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...

In the Adventure Club: Vikings minigame of Monopoly GO, you and your teammates cooperate to remove obstacles on a map and earn rewards. Each obstacle shows three threshold numbers; you draw two cards (numbered 0–10) and aim for your combined total to surpass those thresholds to collect diamonds. Beyond the normal numbered cards, the mode features four distinct special cards that can...

NCsoft is preparing to launch its first mobile RPG in Western markets, bringing a spin-off of the long-running Aion franchise to smartphones and tablets. Aion: Legions of War is scheduled for release on 24 January, and pre-registration is already open for both Android and iOS devices. The game originally debuted in Mexico back in 2017 and, contrary to earlier assumptions, it is not currently...

Monopoly GO’s partner events usually arrive about once a month, but this time a new event is launching only weeks after Desert Bloom wrapped up. Called Aqua Partners, the event kicks off on April 8 and runs for five days. During that window you’ll join forces with friends, construct landmarks together, and work toward shared objectives. Teaming up is the key: cooperative play...

This week on the podcast, Justin, Bree, and Eliot dive into the intense chaos surrounding the Battle for Azeroth expansion. The discussion covers everything from the ongoing skirmishes to the broader implications of the war, capturing the exhaustion that comes with it all. Beyond World of Warcraft, the hosts explore recent developments in Fallout 76, including the decision to exclude crossplay...

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...

A perfect Black Friday for gamers means cozying up with MMOs instead of travel Steam and game shops are overflowing with holiday discounts for virtual worlds From Aion to Diablo, here’s where to find the best online gaming bargains Aion offers daily lockbox specials and transformation bundles on sale Albion Online's Steam bundles are discounted by a third this weekend Aquire bonus...

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...