On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about Blizzard financials, Diablo IV's disastrous nerf patch, Palia and Wayfinder's early access, and the next generation of MMO players. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO, Diablo II, Diablo IV, Black Desert, SWG, Garden Galaxy News: Blizzard financials News: Diablo IV  kicks off its first season --  with a huge nerfy patch News:  Palia is hitting the early access scene in early August... News: ...followed by Wayfinder later that month Mailbag: Where's the MMO player new blood? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "The Fae Forest" from Project Gorgon Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about Blizzard financials, Diablo IV's disastrous nerf patch, Palia and Wayfinder's early access, and the next generation of MMO players. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO, Diablo II, Diablo IV, Black Desert, SWG, Garden Galaxy</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/19/activision-blizzard-q2-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blizzard financials</a></li> <li>News: Diablo IV <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/20/diablo-ivs-first-seasonal-content-season-of-the-malignant-is-available-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kicks off its first season</a> -- <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/21/not-so-massively-diablo-ivs-disastrous-1-1-0-patch-and-blizzards-mea-culpa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> with a huge nerfy patch</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/11/cozy-mmo-palia-will-hit-closed-beta-august-2-open-beta-august-10-heres-how-to-sign-up/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Palia is hitting the early access scene in early August</a>...</li> <li>News: ...<a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/20/wayfinders-early-access-starts-august-15th-for-founders-pack-purchasers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">followed by Wayfinder later that month</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Where's the MMO player new blood?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "The Fae Forest" from Project Gorgon</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 430: A very Diablo drubbing

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's summer patch, New World's latest season, WildStar's development stories, EverQuest 3 rumors, and MMO systems to simplify. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, WoW News:  New World starts Season 2,  takes an entire zone offline for renovation News:  World of Warcraft's Fractures in Time patch,  Trading Post controversy News:  Insight behind WildStar's development blunders News:  EverQuest 3 rumors,  EverQuest II gives away a lot more for free Mailbag: What MMO systems would we simplify and complexify? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Sea" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's summer patch, New World's latest season, WildStar's development stories, EverQuest 3 rumors, and MMO systems to simplify. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, WoW</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/06/new-world-kicks-off-season-2-blood-of-the-sands-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New World starts Season 2</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/05/new-world-yanks-its-first-light-starter-zone-offline-for-a-massive-overhaul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> takes an entire zone offline for renovation</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/07/world-of-warcrafts-patch-notes-are-up-for-next-weeks-fractures-in-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> World of Warcraft's Fractures in Time patch</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/07/world-of-warcraft-director-says-blizzard-wont-sell-traders-tender-by-itself/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trading Post controversy</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/06/wildstars-former-design-director-calls-out-studio-politics-for-his-pre-launch-resignation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Insight behind WildStar's development blunders</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/05/daybreak-job-listing-hints-at-unannounced-game-with-high-fantasy-elements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EverQuest 3 rumors</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/07/everquest-ii-gives-three-more-expansions-away-for-free-everquest-teases-its-next-expansion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EverQuest II gives away a lot more for free</a></li> <li>Mailbag: What MMO systems would we simplify and complexify?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "Sea" from EverQuest</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 429: Push button, receive bacon

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's expansion reveal, WoW Classic's hardcore ruleset, Tarisland's closed beta test, The Sims 5 speculation, and how to get a good start in LOTRO. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Diablo IV, American Trucking Simulator, SWTOR News:  Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure announced News:  WoW Classic outlines hardcore classic ruleset News:  Tarisland goes into global closed beta News:  What could The Sims 5 bring to the online space? Mailbag: How should you approach LOTRO? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Logan's Journey" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's expansion reveal, WoW Classic's hardcore ruleset, Tarisland's closed beta test, The Sims 5 speculation, and how to get a good start in LOTRO. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Diablo IV, American Trucking Simulator, SWTOR</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/27/guild-wars-2-formally-announces-fourth-expansion-secrets-of-the-obscure-launching-august-22/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure announced</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/28/heres-how-wow-classics-newly-unveiled-hardcore-servers-will-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WoW Classic outlines hardcore classic ruleset</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/27/tarislands-global-closed-beta-is-finally-underway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tarisland goes into global closed beta</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/28/project-rene-aka-the-sims-5-shows-off-graphics-animations-and-customization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What could The Sims 5 bring to the online space?</a></li> <li>Mailbag: How should you approach LOTRO?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "Logan's Journey" from Guild Wars 2</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 428: Guild Wars 2 spills its secrets

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the return of Fractured, the possible 2023 launch of Palia, more word about the SWTOR transition, the end of The Realm, MMOs' combat obsession, and overall Dragonflight excitement. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, Diablo IV News:  Could Palia be coming in 2023? News:  SWTOR devs attempt to reassure players News:  Fractured returns after a long absence News:  The Realm is shutting down, 20th anniversaries of SWG and Second Life Mailbag: What's going on with Dragonflight excitement right now? Mailbag: Could MMOs be more than just combat? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Man Down" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the return of Fractured, the possible 2023 launch of Palia, more word about the SWTOR transition, the end of The Realm, MMOs' combat obsession, and overall Dragonflight excitement. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, Diablo IV</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/21/palia-announces-free-to-play-arrival-to-nintendo-switch-this-holiday-season-reaffirms-work-on-pc-version/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Could Palia be coming in 2023?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/21/swtor-is-absolutely-not-going-into-maintenance-mode-bioware-says/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SWTOR devs attempt to reassure players</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/22/after-half-a-year-offline-fractureds-early-access-is-finally-relaunching-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fractured returns after a long absence</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/22/the-realm-online-is-shuttering-its-rebooted-version-at-the-end-of-june/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Realm is shutting down</a>, 20th anniversaries of SWG and Second Life</li> <li>Mailbag: What's going on with Dragonflight excitement right now?</li> <li>Mailbag: Could MMOs be more than just combat?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "Man Down" from World of Warcraft</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 427: The promise of Palia

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about LOTRO's big reveals, the end of Anarchy Online's volunteer program, Black Desert's expansion, Star Citizen's latest crowdfunding tally, and playing MMOs with kids. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, Diablo IV News:  LOTRO reveals River Hobbits and Mariners News:  Anarchy Online axes its volunteer adviser program News:  Black Desert releases Land of the Morning Light expansion News:  Star Citizen nears $600M raised from crowdfunding Mailbag: Playing MMOs with your kids Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Character Creation" from Black Desert Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about LOTRO's big reveals, the end of Anarchy Online's volunteer program, Black Desert's expansion, Star Citizen's latest crowdfunding tally, and playing MMOs with kids. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, Diablo IV</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/16/lord-of-the-rings-online-announces-river-hobbits-mariner-class-and-stat-squish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO reveals River Hobbits and Mariners</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/14/funcom-has-unceremoniously-axed-advisors-of-rubi-ka-anarchy-onlines-player-volunteer-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Anarchy Online axes its volunteer adviser program</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/14/black-deserts-land-of-the-morning-light-expansion-officially-launches-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Black Desert releases Land of the Morning Light expansion</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/15/star-citizen-is-creeping-up-on-600m-in-crowdfunding-outstripping-many-aaa-titles-budgets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Star Citizen nears $600M raised from crowdfunding</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Playing MMOs with your kids</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK0JNmrri0g&amp;pp=ygUlYmxhY2sgZGVzZXJ0IGNoYXJhY3RlciBjcmVhdGlvbiBtdXNpYw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Character Creation</a>" from Black Desert</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 426: Axing Anarchy's ARK and doubling down on Diablo IV

