The unrecoverable mess of the WoW guild bank bug Blizzard Watch 2026-09-19 | The unrecoverable mess of the WoW guild bank bug
The Diablo 4 lore spoiler edition continues Blizzard Watch 2023-06-14 | Join us this week as we continue to explore the lore of Diablo 4, specifically Act 2 and 3 including the Cathedral of Light's impact on Scosglen, Lilith's goals (and how she manipulates people to achieve them), the continuing theme of blood magic in the game, and how the story really starts to get rolling towards the end of Act 3. Needless to say, heavy spoilers throughout.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Are Blizzard’s efforts to help casual players in WoW enough? Blizzard Watch 2023-06-09 | Join us as we discuss if the impact of the Revival Catalyst to complete raid tier sets and a more aggressive LFR release schedule is enough for casual raiders, if trashless raids like Trial of the Crusader in the upcoming Wrath Classic Phase 3 are enjoyable, and how great it is to watch Summer Games Done Quick, but not so great to attempt speedruns yourself. Plus, more on a little-known game called Diablo 4.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The Diablo 4 lore spoiler edition Blizzard Watch 2023-06-07 | Join us this week as we explore the setup for the story of Diablo 4, how different factions interpret Rathma's prophecy, and Lilith and Inarius' impact on Sanctuary. Spoilers for the prologue and Act 1 as well as general themes of the game.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What to expect (and not expect) from Diablo 4 Blizzard Watch 2023-06-02 | Join us as we discuss our experiences in the Diablo 4 beta including exploration of the vast open world of Sanctuary, instanced content, legendary drops, world bosses, and a spoiler-free look at the game’s storyline.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What lies west of Kalimdor? Blizzard Watch 2023-05-31 | Join us this week as we explore the idea that there may be more lands west of Kalimdor and, if so, what we’d like to see inhabit those lands.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What we know about the Augmentation support spec for Evokers Blizzard Watch 2023-05-26 | Join us as we discuss hardcore servers coming to WoW Classic, how we hope the BlizzCon experience this year will improve, and what we expect to see in the upcoming WoW patch 10.1.5 including the announced Augmentation Evoker spec.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
How to rebuild your titan in three easy steps Blizzard Watch 2023-05-24 | Join us this week as we explore how the new warlock races fit into the game lore, who is the child of Mephisto mentioned in the Diablo 4 Book of Lorath series, and how titans, Azeroth, and other planes of existence all fit together.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Our hopes and dreams for BlizzCon 2023 Blizzard Watch 2023-05-19 | Join us as we discuss what announcements we expect to see at BlizzCon this year, our disappointment with Overwatch 2 killing off its big PvE mode, and the surprisingly quickness in which Liquid claimed the latest World First title with Mythic Scalecommander Sarkareth.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The race to World First with the new Aberrus raid Blizzard Watch 2023-05-12 | Join us as we discuss all the new features arriving with Dragonflight Season 2 including the race to World First, the big change to Battlegrounds in Season 4 of Hearthstone, and our hopes and fears for the future of Diablo 4 development.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Where should a new world tree be planted in Azeroth? Blizzard Watch 2023-05-10 | Join us this week as we explore possible locations for a new world tree to house the Night Elves, who is the skinned wolf that aids us in Diablo 4, and how Ebyssian avoided the corruption that infected the Black Dragonflight.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Are you ready for 150+ hours of Diablo 4? Blizzard Watch 2023-05-05 | Join us as we discuss the long leveling process to expect in Diablo 4, all the features in WoW Patch 10.1, and if there will be a WoW patch 10.3. All that plus plus changes to Mythic +, the upcoming Aberrus raid, and the burning question on all our minds: why don’t the Tuskarr have a wheel of fish?You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Why is Neltharion obsessed with Azshara? Blizzard Watch 2023-05-04 | Join us this week as we explore the connection between Neltharion and Azshara, if there are more old gods yet to be discovered, and how Azeroth got her name.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Interview with former WoW Lead Software Engineer Kurtis McCathern Blizzard Watch 2023-04-28 | Special guest Kurtis McCathern joins us this week to discuss breaking servers, elusive bugs, the pros and cons of the game’s stock UI, emergent gameplay, and what he’s playing these days.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Our hopes and dreams for cross-faction guild features in WoW Blizzard Watch 2023-04-21 | Join us as we discuss our concern about the lack of features in the upcoming cross-faction guild functionality coming to WoW, what feedback we hope the Diablo 4 developers will address from the open beta, and if we will ever see normal flying in the Dragon Isles for those that have accessibility issues with dragon riding.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Should WoW try another alternate timeline expansion? Blizzard Watch 2023-04-19 | Join us this week as we explore what another Warlords of Draenor-style expansion from WoW could look like, the black dragonflight lore tidbits dropped by Voraxian and Veritistrasz at the Ruby Life Pools, and how exactly does Azeroth’s postal system know where to find you no matter what?You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
