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Episode 377: Isle thing, you make my heart sing

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's High Isle, FFXIV's Patch 6.15, the announcement of Starkeepers, Albion Online's Into the Fray update, a new Lord of the Rings title, and fears over Diablo IV's monetization. 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, Life is Strange True Colors, SWG Legends News: Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle releases Patch parade: FFXIV's Patch 6.15, Elite Dangerous' Update 12, Albion Online's Into the Fray Announcement blitz: Overwatch, Diablo IV, Starkeepers, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Mailbag: Will Diablo IV have Diablo Immortal's microtrans? Mailbag: Why don't we see more opt-in PvP? Mailbag: Where are all the character backstory bios? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Moss on the Cobblestones" from ESO 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 14, 20221h 7m

Episode 376: Diablo mortal

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo Immortal's launch, the umpteenth return of Kritika, the last WoW: Shadowlands patch, a look at that cancelled Marvel MMO, and wished-for sequels to 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: Fallout 76, LOTRO, SWG Legends News: Diablo Immortal launches on mobile and PC News: We get a glimpse of that cancelled Daybreak Marvel MMO News: Kritika Online is back! Again! Seriously! News: World of Warcraft Patch 9.2.5 finishes Shadowlands News: War Thunder's community keeps committing light treason Voicemail: Sequels to beloved MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Shadow Wolf Village" from Kritika 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.

Jun 7, 20221h 9m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 375: Mail call!

On this week's all-reader questions episode, Bree and Justin dig do another expedition in the listener mailbag for topics, including ones on tech, identity representation, character names, roleplay tools, 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. Show notes: Intro News: Jack Emmert leaves Daybreak, Marvel MMO killed Mailbag: Why do we still have unique character names? Mailbag: Future of MMO tech Mailbag: What can MMOs do to increase representation? Mailbag: The difficulties of changing MMO account IDs Mailbag: Could a mobile EverQuest work? Mailbag: Better roleplay tools Mailbag: Expansion story forgetfulness Outro Other info: Theme: "Forecast Jenna" from League of Legends 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.

May 31, 20221h 13m

Episode 374: Star Citizen, one decade later

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's roadmap, Final Fantasy XI's anniversary, Guild Wars 2's sky pirates, EVE Online in browsers, why MMOs ruin us for single-player games, 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. Show notes: Intro News: Star Citizen struggles to get to beta News: Final Fantasy XI turns 20 News: Guild Wars 2's season 1 continues with Sky Pirates News: Dungeons and Dragons Online delays Isle of Dread News: You can now play EVE Online in your browser Mailbag: Struggling with single-player games in the wake of MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: Massively OP Kickstarter commercial 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.

May 24, 20221h 7m

Episode 373: Bots are bad, 'mkay?

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lost Ark and FFXIV's war against cheaters, Star Trek Online's new featured episodes, Elder Scrolls Online's card game, Wrath Classic beta's prediction, and why Black Desert is struggling 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: LOTRO, City of Heroes News: Lost Ark vs. bots, FFXIV vs. addons News: Star Trek Online brings out the Stormfall News: What will Elder Scrolls Online's card game be like? News: Wrath Classic beta is coming this summer Mailbag: Why is Pearl Abyss cratering Black Desert? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Age of Discovery Theme" from Star Trek 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.

May 17, 20221h 4m

Episode 372: Blizzard's great mobile hope

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Blizzard's mobile reveals, Forsaken World's sunset, EVE Fanfest news, ZeniMax's rumored Star Wars MMO, and the future of MMO genres. 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 News: Blizzard's bad quarterly report, Diablo Immortal launch details, Warcraft Arclight Rumble reveal News: Forsaken World gets its sunset orders News: Could ZeniMax be making a Star Wars MMO? News: EVE Online Fanfest: Spreadsheets in space, first-person shooter Voicemail: Will MMOs move on from fantasy to scifi? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Comfort" from Forsaken 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.

May 10, 20221h 10m

Episode 371: Upending the mailbag

On this week's all-reader questions episode, Bree and Justin dig through a big fat mailbag to answer questions about MMORPG crafting, vehicles, economies, guild progression, dealbreakers, 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. Show notes: Intro Mailbag: Are MMOs too streamlined? Mailbag: How should scifi MMOs handle vehicles? Mailbag: Casual-friendly economies Mailbag: Handling guild projects and progression Mailbag: What one thing would we change about MMOs we don't play? Mailbag: How can MMOs make crafting compelling and engaging? Mailbag: What other sites and publications do we read? Outro Other info: 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.

