VirginWorlds MMORPG Podcast
VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, Lord of the Rings Online and many many more. The VirginWorlds MMORPG Podcast is the flagship podcast of the VirginWorlds MMO Podcast Collective found at http://www.virginworlds.com

What’s this? A podcast from Brent and Darren? Yep. Enjoy.

Topics:
 - League of Legends Season 2 Championship and Season 3
 - City of Heroes Closing
http://www.savecoh.com/
I Want My City Back: http://tinyurl.com/wantmycityback
 - Guild Wars 2
 - Torchlight 2 vs. Diablo 3
 - Pardo Unleashed
 - SWTOR Woes and the Aftermath
 - Misc News
 - Outtakes

Direct download: 149-VWPodcast-10-6-12.mp3
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Brent, Darren, Jonathan and Karen visit SOE Fan Faire 2011 in Las Vegas.

Direct download: 148-VWPodcast-7-11-11.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #147

Brent returns with support from Darren for a podcast ... a year later.  Sounds pretty much the same.

Topics include:

- Intro
- Age of Conan
- Dungeons and Dragons Online
- EverQuest II
- Guild Wars 2
- Sword of the New World 2
- Eve Online
- Warhammer Online
- Moonlight Online
- Mortal Online
- Planetside
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Super Hero Squad Online
- Warhammer 40K MMO
- What We're Playing
- Outro

Direct download: 147-VWPodcast-5-16-10.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #146 Darren rolls out the MMO news for the week, like a boss.
Direct download: 146-VWPodcast-6-30-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #145 Darren takes the reins again on the news!
Direct download: 145-VWPodcast-6-21-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #144 ... Darren executes an overthrow and does the news ...
Direct download: 144-VWPodcast-6-16-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #143 Thanks to the new supporters:

Ben  - VirginWorlds Member
Dajuroka - EQ-IQ Sponsor
brinelan - A View from the Top Sponsor
Wolfenhex - Through the Aftermath Sponsor
tpajeek - Through the Aftermath Sponsor
revren - Through the Aftermath Sponsor
morphisat - VirginWorlds Supporter
Paradiso - Limited Edition and Van Hemlock Podcast Sponsor
Aximand - Limited Edition Sponsor
Akely - VirginWorlds Elite Member

Topics:
City of Heroes - Missions Architect
Love - http://www.quelsolaar.com
Gene Yoon Leaving Linden Labs
StarGate Worlds still going
Apocrypha's impact on Eve Online
Fallen Earth Rated M
Indie MMO gives to charity
WoW: The9 Is out
Bethesda to Sue Interplay
Paragon Studios
NetDevil: MMOs on a Shoestring
Realtime Worlds attracts talent
Direct download: 143-VWPodcast-4-18-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #142 - GDC 2009 Finally, the audio portion of GDC 2009 coverage from your intrepid (but slow producing) podcast team: Brent and Darren. This one is rather dense.  Enjoy.

Line Up:

- Intro with Shawn from Massively
- Worlds in Motion Kick off from Raph Koster
- Habbo Hotel Games Mechanics in a Social World
- MMO Metrics from Daniel James at Three Rings
- Wizard 101 with Kings Isle Entertainment
- File Catalyst data transfer
- NetDog MMO Server Technology
- Player Retention in Game Design with SOE
- Directed Gameplay in WOW with Jeff Kaplan
- Attributes of Game Designers with Gordon Walton from Bioware

Direct download: 142-VWPodcast-4-6-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #141 - Pirates of the Burning Sea Russell Williams, CEO of FLying Labs, joins our esteemed guest host, Urban Mongral, for a conversation on the first year of Pirates of the Burning Sea and what the future holds.  Enjoy.
Direct download: 141-VWPodcast-3-16-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #140

Topics:

Roper Defends Warhammer

Jumpgate and Champions on the doorstep

Aussies are baffled by MMORPGs

Aion is getting localized

Re-branding Free to Play?

Star Trek Online, the hardcore questions

Vanguard vs. EQ2

Fallen Earth update

Direct download: 140-VWPodcast-2-22-09.mp3
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VirginWorlds Podcast #139 This Week's Topics:

  • Fusion Fall for iPhone and Wii
  • New Subscription Models
  • Eve Online Drops Linux Support
  • Web Comic for Old Republic
  • NCSoft Continues Layoffs
  • EQ2 Recruit a Friend
  • Funcom is Hiring?
  • Free Realms in April
  • Jeff Kaplan Leaving WoW
  • SOE's Credit Card Fraud Strategy
  • Rarebit Leaving MxO
  • Direct download: 139-VWPodcast-2-15-09.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:39pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #138 First show in some time and to get back in the swing, Brent talks about Turbine, Mythic, SOE, the Chinese and then he rants a little about people who say stuff is broken.
    Direct download: 138-VWPodcast-2-8-09.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:55pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #137 VirginWorlds Podcast features the Monday night MMO static party chatting about its 2009 gaming resolutions, while they slay orcs in LotRO.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 137-VWPodcast-12-28-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:32pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #136 Lots of new items in show 136.
    Guest host Darren from CommonSenseGamer.com.
    Not much for show notes.
    Direct download: 136-VWPodcast-12-21-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:14am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #135.3 The podcast that refused to be made is now in your hands/ears/iPod/etc.
    After the fires spawned by two completely failed attempts due to technical issues were quenched, the team is a little bit punchy, but nevertheless, the show is completed.  Yes, it is a bit rougher than normal, and it's direction is in question, but the attendees are "those guys".  Enjoy something a bit different this time around.  (Wondering where 135.2 is? Probably cached in a router log somewhere between Minneapolis, Boston, Madison, Ottawa and St George.)
    Direct download: 135.3-VWPodcast-12-12-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:07am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #135.1 Step 1: Record a nice podcast that you're really happy with.
    Step 2: Save the audio file.
    Step 3: Open podcast in audio editor.
    Step 4: Have an issue with one of the audio processing plug-ins that seems to clear out the audio.
    Step 5: Recognize this issue, as it has happened before and decide to re-start audio editor.
    Step 6: When asked if you'd like to save the now empty MP3 over the old one, click "yes".
    Step 7: Curse vigorously and hang head in shame.
    Step 8: Record a brief "I'm an idiot podcast as punishment."
    Direct download: 135.1-VWPodcast-12-7-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:00pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #134.3 -  Brent expresses his disgust with NCsoft
    -  EVE expands and plans another
    -  City building MMO, Cities XL comes onto the radar
    Direct download: 134.3-VWPodcast-11-22-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:13pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #134.2 In the 'dot-two' release of 134 Brent covers some recent WoW and WAR news and an email from The Combobulater Podcast.
    Direct download: 134.2-VWPodcast-11-19-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:31pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #134.1 Brent talks for 11 minutes ... more to come.
    Direct download: 134.1-VWPodcast-11-18-08.mp3
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    VirginWorlds Podcast #133 - Star Wars: The Old Republic The VirginWorlds podcast breaks from form once again to tackle every known detail about Bioware's Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 133-VWPodcast-11-2-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:29pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #132 As presented by Robotic Brent.

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    Podcast 132

    This is VirginWorlds Podcast #132 for October 19th, 2008.  I am your host, Robotic Brent, and this is the Massively Multiplayer Gaming news for the past week.

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    First, you are probably saying, "Hey, that's not Brent, that's a robot voice."  You are correct.  Brent seems to have contracted a deadly throat slaying ailment on his recent trip to London, and while he doesn't sound all that bad, he can barely get two words out without coughing up a lung, and so, instead you have me, Robotic Brent.  Interesting isn't it that I have nearly as much emotion in my delivery as Brent does. Ha Ha Ha.

