2016 MMORPG Highlights A few weeks back, Eliot Lefebvre from Massively OP pondered which MMORPG has had the most successful year to date. Building on that idea for this week's overthinking feature, I want to broaden the scope and explore which titles are truly shaping the gaming landscape this year. Instead of narrowing it down to just one, I’m inviting our writers to select three games...

2018 MMO Outlook As 2017 wraps up and the momentum for 2018 continues to build, the Massive Overthinking crew has gathered once more to share their daring and playful forecasts for the upcoming year. Reflecting on our previous predictions, which proved to be quite accurate, we’re feeling confident about what’s on the horizon for the MMO landscape. So, what trends and surprises...

2025 MMO Review Highlights Since 2014, each year has seen our comprehensive review of the MMO landscape, and 2025 was no exception. As we wrap up the year, we’re revisiting our extensive awards, articles, and reflections published throughout late December 2025 and early January 2026. Throughout this period, we awarded 23 prestigious honors, complemented by our annual summaries, top...

Aerial Photography Showcase Last week’s request for aerial photography sparked an influx of submissions from enthusiasts eager to showcase their love for altitude and adventure. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be highlighting some of these stunning captures. To kick things off today, I want to share an image sent in by Ralph the Wonder Llama, featuring a player-glider approaching a...

Bizarre Headgear Trend A bizarre phenomenon seems to be sweeping through MMORPG development studios: an inexplicable obsession with including the most cringe-worthy headgear imaginable. This trend has led to an overwhelming number of eccentric and sometimes downright ridiculous accessories appearing in various games, as seen in recent screenshots. One such example is a peculiar item from the...

Navigating Newcomer Challenges Greetings, adventurers of Black Desert! Welcome back to another edition of Desert Nomad. If you’ve been following this series regularly, you might have noticed that recent articles have taken on a more critical tone. While I genuinely love the game, I’ve shared some honest concerns. Today, I want to shift gears and discuss a common challenge faced by...

Celebrating a decade of Blade & Soul, NCSoft kicked off its 10th anniversary festivities with an energetic livestream that reflected on the game's journey over the past ten years. Developers and players alike shared their memories and hopes for the future during the event. Looking ahead to January, players can anticipate exciting updates to enhance their gameplay experience. On January...

Despite originating from separate worlds, the latest updates in both Blade & Soul Heroes and Lineage II reveal a shared obsession with dark, sword-wielding warriors. Both games, developed by NCSoft, continue to celebrate their signature combat styles, featuring characters who embody the fierce, shadowy fighter archetype. In Blade & Soul Heroes, the spotlight falls on Jinsoyun, a...

For a brief moment, all eyes were on the animated hit, K-Pop Demon Hunters, capturing widespread attention with its impressive storytelling and vibrant visuals. Although that craze has since cooled, NCSoft isn’t shy about giving a playful nod to it in their latest promotional video celebrating a major milestone for their upcoming title, Blade & Soul Heroes. Reaching 2 million...

This week, our discussions with NCSoft West shed light on the decision to incorporate City of Heroes characters into Master x Master, a move that has sparked considerable controversy among longtime fans of the original game. Surprisingly, some of the official explanations have now been made public. Sean Orlikowski, the brand manager for MXM, revealed that his enthusiasm for adding the...