Apr 26, 20221h 15m

Episode 370: Dragonflight, TERA, and LOTRO

On this bonus episode, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's expansion reveals, TERA's closure, and LOTRO's anniversary. Enjoy! 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: World of Warcraft reveals Dragonflight and Wrath Classic News: TERA is on the way out News: Grab those LOTRO gifts Outro Other info: Download Episode 370 Podcast theme: "Grizzly Hills Day A" 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.

Apr 21, 20221h 2m

Episode 369: FFXIV's new adventure

Massively OP Podcast episode 369: FFXIV's new adventure

Apr 19, 20221h 7m

Episode 368: Morrowind and the Mirror Universe

Massively OP Podcast Episode 368: Morrowind and the Mirror Universe

Apr 12, 202259 min

Episode 367: Day of the Long Charr

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about April Fools Day in MMOs, Black Desert's expansion release, FFXIV's housing lottery, no E3 in 2022, World of Warcraft's expansion rumor, RIFT's future, and what MMOs would be interesting if combined. 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. Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, DDO, GW2, CoH News: April Fools and Long Charr News: Black Desert: Eternal Winter arrives this week News: FFXIV's upcoming patch, housing lottery News: E3 cancels its digital show News: World of Warcraft's expansion rumor News: Is there hope for RIFT? Mailbag: What MMO combination would be sweet? Mailbag: How do we feel about New World's future? 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.

Apr 5, 20221h 10m

Episode 366: A blunder and a blunderbuss

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the future of Guild Wars 2, the newest classes for Black Desert and Elyon, sad layoffs at Gamigo, the latest weapon for New World, and chatter about what helps MMOs go the distance. 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, DDO, GW2, City of Heroes News: Guild Wars 2 commits to a fourth expansion News: New World teases the blunderbuss while Amazon's head steps down News: Gamigo sees layoffs around RIFT and Trove News: Black Desert's Drakania class is on the way News: Elyon's got two classes, PvP flagging, and more coming Voicemail: What helps MMOs go the distance? Mailbag: Freelance pieces for the site Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Black Powder" 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.

Mar 29, 20221h 13m

Episode 365: Free Middle-earth

Massively OP Podcast Episode 365: Free Middle-earth

Mar 22, 20221h 10m

Episode 364: Turtle power!

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Elite Dangerous dropping console development, World of Warcraft's confirmation of a new expansion, EVE Online's latest controversy, Guild Wars 2's turtle problem, and whether or not WoW will ever go free-to-play. 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, DDO, SWG, GW2 News: Elite Dangerous ends console development News: EVE Online players push back against pay-to-win ship News: Guild Wars 2's siege turtles play hard to get News: World of Warcraft to unveil expansion next month Voicemail: Should WoW become free-to-play? Mailbag: New World's MMO pedigree Outro Other info: Download Episode 364 (alt link) Podcast theme: "Anduin" 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.

Mar 16, 20221h 3m

Episode 363: Cruising through Cantha

On this week's episode, Bree, Colin, and Justin talk about the big Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons launch, how the Ukraine war is affecting MMOs, SWTOR's path forward, SOLO's free-to-play conversion, and whether it's time to pull the plug on New World... or not. 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 Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons impressions News: How the Ukraine war is affecting MMOs News: SWTOR sort of admits it botched Legacy of the Sith's rollout News: Conan Chop Chop is here News: SOLO goes free-to-play Mailbag: When is it time to pull the plug on an MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Jade Sea" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin, Colin, 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.

Mar 8, 20221h 7m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 362: Eternal Winter, Eternity's End

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about End of Dragons' launch, Black Desert's newest expansion, Dungeons and Dragons Online's freebies, World of Warcraft's Patch 9.2, Elder Scrolls Online achievement reduction, and how the elimination of faction restrictions changes 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: ESO, DDO, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2 News: Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons launches News: Black Desert announces Mountain of Eternal Winter expansion News: DDO unlocks classes and races, kicks of 16th anniversary News: World of Warcraft's Patch 9.2: Eternity's End comes out News: EverQuest II opens its level-agnostic server News: Some Elder Scrolls Online players not happy with account-wide achievements Voicemail: Easing of faction identity in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Gloura Village" from EverQuest II 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.

