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MMO Mechanics: Zonation and scaling mechanics in MMORPGs
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,...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs for mature audiences only
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...
ArcheAge announces Ascension 3.0 update for late 2016
As with many other MMO imports from Asia, ArcheAge often gives its community a heads-up as to what's coming down the pike thanks to...
ArcheAge makes it (temporarily) safer to regrade gear, drama llamas come out to play
One of ArcheAge's more... interesting features is its gear upgrade system. In short, it's a risky proposition to "regrade" gear because it costs money,...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 68: Dark and light
Justin and Bree discuss Darkfall, Landmark, Marvel Heroes, ArcheAge, Neverwinter, and ESO, with mailbag questions on community negativity, streaming, and commenters.
ArcheAge’s Ascension event spurs player complaints over content
The players of ArcheAge are not happy at the moment. If you have read about the game in the past, this may not surprise...
Preview: A look inside of ArcheAge’s Ascension launching today
Change is inevitable. And while it can be unnerving, it can also be very beneficial. ArcheAge's fans will see their share of changes today...
Getting perspective on Chronicles of Elyria’s planned PvP and PvE featureset
Anyone on the MassivelyOP team will probably tell you that I won't shut up about Chronicles of Elyria. There's so much to like about...
EverQuest and EverQuest II will launch new specialty servers this summer
Do you want a little something different in your EverQuest or EverQuest II’s experience? You're in luck: New specialty servers are coming to a...
Trion CM Celestrata has big plans to clean up ArcheAge’s ‘toxic community’ image
ArcheAge Senior Community Manager Seraphina "Celestrata" Brennan has this week unveiled serious plans to clean up her game's community image. In the first of what...
ArcheAge offers name change service, postpones name reset
If you're sick of your character's name in ArcheAge yet have too much time on that toon to consider rerolling, you now have a...
Rule your own faction in ArcheAge’s Ascension
Think you can rule better than the the leaders of ArcheAge's NPC factions? Or maybe you just want to wear spiffy new clothes and raise...
ArcheAge’s new event is all about shipping (and plundering) trade packs
We want to make something clear: The new ArcheAge event which starts tomorrow, May 13th, and runs through May 16th is not specifically about...
ArcheAge empowers guilds to build cities
What's an MMO sandbox without the ability for players to construct their own cities? A small, ant-ridden sandbox with a broken plastic shovel and...
The Daily Grind: Should MMO studios be involved in modding their games’ subreddits?
Reddit is a complicated place with more than its fair share of drama, and that drama spills over into the gaming space from time...
PSA: ArcheAge is retiring inactive names on May 10
If you like your character name in ArcheAge and you haven't logged into the game for a while, you might want to put a...
ArcheAge producer’s letter announces its next major patch and system changes
It may be hard to believe, but ArcheAge has just about reached global parity. The North American and European versions run by Trion Worlds...
ArcheAge enters open beta testing in China
The worldwide availability of ArcheAge takes another step forward as the game's Chinese client enters its open beta test. This comes after several different...
Bless Online AMA gets all of the questions, has few answers to give
Those anticipating the arrival of Bless Online in the west are still coming to grips with the news that the game will be published...
Battle Bards Episode 73: Spooky & Magical II
By popular demand -- which you should read as "Syl's imperial fiat" -- the Battle Bards podcast is returning to the fertile musical landscape of...
