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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Raid Tuning, Mythic Dungeon International, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #701: AWC and MDI 2025! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Sign Up Now for The War Within Season 3 Esports: AWC & MDI! Legion Remix PTR Developer Notes The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

This week join Jesus, Gunny and special guest host Krafty from Video Game Happy hour(VGHH) as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don't like this podcast how about go make your own!       LISTEN TO Krafty and friends over at VGHH! -https://videogamehappyhour.com/  Follow VGHH!->https://www.youtube.com/@videogamehappyhour    Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers  Like our Page -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers/  Follow us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/_Horriblegamers Listen on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@horriblegamerspodcast  Discord -https://discord.gg/8bsaxmD  If you like the show..Share, Rate and Review It!

Mobile publishing is a beast of its own, built on speed, data, and above all, user acquisition. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Asi Burak, Chief Business Officer of Tilting Point, to unpack the future of mobile publishing and why UA financing has become one of the most talked-about trends in gaming today.Tilting Point, a top 50 global mobile publisher, recently launched a $150M UA fund this past March. In the past, TP made its name scaling live titles with marketing muscle and pioneering UA financing before it was industry standard. Today, that model has become mainstream. Asi explains how this structure works (non-dilutive, risk-sharing, and predictable) and why even large developers now see it as a smart capital allocation tool rather than just a lifeline for smaller studios. The conversation also covers ATT's seismic impact on mobile, Tilting Point's pivot from third-party publishing to 3rd party UA financing and first-party acquisitions, and how IP-driven strategies amplify UA effectiveness. We discuss what is attractive today in UA financing and how to effectively structure an organization to run two parallel investment pillars. We'd also like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast  We'd also like to thank Lysto — the AI-native playtesting platform helping game studios capture unbiased player feedback and convert it into structured, actionable insights. Learn more about how you can get bias-free feedback at https://lysto.gg/?utm_source=naavik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Order of Giants. Does this new content do the game - and the franchise - justice?

Fortnite's newest season is here, and it has...Power Rangers and Halo People. Have we reached a point of diminishing returns with Fortnite collabs? Has the underlying cynicism of it all finally shone through the cracks? And, more importantly, which dead and buried 90's franchises are most likely to get the Fortnite glow-up next? Chris predicts Jared Leto.SHOW NOTESIf you don't know the video Moriarty references at 13:15, you do now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51beOlNC0qoAnd yes, Street Sharks is real:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_SharksTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Intro, we want to be added to Fortnite too04:49 Who the heck is the new Halo they added08:44 The battle pass does at least still feel fair13:15 What Moriarty wants in Fortnite most, and he talks DBZ.........19:36 Moriarty tries to not preorder Borderlands 4 (this aged well)23:06 Moriarty's Skin Predictions26:31 Sean changes the entire game with one question32:37 Chris' collab prediction that seems very obvious as he says it (cursed)37:00 Moriarty's sugar rush, and Chris' BIGGEST ISSUE with Fortnite skins43:01 What would it take to get sales numbers on Fortnite skins?53:03 We become the first podcast to mention "Spellbreak" in 202558:49 The Pink Sauce Debacle1:03:08 Chef Kilo questions how we could violence school children ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

SILKSONG IS FINALLY HERE!!! And with it come our first impressions of Team Cherry's long-awaited Hollow Knight sequel. 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Hollow Knight: Silksong First Impressions Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast

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Nick is addicted to Ball X Pit, a concoction from the sick mind behind Mr. Sun's Hatbox. Josh has restarted Expedition 33 and still has no idea about the end of act 1 (the poor child). The bros then get into the second week of Robocop: Rogue City book club, where they explore the tech takeover of the police force and the unpredictability from the machines, that are supposed to be a source of predictability. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut... 

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class tuning, Pirate's Day, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #700: How to be a Pirate! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Class Tuning September 9th World of Warcraft Midnight Information Round-Up The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

We're back! After a missed week—thanks to Gibbs and his ever-growing list of “totally legitimate” excuses—the NAFC crew returns to talk movies, games, and apocalyptic AI. Mox is fired up over the looming release of Silksong, the most anticipated game of the decade that may or may not actually exist. Gibbs, meanwhile, went down a grim rabbit hole with Bone Tomahawk and lived to tell the tale. The crew also checks in on the current state of the NAFC Fantasy Movie League and tries to figure out who's in the lead and who's just coasting on box office luck. Then it's time to dive into the main event: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970). An AI gets turned on, takes control of the world, and—for some reason—everyone just… lets it happen? 70s tech paranoia in full force. Support us on Patreon!

