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Dungeons and Dragons Online activates its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords
Dungeons and Dragons Online has activated its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords, with Update 81.3. This legendary CR 37-rated instance is the main raid of the Terror of Demogorgon expansion cycle. The update also includes various bug fixes, such as addressing male Gnomes entering a backflip animation when jumping, and a new alphabetical sorting option for the feat UI.
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
The Stream Team: The plants are taking over in Dungeons & Dragons Online’s Overgrowth
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is continuing the Song of Druid's Deep quest arc in Dungeons & Dragons Online with the Overgrowth instance. This part of the story focuses on the infected home of Peron Uthe, where plants have taken over the lodge. The stream will cover the second part of this quest arc.
Dungeons and Dragons Online begins testing a major balance pass, including a new enhancement tree feat
Dungeons and Dragons Online has begun testing a major balance pass as part of Update 82, which includes global weapon combat changes, Reaper adjustments, and a rework of monster damage reduction. The studio, Standing Stone Games, is also introducing a new feat called 'Lock In' for two-handed weapon users.
The Stream Team: The end of Kralkatorrik and Guild Wars 2’s Living World
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is concluding Guild Wars 2's Living World story arc, focusing on the final instance of Season 4 where players must sever the dragon Kralkatorrik's connection to the ley-lines. The stream will cover the culmination of the "War Eternal - Descent" storyline.
The Stream Team: Merrily making meat hats in Return to Moria
Massively OP's Larry and MJ are playing Return to Moria, focusing on crafting a 'meat hat' and other in-game tasks. The article highlights their progress in the game, including building a tavern and defeating a dragon, and promotes an upcoming live stream of their adventures. Other scheduled streams for Guild Wars 2, Valheim, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and AdventureQuest 3D are also mentioned.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles plans a network test for next weekend
ArcheAge Chronicles is planning a network test for September 12th, continuing its development journey. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including updates on Guild Wars 3, Farhaven, and Aion 2, alongside a lengthy list of games currently in various stages of testing and development.
Perfect Ten: Revisiting the winners of our last 10 underrated MMORPG awards
This article revisits the winners of the last 10 years of "underrated MMORPG" awards, offering retrospective thoughts on each choice. While some picks like Project Gorgon and Final Fantasy XIV are celebrated, others like Elyon are noted for their short lifespan, and New World's inclusion is bittersweet due to Amazon's decision to sunset the game.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
The Stream Team: Crowd control during a Dungeons & Dragons Online Outbreak
Massively OP's MJ will guide players through the 'Outbreak' quest in Dungeons & Dragons Online, part of the Song of Druid's Deep arc. The quest involves managing a contagious outbreak in the Eveningstar War Hospital that turns villagers violent. MJ will stream the gameplay live, with the full video available afterward.
Perfect Ten: Subscription-free MMORPGs from before Dungeons and Dragons Online’s free-to-play transition
This article examines ten MMORPGs that operated without subscription fees before Dungeons and Dragons Online transitioned to a free-to-play model in September 2009. It highlights games like RuneScape, MapleStory, and Guild Wars, discussing their business models and impact on the genre's evolution towards free-to-play.
Dungeons and Dragons Online starts testing its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords
Dungeons and Dragons Online has begun testing its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords, on the Lamannia test server. Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the raid's mechanics and loot before its official release. Separately, Lord of the Rings Online announced a revised schedule for its upcoming Abyss of Mordath raid.
The Stream Team: Getting a Jimothy for MVOP’s 14th anniversary in Guild Wars 2
Massively Overpowered is celebrating its 14th anniversary, coinciding with the early access launch of Guild Wars 2. Content creator MJ Guthrie will be acquiring a 'Jimothy' in-game to mark the occasion. The stream will also feature segments on Return to Moria, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and AdventureQuest 3D.
EG7 Q2 2026: Daybreak has finished buying out Cold Iron and Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
Enad Global 7's subsidiary Daybreak Game Company has finalized its acquisition of Cold Iron Studios for $3 million, securing assets and intellectual property related to the developer, including the Aliens franchise IP for Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Daybreak reported improved profitability in Q2 2026, driven by Palia and DC Universe Online, alongside steady performance from its other live-service titles like EverQuest and EverQuest II.
DDO adds new Terror of Demogorgon quest while LOTRO tests new Lua plugin improvements
Standing Stone Games is adding a new quest, 'Raiding the Raiders,' to the Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons and Dragons Online as part of Update 81.2. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings Online is receiving PvP adjustments and bug fixes in Update 49.4, with Update 49.5 on the Bullroarer test server previewing new Lua Plugin functionality.
The Daily Grind: What’s an underrated MMO that you’d recommend and why?
This article discusses underrated or overlooked MMORPGs, with Dungeons and Dragons Online being highlighted for its unique character system, narrated dungeons, and D&D campaign settings. The piece encourages readers to share their own recommendations for the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre.
The Stream Team: Many stories (and demons) end with Dungeons and Dragons Online’s Reclaiming the Rift
Massively OP's MJ is concluding her quest arc in Dungeons and Dragons Online's Reclaiming the Rift event, which also marks the end of the Queen of the Demonweb, End of Eberron, and Menace of the Underdark sagas. The stream will feature the final battle against Khaszlokhar to free Ana from Llolth's clutches.
One Shots: Vacationing in the prehistoric nightmare world
This week's community spotlight features screenshots from Dungeons and Dragons Online's Isle of Dread expansion, World of Warcraft's Tournament of Ages event, and Lord of the Rings Online. Players shared their in-game adventures and character moments, highlighting the vibrant community within these MMOs.
Dungeons and Dragons Online added Jimothy as a hidden quest, and players already found him
Dungeons and Dragons Online has added a hidden quest featuring a character named Jimothy, following its tease at Gencon. The latest patch, version 81.1, also includes bug fixes and improvements for the Terror of Demogorgon expansion. Players have already located the hidden quest, with details available on the forums.
