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Episode 427: The promise of Palia

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.

Jun 27, 20231h 13m

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

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.

Jun 20, 20231h 15m

Episode 425: A disturbance in the Force of SWTOR

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.

Jun 13, 20231h 12m

Episode 424: Blue Protocol, red Diablo

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.

Jun 6, 20231h 10m

Episode 423: The Overwatch MMO we'll never get

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.

May 23, 20231h 15m

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

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.

May 16, 20231h 3m

Episode 421: Beyond time and space

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.

May 9, 20231h 10m

Episode 420: The New, Mad World of Warcraft

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Blizzard's financials, World of Warcraft 10.1, New World's big changes, MapleStory's war against a class, the mess of the Mad World launch, and Guild Wars 2's content pipeline. 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, Star Trek Online News: Guild Wars 2 teases robust content pipeline News: Microsoft-Activision deal blocked, Blizzard financials News: World of Warcraft 10.1 arrives News: New World shuts down forums, allows more than one character per server News: MapleStory up and deletes a class Quickies: Mad World's launch is still a mess, Fractured is no longer under Gamigo Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Snow Drop" from MapleStory 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.

May 2, 20231h 12m

Episode 419: Dining at the MMO news buffet

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's spread across the globe, Throne and Liberty's possible delay, Mad World's head start, DCUO's newest episode, EVE's latest disgrace, and how MMOs can meet accessibility needs. 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, Fallout 76 News: Tarisland is going to launch globally News: Throne and Liberty may be delayed News: Mad World kicks off head start News: DCUO gets a Shock to the System News: EVE Anywhere is kaput Mailbag: MMO accessibility options Mailbag: Why doesn't the podcast do more special guests? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Fanfest 2013" from EVE Online 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.

Apr 25, 20231h 8m

Episode 418: Big Numbers Inc.

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about some mighty big numbers, Wayfinder's delay, LOTRO's new avatar options, the reveal of Mortal Exodus, and why some players very much want to save the world on a daily basis. 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, Fallout 76, City of Heroes News: Mortal Exodus announced News: Wayfinder's beta and early access delayed News: LOTRO busts out additional avatar options News: Big numbers for ESO, Path of Exile, and Albion Online Mailbag: Diminishing returns of MMO storytelling Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Joy of the Free Folk" from LOTRO 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.

Apr 18, 20231h 4m

Episode 417: Happy Compensation Day!

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about WoW's upcoming zone patch, problems in New World and Star Trek Online, Amazon's layoffs, Greg Street's new MMO studio, and slowing down to enjoy your game. 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 News: World of Warcraft's 10.1 update arrives on May 2nd News: New World, Neverwinter, and Star Trek Online encounter extreme bugs News: Amazon Games lays off staff News: Greg Street starts new MMO studio Mailbag: Are MMOs all about speedrunning these days? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Bazaar" 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.

Apr 11, 20231h 8m

Episode 416: Jedi mind trick

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about this year's April Fools roundup, SWTOR's move to improve, Mad World's launch date, MultiVersus' strange disappearance, the cancelation of E3, and the infuriating move to repackage and resell ARK. 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 April Fools spreads throughout MMOs Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Guild Wars 2 News: SWTOR improves backend with 64-bit client, plans move to AWS News: Mad World gets an April launch date (and Last Epoch!) News: Anvil Empires is announced News: MultiVersus gets yanked until next year, E3 canceled, Ark 2 delayed while original is repackaged Mailbag: Leaving your mark on game worlds Mailbag: Giving players credit for bug reporting (Bree's Green Acres article) Outro Other info: Download Episode 416 Podcast theme: "Sky Arena Stage (Synthpop)" from MultiVersus 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.

Apr 4, 20231h 1m

Episode 415: Don't go into the Lightfall

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lord of the Rings Online's new update, Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion, CCP's blockchain game, Dungeons and Dragons Online's quest giveaway, the hope of Ship of Heroes, the possible return of Alganon, and the thorny question of A.I. in 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, New World, WoW, City of Heroes News: LOTRO's Update 35 lands News: Destiny 2 releases Lightfall expansion News: CCP is doing a blockchain EVE game News: DDO hands out questing coupons News: Ship of Heroes shows up on Steam News: Is Derek Smart's Alganon coming back? Mailbag: AI tech in video games Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "CloudArk" from Destiny 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.

