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A while back, the MOP writers were chatting about some of the trainwreck launches we've seen from MMO studios over the last few years. "I...

In the wake of Justin's recent column on whether or not MMO sequels are a good idea, MOP reader Bobfish had an interesting question...

In the ancient Before Times (so, you know, two years ago), I wrote a column all about the different mechanics that hit you when...

Here's a statement that I think few people will disagree with: World of Warcraft has increasingly focused on raiding and high-end progression as the only...

You know what's really fun? The build-up to an MMO's release, especially when you're really invested in that particular game. Some of my fondest...

When I played We Happy Few, one of the things that surprised me the most was how much I enjoyed the survival mechanics. I...

From movies to books to video games, sequels (and all related spin-offs) are a common sight when a property is sufficiently successful enough. Even...

You know what's fascinating about the original Guild Wars release, later redubbed as Guild Wars: Prophecies? The Prince Rurik fight works. Yes, these are spoilers for a...

If you haven't been tracking this, you should be aware that Lord of the Rings Online has been running the new "Tournament of the...

Pet classes! They're a very important part of MMORPGs, the opportunity to not just go into combat alone but to march in alongside a...

Almost a year ago, I penned a column on grindspot etiquette in MMORPGs. Specifically, I wrote about the commonly accepted etiquette when it comes...

Earth. Fire. Air. Water. These elements are all well and good if you want to summon Captain Planet for some reason, but they make...

If you thought that it was strange for MTV to create its own virtual world, then you probably are forgetting how desperate companies always...

It's kind of weird for me to see the intensely positive reaction people have had to the concept art for the original version of Diablo...

Trolls have been a part of World of Warcraft since it launched. No, I'm not talking about the jerks who make playing the game far...

While my primary interest and focus in this column continues to be Lord of the Rings Online, I'm not so stubborn as to refuse...

So now we've gone through all of the ability unpruning and changing coming with World of Warcraft's next expansion. We know what it's going...

A Random MMO Fan recently wrote to us with a fun topic, linking to an article about Cyberpunk 2077's ESRB rating, which is apparently...

Guilds: one of the quintessential social features of an MMO. Along with grinding, crafting, and partying up, guilds are just one of those things...

I had finally hit level 41 on Red Mage in Final Fantasy XI. That was when the world changed, and if you played the game,...