Opinion

Opinion pieces are by definition neither neutral nor subjective. Massively Overpowered’s writers’ editorials reflect their own opinions, not necessarily the opinions of the site or company. [Follow this category’s RSS feed]

MMO Burnout: Sailing the seas of Windward

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Windward is an oddly endearing little duck that escaped my wandering game eye prior to the moment developer Tasharen Entertainment dangled an early access key...
Would you like to see something unsettling?

WoW Factor: What the flight changes portend for WoW’s future

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Did anyone else get flashbacks to the Xbox One launch with World of Warcraft's flying announcement? I pictured a lot of arm-folding and sulking...

The Daily Grind: Is there MMO busywork you enjoy?

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Down in the comments beneath the Marvel Heroes column we first published this week, a Massively OP reader expressed annoyance with online action RPGs and...

Massively Overthinking: The MMO annoyances that provoke ragequits

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I'm going to do something I don't do a lot in Massively Overthinking -- or anywhere, really. I'm going to ask you to whine. MOP Kickstarter...

Chaos Theory: I like The Secret World’s combat

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Hi. My name is MJ. And I like The Secret World's combat. There, I admitted it. And trust me, I am fully aware that it...

Perfect Ten: The top 10 healthiest live MMOs

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One question that consistently pops up across the MMO gaming circuit is, "What are the most popular/healthy/active MMOs out there?" Every time I see...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO is less popular than you expected?

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I'm not sure why Allods Online barely registers with western gamers. It's pretty, it's a well-made themepark MMO, and it has a couple of unique...

Massively Opinionated: Was ESO’s console release worth the wait?

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In this episode, Larry, Troy, Andrew, and Lee debate Elder Scrolls Online, its console launch, and its missing features.

Ask Mo: Why MMORPGs still need traditional chat

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I dug this intriguing question out of our brimming-over letters-to-the-editor bin, and it's particularly timely given the recent launch of Wander, notable for its curious glyph-based...

The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite unusual MMO weapon?

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Maybe I've been around for a little too long and have become jaded at the same-old weapons that we see in every MMO, but...

Massively OP Podcast: Episode 17

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Justin and Bree discuss Infinite Crisis' sunset, Heroes of the Storm's launch, TERA's growth, EverQuest Next, Marvel Heroes, Trove, PlanetSide 2, Aion, WildStar, and The Secret World, plus mailbag questions on game metrics and character origin stories.

Marvel Heroics: Six leveling tips for Marvel Heroes

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Welcome to Marvel Heroics, my look at the superhero exploits of Marvel Heroes! Just about half of Massively OP has gotten hooked on this...

Tamriel Infinium: The pros and cons of Elder Scrolls Online’s console versions

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As of today, you can now play Elder Scrolls Online on your consoles as well as your PC. Finally, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gamers can play...

The Daily Grind: Is truly dynamic content still possible in MMOs?

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This morning's Daily Grind comes to us from a Kickstarter donor at fivefingerdiscount.org (who by the way is still linking to Old Massively! Gasp!). The donor...

Sword and Bored: Ranged Class

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Mo learns that ranged classes make the best kill-stealers.
This is who we were.

Wisdom of Nym: Predicting the story beats for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

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At the time you read this, you'll have about 11 days left until early access starts up for Final Fantasy XIV's first expansion --...

Splatoon is Nintendo’s first serious entry into online gaming

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Gaming giant Nintendo is no stranger to online play, but its online play usually comes with distinct limitations on the game that features it. The Animal Crossing series takes...

EverQuesting: Why I cheered when EQ’s progression server crashed

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When EverQuest's newest progression server Ragefire came online then took an immediate nosedive, I sprang from my chair cheering. Hey now, don't aim those eye...

MMO Mechanics: Three non-combat mechanics to love

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The wheels in my head have been turning over non-combat mechanics in MMOs for a while now, perhaps because of the buzz surrounding Wander,...
Does this happen in the game? I seriously don't know.

The Daily Grind: Have bugs ever killed your enthusiasm for an MMO?

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With a sale on Steam and a bit of curiosity, I decided that I would pick up and play some Fallout 3 over the...