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The Stream Team: Visiting Valheim on its official launch day
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is streaming Valheim on its official launch day, marking the game's exit from early access. The stream will offer a look at the new Deep North region, though MJ may be distracted by other new content. The event is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on September 9th, 2022.
The Stream Team: To the moon in Planet Crafter
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is set to stream Planet Crafter, embarking on a new adventure to terraform a moon after completing her first planet. The stream will focus on her solo journey and preparation for this next challenge.
WRUP: Absolutely true facts about The Wolf edition
Several Massively OP staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including time in City of Heroes, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The discussion also touches on personal anxieties related to job interviews and important decisions.
The Stream Team: Finally fast-traveling in Project Gorgon
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is excited to finally have a horse and fast travel capabilities in Project Gorgon, allowing for quicker traversal of the Serbule region. This enables her to complete quests more efficiently and progress the main storyline.
Choose My Adventure: Dungeon delves to wrap up my opening stint in EverQuest Legends
The author reflects on their experience playing EverQuest Legends, detailing their adventures in the Crushbone and Befallen dungeons. Despite making some suboptimal character choices, they found the game to be a charming and challenging classic server experience. The article also announces changes to the 'Choose My Adventure' column format and the author's new role as managing editor for Massively OP.
The Stream Team: Celebrating Sky Fest in Dinkum
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Dinkum's Sky Fest event live today at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This marks the first village festival in the game since MJ built her Band Stand. The stream will be available on the OPTV channel on Twitch, with a full recording posted later.
The Stream Team: Return to Moria for a rescue!
Massively OP's Stream Team, featuring Larry Everett and MJ Guthrie, will be playing The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria live on August 26th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will focus on a rescue mission within the game, following recent in-game accomplishments.
The Stream Team: The first serving of Boil Cabbage Make Soup
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is previewing the quirky indie game Boil Cabbage Make Soup, which launches next week. A free demo allows players to experience co-op gameplay as onions making soup on separate islands. The stream will feature MJ playing the demo live on Friday, August 7th, 2026.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 575: I’m turning this car around and going back to Mordor
The Massively OP Podcast episode 575 covers several MMO updates, including The Lord of the Rings Online's new expansion reveal, Elder Scrolls Online's revised roadmap, and the launch date for Stars Reach. The hosts also discuss the return of Closers Online, a new ArcheAge MMO, and a listener question about gameplay chunks.
WRUP: Under no circumstances can Kenneth be allowed to have a second magic hat edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Lord of the Rings Online, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and ZeroSpace being mentioned. The discussion also touches on favorite puddings and general gaming interests.
The Stream Team: Return to Moria party on the roof!
Massively OP's Stream Team, featuring Larry Everett and MJ Guthrie, will be live streaming The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The stream will showcase gameplay after the characters defeat a dragon and party on the roof of the mines, with a potential for Troll encounters. Past and future streams for other games like Dungeons & Dragons Online and Dinkum are also mentioned.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 574: Is it getting Evercold in here or is it just me?
The Massively OP Podcast episode 574 covers the launch of EverQuest Legends, reveals from Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold, Guild Wars 3's backstory, SEED's early access, The Guild's Kickstarter success, and Black Desert's 2026 plans. Hosts Bree and Justin discuss these MMO updates and share listener emails.
PSA: An important security update from MassivelyOP
MassivelyOP experienced a security incident due to a WordPress vulnerability that affected millions of sites. While no damage to the site or company servers is apparent, user data such as email addresses, names, and hashed passwords may have been exposed. The company is notifying the public out of caution and recommending users reset their passwords.
The Stream Team: Seeing what Wayfinder is all about
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is previewing the MMORPG Wayfinder today at 2:00 p.m. EDT on PC. Despite preset characters not being her preference, the game's exploration, treasure chests, and housing elements have piqued her interest. The stream will be available on the OPTV channel on Twitch.
Fight or Kite: Holdfast American Revolution was the perfect way to spend the holiday weekend
The author discusses Holdfast: American Revolution as a perfect way to spend the holiday weekend, highlighting its 75 vs. 75 shooter gameplay and the recent American Revolution update. Despite a slow pace due to realistic musket reload times, the game offers unique class mechanics and a straightforward combat experience, making it an enjoyable drop-in-and-play title.
WRUP: Tips to make your fireworks incredibly unsafe edition
This week's "What Are You Playing" roundup features community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Farever, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Doom: Infinite, Octopath Traveler II, Spyro the Dragon, Overwatch, Stronghold 4, and Warframe. The discussion also touches on outdoor grilling preferences.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 571: Mid-year mailbag marathon
The Massively OP Podcast episode 571 features hosts Justin and Bree discussing various player-submitted topics. These include the viability of browser-based MMOs, potential improvements to achievement systems, the integration of AI into MMORPGs, and the definition of what constitutes an MMORPG.
The Stream Team: Fun with forklifts in Crashout Crew
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be previewing the co-op game Crashout Crew, which features players driving forklifts in a chaotic shipping warehouse environment. The game emphasizes physics-based gameplay with the tagline "Time is money, and safety is no concern."
The Steam Team: Some Starseeker stress test shenanigans
Massively OP's MJ participated in a stress test for Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, a new game set to launch soon. The article highlights her attempts to stress test the game's networks, framing it as a way to identify and fix issues before the official release. The content also briefly mentions past and upcoming streams for Guild Wars 2 and RIFT.
The Stream Team: Knights In the Belly of the Beast in Dungeons & Dragons Online
MassivelyOP's MJ will be playing a standalone adventure in Dungeons & Dragons Online, focusing on a quest where the team infiltrates an Underdark operation where drow are capturing Purple Dragon Knights for gladiatorial combat. The stream is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on May 21, 2026.