On this week’s episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening’s head start rollout, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, Summer Game Fest 2025 news, New World's hardcore server, Chrono Odyssey's scope, and how MMOs might better handle raids and storytelling.

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: WoW, LOTRO, Palia
• News: Nintendo Switch 2 launches and Summer Game Fest 2025
• News: Do the Dune Awakening head start
• News: New World gets totally hardcore with its new server
• News: Getting a handle on Chrono Odyssey
• Mailbag: Raids and storytelling
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Chapaa Chase" from Palia
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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