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In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about RIFT's precarious position, what happens when a data center catches fire, Guild Wars 2's latest update, LOTRO's 2021 roadmap, Elder Scrolls Online's numbers, returning to MMOs after a break, and hypothetical potential for a crafting and gathering 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: WoW Classic, SWG, City of Heroes News: Gamigo fires RIFT developers News: European data center burns to the ground News: Lucimia's lead ditches the project News: Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76 are having a good week Shorties: LOTRO posts 2021 roadmap, Guild Wars 2's Balance update, Ashes of Creation delays alpha test Mailbag: Returning to MMOs after a break Mailbag: Could a crafting/gathering MMO work well? Mailbag: What do we think about Last

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's Update 29, an incredible WoW Classic community initiative, and Daybreak's Aliens shooter reveal. There's also a lot of listener mail in this episode, covering topics such as time capsules, anti-streaming MMOs, and MacOS. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Listen to the show right now:     Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, City of Heroes News: Elder Scrolls Online's Update 29, free respecs News: WoW Classic fans make their own fresh start server News: Daybreak is publishing an Aliens co-op shooter Voice mail: MMOs more fun to play than watch Voice mail: A time capsule question from 2010 Mailbag: Is Blizzard shunning MacOS? Mailbag: Dumbing down MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Free 2 Dance" from WildStar Your show hosts: Just

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about the crushing news of Gamigo and BioWare's cancelations, Dungeons and Dragons Online's huge anniversary, Riot's MMO hiring spree, Blizzard's mobile Warcraft game, and how we can make MMOs "like they used to be." It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, Elder Scrolls Online, City of Heroes News: BioWare halts development on Anthem News: Gamigo cancels Twin Saga, Eden Eternal, Defiance, and Defiance 2050 News: Dungeons and Dragons Online's 15th anniversary, mini-expansion, and mysterious teaser News: Black Desert is under Pearl Abyss' control and is free for a time News: Riot Games puts out a weird hiring call for its MMORPG News: Is Blizzard making a mobile Warcraft game? Mailbag: Week in Review subscription Mailbag: V

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin go through all of the big reveals from BlizzConline 2021, discuss New World's latest delay, look at ArcheAge's upcoming server merges, talk some Lord of the Rings Online news, and critique how World of Warcraft treats new players. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro News: BlizzConline 2021 coverage News: New World triggers another delay News: ArcheAge is getting big merges News: LOTRO hosts another producer Q&A Mailbag: WoW's new player leveling experience Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Burning Crusade Main Theme" 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, Go

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin cover that truly bizarre Elite: Dangerous slave cult thing, look over BlizzConline's schedule, get into Hearthstone Classic, chat about PlanetSide 2's big patch, see how a Neverwinter Nights world is still trucking along, and go through mail on full-loot PvP and brute forcing game systems. 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: The Valheim phenomenon Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies, Farm Together News: Elite: Dangerous' weird slave cult News: BlizzConline this weekend, Hearthstone gets a Classic mode News: Let's talk about NWN's Arelith News: Phantasy Star Online 2 comes out on EGS, Black Desert Online starts transfers, and Shadowbane launches on Steam Mailbag: Full-loot open world PvP is a pipe dream Mailbag: Brute forcing gamep

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk cover the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker reveal, Skyforge's big Nintendo launch, World of Warcraft's and Guild Wars 2's finances, Google Stadia's misfortunes, making progress in multiple games, and frustrating MMO dungeons. 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, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies News: FFXIV patches 5.45, reveals Endwalker and 2021 plans News: Skyforge launches on Nintendo Switch News: Activision Blizzard's and NCsoft's latest earnings calls News: Things don't look good for Google Stadia News: Phantasy Star Online 2 gets a new class Mailbag: Unsatisfying MMO dungeons Mailbag: Making progress while MMO juggling Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Forest Retreat" from Skyforge Your show hosts: Justin an

