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MMOG Podcast Roundup: Jan. 18th - Feb. 1st

michael zenke
Updated ·5 min read


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 I want to highlight a podcast that deals with things both reptilian and subterranean. Specifically, DDOcast. These folks are dedicated and connected, and the result is that every episode features some in-depth information you'd only be likely to see if you were embedded into the Dungeons and Dragons Online forums. They consistently have great information from and on the developers, and have a special knack for telegraphing their enthusiasm to the listener; their appreciation for the game is infectious.

This week is especially worth listening to, as they have a great interview with tabletop RPG designer Keith Baker. He was the original developer of the Eberron setting, the world in which DDO is set. He unveils some great information on an upcoming project probably quite dear to DDO players, and shares a few of his own thoughts on the game. A great listen, and well worth fitting into your day.



  • WoW Insider Radio: Don't forget to tune in live tomorrow for Episode 23! Episode 21. Oi. It's enough to drive a player crazy, eh? A discussion of the absolute clusterfrag that Blizzard dropped on hunters with the ghost wolf thing, plus Battleground imbalances. Episode 22. Fake patch notes and leaked Sunwell loot make this one a very naughty show.

  • Virgin Worlds: Episode 100! Brent cracks three digits, and unleashes an almost three-hour-long epic onto the world as a result. Even if you don't stick around for the full show, check out the first 10 minutes to enjoy a fairly hilarious sketch in the style of 'A Christmas Carol'.

  • DDO Cast: Episode 52. The interview I mentioned above with Keith Baker fills the majority of this week's DDO-talk.

  • Game Over: Episode 11. EverQuest's Brazilian ban pondered, and the origins of Conan explored.

  • The Instance: Episode 93. Some of the hardest working WoWcasters offer up their opinions on the Ghost Wolf kerpslosion, as well as love for the EU players. Episode 94. And, of course, it wouldn't be a WoW show without talking about those 10 million player-folks.

  • Witty Ranter: Episode 1. A new VirginWorlds collective show, the guests put the kibosh on crafting and look ahead (quite cynically) to 2008.

  • GFW Radio: 1/23/2008. Second Life horrors, and the Age of Conan delay are wedged between some great single-player commentary.

  • Legendary Thread: 1/24/2008. 1up's WoWcast tackles Zul'Jin, bringing him to his very knees! Further talk includes macro-making and a fear of roleplaying.

  • Limit Break: Episode 28. A humongous episode slams into the rocky Vana'diel surface, setting loose a torrent of mystical energy. The result? A discusson of HNMs, Ground Kings, CoP Wyrms, and another installment of 'Voice of FFXI'.

  • The Jester's Court: Episode 88. The big topics in this show are pretty big: the announcement of the Earthrise game, and WoW's 10 million-strong playerbase. Plus patch notes from Paragon City.

  • WoWCast: Episode 32. Will wonders never cease? Alachia releases another episode, this time talking about 'connectivity' in games.

  • Shut Up We're Talking: Episode 18. Darren and his rogue's gallery of bloggers walk through the violence of MMOGs on a console, and the constraints of the fantasy genre.

  • GuildCast: Episode 92. Shawn walks us through the many facets of the Asuran lands; gotta appreciate those lovable scamps.

  • Epic Dolls: Episode 21. A rep guide ... for the ladies! Plus a discussion of the best and worst quests in all of Azeroth. Episode 22.l If you were to start playing WoW all over again today ... what would you do differently?

  • Warp Drive Active: Episode 26. Winterblink and Urban Mongrel. Two podcasters enter! One podcaster leaves with news of the ruin of BoB, CCP's guide to tracking, and news from the official forums.

  • MOG Army: Episode 90. Gary drinks the Entropia kool-aid. "OH YEAH!"

  • Oh My God Real Life: Episode 10. Real live intrudes into the virtual when Jenna and Shawn read the mail of hard-up gaming soulds. They dish on the good (funny readers) the bad (family problems) and the ugly (hitting on underage drunk girls).

  • PC Gamer Podcast: Episode 117. WoW's 10 millionth user discussed, analyzed.

  • EQual Perspective: Episode 8. Karen and Troy explore Norrath so you don't have to! I kid. EverQuest 2 is the topic of the day, with the best adventuring spots noted and harvesting techniques explored.

  • Pet Food Alpha: Episode 84. The Dragoon class has its day in the sun. Episode 85. Making money the 'easy' way.

  • TabulaCast: Episode 8. The Biotechnician, a class after my own heart, goes under the knife. Episode 9. Shawn chats with Shuttler, of GAX fame, about what it's like blogging about TR, plus the Friday Feedback news!

  • Channel Massive: Episode 26. Conan's delay, griefing, and the Earthrise announcement make up the bulk of the discussion this week.