https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:52:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-sneak-peek-preview-of-warframes-the-duviri-paradox/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-sneak-peek-preview-of-warframes-the-duviri-paradox/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=434269 After years of TennoCons, folks can see that Digital Extremes is no stranger to introducing new concepts to Warframe, from fishing to flying to what’s behind the frames. However, The Duviri Paradox surpasses all previous updates: It literally changes the way players can start and play the game. First off, it takes the warframes right […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-sneak-peek-preview-of-warframes-the-duviri-paradox/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/17/tennocon-2022-warframe-crossplay-cross-save-and-customizing-khal-in-veilbreaker/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/17/tennocon-2022-warframe-crossplay-cross-save-and-customizing-khal-in-veilbreaker/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=396669 An occupational hazard of attending cons: catching Iwantitnow-itis. This afflicts me after every TennoCon, be they digital or live. TennoCon 2022 was no different. Unfortunately, except with some rare exceptions — like the instant release of Khora Prime — Warframe announcements and reveals are just teases of things to come. Sometimes, it even takes multiple […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/17/tennocon-2022-warframe-crossplay-cross-save-and-customizing-khal-in-veilbreaker/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-digital-extremes-announces-new-fantasy-game-soulframe-passes-warframe-creative-director-torch/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-digital-extremes-announces-new-fantasy-game-soulframe-passes-warframe-creative-director-torch/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:30:47 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=396668 Warframe is a undeniably a sci-fi game. Players are even referred to as Space Ninjas. But what would happen if it turned fantasy? We shall soon see. Amid the closing moments of TennoCon 2022, Creative Director Steve Sinclair officially passed his mantle to Director of Community and Live Operations Rebecca Ford — or should I […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-digital-extremes-announces-new-fantasy-game-soulframe-passes-warframe-creative-director-torch/feed/ 25 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-werewolves-in-warframe/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-werewolves-in-warframe/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=396755 Warframe has a very blood oriented frame in Garuda, so the vampire aspect is touched upon. But what about werewolves? Where’s a howling beast of fangs and (metallic) fur? Fans have requested a wolf-themed frame but haven’t seen this desire realized… until now. The art panel of TennoCon 2022 unveiled the next frame in development, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-werewolves-in-warframe/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/16/tennocon-2022-mount-up-and-delve-deep-into-warframes-duviri-paradox/ Sat, 16 Jul 2022 23:35:54 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=396086 The path of a paradox is not a straight line. At the close of the 2019 TennoLive broadcast, Warframe players saw their first glimpse of the Duviri Paradox. Back then, it was thought to be the next step Digital Extremes was taking after Empyrean. However, the path to this development zigged, zagged, and wandered about […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2021/12/07/warframe-of-mind-the-new-war-demo-highlights-story-playable-npcs-caliban-frame-and-harrow-prime/ https://massivelyop.com/2021/12/07/warframe-of-mind-the-new-war-demo-highlights-story-playable-npcs-caliban-frame-and-harrow-prime/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=365187 The New War is almost upon us: After a long wait  – and we do mean long, as Tenno have been looking forward to The New War since it was first teased back at TennoCon 2018 – Warframe’s next big story is ready to launch December 15th. But it looks to be worth the wait! Ahead […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2021/12/07/warframe-of-mind-the-new-war-demo-highlights-story-playable-npcs-caliban-frame-and-harrow-prime/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframes-infested-open-world-heart-of-deimos-launches-august-25th-on-all-platforms/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframes-infested-open-world-heart-of-deimos-launches-august-25th-on-all-platforms/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:18:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=294133 To the moon, Tenno! A Mars moon, to be exact. If that was your guess for Warframe’s Heart of Deimos expansion, you got it. But did you guess “rideable infested dragonflies”? Giant sun and moon worms locked in eternal battle on the surface? K-drive combat? Playable mechs? The ability to take skills from one Warframe […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframes-infested-open-world-heart-of-deimos-launches-august-25th-on-all-platforms/feed/ 21 https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframe-art-panel-showcases-new-frames-and-infested-everything/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframe-art-panel-showcases-new-frames-and-infested-everything/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2020 