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 Daily Grind: What percent of your MMO gaming should be combat?
MMO combat is fun. It is. I love trying out combat skills, grouping with friends to take down bosses, and hearing the sound of...
Brighter Shores lead dev highlights ‘room’ transitions and sensing small collectibles
MMORPG fans are kind of left waiting and wondering how Brighter Shores will shake out, particularly as its lead developer Andrew Gower continues to...
Massively Overthinking: Would you pay for a Guild Wars 1 revival?
WoodenPotatoes had a fun video this past weekend about Classic Guild Wars 1, and I fully admit I clicked on it just to hear...
RuneScape outlines updates through June, Old School RuneScape makes more Varlamore adjustments
Curious what's next for Gielinor? Then let the developers of RuneScape stare into the near horizon and share what they see for the MMORPG's...
April Fools’ Day 2024 events and gags from around the MMORPG world
Welcome to weird MMORPG game mode day! I mean, April Fools' Day - not that we're sorry a lot of the "pranks" have become...
The MOP Up: Fractured Veil allows for PvE-only servers
Post-apocalyptic survival game Fractured Veil previewed some upcoming features such as farms, new spawn locations, and -- get ready for this -- PvE-only servers....
RuneScape-inspired Brighter Shores plans AFK character advancement
Ever since hearing how one of Jagex's co-founders is bringing a cozy RuneScape-like MMO to us later this year, we've been keenly interested to...
The Daily Grind: When has a wholesome MMO feature wound up backfiring?
A few weeks ago, the Ultima Online team released a newsletter, and its very first entry caught my eye.
"I want to address a pressing...
Springtime updates and events bloom in Fae Farm, Dark Age of Camelot, and Sky Children of the Light
I'm told that the spring season is on its way, though looking out my window as I type this, the snow and 11° F...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most macabre thing you’ve done or seen in an MMORPG?
MJ's coverage of the new gravedigging mechanics in Path of Exile (bury corpses of whole families together for a stat boost!) got me thinking...
The MOP Up: Co-op RPG Stolen Realm launches with ‘frictionless’ multiplayer
Turn-based RPG Stolen Realm launched on Steam, Xbox, and Switch: "Play Stolen Realm solo, or in co-op with up to six heroes, as you...
MMO Business Roundup: Jagex dinged by UK government, Roblox AI tools, and Epic v Apple plods on
Do you hear that? It's the rhythmic tinkling bells of Business Cat's collar as she merrily skips forth with another round of industry stories...
Old School RuneScape opens a new region with new quests in Varlamore Part One
It's time to explore Varlamore, which has opened its door to Gielinor. This new golden shore is available forevermore for Old School RuneScape players...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 462: Awaiting Brighter Shores
Justin and Bree discuss EverQuest's 25th birthday, Brighter Shores' announcement, Star Citizen's 1.0 tease, SWTOR's date night patch, Elder Scrolls Online's DLC, and LOTRO's Update 39, with adventures in ESO and LOTRO, plus two mailbag topics relating to the crafting show.
Dark Age of Camelot tweaks resist debuffs, class abilities, and class spec lines in latest patch
Despite its age, Dark Age of Camelot is still getting tweaked and tuned by Broadsword. Such is the case with its most recent patch,...
RuneScape launches new Easter event with a spring-themed Blooming Burrow hub
RuneScape has declared that "spring is in the air and chocolate is everywhere" as the MMORPG has started an all-new Easter event that includes...
Old School RuneScape premieres a Varlamore cinematic trailer, talks changes to mage training and prayers
The new region of Varlamore is coming to Old School RuneScape, and that means Jagex has a reason to get all cinematic on us...
Massively Overthinking: Are survival games the new MMO?
A few Overthinkings ago, a MOP commenter said something that seemed very simple but still hit me really hard, to the point that I'm...
Old School RuneScape outlines plans for skilling adjustments as part of its ‘Project Rebalance’ effort
Jagex looks to be in a big sweeping changes mood. Hot on the heels of RuneScape's combat updates, the studio is now looking to...
Jagex co-founder announces Brighter Shores MMO, launching free-to-play in Q3 2024
It would be pretty amusing if after all those mis-fires with new games, the next Jagex MMO actually comes from someone who left Jagex...
