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: Continuing along the Path of Exile
There's a pretty awesome expansion coming to Path of Exile in the beginning of next year, and MassivelyOP's MJ can't wait to head into...
Devilian lands on Steam and posts server list
It's a big week for Devilian, as the action-RPG just finished up its open beta test and will be launching in a few days....
The MOP Up: Players choose Lineage II classic server name (December 6, 2015)
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 demos multi-pet deployment
The other day I saw a blogger ask why MMOs don't often let you have more than one pet out at a time, combat...
Marvel Heroes 2016 delayed until January
Marvel Heroes has something of a tradition of rebranding now, with each new year bringing a new edition of updates and improvements to the...
Devilian’s open beta has begun
The launch date for Devilian is just around the corner, but there's still some time before it really begins. Open beta has begun, however,...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 40: Gnome Huntarz
Justin and Bree discuss WildStar, GW2, WoW, The Repopulation, Devilian, Marvel Heroes, and Dogma: Eternal Night, plus mailbag questions on finding time to play and whether EverQuest Next is vaporware.
The Stream Team: Making Magik in Marvel Heroes
MassivelyOP's MJ couldn't help herself! She almost got Storm to 60 in Marvel Heroes before succumbing the the shiny new hero, but she simply...
Not So Massively: An amazing revamp for LoL’s Poppy (November 30, 2015)
Online gaming and e-sports are getting bigger by the day, and there are literally hundreds of popular online games out there that don’t really...
The MOP Up: Star Trek Online’s charity drive (November 29, 2015)
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 Daily Grind: What upcoming MMOs are on your to-play list?
The other day I got into a conversation with friends about which upcoming MMOs were catching our eye. While I have more than enough...
Massively OP’s holiday gift guide for Marvel Heroes & superhero MMO fans
If you're a superhero fan or close to someone who is, you are certainly not lacking for options as to where to spend gobs...
Tara Strong on voicing Marvel Heroes’ Magik
Marvel Heroes' newest playable character has a very familiar voice actress behind her. Tara Strong, who has voiced characters in many cartoons and Star...
Devilian begins open beta next week, launches on December 10
Trion Worlds' action-RPG import Devilian will be out in time for the holiday season this year.
The studio announced today that the game will be going...
Marvel Heroes invites you over for some Thanksgiving and Magik
Just because it's a holiday week doesn't mean that Marvel Heroes is going to call it a day and go eat a ton of...
Not So Massively: Path of Exile’s Ascendancy expansion (November 23, 2015)
Online gaming and e-sports are getting bigger by the day, and there are literally hundreds of popular online games out there that don’t really...
Devilian begins final closed beta test and previews the Shadowhunter
The finish line for Devilian's western test cycle is fast approaching, as the game entered into its fourth and final closed beta yesterday.
The big...
Face the Lord’s Labyrinth in Path of Exile’s next expansion: Ascendancy
Earlier this month, Grinding Gear Games teased Path of Exile players with an announcement of an upcoming expansion announcement. Well folks, today's the day!...
Grab a key for Devilian’s closed beta 4 event, War for Nala
OARPG import Devilian's fourth beta event, War for Nala, kicks off tomorrow and runs all weekend. Wanna give it a go before ponying up for...
Devilian beefs up its PvP game for its beta 4 event
Trion Worlds is eager to show that it's trying to be more flexible and adaptive with its upcoming Devilian import, saying in this month's...
