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06 Feb 2024
Episode 456: The MMO housing show
01:13:38
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin devote a full show to talking about MMO player housing! So bring your Pod or U-Haul up to the front door, unload your stuff, and make yourself feel at home.
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
What advantages does housing bring to an MMO?
MMOs that added housing after launch
Placement tools -- the good, the bad, and the ugly
Prefab vs. custom-built houses
What are the best ways to utilize housing as part of the gameplay loop?
Apartments in MMOs
Instanced vs. open world housing
How can MMOs incentivize players to check out each others' housing?
Taxes and monetization
Integrating housing items into the whole MMO ecosystem
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12 Apr 2022
Episode 368: Morrowind and the Mirror Universe
00:59:47
Massively OP Podcast Episode 368: Morrowind and the Mirror Universe
15 Aug 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 131: Just surviving
00:58:25
On this week’s show, Justin and Bree break down the big Guild Wars 2 news, celebrate FFXIV's momentous milestone, muse about Dual Universe, and more! We also have a special interview with H1Z1: Just Survive Creative Director Ben Jones about the massive overhaul to this survival sandbox.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2
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16 Jun 2015
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 18
01:03:31
Crazy news week leads to crazy talk on today's podcast, as Justin and Bree talk about Elder Scrolls Online's console launch, SWTOR's expansion reveal, the return of flying to World of Warcraft, and more!
Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted!
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20 Oct 2015
Massively OP Podcast Episode 34: Rollbacks and breakups
00:53:35
It was a largely upbeat week for the MMO industry, and the Massively OP podcasting team is back to bring you the good word. New games? More content? Massive rollbacks? Studio independence? We have it all this 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: RuneScape, SWTOR, WildStar, Guild Wars 2, meet up with guildies
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22 May 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 171: Bless you, my subscriber
01:05:07
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin delve into the future of Lord of the Rings Online, debate when a sub isn't a sub, head on into Summerset, fly high with Worlds Adrift, and more!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Lord of the Rings Online, Trove, Guild Wars 2
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19 Dec 2023
Episode 450: Sour cream in caves
00:58:44
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's quietly strong year, The Crew's imminent shutdown, Palia's Nintendo Switch launch, Black Desert's upcoming patch, and other little MMO tidbits.
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, WoW Classic, SWTOR, Project Gorgon
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15 Jun 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 326: Lost Ark is finally found
01:05:25
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about all of the big announcements from E3, Lost Ark's release announcement, a few launches from the past week, confirmation of Aion Classic, and a discussion of difficulty walls 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.
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26 Jan 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 48: Blade & Soul runner
01:03:02
The big news this week is Blade & Soul's long-awaited western release, and you can bet that Bree and Justin are going to be talking about jiggle physics, wuxia movement, and awesome character creators on today's show. Does this mark the beginning of a promising 2016?
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28 Aug 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 184: Gamescom spectacular
01:07:39
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin enjoy the fruits of Gamescom, rejoice over New World news, talk about their most anticipated upcoming MMOs, puzzle over the demise of Just Survive, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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13 Apr 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 317: Stay awhile and listen
01:06:37
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Path of Exile 2's reveal, a possible Global Agenda sequel, Dual Universe's leadership snafu, more chatter on subscriptions, and how to make MMOs more social.
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, Fallout 76, Diablo II, Guild Wars 2
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06 Jun 2023
Episode 424: Blue Protocol, red Diablo
01:10:10
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.
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14 Feb 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 104: WoW Token resistance
01:02:31
Financial nerds ahoy! On today's show, Bree and Justin talk about the economics of WoW Tokens and earnings reports, encouraging listeners to break out their accountant books to play along. There's a secret message encoded for those who balance their checkbooks correctly!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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04 Aug 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 282: Gate crashers
01:05:23
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin cover WoW Classic's big event, shady and not-as-shady MMO revivals, EVE Echoes' launch date, and mail about making game stories memorable and MMOs less greedy.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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11 Sep 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 186: The perfect storm of MMO news
00:59:30
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin strap on their rain gear and go sailing into a perfect storm of massive MMORPG news -- most of which hit on the same day! From WildStar to EverQuest to EVE Online, a large portion of the community was rocked this past week, and we are here to talk you through it.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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07 May 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 219: The 64-bit generation
01:03:06
On this week’s show, it's the return of the Bit Wars, as LOTRO and EVE test out their much-needed 64-bit clients. Bree and Justin also dive into a great FFXIV freebie, the downward slide of Blizzard's financials, Guild Wars' 14th anniversary, and more!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Fallout 76, FFXIV,City of Heroes
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19 May 2015
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 14
00:56:51
When a studio is scooped by rumors, confessions, and scanty evidence, there's no putting that cat back in the bag for a formal announcement. This week Justin and Bree talk about a business model shift, a cancelation, a delay, and a success story... although not necessarily in that order. Also, there's a brief PSA about the dangers of monitor cords, so pay attention!
Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted!
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: The Secret World, Marvel Heroes, Trove
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12 Jan 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 46: The high price of VR
01:01:40
Would Bree or Justin spend $600 on an Oculus Rift? Probably not in this universe, but it certainly won't stop them from talking about this new VR platform and its implications for MMOs. Is virtual reality the future of the online RPG genre or merely a fad?
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, Project Gorgon, Guild Wars 2
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22 Oct 2024
Episode 490: What's old is new again
01:22:04
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about New World's Aeternum relaunch, Ultima Online New Legacy, Pax Dei's updates, Tarisland's latest patch, DDO's fresh start server, Wayfinder's full launch, and solo play 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.
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28 Dec 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 353: Mailbag diving, part 2
01:01:18
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?
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07 Feb 2023
Episode 408: FFXIV on one side, mods on the other
01:09:50
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.
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20 Mar 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 162: The Morninglight wants you
00:59:23
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin infiltrate Secret World Legends' Morninglight, dig into yet another progression server, wonder how many allied races World of Warcraft is going to introduce, and get all nostalgic over the original Guild Wars.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: RIFT Prime, Project Gorgon, Trove
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17 Dec 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 251: New World, Magic Legends, and Corepunk
00:58:30
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin frantically sort out the flurry of end-of-year announcements, including shutdowns, new games, and launch windows. It's a bonanza of MMORPG news, with Magic Legends, New World, Corepunk, Black Desert Mobile, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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29 Oct 2024
Episode 491: World of Warcraft's Buckosaurus problem
01:08:39
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about MMO Halloween, World of Warcraft's bronto bonanza, DCUO's latest console release, a secret Guild Wars card game, and how player counts influence involvement.
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.
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12 May 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 271: Population Zero plus three
01:06:40
On this week’s show, Bree, Sam, and Justin cover Population Zero's launch, how World of Warcraft's numbers are doing, Trove's Delves update, Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor's prologue quests, the worth of MMO rewards, and whether or not SSG's business practices are predatory.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Fallout 76, Elder Scrolls Online, Starborne, Star Wars Galaxies, LOTRO
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30 Jun 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 278: Patchy McPatchface
01:05:12
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin cover all sorts of MMORPG patches, from Star Wars: The Old Republic to Dungeons and Dragons Online, while also debating limited action sets and inventory 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies, LOTRO
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12 Dec 2023
Episode 449: You didn't start the Light No Fire
01:05:27
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about holiday events, the surprise announcement of Light No Fire, EverQuest's 30th expansion, The Day Before's terrible launch, Marvel Snap, and December gaming memories.
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, WoW Classic, SWTOR, Project Gorgon
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10 Nov 2015
Massively OP Podcast Episode 38: BlizzCon strikes back
01:02:14
What did you expect? Of course we're going to be talking about BlizzCon on today's show. While there were no major surprises, there's certainly enough to chew on, especially in regard to Overwatch and World of Warcraft. Bree and Justin (but mostly Bree) have a lot to say about the convention and its reveals.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: BlizzCon, WildStar, Guild Wars 2
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25 Dec 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 202: The all-mailbag show
01:00:05
On this week's show, Bree and Justin attempt to clean out the listener mailbag before the year closes out. Topics include Warframe, MMO music, lockboxes (of course), game sunsets, and the "go go go" mentality of dungeon groups.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
What's going on with World of Warcraft?
What's MOP's financial status like?
What about a Warframe column?
What MMO music did Justin like most this year?
What has MOP learned about community wrangling?
What's the big deal about lockboxes?
Do MMO sunsets have a silver lining?
Why can't dungeon parties slow down?
