OARPG stands for “online action roleplaying game.”
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Lost Ark’s May to August roadmap promises the Slayer class next month
Following up on their letter to gamers last week, Amazon and Smilegate have now released a proper summer - or maybe second trimester would...
Perfect Ten: 25 text-based MMOs and MUDs that are worth playing in 2023
Wanderlust hits even the most content MMO adventurer from time to time, and while there are worlds a-plenty to visit, sometimes it is easy...
Activision-Blizzard Q1 2023: ABK revenues are up as Blizzard MAUs fall back down to reality
Activision blinked:Â Activision-Blizzard wasn't supposed to release its Q1 2023 financials until tomorrow after the bell, but it's just done it this morning out of...
Diablo Immortal cranks out three events, 36 legendary items, and a softer hell mode
Why are you moping around because Diablo IV isn't here yet? After all, there are plenty of other ARPGs -- not to mention other...
Diablo IV promises ‘a level of agency never previously offered’
Diablo IV may not be serving up Burger King's Whoppers, but it too is promising that you can have it your way. Blizzard's upcoming...
Mad World’s early bird release sees bugs, cash shop currency delays, and emergency maintenance
Last week saw the "hell-made" multiplayer ARPG Mad World kick off its launch for those who bought in to the game ahead of its...
Blizzard says Diablo IV ‘is not intended to be played forever’ and teases a ‘pinnacle boss’
Those who had daydreams of playing Diablo IV 'til doomsday might be disappointed to learn that there is an apparent end to its progression...
Torchlight Infinite will finally launch globally May 9 with the Cube of Rapacity season
XD Games is finally gearing up to move multiplayer crossplatform OARPG Torchlight Infinite from open beta early access - where it's been since last...
Warcraft Arclight Rumble devs talk XP level curve and exaggerated animations
While most of the eyes in the Blizzard universe are looking forward to WoW's 10.1 or some floofy Diablo sequel, there are a few...
Diablo IV is running a ‘Server Slam’ stress test the weekend of May 12
This morning, we noted the rumor that Blizzard might be plotting another Diablo IV beta, and during the studio's stream this afternoon, that's exactly...
Four Winds: The Artist has become my favorite support class in Lost Ark
Here's a thought experiment: How would have Anakin Skywalker turned out if he had grown up on planet covered in paint rather than coarse,...
World of Warcraft prepares more UI improvements and Diablo IV events
There's a whole lot coming with World of Warcraft's Update 10.1 early next month, but buried under all of the big ticket items will...
Lost Ark aims to spend 2023 reducing grind and improving the newbie and catch-up experience
Lost Ark has been live in the west over a year now, giving Amazon and Smilegate the opportunity to reflect on how far the...
Diablo IV hints that a possible extra open beta test is coming soon [Update: Yep]
Diablo IV is up to something sneaky. You can tell because the game's Twitter account has been dropping some hints that seem to suggest...
Rumor: Throne & Liberty has been delayed to fall 2023, CBT arrives in May
Korean media are reporting today that NCsoft's Throne & Liberty has been delayed yet again, though of course since we've been waiting since 2014...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 418: Big Numbers Inc.
Justin and Bree discuss Mortal Exodus, Wayfinder, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Path of Exile, and Albion Online, with adventures in Fallout 76, City of Heroes, and LOTRO, plus a mailbag topic playing the hero vs. not in MMOs.
Leaderboard: Is an overlay map essential in OARPGs?
Is an overlay map critical to your experience in OARPGs? Blizzard apparently doesn't think so, as it's not planning on implementing one in Diablo...
MMO legend Richard Bartle reviews the highs and lows of New World
When one of the founding legends of MMORPGs spends 360 hours in your game, chances are that he has Opinions about how you did...
Diablo IV outlines changes applied to dungeons, classes, and more ahead of the game’s launch
While it would be easy to assume that the open beta test for Diablo IV was primarily to drive game sales, Blizzard has outlined...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO’s lore makes your eyes glaze over?
Earlier this week, Blizzard posted up a brief in-universe timeline of the Diablo IP's storyline, and in spite of my having played these games,...