Mar 1, 20221h 5m

Episode 361: A disturbance in the Force

Massively OP Podcast Episode 361: A disturbance in the Force

Feb 22, 20221h 6m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 360: The flood of the Lost Ark

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lost Ark's massive launch, how a franchise auction might impact LOTRO, a date for World of Warcraft 9.2, the fate of TitanReach, love for Conan Chop Chop, and a rant about zones we hate. 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, Lost Ark, LOTRO News: Lost Ark releases to staggering numbers News: Conan Chop Chop plans a March 1st launch News: Lord of the Rings franchise rights are up for sale News: World of Warcraft Patch 9.2 squeezes into February News: TitanReach is officially dead. Again. Mailbag: Zones we hate Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Romantic Weapon" 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.

Feb 15, 20221h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 359: Mr. Tauren, tear this cross-faction wall down!

On this week's episode, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's expansion launch date, World of Warcraft's new approach to cross-faction play, Blizzard's continued downward slide, Star Citizen's roadmap tantrum, a rollback for Mortal Online 2, and Lost Ark's launch week. 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, SWG, Zenith, Monster Hunter, LOTRO News: Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons gets a launch date News: World of Warcraft announces cross-faction play, kills boosting rings News: Blizzard's numbers are down by two million users News: Star Citizen doesn't want to post its roadmap any more News: Mortal Online 2 enacts a 24-hour rollback while New World merges servers News: Lost Ark gets ready for launch Mailbag: Will SSG and Daybreak remain separate? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Motherlode" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, 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.

Feb 8, 20221h 4m

Episode 358: High Isle thing, you make my heart sing

Massively OP Podcast Episode 358: High Isle thing, you make my heart sing

Feb 1, 20221h 2m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 357: Microsoft swallows Blizzard whole

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Microsoft's $69B takeover of Activision Blizzard, the EverQuest franchise roadmaps, Nightingale's non-MMO status, Guild Wars 2's End of Dragon features, and whether streamers help or hurt 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, ESO News: Microsoft buys out Activision Blizzard Mailbag: What will change with this sale? News: EverQuest and EverQuest II roadmaps News: Nightingale isn't an MMO, sadly News: Looking at some End of Dragons features News: Riot's Runeterra MMO commits to the concept of group gameplay (Eliot's piece) Mailbag: Video game streamers Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dragon Trainer Tristana" from League of Legends 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.

Jan 25, 20221h 9m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 356: A long time from now in a galaxy far, far away

Jan 18, 20221h 4m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 355: All your ships are belong to us

On this week's roundtable episode, Bree, Colin, and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's expansion teaser, Lost Ark's gameplay video, ArcheAge's handling under Kakao, Elyon's new class, Doctor Who appearing in EVE Online, and whether it's a good idea to bring back Landmark. 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: Elder Scrolls Online teases this year's theme News: Getting ready for Lost Ark with a new gameplay video News: Kakao's ArcheAge delays fresh start server progression News: Elyon server merges and new class News: EVE Online and... Doctor Who? News: Guild Wars 2 tries to restructure WvW again Mailbag: Choice and balance in game design Mailbag: Why not bring back Landmark? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Character Creation" from Landmark Your show hosts: Justin, Colin, 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.

Jan 11, 20221h 10m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 354: Christmas catch-up roundtable and state of the site

On this week's roundtable episode, Bree, Tyler, MJ, and Justin catch up with the big news from the holidays, recap the MOP 2021 awards, and give our State of the Site report for 2022! 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: New World, Astroneer, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online, Albion Online, Star Wars Galaxies, SWTOR, LOTRO, ESO Massively OP Awards roundup Catch Up News: Takeovers and acquisitions for Cryptic and PWE, Magic Online, Fractured, Legends of Aria, and Crowfall Catch Up News: Book of Travels sees big layoffs State of the Site 2022 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Youngtree Forest" from Vanguard Your show hosts: Justin, Tyler, MJ, 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.

