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Major gaming publishing house, known primarily to MMO players for the Elder Scrolls series, including The Elder Scrolls Online.

The Elder Scrolls Online is headed to PAX East

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Good news, at least if you're headed to PAX East in Boston on March 10th: ZeniMax announced this afternoon that Bethsoft is bringing The...

Massively Overthinking: Are MMOs designed for ‘low-skill gamers’?

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Ages ago on the MMORPG subreddit, a player made a bold statement: MMORPGs are designed for low-skill gamers. "I remember being dazzled by EverQuest and...

The trouble with master writs in Elder Scrolls Online

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Probably the loudest complaint about the otherwise-nifty Homestead housing in The Elder Scrolls Online comes from the players who argue that acquiring the necessary...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 104: WoW Token resistance

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Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, WoW tokens, Ashes of Creation, Guild Wars 2, and Revelation Online, plus financials on Blizzard, NCsoft, Nexon, Square, and Funcom, with a mailbag question on playing what you love vs. going with the crowd.

Elder Scrolls Online now boasts 8.5M players

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At a press event today at ZeniMax Online Studios HQ, Elder Scrolls Online's Matt Firor announced something we rarely get out of any MMORPG...

Elder Scrolls Online’s furniture crafting guide will help you spiff up your Homestead house

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If you watched Larry's and my stream on The Elder Scrolls Online's new Homestead patch last week, you probably heard us speculate on how...

The MOP Up: Free tanks for all! (February 12, 2017)

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The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...

Global Chat: Get over the lockbox debate already

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One of the largest and most enduring arguments of the MMO genre is the purpose, legality, and profitability of so-called lockboxes in games. We've...

Elder Scrolls Online fansite leaks epic Morrowind images and lore

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If you were sad as I was that The Elder Scrolls Online's Homestead housing patch this past week didn't offer much for the provincial...
Well, it's fun while it's now.

FOnline: Reloaded brings classic Fallout gameplay to the online space

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Do you have a hankering for classic Fallout gameplay, but with a whole lot of your friends hanging around at the same time? The...

The Daily Grind: Which no-housing MMORPG needs housing the most?

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During our Elder Scrolls Online housing stream earlier this week, Larry and I joked about World of Warcraft's half-hearted and ineffective attempts to satisfy...
Oh, thanks.

Massively Overthinking: Unholy MMORPG hybrids

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Massively OP reader and frequent tipster Gibbins wants us to play match-maker. "I love the wonderful world that Bethesda created with the Fallout franchise, not...

The Stream Team: The quest to find the perfect Elder Scrolls Online house

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Massively OP's MJ hasn't accumulated the game riches that Larry has, so she can't acquire any fancy houses in Elder Scrolls Online. Luckily for...

Tamriel Infinium: Four reasons Elder Scrolls Online’s Homestead tops other MMO housing

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Traditionally, in this Tamriel Infinium column, I have been extremely critical of The Elder Scrolls Online, and I promise you, I'm sure I'll lob criticism...
Morrowind, feat. Westly's Orcs

Massively OP Podcast Episode 103: Back to Morrowind

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Justin and Bree discuss ESO Morrowind and Homestead, PWE, SolForge, Conan Exiles, DDO, Marvel Heroes, LOTRO, and SWTOR, with reader mail on WildStar and Hero's Song.

The Stream Team: House hunting in Elder Scrolls Online Homestead

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Every adventurer needs a place to hang his or her hat... or helmet. This week, ZeniMax Online Studios gave all Elder Scrolls Online players...

The Daily Grind: What’s the most cash you’d spend on an in-game MMORPG house?

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You guys know I'm a die-hard Elder Scrolls fan, so please understand I'm coming from a place of love when I say this: Elder...
Homeward bound.

Working As Intended: Two decades of Elder Scrolls housing

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Massively OP explores Elder Scrolls housing through the ages -- starting with Daggerfall, running through Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, and ending with Elder Scrolls Online's Homestead patch, live today.

Elder Scrolls Online’s Homestead expansion is live on PC

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You may have forgotten all about it in the wacky Morrowind hype whirlwind that was last week, but ZeniMax has officially rolled out the Homestead...

Elder Scrolls Online scores a Superbowl commercial spot

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If you are an MMO player and were watching the big game last night, one commercial might have stood out to you above the...

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