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Announcing the official MOP Marvel Heroes supergroup, Massively Underpowered!
You've probably noticed that several members of the Massively OP staff are obsessed with Marvel Heroes. Well, we thought it was high time to...
The Daily Grind: What immersive RPG elements are missing from the modern MMORPG?
This morning's Daily Grind inquisitor is Kickstarter donor Nepentheia, who wonders about the "RPG" in MMORPG:
What RPG elements that create a more immersive experience...
Star Trek Online’s lead writer departs Cryptic
If you've spent any time with Star Trek Online fans, then you'll know that there's a widespread appreciation for the game's deep and consistent...
The Daily Grind: Do you get other stuff done while playing MMOs?
I listened to an audiobook while playing MMOs this weekend, and frankly I wish I'd thought of this before. Most of the MMOs I play...
ArcheAge makes amends for past mistakes by banning bots and easing up on RNG
In responding to a post on ArcheAge's official forums about the game's missteps and its future, CM Seraphina Brennan assured players that Trion is...
One Shots: Aerodynamically impossible
Back in the late '70s, the first Superman flick had the tagline, "You will believe a man can fly." Well, I look at the...
Defiance answers player questions about promotional weapons and future updates
You learn a lot when you work on a game for a while. Defiance has had some time to settle into its routine, and...
The Game Archaeologist: Kingdom of Drakkar
Kingdom of Drakkar, also known as Drakkar or even Kingdom of Drakkar II, is a really odd duck among the annals of MMO history....
WRUP: Win a personal deathtrap edition
People who read this feature, we are happy to announce that you have a once-in-a-this-article opportunity to win your very own personal deathtrap! This...
The Daily Grind: Are you trying a different MMO this summer?
I find that summer is a great time of the year to let my gaming wanderlust run free, giving me permission to try new...
EverQuesting: First impressions of EQII’s progression server
When it comes to a launch, rough winds are pretty much expected. But surprisingly, EverQuest II's progression server launch on Tuesday was pretty much...
Kevin Sorbo headlines SMITE 10M player Hercules promotion
Actor Kevin Sorbo, a '90s geek icon for his title role in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, will voice a mostly new character in MOBA...
Skyforge producer says current server instability is ‘not acceptable’
If you were hoping that Skyforge had left its earlier server issues behind and a glorious new future awaited it free of queues, disconnections,...
The Daily Grind: Have you ever used performance-enhancing drugs while MMOing?
Last week, a former pro e-sports player went on the record to say that he -- and pretty much everyone else in the top...
Massively Overthinking: Dealing with toxicity in MMO communities
This week's Massively Overthinking comes to us from Kickstarter donor Dahui, who asks,
"What do you think MMO developers can do to try to minimize...
Marvel Heroics: Help! What hero should I play?
Superheroes are quite used to hearing cries of distress and pleas for help, but who lends a hand when the caped crusaders need assistance?...
Perfect Ten: MMO fan fashion scenes
For some of us, having the best gear -- stat-wise -- isn't a driving force for playing MMOs. Now, the best-looking gear? That's a...
The Daily Grind: Have you played Guns of Icarus?
Every so often I check in with Guns of Icarus, a slick little multiplayer shooter featuring steampunk airships and tactical crew-based combat. Indie outfit...
Choose My Adventure: Heart of the Cards in FFXIV Heavensward
Welcome ladies, gentlemen, and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri to the second installment of Choose My Adventure:Â Final Fantasy XIVÂ Heavensward edition. Last week, I...
The Daily Grind: What was your first day in an MMO like?
Can you remember? Can you recall your very first day playing an MMO? Or has it been so long that time's made a mockery...