Jan 4, 20221h 10m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 353: Mailbag diving, part 2

In the final show of the year, Bree and Justin whip through a second round of thoughtful, creative, and occasionally bonkers mail from the Massively OP Podcast listeners. From New World's faceplanting to stress-free MMOs to the controversies around datamining, there are a whole lot of questions that demand answers! 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 Mailbag: Did Amazon deserve some dirt on its face for hubris? Mailbag: What are some of the most nostalgic MMO music tracks? Mailbag: Looking for stress-free MMOs Mailbag: Huge player events Mailbag: Left wanting from the flood of 2021 releases Mailbag: How should MMO studios handle battle passes? Mailbag: Changing MMOs for older gamers Mailbag: What can MMO studios do about datamining? Mailbag: How MMOs can empower community kindness Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "With a Fair Wind" from Elyon 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.

Dec 28, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 352: Mailbag diving, part 1

To wrap up the year, Bree and Justin give the news a break and instead dive into the depths of the MOP Podcast mailbag to tackle all sorts of terrific questions from our listeners! There are so many questions, in fact, that this is only the first part -- we'll have to finish it up next week! 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 Mailbag: Gear decay in PvE Mailbag: Should MMOs include racism in stories? Mailbag: Why MMO music is actually so vital for our memories Mailbag: Why do some countries get worse support and business models? Mailbag: Losing the sense of "world" in MMOs Mailbag: Stereotypical vs. non-stereotypical races Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Firelight" 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.

Dec 21, 202159 min

Massively OP Podcast Episode 351: There are no bad Star Wars jokes in this show

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's delay, Lost Ark's launch date, the delightful surprise of Nightingale, a new Warhammer MMO, Crowfall's possible closure, and if MMOs are smart to go for big expansions 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: LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, SWTOR, SWG News: SWTOR delays Legacy of the Sith (plus voicemail) News: Game Awards -- Lost Ark gets a date, Nightingale announced News: Strike and union movement grows at Blizzard News: A new Warhammer MMO appears News: Is Crowfall in really bad trouble? Mailbag: Should MMOs go big or go small with expansions? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Mek-Sha, The Waypoint" from SWTOR 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.

Dec 14, 20211h 9m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 350: The start of Endwalker

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV: Endwalker's launch, World of Warcraft's next big content update, the latest on the Dune MMO, why New World is disappointing endgamers, quest logging systems, and a look at the decline of looter shooters. 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, Hearthstone News: FFXIV: Endwalker is finally here News: World of Warcraft starts testing Patch 9.2 News: That Dune MMO is still happening News: New World is making no endgamers happy Quickies: Wizard101 unveils Lemuria zone, Lineage 2M launches, ArcheAge starts its new life under Kakao Mailbag: Is the looter shooter fad dying? Mailbag: What kind of quest logging system do we prefer? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Old Sharlayan" 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.

Dec 7, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 349: Make mine Marvel

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Daybreak's as-of-yet-unannounced Marvel MMO, LOTRO's odd future, the Month of Expansions, RIFT's mysterious update, and New World's rookie mistakes. 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, LOTRO, Fallen Earth, Guild Wars 2 News: Breaking down EG7's investor report about LOTRO, DCUO, and the Marvel MMO News: EverQuest: Terror of Luclin and EverQuest II: Visions of Vetrovia launching soon News: What's Gamigo doing with RIFT? Quickie: DDO spins up a new permadeath run, Star Citizen hits $400M, Elite: Dangerous underperformed with Odyssey Mailbag: Why is New World making so many rookie mistakes? Mailbag: Left wanting after 2021 launches Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Scarlet Desert" from EverQuest 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 29, 20211h 10m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 348: To the moon with FFXIV's Endwalker

On this week's bonus show, Eliot joins Justin to talk about Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Endwalker, including an overview of the expansion, a look at its new jobs, mysteries we'd like cleared up, and speculation about what's coming next for the 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 Overview of Endwalker Why is Endwalker significant for FFXIV? What jobs and features look appealing? What do we not know about Endwalker? What do we want in it? Is FFXIV still enjoying the WoW fallout boost? What's going on with rebalancing old content? Where is the game going next? What should players do to prep for the expansion? What's your favorite character? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dungeon Boss Theme" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Eliot 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 26, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 347: Land rush!

