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Massively Overthinking: Does the MMORPG genre have a nostalgia problem?
This article discusses whether the MMORPG genre suffers from a nostalgia problem, with various writers debating the trend of classic servers and re-releases. While some see it as a financial crutch or a sign of stagnation, others view it as a valid form of game preservation or a necessary move in a risk-averse industry. The discussion highlights differing player attitudes and the potential for these throwback experiences to coexist with innovation.
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.
MMO Week in Review: Joy of movement
This week's MMO news roundup covers a preview of Guild Wars 3's combat and movement, with ArenaNet's Colin Johanson taking on the game's direction. Other news includes Xbox's cloud gaming plans, Aion 2 lacking an Oceania server, Elder Scrolls Online's roadmap, and rumors of a StarCraft successor from Nexon and Blizzard.
EverQuest Legends celebrates Labor Day with extra XP and free Murderbee
EverQuest Legends is celebrating Labor Day with a special in-game event from September 4th to 7th. Players can enjoy double experience points to speed up leveling and receive a free 'Murderbee' pet from the in-game market.
Vague Patch Notes: In which I do not memorialize Elyon
This opinion piece reflects on the nature of player connection to games, using Elyon and Astellia Online as examples of games that failed to maintain player interest or community. The author contrasts these with Final Fantasy XIV and Warframe, highlighting how emotional impact and shared experiences, even in flawed games, can be significant.
Choose My Adventure: Dungeon delves to wrap up my opening stint in EverQuest Legends
The author reflects on their experience playing EverQuest Legends, detailing their adventures in the Crushbone and Befallen dungeons. Despite making some suboptimal character choices, they found the game to be a charming and challenging classic server experience. The article also announces changes to the 'Choose My Adventure' column format and the author's new role as managing editor for Massively OP.
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.
EverQuest opens the Lethar progression server, EverQuest II beta tests Origins server’s Shadow Odyssey
Daybreak Game Company has launched a new time-locked progression server for EverQuest named Lethar, featuring the Serpent's Spire expansion and a level cap of 75. Concurrently, EverQuest II is beta testing the Shadow Odyssey expansion for its Origins progression server, with the beta running until September 8th.
Choose My Adventure: Cat Bard goes a-slaying in EverQuest Legends’ Steamfont Mountains
The author details their experiences playing an MMORPG, EverQuest Legends, as a Cat Bard in the Steamfont Mountains. After initial struggles with aggressive mobs and navigation, they found a successful 'farm' of blue-named kobolds, allowing for relaxed grinding and leveling. The article concludes with a poll for readers to decide the character's next adventure, focusing on which open-world dungeon delve to attempt.
EverQuest Legends revamps classic Unrest, where the skelly laughter still haunt our dreams
EverQuest Legends has received a significant update focused on revamping the classic 'Unrest' zone. This update, titled 'The Estate of Unrest Revamp,' includes buffs to rare mobs, improved loot drops, and adjustments to monster spawns. Additionally, Solusek's Eye zone has seen similar upgrades, and numerous bug fixes have been implemented, including changes to pet faction and aggro.
EverQuest II releases GU132 aka Revelations of Malice today with fabled dungeons and UI scaling
Daybreak Game Company has released Game Update 132, titled Revelations of Malice, for EverQuest II. This update introduces fabled dungeons, experimental UI scaling, and various improvements to character creation, mount training, mercenary AI, and the tutorial. Players can revisit dungeons like the Ossuary and Castle Highhold for new loot.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
EverQuest Legends dev says 'I'm sure we would' add new classes, races 'in the longer-term vision of…
Developers from Daybreak Game Company and Game Jawn discussed future plans for EverQuest Legends, including the potential addition of new classes and races not present in the original EverQuest. While not guaranteed for the upcoming expansion, these additions are part of the long-term vision for the game. The developers also touched upon the work involved in implementing such features.
MMO Jukebox Song of the Week: ‘Commonlands’ from EverQuest II
This article highlights 'Commonlands' from EverQuest II as a notable piece of MMO music that often gets overlooked. It emphasizes the importance of music in tying players' memories to massively multiplayer online games and invites readers to share their favorite tracks.
Perfect Ten: The 10 MMORPG expansions from 2004
2004 was a pivotal year for the MMORPG industry, marked by numerous significant expansions for established titles. This list highlights ten key expansions, including EverQuest: Gates of Discord and Omens of War, Dark Age of Camelot: New Frontiers and Catacombs, Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia, Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed, Meridian 59: Evolution, and Ultima Online: Samurai Empire. These expansions introduced new content, classes, features, and gameplay mechanics that shaped the genre.
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.
EverQuest Legends has revamped the classic Mistmoore Castle with today’s update
EverQuest Legends has received a significant update that revamps the classic Mistmoore Castle zone. The patch guarantees named NPCs will spawn with loot, introduces new items with stat bonuses, and designates all named enemies as rare creatures. Additionally, creature aggression has been adjusted, and various other fixes and improvements have been implemented, including adjustments to grouping experience and UI scaling.
Choose My Adventure: Cat Bard goes marching through the open fields in EverQuest Legends
The author details their ongoing "Choose My Adventure" journey in EverQuest Legends, playing as a "Cat Bard" and facing challenges in Kerra Isle and Freeport. They discuss the game's difficulty, player input, and the experience of grinding levels while managing distractions.
MMO Week in Review: Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty are going home
Amazon has announced it will cease publishing duties for the MMORPGs Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty, returning them to their respective studios, Smilegate and NCsoft. The article also touches on updates and developments for other MMOs including EverQuest Legends, World of Warcraft, Ashes of Creation, and Star Wars The Old Republic.
The MOP Up: RIFT’s Razorback Roundup is back, yeehaw!
This week's MMO news roundup includes the return of RIFT's Razorback Roundup event, updates for Marvel Rivals and Uncharged Waters Origin, and news from various games like Wizard101, Fiesta Online, and Gloria Victis. Gamigo announced upcoming releases, while War Thunder reported on bans, and Myth of Empires: Throne secured a publishing deal.
