pokemon go

Official Site: Pokemon Go
Studio: Niantic
Launch Date: July 6, 2016
Genre: MMOARG
Business Model: F2P (Cash Shop)
Platform: Android, iOS

Massively Overthinking: Do MMO players secretly just want ‘another WoW’?

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Last week, there was a provocative discussion on the MMORPG subreddit about the genre. I don't want to get tangled up in the whole...

There’s lots to love in Pokemon Go’s February update and new events

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Ah, February. A time for love. For nostalgia. For fighting back criminals who steal items and monsters. Well, at least in Pokemon Go. Niantic...

It’s time to rock some long beautiful hair and Johto in Pokemon Go

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Another day, another couple of Pokemon Go events - let's get them on your radar! From January 26th to 31st, players will be treated to the...

Pokemon Go’s newly announced Hoenn Tour is kind of metal

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Another day, another slew of upcoming Pokemon Go events. While many players thought the previous Sinnoh event was rather humdrum, the recently announced Hoenn...

You could be a Pokemon Go NPC trainer in Kanto, plus Mega Ampharos, Machop and more news

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Ever wanted to be in an NPC in a Pokemon game? Well, Niantic is giving you a very slim chance to do so in Pokemon...

Massively Uplifting: Niantic, ArenaNet, and more MMO studios end 2020 on charitable high notes

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Do you know what one of the best things about Massively Uplifting is? Although the world focuses on giving good deeds and Joy to...

Why WB Games should make a new Asheron’s Call game in 2021+: The mechanics

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Just based on lore alone, WB Games should make a new Asheron's Call game. As I argued last time, AC has the qualities of an underutilized...

Why WB Games should make a new Asheron’s Call game in 2021+: The lore

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So we recently brought up how Asheron's Call 2 died twice during the winter seasons, with the second one being a double funeral with the original...
Please get out of my yard.

Pokemon Go celebrates 2021 with festive Pokemon, continues the Kanto countdown with Unova region event

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Pokemon Go is almost ready to help players ring in 2021 as well as keep up the excitement for the Kanto tour thanks to...

Massively OP’s 2020 Awards: Not-So-Massively Game of the Year

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MassivelyOP’s end-of-the-year awards for 2020 continue today with our award for the Not-So-Massively Game of the Year, which was awarded to No Man's Sky...

Massively on the Go: Understanding what an MMO community will pay for

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Earlier in December, I posted some Pokemon Go news that included player complaints about a recent Mr. Rime paid event. While there was a good...

Massively Overthinking: Our MMO predictions for 2021

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So... 2020 didn't go exactly as anyone planned. Our predictions for this past year were pretty janked up by that whole pandemic thing and...

Pokemon Go adds even more winter events, hints that Kanto is just the start of the tour

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Gather around, trainers: Have you heard of Mr. Rime? The new version Pokemon's Mr. Mime got a Galar regional variant that also evolves, and...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go goes retro with its Red and Green Event in 2021

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Pokemon Go’s not done with announcing big events this fall, not by a long shot. In addition to the current seasonal events and Community...

Massively on the Go: The rollercoaster that is Pokemon Go’s Go Beyond update

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I've previously mentioned in this Massively on the Go column some unexpected bonuses popping up with the release of Pokemon Go’s Go Beyond update....

Pokemon GO’s 2020 community day won’t include 2018 CD moves but does grant Shiny Celebi

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The month of December is generally Pokemon Go's double-feature catch-up Community Day. Over the course of two days (December 12th and 13th this year),...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s Go Beyond update is surprisingly solid for vets and newcomers alike

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Yes, in case you missed it, Pokemon Go's Go Beyond update is live. My preview piece was updated right up to the release, so...

Pokemon Go’s Go Beyond, seasonal events, and PvP season 6 are all live

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Good news for Pokemon fans: Pokemon Go's Go Beyond update is now live. The promised raised level cap, XP booster, and surprising hidden bonuses...

Massively Overthinking: Gratitude for the devs of the MMO genre

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Thanksgiving conveniently falls on a Thursday every year, which means it's the perfect topic for our regular Thursday Massively Overthinking roundtable. I've asked our writers what they're grateful for in and around the MMO genre the last couple of years - and now we're gonna do it again.
Come home.

Superdata’s October 2020 report: Genshin Impact makes big bank, WoW is on the rise

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Congratulations are in order for Genshin Impact, which became October's highest-grossing title. In Superdata's new report, the crossplay title is deemed "an unprecedented international...

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