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Nicco's audio had consistent crackling throughout this episode. We think we made it listenable. We apologize if we didn't. On the bright side, you can pretend that we stuck him in a microwave for this episode, much like Clank, Bentley, and the actual human child from Persona 4. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTES37 minutes-ish, this is Sean's "himbo OC" from Zenless Zone Zero:https://zenless-zone-zero.fandom.com/wiki/Komano_ManatoTell Justin why he's Joseph Gribble canonically in the comments. Nicco said it, we don't really get it, but he might be right?TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 We aren't googling "sporkle" either, don't worry07:40 Moogle hate crime15:40 Fat Princess mentioned for first time in 202523:17 Nicco wants turtle soup30:23 What does ink do in a microwave...? (Another child is microwaved)40:49 Just putting another human being in called "Ghost"43:21 We begin to tally the results (yes, there can be a "winner")47:14 The top 10 begins58:19 How well do you replace the protag in the last game you played? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Yo!This week have:-Silksong-Hell Is Us-007 State of Play-Perfect Dark & Take Two-Nintendo Direct soon?& morehttps://www.patreon.com/sparke3If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Patreon & what we can offer.  If you can't think of literally anything else better to spend your money on (like seriously go get McDonalds or something) then we'd be eternally grateful if you'd consider joining & will do our best to make it worth it!https://www.tiktok.com/@sparke3officialFollow us on Tik Tok!https://rogueenergy.com/gKIOhC0XbtcMOGo check out Rogue Energy & use promo code SparkE3 for 10% off your order! :)Join the official SparkE3 Discord Server!https://discord.gg/GFKXBDhRkahttps://kick.com/sparke3Follow us on Kick!https://www.twitch.tv/sparke3Follow us on Twitch!https://www.sparke3shop.com/Pick up some merch!Make sure to check out all the SparkE3 podcasts on all major platforms!A Terrible Football Show@atfshttps://linktr.ee/TerribleFBShowGamesthetic@Gamesthetic  https://linktr.ee/gamestheticAniMan+@animanplus  https://linktr.ee/AniManPlus#Nintendo #Sony #Microsoft #Xbox #PlayStation #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #NintendoSwitch #Gamesthetic #SparkE3 #RogueEnergy #VideoGames #VideoGamePodcast #podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

Tony is back in the Game Lounge with GLC Member, Recent Twitch Affiliate and Returning from season 1, Tonic (aka Gina). The two talk about some Digimon, The 007 First Light Showcase, Escape Rooms, Streaming and recap all your gaming news from the past 2 weeks and upcoming game releases.Follow Tony: https://www.twitch.tv/tonysgameloungeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonysGameLounge--------------------------------------------------------Follow Tonic: https://www.twitch.tv/mynameistonicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mynameisTonic--------------------------------------------------------Join the Official Tony's Game Lounge Discord: https://discord.gg/xXyvjaCsXp

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about Assassins CreedShadows, Mafia: The Old Country, Death Stranding 2, and much much more!

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra and Maylee introduce us to this weeks special guests and bird lovers Juno and Daniel jumping straight into the week in #GamingNews. Then the team chats with Juno and Daniel as they introduce the development process of and talk the new board game for the bird lover Isle of Feathers. The game is a vertical tile builder with birds fighting for space in a limited habitat, check it out on Kickstarter (and the launch party @Netherworld, Sun 28th Sept 4-7pm). Then Maylee gets a pleasant surprised while plaything the cozy puzzle sequel 'Islanders: New Shores' from The Station. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:15 - #GamingNews 10:42 - Isle of Feathers from Magpie Buisness AKA Juno and Daniel 30:22 - Islanders: New Shores from The Station Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Nick gives his latest thoughts on Hauntii. Josh shares his latest physical media haul. The bros then finish up with the first week of Robocop: Rogue City Book club and wouldn't you know it; Josh has already 100 precented the game…In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Gamescom Systems Developer Panel, Eastern Kingdom Cup, September Trading Post, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #699: Gamescom Part Two!   What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes September Trading Post Systems Download Developer Panel Gamescom 2025 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Opening Night Live from gamescom 2025 has come and gone, so it's time for us to share our favorite announcements from the showcase. 0:00 - Intro 3:54 - Moment with Mogan 11:26 - gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Recap Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast teamchatpodcast #gamescom2025 #openingnightlive

