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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.
WRUP: Under no circumstances can Kenneth be allowed to have a second magic hat edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Lord of the Rings Online, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and ZeroSpace being mentioned. The discussion also touches on favorite puddings and general gaming interests.
The Stream Team: Dungeons & Dragons Online’s The Deal and the Demon
Massively OP's MJ will be playing through the 'The Deal and the Demon' quest in Dungeons & Dragons Online, focusing on collecting an orb from the champion Kishnaurac. The gameplay session will also feature MJ's group teaming up with an interplanar mercenary company led by Ymris to assault Kishnaurac's lair. The stream is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Dungeons and Dragons Online’s Terror of Demogorgon expansion launches today
Dungeons and Dragons Online has launched its 11th expansion, Terror of Demogorgon, which adds new areas, quests, and raises the level cap to 36. The expansion also introduces the Duergar Dwarf race and the Mindcleaver Iconic character. This update follows the 2012 expansion Menace of the Underdark and sets the stage for an upcoming raid.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 573: Project Demogorgon
The Massively OP Podcast episode 573 covers SpiritVale's early access launch, Dungeons and Dragons Online's Terror of Demogorgon expansion, and the cancellations of Overwatch Stadium and Final Fantasy XIV Mobile. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss Richard Garriott's comments on Ultima and the predictability of MMO experiences.
Dungeons & Dragons Online’s Terror of Demogorgon expansion gets a July 22 release date
The Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons & Dragons Online will be released on July 22nd. This expansion introduces the Duergar race, 13 new dungeons, the Underdark region, a new raid, and raises the level cap to 36. Players will explore Gravenhollow and confront the Demon Lord Demogorgon.