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The Daily Grind: Which MMO NPC has the absolute most busted fit?
This article discusses the fashion choices of NPCs in MMORPGs, specifically highlighting Y'shtola and Thancred from Final Fantasy XIV. It poses the question to readers about which MMO NPC has the most questionable outfit.
Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s imminent early access, Book of Travels’ farewell
Stars Reach, an MMORPG developed by Raph Koster and Playable Worlds, is launching into early access soon, with Kickstarter backers able to collect their keys. Meanwhile, the tiny MMO Book of Travels has sunsetted its multiplayer version and is now available as a single-player game. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMO projects, highlighting both successes and failures in the genre.
Captain & Company sails onto Enjin with soulbound passes and a 100,000 ENJ prize pool
KAP Games has integrated its pirate MMORPG Captain & Company with the Enjin blockchain, introducing soulbound Enjin Passes that tier up with player activity. A 100,000 ENJ prize pool is available through Enjin Pirate Blob NFTs, with rewards distributed to top leaderboard players and random participants. The game also sees the return of its 'C&C Classic' mode on July 29, 2026, featuring AI crew members and an offline earning system.
EverQuest Legends preps cursor resizing, group XP benefits, and a cash shop mount August 18
EverQuest Legends is preparing a patch for Tuesday, August 18th, which will introduce UI scaling options including cursor resizing, group XP bonuses, and a new Bristly Boar mount available in the cash shop. The update also features revamps to Mistmoore Castle with guaranteed named enemy spawns and improved loot drops.
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.
The Daily Grind: What’s an underrated MMO that you’d recommend and why?
This article discusses underrated or overlooked MMORPGs, with Dungeons and Dragons Online being highlighted for its unique character system, narrated dungeons, and D&D campaign settings. The piece encourages readers to share their own recommendations for the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre.
WoW's haunted: Players report that their disconnected friends' characters are starting to play the game on…
Players of World of Warcraft are reporting an unusual phenomenon where disconnected characters appear to continue moving and fighting independently. This behavior, observed after the 12.1 patch, has led to speculation about a new disconnect protection feature or a game bug. Blizzard Entertainment has not yet officially commented on the matter.
Pixelart fantasy MMO Kakele Online opens the ‘multiverse’ to allow for cross-server interactions
Kakele Online has introduced a 'multiverse' feature allowing players to interact across different servers. This update, titled 'Into the Royal Past,' also adds new storyline chapters, dynamic lighting, a redesigned user interface, and more pets.
Neverwinter kicks off its Summer Festival with events, mounts, and fashion
The MMORPG Neverwinter has launched its annual Summer Festival, which will run until September 3rd. Players can participate in activities like Sahha Ball, the summer feast, troll fights, and water battles to earn rewards such as unique mounts and cosmetic items, including a flower-covered bear and character fashion.
Side-scrolling MMORPG Soul’s Remnant lands on Steam early access to glowing reviews
The 2D MMORPG Soul's Remnant has launched on Steam Early Access to a 'mostly positive' user review score, with many players comparing it favorably to MapleStory. Developed by Chaomoon over 10 years, the game has achieved a peak player concurrency of 2,814 and is praised for its non-predatory monetization and retro combat.
Throne & Liberty delays the Colossus Vegamor update into September ahead of the transition back to NCsoft
Throne & Liberty's Colossus Vegamor update, originally planned for August, has been delayed to September to ensure a smooth transition of publishing duties from Amazon back to NCsoft. This delay aims to allow both teams to focus on the service transition while also delivering a more polished experience for the world boss update.
Star Wars The Old Republic formally reveals GU 8.0 and its new era, Masters of the Force
Broadsword has officially revealed Game Update 8.0 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled Masters of the Force. This update introduces a new era with the Galaxy in Chaos storyline, the world of Ryloth, new difficulty modes, Ventures, a 3-boss operation, an increased level cap, new abilities, and gearing updates. While a specific launch date is not yet set, the update will follow an extensive Public Test Server cycle.
Albion Online takes a closer look at the Ancient Lands area arriving with August 31’s Dragonfire update
Albion Online's Dragonfire update, launching August 31, introduces the Ancient Lands, a new PvPvE extraction zone for solo players and groups. This dynamic area features lethal PvP in red zones and the Outlands, and non-lethal PvP in yellow zones, with a unique bleedout mechanic for reviving fallen allies. Players aim to defeat mobs, collect keystones, activate islands, and defeat a final drake boss for rewards.
Lord of the Rings Online’s summer Farmers Faire festival returns with new High-land rewards
The Lord of the Rings Online's annual Farmers Faire festival has returned, offering players a variety of activities including quests, horse races, fishing, and seasonal instances. This year's event introduces new "High-land" themed rewards such as cosmetic outfits, a backpack, and unique mounts. The festival is currently running and will continue until September 8th.
The Daily Grind: Is there a canceled MMO you’re still salty about?
This article discusses canceled MMORPGs that never reached launch, focusing on player sentiment towards titles like EverQuest Next and Ultima X Odyssey. The author expresses disappointment over the cancellation of EverQuest Next, believing it left a void in the MMORPG landscape during its intended development period.
The Stream Team: Many stories (and demons) end with Dungeons and Dragons Online’s Reclaiming the Rift
Massively OP's MJ is concluding her quest arc in Dungeons and Dragons Online's Reclaiming the Rift event, which also marks the end of the Queen of the Demonweb, End of Eberron, and Menace of the Underdark sagas. The stream will feature the final battle against Khaszlokhar to free Ana from Llolth's clutches.
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.
Family-friendly MMORG Pirate101 releases The Trail Goes Cold update – here’s the new trailer
KingsIsle, a studio owned by Gamigo, has released 'The Trail Goes Cold' update for its kid-friendly pirate MMORPG, Pirate101. This update continues the game's main story with a new storyline set in Polaris, introducing new characters, enemies, rewards, and features like revived Stormgate travel and ship docking.
Gamigo’s Fiesta Online launches Throne of Legel ahead of its console release
Gamigo has launched the 'Throne of Legel' update for its MMORPG Fiesta Online, introducing a new questline, areas like Legel Valley and Legelheim, and a new boss, Legel Prime. The update also adds a Guard Break system and new World Boss weapons for players level 141 and above. Fiesta Online is also slated for a console release later this year, with a demo planned for Gamescom.
Lord of the Rings Online will sunset its current legendary servers, Angmar and Mordor, in 2027
Standing Stone Games has announced that the legendary servers for Lord of the Rings Online, Angmar and Mordor, will be sunsetting in early 2027. The final update for these servers is expected in January 2027, with free character transfers to production servers beginning at that time and continuing through March 30, 2027. This marks the end of these specific server types, though it may signal the potential introduction of new legendary servers in the future.
