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On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's half-billion haul, 25th anniversaries for two long-running MMOs, launches for Wrath Classic and Dual Universe, LOTRO mini-expansion pre-orders, and MMO features that reshaped the industry. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Star Wars Galaxies, American Truck Simulator  News: Star Citizen crosses $500M in crowdfunding News: Wrath Classic launches with #somechanges News: Dual Universe releases (and Mythic, too) News: Happy 25th to Ultima Online and Tibia! News: LOTRO sells Before the Shadow pre-orders Voicemail: MMO systems that went big and wide Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Medieval" from Ultima Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Goog

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about the distant future of MMO projects like LOTRO, ArcheAge 2, and Cataclysm Classic, as well as discussion covering Wizard101's weird hijacking, Fractured Online's early access, and how the MOP team comes up with Daily Grind questions. 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 Discussion: Behind the scenes of The Daily Grind Adventures in MMOs: GW2, WoW Classic News: ArcheAge 2 is coming in 2024 News: Could Cataclysm Classic become a thing? News: Fractured Online goes into early access Discussion: How game studios attempt to woo journalists News: Is LOTRO going to the ocean? News: Wizard101 gets hijacked Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Over Yonder" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tu

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Wrath Classic's chaotic pre-patch, Temtem's launch, Elyon's sunset announcement, Bless' latest death, EVE Online's newest expansion, New World's growth, and another round of lighting questions. 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, Guild Wars 2, SWG News: Wrath Classic's pre-patch arrives, server chaos ensues News: New World actually adds servers to help with queues News: Elyon heads to a sunset in December News: Bless Unleashed dies on console, continues on PC News: EVE Online announces Uprising expansion, Wil Wheaton comes to Star Trek Online News: Temtem launches from early access Mailbag: Lightning round questions Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Route 13" from Temtem Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massiv

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening, Destiny 2: Lightfall, FFXIV's island sanctuaries, Elder Scrolls Online's Lost Depths DLC, Guild Wars 2's wild Steam launch, WoW's expansion giveaway, and Chimeraland. 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  News: Funcom's Dune Awakening gets a title and a promotion to MMO News: Destiny 2 reveals Lightfall expansion News: FFXIV's Buried Memories update introduces island sanctuaries News: Elder Scrolls Online drops Update 35 and Lost Depths DLC News: Guild Wars 2 Steam launch goes crazy for Cocoa Puffs Quickies: New World's dungeon finder goes live, WoW gives away Shadowlands Mailbag: What do we think about Chimeraland? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Island Sanctuary Gathering" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Jus

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about launch dates for Dual Universe and Wrath Classic's pre-patch, the return of Alganon, new zones for Lord of the Rings Online, the debut of Guild Wars 2 on Steam, and what's going on with Ultima New Legacy. 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, SWG, City of Heroes, RIFT  News: LOTRO announces new mini-expansion, franchise rights sold off News: Dual Universe is launching this September and Mad World later this year News: Wrath Classic pre-patch starts soon News: Is Alganon actually coming back? News: Guild Wars 2 is coming to Steam Mailbag: What's going on with Ultima New Legacy? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ambient and Dogfight" from Dual Universe Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about several industry delays, Guild Wars 2's very good quarter, Path of Exile's next steps, Dungeons and Dragons Online's class archetypes, pandas (PANDAS!), and MMO housekeeping. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, SWG News: NCsoft talks Aion 2, Guild Wars 2 financials, Throne and Liberty delay News: Nightingale delayed to next year News: Path of Exile 2's beta is a year away but a new expansion is almost here News: Dungeons and Dragons Online tests class archetypes Mailbag: Other playable pandas? Mailbag: MMO housekeeping Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Forest of Odes" from Aion Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Cast

