https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:26:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-may-lineup-embraces-niantics-bugs/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-may-lineup-embraces-niantics-bugs/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436868 As I noted in my last Massively on the Go column, for the entire month of May, this column will not be covering Pokemon Go, as Niantic is continuing to refuse to address the ongoing trainwrecks in the community. My expectations are low, but I am hoping to use this break to at least help me reassess how […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-may-lineup-embraces-niantics-bugs/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-again-with-ice-inteleon/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-again-with-ice-inteleon/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436864 First we had an archer Mightiest Mark ‘mon, but The Pokemon Company and Game Freak are turning things up by upgrading to Ineleon, the secret agent-themed pokemon with the (finger) gun for the next tera raid event in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Akin to the last Bond’s icy blue eyes, Inteleon’s gone Ice-type, but since […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/24/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-again-with-ice-inteleon/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-eggstra-work-could-be-fun-if-it-entailed-less-social-work/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-eggstra-work-could-be-fun-if-it-entailed-less-social-work/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435675 Splatoon 3 players recently got to experience the first weekend of Eggstra Work, and it’s controversial to say the least. The very basics are that the mode is like Time Trials for Salmon Run, extended to five waves (up from three), but there is no online matchmaker. So for today’s Massively on the Go, we’ll go […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-eggstra-work-could-be-fun-if-it-entailed-less-social-work/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/why-i-play-pokemon-go-and-why-i-shouldnt/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/why-i-play-pokemon-go-and-why-i-shouldnt/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=430063 I won’t lie: Many, many problems with Niantic often cause me to re-evaluate why I continue to play Pokemon GO, especially in recent weeks. Maybe it’s the sunk cost fallacy at work, but I think there’s more to it than that. In fact, at this point, I think it should be obvious that The Pokemon […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/why-i-play-pokemon-go-and-why-i-shouldnt/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-typhlosion/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-typhlosion/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=434959 Good news for players who enjoyed the Hisuian pokemon typings in Pokemon Legends: Arceus: The next tera raid event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been announced, and it will be the original Typhlosion with the Mightiest Mark, but with a Ghost tera typing, making it somewhat like its Hisuian version. The bad news, though, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-typhlosion/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/05/massively-on-the-go-its-pokemon-no-time-again-for-pokemon-go-players/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/05/massively-on-the-go-its-pokemon-no-time-again-for-pokemon-go-players/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=434185 Niantic is the master of drip information, and most of it is both poor and incomplete, which is why we relegate most Pokemon GO news to monthly event roundups here in Massively on the Go. Those who have been following our April guide or social media won’t be terribly surprised by this, but Niantic once again […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/05/massively-on-the-go-its-pokemon-no-time-again-for-pokemon-go-players/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/30/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-april-2023/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/30/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-april-2023/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=432922 While there’s always hope for a good April Fools’ Day prank, Pokemon Go’s April Schedule doesn’t have one listed, at least not yet. Unfortunately, Niantic’s made it kind of hard to get excited about April this year; very little information has been released. There’s no new Mega ‘mon this month, and the few potential new […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/30/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-april-2023/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-on-the-go-why-pokemon-go-elite-raids-fail-while-scarlet-violet-tera-raids-fly/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-on-the-go-why-pokemon-go-elite-raids-fail-while-scarlet-violet-tera-raids-fly/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=430351 As we recently noted while updating our March Pokemon Go event round-up, Niantic has somehow made the already hated Elite Raids even worse. The single-day, highly specific raids were unevenly distributed by time this round, as Niantic primarily funneled availability to the 11 a.m. hours, and were impacted by bugs preventing people from raiding, making […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-on-the-go-why-pokemon-go-elite-raids-fail-while-scarlet-violet-tera-raids-fly/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/10/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-with-decidueye-raids/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/10/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-with-decidueye-raids/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=430209 