Lore Watch

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Synopsis

Lore Watch is a new podcast from the creators of Blizzard Watch. Every two weeks we'll explore a single lore subject about the World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, or any other games that interest us. Join hosts Anne Stickney, Matthew Rossi, and Joe Perez for an indepth look at the evolving stories of the games we all love.

Episodes

  • What would an elf-centric WoW expansion look like?

    18/01/2023 Duration: 01h14min

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Titan-forged, time-traveling tin foil hats

    11/01/2023 Duration: 01h03min

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The best story moments in 2022

    04/01/2023 Duration: 01h03min

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What about the lesser known dragonflights?

    28/12/2022 Duration: 01h20min

    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 Incarnate dragons? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Who are the Primal Incarnates and why are they so dangerous?

    21/12/2022 Duration: 59min

    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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Exploring the pre-sale announcement Diablo 4 cinematic

    14/12/2022 Duration: 01h02min

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Exploring the stories in Dragonflight’s Waking Shores zone

    07/12/2022 Duration: 01h02min

    This week, we discuss our favorite story moments in the Waking Shores, how it’s setting up the story for the rest of the expansion, and all the major players making an appearance including Wrathion, Sabellian, Alexstrasza, and Raszageth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Wrathion’s woes, Grimtotem trouble, and the celebrity wedding we weren’t invited to

    30/11/2022 Duration: 01h12s

    This week, we discuss the new Christie Golden short story based in the new Dragonflight expansion, The Vow Eternal, including Wrathion’s uncertain future, the foreshadowing of trouble from the Grimtotem Tauren, and the wedding of Thalyssra and Lor’themar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • New Uldaman dungeon brings surprising lore revelations

    23/11/2022 Duration: 01h11min

    This week, we explore the new lore introduced with the Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr 5-man dungeon that was just released as part of the Dragonflight prepatch phase 2. We also discuss what this means for Tyr and the Watchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Deathwing, Dracthyr, and dragon-shaped tinfoil hats

    16/11/2022 Duration: 01h07min

    This week, we explore the implications of the latest Dragonflight short and fall so far down the conspiracy hole we may never return! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Does WoW need a Psionic class?

    09/11/2022 Duration: 01h23s

    This week, we explore the nature of the Titanforged, how a Psionic class would fit into WoW, and what storyline we would like to experience again as if it were new. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • What is the true nature of the ancient proto-dragon Galakrond?

    02/11/2022 Duration: 53min

    This week, we speculate wildly about the events surrounding the first Legacies short including how Galakrond came to be, the possible involvement of Tyr, and what this could mean for the Dragon Aspects in the upcoming Dragonflight expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Should a new MMO expansion wrap up dangling plot threads?

    26/10/2022 Duration: 57min

    This week, we explore how many stories in WoW have been left in limbo as the next expansion brings in all new stories in all new places, possible secret motives held by Odyn, and if the Void Lords are actually The First Ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Is Elune a dreaming world soul that has yet to awaken?

    19/10/2022 Duration: 57min

    This week, we explore the concept of Elune as a Titan that has not yet awakened, the pantheon of death in Shadowlands as Titans that were killed before their world soul awakened, and if Azeroth really is the final Titan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The common origins of Shamanism, Druidry, and Arcane Magic in WoW

    12/10/2022 Duration: 53min

    This week, we explore how all the magic systems in World of Warcraft can be traced back to the same source, the story behind the Stormrage name, and what story we would like to see if WoW were a single-player RPG title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The impact of Shadowlands on Death Knights

    05/10/2022 Duration: 01h11min

    This week, we explore how Dragonflight fits into the Dawn of the Aspects stories, if Odin has secret plans for the dragon aspects, and how Shadowlands affects the Eternal Hunger of Death Knights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Exploring Netflix’s new animated series Cyberpunk Edgerunners

    28/09/2022 Duration: 01h15min

    This week, we discuss the new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated show on Netflix based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, what this mean for the game, and what we know about the newly announced game expansion. SPOILER WARNING!  Other warnings: Discussion about violence, despair, drug use, bodily harm, mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Which big bad of Azeroth had the best Evil Plan?

    21/09/2022 Duration: 59min

    This week, we explore the possible fate of Anduin after the events in Shadowlands, the connection between Azerite and the Naaru, and which expansion big bad had the best plan if not for us meddling raiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The history of She-Hulk from comics to television

    14/09/2022 Duration: 01h03min

    This week, we explore the story of She-Hulk, from her comic debut in 1980 through her multiple television appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities

    07/09/2022 Duration: 01h01min

    This week, we explore the interconnectivity of the old gods, titans, and dragons, if future WoW expansions should expand older zones instead of creating new ones, and the eternal question: Is Elune really a Naaru? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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