As we did in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, right now I’m going to recap our annual awards and different meta articles from the top of 2019. We gave out 19 formal awards this previous yr, plus our separate MMO music awards, all along with dozens of different recaps, roundups, listicles, predictions, bloopers, oddities, polls, provocations, and retrospectives. Our workforce thinks I’m nuts, however annually we’ve carried out this, it’s been larger than the final. Muahaha! Plus, take a look at the beautiful art work Larry’s carried out for our awards for the final 5 years! Mo was even joined by the Indignant Crab this spherical.
Following our deep-dive into our awards and the hooked up reader polls, I’ll be recapping all the end-year articles in a single handy place in case you missed one thing over the vacations. Take pleasure in!
MMO of the 12 months: Elder Scrolls Online (2019), Final Fantasy XIV (2018), Elder Scrolls Online (2017), Black Desert (2016), Final Fantasy XIV (2015), Nothing (2014), Final Fantasy XIV (2013), Guild Wars 2 (2012), Star Wars The Old Republic (2011), Global Agenda (2010), Fallen Earth & Dungeons & Dragons (2009)
Group Ballot: Elder Scrolls Online (2019), Final Fantasy XIV (2018), Elder Scrolls Online (2017) Elder Scrolls Online (2016), Elder Scrolls Online & Trove (2015), Nothing (2014), Star Trek Online (2010), Runes of Magic (2009)
Years in the past, we shifted to together with current MMOs for our GOTY award, not simply brand-new ones, which means that older MMOs that sustain a excessive degree of updates are within the working for this award. That tends to imply one among a small crop of high MMORPGs wins this award yearly, and certainly, this yr, Elder Scrolls On-line took the crown for the second time in three years. Each the writers and readers cited the sport’s high-quality, assist of its playerbase, and constant rollout of large-scale content material as causes for placing it on high as soon as once more.
Greatest Enlargement/Replace: Final Fantasy XIV’s Shadowbringers (2019), Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (2018), Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire (2017), World of Warcraft Legion (2016), Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns (2015), Guild Wars 2 April Feature Pack (2014), Guild Wars 2 Super Adventure Box (2013), RIFT Storm Legion (2012), Lord of the Rings Online Rise of Isengard (2011)
Group Ballot: Final Fantasy XIV’s Shadowbringers (2019), Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (2018), Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire (2017), World of Warcraft Legion (2016), Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns (2015), World of Warcraft Warlords of Draenor (2014), World of Warcraft Cataclysm (2010)
Trying again, I’m shook that Closing Fantasy XIV has by no means received the very best growth award till now, however rattling, if there was ever a second for it, Shadowbringers was it. XIV’s magnum opus generated accolades from all corners of the gaming trade, so it’s no shock that even individuals who don’t play XIV would however vote for its epic story as the very best of the style this yr.
Most Anticipated: Book of Travels and Torchlight Frontiers (2019), Torchlight Frontiers (2018), Crowfall (2017), Star Citizen (2016), Star Citizen (2015), EverQuest Next/Landmark (2014), EverQuest Next (2013), WildStar (2012), Guild Wars 2 & WildStar (2011), Star Wars The Old Republic (2010), All Points Bulletin (2009)
Group Ballot: Pantheon (2019), Pantheon (2018), Crowfall & Shroud of the Avatar (2017), Camelot Unchained (2016), Star Citizen (2015), Camelot Unchained & Shroud of the Avatar (2014), Star Wars The Old Republic & Project Titan (2010), Star Trek Online (2009)
Torchlight Frontiers is again for a second yr on the high of this award, although this yr it has to share the title with the tremendous bizarre indie sport that wowed everybody on Kickstarter this yr, Ebook of Travels, although there have been dozens of different MMOs in rivalry, from AIR and Ship of Heroes to Star Citizen and Crowfall – to not point out Zenith, New World, and Magic Legends. Pantheon’s group as soon as once more ensured the sport’s crest within the reader polls, and because the sport can be on our quick checklist, we’re not even mad.
Studio of the 12 months: Grinding Gear Games (2019), Grinding Gear Games (2018), ZeniMax & Square-Enix (2017), ZeniMax (2016), Square-Enix (2015), SOE (2014), SOE (2013), SOE & ArenaNet (2012), SOE (2010), Turbine & Fallen Earth LLC (2009)
Group Ballot: Square Enix and Cloud Imperium (2019), Standing Stone Games (2018), ZeniMax & Square-Enix (2017), ZeniMax (2016), City State Entertainment (2015), Cloud Imperium (2015), Blizzard (2010), Frogster (2009)
Path of Exile studio Grinding Gear Video games as soon as once more took our workers’s award right here because of its constant updates, still-classy enterprise mannequin, and unwavering communication. Sq. Enix topped our reader ballot, together with Cloud Imperium, whose customers gave it a hefty increase within the ultimate hours of the ballot.
