https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 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/ 7 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/ 4 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/ 10 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/ 6 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/ 20 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/ 13 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/ 17 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/ 3 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/ 14 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/ 22 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/ 14 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-406-ulduar-and-umbar/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-406-ulduar-and-umbar/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=423336 Justin and Bree discuss Blizzard vs. NetEase and the demise of WoW China, Wrath Classic, FFXIV 6.3, and LOTRO's 2023 roadmap, with adventures in LOTRO and ESO, plus a mailbag topic on the future of Blizzard.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-406-ulduar-and-umbar/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-405-give-me-throne-or-give-me-liberty/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-405-give-me-throne-or-give-me-liberty/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=422459 Justin and Bree discuss Throne & Liberty, Skull & Bones' delay, roadmaps for the EverQuest MMOs, and John Smedley's departure from Amazon, with adventures in LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, and Guild Wars 2, plus mailbag topics on the Wizards of the Coast D&D mess and reimagining alts in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-405-give-me-throne-or-give-me-liberty/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-404-believe-the-hype/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-404-believe-the-hype/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=420925 Justin, Chris, MJ, and Carlo sit for the second of our end-of-the-year roundtables, discussing streaming, awards, and the 2023 outlook for MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-404-believe-the-hype/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-403-roundtable-and-state-of-the-site/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-403-roundtable-and-state-of-the-site/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=420918 Justin, Bree, Eliot, and Colin sit for the first of our end-of-the-year roundtables, with the awards recap and the state of the site.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/03/massively-op-podcast-episode-403-roundtable-and-state-of-the-site/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/01/the-definitive-2022-battle-bards-episode-guide/ https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/01/the-definitive-2022-battle-bards-episode-guide/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=418830 One of the side projects I work on every month is Battle Bards, the world’s first, best, and (weirdly) only music podcast. It’s a labor of love as my friend Syl and I explored several MMO soundtracks and themes this year, from the ancient Final Fantasy XIV days to the music of in-game shops and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2023/01/01/the-definitive-2022-battle-bards-episode-guide/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-402-mailbag-unlimited/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-402-mailbag-unlimited/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=419439 Justin and Bree tackle mailbag topics including Amazon's Blue Protocol publishing deal, bad habits picked up from MMOs, MMO NPCs, wasted zones, character conceptualization, Hero Wars, gaming peripherals, books about MMOs, and MMOs as crowdsourcing tools.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-402-mailbag-unlimited/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-401-the-holly-jollies/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-401-the-holly-jollies/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=419436 Justin and Bree discuss MMO winter holidays, Chris Metzen's return to WoW, WoW's trading post, Blizzard still hunting for a China publisher, My.Games leaving Russia, and Elder Scrolls Online altering its annual roadmap, with a voice mail topic on the Twitch drops phenomenon.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-401-the-holly-jollies/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-400-a-fireside-chat-with-justin-and-bree/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-400-a-fireside-chat-with-justin-and-bree/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=418545 Justin and Bree discuss The Game Awards, Blue Protocol, Diablo IV, Nightingale, Wayfinder, Dune Awakening, the FTC fighting Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard merger, ZeniMax's unionization effort, and Black Desert's Calpheon Ball, plus an epic Daily Grind showdown with topics ranging from the MMO regrets to the best elves.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-400-a-fireside-chat-with-justin-and-bree/feed/ 18 https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-399-dragonflight-takes-to-the-skies/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-399-dragonflight-takes-to-the-skies/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=417322 Justin and Bree discuss WoW Dragonflight's launch; New World's 2023 roadmap; the sunset of Elyon and Forsaken World; new content for EverQuest II, Wizard101, Embers Adrift, Guild Wars 2, and Elite Dangerous; plus adventures in LOTRO, MOP's end-of-the-year awards, and a mailbag topic on auto-scaling in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/12/06/massively-op-podcast-episode-399-dragonflight-takes-to-the-skies/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-398-much-ado-about-pie/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-398-much-ado-about-pie/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=416087 Justin and Bree discuss WoW Dragonflight, the FTC challenge, Albion's Beyond the Veil and sub price increase, Camelot Unchained's new funding, ZeniMax's secret MMO, and Guild Wars 2's inventory, with adventures in LOTRO and New World, plus a mailbag topic on gaming mice.