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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SMITE previews Ragnarok Force X Thor and a bit of the Japanese pantheon
While you collect all of the items in the current SMITE Odyssey, you know that they're building toward a specific reward once they're all...
The MOP Up: Tera’s expansion launches in Europe (November 22, 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...
Supernova sci-fi MOBA is now in closed beta
Looking for another MOBA in your life? Supernova wants to be the one. The title is currently in its second closed beta phase, which...
Not So Massively: StarCraft II Legacy of the Void sold 1M copies in three days (November 16 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: Is an MMORPG still an MMORPG without gear progression?
A Massively OP commenter recently opined that "without gear progression, is a MOBA not an MMORPG," and I would really love to talk...
League of Legends tags in Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess
Release the kraken! OK, now with that expected joke out of the way, we can proceed to telling you about League of Legends' newest...
DOTA 2’s Korean server shutting down, Valve to take over
Nexon will no longer be handling Dota 2 in Korea, as the publisher announced that it will be shutting down the MOBA's server in...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 38: BlizzCon strikes back
Justin and Bree discuss BlizzCon -- WoW, Diablo III, Hearthstone, and the rest -- as well as NCsoft's Q3 and Funcom's reprieve, plus a mailbag question on cosmetic mounts.
Not So Massively: BlizzCon 2015 (November 9, 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 MOP Up: KingsIsle’s new game (November 8th, 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...
The Daily Grind: Did BlizzCon deliver on your expectations?
It's not exactly a stretch to say that Blizzard Entertainment casts a long shadow over the field of online gaming. World of Warcraft remains...
BlizzCon 2015: Overwatch shows off three new heroes and Origin Edition bonuses
It's been about a year since we first heard of Overwatch at last year's BlizzCon. Since then, the beta has kicked off, and as...
Hearthstone’s League of Explorers adventure looks adorable
During the BlizzCon opening ceremonies earlier today, Blizzard revealed a brand-new Hearthstone adventure, and its spunky trailer just about stole the whole show (and...
BlizzCon 2015: Heroes of the Storm gaining Arena mode, Towers of Doom, and a two-player hero
How would you like to team up with another player to play a hero in Heroes of the Storm? That's the central idea behind...
BlizzCon didn’t forget about Diablo III: Patch 2.4 is on the way ‘very, very, very soon’
Diablo III barely got a nod during BlizzCon's 2015 opening ceremonies, but its panel this evening proved Blizzard has plenty in store for the...
The Daily Grind: What are your hopes for BlizzCon 2015?
BlizzCon 2015 begins later today, and I have to admit that I'm nervous. Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm aren't exactly my cup...
League of Legends plans updated client, mobile friends app for 2016
League of Legends isn't going to coast through next year with the same-old client: It has plans to bring a vastly improved version to...
BlizzCon starts Friday, here’s a roundup
BlizzCon 2015 starts in a couple of days -- Friday, November 6th, to be exact -- so Blizzard has published an event roundup to...
Not So Massively: LoL pro Doublelift kicked from e-sports team (November 2, 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...
Not So Massively: Destiny’s development woes (October 26, 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...