We put out a call for YOUR hot takes on Souls and Soulslikes, and you delivered! We brought them to share with the class, as well as to give some of our own as well. Should FromSoftware give in and let us pause? Are the games TOO gloomy? Are these games secretly rhythm games...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Finally, someone has talked about Souls games03:13 Positives on the atmosphere of the games13:22 Hot takes on said atmosphere20:45 Opening this can of worms: the difficulty34:13 Getting into the actual mechanics of the games (rhythm...?)43:30 Giving attention to replayability (positive)52:29 The Bosses1:00:03 Just Let Us Pause, and audience questions ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Helldivers 2 has unleashed its biggest update yet, and we're diving deep into the Gloom. The "Into the Unjust" expansion brings underground caves, terrifying new enemies like the fire-breathing Bug Dragon, and a full-scale Xbox launch with Halo ODST gear. Is this the best update yet? But that's not all we're breaking down this week. We're tackling the Jack Black effect: is his comedy the magic ingredient for video game movies after Mario and Minecraft, or did it completely miss the mark for Borderlands' Clap Trap? We debate the fine line between adaptation and homogenization. Plus, major leaks for Valve's Project Fremont suggest a powerful new Steam Console is on the way, and we have the specs and price predictions. And in a shocking comeback, Hardspace: Shipbreaker has been saved from the scrapyard—its developers have reclaimed the IP and are working on NEW projects. The future of ship-breaking is bright. Topics Covered: Helldivers 2 Into The Unjust Update, Xbox Launch, New Enemies, New Warbonds Jack Black, Video Game Movies, Borderlands Movie, Mario Movie, Minecraft Movie Valve Project Fremont Leaks, Steam Console, Steam Deck 2 Specs & Price Hardspace Shipbreaker 2, New Game Announcement, IP Acquisition Satisfactory PlayStation 5 Release #helldivers2 #jackblack #gamingnews #borderlands #valve #steamdeck #projectfremont #hardspaceshipbreaker #xbox #playstation #gamingsetup #pcgaming #gaming  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Assassins Creed Shadows gameplay, Metal Gear Solid, streaming games and much much more!

With AI taking over the tech industry, its role in game development is slowly shifting from novelty to potential necessity. Host Devin Becker sits down with Francois Courset, Senior Consultant at Naavik with experience around using AI in game development, to explore the current and near-future landscape of AI in game creation. The conversation covers everything from Francois' high-level perspective on AI's role in the industry to specific tools that are already proving useful, alongside those that show promise but still need refinement.The episode dives into where AI is making the biggest impact today, such as content generation and workflow automation, as well as less obvious areas that might benefit from AI with more maturity or experimentation. Francois also weighs in on whether studios should build internal AI expertise or lean on external support, and what developers should be doing now to prepare for what's coming. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round on the worst, best, and most exciting AI use cases in games.Whether you're hands-on in production or thinking strategically about the future, this episode provides a grounded look at AI's growing role in game development.We'd like to thank Levellr — the Discord community intelligence platform — for making this episode possible. Learn more about unlocking real-time community insights at levellr.com.We'd also like to thank Neon – a merchant of record with customizable webshops optimized for conversion – for making this episode possible! Neon is trusted by some of the biggest names in gaming and can help you sell direct without the typical overhead. To learn more, visit https://www.neonpay.com/?utm_source=naavikIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe

According to IGN, Roblox has hit a high of 47 million players, towering over Steam and Fortnite. In this episode, hosts Paul John Spaulding, Kyle Haglund, VP, Audio Engineering at Cybercrime Magazine, and Sam White, Video Producer at Cybercrime Magazine, discuss this news, alongside other recent gaming news, including new information on streamer profits, the Nintendo Switch 2, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

In The Punished Podcast Episode 20, we talk about all the hottest gaming news that broke this summer. Plus, our Fantasy Gaming league! The post The Punished Podcast: Episode 20 – Summer Gaming News & Fantasy Waiver Wire appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul, Hazel, and Caroline catch themselves in a time loop before jumping into the week of #GamingNews talking; Elden Ring and Atari Licensing, Marxism, Acclaim Resurrection, and MOAR! Caroline gets overwhelmed while attempting to brute force the 'Turn Based Cyberpunk Action' pixel booba'd, rhythm JRPG 'Keylocker' from Moonana. And Paul puts mining and tower defence into a blender to talk planning, efficiency, and strategy while playing 'Drill Core' from Hungry Couch. And don't forget to catch up with this weeks gaming events including hitting the tabletop at Go Play 2025 happening at the State Library of Queensland THIS weekend (30/31 August). Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:08 - #GamingNews 13:46 - Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action from Moonana 24:42 - Desert of the Abyss (Saturnian Version) by Elektrobear and Psamathes 24:58 - Drill Core from Hungry Couch 32:18 - Housekeeping: Indie Dev Night and Go Play 2025 @State Library of QLD Sat and Sun 30th and 31st Aug Produced and recorded by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with Season 18 of Overwatch 2. If you were one of many who abandoned the game... is it worth a return?