    Yes, Brent flew into the UK this past week for work.  And aside from enjoying Boddingtons Pub Ale on tap and close to its home, he sampled very little of London or the surrounding area.  It was one of those in and out work trips and he didn't get a chance to get away and meet any of the UK podcast crew.  Brent sucks.  He was particularly taken aback by that whole, left side of the road thing.  Sure, seems obvious, but when he climbed into the taxi at the airport, it was strange seeing the steering wheel on the other side, and he had to admit, every car trip was a white knuckle adventure because it seemed like every turn would surely result in death and destruction.  Somehow, he made it.  Also of note, not every woman that sounds like Elizabeth Hurley, looks like Elizabeth Hurley.  This was a horrible horrible realization that may take many months to recover from.  All in all, it looks pretty much like home, aside from that whole left-side-of-the-road thing and the peculiar controls on his hotel room shower, which took quite a while to figure out.

    At the top of the show, not much else to say.  No new podcasts have joined the Collective this week, though there is one in the hopper that Brent needs to add.  He needs to work harder.  But I'll give him a break. He isn't a robot, like me, after all.  My ability to process new data is far superior to his, he is but a one hundred and sixty pound bag of water, while I am a fine tuned machine.

    Also, no new VirginWorlds supporters have been added this week.  We are still hovering just under the mark for goal #2.

    And now, here is the M M O news for the week.


    Adventure Quest Worlds.

    Artix Entertainment, creators of online, browser-based, role-playing games written for Macromedia Flash, today announced the release of AdventureQuest Worlds, its first 100% browser-based MMORPG.  You may remember that Brent intereviewed the crew from Artix a few months ago, and they talked at length about their single player browser based games ... and they hinted at a possible MMO in the works.  It has now arrived.  The crew at Artix uses Flash to build eye catching battle-centric titles. Their previous work includes the Free to play titles, Adventure Quest, Mech Quest and Dragon Fable, which have had over sixty million players over the past 5 years.   Now they have announced Adventure Quest Worlds, an MMO based on their most popular title, Adventure Quest.  Daniel Vasile, Business Development Manager of Artix Entertainment said: “Our Beta testers’ positive responses indicate our move into MMOs was the right decision.  We’re especially excited that AdventureQuest Worlds may be the first MMO developed by a small, family-owned game development studio.  Our project shows MMO developers and players worldwide that a small, truly dedicated team can create a quality browser-based MMOG without spending millions of dollars.”   The game play will, of course, involve battling armies of monsters in real time combat, performing quests, meeting thousands (nay, millions) of other players and donning customizable armors, capes, helms and weapons.  Character classes exist, but in the spirit of casual play, the player can change amongst the different classes at any time and can level those class up independently, unlocking new skills and gear as they go.  Artix is commited to weekly updates of new content, just as they have with their previous titles, so player can expect to have a ton of material to work through, whether they start playing at launch or later on.  If you'd like to take a look at Adventure Quest Worlds, please visit www A Q dot com to sign up for a free account.  It's all browser based, so no downloads are required.  Congrats to this small family-owned business. While they're not the first to do this, Maid Marian Entertainment did it several years ago with a one man team, still they've launched a big game that will surely be a success, and they didn't need millions of dollars to do it.

    EVE ONLINE.

    CCP announced the next expansion for Eve Online this past week.  It is called Quantum Rise.  They haven't said much outside the press release yet, but here are a few things included in this free expansion: In game Corporations will be able to set their products apart from the rest by building trust in their goods through customizable storefronts. Industrial ships are being rebalanced to suit the needs of haulers and industrialists-including the latest edition to the fleet, a massive capital industrial ship dubbed the Orca. A new certificate system will give a quick and verifiable means to discern a pilot's skill level in trading, gunnery or countless other professions, providing plenty of bragging rights. Let's face it, ego is a big part of M M O gameplay.  The release of Quantum Rise, much like previous expansions, will be done in multiple stages.  The upgrade began with the recent implementation of technological breakthroughs such as Stackless I O and EVE 64 which upgraded the server hardware and streamlined communication between server and client to severely reduce lag. In order to enhance the ability for hundreds of ships to take place in combat at the same time, CCP will be making significant hardware and server improvements, they say, and I quote "to bring the most massive player vs player experience available, expanding a boundless universe into a limitless one." End quote. More to be revealed in the coming weeks.  For further discussion of Quantum Rise, I, Robotic Brent, recommend the EVE Online Podcasts that you'll find on the VirginWorlds Podcast Collective, such as Warp Drive Active, The Drone Bay and Micro Warp Cast.  Also be sure to check out two other Eve Podcasts that have sprung up somewhat recently, FlyReckless and Titan Weekly, you can find them linked on VirginWorlds.com.


    Pirates of the Burning Sea.

    Major avatar combat revisions are in development for Pirates of the Burning Sea.

     

    Kevin Maginn, Lead Designer at Flying Lab Software, has written a dev blog on the subject.

    Here is what he said: (Quote)

     

    “Over the last few months, I’ve been working almost completely off the radar on just that: a major iteration of the avatar combat system. At the same time, most of the content team has been doing the same for the avatar missions; the animation team has been revising all the swordfighting animations; the UI team has been revising the UI and the particle effects; and the sound team has been iterating all the sounds of avatar combat.

     

    In short, we’ve been stripping avatar combat down to its foundation and building up again. We’ve learned a lot from the first major iteration of the system; we know what worked and what didn’t, what was fun and what was dull. We’ve gathered a lot of feedback from you as well as feedback from our internal test team. We’ve applied that knowledge to create a new system that (in my naturally biased opinion) is much more fun and engaging, as well as easier to learn and easier to use.” (End Quote)


    This is probably an extremely good idea as most people felt that the avatar combat system was just 'ok' and somehow, the ship combat, while effective, didn't seem to carry the title on its own.  Kevin did not give any details regarding when this content would release, but let's hope it is soon.

     


    Sword of the New World.

    Update 4 is currently launched or mid-launch.

    There was a lengthy blog post on the subject, and I'd tell you about it, but if you are not a Sword of the New World player, it would not mean anything to you.  Let's summarize. Sword of the New World is still getting very active additions, and as Brent has said in the past, this is a rather solid game for a free to play port from the east, perhaps the best one he has seen.  I, Robotic Brent, didn't particularly like it, because, like Darren from Common Sense Gamer, I find ani-may style graphics emasculating and when you have a dual core processor and 3 gigs of ram, you should be very macho, not playing elfen looking boy-girls in lace and ribbons. 

    One note worthy addition to this game is the new premium subscription program, with a full customer support addition. All other players will only get basic support (game client issues, bugs, etc). That means if you are not premium but buy gold (via microtransactions), you will not get support.  They are also working to get name change, gender change and character restoration options available to all players (these are paid changes).

    The 3 available Premium packs look like this:

    Basic Pioneering Pack (Trial Pack) [$4.95 once a month]
    Includes:

    * 500 gold
    * 1 Mystery Box

    Veteran Pioneering Pack [30 Days for $8.95, 90 Days for $24.99, 180 Days for $45.99]
    the Veteran Pioneering PackIncludes:

    * 2000 gold
    * 2 Mystery Boxes
    * Receive 5% off on additional Gold purchases for the duration of the package.

    next is the Expert Pioneering Pack [30 Days for $14.95, 90 Days for $39.99, 180 Days for $74.99]
    the Expert Pioneering PackIncludes:

    * 4000 gold
    * 3 Mystery Boxes
    * Receive 10% off on additional Gold purchases for the duration of the package.


    and finally, the Master Pioneering Pack [30 Days for $24.95, 90 Days for $69.99, 180 Days for $129.99]
    the Master Pioneering Pack Includes:

    * 8000 gold
    * 6 Mystery Boxes
    * Receive 20% off on additional Gold purchases for the duration of the package.


             Thanks to Jay for bringing this news to Brent's attention.

    Blizzard's Next MMO.

    Surprise suprise, Michael Mor haim said the next MMO from Blizzard, which was confirmed as "happening", is not World of Warcraft 2. Well duh.  Even I could have told you that, and I'm just a bunch of circuits with a pretty aluminum frame.  I was talking to Human Brent about this a few days ago and he started to give in to the idea that Blizzard might in fact be building a Starcraft MMO to follow on the Starcraft 2 release, just like they did with Warcraft 3 and World of Warcraft.  He still thinks that is lame, but is starting to accept it as a predictable and boring possibility.

