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Cowboy Hat & L$ Grind: x3 Virtual Fishing at The Notorious Kingdom in Second Life
The Notorious Kingdom in Second Life hosted an x3 Virtual Fishing event, offering players a chance to earn Linden Dollars (L$). The author participated in the event, showcasing a new post-apocalyptic cowboy adventurer avatar and discussing the game's economy and streaming music options. The article also touches on general tips for maintaining the virtual environment and hints at an unexplained horse sound near the castle.
Compete Without Spending Money – Expert Game Reviews
This guide provides strategies for free-to-play users in Diablo Immortal, focusing on realistic expectations, resource optimization, and efficient progression systems. It details daily and weekly activities, resource allocation, legendary gem strategies, and psychological approaches to maintain enjoyment and competitiveness without spending money.
The Stream Team: Dungeons & Dragons Online rolls a natural 20 anniversary
Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new in-game event called 'Time Flies'. The event takes place on a floating island and is being covered by Massively OP's MJ. The article also lists upcoming streams for other games like Warframe and Guild Wars 2.
The Daily Grind: What’s the worst MMORPG you play anyway?
This opinion piece discusses the phenomenon of loving a game despite its flaws, using Dune Awakening as an example of a title that evokes mixed feelings. The author asks readers to share the "worst" MMORPG they still play, highlighting the subjective nature of enjoyment in the genre.
Black Desert celebrates its anniversaries on PC and console, preps O’dyllita for mobile March 3
Black Desert is celebrating multiple anniversaries across its PC and console versions with various in-game events, login rewards, and special item exchanges. Black Desert Mobile is also preparing for the O'dyllita region update on March 3rd, which will introduce new monster zones and accessories.
MMO Hype Train: Ashes of Creation really could’ve been something – and still might be
The article discusses the tumultuous development of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, highlighting the departure of key developers and subsequent legal battles. Despite these issues, the author believes the game's solid foundation and advanced development state offer a slim possibility for salvage and a future live service.
Dreadmyst’s solo dev apparently halted work on the MMORPG and yanked it off Steam (again)
The solo-developed MMORPG Dreadmyst has ceased development and has been removed from Steam for the second time. The developer announced they are stepping away from the project, leaving owners with access but removing it from sale. Speculation suggests the game's previous removal and return may have been a stunt rather than a DMCA issue.
BitCraft’s early access 2 launch (and $8 price tag) generated its highest concurrency since last fall
BitCraft launched its early access 2 phase with a price tag of $7.99 for the launch week, generating its highest player concurrency since last fall. The update includes revamped quests, account tweaks, new structures, and an overhauled Empire system. Player reviews on Steam remain "mostly positive," with most understanding the nature of an early access sandbox.
Donkey Crew’s survivalbox Bellwright heads to PS5, Last Oasis (finally) begins Season 6 next week
Donkey Crew announced that its survival RPG Bellwright will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms. Additionally, the studio confirmed that Last Oasis' Season 6: Chapter 1 update will launch on March 6th, featuring a server wipe, PvP balance changes, and new map events. Both games remain in early access.
Equinox Homecoming caps off week of launch and business model announcements with a new dev blog
Blue Scarab announced that the horse mystery MMO Equinox Homecoming will launch on March 5th, following a free demo and the reveal of its business model. The studio plans to support the game with future content and has detailed its cave design approach in a new developer blog.
Betawatch: Marathon slams, Gloria Victis returns
This week's Betawatch covers numerous MMORPGs in various stages of testing, including Marathon's server blitz and Gloria Victis's return under Gamigo. Several games like Nakwon, Fractured Conquest, Spellcaster Chronicles, BitCraft, and Equinox Homecoming are highlighted for their ongoing alpha, closed beta, or early access periods.
The Stream Team: Order, chaos, and the Archivist’s tome in AdventureQuest 3D
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie explores the Order and Chaos rewards and the final volume of the Archivist's tome in AdventureQuest 3D. The stream covered a variety of adventures and loot within the MMORPG.
The Daily Grind: Do you like using the random mount or pet skill?
This article discusses the prevalence of mounts and pets in modern MMORPGs and asks players if they enjoy using the 'random mount' or 'random pet' features. It explores the appeal of surprise selections versus curated choices in character customization and collection.
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.
‘I’m getting to build the game of my dreams’: Star Citizen’s Chris Roberts talks money and cynicism
Cloud Imperium Games' Chris Roberts discussed the long development and significant crowdfunding of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 in a recent interview. He addressed the project's nearly billion-dollar funding, 14 years of development, and the challenges of building custom engine solutions. Roberts defended the project against accusations of being a scam, stating that the game is playable and he is building his dream game.
World of Warcraft: Midnight weathers a packed early access launch, disables exploitable Endeavor XP
World of Warcraft: Midnight experienced significant queue numbers and login issues during its early access launch. Blizzard Entertainment has temporarily disabled the Endeavor XP system due to an exploit and will restrict certain features until the global rollout on March 3rd.
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.
The Daily Grind: What’s the most recent MMORPG you’ve gone back to?
This article discusses the common player behavior of returning to established favorite MMORPGs rather than trying new ones. It acknowledges that while some players may dislike this trend, the author finds comfort and enjoyment in revisiting older titles. The piece poses a question to readers about the last MMORPG they returned to and their reasons for doing so.
One Shots: Pop dem bubbles!
This week's player screenshot gallery features community images from Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and Nightingale. Players shared moments ranging from in-game events like snail races and city reclamation efforts to humorous character creation poses and dungeon runs.
The MOP Up: Aion Classic EU adds the fiery Phoenix class
Aion Classic's February update, 'Ignite,' introduces the new Phoenix class, a revamped onboarding experience, a new open-world zone, and expanded gear customization. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Neverwinter, Astroneer, Crossout, and the closure of TiMi Montréal.