Massively OP Podcast

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the insane start to December's MMO landscape, World of Warcraft's next expansion release date, the surprising return of Gloria Victis, a Neverwinter content drop, Albion Online's PvP overhaul, and whether "pay-to-pretty" can be predatory. 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: LOTRO, WoW, GW2WoWLOTRO: Kingdoms of HaradEverQuest: Shattering of RoGuild Wars Reforged World of Warcraft: Midnight gets a release date Wait, Gloria Victis is coming back now? the Cryptic sale Neverwinter updates Albion Online reshapes its PvP game Other info: EverQuestiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Guild Wars' surprising refresh project, Hytale's second lease on life, the atrocious Aion 2 rollout, a strange future for FFXIV, and the latest expansion for EVE Online. 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: LOTRO, WoW, WoW Classic, GW2, Sims 4 Guild Wars 1 is getting a spiffy Reforged overhaul Hytale is redeemed by its original owner and revitalized Aion 2's Asian launch is a hot mess Is Final Fantasy XIV about to be "reborn" again? EVE Online releases Catalyst expansion Other info: HytaleiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the Horizon Steel Frontier announcement, Ashes of Creation's puzzling move to go into early access, World of Warcraft's controversial housing currency, Q3 2025 financial reports, Wizard101's new zone, and Where Winds Meet's launch. 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: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 Horizon Steel Frontier gets officially announced Ashes of Creation plunges into early access next month Nobody likes WoW's housing microtransaction currency Where Winds Meet launches Wizard101 goes to Darkmoor Other info: Wizard101iTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the ups and downs of investor funding with online games, including Project Ghost, the Warhammer MMO, Pantheon, and Innsmouth Mysteries. Other topics include Necesse's runaway success, BitCraft's new patch, a consolation content update for New World, and the growing trend of cozy gaming. 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: LOTRO, WoW, RIFT, GW2 Project Ghost Warhammer MMO New World gets a consolation update Pantheon Innsmouth Mysteries Necesse sells 2M unitsBitCraft puts out new update Petit Planet Other info: NecesseiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the effective end of New World, Guild Wars 2's expansion launch, World of Warcraft's expansion beta, FFXIV's next content drop, Camelot Unchained's early access plans, and why unfettered player creativity is dangerous in 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 your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 Amazon effectively ends New World (and probably that Lord of the Rings MMO) Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity releases World of Warcraft: Midnight's beta is around the corner Elder Scrolls Online gets more Worm Cult stuff going FFXIV previews Patch 7.4 Camelot Unchained says early access in 2025 Other info: Guild Wars 2: Visions of EternityiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Halloween, New World's Nighthaven launch, Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, launches for Pax Dei and Necesse, the quest for a Pokémon MMO, and a whole bunch of MMO stuff coming in December. 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: LOTRO, WoW, GW2, Palia, Eterspire, City of Heroes MMO Halloween highlights New World gets a bump from Nighthaven Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity launches this week Pax Dei Necesse Past Fate early access EverQuest: Shattering of Ro EverQuest II: Rage of Cthurath SWTOR Update 7.8 Why isn't there a Pokémon MMO? Other info: NecesseiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Eliot and Justin talk about the probable end of Project Ghost, the launch of Blue Protocol Star Resonance, Wizard101's arrival on console, New World's spooky expansion, John Smedley's Reaper Actual, and MMO lore. 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: LOTRO, World of Warcraft, FFXIV, Warframe Project Ghost is in real trouble Blue Protocol Star Resonance launches Wizard101 releases on Xbox and PlayStation New World howls with its Nighthaven expansion Reaper Actual goes into limited alpha Other info: New WorldiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Chris and Justin talk about what's got their attention, their interest, and -- most importantly -- their excitement in the MMO world of 2025. Tune in for talk on Eterspire, FFXIV, Guild Wars 2, and so much more! 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: SWTORSkate. EterspireWoW housing, Classic+,Legion RemixFFXIVGuild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Other info: FFXIViTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's expansion reveal, Ultima Online's birthday, that weird WoW Classic+ China thing, more EverQuest rogue server drama, MMO load times, and eras of the genre. 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: WoW, LOTRO, Palia, SWG, Eterspire LOTRO reveals Kingdoms of Harad for December Ultima Online turns 28 years old What's going on with Blizzard's WoW Classic+ confusion? EverQuest Heroes' Journey rogue server closes after court injunction Other info: LOTROiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about that crazy Ship of Heroes pricing debacle, Daybreak's legal success against that EverQuest emu, New World's newest zone, Throne and Liberty's housing system, a surprisingly fun skateboarding MMO, and thoughts on a gacha game we've never played. 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. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: WoW, LOTRO, Palia, Eterspire Ship of Heroes launches with a pricey tag Daybreak gets an injunction against an EverQuest emulator New World reveals its upcoming Nighthaven zone Throne and Liberty pumped out its massive housing patch Skate is a wild skateboarding MMOInfinity Nikki Other info: Download Episode 535Champions OnlineiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Camelot Unchained's 2025 prospects, the launches of Eterspire and Warborne, more Classic WoW emulator C&Ds, and a big ol' update roundup. 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: WoW, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Palia Camelot Unchained Final Stand Ragnarok Eterspire Warborne Above AshesWoW Project Epoch Everlook Black Desert Project Gorgon Pax Dei Pantheon Guild Wars 2 Other info: Dark Age of CamelotiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's execution order, Guild Wars 2's beachfront housing, Elder Scrolls Online's tendency to fly under the radar, a possible Neverwinter classic server, and Palia's ranching aspirations. 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: WoW, LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, Palia Tarisland gets the boot Skyforge is officially gone Palia's gonna let you be a rancher, Check out Guild Wars 2's beach homestead Is Elder Scrolls Online overlooked? Could Neverwinter get a classic server? Other info: Guild Wars 2iTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP "After Dark" Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Rich Vogel's scifi MMO, LOTRO's new content giveaway, Blizzard v Turtle WoW, FFXIV's modding controversy, and Dual Universe's transition into singleness. 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: WoW Classic, WoW, LOTRO, Farm Together 2 Rich Vogel's scifi MMO project is in trouble LOTRO drops a new content coupon code Blizzard fires shots against World of Warcraft private "Classic Plus" server FFXIV tries to find the line between acceptable and unacceptable mods Dual Universe comes to the end of its road... sorta Other info: iTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's Midnight reveal, Guild Wars 2's new specs, Elder Scrolls Online's leadership switchup, DDO's creepy expansion, and Star Citizen's possible -- possible -- launch window. 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: WoW Classic, WoW, LOTRO, GW2 Guild Wars 2 tests Visions of Eternity's new elite specs World of Warcraft fully reveals Midnight Elder Scrolls Online changes up more key leadership Dungeons and Dragons Online releases Chill of Ravenloft Could Star Citizen actually launch by 2027? Other info: DDOiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Gamescom plans, WoW Legion Remix details, several financial reports, Loftia's investor windfall, Elder Scrolls Online's latest patch, and tab-target combat in 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 your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: WoW, LOTRO, GW2, SWG, Titan Quest 2, WoW ClassicWhat's happening with Gamescom this week? Legion Remix looks hella coolEG7 NCsoft Square-Enix Loftia gets some welcome investor cash Elder Scrolls Online's horsies can swim now Other info: Highmountain Tauren Allied IntroWorld of WarcraftiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s extremely mini solo episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree recaps Guild Wars 2's final three elite specs, World of Warcraft's and Final Fantasy XIV's dueling patch launches, TERA 2's tiny reveal, delays for ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey, and the ongoing EverQuest emulator legal saga.

