A Subjective Look at Success Factors
... of innovative gameplay systems and mechanics can also reinvigorate an MMO. Whether it's a reworked class system, a revamped crafting system, or the addition of new player-versus-environment (PvE) or PvP modes, these updates can keep the ga...
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Or Is It a Trap?
The Future of MMOs is Cross-Platform: Or Is It a Trap? The video game industry has long been dominated by the concept of platform exclusivity - games developed for and locked within specific hardware or software ecosystems. But as technolo...
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A Personal Reflection on Longevity
Why I Still Play MMOs in 2025: A Personal Reflection on Longevity The Enduring Appeal of Massively Multiplayer Online Games In a world that moves at a breakneck pace, with new technologies and digital experiences emerging every day, one c...
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Narrative vs Gameplay Priorities
Do MMOs Need Better Stories? Balancing Narrative vs. Gameplay Priorities The Narrative Dilemma in Massively Multiplayer Online Games Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games have long struggled with the challenge of delivering engaging na...
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Cash Shops and Pay-to-Win Woes
How Monetization Is Killing Immersion: Cash Shops and Pay-to-Win Woes In the ever-evolving world of digital entertainment, the pursuit of profit has often come at the expense of player immersion and enjoyment. As the gaming industry has be...
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The Blurring Lines with Other Genres
The Blurring Lines: How Other Genres Are Changing the Identity of MMOs The massively multiplayer online (MMO) genre has long been defined by its expansive virtual worlds, persistent communities, and emphasis on social interaction. However,...
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Is Tank-Healer-DPS Still Relevant?
The Death of the Holy Trinity: Is Tank-Healer-DPS Still Relevant in the Age of AI? For decades, the holy trinity of tank, healer, and damage-per-second (DPS) has been the backbone of multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs), massively mult...
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Play for Fun, Not Efficiency
MMOs Are Better Without Min-Maxing: Why Playing for Fun, Not Efficiency, Is the Way to Go In the fast-paced world of online gaming, where success is often measured by metrics and optimization, there's a growing movement advocating for a di...
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But Is It Better Than F2P?
The Subscription Model is Back - But Is It Better Than F2P? The subscription-based business model has been making a strong comeback in recent years, challenging the dominance of the free-to-play (F2P) model that has long ruled the digital ...
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Difficulty vs Accessibility Debate
Are MMOs Too Easy Now? The Difficulty vs Accessibility Debate The Evolving Landscape of Massively Multiplayer Online Games Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games have come a long way since their early beginnings. Once regarded as niche ...
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