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PSO2 New Genesis wrestles with server lag and unhappy players post-launch
So, how has your time in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis been? Personally speaking, I've enjoyed myself quite a bit but also have...
Whatever happened to Nexon’s action-combat MMO Vindictus?
It's been half of forever since we talked about Vindictus, the Nexon MMO that launched in North America way back in 2010 and at...
MOP’s quick and dirty guide to finding the perfect MMORPG for your tastes
Probably one of the most commonly asked questions both here on Massively OP and in various MMORPG discussions everywhere else too is simply, "What...
Massively Overthinking: Abysmal MMO launch experiences
Elite Dangerous' Odyssey launch has been a stark reminder to me that not all launches and launch experiences are the same. To hear some...
DC Universe Online brings back the Tides of War summer event, gives away Pride goodies, and adds a new Time Capsule
The latest game update for DC Universe Online is now, er, online, which brings with it the return of the Tides of War summer...
TERA Console adds the Stigma system, new dungeons, and a bracelet item in recent update
Generally speaking, carrying a stigma is a negative thing, but in the case of TERA Console it's actually to your benefit to carry a...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMO prisons where you can do the time of your life
Chillin' in the clink. Spending time in stony lonesome. Thrown into the slammer. Checking in to the big house. Doing (perfect) 10 to life...
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is officially live today
The fabled day has arrived: Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis launches globally today everywhere as planned. Last year brought the western launch of...
Phantasy Star Online 2 shares game features, closed beta survey results, and boost item handouts for New Genesis
Tomorrow is the official launch of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and the devs of the MMO are gearing up with a whole...
One Shots: Cave rave!
Where do you go when you want to relax in an MMO with friends, a strong drink, and some good atmosphere? This changes depending...
Eight major unannounced MMO projects that are in the works
There's nothing more tantalizing nor frustrating than knowing that an MMO or MMORPG is in the works but hasn't been formally announced yet. We...
Phantasy Star Online 2 introduces players to New Genesis, has Conan O’Brien preview the game
With Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis officially confirmed for a June 9th release, it's time for Sega to start winding up the hype...
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis sets formal launch date for June 9
You knew Phantasy Star Online 2 was launching New Genesis in June. You knew this because SEGA said so. But you didn't know it...
One Shots: A blast from the past
As a kid who grew up on the original series of Star Trek, the nostalgia is strong with this opening screenshot here from Star...
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis releases a character creator and benchmark tool for PC
If you missed out on the recent closed beta test for Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and are eager to prepare yourself for...
TERA Console embraces its inner gangster with June’s battle pass
A new seasonal battle pass is coming to TERA's console edition, and if you're acquainted with the game's... odd... sensibilities, it should not shock...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs are too hard to get into?
I fully acknowledge and own the fact that I'm far less patient about how much effort it takes today to install and learn a...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 323: Odyssey, Burning Crusade, and LOTRO
Justin and Bree discuss Elite Dangerous' Odyssey, WoW Classic, Swords of Legends Online, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Bless Unleashed, Ashes of Creation, and LOTRO, with adventures in WoW Classic and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag entry on the wild GTAO roleplay revival.
EG7 Q1 2021: The Daybreak MMOs are headed to the 4Game platform
The buyout of Daybreak by Swedish games company Enad Global 7 was one of the biggest MMO stories of 2020, and it's remained a...
One Shots: 100 miles up and climbing
When you find yourself soaring past the outer limits of the atmosphere in DC Universe Online, you best have a spacesuit or superpowers. Or...