Mar 28, 20231h 9m

Episode 414: EverQuesting on and on

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo IV's beta, the passing of Destiny 2's Lance Reddick, the disaster of Star Citizen's latest release, LOTRO's crafting scene, Elder Scrolls Online's newest DLC, and the most extreme zones ever created in 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies News: Bidding farewell to Destiny 2's Lance Reddick News: Star Citizen's 3.18 has been an unmitigated mess News: EverQuest celebrates its 24th anniversary News: LOTRO crafts a better crafting system News: Elder Scrolls Online's Scribes of Fate DLC releases Mailbag: Extreme MMO zones Mailbag: Puzzles and multiple paths to solving quests Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Sea Theme" 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.

Mar 21, 20231h 11m

Episode 413: Kentucky fried gaming

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about a new MMO called Bellatores, patches for FFXIV and WoW, the departure of Greg Street from the Riot MMO, Star Citizen's improved persistence, the confluence of chicken and Diablo, and the desire for some of us to play "humble" characters. 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, Star Trek Online, SWG, City of Heroes News: What is Bellatores? News: Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.35 News: Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street left the Riot MMO News: World of Warcraft's next two patches are incoming News: Diablo IV tempts with fried chicken News: Star Citizen's alpha just got more persistent Mailbag: Why can't we play more humble characters? Mailbag: How important are class aesthetics? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Space Exploration 8" from Star Trek Online 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.

Mar 14, 20231h 13m

Episode 412: It's a mad, mad, Mad World

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's new story, Embers Adrift's new zone, Mad World's launch plans, an introduction to Pax Dei, Blue Protocol's character creator, and reminiscing about Tabula Rasa. 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, AdventureQuest 3D, No Man's Sky News: Guild Wars 2 releases new End of Dragons story News: Embers Adrift adds Grimstone Canyon zone News: Mad World aims to launch in first half of this year News: What is Pax Dei? News: Blue Protocol releases benchmark and character creator Mailbag: What were Tabula Rasa's strengths? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Blue Protocol 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.

Mar 7, 20231h 12m

Episode 411: The way to Wayfinder

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Amazon officially publishing Throne and Liberty, New World's new seasons, Wayfinder's semi-launch announcement, DDO's anniversary, RIFT's subdued revival, character fashion, and MMO emoting. 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, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, SWG News: Amazon to publish Throne and Liberty News: New World expands roadmap, introduces seasons News: Wayfinder starts closed beta, plans May early access launch News: DDO releases Update 58 and anniversary celebrations News: Gamigo's sort of doing stuff with RIFT these days and it's weird Mailbag: Would you want your avatar to represent you? Mailbag: Character fashion designs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Character Creation" from Dungeons and Dragons Online 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.

Feb 28, 20231h 11m

Episode 410: Cyberpunk meets gaslamp

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO surprises, several interesting upcoming MMOs such as Palia and Corepunk, the degrading work situation at Blizzard, and more Q1 2023 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, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies News: Catching up on Corepunk, Diablo IV, Palia, and Nightingale News: Blizzard's not the best place to work these days News: Financials from NCsoft and Pearl Abyss Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Promise" from Infinite Crisis 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.

Feb 21, 20231h 12m

Episode 409: All aboard the Tyria train

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about some big Q1 2023 financial news, Guild Wars 2's new approach to content delivery, the Microsoft-Blizzard acquisition, Turkey earthquake relief, characters we love to hate, and Gloria Victus launch comms. 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, Guild Wars 2 News: Guild Wars 2 is changing up its content delivery News: Financials with Blizzard plus Blizzard-Microsoft drama News: Turkey earthquake relief from EVE Online, Destiny 2, FFXIV Mailbag: Gloria Victus launch comms Mailbag: Characters you love -- but hate Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A Future Carved in Jade (Synth Only)" 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.

