Megacorp known to MMO gamers primarily for its ownership of BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic. EA has previously been the steward of Mythic Entertainment (which in turn once controlled Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot) as well as The Sims Online, Warhammer Online, and Dawngate.
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The Daily Grind: What’s been your biggest MMORPG mistake or regret?
I don't like listing off my mistakes and regrets in MMORPGs, but I do have them. I made a giant fool out of myself...
Chaos Theory: Making your (cosmetic) mark in The Secret World
When talking about The Secret World, one topic that can't help but come up is the contemporary setting. As far as MMOs go, TSW...
Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade gets a big engine update
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade Senior Producer Nathan Richardsson has penned an update for the game today that's branded with his usual form of wacky...
Star Wars: The Old Republic announces Mandalore’s Revenge, coming June 3rd
BioWare has just announced Mandalore's Revenge, the next chapter in Star Wars: The Old Republic's Knights of the Fallen Empire storyline. More than that,...
Hyperspace Beacon: Truly immersing yourself in Star Wars: The Old Republic
I have long been a proponent of roleplaying in MMOs. I’ve often been the roleplayer’s spokesperson on different podcasts and new media broadcasts. I’ve...
The Daily Grind: What do you think about NPC party members in MMORPGs?
I've been thinking a lot about classic Guild Wars lately -- the anniversary always does this to me. And one of my favorite parts...
Waxing philosophical about SWTOR companions with BioWare’s Charles Boyd
Just in time for this week's May the Fourth festivities, I spoke to Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Charles Boyd. He currently holds the title...
Star Wars: The Old Republic will add weapon tunings outside of the cash shop
Cosmetic options are a very big part of Star Wars: The Old Republic, so adding a new cosmetic option to the game is going...
The Stream Team: May the Fourth (and free cartel packs) be with you in SWTOR
What's better than spending May the fourth (be with you) in SWTOR? Spending it with MassivelyOP’s Larry and MJ in SWTOR! The duo continues...
Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR’s heist-themed ‘Profit and Plunder’ chapter stole the show, literally
I believe there is only one word to describe Chapter 13 for Knights of the Fallen Empire: cute. For the six chapters prior to...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 63: Leisure suit Larry
Justin and Larry discuss pristine WoW servers, TSW, Trove, Champs Online, SWTOR, lockboxes, and birthdays in CoH, LOTRO, and Guild Wars.
Star Wars: The Old Republic game update 4.4 brings Eternal Championship, weapon customization, and more
Ladies, gents, and Wookiees, make sure you have your bowcaster strapped securely, for Star Wars: The Old Republic is embarking on Game Update 4.4Â tomorrow.
The...
Massively OP’s guide to MMO business models
Not too long ago, there was all but one way that you would pay for an MMO, and that was as a monthly subscription....
The Daily Grind: How would canceled MMOs be doing right now if they were still operating?
Many of us have our private (or not-so-private) sorrows regarding shuttered MMORPGs. Yes, we wish that they were still alive and often opine that...
Perfect Ten: Ten City of Heroes systems every MMO should have stolen by now
Today, City of Heroes turns 12Â years old. Except it doesn't; the game shut down three years ago, it never lived until it reached twelve,...
May the Fourth be with Star Wars: The Old Republic
If the world around you seems especially nerdy on May 4th every year, it's because Star Wars fans have embraced that date as a...
Star Wars: The Old Republic resumes unrestricted character transfers
Looking to move the Jawa gang from one Star Wars: The Old Republic server to another? You can do it once more (for a...
PAX East 2016: Richard Garriott discusses Shroud of the Avatar’s ‘launch’ and future
It might seem as if Shroud of the Avatar has been in early access for a very long time, probably because it has. Technically, it's...
The MOP Up: Richard Garriott’s new book (April 24, 2016)
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...
One Shots: Jedi to the max
Are you all the Jedi you could possibly be? If not, then subscribe to our exclusive six-week course, where we'll teach you such advanced...