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about the cancelled World of Warcraft mobile spin-off, Blizzard's financials, Lord of the Rings Online's remastered edition, Riot Games' rollout of its MMO announcement, and a rather ridiculous Legends of Aria proposal. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, City of Heroes, SWG, Fallout 76 News: Activision Blizzard's MAUs are up, World of Warcraft mobile edition scrapped News: LOTRO hints about a "remastered" edition News: Riot Games' unusual approach to its MMO announcement News: Legends of Aria would like to sell $70 characters to you Voicemail: The amnesia button Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Coronation of Aragorn" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM,

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's summer update, SWTOR's Digging Deeper storyline, Diablo Immortal's unstoppable profit train, speculation on Guild Wars 3, and if a new term for MMOs is called for. 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: RIFT, LOTRO, Glitch News: New World's summer festival gets musical and piratey News: Diablo Immortal makes gobtons of cash News: SWTOR's Update 7.1 adds some story, dailies, and a new raid News: NCSoft's Q1 2022 report sees improvement News: Is ArenaNet making Guild Wars 3? Mailbag: Can we come up with a better term for MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ambient Kaineng City" from Guild Wars Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's server merges, Wrath Classic's launch date, LOTRO's latest update, Pantheon's infusion of investment capital, and how rhythm-based classes might work in MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: RIFT, Fallout 76, City of Heroes News: New World's server merges News: Wrath Classic in September News: LOTRO's mild update 33.1 News: Pantheon secures millions more in investment News: Chronicles of Elyria ain't doing so hot Mailbag: Spiritfarer recommendation Mailbag: Rhythm-based combat classes? Mailbag: We got someone to watch Firefly! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dalaran" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartR

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Digital Extremes' new Soulframe, Guild Wars 2's summer roadmap, SWTOR's next big update, Dragonflight's alpha testing, LOTRO's leadership departure, and how a studio might design a truly non-instanced 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: RIFT, WoW Classic, City of Heroes News: Warframe studio announces Soulframe News: Guild Wars 2's summer roadmap News: LOTRO's producer leaves the building News: SWTOR talks Update 7.1, says goodbye to Charles Boyd News: WoW Dragonflight begins alpha testing Mailbag: Could a non-instanced MMO work? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Gene Molds" from Warframe Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Ca

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about TERA's sunset, Skull and Bones' release date announcement, the next steps for Elder Scrolls Online, EverQuest II's prison destruction, WoW's studio cannibalism, and a lightning round of questions. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Fallout 76, SWG News: TERA goes offline, Secret World and Red Dead Online confirmed to be in maintenance mode News: Skull and Bones is finally coming this November News: Elder Scrolls Online announces Lost Depths DLC News: EverQuest II wipes out its prison server Blizzard news roundup: WoW buys out studio, tours new crafting overhaul, Heroes of the Storm goes into maintenance mode, BlizzCon is returning Mailbag: Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Watchtower Panorama" from TERA Your show host

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about DDO's Isle of Dread launch, Dragonflight's surprising release date announcement, LOTRO's expanded class/race combos, Trove's new class, and cool ways that music intertwines with 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: LOTRO, SWG, New World News: Dungeons and Dragons Online: Isle of Dread launches News: WoW Dragonflight coming in 2022, Wrath Classic's beta begins News: LOTRO to vastly expand its class/race combos News: ArcheAge's Great Prairie of the West patch arrives Quickies: No Man's Sky coming to Switch, Trove getting the Solarion class Mailbag: Horizons' crafting system Mailbag: Cool music moments in MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Revels in the City" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Wrath Classic's fresh start servers, the end of Echo of Soul, a couple of upcoming launches, Neverwinter's dragony release, the path to Palia, and accessibility issues. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, Arcane Waters, LOTRO, SWG Legends News: Wrath Classic will feature fresh start servers, Diablo IV makes $24 mil News: Neverwinter goes all Dragonslayer on us News: Echo of Soul is on the way out News: Gloria Victis is gearing up for launch while Palia is still a ways away News: Marvel Heroes' CEO apologizes for implosion Mailbag: MMOs and accessibility Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Kilima Village Daytime Theme" from Palia Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, T

