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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First impressions: Overwatch on the Switch is mostly just Overwatch Mobile
Before Blizzard's bit of October unpleasantness, I was genuinely excited for the Switch release of Overwatch, though somewhat confused since it's clearly so late...
The MOP Up: When no one’s online, the terror truly begins
Halloween may be over, but you can still get your creepy spook on with No Players Online. This is a horror game that uses...
Fight or Kite: PvP games to play if you’re still boycotting Blizzard
The past couple of weeks in the land of Blizzard have made for a wild ride. Some of us have extremely strong feelings and...
BlizzCon 2019: Why World of Warcraft: Shadowlands isn’t adding a new class
If you were wondering why World of Warcraft wasn't adding a new class with its upcoming Shadowlands expansion, you are definitely not alone. After...
BlizzCon 2019: Diablo 4 promises no real money auction house and regular content updates
In the minds of many, Diablo III got a lot of things wrong. Whether it's the anemic update cadence, the decision to use colors...
BlizzCon 2019: World of Warcraft Q&A liveblog
The thing about World of Warcraft Q&As at BlizzCon is that they're always some flavor of a mess, even when there are no political...
BlizzCon 2019: Diablo 4’s shared open world multiplayer, soloing, and trading
While Diablo Immortal wasted no time labeling itself as an MMORPG, Diablo 4 has been a bit more cagey. At BlizzCon today, developers at...
BlizzCon 2019: Here’s how World of Warcraft is streamlining its leveling process
At BlizzCon today, the World of Warcraft team beat loud and often on the drum of choice during the Shadowlands panel, promising that players...
BlizzCon 2019: World of Warcraft Shadowlands deep-dive panel liveblog
Updates! Improvements! Theoretically making people less upset about still being knee-deep in Battle for Azeroth! The World of Warcraft update panel at BlizzCon day two is...
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2’s progression system allows for customizable playstyles
Don't fall too much in love with the new PvE story missions that are coming with Overwatch 2Â because then you'd miss out on something...
BlizzCon 2019: World of Warcraft Shadowlands’ Covenants explained
World of Warcraft's Shadowlands expansion might not have been a total surprise when it was announced, but some of its features (as listed in...
BlizzCon 2019: World of Warcraft Shadowlands liveblog
We're liveblogging from BlizzCon once again! Starting at 5:30 p.m. EDT, we're getting the third of a total of six "coming soon" panels for...
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2 panel liveblog
We're liveblogging from BlizzCon once again! Starting at 4:30 p.m. EDT, we're getting the second of a total of six "coming soon" panels for...
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2 angles toward PvE with co-op missions and hero leveling
It's the next evolution of Overwatch, and it's going to rock your trigger-happy world. At BlizzCon, the rumored Overwatch 2 was confirmed as a...
BlizzCon 2019: Diablo 4 reveal panel liveblog
We're liveblogging from BlizzCon once again! Starting at 3:30 p.m. EDT, we're getting the first of a total of six "coming soon" panels for...
BlizzCon 2019: Blizzard officially announces Diablo 4
It's official: Blizzard's going back to its "darker roots" with Diablo 4. During the opening ceremony, the studio vowed excessive blood and gore to...
Our complete BlizzCon 2019 coverage
BlizzCon 2019 is upon us, set against the backdrop of a boycott over the Hearthstone mess, but we're covering Blizzard's annual fan convention just...
Massively Overthinking: The problem with MMO ‘dailies’
Longtime MOP Patron and friend of the site Avaera recently posed us an intriguing questions about daily login rewards in MMORPGs.
"Recently my game of choice,...
Heroes of the Storm adds a cataclysmic new challenger, Deathwing
It's time to just ruin everything in Heroes of the Storm with the addition of the game's newest hero, Deathwing. Yes, everyone's favorite world-shattering dragon has...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 243: ArcheAge goes ‘queue queue’
Justin and Bree discuss ArcheAge Unchained, the Daybreak EverQuest and PlanetSide 3 situation, Riot's big reveals, Fallout 76's expansion delay, plus chat on gaming routines, gamers' breaking point with studios, and the problems with RvR.
