Massively OP Podcast Episode 248: Saying farewell to Aradune

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.

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• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, The Sims, Shop Titans
• News: Brad McQuaid dies
• News: Guild Wars 2's Whispers in the Dark releases
• News: Google Stadia's launch is a middling mess
• News: LOTRO's devs have faith in a long future
• News: EVE Online tries for another large battle while Star Citizen throws CitizenCon
• Mailbag: Positivity about the genre
• Mailbag: Playing solo in MMOs
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "The Boneskinner" from Guild Wars 2
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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