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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League of Legends loses social systems lead, bans three pro teams
One of the most notable developers for League of Legends has left Riot Games for a "new challenge." Lead Designer of Social Systems Jeffrey...
SMITE’s Susano swings storms and swords
As part of its big patch today, SMITE has pushed live Susano, God of the Summer Storm, the newest entry to the Japanese pantheon in the Hi-Rez...
Paragon’s GRIM.exe hero is no gentle giant
Epic's MOBA Paragon has revealed one more hero ahead of its early access launch this week: the robot GRIM.exe. The video begins as a...
The MOP Up: Setting a VR world record (May 8, 2016)
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...
Heroes of the Storm previews its upcoming Chromie, Medivh, and hero skins
If you feel like Heroes of the Storm is lacking in powerful spellcasters, your reasoning isn't particularly solid, but you can take heart in...
League of Legends bans popular streamer for troll behavior
Once upon a time, there was a popular streamer for League of Legends who went by the handle of Tyler1. His streams were popular...
The MOP Up: Allods’ Gibberling Festival (May 1, 2016)
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...
Community manager Troy Hewitt departs from Gigantic developer Motiga
Troy Hewitt had been serving as community manager for Motiga since before the company even announced Gigantic, but all good things must come to...
The Daily Grind: What could get you to love a MOBA?
I am very admittedly not a fan of MOBAs, despite the fact that I quite liked the map type that birthed the genre in...
SMITE’s Spring Fling charity stream raises money to help sick e-sports caster
SMITE developer Hi-Rez Studios embarks on its second Annual Spring Fling charity livestream today, and this year's event is dedicated to fundraising for a...
Master x Master details the game’s tag system
No matter how many different characters you have unlocked in a given MOBA, you're usually stuck bringing just one of them into battle with...
PAX East 2016: Hands-on with NCsoft’s Master x Master
Master x Master might very well be the MOBA that I learn to love in spite of any and all preconceptions.
I am not, categorically,...
Take a look inside Paragon’s $59.99 Essentials Edition
Paragon's insane take on the MOBA field is set to go wide when the game hits open beta this summer. The specific date for...
The MOP Up: Richard Garriott’s new book (April 24, 2016)
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...
Magika: Wizard Wars is shutting down in July
Come this summer, there will be one less MOBA vying for your attention. Paradox announced this past week that it will be shutting down...
Gigantic hosts one last weekend stress test event
The Gigantic closed beta is closing soon, but not without one last big closed beta event. The team is looking for as many people...
Massively Overthinking: The ‘next’ EverQuest
This week's Massively Overthinking comes to us from Patreon donor Roger, who fully admits he still has EverQuest Next on the brain.
"Since we won't...
League of Legends rolls out magical changes in the mid-season
The mages of League of Legends have never stopped being relevant to the game, but over time they have suffered from a lack of...
SMITE caster departs Hi-Rez after live rant on formerly suicidal donor
Let's imagine that you're a studio-funded caster for a major MOBA. A fan joins your stream, donates $5, and tells you that he was...
Blizzard begins distributing Overwatch’s digital goodies
If you haven't noticed, Blizzard sure does love to cross-promote its games through special edition extras. Encouraging players to explore the entire Blizzard ecosystem...