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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Check out the trailer for Torchlight Frontiers’ Forged class
Oh yeah, you know a game is about to start really moving with its alphas when it starts dropping keys, business model blogs, and...
Perfect Ten: MMOs that cater to the time-limited player
Every once in a while we receive emails here at Massively OP that share a similar sentiment. Usually that boils down to, "I love...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 196: Shire consequences
Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO's progression server, Funcom's and NCsoft's next big things, Gamigo's plans for Trion's games, and updates for Warframe, DCUO, and Neverwinter, plus discussion on favorite playstyles, legacy server ideas, and the future of Blizzard MMOs.
Torchlight Frontiers’ free-to-play model rejects pay-to-win and gambling schemes
Given that Torchlight Frontiers is being published under Perfect World Entertainment, you're probably not going to be shocked to hear that the MMO will...
Torchlight Frontiers is recruiting for its weekend alpha stress test
Check your inboxes and spamboxes, MMO fans, because it looks like Torchlight Frontiers alpha invites are headed your way. Perfect World says it's sending...
Superhero MMORPGs mourn the passing of comics legend Stan Lee
Geeks of all stripes are mourning the passing of Stan Lee today, perhaps no one more than gamers who live and breathe superhero MMOs. Over on the DC Universe Online forums, there's been an outpouring of love for the iconic Marvel superstar.
The MOP Up: Pagan Online slams ARPGs and MOBAs together
Tack this on your list of action-RPGs to watch. Mad Head Games announced that it is developing a blend of ARPG and MOBA with...
Torchlight Frontiers’s first closed alpha test will start November 16th
November is going to be a milestone month for Echtra Games's upcoming action-RPG Torchlight Frontiers, as the studio has announced that the game's first...
Perfect Ten: MMOs that aimed at the future… and missed
The future is a weird place. It's similar to the present, but it has a very different outlook on the world, and it wants...
Neverwinter’s Heart of Fire campaign update goes live
The fine, upstanding folks of Acquisitions Incorporated have finally arrived in Neverwinter, and they're looking for a few good (read: expendable) interns to aid...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 195: April fools at BlizzCon
Justin and Bree cover the BlizzCon mess, Diablo Immortal, WoW Classic, WoW's content plans, Torchlight Frontiers, Shroud of the Avatar, Old School RuneScape, and LOTRO's legendary server, with a mailbag question on noobing it up in WoW.
The Stream Team: Neverwinter’s Masquerade of Liars
In the realm of Halloween events, Neverwinter boasts one of the most uniquely -- and aptly -- named! The Masquerade of Liars is still...
Torchlight Frontiers’ Forts will be players’ homes amidst the wilderness
The world of Echtra Games's upcoming action-RPG title Torchlight Frontiers is vast and untamed, but players will be able to carve out a piece...
The Stream Team: Star Trek Online’s one-day Halloween event
What's spooky in Star Trek Online? When research goes awry! The mini-mission Hearts and Minds is back for Halloween. Maybe they could have called...
Star Trek Online’s Age of Discovery is coming to consoles on November 13th
Earlier this month, Perfect World Entertainment released the first chapter of Star Trek Online's Age of Discovery update for the game's PC version, and...
Neverwinter previews Heart of Fire’s ‘K-Team’ dungeon challenges
Acquisitions Incorporated has been the talk of the town in Neverwinter lately, what with the upcoming Heart of Fire module being only a week...
Global Chat: Is MapleStory 2 too cute for its own britches? (Yes.)
Maybe it's the weird gaming lull that's going on right now, but MapleStory 2 has picked up a good amount of press and player...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s free update offerings
When Elder Scrolls Online's Update 20 arrives, it will bring with it a free base patch that promises to spice up the alliance war...
MMO Business Roundup: Fractured Space, Runic Games, Michael Jordan esports, Epic investment, and the China problem
Welcome back to another quick trip through some of the week's business bits and bobs.
First up, some bad news. Edge Case's gorgeous F2P MOBA...
Neverwinter teases Heart of Fire module with new video as the Masquerade of Liars returns
On November 6th, Neverwinter players will be invited to join the totally legit and not-at-all questionable company of Acquisitions Inc. on a delightfully absurd...
