Best Blizzard Watch Podcasts (2025)

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Player Housing in WoW has no rules! (But our Neighborhood might) 1:02:59

2h ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Matt, Joe, and Liz were joined by Cory this week, and all four were more than ready to chat about Player Housing in WoW, which we recently got to see for the first time. There are still a lot of question marks after this first overview, but the team is excited about the information we do have, from Neighborhoods to decor (like a tower of bones, for…

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Avowed & South of Midnight: What We Think – Unlocked 680 1:19:32

1h ago1:19:32

1:19:32

We've been waiting for this moment: to be swimming in new first-party Xbox games. We have all been playing both Avowed and South of Midnight, and we discuss our thoughts on each of them. We also spend time talking about our experiences with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 so far and why we love its grounded medieval RPG world. Finally, we discuss Bloom…

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And Now Our Watch Begins... 54:14

15h ago54:14

54:14

The Pelicans have unveiled a shiny, sturdier than previously believed TANK! We quickly touch on the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis debacle before we set expectations for the close of this Pelicans season. Bruce Brown has debuted! Brandon Ingram got an extension in Toronto! Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy continue to explore and explode! And a t…

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Blizzard Watch is 10 years old! 59:06

7d ago59:06

59:06

Liz hosted the Blizzard Watch podcast this week, with Joe and occasional guest host Phil Ulrich, and there is so much to talk about going on all at the same time. Slap together several concurrent holidays in WoW, holidays in Diablo 4, and a battle pass for Hearthstone Battlegrounds, and everyone is just a little overwhelmed. Luckily for you, we're …

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Housing Update: With Bobby 26:51

8d ago26:51

26:51

A quick episode with Bobby about the news that dropped today with details around housing coming to WoW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brandon Ingram Traded to the Toronto Raptors! 1:01:33

8d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

A new Pelicans era begins! Brandon Ingram has been traded to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a Pacers 2026 1st Round Pick, and Raptors 2031 2nd Round Pick! The Zion/Trey Murphy Era begins and the Pelicans look for lottery luck to bolster the future. Also, Luka vs. Zion... 1 franchise chooses to stay married and the other divorces…

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Forza Heads to PS5. Nothing Is Safe – Unlocked 679 1:00:42

8d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

The OG Xbox podcaster Danny Peña from Gamertag Radio joins us to discuss one of Xbox's "core four" franchises, Forza, heading to PlayStation 5 in the form of Forza Horizon 5. What does it mean for Xbox? And is any franchise "safe"? Plus: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out and awesome (and successful), we show some love to one of the newest games on…

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Why World of Warcraft's Odyn is both a Titan and a titanic jerk 55:35

9d ago55:35

55:35

This week's Lore Watch Podcast is a Q & A, but sometimes those questions can give us a chance to go off on a topic we love to discuss. For instance, why Odyn in World of Warcraft is just the worst. Maybe not the absolute worst given what horrors the setting has to offer, but he's certainly getting coal from Greatfather Winter next December. Matt an…

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Respect your elders (it’s Lunar Festival time) 56:59

14d ago56:59

56:59

The discussion starts with WoW news, especially the three-kids-in-a-trenchcoat that is Classic, and how it’s once again time to respect your Elders with the Lunar Festival returning this week. They turned to Diablo’s seasonal scheduling, and how it may or may not be under the influence. Who’s to judge.Then, the crew hit on Overwatch 2, and how a wh…

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Xbox’s Future Clarified – Unlocked 678 1:05:10

15d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

As Xbox boss Phil Spencer visits two of our friends' podcasts, we discuss his clarifying comments on the future (not to mention present!) of Xbox. Plus: why we love Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, we talk about BioWare getting restructured and what it means for Mass Effect 5, and more! 00:00:00 - LA Fires Support & Intro 00:02:51 - Poll Results from last wee…

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Why don't the people of Sanctuary ever learn from their past? 55:20

16d ago55:20

55:20

This week Matt and Joe discuss how history seems to keep repeating itself in Diablo's Sanctuary. (Spoiler: it's because everyone keeps dying.) Plus pointy ears for Humans in WoW aren't just about fashion, darling, because the new Arathi-style ear customization has a lot of lore implications... and then we somehow segued into Star Trek and divergent…

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NBA Trade Market Heats Up! Brandon Ingram on the move?! 44:37

