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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DC Universe Online celebrates ‘Batman Day’ with t-shirts and lockboxes
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na - BATMAN DAY! As everything in geek culture must have its own official...
Chronicles of Elyria studio tosses ‘quick release’ strategy after inking a licensing deal
Some train wrecks never know when to stop smoldering. You'll recall that at the top of 2023, Soulbound Studio's Jeromy Walsh vowed that the...
Old School RuneScape ports over another classic Gnome quest
A new quest is nothing to sneeze at in a RuneScape game, especially when it's continuing a fan-favorite arc. Jagex announced that Old School...
LOTRO Legendarium: Lord of the Rings Online’s new Mariner class is the swashbuckler we needed
A new class added to any MMORPG is bound to raise excitement and anxiety among fans, especially when they try to feel out whether...
No Man’s Sky sees ‘its biggest month’ in years, possibly thanks to Starfield
What do spaceships, robots, and intergalactic adventures have in common? They're both the domain of the constantly expanding No Man's Sky and the fresh-on-the-scene...
Dungeons and Dragons Online debuts new Vecna Unleashed raid
Ready to roll for initiative? You're going to need all the edge you can get to tackle Dungeons and Dragons Online's newest raid, which...
New indie MMO Legendarium Online claims inspiration from Ultima Online and Tolkien
Like a prairie dog popping its head above ground to check out the scene, a new indie MMORPG suddenly emerged to make its presence...
Perfect Ten: 10 MMOs you’ve already forgotten ever existed
Falling into obscurity and then being completely forgotten is the nightmare of any creative artist. This tragic scenario is compounded when it comes to...
Lord of the Rings Online slightly delays its Mariner class preview
Lord of the Rings Online fans who were eager to get their first real look -- and hands-on -- of this fall's Mariner class...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO is best if you want to get in the zone and grind on mobs?
I don't know about you, but sometimes when I sit down to play at the end of a long day, I'm not looking for...
Roblox conference cut short after police arrested an allegedly armed community developer
A seemingly benign Roblox developer conference abruptly turned frightening last weekend when an unruly developer in the crowd was arrested.
Games Industry reports that a...
Embers Adrift shows off gameplay from its new Blightroot Grove ember vein
With a free-to-play option and plenty of quality-of-life and content patches since last year's launch, Embers Adrift might be worth a second chance for...
Old School RuneScape officially supports fan-made HD graphics project
This isn't something you see very often in the MMO space: an MMO studio giving full approval and official support for a fan-made graphical...
The MOP Up: Palia releases its super-chill soundtrack
Feast your ear-tongues on these sound-pops: Palia's completely chill score is now available as a full 24-track album that you can listen to on...
One Shots: Dragons don’t come with windshield wipers
Every time I see someone flying on top of a dragon or other winged mount, all I can imagine is a huge bundle of...
LOTRO Legendarium: Coping with Lord of the Rings Online’s Mount Everest of content
I vividly remember back when Lord of the Rings Online launched its first legendary server, Anor, in 2018. Like many of you, I got...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most annoying MMO boss encounter?
Not all big, showy, and mouthy boss encounters in MMORPGs are created equal. Some are easier than others, and some are a whole lot...
Diablo IV gives players a seasonal boost to get to level 100 faster
A small Diablo IV patch scheduled for this coming September 12th promises to contain a mighty push for players lagging behind in the game's...
Fractured Online vows to be back on Steam soon, posts early access roadmap
At the beginning of 2023, Fractured Online raised gamer eyebrows with the news that it would be taking the rare step of leaving Steam's...
Lord of the Rings Online readies a plus-sized pirate event for September with new stories and missions
Tuesday, September 19th is the International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a cheeky internet holiday that's served as an inspiration for Lord of the...
