https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:30:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/11/the-mop-up-fae-farm-launches-a-free-demo/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/11/the-mop-up-fae-farm-launches-a-free-demo/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=478969 Was Fae Farm too rich for you blood? Now you can check it out for free on Nintendo Switch or PC thanks to a new single-player demo. “This single player demo, downloadable for free in Nintendo eShop, Steam, and the Epic Game Stores will allow anyone to play through the first chapters of the game, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/11/the-mop-up-fae-farm-launches-a-free-demo/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/04/the-mop-up-sun/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/04/the-mop-up-sun/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:00:35 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=478118 Bye bye, War Thunder bots! “Over the last month, we’ve blocked 9,569 accounts that were found to be in violation of the rules,” Gaijin told players this week. “Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software.” And just to cap it all off, the team posted the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/04/the-mop-up-sun/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/28/the-mop-up-ddos-snowpeaks-festival-returns/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/28/the-mop-up-ddos-snowpeaks-festival-returns/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=476674 Just because winter is in full swing doesn’t mean it has to be dour! Dungeons and Dragons Online is keeping things lively with the return of its annual Snowpeaks Festival. “The Snowpeaks Festival is the most magical time of winter, when the ice, sleet, and wind arrive, bringing good cheer and treats to all who […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/28/the-mop-up-ddos-snowpeaks-festival-returns/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/21/the-mop-up-path-of-exiles-corpses-explode-less-frequently-now/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/21/the-mop-up-path-of-exiles-corpses-explode-less-frequently-now/#respond Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=475708 Even a middling Path of Exile patch is still a cause for celebration when it arrives, as in the case of this past week’s Patch 3.23.1. “This patch contains a handful of improvements, another batch of Valdo’s Puzzle Box and Voidborn Reliquary yield options, as well as a number of bug fixes.” Also, the update […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/21/the-mop-up-path-of-exiles-corpses-explode-less-frequently-now/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/14/the-mop-up-magic-awakened-deepens-the-mystery-of-hogsmeade/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/14/the-mop-up-magic-awakened-deepens-the-mystery-of-hogsmeade/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=474739 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened rolled out its January patch with a new seasonal chapter, Luna Lovegood card, and a gauntlet mode to try. “Continue the Hogsmeade Season adventure as the next chapter of this thrilling story unfolds. The full moon is quickly approaching, learn the truth behind the mystery of Hogsmeade and the werewolves before […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/14/the-mop-up-magic-awakened-deepens-the-mystery-of-hogsmeade/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/07/the-mop-up-wakfus-server-headache/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/07/the-mop-up-wakfus-server-headache/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=473883 Wakfu said that its Ogrest server stopped working properly for a day, causing all sorts of data management headaches and a two-hour rollback. “At 0:39 this morning, the server that persists your characters’ information (inventories, quests, professions, kamas) stopped responding. It became impossible to log in the server, but connected users were still able to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/07/the-mop-up-wakfus-server-headache/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/31/the-mop-up-world-of-warcraft-wraps-up-dragonflights-esports-tournaments/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/31/the-mop-up-world-of-warcraft-wraps-up-dragonflights-esports-tournaments/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=473566 The final esports tournaments for World of Warcraft’s Dragonflight era are coming in the first part of 2024, with the Arena World Championship taking place in March and the Mythic Dungeon International happening from late January through mid-March. After that: “The War Within is soon upon us, and both Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/31/the-mop-up-world-of-warcraft-wraps-up-dragonflights-esports-tournaments/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/24/the-mop-up-warhammer-onlines-return-of-reckoning-chickens-out/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/24/the-mop-up-warhammer-onlines-return-of-reckoning-chickens-out/#respond Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=472622 Return of Reckoning’s rogue server changed how combat buffs worked and added a new level 40 quest that pays out in, er, a “Chicken Trophy.” “This quest will send players back to T1 RvR Lakes and awards a choice of a Chicken Trophy for completion. As the previous requirements for the Chicken Trophies were largely […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/24/the-mop-up-warhammer-onlines-return-of-reckoning-chickens-out/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/17/the-mop-up-valheims-christmas-surprise/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/17/the-mop-up-valheims-christmas-surprise/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=471396 As the nights turn frosty in Valheim, a strange wintry cheer spreads through the land. Could it be… could it be a plum pudding of a patch? “Firstly we have changed the seasonal items to be set to activate depending on the date,” the devs said. “Since we’re in December, that means the yuletide items […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/17/the-mop-up-valheims-christmas-surprise/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/10/the-mop-up-alganon-shows-its-first-signs-of-life-in-ages/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/10/the-mop-up-alganon-shows-its-first-signs-of-life-in-ages/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=470473 Could we be hearing a heartbeat in the long-dormant Alganon? This past week, the official account announced that the website is back online and asked players to check to see if their accounts are still active. This comes after several years of Derek Smart promising the return of the fantasy MMO. And this is just […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/10/the-mop-up-alganon-shows-its-first-signs-of-life-in-ages/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/03/the-mop-up-dragon-and-home-goes-to-the-blazing-desert/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/03/the-mop-up-dragon-and-home-goes-to-the-blazing-desert/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=469353 Dragon and Home warmed up a chilly winter with the debut of its third continent, the Blazing Desert. “This vast world presents the splendor of ancient civilizations, offering you a unique experience of exotic charm. Within the boundless expanse of the desert, besides mounts, the boats will serve as your frequently used transportation.” And this […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/03/the-mop-up-dragon-and-home-goes-to-the-blazing-desert/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/26/the-mop-up-into-the-echos-crafting-ties-into-exploration-and-socialization/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/26/the-mop-up-into-the-echos-crafting-ties-into-exploration-and-socialization/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=468598 Upcoming time travel MMO Into the Echo posted a high-level overview of its crafting system, saying that it’ll be necessary to make spells and potions for players’ adventures. But first, they’ll have to get the mats, which will require a whole lot of exploration. The studio said that it’s going for a tricky balance with […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/26/the-mop-up-into-the-echos-crafting-ties-into-exploration-and-socialization/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/19/the-mop-up-how-about-final-fantasy-xis-new-vanabout/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/19/the-mop-up-how-about-final-fantasy-xis-new-vanabout/#respond Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=467355 Final Fantasy XI had a busy week with a November patch, that “includes changes to foes in Normal and Intense Ambuscades, a new battlefield and more. Square-Enix also announced a new event coming late November, named Vana’Bout — an amazing co-op campaign where players from all over the world can work together to accumulate enough […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/19/the-mop-up-how-about-final-fantasy-xis-new-vanabout/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/12/the-mop-up-fallout-76-turns-five-years-old/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/12/the-mop-up-fallout-76-turns-five-years-old/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=466451 Fallout 76 is celebrating its fifth anniversary loud and proud this week with a birthday party on Tuesday, a special challenge event, and a free “birthday suit.” Coming up later this month is the treasure hunter event, mutated public events, and bonuses to scrip and caps. And this is just the beginning of the rest of the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/12/the-mop-up-fallout-76-turns-five-years-old/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/05/the-mop-up-dcuo-talks-about-its-creative-process/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/05/the-mop-up-dcuo-talks-about-its-creative-process/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=464554 DC Universe Online Narrative Designer Lynnea Glasser recently sat down for an interview about the creative process behind the MMORPG and its new Justice League Dark Cursed update. Glasser shared how these episodes come together, saying, “I do like a story arc that builds up over time, and cliffhangers are such a staple of the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/05/the-mop-up-dcuo-talks-about-its-creative-process/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/29/the-mop-up-coop-roguelike-inkbound-removes-all-in-game-monetization/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/29/the-mop-up-coop-roguelike-inkbound-removes-all-in-game-monetization/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=463673 It’s usually the case that a live service title adds more monetization over time, not less. But with action roguelike coop Inkbound, “less” is what the players are being subjected to with this $20 early access title. The studio said that it’s ditching its seasonal passes and cosmetic shop. (Thanks for letting us know, Hekima!) […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/29/the-mop-up-coop-roguelike-inkbound-removes-all-in-game-monetization/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/22/the-mop-up-dark-age-of-camelot-sees-incredible-rvr-thanks-to-halloween-event/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/22/the-mop-up-dark-age-of-camelot-sees-incredible-rvr-thanks-to-halloween-event/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=462563 Don’t count an old horse out of the race just yet. Dark Age of Camelot said that its currently running Crossroads Covenant event is generating “incredible RvR” as it heads into its third and final phase this week and is making a lot of on-the-fly adjustments to keep the battle going strong. And this is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/22/the-mop-up-dark-age-of-camelot-sees-incredible-rvr-thanks-to-halloween-event/feed/ 0 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/15/the-mop-up-aion-classic-finally-gets-its-delicious-revenge/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=462071 Aion Classic unleashed Update 2.4: Stormwing’s Revenge on its servers this past week: “Get ready to battle Stormwing and defeat Yamennes to loot heroic gear. Plus put your skills to the test in the Arena of Glory to be rewarded with Abyss points and Symbols of Glory.” Additionally, the MMO started up a new seasonal pass. