https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:29:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-456-the-mmo-housing-show/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-456-the-mmo-housing-show/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=477379 Justin and Bree tackle a theme proposed by the listeners, as this show is all about MMORPG housing, including why housing matters, post-launch housing patches, placement tools, prefab vs. custom houses, housing as part of the gameplay loop, apartments vs. instanced vs. open-world housing, incentivizing housing use, taxes and monetization, and integrating housing into MMO ecosystems.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/02/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-456-the-mmo-housing-show/feed/ 27 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-455-odyssey-to-the-abyss/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-455-odyssey-to-the-abyss/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=477377 Justin and Bree discuss Riot's and Blizzard's layoffs, the death of Blizzard's Odyssey, Palworld, Kritika, The Day Before, and Star Trek Online, with adventures in Guild Wars 2 and City of Heroes, plus a mailbag topic on memorable fluff loot.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-455-odyssey-to-the-abyss/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-454-mmo-roadmap-roundup/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-454-mmo-roadmap-roundup/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=476356 Justin and Bree discuss the 2024 roadmaps for Lord of the Rings Online, Lost Ark, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, EVE Online, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, EverQuest, EverQuest II, and Wayfinder, with adventures in LOTRO, FFXIV, and City of Heroes.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-454-mmo-roadmap-roundup/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-453-massively-minds-of-the-roundtable/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-453-massively-minds-of-the-roundtable/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=474428 Ready for yet another staff roundtable, this time with Justin, Bree, Sam, and Chris? You best be, as these fine minds discuss City of Heroes, last year’s gaming highlights, the MOP awards, and anticipated MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-453-massively-minds-of-the-roundtable/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-452-a-staff-roundtable-for-a-new-year/ https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-452-a-staff-roundtable-for-a-new-year/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=473720 We’re kicking off a new year of the podcast with a staff roundtable with Justin, Eliot, MJ, and Carlo as we talk about our MMO experiences from last year and what we’re looking forward to in 2024. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2024/01/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-452-a-staff-roundtable-for-a-new-year/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-451-mmo-mailbag-o-rama/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-451-mmo-mailbag-o-rama/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=472443 Justin and Bree deliver a mailbag show for the holiday, tackling MMO food, indie news blogging, streaming for charity, granular MMO quests, kids and MMOs, MMO content cadence, stuff we wish we knew when we started in MMOs, and IPs we want turned into MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-451-mmo-mailbag-o-rama/feed/ 16 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-450-sour-cream-in-caves/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-450-sour-cream-in-caves/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=472218 Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online, The Crew's sunset, Palia's Switch launch, Black Desert and New World's 2024 plans, Age of Water, and the Year of EverQuest, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW Classic, SWTOR, and Project Gorgon.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-450-sour-cream-in-caves/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-449-we-didnt-start-the-light-no-fire/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-449-we-didnt-start-the-light-no-fire/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=471159 Justin and Bree discuss MMO holiday events, Light No Fire, The Day Before, and EverQuest, with adventures in LOTRO, SWTOR, WoW Classic, and Project Gorgon, plus mailbag topics on holiday gaming memories and Marvel Snap.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-449-we-didnt-start-the-light-no-fire/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-448-the-holiday-mmo-rush-begins/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-448-the-holiday-mmo-rush-begins/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=470066 Justin and Bree discuss WoW Classic's Season of Discovery, EverQuest II's Ballads of Zimara, SWTOR's Chains in the Dark, ArcheAge's big Unchained merge, and Wagadu Chronicles' early access, with adventures in LOTRO and Project Gorgon, plus 2023 awards teases and a mailbag topic on getting into MMOs with too much content.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-448-the-holiday-mmo-rush-begins/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-447-mmo-hackers-headstarts-and-proliferations/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-447-mmo-hackers-headstarts-and-proliferations/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=468962 Justin and Bree discuss the hackings of Ethyrial and Fractured, Palia's beta update, City of Titan's test launch, World of Warcraft's paid expansion headstart, and Guild Wars 2's weapon proliferation beta, with adventures in Project Gorgon, LOTRO, Fallout 76, and WoW.