    In other, some what related Blizzard news, the leaders from Blizzard and Mythic have been participating in some interesting mudslinging about who let who into which beta, game imbalance, who will win in the long run and so forth.  It is rather ridiculous.  I am shocked, completely shocked, that Jeff Kaplan from Blizzard was allowed to say anything to the gaming press about his expereince with Warhammer online or his thoughts.  Typically Blizzard just remains silent and stoic as if to silently indicate that their competitors should, "Bring it".  Mark Jacobs from Mythic, on the other hand, continues to talk the same way he did when Mythic was independent and not part of EA.  This means, he pretty much says whatever he wants.  In this case, I think he would be best served by being silent as well, and not implying that in the long term, war might beat wow, because that's crazy talk.  My favorite part was when he said “If you look at ‘Warhammer,’ there were so many points [where] we consciously made the decision not to be like wow and to try to push the envelope. I think you’ll find that if you’re actually going to compare the two products, I would say wow is certainly a more polished game now than Warhammer is, of course they’ve had four years and billions of dollars, but if you look at the innovations in ‘Warhammer,’ you’d be hard-pressed to find as many in wow.”  End Quote. After reading that, I laughed so hard, I had to reboot and defrag.  Pushing the envelope?  Innovations?  Uh oh, segmentation fault-


    City of Heroes.

    Quick bit on City of Heroes and Villians.  Zombies have arrived for the Halloween season. Go kill them.  End of story.


    Love.

    Human Brent, being completely out of touch with the MMO world (gotcha) hasn't talked about this one before, but it is billed as a procedurally-generated moderately-multiplayer online world by one-man studio, Eskil Steenberg.  As a computer, I took particular interest in the fact that this game or world or experience or whatever it is, is supposed to be procedurally generated and was made by a single fellow with a laptop, not that unlike myself.  Rock Paper Shotgun .com , a great gaming website, has the first trailer video form this game, and calls it, quote, "A wondrous, impressionistic MMO world that facilitates player creativity and encourages co-operation, that looks incredible and sounds too ambitious to be true. It’s a bold, brave project of independent game development." end quote.  And based on the video, this is true, though I have to admit, I was surprised at the level of violence depicted in this game called, Love.  Or maybe I should not have been surprised.  You humans do tend to be a tad ironic. To follow the development of this one-man MMO, visit: http://www.quelsolaar.com

    Wrap Up.

    Ok, short show for today, partly because news was light this week and partly because you're probably tired of listening to Robotic Brent.  I'm sure Human Brent will surface soon enough.  In the meantime, go check out some of his favorite sites, Massively.com and Gaxonline.com.  Be sure to become a supporter of the site and various podcasts if you are willing and able, several podcasts still are seeking sponsors. 

    Have a good week gaming, and please be kind to your computer, we're amaziningly sensitive sometimes.

    Bye.












    Direct download: 132-VWPodcast-10-19-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:36pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #131 This week's subjects include:
  • Bioware and Lucas are about to come clean
  • IMGDC goes to Vegas
  • LotRO, now with Mines!
  • Mindfuse building a steampowered, unpronounceable game
  • Metaplace in beta
  • Terminator MMO
  • Turbine social networking
  • WoW: Blizzard has mastered the mute button
  • Garriott offends Brent's sensibilities
  • Listener mail
  • Direct download: 131-VWPodcast-10-12-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:48pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #130 VirginWorlds Podcast 130 is full of MMORPG news... first non-conference show in some time. Here are the topics:

  • New Podcasts
  • New supporters
  • Archlord grows larger
  • Blizzard pay-per-view
  • Fallen Earth is 'content complete'
  • Combat Arms
  • Pirates of the Burning Sea
  • SOE putting all MMOs on consoles. Everquest 3?
  • Spellborn is real
  • Stargate Worlds is real
  • Star Wars Galaxies mobility
  • Lars Koschin, President and CEO of Gameforge/ Ikarium
  • RF Online leaving the west
  • WAR sells
  • The Pain Vests
  • Top 20 Game Publishers
  • Listener Mail
  • What I'm Playing
  • Direct download: 130-VWPodcast-10-5-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:03pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #129 VirginWorlds coverage of Austin Game Developers Conference 2008.  Darren and Brent are on hand in Austin to cover the goings on at this year's conference.

    Show schedule:
    Intro: 0:00
    K2 Networks/Gamers First: 3:59
    Crisp Thinking: 11:55
    Leigh Alexander: 22:01
    Vasco: 37:06
    Icarus Studios: 48:08
    Terremark Worldwide: 52:14
    Cuppy: 57:38
    Outro:  1:04:33

    This concludes the recorded content from Austin GDC, but there's still more to come.  We have stuff stored in our heads too.  That will coming purged and backed up in podcast format next.
    Direct download: 129-VWPodcast-9-21-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:24pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Video Podcast - Austin GDC 2008 - Part 2 More silly video from the crew at Austin Game Developers Conference 2008. Audio podcast(s) will follow of course, but here is the "top-quality-video" shot by Darren and Brent on the final day of Austin GDC 2008. Enjoy.
    Direct download: 129-AustinGDC-2008-Part2.m4v
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:35am CDT

    VirginWorlds Video Podcast - Austin GDC 2008 - Part 1 The VirginWorlds crew went to Texas for the 2008 Game Developers Conference and aside from recording audio, did some video just for fun.  Darren's camera takes some passable video when he's not waving it around it fast, and we figured it might be nice to see a little of what we're up to behind the scenes. We have a ton of audio and interesting notes collected for some upcoming audio podcasts, but for the moment, here's a few shots of our ugly mugs. Be horrified.
    Direct download: 129-AustinGDC-2008-Part1.m4v
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:31am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #128 ....and part two from SOE Fan Faire 2008.  It's a mini-cast-wrap-up show on some of our thoughts and experiences from Day 2 of the festival.  Once again, Jonathan joins Brent as they report from Las Vegas.
    Direct download: 128-VWPodcast-8-17-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:04pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #127 The VirginWorlds crew attends SOE Fan Faire 2008 and here is the Day 1 report.  Lots of love for The Agency, DC Universe Online, and yes, even Free Realms.

    Check out the Day 1 Pictures here.

    Enjoy.
    Direct download: 127-VWPodcast-7-16-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:55am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #126 Topics this week:

    - Does Brent deserve a break?
    - Blackstar's status: precarious
    - Blade & Soul, NC Soft learns kung fu
    - Darkfall waffles
    - DNA, just what our outer space overlords ordered
    - Wrath of Lich King to arrive in 2008
    - Saga of Ryzom is reborn
    - Star Trek Online is for real
    - Listener Mail on Runescape DH
    - What I'm Playing
    Direct download: 126-VWPodcast-8-3-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:41pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #125 VirginWorlds Podcast #125 covers some of the E3 news that appeared on the scene such as SOE's new Star Wars card game, Bioware's Knights of the Old Republic MMO and many non-Star Wars-related topics as well.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 125-VWPodcast-7-23-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:20am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #124 Was supposed to be a mini-cast.  Oh well.

    - Age of Conan
    - VivenActiBlizzarddiVision
    - Face of Mankind
    - GoonWorld
    - Warhammer Online
    - World of Warcraft
    - Flagship
    - Lively
    - More KOTOR
    - Runescape HD
    - DC Universe
    - Voicemails from Ron and Hoss
    Direct download: 124-VWPodcast-7-15-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:11am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #123 Very Brief Show.  More to come.  Mini-cast week begins again.  (Woot.)
    Direct download: 123-VWPodcast-7-13-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:10am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #122 The News:
    - Project Top Secret has a winner
    - Blizzard tokenizes you
    - Habbo Empire
    - WTF. Don't tailgate me.
    - SOE Fan Faire
    - Silkroad slays 7+ million
    - Top 10 Free to Play MMOs
    - Guild Wars 2 FAQ

    The Mail:
    - Matt corrects me
    - Nathaniel pleas for FFA PvP
    - Gio makes me give Uwe Boll credit
    - Jmo hits the nail on the head
    - Fred gets more Mac info than he anticipated
    - Kassandra wonders which game is the biggest
    - Els hits me with a shotgun blast of topics
    - Alvin's harddrive suffers
    - Celebrity Mobhunter on the scene
    - Blake reminds me, UO did that too.

