Massively OP Podcast Episode 357: Microsoft swallows Blizzard whole

On this week’s episode, Bree and Justin talk about Microsoft's $69B takeover of Activision Blizzard, the EverQuest franchise roadmaps, Nightingale's non-MMO status, Guild Wars 2's End of Dragon features, and whether streamers help or hurt MMOs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your question to the show, use this link or call in to our voicemail at (734) 221-3973. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, ESO News: Microsoft buys out Activision Blizzard Mailbag: What will change with this sale? News: EverQuest and EverQuest II roadmaps News: Nightingale isn't an MMO, sadly News: Looking at some End of Dragons features News: Riot's Runeterra MMO commits to the concept of group gameplay (Eliot's piece) Mailbag: Video game streamers Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dragon Trainer Tristana" from League of Legends Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.