A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin.
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Sermons from Rev. Justin Olivetti at Knox Evangelical Presbyterian Church
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A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.
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A musical journey through MMO soundscapes, Battle Bards reviews and discusses the soundtrack of MMORPGs with a trio of engaging hosts. The world's first and only MMO music podcast.
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Episode 526: A whip, six katanas, and Black Desert love
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1:10:09On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about Black Desert developments, WoW's housing neighborhoods, Guild Wars 2's future philosophy, New World's updated roadmap, Dune Awakening's compensation, and an enticement to participate in Blaugust '25. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, t…
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Episode 526: A whip, six katanas, and Black Desert love
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1:10:09On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Carlo, and Justin talk about Black Desert developments, WoW's housing neighborhoods, Guild Wars 2's future philosophy, New World's updated roadmap, Dune Awakening's compensation, and an enticement to participate in Blaugust '25. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, t…
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Luke Part 70: Our duty to our Lord Luke 17:1-10 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Disciples have duties to carry outBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about -- what else? -- the huge Microsoft layoffs and what that means for the MMO industry. On top of that, there's discussion about Ship of Heroes' launch date, John Smedley's new MMOFPS, and Guild Wars 2's teases. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news,…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about -- what else? -- the huge Microsoft layoffs and what that means for the MMO industry. On top of that, there's discussion about Ship of Heroes' launch date, John Smedley's new MMOFPS, and Guild Wars 2's teases. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news,…
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Luke Part 69: A window into the afterlife
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28:33Luke Part 69: A window into the afterlife Luke 16:19-31 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: God’s Word is fully enough to save us or damn usBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's character odyssey, the EverQuest emulator lawsuit, an actual RIFT update, RuneScape's monetization crisis, the end of Hytale, and how our MMO journeys have aged. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer ema…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's character odyssey, the EverQuest emulator lawsuit, an actual RIFT update, RuneScape's monetization crisis, the end of Hytale, and how our MMO journeys have aged. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer ema…
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Luke Part 68: Friends, money, and the future
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32:44Luke Part 68: Friends, money, and the future Luke 16:1-18 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Use your money to make a friend in JesusBy Justin Olivetti
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Luke Part 67: Loving the unlovable Luke 15:11-32 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: The Prodigal Son explains God’s love toward unlovable peopleBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 523: Course-correcting into the future
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1:12:34On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's next patch, Bitcraft Online's EA launch, the sale of EVE Online's CCP, more server news for LOTRO and DDO, Palia's upcoming roadmap, Dune Awakening's PvE endgame course correction, and Chrono Odyssey's beta. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-pa…
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Episode 523: Course-correcting into the future
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1:12:34On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's next patch, Bitcraft Online's EA launch, the sale of EVE Online's CCP, more server news for LOTRO and DDO, Palia's upcoming roadmap, Dune Awakening's PvE endgame course correction, and Chrono Odyssey's beta. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-pa…
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Episode 522: Progressing through character progression
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1:15:52On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk all about character progression in MMOs! Trust us, there are far more types of progression than you might first assume -- and we're going to try to cover as many of them as we can in an hour. Plus. Plus about fifteen. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour …
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Episode 522: Progressing through character progression
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1:15:52On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk all about character progression in MMOs! Trust us, there are far more types of progression than you might first assume -- and we're going to try to cover as many of them as we can in an hour. Plus. Plus about fifteen. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour …
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Luke Part 66: Lost and found Luke 15:1-10 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Jesus has joy in our salvationBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening’s head start rollout, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, Summer Game Fest 2025 news, New World's hardcore server, Chrono Odyssey's scope, and how MMOs might better handle raids and storytelling. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tale…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening’s head start rollout, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, Summer Game Fest 2025 news, New World's hardcore server, Chrono Odyssey's scope, and how MMOs might better handle raids and storytelling. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tale…
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Luke Part 65: Costly grace Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Grace is free but it comes with a costBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 520: Get in gamers, we're going on a road trip!
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1:12:21On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's launch prep, Elder Scrolls Online's totally-not-an-expansion, Guild Wars 2's last expansion zone, Pandaria Classic's timing, New World's new director, City of Heroes Homecoming's latest patch, and low-effort MMO revivals. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, a…
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Episode 520: Get in gamers, we're going on a road trip!
