On this week’s show, Bree and Justin brace for the busiest launch week in recent memory ( Phantasy Star Online 2 ! Greymoor ! Guild Wars 2's No Quarter! EverQuest progression servers!), look at Daybreak's latest studio "spin-off," dig into the latest ArcheAge controversy, talk about rogue server security, and figure out where "ownership" of online games lies. 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 y...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin cover a siege of China's World of Warcraft servers, more MMO financials from the first quarter, Fallout 76's 2020 roadmap, the death of the Dragon's Prophet series, unique uses for character select screens, and expansion draws. 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....
May 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Sam, and Justin cover Population Zero's launch, how World of Warcraft's numbers are doing, Trove's Delves update, Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor's prologue quests, the worth of MMO rewards, and whether or not SSG's business practices are predatory. 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 sit...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tackle topics such as Age of Conan's surprise update, a Defiance sunset, a World of Warcraft battle of words, Elder Scrolls Online's expansion release date, Guild Wars 2's voiceless episode, and mail about single-minded devs and freeform character buildings. 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-rig...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Chris, and Justin mark 15 years of the classic Guild Wars experience, come to grips with Funcom's changes to Dune , discuss how much genocide should World of Warcraft highlight, and got to the bottom of yet another Star Citizen controversy. 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 ...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr
On this week’s show, Bree, Colin, and Justin suit up for Phantasy Star Online 2's launch, roll with some Wastelanders in Fallout 76 , phase ahead with World of Warcraft Classic , and munch on Final Fantasy XIV's dungeon problem (including if it has one). 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 note...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Andy, and Justin scramble to get on top of a greatly rearranged 2020, with New World's delay, Lord of the Rings Online's preview, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' first public foray, 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 site to do so. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Guild W...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Ben, and Justin get utterly, grimly serious about April Fools Day in MMOs, examine the devastating ramifications of Ascent: Infinite Realm's revamp, give keen insight into new features coming to RuneScape and Elder Scrolls Online , and duke it out over the shortest playable races. 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 i...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
For those who played the Nintendo Entertainment System, the name "Sunsoft" conjures up memories of intense gameplay, slick design, and -- of course -- terrific music. On today's episode of Retro Reprise, Syp and Syl delve into the 8-bit treasure trove of video game music from this studio. Grab these vibes and don't let go! Retro Reprise Episode 21: Sunsoft's NES classics (direct download, show page ) Intro "Area 3" from Blaster Master "Stage 1" from Journey to Silius "Stage 1" from Gremlins 2 "S...
Apr 01, 2020•31 min
On this week’s show, Bree, MJ, Mia, and Justin gab about Chronicles of Elyria folding up shop, early previews of several upcoming MMORPGs, speculate about Burning Crusade Classic , and get into the purpose of player housing. 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: Intro Adventures in MMOs: G...
