https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:33:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/the-stream-team-moving-on-to-makeb-in-swtor/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/the-stream-team-moving-on-to-makeb-in-swtor/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:55:39 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=433149 Massively OP’s Larry and MJ and so close to completing the Galactic Loremaster achievement in SWTOR. All that they have left is to move on to Makeb and collect all of the lore there. Unless, of course, Larry didn’t finish Ord Mantel before the stream, in which case the duo will take short a detour […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/the-stream-team-moving-on-to-makeb-in-swtor/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/medieval-fantasy-mmo-past-fate-beefs-up-early-game-and-optimization/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/medieval-fantasy-mmo-past-fate-beefs-up-early-game-and-optimization/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436830 As it heads toward early access later this year, the freedom-happy medieval fantasy MMO Past Fate is keeping things spicy with both increased promotion and new patches in the closed alpha. In fact, Patch 0.4.3 released last week with improvements to the early game and the brand-new Blackfang Keep open-world dungeon. “Early zones have had […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/medieval-fantasy-mmo-past-fate-beefs-up-early-game-and-optimization/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/zenith-shares-video-previews-of-skyward-summits-player-housing-and-more-cyber-ninja-gameplay/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/zenith-shares-video-previews-of-skyward-summits-player-housing-and-more-cyber-ninja-gameplay/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437138 The upcoming Skyward Summit update headed to Zenith at some point or another isn’t just about the Cyber Ninja class or the introduction of PvP; it’s also bringing some player housing features, which were previewed in one of the game’s latest videos. The housing system appears to be set in a personal instance while still […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/zenith-shares-video-previews-of-skyward-summits-player-housing-and-more-cyber-ninja-gameplay/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/albion-online-previews-knightfalls-content-and-quality-of-life-perks/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/albion-online-previews-knightfalls-content-and-quality-of-life-perks/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:00:26 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437307 The Albion Online comfy chair welcomes you back to another video with Sandbox Interactive game director Robin Henkys, this one zeroing in on the Knightfall patch already heralded on the test server. Knightfall, Henkys says, is not meant as a major update, just a patch that “packs quite a punch.” It will introduce new chest […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/albion-online-previews-knightfalls-content-and-quality-of-life-perks/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/v-rising-debuts-a-teaser-trailer-featuring-secrets-of-gloomrot-gameplay-ahead-of-its-may-17-release/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/v-rising-debuts-a-teaser-trailer-featuring-secrets-of-gloomrot-gameplay-ahead-of-its-may-17-release/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:30:21 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437321 The “expansion level” update headed to early access vampire survivalbox V Rising got a pretty important news drop today in the form of a new teaser trailer, which offers a look at the patch’s content in action as the patch inches toward its release date of Wednesday, May 17th. The footage in question is only […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/v-rising-debuts-a-teaser-trailer-featuring-secrets-of-gloomrot-gameplay-ahead-of-its-may-17-release/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/the-stream-team-starting-season-2-of-guild-wars-2s-living-world/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/the-stream-team-starting-season-2-of-guild-wars-2s-living-world/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:55:13 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437184 Now that’s she’s finally experienced Guild Wars 2’s Living World Season 1, Massively OP’s MJ is excited to go through the rest of the seasons that she’d previously purposefully skipped. Who wanted to start a story in the middle? Not MJ, at least! Tonight, she wraps up Season 1 with the final celebration and then […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/the-stream-team-starting-season-2-of-guild-wars-2s-living-world/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/blue-protocol-hosts-a-postmortem-livestream-after-its-latest-japanese-network-test/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/blue-protocol-hosts-a-postmortem-livestream-after-its-latest-japanese-network-test/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:30:56 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437150 At the beginning of April, the devs for Bandai Namco’s anime MMORPG Blue Protocol promised they would share the results of the latest network test. Sure enough, a livestream doing just that made its debut earlier this morning, as it broke down the test’s progress, shared some test data, and outlined upcoming gameplay adjustments. Translations […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/blue-protocol-hosts-a-postmortem-livestream-after-its-latest-japanese-network-test/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-gets-housing-a-new-enemy-type-and-cel-shaded-visual-options-in-june/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-gets-housing-a-new-enemy-type-and-cel-shaded-visual-options-in-june/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:30:38 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437106 Apparently, the June update headed to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is sizeable enough that developer Sega is calling it “ver. 2” or the “ultra evolution update.” That might arrive to the eyes as a bit of bluster, but there does appear to be quite a lot going on in this upcoming patch. The […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-gets-housing-a-new-enemy-type-and-cel-shaded-visual-options-in-june/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/new-world-addresses-pvp-mounts-and-solo-content-as-merges-begin-this-afternoon/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/new-world-addresses-pvp-mounts-and-solo-content-as-merges-begin-this-afternoon/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:30:44 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437053 Amazon game director Scot Lane and live lead Katy Kaszynski helm another episode of New World’s Forged in Aeternum this week – outside, standing up, and absent fan-favorite creative director Dave Verfaillie. Here are the highlights: Solo dungeons aren’t on the table, but Amazon is says it’s putting more effort into solo content over the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/new-world-addresses-pvp-mounts-and-solo-content-as-merges-begin-this-afternoon/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/diablo-iv-promises-a-level-of-agency-never-previously-offered/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/diablo-iv-promises-a-level-of-agency-never-previously-offered/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437013 Diablo IV may not be serving up Burger King’s Whoppers, but it too is promising that you can have it your way. Blizzard’s upcoming online ARPG behemoth includes “a level of agency never previously offered” in regard to player character builds and growth. This assertion comes from a new developer blog and video in which […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/diablo-iv-promises-a-level-of-agency-never-previously-offered/feed/ 16 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/aion-classic-has-officially-launched-in-its-third-region-europe/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/aion-classic-has-officially-launched-in-its-third-region-europe/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:30:50 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437047 It’s another launch day for Aion Classic as the throwback version of the game already live in South Korea (since 2020) and North America (since 2021) finally launches in Europe under the Gameforge banner. The server is free-to-play and kicks off with the 1.9 patch; Gameforge is calling it an “international” server with support for […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/aion-classic-has-officially-launched-in-its-third-region-europe/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/the-stream-team-singing-for-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-sweet-16th-birthday/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/the-stream-team-singing-for-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-sweet-16th-birthday/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:55:23 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436994 Happy birthday, sweet sixteen! That’s what Massively OP’s MJ is singing to Lord of the Rings Online today. This iteration of Middle-earth is 16, and MJ is is set to celebrate like it’s 1999 (or 2007 as the case may be). Hobbits, dancing, pies, song… obviously a good time is to be had. Who said […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/the-stream-team-singing-for-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-sweet-16th-birthday/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/star-citizen-discusses-design-development-and-plans-for-mission-content-in-latest-livestream/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/star-citizen-discusses-design-development-and-plans-for-mission-content-in-latest-livestream/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436787 If you’re not answering beacons in Star Citizen, you’re probably running the missions that are available. If that’s the case, then you might be interested in the newest episode of Star Citizen Live, which brought on a portion of CIG’s team that designs missions to discuss how missions get made and offers yet more vague […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/star-citizen-discusses-design-development-and-plans-for-mission-content-in-latest-livestream/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/red-cross-launches-an-initiative-that-challenges-fps-players-to-follow-real-world-humanitarian-laws-of-war/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/red-cross-launches-an-initiative-that-challenges-fps-players-to-follow-real-world-humanitarian-laws-of-war/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436763 It can often look like the opposite is true, but in wartime, many countries theoretically follow a set of laws known as the International Humanitarian Laws, which are intended to ensure armed conflict harms no innocent people, offers care for wounded on both sides, and