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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 28m
Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Fall Guys collaboration on October 7
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Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Fall Guys collaboration on October 7
Have you kinda burnt out on Beastmaster already in Final Fantasy XIV? Do you find yourself in need of something to do? Well good news; very soon you'll be able to tumble into the abyss! No, really,…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 57m
ARC Raiders head dev admits maintaining work-life balance and live service updates have been challenging
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ARC Raiders head dev admits maintaining work-life balance and live service updates have been challenging
We absolutely appreciate how maintaining MMOs, MMORPGs, and multiplayer titles is not easy even at the best of times, but if your live service game just so happens to be pretty popular, the problems…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 1h
Neverness to Everness’ latest patch opens the gates to the Pukaland and adds a new character
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Neverness to Everness’ latest patch opens the gates to the Pukaland and adds a new character
Let's be honest, calling an amusement park Pukaland might not sound all that inviting, but naming oddness aside, the in-game amusement park that was just added to gacha RPG Neverness to Everness does…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 1h
Old School RuneScape launches a new auction house feature and counts down the days to RuneFest 2026
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Old School RuneScape launches a new auction house feature and counts down the days to RuneFest 2026
If you happen to be absolutely flush with Old School RuneScape cash but weren't able to buy some particularly high-priced item within the game's Grand Exchange auction house, you were left at the…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 2h
Soulframe’s latest patch applies wolfpup fixes and lets players allocate their pup’s stats
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Soulframe’s latest patch applies wolfpup fixes and lets players allocate their pup’s stats
Training a puppy is hard, but just because that's true in real life doesn't mean that it also has to be true in Soulframe. Luckily, thanks to the multiplayer RPG's most recent patch, the wolfpup that…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 2h
Mini MMO Farever’s second early access content update brings a heroic dungeon mode and epic gear
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Mini MMO Farever’s second early access content update brings a heroic dungeon mode and epic gear
Farever's second major early access update landed with a trumpet blast of triumph this week, bringing more challenges and loot into this mini-MMO (is that what we're calling it from now on? Can we…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 3h
WoW Factor: Reacting to the rumors of new classes from the Blizzard survey
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WoW Factor: Reacting to the rumors of new classes from the Blizzard survey
Blizzard seems quite determined to pique my interest with what's going on with World of Warcraft Forever, and I'm not the only one. But things get particularly spicy with the rumors about a survey…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 3h
Final Fantasy XI raises its free trial to level 75 and unlocks the time limits
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Final Fantasy XI raises its free trial to level 75 and unlocks the time limits
There's a whole lot of stuff in Final Fantasy XI, even aside from all of the things that have been added to the game over the years when it has technically been in maintenance mode. But you don't…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 4h
MMO Business Roundup: Discord’s ad sales, GTA Online hacker’s arrest, and Xbox sale rumors
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MMO Business Roundup: Discord’s ad sales, GTA Online hacker’s arrest, and Xbox sale rumors
Welcome back to yet another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news! Want to hear about Discord ads? Maybe about rumors of Xbox planning to put itself on the market? We've got both of those…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 4h
EverQuest II announces the Descent to Val’zyroth expansion arriving later this year
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EverQuest II announces the Descent to Val’zyroth expansion arriving later this year
Considering EverQuest announced its 2026 expansion earlier this week, reason would stand that its sequel EverQuest II would soon follow suit. And indeed it has, as the MMORPG's producer's letter…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 5h
Last Epoch brings new random encounters, a new boss fight, and new class skills in today’s Season 5 release
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Last Epoch brings new random encounters, a new boss fight, and new class skills in today’s Season 5 release
At long last, a fresh and crispy new season has landed to the multiplayer OARPG Last Epoch. Season 5: Rage of the Frostborn is officially live, with new mechanics, new encounters, more abilities, and…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 5h
Throwback MMORPG Monsters & Memories enters early access while netting over 12K advance subs
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Throwback MMORPG Monsters & Memories enters early access while netting over 12K advance subs
Today is the day for the old school-styled MMORPG Monsters & Memories to officially wade into the waters of early access as its next milestone of development since it was first unveiled back in 2021.…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 6h
World of Warcraft Forever is highlighting its classes… including classes that don’t currently exist
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World of Warcraft Forever is highlighting its classes… including classes that don’t currently exist
Which classes should get the first spotlight in World of Warcraft Forever? All right, that's an academic question, the first one was Paladin, but the developers are showing off more classes. There's…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 7h
The Daily Grind: What’s your reason for not playing an MMO you want to like?