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's big studio move, Summer Game Fest 2023, the great Reddit protest, No Man's Sky releases, EVE Online, and 10 years of Neverwinter and Marvel Heroes. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Diablo IV, Destiny 2 News:  SWTOR moves studios,  launches Old Wounds update News:  Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements News: 10-year anniversaries for  Neverwinter and  Marvel Heroes News:  MMO subreddits join protest News: Releases for  EVE Online and  No Man's Sky (plus  Mac version) Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Seeds of Conflict" from SWTOR Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's big studio move, Summer Game Fest 2023, the great Reddit protest, No Man's Sky releases, EVE Online, and 10 years of Neverwinter and Marvel Heroes. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Diablo IV, Destiny 2</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/06/star-wars-the-old-republic-development-is-moving-from-bioware-to-broadsword/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SWTOR moves studios</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/08/star-wars-the-old-republic-will-launch-old-wounds-on-june-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> launches Old Wounds update</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/08/summer-game-fest-2023-begins-right-now-were-expecting-throne-liberty-wayfinder-and-more/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements</a></li> <li>News: 10-year anniversaries for <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/10/neverwinter-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-free-companions-vip-time-and-new-content-on-the-pts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neverwinter</a> and <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/05/david-brevik-on-marvel-heroes-10th-anniversary-it-is-gone-into-the-nothingness-forever/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marvel Heroes</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/05/subreddits-for-ffxiv-guild-wars-2-wow-and-more-mmorpgs-plan-blackout-protests-over-reddits-api-access-changes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MMO subreddits join protest</a></li> <li>News: Releases for <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/10/eve-onlines-viridian-expansion-releases-on-june-13-here-are-the-patch-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EVE Online</a> and <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/07/no-mans-skys-singularity-aka-expedition-10-is-live-heres-the-new-trailer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No Man's Sky</a> (plus <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/01/no-mans-sky-announces-a-native-mac-edition-for-apple-fans-with-cross-save-and-cross-play/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mac version</a>)</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "Seeds of Conflict" from SWTOR</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 425: A disturbance in the Force of SWTOR

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo 4 and Necrom's launches, Blue Protocol's delay, Swords of Legends Online's cancellation, a new update for LOTRO, the WoW Token controversy, Embers Adrift's business model switch, and gaming with kids. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO News:  Diablo IV launches... News:  ...and so does Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom chapter News:  Blue Protocol is delayed into 2024 News:  Swords of Legends Online is cancelled News:  WoW Token comes to WoW Classic News:  Phantasy Star Online 2 gets housing News:  Tarisland closed beta News:  Embers Adrift goes buy-to-play Mailbag: Suggested MMOs for families to start with Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Tristram" from Diablo Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo 4 and Necrom's launches, Blue Protocol's delay, Swords of Legends Online's cancellation, a new update for LOTRO, the WoW Token controversy, Embers Adrift's business model switch, and gaming with kids. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/02/diablo-ivs-early-access-launch-has-been-relatively-smooth-but-license-issues-are-blockading-some-players/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Diablo IV launches...</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/31/tamriel-infinium-six-reasons-to-be-excited-about-elder-scrolls-onlines-necrom-chapter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ...and so does Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom chapter</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/23/blue-protocols-global-release-is-delayed-to-2024-japanese-version-launches-june-14/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blue Protocol is delayed into 2024</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/01/gameforge-is-sunsetting-swords-of-legends-online-not-quite-two-years-after-launch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Swords of Legends Online is cancelled</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/25/blizzard-suggests-wow-token-rmt-in-wow-classic-is-for-the-good-of-the-community-because-of-rmt-bots/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WoW Token comes to WoW Classic</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/02/first-impressions-phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-player-housing-aka-creative-spaces-has-huge-potential-and-a-huge-learning-curve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Phantasy Star Online 2 gets housing</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/05/tarisland-begins-its-global-closed-beta-for-pc-and-android-on-june-27/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tarisland closed beta</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/04/embers-adrift-pivots-to-a-buy-to-play-business-model-with-optional-sub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Embers Adrift goes buy-to-play</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Suggested MMOs for families to start with</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2evIg-aYw8&amp;pp=ygUVZGlhYmxvIHRyaXN0cmFtIHRoZW1l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tristram</a>" from Diablo</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 424: Blue Protocol, red Diablo

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lord of the Rings shade, Overwatch 2's declaration of PvE defeat, a Worlds Adrift spiritual successor, Nightingale's and Ashfall's delays, and the importance of freedom with your character builds. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Torchlight II, and Bree's desk News:  Amazon throws shade at LOTRO News:  Overwatch 2 ditches PvE development toward an MMO News:  Worlds Adrift returns... sorta kinda not really News: Delays for  Nightingale,  Ashfall, and  Wayfinder Mailbag: Allowing for more character build freedom Mailbag: How does your character's journey end? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Route 66" from Overwatch Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lord of the Rings shade, Overwatch 2's declaration of PvE defeat, a Worlds Adrift spiritual successor, Nightingale's and Ashfall's delays, and the importance of freedom with your character builds. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a>. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Torchlight II, and Bree's desk</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/19/amazon-games-vp-throws-shade-at-lotro-over-new-lord-of-the-rings-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon throws shade at LOTRO</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/16/overwatch-2-officially-cancels-most-of-its-pve-content-moving-forward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Overwatch 2 ditches PvE development toward an MMO</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/19/bossa-games-is-back-in-the-mmo-space-with-lost-skies-an-obviously-worlds-adrift-inspired-co-op-title/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Worlds Adrift returns... sorta kinda not really</a></li> <li>News: Delays for <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/18/nightingale-has-seen-another-early-access-delay-its-now-set-for-fall-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nightingale</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/22/ashfall-confirms-a-release-delay-into-summer-2024-promises-multiple-beta-tests-beforehand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ashfall</a>, and <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/14/wayfinder-delays-its-global-beta-to-may-and-its-early-access-to-summer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wayfinder</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Allowing for more character build freedom</li> <li>Mailbag: How does your character's journey end?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYQkOPCnCro&amp;pp=ygUoUm91dGUgNjYgXyBPdmVyd2F0Y2hfIENpdGllcyAmIENvdW50cmllcw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Route 66</a>" from Overwatch</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 423: The Overwatch MMO we'll never get

