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TERA Korea previews its upcoming Elin-only ninja class
It's a safe bet that at some point in the not-too-distant future, you will be able to make an Elin in TERA that runs...
The official guide to Blade & Soul’s January 19 launch
Are you ready for Blade & Soul's launch on January 19th? Are you really ready? I mean, you might have played a lot of...
DC Universe Online ends the War of the Light on January 6th
The War of the Light is the DC Universe Online version of the elaborate battle between various different hues of power rings, and it's...
First impressions of Black Desert’s closed beta test, part two: Crafting, gathering, and economy
On Friday, I took a look at the classes, combat, and tricky mechanics of upcoming sandboxy Korean-import Black Desert's first western closed beta test....
How to abuse Blade and Soul’s character creator for evil and amusement
There are two types of MMO gamers when it comes to character creation. The first group attempts to craft a character that looks terrific...
First impressions of Black Desert’s closed beta test: Classes, combat, and mechanics
Over the course of my first day in Black Desert, I did a lot of the things you'd expect from the first day in...
Perfect Ten: The MMORPGs to watch in 2016
A long time ago on another website far, far away, I held a tradition of kicking off the new year by listing the top...
Nexon is bringing free-form flight to TERA in Korea
You all remember how Nexon is taking over publishing duties for TERA in Korea, right? It's important to remember it, because otherwise the newest...
The Daily Grind: Do long localization delays make you less likely to play an MMO?
Having written about it recently, I found myself thinking that it might not even matter if Phantasy Star Online 2 even comes out in...
Phantasy Star Online 2 is moving to the PlayStation 4 in 2016
If you're still waiting for Phantasy Star Online 2 to be released in North America, today's news isn't going to do much to help...
The best MMO deals in the Steam winter 2015 sale
It's the holiday season! A time for cuddling up before a cozy fire, enjoying loved ones, sharing memories, and... just kidding. It's time to...
Here’s how to stay alive in TERA’s Kalivan’s Dreadnaught
TERA is still riding high on the launch of its Knockout update and new Brawler class. Today, it's released a brand-new game guide video for Kalivan’s...
Nexon to take over TERA operations in Korea
There's a changing of the guard for TERA in South Korea this month, as the title is changing up publishers.
Bluehole Studio announced yesterday that...
Hands-on: Blade & Soul’s early beta has solid mechanics, but not much else
I've had some time to think about Blade & Soul, and I'm still not sure exactly what I want to say about it. I...
Exclusive: This is why TERA’s Brawler fights
TERA's Knockout update launched earlier this month, bringing with it the brand-new Brawler class. (In fact, if you missed it, we still have keys...
Vindictus EU adds phantom mage, begins holiday events
You standard, run-of-the-mill, fireball-slinging mage is so played out in MMOs these days. So how about stepping up your game with Vindictus and trying...
Massively OP’s Best of 2015 Awards: MMO Trend of the Year
Massively OP's end-of-the-year awards continue today with our award for the best MMO trend of 2015.
Last year, we chose sandbox and social gameplay as the awardee...
Massively OP’s Best of 2015 Awards: Most Likely to Flop
Massively OP's end-of-the-year awards continue today with our most likely to flop in 2016 and beyond award.
Last year, Star Citizen took home this dishonor, leading to...
Check out fan-made videos for both of TERA’s new dungeons
The most recent patch for TERA added in two new dungeons along with a new class. But what if you're not sure about those...
Perfect Ten: The 10 best free-to-play MMORPGs
You know one of the reasons I like writing this column? Because one of these days I'm going to be able to make a...