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1:12:21On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's launch prep, Elder Scrolls Online's totally-not-an-expansion, Guild Wars 2's last expansion zone, Pandaria Classic's timing, New World's new director, City of Heroes Homecoming's latest patch, and low-effort MMO revivals. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, a…
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Luke Part 64: The upside-down dinner party
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34:45Luke Part 64: The upside-down dinner party Luke 14:1-24 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Feasting in the Kingdom is completely opposite of the worldBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's upcoming beta, Blue Protocol's second chance, Fractured Online's departure, a new Defiance race, a rogue-lite RPG launch, and whether AI should be involved with MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and game…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's upcoming beta, Blue Protocol's second chance, Fractured Online's departure, a new Defiance race, a rogue-lite RPG launch, and whether AI should be involved with MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and game…
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Luke Part 63: The King in disguise Luke 13:31-35 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Jesus is a true king in every senseBy Justin Olivetti
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Luke Part 62: The narrow door Luke 13:22-30 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: There’s only one path to eternal lifeBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 518: Too much horsing around
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1:12:56On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access, Dune Awakening's open beta weekend, Neverwinter's new patch, the end of Cryptic MMO forums, Pax Dei's layoffs, SWTOR's update preview, and the emulators we won't discuss about on the site. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an actio…
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Episode 518: Too much horsing around
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1:12:56On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access, Dune Awakening's open beta weekend, Neverwinter's new patch, the end of Cryptic MMO forums, Pax Dei's layoffs, SWTOR's update preview, and the emulators we won't discuss about on the site. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an actio…
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Luke Part 61: Kingdom come calling Luke 13:10-17 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Jesus brought the Kingdom to usBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's upcoming expansion, the return of Camelot Unchained, WoW's next patch, Embers Adrift landing on Steam, and a Daily Grind Blitz! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to se…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's upcoming expansion, the return of Camelot Unchained, WoW's next patch, Embers Adrift landing on Steam, and a Daily Grind Blitz! It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to se…
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Luke Part 60: When the tower fell Luke 13:1-9 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Repent with God’s help or perish on your ownBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 516: New World of Equinox Awakening Online
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1:07:27On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access surprise, Dune Awakening's NDA-free beta, LOTRO's anniversary, World of Warcraft's wonky patch, New World's spring plans, and putting developers on pedestals. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions,…
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Episode 516: New World of Equinox Awakening Online
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1:07:27On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access surprise, Dune Awakening's NDA-free beta, LOTRO's anniversary, World of Warcraft's wonky patch, New World's spring plans, and putting developers on pedestals. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions,…
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Luke Part 59: Missing the forest for the trees
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35:31Luke Part 59: Missing the forest for the trees Luke 12:54-59 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Don’t miss this opportunity to be reconciled to Jesus!By Justin Olivetti
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Good Friday 2025: The dying words of Christ
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31:24Good Friday 2025: The dying words of Christ Rev. Justin OlivettiBy Justin Olivetti
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Easter Sunday 2025: Born to a living hope
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35:36Easter Sunday 2025: Born to a living hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Easter gave us a living hope centered on JesusBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 515: Palia's purple paradise
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1:14:28On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's delay, Palia's big zone announcement, what's going on with Classic MapleStory, the messy Defiance relaunch, LOTRO compensation, and the future evolution of MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer ema…
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Episode 515: Palia's purple paradise
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1:14:28On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's delay, Palia's big zone announcement, what's going on with Classic MapleStory, the messy Defiance relaunch, LOTRO compensation, and the future evolution of MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer ema…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's new seasonal format, Guild Wars' 20th anniversary, LOTRO's recent activity, Defiance's relaunch, and how to build your perfect MMO sequel. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's new seasonal format, Guild Wars' 20th anniversary, LOTRO's recent activity, Defiance's relaunch, and how to build your perfect MMO sequel. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember…
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Palm Sunday 2025: Behold, here comes your King
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32:01Palm Sunday 2025: Behold, here comes your King Zechariah 9:9-13 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Palm Sunday was a preview of a greater triumphal entryBy Justin Olivetti
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On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about PvP in MMORPGs -- the good, the bad, and the utterly weird. Also, there's a bit of chatter about LOTRO's housing with the 64-bit servers. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d …
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On this week’s theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about PvP in MMORPGs -- the good, the bad, and the utterly weird. Also, there's a bit of chatter about LOTRO's housing with the 64-bit servers. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d …
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Luke Part 57: Ready and waiting Luke 12:35-48 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Jesus is coming back -- and soonBy Justin Olivetti
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Luke Part 58: Hit by the reality check Luke 12:49-53 Rev. Justin Olivetti Main idea: Jesus’ mission to save divided peopleBy Justin Olivetti
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Episode 512: Equinox Homecoming is not horsing around
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1:13:04On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's cozy horse mystery, a new RuneScape title, Stars Reach's Kickstarter tally, FFXIV's newest patch, Black Desert Console's platform retirements, and how studios should tempt frugal players to pay for MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packe…
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Episode 512: Equinox Homecoming is not horsing around
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It's been a very long while, but the Battle Bards haven't fully abandoned you -- at least not without a goodbye! In the grand final episode of the show, Steff, Syl, and Syp gather together one last time to share memories of the show, the reason behind the decision to end it, and a few of our favorite MMO music tracks. Enjoy -- and from the bottom o…
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On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's prices, Guild Wars 2's expansion delay, Marvel Heroes' rogue server project, the death of extraction shooters, and a pair of interesting new MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And rememb…
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