Massively OP Podcast

Episode 560: EverQuest Legends never die

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the EverQuest Legends announcement, Camelot Unchained's early access, New World's now-canceled 10-year-plan, Loftia's closed beta announcement, and the end of V Rising and Elder Scrolls Blades. 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: World of Warcraft, Marvel Heroes * EverQuest Legends spins up a new classic MMO experience [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/24/gdc-2026-everquest-legends-is-a-new-pre-kunark-server-from-daybreak-and-game-jawn/] * Camelot Unchained goes into early access [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/28/camelot-unchained-enters-early-access-for-existing-backers-drops-a-spring-content-roadmap/] * The (old) 10-year-plan for New World [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/26/former-new-world-world-designer-dishes-on-amazons-abandoned-10-year-plan-for-aeternum/] * Quickies: V Rising [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/26/stunlock-has-ended-v-rising-development-but-is-working-on-a-new-game-set-in-the-same-world/] ends development, Loftia [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/24/kickstarted-cozy-mmorpg-loftia-sets-closed-beta-for-april-22-heres-the-new-trailer/] plans closed beta for April, Elder Scrolls Blades [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/28/mobile-dungeon-delver-elder-scrolls-blades-announces-its-june-30-sunset/] to shut down * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Bard's Guild" from EverQuest * 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.

Episode 559: Not all Marvel Heroes wear capes

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Marvel Heroes' rogue server relaunch, Lost Ark's layoffs, and the end of the EverQuest emulator lawsuit before heading into a eight-topic Daily Grind Blitz where they ask each other questions from our morning discussion topics. 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: World of Warcraft, Palia, Marvel Heroes [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/23/marvel-heroes-project-tahiti-launch-was-so-big-that-the-devs-are-spinning-up-a-new-server/] * The EverQuest emulator lawsuit is settled [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/18/everquest-lawsuit-reaches-settlement-with-threat-of-3-5m-in-damages-against-emulator-operators/] * Lost Ark lays off devs [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/18/amazon-hit-mmorpg-lost-ark-with-layoffs-including-key-members-of-the-community-team/] * Daily Grind Blitz! * What is the worst MMO you play anyway? * Did you switch up your MMO main character this year? * What MMO ideas you are completely over? * Do you like using the random mount or pet skill? * Do you ever judge people for what they spend money on in an MMO? * What experimental MMO had a gem of a good idea? * Would you show an ID to play an MMO? * Which MMORPG has the login music you like the least? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Spirits of the Forest" from RuneScape * 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.

Episode 558: The Legend of Justin's Gold

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Palia's content expansions, SWTOR's new story, Jeff Kaplan's Wild West game, FFXIV and WoW patch previews, and playing Guild Wars 2 on Steam Deck. 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: World of Warcraft, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Marvel Heroes * Palia reveals its Royal Highlands [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/11/palia-shows-off-a-first-glance-at-its-next-expansion-the-royal-highlands/] zone, releases Toadstool Tales [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/13/palia-provides-a-sneak-peek-at-the-march-17-toadstool-tales-content-update/] patch * SWTOR gets some new story content [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/10/star-wars-the-old-republic-launches-masters-enigma-story-new-galactic-season-and-spring-festival-rerun/] * Jeff Kaplan returns with a Wild West survival game, The Legend of California [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/12/jeff-kaplan-returns-with-a-new-wild-west-multiplayer-survival-title-and-a-revealing-interview-about-why-he-left-blizzard/] * FFXIV [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/13/final-fantasy-xiv-previews-patch-7-5-trail-to-the-heavens-arriving-on-april-28/] and WoW [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/13/world-of-warcraft-looks-forward-to-its-first-content-update-to-midnight-with-void-assaults-decor-duels-and-spearfishing/] preview their spring content drops * Playing Guild Wars 2 on handheld consoles * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Saltswept" 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.

Episode 557: Adrift in a sea of MMOs

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft: Midnight's official launch, AdventureQuest Worlds' big Kickstarter pull, and patches for LOTRO and Elder Scrolls Online. Note that this is a shorter podcast than normal due to a glitch losing a big chunk of our audio! 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: WoW Classic, World of Warcraft, LOTRO * AdventureQuest Worlds pulls in huge crowdfunding numbers [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/04/mmorpg-adventurequest-worlds-infinity-pulled-in-almost-800000-on-kickstarter-in-less-than-a-day/] * Lord of the Rings Online's Update 47 arrives [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/04/lord-of-the-rings-onlines-update-47-folly-of-kings-arrives-with-the-expansion-raid-and-new-reward-track/] * ESO drops a huge QoL update [https://massivelyop.com/2026/03/09/elder-scrolls-onlines-u49-update-arrives-today-with-qol-and-the-dragonknight-revamp/] * This is where the podcast drops out, sorry about the missing chunk! * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Code Race" from Marathon * 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.

Episode 556: Midnight run for horse fripperies

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's Midnight rollout, freebies for DDO's 20th anniversary, a Gloria Victis revival, a new Guild Wars: Reforged patch, BitCraft's upward swing, and helping out underdog 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: Outbound, World of Warcraft, Nightingale * World of Warcraft: Midnight is here [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/26/world-of-warcraft-midnight-kicks-off-early-access-today-for-epic-edition-owners/] * Equinox Homecoming launches [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/24/horse-mmo-equinox-homecoming-formally-launches-next-week-with-a-wipe-and-riding-passes/] * Get all your DDO freebies this month! [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/25/dungeons-and-dragons-online-huge-20th-anniversary-update-arrives-with-a-free-class-archetype/] * Gloria Victis comes back from the dead [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/26/gloria-victis-really-is-returning-to-service-as-a-f2p-mmorpg-with-gamigo-set-to-publish-it/] * Guild Wars: Reforged cranks out another patch [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/26/guild-wars-reforgeds-bastion-in-the-north-patch-adds-reforged-mode-for-factions-and-nightfall-toons/] * BitCraft is doing pretty well, actually [https://massivelyop.com/2026/02/27/bitcrafts-early-access-2-launch-and-8-price-tag-generated-its-highest-concurrency-since-last-fall/] * How can we help underdog MMOs succeed? * Outro Other info: * Podcast theme: "Teldrassil Roots" from World of Warcraft * 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.