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Frank is joined by Kyle and Scott for a packed roundtable on Gamescom highlights, World of Warcraft Midnight reveals, and a friendly debate on brand events versus trade shows. The crew breaks down Hollow Knight Silksong hype, Fallout Season 2's New Vegas vibe, a surprise standout in Lego Batman, and how Blizzard's housing and three raids at launch could reshape the way we play. They wrap with network updates and weekly recommendations. Timestamps and Topics 00:00: Introduction and panel lineup 00:30: Question of the week — fictional foods from pop culture 03:01: News of the week — Gamescom overview 03:37: Hollow Knight Silksong release window and gameplay hopes 06:02: Warhammer 40K love plus Dawn of War memories 08:16: Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 concerns, design shift, and dev changes 15:56: Resident Evil 9 trailer reactions and expectations 16:57: Fallout Season 2 trailer — New Vegas sights and more of The Ghoul 18:24: Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight looks like a true Arkham style entry 20:34: World of Warcraft Midnight cinematic first reactions — Silvermoon, Lor'themar, Zalatath 26:31: Who were the light aligned warriors and how that reveal could have landed 30:15: Midnight features — three raids at launch, eight dungeons, delves, prey system, outdoor play 31:45: Why multiple smaller raids can help modern raiders 34:19: Where each host plans to spend time — raiding, delving, housing 35:30: Player housing deep dive — free placement, neighborhoods, profession recipes in old zones 41:49: Professions and transmog updates make old content matter again 42:49: Demon Hunter Devourer spec talk and leveling plans 46:23: Built in raid tools and quality of life changes 46:41: Brand events versus trade shows — BlizzCon immersion or Gamescom reach 55:14: How activations bridge both worlds and keep hype alive 58:02: What Blizzard could do next and a brainstorm on venue layout 01:04:18: Network news — Challenge Accepted updates and more from the Geek Freaks crew 01:06:07: Weekly recommendations — Hollow Knight, Dawn of War, Cowboys doc 01:13:47: Sign off Key Takeaways Hollow Knight Silksong finally feels real with fresh footage and a near term release window that has fans buzzing. Fallout Season 2 leans into New Vegas energy and looks ready to give Walton Goggins even more to chew on. Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight plays like a full Arkham style experience in a lighter package. World of Warcraft Midnight lands with a striking Silvermoon set piece and a clear villain in Zalatath while sparking questions about the light aligned reinforcements. Midnight launches with three raids, eight dungeons, delves, and a prey system that targets you in the open world for dynamic encounters. Housing is fully free form with place anywhere decoration, neighborhood vibes, and recipes scattered across old zones and dungeons, which brings back legacy professions and exploration. Built in raid tools and UI polish aim to raise the floor for everyone, not just add on users. Brand owned shows like BlizzCon deliver clarity, atmosphere, and community rituals. Trade shows give reach and variety but can dilute focus. Memorable Quotes “Hollow Knight Silksong got a release date. I am beyond excited.” “Lego Batman is straight up a new Arkham game. Who knew that would be the most complete Batman experience.” “Lor'themar finally got his moment to be the badass I always wanted him to be.” “Three raids at launch is a return to a cadence that actually fits how people play now.” “Housing should pull you back into old Azeroth and make those zones feel alive again.” Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? Follow and subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a friend using #GeekFreaksPod. Your reviews help more fans find us. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all news discussed on our podcast and the home for episode notes, articles, and more. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Website: https://geekfreakspodcast.com Listener Questions Tell us the fictional food you would bring into real life, your Gamescom favorite, or your take on brand events versus trade shows. Drop your questions and hot takes and we may feature them next episode. Apple Podcast Tags Gamescom, Hollow Knight Silksong, Fallout Season 2, Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, World of Warcraft Midnight, Silvermoon, Zalatath, WoW housing, raiding, delves, Warhammer 40K, Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, Resident Evil 9, BlizzCon, brand events, trade shows, Geek Freaks, gaming news, podcast