16d ago44:37

44:37

De'Aaron Fox enters the NBA trade discussion with a bang just before Deadline Day! We'll discuss how that trade might play out and how it impacts the trade market for the Pelicans and specifically, Brandon Ingram. Maybe a rumored Fox team is involved in the trade, but not how you might think! Like and scribe to the video pod on YouTube: https://you…

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The Gen X of Diablos 1:04:41

21d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Join us with special guest and resident Diablian Liz Patt as we discuss the new Season of Witchcraft arriving in Diablo 4, now that we’ve had a bit of a chance to get our hands on it — though all the rest of the Diablo fam is a bit of a seasonal mess. Not Diablo 2, though. Diablo 2 is Gen X. Plus, we discuss the trajectory for WoW Classic (and WoW …

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NINJA GAIDEN IS BACK HOLY SH*T – Unlocked 677 59:01

22d ago59:01

59:01

We recorded live immediately following this week's fantastic Xbox Developer Direct, so our reactions are very real, highlighted by the stunning announcement of not just the LONG-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4, but also the surprise shadow drop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We've also got plenty of thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Ob…

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Hell has frozen over! Pelican dubs and Blizzard in New Orleans! 53:44

22d ago53:44

53:44

The Pelicans are 7-4 in 2025 behind a roster revitalized by the return of Zion Williamson. CJ McCollum is a heater! Trey Murphy is evolving! Adam is doing very questionable things in the New Orleans snow! Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the highly satisfying Crescent 9 THC Seltzer.…

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The lore and history of the goblins in WoW 56:56

23d ago56:56

56:56

In preparation for the upcoming WoW patch 11.1 featuring the goblin capital The Undermine, we dive into the evolution of the goblins throughout the history of Azeroth, the difference between the various cartels, and the transition of leadership from the exploitive Gallywix to the more ethical Gazlowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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What’s new in the returned Plunderstorm event? 59:12

28d ago59:12

59:12

Join us as we look into the improvements to the Plunderstorm event that has returned to the WoW servers for a limited time, the delay of the Cataclysm Classic Phase Four rollout, and the preview of Diablo 4’s upcoming Season of Witchcraft theme. We also speculate if the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour means no BlizzCon this year (or ever!), di…

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Xbox: Third Place, Now Third Party? – Unlocked 676 1:27:33

29d ago1:27:33

1:27:33

With the corroborated rumors that Microsoft is bringing Halo: The Master Chief Collection to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, is Xbox now officially a Sega-like third-party publisher? We discuss the complicated (and weird) idea of Halo heading to other platforms. Leading up to that, though, we discuss the rumored details of the Unreal Engine 5 remake of …

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Is the Tank in Danger? 47:38

29d ago47:38

47:38

We've finally got the long-awaiting on-court sample of the Pelicans core players of their current build. Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Dejounte Murray appear to be a great fit together in this admittedly small sample and are lifting the tide on a 2-1 road trip that featured a 1-possession loss to the Boston Celtics. We'll talk about what we've …

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Could Elune and Xal’atath be linked? 56:02

29d ago56:02

56:02

Join us as speculate on a possible connection between Elune and Xal’atath as well as Elune's dual nature and her ties to cosmic forces like the Naaru and the Winter Queen. We also dive into the concept of godhood and if the Titans are actually gods imbued with divine power or just three kobolds in a trench coat using a really good voice changer. Ho…

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The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry 43:17

1M ago43:17

43:17

If you pay attention to the games industry, then you know our guest’s work quite well. Jason was very nice to sit down with Scott for a one-on-one discussion ranging from his career in games journalism, to what made Blizzard what they were and what they would become. And lots more. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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I will do anything for this bee 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Join Joe, Liz, and special guest Phil Ulrich as we discuss the return of Turbulent Timeways to World of Warcraft, featuring seven weeks of Timewalking and a new Timely Buzzbee mount reward. (We need it.) Plus WoW's patch 11.1 hitting the PTR, the fate of the Kirin Tor, Overwatch 2's 6v6 format test (and whether it's coming back for good), and Aweso…

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When Will We See Elder Scrolls 6 Again? – Unlocked 675 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Happy New Year! We begin our first episode of 2025 by discussing some changes happening on the podcast before getting into what you really care about: Xbox games! We talk about what we played over the holidays and then talk about two sequels that are likely still pretty far away: The Elder Scrolls 6 and Mass Effect 5. When will we see TES6 next whe…

