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Battle Bards Episode 89: Nightfall
When the sun goes down, the Battle Bards’ work has just begun! In this week’s episode, the crew explores nighttime music cues in MMOs,...
Jukebox Heroes: MMO music for the holidays
I absolutely adore Christmas music -- in moderation and in season. I keep to strict personal rules not to listen to it before Black...
Jukebox Heroes: The 2016 Online VGM Awards
With all of the award madness going on at Massively OP this month, it's the perfect time to unveil the 2016 Online VGM Awards!...
Age of Conan composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen to helm Conan Exiles soundtrack
Funcom's getting the crew back together for Conan Exiles! Well, part of the crew: The studio announced today that it's roped in Age of...
Battle Bards Episode 88: Revelation Online
The new hotness on the MMO scene is Revelation Online, the Chinese import that has gamers abuzz with its flashy graphics and rounded theme...
Final Fantasy XIV sells soundtrack arrangement album
We will not judge you in the slightest if you admit a fondness for listening to Final Fantasy XIV's extensive, excellent, and ever-expanding soundtrack....
Jukebox Heroes: Massively OP’s guide to grabbing 120+ MMO soundtracks
One of the most common questions that I'm asked from my adoring throngs on the street is, "Justin, where oh where can I get...
Battle Bards Episode 87: Elves!
It’s high time that the Battle Bards lie prostrate at the feet of their social and intellectual superiors, the high and mighty Elves! Yes,...
The Daily Grind: What MMO music would you never turn off?
Even though I'm a huge fan of MMORPG soundtracks (shameless plugs for Battle Bards and Jukebox Heroes go here), I get that music can...
Where is Jeremy Soule’s Kickstarter symphony?
Back in 2013, Composer Jeremy Soule (Landmark, Guild Wars 2) launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $10,000 to fund his personal project of creating...
Massively OP’s 2016 gift guide for the Guild Wars 2 fanatic
The best holiday of the year is almost here! I'm talking about Black Friday, of course, that magical day when everything is on sale! I'm...
Jukebox Heroes: Six pretty great MMO tunes from games you’ve never played
In my years of coverage of MMO soundtrack music in this column and on Battle Bards, I've clearly observed that there are games that...
Battle Bards Episode 86: World of Warcraft: Legion
With all of the unbridled love for World of Warcraft’s soundtrack on Battle Bards, historically, you know that we couldn’t let a new expansion...
Jukebox Heroes: MMORPG music for a haunted Halloween
You simply can't have a good and proper Halloween without a perfect soundtrack to back you up. Sure, you could just pop in one...
Battle Bards Episode 85: Desert Calling
The desert is calling the Battle Bards, but are they willing to make the trek across these vast wastelands to see if the music...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Gaming playstyles, science, and Guild Wars 2
I was curious recently about what specific personality traits or personal qualities lead to my enjoyment of MMOs in general and Guild Wars 2 in particular,...
Battle Bards Episode 84: Ultima
Need a podcast with a world sampler? Look no further than this episode, where co-hosts from the USA, Switzerland, and New Zealand join forces...
Shroud of the Avatar’s R34 delivers Halloween, culinary utility, and /pukeblood
Release 34 has launched for Shroud of the Avatar players as of this morning along with a large balance and polish pass for both the...
Battle Bards Episode 83: Triumphant Victory!
Triumph and victory — are they the same thing? Sometimes, but not always. On today’s breathtaking episode of Battle Bards, the team tackles triumphant...
Jukebox Heroes: Great music tracks from MOBAs
If you were ever to go to Vegas and place a bet that I would one day become a dedicated, passionate MOBA player, any bookie...
