https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2016/08/09/no-mans-sky-launch-roundup/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:30:37 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=71851 In this episode, Larry, Brendan, and Tina debate next-gen MMOs, unfinished games, and MMO buzzwords.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/30/massively-opinionated-is-star-citizens-first-person-universe-really-a-new-genre/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/30/massively-opinionated-is-star-citizens-first-person-universe-really-a-new-genre/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=40864 Larry hosts MMO Bomb's Mike Byrne in a debate over topics ranging from Star Citizen to Overwatch!]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/12/30/massively-opinionated-is-star-citizens-first-person-universe-really-a-new-genre/feed/ 139 https://massivelyop.com/2015/10/14/massively-opinionated-which-is-the-best-open-world-pvp-wvw-or-ffa/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/10/14/massively-opinionated-which-is-the-best-open-world-pvp-wvw-or-ffa/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:00:35 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=29810 It's a real battle to the death when Larry Everett invites Tina Lauro and Brendan Drain to debate WvW and FFA PvP.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/10/14/massively-opinionated-which-is-the-best-open-world-pvp-wvw-or-ffa/feed/ 89 https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/23/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-would-be-the-most-innovative-if-launched-today/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/23/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-would-be-the-most-innovative-if-launched-today/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:30:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=26956 In this episode, Larry, Troy, and Jason debate underrated games, MMO development cycles, and the most innovative MMOs.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/23/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-would-be-the-most-innovative-if-launched-today/feed/ 68 https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/09/massively-opinionated-which-mmorpg-has-the-best-f2p-model/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/09/massively-opinionated-which-mmorpg-has-the-best-f2p-model/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:00:08 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=24886 In this episode, Tina hosts Larry and Mike as they debate F2P models, the WoW killer, and building the perfect MMO.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/09/09/massively-opinionated-which-mmorpg-has-the-best-f2p-model/feed/ 186 https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/26/massively-opinionated-which-in-game-system-is-most-beneficial-to-an-mmo/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/26/massively-opinionated-which-in-game-system-is-most-beneficial-to-an-mmo/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=22934 In this episode, Larry, Andrew, Troy, and Chuck debate MMO systems -- the neglected ones, the hated ones, and the ones an MMO just can't live without.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/26/massively-opinionated-which-in-game-system-is-most-beneficial-to-an-mmo/feed/ 29 https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/12/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-dev-handles-offensive-people-the-best/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/12/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-dev-handles-offensive-people-the-best/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=21116 In this episode, Larry, Jason, and The Cosmic Engine answer Patreon questions on which MMO studio best handles trolls.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/08/12/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-dev-handles-offensive-people-the-best/feed/ 74 https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/29/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-should-never-have-existed/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/29/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-should-never-have-existed/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=18966 In this episode, Larry, Jason, and Brendan debate shocking moments in MMO history -- and the games that should never have been made at all.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/29/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-should-never-have-existed/feed/ 161 https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/massively-opinionated-how-does-ffxiv-pull-off-its-sub-model-in-2015/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/massively-opinionated-how-does-ffxiv-pull-off-its-sub-model-in-2015/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:00:29 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=18124 In this episode, Larry, Mike, and Eliot debate Final Fantasy XIV's business model, Heavensward, and newbie accessibility.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/22/massively-opinionated-how-does-ffxiv-pull-off-its-sub-model-in-2015/feed/ 161 https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/08/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-payment-model-is-the-best/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/08/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-payment-model-is-the-best/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=16239 In this special podcastish episode, Larry, Justin, MJ, and Bree debate genre definitions, business models, and building the perfect MMO.