20:10:04 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=294248 While the biggest reveal isn’t until later tonight, that doesn’t mean Warframe players aren’t being treated to tons of tasty tidbits at TennoCon 2020. The art panel was bursting with reveals and sneak peaks of many new warframes, skins, and infested-themed pets, monster, weapons, and more. Here’s a round up of the highlights of the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/08/01/tennocon-2020-warframe-art-panel-showcases-new-frames-and-infested-everything/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2020/07/20/warframe-of-mind-a-history-of-tennocon-announcements-from-the-war-within-to-heart-of-deimos/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/07/20/warframe-of-mind-a-history-of-tennocon-announcements-from-the-war-within-to-heart-of-deimos/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=291802 I don’t know about you, but there was a certain sadness hanging in the air on July 11th as I sat home instead of in the convention center in London, Ontario. I expect many Warframe fans felt the same that day. Instead of attending the fifth TennoCon fan convention, I could only sit back and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/07/20/warframe-of-mind-a-history-of-tennocon-announcements-from-the-war-within-to-heart-of-deimos/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2020/05/13/warframe-of-mind-five-ways-to-make-a-more-splendiferous-tennocon-2020/ Wed, 13 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=281974 When Digital Extremes announced the scrapping of all TennoCon 2020 in-person attendee plans, I was understandably pretty bummed. After all, Warframe’s event nabbed the crown for best fan convention at its debut in 2016 and has kept it since. I count down the time until TennoCon; I’ve had a blast every year, looking looked forward […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/30/warframe-of-mind-railjack-revamp-nightwave-3-protea-footage-and-other-news-from-devstream-from-home/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/30/warframe-of-mind-railjack-revamp-nightwave-3-protea-footage-and-other-news-from-devstream-from-home/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=279529 Just because the devs at Digital Extremes are working for home does not mean Warframe isn’t getting plenty of love and attention. The work environment may not look the same, but the work ethic does. Just last Friday DE hosted a devstream-from-home, sharing a multitude of reveals, news tidbits, and videos with fans about what’s […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/30/warframe-of-mind-railjack-revamp-nightwave-3-protea-footage-and-other-news-from-devstream-from-home/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/14/warframe-of-mind-looking-back-at-warframes-lucky-seventh-year/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/14/warframe-of-mind-looking-back-at-warframes-lucky-seventh-year/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=276355 In our first Warframe anniversary retrospective in 2019, we covered everything from the beginning up through the shooter’s sixth birthday. For the lucky seventh birthday, we only need to look back over 12 months. The thing is, talking about one year in the life of Warframe is still a daunting task! Digital Extremes offers up […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/04/14/warframe-of-mind-looking-back-at-warframes-lucky-seventh-year/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2020/03/07/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-seven-years-with-free-styles-weapons-and-a-contest/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/03/07/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-seven-years-with-free-styles-weapons-and-a-contest/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=272097 Is seven a lucky number? It is for Warframe, which is turning seven years old this month. Actually, I think you could argue that every year has been lucky for the shooter that keeps growing and expanding — in scope, in story, and in players. Let’s not forget devices! There are definitely plenty of reasons […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/03/07/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-seven-years-with-free-styles-weapons-and-a-contest/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/28/warframe-of-mind-the-mental-health-implications-of-chains-of-harrow/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/28/warframe-of-mind-the-mental-health-implications-of-chains-of-harrow/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=268089 Previously on Warframe of Mind I extolled the virtues of Warframe’s Chains of Harrow mission. It definitely deserved praise: I loved the spooky, intense atmosphere and the Halloween-esque story behind it all. But as I mentioned at the end, there was more to the story than that. Many folks familiar with autism could see this […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/28/warframe-of-mind-the-mental-health-implications-of-chains-of-harrow/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/13/warframe-of-mind-the-creepy-charm-of-chains-of-harrow/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/13/warframe-of-mind-the-creepy-charm-of-chains-of-harrow/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=268068 