveal of living story season 5...
Vague Patch Notes: Just stop pre-ordering video games
Look, you've probably heard this before, but it bears repeating now: Don't pre-order that game. Pre-ordering games is a bad idea. And this week,...
Perfect Ten: Why people create alts in MMOs
I have alts in Final Fantasy XIV. This is absurd for two reasons. First, the statement makes it clear that I have alternate characters...
The Daily Grind: Is crafting fundamental to a proper MMORPG?
There was always something that bothered me about City of Heroes, and it took until the point that the game actually introduced its crafting...
