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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Marvel Heroes interview covers the many forms of Ultron
Oh sure, Ultron might be this world-domineering robot with an evil bent, but... look at him! He's just so dang chipper about it that...
The Stream Team: Seeking Path of Exile prophecies
MassivelyOP's MJ has yet to experience a prophecy in Path of Exile’s latest league, and she's really excited to do so. With any luck,...
Marvel Heroes adds playable Ultron, extends anniversary event through July 4 holiday
Marvel Heroes's big patch today was meant to conclude the game's anniversary event, but Gazillion is extending the festivities through the 4th of July...
The Daily Grind: Do you like ‘seasonal challenge’ content in MMORPGs?
On this week's Massively OP podcast -- out yesterday evening for our $5+ Patreon backers and out later this afternoon for everybody else --...
Marvel Heroes pulls out all of the stops in its third anniversary finale
Hopefully you haven't missed out on Marvel Heroes' incredible third anniversary event that's been raging across the game all month. In addition to giving...
A preview of Path of Exile’s Prophecy changes
Path of Exile's Prophecy League is in full swing, and devs have utilized player feedback to put together this week's 2.3.1 update. The Prophecy-specific...
The Stream Team: More Marvel Heroes Monday mayhem
Not having Marvel Heroes to play during her move has felt like real punishment to MassivelyOP's MJ. True torture! Thankfully, that is over, and...
Marvel Heroes will introduce level scaling this month
Gazillion announced today that level scaling is finally on the way for Marvel Heroes.
"Dynamic Combat Level scales the difficulty of the game, based on...
Devilian turns on megaserver tech, starts regular PvP event
The transition to Devilian's new megaserver technology is complete. Trion Worlds has merged all of the game's population into two plus-sized shards, one for...
The Stream Team: It’s a cake-apalooza in Marvel Heroes’ Industry City
After all this Civil War stuff split the forces in Marvel Heroes apart, what could possible bring them back together? Cake! Cakes makes everyone...
The MOP Up: EverQuest gets hardcore (June 12, 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: Poking into Path of Exile’s Prophecy League
Path of Exile's new Prophecy League just started up, and although MassivelyOP's MJ was at first hesitant to start over for leagues, she's come...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 68: Dark and light
Justin and Bree discuss Darkfall, Landmark, Marvel Heroes, ArcheAge, Neverwinter, and ESO, with mailbag questions on community negativity, streaming, and commenters.
The Stream Team: Party on as Marvel Heroes marks three years
What craziness is this? MassivelyOP's MJ is playing Marvel Heroes and it isn't Monday?! Yes, yes she is! That's because today the game celebrates...
Path of Exile’s Prophecy expansions is live today
Path of Exile's Prophecy expansion is officially live this afternoon. New Zealand dev Grinding Gear Games says OARPG players can expect a new challenge...
Marvel Heroes’ third anniversary offers free heroes, team-ups, and more
By the hammer of Thor, it's Marvel Heroes' anniversary once again! Best time of the year, it is. While some MMOs mark their birthdays with...
A TERA/Devilian mobile crossover game exists
All right. So what do you get when you combine TERA with Devilian? No, not the concepts of those games, the actual games. What...
The Daily Grind: Are you MMOing on Memorial Day?
It's Memorial Day here in the States, which means it's the first of three holidays this summer we'll spend with cookouts and patriotic parades and family...
One Shots: Bride of the comments section!
While I love any of you forever if you email in One Shots submissions, I think it's time once again to delve fully into...
The Game Archaeologist: Puzzle Pirates
Up until this point in my life, Puzzle Pirates has always been that "Oh yeah, that actually exists!" game to me. Even when I...