Feb 14, 20231h 9m

Episode 408: FFXIV on one side, mods on the other

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV's blowup over modding (and cheating), what's up with this Quinfall thing, World of Warcraft's trading post issues, The Crew 3 announcement, and everything you've ever wanted to know about video game beards. 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, ESO News: The great FFXIV mod debate News: World of Warcraft's trading post issues and cross-realm raid News: NCsoft West layoffs, Square Enix financials, Blizzard financials News: The Crew 3 officially announced News: Quinfall arrives on the scene and immediately makes some grand promises News: Elder Scrolls Online wages war on shoulder armor Mailbag: Why no has moar beards? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Fenderbender" from The Crew 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.

Feb 7, 20231h 9m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 407: What were they thinking?

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about roadmaps, roadmaps, and more roadmaps! Elder Scrolls Online, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Diablo Immortal, and Villagers and Heroes all laid out plans for 2023, along with a delightful launch announcement from Gloria Victis. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO News: Elder Scrolls Online roadmap and new class News: Dungeons and Dragons Online's mini-expansion announcement News: Diablo Immortal's confusing roadmap News: Villagers and Heroes is finally getting interior housing News: Star Trek Online's 13th anniversary patch News: Gloria Victis to launch next week Mailbag: Exploring optional content Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Another Story Begins" from Gloria Victis 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.

Feb 1, 20231h 5m

Episode 406: Ulduar and Umbar

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzard's doomsday in China, Lord of the Rings Online's 2023 roadmap, WoW Classic's latest phase, the January drop for Final Fantasy XIV, and how Blizzard can rebuild its reputation. 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, ESO News: Blizzard and NetEase don't back down from the game apocalypse in China News: Wrath Classic moves into Phase 2 News: Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3 arrived News: Lord of the Rings Online has 'ambitious' 2023 plans Mailbag: What can Blizzard do to restore its standing? Outro Other info: Download Episode 406 Podcast theme: "The Shadow Rises" from LOTRO 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.

Jan 24, 20231h 8m

Episode 405: Give me throne or give me liberty

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's upcoming arrival, Skull and Bones' umpteenth delay, roadmaps for the EverQuest franchise, John Smedley's whereabouts, and the controversial Dungeons & Dragons licensing snafu. 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, ESO, Guild Wars 2 News: Throne and Liberty is coming in the first half of 2023 News: EverQuest and EverQuest II post 2023 road maps News: John Smedley leaves Amazon Game Studio News: Skull and Bones is delayed a sixth time Mailbag: Wizards of the Coast and D&D changes Mailbag: Using alts for a better purpose Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Faultline Downfall" from City of Heroes 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.

Jan 17, 20231h 6m

Episode 404: Believe the hype!

On this week's episode, it's a full-fledged Massively OP staff jam! We've got Cuckoo-for-Cocoa-Puffs Chris, Mighty Mighty MJ, Where in the World is Carlo Sandiego, and Just Justin jawing about the year-that-was and the year-to-come. 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 What were our most-played MMOs of 2022? What are we looking forward to in 2023? Massively OP Awards discussion Final thoughts Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Luau Festival" from Stardew Valley Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, MJ, and Chris 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.

Jan 10, 20231h 1m

Episode 403: Roundtable and state of the site

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin bring on Colin and Eliot for a full-fledged roundtable. Discussion topics include most-played MMOs of 2022, our recent awards show, and the annual state of the site. Please rise while listening to this podcast to show respect! 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 What were our most-played MMOs of 2022? What are we looking forward to in 2023? Massively OP Awards review State of the Site Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A World Apart" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin, Eliot, Colin, 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.

