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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

Tavern Watch Plays Runelords 00: Our Pathfinder 2e adventure (almost) begins!

The Tavern Watch crew are back with another TTRPG podcasting adventure. GM Matt Rossi has modified Rise of the Runelords to Pathfinder 2e rules and is ready for Joe, Nick, Phil, Anne, and Liz to begin their journey.But before the RPGing begins, we wanted to start with a podcast episode that lays the ground work for the upcoming adventure. We cover character creation, the world we will be exploring, and the type and tone of the game for those not familiar with Pathfinder 2e.Join us as we kick off...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 5 min

Is it worth it to attend BlizzCon in 2023?

Join us as we discuss the mounting obstacles to attend BlizzCon in person this year including cost, travel, and time off for an event that we still don’t even have a schedule for. We also examine Blizzard’s decision to launch its new mobile game, Warcraft Rumble, during BlizzCon and the company's shift to livestreams over blogs to communicate game announcements like this week’s Diablo 4 Season 2 event. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podc...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 3 min

Is Chris Metzen’s return to Blizzard good for WoW?

Join us as we discuss the surprising news that Blizzard OG Chris Metzen is returning to the company to oversee the Warcraft universe. Will he drag WoW back to what it was or push it forward into the new territories it's been exploring in the last few expansions? Also, how the recent controversial decisions by Unity may affect Hearthstone which uses the game engine, our enjoyment of the Turbulent Timeways events in WoW, and what games reinvented themselves successfully…and which did not. If you h...

Sep 29, 20231 hr

Our love/hate relationship with Diablo

Join us as we discuss how Diablo Immortal is the Diablo MMO we all wanted if it weren’t for the monetization and rapid seasons rollouts, how Hearthstone’s latest mini-set release is really just The Great Muppet Caper with Yogg-Saron (and we mean that in the best way possible), and how Wrath Classic’s new Titan Rune dungeons could have been the template for how WoW was developed. Plus, our favorite gaming snacks. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think abou...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 2 min

Is it the end of raid healing as we know it?

Join us as we discuss the massive healing changes coming to the 10.2 PTR, the pros and cons of restricting legendary weapons to certain classes, and the big news that we are finally going to the Emerald Dream! 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 you...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 8 min

Is it possible that there is too much content to enjoy?

Join us as we discuss how there is just so much going on right now including WoW patch 10.1.7 launching this week, the upcoming WoW patch 10.2, Wrath Classic patch 3.4.3 on the PTR, the on-going Secrets of Azeroth event, the upcoming Eastern Kingdoms Cup Dragonriding races, Diablo 3 Season 29 in just a few weeks, and word that Diablo 4 will be getting annual expansions. Oh, plus Starfield launched and we haven't even finished Baldur's Gate 3. Send help. If you have a few minutes, please fill out...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 8 min

The progress rollback problem of Diablo 4 Seasons

Join us as we discuss how rerolling new characters for Diablo 4 Season 1 feels like a setback given the story-driven nature of the early game, how much we’re loving the new Anomalies in Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 5, and what it could mean if WoW patch 10.2 lands about the same time as BlizzCon. 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 ...

Sep 01, 202357 min

Lockouts, restrictions, and ghost talk on WoW Classic Hardcore servers

Join us as we discuss the rules and risks of the WoW Classic Hardcore servers, the new Diablo 4 Season 2 that’s arriving in October, and the upcoming Hearthstone Caverns of Time expansion that is designed purely for Wild mode. 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. ...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 3 min

Are Diablo 3-style Seasons working for Diablo 4?

Join us as we discuss how Blizzard has been applying systems and features from Diablo 3 to Diablo 4 as well as the other way around, the pros and cons of Diablo 4’s leveling experience running out of story, and the start of Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 5 that adds a new element of randomness 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 ...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 1 min

Can players keep up with the rapid pace of WoW content?

Join us as we discuss the class buffs of Diablo 4 patch 1.1.1, Kalimdor Grand Prix dragon racing, and the fast-approaching WoW patch 10.1.7 with its Dreamsurge event, new megadungeon, and holiday updates. Also, which older games we thought would benefit from a modern day reboot. 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 potent...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 4 min

Do we need another class-focused WoW expansion like Legion?

Join us as we discuss how the much-loved class stories from WoW Legion could evolve for a future expansion, the upcoming WoW Classic Hardcore servers, and the role of music in our favorite games. 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...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 14 min

Blizzard Watch Podcast

Join us as we discuss how WoW’s faction conflict could be replaced with more interesting, less divisive storytelling mechanics, the WoW lore contribution of the new Hearthstone Titans expansion coming out in August, and our impressions of Diablo 4’s Season 1. 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 a...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 9 min

Are support classes doomed in WoW?

Join us as we discuss if support classes in WoW are unpopular due to damage meter metrics, Overwatch 2’s upcoming PVE missions, and Diablo 4’s massive patch 1.1.0a as well as the launch of Season 1 and the story content locked behind it. 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 ...

Jul 21, 20231 hr 2 min

WoW Patch 10.1.5 and Augmentation Evokers

Join us as we discuss all the features in WoW Patch 10.1.5 including the new Augmentation support spec for Evokers, the new Blood Knight class in Diablo Immortal, Diablo 4’s Season 1 starting next week as well as the battle pass that comes with it, and our concerns about Microsoft’s imminent acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. 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 h...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 7 min

The rising cost of attending BlizzCon

Join us as we discuss the new Overwatch Genesis series, the Diablo dev livestream (this was recorded before livestream), and how the prices are up up up for BlizzCon from tickets to travel. 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...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 2 min

What the new Titans Hearthstone expansion tells us about WoW’s Titans

Join us as we discuss the lore implications for WoW from Hearthstone’s newly announced Titans expansion, the special rewards from the past available at the WoW Trading Post in July, and the newly dropped Diablo 4 patch that was all buffs and no nerfs. 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 a...

Jun 30, 202357 min

Should Diablo 4 have more difficulty levels?

Join us as we discuss which NPC races we’d like to see playable in WoW, our thoughts on Hearthstone’s new Twist game mode, and if the big jump between difficulty levels in Diablo 4 could benefit from additional levels added in between. 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...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 4 min

Can WoW ever top Mists of Pandaria?

Join us as we discuss what our favorite expansion is and why it’s Mists of Pandaria (mostly), Overwatch 2’s new PVE story missions and its monetization tactics, and the future of Diablo 4 as well some recent hotfixes 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 sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymou...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 4 min

Are Blizzard’s efforts to help casual players in WoW enough?

Join us as we discuss if the impact of the Revival Catalyst to complete raid tier sets and a more aggressive LFR release schedule is enough for casual raiders, if trashless raids like Trial of the Crusader in the upcoming Wrath Classic Phase 3 are enjoyable, and how great it is to watch Summer Games Done Quick, but not so great to attempt speedruns yourself. Plus, more on a little-known game called Diablo 4. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about th...

Jun 09, 20231 hr

What to expect (and not expect) from Diablo 4

Join us as we discuss our experiences in the Diablo 4 beta including exploration of the vast open world of Sanctuary, instanced content, legendary drops, world bosses, and a spoiler-free look at the game’s storyline. 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 appreci...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 35 min

What we know about the Augmentation support spec for Evokers

Join us as we discuss hardcore servers coming to WoW Classic, how we hope the BlizzCon experience this year will improve, and what we expect to see in the upcoming WoW patch 10.1.5 including the announced Augmentation Evoker spec. 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 anonymo...

May 26, 202358 min

Our hopes and dreams for BlizzCon 2023

Join us as we discuss what announcements we expect to see at BlizzCon this year, our disappointment with Overwatch 2 killing off its big PvE mode, and the surprising quickness in which Liquid claimed the latest World First title with Mythic Scalecommander Sarkareth. 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....

May 19, 20231 hr

The race to World First with the new Aberrus raid

Join us as we discuss all the new features arriving with Dragonflight Season 2 including the race to World First, the big change to Battlegrounds in Season 4 of Hearthstone, and our hopes and fears for the future of Diablo 4 development. 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 ...

May 12, 20231 hr 3 min

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 12: Wrapping it all up with a dragon-shaped bow

In the final episode of Into The Weirs: mysteries are revealed, dragons are fought, pirates are recruited, and lava is hot. Who lived? Who died? Who cried a little inside? The story may be ending, but the friendships are unbending. Hey, this rhyming ain’t hard. Can I play a bard? 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 poten...

May 09, 20232 hr 19 min

Are you ready for 150+ hours of Diablo 4?

Join us as we discuss the long leveling process to expect in Diablo 4, all the features in WoW Patch 10.1, and if there will be a WoW patch 10.3. All that plus plus changes to Mythic +, the upcoming Aberrus raid, and the burning question on all our minds: why don’t the Tuskarr have a wheel of fish? 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...

May 05, 202359 min

Interview with former WoW Lead Software Engineer Kurtis McCathern

Special guest Kurtis McCathern joins us this week to discuss breaking servers, elusive bugs, the pros and cons of the game’s stock UI, emergent gameplay, and what he’s playing these days. 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 t...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 3 min

Our hopes and dreams for cross-faction guild features in WoW

Join us as we discuss our concern about the lack of features in WoW's cross-faction guild functionality, what feedback we hope the Diablo 4 developers will address from the open beta, and if we will ever see normal flying in the Dragon Isles for those that have accessibility issues with dragon riding. 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...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 3 min

Rock on with Hearthstone’s Festival of Legends

Join us as we discuss the new music-themed Hearthstone Festival of Legends expansion, the new space-opera-themed Overwatch reward track that arrives with the new hero, Lifeweaver, and hunting eggs during Noblegarden for a new toy for our dragonriding mount. 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 ans...

Apr 14, 202358 min

How the Zskera Vaults zone is breathing new life into WoW

Join us as we discuss our experiences playing through the delightful new Zskera Vaults zone in WoW’s patch 10.0.7, our thoughts on the new Turbulent Timeways event which offers six weeks of Timewalking challenges with Heroic level rewards, and our additional impressions of Diablo 4 after participating in the open beta weekend. 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 h...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 4 min

Our impressions of Diablo 4’s Early Access Weekend

This week we discuss Diablo 4 after having played through the Early Access Weekend, the big Paladin rework coming in WoW patch 10.0.7., and going back to the Forbidden Reach. 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, plea...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 1 min
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