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Gloria Victis delivers whopper of an alpha update
It may just be one of Gloria Victis' biggest updates yet.
The pre-alpha fantasy sandbox patched in several new and improved systems to the game,...
The Daily Grind: What’s the ideal MMO endgame?
Happy Friday! Today's Daily Grind question was penned by Kickstarter donor Iain Leishman, and it's exactly the kind of juicy question that makes me want...
Massively Overthinking: Random encounters in MMORPGs
This week's Massively Overthinking question comes to us from Kickstarter donor TheChiHawk, and it's coming from an unusually not-so-massive corner of gamesdom for us:
Are...
Perfect Ten: Weirdly specific quests we keep encountering in MMOs
You know how you wince whenever you think of typing /played into your MMO and realize just how many hours you've given to a...
Ask Mo: If Star Wars Galaxies is so smart, why ain’t it rich?
Star Wars Galaxies would have been 12 years old this week, had it lived a day past Star Wars: The Old Republic. That makes...
The Daily Grind: Do you read MMO dev blogs?
I read a lot of dev blogs. It kind of goes with the territory, since part of this job entails picking through studio press...
Leaderboard: Which Wargaming title is your favorite?
World of Tanks never interested me much. World of Warplanes nailed the subject matter but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations for an aerial combat title....
Massively Opinionated: What is the biggest PR mistake an MMO’s ever made?
In this episode, Larry, Mike, Tina, and Cosmic Engine debate MMO PR blunders, bad cash shops, and drastic patches.
Marvel Heroics: How to get the most for free in Marvel Heroes
One of the questions that I received after my debut Marvel Heroes column was, "Can you explain how to play this game for free?"...
The Daily Grind: What’s the prettiest MMO?
Judging video game eye candy is one of the most subjective activities in our hobby, is it not? Everyone has a different standard (and...
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 19
Justin and MJ discuss Marvel Heroes, The Secret World, Ark: Survival Evolved, ArcheAge, and tons of news from E3 on Guild Wars 2's expansion, FFXIV's Heavensward, SWTOR's expansion, Shroud of the Avatar, Torchlight Mobile, and more.
Tamriel Infinium: The restoration of Elder Scrolls Online’s Orsinium
Bethesda, the parent company of ZeniMax Online studios, had an amazing showing at E3 this year, but unfortunately, no one from the Elder Scrolls...
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward is (almost) a perfect expansion
There are certain phrases you really want to be able to use but don't expect to in a first impressions piece. That headline is...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best way to boost MMO populations?
An anonymous Kickstarter donor pinged us with this question for this morning's Daily Grind:
With the breadth of niche MMOs available, how will companies resort...
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...
Sword and Bored: Teleport
Mo's companion demonstrates the proper way to deal with AFK grinders in their MMO.
Wisdom of Nym: The highs and lows of Final Fantasy XIV’s early access
Thursday was a long day. So was Friday, but in very different ways.
Playing Final Fantasy XIV over the past few days has been a...
The Daily Grind: Are there any survival sandbox features you’d like to see in MMORPGs?
I've been playing a lot of ARK: Survival Evolved lately. It's certainly not an MMO, just judging by player count, but it has elements...
Gloria Victis inviteth thee to dump burning oil on the heads of thine enemies
I can't imagine anything more disheartening than going over to a friend's house, knocking on his door, and being coated by burning pitch as...
Guild Chat: Taking down the dominant guild leader
Welcome along to Guild Chat, our comfy place for discussing all your guild dramas in a fun, frank, and empathetic way. You know the...