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Bobby Kotick's part in the Blizzard Scandal, ArcheAge's new ownership, New World's first content update, expansions for LOTRO and SWTOR, should we be doing all of the side quests, and why spears are underutilized MMO weapons. Includes a sponsored segment for Albion Online but our opinions are our own. 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 News: Blizzard Scandal escalates with accusations against Bobby Kotick News: ArcheAge transfers to Kakao, now with a sub Sponsored Segment: Albion Online News: New World brings in the Void Gauntlet News: LOTRO releases Fate of Gundabad News: SWTOR's Legacy of the Sith coming on December 14 Voicemail: Spears and New World Voicemail: Should we do all of the side quests? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A Mother's Guidance" from SWTOR 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 23, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 346: Endwalker, ArcheAge, Lost Ark, and New World

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV: Endwalker's delay, World of Warcraft's community council, ArcheAge's new management, Lost Ark's beta blast, New World's gold dupes, and why we're not overly worried about the MMO genre. 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, Fallen Earth, City of Heroes, Star Wars Galaxies News: FFXIV delays Endwalker while subs shoot up News: World of Warcraft sees Patch 9.1.5, forms a player council, and treads water in earnings call News: Kakao takes over as ArcheAge's western publisher, Gamigo teases a new MMORPG News: Lost Ark tears up the beta charts News: Gold dupes plague New World Quickies: DDO's update 51, Elder Scrolls Online's Deadlands, the end of Harry Potter Wizards Unite, and Crowfall goes freemium Mailbag: The goodness of old MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Shattered" 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.

Nov 9, 20211h 4m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 345: The rise of Fallen Earth

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Fallen Earth Classic's launch, Blizzard's next moves, New World's big bugs, Magic Legends' final hours, and why it's never a good idea to read the official forums. 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, City of Heroes News: Fallen Earth Classic comes online News: New World's chat exploits News: BlizzConline 2022 is cancelled, Bobby Kotick takes a pay cut News: Magic Legends goes offline News: Riders Republic and Pikmin Bloom launch Mailbag: How much do comments affect your opinion of MMOs? Mailbag: Disappointed by the gaming flood of 2021 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Pikmin on an Expedition" from Pikmin Bloom 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 2, 20211h 4m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 344: Elyon's infinite silence

On this week's show, Colin and Justin talk about Elyon's strangely subdued launch, Guild Wars 2's elite specs, World of Warcraft's next big patch announcement, the possible return of Fallen Earth, and a do-over for Legends of 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: Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2 News: Elyon launches to little effect News: Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons elite spec analysis News: Could Fallen Earth be returning? News: World of Warcraft dates Patch 9.1.5 News: Legends of Aria tries for a re-do Mailbag: Cinematic trailers and MMO hype Mailbag: Dauntless and battle passes Mailbag: Weapons you miss from dead MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Renewal" from Fallen Earth Your show hosts: Justin and Colin 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 26, 20211h 7m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 343: Mysterious and spoopy

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about the onset of another MMO Halloween season, early access for Book of Travels, DDO's great giveaway, LOTRO's legendary item system mess, FFXIV's Endwalker media tour, and enjoying MMOs from the sidelines. 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: Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, New World News: Halloween season is here (and Path of Exile and Star Trek Online have some new events) News: Book of Travels finally goes into early access News: Dungeons and Dragons Online gives away most of its quest packs News: LOTRO's new legendary item system is a mess News: The FFXIV: Endwalker media tour Mailbag: Orbital video game enjoyment Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A Very Exile Shade's Eve" from WildStar 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 19, 20211h 5m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 342: From New World to Old Camelot

On this week's show, Chris and Justin talk about how New World is shaping up, LOTRO's expansion pre-patch, Dark Age of Camelot's 20th anniversary, Guild Wars 2's Cantha zone reveal, World of Warcraft's self-censorship, whether studios should poll players about development, and how aging MMOs should be handled. 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: Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, New World News: New World continues to ride the bucking bronco of release, slightly delays server transfers News: LOTRO's expansion pre-patch arrives with Brawler and LI revamp News: Guild Wars 2 shows off new Cantha zone (and improves dyes) News: World of Warcraft yanks a bunch of its flirt and joke soundbites News: Dark Age of Camelot celebrates its 20th birthday Mailbag: Polling players on MMO development Mailbag: Out-of-game MMO promotions Mailbag: How should studios handle declining MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Dark Age of Camelot Your show hosts: Chris 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 12, 20211h 3m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 341: New World roundtable