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Amazon's new Lord of the Rings MMO, WoW's dragon daycare, official hardcore Classic, Diablo IV's testing, LOTRO's landscape difficulty, FFXIV's next update, and a bunch of financials. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, SWG News:  Amazon is creating a Lord of the Rings MMO... again News:  LOTRO starts testing Update 36 News:  World of Warcraft reveals Fractures in Time Update,  official Hardcore Classic confirmed News:  Diablo IV finishes server slam weekend,  looks ahead to first season News: Financials for  NCsoft,  Square Enix,  Pearl Abyss News:  FFXIV's The Dark Throne update coming May 23rd Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Gateway to Paradise" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Amazon's new Lord of the Rings MMO, WoW's dragon daycare, official hardcore Classic, Diablo IV's testing, LOTRO's landscape difficulty, FFXIV's next update, and a bunch of financials. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a> or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/15/amazon-has-revived-its-lord-of-the-rings-online-mmorpg-now-with-embracer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon is creating a Lord of the Rings MMO... again</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/11/lord-of-the-rings-online-begins-testing-update-36-and-the-kings-gondor-region/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO starts testing Update 36</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/11/world-of-warcraft-reveals-fractures-in-time-update-with-third-evoker-spec-and-dragon-daycare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> World of Warcraft reveals Fractures in Time Update</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/14/world-of-warcraft-classic-announces-the-upcoming-arrival-of-an-official-hardcore-mode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> official Hardcore Classic confirmed</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/13/diablo-ivs-server-slam-weekend-test-goes-live-under-the-shadow-of-pay-to-win-player-grumbling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Diablo IV finishes server slam weekend</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/11/diablo-ivs-first-season-will-go-live-in-july-with-a-90-tier-battle-pass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> looks ahead to first season</a></li> <li>News: Financials for <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/10/ncsoft-q1-2023-ncsoft-confirms-throne-libertys-delay-to-back-half-of-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NCsoft</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/13/square-enix-fy2022-revenues-decline-as-company-remains-aggressive-on-blockchain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Square Enix</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/11/pearl-abyss-q1-2023-black-desert-and-eve-online-revenues-continue-to-decline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pearl Abyss</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/12/final-fantasy-xiv-confirms-may-23-launch-date-and-additional-content-details-for-the-dark-throne-update/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FFXIV's The Dark Throne update coming May 23rd</a></li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo94lbZ8UX4&amp;pp=ygUfW0ZGWElWIE9TVF0gR2F0ZXdheSB0byBQYXJhZGlzZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gateway to Paradise</a>" from FFXIV</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 422: Two Lord of the Rings MMOs to rule them all

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's trailer, Star Trek Online's newest episode, SWTOR's future, EVE Online's 20th anniversary, LOTRO's latest raid, Villagers and Heroes' housing, and WoW's tangled lore. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, SWG News:  Star Trek Online's Unraveled update arrives this week News:  SWTOR teases 7.3 content News:  Gamigo is easing out of the MMO space News:  Chrono Odyssey looks quite interesting Quick news:  EVE Online hits 20,  LOTRO releases new raid,  Villagers and Heroes is getting housing Mailbag: How can WoW make sense of its lore? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "AERIS and the Megaliths" from SWTOR Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's trailer, Star Trek Online's newest episode, SWTOR's future, EVE Online's 20th anniversary, LOTRO's latest raid, Villagers and Heroes' housing, and WoW's tangled lore. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a> or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/02/star-trek-online-announces-unraveled-coming-to-pc-may-9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Star Trek Online's Unraveled update arrives this week</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/03/star-wars-the-old-republic-unveils-gu-7-3-old-wounds-in-time-for-star-wars-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SWTOR teases 7.3 content</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/06/mgis-2022-financial-report-is-bad-news-for-rift-and-most-of-gamigos-remaining-mmos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gamigo is easing out of the MMO space</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/03/south-korean-ue5-mmorpg-chrono-odyssey-drops-brand-new-trailer-and-crossplatform-plans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chrono Odyssey looks quite interesting</a></li> <li>Quick news: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/02/eve-online-begins-its-20th-anniversary-with-a-mural-reveal-in-game-events-and-june-expansion-details/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EVE Online hits 20</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/03/lord-of-the-rings-online-activates-new-forums-and-gwathrenost-raid-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO releases new raid</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/03/villagers-heroes-homestead-expansion-brings-player-housing-interiors-to-the/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Villagers and Heroes is getting housing</a></li> <li>Mailbag: How can WoW make sense of its lore?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8DxAEjmLNU&amp;pp=ygUXQVJJRVMgYW5kIHRoZSBNZWdhbGl0aHM%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AERIS and the Megaliths</a>" from SWTOR</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, Amazon, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Episode 421: Beyond time and space

A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.

Very informative about MMOs and very passionate about the genre. Very enjoyable podcast

Good news

I look forward to your podcast on my long commute home every Tuesday. Keep up the great work guys!

Great show

Massively OP

This past week was reveal after reveal in the MMO world, and the Massively OP Podcast has you covered with detailed analysis of all of the fun. Was the most exciting part a new Blur trailer? The release of One Tamriel at last? Or a one-two punch of EverQuest expansion announcements? It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: Meridian 59, The Secret World, Guild Wars 2, RIFT, Ultima Online News:  SWTOR expansion's new Blur trailer News:  EverQuest and  EverQuest II's expansion reveals News:  Elder Scrolls Online launches One Tamriel,  talks more about housing News:  Does World of Warcraft have over 10 million subs? News:  Crowfall's crafting reminds Bree of SWG Mailbag: Getting to know characters after level boosts Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 cadence Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "A Knight Tested" from SWTOR Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

This past week was reveal after reveal in the MMO world, and the Massively OP Podcast has you covered with detailed analysis of all of the fun. Was the most exciting part a new Blur trailer? The release of One Tamriel at last? Or a one-two punch of EverQuest expansion announcements? It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: Meridian 59, The Secret World, Guild Wars 2, RIFT, Ultima Online</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/07/star-wars-the-old-republics-betrayed-blur-trailer-is-finally-here-all-of-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SWTOR expansion's new Blur trailer</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/06/everquest-empires-of-kunark-goes-live-november-16th/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EverQuest</a> and <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/06/everquest-empires-of-kunark-goes-live-november-16th/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EverQuest II's</a> expansion reveals</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/05/elder-scrolls-onlines-level-scaling-one-tamriel-patch-is-live-along-with-trip-of-a-lifetime-sweepstakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elder Scrolls Online launches One Tamriel</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/06/elder-scrolls-online-is-teasing-housing-on-tonights-stream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> talks more about housing</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/04/blizzard-denies-reports-that-wow-reclaimed-10-1-million-subscribers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Does World of Warcraft have over 10 million subs?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/10/07/crowfalls-crafting-stations-will-remind-you-of-star-wars-galaxies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crowfall's crafting reminds Bree of SWG</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Getting to know characters after level boosts</li> <li>Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 cadence</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgPY5IpHJH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Knight Tested</a>" from SWTOR</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 86: One Tamriel, two voices, three expansions

As the podcast crew prepares to wrap up the year, there's still an avalanche of news with which to deal! On today's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's milestones, the MOP awards, Devilian's launch, the debate around multiboxing, and more. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, WildStar, what games would Bree play with a week of free time? News: Star Citizen raises $100M, launches alpha 2.0 News: Devilian launches News: Mytheon returns News: Landmark's holiday patch News: Cube World is back! Sort of! Mailbag: Multiboxing Mailbag: Dipping into MMOs vs. monogamyOther info: Podcast theme: "Speed Activated" from Star Citizen Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

