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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Content Design Lead Benjamin Gross leaves Marvel Heroes, joins up with NCsoft
Marvel Heroes players are starting to get wind of the fact that Content Design Lead Benjamin Gross is no longer with Gazillion.
While he did...
Devilian preps megaserver tech, introduces the pet appearance system
Doesn't the term "megaserver" give you instant goosebumps and make you want to stand up and salute the world for having birthed something so...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 64: To boldly return
Justin and Bree discuss Star Trek Online, Chronicles of Elyria, Marvel Heroes, WildStar, TERA, and LOTRO, plus a mailbag question on metacritic for MMOs.
The Stream Team: Choosing sides in Marvel Heroes’ Civil War event
There's civil war in the Marvel universe, and that means folks are choosing sides even in Marvel Heroes. So who does MassivelyOP's MJ root...
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite type of grind in an MMORPG?
Grind is not a thing people generally love in MMORPGs, but what's actually considered to be grind varies wildly from player to player. You...
The MOP Up: Setting a VR world record (May 8, 2016)
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...
Marvel Heroes’ Captain America: Civil War promo is live (so get your free hero)
It's time to get your free Iron Man or Captain America in Marvel Heroes!
As part of its massive Captain America: Civil War promotion, Gazillion has...
Path of Exile patch adds nine new divination cards
While bug fixes are always a welcome part of patches, a little extra content is always appreciated! Path of Exile's patch 2.2.2c deployed today,...
Civil War breaks out in Marvel Heroes
When the war breaks out, whose side will you be on?
With Captain America: Civil War hitting theaters this month, Marvel Heroes will be right there...
The MOP Up: Allods’ Gibberling Festival (May 1, 2016)
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...
The Stream Team: Path of Exile’s third act is a charm
Act III contains Path of Exile's last three Ascendancy trials, and MassivelyOP's MJ has finally found each one. Now she must face them and emerge...
Korean analysts believe Blade & Soul’s western launch generated $17M in new revenue
Korean investment firm KDB Daewoo Securities has published its outlook on MMO giant NCsoft for the past and coming quarter.
"We estimate Blade & Soul...
Marvel Heroes treks to Asia, new platforms this summer
Gazillion announced this morning that it's partnering with cloud-streaming service Ubitus to launch Marvel Heroes in South Korea and Japan this summer with China...
The MOP Up: ARK’s free PvP version goes wide (April 17, 2016)
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...
Marvel Heroes’ frustration over Emma Frost feedback
The problem with getting feedback from a game's community is that sometimes the community's passion overrides the desire for useful feedback. That's part of...
The Stream Team: Exploring with Elektra in Marvel Heroes
Elektra has finally joined the cast of Marvel Heroes, and MassivelyOP's MJ has been waiting a while to play her, so of course she...
The Stream Team: Taking on the third Ascendancy trial in Path of Exile
Two down, four to go! MassivelyOP’s MJ has passed her first two Ascendancy trials, and she's eager to finish up more so she can...
Elektra joins Marvel Heroes today as its 57th playable character
The badass assassin known as Elektra joins Marvel Heroes today as the MMO's 57th playable toon, complete with her iconic red outfit. "Elektra attacks...
Path of Exile updates its new currency stash tab
Launched a few weeks ago, Path of Exile's currency stash tab was intended to allow players to sort their myriad currencies into their stashes...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 59: This great stage of fools
Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2 SAB and legendary weapons, WoW, EVE's World War Bee, FFXI, TSW's new issue, and WildStar's Arcterra, with mailbag questions on similar MMO experiences and customer support.