WoW patch 10.1 and the secret lab of Neltharion Blizzard Watch 2023-04-07 | Join us as we talk about WoW's shiny new April Trading Post rewards, the Hearthstone Festival of Legends and Year of the Wolf, and Overwatch 2 Season 4’s new support hero, Lifeweaver. We also discuss the upcoming WoW patch 10.1, featuring the Aberrus raid and new Zaralek Caverns zone. Finally, we delve into Diablo where Matt declares “Zoltun Kulle was right - he was insane, but he was right.”You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Tinfoil hatting the mysteries of the Infinite Dragonflight Blizzard Watch 2023-04-04 | Join us this week as we wildly speculate about the Infinite Dragonflight including what created them, if they are even real, and how Chromie may fit into all of this. And yes, we just made “tinfoil hat” into a verb. You’re welcome.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
How the Zskera Vaults zone is breathing new life into WoW Blizzard Watch 2023-03-31 | Join us as we discuss our experiences playing through the delightful new Zskera Vaults zone in WoW’s patch 10.0.7, our thoughts on the new Turbulent Timeways event which offers six weeks of Timewalking challenges with Heroic level rewards, and our additional impressions of Diablo 4 after participating in the open beta weekend.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
An overview of the Diablo story thus far Blizzard Watch 2023-03-29 | Join us this week as we delve into the significant events that shape the lore of the Diablo universe leading up to the stories featured in the recent Diablo 4 open beta weekend. You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Blizzard Watch Podcast 415 Diablo 4 Early Access Weekend Blizzard Watch 2023-03-24 | This week we discuss Diablo 4 after having played through the Early Access Weekend, the big Paladin rework coming in WoW patch 10.0.7., and going back to the Forbidden Reach.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
World of Warcraft Orcs vs Warhammer 40k Orks Blizzard Watch 2023-03-22 | This week, we go waaaay down the rabbit hole on the similarities and differences between orcs in World of Warcraft and orks in Warhammer 40k. Join us. We have cookies.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Will Dracthyr get a new support spec or a new class? Blizzard Watch 2023-03-17 | This week we discuss the news that Dracthyr may get a support spec as well as new class choices in the future, our excitement for the Diablo 4 early access beta weekend, and the music-themed Festival of Legends Hearthstone expansion announcement that just dropped (the bass). Sorry, couldn’t resist.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What may be next for the dragonflights and all of Azeroth Blizzard Watch 2023-03-15 | This week, we start the discussion about the rogue dracthyr group the Sundered Flame, careen into the topic of Infinite dragonflight, and then get derailed wildly speculating about what’s coming next based on the upcoming raid tier information. You know, the usual way these episodes go. Spoiler warning for 10.1 content.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The avalanche of patch 10.1 news Blizzard Watch 2023-03-11 | This week we discuss the many, many new features coming to Dragonflight with the just announced 10.1 feature set, the 10.0.7 patch coming March 21 with its own new content, and let’s not forget the upcoming the Diablo 4 beta weekends!You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The Old Gods, Obsidian Brood, and Elemental Lords Blizzard Watch 2023-03-08 | This week, we discuss the Obsidian Brood, the relationship between the primalists and Elemental Lords, and more conspiracy shenanigans from the Old Gods.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What new specs should Blizzard add to WoW classes? Blizzard Watch 2023-03-03 | This week we discuss what rewards we’re looking forward to from this month’s Trading Post, the Diablo 4 beta announcement (plus the fact that you can pet the dogs), and different specs we would like to see in WoW. Seriously, how much fun would a healing hunter, tanking shaman, or ranged rogue be??You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What the datamined [spoiler] about [spoiler] could mean for [spoiler] Blizzard Watch 2023-03-01 | This week, we speculate wildly about a datamined lore book entry for patch 10.0.7 that could tie together story threads going back many, many expansions. (Yes, we’re being vague for the sake of, you guessed it, spoilers.)You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The Diablo 4 beta is nigh Blizzard Watch 2023-02-24 | This week we discuss the two announced beta weekends for Diablo 4 coming up in March, the new talent system in Diablo 3 Season 28, and the Diablo Immortal patch that finally adds what the game has been missing all along: fishing. Also, WoW patch 10.0.7’s possible release dates and the many wonderful cosmetics datamined for the Trading Post.