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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Massively Overthinking: PvP MMOs without the PvE
Back in April, we ran an Overthinking about a perceived lack of high-quality PvE-oriented MMO titles on the horizon, and that's a conversation that keeps...
World of Warcraft and RuneScape make Twitch’s top games list for September
Don't put much stock in what people are playing on Raptr? What about what people are watching on Twitch?
The streaming giant recently released its September...
The Daily Grind: So what mystery title is Daybreak working on?
Tucked into Daybreak's announcement letter yesterday about the company's new digs and Jens Andersen's new role was the revelation that Daybreak is "currently working...
Not So Massively: Cloud Imperium threatens a lawsuit (October 5, 2015)
Online gaming and e-sports are getting bigger by the day, and there are literally hundreds of popular online games out there that don’t really...
The Daily Grind: Who’s your favorite MOBA champion?
I've been playing League of Legends quite a bit lately, but I haven't settled on a favorite champion yet. I'm a MOBA newb, so...
The MOP Up: How long would you last in your MMO? (October 4, 2015)
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...
Choose My MOBA: LoL vs. Dota 2 vs. SMITE
A while back I became a fledgling MOBA fan thanks to Infinite Crisis. Unfortunately for me, Turbine decided to kill its DC universe battler...
Hi-Rez Studios felt bad about abandoning Tribes: Ascend
Letting Tribes: Ascend lie untouched for a long while was a smart business decision for Hi-Rez Studios, but it wasn't one that the developers...
Guild Wars 2’s former lead designer now develops for Amazon
Amazon has been trying to work its way into game development for a while, but the retailer has a new weapon in its arsenal....
Not So Massively: Martin Shkreli slammed in e-sports; Star Citizen legal letter revealed
Online gaming and e-sports are getting bigger by the day, and there are literally hundreds of popular online games out there that don’t really...
Riot is working on something besides League of Legends
League of Legends developer Riot has been a one-trick pony thus far, but that may change over the next little while according to the...
Diablo III, Ark, and Warframe all climb on Raptr’s August stats
Raptr's monthly stat summaries remain the best possible way to track the popularity of games among the people who actually use Raptr. And it's...
Perfect Ten: Ten well-known voice actors behind SWTOR’s characters
When it launched, Star Wars: The Old Republic was one of the biggest video game voice-over projects that BioWare or any studio had ever...
League of Legends e-sports teams weather controversies
Two separate real-world controversies are impacting League of Legends e-sports teams.
First up is Team Immunity, an Oceanic organization that is now barred from participating...
Battle.net gets Twitch integration, Overwatch gets some criminals
Do you want an easier way to stream Heroes of the Storm from the Battle.net client? Possibly in anticipation of the new skins and...
Not So Massively: For the King’s Kickstarter, Hearthstone’s match controversy
Online gaming and e-sports are getting bigger by the day, and there are literally hundreds of popular online games out there that don't really...
The MOP Up: All news must go!
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 championships are live this weekend, with more championships coming at BlizzCon
Which team in the North American region is best at playing Heroes of the Storm? You can find out this weekend with the American...
Grab a Gigantic beta key from Massively OP and Motiga (All gone!)
Gigantic isn't exactly an MMO, a MOBA, or an FPS: It's somewhere in between, with incredible stylized graphics, gorgeous art, and an impressively enthusiastic...
Not So Massively: Destiny loses court case; MOBAs try new toxic chat punishments
Destiny's ex-composer Martin O'Donnell won a major court case against his former employer, giving him back shares in the company that are now worth...
