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
Some RuneScape accounts are still disabled as Jagex enters second week of server issues
RuneScape has not had the best run here in March.
Last week, Jagex was forced to pull down the MMORPG's servers and roll them back...
Dark Age of Camelot’s leveling event draws ‘thousands’ of characters
It's Fast Times at Dark Age High these days, as DAOC is in the midst of a 10-day "Catch Up in Caledonia" event to...
Jagex continues work on RuneScape login issues through the weekend, promises no accounts are lost
This past Friday we reported on some issues with RuneScape's login servers, which were so bad that the devs had to roll back the...
RuneScape’s login servers had a meltdown, forcing the game to roll back a few hours
RuneScape has been having a bad couple of days. Players of the MMORPG started running into issues logging in at around 9:00 a.m. EST...
Ultima Online’s Publish 110 nerfs auction hall access for free-to-play players
As promised, Ultima Online's Publish 110 release has landed on the test server, offering players a first full glimpse into what this release entails....
Dark Age of Camelot plans Catch Up in Calendonia fast-leveling event, Ultima Online previews Publish 110 and New Legacy’s map
Broadsword's antique MMORPGs are still chugging along, both with news of note this week.
In Dark Age of Camelot, players are being invited for a...
The MOP Up: Dauntless dials up the dazzle
Patch 1.5.4 roared right into the online monster slayer Dauntless this past week, giving players a non-RNG way to grab desired Behemoth dyes.
Also, the...
The Game Archaeologist: EA’s Motor City Online
When we use the shorthand "MMO" for online games, it's always assumed that we're talking about swords-and-sorcery or sci-fi RPGs. However, the massively multiplayer...
Old School RuneScape shares an early look at the progress made on its Clans system
Do you want a group of like-minded players to adventure with in Old School RuneScape? Of course you do. For that, you need a clan,...
Massively Overthinking: Are MMO chat bubbles the best thing ever or an interface eyesore?
One of the more unassuming threads to blow up on the MMORPG subreddit lately was one that asked about - wait for it -...
Why I Play: Finally completing Final Fantasy XIV’s relic grind
When I started my relic grind in Final Fantasy XIV, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. But after finishing the first few...
Old School RuneScape drums up hype for its Steam launch and applies Poll 74 changes
In case you forgot, the self-described "world’s most enduring and largest player-driven MMORPG," aka Old School RuneScape, is due to make its grand debut...
Old School RuneScape’s eighth anniversary has monkeys, RuneScape has double XP this weekend
You know the saying "more fun that a barrel full of monkeys"? Well that seems to be taken rather literally by Old School RuneScape,...
The Daily Grind: What’s your absolute favorite dungeon in an MMORPG?
A while back, I asked our readers about the most boring dungeons in MMOs. It's The Oculus, by the way. That's the only right...
The MOP Up: Apex Legends Mobile is on the way
The multi-platform hit Apex Legends is finally making the jump to mobile. Droid Gamers reported that Tencent and Respawn are working on a phone...
RuneScape offers another update on its ongoing player avatar refresh project
The devs of RuneScape are very hard at work making very pretty avatars for players. Readers will recall that this was first outlined in...
Valentine’s Day begins in Star Citizen, SWG Legends, DAOC, and more
OK, MMOs, we get it, you have chocolate and pink stuff and hearts. This is the last one of these roundups I'm doing this...
Classic MMO Priston Tale is getting a mobile version in South Korea
Do you remember Priston Tale? It's a Korean MMORPG that originally released to our shores in 2004 and is still apparently running free-to-play to...
RuneScape improves various teleportation methods and adds a Valentine’s Day-themed heist
It's a new week in the world of Gielinor and that means it's time for another weekly newsletter from RuneScape. This week, the Ninjas...
The MOP Up: Valentine spirit sweeps through MMOs
MMO Love Bear, shine! Warm fuzzies and romantical notions are washing through various online games this month in anticipation of Valentine's Day this month.
Ultima...
