2016 MMORPG Highlights
A few weeks back, Eliot Lefebvre from Massively OP pondered which MMORPG has had the most successful year to date. Building on that idea for this week's overthinking feature, I want to broaden the scope and explore which titles are truly shaping the gaming landscape this year. Instead of narrowing it down to just one, I’m inviting our writers to select three games...
2018 MMO Outlook
As 2017 wraps up and the momentum for 2018 continues to build, the Massive Overthinking crew has gathered once more to share their daring and playful forecasts for the upcoming year. Reflecting on our previous predictions, which proved to be quite accurate, we’re feeling confident about what’s on the horizon for the MMO landscape. So, what trends and surprises...
2018 MMORPGs Annual Review
As 2018 draws to a close, it's time for our annual review of thriving MMORPGs.
This list is crafted from multiple sources,
assessing community vibrancy, population trends, and recent developments.
It's a subjective snapshot of which titles appear strongest now,
not an absolute health gauge.
Debates often arise over inclusions and omissions,
but here's our current...
Speculating the MMO Winds of 2020: Massively OP's Staff Predictions
As another year ends, the Massively OP team once again gathers for its annual rite: bold, sometimes outlandish predictions for the MMO industry in the upcoming year. This roundtable is a snapshot of genre veterans peering into the foggy future, weighing the fate of titans, underdogs, and emergent platforms as 2020 dawns.
World...
2025 MMO Review Highlights
Since 2014, each year has seen our comprehensive review of the MMO landscape, and 2025 was no exception. As we wrap up the year, we’re revisiting our extensive awards, articles, and reflections published throughout late December 2025 and early January 2026.
Throughout this period, we awarded 23 prestigious honors, complemented by our annual summaries, top...
In 7 Days To Die, every ranged weapon you rely on—whether a pistol, shotgun, bow, or rocket launcher—requires its own specific ammunition. Because many ammo types share common components like Bullet Tips, Casings, and Gunpowder, you’ll need to build a substantial stockpile if you plan to switch between weapon classes. The base of all bullet crafting happens at the Forge under...
Over the years, the MMORPG landscape has undergone significant evolution, with numerous new titles and franchises emerging to captivate players worldwide. Among these, Funcom stands out as a pioneering developer with a rich history spanning over three decades. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of genres, culminating recently in the release of Dune: Awakening, which brought Frank...
Battle Bards, the biweekly podcast co-hosted by MOP's Justin and bloggers Steff and Syl, dedicates its 142nd episode to the evocative sounds of sunrise and sunset in MMOs. The show alternates between deep dives into single game soundtracks and themed explorations, and this installment falls into the latter category. Listeners can find the episode on major podcast platforms including iTunes,...
When the Massively OP team sat down to name the best MMORPGs launched between 2010 and 2019, the conversation quickly turned into a mix of nostalgia, frustration, and hard-won admiration. The decade gave the genre some genuine classics, but it also delivered plenty of heartbreak — games that stumbled out of the gate, projects that never reached their potential, and a few that clawed their...
Tomorrow marks the arrival of Black Desert’s remastered edition in the western market, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to fans.
Pearl Abyss has dedicated significant effort to enhancing the game, focusing on elevating every element for a richer player experience.
This updated version boasts a complete graphical transformation, introducing stunning new visuals that redefine the MMORPG...
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