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One Shots: Gaming in the Before Times
The beginning of 2020 seems so, so very long ago now, doesn't it? It's strange to think back to a time when we could...
Black Desert unveils new Nova class, Pearl Abyss takes over western PC publishing
The digital Calpheon Ball has come and gone for Black Desert, and it's brought with it the reveal of a devastating-looking new class. Say...
Ask Mo: The hits and misses of MassivelyOP’s 2020 predictions
Last December, when we sat down to write out our annual MMO predictions for 2020, I don't think anyone had "biggest global pandemic in...
Massively OP’s 2020 Awards: Most Underrated MMO
Welcome to Massively Overpowered's formal end-of-the-year 2020 awards!
Every year, we poll our writers on the best and worst MMOs, stories, studios, and trends and...
Black Desert launches the Outlaw Zone on mobile, adds Stormbringer Karanda and new moles to PC
It's another week in Black Desert, which means a couple of the game's versions have had a few new updates. Most of these updates,...
Elyon’s western publisher begins promoting English website ahead of Korean launch
Tomorrow's an exciting day for Korean MMORPG fans: Elyon, aka Ascent Infinite Realm, is finally launching in the region after several years of teasing,...
End-of-Year Eleven: The healthiest live MMOs going into 2021
It is only natural that, when you are shopping around for a different MMORPG to play, to consider the health of potential play candidates....
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has the best graphical appeal in 2020?
OK, graphics snobs, this unofficial annual award is for you. Now, I will play an old, clunky, beloved sandbox for a really long time. And...
Pearl Abyss plans to reveal Crimson Desert during this year’s Game Awards
If you wanted a clear-cut reason to watch The Game Awards on December 10th, Pearl Abyss is happy to oblige: It's planning on releasing...
Desert Oasis: Black Desert Online should be 2020’s MMO of the year
Well here we are again, heading to the end of another year. And while many are eager for this year to end, us gamers...
Black Desert pushes back its digital Calpheon Ball as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is such a threat, it's even causing digital events to be delayed. According to an announcement post from Black Desert, preventative measures that...
Desert Oasis: So, is the PlayStation 5 an upgrade for Black Desert on console?
Way back in August, I did a first impression of Black Desert for the PlayStation 4. It was a solid game, but I couldn't...
Black Desert announces the season server’s end date on PC, brings back Field of Valor on mobile
This new week in Black Desert and Black Desert Mobile doesn't bring a whole lot to their respective games, but there are still some...
Black Desert brings basilisk fights and shared character equipment on PC, Guardian Awakening on console
This week in Black Desert sees some more events and a unique new feature for PC and the Awakening of the Guardian as well...
Pearl Abyss Q3 2020: EVE Online’s revenues are up 45% YOY, Crimson Desert reveal coming in December
It appears it's been hard for many gaming companies to top or match their revenue earlier this year when many customers were captive audiences,...
Black Desert Mobile announces the Grand Desert expansion and plans for a one-year anniversary
There are a whole lot of future plans for Black Desert Mobile waiting in the wings, chief of which being some new content in...
Black Desert kicks off Thanksgiving events and announces a digital Calpheon Ball
As you can tell from the header image, the Black Spirit -- and by extension Black Desert -- loves Thanksgiving. If you love Thanksgiving,...
Wisdom of Nym: The roots of Final Fantasy XIV’s awful housing problem aren’t clear
Let's start with a simple sentiment that I think absolutely everyone can get behind. However solid the underlying mechanics for decorating houses may be,...
The Daily Grind: Are there MMO quests you refuse to do?
Today's Daily Grind comes to us courtesy of MOP's Carlo, who is really not about this one quest in Black Desert.
"So I'm questing in...
Black Desert launches $29.99 ‘prestige’ editions for console today
As promised, Pearl Abyss is today launching its Prestige edition for MMORPG Black Desert, making it one of the few modern MMORPGs to actually...