Massively OP Podcast
Justin Olivetti
A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.
Episodes
Episode 583: I've got my Aion 2 of you
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about Halloween events, Aion 2's launch fallout, WoW Forever's promotional barrage (and level 60 cap), Throne and Liberty's return to NCsoft, and our MMO Spotlight of the Week! It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Diablo III, Aion 2, Skate Spooky Season is upon us once again in MMOs! Aion 2's doing pretty well for itself in its launch month, yeah? WoW Forever's been on a nonstop promotional whirlwind tour How is Square Enix feeling about FFXIV's next expansion? Throne and Liberty heads to NCsoft next month MMO Spotlight of the Week: The Secret World Is it a good idea for WoW Forever to cap the game at level 60? Other info: Podcast theme: "Night Barrens Dry" from WoW Forever Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 582: The year of MMO sequels is upon us
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about RuneScape 4's announcement, all of the recent MMO launches, LOTRO's neighbour system, two new EverQuest expansions, WoW Forever beta developments, and our MMO Spotlight of the Week! It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Fallout 76, Skate, LOTRO RuneScape 4 is announced -- as is RuneScape Reignited Aion 2 globally launches, Monsters & Memories pull in 12,000 subscriptions, Dune Awakening brings in 1M new players with its console release LOTRO activates its neighbour system, announces October 21st expansion launch EverQuest and EverQuest II reveal their next expansions WoW Forever shifts into a new beta phase, talks more classes MMO Spotlight of the Week: Farever Our favorite MMO achievements Other info: Podcast theme: "Ranch Out of Time" from RuneScape Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 581: George McFly is your Destiny 2
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about Destiny's second lease on life, Monsters & Memories' early access launch, Aion 2 impressions, Dune Awakening's console release, Elder Scrolls Online's fight for the future, another MMO spotlight, and a literal pay-to-win button for you to buy! It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Fallout 76, Diablo III, Destiny 2 is exhumed and resurrected Monsters and Memories heads into early access Aion 2 heads toward launch next week Dune Awakening comes to consoles What's going on with Elder Scrolls Online after the layoffs? MMO Spotlight of the Week: Wizard101 When MMOs are quietly amusing Other info: Podcast theme: "Merchant Theme" from Monsters & Memories Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 580: A Loftia set of goals
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about WoW Forever's beta, Guild Wars 2's last Visions of Eternity content drop, Loftia's EA launch date, RuneScape Dragonwilds' release, Soulframe honors, rage quit moments, minigame enjoyment, and a possible Pokémon MMO. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Fallout 76, Diablo III, Aion 2, Skate WoW Forever kicks off its beta Guild Wars 2 wraps up its Visions for Eternity expansion cycle Loftia dates November 3rd for early access RuneScape Dragonwilds launches for realsies Is Pokémon making an actual MMORPG? MMO Spotlight of the Week: Soulframe Minigames in MMOs for fun Rage quit moments in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Nuka World Main Theme" from Fallout 76 Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 579: BlizzCon breakdown
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about all of the news, reveals, and surprises from this year's BlizzCon -- including World of Warcraft Forever, Wrath Remix, StarCraft Dominion, Diablo V, and even a Warcraft III expansion! It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, FFXIV, Skate World of Warcraft Forever is the official Classic Plus World of Warcraft teases The Last Titan, previews Wrath Remixed and new Paladin combos StarCraft Dominion... for 2030? Overwatch gets a new hero Diablo V steps all over Diablo IV The first Warcraft III expansion since 2003 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Elwynn Forest" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 578: Gamescoming and Gamesgoing
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about all of the Gamescom drops, including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and Dune Awakening's future content plans. There's also chatter about another WoW Classic server shutdown, Guild Wars 3's Asura, the ongoing Star Citizen delays, and some Star Wars Galaxies hacking drama. Also, shiny pants. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Palia, City of Heroes Gamescom makes a lot of noise about video games and occasionally MMOs Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2 get official launch dates Dune Awakening's got some more stuff coming including crossplay Blizzard keeps clearing the field for WoW Classic Plus What are Guild Wars 3's Asura like? Squadron 42 was delayed into 2027 The Star Wars Galaxies weird hack story Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Step to the Next World" from Aion Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 577: Stars Reach's next generation trek
