Justin Olivetti
Senior Reporter
A casual gamer and long-time MMO fan, Justin is often heard yelling, "Player housing for all!" in the Massively Overpowered offices. In addition to news, he tackles LOTRO Legendarium for LOTRO, The Perfect Ten, Jukebox Heroes, the retrospective Game Archaeologist series, One Shots, and the Massively OP podcast.
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Ultima Online’s Raph Koster muses on the appeal of MMO experiences
A little weary of killing and nothing else in MMORPGs? You're not alone because Star Wars Galaxies and Ultima Online creator Raph Koster pines...
Original LOTRO and DDO creator Turbine Entertainment changes its name to WB Games Boston
As the Fourth Age begins, Turbine Entertainment retreats into the east where it will continue to be diminished. The studio that formerly brought us...
LOTRO’s progression server may slow down experience gain (and that’s a good thing)
When Standing Stone Games first announced Lord of the Rings Online's upcoming progression server, the community had plenty of suggestions to how the studio...
City of Heroes SEGS emulator patches in early content
Perhaps the best shot of getting City of Heroes back as we once knew it lies in the hands of the outlaw developers over...
Perfect Ten: Compliments to MMOs I don’t play
Back in September, Bree posed a Daily Grind question that I thought was genuinely intriguing. You know, for once. Just kidding, Bree! She asked...
LOTRO eyes Beornings for a revamp and breaks down giant invisible walls
Good news for Beorning players in Lord of the Rings Online: You look like you are due for some class love from the developers....
The Daily Grind: If you had one more day in a closed MMO, what would you do?
Sometimes I get accused of prodding old wounds when it comes to discussing closed MMORPGs. I'm not out to make people feel bad; it's...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 194: It belongs in a museum!
Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO's progression server, Trion's travails, the Video Game Museum's big win, Hellgate London, ESO Murkmire, Wild West Online, and Just Survive, with mailbag entries on P2W in emulations and mainstream MMO condescension.
Fractured ‘sprints’ toward pre-alpha test, shows off day/night cycle
For those suffering with MMO wanderlust this fall and looking for new territory to explore, Fractured might have a rather unique prospect available soon....
Global Chat: Is MapleStory 2 too cute for its own britches? (Yes.)
Maybe it's the weird gaming lull that's going on right now, but MapleStory 2 has picked up a good amount of press and player...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s free update offerings
When Elder Scrolls Online's Update 20 arrives, it will bring with it a free base patch that promises to spice up the alliance war...
One Shots: Pumpkins Online
I know and you know that MMO developers love Halloween perhaps more than their own flesh-and-blood children. And as much as I enjoy how...
The Video Game Museum offers a home to Star Wars Galaxies, City of Heroes, and WildStar
It's the longest of all long shots, but WildStar could be kept alive -- and in a museum, as Indiana Jones intended. And not...
LOTRO Legendarium: Wistmead surprises and progression servers
What a week this has been! Originally I was all gung-ho to talk about nothing else than all of the new Halloween content that...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO character title do you proudly wear?
I'm not a title guy in MMOs. I understand that they're a small outlet for personal expression and something else to chase, but when...
MMOs on the fringe: Warhawk, Spellbreak, Survival Heroes, and Vendetta Online
Quick: What does a team shooter, a battle royale game, a MOBA, and an MMO have in common? Answer: They're all in this weird...
Worlds Adrift’s new tutorial video helps you get into the game
Now that Worlds Adrift has set a course for PvE, the field has opened up for more people to enjoy this sky-faring sandbox. Considering...
Lord of the Rings Online tackles Q&A on progression server, plans November release
Lord of the Rings Online's surprise announcement of an incoming progression server certainly stirred up interest and debate this week. While it's intriguing, a...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 193: EVE Vegas special
Justin and Brendan recap EVE Vegas, with expert news on EVE Online's upcoming content, EVE Echoes, and Project Nova. (Special edition episode.)
Battle Bards Episode 131: Path of Exile
It may be a fairly grim MMOARPG, but Path of Exile features a surprisingly, well, grim soundtrack. Guess that wasn’t that much of a surprise! This...
