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Diablo Immortal’s Age of Falling Towers update adds territory claiming and new dungeon tomorrow
Hey, remember Diablo Immortal? It still exists, and it would like your attention back after those Diablo IV beta weekend double-headers. It plans on...
Activision-Blizzard and NetEase’s breakup was caused by long-brewing disputes and alleged threats
One of the biggest MMO and gaming stories capping off the end of 2022 and spilling over into the start of 2023 was the...
Not So Massively: Second impressions of Diablo IV
My initial impression of the Diablo IV open beta was lukewarm at best, but I did hold some hope that the second beta weekend...
Global Chat: Diablo IV is an MMO, change my mind
Besides melting GPUs, ejecting colors into the sun, and being more grim than your unapproving Aunt Kelka, Diablo IV's becoming known for actually being...
Not So Massively: Wolcen’s Endgame is one of online gaming’s all-time worst blunders
Speaking as a long-time fan of the game, I think the post-launch management of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem has been an absolute mess. There...
The Daily Grind: What brands do you actually wish MMOs would partner with?
Earlier this month, the MOP community had a little giggle over Blizzard's rather random (or maybe depressingly on point) collab with KFC that urged...
Here’s how Blizzard is addressing Diablo IV’s connection issues, crashes, and audio bugs
Blizzard already warned players of a bumpy ride through this weekend's open beta test of Diablo IV, and sure enough, tough times have indeed...
Mad World drops new trailer, promises to reveal launch date next week
Mad World studio Jandisoft says it's not worried about launching against Diablo IV, but it's surely not an accident that it's dropped a brand-new...
Blizzard warns of ‘lengthy queue times’ ahead of Diablo IV’s open beta today
OK, Diablo IV fans: If you didn't participate in the first beta, didn't preorder the game, didn't eat your chicken, or did all that...
Massively Overthinking: The times MMO developers admitted they were… wrong
Earlier in March, Jagex did the unthinkable for an MMORPG company: It admitted it was wrong about something. If you're used to the Blizzards...
Diablo-inspired indie OARPG Last Epoch is finally putting multiplayer through its paces
If you've got the Diablo bug right now but don't want to give Blizzard money or sit around twiddling your thumbs until Diablo IV's...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 414: EverQuesting on and on
Justin and Bree discuss Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, SWG Legends, Destiny 2, Star Citizen, EverQuest, LOTRO, and Elder Scrolls Online, with mailbag topics on extreme MMO zones and puzzles in MMOs.
Diablo IV is giving away home care service to let players enjoy the upcoming open beta chore-free
If you thought Diablo IV joining forces with KFC was weird, you ain't seen nothing yet, friends: This week, Blizzard has just announced a...
First impressions of Diablo IV: Resurrecting Diablo II once again
If franchise media has taught us anything, it's that sequels which take risks and aren't universally beloved cause the parent company to panic and...
One More Game’s multiplayer tactical game Spellcraft opens up its Steam alpha April 6
Back in 2020, we covered the formation of a new fully remote company, One More Game, with a bunch of relevant names from MMOs...
Not So Massively: Diablo IV’s beta brings the horror, but not the fun
I have been pretty critical of the direction of Diablo IV so far, but franchise loyalty and professional obligation nonetheless led me to accept...
Diablo IV’s paid beta wraps up this afternoon as players warn about GPU bricking issues
So how was your weekend in Diablo IV? We've been covering the pre-order beta over the past couple of days, noting both initial teething...
Global Chat: Are we gaming in the ‘Age of Diablo?’
With Diablo II's remake on the market, Diablo III's continuing seasons, Diablo Immortal's patches, and Diablo IV on the way this summer, it's not...
Diablo IV’s first open beta night was slammed with long queues, disconnects, and performance issues
The hottest ticket in gaming town this weekend may be more scorching than you can handle. Diablo IV kicked off its first open beta...
Diablo IV’s paid closed beta aka ‘early access open beta’ is officially underway
Are you getting your early access open betas mixed up with your open betas and headstarts and actual early access and soft launches? We're...