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's next expansion, Fallout 76's patch frenzy, Star Trek Online's giddy success, Magic Legends' beta date, the hot mess that is Amazon Game Studios, and whether they prefer questin' or grindin' 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: Your podcast name suggestions Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies News: Elder Scrolls Online announces Blackwood News: Fallout 76 increases inventory, promises multiple CAMPs News: Star Trek Online is seeing great numbers News: Magic Legends announces March beta News: That Gamestop stock thing News: Amazon Game Studios is a hot mess Mailbag: Questing or grinding? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Step into the Next World" from Aion Your show hosts: Jus

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Pantheon's much-needed cash infusion, the fallout from the KingsIsle and Jagex sales, World of Warcraft's huge economy, Star Trek Online's anniversary, and the agony of picking between MMO subscriptions. 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, World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Star Wars Galaxies News: Pantheon gets a whole lot of money News: Pirate101 and Wizard101 get bought out News: RuneScape's Jagex got sold (again!) News: World of Warcraft's massive economy News: Star Trek Online's anniversary News: Guild Wars 2's patch treads water Mailbag: How would we handle underwater combat? Mailbag: Having to pick between subs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Character Creation" from FusionFall Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen t

In this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Elite Dangerous' expansion delay, the arrival of more Guild Wars 2 content, Lord of the Rings Online's latest controversy, an attempt by Pirate101 players to save their game, and how you stop "seeing the sausage" 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 The Daily Grind Blitz! News: Elite Dangerous delays Odyssey News: Guild Wars 2's Power chapter arrives News: LOTRO's new expansion bundle, controversial patch News: Can Pirate101's community save its game? News: FFXIV begins the end of its Ishgard's restoration project Mailbag: Shadowlands and sausage Mailbag: MMOs that care about crafting Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Tumbleweed Skyway" from Pirate101 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player F

In this week's show, Bree and Justin kick off the first "normal" episode of the year by covering Riot's League of Legends MMO announcement, RuneScape's 20th anniversary, Neverwinter's sprawling expansion, Path of Exile's big reveal, and mail about losing excitement in upcoming games. 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: Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft, Torchlight II, Star Wars Galaxies News: Riot Games confirms it's working on a League of Legends MMO News: RuneScape celebrates its 20th anniversary year News: Neverwinter goes to Sharandar News: Crowfall revamps its leveling News: Path of Exile reveals Echoes of the Atlas Voicemail: Losing hype in MMOs Mailbag: Legal complexity of MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Arcade Ahri" from League of Legends Your show hosts: Justin

In our first podcast of the new year, a chunk of the Massively OP team assembles for a mega-roundtable! The combined crew shares what they've been playing lately, discusses the recent MOP Awards, and delivers an informative State of the Site for all of our readers and supporters. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Intro What have we all been playing over the holidays? MOP Awards overview and discussion What are we looking forward to this year? The State of the Site Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Major Malfunctions" from WildStar Your show hosts: Justin, Bree, Chris, Tyler, and MJ Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having pr

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? Mailbag: Paid transmog in World of Warcraft Mailbag: Getting into the mind of Raph Koster Mailbag: Talk about Shadowbane! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Frostburgh" from LEGO Universe Your show hosts: Justin an

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin recap the major reveals of Elder Scrolls Online, Crimson Desert, ARK 2, and Elite Dangerous from the Game Awards, weigh the importance of Shadowlands' sales numbers, round up a whole lot of patches, and give advice for your City of Heroes Brute. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, SWTOR, City of Heroes News: Game Awards' major reveals (Elder Scrolls Online, Crimson Desert, ARK 2, and Elite Dangerous) News: Black Desert's new class and publishing situation News: Shadowlands' big sales News: Patches and expansions from Phantasy Star Online 2, LOTRO, EverQuest, and FFXIV Mailbag: City of Heroes Brute recommendations Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Balenos Riding" from Black Desert Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to

On this week’s LIVE 300th show, Bree and Justin dig into the huge Daybreak company sale, WoW Classic's final phase, Star Wars: The Old Republic's medium-sized patch, all of the end-of-year activity on MOP, and mail about character personality. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, SWTOR, City of Heroes News: Daybreak is sold and reveals all its goods News: SWTOR's December patch arrives, plus a new CM News: WoW Classic wraps up its phases with Naxxramus News: Skyforge delays Switch launch until February Massively OP's end-of-year extravaganza Mailbag: Do you sacrifice your character's integrity for min/maxing? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Metropolis Christmas" from DC Universe Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, S