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/08/the-mop-up-its-the-great-albion-charlie-brown/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=460495 Albion Online is getting into the spirit of Halloween with its Harvest Challenge: “Fall has come to the world of Albion… the shadows are growing longer… and the Harvest Challenge is back! For the entire month of October, earn points for open-world activities, unlock chests to get spooky loot, and claim your very own Spectral […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/01/the-mop-up-soulframe-releases-a-soundtrack-tidbit/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/01/the-mop-up-soulframe-releases-a-soundtrack-tidbit/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=459493 Soulframe fans starved to hear something — anything — about Digital Extremes’ upcoming fantasy RPG were thrown an audio morsel this week in the form of a song from its soundrack. You can listen to the “Rivers of Dendria” song on YouTube and perhaps catch some of the vibe that this title is planning to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/01/the-mop-up-soulframe-releases-a-soundtrack-tidbit/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/24/the-mop-up-wakfus-brand-new-tutorial-island/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=458362 To go along with a new single-account server, Wakfu is introducing a fresh tutorial that’s situated on Rii, the Celestial Island. The team hopes this will be a much better path to bringing new players on-board. “The main idea of this updated tutorial is to more closely match the rest of the game, introduce more […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/17/the-mop-up-world-of-warcrafts-mighty-banhammer-strikes-once-more/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=457418 World of Warcraft announced that it banned 145,566 accounts in August, saying, “All of these actions were for cheating or exploitation, which primarily result in permanent bans or six-month suspensions.” And this is just the beginning of the rest of the news! Read on for a roundup of other smaller MMO news stories and videos from this […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/10/the-mop-up-palia-releases-its-super-chill-soundtrack/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=456586 Feast your ear-tongues on these sound-pops: Palia’s completely chill score is now available as a full 24-track album that you can listen to on multiple streaming services. “Each track written into the game was creatively thought out based on the game context and many have personal stories behind them too,” said Composer Steffen Schmidt. “I […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/03/the-mop-up-warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-adds-multiplayer-coop/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=455630 Turn-based CRPG Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader announced that it will be including coop multiplayer with its PC launch (there is no date yet set, alas): “The fates of the Rogue Trader’s companions and the events surrounding them are determined by players; every decision ripples across space as they hold the entire Koronus Expanse in their […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/27/the-mop-up-runescapes-community-is-smashing-that-necromancy-skill/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=454351 Jagex said that Necromancy has proven to be a huge hit in RuneScape, with the community taking to this new skill line like a grave digger to a recent funeral. “Um is bustling with apprentice Necromancers, and the community has been busy climbing the leaderboards,” Jagex said. “Players have leapt at this chance in droves […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/20/the-mop-up-eve-onlines-fanfest-has-officially-sold-out/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/20/the-mop-up-eve-onlines-fanfest-has-officially-sold-out/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=453558 Well, that’s it: EVE Online’s Fanfest is officially sold out this year, so if you were hoping to snag a ticket at this late date, you’re completely out of luck. “We’ve never had a player gathering reach this size, and we’re so happy to share EVE’s 20th anniversary with our spacefriends here in Reykjavik,” CCP […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/20/the-mop-up-eve-onlines-fanfest-has-officially-sold-out/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/13/the-mop-up-aura-kingdom-2s-global-pre-registration-arrives-with-nfts-in-tow/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/13/the-mop-up-aura-kingdom-2s-global-pre-registration-arrives-with-nfts-in-tow/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=452339 Aura Kingdom 2: Evolution, the mobile follow-up to the first Aura Kingdom, started taking global pre-registrations this past week. By signing up, players can snag gacha tickets and NFTs. So that doesn’t feel gross at all! “Engage in exciting activities and quests to summon one-of-a-kind Eidolons. Interact with your Eidolons, strategize your team setup, and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/13/the-mop-up-aura-kingdom-2s-global-pre-registration-arrives-with-nfts-in-tow/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/06/the-mop-up-adventurequest-3d-players-spend-five-billion-gold-in-a-weekend/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=451291 A recent gold boost event led to a record-breaking level of transactions in AdventureQuest 3D as players splurged on augments. “This was a new record in AQ3D (it actually kinda broke the database, lol) and it was also the highest amount of gold ever spent during a release in Artix Entertainment history,” the studio said. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/30/the-mop-up-maplestory-rebuilds-the-legendary-guild-castle/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/30/the-mop-up-maplestory-rebuilds-the-legendary-guild-castle/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=450250 MapleStory broke out the second part of its two-part summer Savior update which is “packed with a new mystical land to discover, a new boss to defeat, and the Guild Castle, there are plenty of adventures for Maplers to embark on!” And this is just the beginning of the rest of the news! Read on for a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/30/the-mop-up-maplestory-rebuilds-the-legendary-guild-castle/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/23/the-mop-up-gamescom-and-quakecon-prepare-to-storm-august/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:23 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=449240 As the end of summer approaches (ack! how?), gaming conventions rev up again – and that includes big industry galas like GamesCom and in-house affairs like QuakeCon. This week, we got news about both: Bethsoft’s QuakeCon is set for August 10th-13th and will naturally feature all of the company’s games – key to us being […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/16/the-mop-up-torchlight-infinite-plans-a-basic-online-feature-for-a-future-patch/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=448551 When will Torchlight Infinite grow the online game it clearly aspires to be? The studio addressed co-op expansion in a recent Q&A, saying, “We plan to introduce a basic online feature in the upcoming season. Development and debugging are ongoing, with specific information to be provided in official announcements.” And this is just the beginning of the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/09/the-mop-up-spellcraft-changes-course-after-a-disappointing-preseason/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=447546 Spellcraft explained why it didn’t hold a promised preseason event last month, saying, “In our last update we signaled our intent to run another Preseason event, Preseason 2, during Steam Next Fest on June 19th. Well… we didn’t participate, and so we need to reach out and explain why.” So what was the issue? “Preseason 1 […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/02/the-mop-up-destiny-2-will-compensate-fan-whose-art-was-misappropriated-for-a-cutscene/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/02/the-mop-up-destiny-2-will-compensate-fan-whose-art-was-misappropriated-for-a-cutscene/#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=446505 Bungie has major egg on its face after a recent Destiny 2 cutscene was found to have copied fan art from a couple of years ago. Though the artist wasn’t actually upset about the situation when fans pointed it out, the studio acknowledged the error and promised to compensate the artist anyway, saying, “Bungie has […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/02/the-mop-up-destiny-2-will-compensate-fan-whose-art-was-misappropriated-for-a-cutscene/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/25/the-mop-up-adventurequest-3d-heads-to-the-beach/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=445562 A beach party is in full effect over at AdventureQuest 3D: “Summer is here, heroes! Bask in the thrill of adventure, collect Trophies for Partying on Pointe Less Isle, and adorn yourself with swimsuits and beach towels a plenty! The sun-kissed paradise of Pointe Less Isle awaits, and we welcome you to experience the vibrant […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/18/the-mop-up-walkscape-opens-up-a-community-portal/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/18/the-mop-up-walkscape-opens-up-a-community-portal/#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=444453 To bring all of the game’s news and access together in one place, the in-development ARG WalkScape created a new Portal. If you’ll recall, this title challenges players to go on actual walks to level up their RuneScape-like characters. “Since WalkScape incorporates some ‘MMO-style’ features, it’s important for us to have a centralized platform for […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/18/the-mop-up-walkscape-opens-up-a-community-portal/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/11/the-mop-up-neverwinter-buffs-its-companion-healing-factor-by-up-to-100/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=443487 Neverwinter’s medically minded companions received a massive infusion of green numbers this past week, as Cryptic buffed those particular pets by a significant amount. “We have generally increased the healing output of companions,” the studio said. “This change is roughly a 50-100% healing increase for many companions, with some exceptions for those that already performed […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/04/the-mop-up-cdpr-lays-off-the-rest-of-gwents-dev-team/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/04/the-mop-up-cdpr-lays-off-the-rest-of-gwents-dev-team/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=442372 As CD Projekt Red prepares to end development of its card battler Gwent, it announced that it’ll be letting the remaining 30 developers on the team go by the end of the year. “And even though decisions like this are unavoidable and a natural result of the transition, we’d like to express our sincere thanks […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/04/the-mop-up-cdpr-lays-off-the-rest-of-gwents-dev-team/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/28/the-mop-up-netmarble-and-take-two-finances-are-powered-by-mmos/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/28/the-mop-up-netmarble-and-take-two-finances-are-powered-by-mmos/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=441482 We have a couple more earnings reports to, er, report to you today. Netmarble’s Q1 2023 financials reported $472.4M in revenue, with MMORPGs making up 16% of sales (notably Lineage 2 Revolution and Blade and Soul Revolution). And Take-Two Interactive’s own recent financial report said that net revenue is up 53% this year thanks to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/28/the-mop-up-netmarble-and-take-two-finances-are-powered-by-mmos/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/21/the-mop-up-dont-fear-last-epochs-reaper-form/ Sun, 21 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=440152 