Not-So-Massively games are online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. Generally, their “massive” nature is contested. They frequently include games from subgenres like battle royale, OARPG, MMOFPS, MMORTS, MOBA, lootershooter, mobile, and other pseudo-MMOs that provide single-player, offline, or custom-server support. The Not So Massively column is now written by Tyler Edwards. [Follow this column’s RSS feed]
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Not So Massively: Rust randomises penis size; Splatoon sells a million units
Nintendo's recently released Wii U shooter Splatoon sold over a million units worldwide in its first month, becoming one of the console's most popular...
Not So Massively: All the online gaming news from E3 2015
It's been a big week for online gaming, with several high-profile reveals and announcements made at E3 2015. The latest version of MOBA-esque space...
E3 2015: Heroes of the Storm invites you to the Eternal Conflict
Heroes of the Storm has been out for, oh, about six minutes now, but we guess that it's never too soon for Blizzard to...
Not So Massively: Dota 2 plans a reboot, League of Legends nerfs Ekko
Valve revealed plans to reboot Dota 2 in the near future with its Dota 2 Reborn project, which moves the game over to a...
Not So Massively: Heroes of the Storm launches, Infinite Crisis gives up
It's been a week of mixed feelings in the land of MOBAs, with the thrill of a new game launch juxtaposed against the background...
Splatoon is Nintendo’s first serious entry into online gaming
Gaming giant Nintendo is no stranger to online play, but its online play usually comes with distinct limitations on the game that features it. The Animal Crossing series takes...
Sword Coast Legends is launching on Mac and Linux as well
Good news for Sword Coast Legends fans who are hoping to play with their friends of "other" persuasions: n-Space has announced that the game will...
Not So Massively: Heroes of the Storm’s launch; Need for Speed’s online DRM
Nintendo's quriky new online paint-battle game Splatoon officially launched this week to very positive reviews. Monster-battling game Moonrise entered early access and promises Pokémon-like...
LEGO Worlds releases on Steam early access
Since Minecraft more or less ripped off the very concept of playing with LEGOs, why not return the favor? That seems to be the...
View an Overwatch match through Symmetra’s eyes
What would you do if you could bend reality to serve your will? Probably become a superhero and fight deathmatches against giant gorillas and...
Not So Massively: Diablo III thieves sentenced; LoL begins automatic bans
League of Legends launched a new system to hand out immediate automatic bans for chat infractions this week, leading to many claims of unfair...
Not So Massively: Blizzard’s $1.2 million tourney; X-Wing successor hits Kickstarter
In a bizarre coincidence, four separate MOBAs announced new champions this week. SMITE revealed an adorable Norse squirrel god named Ratatoskr and officially launched...
Not So Massively: Heroes of Newerth changes owners; LoL subreddit drama continues
Path of Exile announced a potentially revolutionary and futuristic sounding new Deterministic Lockstep mode that promises sharper gameplay and zero desync for those on...
Not So Massively: HoN’s fifth anniversary update; Dota 2 rakes in millions of dollars
Heroes of Newerth received a colossal patch this week to celebrate its fifth anniversary, introducing a new intelligence carry hero, a capture the flag...
Anatomy of Murder dares you to solve a murder mystery for cash
Think you're the world's greatest sleuth since Sherlock? Then you might want to try your hand at a new massive online murder mystery challenge,...
Not So Massively: LoL’s Reddit controversy, HotS’ Heroes of the Dorm
If ever we needed evidence that e-sports are fast becoming more like real-life sports, this week's MOBA news provided it. Dota 2 announced that...
Not So Massively: Star Wars Battlefront is revealed; GTA 5 beats Skyrim
It's been a big week for competitive play in MOBAs. League of Legends opened the registration on its European Battlegrounds tournament and lifted the...
Check out the new Triad Wars trailer
Eager to play Triad Wars but not currently in the beta test? There's a brand-new trailer for the game just below, so you can...
Not So Massively: LoL nerfs Nidalee, Hearthstone bans mods, and Path of Exile talks Act IV
League of Legends finally applied a nerf to controversial champion Nidalee, but players warn that it won't harm her jungling potential. Riot Games has...
Not So Massively: Descent’s Kickstarter woes; Heroes of the Storm’s $450K tourney blunder
Descent: Underground has passed the 50% mark on its Kickstarter campaign and promised to add singleplayer to the title but has only four days...
