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
The Game Archaeologist: 1988’s Monster
"You're in the middle of a vast hall stretching out of sight to the east and west. Strange shadows play across the high vaulted...
Perfect Ten: What you need to know before you play an older MMORPG
I cut my teeth on MMOs with the launch of Final Fantasy XI in America. My roommate in college was interested in the game,...
RuneScape’s big 2016 plans include an expansion and graphics upgrade
RuneScape has a lot of years under its belt, and a lot of content under its hood. In fact, it's 15 for the former,...
Previewing Chronicle: RuneScape Legends ahead of its March 23 beta
If you haven't heard of RuneScape's upcoming card game, you're not alone. Even when it skittered across my desk last fall, it largely escaped...
Jagex announces RuneScape: Idle Adventures
You know those moments when you are dying to get your RuneScape fix but you aren't anywhere near your computer? When you just need...
The MOP Up: Anarchy Online opens its Reck room (February 14, 2016)
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...
Massively OP’s guide to MMO podcasts
Podcasts are certainly splendid means of feeding one's MMO interests and keeping in touch with the news and community. It's always great to hear...
How Shroud of the Avatar is making a fortune on the housing market
For a game that isn't even released so far, Shroud of the Avatar is making serious bank on player housing. From entry-level plots that...
Interview: John Smedley on Hero’s Song crowdfunding and the future
Following the abrupt cancellation of the Kickstarter for Pixelmage Games' sandboxy OARPG Hero's Song, we chatted with studio CEO and MMORPG veteran John Smedley about...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 50: Happy birthday MOP!
On this week's Massively OP Podcast, Justin and Bree discuss MOP's first birthday, DUST 514, H1Z1, DCUO, Hearthstone, Anarchy Online, Diablo III, and TSW, with a mailbag question on the return of MMO subs.
The MOP Up: RuneScape’s TCG wraps up closed beta (February 7, 2016)
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...
Leaderboard: MMO RvR versus FFA PvP
Last month, we did a little post on MMORPG PvP asking about two-faction PvP and whether it was really suited for all the MMO...
The Game Archaeologist: Ten strange pre-release facts about World of Warcraft
An endless ocean of words, a tsunami of thoughts, and a riptide of fan devotion has flooded the gaming world about World of Warcraft...
Massively Overthinking: Old MMORPGs, disco, and pop culture phenomena
A reader named Rob provides this week's Massively Overthinking topic. It's a really good one!
"Why isn't playing an old MMO from a previous decade...
Anarchy Online is getting ‘Recked’ with new zone, sub rewards
On Sunday, Anarchy Online Lead Designer Henry "Michizure" Senger opened up on the forums with a look at what's going on in the world's...
Funcom’s Q4 2015 revenues are up from Q3, creditors restructure loans
Funcom has released its fourth quarter 2015 financials, and the news is both good and bad. The studio's latest quarterly revenues were up $342,000 US...
Ultima Online’s next patch lands this March
Ultima Online latest newsletter, part of a new initiative to insert itself into your inbox, reveals the Broadsword team is hard at work on...
The Game Archaeologist: Perpetual’s Star Trek Online
If you're among the legions of Trekkies, then you are almost certainly aware of Cryptic Studios' Star Trek Online. Since early 2010, players have...
RuneScape adds Invention elite skill, slightly breaks the game
There's a new elite skill that's come to the skill-centric RuneScape, and it's causing both jubilation and jeers among the game's community.
Invention allows players...
Classic Korean MMORPG Knight Online lands on Steam
As promised, Knight Online has officially landed on Steam this week. The classic Korean MMO originally launched in 2004, the same year that World...
