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Pantropy works to simplify crafting and protect players from offline raids
With $24k out of $94k raised so far, the German mech shooter Pantropy has a long road ahead of it in its Kickstarter campaign.
The...
Final Fantasy XIV announces an end to congested worlds and restricted housing sales
The launch of Final Fantasy XIV's new housing plots came with an additional restriction: Players weren't allowed to purchase these new plots as individuals,...
Massively Overthinking: Could bots save dying MMORPGs?
Last week, a reader named Chris, who is writing a paper on the MMO industry and revivifying sunsetted games, dropped an intriguing question into...
Elder Scrolls Online has been nonfunctional through Steam since yesterday
Elder Scrolls Online players on Steam woke up this morning to find that the game is still down for them. Apparently, the client through...
Bless Online looks ahead to new races, housing, and a possible console edition
Six months. Six months is the countdown timer from the start of Bless Online's early access to the game's official launch, according to developer...
The Daily Grind: Which game is the best MMO ambassador?
The other day I was listening to a podcast in which the host was making a case that Final Fantasy XIV was one of...
Fortnite outlines a new roadmap for Battle Royale and removes submachine guns
The designers behind Fortnite's Battle Royale mode have plans. What are those plans? You'll need to go on a dangerous mission to retrieve them...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 157: Lunar Valentines
Justin and Bree discuss Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year in MMOs, Guild Wars 2's latest patch, Camelot Unchained's beta date, WoW's Battle for Azeroth alpha, Closers' launch, Black Desert's unification, and Final Fantasy XIV's population, with mailbag questions on multiple accounts (spoilers: Bree talks about SWG for like three hours) and variety in period MMOs.
Ubisoft investor presentation highlights the profit benefits of ‘games as a service’
Have you wondered why it is Ubisoft is so dedicated to putting out a continual string of games as a service, even its ostensibly...
Perfect Ten: The tabletop GMs behind MMOs
One of the advantages to computer RPGs, I've always thought, is that you don't need a friend who you can alternately sucker or bribe...
Elder Scrolls Online’s Dragon Bones DLC and update 17 are live – and the new outfit system is not cheap
Elder Scrolls Online's paid Dragon Bones DLC and free update 17 are finally fully launched on PC. While technically the update rollout was yesterday,...
Overwatch invites you to a free play weekend
Forget roses and chocolates; the best way to tell a friend that you love them is a masterfully executed kill shot. So for this...
Fireflies and flocks of seagulls: Worlds Adrift adds beautiful touches to island creation
With the island creator toolset, players have been able to build new content for Worlds Adrift right alongside the dev team. The best of...
Elder Scrolls Online’s Dragon Bones DLC is here, but the EU rollout hit a snag
We've updated below with the chronology of what's up with the servers.
Elder Scrolls Online's paid Dragon Bones DLC and free update 17 are live...
Warframe’s Shrine of the Eidolon goes live as DE teases Valentine’s Day and incoming content
With Warframe's Shrine of the Eidolon update now live on the servers, Tenno have their hands full fighting legendary beasts summoned for battle. There...
Wisdom of Nym: What cosmetic features could other jobs get in Final Fantasy XIV?
About a month back, I got a comment in this column with an absolutely spectacular question. We've got two cosmetic systems that basically only...
Final Fantasy XIV shows off the Forbidden Land of Eureka
Players of Final Fantasy XIV are still knee-deep in exploring the game's most recent patch, but you won't have to wait until the next...
Could Blizzard be taking World of Warcraft or Diablo to mobile?
It's a tantalizing dream for some: A handheld version of World of Warcraft or Diablo that will no doubt spell the end of productivity...
The MOP Up: Black Desert’s Ninja arrives in Southeast Asia (February 11, 2018)
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...
Destiny 2 empowers players to set Nightfall strike challenge levels, prototypes raid features
Destiny 2's Nightfall strikes are in the wings, waiting for their turn to receive some love and adjustments. This should happen soon, as Bungie...
