Massively OP

Justin Olivetti

A weekly discussion of MMORPG adventures, news, and opinions by industry vets Bree and Justin of Massively Overpowered.

  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Episode 504: The legacy we leave behind

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin remember the life of Project Gorgon's Sandra Powers, comb over EVE Online's 2025 roadmap, test drive WoW's customizable cars, goggle at No Man's Sky's latest update, and big feature holes in our 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.

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    4 February 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 503: The Quinfail

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about The Quinfall's early access start, Unchained Entertainment's big layoffs, New World's latest SNAFU, Throne and Liberty's server merges, and what kind of MMO characters they are in real life.

    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.

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    28 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 502: What can you do in MMOs outside of combat?

    On this week’s special theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about some of their favorite non-combat content in MMORPG, including exploring, roleplaying, thieving, trucking, 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:

    • Intro
    • Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, Fallout 76, Stars Reach, Aloft
    • Crafting, gathering, fishing, and farming
    • Boats
    • Housing
    • Exploration and mapping
    • Races and mount travel
    • Jumping puzzles
    • Thievery and spying
    • Non-combat quests
    • Research and builds
    • Dance, music, taverns, minigames, poetry slams, and fashion
    • Shopping, player vendors, and space trucking
    • Politics and government
    • Modding
    • Collecting, archaeology, and treasure hunting
    • Player-created content and missions
    • Outro

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    21 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 501: Moving, money, and modding

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's new server plan, Stars Reach's Kickstarter, PlanetSide 2's latest peril, ESO's next content drop, roadmaps for the EverQuest games, and the joys of modding.

    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.

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    14 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    The 500th episode and writer roundtable

    It's not only the first podcast of the year, it's Massively OP Podcast's 500th episode and a writer roundtable! Join us for this truly historic occasion (OK, OK, let's ratchet back the pompousness there) as we look back at the podcast's history, last year's gaming experiences, titles to anticipate this year, the MOP awards show, a State of the Site report, and more with Bree, Justin, Eliot, and Chris!

    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:

    • Intro
    • Celebrating the 500th episode!
    • What were our favorite MMOs in 2024?
    • What are we looking forward to playing in 2025?
    • Awards discussion
    • State of the Site
    • Mailbag: MOP Discord and Game Archaeologist podcast
    • Outro

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    • Podcast theme: "The Vigil Goes to War" from Guild Wars 2
    • Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, Eliot, and Bree
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    7 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 499: The holiday mailbag explosion

    It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025!

    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.

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    Show notes:

    • Intro
    • Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls
    • Mailbag: Five quick Q&As
    • Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played?
    • Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005
    • Mailbag: Making crafting better
    • Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break
    • Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most
    • Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back
    • Mailbag: Inventory overflow
    • Outro

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    31 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 498: Pantheon's power play

    It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025!

    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:

    • Intro
    • Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls
    • Mailbag: Five quick Q&As
    • Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played?
    • Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005
    • Mailbag: Making crafting better
    • Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break
    • Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most
    • Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back
    • Mailbag: Inventory overflow
    • Outro

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    17 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Episode 497: Walking down the Path of Exile 2

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Path of Exile 2's early access launch, Elder Scrolls Online's anniversary cancelation, EverQuest's latest expansion, the full heat death of ArcheAge, bad MMO monetization, and community temper tantrums.

    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.

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    10 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Episode 496: Go ahead Corepunk, make our day

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Corepunk's early access launch, Ubisoft's cozy MMO, Throne and Liberty's spear weapon, MMOs that we can't get into, and whether or not it's smart to buy a lifetime subscription.

    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.

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    3 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 495: EverQuesting for a sequel

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest 3, FFXIV mobile, New World's roadmap, Path of Exile 2's early access plans, and Stars Reach's housing system.

    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.

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    26 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 494: WoW opens the door to player housing

    On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Warcraft Direct (and player housing!), the relaunch of WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 and SWTOR's next patches, and a financial news 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: Other info:
    • Podcast theme: "Kul Tiran Tavern (Hero Theme)" from World of Warcraft
    • Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
    • Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunesStitcherPlayer FMTuneIniHeartRadioPocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify
    • Follow Massively Overpowered: WebsiteTwitterFacebookTwitch
    • If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
    19 November 2024, 9:00 pm
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