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  • On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin remember the life of Project Gorgon's Sandra Powers, comb over EVE Online's 2025 roadmap, test drive WoW's customizable cars, goggle at No Man's Sky's latest update, and big feature holes in our 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, The Sims 4, Project Gorgon News: Asheron's Call and Project Gorgon developer Sandra Powers passes away News: EVE Online's 2025 roadmap News: World of Warcraft's customizable cars News: No Man's Sky trundles out another amazing update Mailbag: What class and race would you remove from an MMO and replace them with? Mailbag: What big thing is missing in each MMO? Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "Running the Gauntlet" 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.
  • On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about The Quinfall's early access start, Unchained Entertainment's big layoffs, New World's latest SNAFU, Throne and Liberty's server merges, and what kind of MMO characters they are in real life.

    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, Fallout 76, WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 News: The Quinfall launches into early access News: Camelot Unchained's studio laid off 40% of staff News: New World breaks the internet (well, itself) News: Throne and Liberty is planning widespread server merges Mailbag: What kind of MMO characters would we be? Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "Bold Wanderers" 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.
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  • On this week’s special theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about some of their favorite non-combat content in MMORPG, including exploring, roleplaying, thieving, trucking, 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 Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, Fallout 76, Stars Reach, Aloft Crafting, gathering, fishing, and farming Boats Housing Exploration and mapping Races and mount travel Jumping puzzles Thievery and spying Non-combat quests Research and builds Dance, music, taverns, minigames, poetry slams, and fashion Shopping, player vendors, and space trucking Politics and government Modding Collecting, archaeology, and treasure hunting Player-created content and missions Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "Dancing with Ricky Pagan" from The Secret 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 LOTRO's new server plan, Stars Reach's Kickstarter, PlanetSide 2's latest peril, ESO's next content drop, roadmaps for the EverQuest games, and the joys of modding.

    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 Classic, GW2, SWG, Aloft, and a lot of small games News: LOTRO lays out new server plan News: Stars Reach readies a Kickstarter for final stretch News: PlanetSide 2 could be in trouble (again) News: Previews for Elder Scrolls Online, EverQuest, and EverQuest II Mailbag: Modding and MMOs Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "A Night of Spirited Dance and Spirits" 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.
  • It's not only the first podcast of the year, it's Massively OP Podcast's 500th episode and a writer roundtable! Join us for this truly historic occasion (OK, OK, let's ratchet back the pompousness there) as we look back at the podcast's history, last year's gaming experiences, titles to anticipate this year, the MOP awards show, a State of the Site report, and more with Bree, Justin, Eliot, and Chris!

    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 Celebrating the 500th episode! What were our favorite MMOs in 2024? What are we looking forward to playing in 2025? Awards discussion State of the Site Mailbag: MOP Discord and Game Archaeologist podcast Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "The Vigil Goes to War" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin, 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.
  • It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025!

    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 Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls Mailbag: Five quick Q&As Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played? Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005 Mailbag: Making crafting better Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back Mailbag: Inventory overflow Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "Pointe Less Isle" from AdventureQuest 3D 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.
  • It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025!

    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 Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls Mailbag: Five quick Q&As Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played? Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005 Mailbag: Making crafting better Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back Mailbag: Inventory overflow Outro

    Other info:

    Podcast theme: "Pointe Less Isle" from AdventureQuest 3D 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 Path of Exile 2's early access launch, Elder Scrolls Online's anniversary cancelation, EverQuest's latest expansion, the full heat death of ArcheAge, bad MMO monetization, and community temper tantrums.

    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, GW2 News: Path of Exile 2 launches into early access News: Elder Scrolls Online cancels its NA anniversary event News: EverQuest releases The Outer Brood News: XLGAMES completely kills ArcheAge in Korea Mailbag: Has bad MMO monetization been normalized? Mailbag: Why do some players throw tantrums over every bit of news? Outro

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    Podcast theme: "Retrospective" by JJD & Alex Skrindo, provided by NoCopyrightSounds 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 Corepunk's early access launch, Ubisoft's cozy MMO, Throne and Liberty's spear weapon, MMOs that we can't get into, and whether or not it's smart to buy a lifetime subscription.

    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, SWTOR, LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Corepunk launches quietly News: Ubisoft is making a cozy MMO? News: Throne and Liberty tosses a spear to players Mailbag: MMOs we keep bouncing off of Mailbag: Lifetime subs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Goldenfield Town" from Corepunk 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 EverQuest 3, FFXIV mobile, New World's roadmap, Path of Exile 2's early access plans, and Stars Reach's housing system.

