MOBAs are multiplayer online battle arenas, PvP-centric, non-persistent online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. We formerly categorized MOBAs as “Not So Massively” games. You may also be interested in our Multiplayer category for other multiplayer online games that aren’t fully massive. [Follow the MOBA tag’s RSS feed]
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Full-loot PvP MMO Abyss finally rolls into early access after several delays
It's been a slightly bumpy road between initial announcement and early access release -- including a flirtation with NFTs and several delays -- but...
Gigantic patches out crashes and bugs, promises ranked mode’s release soon
Ever since Gigantic made its bumpy return, developer Abstraction has been attempting to provide the TLC our PvP columnist Sam feels it seriously needs....
League of Legends asserts that its new anti-cheat tech isn’t bricking player PCs
Earlier this week saw patch 14.9 roll out to League of Legends, which included the release of Vanguard, Riot's bespoke kernel-level anti-cheat program. Unfortunately,...
‘Evergreen titles and robust content pipelines reign supreme,’ says games industry firm Newzoo
We conveniently had a community discussion on the meaning of old-school when it comes to MMOs earlier this week, so consider that required reading...
SMITE 2’s first alpha event kicks off today through this weekend
If you've been itching to try out SMITE's sequel, your time has come... assuming you got into the alpha or bought a founder pack,...
WoW Factor: Exit BlizzCon, for good this time?
Back in 2021, we learned that there was not going to be a BlizzCon 2022. This did not surprise me, and I penned a...
The MOP Up: FFXIV recaps its PAX East appearance
In case you missed it in person, you can catch up with all of Final Fantasy XIV's PAX East 2024 developments in a recap...
Heroes of the Storm is getting its biggest post-maintenance mode patch yet
After causing a stir with some small patches late last year and earlier in 2024, Blizzard's MOBA Heroes of the Storm is back again...
Fight or Kite: Gigantic is a fantastic MOBA, but it’s missing a bit of Q and A and TLC
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been keeping a cursory eye on the development and release of Gigantic: Rampage Edition - another resurrected...
Gigantic hands out goodies and preps a double XP weekend as compensation for server issues
Last week, the shooter MOBA Gigantic promised a compensation package for fans as an apology for its rickety relaunch. This week, those fans now...
SMITE 2’s founder’s editions will get you into this spring’s alpha tests
Momentum is gathering behind SMITE 2, Hi-Rez's next entry in its hit MOBA franchise. One sign of this is the sale of Founder's Editions,...
Gigantic readies another attempt at a server fix and plans a compensation package for players
Gigantic continues to unfortunately be caught in the throes of server-related launch problems, but Arc Games and Abstraction believe that they may have a...
Gigantic’s buy-to-play relaunch is being tripped up by ongoing server connection issues
Gigantic's return as the buy-to-play Rampage Edition has gone the way of nearly every MMO and multiplayer game's launch, which is to say poorly,...
League of Legends discusses arena mode, gameplay changes, and a PvE ‘bullet heaven’ mode
Change is a-comin' for several portions of League of Legends, as several devs from Riot Games have come together across multiple blogs and one...
MOBA shooter Gigantic officially resurrects as the Rampage Edition – here are the patch notes
If you were among the many fans who were holding a candle for the third-person MOBA shooter Gigantic, then your faith has been rewarded...
First Impressions: Gigantic Rampage Edition’s classic Clash mode and the game’s overall plans for the future
I admit that when I was first invited by Gearbox Publishing to get my hands on the resurgent Gigantic, I was mostly awestruck. I...
Gigantic Rampage Edition summarizes its modes and gameplay in new trailer
Fans of Gigantic are already pretty familiar with the shooter MOBA's overall gameplay beats, which we were pleased to confirm appear to have stayed...
MMO Business Roundup: Embracer finishes restructure, Riot settles lawsuit, Ubisoft continues layoffs
Welcome back to another brief roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news. Business business business!
Embracer: Embracer has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions...
Fight or Kite: Predecessor’s open beta brings back MOBA action and a heap of nostalgia
The newest, brightest pupil from the School for Extraordinary MOBAs has arrived for your gaming pleasure. Predecessor launched in early access last week, bringing...
Gigantic Rampage Edition throws a spotlight over the second previously unreleased character Kajir
Fans are just over a week away from the resurrection of shooter MOBA Gigantic in the form of the Rampage Edition, which means there's...