As the podcast crew prepares to wrap up the year, there's still an avalanche of news with which to deal! On today's episode, Bree and Justin talk about <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/star-citizen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Citizen's</a> milestones, the MOP awards, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/devilian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Devilian's</a> launch, the debate around multiboxing, and more. It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, WildStar, what games would Bree play with a week of free time?</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/12/star-citizen-just-dinged-to-100-million-dollars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Citizen raises $100M</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/11/star-citizen-launches-2-0-alpha-for-all-citizens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">launches alpha 2.0</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/10/devilian-formally-launches-today-heres-our-coverage-roundup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Devilian launches</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/09/mytheon-returns-to-life-as-a-b2p-title/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mytheon returns</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/09/landmarks-holiday-patch-introduces-the-winter-holiday-party-zone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Landmark's holiday patch</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/12/08/cube-world-resumes-active-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cube World is back! Sort of!</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Multiboxing</li> <li>Mailbag: Dipping into MMOs vs. monogamy</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzx2PgZOzP4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speed Activated</a>" from Star Citizen</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 42: Starstruck

What is this madness? Just when the MMO industry appears to have turned its back on expansions in favor for a "faster release cadence" or what have you, studios are bringing them back with a vengeance. Today on the podcast, Bree and Justin talk expansions, patches that are pretty much expansions, and even more expansions! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Divilian, WildStar, Ultima Online News: Return of the expansion (EQ, EQII, EVE) News: RIFT previews Patch 3.4 News: Ultima Online's 18th birthday, expansion launch date News: Camelot Unchained will have 30 classes News: ArchLord 2 goes kaput News: Guild Wars 2 reveals trailer, Druid, Scrapper Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 and expansion worry Mailbag: Thoughts on gamblingOther info: Podcast theme: "Buccaneer's Den" from Ultima Online Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

What is this madness? Just when the MMO industry appears to have turned its back on expansions in favor for a "faster release cadence" or what have you, studios are bringing them back with a vengeance. Today on the podcast, Bree and Justin talk expansions, patches that are pretty much expansions, and even more expansions! It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the "<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Divilian, WildStar, Ultima Online</li> <li>News: Return of the expansion (EQ, EQII, EVE)</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/24/exploring-rift-3-4-into-the-wilds-with-trion-worlds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIFT previews Patch 3.4</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/25/ultima-online-celebrates-18th-birthday-plans-october-8th-expansion-launch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultima Online's 18th birthday, expansion launch date</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/25/cse-is-creating-30-classes-for-camelot-unchained/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camelot Unchained will have 30 classes</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/21/archlord-2-to-sunset-on-november-24/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArchLord 2 goes kaput</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/25/twitchcon-2015-guild-wars-2s-heart-of-thorns-trailer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild Wars 2 reveals trailer, Druid</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/17/guild-wars-2s-scrapper-turns-the-engineer-into-a-tank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scrapper</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 and expansion worry</li> <li>Mailbag: Thoughts on gambling</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU0otxdjt0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buccaneer's Den</a>" from Ultima Online</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 31: Expansions come roaring back

This week the news has been dominated by the last great convention of the summer, PAX Prime, and the podcast team has their hands full with the flood of new information. What are the biggest takeaways from this year's show? Find out in this episode! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Adventures in MMOs: WildStar, Guild Wars 2 News: Guild Wars 2 anniversary, expansion launch date, free-to-play core game News: Trion announces Atlas Reactor News: The Secret World gets single-player spin-off game News: SWTOR talks expansion companions News: Marvel Heroes brings out War Machine and Carnage Mailbag: Why don't we talk about ESO? Mailbag: Theme music and recording dates Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 expansionOther info:   Podcast theme: "The Vigil Goes to War" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

This week the news has been dominated by the last great convention of the summer, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/pax-prime-2015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAX Prime</a>, and the podcast team has their hands full with the flood of new information. What are the biggest takeaways from this year's show? Find out in this episode! It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Adventures in MMOs: WildStar, Guild Wars 2</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/25/guild-wars-2-hands-out-third-anniversary-gifts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild Wars 2 anniversary</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/28/guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns-launches-october-23rd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">expansion launch date</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/29/watch-guild-wars-2s-pax-prime-2015-panel-live-at-130-p-m-edt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free-to-play core game</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/28/pax-prime-2015-trion-tries-turn-based-strategy-with-atlas-reactor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trion announces Atlas Reactor</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/26/funcom-releases-second-quarter-financials-and-announces-the-park/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret World gets single-player spin-off game</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/27/swtor-reassures-players-that-all-companions-will-return-in-the-expansion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWTOR talks expansion companions</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/08/28/marvel-heroes-brings-out-war-machine-updates-cable-and-teams-up-with-carnage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel Heroes brings out War Machine and Carnage</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Why don't we talk about ESO?</li> <li>Mailbag: Theme music and recording dates</li> <li>Mailbag: Guild Wars 2 expansion</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=488topZiNSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vigil Goes to War</a>" from Guild Wars 2</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 28: PAX Primal

There will be no Rogue One spoilers in today's podcast. There will, however, be copious leaks and previews for Rogue Two, which involves some farmboy learning the Force and making friends with a smuggler and a Wookiee while getting the hots for his sister. Oh, and the co-hosts might be talking about the year-end holidays and what MMOs are coming in 2017. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: News:  LOTRO and DDO transferred to indie studio News:  Christmas holidays galore News:  World of Warcraft legendaries to get adjusted News:  Trove comes out on consoles News:  ArcheAge has a horrible week News:  MMOs coming in 2017 Mailbag: Indie vs. publishers Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Final Victory" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

There will be no Rogue One spoilers in today's podcast. There will, however, be copious leaks and previews for Rogue Two, which involves some farmboy learning the Force and making friends with a smuggler and a Wookiee while getting the hots for his sister. Oh, and the co-hosts might be talking about the year-end holidays and what MMOs are coming in 2017. It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs:</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/19/turbine-spins-lotro-and-ddo-teams-out-to-new-studio-using-daybreak-as-publisher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO and DDO transferred to indie studio</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/16/massively-ops-guide-to-the-2016-mmorpg-winter-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Christmas holidays galore</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/15/substantial-changes-coming-to-world-of-warcrafts-legendaries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> World of Warcraft legendaries to get adjusted</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/13/trove-soft-launches-with-playstation-4-and-xbox-one-console-open-betas-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trove comes out on consoles</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/17/archeage-issues-get-better-by-the-hour-warns-against-chargebacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ArcheAge has a horrible week</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/15/perfect-ten-all-the-mmorpgs-coming-in-2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MMOs coming in 2017</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Indie vs. publishers</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFb7d76X-m4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Final Victory</a>" from LOTRO</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 96: Rogue Two

We finally body-tackled Guild Wars 2 expert Tina Lauro for a special half-hour podcast to talk about Heart of Thorns. She's got opinions, praise, criticism, and foresight coming out of the wazoo, so if you're at all interested in the expansion, check out this episode! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.Show notes: Raids Most enjoyable and most annoying aspect of the expansion Grinding Masteries Community tone and reaction Difficulty level MOP guild Revenant review What does ArenaNet need to do from here? Story Guild hallsOther info: Download Heart of Thorns podcast special Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Heart of Thorns Your show hosts: Justin and Tina Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