    Podcast 122's Song Selections

    [0:04:40] Auto Assault - Azure Torment
    [0:06:38] Helmet - Wilma's Rainbow
    [0:07:56] Meshuggah - Obzen
    [0:09:21] Extreme - Cupid's Dead
    [0:10:36] Spineshank - Forgotton
    [0:12:41] Slaughter - Fly to the Angels
    [0:18:00] Filter - The Wake
    [0:21:57] The Church - Louisiana
    [0:23:00] Burn Season - Carry On
    [0:29:11] Institute - Bullet Proof Skin
    [0:34:46] Nas - My War (unreleased)
    [0:38:34] Eminem - Mockingbird
    [0:47:32] The Exies - Ugly
    [0:52:08] Breaking Benjamin - Topless
    [0:57:10] Zero Seven - In the Waiting Line
    [0:59:28] Warrant - Where the Down Boys Go
    [1:01:46] Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon
    [1:02:56] Limp Bizkit - Creamer
    [1:03:58] Conjure One - Make A Wish

    Plenty of people have asked me to do this sort of listing. I admit it is rather slick, but it's a ton of labor pulling this together which means it might not happen again. :)
    Direct download: 122-VWPodcast-6-28-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:44pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #121 Random chatter about Age of Conan, The Agency, EverQuest II, Concerto Gate and Saga of Ryzom (gasp).
    Direct download: 121-VWPodcast-6-23-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:41am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #120 Brent struggles through his Windows to Mac audio transition once again, but still delivers a short podcast packed with various tidbits from the MMORPG world.

    - Harry Potter MMO in the works?
    - Should MMORPGs and Virtual Worlds collide?
    - What is a Concerto Gate?
    - The Agency promises not to nickle-dime you.
    - Fallen Earth continues talking
    - Cryptic Studios is a big tease
    Direct download: 120-VWPodcast-6-14-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:22am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #119 Topics:
        - Age of Conan (Breast reduction, box inflation)
        - EverQuest and EverQuest 2 (Living Legacy)
        - Tabula Rasa (Financial Flop)
        - Turbine (Financial Giants)
        - MMOs and Movies (Please, not Uwe)
        
        - Listener Mail
        - What I'm Playing
        - Wrap up.
    Direct download: 119-VWPodcast-6-8-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:05pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #118 Topics for this week:
    - Collective News
    - Age of Conan - Sells fast, bans fast
    - Private Server - Your ticket to license plate design school
    - SOE - Smed pimps the future, Fan Faire registration opens
    - Eve Online - Next expansion date set
    - Neocron 2 - Needs new hard drives
    - Austin GDC - Speakers announced
    - Top 20 MMO Peeps - I didn't make the list
    - Grimwell's Perfect Manifesto
    - Vivox Interview with Monty Sharma
    - Patrick analyzes WoW's expansion cycle
    - Brent's news failure
    Direct download: 118-VWPodcast-6-1-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:44pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #117 Show 117 discusses Age of Conan's nudity as well as its beta test, John Smedley's perspective on the MMO industry, Playboy's interest in virtual worlds, Spacetime's Blackstar, EVE Online's 5th year, Dofus's revamp and more.
    Direct download: 117-VWPodcast-5-12-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:50am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #116 This special interview show features the team from Artix Entertainment.   Artix is excelling in the online gaming space with three RPG games that more than 12 million people visit each month.  While not Massive in the classic sense, they are truly massive online games nonetheless.  Tune in to learn about their games, their philosophies and their unique sense of humor that keeps people coming back for more.

     - Adventure Quest
     - Dragon Fable
     - Mech Quest
    Direct download: 116-VWPodcast-5-10-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:48am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #115 Massively Multiplayer News Topics:

    - Age of Conan preps for release
    - APB changes plans / Webzen is AWOL
    - The Agency has PvP too
    - Dofus goes mobile
    - Earthrise design notes
    - EverQuest II - The Shadow of Odyssey
    - KingsIsle arrived on the scene
    - Lineage II expands yet again
    - The MMO Blue Book (here)
    - A Wii MMO?
    - Brent rants
    - Listener Mail: Timecards and Collector's Editions
    Direct download: 115-VWPodcast-4-27-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:29am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #114 Massively Multiplayer Gaming News for this week includes:

    - Salaries of US-based game developers
    - Pirates of the Burning Sea reduces server count
    - EVE Online client code is leaked and posted
    - MMO games didn't make the top 100 list in past 12 months
    - 4 MMOs that should have been great
    - Vanguard update 5
    - 5 Problems with WoW
    - SOE Fan Faire 2008
    Direct download: 114-VWPodcast-4-20-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:41pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #113 Soon you'll be able to fill a harddrive with mini-casts.  Here's another short blast of MMO news.

    - CCP thinks virtual currency sellers are big meanies
    - Crime doesn't pay, but damned if it ain't attractive
    - CoHPodcast.com drops in a comment (visit them!)
    - Random words strung together regarding Warhammer 40K
    - MMOGChart data is sorta depressing
    Direct download: 113-VWPodcast-4-9-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:17am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #112 Topics for today's mini-cast:

    - Games for Windows Magazine goes green
    - IGE led out to the Everglades and left as gator-bait
    - THQ claims World of Warcraft is so last year
    - RF Online hates Asia (and Maple Syrup)
    - Free-to-play game icons give each other backrubs

    Direct download: 112-VWPodcast-4-8-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:04am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #111 The 2nd Mini-cast of the week has arrived right on schedule:

    - It's a really big fracking book, thanks Ethic!
    - 2 MMOs, 2 MMO Engines, 2 decades of dev - Zero results
    - "MMOs Killed the RPG-star"
    - Blizzard invented everything
    - Hey Rabbit, those MMOs are for kids!
    Direct download: 111-VWPodcast-4-7-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:39pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #110 VirginWorlds goes mini once again as show #110 kicks off another week of mini-casts.  Why?  We're not telling.

    But as usual, Brent can't say anything briefly and this not-as-mini-as-it-was-supposed-to-be-cast turned into a slightly longer affair. 

    Topics:
    - Champions Online
    - Multiverse get voice and a corporate focus
    - Barbie > Thrall
    - Port that avatar!
    Direct download: 110-VWPodcast-4-6-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:32pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #109 For the first time in many weeks, a regular old-school MMORPG news episode has arrived.  Here are the topics for this week:

    - IMGDC 2008
    - SOE Drama
    - Lord of the Rings Online Expansion
    - Shadowbane Reboots!
    - The Agency
    - Tom Clancy MMO

    New Members:
    robin - Addicted Gamer Sponsor & Elite Member
    revren - MMOG Nation Broadcast Sponsor
    haulboss - The Drone Bay Sponsor
    RigaMortis - The Drone Bay Sponsor
    ted - VirginWorlds Supporter
    rpgobjects - VirginWorlds Member
    Jaks - VirginWorlds Member
    citadelli - VirginWorlds Member
    Wolfenhex - VirginWorlds Member
    StErroneous - Warp Drive Active & Drone Bay Sponsor

    Direct download: 109-VWPodcast-3-22-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #108 And now, the final segments from GDC 2008. You thought it would never end, but this is it. Tune in.

    - Vivox integrating with SOE
    - Multiverse making great strides
    - Exanimus is one creepy MMO
    - You want to hear about Spellborn!
    - Raph Koster inspires us all

    Enjoy.
    Direct download: 108-VWPodcast-3-17-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:37am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #107 Show #107 contains still more material from GDC 2008!