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The aftermath of Wizard’s OGL debacle Blizzard Watch 2023-02-17 | In this month’s episode, though Wizards of the Coast has backed off on its controversial OGL changes, the damage is done. We discuss the ramifications as well as the response from content creators, TTRPG producers, and the TTRPG community.Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games as well as TTRPG goodness. Don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What Wizards of the Coast’s draconian OGL proposal means for players Blizzard Watch 2023-02-17 | In this episode recorded back in January 2023, we dive into the details of Wizard of the Coast’s controversial proposed update to its Open Gaming License that would allow it to control, prohibit, and seize the rights to third-party published content compatible with Dungeons & Dragons. Yep, the same content that has been fueling the game’s popularity over the last decade.Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games as well as TTRPG goodness. Don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Is the upcoming Season 28 Diablo 3’s last major content update? Blizzard Watch 2023-02-17 | This week, we discuss the possible future of major content updates to Diablo 3 after Diablo 4 launches in June, what the closure of the WoW Classic Season of Mastery realms could mean, and the impact of WoW’s removal of the Valor and Conquest caps.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The evolution of dragons in different mythologies Blizzard Watch 2023-02-14 | This week, we dedicate the podcast to discussing dragon mythology from its beginnings to modern day depictions including how they are incorporated into different cultures.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Blizzard’s mobile monetization misadventures continue Blizzard Watch 2023-02-10 | This week, we discuss how the monetization strategy behind Hearthstone’s Mercenaries might be the blueprint for the upcoming Blizzard mobile title, Warcraft Arclight Rumble. Also, will Diablo 2 & 3 continue to see development after the release of Diablo 4, the bugs in Overwatch 2, and the changes to the X-45 Heartbreaker mount in this year’s Love is the Air event.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The overwhelming creep of multiple and confusing reward currencies Blizzard Watch 2023-02-03 | This week, we discuss Overwatch 2 reviving a retired reward currency as a new avenue for players to acquire Legendary skins, WoW’s new reward currency for the Trading Post feature, and the new talent tree system coming in Diablo 3’s Season 28 where, to the surprise of no one, the currency to unlock it is sacrifice.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Dreaming of a Caverns of Time WoW expansion Blizzard Watch 2023-02-01 | This week, we explore the idea of a WoW expansion based on the Caverns of Time where we could adventure in Azeroth’s past, what could be next for the dragon flights after we conquer the threat of the primalists, and in the Diablo universe, is there a world where Tyrael turns against humans?You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What happened with Blizzard games in China? Blizzard Watch 2023-01-28 | This week, we discuss how many of Blizzard’s games are no longer available in China, the introduction of the Revival Catalyst in Dragonflight with patch 10.0.5 to upgrade gear, and which healing specs is the best (and worst) in today’s game.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Reconciling character headcanon with Dragonflight’s storyline Blizzard Watch 2023-01-28 | This week, we explore how to bridge the gap between your character’s history and their interaction with NPCs that they may have wronged in the past, the future location of the homeless Night Elves, and the possible fate of the dragonflights by the end of the expansion.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Are we leveling too quick in Dragonflight? Blizzard Watch 2023-01-20 | This week, we discuss if the speed of leveling in Dragonflight discourages exploration, the best addons for healers, and what we are looking forward to with next week’s 10.0.5 patch.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What would an elf-centric WoW expansion look like? Blizzard Watch 2023-01-18 | This week, we explore the history of the different elf races in World of Warcraft and envision our dream WoW expansion focused on their struggles and conflicting agendas. Spoiler Alert: It does not include Malfurion yelling “TYRANDAAAAH!” Maybe.