Jan 3, 20231h 15m

Episode 402: Mailbag unlimited

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin dig through the hefty mailbag to tackle all sorts of listener questions and topics, including Blue Protocol's publishing, MMO bad habits, World of Warcraft's worst zones, books about 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro Mailbag: Is it bad that Amazon is publishing Blue Protocol? Mailbag: What bad habits have we picked up from MMOs? Mailbag: Improving relationships with NPCs Mailbag: What's a wasted WoW zone? Mailbag: How do you handle character conceptualization? Mailbag: Hero Wars mini-review Mailbag: What weird MMO gaming peripherals would we want? Mailbag: Books about MMOs Mailbag: MMOs designed to crowdsource solutions Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Air Stream" from Myst Online 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.

Dec 27, 20221h 8m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 401: The holly jollies

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about MMO holiday events, Chris Metzen coming back to WoW, My.Games is exiting Russia, Elder Scrolls Online's newish roadmap, Guild Wars 2's great year, and discussion about Twitch drops. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, New World News: Winter holiday events are in full swing News: Chris Metzen returns to World of Warcraft while the trading post is introduced News: Blizzard still seeks a Chinese publisher for its games News: My.Games is exiting Russia News: Elder Scrolls Online shakes up its yearly format Voicemail: What do we think about Twitch drops? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Frostfell" from EverQuest II 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.

Dec 20, 20221h 4m

Episode 400: A fireside chat with Justin and Bree

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about The Game Awards news and fire a whole bunch of Daily Grind questions at each other. Hey, it's the 400th episode, they're allowed to cut loose once in a while! 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro The Game Awards reactions Other news: ZeniMax moves to unionize, FTC vs. Blizzard, Black Desert Daily Grind Q&As with Justin and Bree Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Four Corners" from A Tale in the Desert 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.

Dec 13, 20221h 12m

Episode 399: Dragonflight takes to the skies

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dragonflight's launch (for real this time!), New World's 2023 roadmap, a couple of smaller MMO closures, a whole ton of Q4 updates, and whether or not auto-scaling is a good feature to have in your MMO. 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, end of year awards News: WoW Dragonflight releases into the wild News: New World's 2023 roadmap News: End of the road for Forsaken World, Elyon in Korea News: EverQuest II: Renewal of Ro launches News: Updates for Wizard101, Embers Adrift, Guild Wars 2, and Elite Dangerous Mailbag: Mob auto-scaling and player levels Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Take to the Skies" 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.

Dec 6, 20221h 15m

Episode 398: Much ado about pie

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dragonflight's launch, Albion Online's new update, Camelot Unchained's financial windfall, ZeniMax's secret MMO, and a whole lotta talk about pie. Hey, we were hungry! 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, New World News: World of Warcraft: Dragonflight launches, FTC may challenge Microsoft acquisition News: Albion Online's Beyond the Veil, sub price hike News: Camelot Unchained studio picks up over $15M in funding News: ZeniMax's secret MMO has over 200 devs working on it News: Guild Wars 2 increases potential inventory space Mailbag: Gaming mice Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dragonflight Theme" 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.

Nov 29, 20221h 4m

Episode 397: What we have here is a failure to negotiate

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzpocalypse in China, LOTRO's big honking rock, EverQuest II's expansion date, Frozen Flame's early access, and why MMO bosses love to taunt all of us. 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: WoW, LOTRO, New World, SWG, Marvel Snap News: World of Warcraft and more to be shut off in China News: LOTRO mini-expansion releases, financials, big rock News: EverQuest II: Renewal of Ro gets launch date News: Frozen Flame goes into early access News: ArcheAge 2 news is ramping up Mailbag: Boss taunts in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Frozen Flame 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.

Nov 22, 20221h 10m

Episode 396: Crowfalling

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Crowfall's demise, Blue Protocol's return, SWTOR's new planet, New World's continuing rise, lots of MMO patches, and tons of Q3 studio 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro News: Crowfall goes offline News: Blue Protocol is back on the table News: SWTOR announces a big content update for this winter News: New World's fresh start servers give it a shot in the arm News: Financials: Blizzard, Pearl Abyss, Square Enix, and NCsoft News: Patches for DDO, Neverwinter, Blade and Soul, EVE, GW2, and ESO Mailbag: Shadowbane, Second Life, Ultima Online, and Secret World thoughts Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Glory" from Crowfall Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Nov 15, 20221h 25m