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-447-mmo-hackers-headstarts-and-proliferations/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-446-cry-havoc-and-let-slip-the-dogs-of-mmos/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-446-cry-havoc-and-let-slip-the-dogs-of-mmos/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=468119 Chris and Justin discuss Tarisland's beta, Perfect New World's beta, Pantheon 247 cancelation, SWTOR's Aussie server, EVE Online's Havoc, World of Warcraft's Seeds of Renewal, WoW Classic Hardcore, and WoW Classic Season of Discovery.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-446-cry-havoc-and-let-slip-the-dogs-of-mmos/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-445-rally-for-project-gorgon/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-445-rally-for-project-gorgon/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=467091 Justin and Bree discuss Project Gorgon's community, Wayfinder's layoffs, LOTRO's Corsairs of Umbar, WoW's Guardians of the Dream, and Guild Wars 2's Through the Veil, with adventures in WoW, Fallout 76, LOTRO, and Project Goron, plus a mailbag topic on why more MMOs don't use contemporary real-world settings.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-445-rally-for-project-gorgon/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-444-the-return-of-blizzcon/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-444-the-return-of-blizzcon/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=465967 Justin and Bree discuss BlizzCon 2023, World of Warcraft The War Within expansion, the Worldsoul Saga, WoW Classic Cataclysm, WoW Classic's Season of Discovery aka don't call it Classic Plus, with a few bits about Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Diablo IV, plus adventures in Warcraft Rumble and My Time at Sandrock.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/11/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-444-the-return-of-blizzcon/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-443-endless-adventures-in-cyberdreams/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-443-endless-adventures-in-cyberdreams/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=464294 Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2 Through the Veil, WoW Emerald Dream, BlizzCon 2023, Fractured early access, and Elder Scrolls Online Endless Archive, with adventures in LOTRO, New World, Fallout 76, and Garden Galaxy, plus a mailbag question on the best money sinks in MMOs!]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-443-endless-adventures-in-cyberdreams/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-442-harbingers-of-mmo-hype/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-442-harbingers-of-mmo-hype/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=463364 Justin and Bree discuss Final Fantasy XIV's Fanfest, SWTOR, Pantheon's 247 split, Albion Online's Wild Blood, Star Citizen, and Squadron 42, with adventures in LOTRO, New World, and Fallout 76, plus a mailbag topic on getting new players hooked on MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-442-harbingers-of-mmo-hype/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-441-a-blizzard-trick-or-treat/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-441-a-blizzard-trick-or-treat/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=462246 Justin and Bree discuss MMO Halloween events, Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition, WoW Classic's LFD, Embers Adrift, and Ship of Heroes, with adventures in LOTRO, New World, and WoW Classic, plus a mailbag topic on the potential for WoW on console and Gamepass.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-441-a-blizzard-trick-or-treat/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-440-its-fall-mmo-content-yall/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-440-its-fall-mmo-content-yall/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=461226 Justin and Bree discuss New World's Rise of the Angry Earth, LOTRO's Corsairs of Umbar, expansions for EverQuest and EverQuest II, and Final Fantasy XIV's Growing Light, with a mailbag question on which studios could do justice to World of Warcraft.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-440-its-fall-mmo-content-yall/feed/ 17 https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-439-the-upcoming-mmo-show/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-439-the-upcoming-mmo-show/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=460088 Justin and Bree discuss a range of upcoming MMOs - Wagadu Chronicles, Corepunk, Eternal Tombs, BitCraft, Ashes of Creation, and Tarisland - plus a mailbag topic on Wayfinder.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/10/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-439-the-upcoming-mmo-show/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-438-everquest-whats-next/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-438-everquest-whats-next/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=459153 Justin and Bree discuss the potential for EverQuest 3, the LOTRO remaster's cancelation, EVE Fanfest's EVE Online Havoc and EVE Vanguard reveals, WoW Classic's about-face on LFD, Pantheon's new art style, and Marvel Heroes' code leak, with adventures in WoW Classic, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, and Glitch Odd Giants.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-438-everquest-whats-next/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-437-the-mmo-moving-in-blues/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-437-the-mmo-moving-in-blues/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=458066 Justin and Bree discuss Star Trek Online Incursion, WoW's Guardians of the Dream, LOTRO's River Hobbit housing and the Mariner, and Elder Scrolls Online's update 40, with a podcast topic on the financial barriers to returning to MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-437-the-mmo-moving-in-blues/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-436-rise-of-the-angry-river-hobbits/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-436-rise-of-the-angry-river-hobbits/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=456303 Colin, Justin, and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2 SOTO, LOTRO River Hobbits, New World Rise of the Angry Earth, Gloria Victis' impending sunset, and the impact of MMO currencies.