    03:04 - CCP Interview [eve-online.com]
    14:37 - LiveGamer Interview [livegamer.com]

    Enjoy!
    Direct download: 107-VWPodcast-3-3-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:56pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #106 Podcast #106 serves up Wednesday's coverage of GDC 2008.  Here is the line up in this podcast:

    00:01 - Intro
    01:06 - Meghan 'Patience' Rodberg, Lord of the Rings Online
    06:31 - Kate Paiz, Senior Producer, DDO
    12:53 - Brent's Recap of Jeffrey Steefel's Lecture
    23:01 - Scott Hartsman loves podcasts
    24:15 - Your PlayXpert questions answered by Charles Manning
    30:54 - Lee Hammock guides a Fallen Earth tour
    38:30 - Brent recaps NetDevil's MMO dev philosophies
    51:15 - Trina from GamingAngels says 'Hi'

    Enjoy, much more to come.
    Direct download: 106-VWPodcast-2-21-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:08pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #105 Day one of GDC 2008. All about Funcom's Age of Conan and a new kind of very massive game, Warbook.  Enjoy.  Much more to follow.
    Direct download: 105-VWPodcast-2-20-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:36am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #104 Brent and Darren slap together a quick, unstructured, informal show before packing up and leaving for GDC 2008.  These show notes are equally unstructured.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 104-VWPodcast-2-17-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:14pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #103 In this mid-week technology feature, Brent talks with Charles Manning from PlayXpert about a technology billed as "The massively extendable, customizable in-game toolset that will change the way you game."  Cool technology and some exciting announcements as well.
    Direct download: 103-VWPodcast-2-13-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #102 New Podcasts
     - The Addicted Gamer
     - Face the Nation

    Topics
     - Bioware
     - FreeRealms
     - Myst Online
     - Nintendo
     - Sid Meier
     - Saga of Ryzom
     - RMT
     - Second Life
     - Plans for the upcoming weeks
     
    New Members
     - Psyik    
     - pitot65    - theaddictedgamer.com
     - whoaday    
     - jansaell - jan.saell.org
    Direct download: 102-VWPodcast-2-10-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:29pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #101 Topics:
    Age of Conan
    The Agency
    Armada: Kingdoms
    Dungeons & Dragons Online
    Earthrise
    EVE Online
    EverQuest and EverQuest II
    Kingdom Under Fire
    Saga of Ryzom
    The Secret World
    Star Wars Galaxies
    World of Warcraft

    New Members!
    shaggykorean   
    Brad   
    mmotreasurehunt   
    Kapazo   
    wolfspelz   
    Alali   
    Patrick
    Direct download: 101-VWPodcast-2-4-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:44am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #100 Clocking in at just under 3 hours in length, show 100 has finally arrived.  There are probably 30+ familiar voices on this show and you'll find plenty of raw commentary and information as well as more laughs than any other episode of the VirginWorlds Podcast.

    Special thanks to ALL of the contributors to this special 100th episode.  It has been a great run and there WILL be 100 more podcasts from VirginWorlds!

    Guests include:
    Brenden from Another Here
    Jonathan from TOGA
    Darren from TCSG and SUWT
    John from The Ancient Gaming Noob
    Dennis from Potshot
    Michael from MMOG Nation
    Craig from Voyages in Eternity
    Lauren from Mystic Worlds
    Aimee from the Official SOE Podcast
    Ethic from Kill Ten Rats
    William from Ramblings of a Bildo
    Yivvits & MrBubble from swgpodcast.com
    Shawn from GuildCast, TabulaCast and OMGRL
    Beau and Leala
    Scytale 2 from The MMOE Blog
    Adam from Witty Ranter
    Kami from Comutiny
    Patrick from Azeroth.fr
    ...and more...

    Have fun listening!
    Direct download: 100-VWPodcast-1-27-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:22am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #99.5 Oops, it isn't show 100 yet, but here's a good show where Brent covers some listener mail and a handful of other random topics.

    Enjoy and thanks for listening.
    Direct download: 099dot5-VWPodcast-1-20-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:06am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #99 Drawing ever closer to show 100.  Number 99 is a special show featuring the annual joining of forces by VirginWorlds (Brent and Brenden) and Massively Online Gamer (Ryan and Gary).  As you would expect we talk about MMOs, we cuss, we talk about non-MMOs, we make references to obscure pop culture, we talk about console games, we carpet bomb the podcast with f-bombs, and we spend some time making fun of each other.  Not your typical VirginWorlds Podcast, but that is what makes it fun.  If you're adverse to intense language, stray away.  If you're a fan of both shows, you won't want to miss it.
    Direct download: 099-VWPodcast-1-5-08.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:42am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #98 Podcast 98, the final podcast of 2007 features Brent, Darren from Shut Up We're Talking and Common Sense Gamer, Shawn from GuildCast, TabulaCast and OMG Real Life and Michael from MMOGNation.  Join these familiar voices as they talk about the highs and lows of 2007, the game mechanics they want to see killed, the trends in MMO gaming and a listing of the MMO industry heroes of 2007.  Have a happy new year!
    Direct download: 098-VWPodcast-12-31-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:36pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #97 Finally, the podcast that struggled through the holiday week has been completed, and it is a big one.  Darren from Common Sense Gamer and Shut Up We're Talking joins Brent for a lengthy rundown of the MMO news over the past couple of weeks.

    Topics include:
    - Blizzard's new MMO project
    - Cryptic Studios
    - Darkeden
    - Sony Online Entertainment news
    - Linden Labs
    - MMORPG.com's Reader's Choice Awards
    - MMOG Data
    - Might and Magic MMO
    - Warhammer Online
    - The Word of the Year
    - The Gnomies
    - Listener Mail
    - What We're Playing

    New Equipment Sponsor: Johnedw2

    New Elite Members:
    - Saylah from Mystic Worlds
    - LadyBhaal
    - Blue15

    New Supporters:
    - Sheldrake
    - Blacktop

    New Member:
    - asakawa
    Direct download: 097-VWPodcast-12-27-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:35pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #96 Topics this Week:
  • Activision & Blizzard
  • Entropia Universe
  • Phantasy Star Universe
  • Star Trek Online
  • Vanguard
  • Guild Cafe
  • The Most Influential MMOG Moments
  • What I'm Playing

    New Elite Members:
    darrenl
    emyln
    nozzlehead
    micgo

    New Supporters:
    ImDrFreak
    Sheldrake
    Tyrant
    PaulB

    New Members:
    Dathmar
    Gio
  • Direct download: 096-VWPodcast-12-9-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:38pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #95 Topics in VirginWorlds Podcast #95:

  • Anarchy Online
  • Dungeon Runners
  • Eve Online
  • Jumpgate
  • Perpetual Entertainment
  • SOE
  • Square Enix
  • Vanguard
  • Zenimax Studios
  • Top 5 Sci-Fi MMOs according to Massively

    Mobhunter Sponsor: noahk17 - www.fftrealm.com
    Equipment Sponsor: Adam
    Voyages of Vanguard Sponsor: Lucifrank - tenfoldhate.wordpress.com
    The Online Gamers Anthology Sponsor: robg
    EQual Perspectives Sponsor: KazeDreams
    RingCast Sponsor: Jonathan from The Online Gamers Anthology
    OMG Real Life Sponsor: Inhibitor - lagorama.blogspot.com

    Elite Members:
    UrbanMongral from Warp Drive Active
    KevinC - www.theserverisdown.com
    Ceadrick - www.knightsoftheinternet.com

    VirginWorlds Supporters:
    batavner
    Morgardin - trollonfire.wordpress.com
    Galaji
    Sente
    QforQ - www.UberguildsRadio.com
    potshot - potshot.wordpress.com
    cdsorden - random-battle.com
    Corrin
    RadarX - www.tentonhammer.com
    krones - www.plaguelands.com
    thejaxx - www.ahazi.org
    Barolo
    RFWarrior

    VirginWorlds Members:
    crazykinux - www.crazykinux.com
    Ariannel
    ajhfiddler
    amaret - www.wowaddonspodcast.com
    Kriss
    Crowheart
  • Direct download: 095-VWPodcast-12-2-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:11pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #94 Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the US.  I hope you had a fine meal or two and had some free time to spend hunting mobs (and visiting your families.)  Here are the topics for this week.