Have we heard of LitRPG novels?
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Grotto of the Sea Hags" from Vanguard
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16 Apr 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 216: Star Wars frenzy
01:00:15
On this week’s show, it's all about MMO content reveals! Bree and Justin get nerdy over SWTOR's expansion reveal, talk about World of Warcraft 8.2, and wonder how Guild Wars 2 can offer dragon mounts if players have killed them all.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, Fractured, DDO, WoW
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15 Oct 2024
Episode 489: A requiem for Cryptic
01:04:58
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Carlo joins Bree and Justin to talk about Throne and Liberty gameplay. The trio also discusses the dismantling of Cryptic Studios, Brighter Shores' release date, and the rollout of New World Aeternum.
[Please note that due to some audio issues we could not correct, part of the podcast has an echo. Pretend that you're listening to this in a stadium of other MOP fans, and it'll be OK.]
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14 Nov 2023
Episode 445: Rally for Project Gorgon
01:16:59
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Wayfinder and Project Gorgon's woes, LOTRO's expansion release, World of Warcraft heading to the Emerald Dream, Guild Wars 2's newest zone, and MMOs in contemporary settings.
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: WoW, Fallout 76, LOTRO, Project Gorgon
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06 Dec 2022
Episode 399: Dragonflight takes to the skies
01:15:47
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.
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31 May 2022
Massively OP Podcast Episode 375: Mail call!
01:13:40
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.
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19 Apr 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 61: Update-a-Rama!
00:50:32
Welcome to Update-a-Rama, the only rama that basks in the glow of hearty MMORPG updates! Bree and Justin are your tour guides through an amazing week of game updates and launches. Also, there's a call for Massively OP community cookbook recipes. We might have gotten a little off-topic.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft
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29 Nov 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 93: Free-to-EVE
00:46:25
Today on the show we welcome MOP's own resident EVE Online expert Brendan to help us navigate the new expansion and the impact that free-to-play has had on this long-running space 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Playing EVE casually
Risk vs. reward
Is this real free-to-play?
Is it frustrated or fun to play as an alpha clone?
Reactions to free-to-play
The new, new player experience
What's in the expansion for veterans?
Trips and tricks for new EVE Online players
What are some of the best improvements EVE has made in the past couple of years?
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23 Aug 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 79: MOP goes to the opera
01:01:05
Dressed in top hat, tails, frills, and chaffron, the podcast crew is heading to the opera this week! On the show, Bree and Justin talk about a grand return to Karazhan, a lackluster Gamescom, and an MMO that has entered the witness protection program and gotten itself a new name.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, RIFT
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02 Oct 2018
Massively OP Podcast episode 189: Time traveling to 2004
01:02:10
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin travel back to 2004 with the coming demo of World of Warcraft Classic, fight to save Pirates of the Burning Sea, prepare for the wonderfully adorable MapleStory 2, steel themselves for the end of WildStar, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies, Trove
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19 Nov 2024
Episode 494: WoW opens the door to player housing
01:10:22
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Warcraft Direct (and player housing!), the relaunch of WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 and SWTOR's next patches, and a financial news roundup.
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.
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16 Jul 2024
Episode 476: Corepunk and Pantheon race to early access
01:12:00
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about early access dates for Corepunk and Pantheon, the end (sort of) for Zenith, World of Warcraft's pre-patch, Once Human's launch, and how MMOs can both innovate and provide core content.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, City of Heroes
News: Early access comes to Corepunk in November, Pantheon in December
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28 Feb 2023
Episode 411: The way to Wayfinder
01:11:03
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.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, SWG
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19 Mar 2024
Episode 462: Gummy gum gum
01:04:02
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest's quarter century. a RuneScape successor, Star Citizen's 1.0 aspirations, and patches for ESO and LOTRO. Also, gum. Gum is everything. Gum is the true endgame.
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24 Sep 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 239: Astellia ascending
01:06:56
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin greet Astellia Online's official entrance into the MMO field, gawk at World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2's latest patches, see what excitement there is to be found in PlanetSide Arena's debut, and wondering if there's something that can be done to make gaming time more productive.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, LOTRO, World of Warcraft
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11 Jan 2022
Massively OP Podcast Episode 355: All your ships are belong to us
01:10:32
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.
