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.

Path of Exile devs answer 187 player questions

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Did you see that movie 187 starring Mace Windu? It was directed by the same guy who directed Rapa-Nui. Now that today's film history...

Marvel Heroes’ lead content dev leaves for mobile startup

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Geoff Tuffli is leaving Gazillion for a Los Angeles-based mobile startup, according to a recent forum post. Gazillion's Benjamin Gross will be assuming the...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 27: SmedSoft

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Justin and Bree discuss Smed's new company, EQII's prison server, Champions Online, FFXIV, Trove, and Revival's housing, plus mailbag questions on NCsoft and terrible graphics.

The MOP Up: Rick & Morty meet MOBAs

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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 patch adds better artwork

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A recent small patch for Path of Exile will be easier on the eyes for players, as the team has added better artwork for...

Marvel Heroes starts Mystic Mayhem event, announces STASH change

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Limbo is open for business in Marvel Heroes, although players may go through hell when they get there. Gazillion took the game's old Limbo zone and reworked it...

Marvel Heroics: My Marvel Heroes wish list

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If there's one constant in the gaming universe, it's that every MMO player has a wish list. It's almost impossible to spend any length...

Devilian’s South Korea server is shutting down

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Is Devilian in trouble? It may be too early to tell, but developer Ginno Games has announced the closure of the title's South Korea...

Not So Massively: Star Citizen demos live gameplay; Dota 2 team kicks member after $6m win

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Last week, Star Citizen released impressive Gamescom 2015 demo videos showing live gameplay footage of players walking around a space port and a mission...
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Devilian spotlights the Cannoneer

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How would you like to play a character who looks like a 10-year-old with a short skirt and a large cannon? If your response...

Marvel Heroes previews new Mystic Mayhem event

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Limbo is returning to Marvel Heroes, retuned for a new challenge and a new era. Yesterday, Gazillion unleashed a preview of the upcoming Mystic...

The Stream Team: Mindless mayhem in Marvel Heroes

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Sometimes you've just got to let loose. Random mindless mayhem and destruction with multiple explosions is just what the doctor ordered for Massively OP's...

Not So Massively: NSM at Gamescom 2015; Splatoon’s Octoling hack

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It's been a fantastic week for online gaming with dozens of MOBAs and competitive shooters on the show floor at Gamescom 2015. Hi-Rez Studios...
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Lineage Eternal should have two more tests this year

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Thus far, Lineage Eternal has only had one focus group test, but NCsoft appears to be ramping up the game's test schedule as the...

Marvel Heroics: Fighting the inventory blues

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Diablo-type games balance on a see-saw of distribution and acquisition; the games explode with loot while giving you limited space to store all of...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 24: WoW speculation

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Justin and Bree discuss WoW's next expansion, Trove, Project Gorgon, DDO, NCsoft's quarterly report, and Neverwinter, with mailbag questions on emotional investment and the state of the site.

Not So Massively: Dota 2’s $18m main event, Hearthstone’s expansion

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This week, third-person MOBA SMITE revealed its new support character Khepri, the ancient Egyptian scarab god. League of Legends pushed its HUD overhaul to...

The Stream Team: A look at Marvel Heroes’ Ant-Man (and a giveaway)

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Have you wanted to try out Marvel Heroes' Ant-Man? MassivelyOP's MJ has, and now that she finally has a couple of heroes at level 60,...

MMO Week in Review: Blizzard likes your money after all (August 2, 2015)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! I...

The MOP Up: Evil Island edition

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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...

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