    Topics:
    -EverQuest II
    -EverQuest
    -Legends of Norrath
    -Lineage II
    -Marvel Universe Online
    -Space Time Studios
    -World of Warcraft
    -The VirginWorlds Membership Plan

    New Sponsors:
    Sponsoring the VirginWorlds Podcast: Cuppycake and Michael
    Sponsiring Shut Up We're Talking: Belo, Hugh (hughnme) and John (wilhelm2451, TAGN)
    Sponsoring TabulaCast: hauntshade and GreenGel
    Sponsoring Warp Drive Active: StErroneous
    Website Sponsor: Craig/DamianoV from Voyages in Eternity

    New Members:
    -Louis, the first member!
    -Lucifrank
    -Wye
    -isanox
    -DarkenedKnight
    -d1551d3nt
    -josejones
    -Van Hemlock
    -pvthudson
    -chimps
    -Ammon777
    Direct download: 094-VWPodcast-11-23-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:02am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #93 VirginWorlds seems to be back to the weekend shows, finding the mini-casts far too unpredictable and here is your dose of MMORPG news from the last week.  You'll never guess who the host is.  (nm, it's just Brent.)  Here are the news topics for the week:

    City of Heroes
    Dragonlance Movie
    Elder Scrolls Online
    EverQuest II
    Kwari
    Lord of the Rings Online
    Vanguard

    Enjoy.

    Direct download: 093-VWPodcast-11-11-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:49pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #92.1 Another week of MMORPG news mini-casts from VirginWorlds!  Topics today include:

    EVE Fanfest 2007 News wrap-up
    Playboy's Annual Girls of Video Games
    Vanguard Producer's Letter
    What is WebWars: EVE?

    Enjoy!
    Direct download: 092dot1-VWPodcast-11-5-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:29am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #91.4 Mini-cast lesson #1: Sometimes the news is scarce and one must resort to contesting ideas that other people blog about. (Sorry Cameron and Cuppy!)

    Topics in today's show:

    - Warhammer Online further delayed.  Hang tough, it'll work out.
    - Station Launcher tour
    - Blizzard is building something... but what?
    - Not everything can or should be free (plus the Free-Triple-A-Challenge)

    Enjoy and thanks for listening.

    Links:
    To MMO or not to MMO?
    Blizzard Is Making a New MMOG

    Direct download: 091dot4VWPodcast-11-1-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:50pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #91.3 Welcome to another mini-podcast, this time with bonus Halloween chills.  Today's frightful topics include:

    - Sony's Station Launcher's Creepy Features
    - Electronics Arts dresses up in spooky costumes woven out of human ... logic
    - Habbo Hotel scares 80 million toons
    - Sword of the New World wins the costume contest
    - Warhamma.com launches a frighteningly good podcast

    Listen with the lights on.
    Direct download: 091dot3-VWPodcast-10-31-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:09am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #91.2 Today it is not just a mini-cast.  It is a mini-mobile cast.  I've clearly lost all sense, but I'm still delivering the MMORPG news.  Here are the topics for today:

    - Lucasarts and Bioware Corp to Develop "Ground-Breaking Interactive Entertainment Product" - gee- wonder what that is?
    - Pirates of the Caribbean Online is launching.  Surprise!
    - Tabula Rasa is Launching. Surprise!
    - The Chinese pwn us in WoW.
    - Toga! Toga! TOGA!

    Direct download: 091dot2-VWPodcast-10-30-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:09pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #91.1 A VirginWorlds MMORPG news minicast?  That's right - it is a bite sized chunk of news and you'll be getting them all week.

    Why?  Because it might be fun.

    Today's MMORPG news topics include:

    -Bethesda and ZeniMax find some money in the couch cushions
    -Dreamlords goes back into development
    -The making of MMOvie
    -UO gets slightly trampled
    Direct download: 091dot1-VWPodcast-10-29-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:54pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #90 Show 90 has finally arrived.  Brent battled the demons of Skype-lag, weak laptops and bad luck, but the show has arrived and it is a monster.  First we'll address the weekly MMORPG news.

    Topics:
    - BioWare, Pandemic, and EA
    - Codemasters and RF Online
    - Gods and Heroes
    - Guild Wars 2
    - Lord of the Rings Online
    - Metaplace
    - Stargate Worlds
    - Vanguard
    - World of Darkness
    - Mini-news items
    - New podcasts to check out
    - What I'm playing

    And then we'll roll the 2007 Podcast Roundup with guest hosts Troy from Voyages of Vanguard and Brenden from AnotherHere.com.

    The featured podcasts include:

    Medispective (AKA VGN Radio) - www.videogamenews.com
    PC Gamer Podcast  - pcgamerpodcast.com
    Buzz Out Loud - podcast.cnet.com
    Alpha Rant - alpha-shade.com
    This week in Tech - twit.tv
    GFW Radio - gfw.1up.com
    Lucky Bitch Radio - wandawisdom.com
    WoWCast - wowcast.net
    Guerrilla Radioshow - guerrillaradioshow.com
    MOG - gaxonline.com (sorta)
    In Our Time - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/inourtime/
    EQ2 Daily - eq2-daily.com
    SWGPodcast - swgpodcast.com
    Grammar Girl - grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
    Direct download: 090-VWPodcast-10-22-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:36pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #89 VirginWorlds hits the road.  Once again Brent risks life, limb, potholes and road rage as he takes the show mobile to discuss Gods and Heroes, Ryzom, EverQuest, Turbine Entertainment, Pirates of the Burning Sea and Warhammer Online.  Special guest segments include Brenden from AnotherHere.com and Troy from Voyages of Vanguard.
    Direct download: 089-VWPodcast-10-11-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:38pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #88 This week Brent works through a couple pieces of MMO news (Star Trek Online and Ultima Online) and then breaks into miscellaneous news, listener mail, dev profile of the week, beta key updates and more.

    Topics:
    -VirginWorlds milestones
    -Website updates
    -Star Trek Online's various shortcuts
    -Ultima Online's 10th Year
    -Lineage's next update
    -WoW Voice Tools
    -CCP continues to ambulate
    -Gollum begins to ambulate in LotRO
    -SOE is getting ready to launch the launcher
    -Guild Wars for Digital Download
    -What I'm Playing
    -Dev Profile of the Week: Matt Firor
    -Listener mail
    -PotBS beta keys
    -Wrap up

    Thanks for listening!
    Direct download: 088-VWPodcast-9-30-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:01pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #87 Welcome to the new listeners this week and thank you for downloading the VirginWorlds weekly MMORPG news podcast.  This week we have a bite sized show of massive goodness for you.

    Topics:
    -The Agency: How persistent is it?
    -38 Studios: A new kind of studio?
    -Darkfall: Beta? Huh?
    -Gods and Heroes: Apocalypse Now?
    -Metaplace: Raph Koster announces the plan!
    -Pirates of the Burning Sea: Pre-order date is announced
    -Special gifts: What could it be?
    Direct download: 087-VWPodcast-9-23-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #86 Finally.  A normal week.  One host.  MMORPG news.  A clinking headset.  Crickets.  Raw info.  Here are the topics:
    -Auto Assault Ends
    -EverQuest 2 GU 38
    -Second Life Documentary
    -Tabula Rasa release date and first impressions
    -NC Soft and the PS3
    -WoW and Southpark Win
    -Gordon Walton on post-WoW MMORPGs
    -Profile of the Week: Damion Schubert

    -New blogs:
     Off the Record by Scott Hartsman
     Finding Fiero in Game Design Lisa Boleyn

    -New Podcasts:
     Keen and Graev
     ChannelMassive
     Epic Dolls

    -New Sites:
     GaxOnline.com (MOGArmy)

    Direct download: 086-VWPodcast-9-16-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:22am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #85 - Austin GDC 2007 Austin GDC 2007 has come to close and Brent has all the details.  This two hour epic podcast includes details on the keynote speech from Mike Morhaime President of Blizzard Entertainment, David Perry CEO of Gameconsultants.com and his MMORPG projects, EVE Online's economy and voice communication technologies, White Wolf's World of Darkness, Icarus Studio's MMORPG development platform, a presentation on online gaming's biggest opportunities from industry leaders, a discussion on alternative game press and much more.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 085-VWPodcast-9-10-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:29am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #84 Another week without Brent means another guest host!  This week the show is hosted by seasoned podcaster and game connoisseur, Kami from Comutiny. Kami brings you this week's news wrapped up in a neat little package with a nice accent too.  You've heard Kami before and you'll certainly him again, especially if you check out his show.  This week Kami talks about AGC, The Agency, AOC, EQ2, Fallout, GW, LOTRO and MXO.  Enjoy.
    Direct download: 084-VWPodcast-8-26-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:58pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #83 Brent is taking a breather this week, but you still need your MMORPG news right?  Here it is!  This week Marc was kind enough to stand-in on the VirginWorlds Podcast and (Brent thinks) you might want to hear him from now on.  Marc covers topics such as Saga, Dungeon Runners, EVE Online and Mia Rose's World of Warcraft adventures.

