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Choose My Adventure: Dungeon delves to wrap up my opening stint in EverQuest Legends
The author reflects on their experience playing EverQuest Legends, detailing their adventures in the Crushbone and Befallen dungeons. Despite making some suboptimal character choices, they found the game to be a charming and challenging classic server experience. The article also announces changes to the 'Choose My Adventure' column format and the author's new role as managing editor for Massively OP.
Fight or Kite: PvP siege MMORPG Gloria Victus is back from the dead
Gloria Victus, a PvP siege MMORPG, has been revived and re-released as a free-to-play title by Gamigo after being sunset by Black Eyed Games. The author explores the game's history, its action-oriented combat mechanics reminiscent of games like Mortal Online 2 and Chivalry, and the potential for its relaunch.
Moonwhisper Games shows off the playable dwarf race of its in-development MMO
Moonwhisper Games, a studio founded by former Turtle WoW developers, has revealed details about the playable dwarf race in its upcoming MMORPG. The post highlights their lore as prideful defenders and skilled craftsmen, with concept art of their city, Stormhall.
Project Gorgon teases a new pet, UI updates, and Steam achievements in its next update
Elder Game is preparing a new update for its MMORPG Project Gorgon, which will include a new arctic fox pet, UI overhauls for the NPC favor system, and the addition of Steam achievements. Many of these achievements will be retroactive, rewarding players for progress already made in the game.
Indie MMO Hollowed Oath bakes in quest trackers and double-jumping
The indie MMORPG Hollowed Oath has received update V0.23, introducing a quest tracker that guides players via the compass and minimap. The update also enhances NPC stability, adds weapon proc abilities, and refines movement with a new double jump mechanic replacing the old clambering system.
Guild Wars 3 collects concept artwork and lore details of its three revealed species in one video
ArenaNet has released a new video for Guild Wars 3, showcasing concept art and lore details for its revealed species: Humans, Kodan, and Asura. The video offers glimpses into their potential customization and general aesthetic, though the game's beta is not expected until fall 2027 and a fourth mystery species remains unrevealed.
World of Warcraft emulator pivots to new MMO called Ascension
Project Ascension, a World of Warcraft emulator, is shutting down its rogue server to develop a new MMORPG titled Ascension. The developers plan to maintain user accounts and transfer in-game currency for exclusive founder cosmetics. An opt-in alpha build is expected soon, with promises of significant progress already made on the new game.
Guild Wars 1 makes balance tweaks, adds a new bonus merchant, and makes some small fixes
The original Guild Wars has received new updates including balance tweaks for PvE and PvP, and the addition of a new merchant called the Purveyor. The Purveyor buys and sells normal items and offers account bundles from the cash shop. Minor fixes were also applied in a follow-up patch.
The Daily Grind: Are there features in your MMORPG that nobody uses?
This article discusses the phenomenon of underused features in MMORPGs, using Star Wars Galaxies' auction system and City of Heroes' LFG tool as examples. It questions why these features persist and prompts players to share their own experiences with unused game mechanics.
Black Desert PC adds more things to do in the Great Ocean and starts its next guild season
Black Desert's PC version received a significant update adding new content to the Great Ocean and launching a new guild season. Players can explore Cheonsa Island, battle new sea monsters, acquire new ship parts, and engage in sailing and bartering hot time events. The guild season introduces rule changes, new battlefields, and updated rewards.
A Star Wars Galaxies community server was allegedly hacked with AI assistance by a Reddit moderator harboring a primeval…
The Star Wars Galaxies Legends community server was allegedly hacked using AI tools by a Reddit moderator named levarrishawk. The hacker claims the action was motivated by a fourteen-year-old dispute over shared development tools. No player data was compromised, but custom game assets were reportedly decrypted and offered to other servers.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Mines of Moria
This article looks back at the 2008 expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, Mines of Moria, developed by Turbine. It highlights the expansion's ambitious scope, the technical challenges of creating underground environments, and its impact on the game's progression, including the introduction of new classes and the controversial Radiance gear system. Despite some criticisms, the author views Mines of Moria as a net positive for the game, especially in its current iteration.
Star Trek Online promises to showcase the future of the MMORPG on September 8
Cryptic Studios has announced that important news regarding the future of the MMORPG Star Trek Online will be revealed on September 8th via a teaser video. While specific details like time and location are pending, the announcement promises insights into the game's direction. In the meantime, players can participate in ongoing in-game events, including Admiralty Bonus Week, R&D boosts, and the Flagship Celebration event marking 60 years of Star Trek.
A Reddit mod used AI to hack a Star Wars Galaxies emulator over a 14-year-old grudge
A Reddit moderator, known as Levarris or levarrishawk, allegedly used AI tools to hack the client-side game assets of the Star Wars Galaxies Legends emulator server. The SWGL developers confirmed the breach, stating that custom content, including Bespin, was accessed and potentially offered to other servers. The accused claims the act was motivated by a 14-year-old grudge between emulator teams, a justification largely dismissed by the article and other players.
WRUP: Here are the items that you have gotten mustard stains on edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' roundup features community and staff discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include City of Heroes, Lord of the Rings Online, Palia, The Division 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guild Wars Reforged, Eternal Strands, and World of Warcraft. A bonus question asks about preferred fruits, with responses ranging from oranges to coconuts.
The Daily Grind: Do you play MMOs exclusively, sporadically, or as part of a balanced gaming diet?
This article discusses player habits regarding MMORPGs, posing questions about whether players engage with them exclusively, sporadically, or as part of a balanced gaming diet alongside other genres. It encourages readers to share their personal gaming approaches.
World of Warcraft private server Project Ascension confirms shutdown in "mutual agreement" with Blizzard
Project Ascension, a popular network of World of Warcraft private servers, will shut down all its emulated realms on September 4, 2026, as part of a mutual agreement with Blizzard Entertainment. This closure follows similar shutdowns of other private servers like Turtle WoW and Stormforge. The Project Ascension team will shift its focus to developing new projects unrelated to World of Warcraft.
The Stream Team: Carnival capers in AdventureQuest 3D
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming AdventureQuest 3D's Dark Carnival event live on August 28th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will feature activities like fishing and attending the fair, with a full recording available afterward.
Aion Classic EU’s huge summer patch adds the Soul Reaper class and new player tutorial
Aion Classic Europe has released Update 5.0, introducing the new Soul Reaper class, which combines physical and magic attacks with rapid combos. The update also features a new tutorial instance called Land of Shadows designed to help new players, along with several new instances and improved starting gear.
Casually Classic: What clues did Season of Discovery hold for WoW Classic Plus?
The article analyzes Blizzard Entertainment's Season of Discovery for World of Warcraft Classic as a precursor to a potential 'Classic Plus' version of the game. It examines the experimental features introduced, player feedback, and lessons learned that could inform future Classic WoW developments, particularly regarding lore integration and game balance.
