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The Daily Grind: Would we all be better off without MMO wikis and guides?

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A few weeks ago, there was a supremely contentious thread on the MMORPG subreddit, one so contentious that the original poster deleted the thread...

Crowfall will let its backers /flex on ’em with August’s backer reward

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Ah, the flex emote. A classic staple of MMORPG gaming. How else could players ironically (or maybe unironically) laud their greatness without it? Besides...
Bad plans.

Global Chat: Too many shipwrecks in MMOs

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In the vast annals of MMO tropes, there's one that has been in front of you all along and you've probably never noticed: shipwrecking...

Albion Online showcases the Avalonian weapons coming with the Rise of Avalon update

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Albion Online's Rise of Avalon update has a number of things for players to look forward to when it lands in August, and one...

The MOP Up: QuakeCon and Tankfest 2020 come to your home

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If you are the sort who would much rather enjoy conventions from the comfort of your home, then 2020 is shaping up to be...

One Shots: MMOs as emotional therapy

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Poor Vincent, he just survived Last of Us 2 and probably choked about six hundred puppies in the process. That's bound to mess up...
Time?

Guild Wars 2 celebrates Pride all weekend – here’s how to join the in-game parades

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It's time for Tyrians to celebrate Pride in Guild Wars 2. Starting today, June 27th, the Tyria Pride 2020 community event is underway; it...

The Game Archaeologist: When World of Warcraft opened Ahn’Qiraj’s gates

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This past month, Blizzard has been testing what might well be the milestone moment for World of Warcraft Classic: The Ahn'Qiraj gates event. In...
oh boy

Chronicles of Elyria restores forums and gives parkour demo to all backers

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Even as former Chronicles of Elyria backers struggle to get refunds, the sole remaining figure of Soulbound Studio says that development of the troubled...

RuneScape details changes to the chat profanity filter as Jagex marks a fifth year of revenue growth

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Platitudes about supporting Black lives are fine, but action is far more vital, and RuneScape is hoping to make its game friendlier for marginalized...
I don't want more of this! I never wanted any of it!

Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Dragon Quest crossover event with an onslaught of golems

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There was an event in Final Fantasy XIV to cross over with Dragon Quest X back in 2014. Since then, the event has come...

Lord of the Rings Online is about to host a royal wedding — and fix epic battles

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The long-awaited wedding of King Aragorn to Arwen is about ready to happen in Lord of the Rings Online -- possibly as early as...

Last Oasis introduces new map and walker with this week’s Volcanic Update

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Last Oasis is treating its early access players to a hefty - and free - update this week, just in time for the Steam...
Planted.

Path of Exile speeds up its content development after Harvest delay

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Path of Exile has a little problem. It took longer than expected to get the Harvest league out, and while that's not entirely a...
Make them fight.

Vague Patch Notes: MOBAs, battle royales, and shallow genre pools in the online gaming space

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This past week, Nintendo announced Pokemon Unite, and then I had to go to see a doctor because I rolled my eyes so far...
Huuuuh.

Diablo IV shows off the development of its open world and item progression

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It's going to be a while before Diablo IV is in the hands of players, but the team is certainly keeping at work even...

The Daily Grind: How did your early MMOs shape your expectations for the MMOs you play now?

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I was chatting with MOP reader and commenter Bruno Brito a while back when something he said about player expectations in MMOs struck me....

The Stream Team: Dungeons & Dragons Online’s good pirates vs. bad pirates

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Massively OP's MJ is taking a break from dungeons and dragons in DDO: Tonight, she goes to the beach! She'll be helping a good,...

Massively Overthinking: Does playing MMORPGs ever stress you out?

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"Anyone ever feel stressed out about playing MMOs?" MOP's Carlo queried our team this week. "This new Black Desert season is stressing me out...

MMO Business Roundup: Stalker Online hack, Oculus Go, Army esports collab, and Apple’s next move

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Welcome back to another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news. Stalker hack: If you're one of the mostly Russian players of Wargaming's Stalker Online,...

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