Most Improved: Black Desert (2019), RuneScape (2018), Guild Wars 2 & Trove (2017), Elder Scrolls Online (2016), WildStar (2015), Final Fantasy XIV (2014), Final Fantasy XIV (2013), RIFT (2012)
Group Ballot: Final Fantasy XIV and No Man’s Sky (2019), Elder Scrolls Online (2018), Guild Wars 2 (2017), Elder Scrolls Online (2016), Elder Scrolls Online (2015), Final Fantasy XIV (2014)
This award can really feel like a back-handed praise, however on this case, we actually needed to honor Black Desert’s clear concentrate on constructing up the PC sport whereas constructing out its presence on cellular, Xbox One, and PS4. No different MMO got here near increasing and bettering as a lot as BDO this yr. The reader vote was rather more break up, with Closing Fantasy XIV and No Man’s Sky coming in for a near-tie on the high.
Greatest Enterprise Mannequin: No consensus (2019), Guild Wars 2 (2018), World of Warcraft & Final Fantasy XIV (2017), Guild Wars 2 (2016)
Group Ballot: Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy XIV (2019), Guild Wars 2 (2018), World of Warcraft (2017), Guild Wars 2 (2016)
As we famous in our submit, this explicit class was the toughest one to settle out for our workforce this yr, as some writers have been as vehemently in favor of some video games as others have been in opposition to them, and all with legitimate causes. In the end, we determined to no-consensus the award for this yr given the polarized workers, arguing that it’s unhappy that we’re caught debating, as Colin put it, “which evils we’re prepared to place up with.” Our readers didn’t appear significantly enthused about anybody sport both; Elder Scrolls On-line and Closing Fantasy XIV have been on the high of the polls as they closed, however with solely small percentages of the general vote.
Most Underrated: Lord of the Rings Online (2019), Lord of the Rings Online & MapleStory 2 (2018), Black Desert & Secret World Legends (2017), Final Fantasy XIV (2016), Trove (2015), Elite Dangerous (2014), Neverwinter (2013), The Secret World (2012)
Group Ballot: Lord of the Rings Online (2019), Lord of the Rings Online (2018), Secret World Legends (2017), Dungeons & Dragons Online (2016), Elder Scrolls Online (2015), Elite Dangerous (2014)
Lord of the Rings Online as soon as once more took our award for many underrated MMO, the second yr in a row a a lot older title has worn the crown, this yr due largely to the sport’s Minas Morgul expansion. Our readers agreed with us and put LOTRO on high, with DDO not far behind.
Story of the 12 months: The Blizzard boycotts (2019), The Daybreak Columbus Nova Saga (2018), The Lockbox Debate (2017), The Death of EverQuest Next (2016), Daybreak’s Drama (2015), ArcheAge’s Drama (2014), EverQuest Next’s Reveal (2013), 38 Studios’ Doom (2012), Monoclegate (2011), Blizzard’s Real ID Fiasco (2010)
Group Ballot: The Blizzard boycotts and Hong Kong mess (2019), The Daybreak Columbus Nova Saga (2018), The Lockbox Debate (2017), The Death of EverQuest Next (2016), Daybreak’s Drama (2015), ArcheAge’s Drama (2014)
We have now 5 awards that target subjects somewhat than particular video games, and since we’d somewhat one story not win all the pieces, we attempt to unfold them round. Largest MMO story of the yr was a troublesome one, particularly in a yr when Metropolis of Heroes was revivified, however general we agreed that the Blizzard state of affairs – particularly, the truth that there was a spontaneous worldwide boycott of the corporate following its mishandling of the Hong Kong fiasco – topped the checklist.
