Massively OP Podcast Episode 209: A material girl in a virtual world

On this week's show, Bree and Justin boggle over the mass layoffs at ArenaNet and Blizzard, slap Daybreak on the wrist for another Friday evening announcement, tell listeners how they can join the MOP team, and answer a buttload of listener emails!

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 own letter to the show, use the "Tips" button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.

Show notes:

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: DDO, LOTRO, Trove, SWG
• News: Blizzard's layoffs were worse than we thought
• News: ArenaNet announces mass layoffs
• News: World of Warcraft gets ready for more allied races
• News: PlanetSide Arena shoves off to summer
• News: LOTRO releases producer's letter
• News: Massively OP is hiring!
• Mailbag: Supporting ethical studios
• Mailbag: Learning to play really old MMOs
• Mailbag: Project Titan hypotheticals
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Preparation" from LOTRO
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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