Last Epoch’s Reaper is getting a glow-up with this week’s update! The studio said that it’s improving the visual effects, outfit, and groovy scythes with Patch 0.9.1. “With the flames rising on May 25th, you’ll now be able to reap the fields of Eterra in style. Reaper form will now also use Reap when you […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/14/the-mop-up-magic-the-gathering-arena-jumps-the-gun-on-steam/ Sun, 14 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=439219 While we were all led to believe that Magic the Gathering Arena was coming to Steam this fall — mostly because investors were told that — it turns out that the online card game is actually coming to the platform on May 23rd. And this is just the beginning of the rest of the news! Read on […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/07/the-mop-up-world-war-ii-online-focuses-on-rebuilding-squads/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/07/the-mop-up-world-war-ii-online-focuses-on-rebuilding-squads/#comments Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=438067 “Squads” are the watchword of World War II Online as of late, with Cornered Rats pouring more effort into bolstering this group makeup in the online shooter. “The recent updates to WWII Online have been intentional about rebuilding squads,” the studio said, “ranging from the return of squad missions and now proximity attack objectives, both […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/07/the-mop-up-world-war-ii-online-focuses-on-rebuilding-squads/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/30/the-mop-up-chrono-odyssey-preps-gameplay-video-plans-global-release/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437103 Expect to start hearing more buzz about South Korean next-gen MMO Chrono Odyssey now that it’s ramping up hype and info. Its studio told fans on Twitter that a gameplay trailer is due to drop on May 3rd, even though the title itself is “not close to release.” The good news is that when Chrono […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436044 With a name like “Monster Island,” you wouldn’t expect this Champions Online locale to be a walk in the park. And in fact, this region’s open mission just got an upgrade with new rewards. “For some time now, you’ve been able to travel to New Gornyj and defend it from attacking Manimals. That much is still […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/23/the-mop-up-champions-online-ups-the-ante-on-monster-island/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435051 As the Necrom expansion looms in Elder Scrolls Online’s future, there are several new NPCs for players to anticipating meeting. One of these is Leramil the Wise: “If you intend to learn more about Hermaeus Mora, the Prince of Fate, you will undoubtedly cross paths with Leramil the Wise during your adventures in the Telvanni […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/16/the-mop-up-elder-scrolls-online-wises-up/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/09/the-mop-up-pokemon-go-and-the-mystery-of-the-missing-15-foot-spoon/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:00:55 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=434051 A Pokemon Go player helped solve a bizarre mystery: A 52-year-old man playing the MMOARG stumbled upon a massive 15-foot red spoon near a middle school baseball field. Turns out it had been stolen from an Arizona Dairy Queen, whose owners were relieved to get the rather expensive statue back. The POGO player turned down […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/02/the-mop-up-hearthstone-welcomes-the-year-of-the-wolf/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=432828 The Year of the Wolf is coming to Hearthstone: “Throughout the Year of the Wolf, we’ll be focusing our efforts on making Hearthstone and battlegrounds the best they can be, with more new cards and more battlegrounds updates than ever before! We even have a few surprises planned for later in the year, including a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/26/the-mop-up-open-world-tactical-rpg-wartales-releases-next-month/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/26/the-mop-up-open-world-tactical-rpg-wartales-releases-next-month/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=431831 Looking to wage medieval war in a different format? You’ll soon get your chance with Wartales, an open-world tactical RPG that’s fully luanching on April 12th on Steam. “The Great Plague has ripped through the population only to fester for centuries in the souls of those who remain. Players must fight for food and funds […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/26/the-mop-up-open-world-tactical-rpg-wartales-releases-next-month/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/19/the-mop-up-guild-wars-2-reworks-its-gyala-delve-meta-event/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=430783 Guild Wars 2 pushed out a patch last week that adjusted how the Gyala Delve meta-event functions and doles out rewards. Part of this change removes the daily cap on keycards and halving the cost of keycard exchange services. There were also numerous fixes made to help the event run more smooth. And this is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/12/the-mop-up-wolcen-comes-to-consoles/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=429793 Action RPG Wolcen is expanding its realms this week as it jumps to consoles on March 15th. Maybe it’s time to check out this underrated multiplayer clicker? “PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, and One players will be able to enjoy the complete edition which will include ‘Endgame’ — the fourth act of the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/05/the-mop-up-swtor-gets-swoopy-and-plaguey-in-march/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=428785 Star Wars: The Old Republic may not have a big patch coming out this month, but the MMO does have a couple of events to keep players busy. This includes the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally (March 7-14) and Rakghoul Resurgence (March 21-28). Both of these events come with featured rewards that can be scouted […]]]>