    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, GW2 News: Is EverQuest 3 actually happening? (plus EverQuest II expansion) News: And now there's a FFXIV mobile game? News: New World drops its 2025 roadmap News: Path of Exile 2's early access launch is shaping up nicely! News: Stars Reach talks homesteading system Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Beyond the River" 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.
  • On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Warcraft Direct (and player housing!), the relaunch of WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 and SWTOR's next patches, and a financial news 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, GW2 News: Warcraft Direct and WoW's player housing(!) News: WoW Classic Classic launches this week News: Guild Wars 2's Godspawn patch arrives News: SWTOR schedules Update 7.6 for December... without story MMO financial call roundup Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Kul Tiran Tavern (Hero Theme)" 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 LOTRO's new expansion, Brighter Shores' release, Star Reach's new trailer, FFXIV's Patch 7.1, and controller support 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: WoW Classic, GW2, LOTRO News: Lord of the Rings Online releases Legacy of Morgoth News: Brighter Shores launches News: ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey get delayed News: Checking out Stars Reach's new trailer News: Final Fantasy XIV delivers Patch 7.1 Mailbag: Are we open to using controllers in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Goblins are Invading" from Brighter Shores Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, 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 Path of Exile 2's early access delay, patches for multiple MMOs, New World's continued redefining of the English language, Embers Adrift's money woes, and the search for a slow dungeon crawler.

    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, GW2 News: Path of Exile 2 delays early access a bit News: Patches for Elder Scrolls Online, Albion Online, and Elite Dangerous News: New World now says grouping is soloing! News: Embers Adrift ain't gettin' paid, people Mailbag: Looking for a slower dungeon crawl experience Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Diamond and Root" 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 MMO Halloween, World of Warcraft's bronto bonanza, DCUO's latest console release, a secret Guild Wars card game, and how player counts influence involvement.

    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: DDO, Wayfinder, GW2 News: MMO Halloween is in full swing! News: DCUO launches an Xbox Series X|S client News: WoW's 20th anniversary arrives with bronto bucks News: Is ArenaNet making a Guild Wars CCG? Mailbag: Does player count influence your involvement in an MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Amara's Wish" 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 New World's Aeternum relaunch, Ultima Online New Legacy, Pax Dei's updates, Tarisland's latest patch, DDO's fresh start server, Wayfinder's full launch, and solo play 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: New World launches on console News: Wayfinder launches out of early access News: What's going on with Pax Dei? Quick News: Tarisland trots out The Blight Dragon Elegy update Quick News: DDO's fresh-start 64-bit server comes out this week Quick News: Ultima Online finally gets New Legacy out the door Mailbag: Why do we like solo play in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Firelight" 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, Carlo joins Bree and Justin to talk about Throne and Liberty gameplay. The trio also discusses the dismantling of Cryptic Studios, Brighter Shores' release date, and the rollout of New World Aeternum.

    [Please note that due to some audio issues we could not correct, part of the podcast has an echo. Pretend that you're listening to this in a stadium of other MOP fans, and it'll be OK.]

    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 Carlo's adventures in Throne and Liberty News: Cryptic Studios circles the drain News: Brighter Shores confirms release date News: New World Aeternum rolls out this week Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Delta Rising Exploration" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, 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 expansion pre-orders for LOTRO, EverQuest, and EverQuest II, second chances for Ultima Online and New World, Throne and Liberty's launch week, and how far we're willing to go for MMO rewards.

    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: Ultima Online and New World Aeternum come out next week News: Throne and Liberty is doing fine, just fine News: LOTRO opens pre-orders for Legacy of Morgoth News: EverQuest and EverQuest II get ready for their fall expansions Mailbag: What are we willing to do to get long-term MMO rewards? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Natimbi" 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.
  • On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's launch week, Blizzard's tell-all book, ArcheAge 2's rebranding, New World's interview, and the importance of keeping historical records 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: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Throne and Liberty sees a solid launch News: Tell-all book reveals Activision-Blizzard meddling News: ArcheAge 2 rebrands as ArcheAge Chronicles News: New World ramps up to the Aeternum release Mailbag: What MMOs need a full historical record? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "O, Thou Beautiful Star!" from Throne and Liberty 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 imminent release, World of Warcraft's bank fiasco, SWTOR's Mac client, Guild Wars 2's PvP mode, Pantheon's release hype, and New World's Aeternum addition.

    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: Throne and Liberty prepares for a global launch News: World of Warcraft loses a ton of guild bank items News: Is SWTOR coming to Macs? News: Guild Wars 2 has a new PvP mode News: New World is adding a season for its Aeternum launch News: Pantheon tries to act all serious and stuff about its launch Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Life Fire" from Guild Wars 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 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.