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...

As Ashes of Creation continues its open beta testing, more and more players are proactively planning their character progression, equipment acquisition, and guild resources. In this highly free sandbox MMO world, Ashes of Creation Gold not only determines your development speed but also directly impacts your competitiveness within the economic system.If you don't want to spend a lot of time...

Halloween Virtual Celebrations Forget about snatching candy from the bucket meant for neighborhood kids or agonizing over whether to dress as Princess Leia or a lazy zombie. This Halloween, dive into the vibrant world of MMORPGs where the festivities stretch far beyond a single night. Some game developers might even forget to end the seasonal event, allowing players to roam with glowing...

What Are Mayoral Commissions? Mayoral commissions are simple quests with singular objectives that are initiated by the mayor of a settlement. Unlike regular commissions, which are generated automatically by the system, mayoral commissions are chosen by the mayor based on the settlement's current needs and long-term strategy. As Steven Sharif explains, mayors use these commissions to answer...

In Ashes of Creation, the Cleric stands as one of the most vital and revered classes within any adventuring party. Channeling the raw essence of magical energy into radiant power, Clerics serve as both healers and protectors, providing invaluable support to their allies while wielding divine magic to smite their enemies. Whether restoring life, shielding comrades, or purging the Ashes of...

Predictions for 2017 in MMORPGs As 2016 wraps up and we look ahead to 2017, the Massively Overthinking team is back with their signature mix of bold and playful predictions for the MMORPG landscape. What surprises might the new year hold? Here’s our take. First, expect the shadow of Turbine's legacy to loom large, with most discussions referencing how it once shaped the genre rather than...

When a new game hits the market, the focus of early discussions should ideally revolve around its features, gameplay, and overall experience. However, sometimes the conversation shifts unexpectedly, and not always for positive reasons. Recently, Ship of Heroes experienced this phenomenon, with the primary chatter centered on its pricing rather than its gameplay or mechanics. Since its launch,...