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Stars Reach's shaky start, the date for MapleStory Classic World, a first look at Stormforge, playable Kodan in Guild Wars 3, Palia's fall roadmap, and a quick announcement about Massively OP's future. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, City of Heroes, Palworld, Skate, Octopath Traveler Stars Reach comes out in early access We take a look at Stormforge MapleStory Classic World comes this October Guild Wars 3 will feature playable Kodan Palia puts out its fall roadmap -- and some Daybreak financials A very special site announcement Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Eden the Utopia Complex" from City of Heroes Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 576: Peering into the future of MMOs
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the entire future of MMORPGs, SWTOR's pseudo-expansion plans, World of Warcraft's big patch, the fate of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, Q2 MMO financials, and a brand-new "spotlight of the week" feature. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, SWG, Farm Together 2, Stars Reach Star Wars: The Old Republic lays out Update 8.0's features World of Warcraft releases Update 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek Amazon gets out of publishing Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, causing a content delay in the latter Roundup of Q2 MMO financials MMO Spotlight of the Week: Soul's Remnant What do we predict for the MMO industry over the next 20 years? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Sea of Green" from WildStar Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 575: I'm turning this car around and going back to Mordor
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's new expansion reveal, Elder Scrolls Online's revamped roadmap, Stars Reach's launch date, the weird return of Closers Online, a new ArcheAge MMO, and a question about gameplay chunks. Mmm, chunks. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Eterspire, SWG, Farm Together 2 Lord of the Rings Online announces Wolves of Mordor Elder Scrolls Online revises its roadmap after layoffs Stars Reach is going into early access on August 18th Closers Online comes back, why not A new ArcheAge MMO, why not What's our favorite "gameplay chunk?" Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Singing Bowl of Tauralindale" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 574: Is it getting Evercold in here or is it just me?
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest Legends' big launch week, Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold reveals, Guild Wars 3's backstory, social sim MMO SEED's early access, The Guild's insane Kickstarter haul, and Black Desert's plans for the rest of 2026. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, EverQuest Legends launches this week with the Kerran race Social MMO SEED goes into early access Final Fantasy XIV reveals Evercold's Bastion job and realmships Guild Wars 3 talks about its backstory The Guild makes over $4M in fundraising Black Desert throws an informational ball Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Flightless Wings" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 573: Project Demogorgon
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SpiritVale's launch, Dungeons and Dragons Online's latest expansion, the deaths of Overwatch Stadium and FFXIV Mobile, Richard Garriott's big talk on Ultima, and predictability in MMO play. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Farm Together 2 SpiritVale launches into early access DDO: Terror of Demogorgon comes out this week Overwatch Stadium and FFXIV Mobile are dead and buried Richard Garriott does more Big Talk about Ultima Predictability (or lack thereof) in MMO experiences Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Kobold Still Hates You" from Dungeons and Dragons Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 572: A punch to Elder Scrolls Online's gut
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the huge Elder Scrolls Online layoffs, EverQuest Legends' paid beta, Aion 2's business model, PlanetSide's new owners (of the IP), and Fiesta Online's console plans. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Farever ZeniMax layoffs shake Elder Scrolls Online to its core EverQuest Legends starts its paid beta Aion 2 lays out its monetization plans Tencent buys the PlanetSide IP Fiesta Online is coming to console Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Y'ffre in Every Leaf" from Elder Scrolls Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 571: Mid-year mailbag marathon!