We finally body-tackled <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/guild-wars-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild Wars 2</a> expert <a href="http://massivelyop.com/author/tina-lauro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tina Lauro</a> for a special half-hour podcast to talk about <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/heart-of-thorns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heart of Thorns</a>. She's got opinions, praise, criticism, and foresight coming out of the wazoo, so if you're at all interested in the expansion, check out this episode! It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.Show notes: <ul> <li>Raids</li> <li>Most enjoyable and most annoying aspect of the expansion</li> <li>Grinding</li> <li>Masteries</li> <li>Community tone and reaction</li> <li>Difficulty level</li> <li>MOP guild</li> <li>Revenant review</li> <li>What does ArenaNet need to do from here?</li> <li>Story</li> <li>Guild halls</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Download Heart of Thorns podcast special</li> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtvnP91PDfQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Main Theme</a>" from Heart of Thorns</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Tina</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast Special: Heart of Thorns chat

When an MMO studio virtually closes overnight, what can that mean for the game in question? This week, Bree and Justin tackle the sad news of Pathfinder Online, WildStar's free-to-play date, and a possible new MMO studio! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Adventures in MMOs: WildStar, Ultima Online, Little Healer News: Pathfinder lays off almost its whole staff News: WildStar F2P coming this month News: World of Warships gets a launch date News: Elder Scrolls Online opens Imperial City News: New possible MMO studio, QC Games News: EverQuest Next has big internal playtest Discussion: Taking MMOs for grantedOther info: Podcast theme: "Chua Theme" from WildStar Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

When an MMO studio virtually closes overnight, what can that mean for the game in question? This week, Bree and Justin tackle the sad news of <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/02/pathfinder-online-lays-off-almost-entire-staff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathfinder Online</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/03/free-to-play-wildstar-reloaded-arrives-september-29th/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WildStar's</a> free-to-play date, and a possible new MMO studio! It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Adventures in MMOs: WildStar, Ultima Online, Little Healer</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/02/pathfinder-online-lays-off-almost-entire-staff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathfinder lays off almost its whole staff</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/03/free-to-play-wildstar-reloaded-arrives-september-29th/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WildStar F2P coming this month</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/03/world-of-warships-launches-september-17th/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World of Warships gets a launch date</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/01/elder-scrolls-online-posts-imperial-city-tour-goes-on-sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elder Scrolls Online opens Imperial City</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/02/swtor-vets-form-new-studio-partner-with-nexon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New possible MMO studio, QC Games</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/09/03/everquest-next-has-a-big-internal-playtest-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EverQuest Next has big internal playtest</a></li> <li>Discussion: Taking MMOs for granted</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8V0NBkwiBo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chua Theme</a>" from WildStar</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 29: Pathfinder fading

What will the MMO industry do now that John Smedley isn't part of the day-to-day business? Bree and Justin deal with the fallout of this bombshell announcement before going on to talk about SWTOR's new race, Project Gorgon's crowdfunding revival, a touching DAoC tribute, and more. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Marvel Heroes  News: John Smedley is no longer Daybreak's CEO News: Project Gorgon's third Kickstarter campaign News: Guild Wars 2 reveals Tempest elite spec News: DAoC's tribute to a sick boy News: SWTOR brings in the Togrutas News: WildStar plans stat refactoring Mailbag: Prestiging in Marvel Heroes  Mailbag: Playing Marvel Heroes characters you don't like Mailbag: Lag in Marvel HeroesOther info: Podcast theme: "Secret Garden -- The Rap" from Dark Age of Camelot Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock settings.

What will the MMO industry do now that <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/john-smedley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Smedley</a> isn't part of the day-to-day business? Bree and Justin deal with the fallout of this bombshell announcement before going on to talk about <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/star-wars-the-old-republic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWTOR's</a> new race, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/project-gorgon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Gorgon's</a> crowdfunding revival, a touching <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/dark-age-of-camelot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAoC</a> tribute, and more. It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Marvel Heroes </li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/john-smedley-relinquishes-his-post-at-daybreak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Smedley is no longer Daybreak's CEO</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/25/ambitious-project-gorgon-is-back-on-kickstarter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Gorgon's third Kickstarter campaign</a></li> <li>News:<a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/guild-wars-2-confirms-the-elementalists-tempest-elite-spec/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guild Wars 2 reveals Tempest elite spec</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/23/dark-age-of-camelot-pays-tribute-to-players-terminally-ill-son/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAoC's tribute to a sick boy</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/21/hyperspace-beacon-swtor-holocron-file-the-togruta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWTOR brings in the Togrutas</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/why-wildstar-needs-stat-refactoring-and-which-stats-are-on-the-way-out/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WildStar plans stat refactoring</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Prestiging in Marvel Heroes </li> <li>Mailbag: Playing Marvel Heroes characters you don't like</li> <li>Mailbag: Lag in Marvel Heroes</li></ul>Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQXqZNTCnfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Garden -- The Rap</a>" from Dark Age of Camelot</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock settings.</li></ul>

Massively OP Podcast: Episode 23

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin recap the weird and somewhat underwhelming BlizzCon 2018, celebrate the launch of Old School RuneScape, talk about making forts in Torchlight Frontiers, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.   Show notes:  Intro News:  BlizzCon's Diablo Immortal News:  BlizzCon's WoW Classic News:  BlizzCon's World of Warcraft News:  Torchlight Frontiers opens forts, yeehaw! News:  Shroud of the Avatar switches over to F2P News:  Old School RuneScape releases on mobile Mailbag: World of Warcraft's lackluster intro News:  LOTRO's legendary server starts Thursday Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Elwynn Forest (Original)" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin recap the weird and somewhat underwhelming BlizzCon 2018, celebrate the launch of Old School RuneScape, talk about making forts in Torchlight Frontiers, and more! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/02/blizzcon-2018-diablo-immortal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BlizzCon's Diablo Immortal</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/03/blizzcon-2018-world-of-warcraft-classic-liveblog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BlizzCon's WoW Classic</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/02/blizzcon-2018-world-of-warcraft-whats-next-liveblog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BlizzCon's World of Warcraft</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/03/torchlight-frontierss-forts-will-be-players-homes-amidst-the-wilderness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Torchlight Frontiers opens forts, yeehaw!</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/30/surprise-shroud-of-the-avatar-is-now-apparently-free-to-play/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Shroud of the Avatar switches over to F2P</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/30/old-school-runescape-has-officially-launched-on-mobile-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Old School RuneScape releases on mobile</a></li> <li>Mailbag: World of Warcraft's lackluster intro</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/05/lotro-legendary-server-november-8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO's legendary server starts Thursday</a></li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvW-QTiZLQ0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elwynn Forest (Original)</a>" from World of Warcraft</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 195: April fools at BlizzCon

