This week Justin and Bree talk about the painful subject of when MMOs go dark for extended downtime and technical issues. Of course, there's a plenty that's going strong, such as Elite's great sales, Otherland's early access, and RIFT's brand-new calling. 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes...
Sep 15, 2015•1 hr 2 min
When an MMO studio virtually closes overnight, what can that mean for the game in question? This week, Bree and Justin tackle the sad news of Pathfinder Online , WildStar's free-to-play date, and a possible new MMO studio! 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: WildStar, U...
Sep 08, 2015•44 min
This week the news has been dominated by the last great convention of the summer, PAX Prime , and the podcast team has their hands full with the flood of new information. What are the biggest takeaways from this year's show? Find out in this episode! 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 own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Adv...
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 1 min
What is John Smedley up to? That's the question of the hour, as Bree and Justin speculate on the news that the former Daybreak president has started up his own company. Other topics in today's show include BIG NUMBERS from two MMOs, a prison server that you must pay for, and a superhero game that's letting you walk on the bad side. 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 own letter to the show, ...
Aug 25, 2015•1 hr 12 min
In the lull between conventions, Larry and Justin turn their attention to a hodge-podge of MMO industry news. On the show today, the duo discuss WildStar's F2P patch, Funcom for sale, Darkfall's soft wipe, and the umpteenth iteration of Hellgate: London . 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes...
Aug 18, 2015•46 min
Today on the podcast we have a very special guest, Project Gorgon Lead Developer Eric Heimburg . Heimburg brings us up to speed on the game's successful Kickstarter campaign and takes us behind the scenes of building an indie MMO. We also have the new World of Warcraft expansion reveals discuss, so it's going to be a busy show! 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 own letter to the show, use ...
Aug 11, 2015•1 hr 3 min
What will the new World of Warcraft expansion be? We won't find out until later this week, but podcasters Bree and Justin have no shortage of speculation as to what it may be -- and how it might help the free-falling fantasy MMO. 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 own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marv...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 14 min
What will the MMO industry do now that John Smedley isn't part of the day-to-day business? Bree and Justin deal with the fallout of this bombshell announcement before going on to talk about SWTOR's new race, Project Gorgon's crowdfunding revival, a touching DAoC tribute, 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the...
Jul 28, 2015•1 hr 3 min
It's the circle of MMOs: even as one game dies, another is born. And so it went this past week, with RaiderZ heading out even as Trove and Skyforge waves hello. In addition to all of this, the podcast team attempts to unravel all of the vitriol and infodumps concerning Star Citizen . That should fill up the hour, right? 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 own letter to the show, use the “Tips...
Jul 14, 2015•1 hr
Has Blizzard lost its passion for World of Warcraft ? What's going on with RIFT these days? Are there any third gender options in MMOs? And how much patience does MOP have for studios' tendency to do weasley "soft launches?" It's questions like these that need answers, and these two podcasters have been drafted to deal with them. It's a sizzling show of hard words and high tea! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd...
Jul 07, 2015•58 min
In today's action-packed episode, we go over Heavensward impressions, the reveal of Devilian , the new World of Warcraft patch, Anarchy Online's visual makeover, and TWO other things! Two! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward impressions News: Trion imports Devilian News: World of Warcraft patch 6.2 lands News: Anarchy Online upgrades i...
Jun 30, 2015•44 min
We've got MJ on the show to give us a super-special E3 after-action report! Also in this week's episode, Heavensward's launch, Guild Wars 2 expansion marketing errors, and SWTOR expansion details. Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marvel Heroes, The Secret World, Ark, ArcheAge E3: Guild Wars 2's guild halls! E3: The convention got huge this yea...
Jun 23, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Crazy news week leads to crazy talk on today's podcast, as Justin and Bree talk about Elder Scrolls Online's console launch, SWTOR's expansion reveal, the return of flying to World of Warcraft , and more! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marvel Heroes, WildStar News: Elder Scrolls Online has a rough console launch News: Star Wars: The Old Repu...
Jun 16, 2015•1 hr 4 min
When one game falls, another one rises... or is it the other way around? Today on the podcast, Justin and Bree talk about the unfortunate demise of a superhero MOBA and what that means for the "genre." Happily, there's a lot of positive news to cover as well that may indicate that 2015 is on the rise even so! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: M...
Jun 09, 2015•1 hr 3 min
Free-to-play: Is it the albatross around the neck of the doomed or the ray of salvation that could spell years of bounty to come? That's but one of many exciting topics that the podcast crew tackles today! Also, ham and milk! Seriously! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marvel Heroes, WildStar News: WildStar's free-to-play confirmed , birthday ...
Jun 02, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Is the world ending? Is hell freezing over? It must be, because Blade & Soul is actually coming to the west! On this week's podcast, the hosts talk about this incredible development as well as progression servers, launch dates, and flying in Draenor. Get out your Bree Topic Bingo cards, as you're guaranteed to be a big winner! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes:...
May 26, 2015•1 hr 1 min
When a studio is scooped by rumors, confessions, and scanty evidence, there's no putting that cat back in the bag for a formal announcement. This week Justin and Bree talk about a business model shift, a cancelation, a delay, and a success story... although not necessarily in that order. Also, there's a brief PSA about the dangers of monitor cords, so pay attention! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that l...