On this week's show, Bree, Tyler, Andy and Justin devote the full hour to New World's launch, including the server mess, first impressions, likes and dislikes, and tips on how to find a good guild. 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 New World launch: What worked? What didn't? What are our first impressions of New World? What do we really like? Where is there room for improvement? Mailbag: Guild-finding strategies Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Everfall" from New World Your show hosts: Justin, Tyler, Andy, 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 5, 20211h 7m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 340: New World cometh

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about New World's launch plans, Diablo II: Resurrected's release, Blizzard's mounting legal woes, LOTRO gives away quest packs (again), Warhammer Online's long-lost capital cities, Book of Travels' new early access date, and how Amazon might be doing its servers differently. 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: Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2 News: New World launches with 176 servers Mailbag: Amazon AWS and New World servers News: Diablo II: Resurrected releases, Feds investigate Blizzard News: LOTRO reprises quest pack giveaway, Fate of Gundabad is dated News: Warhammer Online: Return of Reckoning adds capital cities back in News: Book of Travels is coming October 11th News: Ultima Online hits 24 years old! Mailbag: A theory on LOTRO's closed server transfers Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Opening" 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.

Sep 28, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 339: Kitchen sinks and the Tao of MMOs

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's latest elite spec reveals, Funcom's IP buying spree, WoW Classic's latest patch, Mortal Online 2's delay, and how they'd lead development on WoW and GW2. 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: Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies Legends News: Guild Wars 2 reveals Vindicator, Bladesworn, and Catalyst elite specs News: Funcom snags all of the Conan IP News: Mortal Online 2 moves to a 2022 launch News: WoW Classic moves on to Overlords of Outland Small fry: EverQuest II announces Visions of Vetrovia, Star Trek Online starts Season 9, FFXIV job changes Mailbag: How would we lead Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft Mailbag: What's going on with LOTRO dead servers? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Black Hand" from Conan Exiles 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 21, 20211h 4m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 338: No power in the multiverse can stop Raph Koster

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Elyon's delay, Crowfall's layoffs, LOTRO's newest class, New World's open beta, Raph Koster's multiverse, and when leaving MMOs isn't as easy an option as you might assume. 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: Runes of Magic, Fallout 76, Star Wars Galaxies News: Elyon delays, goes F2P -- also Lost Ark News: New World runs open beta News: Crowfall goes through layoffs News: LOTRO tests Brawler and LIs 3.0 News: Raph Koster is getting ambitious Mailbag: When leaving an MMO isn't an option Mailbag: Is WoW still an MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Hunting" 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 14, 20211h 16m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 337: Desperation is a good look on you

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's fall plans, World of Warcraft's next big patch, more on the Blizzard scandal, Gamescom 2021 news, TitanReach's suspended development, a new time travel MMO, and Daybreak's new leadership. 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 News: Guild Wars 2 gains momentum with fall roadmap News: World of Warcraft's desperate "please come back" patch (plus more Blizzard scandal stuff) News: Fallout 76 loses its project lead News: Gamescom 2021 roundup News: Daybreak gets a new acting CEO News: TitanReach suspends development News: Into The Echo is a time travel MMO that looks pretty neat Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Origin" from TitanReach 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 31, 20211h 5m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 336: Bards and battleships

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warships sinking its CC battleship, Roblox's huge red flags, Neverwinter's Bard, World of Warcraft's latest narrative trash fire, repurposing nostalgia, and MMO system transplants. 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, FFXIV, Guild Wars 2, SWG News: World of Warships drives away content creators News: Roblox is in a bad place with losses, toxic communities, and child labor accusations Mailbag: What do we think about Roblox? News: World of Warcraft can't stick the story landing on Sylvanas Site roundup: Guild Wars 2 class experiences, Elyon impressions, Neverwinter's Bard Voicemail: Repurposing nostalgia instead of making new stuff Voicemail: MMO system transplants Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Gather 'Round the Campfire" 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.

Aug 24, 20211h 1m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 335: Sayonara Astellia

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Astellia Online's sunset notice, Guild Wars 2's new elite specs, more firings at Blizzard, No Man's Sky's fifth anniversary, and mail about Blizzard's brand name and Diablo's place in the company. 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, FFXIV, wasp poison News: Astellia Online comes to the end of its run News: Guild Wars 2's elite spec reveals News: Blizzard fires more middle management over scandal News: No Man's Sky reaches five years Mailbag: Blizzard's shift away from Diablo Mailbag: Overthinking Blizzard game ownership Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Desert" from Astellia 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.

