Gankboxes are sandboxes that place such an emphasis on unrestricted free-for-all PvP that ganking comes to dominate the entire game, to the detriment of the rest of the world design.
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EVE Online prepares for Alliance Tourney XIV
Are you the best of the best when it comes to ship-to-ship combat in EVE Online? You'll have your chance to prove how good...
EVE Evolved: Can EVE be played casually?
We've heard a lot recently about huge territorial wars raging in EVE Online with thousands of pilots taking part, which some consider to be the ultimate endgame...
The MOP Up: Ingress players show love for Orlando (June 26, 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: When magick met wizardry
When magic meets magic, does it shake hands? Give each other a hearty fist bump and catch up on old times? Or does it...
Darkfall: New Dawn readies test server launch for next week
The night is always darkest before a new dawn, or so they say. Happily, antsy Darkfall players won't have long to wait until they...
EVE Online will discontinue its in-game browser in October
Do you enjoy the option to just read ridiculous stuff on the Internet during the blander periods of EVE Online play? It's hard not...
Darkfall: New Dawn’s next patch will increase performance, clarify meditation system
Darkfall: New Dawn's load lag and subpar performance will be nipped in the bud with the game's next patch -- or so the developers...
Crowfall’s seventh class is the mighty minotaur
One of the neat aspects of Crowfall's archetypes is how the team is scouting a wider range of fantasy races for its inspiration. Move over,...
Massively Overthinking: The best and worst MMORPGs of E3 2016
With E3 taking up so much head-space this week, we thought it only right to discuss how MMOs in particular fared at the convention....
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs for mature audiences only
As with mainstream movies, it seems that the MMORPG industry has settled comfortably into the PG-13 zone for its approach and themes. Sure, there's...
EVE Online goes to the pirates in late June
The EVE Online update that's launching on June 28th is bringing new capital ships into the mix, and they aren't coming from the most...
Gloria Victis puts its best foot forward following early access launch
Following its early access release on Steam, Gloria Victis has gotten off to a good start with strong sales and fairly positive user reviews. The...
PSA: The E3 Humble Bundle is full of online gaming goodness
Is your favorite MMO going to be at E3 this year? There are some games there and many that aren't, so it's a bit...
EVE Evolved: Four PvE improvements EVE needs
EVE Online is typically thought of as being a heavily PvP-oriented game, and for good reason. Players can attack each other anywhere in the...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs with distinct visual styles
Given the choice, I am always going to pick a game with stylized graphics over realistic ones. This is for many reasons; it's partly...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 68: Dark and light
Justin and Bree discuss Darkfall, Landmark, Marvel Heroes, ArcheAge, Neverwinter, and ESO, with mailbag questions on community negativity, streaming, and commenters.
Gloria Victis comes to Steam early access this week
Since orange is the new black and early access is the new MMO launch, we must change with the times and celebrate Gloria Victis'...
Lifeless is staggering toward a June 16 early access launch
There's one thing that we know about zombies: Fast or slow, they will keep on coming with a determination and a hunger that can't...
The MOP Up: EVE Online phases out DirectX 9 (June 5, 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...
Chronicles of Elyria’s Kickstarter has successfully funded
Indie FFA PvP sandbox Chronicles of Elyria has officially been Kickstarted for over $1.36 million dollars, well exceeding its original $900,000 goal in spite of...
