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Massively OP Podcast

Justin Olivettimassivelyop.libsyn.com
A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.

Episodes

Episode 423: The Overwatch MMO we'll never get

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lord of the Rings shade, Overwatch 2's declaration of PvE defeat, a Worlds Adrift spiritual successor, Nightingale's and Ashfall's delays, and the importance of freedom with your character builds. 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, Torchlight II, and Bree's d...

May 23, 20231 hr 16 min

Episode 422: Two Lord of the Rings MMOs to rule them all

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Amazon's new Lord of the Rings MMO, WoW's dragon daycare, official hardcore Classic , Diablo IV's testing, LOTRO's landscape difficulty, FFXIV's next update, and a bunch of financials. 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: L...

May 16, 20231 hr 4 min

Episode 421: Beyond time and space

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's trailer, Star Trek Online's newest episode, SWTOR's future, EVE Online's 20th anniversary, LOTRO's latest raid, Villagers and Heroes' housing, and WoW's tangled lore. 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: LO...

May 09, 20231 hr 10 min

Episode 420: The New, Mad World of Warcraft

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Blizzard's financials, World of Warcraft 10.1, New World's big changes, MapleStory's war against a class, the mess of the Mad World launch, and Guild Wars 2's content pipeline. 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, St...

May 02, 20231 hr 12 min

Episode 419: Dining at the MMO news buffet

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's spread across the globe, Throne and Liberty's possible delay, Mad World's head start, DCUO's newest episode, EVE's latest disgrace, and how MMOs can meet accessibility needs. 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:...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 8 min

Episode 418: Big Numbers Inc.

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about some mighty big numbers, Wayfinder's delay, LOTRO's new avatar options, the reveal of Mortal Exodus , and why some players very much want to save the world on a daily basis. 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, Fallo...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 4 min

Episode 417: Happy Compensation Day!

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about WoW's upcoming zone patch, problems in New World and Star Trek Online , Amazon's layoffs, Greg Street's new MMO studio, and slowing down to enjoy your game. 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, WoW Classic News: Worl...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 416: Jedi mind trick

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about this year's April Fools roundup, SWTOR's move to improve, Mad World's launch date, MultiVersus' strange disappearance, the cancelation of E3, and the infuriating move to repackage and resell ARK . 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 April Foo...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 415: Don't go into the Lightfall

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Lord of the Rings Online's new update, Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion, CCP's blockchain game, Dungeons and Dragons Online's quest giveaway, the hope of Ship of Heroes , the possible return of Alganon , and the thorny question of A.I. 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 10 min

Episode 414: EverQuesting on and on

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Diablo IV's beta, the passing of Destiny 2's Lance Reddick, the disaster of Star Citizen's latest release, LOTRO's crafting scene, Elder Scrolls Online's newest DLC, and the most extreme zones ever created 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show note...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 12 min

Episode 413: Kentucky fried gaming

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...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 13 min

Episode 412: It's a mad, mad, Mad World

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 . 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, Ad...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 12 min

Episode 411: The way to Wayfinder

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. 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 ...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 11 min

Episode 410: Cyberpunk meets gaslamp

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. 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, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls ...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 13 min

Episode 409: All aboard the Tyria train

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. 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 Ad...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 408: FFXIV on one side, mods on the other

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. 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:...

Feb 07, 20231 hr 10 min

Massively OP Podcast Episode 407: What were they thinking?

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...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 406: Ulduar and Umbar

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. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMO...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 405: Give me throne or give me liberty

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. Show notes: Intro Adventure...

Jan 17, 20231 hr 6 min

Episode 404: Believe the hype!

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. Show notes: Intro What were our most-playe...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 403: Roundtable and state of the site

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin bring on Colin and Eliot for a full-fledged roundtable. Discussion topics include most-played MMOs of 2022, our recent awards show, and the annual state of the site. Please rise while listening to this podcast to show respect! 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 not...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 15 min

Episode 402: Mailbag unlimited

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin dig through the hefty mailbag to tackle all sorts of listener questions and topics, including Blue Protocol's publishing, MMO bad habits, World of Warcraft's worst zones, books about MMOs, 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Listen to the show right now: Show n...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 8 min

Massively OP Podcast Episode 401: The holly jollies

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about MMO holiday events, Chris Metzen coming back to WoW, My.Games is exiting Russia, Elder Scrolls Online's newish roadmap, Guild Wars 2's great year, and discussion about Twitch drops. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: ...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 400: A fireside chat with Justin and Bree

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about The Game Awards news and fire a whole bunch of Daily Grind questions at each other. Hey, it's the 400th episode, they're allowed to cut loose once in a while! 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro The Game Awards r...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 13 min

Episode 399: Dragonflight takes to the skies

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dragonflight’s launch (for real this time!), New World's 2023 roadmap, a couple of smaller MMO closures, a whole ton of Q4 updates, and whether or not auto-scaling is a good feature to have in your 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adv...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 398: Much ado about pie

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Dragonflight's launch, Albion Online's new update, Camelot Unchained's financial windfall, ZeniMax's secret MMO, and a whole lotta talk about pie. Hey, we were hungry! 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, New World N...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 5 min

Episode 397: What we have here is a failure to negotiate

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzpocalypse in China, LOTRO's big honking rock, EverQuest II's expansion date, Frozen Flame's early access, and why MMO bosses love to taunt all of us. 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: WoW, LOTRO, New World, SWG,...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 396: Crowfalling

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Crowfall's demise, Blue Protocol's return, SWTOR's new planet, New World's continuing rise, lots of MMO patches, and tons of Q3 studio financials. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro News: Crowfall goes offline N...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 25 min

Episode 395: The grandma who stole Halloween

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's upcoming fresh start servers, WoW's 10.0 rollout, Ashes of Creation's gathering mechanics, Secret World's Halloween ban, and how Elvira, Mistress of the Dark took down 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 question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Advent...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 394: To pre-patch or not to pre-patch

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about New World's big release, World of Warcraft's two-part pre-patch, LOTRO's happy surprises, City of Heroes' massive volunteer patch, and what we do with our digital clutter. 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, WoW, Ci...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 14 min