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Between sequels, Kickstarter projects, and expansions shooting out of every developer's thinkhole, the MMO industry is changing so fast that all Bree and Justin can do is ride the wave and shoot the curl. It's an all-California, all-surfer episode of Massively Speaking brought to you by Point Blank. Cowabunga, dudes!

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When the crate of baby pandas from Blizzard arrived at the Massively offices, we were all gushing over the cuteness. Even Eliot was seen cradling one on his way to staff meetings. But now it's out of control. Pandas freaking everywhere. It's like a Tribble explosion, except that they're out to eat eucalyptus leaves and not triticale. I think I speak for all of us at Massively when I say, enough with the pandas!

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With this week -- and this podcast -- Massively's Editor-in Chief Shawn Schuster departs from helming this barge of insane writers, and an era comes to an end. To mark this occasion, we invited him to join us for one last Massively Speaking with the ultimate goal of seeing whether we could get him to cry. That's easy: All you have to do is mention Tabula Rasa three or more times.

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The winds of change are blowing, and Justin and Bree have rushed outside to fly their kites because of it. In fact, change is coming not only to the Massively staff but to many of our favorite MMOs as well. Will we survive or throw a snit because we wish that life could've been frozen in time in 1999? You'll just have to listen and see whether any temper tantrums are thrown!

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A warning in advance: There might be a lot of tears on this show. Bree and Justin cope with the upcoming shutdown of City of Heroes, which marks the third of Bree's favorite games cancelled within the past year. Is there still hope from the player population, or is this a done deal? Oh my, fair listeners, we have not begun to fight! Or sing!

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It's been a long time coming for MMO fans, this day. Guild Wars 2's launch isn't just a special occasion in the community; it's the rebirth of civilization itself. It will usher in a golden era of peace, prosperity, and jumping. Bree and Justin are weeping with joy, their tears glistening with the hope of a bright future of gaming. Other games will fall at ArenaNet's feet in tribute, begging for mere permission to continue living.

Just warning you: We might be talking a bit about GW2 today. It is... unavoidable.

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Oh to be a pirate shark in today's world! To sail the high seas with impunity! To be at the top of the food chain for both above and below! To make your dentist quake with fear for once! If I t'were a pirate shark, the world would be my oyster, and I its king. Oh happy times, that would be. Arrr.

Also, podcast! Today we wrap up a week full of conventions, take a look at a certain beta, and talk about what big nerds we are.

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Big studios are getting hacked? MMOs are launching and shutting down all over the place? Lawsuits bring tempers to the settlement tables? Sounds like a job for... someone else! And that someone is MJ, Massively's on-the-scenes combat reporter.

MJ joins Justin to co-host this week as Bree has mysteriously gone missing. Don't worry, however; a nearby gnome with an exclamation point above his head is willing to send you on a quest to rescue her from the Dirty Diaper Dragon.

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Look up in the midnight sky! It's a stealth bomber! It's an owl! It's... Nighthawk!

Today we welcome to the show Champions Online Executive Producer Brad Stokan, who's got the inside scoop on superheroes and their secret identities. Then we've got earth-shattering news to cover and an avalanche of listener emails. Prepare to have your eardrums blown, for this is Massively Speaking: Epic Edition!

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This week, your intrepid podcasters are traveling down into the dark uncanny valley where their sanity will be shredded, filleted, minced, and served with a nice kumquat garnish. As they forge ahead through pandas, chibis, sasquatches, skarts, and Norwegians, only one question remains -- if they survive, will what's left be worth living?

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We're going to let you know this up front: In this episode, Bree loses a bet. The proof is in the above picture. You'll just have to listen to the full episode to find out why. So what are you waiting for?

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Who would have ever thought that a summer would prove to be one of the busiest times for MMOs in, like, ever? And yet, here we are. Join hosts Justin and Bree-to-play as they tackle the highlights from a surprisingly packed holiday newsweek. If you feel the need to shoot off fireworks in front of your computer as you listen, we won't fault you.

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The light has dimmed, the prophets have spoken, and the dark days are upon us all. And ain't it just peachy, listeners? Justin and Bree return from their vacation in Narnia and have brought back a native MJ to share with you all. In this episode, we chat about The Secret World's early access launch, some piddly news regarding Guild Wars 2, and why goats are so very, very awesome.

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It's expansion week here on Massively Speaking, as we tackle numerous additions to our favorite games (as well as a brand-new one launching this week)! Bree's back with her acerbic charm, and Justin's positively bouncing with the desire to relay all of this in a giant showtunes number. The MMO news train stops for nobody, so hop aboard and pull that whistle!

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Bree's off this week, so Justin is joined by Elisabeth to fashion a new empire in their own idiom. We have to warn you: It will not end well. There will be unfortunate mutations, a revolt in the slave mines, and international pressure to shut down Massively Speaking due to its torrid language. On the plus side, we get to gab about Guild Wars 2!

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