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin crack open the mailbag to talk about your topics -- including browser-based MMOs, achievement systems, AI systems encroaching into MMOs, other acronyms for MMOs, and the age-old argument of how big a game needs to be to have the MMORPG label. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro How do we feel about browser-based MMOs? How could achievement systems be better? Is there space for AI in MMORPGs? What qualifies a game to be an MMO? What are some other acronyms used instead of MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "After Hours" from WildStar Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 570: Card Wars 3
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about some odd industry news, such as Guild Wars' card game, a revival of ArcheAge most of us can't play, and Richard Garriott's intent to reclaim Ultima. There's also chatter about World of Warcraft's next big patch, DDO's latest race, and EverQuest Legends' pre-orders. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, GW2, SWG What's this Guild Wars card game about? Should ArcheAge get a western revival as well? World of Warcraft starts testing Update 12.1 Richard Garriott wants Ultima back Dungeons and Dragons Online sells the Duergar race and EverQuest Legends does pre-orders too Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Forest_A" from Ultima Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 569: Luke, it is your Destiny 2
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about more Guild Wars 3 news, Blizzard's action against another WoW emulator, EVE Online's newest expansion, and the end of the road for Destiny 2. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, LOTRO, GW2, Heartwood Online, Farm RPG, Spirit Crossing, SWG More thoughts on that Guild Wars 3 announcement Blizzard goes after another World of Warcraft emulator EVE Online releases Cradle of War Destiny 2 takes a victory lap Would we neural interface with an MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Last Array" from Destiny 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about that huge Guild Wars 3 announcement, a ton of release windows for upcoming games, some small launches, the arrival of ESO's difficulty settings, and a SWTOR patch that signals the end of the Sith. Sorta. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Guild Wars 3 is officially announced Aion 2 gets a September release date Stars Reach is going into early access this summer Loftia heads to early access this fall Dune Awakening targets September for a console release Valheim's also launching into 1.0 this September Camelot Unchained's early access launch is weak while Eterspire surprises us with a full launch SWTOR gifts us with Update 7.9 and Elder Scrolls Online does Update 50 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Crystal Oasis" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 567: One... billion... dollars!
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's huge funding milestone, the ending of some online games, a mobile client for Guild Wars, higher subscription costs for LOTRO, Camelot Unchained's early access, and some summer expansion reveals. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, SWG, Palia, Eterspire, City of Heroes Star Citizen makes over a billion in crowdfunding It's the end of the line for Destiny 2 and Closers Online Guild Wars Reforged launches mobile client -- and a tease! LOTRO raises multi-month subs Camelot Unchained goes into early access Upcoming expansions for DDO and Throne and Liberty Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The First Disciple" from Destiny 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 566: Rock the Cradle of War
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's latest expansion, EverQuest Legends' beta, Spirit Crossing's housing system, Throne and Liberty's new progression system, and more studio financials. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, Outbound, Palia, LOTRO, SWG, Guild Wars 2 (Colin's post) EVE Online announces Cradle of War expansion EverQuest Legends' beta is drawing a lot of attention Spirit Crossing gets some serious housing Throne and Liberty adds a Stellar Journey progression system Financials for NCsoft, Pearl Abyss, Square Enix, Nexon Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Red Glowing Dust" from EVE Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook
Episode 565: Happily Farever after
On this week's episode of the MassivelyOP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's latest zone, EVE Online studio's rebranding, Path of Exile 2's next step, Ultima Online emulators, and the early access rollouts of Farever, Reaper Actual, and Outbound. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, FFXIV, Outbound, SWG Guild Wars 2 reveals its latest zone, Eternity's Garden EVE Online's CCP rebrands as Fenris Games Path of Exile 2 announces Return of the Ancients People are crushing on Farever Reaper Actual is hitting early access on May 20th EG7 and Daybreak financials Why don't we talk about Ultima Online emulators? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Mog Theme" from Farever Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
On this week's episode of the MassivelyOP Podcast, Bree and Justin catch up on two weeks of MMO news and talk about Final Fantasy XIV's expansion announcement, Guild Wars Reforged's mobile port, Aion 2's release window, a new Nexon MMO, Palia's mount-laden expansion, SWTOR's plans for the rest of the year, LOTRO's Rivendell housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced, and EVE Online's sale back to CCP. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show… Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, GW2, Palia, Farever, Loftia FFXIV announces Evercold expansion for 2027 (and Patch 7.5) Guild Wars Reforged is getting a mobile port (and this month's Guild Wars 2's The Only Way) Aion 2 is coming in 2026 Embers of the Uncrowned is a new MMOARPG from Nexon Palia's getting mounts with its spring expansion SWTOR comes clean on Update 7.9 and 8.0 EVE Online's been sold back to CCP Conan Exiles will received an Enhanced edition Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ashford Abbey" from Guild Wars Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 563: In the name of the Windrose