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/09/05/massively-op-podcast-episode-436-rise-of-the-angry-river-hobbits/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-435-guild-wars-2s-secrets-revealed/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-435-guild-wars-2s-secrets-revealed/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=455311 Justin and Bree discuss Gamescom, Nightingale, Crimson Desert, WoW Classic's hardcore servers, ArcheAge's devastating merge, and TennoCon's Warframe and Soulframe news, with adventures in LOTRO, Baldur's Gate 3, and Guild Wars 2 Secrets of the Obscure, plus a mailbag topic on WoW's latest teases.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-435-guild-wars-2s-secrets-revealed/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-434-wayfinder-finds-the-way-to-early-access/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-434-wayfinder-finds-the-way-to-early-access/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=454030 Justin and Bree discuss Wayfinder, Palia, DCUO, and Guild Wars 2, with adventures in LOTRO and GW2, plus mailbag topics on spoilers in expansion reveals and the rogue servers of the distant future.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-434-wayfinder-finds-the-way-to-early-access/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-433-throne-delay/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-433-throne-delay/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=453042 Justin and Bree discuss Throne & Liberty's delay, WoW's upcoming patch, DDO's mini-expansion, and financial reports for NCsoft, Pearl Abyss, and Square-Enix, with adventures in Palia, LOTRO, New World, and Star Trek Online, plus mailbag topics on rich economy-centric sandboxes and MMOs that need graphical refreshes.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-433-throne-delay/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/08/massively-op-podcast-episode-432-palia-breaks-through-to-the-other-side/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/08/massively-op-podcast-episode-432-palia-breaks-through-to-the-other-side/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=452066 Justin and Bree discuss Palia's soft launch, WoW Classic hardcore realms, ArcheAge 2, ArcheAge's future, Ashfall, and Nightingale, with adventures in LOTRO, STO, SWG Legends, and Palia, plus a mailbag topic on mundane but enjoyable MMO activities.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/08/massively-op-podcast-episode-432-palia-breaks-through-to-the-other-side/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-431-ffxiv-dawntrail-and-path-of-exile-2/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-431-ffxiv-dawntrail-and-path-of-exile-2/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=451037 Justin, Eliot, MJ, and Chris discuss Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail at Fanfest and Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 at ExileCon, with adventures in Elder Scrolls Online, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, FFXIV, AdventureQuest 3D, Astroneer, and Craftopia.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-431-ffxiv-dawntrail-and-path-of-exile-2/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-430-a-very-diablo-drubbing/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-430-a-very-diablo-drubbing/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=450029 Justin, Bree, and Carlo discuss Blizzard's bizarre financial report, Diablo IV's messy first season, Palia's early access, and Wayfinder's early access, with adventures in LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Diablo II, Diablo IV, Black Desert, SWG Legends, and Garden Galaxy, plus a mailbag topic on the next generation of MMO players.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-430-a-very-diablo-drubbing/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-429-push-button-receive-bacon/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-429-push-button-receive-bacon/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=448009 Justin and Bree discuss New World, World of Warcraft, WildStar, EverQuest 3, and EverQuest 2, with adventures in LOTRO, SWTOR, and WoW, plus a mailbag topic on MMO systems we want simplified vs. complexified, which is too a word!]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-429-push-button-receive-bacon/feed/ 22 https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-428-guild-wars-2-spills-its-secrets/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-428-guild-wars-2-spills-its-secrets/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=447241 Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2 Secrets of the Obscure, WoW Classic hardcore mode, Tarisland, and The Sims 5 multiplayer, with adventures in LOTRO, Diablo IV, SWTOR, and truck sims, plus a mailbag topic on starting out in LOTRO.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/07/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-428-guild-wars-2-spills-its-secrets/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-427-the-promise-of-palia/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-427-the-promise-of-palia/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=446256 Justin and Bree discuss Palia, SWTOR, Fractured, The Realm Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Second Life, with adventures in LOTRO, Diablo IV, and SWTOR, plus mailbag topics on the future of WoW post-Dragonflight and over-the-top characters in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-427-the-promise-of-palia/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-426-axing-anarchys-ark-and-doubling-down-on-diablo-iv/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-426-axing-anarchys-ark-and-doubling-down-on-diablo-iv/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=445259 Justin, Bree, and Carlo discuss LOTRO's summer content, the end of Anarchy Online's volunteer program, Black Desert's Land of the Morning Light, and Star Citizen's crowdfunding, plus adventures in Diablo IV, LOTRO, and SWTOR, with mailbag questions on playing MMOs as a family.