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/29/massively-op-podcast-episode-398-much-ado-about-pie/feed/ 20 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-397-what-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-negotiate/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-397-what-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-negotiate/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=415290 Justin and Bree discussion WoW China's sunset, the Blizzard/Netease debacle, LOTRO's mini-expansion, EverQuest II, Frozen Flame, and ArcheAge 2, with adventures in WoW, LOTRO, New World, SWG Legends, and Marvel Snap, plus a mailbag topic on boss taunting in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/22/massively-op-podcast-episode-397-what-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-negotiate/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-396-crowfalling/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-396-crowfalling/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=414175 Justin and Bree discuss Crowfall, Blue Protocol, SWTOR, New World, Q3 2022 financials (for Blizzard, Pearl Abyss, Square Enix, NCsoft), and new patches (for DDO, Neverwinter, Blade and Soul, EVE Online, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online), with a mailbag topic covering Shadowbane, Second Live, Secret World, and Ultima Online.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/15/massively-op-podcast-episode-396-crowfalling/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-395-the-grandma-who-stole-halloween/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-395-the-grandma-who-stole-halloween/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=412196 Justin and Bree discuss WoW's Dragonflight prepatch, New World's fresh start, Ashes of Creation, Secret World's community mess, and AQ3D's Elvira event, with adventures in WoW, SWG Legends, and City of Heroes.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/11/01/massively-op-podcast-episode-395-the-grandma-who-stole-halloween/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-394-to-pre-patch-or-not-to-pre-patch/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-394-to-pre-patch-or-not-to-pre-patch/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=411088 Justin and Bree discuss New World's Brimstone Sands, World of Warcraft's Dragonflight prepatch, LOTRO's inbound QOL improvements, City of Heroes Homecoming's big balance patch, and FFXIV's 6.25, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW, and CoH, plus a mailbag topic on useless inventory clutter in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/25/massively-op-podcast-episode-394-to-pre-patch-or-not-to-pre-patch/feed/ 22 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-393-saga-of-the-chronicles-of-the-ember-shards-of-aria/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-393-saga-of-the-chronicles-of-the-ember-shards-of-aria/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=410044 Justin and Bree discuss Halloween in MMOs, Embers Adrift's launch, Star Citizen, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, Chronicles of Elyria, and Legends of Aria, with adventures in LOTRO and SWG Legends.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/18/massively-op-podcast-episode-393-saga-of-the-chronicles-of-the-ember-shards-of-aria/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-392-dont-rollback-my-heart/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-392-dont-rollback-my-heart/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=409033 Justin and Bree discuss New World's fresh start and Brimstone Sands, expansions for EverQuest and EverQuest II, the sale of My.Games, Final Fantasy XIV, Mythos, Echo of Soul, Shroud of the Avatar's huge rollback, and the Secret World TTRPG Kickstarter, with adventures in WoW and SWG Legends.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/11/massively-op-podcast-episode-392-dont-rollback-my-heart/feed/ 20 https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-391-shuffling-around-dragons-pirates-and-embers/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-391-shuffling-around-dragons-pirates-and-embers/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=407883 Justin and Bree discuss Embers Adrift, WoW Dragonflight, Skull and Bones, Lost Ark, and LOTRO, with adventures in WoW Classic, Tower of Fantasy, SWG Legends, and Ultima Online, plus mailbag discussions on licensing for game streaming and MOP guilds, forums, and Discord.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/10/04/massively-op-podcast-episode-391-shuffling-around-dragons-pirates-and-embers/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-390-all-systems-go-for-mmo-launches/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-390-all-systems-go-for-mmo-launches/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=406892 Justin and Bree discuss Star Citizen's crowdfunding, Wrath Classic's launch, Dual Universe, Mythic, Ultima Online's 25th birthday, Tibia, and LOTRO Before the Shadow, with adventures in SWG Legends and Truck Simulator, plus a voicemail topic on MMO systems proliferated across the genre.