Massively OP Podcast

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Stars Reach's shaky start, the date for MapleStory Classic World, a first look at Stormforge, playable Kodan in Guild Wars 3, Palia's fall roadmap, and a quick announcement about Massively OP's future.
It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show…
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, City of Heroes, Palworld, Skate, Octopath Traveler
Stars Reach comes out in early access
We take a look at Stormforge
MapleStory Classic World comes this October
Guild Wars 3 will feature playable Kodan
Palia puts out its fall roadmap -- and some Daybreak financials
A very special site announcement
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Eden the Utopia Complex" from City of Heroes
Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree
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On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the entire future of MMORPGs, SWTOR's pseudo-expansion plans, World of Warcraft's big patch, the fate of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, Q2 MMO financials, and a brand-new "spotlight of the week" feature.
It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show…
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, SWG, Farm Together 2, Stars Reach
Star Wars: The Old Republic lays out Update 8.0's features
World of Warcraft releases Update 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek
Amazon gets out of publishing Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, causing a content delay in the latter
Roundup of Q2 MMO financials
MMO Spotlight of the Week: Soul's Remnant
What do we predict for the MMO industry over the next 20 years?
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Sea of Green" from WildStar
Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's new expansion reveal, Elder Scrolls Online's revamped roadmap, Stars Reach's launch date, the weird return of Closers Online, a new ArcheAge MMO, and a question about gameplay chunks. Mmm, chunks.
It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show…
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Eterspire, SWG, Farm Together 2
Lord of the Rings Online announces Wolves of Mordor
Elder Scrolls Online revises its roadmap after layoffs
Stars Reach is going into early access on August 18th
Closers Online comes back, why not
A new ArcheAge MMO, why not
What's our favorite "gameplay chunk?"
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Singing Bowl of Tauralindale" from LOTRO
Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest Legends' big launch week, Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold reveals, Guild Wars 3's backstory, social sim MMO SEED's early access, The Guild's insane Kickstarter haul, and Black Desert's plans for the rest of 2026.
It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show…
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, 
EverQuest Legends launches this week with the Kerran race
Social MMO SEED goes into early access
Final Fantasy XIV reveals Evercold's Bastion job and realmships
Guild Wars 3 talks about its backstory
The Guild makes over $4M in fundraising
Black Desert throws an informational ball
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Flightless Wings" from FFXIV
Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about SpiritVale's launch, Dungeons and Dragons Online's latest expansion, the deaths of Overwatch Stadium and FFXIV Mobile, Richard Garriott's big talk on Ultima, and predictability in MMO play.
It's the MassivelyOP 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, send 'em in through our tips form. Now, listen to this week's show…
Show notes:
Intro
Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Farm Together 2
SpiritVale launches into early access
DDO: Terror of Demogorgon comes out this week
Overwatch Stadium and FFXIV Mobile are dead and buried
Richard Garriott does more Big Talk about Ultima
Predictability (or lack thereof) in MMO experiences
Outro
Other info:
Podcast theme: "Kobold Still Hates You" from Dungeons and Dragons Online
Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify, or follow our uploads with RSS
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