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PSA: ArcheAge is retiring inactive names on May 10
If you like your character name in ArcheAge and you haven't logged into the game for a while, you might want to put a...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 63: Leisure suit Larry
Justin and Larry discuss pristine WoW servers, TSW, Trove, Champs Online, SWTOR, lockboxes, and birthdays in CoH, LOTRO, and Guild Wars.
Elite: Dangerous features in a new Oculus Rift trailer
A new Oculus trailer this week is intent on reminding everyone that Elite: Dangerous is indeed available on the Oculus Rift VR platform.
"Frontier was...
Trove players protest the expansion’s new gem system
One of the selling features of Trove's first expansion, Mantle of Power, is its gem system. This new way of increasing your character's stats...
The MOP Up: Allods’ Gibberling Festival (May 1, 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...
Massively OP’s guide to MMO business models
Not too long ago, there was all but one way that you would pay for an MMO, and that was as a monthly subscription....
Massively Overthinking: Trinities and quaternities in MMORPGs
This week's Massively Overthinking topic was inspired from Jake, who wrote in to us wondering about roles in MMORPG classes and group content:
"What happened to roles?...
Trove launches Mantle of Power, plans week of bonus login rewards
Trove's Mantle of Power is now live for all players, bringing with it an increased level cap of 30, new empowered gems, and new...
ArcheAge producer’s letter announces its next major patch and system changes
It may be hard to believe, but ArcheAge has just about reached global parity. The North American and European versions run by Trion Worlds...
ArcheAge enters open beta testing in China
The worldwide availability of ArcheAge takes another step forward as the game's Chinese client enters its open beta test. This comes after several different...
Grab an Atlas Reactor closed beta key from Trion and MOP
Good news, afternoon readers! Trion's granted us a handful closed beta keys for Atlas Reactor -- first come, first served, and you can jump...
Diablo III’s sixth season kicks off next week, but seasons aren’t coming to console
Diablo III's sixth season is bearing down on us -- are you prepared? The fun kicks off on Friday, April 29th, at 8 p.m....
EVE Fanfest 2016: Full cross-platform play is planned for EVE: Valkyrie
EVE: Valkyrie will eventually be playable fully cross-platform, according to a presentation given today during EVE Fanfest 2016. The game has already launched on the...
Bless Online AMA gets all of the questions, has few answers to give
Those anticipating the arrival of Bless Online in the west are still coming to grips with the news that the game will be published...
Battle Bards Episode 73: Spooky & Magical II
By popular demand -- which you should read as "Syl's imperial fiat" -- the Battle Bards podcast is returning to the fertile musical landscape of...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 61: Update-o-rama!
Justin and Bree discuss WoW Legion, Ascent, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online, RIFT, and LOTRO, plus mailbag questions on The Secret World and WoW killers.
Trove: Mantle of Power is a gem of an expansion
As you read this, the head start for Trove's first expansion, Mantle of Power, has opened its doors to players who purchased one of...
One Shots: Hello Spino!
I should have known better. I really should have. A couple of weeks ago, I challenged Massively OP's readers to submit "disturbing, grim, or...
RIFT pledges better communication regarding its business model
You might recall that a few months ago, RIFT made some abrupt and significant changes to its business model. Between swiftly taking away the...
What to expect from Atlas Reactor’s closed beta launching today
Atlas Reactor, Trion's turn-based, MOBA-esque PvP game, just finished up its final alpha testing this past weekend, and today, the studio officially kicks off its closed beta. Before...