mmoarpg

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.

One Shots: A lovely holiday

Justin Olivetti - November 13, 2016 0

If you were a dragon, what kind of dragon would you be? Perhaps you'd go traditional, with the whole "giant world-devourer" aspect. Maybe you'd...

Massively Overthinking: Nickel-and-diming in MMORPGs

Bree Royce - November 10, 2016 0

Massively OP reader and listener Suikoden79 recently wrote in to the podcast with a gem of a question I thought would be more fun...

Beast is coming to Marvel Heroes, bringing the roster to 60

Eliot Lefebvre - November 10, 2016 0

He's big, he's blue, he's erudite, and he has never turned back into a normal human by getting a kiss from a pretty lady....

Lineage Eternal schedules Korean closed beta for November 30

Justin Olivetti - November 10, 2016 0

It's happening, people. This is not a drill. Lineage Eternal is finally moving into closed beta testing, albeit in Korea. Of course, that won't...

There's never a skill for making valuable new friends.

Path of Exile teases next month’s content release

Justin Olivetti - November 8, 2016 0

Before the year is out, Path of Exile will put a person on the moon... or a content patch in everyone's launcher. Probably the...

Get an early introduction to Lineage Eternal’s character lineup

Justin Olivetti - November 8, 2016 0

There is just oh-so-much we don't know about Lineage Eternal, but the good news is that it appears that the information train is barreling...

The Stream Team: A day with Marvel Heroes’ Dr. Strange

MJ Guthrie - November 7, 2016 0

Long before there was a movie, Marvel Heroes had Dr. Strange as part of the line up. But with so many heroes, Massively OP's...

Cheers to the MMORPG studios supporting Extra Life this weekend

Bree Royce - November 4, 2016 0

Extra Life is kicking off this weekend! The charity group has been organizing game developers and players alike in an annual gaming marathon for...

Check out Lineage Eternal’s official teaser trailer

Bree Royce - November 4, 2016 0

NCsoft released a quickie trailer for Lineage Eternal's new teaser website, a likely herald for the closed beta test expected to take place in Korea...

I know who he is, what I'm not clear on is why.

Marvel Heroes celebrates the Dr. Strange film with new costumes and free access to the hero

Eliot Lefebvre - November 3, 2016 0

A big-budget Dr. Strange film is hitting theaters on Friday. No one, not even the studio executives responsible for the film, is clear on...

Marvel Heroes: Dark Dimensions and huge sales for Halloween

Bree Royce - October 28, 2016 0

OK, Marvel Heroes fans. Put down your candy pail and your Iron Man costumes. It's time for video game Halloween. "An unknown source has started...

The Stream Team: Happy 3rd birthday Path of Exile!

MJ Guthrie - October 25, 2016 0

Path of Exile turned three years old this week, and Massively OP's MJ is diving in to celebrate. How will she celebrate? By having...

Happy birthday, Path of Exile, and grats on quadrupling your team

Bree Royce - October 24, 2016 0

Path of Exile is celebrating its third birthday this week, and if the number of devs working on the game is any indication, the...

Jennifer Hale argues in favor of voice actor strike

Bree Royce - October 24, 2016 0

If you play video games with sound on, you've probably heard Jennifer Hale's voice more than once: She's a voice actress with countless credits...

Devilian’s Bloodstained Legacy patch bumps the level cap and adds Halloween

Bree Royce - October 19, 2016 0

Trion Worlds has rolled out the 5.1 update for its ORPG clicker Devilian today. Dubbed Bloodstained Legacy, the patch lifts the level cap to...

Hero’s Song on what to expect from next week’s backer alpha

Bree Royce - October 19, 2016 0

John Smedley's enthusiasm for his indie MMOARPG Hero's Song hasn't faltered -- Pixelmage Games gets to keep the $94,231 raised through Indiegogo, after all,...