Episode 395: The grandma who stole Halloween

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's upcoming fresh start servers, WoW's 10.0 rollout, Ashes of Creation's gathering mechanics, Secret World's Halloween ban, and how Elvira, Mistress of the Dark took down AdventureQuest 3D. 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: World of Warcraft, SWG, City of Heroes News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch has a shaky start News: New World's fresh start server schedule News: Ashes of Creation's flexible approach to gathering News: The Secret World isn't doing Halloween for a stupid reason while Dune Awakening releases more art News: Elvira defeats AdventureQuest 3D Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "House of Oddities" from AQ3D Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Nov 1, 20221h 9m

Episode 394: To pre-patch or not to pre-patch

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's big release, World of Warcraft's two-part pre-patch, LOTRO's happy surprises, City of Heroes' massive volunteer patch, and what we do with our digital clutter. 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, City of Heroes News: New World pushes out Brimstone Sands, sees higher concurrencies News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch is coming in two phases News: LOTRO sneaks in a bunch of quality-of-life improvements News: City of Heroes Homecoming drops a huge patch News: FFXIV releases Patch 6.25 Mailbag: Do we have useless MMO items we don't throw out? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Bold Wanderers" from New World Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Oct 25, 20221h 14m

Episode 393: Saga of the Chronicles of the Ember Shards of Aria

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Halloween season, Embers Adrift's launch, Star Citizen reveals, World of Warcraft's faction sharing, Star Trek Online's day of victory, and the dumpster fires of Elyria and Aria. 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, SWG Halloween events are upon us News: Embers Adrift launches News: Lots of Star Citizen news News: World of Warcraft expands mob tagging News: Star Trek Online's Enterprise made canon News: Chronicles of Elyria and Legends of Aria vie for dumpster fires Mailbag: Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Mystery of Wistmead" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Oct 18, 20221h 12m

Episode 392: Don't rollback my heart

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's big month ahead, EverQuest's expansions, the massive My.Games sale, FFXIV's upcoming patch, and Shroud of the Avatar's multi-month rollback. 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: World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies News: New World brings Brimstone Sands on Oct 18, fresh start servers Nov 2 News: EverQuest and EverQuest II expansions draw near News: My.Games is sold off for $642M News: FFXIV's Patch 6.25 drops next week News: Minor MMO resurrections with Mythos and Echo of Soul News: Shroud of the Avatar's massive rollback News: Secret World RPG Kickstarter Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Gold Saucer" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Oct 11, 20221h 2m

Episode 391: Shuffling around dragons, pirates, and embers

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about launch dates for Embers Adrift and Dragonflight, another delay for Skull and Bones, Lost Ark's Machinist class, LOTRO's quest coupon, and why we don't have MOP guilds these days. 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: WoW Classic, Tower of Fantasy, SWG, Ultima Online News: Embers Adrift announces a launch... in two weeks News: World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is coming November 28th News: Skull and Bones delays yet again News: Lost Ark activates the Machinist advanced class News: LOTRO makes a bunch of quest packs free once more Mailbag: Licensing for streaming Mailbag: Why not MOP guilds? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Into the Wider World" from Lost Ark Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Oct 4, 20221h 19m

Episode 390: All systems go for launches

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's half-billion haul, 25th anniversaries for two long-running MMOs, launches for Wrath Classic and Dual Universe, LOTRO mini-expansion pre-orders, and MMO features that reshaped the industry. 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: Star Wars Galaxies, American Truck Simulator News: Star Citizen crosses $500M in crowdfunding News: Wrath Classic launches with #somechanges News: Dual Universe releases (and Mythic, too) News: Happy 25th to Ultima Online and Tibia! News: LOTRO sells Before the Shadow pre-orders Voicemail: MMO systems that went big and wide Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Medieval" from Ultima Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Sep 27, 20221h 7m