    Enjoy the comical (and informative) break from hearing Brent prattle on and on and give Marc a thumbs up on a refreshing change for this week.  (Be sure you listen all the way to the end of this one.  Seriously.)
    Direct download: 083-VWPodcast-8-22-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:16am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #82 VirginWorlds Podcast #82 has arrived. Here are the topics of the week:

    -BlizzCon Report from Patrick
    -SOE Fan Faire Hallway Conversations
    -Pirates of the Burning Sea Interview
    -Age of Conan is Delayed
    -Vanguard Servers to Merge Soon
    -Wild West Online
    -Tabula Rasa approaches release?
    -The VirginWorlds Store

    Outro Track by Sighlo
    Direct download: 082-VWPodcast-8-13-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:41pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #81 VirginWorlds #81 covers the first day of SOE Fan Faire 2007 and the 2007 Summer Community Summit. Topics include:

    - What is the Community Summit and what did we talk about
    - What is going on at Fan Faire.
    - SOE's new game: Legends of Norrath
    - SOE's Free Realms
    - SOE's 2007 Block Party Presented by Brenden

    Enjoy.
    Direct download: 081-VWPodcast-8-3-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:12am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #80 Part two of this year's top ten list is now available for your enjoyment/ridicule/fury/love/praise/rebuttals/etc. Last year we ranked the top ten MMOs of the past decade and this year we look forward to the top ten most anticipated/important/cool/innovative MMOs on the horizon. The panel consists of Brenden from Another Here.com, Michael from MMOGNation and Darren from SUWT and The Common Sense Gamer.  Be sure to check out Part One first!

    Just like Part One, a couple little audio issues with my audio track, but overall it's good and doesn't lose anything.  Lesson learned there.

    Enjoy.
    Direct download: 080-VWPodcast-7-29-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:47pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #79 The show you've surely been waiting for all year, this year's top ten list, has arrived. Last year we ranked the top ten MMOs of the past decade (much to the dismay of some) and this year we decided to flip it over and look forward to the top ten most anticipated/important/cool/innovative MMOs on the horizon. This year Brenden and I decided to let a couple more guys in on the secrets of our scientific methods. Michael from MMOGNation and Darren from SUWT and The Common Sense Gamer joined us for the fun.

    And now I must do something I've never (ok, rarely) felt compelled to do before. Apologize for a little audio snafu. Turns out that when the talking to 3 other people at once and trying to record my part of the conversation - I should NOT use a crappy old laptop. This resulted in a little skipping on my tracks now and then. Really sucks. If you're wondering what that game we're talking about is that got blurred out - it's Age of Conan. Other than that you'll find the audio quality to be pristine.

    Enjoy.
    Direct download: 079-VWPodcast-7-25-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:11pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #78 Bioware.  Bioware Bioware Bioware.  More specifically, Bioware Austin.  It is a secret fortress protecting the identity of a future MMO that is in development there.  We have no clue what they're up to. All we know is that they're licensing every technology and tool under the sun to make this thing. 

    SOE.  New EQ2 Game Update (#37).  Fan Faire! Block Party! New EQ2 Magazine! Vanguard server merges!

    Will Exanimus, the zombie MMO in development, be a bigger deal than I initially thought?  Perhaps.

    These are the topics of discussion this week.  Enjoy and thanks for the support.
    Direct download: 078-VWPodcast-7-22-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:33pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #77 Have you ever asked yourself, "What would happen if Brent didn't prepare for an episode of the podcast?  Would he do a show anyway?  Would he stumble like peg-legged pirate on a greased plank?  Would there be any useful information?  Would the podcast suck?"

    Ask these questions no longer.  Podcast 77 had zero prep.  Darren from Shut Up We're Talking and The Common Sense Gamer was lurking on Skype so he got swept into the suicide mission that is: an impromptu podcast.  Here it is.  You can be the judge as to whether it is better to have podcasted from the seat of the pants, or not done a show at all.
    Direct download: 077-VWPodcast-7-16-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:25am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #76 Topics this week:

    - Blizzard sets priorities.
    - Auto Assault, things do not look good
    - Be a chicken in Lord of the Rings Online
    - Mythos, Hellgate's little brother
    - Pirates of the Caribbean delayed
    - Star Trek Online: some real info finally
    Direct download: 076-VWPodcast-7-9-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:19am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #75 Podcast 75 is unofficially Netdevil-Week, or so it seems.  We have all kinds of Netdevil news, both positive and negative.  In the positive column Lego Universe is full speed ahead and Jumpgate is getting a complete refresh.  In the negative column we must bid farewell to Auto Assault.  Other news includes Anarchy Online's new business model and the publishing deal for Pirates of the Burning Sea.  The profile of the week features Jack Emmert of Cryptic Studios.  The big question is: what is Brent playing this week?  Find out in podcast 75.
    Direct download: 075-VWPodcast-7-4-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:42pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #74 It is summer now and the VirginWorlds podcast is bringing you the ultimate in "day at the beach" immersion.  Tune in to hear birds, bikini girls, a gentle summer breeze, a couple jet engines and a small dose of Massively Multiplayer gaming news.  Brent talks about Eve Online's new additions, the next Guild Wars expansion, Saga - an upcoming MMORTS, and the summer's massive fan conventions.
     
    Eve TV
    Saga
    SOE Fan Faire
    BlizzCon
     
    Direct download: 074-VWPodcast-6-24-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:46pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #73 Brenden of anotherhere.com joins Brent for another week of Massively Multiplayer Gaming News.  Topics this week include:

    EverQuest 2

    -GU 36

    Free Realms
    -What can we say?

    SecondLife
    -Playboy, the tamest thing on the grid, probably.

    Vanguard
    -Dave Gilbertson isn't very talkative
    -Server merge is a reality

    WoW
    -On the decline - already?
    http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/15/world-of-warcraft-player-activity-in-decline/

    Listener Submission
    Alvin's review of Sword of the New World

    Profile of the Week
    Mark Kern of Red 5 Studios
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, Lord of the Rings Online and many many more. The VirginWorlds MMORPG Podcast is the flagship podcast of the VirginWorlds MMO Podcast Collective found at http://www.virginworlds.com
    Direct download: 073-VWPodcast-6-18-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:42am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #72 In the 72nd VirginWorlds Podcast you'll find some brief MMORPG news followed by a wonderful interview with the CEO of Icarus Studios, Jim Hettinger. He answers a slew of questions related to Icarus's newly announced virtual world toolset which can be used to build MMOGs, simulators and collaborative and educational products. Following the interview you'll hear why Brent thinks MMORPG designers could learn a few tricks from that lovely spelunker Lara Croft.

    Thanks for listening!

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    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 072-VWPodcast-6-10-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:59am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #71 Yes, I know that I say this is #72 in the podcast, but that is wishful thinking, this is #71. Here are the topics in this week's MMORPG news podcast. Enjoy.