This week on NAFC, Izzy kicks things off with his finest New Yorker impression and some definitely not sponsored thoughts on his recent cooking adventures with EveryPlate. Gochujang's on the menu—and also maybe in the toilet. You've been warned. K-Pop Demon Hunters is apparently getting a theatrical release (??), and none of us are emotionally prepared for that. Meanwhile, Mox finally gets to unload his full thoughts on Infinity Castle, and Gibbs somehow finds yet another War of the Worlds movie to love—because his taste in movies continues to be a mystery to us all. Then it's time to dive into this week's pick: Death to Smoochy (2002), where kids' TV turns cutthroat, purple suits hide dark secrets, and Edward Norton gets way too into character. Support us on Patreon!

That new Superman came out, so we wanted to get the world's biggest Superman fan's take on it. Thankfully, Nicco was available. So, he was joined by far smaller Superman fans Moriarty and Trav to discuss the new James Gunn Superman film. Obviously, spoilers ahead. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the M+ Leaver System, Midnight Gamescom Reveals, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #698: Gamescom Part One! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts M+ Dungeon Leaver Penalty System Online The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes World of Warcraft: Midnight Revealed! Demon Hunter Spec The World of Midnight Developer Panel VoD Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit Xbox Interview Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

We always talk about the games we love, but it's time to talk more about the people who make the games we love! In this episode, we're talking about our icons of video games: the creators, actors, composers, and artists. 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Moment with Mogan 11:09 - Our Icons of Video Games Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast teamchatpodcast #videogames #videogameicons

TFIYE Ep#199: Release The Kraken Bunnies! In this episode, hosts Tim Trotter and Nate Foo kick things off with casual banter about their recent woes, including health issues (Tim's skull pains and chiropractor visits, Nate's headaches), matching flat tires on his and his wife's car, extreme California heat (109°F), and AC repairs. Tim shares details on his upcoming mini-vacation to Great Wolf Lodge for water slides, while Nate vents about tire shop hassles and worn treads potentially voiding warranties. They compare road noise in Washington vs. California highways and mention quirky musical roads that play tunes like the William Tell Overture via speed berms. The conversation shifts to major life updates: Tim recounts a grueling week helping his mom prepare for an estate sale on her 35-acre property following his father's passing. He describes hauling massive amounts of accumulated items, including a full shipping container, prepper supplies, barns full of tools, knives, flashlights, old hard drives, MacBooks (like a PowerBook G3), and endless cables. He highlights the emotional and physical toll, plus discoveries like forgotten family ashes. Nate discusses his brother-in-law's dying PC, which has led to piecemeal part replacements, essentially building a new rig. He also reveals last-minute travel drama for PAX West in Seattle: his cousin's sudden divorce forced him to book expensive hotels near Sea-Tac. Nate mentions a side trip to Vancouver, WA, for a family birthday, and they note the coincidence of both being near Great Wolf Lodge areas (though not overlapping). They reflect on reaching Episode 199, teasing the milestone 200th next time, and how they've recorded ~150 episodes together. They geek out over 56K modems, recalling dial-up sounds, specs, and modern USB versions still sold for ~$40 on Amazon for fax needs. They reminisce about connection speeds rarely hitting 53K due to phone line limits. Star Trek App: Nate shares an iOS RSS reader called "Stars" styled after TNG's LCARS interface (beeps, boops included), which Tim already uses weekly. They tie it to Star Trek's influence on iPads. Smartphones & Hardware: Discussion on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 (now as thin as a regular phone when folded) and Flip; Nate plans to upgrade from his Z Fold 5 despite a center crease crack. They speculate on Apple's potential foldable (maybe an iPad Mini-like device or flip phone), rumors of an ultra-thin "iPhone Air," MagSafe changes, and a possible M4-powered Apple TV. Nate praises a $250 4TB Samsung Evo 870 SSD. Gaming & Apple: They lament Apple's slow gaming push, praising Digital Foundry's coverage of Mac performance (e.g., Cyberpunk on M1+ chips matching 30-series NVIDIA cards in efficiency). They dream of an Apple gaming console or updated Apple TV for titles like Death Stranding. The episode wraps with editing woes (Nate's Audacity setup vs. potential GarageBand switch) and family interruptions in Nate's studio. Clocking in shorter than usual, it's a mix of personal rants, tech nostalgia, and forward-looking gadget hype, ending on their signature "Get forked." This episode highlights the hosts' enduring friendship amid chaos, with plenty of laughs over shared absurdities like "kraken bunnies" (rabbits with papillomavirus horns).    Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don't forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter's Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitter ID: Tim_T Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitch ID: Tim_KA_Trotter Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book “The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter” available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about video game movie, TV shows, whether they've turned a corner and much much more!

