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Guild Wars 2’s Super Adventure Box Festival returns next week, teasing a new map
ArenaNet announced that the Super Adventure Box festival for Guild Wars 2 will return on April 14th, featuring new rewards and potentially teasing a new map for World 3. The event, now a full festival, was previously an April Fools' joke.
The Stream Team: Starting the search for a personal Guild Wars 2 roller beetle
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is starting her quest to acquire a personal roller beetle mount in Guild Wars 2. The stream will focus on the process of obtaining the mount, moving beyond renting for races. The article also lists upcoming streams for other games.
Legends of Elumia: Season of Fire Unveiled with Volcanic Beasts and Fresh Quests
Triumph Games has launched the 'Season of Fire' update for the MMORPG Legends of Elumia, introducing volcanic environments, new creatures, and the 'Magma Hunt' event. The update aims to enhance player engagement and competitiveness. Triumph Games, which acquired the title in April 2025 and transitioned it to a free-to-play model on the Immutable network, continues to roll out new content.
The Stream Team: Twelve years of Elder Scrolls Online? Bring on the cake!
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a new in-game cake and event tickets. The article highlights the tradition of elaborate anniversary cakes in the game and mentions other live streams for Guild Wars 2, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and AdventureQuest 3D.
WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s never told a big story well, but it does organic tales better
This article analyzes World of Warcraft's long-standing issues with delivering compelling main storylines, contrasting them with the game's success in creating memorable organic, player-driven narratives and engaging side quests. While the overarching plot is often criticized as disjointed, the game's world design and smaller quest arcs provide a more personal and captivating experience for players.
Massively Overthinking: So how panicked are we about the state of the games industry?
Industry veterans Brenda and John Romero expressed deep concern over the current state of the games industry, citing funding issues, AI concerns, and studio closures. The Massively OP staff discusses these worries, with some feeling resigned and others cautiously optimistic about a potential industry correction, particularly concerning the future of MMORPGs.
Vague Patch Notes: The philosophies of player characters in MMORPGs
This article discusses the philosophies of player characters in MMORPGs, distinguishing between 'vessel' and 'representative' archetypes. It argues that games offering player choice in how they embody their characters, rather than mandating a specific backstory, lead to deeper player investment and a more interesting experience.
The Stream Team: Letting the cats out to play in Guild Wars 2’s cat cafe
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Guild Wars 2's cat cafe event, focusing on interacting with the in-game felines. The stream is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, offering a lighthearted break with virtual pets and simple fun.
April Fools’ Day pranks and events around the MMORPG and MMO world, 2026 edition
MMORPGs across the industry celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with a variety of in-game events, pranks, and humorous patch notes. Titles like Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Final Fantasy XIV participated with unique in-game activities and themed content.
Well Fed: If MMORPGs were actually candy…
This article humorously compares various MMORPGs to different types of candy, exploring their unique characteristics and player experiences. Games like Final Fantasy XIV are likened to complex UK chocolate bars, while Elder Scrolls Online is compared to steady gummy bears, and World of Warcraft to the distinct sour gummy worms.
The Stream Team: I’m Brave, You Know in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be playing Guild Wars 2 to complete Chapter 3 of Living World Season 4, focusing on quests like "I'm Brave, You Know" and the final showdown with Joko. The live stream is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, with a full stream available afterward.
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best implementation of your least favorite MMO feature?
This article discusses how well-implemented game mechanics in MMORPGs can convert players who initially dislike them. Examples include fishing in World of Warcraft, gankboxes in Star Wars Galaxies, underwater combat in Guild Wars 2, and auction houses in City of Heroes.
Guild Wars 2 kicks off another new hero boost event and sales as Super Adventure Box looms
ArenaNet has launched a new hero boost event for Guild Wars 2, offering 50% more experience and increased rewards for magic find, WvW, and PvP tracks for two weeks. Additionally, discounts are available on the base game and its expansions. The Super Adventure Box event is also set to return in mid-April.
The Stream Team: Guild Wars 2’s Tactical Triage
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be playing Guild Wars 2 in a "Tactical Triage" event, investigating scarab eggs, assisting villagers, and seeking new allies. The stream is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, and will feature an investigation into Spearmarshal Zaeim’s report.
What do you dislike about GW2, or why did you quit?
This article seeks to understand player dissatisfaction with Guild Wars 2, asking former players and current ones what aspects of the game they dislike or led them to quit. The discussion also considers player priorities in MMORPGs, with an eye towards the upcoming game Warvox.
WRUP: Plersky edition | Massively Overpowered
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Palia, Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, Project Gorgon, Monster Hunter Wilds, Skate, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite re-read books.
ArenaNet devs will take part in Guild Wars 2’s ongoing world boss rush event today
ArenaNet developers will participate in Guild Wars 2's ongoing world boss rush event today, March 20th, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The livestream will feature the creators facing off against in-game monsters, though no specific rewards are mentioned.
Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of you
This article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
The Stream Team: Dismembered arm to the rescue in Guild Wars 2’s Forearmed is Forewarned
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will guide players through the Guild Wars 2 episode 'Forearmed is Forewarned' live on March 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will focus on clearing a path to the Moon fortress and weakening Joko's army using Blish's dismembered arm.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 558: The Legend of Justin’s Gold
The Massively OP Podcast episode 558 covers various MMORPG topics including Palia's content expansions, Star Wars: The Old Republic's new story, Jeff Kaplan's upcoming Wild West game, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and World of Warcraft. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss playing Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck.