A PWE studio known primarily for Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online.
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Neverwinter’s Undermountain makes better healers of Warlocks and better shield-tanks of Fighters
When Neverwinter's Undermountain expansion this spring, it's bringing with it a slate of big class changes to go along with the new content. Perfect...
The MOP Up: MapleStory goes to the arcade
If you're playing MapleStory, chances are that you're not too prim and proper to enjoy some goofy fun. So pop in a quarter and...
One Shots: Rack ’em up!
I have to say that I would be much more likely to take up the crimefighting life if there was a really hip rec...
Neverwinter shows off some of the beasties of the Undermountain
If you're familiar with the history of Dungeons & Dragons, you probably have some idea of the creatures you'll encounter in Neverwinter's trip to...
Here’s how Star Trek Online is revamping its character creation UI
If you're still upset over the impending loss of the Star Trek Online player-made quest Foundry system, make this will perk you and your...
The Daily Grind: Does Neverwinter or DDO handle the D&D license better?
Ooh Justin, them's fightin' words!
We don't often have the luxury of seeing two full-fledged MMORPGs handle the same intellectual property, especially in vastly different...
Star Trek Online launches Mirror of Discovery on console versions today
If you think about it, Star Trek Online has its own mirror universe in the real world thanks to its split between console and PC...
Massively Uplifting: Black Desert’s lantern memorial, a gift of sight in Wizard101
Gamers get a bad rap. Studios are seen as heartless villains. Mainstream media is quick to demonize us, and we can be quick to...
PWE is sunsetting the Foundry system in Star Trek Online and Neverwinter
Cryptic's Foundry system, implemented in both Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, has traditionally been one of the best-loved player content creation tools in the...
The MMO Bookclub devotes March to Tibia, Destiny 2, and Apex Legends
If you haven't been hanging out with the folks at MMO Bookclub lately, you may have missed a shift in the format that's expanded...
Massively Overthinking: Reconsidering the all-in-one MMO
One of the forever-arguments MMORPG players seem to enjoy having is the one about niche MMOs. There are quite a lot of gamers out...
PWE is tweaking Neverwinter and Star Trek Online’s fraud-detection mechanics
Even if you're not particularly disturbed by the idea of spending real money on in-game currency - especially given that so many MMOs have...
The Daily Grind: What will your next MMO superhero be?
With the next wave of several superhero MMORPGs on the way (Valiance Online, City of Titans, SEGS, and Ship of Heroes), two games currently running...
The MOP Up: Winter has arrived in Age of Conan
First of all, it's time to say goodbye to the Saga of Blood limited time server in Age of Conan. That realm packed it...
One Shots: Don’t look behind you!
Oh man, you did it. You clicked on this column and brought a curse onto your head. Right now, something terrifying has materialized out...
Champions Online introduces the Midnight archetype
If you were hoping that today would be the day that Champions Online surprised everyone with a huge new bundle of actual content, we're sorry...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMOs I’m optimistic about in 2019
It's still early enough in 2019 to do articles about the upcoming year, right? Well, I'm doing this one anyway, so if it's too...
Neverwinter’s new video teases content coming with new Yawning Portal video
We can't remember the last time Neverwinter dropped a big ol' video without a formal announcement, but hey, we're not mad about this one....
The Stream Team: Securing a Star Trek Online Vulcan ship
Getting a ship for your birthday doesn't sound like a bad deal, does it? Well, it isn't MJ's birthday, but it is Massively OP's...
Star Trek Online players say they aren’t going for Cryptic’s lackluster $120 ship bundle
Star Trek Online may be set in some sort of idealistic utopia, but the game practices have left its fanbase feeling as though it...