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the bumpy road for Chrono Odyssey and ArcheAge Chronicles, SWTOR's positive future plans, Guild Wars 2's hilarious Skritt-themed controversy, and the end of Skyforge's run. 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: LOTRO, Project Gorgon Chrono Odyssey ArcheAge Chronicles SWTOR talks about its future plans Guild Wars 2 sends players in a tizzy over Indiana Jones with a guitar Skyforge gets the axe Other info: SkyforgeiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the Guild Wars 2 expansion reveal, more player housing announcements, the closure of Dual Universe, FFXIV's August patch, and whether MMOs can bring back the "controller" archetype. 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: LOTRO, Palia, Drakantos, GW2 Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity revealed BitCraft Throne and Liberty Dual Universe closes next month FFXIV's Promise of Tomorrow arrives next week Other info: Four Sided CircleFFXIViTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

On 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, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: WoW Classic, WoW, LOTRO, PaliaWhat's going on in the Black Desert franchise? World of Warcraft talks about neighborhood housing Guild Wars 2 talks about its future New World updates its roadmap Dune Awakening compensates for a pulling a Funcom Blaugust is gearing up Other info: Village of TrentsBlack DesertiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch

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, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: WoW Classic, WoW, Palia Huge Microsoft layoffs ZeniMax MMO dead Warcraft Rumble retiring Ship of Heroes gets a launch date John Smedley's new game is a lot like his old MMO What's Guild Wars 2 up to? Other info: Main ThemePlanetside ArenaiTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket CastsWebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch