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: 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...
The MOP Up: ARK’s free PvP version goes wide (April 17, 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...
What to expect from Atlas Reactor’s closed beta launching today
Atlas Reactor, Trion's turn-based, MOBA-esque PvP game, just finished up its final alpha testing this past weekend, and today, the studio officially kicks off its closed beta. Before...
Paragon’s Iggy and Scorch are an explosive mix
Kids, don't drink and drive. Unless, for some bizarre reason, you end up in a MOBA where you've transformed into an alcoholic gremlin-thing and...
Giveaway: Grab a Jing Wei unlock key from SMITE and MOP (Restocked!)
SMITE's Escape from The Underworld update just went live this morning, bringing with it new skins for multiple gods, a new underworld arena, and new underworld quests. And...
Arizona State University team wins Heroes of the Storm’s Heroes of the Dorm
Four college teams faced off at the Heroes of the Dorm championship, and now one team has emerged as the winner. Heroes of the...
The MOP Up: Demons invade Skyforge (April 10, 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...
SMITE’s Escape from the Underworld event forges new skins for five gods
SMITE is launching a new event revolving around the addition of new skins -- some of them much-wanted by the community -- to the...
League of Legends gives Taric a massive overhaul
Taric is back in action in League of Legends, and the hunk might be turning heads with more than his natural good looks. The...
Heroes of the Storm previews Tracer’s mechanics
Cheers, Heroes of the Storm fans, the cavalry's nearly here. Tracer is dropping into the game for Overwatch pre-orders on April 19th, and a...
The MOP Up: Paragon recruits Sevarog (April 3, 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...
The hidden DOTA 2 tournament secrets that Valve doesn’t want you to know!
DOTA 2's huge annual tournament, The International, is coming to Seattle this August, and tickets for the popular event are going on sale next week.
The...
PigBang is a mobile action MOBA with an unfortunate name
Is PigBang a good name for a game? If it's an action MOBA that's chock-full of swine, then perhaps it's applicable, but probably not ideal....
University of California offers League of Legends scholarships
We're all used to the idea of universities and colleges offering sports scholarships, but did you know that several already offer e-sports scholarships? Columbia College in...
