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Battle Bards Episode 214: Thieves and rogues
You may never see them coming, but when the Battle Bards strike out of the shadows, you’ll either find your pocket picked, your fluffy...
The Elder Scrolls Online celebrates the crafters of Tamriel with the new Zeal of Zenithar event
It's not often that MMORPGs celebrate those who take up crafting professions, so consider us pleasantly surprised by the Zeal of Zenithar event that's...
Xbox head says reports of crunch at Fallout 76 studio are from a time when crunch ‘was just part of the industry’
"Times were different back then" can either be an explanation or a blanket excuse. Whatever side you fall on, that's effectively what was said...
Tamriel Infinium: Was Elder Scrolls Online’s One Tamriel actually a bad idea?
Before you come into this column with boxing gloves on looking for the daft writer who dared to pose the above question, please hear...
The MOP Up: Super Mario Odyssey mod throws a 10-player party
Probably most of us have enjoyed some two-player Super Mario Bros. over the years, but how about a 10-player session? You can do just...
One Shots: You don’t belong here
Oh man. Oh boy. You've stumbled into the wrong fantasy tavern, bub, and now you're in for it. Everyone's looking at you. Knives are...
These are the online gaming companies supporting reproductive choice and healthcare for workers
When news of the impending overturn of Roe v. Wade in the United first leaked in early May, so few games companies spoke up...
Elder Scrolls Online’s afternoon livestream is agog for Billy Boyd and Brahgas
Have you been having fun with the Tales of Tribute TCG in The Elder Scrolls Online's High Isle chapter? Maybe you've liked the game,...
And lo, Fallout 76’s Mothman event returned, and the world did tremble
The Mothman is the greatest cryptid of Fallout 76's Appalachia -- and if you're either very lucky or very unfortunate, you might get to...
Steam’s Summer Sale 2022 slashes prices on New World, Endwalker, Classic Guild Wars, and more
Steam's Summer Sale is upon us once again, and this morning you might even be able to access it without everything timing out! There are...
Massively Overthinking: The second big five MMOs
So here in the MMORPG genre, we've been working under the assumption for the last few years that the "big five" MMOs that dominate...
The Elder Scrolls Online’s High Isle chapter and Update 34 officially arrives to console players
At last, it's time for console fans of The Elder Scrolls Online to see what PC players have been experiencing themselves. The High Isle...
The Stream Team: An Elder Scrolls Online rescue operation
Although High Isles has releases in Elder Scrolls Online, Massively OP's MJ is continuing her adventures of completing the various prologue quests. There's plenty...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online answers High Isle lore queries
The release of Elder Scrolls Online's High Isle this month brought a whole lot of additional story and lore into the game -- and...
One Shots: High times in the High Isles
Are you venturing into the Breton Isles in Elder Scrolls Online this month? If so, you'll find yourself in good company, as Joey49 is...
The Elder Scrolls Online guides players through its expanded accessibility features
There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to approach and enjoy a video game as much as you want to because of disabilities...
Multiple MMOs mourn the passing of voice actor Billy Kametz
Fandoms of gaming and anime were shocked by the sudden news of the death of voice actor Billy Kametz, who unfortunately passed away from...
MMO Business Roundup: Embracer, Perfect World, ESO Chinese localization, and Runeterra cheaters
Welcome back to another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent business news.
Embracer - The company that now owns MMORPG studio Cryptic and all its games...
Fallout 76 launches the Test Your Metal update and A Dread Island Tale today
Happy update day to everyone in Fallout 76 except the Mothman! Bethsoft is rolling out the Test Your Metal (not a typo) update today,...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 377: Isle thing, you make my heart sing
Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online High Isle, FFXIV patch 6.15, Elite Dangerous Odyssey update 12, Albion Online's Into the Fray, Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, Starkeepers, and Lord of the Rings Return to Moria, with adventures in LOTRO, SWG Legends, and Life is Strange, plus mailbag topics on Diablo Immortal, opt-in flag PvP, and MMO character backstory bios.