keeps prisoners free from undue cruelty. It’s these laws that […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/red-cross-launches-an-initiative-that-challenges-fps-players-to-follow-real-world-humanitarian-laws-of-war/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/world-of-warcraft-discusses-goals-and-plans-for-mythic-affixes-and-dungeons/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/world-of-warcraft-discusses-goals-and-plans-for-mythic-affixes-and-dungeons/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436751 The Blizzard developers who make up the team behind World of Warcraft’s Mythic+ dungeons took an hour out of their day to hold a discussion with the player council last week, with most of the talk focusing on the effects, changes, and plans for Mythic+ affixes in May 9th’s Season 2, among other dungeon-related matters. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/world-of-warcraft-discusses-goals-and-plans-for-mythic-affixes-and-dungeons/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-zeroes-in-on-its-mastery-progression-system-in-latest-video/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-zeroes-in-on-its-mastery-progression-system-in-latest-video/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436748 This weekened delivered a new episode of Parting the Veil from Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, which means another hour-long discussion, this one on the mastery system, which is making a return in the game’s upcoming May test. Visionary Realms’ Chris “Joppa” Perkins describes the system as a way for characters to unlock their full […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-zeroes-in-on-its-mastery-progression-system-in-latest-video/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-division-preps-summer-testing-for-resurgence-readies-a-pc-test-for-heartland-outlines-year-5-for-the-division-2/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-division-preps-summer-testing-for-resurgence-readies-a-pc-test-for-heartland-outlines-year-5-for-the-division-2/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436739 In case that headline didn’t clue you in, earlier this week was Ubisoft’s “Division Day,” a showcase of updates and news surrounding the three most recent games that are part of The Division franchise. The headlines began with The Division 2 and its plans for Year 5, which brings another new manhunt mission where players […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-division-preps-summer-testing-for-resurgence-readies-a-pc-test-for-heartland-outlines-year-5-for-the-division-2/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436044 With a name like “Monster Island,” you wouldn’t expect this Champions Online locale to be a walk in the park. And in fact, this region’s open mission just got an upgrade with new rewards. “For some time now, you’ve been able to travel to New Gornyj and defend it from attacking Manimals. That much is still […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/make-my-mmo-crowdfunding-roundup-2023-apr-22/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/make-my-mmo-crowdfunding-roundup-2023-apr-22/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:30 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436665 Welcome to another blast of MMO crowdfunding news from the last few weeks! The chaos still trailing behind the failed Kickstarter MMO TitanReach continued through April; readers will recall that TitanReach was covered in red flags long before it went belly up after its angel investor caught its lead dev embezzling from the company, and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/make-my-mmo-crowdfunding-roundup-2023-apr-22/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/torchlight-infinite-will-finally-launch-globally-may-9-with-the-cube-of-rapacity-season/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/torchlight-infinite-will-finally-launch-globally-may-9-with-the-cube-of-rapacity-season/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436439 XD Games is finally gearing up to move multiplayer crossplatform OARPG Torchlight Infinite from open beta early access – where it’s been since last October – into launch. “On May 9th, at 1AM BST, the loot-hauling, dungeon-crawling ARPG will be available worldwide and completely free-to-play on both PC and mobile with Hunters able to sync […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/22/torchlight-infinite-will-finally-launch-globally-may-9-with-the-cube-of-rapacity-season/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/the-stream-team-time-to-return-to-adventurequest-3ds-oversoul/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/the-stream-team-time-to-return-to-adventurequest-3ds-oversoul/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:55:50 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436694 It may be springtime in Lore now, but time runs — and stops — differently in AQ3D’s Oversoul. And that’s where Massively OP’s MJ is returning to finish up her adventures. After all, she can’t expect Dage to live as a weakened sword the rest of his days, right? Join us live at 8:00 p.m. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/the-stream-team-time-to-return-to-adventurequest-3ds-oversoul/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/pax-dei-demos-nighttime-housing-gameplay-teases-high-stakes-pvp-and-pvp-building/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/pax-dei-demos-nighttime-housing-gameplay-teases-high-stakes-pvp-and-pvp-building/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:30:51 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436636 Earlier this week, the devs of upcoming sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei posted a video and FAQ all about the game’s buildable housing. Now, Mainframe Industries has followed up that infodump with yet another video and answers to more questions prompted by feedback on the first batch – including a teaser for PvP. Here are the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/pax-dei-demos-nighttime-housing-gameplay-teases-high-stakes-pvp-and-pvp-building/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/mad-worlds-founder-headstart-launch-is-about-to-kick-off/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/mad-worlds-founder-headstart-launch-is-about-to-kick-off/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:30:40 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436594 It’s a big day for Mad World fans who bought the game’s largest founder packs, as the earliest of the early bird headstarts is set to kick off today at 11 a.m. EDT. The headstart will continue to stagger out, with the next wave entering on Sunday and the full F2P launch dropping on April […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/21/mad-worlds-founder-headstart-launch-is-about-to-kick-off/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/the-stream-team-returning-to-the-earth-in-neverwinter/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/the-stream-team-returning-to-the-earth-in-neverwinter/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:00:28 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436522 After a short break exploring Menzoberranzan in Neverwinter, Massively OP’s MJ is returning to the earth. Earth elementals, that is! It’s back to working on eradicating this third elemental threat on Reclamation Rock. The target: The Cult of the Black Earth. Tune in live at 9:15 p.m. as the D&D night crew cull the cult! […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/the-stream-team-returning-to-the-earth-in-neverwinter/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/dc-universe-online-releases-episode-45-shock-to-the-system-to-pc-and-all-consoles-today/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/dc-universe-online-releases-episode-45-shock-to-the-system-to-pc-and-all-consoles-today/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436473 It’s been held back for a week, but at last players of DC Universe Online can experience a Shock to the System today, as the newest content patch is now live for all PC and console players. As we reported before, this new episode features a new open world map for level 20 characters set […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/dc-universe-online-releases-episode-45-shock-to-the-system-to-pc-and-all-consoles-today/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/diablo-iv-is-running-a-server-slam-stress-test-the-weekend-of-may-12/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/diablo-iv-is-running-a-server-slam-stress-test-the-weekend-of-may-12/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436034 This morning, we noted the rumor that Blizzard might be plotting another Diablo IV beta, and during the studio’s stream this afternoon, that’s exactly what it confirmed: “From May 12, 12 p.m. – May 14, 12 p.m. PDT, everyone can come to Sanctuary’s defense on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/20/diablo-iv-is-running-a-server-slam-stress-test-the-weekend-of-may-12/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-stream-team-backseat-streaming-enters-mech-arena/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-stream-team-backseat-streaming-enters-mech-arena/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:55:24 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436336 In an era of armchair warriors, we bring you Backseat Streamers! Here, Massively OP’s Chris and MJ get to take a backseat and watch the gameplay right along with you; instead of you commenting on their adventures, they will comment on yours! Do you have enough mechs in your life? When Chris and MJ ask […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-stream-team-backseat-streaming-enters-mech-arena/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-gets-new-beasts-qurious-melding-features-and-more-event-quests-april-20/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-gets-new-beasts-qurious-melding-features-and-more-event-quests-april-20/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:32 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436276 The monsters get angrier and fiercer tomorrow, April 20th, as Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak releases its fifth free title update with more huge beasts to battle, more levels to climb, and more ways to power up player characters along the way. The main attraction for Title Update 5 is the introduction of the Risen version […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-gets-new-beasts-qurious-melding-features-and-more-event-quests-april-20/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-swordsmen-x-survival-quietly-lists-an-april-27-early-access-release-date-on-steam-and-releases-new-trailers/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-swordsmen-x-survival-quietly-lists-an-april-27-early-access-release-date-on-steam-and-releases-new-trailers/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436055 Last month we took a peek back in the direction of Swordsmen X: Survival, a martial arts survival sandbox that first crossed our desk last year with the promise