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Blizzard Watch

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The Blizzard Watch Podcast is a weekly show covering the latest news on World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and other games by Blizzard Entertainment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes

Will Dracthyr get a new support spec or a new class?

This week we discuss the news that Dracthyr may get a support spec as well as new class choices in the future, our excitement for the Diablo 4 early access beta weekend, and the music-themed Festival of Legends Hearthstone expansion announcement that just dropped (the bass). Sorry, couldn’t resist. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as we...

Mar 17, 202358 min

The avalanche of patch 10.1 news

This week we discuss the many, many new features coming to Dragonflight with the just announced 10.1 feature set, the 10.0.7 patch coming March 21 with its own new content, and let’s not forget the upcoming the Diablo 4 beta weekends! If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely ano...

Mar 10, 202357 min

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 11: And one magical orb to rule them all

In the penultimate episode of Into The Weirs, the party does the body swapping dance courtesy of a magical orb. Is there a better way to get through a combat encounter with a red dragon? We think not. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! I...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 36 min

What new specs should Blizzard add to WoW classes?

This week we discuss what rewards we’re looking forward to from this month’s Trading Post, the Diablo 4 beta announcement (plus the fact that you can pet the dogs), and different specs we would like to see in WoW. Seriously, how much fun would a healing hunter, tanking shaman, or ranged rogue be?? If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as wel...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 6 min

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 10: The undead baby dragon amalgamation of your nightmares

As we begin to wrap up our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, the party faces down a monstrosity composed of undead dragon babies, enters the dragon citadel that may hold the answers to all their questions, and encounters a foe whose slogan is “we bring death.” If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponso...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 45 min

The Diablo 4 beta is nigh

This week we discuss the two announced beta weekends for Diablo 4 coming up in March, the new talent system in Diablo 3 Season 28, and the Diablo Immortal patch that finally adds what the game has been missing all along: fishing. Also, WoW patch 10.0.7's possible release dates and the many wonderful cosmetics datamined for the Trading Post. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and wil...

Feb 24, 20231 hr

Is the upcoming Season 28 Diablo 3’s last major content update?

This week, we discuss the possible future of major content updates to Diablo 3 after Diablo 4 launches in June, what the closure of the WoW Classic Season of Mastery realms could mean, and the impact of WoW’s removal of the Valor and Conquest caps. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are ...

Feb 17, 20231 hr

The aftermath of Wizard’s OGL debacle

In this month’s episode, though Wizards of the Coast has backed off on its controversial OGL changes, the damage is done. We discuss the ramifications as well as the response from content creators, TTRPG producers, and the TTRPG community. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completel...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 7 min

Blizzard’s mobile monetization misadventures continue

This week, we discuss how the monetization strategy behind Hearthstone’s Mercenaries might be the blueprint for the upcoming Blizzard mobile title, Warcraft Arclight Rumble. Also, will Diablo 2 & 3 continue to see development after the release of Diablo 4, the bugs in Overwatch 2, and the changes to the X-45 Heartbreaker mount in this year’s Love is the Air event. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our ...

Feb 10, 202359 min

The overwhelming creep of multiple and confusing reward currencies

This week, we discuss Overwatch 2 reviving a retired reward currency as a new way for players to acquire Legendary skins, WoW’s new reward currency for the Trading Post feature, and the new talent tree system coming in Diablo 3’s Season 28 where, to the surprise of no one, the currency to unlock it is sacrifice. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve ...

Feb 03, 202358 min

What happened with Blizzard games in China?

This week, we discuss how many of Blizzard’s games are no longer available in China, the introduction of the Revival Catalyst in Dragonflight with patch 10.0.5 to upgrade gear, and which healing specs is the best (and worst) in today’s game. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are complet...

Jan 27, 202358 min

What WotC’s draconian OGL proposal means for players

In this month’s episode, we dive into the details of Wizard of the Coast’s controversial proposed update to its Open Gaming License that would allow it to control, prohibit, and seize the rights to third-party published content compatible with Dungeons & Dragons. Yep, the same content that has been fueling the game’s popularity over the last decade. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, A...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 1 min

Are we leveling too quick in Dragonflight?

This week, we discuss if the speed of leveling in Dragonflight discourages exploration, the best addons for healers, and what we are looking forward to with next week’s 10.0.5 patch. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! If you enjoy the sh...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 4 min

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 09: The pros and cons of adopting a dragon

As we enter into the home stretch of our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, the party sets off for an ancient citadel, but along the way meet a childlike dragon that may or may not be responsible for massive carnage. Now they must decide whether they are going to love it or leave it. Also, Creo gets a pegasus.Miss our earlier podcast kicking off the campaign or want a refresher of what has gone on before? You can find it on our playlist.https://soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/sets/tavern-wa...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 40 min

Is the Dragonflight renown system too restrictive or too fast?

This week, we discuss our thoughts on the renown system in Dragonflight, our feelings on the new content coming for Wrath Classic, and our prayers for those playing Diablo 1 in Diablo 3’s annual Darkening of Tristram event. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We ...