On this week's episode of the MassivelyOP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about a new pirate game called Windrose, the end (sort of) for Book of Travels, the collapse of the Turtle WoW project, legal drama for Ashes of Creation, Loftia's closed beta, and social drama for Project Gorgon. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show... Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2 Pirate survivalbox Windrose goes into early access Book of Travels shifts from MMO to single-player offline game Turtle WoW throws in the turtle towel Ashes of Creation's legal drama balloons Project Gorgon erupts in a volcano of drama Loftia starts its closed beta Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Super Adventure Box Shop Theme" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 562: Turtles, mechs, and multiclassing
On this week's episode of the MassivelyOP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about Albion Online's world refresh, the possible end of Turtle WoW, EverQuest Legends' upcoming closed beta, AdventureQuest Worlds huge crowdfunding haul, and artificially making MMOs more alive. It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show... Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, MechWarrior 5, Skate, Red Dead Online, The Division 2 Albion Online's whole world gets a huge visual refresh Turtle WoW gets shut down by the court EverQuest Legends heads into closed beta this month AdventureQuest Worlds gets over $2M in crowdfunding How could devs make MMOs -- even offline ones -- feel more alive? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Arcangrove" from AdventureQuest Worlds Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS Follow MassivelyOP on Bluesky, Mastodon, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 561: From Season Zero to confusing heroes
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars Reforged's new update, Elder Scrolls Online's confusing Season Zero rollout, a date for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, layoffs at MechWarrior Online, nostalgia, and single-player 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: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Guild Wars Elder Scrolls Online's Season Zero arrives... sorta Guild Wars Reforged gets a nostalgia mode and more Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era is coming this month MechWarrior Online is in trouble after layoffs Can we reclaim nostalgia in our MMOs? Would we play our MMOs as a single-player games? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Hollow Hill" from RuneScape Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 560: EverQuest Legends never die
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the EverQuest Legends announcement, Camelot Unchained's early access, New World's now-canceled 10-year-plan, Loftia's closed beta announcement, and the end of V Rising and Elder Scrolls Blades. 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: World of Warcraft, Marvel Heroes EverQuest Legends spins up a new classic MMO experience Camelot Unchained goes into early access The (old) 10-year-plan for New World Quickies: V Rising ends development, Loftia plans closed beta for April, Elder Scrolls Blades to shut down Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Bard's Guild" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 559: Not all Marvel Heroes wear capes
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Marvel Heroes' rogue server relaunch, Lost Ark's layoffs, and the end of the EverQuest emulator lawsuit before heading into a eight-topic Daily Grind Blitz where they ask each other questions from our morning discussion topics. 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: World of Warcraft, Palia, Marvel Heroes The EverQuest emulator lawsuit is settled Lost Ark lays off devs Daily Grind Blitz! What is the worst MMO you play anyway? Did you switch up your MMO main character this year? What MMO ideas you are completely over? Do you like using the random mount or pet skill? Do you ever judge people for what they spend money on in an MMO? What experimental MMO had a gem of a good idea? Would you show an ID to play an MMO? Which MMORPG has the login music you like the least? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Spirits of the Forest" from RuneScape Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 558: The Legend of Justin's Gold
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Palia's content expansions, SWTOR's new story, Jeff Kaplan's Wild West game, FFXIV and WoW patch previews, and playing Guild Wars 2 on Steam Deck. 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: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Marvel Heroes Palia reveals its Royal Highlands zone, releases Toadstool Tales patch SWTOR gets some new story content Jeff Kaplan returns with a Wild West survival game, The Legend of California FFXIV and WoW preview their spring content drops Playing Guild Wars 2 on handheld consoles Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Saltswept" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 557: Adrift in a sea of MMOs
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft: Midnight's official launch, AdventureQuest Worlds' big Kickstarter pull, and patches for LOTRO and Elder Scrolls Online. Note that this is a shorter podcast than normal due to a glitch losing a big chunk of our audio! 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 Classic, World of Warcraft, LOTRO AdventureQuest Worlds pulls in huge crowdfunding numbers Lord of the Rings Online's Update 47 arrives ESO drops a huge QoL update This is where the podcast drops out, sorry about the missing chunk! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Code Race" from Marathon Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 556: Midnight run for horse fripperies
