A major global studio based in South Korea, known in the west for games like WildStar, Guild Wars 2, and Aion, among many others.
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The Daily Grind: Which MMO offered the best PvE experience in 2023?
It makes me genuinely happy that this morning's Daily Grind is contentious and has no right answer because we have so many MMOs that...
One Shots: Fishing for a compliment
When life's moving a little too fast in your MMORPG, maybe it's time to take a break, dig out the ol' rod-and-reel, and pluck...
Ship of Heroes buffs up its travel powers in the service of this weird thing called ‘fun’
On this week's MOP Podcast, Justin and I derailed into talking about superhero powers and travel powers, so it's perfect timing that Heroic Games'...
Why I Play(ed): Remembering WildStar’s sunset, five years later
Time shouldn't zip along as quickly as it often does, especially when it taps us on the shoulder to look back and see how...
Massively Overthinking: Penalties for failure in MMORPGs (beyond death)
MMOs generally have one big obvious penalty for failure, right? You die. Oh, usually not forever, not unless it's some niche hardcore realm, and...
Sony Interactive Entertainment and NCsoft announce a ‘strategic’ partnership
What exactly are Sony Interactive Entertainment and NCsoft doing together? Painting each others' nails? Plotting the destruction of their most hated of all animals,...
The Stream Team: Peitha’s plan of resistance in Guild Wars 2
After chit-chatting with everyone last week, Massively OP's MJ learned that Peitha wanted help from her and the Ward to fight against Eparch, the...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 447: MMO hackers, headstarts, and proliferations
Justin and Bree discuss the hackings of Ethyrial and Fractured, Palia's beta update, City of Titan's test launch, World of Warcraft's paid expansion headstart, and Guild Wars 2's weapon proliferation beta, with adventures in Project Gorgon, LOTRO, Fallout 76, and WoW.
Guild Wars 2’s weapon proliferation beta has begun as ArenaNet ungates SOTO for alts
It's weapon proliferation day in Guild Wars 2! OK, OK, it's the "Expanded Weapon Proficiency Beta," otherwise known as your first chance to try...
NCsoft’s Blade & Soul unveils ‘Neo Classic’ servers with enhanced visuals and gameplay
Blade & Soul is getting into the "new throwback" mood, like bringing back Crystal Pepsi only with a hopefully better reception. NCsoft has pulled...
Vague Patch Notes: The myth of the ‘first’ MMORPG
One of the things I like to joke about every so often is various myths about the history of MMOs, and a lot of...
Aion Classic readies Update 2.5 with five dungeons for a late 2023 release
Aion Classic is holding one last surprise up its sleeve for 2023. Gameforge announced that the legacy MMO is prepping a final patch for...
The Daily Grind: What was the most important innovation in MMOs in 2023?
It's weird to think about, but I don't really think MMORPGs are particularly innovative. Maybe they never have been. They're always walking a fine...
One Shots: Soft and squishy, yet fierce and determined
If MMORPGs, anime, and children's cartoons have taught me anything -- and really, it's where I get most of my learning these days --...
Throne & Liberty addresses PvP overlap, cash shop plans, and its global launch
With Throne & Liberty headed for a December 7th Korean release and making a big splash at this year's G-Star with gameplay demonstrations and...
The Daily Grind: Do you budget your Black Friday MMO and Steam purchases?
So here we are at the dawn of another Black Friday, and in spite of the fact that I really hate the FOMO nature...
Massively Uplifting: MMO gratitude, goodness, and giving, from Elder Scrolls Online to Guild Wars 2
Today is a big day for your belly! If you celebrate Thanksgiving, chances are you'll have/have had a table overflowing with delectable dishes today...
Blade & Soul rebalances Bloodshade Harbor, launches a new event, and details an NPC’s creation
Have you seen a tiny girl wielding a massive five-bladed chainsaw in a game and thought to yourself, "Wow, I really wish I knew...
Guild Wars 2 Necromancers are finally getting swords, Anet kicks off experience boost event
Guild Wars 2's ninth and final weapon reveal - the sword for the Necromancer - rolled out amidst a bunch of other announcements last...
Throne & Liberty unloads seven (!) new class videos at G-Star
If you're a Throne & Liberty fan, then this week is nothing short of an early Christmas for you. With NCsoft's latest Lineage entry...
