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Massively OP Podcast Episode 408: FFXIV on one side, mods on the other
Justin and Bree discuss Final Fantasy XIV's great mode debate, WoW's trading post issues, NCsoft's layoffs, Square's and Blizzard's financials, The Crew 3, Quinfall, and Elder Scrolls Online, with adventures in LOTRO and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag topic on MMO beards.
Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2 communities erupt over GShade malware mod drama
We're back in the thick of the games modding controversy this week, this time over what was meant to be a benign mod -...
The Stream Team: Hungry hungry Helminth and Warframe’s museum of frames
Between the hungry hungry Helminth and the museum of frames, Massively OP's MJ couldn't decide what to focus on during her latest excursion into...
IGN’s upcoming Fan Fest features Elder Scrolls Online, Redfall, and Diablo IV
The month of February is usually associated with the cold of winter and not a showcase of game and movie trailers, but the IGN...
Wisdom of Nym: The powerful stuff in Final Fantasy XIV that went missing in action
First things first: This article is not about your favorite ability that has been removed from Final Fantasy XIV over the years. No, even...
The Division 2 delays Season 11 over global localization issues
A slowed-down -- but not arrested -- development pipeline for The Division 2 is increasing the pain for this one: Ubisoft announced that it's...
One Shots: Exterior design by nature
We've all witnessed plenty of examples of intriguing fantasy architecture and urban design in MMOs. But one style of design that I think is...
Square-Enix says net sales are down across the board because of ‘weak’ catalog titles and no MMORPG expansion
The latest financial report out of Square-Enix doesn't appear to be a particularly rosy one as net sales of games across the company's three...
Final Fantasy XI brings Valentione’s Day around once again
Like Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XI celebrates Valentione's Day. Unlike FFXIV, however, FFXI does not ask you to talk with some elf (elezen/elvaan,...
The Stream Team: Celebrating another Valentione’s Day in Final Fantasy XIV
Love is in the air in Final Fantasy XIV, or at the very least the opportunity to get a cute new outfit! And since...
DC Universe Online patches in a new UI element and a new lockbox
Some updates are tiny, but the latest one for DC Universe Online is pretty meager in comparison to other patches the superheroing MMO has...
Global Chat: The seductive appeal of New World
Over a year since its launch, New World remains as rocky and controversial as ever. And while it has its critics, Amazon's MMO also...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV addon cheaters undermine the game – and themselves
It is baffling to me - utterly baffling - that I have to write this column at all. But let's start by taking a...
Elder Scrolls Online will finally allow you to hide shoulder armor in the March game update
There's some great news this week for MMO sufferers of Giant Shoulders Syndrome (GSS): Elder Scrolls Online finally is going to let you hide...
Massively Overthinking: What MMORPG content requires the most skill – and why?
Back in January, there was an inflammatory thread on the MMORPG subreddit that argued that anyone using rotation mods in endgame MMO content was...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida espouses excitement and encouragement for the upcoming Blue Protocol
In the grand battle between the upcoming Blue Protocol and the current master of the Japanese MMORPG market, Final Fantasy XIV, producer and director...
The Crew 3 aka The Crew Motorfest launches player testing today
The rumors and teases were true: The Crew franchise is getting another sequel in the form of The Crew Motorfest - essentially The Crew...
The Daily Grind: What’s your stance on weapon swapping in MMO combat?
You know what's always mystified me? Any game that involves a whole lot of weapon swapping for optimal combat rotations. Apparently it's a big...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 407: Roadmaps, roadmaps, roadmaps
Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom, DDO's mini-expansion, Diablo Immortal, Villagers & Heroes housing, Star Trek Online's 13th anniversary, and Gloria Victis' impending launch, with adventures in LOTRO and ESO, plus a mailbag topic on optional content.
Final Fantasy XIV director expresses frustration and confusion as another world first clear is won via addon use
It would appear that Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida has McFreaking had it with addons being used in order for raid...