Massively OP Podcast

On 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 [https://massivelyop.com/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 [https://massivelyop.com/tips/]. Show notes: * Intro * Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, WoW Classic, Guild Wars * News: Defiance gets a relaunch [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/18/fawkes-has-officially-relaunched-defiance-four-years-after-gamigo-killed-it/] -- but it's rough one so far [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/21/defiances-return-is-marked-with-multiple-server-crashes-restarts-and-high-lag/] * News: Dune Awakening pushes its launch back to June [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/15/funcom-is-delaying-dune-awakenings-launch-to-june-10-to-give-it-a-bit-more-time-to-cook/] * News: Palia announces Elderwood zone expansion [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/15/daybreak-made-elderwood-possible-palia-announces-elderwood-update-and-console-launch-for-may-13/] * News: Classic MapleStory is coming later this year [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/17/global-maplestory-is-bringing-back-its-og-lead-dev-for-classic-maplestory/] * Mailbag: What does the future of MMO evolution hold in store? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Aqua Road East Sea [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHoQW2ucUlc&pp=ygUkIkFxdWEgUm9hZCBFYXN0IFNlYSIgZnJvbSBNYXBsZVN0b3J5]" from MapleStory * Your show hosts: Justin and Bree * Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746], Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr], Player FM [https://player.fm/series/massively-op], TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/], Pocket Casts [http://pca.st/massivelyop], Amazon, and Spotify * Follow Massively Overpowered: Website [https://massivelyop.com/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop], Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered] * If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

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 [https://massivelyop.com/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 [https://massivelyop.com/tips/]. Show notes: * Intro * Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Diablo III * News: Elder Scrolls Online trades chapters for seasons [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/10/elder-scrolls-online-lays-out-its-new-seasonal-cadence-annual-content-passes-and-seasons-of-the-worm-cult/] * News: Guild Wars stirs for its 20th anniversary [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/09/classic-guild-wars-is-teasing-38-unlocked-weapons-and-minipets-in-next-weeks-anniversary-patch/] * News: LOTRO adds a new server, tests Update 44, plans tropic island [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/10/lord-of-the-rings-online-launches-another-64-bit-server-grond-as-it-begins-testing-update-44/] * News: Defiance is relaunching this Friday [https://massivelyop.com/2025/04/14/fawkes-defiance-calls-all-players-to-assemble-for-this-weeks-relaunch/] * Mailbag: How can studios make a great MMO sequel? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "A White Stallion Rampant [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zud9S0Yydo&pp=ygUhRVNPIC0gQSBXaGl0ZSBTdGFsbGlvbiBSYW1wYW50ICsr]" from Elder Scrolls Online * Your show hosts: Justin and Bree * Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746], Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr], Player FM [https://player.fm/series/massively-op], TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/], Pocket Casts [http://pca.st/massivelyop], Amazon, and Spotify * Follow Massively Overpowered: Website [https://massivelyop.com/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop], Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered] * If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

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 [https://massivelyop.com/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 [https://massivelyop.com/tips/]. Show notes: * Intro * LOTRO opens up its housing on the 64-bit servers * Our own history with PvP * What do we mean by the term PvP? * Non-traditional PvP systems * Interesting PvP systems * Challenges with PvP * What is the best MMO PvP of all time? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Townlife [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQOe3OFS2E&pp=ygUZdWx0aW1hIHggb2R5c3NleSB0b3dubGlmZQ%3D%3D]" from Ultima X Odyssey * Your show hosts: Justin and Bree * Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746], Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr], Player FM [https://player.fm/series/massively-op], TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/], Pocket Casts [http://pca.st/massivelyop], Amazon, and Spotify * Follow Massively Overpowered: Website [https://massivelyop.com/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop], Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered] * If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On 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 [https://massivelyop.com/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 [https://massivelyop.com/tips/]. Show notes: * Intro * Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW * News: Craig Morrison reveals his horse MMO as [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/28/craig-morrisons-horse-mystery-mmorpg-gets-a-new-trailer-and-its-official-name-equinox-homecoming/] Equinox Homecoming [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/28/craig-morrisons-horse-mystery-mmorpg-gets-a-new-trailer-and-its-official-name-equinox-homecoming/] * News: What is RuneScape Dragonwilds? [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/31/runescape-dragonwilds-is-jagexs-new-co-op-survival-game-coming-to-early-access-this-spring/] * News: Stars Reach does well on Kickstarter [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/27/stars-reachs-final-kickstarter-haul-inches-past-750000-unlocking-the-shield-generators-stretch-goal/] * News: FFXIV's Seekers of Eternity update arrives [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/25/final-fantasy-xivs-seekers-of-eternity-patch-is-live-today/] * News: Black Desert Console retires older platforms [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/28/black-desert-console-confirms-native-support-for-xbox-xs-and-ps5-and-the-end-of-previous-gen-console-support/] * News: How can studios convince abused gamers to pay for MMOs? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "A Tonberry's Tears [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDrX-0ydoY8&pp=ygUyW0ZGWElWIE9TVF0gQSBUb25iZXJyeSdzIFRlYXJzIChXYW5kZXJlcidzIFBhbGFjZSk%3D]" from FFXIV * Your show hosts: Justin and Bree * Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746], Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr], Player FM [https://player.fm/series/massively-op], TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/], Pocket Casts [http://pca.st/massivelyop], Amazon, and Spotify * Follow Massively Overpowered: Website [https://massivelyop.com/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop], Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered] * If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

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 [https://massivelyop.com/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 [https://massivelyop.com/tips/]. Show notes: * Intro * Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW * News: Dune Awakening's box price and paid headstart [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/22/dune-awakening-confirms-50-box-price-with-dlc-and-a-direct-launch-with-no-early-access/] * News: Guild Wars 2's next expansion is slightly delayed [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/18/guild-wars-2-delays-its-unrevealed-2025-expansion-from-august-to-october/] * News: Marvel Heroes' rogue server project looks promising [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/24/marvel-heroes-emulator-project-has-a-playable-test-server-in-project-t-a-h-i-t-i/] * News: Extraction shooters are dying off, as Seekers of Skyveil packs it in [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/22/pvpve-extraction-rpg-seekers-of-skyveil-will-sunset-just-weeks-after-its-early-access-launch/] * News: A first look at new MMOs with Crosswind [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/19/crosswind-is-a-brand-new-age-of-piracy-survival-mmo-that-just-docked-on-steam/] and Spirit Crossing [https://massivelyop.com/2025/03/20/spry-fox-has-finally-named-what-it-once-called-its-non-violent-mmo-project-spirit-crossing/] * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Nightclub District 1" from Marvel Heroes * Your show hosts: Justin and Bree * Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/massively-op/id966329746], Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/battle-bards/massively-op-podcast?refid=stpr], Player FM [https://player.fm/series/massively-op], TuneIn [http://tunein.com/radio/Massively-OP-Podcast-p685174/], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/massively-op-29468504/], Pocket Casts [http://pca.st/massivelyop], Amazon, and Spotify * Follow Massively Overpowered: Website [https://massivelyop.com/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MassivelyOP], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/massivelyop], Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/massivelyoverpowered] * If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.