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E3 2016: Master X Master might be the most MMO-like MOBA around

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Despite Eliot's positive experience with Master X Master at PAX East back in April, I went into my demo at this year's E3 expecting very...

The Daily Grind: What’s the best thief class in an MMORPG?

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Back in April, I wrote a Daily Grind about MMORPG classes we hate to play, and rogues and thieves topped my list. But I...
My track record has been pretty good!

Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 3.3 in review, part two

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Between all of the stuff in patch 3.3 and the plethora of reveals from this year's E3, my cup runs over with parts of...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO deserves a movie next?

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Now that the Warcraft movie is out and about and apparently its handlers are contemplating sequels, I have a burning question for you: Which MMO would...

E3 2016: War Thunder’s VR mode and Crossout’s demo

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While I don't play any of Gaijin's games, I was looking forward to meeting the studio at this year's E3 for two reasons: the...

MMO Mechanics: Zonation and scaling mechanics in MMORPGs

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The recent E3 hubub about The Elder Scrolls Online new level syncing mechanics being extended has got me thinking all about the mechanics behind zones in MMOs,...
Yeah, I'll give it a nod.

The Daily Grind: Would you play an MMO that forced you play a non-human race?

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In pretty much any MMO, you have two options when it comes to races. The first is a situation wherein there are several different...

The Daily Grind: Should MMOs do more with environmental effects?

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I don't want to push the "IMMERSION" button too hard with this statement, but sometimes mine is bent a little too far when I...

EverQuesting: First impressions of Landmark’s launch

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So it finally happened. Really and for truly! Landmark launched into the realm of released games. I can officially remove the alpha/beta tag off...

E3 2016: A look at Blade & Soul’s new class, the Soul Fighter

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Blade & Soul hasn't yet been out for a year and it's already gotten several updates, all good news for the players. While I had...

The Daily Grind: Would you play a Mass Effect MMO?

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E3 news about Mass Effect: Andromeda has got me hyped for the series all over again. The single-protagonist (or antagonist, depending) storyline that's more...

Massively Overthinking: The best and worst MMORPGs of E3 2016

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With E3 taking up so much head-space this week, we thought it only right to discuss how MMOs in particular fared at the convention....

Perfect Ten: MMORPGs for mature audiences only

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As with mainstream movies, it seems that the MMORPG industry has settled comfortably into the PG-13 zone for its approach and themes. Sure, there's...
You just assume I like this. And, I have to be honest, you're pretty much right.

The Daily Grind: Are you the helper or the one who needs help in an MMO?

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When I play MMORPGs with my friends, I am the helper. There are a lot of reasons for this, and it's not something I...

Global Chat: Which mobs do you love killing in MMOs?

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Everyone has mobs that they particularly enjoy offing in MMORPGs -- sometimes so much so that we go out of our way to get...

Desert Nomad: Massively OP’s guide to Black Desert’s siege warfare

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Hello friends, and welcome back to Desert Nomad. This week is a pretty big one for Black Desert, as I’m sure you’re all aware....

Tamriel Infinium: The pros and cons of Elder Scrolls Online’s ‘One Tamriel’ level-syncing

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Despite being a two-year-old game, The Elder Scrolls Online has made a good showing at E3, which really shouldn't have surprised me -- but it...

The Daily Grind: What have you spent money on in MMOs this past month?

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It's generally considered impolite in most societies to inquire about others' financial status and spending habits. Today I'm going to do just that because my...

Battle Bards Episode 76: Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns

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“It’s high time that we talk about the Heart of Thorns expansion for Guild Wars 2!” Syl says, and we couldn’t agree more. The Battle...
There was something beautiful and wonderful and it destroyed itself.

Massively OP Podcast Episode 69: WildSteam

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Justin and Bree discuss ESO, WoW, WildStar, Nostalrius, TSW, Star Citizen, Landmark, and FFXIV, with a mailbag question on MMO dungeons.

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