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's High Isle, FFXIV's Patch 6.15, the announcement of Starkeepers, Albion Online's Into the Fray update, a new Lord of the Rings title, and fears over Diablo IV's monetization. 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, Life is Strange True Colors, SWG Legends News: Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle releases Patch parade: FFXIV's Patch 6.15, Elite Dangerous' Update 12, Albion Online's Into the Fray Announcement blitz: Overwatch, Diablo IV, Starkeepers, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Mailbag: Will Diablo IV have Diablo Immortal's microtrans? Mailbag: Why don't we see more opt-in PvP? Mailbag: Where are all the character backstory bios? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Moss on the Cobblestones" from ESO

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo Immortal's launch, the umpteenth return of Kritika, the last WoW: Shadowlands patch, a look at that cancelled Marvel MMO, and wished-for sequels to 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: Fallout 76, LOTRO, SWG Legends News: Diablo Immortal launches on mobile and PC News: We get a glimpse of that cancelled Daybreak Marvel MMO News: Kritika Online is back! Again! Seriously! News: World of Warcraft Patch 9.2.5 finishes Shadowlands News: War Thunder's community keeps committing light treason Voicemail: Sequels to beloved MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Shadow Wolf Village" from Kritika Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRad

On this week’s all-reader questions episode, Bree and Justin dig do another expedition in the listener mailbag for topics, including ones on tech, identity representation, character names, roleplay tools, and more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro News: Jack Emmert leaves Daybreak, Marvel MMO killed Mailbag: Why do we still have unique character names? Mailbag: Future of MMO tech Mailbag: What can MMOs do to increase representation? Mailbag: The difficulties of changing MMO account IDs Mailbag: Could a mobile EverQuest work? Mailbag: Better roleplay tools Mailbag: Expansion story forgetfulness Outro Other info: Theme: "Forecast Jenna" from League of Legends Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, A

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Star Citizen's roadmap, Final Fantasy XI's anniversary, Guild Wars 2's sky pirates, EVE Online in browsers, why MMOs ruin us for single-player games, 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 News: Star Citizen struggles to get to beta News: Final Fantasy XI turns 20 News: Guild Wars 2's season 1 continues with Sky Pirates News: Dungeons and Dragons Online delays Isle of Dread News: You can now play EVE Online in your browser Mailbag: Struggling with single-player games in the wake of MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: Massively OP Kickstarter commercial 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 Overpowere

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lost Ark and FFXIV's war against cheaters, Star Trek Online's new featured episodes, Elder Scrolls Online's card game, Wrath Classic beta's prediction, and why Black Desert is struggling these days. 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, City of Heroes News: Lost Ark vs. bots, FFXIV vs. addons News: Star Trek Online brings out the Stormfall News: What will Elder Scrolls Online's card game be like? News: Wrath Classic beta is coming this summer Mailbag: Why is Pearl Abyss cratering Black Desert? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Age of Discovery Theme" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Blizzard's mobile reveals, Forsaken World's sunset, EVE Fanfest news, ZeniMax's rumored Star Wars MMO, and the future of MMO genres. 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, SWG News: Blizzard's bad quarterly report, Diablo Immortal launch details, Warcraft Arclight Rumble reveal News: Forsaken World gets its sunset orders News: Could ZeniMax be making a Star Wars MMO? News: EVE Online Fanfest: Spreadsheets in space, first-person shooter Voicemail: Will MMOs move on from fantasy to scifi? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Comfort" from Forsaken World 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 Massivel

On this week’s all-reader questions episode, Bree and Justin dig through a big fat mailbag to answer questions about MMORPG crafting, vehicles, economies, guild progression, dealbreakers, 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: Are MMOs too streamlined? Mailbag: How should scifi MMOs handle vehicles? Mailbag: Casual-friendly economies Mailbag: Handling guild projects and progression Mailbag: What one thing would we change about MMOs we don't play? Mailbag: How can MMOs make crafting compelling and engaging? Mailbag: What other sites and publications do we read? Outro Other info: 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, Fa