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin return to Middle-earth for LOTRO's progression server, meddles in Funcom's future affairs, sees a glimmer of hope for Trion Worlds' old MMOs, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes:  Intro What MMO class' playstyle do we like the most? News:  LOTRO kicks off progression servers News:  Funcom's got a lot of pots on the stove News:  NCsoft reveals Aion and Blade and Soul sequels News:  Gamigo talks about future plans for Trion's MMOs News:  Warframe releases its Fortuna update News:  Neverwinter pumps out Heart of Fire patch,  DCUO opens up Atlantis Mailbag: Ideas about legacy servers Mailbag: The future of Blizzard and MMOs Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Main Theme (original)" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin return to Middle-earth for LOTRO's progression server, meddles in Funcom's future affairs, sees a glimmer of hope for Trion Worlds' old MMOs, and more! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>What MMO class' playstyle do we like the most?</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/08/lord-of-the-rings-online-opens-the-doors-to-its-first-progression-server/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO kicks off progression servers</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/06/funcom-is-now-working-on-at-least-six-new-games-including-a-new-open-world-multiplayer-title/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Funcom's got a lot of pots on the stove</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/08/ncsoft-formally-reveals-aion-and-blade-soul-sequels-ahead-of-g-star/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NCsoft reveals Aion and Blade and Soul sequels</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/09/gamigo-promises-new-content-on-a-regular-basis-to-archeage-rift-trove-defiance-and-atlas-reactor-players/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gamigo talks about future plans for Trion's MMOs</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/09/warframes-fortuna-update-is-live-on-pc-with-a-new-zone-new-activities-and-totally-rad-hoverboards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Warframe releases its Fortuna update</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/06/neverwinters-heart-of-fire-campaign-update-goes-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neverwinter pumps out Heart of Fire patch</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/11/08/dc-universe-online-launches-atlantis-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DCUO opens up Atlantis</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Ideas about legacy servers</li> <li>Mailbag: The future of Blizzard and MMOs</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWD4pNb3O1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Main Theme (original)</a>" from LOTRO</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 196: Shire consequences

On this week’s show, Larry joins Bree and Justin to give his first-hand report on PAX West 2018! As the trio goes over highlights from the show, they also discuss Star Citizen's major misstep, the latest Steam MMO debuts, Final Fantasy XIV's possible next expansion, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.   Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, SWTOR, Conan Exiles, Fantasy Flights X-Wing, SWG, WoW PAX West 2018 report: Rend, Dauntless, Torchlight Frontiers, Murkmire, Elder Scrolls Blades, Neverwinter, Anthem News:  Star Citizen is not Blizzcon (yet) News:  Runes of Magic and  Wizard101 go to Steam News:  FFXIV next expansion rumors,  Patch 4.4 gets ready to roll out News:  Daybreak talks PlanetSide 2 lore,  new continent Mailbag: Roleplaying Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Select Menu" from Starfox 2 Your show hosts: Justin, Larry, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Larry joins Bree and Justin to give his first-hand report on PAX West 2018! As the trio goes over highlights from the show, they also discuss Star Citizen's major misstep, the latest Steam MMO debuts, Final Fantasy XIV's possible next expansion, and more! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: ESO, SWTOR, Conan Exiles, Fantasy Flights X-Wing, SWG, WoW</li> <li>PAX West 2018 report: Rend, Dauntless, Torchlight Frontiers, Murkmire, Elder Scrolls Blades, Neverwinter, Anthem</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/31/star-citizen-partially-reverses-citizencon-streaming-paywall-decision-after-community-explodes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Star Citizen is not Blizzcon (yet)</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/30/runes-of-magic-gets-a-new-lease-on-life-with-steam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Runes of Magic</a> and <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/02/wizard101-turns-10-plans-steam-launch-and-huge-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wizard101</a> go to Steam</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/28/rumor-the-next-final-fantasy-xiv-expansion-is-named-shadowbringers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FFXIV next expansion rumors</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/30/final-fantasy-xiv-launches-its-special-site-for-patch-4-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patch 4.4 gets ready to roll out</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/27/planetside-2-is-rolling-out-some-classic-lore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daybreak talks PlanetSide 2 lore</a>, <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/31/theres-a-brand-new-continent-coming-to-planetside-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> new continent</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Roleplaying</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mS0MncYytk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Select Menu</a>" from Starfox 2</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin, Larry, and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 185: PAX West crud

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin mull over Funcom's open world Dune announcement, talk up Black Desert's recent developments, chat about the Dungeons and Dragons Online expansion, give ample warning to Atlas' pirates, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: Eldevin, LOTRO, Paragon Chat, Trove, DDO, SWG Sponsored News:  Black Desert Online launches on Xbox One News:  Funcom's financials and Dune announcement News:  Anarchy Online reveals a fresh start server News:  Elder Scrolls Online pumps out a dungeon update News:  Atlas gets itself wiped off the map News:  Guild Wars 2 looks to the future while  #Love4ArenaNet mourns lost devs News:  DDO ramps up for its Masterminds of Sharn expansion News:  Could Outlaws of the Old West meet our western needs? Mailbag: Recommending laid-back MMOs Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Spiritual Elysium" from Anarchy Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin mull over Funcom's open world Dune announcement, talk up Black Desert's recent developments, chat about the Dungeons and Dragons Online expansion, give ample warning to Atlas' pirates, and more! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: Eldevin, LOTRO, Paragon Chat, Trove, DDO, SWG</li> <li>Sponsored News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/04/black-desert-has-officially-launched-for-the-xbox-one-with-an-ambitious-content-cadence-planned/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Black Desert Online launches on Xbox One</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/26/funcom-saw-record-high-financials-in-2018-inks-deal-for-dune-games-including-an-open-world-multiplayer-title/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Funcom's financials and Dune announcement</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/26/experience-anarchy-online-from-the-beginning-with-its-upcoming-fresh-start-server/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Anarchy Online reveals a fresh start server</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/26/elder-scrolls-onlines-wrathstone-dlc-and-update-21-are-officially-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elder Scrolls Online pumps out a dungeon update</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/02/atlas-signals-an-incoming-official-server-wipe-along-with-a-major-milestone-update/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atlas gets itself wiped off the map</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/27/guild-wars-2-game-director-mike-z-promises-arenanet-is-still-committed-to-guild-wars-2-with-long-term-plans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guild Wars 2 looks to the future</a> while <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/25/guild-wars-2s-layoffs-has-begun-as-arenanet-devs-tweet-their-departures-and-fans-express-loveforarenanet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #Love4ArenaNet mourns lost devs</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/27/ddo-names-its-fourth-expansion-masterminds-of-sharn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DDO ramps up for its Masterminds of Sharn expansion</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/25/brave-the-american-frontier-in-virtual-basements-upcoming-outlaws-of-the-old-west-published-by-snail-games/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Could Outlaws of the Old West meet our western needs?</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Recommending laid-back MMOs</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqDoJXLZoVI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Elysium</a>" from Anarchy Online</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 210: The spice must flow

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin charge into 2020 with previews of Ashes of Creation and Camelot Unchained, look at a couple of unfortunate mistakes with other games, and ponder what NCsoft is doing with City of Heroes. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Star Wars Galaxies, The Witcher 3, City of Heroes News:  Ashes of Creation and  Camelot Unchained deliver 2020 overview News:  Whoopsies with Guild Wars News:  Will Neowiz ever give up on Bless? News:  City of Heroes gets an interesting new trademark Mailbag: Could City of Heroes come to consoles? Mailbag: Celebratory haiku Mailbag: Daybreak's mismanagement of the PlanetSide franchise Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Ithica Island" from City of Heroes Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin charge into 2020 with previews of Ashes of Creation and Camelot Unchained, look at a couple of unfortunate mistakes with other games, and ponder what NCsoft is doing with City of Heroes. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Star Wars Galaxies, The Witcher 3, City of Heroes</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/02/ashes-of-creations-2020-outlook-includes-alpha-one-castle-sieges/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ashes of Creation</a> and <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/02/camelot-unchained-to-reveal-a-massive-immersive-experience-this-month/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Camelot Unchained</a> deliver 2020 overview</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/02/classic-guild-wars-1s-december-patches-are-apparently-still-causing-lag-and-crashes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Whoopsies with Guild Wars</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/03/neowiz-takes-another-stab-at-bless-with-bless-eternal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Will Neowiz ever give up on Bless?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/02/ncsoft-follows-up-city-of-heroes-code-copyright-filing-with-fresh-trademark-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> City of Heroes gets an interesting new trademark</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Could City of Heroes come to consoles?</li> <li>Mailbag: Celebratory haiku</li> <li>Mailbag: Daybreak's mismanagement of the PlanetSide franchise</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "Ithica Island" from City of Heroes</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 254: New year mysteries

