American studio known primarily for Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online.
standing stone games
LOTRO Legendarium: Nine LOTRO secrets worth discovering
It's such a special blessing to discover that the MMORPG you've been playing for years -- if not decades -- can still surprise you....
Vague Patch Notes: So what actually kills MMO communities?
Since we're busy getting a front-row seat to World of Warcraft adding the dungeon finder again, only this time it's WoW Classic, we are...
Massively Overthinking: Massively Overwhelming content in MMORPGs
This past weekend, I picked up my first premium house in Lord of the Rings Online after much hemming and hawing. I didn't expect...
EG7 and Daybreak: DCUO’s volatility, EverQuest’s stability, Cold Iron’s new game, LOTRO’s canceled remaster
Last night, we covered EG7's video pitch to investors, which among other things included a segment during which EG7 and Daybreak boss Ji Ham...
Lord of the Rings Online gives a sneak peak of Corsairs of Umbar’s landscape
Lord of the Rings Online's fall expansion finally has an official name (and logo): Corsairs of Umbar. Standing Stone Games revealed this in a...
Dungeons and Dragons Online begins testing weapon standardization
Dungeons and Dragons Online's weapons better get with the program -- literally. The next big update for the game seeks to standardize weapons across...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 437: The MMO moving-in blues
Justin and Bree discuss Star Trek Online Incursion, WoW's Guardians of the Dream, LOTRO's River Hobbit housing and the Mariner, and Elder Scrolls Online's update 40, with a podcast topic on the financial barriers to returning to MMOs.
Talk Like a Pirate Day around the MMO world, 2023 edition
When the internet was younger, Talk Like a Pirate Day was a huge event, the kind of harmless fun every brand and MMO got...
Lord of the Rings Online throws the Mariner overboard (into another round of testing)
After a very short initial preview, Lord of the Rings Online's newest class is being treated to a longer test this week on the...
The Daily Grind: Do MMO cash shops usually have things you want to buy?
My recent return to Guild Wars 2 for the Secrets of the Obscure expansion resurrected one of my old gripes: The cash shop almost...
The Stream Team: Enjoying LOTRO’s The Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariners event
How often has Massively OP's MJ been able to enjoy a good sailor mission in Lord of the Rings Online? Well, pretty much never....
One Shots: Just a minute, Mom, I’m playing with my virtual dollhouse!
If playing with physical dollhouses is your entry-level and full-on interior decorating your advanced mode, then video games offer a middle ground to those...
Lord of the Rings Online delays its Forester event a second time, says fix coming soon
The first of Lord of the Rings Online's planned series of crafting-related events continues to have a hard time getting off the ground. Standing...
Massively Overthinking: Do you sub to MMOs you’re no longer playing?
Over the summer, an MMO did something I've never seen an MMO do before: It stopped taking my money for no discernable reason and...
The Daily Grind: What’s your most petty MMO pet peeve?
Today's Daily Grind was inspired by LOTRO blogger Fibro Jedi, who tweeted about personal space: You know how sometimes you'll be standing in an...
LOTRO Legendarium: Lord of the Rings Online’s new Mariner class is the swashbuckler we needed
A new class added to any MMORPG is bound to raise excitement and anxiety among fans, especially when they try to feel out whether...
Dungeons and Dragons Online debuts new Vecna Unleashed raid
Ready to roll for initiative? You're going to need all the edge you can get to tackle Dungeons and Dragons Online's newest raid, which...
Lord of the Rings Online slightly delays its Mariner class preview
Lord of the Rings Online fans who were eager to get their first real look -- and hands-on -- of this fall's Mariner class...
One Shots: Dragons don’t come with windshield wipers
Every time I see someone flying on top of a dragon or other winged mount, all I can imagine is a huge bundle of...
LOTRO Legendarium: Coping with Lord of the Rings Online’s Mount Everest of content
I vividly remember back when Lord of the Rings Online launched its first legendary server, Anor, in 2018. Like many of you, I got...