Worst Enterprise Mannequin: Star Citizen and Fallout 76 (2019), Star Citizen (2018), Star Citizen (2017), Star Wars The Old Republic (2016)
Group Ballot: Star Citizen (2019), Star Citizen (2018), Star Citizen (2017), Star Wars The Old Republic (2016)
For the third yr in a row, Star Citizen as soon as once more took this award, although it’s been compelled the share the title with Fallout 76 since, you recognize, we will’t have good issues. As we’ve famous the previous three years, a sport already promoting pixel starships, automobiles, and land claims has a enterprise mannequin whether or not or not it’s formally launched, whether or not or not we really like and hope properly for the sport (and embody it on our most anticipated checklist, for that matter). Fallout 76’s absolute nonsense Fallout First fiasco introduced it to the highest of the pile as properly. Our readers agreed on Star Citizen, by quite a bit, although Fallout 76 got here in a powerful second place.
Greatest Pattern: The Rise of Rogue Servers (2019), Progression Servers (2018), Focus on Communities (2017), Content Scaling (2016) Resurgence of Expansions (2015), Sandbox Gameplay (2014), Sandbox Gameplay (2013); Greatest Innovation: SOEmote (2012)
Group Ballot: The Rise of Rogue Servers (2019), Progression Servers (2018), Focus on Communities (2017), Content Scaling (2016), Resurgence of Expansions (2015), Sandbox Stuff (2014)
Metropolis of Heroes’ resurrection this yr as soon as once more helped encourage this award. As we argued, emulators and rogue servers aren’t new in any respect; the brand new pattern is the general shift in MMO avid gamers’ opinion on emus and unauthorized servers as MMOs proceed to sundown, studios proceed to exploit the previous with legacy servers, and sport preservation has been centered in our consciousness. Our readers agreed, although simply as final yr, the sluggish loss of life of lootboxes scored loads of votes too.
Greatest Not-So-Massively Recreation: No Man’s Sky (2019), Warframe (2018), Warframe (2017), Overwatch (2016), ARK Survival Evolved (2015), Hearthstone (2014), Path of Exile (2013), PlanetSide 2 (2012); Greatest Cellular MMO: Arcane Legends (2012)
Group Ballot: No Man’s Sky and Path of Exile (2019), Warframe & Path of Exile (2018), Warframe (2017), Overwatch (2016), ARK Survival Evolved (2015), Hearthstone (2014)
The award goes to MOBAs, on-line dungeon crawlers, ARPGs, on-line shooters, survival sandboxes, battle royales, and different video games that tread into MMO territory however aren’t full MMORPGs – in different phrases, video games we cowl that orbit the MMO style however aren’t full MMORPGs (and due to this fact aren’t eligible for lots of the awards we give). However lots of the winners on this class through the years are video games that because of growth are actually thought-about MMOs and could be extra in rivalry for MMO awards subsequent time, and No Man’s Sky, this yr’s winner, is amongst them.
“[NMS’] Past replace added full avatar and ship multiplayer to the sport, and remodeled the Anomaly ship into an enormous multidimensional hub the place gamers from throughout the digital cosmos can meet, do missions collectively, and even go to one another’s bases,” MOP’s Brendan argued. “Gamers can now be part of teams and go on missions collectively, and there’s even a weekly mission now that sends everybody to the identical planet by means of a stargate-style portal. Gamers go away clues for one another in message buoys and beacons to assist them discover mission-critical assets, race to catalogue all the native natural world, and even chase one another across the planet and interact in firefights. Past was a complete overhaul of the sport.”
Our readers deemed each NMS and Path of Exile the winners.
Greatest Indie MMO: Villagers & Heroes and Project Gorgon (2019), Project Gorgon (2018), Elite Dangerous (2017), Marvel Heroes (2016 – as “Greatest Popcorn MMO”)
Group Ballot: Villagers & Heroes (2019), Dual Universe (2018), Dual Universe (2017), Marvel Heroes (2016 – as “Greatest Popcorn MMO”)
This award is meant to honor a smaller sport that’d by no means have an actual probability on the large awards, and so it’s no shock that Undertaking Gorgon received once more, given its weird sandboxy worldbuilding and tiny workers. I used to be personally elated, nonetheless, that Villagers & Heroes additionally obtained a nod within the tie in addition to within the reader ballot, because it pumped out a very huge quantity of content material this yr.
Stormiest Future: Daybreak (2019), Chronicles of Elyria (2018), Star Citizen (2017), Star Citizen & WildStar (2016), Blade & Soul (2015), Star Citizen (2014), Elder Scrolls Online (2013)
Group Ballot: Daybreak (2019), Star Citizen & Fallout 76 (2018), Star Citizen (2017), Star Citizen (2016), Star Citizen (2015), Star Citizen & ArcheAge (2014)
In earlier years, this award was normally referred to as “Most More likely to Flop,” however in 2018 we determined to alter it up, each as a result of we felt it was too imply and since we thought “flop” was manner too ambiguous, after which in 2019 we additionally determined to incorporate entire studios and never simply particular person video games, largely as a result of the overwhelming winner was shaping as much as be the whole thing of Dawn somewhat than one among its titles. As at all times, we notice that this isn’t actually a enjoyable award to present; it’s meant as a sign of great concern that everybody’s nervous about the way in which Dawn’s 2019 went and we’re desperately hoping 2020 is healthier. Dawn additionally took the reader ballot, which looks like a fair worse signal.
