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MMO Burnout: Cozy Caravan brings an incomplete yet instantly charming chore-filled break
One of my dream jobs in sandbox MMORPGs is to run logistics. Whether it's flying space trucks around or steering a caravan, delivering goods...
MMO Burnout: Non-MMOs that scratch my MMO progression grind itch
There are plenty of reasons people play MMORPGs, whether it's to experience a story (yes, those exist), run in some PvP wars, or grind...
MMO Burnout: Final Fantasy XVI is a high-water mark for the franchise in every way that matters
Over the coming days, weeks, months, and likely years, we are going to watch a whole lot of fighting happen over Final Fantasy XVI....
MMO Burnout: Lessons MMOs can learn from The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Like most MMO players, I am, first and foremost, a PC gamer. However, like many gamers born in the '80s and '90s, I also...
MMO Burnout: Dramatic Labs finds the right tone for Star Trek Resurgence
As a longtime gamer and observer of the industry, I know it can be tough to get excited about new announcements and releases. We’re...
MMO Burnout: Mass Effect’s Legendary Edition modernizes a classic
Most MMO players will admit to feeling the need to step away from the multiplayer genre from time to time. This seems especially true...
MMO Burnout: Miss Heroes of Might and Magic? Try Songs of Conquest
If I were president of video games™, I'd make sure every computer has a copy of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 installed in it. And...
MMO Burnout: Arkham Horror the Card Game scratches my Secret World itch
After enjoying some video games with deck-building mechanics, I've been motivated to spend more time playing actual, physical card games. Following a fair bit...
MMO Burnout: Retro-inspired games offer a sense of accomplishment with a side of nostalgia
For someone who absolutely abhors the mere mention of paying a monthly sub for a game, I am totally sold on the Xbox Game...
MMO Burnout: Red Dead Redemption 2 succeeds in spite of itself
I have very little experience in the Red Dead world. I can recall wandering around Best Buy nearly two decades ago and encountering an...
MMO Burnout: We Happy Few is a single-player virtual world
After having it on my radar for many years, I've finally gotten around to playing indie stealth/survival game We Happy Few. It's a good...
MMO Burnout: Pokemon Sword and Shield is fun but not innovative
I have a vivid memory from when I was younger - about 12 or so - of walking through the local Walmart with my...
MMO Burnout: Exploring EA’s new Star Wars title, Jedi Fallen Order
It’s impossible to understate how much cultural influence Star Wars had on kids born in the ’70s. One of my first movie-going memories includes...
The Daily Grind: What’s the longest break you’ve ever taken from MMOs – and why?
A while back, MMO blogger and fellow SWG Legends player Napyet posted a video about a sudden burst of burnout he was feeling when...
MMO Burnout: Greedfall is a pretty interesting swing for the fences, even when it misses
It's been said by me many times before now, but here it is again: I really appreciate a game that swings for the fences....
MMO Burnout: Sinking boats (and sleeping with the fishes) in World of Warships
As they crept along at a mere 15 knots, the commander kept a close eye on the horizon. He signaled to turn the craft,...
Guild Chat: The best way to deal with MMO burnout
Welcome along to another advice-filled edition of Guild Chat, the column through which the Massively OP commenters can help solve the guild drama of...
MMO Burnout: Nintendo’s ARMS and the Switch in public and private
It won't surprise anyone who reads our WRUPs that a lot of my free time gaming has been mobile-based as of late, especially if...
MMO Burnout: Approaching DC Universe’s Injustice 2 as an MMORPG fan
NetherRealms'Â Injustice 2 is not an MMORPG. It doesn't have a persistent world or a massive number of players actively engaging with each other graphically...
MMO Burnout: Five ways to fix Star Wars Battlefront
I'll probably take some flak for saying so, but I'm still enjoying Star Wars: Battlefront. It's not a broken game as much as it's...
