On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's mess of a pre-patch and Ultima Online's mess of a legacy server, along with mail about holiday events, AI bots, release timing, and lost complexity. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And r…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's hot beta, Ultima Online's steps toward New Legacy, New World's repossession of names, a new cozy MMO, TennoCon coverage, and the usefulness of MMO mobile apps. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer e…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about early access dates for Corepunk and Pantheon, the end (sort of) for Zenith, World of Warcraft's pre-patch, Once Human's launch, and how MMOs can both innovate and provide core content. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gam…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Raph Koster's Stars Reach reveal, Dawntrail's launch, Palia's surprising new home, Guild Wars 2's housing system tour, and the true shocking story behind Ralph Lobster. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And r…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's launch, Pax Dei's early access, Throne and Liberty's release date, LOTRO's new legendary servers, Raph Koster's MMO hints, and cross-promotions in MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remem…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's expansion launch, some significant EverQuest news, follow-up on the New World debacle, and what -- if anything -- defines an MMORPG? It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about the big reveals of Guild Wars 2's next expansion and New World's fall plans with some quick mentions of The War Within, Diablo IV, and Legends of Aria. Excitement! Controversy! Words spoken! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opin…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's global release date, the release of ESO's Gold Road, Cataclysm Classic's launch, Corepunk's messy alpha, SWTOR's 7.5 update, Star Trek Online's Unparalleled episode, and how MOP is definitely not for sale. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's Update 40, Pandaria Remix, Diablo IV's loot overhaul, the trend of online games going offline, the end of Wagadu Chronicles, Q2 financial reports, and intro music for MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer e…

On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin spend the whole hour talking about their favorite MMO zones. What are they, and what makes them so great? 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 thi…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SWTOR's 7.5 preview, Daybreak's staff headcount, the Helldivers 2 fiasco, some great giveaways in ESO and DDO, and prognostications about the future trends of MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remem…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about ArcheAge's demise, no BlizzCon in 2024, Escape from Tarkov's consumer fiasco, City of Heroes' 20th birthday, and the odds of Crowfall coming back to a PC near you. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And rememb…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about ESO's rollback situation, PlanetSide 2's current status, the return of Life is Feudal and Legends of Aria, MMOs to play offline, and the fate of Blade and Soul. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember,…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Mists of Pandaria remix, Cataclysm Classic's prepatch, Blizzard's return to China, FFXIV's expansion benchmark, Sky Children of Light's PC launch, EverQuest progression servers, Palia's layoffs, and a fan-led games preservation movement. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about that Guild Wars 3 thing, DCUO's 2024 roadmap, Monsters & Memories' plans, a sequel to Hellgate London, and why we're so mean to Palia. 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 …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV's big launches (yes, plural), World of Warcraft's odd battle royale mode, rekindling old MMO magic, and the fate of that Riot MMO and Cryptic's MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if y…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest's quarter century. a RuneScape successor, Star Citizen's 1.0 aspirations, and patches for ESO and LOTRO. Also, gum. Gum is everything. Gum is the true endgame. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Cataclysm Classic's beta testing, Dune Awakening's media blitz, Camelot Unchained's lofty plans, New World's paused season, Albion Online's European conquest, and a rant or two about early access. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opini…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin spend the entire hour talking about one and only one thing: crafting in MMORPGs. Do you like making stuff? Do you fail to see the point? What's the best and worst crafting out there? This is all discussed and so much more! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of new…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the return of Gigantic, Nightingale's early access launch, Guild Wars 2's latest story beat, Last Epoch's release, and how tabletop RPGs and MMORPGs can become besties. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And r…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about PlanetSide 2's sale and uncertain future, Nightingale's early access launch, Islands of Insight's release, Guild Wars 2's solid finances, and mashing MMO features together to make a super-MMO. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions,…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about MOP's 9th anniversary, Skull and Bones' early access rollout, a more expensive FFXIV on Xbox, Season of Discovery's second phase, and day/night cycles in MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin devote a full show to talking about MMO player housing! So bring your Pod or U-Haul up to the front door, unload your stuff, and make yourself feel at home. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the Blizzard and Riot layoffs, Palworld's monster launch, Kritika Zero and The Day Before's drama, Star Trek Online's latest update, and weird loot memories. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if…