Aug 17, 20211h 2m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 334: Boys playing girls playing boys

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Bless Unleashed's launch, the latest in the Blizzard scandal, New World's newest delay, why nobody's rolling male characters in MMOs, and why everyone seems to be jumping to FFXIV lately. 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: Ship of Heroes, LOTRO, FFXIV, Albion Online, City of Heroes, SWG News: Bless Unleashed launches News: Blizzard's financials, Brack's departure News: New World is delayed yet again News: Dungeons and Dragons Online's paid "mini-expansion" News: Survey on rolling characters of the opposite sex Mailbag: Deadly difficulty in LOTRO Mailbag: Why is FFXIV a landing bad for WoW refugees? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Eveningstar 1" from Dungeons and Dragons 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.

Aug 10, 20211h 11m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 333: Dragon us back to Guild Wars 2

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's full End of Dragons reveal, the end of Pathfinder Online, a delay for Crimson Desert, Week Two of the Blizzard Scandal, and whether or not boycotts are a good idea. 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, FFXIV, Albion Online, GW2, SWG News: Guild Wars 2's End of Dragons reveal News: Crimson Desert is put on hold News: Pathfinder Online to be shuttered News: Blizzard Scandal, week two Mailbag: Are boycotts a bad idea? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Zen Daijun" from Guild Wars Factions 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 3, 20211h 13m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 332: Does every voice matter at Blizzard?

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about California's damning lawsuit against Blizzard, New World's closed beta test, Lineage II's attempt to get with the times, and a Ship of Heroes beta opportunity. 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 News: Blizzard gets sued by California for sexism and abuse Mailbag: Can WoW recover at this point? News: New World goes into closed beta News: Lineage II is getting a solo-friendly edition News: Ship of Heroes announces August beta test Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Merchant Ships from the East" from Lineage II 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 27, 20211h 6m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 331: The transparency episode

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about hinky stuff going on with crowdfunded MMOs, Guild Wars 2's legendary armory, FFXIV's population boom, Elyon's release window, cross-play for Warframe, and questions about Crowfall's marketing and roleplay potential. 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: FFXIV, WoW Classic, LOTRO, Albion Online Crowdfunding shenanigans with Camelot Unchained, Elyria, and Crowfall News: Guild Wars 2 adds legendary armory News: FFXIV is getting full, y'all News: SOLO has decent starting sales Quickies: Elyon fall release, Warframe cross-play, Path of Exile's Expedition league Mailbag: Crowfall marketing lapse? Mailbag: Crowfall's vessel problem 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, 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 20, 20211h 8m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 330: Swords of Crows Online

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about the dual launches of Crowfall and Swords of Legends Online, World of Warcraft's latest controversial story arc, Elite Dangerous' delay, and Fallout 76's summer patch. 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: FFXIV, WoW Classic, LOTRO, SWG, Albion Online, Crowfall News: Crowfall finally launches News: Swords of Legends Online also releases News: Fallout 76 pumps out a summer content update News: World of Warcraft's story kerfluffle News: Elite Dangerous delays Odyssey on console Mailbag: Albion crafting 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.

Jul 13, 20211h 9m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 329: Sith happens

On this week's show, Eliot and Justin talk about the abrupt end of Magic Legends, Guild Wars 2's surprise announcements, SWTOR's latest expansion, the state of Final Fantasy XIV, and what's going on with a perceived mass exodus from World of Warcraft. 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: FFXIV, WoW Classic State of FFXIV report News: Magic Legends ends its run while Cryptic lays off 44 employees News: Star Wars: The Old Republic announces Legacy of the Sith expansion News: Guild Wars 2 sees some old faces return News: WoW Classic tests out same-faction battlegrounds Mailbag: Is FFXIV the WoW killer? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Civilizations" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Eliot 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 6, 20211h 2m

Massively OP Podcast Episode 328: SOLO? YOLO!

On this week's show, Bree and Justin talk about the launch of Aion Classic, a release date for Swords of Legends Online, LOTRO's progression servers, and whether or not World of Warcraft is on its way to becoming a "zombie 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: FFXIV, WoW Classic, Albion Online News: Aion Classic releases News: SOLO's launch date News: LOTRO legendary servers coming this week News: Anarchy Online hits 20 Mailbag: Zombie IPs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Seascape" 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, 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 29, 20211h 10m