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/27/massively-op-podcast-episode-390-all-systems-go-for-mmo-launches/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-389-grinding-out-them-dailies/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-389-grinding-out-them-dailies/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=405894 Justin and Bree discuss ArcheAge 2, WoW Classic Cataclysm, Fractured Online, LOTRO's 2023 ocean expansion, and the Wizard101 hack, with adventures in Guild Wars 2 and WoW Classic, plus meta discussion on how The Daily Grind works and how game studios handle pesky journos like us.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/20/massively-op-podcast-episode-389-grinding-out-them-dailies/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-388-elyon-descends-through-finite-care/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-388-elyon-descends-through-finite-care/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=403986 Justin and Bree discuss WoW Classic's Wrath pre-patch, New World's new servers, Elyon's sunset, Bless Unleashed's sunset, EVE Online Uprising, Star Trek Online's Wil Wheaton, and Temtem's launch, with adventures in LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, and SWG Legends, with a lightning round of MMO questions from the mailbag.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/13/massively-op-podcast-episode-388-elyon-descends-through-finite-care/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-387-do-the-dune/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-387-do-the-dune/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=402922 Justin and Bree discuss Dune Awakening, Gamescom, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV Buried Memories, Elder Scrolls Online's Lost Depths, Guild Wars 2's wacky Steam launch, New World's dungeon finder, and World of Warcraft, with adventures in LOTRO plus insanity in Chimeraland.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/30/massively-op-podcast-episode-387-do-the-dune/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-386-lord-of-lord-of-the-rings-online/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-386-lord-of-lord-of-the-rings-online/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=401966 Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO's mini-expansion and IP rights, Dual Universe, Mad World, Wrath Classic's prepatch, Alganon's return, and Guild Wars 2's Steam launch, with adventures in LOTRO, CoH, SWGL, and RIFT, plus a mailbag question on Ultima Online New Legacy.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/23/massively-op-podcast-episode-386-lord-of-lord-of-the-rings-online/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-385-dungeons-delays/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-385-dungeons-delays/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=400917 Justin and Bree discuss NCsoft, Aion 2, Guild Wars 2, Throne & Liberty, Nightingale, Path of Exile 2, and DDO, with adventures in SWG Legends, LOTRO, and RIFT, plus mailbag topics on playable pandas and MMO housekeeping.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/16/massively-op-podcast-episode-385-dungeons-delays/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-384-the-world-of-warcraft-well-never-see/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-384-the-world-of-warcraft-well-never-see/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=399895 Justin and Bree discuss Blizzard's financials, the canceled WoW mobile MMO, LOTRO remastered, the Riot MMO, and Legends of Aria's monetization, with adventures in RIFT, LOTRO, City of Heroes, and Fallout 76, plus a voicemail wishing for an MMO amnesia button.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/09/massively-op-podcast-episode-384-the-world-of-warcraft-well-never-see/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-383-new-world-strikes-up-the-band/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-383-new-world-strikes-up-the-band/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=398924 Justin and Bree discuss New World, Diablo Immortal, SWTOR, NCsoft Q1, and Guild Wars 3, with adventures in RIFT, LOTRO, and Glitch, plus a mailbag topic on better terms for MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/08/02/massively-op-podcast-episode-383-new-world-strikes-up-the-band/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-382-wrath-classic-forecasts-a-frosty-september/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-382-wrath-classic-forecasts-a-frosty-september/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=397930 Justin and Bree discuss New World's server merges, Wrath Classic's September launch, LOTROs 33.1, Pantheon's investment, and Chronicles of Elyria's mess, with adventures in RIFT, City of Heroes, and Fallout 76, plus mailbag entries on single-player games, rhythm-based MMO classes, and Firefly.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-382-wrath-classic-forecasts-a-frosty-september/feed/ 20 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-381-the-soulframe-of-the-game/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-381-the-soulframe-of-the-game/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=396860 Justin and Bree discuss Warframe's new sibling Soulframe, Guild Wars 2's summer roadmap, LOTRO's producer's departure, SWTOR's creative director's departure, and WoW's Dragonflight alpha, with adventures in City of Heroes, RIFT, and WoW Classic, plus a mailbag topic on truly non-instanced open world design.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/19/massively-op-podcast-episode-381-the-soulframe-of-the-game/feed/ 17 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-380-a-terable-way-to-go/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-380-a-terable-way-to-go/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=395755 Justin and Bree discuss TERA's sunset, Secret World's maintenance mode, Red Dead Online's maintenance mode, Heroes of the Storm's maintenance mode, Skull and Bones' November launch, Elder Scrolls Online's Lost Depths DLC, EverQuest II's prison server, Blizzard's Proletariat buyout, WoW's crafting overhaul, and the return of BlizzCon in 2023, with adventures in LOTRO, Fallout 76, and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag lightning round.