MMORPG

MMORPGs are massively multiplayer online roleplaying games, our core focus here on Massively OP. MMORPGs are traditionally differentiated from mere multiplayer games by their persistent worlds, massive playerbases and/or servers, customizable character development, and always-online status. [Follow the MMORPG category’s RSS feed]

The Stream Team: Moving on to Makeb in SWTOR

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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...

Medieval fantasy MMO Past Fate beefs up early game and optimization

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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...
Yeah, we're getting into the stones here.

World of Warcraft’s Ion Hazzikostas discusses Mythic+ keystones, reputation, and communication

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After today's surprise unpleasantness with the latest Activision-Blizzard financial report, it might be a touch surprising to see World of Warcraft's game director Ion...

Zenith shares video previews of Skyward Summit’s player housing and more Cyber Ninja gameplay

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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...

Albion Online previews Knightfall’s content and quality-of-life perks

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The Albion Online comfy chair welcomes you back to another video with Sandbox Interactive game director Robin Henkys, this one zeroing in on the...

Monsters & Memories has a public stress test coming this weekend

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Ready to get your first hands-on look with a charming little indie MMO that's seeking to evoke the olden days of both MMOs and...

The Stream Team: Breaking the Weapons in Final Fantasy XIV

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While MOP's Chris has experienced a lot in his time in Final Fantasy XIV, there are still some things he hasn't seen yet. For...

Lost Ark’s May to August roadmap promises the Slayer class next month

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Following up on their letter to gamers last week, Amazon and Smilegate have now released a proper summer - or maybe second trimester would...

Neverwinter releases a patch early to the Xbox version thanks to problems with the servers

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"A strange and unforeseen spell has affected the Xbox servers," reads an announcement from Neverwinter, which means that players on that console are getting...

Perfect Ten: 25 text-based MMOs and MUDs that are worth playing in 2023

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Wanderlust hits even the most content MMO adventurer from time to time, and while there are worlds a-plenty to visit, sometimes it is easy...

Activision-Blizzard Q1 2023: ABK revenues are up as Blizzard MAUs fall back down to reality

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Activision blinked: Activision-Blizzard wasn't supposed to release its Q1 2023 financials until tomorrow after the bell, but it's just done it this morning out of...

Lord of the Rings Online tries to fix all the stuff the avatar update done broke

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If you hadn't noticed, Lord of the Rings Online's Update 35.1 last week ushered in numerous bugs and weird quirks with the expanded avatar...

City of Heroes’ Homecoming drops i27p6 patch with Storm Blast and new story arcs

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Just a few weeks ago, we covered the testing of a brand-new patch on the City of Heroes Homecoming rogue server, one that included...

Embers Adrift patches in more locations, a new monster, and fixes for NPCs, environmental fog, and UI

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A new patch has arrived to Embers Adrift this week and it's bringing the Shrieks. That's not the name of an '80s glam rock...

Amazon is shutting down New World’s and Lost Ark’s forums next week in favor of Discord

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Yesterday, I said in MOP's work chat that the New World team deserved kudos for being one of the few major MMO studios pumping...

The Daily Grind: Is the age of superhero MMOs past?

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Is it just me, or does it seem like nobody is that hot to trot for superhero MMORPGs these days? A few years ago,...

UK regulators block Microsoft’s buyout of Activision-Blizzard

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Multiple outlets are reporting this morning that Microsoft's buyout of Activision-Blizzard has been blocked in the UK. The Competition and Markets Authority aka CMA...

The Stream Team: Starting Season 2 of Guild Wars 2’s Living World

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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...

Old School RuneScape outlines Sailing skill’s upcoming multi-month player feedback steps

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Regular fans and followers of Old School RuneScape already know that Jagex likes to design new things by committee - aka through reams and...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 419: Dining at the MMO news buffet

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Justin and Bree discuss Tarisland, NetEase, Throne and Liberty, Mad World, DCUO, and EVE Anywhere, with adventures in LOTRO and Fallout 76, plus mailbag topics on accessibility and special podcast guests.

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