Decidueye is the next tera raid event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and this one may be the easiest to plan for thus far. That doesn’t mean it’ll be the easiest, but unlike the past few targets, this owl doesn’t have an answer for all its enemies, lacking any counter for Electric-type pokemon. That’s important […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/10/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-takes-aim-with-decidueye-raids/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/02/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-new-season-and-paid-dlc-creatively-blast-the-past/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/02/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-new-season-and-paid-dlc-creatively-blast-the-past/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=428901 Splatoon 3 has entered March with a big update, new three-month Fresh season, the first wave of paid DLC, a big trip down memory lane, and an event this weekend. Kicking things off will be another Big Run, and Season 3 is turning things up by giving us a brand new King Salmonid: Horrorboros. The […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/02/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-new-season-and-paid-dlc-creatively-blast-the-past/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/01/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-kicks-off-rising-heroes-by-lurking-in-shadows/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/01/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-kicks-off-rising-heroes-by-lurking-in-shadows/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=428715 Pokemon Go players know better than anyone that Niantic’s really not great at communicating. Not only did the new season, Rising Heroes, launch in some territories with absolutely no notes beyond an unofficial Discord leak that’s proving to be true and dataminers’ summary of what to expect, but we’ve officially had no new dev diaries since November 2nd, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/01/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-kicks-off-rising-heroes-by-lurking-in-shadows/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tours-had-the-lowest-value-of-all-tours-to-date/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tours-had-the-lowest-value-of-all-tours-to-date/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=428354 While I thought Pokemon Go’s Las Vegas Hoenn Tour was bad, the Global one was somehow worse. Now, to be clear, there is a difference between “services rendered” and “fun.” No doubt, I had fun during the event. Large events are what bring my communities together, and the Hoenn Tour did that. However, in what’s […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tours-had-the-lowest-value-of-all-tours-to-date/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/23/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-global-hoenn-tour/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/23/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-global-hoenn-tour/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=425081 Pokemon GO’s Hoenn Tour is swiftly approaching, and as usual for the POGO regional tours, we have a nice little checklist for you global players out there. While, as usual, Niantic is still poor at providing details, we can make some inferences from the Vegas Tour. Those who read that guide will notice some overlap, but this is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/23/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-global-hoenn-tour/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/22/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-vegas-hoenn-tour-was-absol-utely-bad/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/22/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-vegas-hoenn-tour-was-absol-utely-bad/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=427739 Prior to Pokemon GO’s recent in-person Las Vegas Hoenn Tour, a few people in my community joked about what could go wrong. Obviously lag and login issues were on the list, as were borked rewards, broken features, the need for a make-up, and compensation. Turns out, my friends were right: All of that happened and more. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/22/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-vegas-hoenn-tour-was-absol-utely-bad/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/12/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tour-is-another-reminder-that-niantic-cares-more-about-data-collection-than-public-safety/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/12/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tour-is-another-reminder-that-niantic-cares-more-about-data-collection-than-public-safety/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=426348 I was hoping to be more positive as Pokemon GO’s Las Vegas Hoenn Tour is fast approaching, but ever consistent in disappointment, Niantic has given the playerbase another reminder as to why so many people stopped giving it money in 2022. In a new support tweet, the company claims that players who submit “low quality […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/12/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-hoenn-tour-is-another-reminder-that-niantic-cares-more-about-data-collection-than-public-safety/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-las-vegas-hoenn-tour/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-las-vegas-hoenn-tour/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=425532 Pokemon GO’s Hoenn Tour is swiftly approaching, but the event is a little different than usual. While GO Fest often has had Niantic sponsored events, the first two Tour events didn’t. Moreover, the tours are usually a single day and have a paid ticket component, while