On this week's episode, Bree and Justin catch up on gaming news from Summer Game Fest 2025, touching on exciting announcements like The Cube and testing dates for Chrono Odyssey. They share their recent experiences in Palia, LOTRO, and World of Warcraft, discussing exploration, progress, and quirky details like mob face art. The hosts also analyze the Dune Awakening head start, New World's new temporary hardcore server ruleset, and debate how MMOs can better integrate raids and endgame storytelling based on a listener's example from Destiny 2.
On this week's episode, Bree and Justin recap their recent gaming adventures in Palia and LOTRO, including the successful transfer of old characters. They then dive into a packed week of MMO news covering Dune Awakening's early access launch and controversy, Elder Scrolls Online's "Seasons of the Worm Cult" update and subclassing feature, Guild Wars 2's final Janthir Wilds zone, the date for WoW Classic's Pandaria launch, New World's new game director and leadership changes, and the highly debated balance patch for City of Heroes Homecoming. Finally, they tackle a listener question about whether a buggy or toxic game is better than no game at all.
This week, Bree and Justin catch up on missed episodes, discuss their time in Palia (including its grindy but compelling social systems), and touch upon adventures in ESO, LOTRO, and WoW. News includes the Chrono Odyssey beta, Blue Protocol's unexpected return, Fractured Online going offline until 2026, Defiance adding back the Castithian race, and Dreamhaven's two new game launches (Lynked and Wildgate). The mailbag sparks a passionate debate about the potential use and significant drawbacks of AI in MMO NPC interactions and content.
The Massively OP podcast discusses early access impressions of Equinox Homecoming, the successful open beta of Dune Awakening, and the Neverwinter update. They also cover the shutdown of Cryptic MMO forums, layoffs at Pax Dei, and SWTOR's update preview. The hosts touch on the topic of MMO emulators and the reasons they are not covered on the site.
Bree and Justin discuss MMO adventures, including ESO, WoW Classic, and LOTRO, then dive into news about EVE Online's Legion expansion and the reappearance of Camelot Unchained. They also cover WoW's upcoming patch, Embers Adrift's Steam launch, and engage in a Daily Grind Blitz, sharing opinions on various MMO topics. The episode offers a mix of game experiences and industry insights.
Justin and Bree discuss Equinox Homecoming's surprise early access, Dune Awakening's beta, LOTRO's anniversary, and the issues with World of Warcraft's latest patch. They analyze New World's future plans and debate how developers should be honored, providing insight into the current state and future of various MMOs, and offering commentary on recent updates and community reactions.
Bree and Justin discuss the Dune Awakening delay, Palia's new zone, Classic MapleStory, and Defiance's rough relaunch. They also explore the future of MMO evolution and compensation packages. They touch on LOTRO crafting, Guild Wars 1's anniversary, and player experiences in various MMOs, diving deep into the current state and potential future of the genre.
Bree and Justin discuss Elder Scrolls Online's new seasonal format, Guild Wars' 20th anniversary, LOTRO's new server and upcoming content, Defiance's relaunch, and the challenges of creating a successful MMO sequel. They analyze monetization strategies, game design, and the delicate balance between innovation and nostalgia in the MMO landscape. They also explore player loyalty, community building, and the ever-evolving relationship between developers and their audience.
Bree and Justin delve into the world of PvP in MMORPGs, discussing its various forms, from factional warfare to economic competition. They explore interesting and challenging aspects of PvP, highlighting games that excel in this area and the importance of opt-in systems. Also a discussion of LOTRO housing and player behavior.
This episode discusses LOTRO's housing system, server upgrades and Rohan maps, and crafting frustrations, then delves into WoW's goblin questing, delves, and engineering, followed by reactions to Equinox Homecoming's cozy horse murder mystery concept and the RuneScape Dragon Wilds announcement. The hosts also analyze the Stars Reach Kickstarter's success, Black Desert Console's platform changes, and debate MMO business models, including free-to-play and monetization.
Bree and Justin discuss the Dune Awakening price controversy, Guild Wars 2's expansion delay, a Marvel Heroes rogue server, the extraction shooter genre's struggles, and two new MMOs: Crosswind and Spirit Crossing. They also share their recent MMO experiences in LOTRO and WoW and discuss the unique appeal and stability of established MMOs.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the unexpected return of Defiance under new ownership, Pokémon Go's transition to Scopely, and new details on World of Warcraft's housing system. They also share their experiences in LOTRO and WoW, and delve into some lesser-known MMOs recommended by listeners. The hosts touch on topics such as server transfers in LOTRO and the cancellation of BlizzCon this year.
Justin and Bree discuss the LOTRO server transfer issues, APB/Fallen Earth server downtime, Throne and Liberty's expansion, and Guild Wars 2's update. They analyze the communication surrounding the LOTRO transfers, the surprise resurgence of players, and the lessons learned. The episode wraps up with a mailbag question about raids gating story beats, leading to a discussion about alternative ways to deliver story conclusions.
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Stars Reach's impressive Kickstarter, LOTRO's pre-transfer update, another setback for ArcheAge Chronicles, a couple monster hunter games balancing out, and how to deal with ESO's difficulty (or lack thereof). 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...
Bree and Justin discuss a plethora of MMO news including WoW's 11.1 patch, Dune Awakening's early access date, LOTRO/DDO server updates, and Lost Ark's new class. They also dive into non-combat PvP and comfort activities in MMOs, engaging with listener mailbag questions.
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft housing plans, Stars Reach's manifesto, Pantheon's latest controversy, new patches for Star Trek Online and Black Desert , and financial report highlights. 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, Stars Reach, SWG ...
On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, MJ joins Bree and Justin for a live show that celebrates the site's 10th anniversary! Spend an hour with the trio as they walk down memory lane and recall the history, ups, and downs of running the world wide web's finest MMORPG news website. 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 MOP's 1...
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 Si...
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, Fallo...
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, gat...
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, a...
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 email...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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 expan...
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(!) ...
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 Mo...
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 ...
