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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Dota 2’s immense New Frontiers update changes mechanics, items, matchmaking, and the map itself
This past weekend saw one of the largest updates for Valve's MOBA Dota 2 go live, and that's not just marketing hype; it's an...
Wisdom of Nym: We don’t need another Final Fantasy XIV – we already have one
First of all, this one's for Bruno. He usually doesn't read these, but maybe he'll like this one.
So we all know at this point...
The Division preps summer testing for Resurgence, readies a PC test for Heartland, outlines Year 5 for The Division 2
In case that headline didn't clue you in, earlier this week was Ubisoft's "Division Day," a showcase of updates and news surrounding the three...
Massively Overthinking: What should MMOs do when guild leaders vanish?
Last week, we covered that wild story about a "heist" in EVE Online that allowed the perpetrators to make off with trillions of ISK...
Albion Online begins testing Knightfall midseason patch tomorrow – with WASD movement
Yesterday, Sandbox Interactive dropped patch notes for Albion Online Knightfall midseason patch, and it's a doozy with a long list of tweaks. When the...
CCP Games is already sunsetting EVE Anywhere after just a year in the wild
Back in 2021, CCP Games made a big to-do over a browser client for EVE Online called EVE Anywhere - essentially a cloud-hosted version...
Rumor: Throne & Liberty has been delayed to fall 2023, CBT arrives in May
Korean media are reporting today that NCsoft's Throne & Liberty has been delayed yet again, though of course since we've been waiting since 2014...
The Stream Team: Backseat Streaming enters Mech Arena
In an era of armchair warriors, we bring you Backseat Streamers! Here, Massively OP’s Chris and MJ get to take a backseat and watch...
War Thunder blasts two new soundtrack albums at our defenseless eardrums
You know what online game has a vastly underrated soundtrack? War Thunder. And I'm not even joking here. Just give "Advance Australia," "Angels of...
SMITE introduces Ix Chel the Light Weaver and kicks off a G.I. Joe collaboration in latest patch
The MOBA SMITE continues to pull from '80s and '90s cartoon antiquity with its latest update. This time around, it's launching a collaboration event...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 418: Big Numbers Inc.
Justin and Bree discuss Mortal Exodus, Wayfinder, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Path of Exile, and Albion Online, with adventures in Fallout 76, City of Heroes, and LOTRO, plus a mailbag topic playing the hero vs. not in MMOs.
MechWarrior Online Legends adds two more legendary mechs, tweaks maps, and adjusts chassis quirks
Last month, Piranha Games made some big changes to MechWarrior Online, specifically renaming it to MWO: Legends and selling new legendary mechs that have...
The Cycle Frontier issues the Howlerbusters Challenge through April 30
One of the many features that Yager hyped for the third season of The Cycle: Frontier was the addition of a flying monster known...
World of Warships adds a new Seychelles map, launches new combat mission
There seems to be a little something for nearly everyone in the the next update for World of Warships, whether you're the kind of...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online wises up
As the Necrom expansion looms in Elder Scrolls Online's future, there are several new NPCs for players to anticipating meeting. One of these is...
Gloria Victis introduces a siege mode for Valley of Death and a werewolf boss for guilds to fight
With Gloria Victis making its full launch this past February, the next logical step for the sandbox is to introduce a werewolf. Yes, this...
Sea of Thieves revamps Golden Sands outpost, adds helpful seagulls, and applies a long list of fixes
Nine times out of 10, seagulls aren't helpful; they're either being monstrous little bastards or harassing Yoda. Luckily in Sea of Thieves' latest update...
EVE Online players commandeered a dormant guild and made off with $22K in plunder
As most longtime MMO players know, leaders going AFK for extended periods can result in all kinds of shenanigans in player organizations behind their...
Massively Overthinking: How to alienate your MMORPG playerbase
I am not a Pokemon Go player, but I can't help but stare at its many trainwrecks thanks to the detailed coverage of our...
Camelot Unchained improves Valkyrie race, says 10-year-old project is gaining momentum
Winged warriors are at the forefront of Camelot Unchained's latest newsletter. The RvR MMO spent the month shaping up its Valkyrie race to look...
