MOBAs are multiplayer online battle arenas, PvP-centric, non-persistent online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. We formerly categorized MOBAs as “Not So Massively” games. You may also be interested in our Multiplayer category for other multiplayer online games that aren’t fully massive. [Follow the MOBA tag’s RSS feed]
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Tomo Endless Blue is a new anime survivalish MMO (kinda) from new studio Onibi
Former MMO and MOBA devs have unveiled a new MMO today: It's called Tomo: Endless Blue, and it's launching on Steam next year. It's...
MOBA Predecessor preps NA server merge, adds minimap updates and more Discord integration
On the one hand, hearing that a game is merging its servers into one usually sounds like bad news. On the other hand, when...
The MOP Up: Final Fantasy XI is worth a second look after two decades
The second part of an interview with famed manga artist Mamoru Nagano is out, in which he talks about what he likes about Final...
Battle Bards: The Final Refrain
It’s been a very long while, but the Battle Bards haven’t fully abandoned you — at least not without a goodbye! In the grand...
Mike Morhaime’s Dreamhaven is publishing Moonshot’s cute new co-op space extraction shooter Wildgate
Last night, Mike Morhaime's new outfit, Dreamhaven, revealed multiple new games in development, at least one of which touches the orbit of the MMO...
The MOP Up: World of Peaky Tanks
When you think "World of Tanks," naturally you free-associate the TV series Peaky Binders along with it. And a good thing too, because Wargaming...
PvPvE extraction RPG Seekers of Skyveil will sunset just weeks after its early access launch
If it seemed to you as if the boards of the PvPvE extraction game bandwagon were rickety, your instinct appears to be right, as...
The MOP Up: Blizzard adds five of its titles to GeForce NOW
Blizzard helped beef up GeForce NOW's library in March with Heroes of the Storm, Warcraft Rumble, and the three remastered versions of its Warcraft...
The Daily Grind: Is the MOBA genre in a period of stagnation?
With SMITE 2 trying to muscle (back) into the MOBA space, it made me really think about that genre's state in 2025. Once the...
Massively Overthinking: Toxic positivity in the land of MMORPGs
As I type this, we've been watching the Lord of the Rings Online transfer situation unfold for over a week now, and I've personally...
Velev is a PvPvE extraction RPG in ‘a hidden world where technology and nature merge’
Another indie dev studio is hopping on that sub-genre bandwagon that is the PvPvE extraction game. Today we cast our eyes to Velev, the...
SMITE 2 introduces Princess Bari and a HUD editing feature in latest open beta patch
Many of the gods added to the playable roster of SMITE 2 have been carryovers from the first MOBA, but the latest update for...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online lays out its March plans
Elder Scrolls Online published its schedule for March activities, which includes a set of PvP-focused login rewards, new endeavors, a Deathmatch weekend, the Jester's...
Smite 2 brings back Artemis and Awilix while giving Thor a new aspect
It's time to go a-hunting in Smite 2 with the game's most recent patch, as it brings Artemis back from the first game to...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 507: Get ‘er Dune
Justin and Bree discuss WoW's Undermine(d), Dune Awakening's launch reveal, LOTRO and DDO 64-bit servers, Lost Ark Wild Soul, Blade and Soul NEO, Legends of Aria Classic's sunset, and the Project Gorgon vampirism patch, plus mailbag topics on non-combat PvP activities and comfort gaming.
Seekers of Skyveil is heading to early access on March 3
It's just about time for Seekers of Skyveil to pass into early access, because as the Steam Next Fest is running the game is...
Bonfire Studios’ PvP ARPG-like Arkheron begins its first series of closed playtests today
The story of this game is one of extremely long pauses in wider communication, so allow us a moment to recount: Arkheron is the...
Fight or Kite: Vaultbreakers has the makings of a strong team extraction RPG
Here’s one I’ve had on my radar for a little bit: Project F4E. Well, apparently it’s been officially named as Vaultbreakers, but I didn’t...
Evercore Heroes is back as Evercore Heroes Ascension with a free Steam Next Fest demo
Don't call it a comeback - or maybe do! Evercore Heroes: Ascension will enable all gamers to download and play the new demo of...
Realm Royale and Divine Knockout officially sunset, SMITE 2 adds Achilles to the roster
The end of last year spelled the official death knell for Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout as Hi-Rez Studios confirmed both games would...