Greatest Participant Housing: Elder Scrolls Online (2019), RIFT & EverQuest II (2018), WildStar (2017), WildStar (2016)
Group Ballot: Wurm Online (2019), Elder Scrolls Online (2018), WildStar (2017), WildStar (2016)
This was a surprisingly contentious award for the workers, as a number of individuals argued that Elder Scrolls On-line’s housing was rather more pointless and costly than previous winners’ choices. However, it scored probably the most votes. Our readers, fortunately, gave their nod to the superb housing of sandbox Wurm On-line.
Greatest Crafting: Final Fantasy XIV and Elder Scrolls Online (2019), Final Fantasy XIV (2018), EverQuest II (2017), Landmark (2016), Fallen Earth (2009)
Group Ballot: Final Fantasy XIV (2019), Final Fantasy XIV & Elder Scrolls Online (2018), Final Fantasy XIV (2017), Final Fantasy XIV (2016), Nothing (2010), Runes of Magic (2009)
Echoing our reader vote final yr, our workers this spherical pegged each FFXIV and Elder Scrolls On-line for the respect of finest crafting, whereas the readers settled on XIV alone. We’ll notice that if sunsetted MMOs and rogue servers have been allowed into this vote, the outcomes could be very totally different certainly – a suspicion backed up by the truth that an unnamed lifeless sport got here in second with the readers. You already know the one, although.
Largest Disappointment: The Cancellation of Peria Chronicles and the Decline of Guild Wars 2 (2019), Industry Employment Scandals (2018), The Sad Death of Marvel Heroes (2017), EverQuest Next & No Man’s Sky (2016), World of Warcraft (2015), WildStar & ArcheAge (2014), DUST 514 (2013), City of Heroes’ Sunset (2012), Star Wars Galaxies’ Sunset (2011), Aion (2009)
Group Ballot: The Decline of Guild Wars 2 (2019), Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal Mess (2018), The Sad Death of Marvel Heroes (2017), EverQuest Next (2016), EverQuest Next’s Silence (2015), WildStar & ArcheAge (2014), Final Fantasy XIV (2010), Aion (2009)
Two particular tales upset our workers probably the most this yr: Nexon’s random and pointless cancellation of Peria Chronicles, an MMO many people have been trying ahead to, and the obvious decline of ArenaNet and Guild Wars 2 over the course of the yr following a number of sport cancellations and layoffs. Our readers apparently cared much less about Peria and extra about Guild Wars 2, nonetheless a much-beloved MMO round right here. If solely NCsoft would pay attention.
Largest Blunder: Blizzard’s Bliztchung Fiasco (2019), Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal Bungle (2018), CCP’s VR Pullout & EVE Layoffs (2017), The VR Obsession (2016), Star Citizen Melodrama (2015), Dev Hubris – Multiple Games (2014), Elder Scrolls Online’s & WildStar’s Sub Models (2013)
Group Ballot: Blizzard’s Bliztchung Fiasco (2019), Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal Bungle (2018), The Death of Marvel Heroes (2017), EverQuest Next’s Cancellation (2016), Everything ArcheAge (2015), WildStar’s Endgame & ArcheAge’s Launch (2014)
Whereas the Blizzard boycotts took our story of the yr award, we gave greatest blunder to Blizzard as soon as once more, this time for the choice that led to these boycotts: particularly, Blizzard’s determination punish an esports star over his assist for Hong Kong dwelling rule to be able to pacify Chinese language authoritarian counterparts. “Over the course of October and November, Blizzard had a number of alternatives to restore that blunder, however as an alternative it doubled down on it, banning extra gamers, quashing occasions, and delivering a nonpology at BlizzCon,” we wrote, expressing horror and unhappiness for the studio’s popularity plummet. On this one, our readers clearly agreed.
