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Microsoft CFO says Bethsoft IPs can still go cross-platform but also wants new games ‘first, better, or best’ on Microsoft
As the news of Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, Bethesda Softworks, and its various studios has settled in, there's been one niggling point that's...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 296: Feywild, Markarth, and multiboxing
Justin and Bree discuss Dungeons and Dragons Online, ESO Markarth, WoW multiboxing, Old School RuneScape, and Guild Wars 2 Truce, with mailbag topics on leadership influencing toxicity and a new generation of MMO minigames.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Markarth DLC is live on console as ZeniMax promises free next-gen upgrades
With the next-generation console launches coming very soon now, ZeniMax thought it was wise to push the release of Elder Scrolls Online's Markarth on...
The MOP Up: Runes of Magic gets a headstart on Thanksgiving
It's still early in November, but Runes of Magic has already laid out a tasty spread for its Autumn Banquet in the game. Eat...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best playable cat race?
Despite the very real evidence that a feline lurks somewhere in my home, I am not what you would call a cat person. I...
Elder Scrolls Online moves Markarth DLC launch on console by a day, promise next-gen news ‘soon’
Elder Scrolls Online's Markarth DLC and update 28, which launched for PC players earlier this week and put a mighty fine hat on the...
Bethsoft’s Todd Howard on Microsoft, subscriptions, and the future of its IPs
When Microsoft walked over to ZeniMax Media with a big fat wallet and acquired all of the things, there was plenty of speculation on...
The Stream Team: Witches are brewing in Elder Scrolls Online
If you've got a witch and you've got a cauldron, chances are something's brewing! Right now, that happens to be the Elder Scrolls Online...
Massively Uplifting: Supporting small businesses, grieving through games, and lending helping hands
Did you go trick-or-treating? There's still time! Here, have a handful of warm fuzzies! Take some full-sized good deeds! October has been full of...
Elder Scrolls Online’s Markarth DLC and update 28 are officially live for PC players
If this week is all just a little too much for you to handle, you can try living in Tamriel for a little while,...
Wisdom of Nym: The implications of Final Fantasy XIV Forspoken
So we do actually know the title of the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion now, even though we don't. Technically this has not yet been...
The MOP Up: Anarchy Online’s remixed raid
It's always a notable event when a stagnating MMORPG suddenly receives an infusion of new content. Such was the case for Anarchy Online this...
The Elder Scrolls Online details the challenges and rewards of the Vateshran Hollows
Facing off against deadly foes in single combat, traversing new landscapes, and earning your way to improved rewards. That might sound familiar to players...
Vague Patch Notes: The wax and wane of MMOs and genres
I started writing for Massively-that-was in October of 2009. That was 11 years ago. Oh... oh my word, no, that was so long ago....
Elder Scrolls Online: Update 28’s ‘stickerbook’ and washing ya damn hands
When The Elder Scrolls Online's Markarth DLC launches next week, the free update 28 launches along with it, and one of its tentpole features...
MassivelyOP’s 2020 guide to Halloween across the MMO world
Take a pro-tip from a Halloween gaming expert: If you shout "Bloody Mary" three times at any MMO login screen, you'll unlock a secret...
The MOP Up: Soulworker fulfills your greatest desire
Soulworker Online delighted fans with a huge content update this past week that added something called "Desire Workers" and "SinForce."
We'll let the game explain:...
Massively Overthinking: Where is the line between buy-to-play, free-to-play, and subscription MMOs?
You might think this Massively Overthinking topic is way too obvious, but I assure you, it's not! Consider this: When the buy-to-play-with-no-sub Guild Wars...
Perfect Ten: A small sampling of literary offerings from MMOs
Salutations are in order once again for our most literate and eloquent readers of Massively Overpowered! I bid you welcome to our numerical column...
PSA: Fallout 76 is offering a free trial, Fallout First trial, and an atom sale
Some games celebrate the day their games hit early access, or funded on Kickstarter, or actually launched. Fallout 76, however, is celebrating a lore...