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The Daily Grind: What’s your reason for not playing an MMO you want to like?
I was talking with a friend recently about the reason why she didn't play Warframe and I found it interesting. The thing that she didn't care for about the game was, in fact, a core part of the game.…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 19h
The Stream Team: MJ is diving into a red crystal cave in Project Gorgon, which is probably totally safe! Join her at 8p EDT!📺
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The Stream team: Spelunking Project Gorgon’s red crystal cave
Massively OP's MJ is on a roll! She's been making some headway on various quests -- and she finally found Marna!! Of course she has also been cursed. Well, win some, lose some. To add to her wins, MJ…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 20h
Valve’s still-developing multiplayer shooter Deadlock drops a massive update and sees a swell of player activity
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Valve’s still-developing multiplayer shooter Deadlock drops a massive update and sees a swell of player activity
With all of the other games whirling around, it might be easy to have forgotten that Valve is working on another PvP shooter game, Deadlock. You'd also be forgiven for not really following along…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 21h
Monster Hunter Wilds promises Ascendance’s difficulty will meet players where they are at master rank
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Monster Hunter Wilds promises Ascendance’s difficulty will meet players where they are at master rank
You might be one of those sickos who felt like Monster Hunter Wilds was far, far too easy, which in some way is understandable considering the flexibility and power of the game's focus mode. Well, if…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 22h
EVE Online is updating NPC ‘agents’ as part of wider tech upgrades, so make sure to contact your digital fellas
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EVE Online is updating NPC ‘agents’ as part of wider tech upgrades, so make sure to contact your digital fellas
Fenris Creations has spilled an absolutely massive amount of digital ink to explain a tech upgrade coming for EVE Online. What it ultimately boils down to, though, is future-proofing in relation…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 23h
PvPvE extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada goes offline May 2027, but will get a single-player mode
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PvPvE extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada goes offline May 2027, but will get a single-player mode
It's been some time since we peered in to Synduality: Echo of Ada, the PvPvE mecha extraction shooter from publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio Inc. Well, it looks as if this one pinged…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Embers Adrift tweaks how its internal combat timer works to halt resource regen cheesing
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Embers Adrift tweaks how its internal combat timer works to halt resource regen cheesing
Whether it's PvP or PvE, if there is some cheesing to be done with an MMORPG's systems, players will find it. That kind of shenaniganry appears to have been happening within Embers Adrift, as players…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dungeons and Dragons Online continues to test Update 82 with UI scaling and ‘lucky loot’
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Dungeons and Dragons Online continues to test Update 82 with UI scaling and ‘lucky loot’
While players check over their dice and character sheets, Standing Stone Games is crouched behind its dungeon master screen while furiously adjusting stats and performing a sweeping balance pass on…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Aion 2 officially launches for those who bought in to founder’s packs
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Aion 2 officially launches for those who bought in to founder’s packs
The time for launch scale testing is complete and the time for pre-order bonus play time is now. Aion 2 has officially opened its doors for real today for Steam and NCsoft's bespoke Purple launcher,…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Palia’s spook-filled Spiritfest returns in its latest update
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Palia’s spook-filled Spiritfest returns in its latest update
Do you realize that it's almost the end of September and some online games haven't yet started their Halloween events? Frankly, it's disgraceful. We'll let Palia off the hook for starting so late,…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
DC Universe Online highlights new story arc and new ally for October 6’s Wrath of the Worldkillers update
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DC Universe Online highlights new story arc and new ally for October 6’s Wrath of the Worldkillers update
We touched on it briefly yesterday as DC Universe Online was kicking off an event to wrap up its current story chapter, but now we've got a little more information and context for the superheroic…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Marvel Heroes rogue server Project TAHITI is taking a buffs-first approach to its upcoming hero balance tweaks
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Marvel Heroes rogue server Project TAHITI is taking a buffs-first approach to its upcoming hero balance tweaks
This past March, the MMO fans who held a candle for the sunsetted Marvel Heroes got to relive the game when the rogue server Project TAHITI went live, and while the initial rush might have died down…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Casually Classic: Five World of Warcraft Forever features that have my full attention
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Casually Classic: Five World of Warcraft Forever features that have my full attention
With as huge of an announcement as World of Warcraft Forever ended up being, it's been tough to know what to talk about first! Trust me, I've wanted to get into all of the changes, new systems, and…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Guild Wars 2 adds challenge modes for recent raids and begins an event that rewards players for not using mounts
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Guild Wars 2 adds challenge modes for recent raids and begins an event that rewards players for not using mounts
It's not often that you get rewarded for not using your mount, but that's just what Guild Wars 2 is doing with its Dismount Rush event added in its latest patch, where players will get a stacking…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Perfect Ten: 10 reasons why mobile MMORPGs never became a phenomenon
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Perfect Ten: 10 reasons why mobile MMORPGs never became a phenomenon
I feel that I might be wading into a small, pocket-sized minefield with today's topic, but as a guy who's been reporting on MMO news since 2010, I've noticed that there's never really been a huge…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
World of Warcraft: Midnight drops its 12.1.5 patch on October 14
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World of Warcraft: Midnight drops its 12.1.5 patch on October 14
The past few weeks have really been about an entirely separate wing of content from what's going on with World of Warcraft's retail side, but you can't forget that the retail game has been quietly…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Icy Veins breaks down the World of Warcraft Forever items that are still hidden from player view
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Icy Veins breaks down the World of Warcraft Forever items that are still hidden from player view
The opening of the beta for World of Warcraft Forever naturally meant that dataminers turned their attention in full upon the game, but there's a lot that is very deliberately being hidden from…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
EverQuest announces its expansion for 2026, Favors of Fortune, in the newest producer’s letter
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EverQuest announces its expansion for 2026, Favors of Fortune, in the newest producer’s letter
All right, you're eager to hear about the next expansion for EverQuest, but did you know what the team has been up to over the past few months? The new producer's letter is about making Hero's…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Lord of the Rings Online: Wolves of Mordor targets October 21 launch, pushes out pre-orders and neighbour system
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Lord of the Rings Online: Wolves of Mordor targets October 21 launch, pushes out pre-orders and neighbour system
Well here's something that is truly unexpected: Lord of the Rings Online's next expansion is coming sooner than you'd think, as SSG announced that Wolves of Mordor is launching on October 21st. The…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Daily Grind: Which MMO tunes are nostalgia bombs for your ears?
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The Daily Grind: Which MMO tunes are nostalgia bombs for your ears?
My son and I recently had a conversation about the music we collect and keep, and how often it's tied to memories and specific points in our lives. It's why my iPods (yes, I still use iPods and…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Stream Team: MJ is continuing to journey through Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity! Join her at 8p EDT!📺
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The Stream Team: Under Pressure in Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity
Last week while chasing Vloxx, Massively OP's MJ found herself in an explorer's dream: a beautiful new land! Once she gets enough of oogling Guild Wars 2's gorgeous new Leyspring Hollows area, she…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Single-player MMORPG sim Erenshor is finally adding the Bard class
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Single-player MMORPG sim Erenshor is finally adding the Bard class
Ah, the noble Bard class. Beloved for its ubiquity in RPG times of old, even as its crowd control and buffing playstyle seems to be mostly going out of vogue with most MMORPGs. Erenshor very clearly…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Xal’atath officially floats her way into Heroes of the Storm’s roster
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Xal’atath officially floats her way into Heroes of the Storm’s roster
The otherwise unassuming name of Patch 57 for Heroes of the Storm brings with it much more. Specifically, it marks the official arrival of Xal'atath to the MOBA's roster, bringing a new character to…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Multiplayer co-op voxel ARPG Minecraft Dungeons II is officially live
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Multiplayer co-op voxel ARPG Minecraft Dungeons II is officially live
While we might have touched on it yesterday, a new game releasing within our general circle does get to claim a bit of attention, particularly since it's part of the still-popular Minecraft…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Get more from Massively Overpowered on Patreon. Join for free or become a member for just $1/month. On Massively Overpowered, the same ol' MMORPG crew…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MOP Podcast 581: #Destiny2, #MonstersandMemories, #Aion2, #DuneAwakening, #ElderScrollsOnline, #Wizard101, #LOTRO, #Fallout76. and more #MMORPG news! 📻
