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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Wargaming says betting is ‘a natural part of sports’ and therefore online games
Earlier this month, we covered SuperData's report on the state of gambling practices in digital games, in which one of the analysis firm's claims...
Gigantic discusses impact changes for respawns, summons, and Guardians
This is the end... of the week. But for Gigantic, it really is the end... of smaller patches during open beta. While there still...
Master X Master sells founder’s packs and starts closed beta testing
Make way for NCsoft's upcoming MOBA because it is hoping to crash the news cycle this weekend. Master X Master just started its closed beta...
The Daily Grind: What MMO ability makes you feel truly powerful?
A couple of months ago, I received a legendary in World of Warcraft that allowed me to shoot out this gigantic AoE fireball every 90...
SMITE gets a new racing mode, Paladins maps out e-sports tourney
Hi-Rez's MOBAs are both seeing fresh updates this week.
In SMITE land, the 4.6 patch updates Hades and Ravana, adds a bunch of new skins,...
EVE Fanfest 2017: EVE Valkyrie adds atmospheric flight in Groundrush, coming April 11th
Virtual reality dogfighter EVE: Valkyrie has taken centre stage in the emerging VR landscape, growing from a tech demo developed by some devs at CCP Games...
Blizzard awarded $8.5M in Bossland WoW and Overwatch bot lawsuit
German bot company Bossland has lost another battle in its war with Blizzard, though that's to be expected since it didn't even show up...
Paragon’s Morigesh lands on April 4, hopes you like bugs
Games-run MOBA Paragon's free-to-play open beta is introducing a brand-new playable character next week on April 4th. Her name is Morigesh, and she is...
Massively Overthinking: Competition vs. community in MMOs
Quantic Foundry, the games research group we've been tracking ever since it posted its original Gamer Motivation Model, has a new piece out this...
The Stream Team: Dipping into SMITE with an Isis and Anubis giveaway
SMITE doesn't stop at celebrating its birthday on just one day -- or even one week! No, the party is still going, and Hi-Rez...
Heroes of the Storm introduces Diablo II Amazon, major progression and leveling update
"It's a whole new era for Heroes of the Storm," Blizzard has declared in its new HOTS dev video today. That's because the game is...
SuperData February 2017: World of Tanks perks up, Hearthstone is sinking
Happy SuperData day! That's the monthly holiday when we pore over the market analysis report, freak out over something doing well, freak over something...
Grab a pair of SMITE skins in honor of Celestial Voyage, courtesy of Hi-Rez and Massively OP
SMITE is kicking off a new event today, this one sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone obsessed with Stargate or...
SMITE Celestial Voyage giveaway: Celestial Isis
Head back to the core giveaway page for information on how to redeem your key!
SMITE Celestial Voyage giveaway: Stargazer Anubis
Head back to the core giveaway page for information on how to redeem your key!
League of Legends’ Ghostcrawler on diversity vs. politics in gaming
Don't think politics belong in games? Maybe your problem is a mangled understanding of what politics is. That's the gist of a blog piece...
The MOP Up: ARK’s console editions get a hair-do (March 26, 2017)
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 Stream Team: Celebrating three years of SMITE (with presents!)
SMITE turned three years old today, and in that time it has offered players a multitude of new gods to play (many of which...
Gigantic has plans for bot matches, accessibility, and Windows 7 support
Motiga Community Manager Evan Teicheira has a new state of the game post up for Gigantic today -- a most welcome one as the...
NCsoft rep says bringing City of Heroes toons to Master x Master was his ‘passion project’
We've been speaking with NCsoft West off the record this week, agitating for publicly printable answers on the Master X Master decision to implement City...