Mar 31, 2020•57 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Chris, Eliot, and Justin join forces to create some sort of ungainly, dorky super-podcaster that wields all of the power of a global chat channel. Discussion ranges from MMO freebies to MapleStory 2's sign-off to Warhammer Online's revival. 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 ...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin deal with the coronavirus cultural shift with a heavy dose of MMORPGs. From Guild Wars 2's Cantha expansion announcement to Phantasy Star Online 2's beta, there's plenty to keep everyone occupied! 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: Intro Adventures i...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin say farewell to EverQuest's Holly Longdale, celebrate Black Desert's fourth birthday, get to the bottom of City of Heroes Homecoming's streaming ban, and debate the merits of automation 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 own letter to the show, use the “ Tips ” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Intro Adventures in ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin sift through the news coming out of PAX East (including Magic Legends, Population Zero , and Lord of the Rings Online ) while evaluating the coronavirus' impact on GDC and EVE Fanfest. Other topics up for discussion include City of Heroes' new powersets, Funcom's financials, and why WildStar died. 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...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin wonder how many projects CCP is going to cancel, examine FFXIV's Echoes of a Fallen Star, debate the merits of New World's housing, fret about the coronavirus, and sharing how MMOs make a positive impact on lives. 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: I...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin get giddy over Phantasy Star Online 2’s coming, check out Blizzard’s financials, and answer podcast emails about gaming ambassadors, Daybreak Game Company, and gaming ambassadors. 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: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Star Trek...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin unravel the brouhaha surrounding City State Entertainment's Colossus , celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Trek Online , get the cold shoulder from Guild Wars 2 , and take a second look at the New World switcharoo. 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 note...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin dive into the huge (if not unexpected) Daybreak split-up story, spy Tencent sneaking up on Funcom, say hello to Temtem's age of glory, and Torchlight Frontiers' weird juke away from 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 own letter to the show, use the “ Tips ” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: N...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On this week’s show, Bree, Sam, and Justin see a year of MMO gaming unfolding like the best present ever. New Elder Scrolls Online expansion? Huge Albion Online update? New World embracing care bears? Magic Legends launch date? There's a lot to talk about, that's for sure! 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 ...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin tackle pesky design issues that negatively impact MMOs -- you know, like oversized butts and the entire female gender. The podcast duo also preps for World of Warcraft's Patch 8.3, touches base with Lost Ark , and checks in with Crowfall's finances. 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...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin charge into 2020 with previews of Ashes of Creation and Camelot Unchained , look at a couple of unfortunate mistakes with other games, and ponder what NCsoft is doing with City of Heroes . 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: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In our final podcast of the year and the decade, the whole Massively OP team assembles for a mega-roundtable! The combined crew shares stories of how they found their favorite MMOs, discusses the recent MOP Awards, and delivers an informative State of the Site for all of our readers and supporters. 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...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 18 min
It's the end of the year, and Justin and Bree aren't going to go into 2020 with a full mailbag, no thank you! In this episode, the mailbag gets cleaned out while the duo answers listener questions about why we focus on certain games above others, why you should never go into MMO forums, why legacy servers are popular, and so very 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 own letter to t...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin frantically sort out the flurry of end-of-year announcements, including shutdowns, new games, and launch windows. It's a bonanza of MMORPG news, with Magic Legends, New World, Corepunk, Black Desert Mobile , 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 site to do so. Listen to...
Dec 17, 2019•59 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin dig into FFXIV and Guild Wars 2's newest patches, look ahead to what's coming in the next year with MMORPGs, and a couple of interesting listener questions about controls and meaningful choices. 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: Intro Adventures in ...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin anticipate two EverQuest expansion releases, Star Citizen's pricey space mall, celebrate Book of Travels' strong Kickstarter campaign, temporary MMO servers, and whether or not we'd play a hypothetical game called Houses and Ponies Online ! 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 s...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin bid a fond farewell to Brad "Aradune" McQuaid, evaluate Google Stadia's launch, investigate Guild Wars 2's latest episode, Justin's biggest gaming regret, and whether or not it is socially acceptable to play MMORPGs completely solo. 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 d...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin delve into whispers, rumors, and cold, hard facts of the MMO genre. They jaw about Dark Age of Camelot's long-awaited F2P move, Final Fantasy XIV's surprising console news, the reveal of Path of Exile 2 , 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 site to do so. Show notes: ...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin return to Mordor in Lord of the Rings Online: Minas Morgul , chew over Square Enix's and Blizzard's financials, check out Pearl Abyss' trio of new MMOs, and party with Alice in Chains in AdventureQuest 3D . 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: Intro Ad...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin delve into the ups, downs, and sideways of BlizzCon 2019. Will Diablo IV be a return to form... or a gory mess? Is Overwatch 2 an actual sequel... or a glorified mod? Will Shadowlands restore faith in World of Warcraft ... or put players to sleep? And what was up with that apology, anyway? 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 th...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