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ZION IS BACK!!!!! 54:12

1M ago54:12

54:12

Adam and Steve talk through Zion's somewhat surprising return against the Minnesota Timberwolves and what Dejounte Murray appears to mean to Zion and the Pels going forward. Then, a debate about what priorities are and should be for the team and roster moving forward. Also featured... A surprise deep dive on charcuterie board tactics!! (and a mild …

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The best and worst of Blizzard in 2024 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Join us as we look back at the high lows of 2024 of Blizzard and its many titles. We cover everything from the games to the business moves as well as what to look forward to in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Year, New Pels? 1:11:37

1M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Adam and Steve are back with the first episode of 2025. How far below expectations have the Pelicans truly played? Trey Murphy has reached the next gear Anonymous Eastern Exec would "probably do something stupid" to get Zion? Brought to as always by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and makers of the highly satisfying Crescent 9 THC S…

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The reimagining of the Diablo franchise 56:32

1M ago56:32

56:32

Join us as we discuss an alternate universe for the Diablo franchise where Prince Aidan never embedded the soul stone into his head to become the vessel for Diablo at the end of the first game. How would the lack of this pivotal moment radically alter the events of Diablo II, III, and IV? The discussion delves into alternate outcomes for Sanctuary,…

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WoW patch 11.1 notes and the Marksmanship Hunter changes 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Join us as we discuss the controversial upcoming rework of Marksmanship Hunters that removes pets, the Goblin/casino/mecha T-Rex themed preview of WoW patch 11.1 coming early next year, the new updates to this year’s Winter Veil event, and the discovery of garden gnome cosmetics for when you need to be deadly, yet whimsical. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Do's and Don'ts for Xbox in 2025 – Unlocked 674 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

In our final show of 2024, we look ahead to 2025 and give Microsoft some advice in the form of do's and dont's for Xbox in the new year. Thanks so much for listening all year long, and we'll see you next week for the start of a new and exciting year of Xbox! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Instance 673: Call of The Siren 1:51:14

2M ago1:51:14

1:51:14

We had a very busy month, but we got a show for you right before Christmas! We talk about some of our 2024 wow highlights, our takes on the Siren Isles and new ring content, the WoW infographic, and when that brutosaur is leaving the store. Plus, big changes to Mythic+ rewards, and a CRAP ton of your emails and texts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Deep dive into WoW patch 11.0.7 Siren Isles 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Join us as we discuss the new content that has arrived in WoW with the roll out of patch 11.0.7 Siren Isle, the treasure goblin kill fest Diablo 4 holiday event, Hearthstone’s current meta mess, and the new Heroes of the Storm custom game mode that gives us hope that the title may still be revived. What? A girl can dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Potential new class hall locations post-Dalaran 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

Join us as we discuss where new class halls could be given some iconic ones were destroyed when Dalaran fell from the sky. Also, more exploration of the true nature of Beledar, the crystal that lights The Hallows. Spoiler: It all ties into the Titans, because of course it does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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ARE THE PELICANS CURSED?!! 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

We are back with another weekly installment of forcing Steve Jones Jr. to talk about the Pelicans!! Why is Christmas shopping so hard? Are the Pelicans Cursed? Yves Missi's Rookie of the Year Campaign? Thoughts on current state of NBA coverage Rate, Subscribe, Tweet, Skeet and all them things! Check out our Youtube Channel/Video versions of the pod…

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What’s Your Xbox Game of the Year? – Unlocked 673 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

IGN has announced its Xbox Game of the Year, so now it's our turn to talk about our individual picks for best Xbox game of the year. And then we look ahead and discuss our personal most anticipated Xbox games for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN & Geek Media

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The Game Awards Was Stacked This Year – Unlocked 672 1:07:16

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

We react to this week's big event, The Game Awards, and the many reveals it brought with it, including The Witcher 4, Elden Ring Nightreign, gameplay for The Outer Worlds 2, and so, so much more! #GOTYWatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy IGN & Geek Media

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Why does the WoW patch 11.0.7 ring have no bling? 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Join us as we discuss the unimpressive upgradable ring, Circe’s Circlet, arriving with Siren Isle, Diablo Immortal finally getting….Diablo, and how yet another mobile-first Blizzard game has found its way onto PCs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hope or Cope?: An Yves Missi or Brandon Ingram Story 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot joins From The Wing!!! First topics on deck are: What do we look for as fans to determine success or excitement now that the season is wrecked? Yves Missi's shocking progress How does Brandon Ingram's tenure with the Pelicans end? Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the hi…

