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Massively OP Podcast Episode 306: Money makes the MMOs go ’round
Justin and Bree discuss Pantheon, the KingsIsle and Jagex buyouts, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Guild Wars 2, with adventures in WoW, LOTRO, and SWG Legends, plus mailbox topics on underwater combat and choosing between MMO subs.
The Daily Grind: Which MMO do you wish were more transparent about its metrics?
Numbers numbers numbers: I wish we could have more. No, let me amend that. I wish we had fewer numerical representations inside MMOs. I'd much...
Into the Super-verse: Will we ever get a Marvel MMORPG?
While DC Universe Online is coasting high on its success in Year Ten, it feels a shame that there's no Marvel MMORPG to match...
Following Gamigo buyout, Wizard101 keeps monetization and Pirate101 might resume development
Earlier this week, we covered the surprising news that Media and Games Invest, whose chief subsidiary is Gamigo and which is run by Gamigo's...
DC Universe Online hints at a ‘big storyline climax’ for this year
With over 69 million player characters and 39 major content updates, DC Universe Online is a monster of a hit for Daybreak Games as...
The company that owns Gamigo bought out Wizard101 studio KingsIsle too
Tis the season for selling and buying MMO companies, apparently. Adding to the Daybreak and Albion Online pile is KingsIsle Entertainment, which has apparently...
LOTRO Legendarium: It’s long past time to delete legendary items from Lord of the Rings Online
Mines of Moria was easily the most ambitious expansion that Lord of the Rings Online created. Not only did it implement the largest underground...
PlanetSide 2 boss Andy Sites announces his departure and Rogue Planet successors
Here's a huge Friday bummer for PlanetSide 2 fans: You're losing your much-loved lead dev. Executive Producer and Head of Rogue Planet Games Andy Sites...
Star Wars: The Old Republic adds a new limited-time mount to celebrate Star Wars: Squadrons’ free weekend
Do you like Star Wars: Squadrons? Are you indifferent about it but like having new mounts in Star Wars: The Old Republic? The latter...
Global Chat: Revisiting all of SOE’s game history
I'm always a sucker for a good timeline, which is why I perked up at seeing Wilhelm at Ancient Gaming Noob trace out the...
The Repopulation’s latest alpha patch touches on inventory and optimization
It seems strange now, but five or six years ago, The Repopulation was a much-wanted Kickstarted MMORPG, with visual and design roots in sandboxes...
The Stream Team: Returning to EverQuest II’s Reign of Shadows
With all the Frostfell fun to be had, Massively OP's MJ hasn't been back to EQII's Reign of Shadows expansion in a while. It...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 304: League of MMORPGs
Justin and Bree discuss Riot's new MMO, RuneScape, Neverwinter, Crowfall, and Path of Exile, with adventures in Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft, Torchlight II, and SWG Legends, plus mailbag topics on losing hype and legal complexity in MMOs.
Leaderboard: What’s the most vulnerable Daybreak MMO in 2021?
Yep, it's that time of year again: We've been doing this recap for the last several years, although this one is going to be...
The Stream Team: Celebrating 10 super years of DC Universe Online
The big 1-0. DCUO has reached the milestone of a decade in operation, and Massively OP's MJ is ready to celebrate the accomplishment. The...
SuperData says the gaming industry grew by 12% during COVID-dominated 2020
Even though we're nearly in the middle of January, that's not exactly stopping folks from looking back at 2020 quite yet. Particularly our number...
DC Universe Online celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new event raid, missions, and rewards
Happy 10th birthday, DC Universe Online! Oh, is that a gift for us? You shouldn't have! And it's a fight against some horrible paradox...
The MOP Up: Red Dead Online gives free haircuts and booze to all
It's a new year, pard'ners, and that deserves a round of drinks. And haircuts, too! Yeah, you're looking a little shabby there!
Red Dead Online...
The Game Archaeologist: Free Realms
Its very name was a declaration of rebellion against the status quo. In an era that had yet to shift from a subscription-only model...
The best MassivelyOP community Daily Grinds of 2020
Fun fact: The first Daily Grind on Massively was written on November 3rd, 2007, one day after Old Massively transitioned from a Second Life...
