Generally used to describe MMOs from before World of Warcraft’s launch in 2004, though sometimes shortened to describe just the first few MMOs launched prior to 2000.
classic mmo
Perfect Ten: The challenges of running challenge servers in MMOs
So there has been a bit of a kerfuffle over in the World of Warcraft world, which is a bit like saying that the...
RuneScape polishes quests while Old School RuneScape goes Sailing
Have you ever felt as though your feedback was heard by an MMO studio? Some RuneScape players are going to answer in the affirmative...
Ultima Online is launching a new server as it brings New Legacy to its thriving Japanese playerbase
Ultima Online is actually about to launch a new server - specifically, a New Legacy server for the Japanese region.
The 27-year-old MMORPG has a...
Massively Overthinking: Are you tired of survival gameplay in MMORPGs?
When we were deep-diving Aloft earlier this year, MOP commenter Jon Wax said something that caught my attention. He thought the game looked neat,...
Casually Classic: Are the new WoW Classic servers actually a Burning Crusade ‘waiting room?’
When Blizzard abruptly announced last November that it was launching the 20th anniversary servers -- WoW Classic Classic -- the studio gave many assurances...
Ultima Online devs tease New Legacy’s second update with competitive collectible content
YouTuber DM Wyvern has a fun multi-person podcast interview with two members of Broadsword out this week, specifically focused on Ultima Online's New Legacy....
Old School RuneScape’s Sailing skill open alpha test begins March 20
The Sailing skill has been talked about, teased, and polled for a very, very long time, and now Old School RuneScape is making good...
St Patrick’s Day arrives to Dark Age of Camelot with seasonal quests
It's time to hunt leprechauns in Dark Age of Camelot, which sounds pretty grim until you realize that players of the sandbox MMORPG are...
The RuneScape Archive Project is paying a $500 bounty to folks who can dig up old versions of OSRS
Some of our readers might recall a show known as Cash in the Attic, which basically filmed experts finding rare treasures in people's houses,...
Single-player ‘simulated MMORPG’ Erenshor confirms April 14 early access release date
Yes, yes, yes, yes, Erenshor isn't a real MMORPG; it's a single-player game that wants to recreate classic MMO gameplay for the solo fan....
The Steam spring sale is upon us with deals on MMOs from New World Aeternum to Pantheon
Is it actually spring? No. But do you actually need an excuse for a Steam sale? Also no! But that's exactly what we got...
Vague Patch Notes: Learning to hate the MMORPGs you love
I had to teach myself how to hate Star Trek Online. It didn't come naturally to me.
If you've read the stuff that I've written...
Old School RuneScape applies new charms, boss breaches, and changes to PvP and gear to its permanent Deadman server
If you're the sort who likes to rumble around in the always-on Deadman mode server of Old School RuneScape, then there's good news for...
Jagex’s new CEO discusses the legacy of RuneScape and OSRS, managing its devs, and microtransaction concerns
Last week saw a pretty significant shakeup for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape fans when Jagex CEO Phil Mansell announced he stepped down as...
Brighter Shores launches the first phase of its combat rework
I don't think anyone was going to argue that Brighter Shores had the most engaging and thrilling combat system in the MMO space. In...
RuneScape is getting a new boss as Jagex CEO Phil Mansell is stepping down
On the heels of RuneFest, we're witnessing a changing of the guard at Jagex: CEO Phil Mansell is stepping down. Mansell has served as...
The Daily Grind: How do you define what counts as a ‘classic’ MMORPG?
Readers know that every year, we give an award for the classic MMO of the year. And every year there's a fresh debate over...
RuneFest 2025: Old School RuneScape’s new Sailing skill enters open alpha later this month
The revivified RuneFest event brought Old School RuneScape fans a 2025 update plan of its own, and as one might expect, there was a...
RuneFest 2025: RuneScape gets Leagues and new profession level caps in 2025, new vampiric region in 2026
Are you ready to deal with vampires in RuneScape? You'd better be because the major reveal from this year's returning RuneFest event is the...
Here’s how to watch RuneScape’s Runefest this morning from the comfort of your couch
We're lucky to be getting a RuneFest this year: Readers will recall that we haven't seen Jagex hold its annual RuneScape event since 2019,...