Slowly but surely, I have been making my way through Warframe’s story missions. And while understandably story and lore may not be the first things that comes to mind when you think about this shooter, Digital Extremes does not skimp on them. You can find them all over (sometimes in plain sight, sometimes not), but […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/13/warframe-of-mind-the-creepy-charm-of-chains-of-harrow/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/11/warframe-of-mind-an-empyrean-preview-and-railjack-ride-with-digital-extremes/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/11/warframe-of-mind-an-empyrean-preview-and-railjack-ride-with-digital-extremes/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:00:16 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=259046 Last Friday’s dev stream showed off more about Warframe Railjack – more as in flight and in fights! The devs detailed the new systems and aspects of progression inherent in this multiplayer ship, then treated viewers to a very chaotic but thrilling Railjack mission at Earth. It definitely helped get players more excited for the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/11/warframe-of-mind-an-empyrean-preview-and-railjack-ride-with-digital-extremes/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/06/warframe-of-mind-first-impressions-of-railjack-plus-our-guide-to-building-your-own/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/06/warframe-of-mind-first-impressions-of-railjack-plus-our-guide-to-building-your-own/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=257906 When Digital Extremes first teased Codename: Railjack back at TennoCon 2018, it was exciting to say the least. Fly through space itself in Warframe?! Oh yes! Then as we got a better look at this year’s TennoCon 2019, players could hardly wait for the multiplayer ships to become a reality. I myself could hardly wait! […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/12/06/warframe-of-mind-first-impressions-of-railjack-plus-our-guide-to-building-your-own/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2019/09/17/warframe-of-mind-a-guide-to-finding-warframes-lore-fragments/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=242105 Now that you know there is a host of lore to find in Warframe, you are probably more eager to gather it all. And maybe you’ve dived into some of the comics or started reading the Codex to learn more about Ember, Excalibur, Mag Prime, and Rhino Prime. (Read up on those frames includes spoilers […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/09/04/warframe-of-mind-where-to-look-to-find-the-lore-in-warframe/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/09/04/warframe-of-mind-where-to-look-to-find-the-lore-in-warframe/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=241152 When I mention the lore in Warframe, the response I usually get is “There’s lore in Warframe?!?” I’ve even gotten this from some who play the game. Then when I mention I had too much already to fit in a single Warframe of Mind, it switched to “There’s that much lore?!?” It’s true: There is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/09/04/warframe-of-mind-where-to-look-to-find-the-lore-in-warframe/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2019/08/07/warframe-of-mind-get-ready-to-rock-with-playable-instruments/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/08/07/warframe-of-mind-get-ready-to-rock-with-playable-instruments/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:30:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=236038 Digital Extremes can sure pack a bunch of good stuff in its Warframe Twitch shows, and July 26th’s devstream #129 was no exception. But one particular little clip caught my attention, and then my breath: Live Operations and Community Producer Rebecca Ford started playing an instrument in game! Say what?! If there is one thing […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/08/07/warframe-of-mind-get-ready-to-rock-with-playable-instruments/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/18/warframe-of-mind-tennogen-fosters-player-creativity-and-content-store-now-on-steam/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/18/warframe-of-mind-tennogen-fosters-player-creativity-and-content-store-now-on-steam/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=232182 With TennoCon 2019 in the rearview mirror, it’s time for folks to buckle down and get back to work developing more awesomeness for Warframe. Oh, I’m not talking about Digital Extremes — although with Empyrean and The Duviri Paradox, the devs certainly have plenty to do! No, I am talking about the player creators who […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/18/warframe-of-mind-tennogen-fosters-player-creativity-and-content-store-now-on-steam/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/08/tennocon-2019-the-duviri-paradox-trailer-teases-warframes-next-big-thing-after-empyrean/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/08/tennocon-2019-the-duviri-paradox-trailer-teases-warframes-next-big-thing-after-empyrean/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=232847 For the second time, Digital Extremes left players hanging with teaser trailer at the end of TennoCon. This year, The shocker was The Duviri Paradox, a reality-bending, possibly time-twisting update that’s a part of Warframe’s future. It’s a peek at what comes