PvE stands for player-vs.-environment, where environment is generally taken to mean the world, NPCs, and AI.
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WoW Factor: Will most WoW Classic players genuinely move on to The Burning Crusade?
So as much praise as I had for the WoW Classic side of the World of Warcraft equation last week, there's something that was interesting as...
Casually Classic: What’s the point of playing WoW Classic in 2021?
Welcome to Casually Classic, a new column here on Massively OP dedicated to examining World of Warcraft Classic from the vantage point of a...
Wurm Online tests a combat overhaul on PTS and discusses content update plans
It's an inevitability in Wurm Online that players are going to have to fight things, and the process of fighting is the focus of...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s Island Sanctuary and the descent of peace
If you look at it from an obvious thematic standpoint, the whole Island Sanctuary idea makes no sense for this particular expansion for Final...
One Shots: Hug a jellyfish today, why not?
Now personally, I don't do a whole lot of scuba diving or anything, mostly because I have a healthy fear of everything that lurks...
Dungeons and Dragons Online serenades you into its latest raid
It's been a fun week for Dungeons and Dragons Online players! Not only did they get a producer letter with details about upcoming content,...
Ashes of Creation discusses testing snags and world boss creation, showcases new alpha one gameplay
Ashes of Creation recently held yet another development update stream with some more looks at what the folks at Intrepid Studios has been up...
Perfect 10: Ten features I want to see in Splatoon 3
The announcement of Splatoon 3 has actually shown me that I know more Splat fans than I thought I did. Like, people who are still playing despite the lack of...
The Daily Grind: Do you want NPC companions in your MMOs?
Let's talk about buddies! Specifically, NPC buddies. It's no secret at all that I am a huge fan of NPC companions in MMOs. As...
Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s Season 2 is Legendary
Not only do Pokemon Go players still have a Rocket Event and Bird Trio raids coming up on February 28th, but the next seasonal...
Why I Play: Finally completing Final Fantasy XIV’s relic grind
When I started my relic grind in Final Fantasy XIV, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. But after finishing the first few...
Dungeons and Dragons Online is releasing its own ‘mini-expansion,’ Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, this summer
The anniversary festivities aren't the only thing en route to Dungeons and Dragons Online: Standing Stone Games' Rob Ciccolini just dropped a letter from...
Dungeons and Dragons Online hands out free gifts for its 15th anniversary
On February 28, 2006, Dungeons and Dragons Online emerged on the MMORPG scene with gusto. The Dungeons and Dragons title was a different type...
Massively On The Go: Pokemon Go’s Kanto Tour failed to Meet Go Fest 2020’s high standards
So Pokemon Go Kanto Tour has passed, and we're currently in the middle of the "week-long wrap-up event." I'm using quotes because, frankly, the Kanto...
Riot Games starts hiring ‘a raid team’ of devs for its Runeterra MMORPG
Riot Games put out an open call for "a lot of people" to join "a pretty big raid team" of developers working on the...
Project Haven is a developing PvE co-op MOBA that seeks to create ‘friendshipping’ gameplay
Making friends in MMOs is one of the best parts of our genre, but sometimes those connections can feel tenuous at best. The devs...
The Stream Team: Facing Valheim’s first prey
Trees may be the biggest threat in Valheim right now, but soon Massively OP's MJ will face the first prey the gods sent her...
BlizzConline 2021: Overwatch 2 shows off New York City, visceral combat, and PvE content
"Patience" was the word of the day for the BlizzConline Overwatch 2 behind-the-scenes panel tonight at Blizzard's show, but that's to be expected for...
LOTRO producer Q&A: Legendary item revamp, closed world transfers, difficulty sliders, and more
Executive Producer Rob Ciccolini joined the Friday Lord of the Rings Online livestream this week to do a seat-of-his-pants Q&A with fans who showed...
Massively Overthinking: Which MMORPG offers the best tutorial?
MMORPG developer Raph Koster recently put this neat article by experimental game developer Nicky Case on my radar. Case notes that common wisdom is...
