Massively Overthinking: Is IP-blocking in online games a necessary evil?
This past week, news about Black Desert's IP blocking has reminded me once again how IP-blocking, region-locking, and the resulting isolated MMO communities are...
Chaos Theory: How my walk in The Park gave me hope for The Secret World
In the beginning, there was surprise. Funcom is making a single-player experience based on The Secret World?! After a few seconds that shock melted...
Perfect Ten: How playing MMOs can make you a better person
I like to think that I'm a better person now than I was when I first loaded up Final Fantasy XI. That's how long...
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite LOTRO zone?
I'm back in Lord of the Rings Online this week, and though I'm still working my way through western Gondor at the moment, I...
Ask Mo: The absurd advantages of MMO guilds
A Massively OP reader named Ohnix recently sent us a question just perfect for Ask Mo. Let's debate guilds!
I play EverQuest II quite a...
The Daily Grind: What do you look for in a sandbox MMO?
Sandbox lovers must be in heaven lately with so many new choices arising in MMO circles. It seems as though most of the newer...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 38: BlizzCon strikes back
Justin and Bree discuss BlizzCon -- WoW, Diablo III, Hearthstone, and the rest -- as well as NCsoft's Q3 and Funcom's reprieve, plus a mailbag question on cosmetic mounts.
Marvel Heroics: The joys of pet ownership
I've always been a sucker for vanity pets in MMOs. It's not just the layer of customization and ownership pride that lugging along one...
The Daily Grind: Did BlizzCon make you want to resub to WoW?
It's a running joke among MMO players that BlizzCon is bad for our wallets, not because we overindulge in murloc plushies but because resisting...
Wisdom of Nym: Analyzing Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 3.1 notes
There are a lot of things that I really like about Final Fantasy XIV, a fact that should come as a surprise to practically...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO have you played the most?
I updated Lord of the Rings Online over the weekend, and as I was looking at the game in my Steam list, I was...
Guild Chat: Wrestling with guild permissions and controlling leaders
Pull up a pew and get comfortable, dear readers: It's time for another advice-filled installment of Guild Chat, my own little corner of Massively...
The Daily Grind: Did BlizzCon deliver on your expectations?
It's not exactly a stretch to say that Blizzard Entertainment casts a long shadow over the field of online gaming. World of Warcraft remains...
The Daily Grind: How do you feel about solo boss fights in MMOs?
I've been having a blast going through Star Wars: The Old Republic's new expansion, soaking in all of the great story beats and locales....
MMO Burnout: The Crew
I broke down and bought The Crew on PC, mostly because it was briefly on sale for 13 bucks. I'd been meaning to pick up...
The Daily Grind: What are your hopes for BlizzCon 2015?
BlizzCon 2015 begins later today, and I have to admit that I'm nervous. Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm aren't exactly my cup...
Massively Overthinking: What to do when your MMO grows stale
Earlier this year, Kotaku ran a piece on how to make your favorite games feel new again once they've gotten a bit stale. Since...
Massively OP Podcast Epsiode 37: Heart of Thorns chat
Justin and Tina team up for a special Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns podcast episode.
WoW Factor: What WoW Legion needs from BlizzCon
It's go time tomorrow: BlizzCon is almost here, and I'm going to be liveblogging my way through most of the event. And boy, it's coming at...
EverQuesting: Remembering EverQuest II’s bumpy 11th year
In the 11th year of EverQuest II, what did SOE/Daybreak give to me? An emotional rollercoaster ride! This Sunday marks 11 years of Norrathian...
