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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Black Desert's 2024 expansion, New World's console test, EVE Online's blockchain spinoff, a launch date for Wayfinder, and if MMO raiding could be a spectator sport.
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: Black Desert brings out Land of the Morning Light: Seoul News: New World begins testing console edition News: EVE Frontier embraces blockchain Quick News: Nightingale releases Realms Rebuilt update, Wayfinder officially launches next month Mailbag: Could MMO raids be spectator sports? Mailbag: What are some good ambient soundtracks? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Everyday Zone" from EVE 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin crack open the mailbag to talk about MMO accessibility, mega servers, dealbreakers, mob behavior, offline modes, and more!
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link.
Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 Mailbag: Do you feel confined by the limits of an MMO? Mailbag: Where are all of the MMO mega servers? Mailbag: What are some dealbreakers when it comes to studios and business models? Mailbag: How can aging gamers handle twitchy content? Mailbag: Should all mobs always aggro, even lowbies? Mailbag: Are there MMO features/elements that would work well offline? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Getting Ahead" 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. -
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Blue Protocol's demise, The War Within's global release, RuneScape's rate hike, Wizard101's console plans, MMO cosmetics, Ultima Online as a survival game, and what to do with abandoned MMO 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.
Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Blue Protocol isn't happening, folks News: The War Within globally launches News: RuneScape hikes its sub rates yet again News: Wizard101 is coming to consoles soon Mailbag: MMO gear that doesn't change your looks Mailbag: Should Ultima Online be turned into a survival game? Mailbag: How much should MMOs streamline old or abandoned systems? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Boulder Springs" 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Colin, and Justin talk about the launches of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, World of Warcraft: The War Within, and DDO: Myth Drannor along with ESO's Update 43. The trio also discusses Dune Awakening's launch window and Path of Exile 2's early access.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link.
Show notes: Intro News: Guild Wars 2 releases Janthir Wilds News: World of Warcraft launches its 10th expansion, The War Within News: DDO pushes out Myth Drannor News: Elder Scrolls Online debuts Update 43's home tours News: Dune Awakening and Path of Exile 2 release dates Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Janthir Wilds Main Theme" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin, Colin, 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. -
On this week’s miniature episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree does a quick run-down of Throne & Liberty's and New World Aeternum's launch proximity, Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds, Richard Garriott's Ultima Online ambitions, Nightingale's Realms Rebuilt, the SWG Legends SOEclipse, and the arrival of Gamescom.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour 18 minutes of news, tales, and opinions! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link.
Show notes: Intro Throne & Liberty's delay New World's Aeternum beta Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds arrives Richard Garriott might buy Ultima Online? Ultima Online New Legacy update Nightingale's Realms Rebuilt SWG Legends' SOEclipse Gamescom is almost here Outro Other info: Download Episode 481 Theme: "Crossing the Hills" from Final Fantasy IX Your show host: Bree (hoping Justin will be recovered next week!) 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the true endgame of MMOs -- fashion! It's a full hour devoted to transmog, wardrobes, cosmetics, outfit tips, and which MMOs do it best.
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 Why is MMO fashion so compelling? Which MMOs have superior cosmetic outfit systems? Which MMOs have the best armor art styles? Our tips for putting together a great outfit Fashion crimes we see all the time and/or dislike Fashion systems that are terrible Fashion monetization good/bad Cool little fashion mechanics Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Select Screen" from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's legendary servers, WoW's pre-expansion event, Bungie's layoffs, Ashes of Creation's alpha state, and Guild Wars 2's housing.
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, SWG News: LOTRO drops Update 41 and new legendary servers News: World of Warcraft starts pre-expansion event News: Bungie lays off 220 workers, refocuses on Destiny News: What's going on with Ashes of Creation? News: Guild Wars 2 explains how homesteads work Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Green Hill Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's mess of a pre-patch and Ultima Online's mess of a legacy server, along with mail about holiday events, AI bots, release timing, and lost complexity.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link.
Show notes: Intro News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch mess News: Ultima Online's New Legacy beta mess Mailbag: Are MMO holiday events immersion breaking? Mailbag: Should MMOs use AI bots to simulate other players? Mailbag: How soon should an MMO reveal itself to the world? Mailbag: Complexity and lost MMO design elements Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Area 2" from Blaster Master 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's hot beta, Ultima Online's steps toward New Legacy, New World's repossession of names, a new cozy MMO, TennoCon coverage, and the usefulness of MMO mobile apps.
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, Throne and Liberty News: Throne and Liberty starts open beta testing News: Ultima Online readies New Legacy for testing News: New World is going to take your neglected character names away News: Spellfarers looks like a cool cozy MMO News: TennoCon 2024 coverage Mailbag: Should MMOs have mobile apps again? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Select Menu" from StarFox 2 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about early access dates for Corepunk and Pantheon, the end (sort of) for Zenith, World of Warcraft's pre-patch, Once Human's launch, and how MMOs can both innovate and provide core content.
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, City of Heroes News: Early access comes to Corepunk in November, Pantheon in December News: Zenith heads into maintenance mode News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch and event coming later this month News: NetEase's Once Human is the new hotness Mailbag: Should MMOs evolve or keep producing more of the same? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Terminus" from Pantheon 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Raph Koster's Stars Reach reveal, Dawntrail's launch, Palia's surprising new home, Guild Wars 2's housing system tour, and the true shocking story behind Ralph Lobster.