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Is the Dragonflight renown system too restrictive or too fast? Blizzard Watch 2023-01-13 | This week, we discuss our thoughts on the renown system in Dragonflight, our feelings on the new content coming for Wrath Classic, and our prayers for those playing Diablo 1 in Diablo 3’s annual Darkening of Tristram event.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Titan-forged, time-traveling tin foil hats Blizzard Watch 2023-01-13 | This week, we wildly speculate on what it means to be titan forged, if the titans are slowly evolving feelings, and a future where Night Elves and Goblins have kids together. Let that sink in.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Lessons learned from Blizzard’s battle pass offerings Blizzard Watch 2023-01-06 | This week, we discuss the pros and cons of the Diablo Immortal, Overwatch 2, and Hearthstone battle passes, the shift to “some changes” with the launch of Wrath Classic, and the World of Warcraft 2023 Dragonflight road map of more frequent content updates to the game.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The best story moments in 2022 Blizzard Watch 2023-01-04 | This week, we explore our favorite story moments from the year in video games, comics, and television. Come for the World of Warcraft. Stay for the She-Hulk.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Deep diving into the 2023 WoW development roadmap Blizzard Watch 2022-12-30 | This week, we discuss the ramped up content roll out for WoW promised by Blizzard for 2023, why we are enjoying Dragonflight so much, and, most importantly, the discovery of the otter mount earned through fishing that wears sunglasses.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
What about the lesser known dragonflights? Blizzard Watch 2022-12-29 | This week, we explore the Chromatic, Twilight, and other auxiliary dragonflights. Plus, who is likely to lead the Black Dragonflight, where do dragon souls go when they die, and who is mastermind behind the Primal Incanate dragons?You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The first post-launch Dragonflight patch brings more QOL changes Blizzard Watch 2022-12-23 | This week, we discuss the 10.0.5 patch on the WoW PTR that includes the new Trading Post as an alternate way of earning cosmetics (and more!), our take on how the new crafting system is playing out since launch, and a deep dive into the highlights and challenges of the still in-progress Race to World First.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Who are the Primal Incarnates and why are they so dangerous? Blizzard Watch 2022-12-22 | This week, we explore the other Incarnates that Raszageth is trying to free, the idea that player characters are technically immortal, and why Lilith is everybody’s worst enemy in Diablo 4. You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
The content deluge of Dragonflight Season 1 Blizzard Watch 2022-12-16 | This week, we discuss the sheer amount of content that has arrived in Dragonflight with the start of Season 1. From the new Vault of the Incarnates raid to Primal Storms and their rewards to new World Bosses to a new dungeon rotation to new seasonal affix to a new PvP season. Oh yeah, did we mention the race to World’s First?You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Exploring the Diablo 4 pre-sale announcement cinematic Blizzard Watch 2022-12-14 | This week, we delve into the lore of Diablo 4 revealed in the new cinematic trailer that debuted with the announcement of the pre-sale. We also discuss the delightful side quest stories in Dragonflight, if we would side with Wrathion or Sabellian, and if we unintentionally released Raszageth when we defeated the last old god.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1CIJRbwbEVQfCg8r94HCwOLibsyn: lorewatch.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-watch/id1023224738Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
Celebrate our 400th episode with the Blizzard Watch team Blizzard Watch 2022-12-09 | In honor of recording the 400th episode of the Blizzard Watch Podcast, Matt, Joe, and Liz are joined by Mitch, Rachelle, Dan, Flan, and our two newest writers, Nick and Renee to discuss the history of the site (just how did it end up as wow.com?), our favorite moments from our time with the site, and how Liz tried fire pretty much everyone at one point or another. Also Dragonflight something something, Overwatch 2 yadda yadda.You can subscribe to this playlist for notifications when a new podcast is posted. You can also find our podcasts on Spotify, Libsyn, iTunes, and many of your favorite podcast apps.Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2mRiUSalfnFAUfKO2yh4RG Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blizzard-watch/id964696892Go to blizzardwatch.com for the latest news on all Blizzard games and don't forget to check out our Patreon if you like what you see and want to support our efforts! patreon.com/blizzardwatchDiscord: discord.gg/MY9p4d7t8UTwitter: @BlizzardWatch