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tackle the controversial FFXIV expansion revelations, debate World of Warcraft's level squish proposal, look at Albion Online's free-to-play version, talk about gaming with your children, and we learn a surprising revelation about the site's editor-in-chief! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.   Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: Trove, SWG, Starmourn, LOTRO, Rock Band News:  FFXIV announces gender-locked races, Dancer class News:  Is a level squish coming to World of Warcraft? News:  Albion Online goes free-to-play News:  Glitch revival projects combine forces News:  Age of Conan's new Unconquered mode News:  Google Stadia has everyone talking Mailbag: Feeling behind in MMOs Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Stormblood Theme" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tackle the controversial FFXIV expansion revelations, debate World of Warcraft's level squish proposal, look at Albion Online's free-to-play version, talk about gaming with your children, and we learn a surprising revelation about the site's editor-in-chief! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: Trove, SWG, Starmourn, LOTRO, Rock Band</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/23/ffxiv-fan-festival-tokyo-2019-travel-to-the-first-with-hrothgar-and-dancers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FFXIV announces gender-locked races, Dancer class</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/22/world-of-warcraft-considers-level-squish-confirms-rp-realms-for-wow-classic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is a level squish coming to World of Warcraft?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/20/albion-online-goes-free-to-play-next-month-as-oberon-update-rolls-out-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Albion Online goes free-to-play</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/21/children-of-ur-and-eleven-join-forces-to-create-the-ultimate-glitch-revival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Glitch revival projects combine forces</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/21/age-of-conan-adds-semi-permadeath-mode-badges-and-new-race-class-combos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Age of Conan's new Unconquered mode</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/03/19/google-is-building-stadia-a-game-platform-for-everyone-in-a-new-era-of-gaming/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Stadia has everyone talking</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Feeling behind in MMOs</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyycjgQSMDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stormblood Theme</a>" from FFXIV</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 213: FFXIV's first world problems

On this week’s show, Bree, Eliot, and Justin begin the fight for the war for the skirmish for the tiff for the Battle for Azeroth. It's exhausting, yo! It's not all WoW talk, as the trio cover Fallout 76's recent decisions, the remaining lifespan of WildStar, and the future of Kickstarter MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, FFXIV, SWG News:  Battle for Azeroth's first week Mailbag: Is the expansion good for kids? News:  Fallout 76 won't allow crossplay nor  a Steam client News:  Just how dead is WildStar? News:  NCsoft's Q2 2018 financial report News:  Ashes of Creation heads to Alpha 1 next month MMO Kickstarter update Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Pride of the Seas" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin, Eliot, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree, Eliot, and Justin begin the fight for the war for the skirmish for the tiff for the Battle for Azeroth. It's exhausting, yo! It's not all WoW talk, as the trio cover Fallout 76's recent decisions, the remaining lifespan of WildStar, and the future of Kickstarter MMOs. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: WoW, FFXIV, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/13/world-of-warcrafts-battle-for-azeroth-is-launching-in-one-hour-are-you-prepared/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Battle for Azeroth's first week</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Is the expansion good for kids?</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/16/fallout-76-wont-allow-crossplay-but-is-talking-up-mods-and-multiplayer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fallout 76 won't allow crossplay</a> nor <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/13/fallout-76-reveals-more-about-perks-pvp-and-proprietary-platforms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a Steam client</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/17/wildstar-brings-back-its-home-decoration-event-as-the-game-languishes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just how dead is WildStar?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/14/aion-blade-soul-guild-wars-2-revenues-dip-while-ncsoft-teases-three-new-titles-and-lineage-resurges/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NCsoft's Q2 2018 financial report</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/18/ashes-of-creation-preps-for-septembers-alpha-1-shows-off-its-action-combat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ashes of Creation heads to Alpha 1 next month</a></li> <li>MMO Kickstarter update</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEp6hjZVO8o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pride of the Seas</a>" from World of Warcraft</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin, Eliot, and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 183: Battle for Battle for Azeroth

Camelot Unchained

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin unravel the brouhaha surrounding City State Entertainment's Colossus, celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Trek Online, get the cold shoulder from Guild Wars 2, and take a second look at the New World switcharoo. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: Neverwinter, The Sims 4, SWG News:  CSE announces Colossus and the community loses its mind News:  Star Trek Online's 10th anniversary update News:  Guild Wars 2's Shadow in the Ice update News:  Astellia Online launches on Steam News:  Warcraft III: Reforged bombs big-time Mailbag: Delighted with changes to New World Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Embrace" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin unravel the brouhaha surrounding City State Entertainment's Colossus, celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Trek Online, get the cold shoulder from Guild Wars 2, and take a second look at the New World switcharoo. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: Neverwinter, The Sims 4, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/31/interview-camelot-unchaineds-mark-jacobs-just-announced-a-new-game-called-colossus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CSE announces Colossus and the community loses its mind</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/28/jeri-ryan-and-sonequa-martin-green-headline-star-trek-onlines-legacy-update-and-new-episode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Star Trek Online's 10th anniversary update</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/28/flameseeker-chronicles-first-impressions-of-guild-wars-2s-shadow-in-the-ice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guild Wars 2's Shadow in the Ice update</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/30/interview-barunson-on-the-state-of-astellia-online-as-it-launches-on-steam-today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Astellia Online launches on Steam</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/31/first-impressions-warcraft-iii-reforged-is-someones-monkeys-paw-wish/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Warcraft III: Reforged bombs big-time</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Delighted with changes to New World</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctWKsUT7bXQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embrace</a>" from Guild Wars 2</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 258: Camelot Unchained and Colossus

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin boggle over the mass layoffs at ArenaNet and Blizzard, slap Daybreak on the wrist for another Friday evening announcement, tell listeners how they can join the MOP team, and answer a buttload of listener emails! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: DDO, LOTRO, Trove, SWG News:  Blizzard's layoffs were worse than we thought News:  ArenaNet announces mass layoffs News:  World of Warcraft gets ready for more allied races News:  PlanetSide Arena shoves off to summer News:  LOTRO releases producer's letter News:  Massively OP is hiring! Mailbag: Supporting ethical studios Mailbag: Learning to play really old MMOs Mailbag: Project Titan hypotheticals Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Preparation" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin boggle over the mass layoffs at ArenaNet and Blizzard, slap Daybreak on the wrist for another Friday evening announcement, tell listeners how they can join the MOP team, and answer a buttload of listener emails! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: DDO, LOTRO, Trove, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/12/activision-blizzard-posted-another-record-high-quarter-and-year-but-blizzard-admits-declines-in-its-titles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blizzard's layoffs were worse than we thought</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/21/rumor-guild-wars-2-developer-arenanet-is-prepping-for-heavy-layoffs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ArenaNet announces mass layoffs</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/20/world-of-warcraft-doles-out-deets-on-upcoming-kul-tiran-and-zandalari-allied-races/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> World of Warcraft gets ready for more allied races</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/15/daybreak-is-delaying-planetside-arena-again-this-time-to-summer-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PlanetSide Arena shoves off to summer</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/22/lord-of-the-rings-online-producers-letter-confirms-seventh-expansion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO releases producer's letter</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2019/02/22/lfm-massively-overpowered-is-hiring-columnists-and-freelancers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Massively OP is hiring!</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Supporting ethical studios</li> <li>Mailbag: Learning to play really old MMOs</li> <li>Mailbag: Project Titan hypotheticals</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meuNubHFyFI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preparation</a>" from LOTRO</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 209: A material girl in a virtual world