It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link.
Show notes: Intro News: Raph Koster reveals Stars Reach News: FFXIV launches its latest expansion, Dawntrail News: Daybreak picks up Palia and Singularity Six News: Nexon launches The First Descendant News: Guild Wars 2 previews its housing system Mailbag: How did the "Ralph Lobster" running joke begin? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dawntrail Battle Theme" 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's launch, Pax Dei's early access, Throne and Liberty's release date, LOTRO's new legendary servers, Raph Koster's MMO hints, and cross-promotions 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 News: Tarisland launches globally News: Pax Dei is in early access News: Throne and Liberty eyes a September 17th launch News: LOTRO announces new legendary servers News: Raph Koster gives a lot of hints about his MMO News: New stuff coming to Black Desert Mailbag: Will MMOs descend into cross-promotions? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ancash Tribe" from Tarisland 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's expansion launch, some significant EverQuest news, follow-up on the New World debacle, and what -- if anything -- defines an MMORPG?
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, Fallout 76, Project Gorgon News: EVE: Equinox launches News: EverQuests reveal expansions, classic EQ2 server Quick news: New World Aeternum Q&A, Wayfinder relaunches Mailbag: How do we balance MMO coverage? Mailbag: What do you guys think about Once Human? Mailbag: What defines an "MMO?" Outro Other info: Download Episode 473 Podcast theme: "Miner Stories" from EVE 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about the big reveals of Guild Wars 2's next expansion and New World's fall plans with some quick mentions of The War Within, Diablo IV, and Legends of Aria. Excitement! Controversy! Words spoken!
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, Project Gorgon, Ylands Quick news: Diablo IV expansion and The War Within dates Quick news: FFXIV Dawntrail media tour Quick news: Legends of Aria kills crypto version News: Guild Wars 2 announces Janthir Wilds News: New World botches console reveal Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Springtide Bloom" from New World 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's global release date, the release of ESO's Gold Road, Cataclysm Classic's launch, Corepunk's messy alpha, SWTOR's 7.5 update, Star Trek Online's Unparalleled episode, and how MOP is definitely not for sale.
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, GW2, City of Heroes News: Tarisland is coming June 21st News: Elder Scrolls Online releases Gold Road chapter News: Corepunk's alpha test was a hot mess News: Cataclysm Classic releases News: Content updates for SWTOR and Star Trek Online Mailbag: What's with investor jargon? Mailbag: Did IGN try to buy Massively OP? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "West Weald Portal" 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's Update 40, Pandaria Remix, Diablo IV's loot overhaul, the trend of online games going offline, the end of Wagadu Chronicles, Q2 financial reports, and intro music for 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: SWTOR, LOTRO, Farm Together 2 News: World of Warcraft's Pandaria Remix activates News: Diablo IV's loot reborn patch arrives News: Wayfinder and Nightingale go offline News: Wagadu Chronicles shuts down News: Any highlights from the recent financial reports? Mailbag: Talk about MMO intro music! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Mists of Pandaria Inn" 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. -
On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin spend the whole hour talking about their favorite MMO zones. What are they, and what makes them so great?
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 Discussion: What makes for a truly great zone? Discussion: Our top favorite or most interesting zone picks Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Elwynn Forest" 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's 7.5 preview, Daybreak's staff headcount, the Helldivers 2 fiasco, some great giveaways in ESO and DDO, and prognostications about the future trends of 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: SWG, LOTRO News: SWTOR previews Update 7.5 News: How many people are working at Daybreak and SSG? News: The whole Helldivers 2 fiasco News: ESO is giving a free house, DDO is giving a free expansion Mailbag: Will we ever get another Top 5 MMO? Mailbag: Will MMOs ever return to an era of experimentation? Outro Other info: Download Episode 468 Podcast theme: "Townlife" from Ultima X Odyssey 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about ArcheAge's demise, no BlizzCon in 2024, Escape from Tarkov's consumer fiasco, City of Heroes' 20th birthday, and the odds of Crowfall coming back to a PC near you.
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, Fallout 4, Guild Wars 2 News: ArcheAge taps out for good in the west News: BlizzCon ain't happening this year, yo News: Escape from Tarkov tries to paywall a PvE mode News: Age of Water launches into early access News: Happy 20th birthday, City of Heroes! Mailbag: MMO parties with only one defensive character Mailbag: Will Crowfall ever come back? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "White Forest" from ArcheAge 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. -
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about ESO's rollback situation, PlanetSide 2's current status, the return of Life is Feudal and Legends of Aria, MMOs to play offline, and the fate of Blade and Soul.
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, ESO, WoW News: PlanetSide 2 is no longer under Daybreak's umbrella News: Elder Scrolls Online's horrible rollback situation News: Life is Feudal returns to Steam News: Legends of Aria Classic is now a thing Mailbag: Is Palia outsourcing art? Mailbag: Why isn't Blade and Soul doing better? Mailbag: What about "offline" MMO conversions? Outro Other info: Download Episode 465 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. - Visa fler
