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The Big Question: What's your video game happy place?
Several Eurogamer staff members share their personal 'happy places' in video games, discussing titles that offer comfort, nostalgia, or a sense of accomplishment. These range from the expansive exploration of No Man's Sky and the challenging yet meditative worlds of FromSoftware games to the simple joys found in games like Super Mario 64 and Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic.
The Daily Grind: Do you play the most popular class or spec in your MMO?
A fan-created chart for Guild Wars 2 revealed player preferences for specific classes and specializations in open-world PvE, with some popular specs like Reaper ranking high while others like Holosmith and Antiquary are less favored. The article discusses the reasons behind these popularity differences, including complexity and effectiveness compared to other options.
Massively Overthinking: What did your favorite MMORPG add to the genre?
This article discusses whether popular MMORPGs have truly innovated within the genre or simply built upon existing foundations. Several writers share their favorite MMORPGs and analyze their contributions, with Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Guild Wars being highlighted for their significant impacts on social gameplay, economies, and business models.
‘A fork in their path’: Guild Wars 3 illustrates the folklore of its playable Kodan species
ArenaNet has provided a deep dive into the playable Kodan species for Guild Wars 3, highlighting their spiritual re-awakening and their role as Vaelwardens. The Kodan in Guild Wars 3 are presented as distinct from those in Guild Wars 2, embarking on a new path to heal and protect the land.
Fight or Kite: Guild Wars Reforged on mobile brings quick-shot PvP to my pocket
Guild Wars Reforged has been released on mobile, offering players the chance to experience the classic MMORPG's PvP on their phones. The free-to-download client allows existing ArenaNet accounts to be used, bringing characters and progress over. While the mobile interface requires adjustment, the core gameplay, particularly the Random Arenas, remains a compelling draw for quick PvP sessions.
The Stream Team: Using Guild Wars 2’s Festival of the Four Winds to forget
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is using the Festival of the Four Winds in Guild Wars 2 as a way to cope with recent in-game sorrows. The article highlights the fun and light-hearted activities available during the festival, such as racing as a dolyak, as a means of providing 'festival therapy'.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 576: Peering into the future of MMOs
The Massively OP Podcast episode 576 features hosts Justin and Bree discussing the future of MMORPGs, including Star Wars: The Old Republic's update plans, World of Warcraft's latest patch, and delays for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty due to Amazon's exit from publishing. They also cover Q2 MMO financials and introduce a new 'spotlight of the week' segment.
One Shots: There’s always something good behind every RPG waterfall
This week's One Shots column highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV. Players shared images featuring in-game waterfalls, character costumes, and humorous moments, with a call for submissions for future features.
WRUP: You’re on the air with Benny, Mark, and the Grongler edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans. This week's participants are looking forward to updates in Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe, while also planning to play games like MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Palworld, and Lord of the Rings Online. Bonus discussions include anticipation for Ace Combat 8 and Aion 2.
Massively Overthinking: How important is an auction house in MMORPGs?
MMORPG developers and players discuss the critical importance of auction houses and asynchronous trading systems. While some older MMORPGs succeeded without them, modern titles often rely on these features to facilitate player economies and trade, with their absence significantly impacting player experience and engagement.
‘Humanity before its great fall’: Guild Wars 3 previews the look and lore of its Human species
ArenaNet has provided a deep dive into the Human species for Guild Wars 3, detailing their lore and role in the game's world. Unlike Guild Wars 2, Guild Wars 3 will launch with at least four playable races, with infrastructure for more. Humans are presented as 'humanity before its great fall,' with a focus on their role as Vaelwardens in Orr, protecting the magic of the Vael spirits.
Amazon hands off Throne and Liberty to NC, seemingly ending its MMO era
Amazon Game Studios is handing over the reins of its MMORPG Throne and Liberty to developer FirstSpark Games and publisher NC, marking a potential end to Amazon's involvement in the MMO genre. The transition is expected to be seamless for players, with all progress and items remaining intact. This move follows the struggles of other Amazon-published MMOs like New World and Blue Protocol.
The Stream Team: Shattering evil dragons in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Guild Wars 2, focusing on a plan to defeat the evil dragon Kralkatorrik by resonating a giant crystal with the creature. The stream is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.
Guild Wars 2’s Festival of the Four Winds is live, and so is Jimothy
Guild Wars 2's summer event, the Festival of the Four Winds, is now live, offering players rewards such as new armor skins, weapons, and backpack items. The event also introduces a new raccoon character named Jimothy, who can be interacted with to unlock a miniature and homestead decoration. Additionally, select Zephyrite-themed items are available at a discount from the Black Lion Trading Company.
NCsoft Q2 2026: Lineage Classic is booming as NCsoft pours money into Guild Wars 3
NCsoft reported a 38% revenue increase in Q2 2026, largely driven by the booming popularity of Lineage Classic in Korea and ad revenue from the JustPlay mobile app. Despite a decline in Guild Wars 2 revenue from its Q1 peak, it remains up year-over-year. NCsoft is investing an additional $85 million into ArenaNet for the development of Guild Wars 3, which is slated for alpha and beta testing in 2027.
Guild Wars 2’s Code of Creation update brings Visions of Eternity to an end on September 15
ArenaNet has announced that the final update for Guild Wars 2's Visions of Eternity, titled Code of Creation, will launch on September 15th. This update will conclude the current story arc with six chapters, introduce new explorable maps, a meta-event, a fractal, a raid, and a new mastery. The studio also confirmed an 18-month content gap before future expansions, during which Guild Wars 3's beta will be available.
Betawatch: Palworld goes full mobile MMORPG as Guild Wars 3 talks species
This week's Betawatch covers several upcoming and in-development MMORPGs, including a mobile-only version of Palworld called Palworld Online and Guild Wars 3 confirming playable species. Updates are also provided on games like Runescape Dragonwilds, ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, and various titles in testing phases, highlighting the ongoing development and testing cycles within the MMO genre.
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.
More playable species might be coming to Guild Wars 3 later down the line, according to latest developer blog post
ArenaNet has indicated that Guild Wars 3 may receive additional playable species beyond the initial four at launch. The game is being designed with future flexibility in mind, allowing for the addition of new races. While Humans and Kodan are confirmed, the fourth launch race remains unrevealed, and the developer noted that species with extreme body silhouettes might not be feasible.
Guild Wars 2’s Festival of the Four Winds returns August 11 with new rewards
ArenaNet announced that the Guild Wars 2 Festival of the Four Winds event will return on August 11, featuring new rewards and activities. This marks the ninth iteration of the traditional summer festival, which includes returning to the Labyrinthine Cliffs and testing players in the Crown Pavilion.