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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EverEmber returns as a much larger MMOARPG
Chances are that there is probably no one among our readers who remembers EverEmber Online, a retro-themed MMO that released at the end of...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 120: Steaming into summer
Justin and Bree discuss Marvel Heroes, FFXIV, Elder Scrolls Online, SWTOR, Ashes of Creation, Neverwinter, Shroud of the Avatar, and Black Desert, with a mailbag question on "don't give a fudge" gaming.
Here’s everything you need to know about Path of Exile’s expansion beta
The beta for Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath is starting in two days, on June 8th, and it's no small potatoes to...
The Stream Team: A marvelous Marvel Heroes 4th anniversary
It's birthday time, and Marvel Heroes knows how to throw a party! Massively OP's MJ definitely likes parties, so she's hopping in for some fun....
The MOP Up: Revelation Online’s monthly challenges (June 4, 2017)
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...
Path of Exile streamlines its microtransaction system
You get a lot of stuff for free in Path of Exile. If not for the fact that the game appears to still be...
Marvel Heroes got you a cake plus half-price heroes for its 4th birthday
Marvel Heroes is turning four years old this weekend - can you believe that? That's four years of freebie heroes, blowing stuff up, baby...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG studio is the most generous to players?
Longtime MOP community contributor deekay posed us an interesting question in the context of Marvel Heroes this week: Is it a good thing when developers...
Marvel Heroes interview on PC vs console, new characters, and whether PvP is dead
A few weeks ago as pre-launch hype for Marvel Heroes Omega on console was reaching its zenith, we reached out to Gazillion with questions...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 119: Finalest Fantasy
Justin and Eliot discuss FFXIV, FFXI, Black Desert, Neverwinter, World of Warcraft, Secret World Legends, LOTRO, EverQuest, Allods, and RIFT, with mailbag questions on MMO role homogenization, PvP pay-to-win, and the Marvel Heroes uproar.
The Stream Team: Memorial Day in Marvel Heroes
After a Memorial Day of honoring the ultimate sacrifices of men and women in uniform, Massively OP's MJ is wrapping up her night with...
Devilian update raises level cap, gives out free goodies
Ah! Geez, you scared us, Devilian! We kind of... forgot you existed, for a minute there. What's that you say? You've got a new...
Path of Exile gives Ascendants a tune-up
Ascendants who feel as if they're the neglected child of the Path of Exile family will be getting a special treat with this fall's...
Marvel Heroes Omega soft launches on PlayStation 4 today
Console geeks assemble! It's time to throw off the shackles of responsibility, hygiene, and relationships to devote yourself to a straight week or two of...
Marvel Heroes Omega early access opens today for PS4 players
It's a big week for Marvel Heroes: Today marks the start of early access for the soft launch of Marvel Heroes Omega on PlayStation...
Path of Exile explains upcoming Energy Shield mechanical changes
There are some big changes coming to Energy Shield in Path of Exile's next expansion, and as tends to happen with major system changes,...
Path of Exile doles out free Twitch cosmetics
If you're currently rocking a Twitch Prime membership, you're eligible for a passel of purple goodies in Path of Exile. Starting next week and running...
Marvel Heroes Omega soft launches on PS4 next week, Xbox One June 20
Comic book adventure is coming to consoles next week. The reworked, revamped, and renamed Marvel Heroes Omega is kicking off its console open beta...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 117: Starfall no more
On this week's Massively OP Podcast, Justin is joined by MJ to chit-chat about The Secret World (Legends), ESO Morrowind, TERA, RIFT, Wild West Online, Guild Wars 2, ARK, Conan Exiles, EverQuest II, Warframe, and LOTRO, with mailbag questions on returning to MMOs, F2P MMO recommendations, and our old Marvel Heroes guild.
The Stream Team: An evening with Marvel Heroes’ Nick Fury
What's a Monday without Marvel Heroes? Whatever it is, Massively OP's MJ doesn't want to find out! She has so many heroes to spend...
