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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10 ways MMOs have changed the real world for the better
Are MMOs pointless time-wasters, the bread and circuses of the modern era, or do they make positive, meaningful contributions to the real world? Well,...
A look at DC Universe Online’s gung-ho munitions powerset
Not every superhero was bitten by a radioactive arachnid or born with jacked-up genes; some heroes must pull themselves up by their boostraps and...
Crowfall reorganizes after Kickstarter, prepares for summer pre-alpha test
While Crowfall may be running silent following its Kickstarter campaign, it doesn't mean that the team is coasting. On the contrary, things might have...
Elite: Dangerous begins Mac beta test
Mac users, you are cleared for departure. Set a course for the beta star system and engage, although be warned: It may get a...
Ghost in the Shell Online heading to North America first
Ever get bummed when MMOs are released in Asia and then, eventually (or perhaps never) ported to other regions? Well, this time around one...
Massively OP’s MMO April Fools’ Day roundup, 2015 edition
It's April 1st, and in the MMO space that means that studios morph into merry tricksters and devious liars. But how will you keep...
The Daily Grind: Would you play a stripped-down mobile version of your favorite MMO?
The (as of yet unspecified) plans to create a mobile version of Final Fantasy XI touches on a sore subject for me: the lack...
Jukebox Heroes: Seven MMOs with player music systems
A few weeks ago I asked the Massively Overpowered community if all MMOs should come with player music systems. In my opinion, at least,...
Guild Wars 2 tweaks the personal story for a solo finish
If you -- like a certain unnamed but devastatingly handsome Massively Overpowered writer -- have stalled out on the final stage of Guild Wars...
Massively OP Podcast: Episode 8
Justin and Bree discuss Crowfall, Skyforge, LOTRO, Dungeon Fighter Online, Pillars of Eternity, EverQuest's progression server, and wardrobe systems in WildStar, RIFT, and SWTOR, with mailbag questions on the MMORTS genre and how F2P cheapens gameplay.
Neverwinter launches on Xbox One
You've played the MMO while sitting hunched forward at your computer -- now it's time to enjoy Neverwinter while slouching back on your couch...
Descent: Underground gets the thumbs-up from Steam Greenlight
Just as Descent: Underground passed the halfway mark in its Kickstarter funding, the project also got the official greenlight from Steam. Descent was approved...
Guild Wars 2 limits gold transactions, abusive language
To combat "account takeovers, fraud, and RMT," ArenaNet is putting a hard cap on the amount of gold in Guild Wars 2 that can...
Tree of Savior preps second Korean beta test for this month
Does it make you happy and give you that minty fresh sensation when an upcoming MMO is making its way through the beta process?...
Elite releases 86-track OST while LOTRO buffs its music system
It's a two-for-one music Monday here at Massively Overpowered! For starters, Elite: Dangerous is now selling its physical soundtrack as a 3-CD set. The...
Elder Scrolls Online contest looks for talented wordsmiths
Crafting doesn't just come in the "potions and armor" category; writing can be a sublime skill in and of itself as well. If you've...
Infestation: Survivor Stories morphs into Romero’s Aftermath
Seriously, folks, we couldn't make this up even if we tried. The critically reviled Infestation: Survivor Stories, which used to be The War Z...
Elite: Dangerous sends pilots on a scavenger hunt for a graphics card
When you have an entire galaxy at your fingertips, why not turn it into a massive scavenger hunt? Y'know, for kicks and corporate promotion!
Elite:...
Ghost in the Shell Online: First Connection nearing Korean CBT
The popular anime franchise Ghost in the Shell will be making the transition to an MMOFPS: It prepares to start its first Korean closed...
One Shots: Wedded bliss
Have you ever gotten married? In game, I mean. Well, if you haven't screenshotted it, it didn't happen. Fortunately this Final Fantasy XIV couple...