Episode 389: Grinding out them dailies

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the distant future of MMO projects like LOTRO, ArcheAge 2, and Cataclysm Classic, as well as discussion covering Wizard101's weird hijacking, Fractured Online's early access, and how the MOP team comes up with Daily Grind questions. 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 Discussion: Behind the scenes of The Daily Grind Adventures in MMOs: GW2, WoW Classic News: ArcheAge 2 is coming in 2024 News: Could Cataclysm Classic become a thing? News: Fractured Online goes into early access Discussion: How game studios attempt to woo journalists News: Is LOTRO going to the ocean? News: Wizard101 gets hijacked Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Over Yonder" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Sep 20, 20221h 12m

Episode 388: Elyon descends through finite care

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Wrath Classic's chaotic pre-patch, Temtem's launch, Elyon's sunset announcement, Bless' latest death, EVE Online's newest expansion, New World's growth, and another round of lighting questions. 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, Guild Wars 2, SWG News: Wrath Classic's pre-patch arrives, server chaos ensues News: New World actually adds servers to help with queues News: Elyon heads to a sunset in December News: Bless Unleashed dies on console, continues on PC News: EVE Online announces Uprising expansion, Wil Wheaton comes to Star Trek Online News: Temtem launches from early access Mailbag: Lightning round questions Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Route 13" from Temtem Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Sep 13, 20221h 9m

Episode 387: Do the Dune

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening, Destiny 2: Lightfall, FFXIV's island sanctuaries, Elder Scrolls Online's Lost Depths DLC, Guild Wars 2's wild Steam launch, WoW's expansion giveaway, and Chimeraland. 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 News: Funcom's Dune Awakening gets a title and a promotion to MMO News: Destiny 2 reveals Lightfall expansion News: FFXIV's Buried Memories update introduces island sanctuaries News: Elder Scrolls Online drops Update 35 and Lost Depths DLC News: Guild Wars 2 Steam launch goes crazy for Cocoa Puffs Quickies: New World's dungeon finder goes live, WoW gives away Shadowlands Mailbag: What do we think about Chimeraland? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Island Sanctuary Gathering" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Aug 30, 202259 min

Episode 386: Lord of Lord of the Rings Online

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about launch dates for Dual Universe and Wrath Classic's pre-patch, the return of Alganon, new zones for Lord of the Rings Online, the debut of Guild Wars 2 on Steam, and what's going on with Ultima New Legacy. 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, SWG, City of Heroes, RIFT News: LOTRO announces new mini-expansion, franchise rights sold off News: Dual Universe is launching this September and Mad World later this year News: Wrath Classic pre-patch starts soon News: Is Alganon actually coming back? News: Guild Wars 2 is coming to Steam Mailbag: What's going on with Ultima New Legacy? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ambient and Dogfight" from Dual Universe Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Aug 23, 20221h 11m

Episode 385: Dungeons & Delays

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about several industry delays, Guild Wars 2's very good quarter, Path of Exile's next steps, Dungeons and Dragons Online's class archetypes, pandas (PANDAS!), and MMO housekeeping. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, SWG News: NCsoft talks Aion 2, Guild Wars 2 financials, Throne and Liberty delay News: Nightingale delayed to next year News: Path of Exile 2's beta is a year away but a new expansion is almost here News: Dungeons and Dragons Online tests class archetypes Mailbag: Other playable pandas? Mailbag: MMO housekeeping Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Forest of Odes" from Aion Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Aug 16, 20221h 10m

Episode 384: The World of Warcraft we'll never see

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the cancelled World of Warcraft mobile spin-off, Blizzard's financials, Lord of the Rings Online's remastered edition, Riot Games' rollout of its MMO announcement, and a rather ridiculous Legends of Aria proposal. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, City of Heroes, SWG, Fallout 76 News: Activision Blizzard's MAUs are up, World of Warcraft mobile edition scrapped News: LOTRO hints about a "remastered" edition News: Riot Games' unusual approach to its MMO announcement News: Legends of Aria would like to sell $70 characters to you Voicemail: The amnesia button Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Coronation of Aragorn" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Aug 9, 20221h 11m

