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The Game Archaeologist: World of Warcraft is unfairly portrayed as the villain of MMO history
This article challenges the common narrative that World of Warcraft is the villain responsible for homogenizing the MMORPG genre. Instead, it argues that bad game design and a lack of approachability in pre-WoW MMOs were the primary factors that led to their decline, with World of Warcraft simply offering a more polished and user-friendly experience.
Massively Overthinking: What year of MMOs would you pick to repeat forever?
The Massively OP staff discusses which year in MMORPG history they would choose to relive forever. Contributors like Brianna Royce, Carlo Lacsina, Chris Neal, Sam Kash, and Tyler Edwards share their picks, ranging from the early days of Ultima Online and EverQuest to the peak of World of Warcraft and the launch of Guild Wars 2.
Perfect Ten: The first 12 MMO expansions ever released
This article lists the first 12 official expansions released for Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) between 1992 and 2002. It highlights key additions and impacts of expansions for titles like Neverwinter Nights, Ultima Online, EverQuest, Asheron's Call, Dark Age of Camelot, and Anarchy Online.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffs
This week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
A team of Anarchy Online F2P ‘froobs’ defeated the MMORPG’s final raid boss after two years of prep
A dedicated group of free-to-play players in the MMORPG Anarchy Online successfully defeated the game's final raid boss, known as the Beast. This achievement was accomplished after two years of preparation, with the players overcoming significant gear and strategy limitations faced by free accounts.
Blizzard – toppar, floppar och omöjliga förväntningar
Blizzard Entertainment has a storied history marked by both critical acclaim and fan disappointment, from the groundbreaking Warcraft, Diablo, and Starcraft series to the monumental success of World of Warcraft. Despite challenges with titles like Diablo 3 and Warcraft 3: Reforged, and a shift towards monetization, the company continues to be a significant force in the gaming industry, with its legacy often judged against its past triumphs.
Into the Super-verse: Why is City of Heroes still the superhero MMORPG standard bearer?
City of Heroes remains the benchmark for superhero MMORPGs despite its shutdown, outperforming newer titles like Ship of Heroes and City of Titans. The article argues its enduring appeal stems not from perfect mechanics or balance, but from its embrace of the inherent absurdity and wild creativity found in superhero fiction, allowing players to engage in fun, nonsensical scenarios.