On this week’s show, Bree, Eliot, and Justin recap World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' launch, adjust to Fallout 76's surprise patch, prepare for FFXIV's next patch, investigate the next generation console launches, celebrate TERA's console crossplay, and remaking older 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 Daily Grind Blitz! News: Shadowlands gets off to a good start News: FFXIV gives an overview of Patch 5.4 News: Fallout 76 releases its December update a week early News: TERA Console finally adds crossplay Mailbag: Bastion and being forced to play wrong quests Mailbag: Games remaking themselves to stay viable Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Insatiable" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin, Eliot, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRad

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin usher in the Shadowlands era of World of Warcraft, share impressions from the New World demo, dissect the Lord of the Rings Online Q&A, wonder why chocobos are strutting into Guild Wars 2, and reveal which MMO was the defining one for their gaming careers. 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, City of Heroes News: World of Warcraft: Shadowlands releases Mailbag: Shadowlands marketing News: Lord of the Rings Online hosts a huge infodump News: Guild Wars 2's Final Fantasy chocobo and the new patch News: Final Fantasy XIV ramps up hype for Patch 5.4 News: Wizard101 opens a suspiciously cheery world Mailbag: What was *the* MMO for us? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Alphoi Discovery Cue" from Wizard101 Your show hosts: Justin and B

Hey, Bree isn't here on the podcast today! It's going to be anarchy, fridge raiding, and free love! Or it'll be Chris and Justin going Beyond Light with Destiny 2, grabbing all of SWTOR's daily rewards, checking out Nexon and Pearl Abyss quarterly reports, and gabbing about what books should be made into 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: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Minecraft, No Man's Sky, Genshin Impact, FFXIV News: Destiny 2 breaks out Beyond Light News: Star Wars: The Old Republic gets in the daily rewards game News: Nexon and Pearl Abyss quarterly reports News: Naïca goes into open beta Mailbag: What books should be made into MMOs? Mailbag: What MMO quests really made you think about morality? Mailbag: How do you deal with being overwhelmed with MMO reentry? Outro Other

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin welcome Dungeons and Dragons Online's latest expansion, celebrate Old School RuneScape's record breaker, talk about World of Warcraft's multiboxing ban, and reveal their shocking views on minigames. 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: Dungeons and Dragons Online: Fables of the Feywild releases News: Elder Scrolls Online pumps out its Markarth DLC News: World of Warcraft takes action against multiboxers News: Old School RuneScape sets a new record News: Getting ready for Guild Wars 2's Truce patch Mailbag: Leadership and toxicity Mailbag: Coming up with new minigames Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Masterminds of Sharn Main Theme" from Dungeons and Dragons Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's roadmap (and Steam delay), Shadowlands' new launch date, WoW Classic's final content push, Wagadu Chronicles' successful Kickstarter, and some listener voicemails about subscriptions and newbie experiences. 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 The Daily Grind Blitz! News: Guild Wars 2 roadmap, Steam delay News: World of Warcraft's Shadowlands gets a new launch date News: WoW Classic opens Naxx next month News: Blizzard quarterly report News: Wagadu Chronicles funds News: EverQuest II announces Reign of Shadows Mailbag: Starting out in World of Warcraft Mailbag: Deciding to resub or not in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Toxxulia" from EverQuest II Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher,

On this week’s show, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's new festival, World of Warcraft's butterfly controversy, New World's alpha, a new issue for City of Heroes, LOTRO's ill-received patch, and a frank discussion why working at a game studio is not for them. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies, Torchlight III News: SWTOR ushers in a Feast of Prosperity News: New World's fall alpha test News: World of Warcraft's sparklewings News: Issue 27 is on the way for City of Heroes Homecoming News: LOTRO's Update 28 made no one happy Mailbag: Why haven't we gone into game development? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "New Corinth" from City of Heroes Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn