MMOARPG stands for “massively multiplayer online action roleplaying game.” It can be contrasted with an OARPG, which makes little attempt at being “massive” in a way that MMORPG players would accept.
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Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur launch drove its Steam concurrency to an all-time peak
Last night, the Settlers of Kalguur update hit Path of Exile, which of course means it's time for the usual check-in on how the...
Settlers of Kalguur brings a massive melee overhaul and more to Path of Exile
Given such a major change incoming with Path of Exile's Settlers of Kalguur league, you'd be forgiven for wondering whether the rest of the...
Here’s how to sign up for Path of Exile 2’s impending closed beta test
If you are saddened by the fact that the preview and today's big livestream reveal focused only on Path of Exile 's new Settlers...
Path of Exile’s Settlers of Kalguur tackles real-time mechanics with city building
The Grinding Gear rooster has crowed, signifying the dawn of a new expansion and league. And what might they be? Welcome to Path of...
Path of Exile’s Settlers of Kalguur releases July 26 as QoL previews begin ahead of July 18 livestream
Path of Exile fans now have two dates to possibly write on their calendars: July 18th and July 26th. That's when there will be...
The Stream Team: Checking in on the alpha test of MMORPG Corepunk
Last time MOP's Chris tried to livestream the alpha build of Corepunk, the game went down for maintenance, forcing him to change course. Ideally,...
The Daily Grind: Would you rather have disposable minions or true pets with an MMO pet class?
A few weeks back, MOP's Chris and I were talking about Path of Exile 2's forthcoming Witch character and griping about the way a...
Massively Overthinking: How ‘massively multiplayer’ do we expect MMORPGs to be?
Earlier in June on the MOP Podcast, Justin and I took a stab at answering the age-old question of what, exactly, constitutes an MMO....
Jandisoft’s Mad World is sunsetting on July 4 after only 15 months online
I'm sorry to report this evening that buried under all the Summer Game Fest reveals was the quiet news that Jandisoft's unique MMOARPG Mad...
Path of Exile 2 shares a gameplay overview of the Witch class in latest video
When is a necromancer not a necromancer? When it's a Witch, obviously. If you're the sort of ARPG player who takes the suggestion of...
Lost Ark promises details for western summer content soon, teases a June 19 update that’s full of dragons
Lost Ark fans are once more being reminded that the Korean MMOARPG released in Korea first, meaning that there's some time to wait between...
SGF 2024: Path of Exile 2 is fun and satisfying, but it’s still no cakewalk
MJ is MOP's resident Path of Exile person, and I'm sure she'll get the core-fans some red meat once she gets her hands on...
Path of Exile projects a late July release for its next expansion on PC and console
Sure, Path of Exile players are likely continuing to dig through the Necropolis league, but very soon they will have to look ahead to...
Drakantos shows off Thomas the Bard Cat, a deadly new delve, and new pets and monsters
When is a Bard class not just a Bard class? When that Bard is a singing, ambulatory cat. Say hello to Thomas, the latest...
Corepunk abruptly ends its second alpha test over disconnects, bugs, and general ‘discomfort’
As we've been covering for the past couple of days, the second alpha test for the OARPG Corepunk hasn't exactly been going well: The...
The Stream Team: Taking a peek at the closed alpha of Corepunk
It's been quite a long time coming -- and a few stumbling starts besides -- but Corepunk is now in its second closed alpha...
Path of Exile 2 announces couch co-op plus simultaneous PC/console launches and updates
At last night's PlayStation reveal hoopla, Grinding Gear Games had two announcements for Path of Exile 2 ready and waiting. First, yes, the game...
Corepunk opens its doors for its second alpha test today
It's time for 10,000 lucky invitees to hop into the latest alpha test build of Corepunk today, as the second alpha for the MMOARPG...
Corepunk previews deep dish progression systems for its weapons and heroes
With Corepunk looking to enter early access sometime later this summer, the devs at Artificial Core are keen to share previews of what players...
Path of Exile’s Steam account is temporarily compromised, sends out scam invites to POE 2 early access
If you saw a message on the official Path of Exile Steam page inviting you to click a link for Path of Exile 2...
