MMOG Podcast Roundup: July 25th - August 8th
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 we don't have a specific podcast to point out, but we we wanted to be sure and note the upswell in brand new podcasts in the VirginWorlds collective! The WoW podcast called The Combobulator has been running since 2006, but they're one of the newest members of the collective of 'casts just the same. They join the other two newcomers, Hyborian Herald (an AoC cast), and No Prisoners, No Mercy – a show from VW's Julie Whitefeather. Make sure to check them out!
Joystiq Network Podcasts:
- Massively Speaking: Episode 15. Our last post-E3 show, touching on the KotORO MMO announcement. Episode 16. Our post-Comic-Con show with Barb and Dan, with a ton of info on DCUO. Episode 17. A laid back short show about the last week's news and our exclusive interview with 38 Studios.
- WoW Insider Show: Episode 48. They just can't wait for Lich King! Help them out with their hysteria by listening in. Episode 49. Death Knights and the new Inscription profession get the bulk of the converse by the entertaining hosts.
VirginWorlds Featured Podcasts:
- Virginworlds: Episode 126. Lich King incoming, Darkfall waffles, and the reborn Saga of Ryzom!
- Voyages of Vanguard: Episode 50. The pair's halfway-to-100 show is marked by adult beverages and lots of Skype annoyance. Episode 51. More help from the Vanguard design team to make VoV a great show.
- RingCast: Episode 25. A big look back at Book 14.
- Shut Up We're Talking: Episode 31. Shawn and Patrick of How I WoW sit in for a desconstruction of WAR expectations.
- Drone Bay: Episode 15. The Empyrean Age novel gets a look, and newbs can enjoy a look into the mechanics of Faction Warfare.
- Van Hemlock: Episode 11. Those wacky Brits(tm) brave time travel and wax cylinders to bring us yet another episode of this MMO-centric cast. Episode 12. Another look into the void!
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Hyborian Herald: Episode 4. Noteriety and PvP changes headline this show, focusing on recent Conan patchwork. Episode 5. Familiar with the Swashbucking Kingdom of Zingara? You will be!
- No Prisoners, No Mercy: Episode 1. Why Pardo is still the man, and why Julie's not a fan of Dr. Bartle.
Community Podcasts:
- DDOcast: Episode 78. Ask the Devs! Just ask them! Episode 79. Know your Role, and another look at the Guild Life.
- GFW Radio: 07/30/2008. Lich King Beta keys on eBay? Unthinkable!
- Channel Massive: Episode 52. Gamer hatred. It's a messy thing. Episode 53. Microtransactions in CoH, and AoC gender equality issues.
- Epic Dolls: Episode 46. The newly announced Achievement system under the microscope. Episode 47. The Hunter inside out.
- Legendary Thread: 07/31/2008. They're in the Beta, playing our Death Knights! Stop them!
- Pet Food Alpha: Episode 111. A recap of the hugely important Premier Site event. Episode 112. The new legendary weapons get the stink-eye.
- SWGwYaMB: Episode 98. Talk of that *other* Star Wars MMO, plus discussion of the new in-game browser and in-game chat client.
- The Instance: Episode 115. The aftermath of Comic-Con. Episode 116. The new refer-a-friend system, plus the addition of low-level quest tracking.
- Jester's Court: Episode 104. Reactions to the STO announcement, plus discussion of CoH's Halloween event.
- SOE Podcast: Episode 41. Previews of events like Gen Con and Dragon*Con, Fan Faire, and GU 47.