Massively Overthinking: Are MMO chat bubbles the best thing ever or an interface eyesore?
One of the more unassuming threads to blow up on the MMORPG subreddit lately was one that asked about - wait for it -...
The Daily Grind: Do you think the MMO genre is in decline?
A while back, there was a post on the MMORPG subreddit that was basically "the genre didn't change, we changed" - I've seen those...
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...
House financial services committee investigates Gamestonk as investors sue Reddit ‘agitator’
As promised, the US House Financial Services Committee held its hearing on Gamestonk yesterday, and to read some of the coverage, you'd think the...
The Daily Grind: Would you play an MMO with randomly generated characters?
MMORPGs are traditionally games where people spend a lot of time designing their characters. Even in titles where there's not much to character creation,...
Whatever happened to Legends of Aria?
The last time Legends of Aria studio Citadel made a formal announcement, it was two months ago, and it was an apology, as the...
Gamestonk’s gamified guerilla trading made losers of both the good and bad guys
It seems like a long time ago, but just a few weeks back, the mainstream news cycle was absolutely obsessed with Gamestop thanks to...
Dauntless’ simplified roadmap details new hunts, feature reworks, and Springtide
Were you a fan of the way Dauntless' old roadmap looked? If you answered "no," then the devs at Phoenix Labs basically agree with...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO offers the best crafting (not gathering/trading) experience?
A while back, I remember having a discussion with a reader about crafting in MMOs where I was arguing that having good crafting is...
Shadowbanning of Elite Dangerous ‘slavers’ is reportedly corroborated by email screenshots
The actions of the 7th Labor Division (7LD) group in Elite: Dangerous, who readers will recall were ensnaring brand-new players into mining servitude while...
Ingress announces an optional subscription, sparking speculation among Pokemon Go players
It's been some time since Ingress, the MMOARG from the same company that brought us Pokemon Go, has been in the news, but this...
Star Trek Online’s players and developers pay tribute to the late Christopher Plummer
The movie-watching world lost one of its greats when actor Christopher Plummer passed away on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of notable performances including...
See how Elder Scrolls Online’s map has doubled since launch
While we are all aware that Elder Scrolls Online is one of the most consistently updated MMORPGs on the market, perhaps we don't realize...
The Daily Grind: Which modern MMOs are the best at not exploiting your FOMO?
FOMO - the fear of missing out - has unfortunately become a foundational motivator in the MMORPG industry. I don't think it was always...
Massively Overthinking: Do MMO players secretly just want ‘another WoW’?
Last week, there was a provocative discussion on the MMORPG subreddit about the genre. I don't want to get tangled up in the whole...
Elite Dangerous players are apparently being duped into indentured servitude
An Elite Dangerous player and member of the altruistic Fuel Rats group has uncovered what appears to be an insidious scheme while responding to...
EverQuest Online Adventures’ rogue server project, EQOA: Return Home, is still chugging along
Back in 2019, we covered a heartwarming story about EQOA: Return Home, a player-run emulator for EverQuest Online Adventures, which readers will recall was...
Dauntless announces the removal of aethersparks progression currency from the in-game store
If you've been following the Slayer's Path in Dauntless, particularly at the higher end of the scale, you know how important aethersparks are. For...
Apex Legends brings a new character, map changes, legendary magazines, and gameplay changes in Season 8
There's a fresh season just on the horizon for the battle royale shooter Apex Legends, bringing with it a whole lot of new updates....
The Daily Grind: What’s the worst MMO game mechanic ever?
Weeks ago, I saw a thread on the MMORPG subreddit about the worst mechanics in MMOs. I clicked on the link, scoffing, thinking surely...