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-426-axing-anarchys-ark-and-doubling-down-on-diablo-iv/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-425-a-disturbance-in-the-force-of-swtor/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-425-a-disturbance-in-the-force-of-swtor/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=444125 Justin and Bree discuss the SWTOR move to Broadsword, news from the Summer Game Fest, the Reddit blackout's impact on the MMO community, anniversaries for Neverwinter and Marvel Heroes, and patches for EVE Online and No Man's Sky, plus adventures in LOTRO and Diablo IV.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-425-a-disturbance-in-the-force-of-swtor/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-424-blue-protocol-red-diablo/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-424-blue-protocol-red-diablo/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=443086 Justin and Bree discuss Diablo IV, Elder Scrolls Online Necrom, Blue Protocol's delay, Swords of Legends Online's sunset, WoW Classic's WoW Token, PSO2 housing, Tarisland CBT, and Embers Adrift's new model, with adventures in LOTRO, plus MMOs for families.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/06/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-424-blue-protocol-red-diablo/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-423-the-overwatch-mmo-well-never-get/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-423-the-overwatch-mmo-well-never-get/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=441026 Justin and Bree discuss Amazon's LOTR title and shade for LOTRO, Overwatch 2's PvE debacle, Worlds Adrift's return as Lost Skies, and delays for Nightingale, Ashfall, and Wayfinder, with adventures in LOTRO and Torchlight II, plus mailbag topics on character build freedom and the natural and unnatural ends of MMO characters.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-423-the-overwatch-mmo-well-never-get/feed/ 17 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-422-two-lord-of-the-rings-mmos-to-rule-them-all/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-422-two-lord-of-the-rings-mmos-to-rule-them-all/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=439850 Justin and Bree discuss Amazon's new LOTR MMO (again), LOTRO's King's Gondor, WoW's Fractured in Time, official WoW Classic hardcore, Diablo IV, FFXIV, and financials for NCsoft, Square, and Pearl Abyss, with adventures in LOTRO, SWTOR, and SWG Legends.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-422-two-lord-of-the-rings-mmos-to-rule-them-all/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-421-beyond-time-and-space/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-421-beyond-time-and-space/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=438859 Justin and Bree discuss Star Trek Online Unraveled, SWTOR Old Wounds, Gamigo's move out of MMOs, Chrono Odyssey's reveal, EVE's 20th anniversary, LOTRO's new raid, and Villagers and Heroes' housing patch, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW Classic, and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag topic on WoW's wild lore.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-421-beyond-time-and-space/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-420-the-new-mad-world-of-warcraft/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-420-the-new-mad-world-of-warcraft/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=437760 Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2's content cadence, the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard buyout, Blizzard's messy financials, WoW's 10.1 patch, the end of forums for New World and Lost Ark, the death of a whole class in MapleStory, the messy launch of Mad World, and the surprise return of Fractured, plus adventures in LOTRO and Star Trek Online.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/05/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-420-the-new-mad-world-of-warcraft/feed/ 28 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-419-dining-at-the-mmo-news-buffet/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-419-dining-at-the-mmo-news-buffet/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=436859 Justin and Bree discuss Tarisland, NetEase, Throne and Liberty, Mad World, DCUO, and EVE Anywhere, with adventures in LOTRO and Fallout 76, plus mailbag topics on accessibility and special podcast guests.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-419-dining-at-the-mmo-news-buffet/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-418-big-numbers-inc/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-418-big-numbers-inc/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=435723 Justin and Bree discuss Mortal Exodus, Wayfinder, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, Path of Exile, and Albion Online, with adventures in Fallout 76, City of Heroes, and LOTRO, plus a mailbag topic playing the hero vs. not in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-418-big-numbers-inc/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-417-happy-compensation-day/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-417-happy-compensation-day/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=434748 Justin and Bree discuss World of Warcraft, New World, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, Amazon Games' layoffs, and Ghostcrawler's new MMO studio, with adventures in LOTRO and WoW Classic, plus a mailbag topic on problematic MMO speedrunning.