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...

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...

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...

Community Polls and Insights Over the past several years, we have consistently celebrated our "daily grind" theme through weekly leaderboard polls. These polls have become a favorite part of our content, offering a fun way to gather both qualitative insights and quantitative data through tallies, bar graphs, and votes. Unlike our typical articles, these polls provide a unique "numbers-driven"...

After several months of silence, Conqueror’s Blade is making a bold return with exciting updates and fresh content. The game, which recently returned to its original development studio, is gearing up for a new season that promises to enrich gameplay and lore alike. Kicking off this fresh chapter, Season 24, titled Sacrum Romanum, introduces a host of new features. Among them are the...

Cost-Effective MMO Insights About a year ago, I compiled a list of the top free-to-play MMORPGs available. Unsurprisingly, that list sparked quite a debate among players and critics alike. The reason is simple: many titles on that list are outstanding, even extraordinary games, yet they may not align with each individual's personal standards or preferences. When evaluating MMOs, it's important...