In our final podcast of the year and the decade, the whole Massively OP team assembles for a mega-roundtable! The combined crew shares stories of how they found their favorite MMOs, discusses the recent MOP Awards, and delivers an informative State of the Site for all of our readers and supporters. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro How have our new writers fared this year? Mailbag: How did we all find our favorite MMOs? MOP Awards overview Which award were we most excited to give? Which was the most interesting award to debate? Other award thoughts Mailbag: California's anti-gig law The State of the Site Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Charge Toward the Enemy" from Lineage II Your show hosts: Justin, Bree, Eliot, Chris, Sam, Carlo, Mia, MJ, and Ben Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

In our final podcast of the year and the decade, the whole Massively OP team assembles for a mega-roundtable! The combined crew shares stories of how they found their favorite MMOs, discusses the recent MOP Awards, and delivers an informative State of the Site for all of our readers and supporters. It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>How have our new writers fared this year?</li> <li>Mailbag: How did we all find our favorite MMOs?</li> <li>MOP Awards overview</li> <li>Which award were we most excited to give?</li> <li>Which was the most interesting award to debate?</li> <li>Other award thoughts</li> <li>Mailbag: California's anti-gig law</li> <li>The State of the Site</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRKzNSW1emo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charge Toward the Enemy</a>" from Lineage II</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin, Bree, Eliot, Chris, Sam, Carlo, Mia, MJ, and Ben</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 253: Knights of the MOP roundtable

December isn't slowing down as we barrel into the holidays, and the podcasters are delighted with all of the hot news and revelations (literally!) from the past week. In this show, the co-hosts talk about Revelation's launch, the reveal of Ashes of Creation, geek out over Elder Scrolls Online's housing, and more. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes:  Intro MOP's end of year coverage Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, The Secret World News:  ArcheAge: Revelation launches,  has hiccups News:  Ashes of Creation uncovered News:  Elder Scrolls Online talks about housing News:  EVE Online is being sold off? News:  Cold Iron Studio is formed Mailbag: Wakfu waffling Mailbag: New World follow-up? Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "This is CPSN" from Club Penguin Your show hosts: Bree and Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

December isn't slowing down as we barrel into the holidays, and the podcasters are delighted with all of the hot news and revelations (literally!) from the past week. In this show, the co-hosts talk about <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/revelation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revelation's</a> launch, the reveal of <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/ashes-of-creation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashes of Creation</a>, geek out over <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/the-elder-scrolls-online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elder Scrolls Online's</a> housing, and more. It’s the <a href="http://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="http://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>MOP's end of year coverage</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, The Secret World</li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/08/interview-archeage-3-0-revelation-fresh-start-servers-and-the-cash-shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ArcheAge: Revelation launches</a>, <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/11/archeages-north-american-revelation-launch-has-not-gone-to-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> has hiccups</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/07/exclusive-interview-with-ashes-of-creations-lead-dev-ex-daybreak-jeffrey-bard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ashes of Creation uncovered</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/06/interview-everything-we-know-about-elder-scrolls-onlines-player-housing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elder Scrolls Online talks about housing</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/09/rumor-eve-onlines-ccp-games-is-considering-selling-itself-off/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EVE Online is being sold off?</a></li> <li>News: <a href="http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/06/former-cryptic-devs-form-cold-iron-studio-to-build-aaa-online-action-games/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cold Iron Studio is formed</a></li> <li>Mailbag: Wakfu waffling</li> <li>Mailbag: New World follow-up?</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u7wRN8IGMM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is CPSN</a>" from Club Penguin</li> <li>Your show hosts: Bree and Justin</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, and <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a></li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 95: Rising from the ashes

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin celebrate the possible preservation of downed MMORPGs, boggle over yet another return of Hellgate London, sort through the Lord of the Rings Online progression server announcement, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.  Show notes:  Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, SWG News:  LOTRO announces a progression server News:  XLGAMES tries to shield ArcheAge players News:  Ruling allows museums to preserve MMOs News:  Hellgate London is back (again)! News:  Elder Scrolls Online releases Murkmire DLC News:  What's going on with Wild West Online News:  Just Survive closes Mailbag: How well would F2P work on an emulator? Mailbag: Mainstream gaming media's condescension of MMOs Outro  Other info:  Podcast theme: "Hills of the Shire" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting. 

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin celebrate the possible preservation of downed MMORPGs, boggle over yet another return of Hellgate London, sort through the Lord of the Rings Online progression server announcement, and more! It’s the <a href="https://massivelyop.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massively OP Podcast</a>, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “<a href="https://massivelyop.com/tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tips</a>” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWTOR, SWG</li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/23/lord-of-the-rings-online-announces-legendary-progression-server/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LOTRO announces a progression server</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/24/xl-games-says-its-working-to-ensure-that-there-is-no-harm-done-to-archeage-players-after-trion-buyout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> XLGAMES tries to shield ArcheAge players</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/26/us-copyright-office-grants-dmca-exception-for-preserving-online-games/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ruling allows museums to preserve MMOs</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/24/hellgate-london-is-coming-back-yet-again-on-steam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hellgate London is back (again)!</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/23/elder-scrolls-onlines-murkmire-dlc-and-update-20-are-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elder Scrolls Online releases Murkmire DLC</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/25/wild-west-onlines-studio-collapsed-but-its-now-soft-rebooting-with-a-battle-royale-mode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What's going on with Wild West Online</a></li> <li>News: <a href="https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/23/daybreak-confirms-that-ex-h1z1-sandbox-just-survive-is-still-sunsetting-tomorrow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just Survive closes</a></li> <li>Mailbag: How well would F2P work on an emulator?</li> <li>Mailbag: Mainstream gaming media's condescension of MMOs</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> Other info: <ul> <li>Podcast theme: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTFDT5SqfQY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hills of the Shire</a>" from LOTRO</li> <li>Your show hosts: Justin and Bree</li> <li>Listen to Massively OP Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/massively-op" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Player FM</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ibfqdzr35s2cuhoyojbr3cxwa3e?t%3DMassively_OP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="http://pca.st/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, and Spotify</li> <li>Follow Massively Overpowered: <a href="http://massivelyop.net/" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/+Massivelyop1337" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered" rel="follow noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a></li> <li>If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.</li> </ul>

Massively OP Podcast Episode 194: It belongs in a museum!

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