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
RuneScape plans Sliske’s Endgame and Christmas content for December
Remember back in 2013 when RuneScape launched the "Missing, Presumed Death" questline? When Death actually went missing? Yeah, we don't either. 2013 was adorable,...
El Somni Quas is still in development — and here’s the proof
Back in October, MOP posted a rundown of upcoming indie MMOs. Among those listed was El Somni Quas, an Ultima Online-like game that looked...
The Game Archaeologist: A talk with the man behind EQOA’s revival project
This past week we reported on an ongoing attempt by a small group of faithful EverQuest Online Adventure fans to bring back the MMO...
Richard Garriott donates skull to player tavern during Shroud of the Avatar telethon
If you follow Shroud of the Avatar, you already know that studio Portalarium does seasonal streamed fundraisers to drive pledges for the game. Yesterday's...
RuneScape offers new subscription packages with ‘Premier Club’
The folks at Guinness World Records may have once counted RuneScape as the world's most popular free MMORPG, but it's had an optional subscription,...
Conan Exiles answers questions about its upcoming early access launch
With Conan Exiles' early access launch just around the corner, you can better believe that the community has a mountain of questions about the...
The Game Archaeologist: EA’s Majestic
"This is not a game. Or is it?"
Conspiracy theories and paranoia were hot with pop culture in the 1990s, largely thanks to movies like...
Stack your deck with a free Chronicle: Runescape Legends card pack bundle from MOP and Jagex
What's better than getting a good deal over the holidays? How about getting stuff for free -- without having to even leave your house?...
Massively OP’s 2016 gift guide for the MMORPG bookworm
Hey you! Yeah, the player who actually reads quest text and lore entries when all of the other hooting madmen are furiously clicking past...
Ultima Online’s publish 95 introduces December crafting festival and holiday rewards
Ultima Online's publish 95 is live this week in the 19-year-old MMORPG. The headline features are the Artisan Festival and holiday rewards, which aren't...
The Game Archaeologist: Mark Jacobs on Mythic’s early online games, part 2
We're back with our second part of an interview retrospective of Mythic Entertainment's early online games with CSE's Mark Jacobs. Last week, we talked...
Dark Age of Camelot introduces the new and improved Necromancer
Old things can be made new again, particularly with a little work and attention from caring MMO developers. Take for instance Dark Age of Camelot's...
Massively Overthinking: The many ‘NGE’ moments across MMORPG history
Eleven years ago this week, the New Game Enhancements patch descended on Star Wars Galaxies, forever changing the trajectory of the game, SOE, and...
The Game Archaeologist: Mark Jacobs on Mythic’s early online games, part 1
When you bring up the name "Mythic Entertainment," chances are that most gamers are going to immediately think of the studio's two major MMOs,...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best MMORPG PUG you’ve ever been in?
I'm not known as a big fan of classic EverQuest, in spite of my having played it for many years. But the truth is...
Old-School RuneScape gets hardcore ironman mode
"One life. One goal. Survive."
If you fancy yourself a skilled -- and hardcore -- RuneScape player, then your ultimate test starts in just a...
Funcom opens new store to sell Secret World merch
A while back, Funcom fans were able to purchase The Secret World t-shirts and posters through Welovefine. While that storefront has long gone defunct,...
The MOP Up: Amazon Game Studios’ community tools (November 6, 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 upcoming MMORPG expansions
If there is one consistent inconsistency among MMORPG studios, it is that teams keep swinging back and forth on pursuing the expansion model. How...
The Stream Team: Continuing Chronicle: RuneScape Legends’ PvE campaign
Massively OP's MJ made it about halfway through Chronicle: RuneScape Legends' new PvE campaign last time. The additional challenges for each match have been...
