Massively OP Podcast Episode 273: ArcheAge Unraveled

On this week's show, Bree and Justin brace for the busiest launch week in recent memory (Phantasy Star Online 2! Greymoor! Guild Wars 2's No Quarter! EverQuest progression servers!), look at Daybreak's latest studio "spin-off," dig into the latest ArcheAge controversy, talk about rogue server security, and figure out where "ownership" of online games lies.

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Show notes:

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: Star Wars Galaxies, Lord of the Rings Online, Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76
• News: ArcheAge's paid DLC sparks controversy
• News: Phantasy Star Online 2 launches May 27
• News: Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor launches May 26
• News: Guild Wars 2's No Quarter episode releases May 26
• News: EverQuest goes down for two days, opens two new progression servers on May 27
• News: Daybreak registers a new studio
• News: Sea of Thieves goes to Steam on June 3, EVE Echoes launches in August
• Mailbag: Rogue server security
• Mailbag: Ownership and rights as consumers
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Shadow in the Ice Trailer Theme" from Guild Wars 2
• Your show hosts: Justin and Bree
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