Massively OP Podcast

Massively OP Podcast

By Justin OlivettiLeisureVideo Games
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Massively OP Podcast episodes

  • Episode 493: Landing on Brighter Shores

    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
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    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 492: Grouping is the new soloing

    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
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    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 491: World of Warcraft's Buckosaurus problem

    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
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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 490: What's old is new again

    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
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    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 489: A requiem for Cryptic

    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
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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 488: Amazon vs Amazon

    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
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 487: Give me Throne and Liberty

    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
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 486: Amazon's daring October gambits

    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
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 485: EVE's blockhead blockchain move

    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
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 484: It's yet another mailbag show!

    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
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    1 hr 8 min

About Massively OP Podcast

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A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.

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