Jan 13, 202357 min

Lessons to be learned from Blizzard’s battle pass offerings

This week, we discuss the pros and cons of the Diablo Immortal, Overwatch 2, and Hearthstone battle passes, the shift to “some changes” with the launch of Wrath Classic, and the World of Warcraft 2023 Dragonflight road map of more frequent content updates to the game. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsor...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 10 min

Deep diving into the 2023 WoW development roadmap

This week, we discuss the ramped up content roll out for WoW promised by Blizzard for 2023, why we are enjoying Dragonflight so much, and, most importantly, the discovery of the otter mount earned through fishing that wears sunglasses. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely an...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 1 min

The first post-launch Dragonflight patch brings more QOL changes

This week, we discuss the 10.0.5 patch on the WoW PTR that includes the new Trading Post as an alternate way of earning cosmetics (and more!), our take on how the new crafting system is playing out since launch, and a deep dive into the highlights and challenges of the still in-progress Race to World First. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the s...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 2 min

The content deluge of Dragonflight Season 1

This week, we discuss the sheer amount of content that has arrived in Dragonflight with the start of Season 1. From the new Vault of the Incarnates raid to Primal Storms and their rewards to new World Bosses to a new dungeon rotation to new seasonal affix to a new PvP season. Oh yeah, did we mention the Race to World First? If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help...

Dec 16, 202258 min

Celebrate our 400th episode with the Blizzard Watch team

In honor of recording the 400th episode of the Blizzard Watch Podcast, Matt, Joe, and Liz are joined by Mitch, Rachelle, Dan, Flan, and our two newest writers, Nick and Renee to discuss the history of the site (just how did it end up as wow.com?), our favorite moments from our time with the site, and how Liz tried to fire pretty much everyone at one point or another. Also Dragonflight something something, Overwatch 2 yadda yadda. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us w...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 40 min

Dragonflight launches with a surprising amount of delightful content

This week we discuss our first few days in the Dragonflight expansion including the shift in tone towards the factions working together again, as well as the pros and cons of Dragonriding. Plus, Happy Duck! If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your h...

Dec 02, 202257 min

Tavern Watch Plays One Shot: Serving gods and looks in the Exalted TTRPG

In this single session TTRPG adventure, DM Matt Rossi takes Liz Harper, Liz Patt, Joe Perez, and Nick Marino into a world of high mythic fantasy where they role play champions of the Unconquered Sun, the peerless warrior kings and queens of Creation itself. As you can imagine with this bunch, hilarity ensues. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 59 min

Will Blizzard pull out of the Chinese gaming market?

This week we discuss Blizzard’s announcement that it will be pulling almost all of its games off the Chinese market in January, the new hero Ramattra arriving with Overwatch 2’s Season 2, and how we didn't get invited to Lor'themar and Thalyssra's wedding. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answ...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 2 min

Dragonflight prepatch phase 2 brings Dracthyr, invasions, and catch up equipment

This week we discuss all the new features that have arrived with phase 2 of the Dragonflight prepatch including the new playable race/class, the Dracthyr. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! If you enjoy the show, please support us on Pat...

Nov 18, 20221 hr

WoW’s 18th birthday is a party for your neglected alts

This week we discuss the easy gear drops and generous experience buffs that are available with the WoW Anniversary event, the second phase of the Dragonflight pre-patch event kicking off on November 15th, and our favorite games for destressing. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are comp...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 1 min

Buffs and nerfs hit the Dragonflight prepatch

This week we discuss balance changes to classes in Dragonflight, the new Death Knight-focused Hearthstone expansion, and ridable murlocs. You heard me right. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! If you enjoy the show, please support us on ...

Nov 04, 202258 min

Tavern Watch Plays Witchlight 10: This cave of gold coins couldn’t possibly be a trap

DM Liz Harper's Wild Beyond The Witchlight D&D adventure continues as our intrepid adventurers enter the realm of the hag Skabatha Nightshade to face curses, ghosts, and a disastrous encounter of dragon vs. hot air balloon.Keep up on all the episodes as they air or catch up on earlier sessions with this playlist: https://soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/sets/tavern-watch-plays-witchlight If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data ...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 15 min

The great talent revamp of the Dragonflight prepatch

This week we discuss that massive talent system revamp that arrived with this week’s Dragonflight prepatch, the implications of the new Galakrond animated short, and if the Classic servers have become the “what if” version of original WoW. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completel...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 1 min

When is the Dragonflight prepatch launch date and what’s included?

This week we discuss the two-part Dragonflight prepatch that rolls out on October 25, the launch of the new digital card battler Marvel SNAP, and which games stay in beta/early access too long. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! If you e...

Oct 21, 202258 min

One D&D play testing brings welcome changes

In this month's episode, we discuss the recent One D&D playtest changes to Bards, Rangers, and Rogues, as well as the addition of rules for handling more social, less combat oriented campaigns. We also cover Vox Machina, the Critical Role Campaign 1 animated series that is debuting its second season in January and the Avatar TTRPG that is now shipping to Kickstarter backers. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collec...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 24 min
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