Episode 518: Too much horsing around
May 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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Summary
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.Episode description
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.
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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
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- Podcast theme: "How to Build Your Ranch" from Star Stable
- Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree
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