MMOG Podcast Roundup: Nov. 1 - Nov. 18th
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 podcast 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.
Today we've got an rundown on the latest updates from podcasts across the genre, covering everything from the still-going classic Merdian 59 to the still in-development Warhammer Online.
WoW Insider Show: Episode 12. Patch 2.3 is the order of the day, along with Elizabeth, Matt, and Turpster's take on class changes and the Warden.
Warhamma the Podcast: Episode 4. Ted talks about Mark Jacobs' state of the game address, and touches on details released on the High Elf Army.
The Official SOE Podcast: Episode 25. The EQ and EQ2 Producers sit down for talks about the brand new expansions for their games.
Warp Drive Activated: Episode 19. Along with discussion of the recent EVE Fan Fest, a rundown on the usual galactic drama.
Channel Massive: Episode 16. Among other topics, a lengthy discussion of epic game encounters like raids or Task Forces.
Virgin Worlds: Episode 93. The ultimate resource for MMOG news in podcast form, highlights of this episode include talk about the Dragonlance movie and the possibilities behind Elder Scrolls Online.
EQ2 Daily: Episode 50. The last podcast prior to the Rise of Kunark release, the group chats about the newly added Shard of Fear raid zone.
GuildCast: Episode 85. Shawn lets loose, with a blistering list of the 'Top Ten Things' he hates about Guild Wars.
TabulaCast: Episode 3. Shawn (same guy) runs down TR's review coverage, as well as talks about the game world's background.
Oh My God Real Life: Episode 7. Shawn and Jenna dole out advice on real-life issues to MMO gamers.
RingCast: Episode 13. The issues surrounding housing, and the details of the Book 11 update.
Voyages of Vanguard: Episode 26. Karen and Troy tackle the latest producer's letter, as well as class changes.
PC Gamer: Episode 108. Along with some timely single-player PC discussions, the PC Gamer guys chat about Fallout MMOG rumors, and the possible cancellation of Marvel Universe Online.
Epic Dolls: Episode 11. The dolls talk all about patch 2.3.
DDOCast: Episode 41. News of the day from the world of Dungeons and Dragons Online.
The Instance: Episode 85. The WoW TCG Tournament, Guild Bank prices, and (duh) Patch 2.3!
Online Gamer's Anthology: Episode 4 and Episode 5. This retrospective podcast looks back at the grandaddy of most modern MMOs: Meridian 59. Includes a discussion with designer Brian "Psychochild" Green in Episode 5.
Shut Up We're Talking: Episode 13. This blog-focused podcast discusses some recent discussions in the 'sphere, including the idea of blogging commandments and the possibility of MMOGs slowing being 'dumbed down'.
Game Over: Episode 5. Along with discussion of several single-player titles, SOE's Legends of Norrath gets some love.
Keen And Graev's Podcast: Episode 6. The titular hosts talk about Warhammer's delay and NCsoft's buyout of CoH.
Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and Mr. Bubble: Episode 83. Yivvits talks pets, Bubbles talks ... um, commercials, and both of them theorize about what's to come for space in Chapter 8.
The Maelstrom Podcast: Episode 18. A roundtable episode with swearing, rudeness, and some discussion of game design.