Episode 383: New World strikes up the band

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's summer update, SWTOR's Digging Deeper storyline, Diablo Immortal's unstoppable profit train, speculation on Guild Wars 3, and if a new term for MMOs is called for. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, Glitch News: New World's summer festival gets musical and piratey News: Diablo Immortal makes gobtons of cash News: SWTOR's Update 7.1 adds some story, dailies, and a new raid News: NCSoft's Q1 2022 report sees improvement News: Is ArenaNet making Guild Wars 3? Mailbag: Can we come up with a better term for MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ambient Kaineng City" from Guild Wars Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Aug 2, 20221h 10m

Episode 382: Wrath Classic forecasts a frosty September

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's server merges, Wrath Classic's launch date, LOTRO's latest update, Pantheon's infusion of investment capital, and how rhythm-based classes might work in 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: RIFT, Fallout 76, City of Heroes News: New World's server merges News: Wrath Classic in September News: LOTRO's mild update 33.1 News: Pantheon secures millions more in investment News: Chronicles of Elyria ain't doing so hot Mailbag: Spiritfarer recommendation Mailbag: Rhythm-based combat classes? Mailbag: We got someone to watch Firefly! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dalaran" 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, Amazon, 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.

Jul 26, 20221h 7m

Episode 381: The Soulframe of the game

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Digital Extremes' new Soulframe, Guild Wars 2's summer roadmap, SWTOR's next big update, Dragonflight's alpha testing, LOTRO's leadership departure, and how a studio might design a truly non-instanced MMO. 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: RIFT, WoW Classic, City of Heroes News: Warframe studio announces Soulframe News: Guild Wars 2's summer roadmap News: LOTRO's producer leaves the building News: SWTOR talks Update 7.1, says goodbye to Charles Boyd News: WoW Dragonflight begins alpha testing Mailbag: Could a non-instanced MMO work? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Gene Molds" from Warframe Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Jul 19, 20221h 5m

Episode 380: A TERAble way to go

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about TERA's sunset, Skull and Bones' release date announcement, the next steps for Elder Scrolls Online, EverQuest II's prison destruction, WoW's studio cannibalism, and a lightning round of questions. 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, Fallout 76, SWG News: TERA goes offline, Secret World and Red Dead Online confirmed to be in maintenance mode News: Skull and Bones is finally coming this November News: Elder Scrolls Online announces Lost Depths DLC News: EverQuest II wipes out its prison server Blizzard news roundup: WoW buys out studio, tours new crafting overhaul, Heroes of the Storm goes into maintenance mode, BlizzCon is returning Mailbag: Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Watchtower Panorama" from TERA Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Jul 12, 20221h 11m

Episode 379: Dinosaurs and Dragonflight

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about DDO's Isle of Dread launch, Dragonflight's surprising release date announcement, LOTRO's expanded class/race combos, Trove's new class, and cool ways that music intertwines with 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWG, New World News: Dungeons and Dragons Online: Isle of Dread launches News: WoW Dragonflight coming in 2022, Wrath Classic's beta begins News: LOTRO to vastly expand its class/race combos News: ArcheAge's Great Prairie of the West patch arrives Quickies: No Man's Sky coming to Switch, Trove getting the Solarion class Mailbag: Horizons' crafting system Mailbag: Cool music moments in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Revels in the City" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Jun 28, 20221h 9m

Episode 378: That fresh start feeling

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Wrath Classic's fresh start servers, the end of Echo of Soul, a couple of upcoming launches, Neverwinter's dragony release, the path to Palia, and accessibility issues. 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: ESO, Arcane Waters, LOTRO, SWG Legends News: Wrath Classic will feature fresh start servers, Diablo IV makes $24 mil News: Neverwinter goes all Dragonslayer on us News: Echo of Soul is on the way out News: Gloria Victis is gearing up for launch while Palia is still a ways away News: Marvel Heroes' CEO apologizes for implosion Mailbag: MMOs and accessibility Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Kilima Village Daytime Theme" from Palia Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, 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.

Jun 21, 20221h 14m