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/12/massively-op-podcast-episode-380-a-terable-way-to-go/feed/ 14 https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-379-dinosaurs-and-dragonflight/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-379-dinosaurs-and-dragonflight/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=393881 Justin and Bree discuss DDO's Isle of Dread, WoW Dragonflight, WoW Classic WOTLK, LOTRO, ArcheAge, No Man's Sky, and Trove, with adventures in LOTRO, SWG Leegends, and New World, plus mailbag topics on Horizons/Istaria and cool musical moments in MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/28/massively-op-podcast-episode-379-dinosaurs-and-dragonflight/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-378-that-mmo-fresh-start-feeling/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-378-that-mmo-fresh-start-feeling/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=392832 Justin and Bree discuss WoW Classic, Diablo Immortal, Neverwinter, Echo of Soul, Gloria Victis, Palia, and Marvel Heroes, with adventures in Elder Scrolls, Arcane Waters, LOTRO, and SWG Legends, plus a mailbag topic on MMOs and accessibility.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/21/massively-op-podcast-episode-378-that-mmo-fresh-start-feeling/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-377-isle-thing-you-make-my-heart-sing/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-377-isle-thing-you-make-my-heart-sing/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=391937 Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online High Isle, FFXIV patch 6.15, Elite Dangerous Odyssey update 12, Albion Online's Into the Fray, Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, Starkeepers, and Lord of the Rings Return to Moria, with adventures in LOTRO, SWG Legends, and Life is Strange, plus mailbag topics on Diablo Immortal, opt-in flag PvP, and MMO character backstory bios.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/14/massively-op-podcast-episode-377-isle-thing-you-make-my-heart-sing/feed/ 6 https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-376-diablo-mortal/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-376-diablo-mortal/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:00:19 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=390985 Justin and Bree discuss Diablo Immortal, the Daybreak Marvel MMO, Kritika Online's shady resurrection, WoW's 9.2.5, and War Thunder, with adventures in SWG Legends, LOTRO, and Fallout 76, plus a voicemail on sequels to beloved MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/06/07/massively-op-podcast-episode-376-diablo-mortal/feed/ 16 https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-375-mail-call/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-375-mail-call/#comments Tue, 31 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=389660 Justin and Bree dip into the mailbag to discuss the Marvel MMO, unique MMO character names, the future of MMO tech, representation in MMOs, MMO account hassles, mobile EverQuest, better roleplay tools, and expansion forgetfulness.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/31/massively-op-podcast-episode-375-mail-call/feed/ 19 https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-374-star-citizen-one-decade-later/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-374-star-citizen-one-decade-later/#comments Tue, 24 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=389139 Justin and Bree discuss the state of Star Citizen, Final Fantasy XI's 20th birthday, Guild Wars 2's Sky Pirates, DDO's Isle of Dread, and EVE Online's EVE Anywhere, plus a mailbag topic on struggling with single-player games in the wake of MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/24/massively-op-podcast-episode-374-star-citizen-one-decade-later/feed/ 40 https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-373-bots-are-bad-mkay/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-373-bots-are-bad-mkay/#comments Tue, 17 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=388154 Just and Bree discuss Lost Ark's bots, FFXIV's mods, Star Trek Online's Stormfall, Elder Scrolls Online's High Isle, and Wrath Classic beta, with adventures in LOTRO and City of Heroes, plus a mailbag topic on Black Desert's perceived decline.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/17/massively-op-podcast-episode-373-bots-are-bad-mkay/feed/ 9 https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-372/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-372/#comments Tue, 10 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=387216 Justin and bree discuss Blizzard's quarterly financials, Diablo Immortal, Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Forsaken World's sunset, ZeniMax's rumored Star Wars MMO, and EVE Fanfest and its COVID outbreak, with adventures in LOTRO and SWG Legends, plus a voicemail topic on MMOs moving from fantasy to sci-fi.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/05/10/massively-op-podcast-episode-372/feed/ 13 https://massivelyop.com/2022/04/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-371-upending-the-mailbag/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/04/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-371-upending-the-mailbag/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=384078 Justin and Bree dip into the mailbag for discussions on MMO streamlining, vehicles vs. avatars, casual-friendly economies, guild projects and progression, changes to MMOs we don't play, compelling crafting, and other cool MMO sites.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/04/26/massively-op-podcast-episode-371-upending-the-mailbag/feed/ 10