RvR stands for “realm vs. realm,” usually a reference to faction-based player-vs.-player warfare, and frequently (though not always) in the context of more than two realms.
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Revelation Online’s Demonic War update shifts to an October release window
Wait, didn't we hear about the Demonic War update for Revelation Online before? Yes, yes we did; back in May 2021, when the update...
Rumor: Leaked file list suggests Star Citizen’s Theaters of War is being made into a standalone game
Allow us to provide a bit of context before we get to the news: This is all about Theaters of War, a 20v20 mixed...
Albion Online’s Call to Arms 10 arrives ahead of this weekend’s season start
PvP players, you've been called to arms, quite literally, with Albion Online's latest update. Call to Arms Patch 10 has arrived as of today,...
EVE Online players speculate at least 110K players are subscribed based on the August economic report
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Fight or Kite: Spellbreak’s wizardry battles wage on with new content
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Warhammer Online: Return of Reckoning finally adds capital cities that Mythic axed
So a little Warhammer Online history lesson for you today: Originally when Mythic Entertainment was developing the game, it had plans to include up...
Global Chat: New World beta pleases some, fails to grab others
The buzz around MMO Town these days is on New World, and specifically, the open beta that wrapped up last week. So far, the...
Stick and Rudder: Gaining traction as a newbie in EVE Online
EVE Online has a reputation for being difficult for new players. The varied, complex systems, some of which are a product of the era...
Warhammer Online rogue server Return of Reckoning preps anniversary celebration and huge reveal this weekend
If you've been keeping an eye on Warhammer Online rogue server Return of Reckoning, you probably already know that the game is knee-deep in...
Lost Ark previews four regions of Luterra as we wait for the new 2022 launch
So you're bummed about Lost Ark getting the boot to 2022. I get it. You know what might make you feel better? Lore! That's...
Star Wars: The Old Republic makes a mystery merchant always available
According to Wookieepedia, the man known as Kai Zykken is "a male Human who was captain of the Corellian Run Scoundrels, a pirate gang...
War Thunder’s Direct Hit update adds new vehicles, visual upgrades, and player-created models
As promised, War Thunder's Direct Hit update is live in the military online action MMO, with new additions including new jets and cruisers as...
The MOP Up: Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff moves into houses
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WoW Factor: How World of Warcraft mirrors a toxic relationship for players
First and foremost, a fair warning here: This is going to be a column that does, albeit indirectly, deal with some potentially heavy subject...
Massively Overthinking: Overcoming barriers-to-exit in MMOs
About a thousand years ago, I wrote an article on Old Massively called "but I already have that game" about barriers-to-exit: the difficulty of...
Black Desert launches Conquest War pre-season, sets Season+ server launch for next week
Conquest War has returned to the world of Black Desert as the pre-season has begun. MMO players will recall that this mode is basically...
Albion Online previews the upcoming addition of War Gloves
In the high-fantasy battlefields of Albion Online, players need access to new skills, new abilities, and new techniques. One such technique is the time-honored art...
Battle Bards Episode 200: Battle Bards Bicentennial!
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Global Chat: Returning to Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2's new (old) leadership, uptick in communication, and upcoming expansion have a lot of MMO players returning to the game lately --...
WoW Factor: What’s behind the turning of the tide in World of Warcraft’s patch 9.1.5?
There's some interesting stuff going on right now when it comes to World of Warcraft's next major patch, due in no small part to the...