This episode I sit down and speak with reality tv royalty Mr. Dan Gheesling. Dan was kind enough to give me some of his time to talk about Ultima Online. It is always amazing how many people this game as touched throughout the years. Dan is starring in a show called Traitors Season 2 on Peacock so please check it out and give him some love! --- Sup…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin jump on their horses and round up all of the wild 2024 roadmaps on the MMO range! These include World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Elder Scrolls Online, New World, and more. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you…

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 to send in you…

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 you’d like to send in your question to …

Dipping deep into the mailbag of listener questions and topic, Bree and Justin kick back for a festive holiday discussion! 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 Mailbag: Free-to-play should in…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's quietly strong year, The Crew's imminent shutdown, Palia's Nintendo Switch launch, Black Desert's upcoming patch, and other little MMO tidbits. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And rem…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about holiday events, the surprise announcement of Light No Fire, EverQuest's 30th expansion, The Day Before's terrible launch, Marvel Snap, and December gaming memories. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remem…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about WoW Classic's Season of Discovery, SWTOR's Update 7.4, EverQuest II's latest expansion, the great ArcheAge merge, Wagadu Chronicles' early access, and dealing with being overwhelmed with MMO content. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, op…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Ethyrial and Fractured Online's woes, Palia's latest patch, the re-emergence of City of Titans, World of Warcraft's three-day headstart snafu, and Guild Wars 2's weapon proliferation beta. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris joins Justin to talk about first impressions with Tarisland and Perfect New World, SWTOR's new Aussie server, EVE Online's expansion launch, and future patches for WoW: Dragonflight. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Wayfinder and Project Gorgon's woes, LOTRO's expansion release, World of Warcraft heading to the Emerald Dream, Guild Wars 2's newest zone, and MMOs in contemporary settings. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails!…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about BlizzCon -- including World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, and Season of Discovery. 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, …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2's next big patches, BlizzCon 2023's schedule, Factured's relaunch, ESO's Endless Archives, and useful money sinks. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d l…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about FFXIV's fan festival reveals, SWTOR's next big patch, Pantheon's controversial 247 announcement, Albion's Wild Blood, Star Citizen's convention reveals, and how MMOs can grip you from hour one. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Halloween in MMOs, the Microsoft buyout of ABK, WoW Classic's next phase, Embers Adrift's first birthday, Ship of Heroes' pricing, and if Game Pass should add WoW. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And rememb…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about New World's angry expansion, LOTRO's fishy class debut, EverQuest franchise announcements, FFXIV's lit patch, and a hypothetical scenario with World of Warcraft's oversight. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about a half-dozen upcoming MMOs, including Wagadu Chronicles, Corepunk, Eternal Tombs, BitCraft, Ashes of Creation, and Tarisland. 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 ques…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest 3's existence, LOTRO's canceled remaster, EVE Fanfest, WoW Classic's dungeon finder, Pantheon's new art style, and Marvel Heroes' rogue server rumors. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember,…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Star Trek Online's up-jumped Borg, World of Warcraft's patches of the present and future, Lord of the Rings Online's sea-faring class, Elder Scrolls Online's endless dungeon, and financial barriers to getting back into MMORPGs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-pa…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Colin, and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure impressions, LOTRO's River Hobbits, New World's expansion announcement, the end of Gloria Victis, and MMO currencies. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remembe…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars 2's expansion launch, Gamescom reveals (and delays), WoW Classic's romp into permadeath, ArcheAge's surrender of its great server experiment, news from TennoCon 2023, and speculation as to the big news for World of Warcraft. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an a…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Wayfinder's insanely messy launch, Palia's pet-laden patch, DCUO's next big steps, Guild Wars 2's new expansion, and how much of an expansion should developers spoil. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And rem…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne & Liberty's delay, World of Warcraft's next patch, Dungeons and Dragons Online newest "mini-expansion," financials for Square-Enix and Pearl Abyss, and how much MMOs need graphical refreshes. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opi…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Palia's soft launch (with persistence!), WoW Classic's date for hardcore realms, ArcheAge 2's hopeful arrival this year, Nightingale's perspective swap, and relaxing MMO activities. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer …

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris, MJ, Eliot, and Justin talk about Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail expansion announcement, the big change to Path of Exile 2, and all of the details, revelations, and reactions thereof. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember…

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about Blizzard financials, Diablo IV's disastrous nerf patch, Palia and Wayfinder's early access, and the next generation of MMO players. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to sen…