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Perfect Ten: MMORPGs that rebranded along the way
This article explores ten Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) that underwent name changes between their development and official release. It details the original titles and the reasons for rebranding, including Lord of the Rings Online (formerly Middle-earth Online) and TERA (formerly The Exiled Realm of Arborea).
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.
RIFT brings back the Legion of Corpses battle pass for a ‘rerun’
RIFT has brought back its Legion of Corpses battle pass for a limited time rerun until November 2nd. Players can progress through the reward tracks by completing daily and weekly quests, with subscribers having access to additional missions. The rerun includes rewards such as a Corpse Lord mount and Voidless Tegulisk. Additionally, RIFT recently implemented a character naming purge for inactive accounts, requiring players to log in by September 11th to secure their names.
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP event rages
The Whitestrake's Mayhem in-game event has returned to Elder Scrolls Online, offering bonus rewards for player-versus-player activities until August 12th. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including Palworld's player count, SMITE 2's upcoming god releases, and cross-promotions between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000.
MMO Week in Review: I want to believe
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates and announcements for numerous titles including Stars Reach, EverQuest Legends, Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. Key stories include Stars Reach's official early access date, Elder Scrolls Online's post-layoff roadmap, and Guild Wars 3 revealing its composers. The article also touches on game development, business practices, and player sentiment across various MMORPGs.
PSA: Gamigo is purging inactive RIFT characters from the Reclaimer shard – here’s how to save your toons
Gamigo is purging inactive RIFT characters from the Reclaimer shard due to data privacy policies. Characters on accounts inactive for over two years will be deleted on September 11th. Players can save their toons by logging into their accounts within 45 days.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert adds a cross-save feature across all its platforms
Crimson Desert has implemented a cross-save feature across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, allowing players to use a single save file across different platforms. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for RIFT, Star Trek Online, EverQuest II, and Mimesis surpassing two million copies sold.
The Daily Grind: Which MMO ‘feelies’ have you kept over the years?
This article discusses the nostalgic practice of 'feelies'—physical extras included in game boxes like maps, figurines, and soundtrack CDs—particularly within the MMORPG genre. It highlights examples from games such as RIFT, City of Heroes, The Lord of the Rings Online, and Guild Wars 2, and asks readers about any such items they still possess.
The MOP Up: Guild Wars 2 gears up for its PvP Rush event
Guild Wars 2 is launching its PvP Rush event on July 7th, offering boosted rewards and intense competition. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including a fishing update for Outbound, Godot Engine's stance on AI, a Diablo IV Warlock trial, hotfixes for Dune: Awakening, new items in AdventureQuest 3D, a Standing Stone Games meetup at Gen Con, server adjustments in RIFT, and a reversed decision regarding XP boosters in Battlefield 6.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
LOTRO Legendarium: Four quality-of-life improvements that are overdue in LOTRO
This article discusses four overdue quality-of-life improvements for Lord of the Rings Online, including account-wide virtues and reputations, automatic wardrobe collection, and clearer business models for expansions. The author suggests these changes would significantly enhance the player experience in the MMORPG.
RIFT’s invading Hellbugs are skittering across the MMORPG again for the rest of this weekend
The MMORPG RIFT is bringing back its Shiny Hellbugs event for the weekend, allowing players to participate in daily quests to earn chaos motes for rewards and mounts. Players can also find artifact pinatas for consumable items that make character eyes glow. The event and glowy eyes will be available until Monday, June 15th.
The Stream Team: Cuddly corgi mania in RIFT
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is returning to the MMORPG RIFT to participate in a special in-game event featuring cuddly corgis. The event involves transforming into a corgi and exploring special rifts. The stream will be broadcast live on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
The Stream Team: This is fine for Return to Moria
Massively OP's Stream Team will be live streaming Return to Moria tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT, featuring Larry and MJ. The stream will showcase gameplay where players must help Dwarfs defeat a dragon and orcs to reclaim their ancestral home. The article also lists other upcoming streams for games like Project: Gorgon, RIFT, Crashout Crew, and No Man's Sky.
The Stream Team: Crypt cleaning in Project Gorgon’s cemetery
MMORPG player MJ Guthrie will be streaming Project Gorgon, focusing on clearing crypts in the game's cemetery to gain favor and rewards. The stream is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, marking MJ's 16th Massiversary. Other streams planned include Return to Moria, RIFT, Crashout Crew, and No Man's Sky.
The Stream Team: Bring on the base building in Subnautica 2!
MJ Guthrie explores base building in Subnautica 2, aiming to construct an elaborate underwater abode. The stream, which aired on June 8th, 2026, focused on gathering materials and surviving the challenges of creating a base. The article also lists upcoming streams for other games.
The Stream Team: Exploring Eternity’s Garden in Guild Wars 2
MJ Guthrie continues the Visions of Eternity story in Guild Wars 2, focusing on chapter 10, Within Your Grasp, as she searches for Vloxx and the Spire of Exaltation. The article also lists upcoming streams for other games including Project: Gorgon, Return to Moria, RIFT, Crashout Crew, and No Man's Sky.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert hints at an upcoming DLC
The team behind Crimson Desert has announced plans for gradual updates throughout the summer, including a significant DLC. Other MMO news includes new events and content for Star Trek Online, RIFT, Terraria, Myth of Empires: Throne, and MechWarrior Online, alongside updates for Sky Children of the Light, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy XIV, EVE Online, War Thunder, War Robots, and Diablo IV. The article also mentions the upcoming action RPG Iron Swarm.
The Steam Team: Some Starseeker stress test shenanigans
Massively OP's MJ participated in a stress test for Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a new game set to launch soon. The article highlights her attempts to stress test the game's networks, framing it as a way to identify and fix issues before the official release. The content also briefly mentions past and upcoming streams for Guild Wars 2 and RIFT.
Who’s a good doggy? RIFT is because it’s hosting Corgi Month
RIFT is celebrating Corgi Month throughout June with various in-game activities. Players can participate in special rifts where they transform into corgis, herd sheep, and engage in other themed events like a companion contest and an online quiz. The event is inspired by former Trion Worlds employee Scott Hartsman's passion for corgis.