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A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.
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22h ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV's big launches (yes, plural), World of Warcraft's odd battle royale mode, rekindling old MMO magic, and the fate of that Riot MMO and Cryptic's 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.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, The Sims 4, SWG
News: FFXIV releases on Xbox, dates July 2nd for Dawntrail
News: Don't hold your breath for that Riot MMO ..read more
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1w ago
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.
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: ESO, LOTRO,
News: Happy 25th birthday to EverQuest
News: Brighter Shores could be a Rune ..read more
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2w ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Cataclysm Classic's beta testing, Dune Awakening's media blitz, Camelot Unchained's lofty plans, New World's paused season, Albion Online's European conquest, and a rant or two about early access.
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: ESO, LOTRO, SWG, CoH
News: Camelot Unchained hopes to launch next year
News: Cataclysm Class ..read more
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1M ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the return of Gigantic, Nightingale's early access launch, Guild Wars 2's latest story beat, Last Epoch's release, and how tabletop RPGs and MMORPGs can become besties.
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: ESO, LOTRO, City of Heroes, SWG
News: Nightingale launches in early access
News: Gigantic returns after six years offlin ..read more
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1M ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about PlanetSide 2's sale and uncertain future, Nightingale's early access launch, Islands of Insight's release, Guild Wars 2's solid finances, and mashing MMO features together to make a super-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.
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, City of Heroes, SWG
News: Daybreak sells off PlanetSide 2
News: Nightingale's e ..read more
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1M ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about MOP's 9th anniversary, Skull and Bones' early access rollout, a more expensive FFXIV on Xbox, Season of Discovery's second phase, and day/night cycles 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.
Show notes:
Intro
Happy 9th anniversary to MOP!
Adventures in MMOs: FFXIV, LOTRO, ESO, City of Heroes
News: Skull & Bones finally gets going
News: Playing FFXIV on ..read more
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1M ago
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
Wha ..read more
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2M ago
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzard and Riot layoffs, Palworld's monster launch, Kritika Zero and The Day Before's drama, Star Trek Online's latest update, and weird loot 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: Guild Wars 2, City of Heroes
News: Blizzard is hit with layoffs (Riot too) and kills off Odyssey
News: Palworld launches to huge nu ..read more
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2M ago
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.
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, FFXIV, ESO, City of Heroes
Roadmaps for:
Lord of the Rings Online
Lost Ark
World of Warcraft
Guild Wars 2
EVE Online
Elder Scrol ..read more
Massively OP
2M ago
Ready for yet another staff roundtable, this time with Justin, Bree, Sam, and Chris? You best be, as these fine minds discuss City of Heroes, last year's gaming highlights, the MOP awards, and anticipated 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.
Show notes:
Intro
News: City of Heroes grants official licenses to rogue servers
Discussion: What were your gaming highlights from 2023?
MOP Annual Awards analysis
Discussion: What are the upcoming MMOs yo ..read more