of a large open world, world bosses to fight, and various weapons with their own associated martial art style; at the time, we found a Discord […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/the-swordsmen-x-survival-quietly-lists-an-april-27-early-access-release-date-on-steam-and-releases-new-trailers/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/minecraft-legends-launches-with-plenty-of-blocky-multiplayer-battle-strategy/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/minecraft-legends-launches-with-plenty-of-blocky-multiplayer-battle-strategy/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436141 If you were to go back to the year 2000 and tell everyone that a game primarily made of boxes would absolutely dominate the market, you’d be locked up for rumor-mongering. Today, it’s simply accepted that the Minecraft juggernaut is unstoppable and will eventually be in every sub-genre there is. Chalk up another release for […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/19/minecraft-legends-launches-with-plenty-of-blocky-multiplayer-battle-strategy/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/the-stream-team-taking-back-lions-arch-in-guild-wars-2s-living-world-season-1/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/the-stream-team-taking-back-lions-arch-in-guild-wars-2s-living-world-season-1/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:55:37 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436118 Scarlet has caused quite the ruckus in Guild Wars 2’s Lion’s Arch. Last week, Massively OP’s MJ had to help evacuate it as explosions rocked the city. Now, she’s going back to kick some green leafy butt! She’s charging back in to retake the city and make Scarlet pay for her atrocities. Join us live […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/the-stream-team-taking-back-lions-arch-in-guild-wars-2s-living-world-season-1/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pax-dei-elaborates-on-its-sandbox-housing-and-building-systems-check-out-the-new-video/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pax-dei-elaborates-on-its-sandbox-housing-and-building-systems-check-out-the-new-video/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:30:52 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436036 Pax Dei’s reveal at the top of March was a surprise of the welcome sort for fans of immersive fantasy sandbox MMOs, as studio Mainframe Industries – headed up by former CCP Games bosses – welcomed lookyloos to its fold. The studio has continued teases over the last few weeks, albeit largely in Discord. Most […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pax-dei-elaborates-on-its-sandbox-housing-and-building-systems-check-out-the-new-video/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-readies-events-articles-and-a-cinematic-ahead-of-embers-of-neltharions-launch/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-readies-events-articles-and-a-cinematic-ahead-of-embers-of-neltharions-launch/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:30:17 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436013 This week in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is understandably all about the run-up to the Embers of Neltharion update, which means the next few days are mostly going to be about the patch. The week’s schedule dates a number of articles centered around update 10.1, which will talk about cross-faction guilds, share details about the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-readies-events-articles-and-a-cinematic-ahead-of-embers-of-neltharions-launch/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pokemon-gos-niantic-pushes-marvel-world-of-heroes-into-beta-announces-monster-hunter-now/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pokemon-gos-niantic-pushes-marvel-world-of-heroes-into-beta-announces-monster-hunter-now/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:44 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436003 Niantic is continuing is thus far unsuccessful attempts to make MMOARGs besides one attached to the Pokemon IP happen following the flop of its Harry Potter game, as we’re now watching multiple titles in addition to Peridot. The two newest on our radar is Marvel World of Heroes and Monster Hunter Now. You might recall […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/pokemon-gos-niantic-pushes-marvel-world-of-heroes-into-beta-announces-monster-hunter-now/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/new-world-deep-dives-the-creation-of-its-in-game-languages/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/new-world-deep-dives-the-creation-of-its-in-game-languages/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435977 To understand this week’s New World video from the Amazon devs, you need to know first that a conlang is a made-up language – a constructed language – like Klingon or Quenya. Yes, I know that all languages are technically made up; work with me here. New World also has conlangs, including a language for […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/new-world-deep-dives-the-creation-of-its-in-game-languages/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/guild-wars-2s-arenanet-named-extra-life-partner-of-the-year-for-its-2022-april-quest-and-253k-fundraise/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/guild-wars-2s-arenanet-named-extra-life-partner-of-the-year-for-its-2022-april-quest-and-253k-fundraise/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435541 File this one under Massively Uplifting in the best way: Guild Wars 2 studio