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MMO Mechanics: MMORPG mechanics predictions for 2016

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In the last edition of MMO Mechanics, I looked back on 2015 and the mechanics I managed to squeeze into the column: We looked...

The Stream Team: The hunt for ARK’s pooper scoopers

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Two new dinosaurs have descended upon ARK: Survival Evolved, and you know what that means: It means MassivelyOP's MJ must have them! Her first...

TUG’s second brain vomit vlog talks monetization

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Titled "To free, or not to free," TUG's second vlog highlights the subject of monetization. While discussing the free-to-play topic, Nerd Kingdom CEO Peter Salinas...

H1Z1 zombies promise a screaming good time

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H1Z1's developmental plans have long included adding a variety of zombies into the mix, from different looks to different skills. Female zombies were added...

ARK: Survival Evolved announces mod contest, shows off the poop-eating dung beetle

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Surviving is never the only challenge in ARK: Survival Evolved; the devs keep things interesting with various competitions and contests. And the newest contest...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 46: The high price of VR

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Justin and Bree discuss the Oculus Rift's pricetag, Marvel Heroes' David Brevik, Divergence Online, Smed on emus, and TUG, with mailbag questions on tstories, MOBAs, and skill trees.

Indie sandbox TUG secures $8.5M in new funding, delays game for engine switch

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Indie sandbox TUG has become the beneficiary of a huge windfall. In a new Kickstarter update sent to backers this afternoon, Nerd Kingdom announced that...

ARK’s 25th digest discusses dino nerfs, contest winners, and new ideas

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It's only been a few days since the tamed dinos in ARK: Survival Evolved were beaten nearly senseless with the nerf bat; stats were...

H1Z1 shows off damage states and new zombie design

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Visuals and animations can make or break an MMO for many, so it's important that the art team not be lollygagging around when there's...

ARK lets you hop around on a prehistoric kangaroo

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Bet when you woke up this morning you didn't know that you were going to learn what a Procoptodon was. Well you are right...

The Stream Team: ARK: Survival Evolved drops the ball (and kangaroos) for 2016

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If you haven't had enough New Year's ball dropping yet, join MassivelyOP's MJ in ARK for another! The devs have given survivors a massive...

ARK: Survival Evolved is doing even better on Xbox One than PC

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It's no secret that ARK: Survival Evolved is one of the most popular early access titles of 2015. What is somewhat surprising is that...

Not So Massively: Top 10 most surprising NSM stories of 2015

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Back in 2011, our former corporate overlords at Massively-of-old noticed that games like League of Legends were getting pretty damn popular and asked us to work...

The Stream Team: Winter (and Raptor Claus) comes to ARK: Survival Evolved

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He's making a list, Shredding it twice, Gonna kill all whether naughty or nice! Raptor Claus is coming to ARK. He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when...
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MMO Year in Review: Heavensward’s arrival (June 2015)

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This year, we're taking a time-machine back through our MMO coverage, month by month, to hit the highlights and frame our journey before we head...
Bear bomb!

Ask Mo: Massively OP’s 2015 awards debrief

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Massively OP's formal 2015 awards technically ended on Friday, though we've got a few stragglers and roundups left to go. As I do every year, today I'll round...

Raptor Claus pays a special visit to ARK: Survival Evolved

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"Now I have a machine gun-toting T-Rex. Ho ho ho." This might well be the holiday sentiment of ARK: Survival Evolved, especially now that it's...

The best MMO deals in the Steam winter 2015 sale

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It's the holiday season! A time for cuddling up before a cozy fire, enjoying loved ones, sharing memories, and... just kidding. It's time to...
The most something game.

Studio Wildcard creative director cautions against using Early Access as a funding method

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Early access has become a bit part of the gaming landscape over the past few years, with many games launching into it. ARK: Survival...

The MOP Up: RuneScape’s big anniversary plans (December 20, 2015)

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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...

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