PvP stands for player-vs.-player. PvP can take the form of virtual combat, economic trade, political machinations, or other competition.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 467: The end of an ArcheAge
Justin and Bree discuss ArcheAge's sunset, the cancellation of BlizzCon 2024, Escape from Tarkov's no good very bad day, Age of Water's early access launch, and the 20th anniversary of City of Heroes, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW, Fallout 4, and Guild Wars 2, plus mailbag topics on defensive characters in MMOs and whether Crowfall has any kind of future.
Fight or Kite: Pax Dei’s alpha is equal parts survival gameplay and grind-fueled crafting
In my experience, I’ve found "survival game" and "grindfest" are synonymous with each other in all but the rarest of cases. There just seems...
The Quinfall demonstrates the utility and danger of player caravans on the landscape
If and when you find yourself exploring the world of The Quinfall, you're going to want to figure out how to get around efficiently...
Albion Online’s European server is fully live and F2P for all players now – here’s the new music video
If it seems as thought we've been covering the launch of Albion Online's Albion Europe server for a really long time, well, that's because...
The MOP Up: Tarisland’s Mr. D fixes the world
Over on Discord, Tarisland continues to walk fans through the history of its world, including the war between powerful beings, including a guy named......
Multiplayer medieval brawler Mordhau marks fifth anniversary with April 29 demon attack
The multiplayer PvP-focused medieval brawler Mordhau doesn't often hit our news desk except when it's promising to fight toxicity or when modders transform the...
The Stream Team: Indoctrination via Party Animals weaponry
Last time, Massively OP's Larry managed to wiggle his way out of his second Party Animals showing (unintentionally, he insists!). MJ and Chris won't...
Vitae Aeternum: So just what is New World’s big June announcement?
For the past few months, Amazon Games has repeated the same mantra in regards to New World's future: Wait for the announcement in June....
Albion Online has kicked off early headstart for its new European server – no more wipes
There was a bit of a hiccup in getting it off the ground this morning, but it's here now: Albion Online's Albion Europe server...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 466: Elder Scrolls Offline
Justin and Bree discuss PlanetSide 2's new developer, Elder Scrolls Online's rollback situation, the revival of Life is Feudal, and the resurrection of Legends of Aria Classic, with adventures in LOTRO, ESO, and World of Warcraft, plus mailbag topics on Palia, Blade and Soul, Dragons Dogma Online, and MMOs that would work offline.
Dark Age of Camelot invites MMO gamers to its 11th Caledonia leveling catch-up event
Sharpen your pitchforks, dust off your billy clubs, and restock your quiver -- Dark Age of Camelot is calling you into action once more...
EVE Online’s Equinox expansion brings planetary mining and territory features to nullsec June 11
Tuesday, June 11th, is promising to be "the first step towards a radical re-invigoration of nullsec space" in EVE Online thanks to the launch...
EVE Online brings login rewards and new missions to its April 30 Capsuleer Day anniversary event
It will soon be time for EVE Online to celebrate 21 years of operation, and you know what that means! Capsuleer Day is coming...
The Daily Grind: Are there any standard MMO UI elements you consider ‘optional’?
Back in February, MMO YouTuber MarleMMO reminded me that Ashes of Creation is planning to obscure enemy health bars during PvP - a concept...
The MOP Up: FFXIV recaps its PAX East appearance
In case you missed it in person, you can catch up with all of Final Fantasy XIV's PAX East 2024 developments in a recap...
Lineage II outlines its 20th anniversary plans for all of its versions
Can you believe that it has been 20 years since Lineage II originally released? Because you only sort of should believe it. The game...
Albion Online shares its full schedules for Season 23 – including the plan for Albion Europe
For those of you who long to begin the blood-drenched path to mastery with Albion Online's Season 23, you should know that the path...
Fractured adds new playable demon races and cash shop with its May 8th Invasion update
Dynamight Studios formally announced Fractured Online's next patch last night: Dubbed The Invasion, it heralds the arrival of two new player demon races, specifically...
Mortal Online 2 opens a new dungeon, adds new mounts, and tweaks sieges with its latest update
Testing is over and release is here: Mortal Online 2's latest content update is live this week, opening the doors to a new dungeon,...
Heroes of the Storm is getting its biggest post-maintenance mode patch yet
After causing a stir with some small patches late last year and earlier in 2024, Blizzard's MOBA Heroes of the Storm is back again...