ArenaNet was named as the 2022 Extra Life Partner of the Year for its fundraising efforts last year. MMO players will recall that last autumn, ArenaNet partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to add a CMN Champion child, April Arellano, as a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/guild-wars-2s-arenanet-named-extra-life-partner-of-the-year-for-its-2022-april-quest-and-253k-fundraise/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/sandbox-mmorpg-ethyrial-echoes-of-yore-ties-down-a-may-1-release-date/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/sandbox-mmorpg-ethyrial-echoes-of-yore-ties-down-a-may-1-release-date/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435905 Mines are dark places and that’s no different in the mines of sandbox MMORPG Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore. You need a helmet with a strong light attached to it in order to see where you’re going. Luckily, the game is offering precisely that as previewed in a new video, which features a character delving a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/sandbox-mmorpg-ethyrial-echoes-of-yore-ties-down-a-may-1-release-date/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/lord-of-the-rings-online-shows-off-avatar-improvements-and-new-raid/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/lord-of-the-rings-online-shows-off-avatar-improvements-and-new-raid/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435655 It’s been a very busy week for Lord of the Rings Online’s testing and development, making for a lively dev livestream this past Friday. A big talking point on the stream was the expanded character creator for human characters that’s on the test server, the first wave of expected improvements to character looks. Another feature […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/lord-of-the-rings-online-shows-off-avatar-improvements-and-new-raid/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/embers-adrift-defends-its-subscription-monetization-model-once-again-in-latest-dev-video/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/embers-adrift-defends-its-subscription-monetization-model-once-again-in-latest-dev-video/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435856 The most recent developer livestream from Embers Adrift began as most others, with the game’s community manager Elloa reading patch notes for March’s update and an April hotfix, playing the game, and highlighting a player guide. However, at one point she went into a self-described rant about complaints related to the MMORPG’s monetization model, defending […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/embers-adrift-defends-its-subscription-monetization-model-once-again-in-latest-dev-video/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-ramps-up-enemy-health-and-offers-a-look-at-the-retooled-dire-lord-class/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-ramps-up-enemy-health-and-offers-a-look-at-the-retooled-dire-lord-class/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435684 No, Dire Lord isn’t the name of a PvP FPS Twitch streamer who says “bruh” unironically; it’s a class in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, and as the game’s latest video shows, it’s the first class that’s getting a refresh of its early kit. The preview footage takes a granular look at updates to the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-ramps-up-enemy-health-and-offers-a-look-at-the-retooled-dire-lord-class/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/a-serious-guild-wars-2-exploit-led-to-a-temporary-elementalist-nerf-over-the-weekend/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/a-serious-guild-wars-2-exploit-led-to-a-temporary-elementalist-nerf-over-the-weekend/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:49 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435820 On Saturday, ArenaNet took the unusual move of disabling a couple of Elementalist traits in Guild Wars 2 that made the Weaver spec nigh on unplayable. “We are temporarily disabling two elementalist minor traits, Weaver and Sunspot, while we address an issue. We will reactivate them as soon as possible,” the studio said late that […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/17/a-serious-guild-wars-2-exploit-led-to-a-temporary-elementalist-nerf-over-the-weekend/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435051 As the Necrom expansion looms in Elder Scrolls Online’s future, there are several new NPCs for players to anticipating meeting. One of these is Leramil the Wise: “If you intend to learn more about Hermaeus Mora, the Prince of Fate, you will undoubtedly cross paths with Leramil the Wise during your adventures in the Telvanni […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/15/perfect-new-world-shares-content-players-can-expect-during-its-upcoming-closed-beta/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/15/perfect-new-world-shares-content-players-can-expect-during-its-upcoming-closed-beta/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435583 Those who have been following Perfect New World have already seen a bit of gameplay in the MMO’s initial Steam page launch, but if you’re among those who are looking for a more focused and less sizzle-filled peek, then this latest video may just sate that appetite. The video provides around eight minutes’ worth of […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/15/perfect-new-world-shares-content-players-can-expect-during-its-upcoming-closed-beta/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/the-stream-team-aq3d-adds-another-nugget-of-nulgath-content-and-legion-pinatas/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/the-stream-team-aq3d-adds-another-nugget-of-nulgath-content-and-legion-pinatas/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:55:32 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435633 When it comes to unexpected pairings for updates, AQ3D is a pro. This week, Massively OP’s MJ will get to experience another nugget of Nulgath content and Legion piñatas. Yes, Legion piñatas. She certainly never could have predicted this combo. Guess which one she is most eager to try out? (In all fairness, she could […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/the-stream-team-aq3d-adds-another-nugget-of-nulgath-content-and-legion-pinatas/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/kickstarted-open-world-mmo-past-fate-posts-new-early-access-video/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/kickstarted-open-world-mmo-past-fate-posts-new-early-access-video/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435180 We’ve had an eyeball on skill-based open-world MMORPG Past Fate since at least 2019, when it first made it into one of our MMOs you’ve never heard of roundups, but the game’s come a long way since then, even landing $25,000 in Kickstarter funds back in 2020 and rolling into an open alpha last summer […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/kickstarted-open-world-mmo-past-fate-posts-new-early-access-video/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/lord-of-the-rings-online-is-testing-major-new-customization-options-for-hairstyle-skintone-and-gobs-more/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/lord-of-the-rings-online-is-testing-major-new-customization-options-for-hairstyle-skintone-and-gobs-more/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435538 Standing Stone Games opened up Lord of the Rings Online’s Bullroarer test server last night with multiple surprises for content and customization. “LOTRO is celebrating the uniqueness of every player!” the test patch notes say. “Our latest update celebrates individuality with additional character customization options for the Race of Men (humans) that let players express […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/lord-of-the-rings-online-is-testing-major-new-customization-options-for-hairstyle-skintone-and-gobs-more/feed/ 55 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/the-stream-team-an-illusionist-holodeck-in-dungeons-dragons-online/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/the-stream-team-an-illusionist-holodeck-in-dungeons-dragons-online/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:00:59 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435458 OK, so a holodeck might not be from this realm, but it is an apt description for Massively OP’s MJ’s next adventure in DDO. In “Memoirs of an Illusory Larcener,” the gnome illusionist Callumnie wants to tell MJ and her party a tale using his immersive illusion holodeck. Tune in live at 9:15 p.m. as […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/the-stream-team-an-illusionist-holodeck-in-dungeons-dragons-online/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/dune-awakenings-latest-teaser-video-focuses-on-the-terrifying-sandworm/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/dune-awakenings-latest-teaser-video-focuses-on-the-terrifying-sandworm/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:30:47 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435476 Don’t get too excited, but Funcom has posted another video as part of its “Shigawire Reels” series for upcoming MMO Dune Awakening. In fact, the studio has quietly trickled out nine of these brief clips so far, so it’d have been easy to miss them; the latest showcases the sandworm, while past clips showed off […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/dune-awakenings-latest-teaser-video-focuses-on-the-terrifying-sandworm/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/elder-scrolls-onlines-arcanist-class-hopes-you-like-the-color-green/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/elder-scrolls-onlines-arcanist-class-hopes-you-like-the-color-green/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435311 At its Vegas community event yesterday, ZeniMax Online Studios deep-dived the Arcanist class coming to The Elder Scrolls Online in the Necrom expansion. “With the all-new Arcanist class, arriving soon as part of The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom, you’ll be able to manipulate the power of Oblivion itself and draw forth powerful runes, destructive tomes, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/elder-scrolls-onlines-arcanist-class-hopes-you-like-the-color-green/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/warframes-duviri-paradox-mesmerizes-players-on-april-26-heres-the-new-trailer/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/warframes-duviri-paradox-mesmerizes-players-on-april-26-heres-the-new-trailer/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435312 Warframe’s next big thing is almost here: The Duviri Paradox launches on April 26th, and there’s a brand-new trailer to celebrate. “Arriving for all platforms on April 26, The Duviri Paradox introduces an exciting new way to experience the online sci-fi MMO by evolving its gameplay mechanics and introducing roguelike-inspired elements that unite classic Warframe […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/13/warframes-duviri-paradox-mesmerizes-players-on-april-26-heres-the-new-trailer/feed/ 3