after Empyrean. We know it is a large, open area in the same […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/08/tennocon-2019-the-duviri-paradox-trailer-teases-warframes-next-big-thing-after-empyrean/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/03/warframe-of-mind-tennocon-hype-escalates-with-announcement-of-a-life-size-moa-pet/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/03/warframe-of-mind-tennocon-hype-escalates-with-announcement-of-a-life-size-moa-pet/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=232352 What would it be like to have your very own Warframe MOA pet? I certainly want one! I’ll get a taste of that this weekend at TennoCon, Digital Extreme’s fourth annual fan convention. I probably don’t have to tell you how excited I am for the event this Saturday. Besides creating the opportunity to meet […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/07/03/warframe-of-mind-tennocon-hype-escalates-with-announcement-of-a-life-size-moa-pet/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/20/warframe-of-mind-the-story-of-space-mom-and-the-second-dream/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/20/warframe-of-mind-the-story-of-space-mom-and-the-second-dream/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=229525 When I first started playing Warframe, I definitely wasn’t in it for the story. Was there story? Initially, no. There were only crumbs of lore scattered through out missions and quests. You have some recurring faces, such as the brief directives of Lotus (more affectionately known to the community as Space Mom), who keeps telling […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/20/warframe-of-mind-the-story-of-space-mom-and-the-second-dream/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2019/05/28/warframe-of-mind-should-digital-extremes-ditch-rng-in-endgame-loot-drops/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/05/28/warframe-of-mind-should-digital-extremes-ditch-rng-in-endgame-loot-drops/#comments Tue, 28 May 2019 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=226616 Here’s a question for you: Should a game that eschewed random loot boxes at the request of players use RNG loot drops for rare endgame items? Does it make sense to strip the hated randomness from one aspect of the game but leave it in elsewhere? This is the situation we are looking at in […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/05/28/warframe-of-mind-should-digital-extremes-ditch-rng-in-endgame-loot-drops/feed/ 36 https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-guide-to-finding-your-frame/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-guide-to-finding-your-frame/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=218872 When I first tried Warframe , I found that I enjoyed the movement system, and I discovered that I really loved headshots with a bow. (Trust me, either of those two elements was surprising enough separately!) I was having a fun time. I thought I liked the game. But that was before. Before I found […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/26/warframe-of-mind-a-guide-to-finding-your-frame/feed/ 21 https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/11/warframe-of-mind-the-plains-of-eidolon-beautification-project/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/11/warframe-of-mind-the-plains-of-eidolon-beautification-project/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=218565 Sometimes when an MMO adds new zones, previous ones are left behind and seemingly forgotten when development moves on. I am not naming names, but we all know examples of these early game zones that could use some of modern technical love and attention. Such isn’t the case with Warframe, however. Although Plains of Eidolon, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/11/warframe-of-mind-the-plains-of-eidolon-beautification-project/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/28/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-six-years-of-space-ninja-history/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/28/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-six-years-of-space-ninja-history/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=216376 Happy birthday! Warframe commemorated its sixth anniversary this week (or last week, depending on which date you go by), and that means it’s time for an anniversary retrospective! Usually my these retrospectives focus on only the previous year; however, since we’ve only just launched Warframe of Mind, this first one will be look at Warframe’s […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/28/warframe-of-mind-celebrating-six-years-of-space-ninja-history/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/20/warframe-of-mind-can-we-catch-up-in-warframes-story-before-tennocon/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/20/warframe-of-mind-can-we-catch-up-in-warframes-story-before-tennocon/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=215295 I have mixed feelings about TennoCon 2019. Don’t get me wrong — I am excited as all get out and look forward to going! TennoCon is always an amazing experience; the first one ever got me playing Warframe, and each one after has accelerated the excitement with amazing expansion announcements. However, therein lies the rub: […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/20/warframe-of-mind-can-we-catch-up-in-warframes-story-before-tennocon/feed/ 27