On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's upcoming beta, Blue Protocol's second chance, Fractured Online's departure, a new Defiance race, a rogue-lite RPG launch, and whether AI should be involved 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.

Show notes:

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia
• News: Chrono Odyssey ramps up to a June beta
• News: We're going to get Blue Protocol after all, sort of
• News: Fractured Online goes offline until 2026
• News: Defiance adds back in the Castithian race
• News: Lynked: Banner of the Spark and Wildgate releases
• Mailbag: Should MMOs use AI in any way?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Eyes in the Garden" from Istaria
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access, Dune Awakening's open beta weekend, Neverwinter's new patch, the end of Cryptic MMO forums, Pax Dei's layoffs, SWTOR's update preview, and the emulators we won't discuss about on 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
• Adventures in MMOs: ESO, Palia, Lost Skies, Tower Unites
• Early thoughts on Equinox Homecoming's early access
• News: Dune Awakening runs a big open beta test
• News: Neverwinter delivers Red Harvest module and Ex-Cryptic MMO forums shut down
• News: Pax Dei lays off a good chunk of staff
• News: SWTOR talks up Update 7.7 -- but no story yet
• Mailbag: Why don't we talk about all MMO emulators?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "How to Build Your Ranch" from Star Stable
• Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's upcoming expansion, the return of Camelot Unchained, WoW's next patch, Embers Adrift landing on Steam, and a Daily Grind Blitz!

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: ESO, WoW Classic, LOTRO, The Sims 4
• News: EVE Online talks about this month's Legion expansion
• News: Camelot Unchained resurfaces
• News: World of Warcraft gets ready for Patch 11.1.7
• News: Embers Adrift hits Steam
• Daily Grind Blitz!
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Fanfest 2013" from EVE Online
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access surprise, Dune Awakening's NDA-free beta, LOTRO's anniversary, World of Warcraft's wonky patch, New World's spring plans, and putting developers on pedestals.

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, ESO
• News: Equinox Homecoming's early access kicks off May 8
• News: Dune Awakening gears up for a big beta next month
• News: LOTRO's Update 44 arrives with the anniversary
• News: World of Warcraft's Update 11.1.5 is kind of a disaster
• News: New World blips back to life with update plans
• Mailbag: How should we honor developers?
• Outro

Other info:

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• Podcast theme: "The Angle of Mitheithel" from Lord of the Rings Online
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's delay, Palia's big zone announcement, what's going on with Classic MapleStory, the messy Defiance relaunch, LOTRO compensation, and the future evolution 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, WoW Classic, Guild Wars
• News: Defiance gets a relaunch -- but it's rough one so far
• News: Dune Awakening pushes its launch back to June
• News: Palia announces Elderwood zone expansion
• News: Classic MapleStory is coming later this year
• Mailbag: What does the future of MMO evolution hold in store?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Aqua Road East Sea" from MapleStory
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's new seasonal format, Guild Wars' 20th anniversary, LOTRO's recent activity, Defiance's relaunch, and how to build your perfect MMO sequel.

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, Diablo III
• News: Elder Scrolls Online trades chapters for seasons
• News: Guild Wars stirs for its 20th anniversary
• News: LOTRO adds a new server, tests Update 44, plans tropic island
• News: Defiance is relaunching this Friday
• Mailbag: How can studios make a great MMO sequel?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "A White Stallion Rampant" from Elder Scrolls Online
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about PvP in MMORPGs -- the good, the bad, and the utterly weird. Also, there's a bit of chatter about LOTRO's housing with the 64-bit servers.

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
• LOTRO opens up its housing on the 64-bit servers
• Our own history with PvP
• What do we mean by the term PvP?
• Non-traditional PvP systems
• Interesting PvP systems
• Challenges with PvP
• What is the best MMO PvP of all time?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Townlife" from Ultima X Odyssey
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's cozy horse mystery, a new RuneScape title, Stars Reach's Kickstarter tally, FFXIV's newest patch, Black Desert Console's platform retirements, and how studios should tempt frugal players to pay 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: LOTRO, WoW
• News: Craig Morrison reveals his horse MMO as Equinox Homecoming
• News: What is RuneScape Dragonwilds?
• News: Stars Reach does well on Kickstarter
• News: FFXIV's Seekers of Eternity update arrives
• News: Black Desert Console retires older platforms
• News: How can studios convince abused gamers to pay for MMOs?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "A Tonberry's Tears" from FFXIV
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's prices, Guild Wars 2's expansion delay, Marvel Heroes' rogue server project, the death of extraction shooters, and a pair of interesting new 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
• News: Dune Awakening's box price and paid headstart
• News: Guild Wars 2's next expansion is slightly delayed
• News: Marvel Heroes' rogue server project looks promising
• News: Extraction shooters are dying off, as Seekers of Skyveil packs it in
• News: A first look at new MMOs with Crosswind and Spirit Crossing
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Nightclub District 1" from Marvel Heroes
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Defiance's resurrection, World of Warcraft's housing, Pokémon Go's new owners, Pantheon's lawless PvP, and our deep cut MMO favorites.

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, 
• News: Defiance comes back from the dead
• News: Pokémon Go got itself sold off
• News: More World of Warcraft housing details (and BlizzCon 2026)
• News: Pantheon goes lawless with its PvP
• Mailbag: Are there any "deep cut" MMOs we'd recommend?
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "The Battle of San Francisco" from Defiance
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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