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DC Universe Online is overhauling its stats completely
Stats are a big deal in MMOs. Those little numbers that we try to make go higher are a big part of what makes...
H1Z1: King of the Kill dumps Daybreak cash for new currency
The PvP half of the H1Z1 split, King of the Kill, has done away with Daybreak Cash as of its update yesterday. Players will...
The MOP Up: Batman invites you to his gala (September 18, 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...
Project Gorgon revamps armor bonuses and food perks
"I'm hip-deep in changes to all kinds of systems," says Project Gorgon's Eric Heimburg in a blog post this week, "and still trying different...
H1Z1 delays King of the Kill launch, opts to stay in early access for a while longer
Last we heard, H1Z1 was getting ready to officially launch its PvP title, King of the Kill, on September 20th. Well, plans have changed,...
Battle Bards Episode 82: Dragon Nest
This week on Battle Bards, the crew dips its toes into the "candyland" world of Dragon Nest. It's a game that belies stereotypical expectations,...
The Daily Grind: Should MMORPG housing have login and maintenance rules?
A Massively OP reader named MrPoolaty recently wrote in to us to talk about the resumption of Final Fantasy XIV's housing demolition timers. See,...
The MOP Up: Destiny prepares for Rise of Iron (September 11, 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...
A deep-dive into MMORPG housing: RIFT vs. WildStar
If you took a casual poll of the MMO community and asked which game's player housing system was the best and most robust, chances...
EverQuesting: Five EverQuest II features you may have forgotten
Use it or lose it. I may have learned that little gem in relation to skills and talents, but it applies to the world...
Massively Overthinking: What’s the worst MMORPG for duos?
Massively OP reader Styopa recently wrote in to us to propose that we write about the best MMORPGs for duoing. I was all set...
Smed: Hero’s Song will launch early access with 15 classes
Pixelmage Games'Â John Smedley has posted an update for Indiegogo backers and would-be backers for his MMOARPG, Hero's Song.
"As I write this we're sitting at...
Perfect Ten: Comparing Druids across MMORPGs
If I asked you what a Mage is in an MMORPG, what would you say? Some cloth-wearing gal who lugs around a long staff and flings...
EverQuest II sells more Legends of Norrath lockboxes
There's nothing to honor the passing of a beloved game than to turn its memory into a lockbox bonanza.
At least that's the thinking of...
Smed plans Indiegogo, Twitch stream for pixel-art OARPG Hero’s Song
Back in January, former SOE/Daybreak boss John Smedley revealed the details of his new company, Pixelmage Games, and its first title, a PvE-focused, sandboxy,...
Landmark introduces reward chests for player builds
What does every good dungeon need? Treasure chests, of course! And now Landmark players have reward chests filled with loot that they can add...
Divergence Online returns to Indiegogo to raise funds for the ‘mechapocalypse’
Star Wars Galaxies-inspired indie MMORPG Divergence Online is back with another crowdfunding campaign. If we've done our math right, this'll make the game's fourth...
The Daily Grind: What class from a non-MMO do you want to see in an MMORPG?
Last week, I was chatting with my husband about SMITE and Overwatch, and I joked that I reaaaaaallly needed to stay away from both...
One Shots: Wonder Woman’s invisible motorcycle
I think I need to be more clear on my admittedly low standards for a One Shots submission. People, you need to actually show...
Global Chat: How should studios sunset MMOs?
When it comes time for whatever reason to put an MMORPG to pasture, how should a studio do it? For Brian "Psychochild" Green, this...