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-417-happy-compensation-day/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-416-jedi-mind-trick/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-416-jedi-mind-trick/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=433703 Justin and Bree discuss April Fools' Day in MMOs, SWTOR, Mad World, Last Epoch, Anvil Empires, Multiversus, E3, ARK 2, and ARK Survival Ascended, with adventures in Guild Wars 2, LOTRO, and WoW Classic, plus mailbag topics on leaving your mark on and feeling special in MMO game worlds.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/04/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-416-jedi-mind-trick/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-415-dont-go-into-the-lightfall/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-415-dont-go-into-the-lightfall/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=432515 Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO's update 36, Destiny 2's Lightfall, CCP's blockchain game, DDO's promo, Ship of Heroes on Steam, and the return of Alganon, with adventures in LOTRO, New World, WoW Classic, and City of Heroes, plus a pair of mailbag topics on AI tech in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-415-dont-go-into-the-lightfall/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-414-everquesting-on-and-on/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-414-everquesting-on-and-on/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=431535 Justin and Bree discuss Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, SWG Legends, Destiny 2, Star Citizen, EverQuest, LOTRO, and Elder Scrolls Online, with mailbag topics on extreme MMO zones and puzzles in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-414-everquesting-on-and-on/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-413-kentucky-fried-gaming/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-413-kentucky-fried-gaming/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=430469 Justin and Bree discuss Bellatores, Final Fantasy XIV, Ghostcrawler and the Riot MMO, WoW's patches, Diablo IV's promos, and Star Citizen, with adventures in LOTRO, Star Trek Online, and City of Heroes, plus mailbag topics on humble characters and healer aesthetics.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-413-kentucky-fried-gaming/feed/ 19 https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-412-its-a-mad-mad-mad-world/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-412-its-a-mad-mad-mad-world/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=429538 Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2, Embers Adrift, Mad World, Pax Dei, and Blue Protocol, with adventures in LOTRO, AdventureQuest 3D, and No Man's Sky, plus a mailbag topic on Tabula Rasa.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/03/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-412-its-a-mad-mad-mad-world/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-411-the-way-to-wayfinder/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-411-the-way-to-wayfinder/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=428375 Justin and Bree discuss Amazon, Throne & Liberty, New World, Wayfinder, DDO, Gamigo, and RIFT, with adventures in LOTRO, ESO, New World, and SWG Legends, plus mailbag topics on putting ourselves in MMOs and themed character designs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-411-the-way-to-wayfinder/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-410-cyberpunk-meets-gaslamp/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-410-cyberpunk-meets-gaslamp/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=427423 Justin and Bree discuss Corepunk, Diablo IV, Palia, Nightingale, Blizzard, NCsoft, Pearl Abyss, and EG7/Daybreak, with adventures in LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, and SWG Legends.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-410-cyberpunk-meets-gaslamp/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-409-all-aboard-the-tyria-train/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-409-all-aboard-the-tyria-train/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=426428 Justin and Bree discuss Guild Wars 2's new roadmap, Blizzard's financials, the latest Microsoft ABK drama, and earthquake relief, with adventures in LOTRO and GW2, plus mailbag topics on Gloria Victis and our failed MMO character concepts.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-409-all-aboard-the-tyria-train/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-408-ffxiv-on-one-side-mods-on-the-other/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-408-ffxiv-on-one-side-mods-on-the-other/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=425465 Justin and Bree discuss Final Fantasy XIV's great mode debate, WoW's trading post issues, NCsoft's layoffs, Square's and Blizzard's financials, The Crew 3, Quinfall, and Elder Scrolls Online, with adventures in LOTRO and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag topic on MMO beards.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/02/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-408-ffxiv-on-one-side-mods-on-the-other/feed/ 16 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-407-roadmaps-roadmaps-roadmaps/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-407-roadmaps-roadmaps-roadmaps/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=424431 Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom, DDO's mini-expansion, Diablo Immortal, Villagers & Heroes housing, Star Trek Online's 13th anniversary, and Gloria Victis' impending launch, with adventures in LOTRO and ESO, plus a mailbag topic on optional content.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-407-roadmaps-roadmaps-roadmaps/feed/ 11