May 19, 2015•57 min
What would you do if your game lost three million players in three months? Get depressed? Come up with excuses? Offset the bad news with some good? This week on the podcast, we're betting that Blizzard probably did all of the above and then some. We've also got a new elite class to discuss, the finale to a certain conspiracy MMO, and the promise of a bright future for one upcoming title. Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past w...
May 12, 2015•1 hr 9 min
This week on the podcast we welcome Eliot Weinstein, one of the creators of Cards Agaisnt Humanity . Listen as the team takes a week off the news just to sit around playing a card game and eating cheese-dusted snacks. Oh fine, we'll get to the news too, if that's so important to you! Stay tuned at the end as we deliver one of our Kickstarter campaign promises: a song that contains the name of over 200 supporters! Yes, it's as crazy as you might imagine. Join us on the podcast as we talk about wh...
May 05, 2015•1 hr 7 min
After a short one-week haitus, the Massively OP Podcast is back and has brought another guest co-host along for the ride! We spend a lot of time this week looking at older games, including shocking (sort of) revelations about a certain spacey MMO. We're sure you can guess which one. Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Introducing our guest co-host John Bagnoli Adven...
Apr 28, 2015•57 min
Today we welcome on the show our first Kickstarter guest hosts, Ben Ebaugh and Tyler Johnson of Red Mountain Concepts . Together we forge a new future, solve world hunger, and figure out how to end the scourge of lockboxes once and for all! Or we just talk about the weird, sad, and wonderful news of the week. Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we've been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: Introducing our guest...
Apr 14, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Since April 1st was this past week, there were plenty laughs, groans, and gotcha moments here at Massively Overpowered. The podcast crew talks about their favorite MMO pranks as well as the significant events of the week, including an Xbox One launch, the end of expansions for one long-running game, and the supposed true story behind the New Game Enhancements. Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we've been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listene...
Apr 07, 2015•1 hr 6 min
What truly matters in the grand scheme of video games? Is it the money that teams raise to make them? Is it unnecessary censorship and forum drama? Is it trendy outfits that allow us to play virtual Barbie doll? Maybe it's all these things and more. That's why we have a top professional podcasting team, to hash these issues out! Join us on the podcast as we talk about what we've been playing in MMOs, the top news stories from the past week, and topics that listeners have submitted! Show notes: A...
Mar 31, 2015•55 min
The Massively OP Podcast crew learned many lessons from the MMO industry this week. We learned that players will get upset if you offer dolphins to some but not to all. We learned that VR is still a thing. We learned that the end of one MMO might mean the beginning of another. And we learned that sharing really is caring! We also have a very special giveaway for podcast listeners, so tune in! Show notes: Newegg giveaway Adventures in MMOs: Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, The Secret World New...
Mar 24, 2015•49 min
When an MMO delivers an update to nerf difficult content, it will cause a rift deeper than that of the North versus the South. Between veterans proclaiming the doom of carebearism and casuals rejoicing over being included, our podcasting crew wades in to deliver their thoughts before being overwhelmed by the mob. Also in this week's episode, llamas! Er, that should be "betas." A different beast entirely. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, The Secret World News: The Secret World...
Mar 17, 2015•1 hr
It's been one doozy of a busy week here at Massively Overpowered, between our Kickstarter campaign conclusion, PAX East, studios closing, games celebrating anniversaries, and a certain alpha revving up. Can we sum it up in a single hour? The podcast fairies will sprinkle their magic dust and make it happen! Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: Marvel Heroes, Guild Wars 2, SWGemu Kickstarter campaign concluded! News: Camelot Unchained starts alpha News: RIFT celebrates anniversary News: Storybricks cl...
Mar 10, 2015•54 min
This week on the cast we welcome Eliot, who has returned from a trip to ArenaNet to find out all sorts of secrets and reveals for Guild Wars 2 . We have a lot of ground to cover, with thoughts (and tributes) on Leonard Nimoy, crowdfunding updates, and a new expansion to a very old MMO. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft News: Guild Wars 2 trip report News: Star Trek Online and Leonard Nimoy News: Crowfall blows past crowdfunding total News: ...
Mar 03, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Whether it's talking about a giant's love for a space hampster or the dire importance of sweatpants on superheroes, the Massively OP Podcast team will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of these significant MMO industry stories from this past week. Well, they'll probably stop for McFlurries, because that sweetness is the bomb, yo. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, Marvel Heroes News: EverQuest Next and Storybricks sever ties News: Minsc and Boo are back! News: The Marvel Her...
Feb 24, 2015•58 min
Massively Overpowered's first week in operation couldn't have come at a more turbulent time in the industry. Fortunately, the podcast team of Bree and Justin are here to guide you through all of the earthshattering news that happened this past week, including the Daybreak firings and WildStar's precarious situation. Show notes: Adventures in MMOs: The Secret World, Guild Wars 2, SWTOR News: Daybreak firings and reassurances News: Crowfall will be buy-to-play News: WildStar is sliding financially...
Feb 17, 2015•1 hr
We're back in business as the brand-new Massively OP Podcast, and hosts Bree and Justin spend the hour bringing you up to speed on their gaming, the new website, MMO news, and listener emails. Join us for our maiden voyage! SHOW NOTES: Adventures in MMOs Website and Kickstarter update News: SOE becomes Daybreak News: World of Warcraft still over 10 million subscribers News: Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns expansion Mailbag: Pets and AI Mailbag: First year of subscriptions are now early access? OTHE...
Feb 10, 2015•54 min