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Malfurion, the Emerald Nightmare, and Azeroth’s forgotten history 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Join us as we discuss the lore questions tied to the official Warcraft novel, “Stormrage”. We delve into Malfurion’s vision of Azeroth and the corrupting influence of Xavius as well as speculation about Azeroth’s sentience, its selective amnesia due to the Emerald Nightmare attacks, and Malfurion’s connection to it all. Bonus: No one repeatedly yel…

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Quality of life improvements on the WoW Classic Anniversary realms 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Join us as we discuss the dual spec, LFG, and gold accessibility features rolled out early on the WoW Classic Anniversary realms, the new heroes introduced with Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 9, the upcoming PC beta of Blizzard’s Warcraft Rumble mobile game, the overwhelming number of promotions happening with WoW right now, and the launch of the…

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Indiana Jones Is the Best Xbox Exclusive in Years – Unlocked 671 1:25:37

2M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is here, and we discuss in great (spoiler-free) detail why we think it's the best Xbox exclusive in years. Plus: our predictions for reveals we'll get at next week's Game Awards, Xbox Game Pass's December lineup, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A deep dive into the story and choices in Dragon Age: The Veilguard 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Join us as we discuss Dragon Age: The Veilguard, exploring the significance of gods, spirits, and corruption in the world of Thedas, the protagonist’s role in the narrative, and the Big Story Choice that must be made early on. And, of course, the companions. You know, the real reason we’re playing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Do the Pelicans need to make big changes? 45:19

3M ago45:19

45:19

The Pelicans are the worst team in the Western Conference at the one-quarter mark of the season. Does the team need to consider big changes? Then, Christian makes an announcement. Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the highly satisfying Crescent 9 THC Seltzer.…

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Ah, the traditional 20th anniversary gift of … more classic realms 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Join us as we discuss the rollout plans for the WoW Classic anniversary realms, Diablo 4’s upcoming armory changes that allow hot swapping between builds, our hopes and dreams for a Heroes of the Storm revival, the upcoming early access for Diablo-competitor Path of Exile 2, and the WoW secret finding community’s obsession with The Golden Muffin. Y…

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What’s up with that giant glowing crystal in The War Within? 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Join us as we discuss how Beledar, the immense crystal lodged in the cavern ceiling of the Hallowfall zone, could be connected to Naaru ships, Titan technology, world-soul constructs, elemental magics, stormrook gryphons, Xal'atath, and pumpkin pie. Ok, I may be making that last one up. Maybe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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The Xbox Games We’re Most Thankful For – Unlocked 670 1:09:33

3M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Happy Thanksgiving to our USA listeners! In the spirit of the holiday this week, we're discussing the Xbox games we're most thankful for. Not necessarily the very best ones, but the ones that mean a lot to us that we're thankful for. Special guest: David "Fame2K" Whitaker from LV1 Gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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The Instance 672: Long Live The Queen 1:38:01

3M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Why is the Queen so hard to kill for tanks on Heroic? We'll get into it and hopefully help you with your team's attempts. Plus Arcane is great but just keeps reminding us that Blizzard should be doing this stuff. More thoughts on what we heard in the 30 year anniversary event. Everything we know about 11.0.7 and The Siren Isle. And thanks, Flame Bl…

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Deep diving into the WoW 2025 roadmap 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Join us as we discuss all the revelations from last week’s BlizzCo--uh, Warcraft Direct including player housing, WoW Classic Classic (not a typo), and the WoW 2025 roadmap. Also we cover Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 9, how WoW mobile games end up on PC, and our soft spot for Heroes of the Storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Can the Pelicans still make the postseason? 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

Is the play-in tournament still a possibility? Christian and Adam discuss. Who is the most indispensable Pelicans player? And the latest Embiid drama. Crescent Canna is the award-winning alcohol alternative that makes this show possible: https://www.crescentcanna.com/ Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the…

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STALKER 2 First Impressions – Unlocked 669 1:27:32

3M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Our STALKER 2 reviewer Michael Higham joins us to discuss his thoughts so far as he's neck-deep in Xbox's big new exclusive first-person shooter. Plus: we discuss the Game of the Year nominees announced for this year's Game Awards, including whether or not an expansion pack should be included. We also talk about what we want from Amazon's live-acti…

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Will the Light bring together Anduin Wrynn and Faerin Lothar? 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Matt and Joe explore the possibility that Faerin Lothar of Hallowfell is being set up as a love interest for Anduin, the questionable motivations of the High Heavens and Burning Hells post-Diablo 3, and the parallels between the way the Diablo and WoW franchises approach storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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