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When an MMO delivers an update to nerf difficult content, it will cause a rift deeper than that of the North versus the South. Between veterans proclaiming the doom of carebearism and casuals rejoicing over being included, our podcasting crew wades in to deliver their thoughts before being overwhelmed by the mob. Also in this week's episode, llamas! Er, that should be "betas." A different beast entirely. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, The Secret World News: The Secret World nerfs mobs with 1.11 News: ArcheAge raises the level cap News: BlizzCon 2015 announced News: Guild Wars 2 dropping WvW from exploration News: Skyforge begins beta News: Crowfall's character progression Mailbag: Narrow or general focus Mailbag: You guys are my best friend Mailbag: WoW tokens Other info: Podcast theme: "Ricky Pagan music" from The Secret World Your show hosts: Bree, Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website,

It's been one doozy of a busy week here at Massively Overpowered, between our Kickstarter campaign conclusion, PAX East, studios closing, games celebrating anniversaries, and a certain alpha revving up. Can we sum it up in a single hour? The podcast fairies will sprinkle their magic dust and make it happen! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marvel Heroes, Guild Wars 2, SWGemu Kickstarter campaign concluded! News: Camelot Unchained starts alpha News: RIFT celebrates anniversary News: Storybricks closes, Daybreak cuts down GM offerings News: Elder Scrolls Online Update 6 News: Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward coming June 23rd Mailbag: Will MOP be doing new types of journalism? Mailbag: What's with the isometric MMOs? Other info: Podcast theme: "Silverwood" from RIFT Your show hosts: Bree, Justin Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web p

This week on the cast we welcome Eliot, who has returned from a trip to ArenaNet to find out all sorts of secrets and reveals for Guild Wars 2. We have a lot of ground to cover, with thoughts (and tributes) on Leonard Nimoy, crowdfunding updates, and a new expansion to a very old MMO. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft News: Guild Wars 2 trip report News: Star Trek Online and Leonard Nimoy News: Crowfall blows past crowdfunding total News: Skyforge beta date, founder's packs News: World of Warcraft patch 6.1 News: Ultima Online's... new expansion? Mailbag: The Secret World newbie help (my suggestions: Wolverine build, TSWDB beginner builds) Mailbag: LEGO MMOs Other info: Download Episode 4 Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Bree, Justin, Eliot Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re ha

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 News: EverQuest Next and Storybricks sever ties News: Minsc and Boo are back! News: The Marvel Heroes limited costume kerfluffle News: Crowfall launches Kickstarter News: Skyforge's guilds sound cool Mailbag: What's the deal with Livefyre? Mailbag: Are IPs really that important to MMOs? Other info: Podcast theme: Massively's Firefly trailer Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Player FM, TuneIn, and Pocket Casts 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 settings. Stitch

Massively Overpowered's first week in operation couldn't have come at a more turbulent time in the industry. Fortunately, the podcast team of Bree and Justin are here to guide you through all of the earthshattering news that happened this past week, including the Daybreak firings and WildStar's precarious situation. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: The Secret World, Guild Wars 2, SWTOR News: Daybreak firings and reassurances News: Crowfall will be buy-to-play News: WildStar is sliding financially News: Nexon vs. NCsoft News: SWTOR's 3.1 update News: ESO prepares for B2P transition Mailbag: Open PvP tagging system Mailbag: People abandoning traditional MMO formats? Other info: Download Episode 2 Podcast theme: "Track 1" from Crowfall Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Player FM, and Pocket Casts 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 settings. Stitcher link comi

We're back in business as the brand-new Massively OP Podcast, and hosts Bree and Justin spend the hour bringing you up to speed on their gaming, the new website, MMO news, and listener emails.  Join us for our maiden voyage! SHOW NOTES: Adventures in MMOs Website and Kickstarter update News: SOE becomes Daybreak News: World of Warcraft still over 10 million subscribers News: Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns expansion Mailbag: Pets and AI Mailbag: First year of subscriptions are now early access? OTHER INFO: Podcast theme: "Sanctum Sprint" from Guild Wars 2 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 settings. Stitcher, iTunes, and PlayerFM links coming soon!