this year it’ll be two days and mostly free (aside from the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-on-the-go-preparing-for-pokemon-gos-las-vegas-hoenn-tour/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/massively-on-the-go-a-guide-to-pokemon-gos-february-events/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/massively-on-the-go-a-guide-to-pokemon-gos-february-events/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=424471 Ah, February: the season of chocolate. Even Splatoon 3 is fighting over it. But remember, the more chocolate you eat, the more calories that you gotta burn off later, and Pokemon GO is… well, not exactly helping at the start of the month with a Rocket Takeover, which is invading the last of January’s Crackling Voltage event, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/massively-on-the-go-a-guide-to-pokemon-gos-february-events/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/orna-developers-are-working-on-hero-of-aethric-a-pixel-art-open-world-mobile-mmo/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/orna-developers-are-working-on-hero-of-aethric-a-pixel-art-open-world-mobile-mmo/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=424467 Have you ever enjoyed the lore and systems of a game but thought it might be even better if it were a different genre? Well, Northern Forge Studios, the studio behind location-based mobile MMO Orna: The GPS RPG, may have done just that with Hero of Aethric, a mobile MMO that’s more like a pixel-art […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/01/orna-developers-are-working-on-hero-of-aethric-a-pixel-art-open-world-mobile-mmo/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/20/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-celebrates-valentines-day-releases-frog/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/20/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-celebrates-valentines-day-releases-frog/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=422934 We’ve got a slew of new, upcoming Tera Raid events approaching in multiplayer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, though from the header, you can probably see that you’ve got a frog to kiss. Let’s dig in to what players can expect from the game’s event roadmap, plus some advice for how to handle it. For us […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/20/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-celebrates-valentines-day-releases-frog/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-begins-2023-with-its-best-tricolor-battle-iteration-yet/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-begins-2023-with-its-best-tricolor-battle-iteration-yet/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=421605 Well, the latest Splatfest has come and gone, and while my personal win streak is over, I think the event was a sweet victory for the playerbase overall. As we’ve mentioned in previous coverage of Splatoon 3 events, Splatfest in particular is a big hit, not only because of it being the sole source of Super […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-begins-2023-with-its-best-tricolor-battle-iteration-yet/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/27/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-january-events-start-cold-but-the-raids-are-hot/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=420243 The new year won’t be starting strong for Pokemon GO players, as Niantic has outlined a rather recycled-sounding New Year’s event starting at 8 p.m. on December 31st and ending on January 4th. Party hat pokemon and previous New Year’s ‘mon (minus Slowpoke’s family) are being trotted out, though last year’s Hoothoot with hat will become […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/16/pokemon-go-datamining-group-slashes-engagement-and-output-over-niantics-poor-management/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/16/pokemon-go-datamining-group-slashes-engagement-and-output-over-niantics-poor-management/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=418916 Pokemon GO players could use a win right about now, but Niantic’s antics have made it harder and harder for the community to support the game and the company. Case in point: Popular POGO datamining group Pokeminers has announced that it’s stepping back from its work as a result of Niantic’s behavior. “This has been […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/16/pokemon-go-datamining-group-slashes-engagement-and-output-over-niantics-poor-management/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/15/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-big-run-is-fun-but-its-no-splatfest-replacement/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=418448 Big Run has run its course in Splatoon 3, and while it was enjoyable, it was no Splatfest. In fact, it felt more like a long, promotional Salmon Run. That in and of itself isn’t terrible until you realize that unless Nintendo has a last-minute announcement to make, Big Runs replace Splatfests on occasion, perhaps every other […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/07/massively-on-the-go-tips-on-beating-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-5-star-raids/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/07/massively-on-the-go-tips-on-beating-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-5-star-raids/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=416696 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is quite playable as a solo experience aside from some visual bugs. However, online play is buggy, to the point that even Nintendo apologized (take note, Niantic). It’s a problem since the game’s technically inched forward in the multiplayer department, but bugs are preventing people from enjoying it; the bugs range from players […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/07/massively-on-the-go-tips-on-beating-pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-5-star-raids/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/01/massively-on-the-go-how-pokemon-gos-niantic-sabotaged-player-trust-with-the-ultra-beast-raid-event/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/01/massively-on-the-go-how-pokemon-gos-niantic-sabotaged-player-trust-with-the-ultra-beast-raid-event/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=416106 Not only did Pokemon Go players once again vote with their feet against Niantic for Sunday’s Ultra Beast raid event (and possibly the Saturday event, based on the thin crowd during the cringeworthy LA Livestream), but the company once again gave players a reason not to trust it. In a series of tweets, datamining group […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/01/massively-on-the-go-how-pokemon-gos-niantic-sabotaged-player-trust-with-the-ultra-beast-raid-event/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/30/pokemon-gos-hoenn-tour-ups-events-to-two-days-adds-hosted-event-in-vegas/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=416621 It’s still not a December event announcement, but Pokemon Go has announced some Pokemon Go Tour: Hoenn event details, and they are actually not bad. The official page is quite low on details, but the press information we got has some stuff to be excited about. The biggest one is that the event is two days, up […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-mythical-wishes-season-needs-to-win-players-back/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-mythical-wishes-season-needs-to-win-players-back/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=416113 Without a doubt, Pokemon Go’s Season of Light has been the roughest season yet, plagued with not only miscommunications the company is practically known for at this point but also lies, bugs, and what sure seems like fewer players. It’s not a strong end for the year, especially since, as of this writing, Niantic has […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-mythical-wishes-season-needs-to-win-players-back/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/25/massively-on-the-go-a-dozen-splatoon-3-salmon-run-tips-from-the-evps/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/25/massively-on-the-go-a-dozen-splatoon-3-salmon-run-tips-from-the-evps/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=415470 With Big Run coming to Splatoon 3 any day now, I’ve realized it’s awakened a kind of dread. Regular Salmon Run can be hell, like any MMO pug, except imagine your instance runs all being gear agnostic. That’s literally it. Pure skill PvE. I have deranked so many times the past month as it feels many […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/25/massively-on-the-go-a-dozen-splatoon-3-salmon-run-tips-from-the-evps/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/23/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-inches-franchise-closer-to-monster-hunter-multiplayer-status/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/23/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-inches-franchise-closer-to-monster-hunter-multiplayer-status/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=415041 Let me start off by saying I am thoroughly enjoying Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for what they are: an open world Pokemon game with more multiplayer than Sword and Shield, which I also enjoyed. But I am slightly disappointed. No, it’s not because of all the glitches you’ve seen reported, the lack of a national pokedex, the soft-gating mechanisms that […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/23/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-inches-franchise-closer-to-monster-hunter-multiplayer-status/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/20/massively-on-the-go-how-pokemon-go-players-can-prepare-for-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=414595 I know what you may be thinking: Pokemon GO preparing for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet this early? I mean, will the game even still be out? Well, we’ll probably get a tease soon at the very least, historically speaking, plus Niantic officially announced starter clothing from the game going in on launch day. But those two things seem small, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/16/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-players-are-voting-against-niantic-with-their-feet/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/16/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-players-are-voting-against-niantic-with-their-feet/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=414168 I hate being negative. I really do. But at the same time, because Niantic continually lands major IPs to make poorly designed games (if they manage to launch), I feel it’s necessary to be quite public about how and why this company needs to go through a major makeover, at least at the top of the pyramid. And it seems […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/16/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-players-are-voting-against-niantic-with-their-feet/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/14/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-pokemon-collab-was-fun-but-skipping-halloween-wasnt/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=414102 I want to be upfront first: I am loving Splatoon 3. Building a bit on my post-release opinion of the game, I think there’s a lot that’s still good. I’ve met many players who do only the PvE Salmon Run, which I find much more difficult and frustrating than the PvP modes since it’s gear agnostic and people […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/03/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-is-just-not-keeping-its-community-promises/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/03/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-is-just-not-keeping-its-community-promises/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=412865 For those who haven’t been keeping score, I have. Niantic has now missed two Pokemon Go dev diary months: one in August, which was the first year anniversary of the #HearUsNiantic/#PokemonNO movement that showed Niantic needed to really learn to communicate with its playerbase, and one in October, which was the first year of these bi-monthly […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/03/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-is-just-not-keeping-its-community-promises/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-on-the-go-the-pokemon-go-outlook-for-november-2022/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-on-the-go-the-pokemon-go-outlook-for-november-2022/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=412456 After several several, constant event failures, Niantic still hasn’t offered up a November blog for Pokemon GO. But it did release another homemade infographic and sent press the details after posting it. You’ll have to forgive the sour notes here, as anyone who followed our October updates saw constant warnings of broken features, including the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-on-the-go-the-pokemon-go-outlook-for-november-2022/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-elite-raids-entry-event-was-yet-another-disappointment/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-elite-raids-entry-event-was-yet-another-disappointment/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=410038 Once again, Pokemon GO developer Niantic has proven it’s more than capable of delivering disappointment with the game’s events. The company’s infamously poor communication was the first big hint at how bad the Elite Raids entry event would go; Niantic announced the feature and the event at 3 p.m. on a Friday for an event […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-elite-raids-entry-event-was-yet-another-disappointment/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/10/massively-on-the-go-comms-failures-exacerbated-pokemon-gos-underwhelming-raid-day/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/10/massively-on-the-go-comms-failures-exacerbated-pokemon-gos-underwhelming-raid-day/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=408945 Almost one year ago, the Pokemon GO community rallied around #PokemonNO, a movement spawned from players who knew #HearUsNiantic would fall on deaf ears. Well, not totally deaf, as Niantic did cave into concerns about how badly the spin radius nerf hurt the entire community. But Niantic’s overall response to the boycott proved that it’s willing […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/10/massively-on-the-go-comms-failures-exacerbated-pokemon-gos-underwhelming-raid-day/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/28/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-splatfest-was-a-rocky-start/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/28/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-splatfest-was-a-rocky-start/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=406906 So we’ve finally had Splatoon 3‘s first real Splatfest. While the pre-launch demo gave me plenty to look forward to, it was also obvious there were other factors: three factions instead of two, Salmon Run always being up, and new content types possibly distracting some players participating at all, not just in Splatfest but in […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/28/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-splatfest-was-a-rocky-start/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/27/massively-on-the-go-october-brings-new-treats-to-pokemon-go/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=407111 Pokemon GO’s Season of Light continues into October, and while a lot of the announced content looks as familiar as that candy corn you still have, there are some juicy new treats. We already know October 15th’s Community Day will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (evolution bonuses ending at 10 p.m.) and will […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-is-dividing-players-in-fantastic-ways/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-is-dividing-players-in-fantastic-ways/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=404592 I feel like Splatoon 3‘s release has been oddly quiet, though it’s doing quite well in Japan. Selling over 3.45 million copies in 3 days puts it at nearly double Animal Crossing: New Horizons. That shouldn’t be surprising, as we’ve previously mentioned many of the Splat team members came from Animal Crossing. The title’s certainly not been ignored. In […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/18/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3-is-dividing-players-in-fantastic-ways/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/07/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-tricolor-demo-makes-double-trouble/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/07/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-tricolor-demo-makes-double-trouble/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=402916 As Splatoon 3‘s release swims ever closer, I keep thinking back to the recent Splatfest demo we had. Splatfests aren’t new to veterans of the series: Nintendo picks a fun “Which is better? A or B?” and then lets people pick a side to fight for in terrain painting wars. Winners get bragging rights and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/07/massively-on-the-go-splatoon-3s-tricolor-demo-makes-double-trouble/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/31/massively-on-the-go-september-brings-pokemon-gos-season-of-light-and-winds-of-change/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=403315 