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's Midnight rollout, freebies for DDO's 20th anniversary, a Gloria Victis revival, a new Guild Wars: Reforged patch, BitCraft's upward swing, and helping out underdog 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: Outbound, World of Warcraft, Nightingale World of Warcraft: Midnight is here Equinox Homecoming launches Get all your DDO freebies this month! Gloria Victis comes back from the dead Guild Wars: Reforged cranks out another patch BitCraft is doing pretty well, actually How can we help underdog MMOs succeed? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Teldrassil Roots" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 555: In space, no one can hear you dream
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Ashes of Creation and Project Gorgon developments, WoW Midnight's pre-launch info blitz, Star Trek Online's new season, Warframe's Android launch, Palia's spring expansion, and Daybreak financials. 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 Classic, LOTRO, Nightingale Ashes of Creation and Project Gorgon news updates World of Warcraft: Midnight gears up for early access and launch Star Trek Online's Corruption releases Warframe launches on Android Daybreak Q4 2025 report -- including a Palia expansion announcement Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "New Exploration 3" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 554: Warlock 'n' roll
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Project Gorgon's growth, Stars Reach's layoffs, Ashes of Creation's continued drama, Diablo's Warlock spree, delays for Chrono Odyssey and ArcheAge Chronicles, and Q4 2025 financials. 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 Classic, WoW, LOTRO, GW2 Project Gorgon keeps growing! Ashes of Creation's drama train has derailed Stars Reach announces layoffs Diablo II, IV, and Immortal are getting Warlocks Q4 2025 financials from Kakao, NCsoft, Pearl Abyss, Nexon, Krafton Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Tristram Village" from Diablo Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 553: Fel Reaver's gonna mess up your day
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about The Quinfall's launch, the rollout of Burning Crusade Anniversary, patches for both Guild Wars games, a content update for Dune Awakening, more Ashes of Creation drama, fashion wars, and desert island 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: WoW Classic, WoW, Project Gorgon, GW2 Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 both got patches! Burning Crusade Anniversary launches Dune Awakening's Raiders of the Broken Lands arrives Wait, The Quinfall launched? Ashes of Creation's drama (and legal woes) continue What would be our desert island MMO? What term should we use for fashion store disparities? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Eye of the Storm" from Guild Wars Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 552: Burn it down to the Ashes of Creation
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the incredible Ashes of Creation fiasco, Project Gorgon's successful launch, World of Warcraft's State of Azeroth address, Jack Emmert's return to Cryptic, and playing MMOs on handheld devices. 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, Project Gorgon Ashes of Creation's bizarre implosion Project Gorgon soars at launch World of Warcraft's State of Azeroth address Hey, Jack Emmert's back in charge of Cryptic Should MMO studios support more handheld devices? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Arcantina" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 551: Save a cow, play an MMO
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Project Gorgon's impending launch, Elder Scrolls Online's landscape difficulty, the World of Warcraft: Midnight prepatch (and upcoming roadmaps), Albion Online's Xbox plans, Landmark's player creations, and RIFT's future. 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 Classic, LOTRO, WoW, Project Gorgon Project Gorgon launches this week Elder Scrolls Online talks about its difficulty options World of Warcraft: Midnight's prepatch arrives (and the Blizzcon Showcase is announced) Albion Online heads to Xbox this spring What could Landmark teach the industry in regard to player-created content? Should RIFT start a fresh server? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Bard Music" from Project Gorgon Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 550: New World's final year of life
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about New World's official execution date, Hytale's early access release, Burning Crusade Anniversary's prepatch, roadmaps for RuneScape and LOTRO, old Massively memories, and the puzzling question of EverQuest II's lack of popularity. 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 Classic, Project Gorgon New World heads into the dark in January 2027, but will someone buy it? Hytale launches in early access WoW Classic Burning Crusade Anniversary kicks off the prepatch LOTRO and RuneScape roadmaps What are some of our Old Massively memories? Why didn't EverQuest II do better? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The City of Silvermoon" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 549: I know what you played last Christmas
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the rest of the MOP awards, Elder Scrolls Online's roadmap, and a ton of launch information for Project Gorgon, Burning Crusade, Past Fate, and Loftia. 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, GW1, GW2, Palia, BitCraft, Eterspire, SWG The rest of the MOP awards Elder Scrolls Online's confusing roadmap Launch dates for Project Gorgon and Burning Crusade Anniversary Past Fate launches into early access Loftia hopes to get here by mid-2026 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Zenithar's Anvil" from Elder Scrolls Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 548: New year, new roundtable
On this special new year roundtable edition of the Massively OP Podcast, Justin, Colin, Carlo, MJ, Chris, Eliot, and Bree talk about gaming in 2025, anticipation for 2026, the awards, all of the end-of-year columns, and the state of the site! 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 Our personal gaming experiences in 2025 What we're looking forward to releasing/playing in 2026 The MOP awards End of year articles State of the site report Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Maji Market" from Palia Your show hosts: Justin, Colin, Carlo, MJ, Chris, Eliot, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 547: The annual mailbag show!
