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Vague Patch Notes: You cannot make other MMO players...

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2026/01/30

I’m really happy that my niece likes video games. Like, that’s just an obvious thing for the two of us to share and try to bond over; it is something that I consider good. And one thing that you might think as a result is that I have tried to introduce her to the video […]

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Ashes of Creation is working on cheats and bugs,...

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2026/01/30

Ashes of Creation has had an interesting first seven weeks of early access, with a launch peppered with DDOS attacks, hack and dupe waves, RMT concerns, layoffs, and over 200,000 new players. Now the team has released a director’s letter from Intrepid, addressing the state of the game. “We know that some of you are […]

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Casually Classic: Blizzard once again pushes WoW...

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2026/01/30

After watching the recent State of Azeroth address, two things became clearly apparent. One, Blizzard is super-duper psyched about World of Warcraft: Midnight and especially its housing system. And two, the studio just doesn’t want to talk about WoW Classic right now. It’s not the first time that WoW Classic’s deliberately been shoved way behind its older […]

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RuneScape Dragonwilds will launch three new regions...

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2026/01/30

We’ve covered the plans for Jagex’s other two games, but there is a third in the chamber: survival sandbox RuneScape Dragonwilds, which has also had its own “summit” event that shared update plans for the remainder of this year, albeit with a bit less in terms of calendar dates. The studio first commits to releasing […]

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Guild Wars 2 shows off the new fashion template...

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2026/01/30

A while back, MOP’s Justin and I were chattering on about wardrobe and tmog and cosmetics options in MMORPGs, and I was complaining about Guild Wars 2’s system, which was great in its day but has since been surpassed by more flexible systems. Well, buckle up, past Bree, because you forgot that ArenaNet was already […]

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AI-powered MMORPG Epitome makes grand promises as its...

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2026/01/30

Last month started our coverage of Epitome, a developing MMORPG from Polish studio Epitome P.S.A. that leans heavily on LLM-powered NPCs and quests as its primary feature while also making massive promises about its world scale, ability to simulate a globe, and additional plans for things like LLM NPC companions, massive new lands, and more. […]

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Project Gorgon’s fresh start will turn veteran...

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2026/01/30

On this week’s MOP Podcast, we joked about how Project Gorgon might be the only MMORPG out there where you can legitimately play as a Pig – not just a pig person, but an actual adorable pink pig with a whole skill bar. And next week, a whole server is going to get to see […]

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The Daily Grind: Do you avoid MMOs and games with AI...

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2026/01/30

When Bungie finally put a date on the launch of Marathon, it did so in a press release that rattled an absolutely massive voice acting cast made up of real humans. “At launch, Marathon features the voices of… Krizia Bajos, Samantha Béart, Beau Bridgland, Ry Chase, Roger Clark, Darin De Paul, Jennifer English, Dave Fennoy, […]

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The Stream Team: Into the Underdark in Dungeons &...

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2026/01/30

With her favorite D&D character and campaign hailing from there, Massively OP’s MJ has a very special fondness for the Underdark. Now, she finally gets to visit it in Dungeons & Dragons Online! But first, she needs to find the Dwarven trader Beli Bragasun; he sells enchanted goggles that enhance vision in the lightless caverns […]

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Massively Overthinking: I don’t want to play your...

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2026/01/30

The problem of early access MMORPGs has been something we’ve talked about many times, including here in the Massively Overthinking column. We’ve talked about what we expect vs. what we get, the demise of hard lines between testing and launch, the buzz-killing effect of long pre-launch windows, and even the early access trap that wrecks […]

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Final Fantasy XIV’s Valentine’s event, Valentione’s...

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2026/01/29

Starting on February 2nd in Final Fantasy XIV, it’s going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood with the arrival of the annual Valentione’s Day celebration. That might seem a little simplistic, perhaps, but the day will bring a new outfit for players inviting everyone to wear a comfortable sweater, slacks or a skirt, and […]

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Highguard updates with graphics QoL as Steam reviews...

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2026/01/29

We continue to monitor the heartbeat of Highguard, the 3v3 FPS that developer WildLight Entertainment released earlier this week. With about three days under its belt, we’re starting to see more headlines, a playerbase beginning to possibly tank, and the expected run of updates and fixes that are common of multiplayer releases. We’ll start with […]

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PSO2 New Genesis brings a level cap raise,...

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2026/01/29

It is time yet again for players of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis to get their advanced look at the stuff coming to the anime MMORPG for the next month. Sega has once more put out a summary landing page and related NGS Headline video digest to detail all of the content that’s en […]

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Open world MMORPG Bellatores preps another closed...

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2026/01/29

Last July was when medieval-themed sandbox MMORPG Bellatores had its last major headline, as developer NYOU held a closed beta test for Korean gamers. It looks as if the devs have resurfaced from that test, which wrapped up that following August, and they’re ready to have fans kick those tires again soon. Reporting from Jeux […]

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Crimson Desert’s latest video showcases its open...

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2026/01/29

Pearl Abyss is continuing its slow roll of reels as Crimson Desert inches toward its March 19th release. This time around, the game has put out a new features overview trailer that mostly focuses on its narrative, the open world it’s set in, and the characters that move through the journey. The video once again […]

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Project Gorgon’s launch sees new concurrency peak as...

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2026/01/29

With the launch of Project Gorgon yesterday afternoon came the expected influx of players: According to Steam Charts, the indie MMO saw a peak of 704 players on Steam last night and almost that many playing right now, suggesting we’ll see the bigger bump this weekend. That’s a record for the game on Steam; it […]

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Lost Ark takes a look at the Guardian’s Rage update...

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2026/01/29

The next major update for Lost Ark arrives on February 4th, and it brings with it the Guardianknight class. “Wait, isn’t that class supposed to be Dragonknight?” Well, as the preview video explains, that had been the name, but the name Guardianknight actually fits better. Don’t worry, though, the class still channels the power of the […]

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Storyboard: How seriously should MMOs take serious...

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2026/01/29

This week saw the newest installment of the ongoing Phantom Weapon questline in Final Fantasy XIV, and that’s important because it features a number of quests centered around everyone’s favorite blacksmith, Gerolt! He’s a legendary crafter who is also played largely for comedy, dragged into numerous situations he doesn’t want to be in because he’s perpetually […]

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Star Citizen launches a plague-themed narrative event...

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2026/01/29

It’s time for another alpha build for the sci-fi sandbox of Star Citizen. Alpha 4.6: Lifeline for Levski has come online as promised, with another new limited-time event being its primary attraction and the part of the patch that gives the update its name. In this event, which runs between now and Tuesday, March 17th, […]

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The key takeaways from World of Warcraft’s State of...

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2026/01/29

A full month into 2026, it’s finally time to hear what Blizzard has in store for at least the immediate future of its World of Warcraft franchise. Here’s everything you need to know about the studio’s “State of Azeroth” report, complete with roadmaps for both versions of the game. General “This is going to be […]

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