Hoo boy, trainers, we have a lot to unpack after that Pokemon GO Go Fest Finale. September to November will be The Season of Light, and with it are coming some interesting new additions and changes from a meta-perspective. No, Remote Raiding actually remains safe again this season (unlike the Friendship Damage Bonus, it seems), and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-fest-finale/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-fest-finale/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=402858 Pokemon Go’s yearly Go Fest was fairly rocky this year – so rocky that some of us old trainers had to remind people that we’ve seen far worse. That shouldn’t mean Niantic can squeak by with “good enough,” but in this case, most of the issues were with Go Fest 2022’s Day 1, which was plagued by bugs […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-fest-finale/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-improved-megas-and-the-kitchen-sink-problem/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-improved-megas-and-the-kitchen-sink-problem/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=385943 It’s been a while now since Pokemon GO got its third Mega Evolution system, which was one of the big reasons we took a hard look at which pokemon you should invest in. However, what we didn’t want to do is immediately discuss the new system, as Niantic included a new Mega Leveling system. Moreover, the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/19/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-improved-megas-and-the-kitchen-sink-problem/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/18/massively-on-the-go-everything-multiplayer-fans-need-to-know-about-splatoon-3/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/18/massively-on-the-go-everything-multiplayer-fans-need-to-know-about-splatoon-3/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=400434 So we’ve all gone through the recent news about Splatoon 3, right? No? Well, don’t worry. A lot of the presentation seemed to be aimed at newcomers to the whole series, with merely kernels of new info in there for vets willing to sit through it all. The official site tried to do a roundup of […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/18/massively-on-the-go-everything-multiplayer-fans-need-to-know-about-splatoon-3/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/09/massively-on-the-go-how-to-make-the-most-of-the-pokemon-go-fest-finale/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=400251 We’ve known that the August 27th Pokemon Go Go Fest Finale was going to occur since prior to Go Fest proper, but we didn’t have any details beyond hints from multiple regional Go Fests being held after the global event. Fortunately, that’s changed today. The main event will be the Ultra Beasts, with Xurkitree looking […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/03/pokemon-presents-reveals-new-details-on-scarlet-and-violets-multiplayer-features/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/03/pokemon-presents-reveals-new-details-on-scarlet-and-violets-multiplayer-features/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=399477 Boy, did we ever get a meaty Pokemon Presents, and it’s not even for an anniversary! While some news bits, such as Pokemon Unite’s new units and Pika Party, are certainly cute, and Pokemon GO basically confirmed fans’ suspicion that previously announced Ultra Beasts and Shaymin Forme will be at the August 27th Go Fest round-up […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/03/pokemon-presents-reveals-new-details-on-scarlet-and-violets-multiplayer-features/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-august-is-an-ode-to-hisui-and-full-of-mysteries/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=398339 There’s a lot going on in Pokemon GO, and it’s not waiting for August to start. As we noted for July, Niantic is holding a Hisui event based on Pokemon Legends: Arceus, though it’s largely based on eggs, starting July 27th but lasting until August 2nd. During that time, there’s also a raid event July 31st from 11 […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/27/massively-on-the-go-monster-hunter-rises-sunbreak-expansion-remains-solid-one-month-later/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=394321 It’s been about a month since Monster Hunter Rise’s expansion Sunbreak released, and I’m still enjoying myself. Personal issues exploded during release that prevented me from giving release a proper treatment, but I’ll combine a few notes from that with my overall experience for today’s column, since we MMO players know that online games can change quite quickly […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/30/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-go-teases-strong-spotlights-coming-in-july/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=394289 Niantic has now released the July events for Pokemon GO and, so far, it’s not exactly exciting. July Community Day is Starly, and as it’s using the same model that disappointed us in June, but with a vastly inferior Starly getting a move that will make it only about 1% more useful in raids, we were […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-community-day-is-still-more-about-catching-than-community/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/29/massively-on-the-go-pokemon-gos-community-day-is-still-more-about-catching-than-community/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=393878 Pokemon GO finally gave us a good pokemon to catch for Community Day, and I’m happy about that. Really. Had this been 2019, it could have been one of the best CDs Niantic released. I mean, tons of bonuses and an optional after party? Sounds pretty cool! Unfortunately, the problem is that it’s not 2019. 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