Gamescom 2025's Biggest Reveals: WoW Clones, Magic RimWorld & Star Fox! | Midnight, Fellowship, Herands  

Lord Mortis, Father time, and Old Man Eric share their experiences from GenCon 2025, chat about the new Force Builder for Mythic Earth (Crux Creator), Mythic Earth News and much more.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1514619081/heroes-of-mythic-americas?ref=clipboard-prelaunch

Josh shares his thoughts from the second weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta. Nick feels like all the wheels aren't spinning in Wheel World. The bros look at some new game announcements from the opening night of Gamescom. Finally the bros reveal the Book Club Game of September, which YOU VOTED ON. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the New Season first impressions, Class Balancing, Gamescom Schedule, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #697: Season 3 First Impressions! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Kick off gamescom 2025 with Opening Night Live! The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Class Tuning Incoming – August 19 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

This week on NAFC, the gang is wondering—can you really treadmill off a Twinkie? Spoiler: it's a lot more walking than you want it to be. Calories in, calories out, and deep, deep denial. Gibbs shares his thoughts on The Civil War on Drugs, and the crew weighs in on the rising heat around ChatGPT-5—because apparently, the internet is mad again. Gen Z's also getting hit from all angles, and now they can't even afford video games. What happened to $40 being a complete game? Finally, the team dives into their review of Kalifornia (1993), a sun-drenched, rain-soaked road trip into madness starring Brad Pitt before he became Brad Pitt™. Rednecks, murders, and way too much backlighting—just another day in America.  Support us on Patreon!

Today, three grown men try to explain "locking in". One, with words, one, with brevity, and one...by referring to the One Piece powerscaling subreddit. Hawk Eyed guy is still the best swordsman in the series, though. Later, Chris expresses his disappointment with the continued SEGA & Roblox partnership and how his favorite thing is kind of uncool now. Also, Brody breaks our brains. Again. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESTwo great videos from People Make Games on the issues with Roblox:'Investigation: How Roblox Is Exploiting Young Game Developers'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ'Roblox Pressured Us to Delete Our Video. So We Dug Deeper.'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTMF6xEiAaY'Multiple Former Employees Cite Poor Pay Practices, Crunch Culture, and Lack of Transparency at Sonic Speed Simulator Studio Gamefam'https://www.sonicstadium.org/articles/sonic/multiple-former-employees-cite-poor-pay-practices-crunch-culture-and-lack-of-transparency-at-sonic-speed-simulator-studio-gamefam-r1208/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Please block Brody.05:19 How Minecraft and Blue Prince ruined Nicco and Brody's lives12:41 Chris does therapy and holds everyone captive19:45 The Contrarian's Lifestyle (Contrarymaxxing)27:10 RARE TOPIC CHANGE - TIMES OUR GOATS WERE WASHED (Yakuza)32:50 Chris tells Nicco what Grow A Garden is43:55 Brody washes and then unwashes a goat47:39 Nicco knows what the One Piece is (spoilers)51:36 What would Brody's video game enemy gimmick be? (TK_Hubworld) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about sequels, remakes, remasters, and much much more!

Josh shares his early thoughts from the first weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta. Nick is liking the new season of Fortnite, even if it is just a bit too much like Helldivers 2. Finally the bros pick out their contenders for Book Club Game of September, which you can vote on here: https://bsky.app/profile/smashinggametime.bsky.social/post/3lwax6dguoc23In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the New Content first impressions, WotLK Timewalking, Class Balancing, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #696: TWW Season 3 Begins! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday - Free T-Shirt Day - August 16th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts The Cooldown Manager and Future Updates Class Tuning Incoming – August 12 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur, and much much more!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Season 3 update, Massive Class Balancing, Bank Rework, Reshii Wraps, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #695: Ghosts of K'aresh! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday - Trial of Style August 1st to 8th Darkmoon Faire - August 3rd to 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Ghosts of K'aresh Content Update Notes Get Your Reshii Wraps, Go Phase Diving…And More! Not all Choices are Black and White at the August Trading Post Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!