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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PvP MMORPG Abyss begins signups to an upcoming open playtest on Steam
Before it begins its early access release on April 18th, the PvP sandbox MMORPG Abyss has one more playtest to run - and this...
The MOP Up: Guild Wars 2 and FFXIV boost their soundtracks
Where are my MMO soundtrack lovers today? Guild Wars 2 announced that it's going to be selling a vinyl edition of its Secrets of...
Ready or not, PvP sandbox Reign of Guilds has launched into early access
After six years of development, Reign of Guilds opened its doors to early access and live operation. The Russian PvP sandbox is a medieval-style...
Multiplayer medieval fantasy brawler Warhaven has officially sunsetted
Pour one out for the medieval warriors who were fighting it up in the fantasy world of Warhaven, including but not limited to Crud...
Gigantic Rampage Edition summarizes its modes and gameplay in new trailer
Fans of Gigantic are already pretty familiar with the shooter MOBA's overall gameplay beats, which we were pleased to confirm appear to have stayed...
Albion Online kicks off European server closed beta for founder pack buyers
Albion Online fans who preordered with a founder pack for the Albion Europe server launch later this month are off and away into closed...
Embers Adrift adds a new PvP arena that’s meant for funsies in latest patch
Embers Adrift has very, very frequently stressed how it's an MMORPG about cooperation, grouping together, and trying to foster a community, but sometimes you...
For Science: EVE Online’s Project Discovery initiative opens signups for mobile testing
At EVE Fanfest last fall, CCP Games announced that its latest Project Discovery push would essentially set EVE Online players to training AI in...
MMO Business Roundup: Embracer finishes restructure, Riot settles lawsuit, Ubisoft continues layoffs
Welcome back to another brief roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news. Business business business!
Embracer: Embracer has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions...
Fight or Kite: Predecessor’s open beta brings back MOBA action and a heap of nostalgia
The newest, brightest pupil from the School for Extraordinary MOBAs has arrived for your gaming pleasure. Predecessor launched in early access last week, bringing...
World of Warcraft lead dev asks for opinions on whether to merge two US PvP realms
If you're a PvPing player in World of Warcraft - specifically someone who's on the Faerlina or Benediction servers - then you'll probably want...
Pax Dei previews the ‘minimum viable product’ of its next alpha build’s PvP area
Pax Dei's latest alpha two preview blog would like to set some expectations regarding the FFA PvP zone of Lyonesse that will be open...
Gigantic Rampage Edition throws a spotlight over the second previously unreleased character Kajir
Fans are just over a week away from the resurrection of shooter MOBA Gigantic in the form of the Rampage Edition, which means there's...
Albion Online details fortifications, siege banners, and territory chests coming in Foundations
Albion Online is looking to keep excitement for its April 15th Foundations update rolling, which means it's time for another sneak peek at major...
Final Stand Ragnarok releases 1.0 update with updated maps and hero models
Unchained Entertainment fka City State Entertainment launched Camelot Unchained prequel Final Stand Ragnarok into its third and final early access earlier this month, kicking...
Working As Intended: The top 10 hot tubs in MMORPGs
It's been a running joke for a few years that I always put hot tubs in my MMO houses whenever possible, and once that...
April Fools’ Day 2024 events and gags from around the MMORPG world
Welcome to weird MMORPG game mode day! I mean, April Fools' Day - not that we're sorry a lot of the "pranks" have become...
The MOP Up: Fractured Veil allows for PvE-only servers
Post-apocalyptic survival game Fractured Veil previewed some upcoming features such as farms, new spawn locations, and -- get ready for this -- PvE-only servers....
LOTRO Legendarium: Middle-earth’s world integrity is an endangered species in MMOs
Back in 2018, Steven Spielberg adapted the popular novel Ready Player One into a film. It seemed like a great pairing: The master director...
The Stream Team: Chasing after the beat and the bread in Headbangers Rhythm Royale
MOP's Chris is once again ready to feel the beat! Or more specifically, he's ready to feel the beat faster than everyone else. That's...