Greatest Occasion: AQ3D Korn and Alice in Chains concerts (2019), Elite Dangerous’ Enigma Expedition (2018), Lord of the Rings Online (2017), The Secret World (2016)
Group Ballot: Elder Scrolls Online’s kill-dragons-to-help-cats campaign (2019), Elder Scrolls Online’s Fall Freebies (2018), Lord of the Rings Online (2017), The Elder Scrolls Online (2016)
I’m so happy we have been capable of honor AdventureQuest 3D this yr, particularly for its weird however entertaining in-game Korn and Alice in Chains live performance occasions. Our reader ballot had a stronger exhibiting, nonetheless, for Elder Scrolls On-line and its cat-rescue marketing campaign.
Largest Shock: The Revival of City of Heroes (2019), The Buyouts of Trion and CCP (2018)
Group Ballot: The Revival of City of Heroes (2019), The Buyouts of Trion and CCP (2018)
In 2018, we retired our greatest PvP award, changing it with greatest shock, which this yr went to the resurrection of Metropolis of Heroes, each from our workers and from our readers in absolute landslides. No one noticed this coming in any respect, and we’re so grateful we might play a task in it.
And that’s a wrap on our awards for 2019! For these of you who missed different particular content material over the vacations, we’ve rounded up all our music awards, our blooper awards (now generally known as the Golden Yachties), our weirdest story series, end-year content material from a few of our feature columns, our monthly news recaps, our staff roundtables, and our favorite top tens proper down beneath. If you happen to’re strapped for time, undoubtedly hit the Schlag meme of the year, biggest stories checklist, biggest surprises checklist, healthiest MMOs checklist, best updates checklist, our predictions for next year, all of the MMOs we’re watching in 2020 (not up but), and the best-value MMOs firstly of 2020 (up later in January)!
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Most bizarre thing in an MMO this year
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best drama in an MMO that doesn’t exist yet
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best MMO mod
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best application of karma in an MMO
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Worst gaming slogan of the year
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best worst headline
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: MMO mascot of the year
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best MMO April Fools’ joke that wasn’t a joke
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Best MMO apology
MassivelyOP’s 2019 Golden Yachties: Schlag meme of the year
MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2019: Black Desert’s unusual spokeswoman
MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2019: The vizzoyages of the starship Compton
MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2019: Fat chocobos and daddies
MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2019: Gamer goo
MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2019: Transmedia sub synergy
Perfect Ten: The biggest MMO surprises of 2019
Perfect Ten: The healthiest live MMOs at the end of 2019
Perfect Ten: The biggest MMO news stories of 2019
The Massively Overpowered 2019 winter holiday MMO roundup
The MMOs of the Steam winter 2019 sale
The best Massively OP streams of 2019
The definitive 2019 Battle Bards episode guide
Make My MMO: The biggest MMO crowdfunding news of 2019
The most popular Massively OP MMO articles of 2019
Goodbye to all the reasons we can’t have nice things in MMOs, 2019 edition
Perfect Ten: The best MMO updates and expansions of 2019
The most popular MMORPG conversations of 2019
Working As Intended: The MMOs we lost in 2019
The best MassivelyOP community Daily Grinds of 2019
A look back at the MMO and gaming science topics of 2019
Perfect Ten: Upcoming MMOs to watch in 2020
Perfect Ten: The MMOs with the most uncertain futures at the start of 2020
Perfect Ten: The best value MMOs in 2020
The Daily Grind: Which gaming company told the biggest fib in 2019?
The Daily Grind: What has been your MMO gaming highlight of the year?
The Daily Grind: What MMO will change its business model dramatically in 2020?
The Daily Grind: What was the best new zone added to an MMO in 2019?
The Daily Grind: What is the best written MMO character?
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best PvP experience in 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has the best graphical appeal in 2019?
The Daily Grind: What was the best MMO emulator or rogue server in 2019?
The Daily Grind: What’s on your MMO wish list this holiday season?
The Daily Grind: What was the worst MMO industry trend of 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMO had the best player community in 2019?
Leaderboard: What was the most overrated MMO of 2019?
The Daily Grind: What was the most painful MMO sunset of 2019?
The Daily Grind: What is the best MMO holiday event minigame ever designed?
The Daily Grind: Which MMO do you think had the most fortunate 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMO boasts the best console experience?
Leaderboard: What’s the best classic MMORPG still running at the end of 2019?
The Daily Grind: What MMO has the brightest future right now, at the end of 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs do you want to play in 2020?
The best Massively OP community polls of 2019
The Daily Grind: What gaming lessons from 2019 are you bringing forward in the new year?
