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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Wild West Online announced for later this year, Kickstarter coming soon
If you've been wishing for horses and western MMORPGs, then saddle up par'dner -- we're about to ride off into a glorious sunrise.
PC Gamer...
Cloud Pirates discusses e-sports, monetization, PvE, and update plans for 2017
We haven't heard much out of My.com's MOBA Cloud Pirates other than contests since it soft launched in April, but today the studio is...
Squad-based Sick City plans closed alpha for June
Roccat may be best-known for its gaming peripherals, including headsets, keyboards, and mice. But now the German company is making the game that could be...
Heroes of the Storm starts testing Overwatch’s D.Va
At this point, Heroes of the Storm really should stop pretending and just rename itself Heroes of Overwatch.
Blizzard's underperforming MOBA is certainly capitalizing hard on...
The MOP Up: SMITE’s console mea culpa (May 7, 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...
DOTA 2 is getting a co-op story campaign… no, really
The story of DOTA 2 has generally been considered to be a story of racist epithets uttered at strangers in a video game, or...
SMITE honors ‘painting god’ Bob Ross in next week’s update
I almost feel sorry for a patch like the one hitting SMITE next week -- it's got new skins for Erlang Shen, Sol, Thoth,...
Paladins console open beta launch giveaway: Evie character standalone
Head back to the core giveaway page for information on how to redeem your key!
Paladins console open beta launch giveaway: Evie Conjuration skin
Head back to the core giveaway page for information on how to redeem your key!
SMITE honors terminally ill player with community avatar
A popular SMITE player and streamer battling cancer has shared the news that it's terminal, and the impending loss is affecting the community deeply....
Overwatch hits 30M players, makes Chinese free-to-play test plans
Blizzard has just announced that Overwatch has just counted 30 million players. That's buyers, mind you, as the game is buy-to-play.
However, a limited free-to-play Overwatch is...
Heroes of the Storm overhauls game, adds Overwatch’s Genji, and gives away 20 free heroes
It is an absolutely massive week for Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm, so let's dig into all of the news. Yesterday, the game launched...
A new job listing for Blizzard suggests another mobile title is in the works
Is there a Blizzard franchise you want to carry around in your pocket? Obviously, you can already play Hearthstone on your phone, but perhaps...
The Daily Grind: Where do you stand on Dota 2’s plan to require phone numbers for competitive play?
Last week, Valve announced that in order to compete in ranked play, Dota 2 players will be required to register a unique phone number.
"Players...
Gigantic talks about player disconnection and player abandonment
It sucks when you get into a match in Gigantic, you get ready for the thrill of competition... and then two of your teammates...
Master X Master unlocks all characters for beta finale
Live in the moment even more than usual, because when April 27th rolls around, Master X Master's beta won't be around to keep you...
The Stream Team: Watch and win SMITE Tactics beta access
Tired of being left out of betas? Want the satisfaction of prying a set of beta doors open so you can get in? Massively...
Massively Overthinking: Disassembling MMORPGs for parts
This week's Massively Overthinking comes to us from Xijit -- and I think you'll agree it's quite timely.
"In light of The Secret World getting reworked into...
The 2022 Asian Games will include e-sports events
Go ahead and keep mocking e-sports, but they are only getting bigger and more respectable as they keep creating tremendous piles of money. In...
Analyst suggests Tencent’s new global games service will compete with Steam
If you're not a big fan of Steam's dominance of gaming trends in the west, maybe you think a competitor will do the service...
