MMOG Podcast Roundup: September 27th - October 4th

Every week, hardworking Massive gaming fans put their voices on the line to bring us news, opinions, and 'critiques' of their favorite games. Podcasts are a staple of many hobbies nowadays, and fans of online worlds are especially fortunate in this regard ... there are a ton out there.

As such, every so often we'll try to update you on the podcasting world. Keep your eyes on this space for links to your favorite MMO-commentary celebs. Good and bad, straight-man or blue-mouthed, they all have something to offer about this amazing style of gameplay.

This week it's time to highlight another new addition to the Virginworlds family of blogs. Free Play looks to be an ongoing discussion of the world of free-to-play MMOs. A game doesn't have to have a subscription fee to be fun! Check out the conversation with Riknas and Andras from the Free to Play blog!

Joystiq Network Podcasts:

• Massively Speaking: Episode 25. Sanya Weathers, legendary community manager, joins Shawn and Michael to talk about the challenges of managing player expectations.

• WoW Insider Show: Episode 57. Brewfest, Bejeweled, and the Honor-reset-that-wasn't.
  

VirginWorlds Featured Podcasts:

• Voyages of Vanguard: Episode 56. Are MMOs a competition?

• RingCast: Episode 28. Moria impressions, Legendary items, and this weekend's bonus XP experience.

• Free Play: Episode 1. The Free Play Blog gets a podcast, and dig into the meaning and merits of games without an upfront cost.

• Warp Drive Active: Episode 42. MIN's campaign comes to an end, information on the Star Fraction Titan, and fan mail.

• Witty Ranter: Episode 13. All about itemization! Alternatives to soiled loincloths and bloody rabbit ears.

• Van Hemlock: Episode 20. First impressions of WAR and ATITD.

• No Prisoners, No Mercy: Episode 8. Fictional characters are discussed, like Santa Claus and a viable Order Tank.
  

Community Podcasts:

• DDOcast: Episode 87. More guild survey information, plus 'know your role'. Know it!
  

• WoWCast: Episode 37. An introduction to the Bindpoint application. Beta testing officially online.

• Channel Massive: Episode 60. Mythic and goldfarmers, Microsoft and MMOs, plus Bejeweled for WoW. Crazy!

• Pet Food Alpha: Episode 120. RDM relics found, plus fusion level syncs.

• Gamers With Jobs: Episode 103. A talk with Tim Schafer, plus the island of Misfit Toys!

• The Instance: Episode 122.

• Jester's Court: Episode 108. Talk of the CoH issue 13/14 split.
  

Official Podcasts:

• Official SOE Podcast: Episode 47. The Free Realms team welcomes former Vanguard CM Julie Burness!