A major Chinese publisher with a large branch in the US, known here primarily for its stewardship of Cryptic Games’ MMORPGs, including Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online.
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The Stream Team: The lucky 13th Backseat streaming is Star Trek Online
In an era of armchair warriors, we bring you Backseat Streamers! Here, Massively OP’s Chris and MJ get to take a backseat and watch...
Perfect World revives the previously shuttered Jade Dynasty with development of Jade Dynasty World
Back in 2018, Perfect World sunsetted the MMORPG Jade Dynasty, noting in the announcement that the devs behind the game were moving on to...
Champions Online brings back Patriot’s Celebration and puts classic cosmetics into a limited-time lockbox
Looking to dress up like a robot in Champions Online? Or maybe you're hoping to find some older cosmetic goodies that were long forgotten?...
The Stream Team: Star Trek Online’s Stormfall with devs (plus giveaway!)
Just because the summer event is in full swing in Star Trek Online doesn't mean Massively OP's MJ will ignore other content -- especially...
The Stream Team: Constructs of captured souls in Neverwinter
While adventuring in Neverwinter's Vanrakdoom, Massively OP's MJ is helping the priestess of Selune, Celeste, purge the evils from the area brought by cultists...
Neverwinter releases a balance patch that’s not particularly kind to dragons
Gosh, it is not as much fun to be a dragon as Neverwinter with the most recent patch as it was beforehand. Green dragons...
‘Shared open world’ mobile and PC RPG Tower of Fantasy confirms global release later this year
In July of last year, we caught wind of the multiplayer title Tower of Fantasy, a sci-fi open world RPG in development by China's...
Neverwinter brings the Celebration of Lliira around once more on June 30
The Celebration of Lliira, the goddess of joy in Neverwinter's setting, is set to arrive in just a few days for anyone who feels...
The MOP Up: Super Mario Odyssey mod throws a 10-player party
Probably most of us have enjoyed some two-player Super Mario Bros. over the years, but how about a 10-player session? You can do just...
Tonight’s Champions Online official costume contest challenges players with creating a mascot
What would the mascot outfit for the Millennium City Fighting Catfish look like? That's the kind of question players of Champions Online are being...
Massively Overthinking: The second big five MMOs
So here in the MMORPG genre, we've been working under the assumption for the last few years that the "big five" MMOs that dominate...
Vague Patch Notes: You are not immune to predatory monetization in MMOs
This week, I want to expand on something I mentioned in last week's Vague Patch Notes as an offhand thing that bears further examination....
Star Trek Online launches Stormfall on console, preps summer Lohlunat Festival for June 30
Console Trek fans, you don't have to wait a minute longer for Stormfall: The new Star Trek Online chapter already live on PC now...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 378: That MMO fresh start feeling
Justin and Bree discuss WoW Classic, Diablo Immortal, Neverwinter, Echo of Soul, Gloria Victis, Palia, and Marvel Heroes, with adventures in Elder Scrolls, Arcane Waters, LOTRO, and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag topic on MMOs and accessibility.
The Stream Team: Dragon hunts and anniversary giveaway with Neverwinter devs
Just because Massively OP's MJ loves dragons doesn't mean she won't participate in protecting folks from the devastation wrought by evil beasts! And if...
The Stream Team: Venturing into Neverwinter’s Vanrakdoom
As her exploration Neverwinter's Undermountain continues, Massively OP's MJ has delved deeper and arrived at Vanrakdoom. Unlike many underground areas, this cavern has vaulted...
Neverwinter brings back the Protector’s Jubilee to celebrate its ninth anniversary
Today is the day to celebrate nine years of Neverwinter with the return of the Protector's Jubilee event, which is offering up new and...
Vague Patch Notes: Examples of predatory monetization in the MMO industry
So, if you've been paying attention to this column over the past few forevers, you will have no doubt noticed by this point that...
The Stream Team: A first-timer’s sampling of Star Trek Online endgame
MOP's Chris has finally hit the tippy-top of levels in Star Trek Online! So what happens now? A little bit of possible exploration of...
MMO Business Roundup: Embracer, Perfect World, ESO Chinese localization, and Runeterra cheaters
Welcome back to another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent business news.
Embracer - The company that now owns MMORPG studio Cryptic and all its games...
