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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The Stream Team: A midday Marvel Heroes in Midtown
It's been much too long since Massively OP's MJ has enjoyed a nice leisurely afternoon stroll through Marvel Heroes. Of course, there isn't any...
Path of Exile preps ‘ultimate flashback event’ with the new legacy league
Did you miss out on one of Path of Exile's more interesting challenge leagues from the past few years? Soon, you'll have the opportunity...
Devilian’s newest dungeon and raid goes live
Just in time for yesterday's lovefest, Devilian unleashed wave after wave of nailbiting terror with group instances that will make your hair turn white...
Marvel Heroes makes big changes to summoner builds
Pets and pet classes are one of the strengths of Marvel Heroes, as the superhero game has scads of characters that can summon and...
Preview: Path of Exile reveals The Fall of Oriath
Path of Exile fans, today is the big day: Grinding Gear Games is officially unveiling your next expansion, dubbed The Fall of Oriath.
It turns out that the...
The Stream Team: A Marvel Heroes Beast breakdance-athon and giveaway
Massively OP's MJ had so much fun with Beast in Marvel Heroes that all her friends have gotten one, and a breakdance challenge has...
PSA: Make sure you submit character feedback in Marvel Heroes by tomorrow
In case you're among the players still unimpressed or even downright unhappy with Marvel Heroes' biggest patch ever -- now a few weeks distant...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 103: Back to Morrowind
Justin and Bree discuss ESO Morrowind and Homestead, PWE, SolForge, Conan Exiles, DDO, Marvel Heroes, LOTRO, and SWTOR, with reader mail on WildStar and Hero's Song.
NCsoft 4Q 2016: Record sales, WildStar’s fate, Lineage Eternal launch
On the surface, fourth quarter 2016 financials for MMORPG giant NCsoft look solid. Yesterday, the company released its investor report, highlighting hefty year-over-year and...
The Stream Team: Bringing out the Beast in Marvel Heroes
Is your favorite Marvel universe character in Marvel Heroes yet? Massively OP's MJ can now play one of her all-time favorites as Beast has finally...
Marvel Heroes gets wild with Beast and Jubilee
Two of X-Men's finest have joined the crew over at Marvel Heroes. This week, Gazillion added Beast as the game's 60th playable hero and...
SolForge gets a stay of execution thanks to Grinding Gear Games developers
It never gives any of us pleasure here at Massively OP to announce the closure of an online game because we know that it...
Path of Exile expansion to be announced on February 14
Heads up, Path of Exile lovers, because your world is about to be rocked in less than two weeks.
Grinding Gear Games said this week that...
Marvel Heroes unveils new variant costumes, adjusts hero stats and abilities
The fallout from the massive and controversial Marvel Heroes Update 2.0 continues on, as players are struggling to adjust to the new game paradigm while Gazillion is faced...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 101: Marvelous heroes
Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO, Marvel Heroes, Trove, Elder Scrolls Online, WoW, Wizards of the Coast, and Path of Exile, with mailbag questions on Standing Stone/Daybreak and MOP's allies.
Marvel Heroes devs gush about new update while Lunar New Year arrives
There are two things for certain in regard to Marvel Heroes' "biggest update ever:" It was quite comprehensive indeed, and it has received mixed...
Leaderboard: Where do you stand on Marvel Heroes’ massive overhaul update?
Past the downtime and the lag and the inventory snafus, how are Marvel Heroes players reacting to the "biggest update ever?"
Not well. On Steam,...
Path of Exile teases new water simulation system
Can I get you a drink while you wait for Path of Exile to land on Xbox One as recently announced? Awesome. How about...
Marvel Heroes rolls out ‘biggest update ever’ successfully
Last night, MJ and I were nervous about scheduling her Marvel Heroes stream -- would the game really be back up and functional when...
The Stream Team: Marveling at Marvel Heroes’ mega 2017 update
Marvel Heroes mega 2017 update is now live, and Massively OP's MJ is diving in to marvel at all the changes. Just how exactly...