Episode 572: A punch to Elder Scrolls Online's gut

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the huge Elder Scrolls Online layoffs, EverQuest Legends' paid beta, Aion 2's business model, PlanetSide's new owners (of the IP), and Fiesta Online's console plans.

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Show notes:

• Intro
• Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, GW2, Farever
• ZeniMax layoffs shake Elder Scrolls Online to its core
• EverQuest Legends starts its paid beta
• Aion 2 lays out its monetization plans
• Tencent buys the PlanetSide IP
• Fiesta Online is coming to console
• Outro

Other info:

• Podcast theme: "Y'ffre in Every Leaf" from Elder Scrolls Online
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