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The Daily Grind: Why (and how) do you use your MMO house?
This is a serious question. I am well aware that lots of MMOs provide lots of reasons and methods to own housing, and I...
One Shots: Exterior design by nature
We've all witnessed plenty of examples of intriguing fantasy architecture and urban design in MMOs. But one style of design that I think is...
The Daily Grind: What MMO title are you rocking above your head?
You know, I'm just not much of a title guy. I appreciate that MMORPGs like to throw in a ton of titles as a...
Lord of the Rings Online struggles to find solution to Ill Omens event rewards
After a shaky appearance in 2022 2021, Lord of the Rings Online's Ill Omens is back -- and SSG is frantically making changes to...
Battle Bards Episode 221: LOTRO Before the Shadow
The power of the One Ring doesn’t just rule them all — it also brings Steff back from retirement! All three Battle Bards are...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO systems got a do-over that was actually an improvement?
A few weeks back, I made it through the Helm's Deep quest chunk in Lord of the Rings Online for the first time, and...
Lord of the Rings Online brings back its Ill Omens event for February
The somewhat popular Ill Omens skirmish event is returning to Lord of the Rings Online this month with additional rewards. Thanks to today's Update...
The Daily Grind: Do you feel guilty in MMOs when you’re not leveling?
You might think this an odd question coming from someone who plays a lot of sandboxes, but it's actually in spite of the guilt...
Lord of the Rings Online devs talk about upcoming Captain, Warden, and PvMP changes
With big changes on the way for two of Lord of the Rings Online's longtime classes, the MMO's studio is not resting on mere...
One Shots: Five easy steps to dragon enslavement
Step one: Find a dragon that's been shunned from the rest of its pack. Step two: Befriend the dragon with copious amounts of ripple-striped...
Global Chat: Is Dragonflight living up to expectations?
While first impressions are all well and good, the mark of a solid MMO release is whether or not it can sustain interest and...
The Daily Grind: Have you tried anything new in MMOs since January 1?
Not to be too mean to January, but it always feels like a month that's a hangover from the holiday excesses of the last...
The Daily Grind: Is there anything in an MMO that makes you irrationally angry?
So a few weeks back, I decided I was tired of flipping back and forth between my Lord of the Rings Online client and...
Massively Overthinking: What will be your three most-played MMOs in 2023?
Last week in Massively Overthinking, we discussed our three most-played MMOs of 2022 - and whether we'd guessed right at the top of that...
Lord of the Rings Online outlines Warden and Captain class overhauls
With one of its stated goals to make sure that every class gets some manner of overhaul by the end of this year, Standing...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 406: Ulduar and Umbar
Justin and Bree discuss Blizzard vs. NetEase and the demise of WoW China, Wrath Classic, FFXIV 6.3, and LOTRO's 2023 roadmap, with adventures in LOTRO and ESO, plus a mailbag topic on the future of Blizzard.
Here’s what Lord of the Rings Online’s PvMP revamp could look like
Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys - that is, if you're a fan of PvP in your Lord of the Rings Online....
The Daily Grind: What crap is in your MMO inventory right now that you can’t bring yourself to delete?
I'm not big on hoarding useless things, but I fully admit that in Lord of the Rings Online, I can't bring myself to get...
The MOP Up: Apex Legends revamps its matchmaking system
Ever wonder how a competitive online game pairs you up with other people for skirmishes? In a new dev blog, Apex Legends' team went...
LOTRO Legendarium: Reacting to LOTRO’s 2023 roadmap
Do you remember the years of the past when we'd be waiting well into March or even later for a Lord of the Rings...
