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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The MOP Up: Monster Hunter World sells a monster 25M copies
Capcom's Monster Hunter World is a force of nature unto itself, with the boss-slaying game topping 25 million units sold and setting a record...
The Gigantic revival reveals two new maps coming with its April 9 relaunch
You already knew that Gearbox is reviving Motiga's sunsetted MOBA Gigantic, and you already knew that it's coming on April 9th. You knew these...
Predecessor, another MOBA built from the bones of Paragon, plans March 28 open beta while still in early access
It appears that we can't be rid of the ghosts of Paragon, Epic Games' swing at the MOBA craze that was shuttered in 2018...
SMITE 2 opens founder pack sales with alpha access, skins, and god unlocks
Back in January, Hi-Rez formally announced SMITE 2, a proper sequel rather than an overhaul of the original, with alpha testing this spring and...
Extraction MOBA Seekers of Skyveil drops new video and opens March playtest signups
It's been at least five minutes since somebody announced a new extraction title, and this is one we knew about, so we'll make exceptions:...
Vague Patch Notes: Sort your own MMO community, guy
One of the things I note is that every so often - not all the time, but every so often - something will just...
Sea of Thieves readies a preview event, anti-cheat, and sixth anniversary
With Sea of Thieves preparing to debut on the PlayStation 5 next month and "sixth anniversary antics" in full swing, this PvP pirate sim...
SMITE 2 talks up its new-look conquest mode as it readies for alpha testing this spring
Hi-Rez sub-studio Titan Forge kicked off its 2024 by announcing a sequel to its MOBA, SMITE 2, which would be entering a soft launch...
The MOP Up: Lost Skies gets downright cozy inside of its ships
Lost Skies'Â February dev blog showed off some UX work, early prototypes of its weapon damage system, and some super-cozy ship interior concepts. Also, the...
New Gigantic vid sees current and former devs discuss reviving the shooter MOBA
With news of the MOBA Gigantic making a return as the buy-to-play Gigantic: Rampage Edition, many fans are probably curious exactly how Gearbox, Abstraction...
The MOP Up: Aion, Lineage 2, and Blade and Soul get ready for a new launcher
Blade and Soul, Lineage II, and Aion are all preparing to migrate everyone from the old launcher to the new PLAYNC platform. NCsoft posted...
Netmarble’s Paragon spinoff Paragon: The Overprime is slated for sunset on April 22
We're sorry to report today that another one of the Paragon revivals is slated for execution. A little backstory is in order here: Paragon...
Project Gundalf is an upcoming ‘next generation massive’ MMOBA title headed for release in 2025
Do you dream of playing a MOBA on a more massive scale? Then you may be intrigued to learn about the code-named Project Gundalf,...
First Impressions: Gigantic resurrects as a B2P no-cash-shop Rampage Edition on April 9
Gigantic still stands out in my mind as the only MOBA game that I ever enjoyed. Ever. I loved its art style. I loved...
The MOP Up: Fae Farm launches a free demo
Was Fae Farm too rich for you blood? Now you can check it out for free on Nintendo Switch or PC thanks to a...
Riot Games laid off over 500 people last night, and no we don’t know what it means for the Riot MMO
Riot Games is joining the seemingly endless list of game studios continuing to dump workers overboard: Last night, the company announced it is shedding...
Massively Overthinking: The slowest and fastest combat in MMORPGs
During a recent podcast discussion about City of Heroes' official revival, the MOP writers were talking about its combat, which - let's be honest...
Blizzard’s maintenance-moded Heroes of the Storm is getting another patch – with hero buffs
Back in autumn of last year, Blizzard created a minor stir by launching several small patches for its maintenance-moded MOBA Heroes of the Storm....
Hi-Rez teases SMITE Year 11’s conquest map updates, new god, and ‘big balance shake-ups’
While the majority of Hi-Rez's attention is fixed on SMITE sequel SMITE 2, there are still things planned for the original game's Year 11...
Hi-Rez just officially announced SMITE 2, soft-launching into beta this year – but SMITE will stay online
Have you ever wanted to play SMITE but with better graphics, improved matchmaking, and more modes and special events? Well, soon you can! Except...