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 581: George McFly is your Destiny 2
Justin and Chris discuss Destiny 2, Monsters & Memories, Aion 2, Dune Awakening, Elder Scrolls Online, and Wizard101, with adventures in LOTRO, Fallout 76, and Diablo III, plus a mailbag entry about…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
DC Universe Online runs one final event before October 6’s Chapter 2 content release
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DC Universe Online runs one final event before October 6’s Chapter 2 content release
How does a DC Universe Online fan prepare for the second chapter of the Children of Krypton content? With a week-long finale event that promises some rewards for taking on the current content, of…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Moonwhisper Games’ in-development MMORPG offers a look at its playable human and elf races
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Moonwhisper Games’ in-development MMORPG offers a look at its playable human and elf races
Do you love elves, MMO gamer? Well guess what: Moonwhisper Games' still-unnamed and still-developing MMORPG is going to give you elves. Elves with a dark and brooding past. Elves you can play. Elves…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ArcheAge Chronicles previews the design of the Berserker
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ArcheAge Chronicles previews the design of the Berserker
Now that ArcheAge Chronicles is moving along its road to release, it's ready to start offering a preview of its (gender-locked) classes, and the newest one is the Berserker. Would you like to know if…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
World of Warcraft Forever promotes the Undead Paladin — and other new class combos — in its latest video
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World of Warcraft Forever promotes the Undead Paladin — and other new class combos — in its latest video
While there are six new class/race combos arriving with the "Classic Plus" version of World of Warcraft Forever, it's clear that Blizzard has a favorite: the Undead Paladin. Not only does this class…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Stars Reach promises it will be adding professions and improvements to combat soon
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Stars Reach promises it will be adding professions and improvements to combat soon
"Everybody's waiting for loops, right?" That's one of the things that Stars Reach's Raph Koster admits in the sandbox's latest video, and while there isn't a great deal of detail shared about just…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NetEase trademarks ‘Redline,’ a possible new MMORPG project
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NetEase trademarks ‘Redline,’ a possible new MMORPG project
NetEase is heavily invested in the MMO market, so when the studio trademarks a new project, you better believe that we're giving it our full attention. And that's exactly what's happened this past…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fight or Kite: Is mecha MMO RF Online Next actually a game? We promise, this is an honest question with a real answer.
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Fight or Kite: Is mecha MMO RF Online Next actually a game?
One of my favorite genres, as I’m sure you all know, are mechas: mecha TV, mecha games, mecha anime and even little mecha toys. But especially watching the anime shows. Honestly there’s a good chance…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Diablo IV will keep adding seasons even after Diablo V launches – as long as players keep showing up
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Diablo IV will keep adding seasons even after Diablo V launches – as long as players keep showing up
If you happen to be someone who likes Diablo IV, then the reveal of Diablo V and the confirmation that the former game won't see any more expansions might have you concerned for the prospects of the…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Elder Scrolls Online’s developers acknowledge ‘challenging’ road ahead after the brutal 2026 layoffs
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Elder Scrolls Online’s developers acknowledge ‘challenging’ road ahead after the brutal 2026 layoffs
ZeniMax is still reeling from the deep and brutal layoffs this past spring that saw Microsoft pink-slipping 213 employees from the popular and profitable Elder Scrolls Online. The studio still hasn't…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ArcheAge S Strait of Freedom discusses its sandboxy game loops, design choices, and monetization
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ArcheAge S Strait of Freedom discusses its sandboxy game loops, design choices, and monetization
We still have quite a bit of time before ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom arrives in the second quarter of next year, but that just means there's lots of time for XL Games to break down what the MMORPG…
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
World of Warcraft Forever’s campfires become more useful and more annoying
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World of Warcraft Forever’s campfires become more useful and more annoying
Everyone seems to be buzzing about campfires, the new feature that's the sleeper hit in the World of Warcraft Forever beta this month. Of course, if there's a way to exploit and abuse it, some…
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