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The Daily Grind: What’s the most important feature of MMO inventory systems?

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A couple of weeks ago, we ran a story on ARK Park that included the image above, which just cracked me up. I mean,...

One Shots: Sacred space

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Anyone a little excited about Guild Wars 2 these days? Probably not, but on the off-chance that there's a glimmer of hype and hope...
This is fine.

Guild Wars 2 adds WvW gliding and legendary armor upgrades on August 8

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Being in one of Guild Wars 2's WvW maps has long meant that you can run, but you can't glide. Unable to briefly defer...
But not of-the-year material.

The Daily Grind: Are you a fan of character-obscuring morphs and modes in MMOs?

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When ArenaNet went through Guild Wars 2's upcoming Path of Fire specs on Tuesday, I was super bummed about the Ranger, the class I'd...
Where now?

Massively Overthinking: Gathering our thoughts on Guild Wars 2’s Path of Fire

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This week, the dominant story has become Guild Wars 2's Path of Fire expansion, which is coming our way far sooner than a lot...

Guild Wars 2 takes Path of Fire on tour, prepares big balance update

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With the news of Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire out there, ArenaNet is kicking it into high gear this summer to prepare for...

Check out trailers for all Guild Wars 2’s Path of Fire elite class specs, mounts, and Elona

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Yesterday, ArenaNet formally revealed Path of Fire, Guild Wars 2's second expansion in five years. This standalone, campaign-like expansion won't introduce a new class, but...
OHHHHH MYYYYYYYY

Massively OP Podcast Episode 129: Treasure Trove

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Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2, LOTRO, Secret World Legends, Trove, ArcheAge, Blade & Soul, Star Citizen, Chronicles of Elyria, Crowfall, and DCUO, with mailbag questions on non-fantasy MMOs and soloing in MMOs: %SURL%
All right, the Lopp have some chops here too.

Hacker claims to have made a living cheating in MMOs for two decades

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Motherboard has a fun-slash-depressing piece out this week on an unnamed hacker who claims he's been cheating at MMORPGs to make a living for...

Everything you need to know about Guild Wars 2’s Path of Fire expansion, launching September 22

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If you missed the stream this morning or just want all the goodies in one place, here's what we know about Guild Wars 2's...

Guild Wars 2’s second expansion, Path of Fire, launches September 22 (liveblog)

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Update! It's over now, but you can catch the recap and preorder info right here! If you've somehow managed to avoid all the many leaks...

The Daily Grind: Is lore super important to you in MMORPGs?

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So the other day, the Massively OP staff is hanging out in Slack while we work, and Justin says, "Bree, you know Guild Wars...
Bang bang.

Guild Wars 2 names and shames tournament cheaters

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Want to enter in and -- more importantly -- win in a Guild Wars 2 monthly tournament but you lack the well-honed skills to...

One Shots: The one where we mention Michael Bay

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Warning: This column will contain GRAPHIC and EXPLICIT references to film auteur Michael Bay. You may find yourself cutting away in excitement every two...
I don't know any more either, dude.

Mike O’Brien announces Mike Zadorojny as lead designer for the second Guild Wars 2 expansion

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We've reached the end of the third season of Guild Wars 2's story, and now... what comes next? A new expansion, we all know...

Guild Wars 2 team answers living world questions while dancing around expansion spoilers

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Is it too early to declare this the week of Guild Wars 2? What with the release of the much-anticipated One Path Ends season...

Guild Wars 2’s expansion reveal set for August 1

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Finally! Live on the Guild Wars 2 website is a teaser for the game's second expansion, to be formally revealed a week from today at...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 128: Geeks at Disney World

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Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2, Secret World Legends, World of Warcraft, Dark and Light, RuneScape, RIFT, and Star Trek Online, with mailbag questions on when an MMO "clicks" (specifically, FFXIV) and what non-fantasy MMOs still exist.

Shroud of the Avatar stymies insider trading at the perceived expense of backer privileges

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Yesterday, Shroud of the Avatar's Starr Long announced a change to its testing forums that has ruffled more than a few backer feathers. "Due to the...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2 One Path Ends is live, plus first impressions of Siren’s Landing

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I realise that you were probably expecting some rather excited ramblings that contained my first impressions of the Guild Wars 2 season 3 finale, One...

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