    Topics:
  • The Agency
  • Entropia Universe
  • Dungeon Runners
  • Icarus Studios
  • Knight Online
  • Second Life
  • Ultima Online
  • Warhammer Online
  • World of Warcraft
  • Profile of the week: John Donham
  • Innovation or Evolution analysis by Urban Mongral

    Thanks for listening!

    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
  • Direct download: 071-VWPodcast-6-3-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:55pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #70 - Making of a Podcast The long awaited Making of a Podcast show is finally done and ready for your consumption. No MMO news in this one - just details on how to make a podcast the VirginWorlds way. I'm certainly no expert, but after 70 shows I've learned a few tricks that have served me well. Hopefully they will serve you well too. Following is a list of tools and sites I reference during the show. Enjoy, and thanks for listening.

    -Brent

    Software:
    Audio Editing Software
    Adobe Audition
    Audacity
    Garage band
    Waves Diamond Bundle

    Voice over IP Software
    Skype
    Powergramo
    Pamela
    Gizmo Project

    Misc Software
    Filezilla FTp
    iTunes
    paint Shop Pro
    Gimp
    Ultra Edit


    Hardware:
    Plantronic DSP 500
    iAudio U2
    Rode Podcasting Mic
    A decent AKG condenser mic
    M-Audio interfaces
    Marantz recorders
    M-Audio Microtrack
    Pop guard
    Foam!

    Resources:
    Ascap
    BMI
    SESAC
    Sound Exchange
    Liberated Syndication
    Podcast Directories
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 070-VWPodcast-5-23-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:22pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #69 Darren from CommonSenseGamer.com and Brenden of FalconTwin.com and AnotherHere.com join Brent for a lively blend of news and commentary on the week's massive gaming events.
     
    MMORPG News Topics of the Week:
  • Auto Assault - Post Mortem
  • BioWare - Be a World Designer
  • EverQuest - Video Contest Winners
  • FFXI - New Expansion
  • Pirates of the Carriebean Online in beta
  • Vanguard - Purchased by SOE
  • World of Warcraft- Play Naked
  • The VirginWorlds MMO Podcast Collective
  • What We're Playing
     
    Thanks for listening!
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
  • Direct download: 069-VWPodcast-5-19-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:17am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #68 Despite being a relatively light news week VirginWorlds managed to piece together an interesting show consisting of the following topics.
  • New VirginWorlds Podcast(s)?
  • Entropia pawn shops
  • EverQuest and EverQuest 2 announce expansions
  • Lord of the Rings conquers all
  • Phylon beats Huxley to the punch
  • New Funcom MMO
  • What sucks about WoW?
  • Game companies rake in the presidents
  • Profile of the Week: Jessica Mulligan
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    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 068-VWPodcast-5-12-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:34pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #67 Show 67 has more news than you can swallow. Seriously. It is really dense. Chew thoroughly before swallowing. VirginWorlds.com will not be responsible for its listeners choking on MMO news. (And yes, it has been a long day.)

    Topics this week:
  • Blizzard isn't building a Starcraft MMO, or so says I
  • Colony Studios is super experienced
  • EverQuest takes it down a notch
  • EverQuest 2 gives us free evil
  • IGE bought by MMO Public Enemy Number One
  • The Burning Sea smolders a bit longer
  • Runescape is 'teh winner'
  • Star Wars Galaxies gets wild
  • Tabula Rasa moves ahead
  • Vanguard and SOE - What does it all mean?
  • What I'm playing
  • and the return of Listener Mail!
  • Direct download: 067-VWPodcast-5-6-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:01am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #66 For once, there's nothing special going on and we have a normal news show. The MMO news this week is not voluminous, but it is rather interesting. Here is podcast 66. Prepare for a deep dive today.
  • Anarchy Online turns 6
  • Blizzard is building something(s)
  • EVE Online's Technology
  • EverQuest II PvP Servers Merge
  • E for All - Is it really for all?
  • Lineage 3 heist
  • Star Wars Galaxies demolition day
  • Warhammer Online faces a slight delay
  • Dev Profile of the week and What I'm Playing

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    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 066-VWPodcast-4-29-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:01am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #65 Podcasting from abroad this week, I've been sent to Cologne, Germany for work, but that isn't about to stop you from getting the Massively Multiplayer gaming news. Armed with a Kolsch, a funky laptop adapter and the iAudio recorder I'm reporting news on the following subjects:
  • Various MMO Events
  • Asheron's Call is still growing
  • City of Heroes and Villains Issue 9
  • EVE Tv forever!
  • EverQuest II Game Update 34
  • Guild Wars gets harder
  • Lord of the Rings Online Expands, gets fancy and releases
  • Sony fits a square peg into a round hole
  • World of Warcraft coughs up secrets
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    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 065-VWPodcast-4-23-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:18pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #64 - IMGDC This weekend the first annual Indie MMO Game Development Conference was held in Minneapolis, MN. Adam from the Maelstrom Podcast joins Brent to discuss the event in detail. Richard Bartle, Brian Green, Kelly Rued, Celia Pearce and Robert Rice were among the noted presenters.
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 064-VWPodcast-4-15-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:20am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #63 Another slow news week, but we mix it up with a guest appearance from occasional co-host extraordinaire Brenden from FalconTwin.com. Topics this week include:

    - Age of Conan is taking beta signups.
    - Guild Wars 2
    - Lord of the Rings Online World Tour
    - Voyage Century launches
    - Gaming Industry salaries
    - Brenden's GDC highlights
    - What we're playing
    - Contest winner
    - Featured podcast: CoMutiny
    - Featured Blog: Cuppytalk

    Thanks for listening!

    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 063-VWPodcast-4-8-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:10pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #62 This week the MMO news slowed to a crawl, but there's still some great stuff in this podcast that you will not want to miss. Topics this week include:
     
    -Areae is certainly not what I thought.
    -Project Top Secret skids off the road
    -Dev profile: Rich Vogel
    -Lord of the Rings Online review from The Common Sense Gamer
     -Write a good article and win a Sansa e250 MP3 Player
     
    Thanks for listening!
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com

    Direct download: 062-VWPodcast-4-1-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:18pm CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #61 GDC Summary and Highlights, EverQuest's 8th Anniversary, EverQuest II Game Update 33,  Funcom goes digital, Gods and Heroes 'Posse' System, Guild Wars Eye of the North and Guild Wars 2, Huxley brings the twitch play, Kaneva mashes up MySpace and Second Life while preparing to beat down Linden Labs, Lineage II and the Chaotic Throne, Lord of the Rings calls all musicians, Spellborn makes you look cool, Sword of the New World keeps your hands full, Vanguard teleports you and MMO growth reached $1 billion in 2006.
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 061-VWPodcast-3-25-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:17am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #60 - GDC Day Five (Part 2) An odd show this week. I decided to take a week off, but still am releasing a 50 minute show. That makes no sense. I couldn't very well leave you empty handed could I? Of course not.
     
    Here is a brief intro regarding the first year of the podcast, followed by two in-depth interviews from GDC. First we talk to Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment about Stargate Worlds. This is a very detailed look at what you can expect from this upcoming title. Following that we had a candid discussion with the folks from Netdevil. They told us about their new FPS game Warmonger and then we discussed the Lego MMO, and finally you will have an answer as to why Auto Assault isn't on the XBox 360. The answer is not what I expected to hear!
     
    Enjoy.
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 060-VWPodcast-3-18-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:41am CDT

    VirginWorlds Podcast #59 - GDC Day Five (Part 1) And finally, here is part one of day five from GDC 2007.  Within, Brenden and I discuss several of the roundtables we attended and afterwards you'll find interviews with Lockpick Entertainment (Dreamlords), Frozen North Productions (a new MMO company with some great ideas), and Multiverse.  Part two will follow within the next few days and will feature Cheyenne Mountain and Netdevil.  Enjoy!
     
    VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
    Direct download: 059-VWPodcast-2-9-07.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:23pm CDT