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MMO Mechanics: Zonation and scaling mechanics in MMORPGs
The recent E3 hubub about The Elder Scrolls Online new level syncing mechanics being extended has got me thinking all about the mechanics behind zones in MMOs,...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs for mature audiences only
As with mainstream movies, it seems that the MMORPG industry has settled comfortably into the PG-13 zone for its approach and themes. Sure, there's...
Devilian turns on megaserver tech, starts regular PvP event
The transition to Devilian's new megaserver technology is complete. Trion Worlds has merged all of the game's population into two plus-sized shards, one for...
ArcheAge announces Ascension 3.0 update for late 2016
As with many other MMO imports from Asia, ArcheAge often gives its community a heads-up as to what's coming down the pike thanks to...
Trion unlocks Trove’s classes for try-before-you-buy trial play
If you've ever logged into Trove and thought, damn, I sure wish I could try the Candy Barbarian or Pirate Captain to make sure...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs with distinct visual styles
Given the choice, I am always going to pick a game with stylized graphics over realistic ones. This is for many reasons; it's partly...
ArcheAge makes it (temporarily) safer to regrade gear, drama llamas come out to play
One of ArcheAge's more... interesting features is its gear upgrade system. In short, it's a risky proposition to "regrade" gear because it costs money,...
Dancy chaos comes to Trove
We have to hand it to Trove: This MMO has the best patch names of any game. Enter today's Dancy Chaos update, which really...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 68: Dark and light
Justin and Bree discuss Darkfall, Landmark, Marvel Heroes, ArcheAge, Neverwinter, and ESO, with mailbag questions on community negativity, streaming, and commenters.
ArcheAge’s Ascension event spurs player complaints over content
The players of ArcheAge are not happy at the moment. If you have read about the game in the past, this may not surprise...
Atlas Reactor opens beta access to all this weekend
Are you planning on purchasing the buy-to-play Atlas Reactor? If you haven't made up your mind yet, Trion Worlds is hoping that a weekend...
Preview: A look inside of ArcheAge’s Ascension launching today
Change is inevitable. And while it can be unnerving, it can also be very beneficial. ArcheAge's fans will see their share of changes today...
Getting perspective on Chronicles of Elyria’s planned PvP and PvE featureset
Anyone on the MassivelyOP team will probably tell you that I won't shut up about Chronicles of Elyria. There's so much to like about...
The Daily Grind: Are you MMOing on Memorial Day?
It's Memorial Day here in the States, which means it's the first of three holidays this summer we'll spend with cookouts and patriotic parades and family...
EVE Online war update: The Imperium loses its territory
Last month we brought you several war reports from the massive EVE Online conflict that's come to be known as World War Bee. After years of...
Analyst argues game devs are abandoning free-to-play in some genres
Red Fox Insights analyst Jake Parmley has another piece on Gamasutra this week, this one arguing that video game developers are "backing away from...
Global Chat: Snap judgments of Overwatch
The talk of the blogger town has definitely been abuzz with impressions, thoughts, and snap judgments of Overwatch as it heads to release. Is...
RIFT offers a quick guide to making the most of minions
Are you making the most of your minions in RIFT? You really should. Minions are a lightweight way to get a little more out...
Defiance now has a game-wide auction house
Don't you hate when a new gun drops in Defiance and you don't need it? If the developers would implement a gun that shot...
Trion CM Celestrata has big plans to clean up ArcheAge’s ‘toxic community’ image
ArcheAge Senior Community Manager Seraphina "Celestrata" Brennan has this week unveiled serious plans to clean up her game's community image. In the first of what...