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/08/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-payment-model-is-the-best/feed/ 113 https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/01/massively-opinionated-whats-the-next-big-mmo-buzzword/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/01/massively-opinionated-whats-the-next-big-mmo-buzzword/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:00:19 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=14805 In this episode, Larry, Brendan, and Tina debate next-gen MMOs, unfinished games, and MMO buzzwords.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/07/01/massively-opinionated-whats-the-next-big-mmo-buzzword/feed/ 83 https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/24/massively-opinionated-what-is-the-biggest-pr-mistake-an-mmos-ever-made/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/24/massively-opinionated-what-is-the-biggest-pr-mistake-an-mmos-ever-made/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=13894 In this episode, Larry, Mike, Tina, and Cosmic Engine debate MMO PR blunders, bad cash shops, and drastic patches.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/24/massively-opinionated-what-is-the-biggest-pr-mistake-an-mmos-ever-made/feed/ 99 https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/17/massively-opinionated-whats-the-coolest-guild-wars-2-elite-spec/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/17/massively-opinionated-whats-the-coolest-guild-wars-2-elite-spec/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=12599 In this episode, Larry, Scott, Rubi, and Aurora Peachy debate Guild Wars 2 stickiness, elite specs, and visual treasures in Heart of Thorns.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/17/massively-opinionated-whats-the-coolest-guild-wars-2-elite-spec/feed/ 30 https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/10/massively-opinionated-was-esos-console-release-worth-the-wait/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/10/massively-opinionated-was-esos-console-release-worth-the-wait/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=11351 In this episode, Larry, Troy, Andrew, and Lee debate Elder Scrolls Online, its console launch, and its missing features.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/10/massively-opinionated-was-esos-console-release-worth-the-wait/feed/ 62 https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/03/massively-opinionated-how-long-will-swtor-remain-relevant/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/03/massively-opinionated-how-long-will-swtor-remain-relevant/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=10287 In this episode, Larry, Heather, Vulkk, and Redna debate Star Wars: The Old Republic's health and continuing relevance in the MMORPG genre.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/06/03/massively-opinionated-how-long-will-swtor-remain-relevant/feed/ 275 https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/27/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-is-the-stickiest/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/27/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-is-the-stickiest/#comments Wed, 27 May 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=9156 In this episode, Larry, Tina, Cosmic Engine, and Jason debate what makes MMORPGs sticky and which game has done it the best.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/27/massively-opinionated-which-mmo-is-the-stickiest/feed/ 56 https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/13/massively-opinionated-eve-vs-swtor-vs-the-plunderbund/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/13/massively-opinionated-eve-vs-swtor-vs-the-plunderbund/#comments Wed, 13 May 2015 18:00:54 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=7133 In this episode, Larry, Cosmic Engine, Brendan, and Redna debate MMORPG community platforms, guilds, and building strong communities.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/13/massively-opinionated-eve-vs-swtor-vs-the-plunderbund/feed/ 27 https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/06/massively-opinionated-hearthstone-vs-neverwinter-vs-lol/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/06/massively-opinionated-hearthstone-vs-neverwinter-vs-lol/#comments Wed, 06 May 2015 18:00:02 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=6122 In this episode, Larry, Jason, Justin, and Tina debate the MMO free-to-play business model: the best takes, the western market, and awful F2P ads.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/05/06/massively-opinionated-hearthstone-vs-neverwinter-vs-lol/feed/ 18 https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/29/massively-opinionated-ffxiv-vs-ffxiv-vs-coh/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/29/massively-opinionated-ffxiv-vs-ffxiv-vs-coh/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.net/?p=5626 In this episode, Larry, Eliot, Laura, and Matt debate the topic of immersion in the MMORPG genre, pitting City of Heroes against the Final Fantasy franchise.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/29/massively-opinionated-ffxiv-vs-ffxiv-vs-coh/feed/ 35 https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/23/massively-opinionated-wow-vs-lotro-vs-the-banker/ https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/23/massively-opinionated-wow-vs-lotro-vs-the-banker/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:30:26 +0000 http://massivelyop.net/?p=5253 In this augural episode of Massively Opinionated, Larry, Mike, Richie, and Tina debate the topic of what makes the MMORPG genre special in 2015.]]> https://massivelyop.com/2015/04/23/massively-opinionated-wow-vs-lotro-vs-the-banker/feed/ 67