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MMO Roundup: Last week on Massively

Sometimes you'd like to know that there are other MMOs out there, right? It's not all WoW, all the time! Our sister site Massively can provide you with everything you need to know about all of the other MMOs around -- past, present and future.

Upcoming book Stay Awhile and Listen delves into the history of Blizzard
If you're at all interested in how Blizzard came to be the industry powerhouse that it is today, this book is worth a read. Stay Awhile and Listen features input from a great number of Blizzard and Blizzard North developers. The book will hit shelves, Nooks, Kindles, and Apple iBooks in summer 2012.

Go go Power Rangers Online!
Because we miss the '90s and the wonderful fads that it introduced to our culture, Korean developer Ntreev has announced the return of the fabled Power Rangers -- this time in MMO form. Officially unveiled on Friday in Seoul, Power Rangers Online is prepping for its first Korean closed beta, which should begin Nov. 3 with extremely limited numbers.

DCUO's free-to-play rollout has begun
Last week, Sony Online Entertainment chose Nov. 1 for the arrival of free-to-play in Gotham City, and that day is upon us. According to the DC Universe Online Facebook page, the F2P rollout has begun; consequently, the game is currently down for maintenance "and will be for some time."

Massively Speaking Episode 170
Massively Speaking, Massively's MMO podcast, returns this week as Shawn and Rubi talk about the week's MMO news, read some emails, and interview Wicked Interactive's Sam Ho about Bounty Hounds Online. News topics include the new fantasy MMO Bless, Richard Garriott's mansion for sale, BioWare's claim of dedication among SWTOR players, The Secret World's Dragon Week, Turbine's forum problems, CCP's layoffs and much more!

Massively's week in review
Don't let WoW Insider do all of the talking when it comes to Massively's best content of the week. The Massively staff themselves have picked out what they think is the best content their site has to offer in their own weekly roundup.