Leaderboard: What was the best new MMO or online game of 2019?
The Daily Grind: Will you kickstart any MMOs in 2020?
Leaderboard: What’s the most vulnerable Daybreak MMO in 2020?
The Daily Grind: What was the biggest MMO mess that flew under the radar in 2019?
The Daily Grind: What’s the most expensive MMO to play at the start of 2020?
The Daily Grind: What MMOs are you no longer anticipating in 2020?
The Daily Grind: What was the most innovative MMO of 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which game made the biggest contribution to killing MMORPGs in 2019?
The Daily Grind: Who was the MMORPG gamer of the year in 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMO studio had the best communication in 2019?
The Daily Grind: Which MMO offered the best PvE experience in 2019?
Massively Overthinking: What MMO were you hoping to hear much more about this year?
Massively Overthinking: The best and worst MMO developer quotes of 2019
Massively Overthinking: Our favorite MMO stories of 2019
Ask Mo: The hits and misses of MassivelyOP’s 2019 predictions
Massively Overthinking: Our MMO predictions for 2020
Massively Overthinking: Our MMO resolutions for 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 253: Knights of the MOP roundtable
Massively Overthinking: Hopes and fears for MMOs in 2020
Massively Overthinking: The best MMOs of the decade
MassivelyOP’s complete 2019 awards debrief and annual recap
Vague Patch Notes: A look behind the magic at Massively Overpowered
Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2’s 2019 year in review, from the layoffs to Icebrood
The Game Archaeologist’s ultimate MMO archives v3.0
Fight or Kite: 2010-2019, the decade when PvP boomed and MMOs languished
Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2’s 2019 year in review, from Icebrood Saga to the future
Desert Oasis: A few improvements I’d like to see in Black Desert for 2020
Tamriel Infinium: A 2019 Elder Scrolls Online retrospective
LOTRO Legendarium: How did Lord of the Rings Online do in 2019?
One Shots: Our favorite MMORPG screenshots of 2019
Not So Massively: A wishlist for MMO-adjacent online games in 2020
Wisdom of Nym: Looking ahead to Final Fantasy XIV’s 2020
Choose My Adventure: All the MMOs you made us play in 2019
Jukebox Heroes: A Charlie Brown MMO Christmas
A very World of Warcraft Christmas
WoW Factor: A quick glance back at 2019 for World of Warcraft
MMO Cartographer: Reminiscing on the MMOs we toured in 2019
Fight or Kite: Totally reasonable expectations for PvP MMORPGs in 2020
Lawful Neutral: A look back at the MMO industry’s law dramas of 2019
MMO Year in Review: Anthem’s approach (January 2019)
MMO Year in Review: The mass Blizzard and ArenaNet layoffs (February 2019)
MMO Year in Review: Black Desert’s console rollout (March 2019)
MMO Year in Review: City of Heroes’ resurrection (April 2019)
MMO Year in Review: EVE’s Invasion, WoW Classic’s beta (May 2019)
MMO Year in Review: Shadowbringers, Elsweyr, and Azshara (June 2019)
MMO Year in Review: Amazon’s Lord of the Rings MMO (July 2019)
MMO Year in Review: You think you do, but… yeah, you do (August 2019)
MMO Year in Review: Guild Wars 2’s saga and Astellia Online (September 2019)
MMO Year in Review: The month of gaming industry self-owns (October 2019)
MMO Year in Review: A ‘tough Hearthstone esports moment’ (November 2019)
MMO Year in Review: New World, Magic Legends, and ESO Skyrim (December 2019)
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Most Underrated MMORPG
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: MMO Story of the Year
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Most Improved MMORPG
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Worst MMO Business Model
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Biggest MMO Surprise
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Not-So-Massively Game of the Year
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMO Player Housing
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Biggest MMO Blunder
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMO Business Model
Massively OP’s 2019 MMO Video Game Music Awards
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMO Trend
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Biggest MMO Disappointment
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: MMO Studio of the Year
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: MMO (or studio) with the Stormiest Future
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMO Crafting
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMORPG Expansion
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Indie MMO of the Year
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Best MMO Event
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: Most Anticipated MMO
Massively OP’s 2019 Awards: MMORPG of the Year
Are video video games doomed? What do MMORPGs appear like from house? Did free-to-play destroy all the pieces? Will individuals ever cease speaking about Star Wars Galaxies? Be part of Massively Overpowered Editor-in-Chief Bree Royce and mascot Mo each month as they reply your letters to the editor proper right here in Ask Mo.
