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The Game Archaeologist: Six cancelled MMOs that I wish had launched
In my lengthy tenure writing The Game Archaeologist -- which dates back to May 2010, if you can believe it -- I've covered MMOs...
Working As Intended: LFD, community accountability, and the balance of power in classic MMOs
At the heart of the WoW Classic argument over the dungeon finder tool is the professed belief that LFD ruined socializing in part by...
Massively Overthinking: The WoW Dragonflight and Wrath Classic roundtable
So this week's Massively Overthinking is going to cautiously stick a paw into the beehive of World of Warcraft, thanks to the reveal of...
Spring celebrations erupt in EverQuest II, Wakfu, and Dark Age of Camelot
As I write this, it's the middle of April and snowflakes are coming down outside my window to settle on blooming flowers that are...
EverQuest II’s GU 119 Coffers and Coffins is live with new dungeon content
During this week's MassivelyOP Podcast, we joked that Daybreak had managed to announce an EverQuest II patch name and open its beta without telling...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 368: Morrowind and the Mirror Universe
Justin and Bree discuss Star Trek Online, movement in EverQuest and EverQuest II, RuneScape's subscription hike, Elder Scrolls Online's freebie Morrowind, and Ukraine's impact in Overwatch and Wargaming MMOs, with adventures in LOTRO, DDO, and TTRPG Hero Kids, plus a mailbag topic of virtual reality MMOs.
EverQuest reveals details of two upcoming progression servers and shard merges
EverQuest fans are blessed to have Jenn Chan in their corner with all of the passion and expertise she's bringing to the table as...
EverQuest II’s GU 119 Coffers and Coffins launches April 12, with a new TLE server coming in May
In its roadmap update for EverQuest II today, Daybreak substudio Darkpaw Games announced the game's next patch: Coffers and Coffins, launching into beta today...
The Daily Grind: What’s the worst city in an MMORPG?
A while back on the MassivelyOP Podcast, I boldly declared that New Kaineng has surpassed Divinity's Reach and Dalaran as the greatest cities ever...
The Game Archaeologist: When EverQuest players killed the unkillable Sleeper
In many CRPGs and MMORPGs, there are bosses designed to be so crazy tough that, for most people, these enemies are straight-out unkillable. Developers...
‘Throwback MMO’ Monsters & Memories shares updates on concept art, character textures, and a dungeon
It's been a long while since there was any major updates coming from Monsters & Memories, the self-described "throwback MMO" from EverQuest and DC...
EverQuest II heralds the return of Bristlebane Day until April 6
The self-described "silliest holiday in all of Norrath" is back again for EverQuest II players. It's time once more for the return of Bristlebane...
Kickstarted VR MMORPG Ilysia launches its second alpha today
MMORPG Ilysia is gearing up for its next alpha, Team 21 Studio announced on Discord and YouTube last night. "For those that have access,...
EverQuest II launches 64-bit servers and clients in July, EverQuest unleashes Bristlebane Day
As promised in Daybreak's roadmap earlier this year, EverQuest II is following in EverQuest's footsteps and finally upgrading to 64-bit servers and clients. The...
Classic EverQuest kicks off spring with the return of Stomples Day
If it seems like it's too early to kick off an MMO Easter-themed event, too bad. EverQuest's Stomples Day is fun. Think of it...
EverQuest turns 23 years old and throws a bash to match
It's a very happy birthday to EverQuest, which marked its 23rd birthday this week following its release back in March 1999. Let's just absorb...
EverQuest II is kicking off its own Community Resource Council with applications launching March 18
"Mom," cries EverQuest II, "I want a community resource council!"
"You don't need a community resource council," replies the game's mother, currently staring at the hand-knit...
The Game Archaeologist: Dark Zion, the brainchild of Tad Williams and Ultima Online devs
It has almost become a running joke in MMO circles that pretty much every new studio and new title these days was founded by...
Jukebox Heroes: Six great remastered EverQuest tunes
Apropos of nothing, today I wanted to dive into my extensive backlog of unlistened MMORPG music and make a bit of a dent. One...
EverQuest II invites you to join the rowdy revelers for this year’s Brewday
St Patrick's Day is next week, which means all the Daybreak MMOs that celebrate the event are pulling out their festivities - and that...
