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Massively OP Podcast Episode 71: Falling to the Force

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Justin, Bree, and Larry talk SWTOR's Dark vs. Light campaign, plus ESO, WoW, SOTA, WildStar's character boosts, EQII's $400 guild halls, and LOTRO's new raid, with a mailbag question on the Steam summer sale.

Elder Scrolls Online’s Matt Firor on One Tamriel, Cyrodiil PvP, and housing

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For many of us at Massively OP, Elder Scrolls Online won E3, if that’s really a thing, but that's partly because all ZeniMax Online Studios...

The Daily Grind: Do you like ‘seasonal challenge’ content in MMORPGs?

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On this week's Massively OP podcast -- out yesterday evening for our $5+ Patreon backers and out later this afternoon for everybody else --...

E3 2016: Chatting E3 demos and MMO research with Red Fox Insights’ Jake Parmley

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I'm wrapping up my on-site E3 coverage this year with a meeting more about the industry meta than about any one game. The interviewee? Jake Parmley...
It's not just me, right?

Wisdom of Nym: The implications of Final Fantasy XIV’s E3 content

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I am honestly fairly sure that I know where the entrance to to the Deep Dungeon will lie when it comes out in July....

EVE Evolved: Can EVE be played casually?

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We've heard a lot recently about huge territorial wars raging in EVE Online with thousands of pilots taking part, which some consider to be the ultimate endgame...
Like it needs the help.

The Daily Grind: Is launching a modern MMO without a group finder a bad idea?

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The developers of Saga of Lucimia have declared that they do not want a group finder in their game, because shouting and manually forming...

The Game Archaeologist talks to the Asheron’s Call super-fan

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A little while back, I received a rather passionate email from Massively OP reader Diego regarding Asheron's Call. He had quite a lot to...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO has killed you the most?

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There's a small story behind that screenshot up there. I was playing Star Trek Online, and during a boss fight I was stricken by...
Wow, look; nothing.

Betawatch: Shroud of the Avatar prepares launch without launching (June 24, 2016)

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It's important to note that Shroud of the Avatar is not actually going to launch on July 28th. It's just not going to wipe...

Ask Mo: Was Star Wars Galaxies really that great?

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This round of Ask Mo features a question from BalsBigBrother that I've shamelessly poached from the Massively OP Podcast mailbag. The truth is, we've...
They're fun guys! Get it because... you know what, yeah, you get it.

The Daily Grind: What’s the longest leveling grind in an MMORPG?

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I really, really do not like long leveling grinds. Let me rephrase. I don't mind long leveling paths where the levels don't actually mean much in...

Massively Overthinking: Is every MMORPG with a cash shop pay-to-win?

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This week's Massively Overthinking comes to us from one of our dear Patreon Patrons, Duane. "There seems to be an ever broadening attitude towards what...

Jukebox Heroes: MMO victory fanfares

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Interestingly enough, there are a few types of video game music that don't often pop up in MMORPGs for various reasons. One of these...

Chaos Theory: Happy handstands for Funcom’s funding

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Things are looking up! I don't know about you, but I'm certainly feeling more relief-- and not just a little extra excitement -- when...
Still proud of this shot.

Perfect Ten: Complaints about Final Fantasy XIV’s Heavensward, one year later

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It's hard to believe that it's actually been an entire year since Final Fantasy XIV's first expansion launched. At the time, I played it...
This is not ambiguous. It actually seems pretty straightforward.

The Daily Grind: What’s the most pointless expense you’ve inflicted upon yourself in an MMO?

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At one point, I picked a bad talent for a character in World of Warcraft, back in the days of talent trees. Annoyed, I...

E3 2016: Black Desert on PvP, sieges, and lessons learned

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Though Daum didn't have a booth at this year's E3, I managed to snag some time with Black Desert PR/Marketing Manager Rick van Beem. Given some of the...

Choose My Adventure: Amnesia and exploration in Project Gorgon

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Hello, friends, and welcome back to Choose My Adventure. If you’re just tuning in, you need to know that this round of columns is focusing...

The Daily Grind: What’s the best piratey MMO?

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Arrr, today be a good day to walk the plank o' public opinion and ask ye which is the best piratey MMORPG! We'll leave the...

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