Massively OP Podcast

On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about a new MMO called Bellatores, patches for FFXIV and WoW, the departure of Greg Street from the Riot MMO, Star Citizen's improved persistence, the confluence of chicken and Diablo, and the desire for some of us to play "humble" characters.

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, Star Trek Online, SWG, City of Heroes
• News: What is Bellatores?
• News: Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.35
• News: Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street left the Riot MMO
• News: World of Warcraft's next two patches are incoming
• News: Diablo IV tempts with fried chicken
• News: Star Citizen's alpha just got more persistent
• Mailbag: Why can't we play more humble characters?
• Mailbag: How important are class aesthetics?
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Space Exploration 8" from Star Trek Online
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's new story, Embers Adrift's new zone, Mad World's launch plans, an introduction to Pax Dei, Blue Protocol's character creator, and reminiscing about Tabula Rasa.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, AdventureQuest 3D, No Man's Sky
• News: Guild Wars 2 releases new End of Dragons story
• News: Embers Adrift adds Grimstone Canyon zone
• News: Mad World aims to launch in first half of this year
• News: What is Pax Dei?
• News: Blue Protocol releases benchmark and character creator
• Mailbag: What were Tabula Rasa's strengths?
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Main Theme" from Blue Protocol
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Amazon officially publishing Throne and Liberty, New World's new seasons, Wayfinder's semi-launch announcement, DDO's anniversary, RIFT's subdued revival, character fashion, and MMO emoting.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, SWG
• News: Amazon to publish Throne and Liberty
• News: New World expands roadmap, introduces seasons
• News: Wayfinder starts closed beta, plans May early access launch
• News: DDO releases Update 58 and anniversary celebrations
• News: Gamigo's sort of doing stuff with RIFT these days and it's weird
• Mailbag: Would you want your avatar to represent you?
• Mailbag: Character fashion designs
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Character Creation" from Dungeons and Dragons Online
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO surprises, several interesting upcoming MMOs such as Palia and Corepunk, the degrading work situation at Blizzard, and more Q1 2023 financials.

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Show notes:

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, Star Wars Galaxies
• News: Catching up on Corepunk, Diablo IV, Palia, and Nightingale
• News: Blizzard's not the best place to work these days
• News: Financials from NCsoft and Pearl Abyss
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Promise" from Infinite Crisis
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about some big Q1 2023 financial news, Guild Wars 2's new approach to content delivery, the Microsoft-Blizzard acquisition, Turkey earthquake relief, characters we love to hate, and Gloria Victus launch comms.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Guild Wars 2
• News: Guild Wars 2 is changing up its content delivery
• News: Financials with Blizzard plus Blizzard-Microsoft drama
• News: Turkey earthquake relief from EVE Online, Destiny 2, FFXIV
• Mailbag: Gloria Victus launch comms
• Mailbag: Characters you love -- but hate
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "A Future Carved in Jade (Synth Only)" from Guild Wars 2
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV's blowup over modding (and cheating), what's up with this Quinfall thing, World of Warcraft's trading post issues, The Crew 3 announcement, and everything you've ever wanted to know about video game beards.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO
• News: The great FFXIV mod debate
• News: World of Warcraft's trading post issues and cross-realm raid
• News: NCsoft West layoffs, Square Enix financials, Blizzard financials
• News: The Crew 3 officially announced
• News: Quinfall arrives on the scene and immediately makes some grand promises
• News: Elder Scrolls Online wages war on shoulder armor
• Mailbag: Why no has moar beards?
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Fenderbender" from The Crew
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about roadmaps, roadmaps, and more roadmaps! Elder Scrolls Online, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Diablo Immortal, and Villagers and Heroes all laid out plans for 2023, along with a delightful launch announcement from Gloria Victis.

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.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO
• News: Elder Scrolls Online roadmap and new class
• News: Dungeons and Dragons Online's mini-expansion announcement
• News: Diablo Immortal's confusing roadmap
• News: Villagers and Heroes is finally getting interior housing
• News: Star Trek Online's 13th anniversary patch
• News: Gloria Victis to launch next week
• Mailbag: Exploring optional content
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Another Story Begins" from Gloria Victis
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzard's doomsday in China, Lord of the Rings Online's 2023 roadmap, WoW Classic's latest phase, the January drop for Final Fantasy XIV, and how Blizzard can rebuild its reputation.

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.

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO
• News: Blizzard and NetEase don't back down from the game apocalypse in China
• News: Wrath Classic moves into Phase 2
• News: Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3 arrived
• News: Lord of the Rings Online has 'ambitious' 2023 plans
• Mailbag: What can Blizzard do to restore its standing?
• Outro

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• Podcast theme: "The Shadow Rises" from LOTRO
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's upcoming arrival, Skull and Bones' umpteenth delay, roadmaps for the EverQuest franchise, John Smedley's whereabouts, and the controversial Dungeons & Dragons licensing snafu.

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.

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO, Guild Wars 2
• News: Throne and Liberty is coming in the first half of 2023
• News: EverQuest and EverQuest II post 2023 road maps
• News: John Smedley leaves Amazon Game Studio
• News: Skull and Bones is delayed a sixth time
• Mailbag: Wizards of the Coast and D&D changes
• Mailbag: Using alts for a better purpose
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Faultline Downfall" from City of Heroes
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode, it's a full-fledged Massively OP staff jam! We've got Cuckoo-for-Cocoa-Puffs Chris, Mighty Mighty MJ, Where in the World is Carlo Sandiego, and Just Justin jawing about the year-that-was and the year-to-come.

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.

• Intro
• What were our most-played MMOs of 2022?
• What are we looking forward to in 2023?
• Massively OP Awards discussion
• Final thoughts
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Luau Festival" from Stardew Valley
• Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, MJ, and Chris
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