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The Daily Grind: Which MMO studio is best at communication?
Community management has got to be one of the most stressful jobs in the industry. After all, there's nothing like throwing yourself to the...
Global Chat: Is casual raiding important for MMOs?
When it comes to the subject of raiding, one might get the impression that there are only two factions involved: those who are hardcore...
Leap into MMO blogging with the Newbie Blogger Initiative
True fact: Many Massively OP writers got their start in the field by writing their own blogs. These platforms were great places to share...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 68: Dark and light
Justin and Bree discuss Darkfall, Landmark, Marvel Heroes, ArcheAge, Neverwinter, and ESO, with mailbag questions on community negativity, streaming, and commenters.
The Daily Grind: What’s the most unpopular opinion you hold about the MMO genre?
One of my favorite thing about about our comments is that our commenters feel safe enough to post off-the-rails editorials, expressing opinions they know will be...
Happy 10th birthday, Wurm Online
Sandbox MMORPG Wurm Online is celebrating its 10th birthday this week.
"Wurm turns 10! This Monday will mark the 10-year anniversary for Wurm Online going...
Here’s what’s going on with Guild Wars 2’s plot right now
We wouldn't blame you if you have fallen behind in Guild Wars 2's complex mythology and exciting narrative. To help you get up to...
Revelation Online is coming westward, taking beta signups
NetEase and My.com have announced that they are bringing Revelation Online westward. The steampunk-fantasy flavored MMO soft launched in China last year and boasts six classes with...
The Daily Grind: Which PvP sandbox is best for PvE gamers?
Back in May, Albion Online developer Sandbox Interactive reiterated to fans on a Q&A video that while it's building a hardcore PvP sandbox, it...
One Shots: Two hearts beating as one
It's not every day that you get married, either in real life or in a video game. Reader Kanbe managed to impress me by...
The Daily Grind: Do you have a personal vendetta against any MMO enemies?
I will forever hate certain enemies in certain games. No matter how long it's been, I still hate fighting the Circle of Thorns at...
WRUP: Funcom fanboy edition
It has come to my attention that I am, in fact, kind of a studio fanboy. This in and of itself would be a...
The Daily Grind: How would you fix your MMO character?
If there's one truism in the world of MMORPGs, it's that all of us are accomplished armchair developers. I mean, c'mon, if the studios...
The Secret World is losing its lead writer
The Secret World is losing its lead writer, Funcom's Romain Amiel has told players on the official forums.
"We are sad to announce that Joshua...
The Daily Grind: What theme song best represents your main MMORPG character?
In yesterday's Black Desert column, MOP's Matt Daniel joked about MMORPG mods that allow roleplayers to share their characters' profiles, right down to their theme songs. He...
Massively Overthinking: Solving the MMORPG grouping problem
Massively OP Patron Roger has another great question for the crew this week.
"I have the hardest time pushing myself to join a group, but...
How Elite Dangerous’ Engineers update triggered a player massacre
Stick around in an MMO long enough, and sooner or later you'll bear witness to that one patch or expansion that triggers a digital trainwreck. Perhaps...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Why wave-ban Guild Wars 2 cheaters?
Last week, our very own Bree Royce summed up a response given by ArenaNet's Chris Cleary to a self-confessed hacker on the game's subreddit...
Black Desert’s karma patch has enraged the PvP community
Black Desert has a small patch out today, bringing to an end Mother's Day events and extending both the Rum and Black Stone events....
The Daily Grind: Would you want portable housing in your MMO?
For a long time now, I've had a very minor wish for an MMO feature: the ability to set up camp and have my...
