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EverQuest fixing aggro issues, adjusting progression server XP flow
Taunting may not be the sexiest feature of an MMO, but for tanks it's as vital an issue as they come. Happily for those...
The Game Archaeologist: Ten strange pre-release facts about World of Warcraft
An endless ocean of words, a tsunami of thoughts, and a riptide of fan devotion has flooded the gaming world about World of Warcraft...
Das Tal introduces new features for weekend test, opens clan signups
Indie sandbox Das Tal is running a "dev-supporter-exlusive" playtest this weekend to test its latest build and its new features. What can testers expect...
Champions Online’s Teleios Ascendant lair patch is live
Last month, Cryptic promised a new update for Champions Online, and this week, it's finally live. The studio calls it the "biggest challenge" in...
FFXIV’s Sephirot will break you (or vice-versa)
See that lumbering, chain-laden beast? That's the charmingly named Sephirot, who is but the first part of the Warring Triad in Final Fantasy XIV.
He's also...
Star Citizen’s Around the Verse on feedback, griefing, and the Starfarer
This week's Star Citizen Around the Verse video is up! Cloud Imperium's Sandi Gardiner and Ben Lesnick discuss PAX South and the ongoing free-fly...
Ask Mo: Re-reviewing MMORPGs and birthday shenanigans
Mo's been collecting letters to the editor for me to address in Ask Mo for the past month or two, and this one from...
Crytek’s online FPS Warface gets new Earthshaker co-op mission
While developer Crytek is well known in the MMO world for developing the engine that powers games such as ArcheAge and Star Citizen, the studio has seen a...
Massively Overthinking: Old MMORPGs, disco, and pop culture phenomena
A reader named Rob provides this week's Massively Overthinking topic. It's a really good one!
"Why isn't playing an old MMO from a previous decade...
Gloria Victis introduces dynamic events and improved launcher
Dynamic events: All MMOs are required by law to contain them these days or be subject to the wrath of our digital court system. Wanting...
Elite: Dangerous changes how Horizons is sold, discusses patch 2.1’s focus
Are you confused about the process of upgrading from Elite: Dangerous to the Horizons expansion? Do you find it frustrating and unclear? Have you...
Neverwinter details the ins and outs of the upcoming mount changes
Mounts are important in any game. It's nice to be able to choose a noble steed that represents your preferences and your character's personality...
Square-Enix’s 2015 sales and profits were up, thanks in part to Final Fantasy XIV
Square-Enix's fiscal results for the last three-quarters of 2015 are in, and it's good news all around. Net sales were up almost 30% year-over-year,...
WoW Factor: Thoughts from inside the Legion alpha
Tuesday brought along a big surprise for me in the form of access to the Legion alpha test. I had pretty much resigned myself...
Final Fantasy XIV previews its story and dungeons in patch 3.2
The next patch for Final Fantasy XIV brings along a fresh pair of dungeons to the game, which won't surprise anyone. The dungeons in...
Giveaway: Stronghold Kingdoms Island Warfare promo keys [All gone now!]
MMORTS Stronghold Kingdoms is getting a massive expansion today in the form of its Island Warfare update.
The lords of Stronghold Kingdoms can now turn...
More souls and massive tech improvements head to RIFT this year
As RIFT approaches its fifth birthday this spring, Executive Producer Chris Junior revealed many exciting changes and improvements that are coming to the game.
The fun...
The Stream Team: Paladins patch means game modes galore!
As developing games are apt to do, Paladins has put out another patch since MassivelyOP's MJ last played. This one, called the "Chicken Patch"...
Villagers & Heroes update includes a secret zone and Valentine’s Day event
The first major drop of the year for Villagers & Heroes went live today! The Copse of the Treants continues the high-level journey through the Blighted...
How Neverwinter’s Maze Engine will ‘put the dungeons back in D&D’
Yesterday, Perfect World Entertainment announced Neverwinter's ninth expansion, The Maze Engine. Today, we're finding out the philosophy behind the update, or at least the...
