Project Gorgon
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The Stream Team: Grinding those skills in Project Gorgon
MJ Guthrie returns to Project Gorgon to grind sword and unarmed skills after an unsuccessful attempt at a spider cave. She aims to level up her abilities to wear new gear and complete remaining quests on the newbie island. The stream will also celebrate her 14th streamaversary.
Project Gorgon introduces the first pass of its guild system while population holds steady
Project Gorgon has introduced the first iteration of its guild system, allowing players to form guilds with core functionalities like shared banks and chat channels. The March update also included shop wards, buffed enemies, and rebalanced quest rewards. The game's player population has stabilized between 1,200 and 2,400 concurrent players on Steam following its initial post-launch surge.
WRUP: Presenting the 36th Annual Summer of Butts edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Marvel Heroes, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and several other MMORPGs and games. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite flowers.
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.
The Stream Team: Scouring Project Gorgon’s spider cave clean
MMORPG player MJ Guthrie will be clearing out a spider cave in Project Gorgon, aiming to find loot and rescue NPCs. The stream is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. This guide will cover strategies for navigating the dangerous cave.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the most important takeaway from the last MMORPG you quit?
The Massively OP staff discusses their experiences quitting MMORPGs, exploring reasons ranging from developer decisions and corporate agendas to limited time and a loss of personal connection. Key takeaways often involve understanding what makes a game truly engaging beyond its mechanics, with many highlighting the importance of community and shared experiences over gameplay alone.
WRUP: Prisoner of the heck fart brigade edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans. Participants are playing a variety of titles including Project Gorgon, Skate, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft. A bonus question asks about words that look strange when written out.
The Stream Team: Trying to escape the island in Project Gorgon
MMORPG player MJ Guthrie is attempting to guide her character off the starting island in Project Gorgon and onto the mainland. The stream will cover the final steps of the tutorial island, including learning to transform into a cow and convincing her pet rat to join her.
Project Gorgon’s latest patch improves the Redwing Casino across the board
The latest patch for Project Gorgon focuses on improving the in-game Redwing Casino. Updates include the addition of a new player-vendor shopping mall, faster respawn rates for casino bosses, and adjustments to various casino mini-games like Cashfall Match-3 and Lootmaster Match-3. The patch also introduces a new Match-3 game and allows for higher bets on arena battles.
WRUP: Win a date with the radioactive spite monster edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans, including titles like Nightingale, Project Gorgon, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The article also includes a bonus question about personal experiences with last-minute delays.
Project Gorgon’s oops patch accidentally banned people playing the casino mall minigames
A recent patch for Project Gorgon, intended to fix bugs and introduce a new casino mall area, was temporarily rolled back due to a bug that incorrectly banned players engaging with the new minigame. The developers plan to re-release the patch soon, with bans expected to be reversed.
Massively Overthinking: Do you regret your hastily created MMORPG characters?
This article discusses the common regret players feel about hastily created MMORPG characters, particularly concerning names, appearances, and playstyles. Several writers share their experiences with character creation, rerolling, and the impact of early access games on their approach.
Final Fantasy 11, a 23-year-old MMO, is getting so many new players it's having to stop character creation on its…
Final Fantasy XI, a 23-year-old MMORPG, is experiencing significant server congestion due to a surge in new players, leading to temporary character creation restrictions. Game director Yoji Fujito announced measures to address the issue, highlighting the game's unexpected resurgence in popularity with an estimated 87,700 active players.
Choose My Adventure: Project Gorgon teaches me what sandbox vets have been saying forever
The author expresses a newfound appreciation for sandbox MMORPGs, specifically highlighting Project Gorgon as an example of the genre at its best. Despite initial skepticism towards sandboxes, the author found Project Gorgon to be a well-crafted experience that encourages curiosity and camaraderie, contrasting it with the perceived underbaked nature of other games in the genre.
WRUP: Pangolin goes to the big city edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokemon Go, Nightingale, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The discussion also touches on personal preferences for numbers and the nature of game marketing.
Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II
The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Project Gorgon Skills Guide - All Skills & How to Improve
This guide for the MMORPG Project Gorgon details all available skills and methods for improving them, drawing parallels to Skyrim's progression system. It covers a wide array of skills, from Alchemy and Archery to more unique ones like Corpse Talking and Weather Witching, providing information on how each skill is trained.