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin tackle the end-of-year mailbag show, with topics ranging from sub-games within MMOs to class overhauls to storytelling to player-influenced development. Listen to what our readers want us to talk about! 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 How many games is our game? How should MMO studios deal with creaky and dated and un-scalable content? When have devs changed classes for the better and worse? What do we think of Realm of the Mad God and tiny MMO projects? Do we like MMO storytelling? How much MMO development should be driven by player polls? What super-simple MMOs are there out there for burned-out players? Rapid-fire questions! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Frostfell" from EverQuest II Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 546: Putting a big bow on 2025
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Ashes of Creation's early access launch, EverQuest II's latest expansion, The Game Awards, Diablo IV's next expansion, FFXIV's latest content update, and news on Spirit Crossing's release window. 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, GW2, awards Ashes of Creation launches into early access EverQuest II: Rage of Cthurath releases The Game Awards news -- including Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4: Into the Mist comes out Spirit Crossing is coming next year Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Winter's Warm Boughs" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 545: World of Homecraft
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about WoW's housing, Guild Wars Reforged's successful rollout, ESO's planned class revamps, Cryptic's new/old home, side activities in MMOs, and new expansions for LOTRO, EverQuest, and Fallout 76. 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, WoW Classic, Guild Wars World of Warcraft's housing is finally here Fallout 76's Burning Springs slipped in there Guild Wars Reforged is a resounding success Lord of the Rings Online: Kingdoms of Harad releases Oh yeah, EverQuest's Shattering of Ro happened Elder Scrolls Online plans to revamp all its classes Arc did actually acquire Cryptic's teams and MMOs What MMO side activities do we enjoy -- and avoid? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Skill Trainers" from Monsters & Memories Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 544: Saddle up for December!
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the insane start to December's MMO landscape, World of Warcraft's next expansion release date, the surprising return of Gloria Victis, a Neverwinter content drop, Albion Online's PvP overhaul, and whether "pay-to-pretty" can be 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 question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 December kicks down the door with WoW housing, LOTRO: Kingdoms of Harad, EverQuest: Shattering of Ro, Destiny 2's and Guild Wars Reforged World of Warcraft: Midnight gets a release date Wait, Gloria Victis is coming back now? What's going on with the Cryptic sale? Also, Neverwinter updates Albion Online reshapes its PvP game Can cosmetic sales be predatory in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Toxxulia Forest" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 543: MMOs, reforged
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars' surprising refresh project, Hytale's second lease on life, the atrocious Aion 2 rollout, a strange future for FFXIV, and the latest expansion for EVE Online. 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, WoW Classic, GW2, Sims 4 News: Guild Wars 1 is getting a spiffy Reforged overhaul News: Hytale is redeemed by its original owner and revitalized News: Aion 2's Asian launch is a hot mess News: Is Final Fantasy XIV about to be "reborn" again? News: EVE Online releases Catalyst expansion Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A New Adventure" from Hytale Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 542: Looking to the Horizon Steel Frontier
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the Horizon Steel Frontier announcement, Ashes of Creation's puzzling move to go into early access, World of Warcraft's controversial housing currency, Q3 2025 financial reports, Wizard101's new zone, and Where Winds Meet's launch. 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, GW2 News: Horizon Steel Frontier gets officially announced News: Ashes of Creation plunges into early access next month News: Nobody likes WoW's housing microtransaction currency News: MMO financial reports Q3 2025 News: Where Winds Meet launches and Wizard101 goes to Darkmoor Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Mortal Plain" from Wizard101 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 541: Cozy up to the future
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the ups and downs of investor funding with online games, including Project Ghost, the Warhammer MMO, Pantheon, and Innsmouth Mysteries. Other topics include Necesse's runaway success, BitCraft's new patch, a consolation content update for New World, and the growing trend of cozy gaming. 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, RIFT, GW2 News: Project Ghost is officially dead as is that Warhammer MMO News: New World gets a consolation update News: Pantheon and Innsmouth Mysteries receive welcome funding News: Necesse sells 2M units, BitCraft puts out new update Mailbag: What do we think of Petit Planet and cozy games? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Forest Caves" from Necesse Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 540: New World becomes Old World
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the effective end of New World, Guild Wars 2's expansion launch, World of Warcraft's expansion beta, FFXIV's next content drop, Camelot Unchained's early access plans, and why unfettered player creativity is dangerous 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 Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Amazon effectively ends New World (and probably that Lord of the Rings MMO) News: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity releases News: World of Warcraft: Midnight's beta is around the corner News: Elder Scrolls Online gets more Worm Cult stuff going News: FFXIV previews Patch 7.4 News: Camelot Unchained says early access in 2025 Mailbag: Is there MMO content we want that would be bad for the game? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 539: Spoopy doopy doo
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Halloween, New World's Nighthaven launch, Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, launches for Pax Dei and Necesse, the quest for a Pokémon MMO, and a whole bunch of MMO stuff coming in December. 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, GW2, Palia, Eterspire, City of Heroes News: MMO Halloween highlights News: New World gets a bump from Nighthaven News: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity launches this week News: Pax Dei and Necesse officially launch Coming in December: Past Fate early access, EverQuest: Shattering of Ro, EverQuest II: Rage of Cthurath, SWTOR Update 7.8 Mailbag: Why isn't there a Pokémon MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Adventure Begins" from Necesse Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 538: New World Nighthaven terrors
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Eliot and Justin talk about the probable end of Project Ghost, the launch of Blue Protocol Star Resonance, Wizard101's arrival on console, New World's spooky expansion, John Smedley's Reaper Actual, and MMO 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. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, World of Warcraft, FFXIV, Warframe News: Project Ghost is in real trouble News: Blue Protocol Star Resonance launches News: Wizard101 releases on Xbox and PlayStation News: New World howls with its Nighthaven expansion News: Reaper Actual goes into limited alpha Mailbag: Do we care about MMO lore? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Old World Memories" from New World Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 537: Making tacos to save the world
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about what's got their attention, their interest, and -- most importantly -- their excitement in the MMO world of 2025. Tune in for talk on Eterspire, FFXIV, Guild Wars 2, and so much 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 SWTOR is an underrated play experience Chris' enjoyment of Skate. and Eterspire Justin's anticipation of WoW housing, Classic+, and Legion Remix What's going on in FFXIV these days? Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is going to be a Big Deal What is Chris looking forward to in 2025 and 2026? Mailbag: Should healers have to DPS in dungeons? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Namazu Camp" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Chris Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 536: Camel kisses
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's expansion reveal, Ultima Online's birthday, that weird WoW Classic+ China thing, more EverQuest rogue server drama, MMO load times, and eras of the genre. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia, SWG, Eterspire News: LOTRO reveals Kingdoms of Harad for December News: Ultima Online turns 28 years old News: What's going on with Blizzard's WoW Classic+ confusion? News: EverQuest Heroes' Journey rogue server closes after court injunction Mailbag: How do we feel about MMO load times? Mailbag: What are the different ages of MMORPGs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Angle of Mitheithel" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 535: Ship of $60 Heroes
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about that crazy Ship of Heroes pricing debacle, Daybreak's legal success against that EverQuest emu, New World's newest zone, Throne and Liberty's housing system, a surprisingly fun skateboarding MMO, and thoughts on a gacha game we've never played. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia, Eterspire News: Ship of Heroes launches with a pricey tag News: Daybreak gets an injunction against an EverQuest emulator News: New World reveals its upcoming Nighthaven zone News: Throne and Liberty pumped out its massive housing patch News: Skate is a wild skateboarding MMO Mailbag: What do we think about Infinity Nikki? Outro Other info: Download Episode 535 Podcast theme: "Renaissance Center" from Champions Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
Episode 534: Camelot uncertain
On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Camelot Unchained's 2025 prospects, the launches of Eterspire and Warborne, more Classic WoW emulator C&Ds, and a big ol' update 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. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Palia News: Camelot Unchained could come out this year, but Final Stand Ragnarok is dead News: Launches for Eterspire and Warborne Above Ashes News: Blizzard continues to go after WoW private servers, with Project Epoch and Everlook Update roundup: Black Desert, Project Gorgon, Pax Dei, Pantheon, Guild Wars 2 Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Hibernia" from Dark Age of Camelot Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.