MMOG Podcast Roundup: June 14th - June 20th

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.

The featured podcast this week is a brand new addition to the VirginWorlds Collective! Called EQ IQ, it's all about the venerable EverQuest and its newfangled comrade-in-arms EQ2. Make sure to check out Brad's highly informative first episode and episode two for info on quest running and collecting. It's well worth checking out.

Joystiq Network Podcasts:

• Massively Speaking: Episode 10. It's all about EVE this week with the Massively.com podcasters. Shawn and Michael are joined by David Perry and Stephen Robinson to chat about the Empyrean Age expansion to CCP's massive MMO.
• WoW Insider Show: Episode 42. Arena, Turpster's attempt at godhood, and a bunch of reader email.
  

VirginWorlds featured podcasts:

• VirginWorlds: Episode 120. Brent mulls some of the same topics we've talked about, including a possible Harry Potter MMO, Concerto Gate, and The Agency.
• RingCast: Episode 23. Why you should do your level 45 quests, a trip through the shire, and a number of great songs rendered via the in-game music system.
• Shut Up, We're Talking: Episode 28. A bevy of bloggers talk about the Living Legacy backlash, the challenge of exploration, and the pursuit of balance.
• Travels With Troy: Episode 6. Troy steps up to consider some of Age of Conan's flaws.
• EQ IQ: Episode 1. This brand-new podcast is a guidebook for brand new players to EverQuest and EverQuest 2. Why aren't you in Norrath? Episode 2. The preliminaries out of the way, Dave dives right into questing.

Community Podcasts:

• Channel Massive: Episode 46. EVE Online 'extinction' and some MMO luminaries are cussed out.
• DDOCast: Episode 72. The fourth edition of meet the devs, plus more on how to play a Monk.
• Epic Dolls: Episode 40. Special quests for Father's Day, and spec advice for Shammies.
• How I WoW: Episode 7. Curt Schilling sits in for a chat about the interaction between Azeroth and real life.
• ChaosCast: Episode 2. What got the 'casters into WAR in the first place, plus some opinion about my opinion article.
• Limit Break Radio: Episode 33. How to unlock those fantastic advanced jobs.
• Pet Food Alpha: Episode 105. Pankration, sandworms, and Wings of the Goddess missions.
• The Instance: Episode 111. Delving into the bluster behind patch 2.4.3.
• Jester's Court: Episode 100. Tune in to find out why this centennial is so subdued. Plus, some talk about STO.
• WoWCast: Episode 34. Arena hopeful? She's got you covered.

Official Podcasts:

• The Official SOE Podcast: Mini-episode 1. The week in SOE news with Pex and the case of the Missing Hampster.
• NCsoft Europe Podcast: Tabula Rasa Developer's Episode. Avatea, the European Community Team Lead, talks with the Destination Games honchos: Starr Long, Producer; Victor Meinert, Art Director and Tom Potter, Lead Designer.