Massively OP Podcast Episode 525: Microsoftpocalypse

Justin Olivetti 2025-07-08 00:00:00

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.

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Show notes:

  • Intro
  • Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, WoW, Palia
  • News: Huge Microsoft layoffs — ZeniMax MMO dead, Warcraft Rumble retiring
  • News: Ship of Heroes gets a launch date
  • News: John Smedley’s new game is a lot like his old MMO
  • News: What’s Guild Wars 2 up to?
  • Outro

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