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21 Jan 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 256: Queens, vikings, and vampires
01:08:46
On this week’s show, Bree, Sam, and Justin see a year of MMO gaming unfolding like the best present ever. New Elder Scrolls Online expansion? Huge Albion Online update? New World embracing care bears? Magic Legends launch date? There's a lot to talk about, that's for sure!
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06 Feb 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 156: Downfalls and uprisings
01:04:35
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin mull over the fate of MOBAs, investigate Alganon's nebulous state, talk about why subscribing to an alpha test might not be the smartest thing in the world, and more!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Final Fantasy VI and IX, Ultima Online
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23 Jan 2024
Episode 454: Roadmap roundup
01:00:21
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin jump on their horses and round up all of the wild 2024 roadmaps on the MMO range! These include World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, and more.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, FFXIV, ESO, City of Heroes
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18 Jun 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 225: The slash and burn of Amazon Game Studios
01:02:40
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin jaw about Amazon Game Studios restructuring, Black Desert's PS4 port, Ship of Heroes' audacious character creation plans, more E3 news, and debate over how long you can hold bad launches over a game's head.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Star Wars Galaxies, City of Heroes, LOTRO, ESO
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13 Dec 2022
Episode 400: A fireside chat with Justin and Bree
01:12:58
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!
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20 Jun 2023
Episode 426: Axing Anarchy's ARK and doubling down on Diablo IV
01:15:31
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.
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19 Mar 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 212: Harry Potter, progression servers, and No MMO's Sky
01:04:42
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin get ten types of nerdy with Harry Potter, World of Warcraft, progression servers, and a public service announcement about not being ashamed to call your game an "MMO."
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26 May 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 273: ArcheAge Unraveled
01:03:05
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin brace for the busiest launch week in recent memory (Phantasy Star Online 2! Greymoor! Guild Wars 2's No Quarter! EverQuest progression servers!), look at Daybreak's latest studio "spin-off," dig into the latest ArcheAge controversy, talk about rogue server security, and figure out where "ownership" of online games lies.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Star Wars Galaxies, Lord of the Rings Online, Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76
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05 May 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 270: Words of Warcraft
01:03:41
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tackle topics such as Age of Conan's surprise update, a Defiance sunset, a World of Warcraft battle of words, Elder Scrolls Online's expansion release date, Guild Wars 2's voiceless episode, and mail about single-minded devs and freeform character buildings.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Fallout 76, Star Wars Galaxies
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29 Aug 2023
Episode 435: Guild Wars 2's secrets revealed
01:01:44
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's expansion launch, Gamescom reveals (and delays), WoW Classic's romp into permadeath, ArcheAge's surrender of its great server experiment, news from TennoCon 2023, and speculation as to the big news for 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.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Baldur's Gate 3,Guild Wars 2
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14 Jul 2020
Massively OP Podcast 279: New World in the new year
00:59:16
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin cover New World's not-so-surprising delay, World of Warcraft's Shadowlands reveals, Legends of Aria's launch, Elder Scrolls Online's next DLC, Dual Universe's beta subscription, and talk about their favorite MMO talent trees.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Fallout 76, Lord of the Rings Online
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24 Feb 2015
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 3
00:57:54
Whether it's talking about a giant's love for a space hampster or the dire importance of sweatpants on superheroes, the Massively OP Podcast team will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of these significant MMO industry stories from this past week. Well, they'll probably stop for McFlurries, because that sweetness is the bomb, yo.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, Marvel Heroes
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Stitcher link coming soon!
28 Feb 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 106: Ready to relaunch
01:06:12
Call this episode "tangent city," because it doesn't take much to send Bree and Justin down conversational rabbit holes! From discussing why Champions Online failed to pick up City of Heroes' refugees to going on epic rants against gankboxes, you'll need a flow chart and a five-dimensional mind to follow all of the topics of today's show. Good luck!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2, Crowfall, The Secret World
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10 Jul 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 177: ArenaNet A-bomb
01:17:55
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin cleans up after Guild Wars 2's PR disaster, chew over the survivability of Shroud of the Avatar, and commiserate about Camelot Unchained's delay. It's not all downer news -- there's some really great stuff happening in the MMO industry, and that makes an appearance on this extra-long episode!
Special note: If you want to skip the ArenaNet discussion for the rest of the news, go to the 50-minute mark (yeah, we talk about it a lot!).
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Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Batman Telltale Games, Trove, The Sims 4
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07 Apr 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 266: Feline fine for April Fools
01:07:00
On this week’s show, Bree, Ben, and Justin get utterly, grimly serious about April Fools Day in MMOs, examine the devastating ramifications of Ascent: Infinite Realm's revamp, give keen insight into new features coming to RuneScape and Elder Scrolls Online, and duke it out over the shortest playable races.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, LOTRO, Sims 4, Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warships, Animal Crossing, Black Desert, SWG, City of Heroes
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09 May 2023
Episode 421: Beyond time and space
01:10:06
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.
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26 Apr 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 62: EVE Fanfest and PAX East
00:59:44
There was not one, but two big gaming conventions this past
weekend, and Massively OP reporters were on the ground at both
PAX East and
EVE
Fanfest! Join us for a lively and informative hour of con
reports from Eliot and Brendan. What can they glean about the
future of MMOs from these shows? Find out!
It’s the Massively OP
Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and
gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own
letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the
top-right corner of the site to do so.
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01 Mar 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 53: MOP's Matt on Role-Playing Games
00:59:40
Curious about all of the big MMOs that are being released this spring? We've brought MOP's Matt onto the podcast to talk about his first-hand experiences in Blade & Soul, The Division, Black Desert, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: Midterms, Choose My Adventure, site transfer, computer fixes, Grim Dawn, FFXIV
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20 Apr 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 318: Middle-earth no more
01:05:36
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin lament the cancellation of Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO, investigate a super-secret Guild Wars Easter egg, get psyched over Star Wars Galaxies' Bespin expansion, and discuss the internal logic of MMORPG worlds.
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: Guild Wars 2, Cozy Grove, Albion Online, Star Wars Galaxies
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25 Jan 2022
Massively OP Podcast Episode 357: Microsoft swallows Blizzard whole
01:09:50
On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk aboutMicrosoft'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.
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06 Jun 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 120: Steaming into summer
01:01:59
On this week's show, Justin and Bree welcome summer by talking about SWTOR's roadmap, Black Desert's amazing Steam debut, and a troubling Shroud of the Avatar announcement, as well as a mailbag question about casual gaming.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: FFXIV, Marvel Heroes, Elder Scrolls Online
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16 Feb 2016
Massively OP Podcast Episode 51: Unsavory deeds
00:59:41
Is it wrong to get so excited about becoming a lawless thief in a video game world? Justin and Bree return for the 51st episode of the podcast to gleefully discuss their future criminal careers, the rash of lovey-dovey stuff across MMOs, design innovations in the industry, and more!
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Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: The Secret World, Ultima Online, Devilian
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24 Oct 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 141: Mouse invasions and elf butts
00:59:03
On this week’s show, Justin and Bree go trick or treating as only grown adults can: in a video game! The is also prim and proper talk of MMO expansion pre-orders, launch dates, mouse invasions, and the all-important ELF BUTTS. It's quite the event, to be sure.
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05 Sep 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 134: You are my... Destiny
01:03:51
On this week’s show, Justin and Bree deal with a hodge-podge of interesting MMO news, including ARK's launch, Destiny 2's PC beta, and what some studios are doing to help players in response to the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Guild Wars 2, Wander
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07 Dec 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 350: The start of Endwalker
01:01:15
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
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21 Mar 2023
Episode 414: EverQuesting on and on
01:11:32
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
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04 Apr 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 111: Secret World's Destiny
01:04:01
Justin goes away to Disney for a week and the MMO world explodes with news, which is to be expected. From a controversial reboot to a controversial superhero return to a controversial patch, there's no shortage of ruffled feathers and quirked eyebrows at this past week's news roundup!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Paragon Chat
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26 Dec 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 150: Mailbag gabfest
01:18:45
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin upturn the mailbag and spend a whole episode going through listener emails, comments, and questions! It's an anything-goes approach to the end of the year, with topics that include voice controlled MMOs, rapid content creation, and why Bree always seems on the verge of the plague.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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Show notes:
Intro
Mailbag: Story dominating leveling
Mailbag: Restoring the social MMO
Mailbag: Server merges and housing problems
Mailbag: Bree's perpetual sickness
Mailbag: Voice control
Mailbag: Crafting popularity
Mailbag: Loot and reward systems
Mailbag: Roblox and content creation
Mailbag: Quality of life improvement breaks
Mailbag: Our weekly and daily schedules
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Steel Canyon Copper District" from City of Heroes
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28 Sep 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 340: New World cometh
01:01:14
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
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11 Jun 2024
Episode 472: Guild Wars 2 and New World's wild ride
01:17:55
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about the big reveals of Guild Wars 2's next expansion and New World's fall plans with some quick mentions of The War Within, Diablo IV, and Legends of Aria. Excitement! Controversy! Words spoken!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Project Gorgon, Ylands
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18 Sep 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 187: The raid in our stars
01:06:50
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin hold your hand as you deal with the change that came with Massively 2.0. There's gaming news and discussion, too, including the launch of Boundless, news of upcoming Guild Wars 2 and EverQuest II content, and a mystery project (yes, another one) at Blizzard.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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22 Dec 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 302: Your mail, our opinions
01:01:47
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin engage in their annual Christmas week mailbag spectacular! It's a whole episode of nothing but listener questions and topics, including discussions about crafting, exploring, the mind of Raph Koster, underwater combat, 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: Music and writing awards
Mailbag: Should more MMOs have exploration abilities?
Mailbag: Crafting and getting started in EVE Online
Mailbag: What vanilla Guild Wars 2 features should return?
Mailbag: The "only one MMO" gamer
Mailbag: When has one game made you want to play a different one?
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07 Jan 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 254: New year mysteries
01:06:59
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin charge into 2020 with previews of Ashes of Creation and Camelot Unchained, look at a couple of unfortunate mistakes with other games, and ponder what NCsoft is doing with City of Heroes.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Star Wars Galaxies, The Witcher 3, City of Heroes
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24 Apr 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 166: Russia breaks the internet
01:01:45
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin dive into the Russia gaming crisis, tackle a trio of significant MMO patches, and celebrate the coming of a cute-looking title. Plus there's always those challenging community podcast questions to keep them occupied!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: DDO, Secret World Legends, Star Trek Online, Trove, Ultima Online
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18 Aug 2015
Massively OP Podcast Episode 26: Failcom
00:45:37
In the lull between conventions, Larry and Justin turn their attention to a hodge-podge of MMO industry news. On the show today, the duo discuss WildStar's F2P patch, Funcom for sale, Darkfall's soft wipe, and the umpteenth iteration of Hellgate: London.
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03 Oct 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 138: Mystery MMOs and the mobile revolution
01:03:50
On this week’s show, the amazing duo of Bree and Justin look at another beefy Camelot Unchained interview, talk about several new mystery games in development, and boggle over the mobile MMO revolution that has arrived.
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27 Nov 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 198: Manatee... in... spaaace!
00:59:38
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin get dirty with Blizzard, weird with Elite: Dangerous, and hopeful with Legends of Aria. Really, sea cow madness has taken over much of Massively OP right now and you should probably ignore like 98% of it.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Fallout 76, Bree's new computer
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29 May 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 172: Delays and do-overs
01:03:08
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tear open a fresh pack of Launch-Os, dine on the sour grapes of server closures, and imagine just what they would do if an MMORPG studio was ever foolish enough to hire them.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Dauntless, Trove
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08 Mar 2022
Episode 363: Cruising through Cantha
01:07:27
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.
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22 Oct 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 243: ArcheAge goes 'queue queue'
01:03:48
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin examine ArcheAge's buy-to-play "do over," the big reveals for the EverQuest franchise, Riot's truckload of announcements, Fallout 76's NPC delay, and what makes players break off relations with game companies entirely.
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27 Sep 2022
Episode 390: All systems go for launches
01:07:25
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
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31 Dec 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 253: Knights of the MOP roundtable
01:18:26
In our final podcast of the year and the decade, the whole Massively OP team assembles for a mega-roundtable! The combined crew shares stories of how they found their favorite MMOs, discusses the recent MOP Awards, and delivers an informative State of the Site for all of our readers and supporters.
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18 Apr 2023
Episode 418: Big Numbers Inc.
01:04:28
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
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08 Sep 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 287: Rep grind
01:02:09
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin break out the pumpkin spice lattes and drink up World of Warcraft's reputation boost, the launch of a casual space MMO, Fallout 76's upcoming One Wasteland patch, and a lightning round of 10 listener questions!
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17 Oct 2017
Massively OP Podcast Episode 140: Dubious drops in LOTRO, FFXIV, and SWTOR
00:57:23
On this week’s show, Justin and Bree navigate the dubious updates that dropped in several major MMOs (as well as a few other ones that seem to have gone off OK). It's practically an all-patch, all-the-time show with the addition of a couple of interesting listener emails regarding accessibility and crafting!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: Secret World Legends, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Ultima Online
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10 Sep 2024
Episode 484: It's yet another mailbag show!
01:07:01
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin crack open the mailbag to talk about MMO accessibility, mega servers, dealbreakers, mob behavior, offline modes, and more!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2
Mailbag: Do you feel confined by the limits of an MMO?
Mailbag: Where are all of the MMO mega servers?
Mailbag: What are some dealbreakers when it comes to studios and business models?
Mailbag: How can aging gamers handle twitchy content?
Mailbag: Should all mobs always aggro, even lowbies?
Mailbag: Are there MMO features/elements that would work well offline?
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27 Jun 2023
Episode 427: The promise of Palia
01:13:32
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.
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17 Jul 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 178: #womenarecosmetic
00:59:18
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin mull over how necessary it is to actually provide MMOs with those icky, wonderful girlie-types. They deliberately deliver a light-hearted episode after last week, full of funky fresh frivolity. Will gaming ever be fun again? It has to be!
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20 Oct 2020
Massively OP Podcast Episode 293: Passing the Torchlight
01:04:47
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about their experiences playing Torchlight III, fall expansions for Dungeons and Dragons Online and EverQuest II, Atlas Reactor's strange revival, testing dates for Pantheon and Ashes of Creation, StarCraft II's end of development, and how to add more difficulty into mob encounters.
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Torchlight III
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04 Sep 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 185: PAX West crud
01:10:42
On this week’s show, Larry joins Bree and Justin to give his first-hand report on PAX West 2018! As the trio goes over highlights from the show, they also discuss Star Citizen's major misstep, the latest Steam MMO debuts, Final Fantasy XIV's possible next expansion, and more!
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Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: ESO, SWTOR, Conan Exiles, Fantasy Flights X-Wing, SWG, WoW
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22 Jun 2021
Massively OP Podcast Episode 327: Ducks all the way down
01:02:43
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's 9.1 announcement, Elder Scrolls Online's console upgrade, the latest class for Black Desert, developer accountability, and MMOs that taught us real world skills.
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, SWG
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09 Jul 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 228: Justin, interrupted
01:07:18
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin share the struggles of covering all of the MMO news, celebrate the official launch of Shadowbringers, and muse on the steps ahead for WoW Classic, Pagan Online, and Fallout 76. Also, Bree interrupts Justin a lot, but it's always for a good cause.
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14 Feb 2023
Episode 409: All aboard the Tyria train
01:09:25
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.
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30 Oct 2018
Massively OP Podcast Episode 194: It belongs in a museum!
01:06:13
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin celebrate the possible preservation of downed MMORPGs, boggle over yet another return of Hellgate London, sort through the Lord of the Rings Online progression server announcement, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
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22 Dec 2015
Massively OP Podcast Episode 43: End-of-the-year roundtable
01:09:36
As 2015 comes to a close, the Massively Overpowered team crams into the recording booth to share their own thoughts on the year and our annual awards. It's a rollicking good time with 450% of your RDA dose of outspoken personalities!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
What was the best gaming experience we had this year?
Best MMO of the Year
Underrated MMO of the Year
Expansion of the Year
Story of the Year
Negative awards
Most improved MMO
What are we excited about or want to do in the new year?
Other info:
Download Episode 43
Podcast theme: "Matoya's Cave" from Final Fantasy XIV
Your show hosts: Bree, Justin, Larry, MJ, and Eliot
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30 Jul 2019
Massively OP Podcast Episode 231: EverQuest and Secret World prognostications
01:04:55
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin get pumped up about Elder Scrolls Online's next DLC, wonder if Pagan Online's launch will bring in the crowds, debate EverQuest's future, figure out what Funcom should do with Secret World Legends, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies, Villagers and Heroes
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