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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Get your first look at Lineage II: Revolution
Looking for a powerhouse MMO to fit into your smartphone or tablet? One such contender deserves your attention, thanks to the legacy from which...
Dark Age of Camelot rolls out ‘most ambitious’ patch to date
Hold on to the reins of your war charger: Dark Age of Camelot charged onto the battlefield with it's "most ambitious" patch to date...
What we know about Age of Wushu 2
In March of last year, rumors that Snail Games was working on Age of Wushu 2Â -- not just its Dynasties mobile spinoff -- began...
Crowfall shows off the workings and creation of a ballista
When your castle is attacked in Crowfall, you have a few options. You could, for example, sit back and cry a bunch. That's time-honored,...
Mobile ARPG Heroes of Incredible Tales releases beefy update
Heroes of Incredible Tales (otherwise known as HIT) may have launched less than three weeks ago, but the mobile multiplayer action-RPG already has a...
Albion Online posts final beta launch schedule
We all knew that Albion Online's much-touted final beta is set to begin at the start of August -- but the question was when?
Sandbox...
Pirates: Allods Online shooter hits beta this week
If you're a big fan of the Allods Online art style and universe but don't actually like the MMORPG, then I have good news...
World of Warships removes a skill without offering players a respec option
One of the skills in World of Warships was Situational Awareness, but it's been patched out. Players could choose to take the skill, or...
EVE Evolved: When was EVE Online’s golden age?
In the latest Massively Overthinking article, our Patreon patron Duane got us thinking about whether the golden age of the MMO industry has passed or MMOs are actually in...
The MOP Up: Planet of Heroes comes into orbit (July 24, 2016)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
Take a sneak peek at Guild Wars 2’s newest map
Revenge is coming! Revenge is coming! Lock up your puppies and your kittens because nothing will be safe when Guild Wars 2 goes on...
WildStar lights a fire under PvP with its Battle Chase event
You know how your parents would sometimes outright bribe you to do something you were scared of or hated? Don't put it past an...
The Daily Grind: Have you tried any new MMOs this summer?
I always have the loftiest of intentions to dig into MMOs I've never played before, going so far as to load a slew of...
Albion Online details the Artifact system
When Albion Online's final beta kicks off on August 1st, players are going to deal with Artifacts. They're the most powerful items in the...
Crowfall: The art and death of the Minotaur Myrmidon
Crowfall's posted up videos of some of the reveals from its last livestream, which demonstrates the creation of the Minotaur Myrmidon and its lengthy,...
The Stream Team: Showing off (and giving away) SMITE’s Erlang Shen
She's been through all of SMITE's tutorials now, so it's time for MassivelyOP's MJ to join a real match. That doesn't mean she's actually...
Gloria Victis adds short spears and client improvements
The long spearless nightmare that has affected Gloria Victis is finally over. With the game's most recent patch, players can craft all of the...
EverChaosing: Adapting Pokemon Go for The Secret World and EverQuest II
So there's this thing right now. It's kind of a craze. Maybe you've heard of it? Pokemon Go? Yeah, I thought so. The thing...
Blade and Soul wades into a summertime patch
Shadows of the Innocents, Blade and Soul's 2.4 patch, hit the live servers yesterday, giving max level players more content to consume. There are...
Guns of Icarus opens Alliance PvE alpha for a week
If you like aspects of Guns of Icarus but want to play a version without the PvP, your wish will be granted for one...