The Future of Gaming
New technology isn't the only innovation in the world of gaming. Join key members of the BioWare team for an interactive discussion on the evolution of video games.
Sep 18, 2013•51 min•Ep. 138
Rated NA
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Rated NA 120: We are Nerd Appropriate
Welcome to listeners, both new and loyal. The gang gets back together after a busy PAX Prime to talk Dragon Age Inquisition, new movies set in the Potter universe, Legend of Dungeon, and Europa Report. We play a couple of games based around Fall TV and fantasy football. We also talk about the news you are most excite for in DAI in our NAQOTW. Nug love! Rated NA 120...
Sep 17, 2013•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 137
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Behind the Scenes
What is it like to actually work in the world of Thedas? Join members of the Dragon Age team as they pull back the curtain and share behind-the-scenes tales of the game-making process.
Sep 16, 2013•59 min•Ep. 136
Women In Gaming
Get to know some of the female team members of BioWare by joining this lively panel discussion. Topics include the goal of gender neutrality (or simply being seen as a ‘developer’) and challenges faced by women in the games industry.
Sep 16, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 135
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Making Your Mark
The lead developers of Dragon Age: Inquisition give an in-depth look at how your character, the Inquisitor, shapes the world of Thedas. Recorded after the big game reveal, some of the new pulse-pounding announcements are also explored.
Sep 14, 2013•52 min•Ep. 134
LGBTQ: Character Discussion
BioWare is known for developing rich, complex characters which inspire a connection with the player. This includes representing diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Join key members of the BioWare team as they talk about inclusiveness in character portrayals.
Sep 14, 2013•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 133
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Tactical Combat
Separate viewing perspectives and a choice in how you map out the battlefield is a leading feature in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Join the game leads as they discuss tactical combat in the next Dragon Age game.
Sep 13, 2013•59 min•Ep. 132
Storytelling at Bioware
Telling a great story is one of the many things BioWare strives to achieve when creating games. Join this panel to learn more about the creative process behind your favorite stories and characters.
Sep 13, 2013•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 131
Dragon Age Inquisition - Crafting and Customization
How will crafting affect your adventures in Thedas? And how much control will you really have over your gameplay, companions, and character? Listen to this episode to learn more!
Sep 11, 2013•53 min•Ep. 130
The Art and Design of BioWare
Beautiful worlds and interesting characters set BioWare games apart. Join this interactive discussion about the process by which the pros at BioWare discuss everything from color palletes to level design, and how everything fits together.
Sep 11, 2013•42 min•Ep. 129
Rated NA 119: A regular ol’ PAX Hootenanny!
Matt and Ash bring you the daily updates from PAX as well as interviews with Kerbal Space Program, Klei Entertainment’s Incognita, Ralph Ineson from ACIV, Jazzpunk, Robot Loves Kitty’s Legend of Dungeon, and Casey Lynch from Midnight City. It is packed full of goodness so we hope you enjoy. Also a quick apology for some of the sound, most of the interviews were done sort of gorilla style on the showroom floor and we did our best to limit noise. Thanks for listening!
Sep 04, 2013•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 128
Rated NA 118: Pre PAX Posturing
Miellyn stops by to hang out with the gang and talk about Strange Loves 2: Hex Boyfriends, the gamebook sequel to the most excellent Strange Loves: Vampire Boyfriends. On the weekend before the journey to the Pacific Northwest and PAX, Ash plays Saints Row IV and Hilary watches The White Queen. We talk Ben Affleck & Batman, Steve Ballmer & Microsoft and Heroes of Cosplay. Finally, we talk PAX panels and plans, in addition to the things for which you are most excite in our NAQOTW. It’s a ...
Aug 27, 2013•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 127
Rated NA 117: All open world everything
The gang braves AFO. Ash plays Gone Home and sees Kick-Ass 2. Matt gets a bean-bag chair and an instant coffee maker. Scott plays Adera, and worries about open world gameplay. LETS GO NERD APPROPRIATE! Rated NA 117
Aug 20, 2013•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 126
Rated NA 116: Immortal burrito
The gang gets caught up on their summer media piles. Ash plays Dragon’s Crown and catches up on HIMYM. Matt finishes Ready Player One and sees GI Joe: Retaliation. Scott closes in on a complete Mass trilogy achievement set and complains about save game integrity. Hilary works a lot and shows up late. Elysium is also discussed. Finally, Ash gets more than he bargains for with our NAQOTW about immortality. All roads lead to Seattle for PAX Prime! Rated NA 116...
Aug 14, 2013•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 125
Rated NA 115: SDCC 2013 Interview Spectacular!
Its time again for the SDCC interview spectacular! This year, we steal a few minutes to talk to Jane Espenson & Brad Bell (Husbands), Marissa Meyer (author: Lunar Chronicles series), Oliver Vaquer (VA: Robert Lutece, BioShock Infinite), and Lizzy Caplan, Rob Benedict, Josh Meyers, & Jordan Peele (cast of The Sidekick). Rated NA 115...
Aug 06, 2013•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 124
Rated NA 114: SDCC 2013 Wrap-up
Matt, Hilary, and Ash return from San Diego with tales of SDCC 2013. (Course of the Force, The Sidekick, HIMYM, NERD HQ, Dark Horse, BioWare, Assassin’s Creed, Geek and Sundry, Falling Skies, The Supers, Ryse, Casting Directors Panel, Joss Whedon, Ender’s Game, Jane Espenson, The Visionaries) Rated NA 114...
Jul 30, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 123
Rated NA 113: Dancy Pants with Jessa Brezinski
This week, we welcome Jessa Brezinski from Harmonix to talk about Dance Central’s summer fitness challenges, community management, life on the convention road, and nerdy hobbies. Be sure to keep an eye on @JessaBrez, @Dance_Central, and @FantasiaGame for the latest. I am loving it. Rated NA 113
Jul 18, 2013•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 122
Rated NA 112: What’s in the box?
It’s holiday in July as the gang gets back together to open mystery packages. We look forward to SDCC, talk about some personnel changes in the gaming industry, and the newest addition to Google StreetView. We take a look at White House Down, Best Friends Forever, Leviathan Wakes, and Copperhead. Finally, we talk with you about the strangest package you’ve ever opened in our NAQOTW. Ravenclaw! (Recorded July 6, 2013) Rated NA 112...
Jul 09, 2013•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 121
Rated NA 111: Brea Grant & Best Friends Forever
Rated NA 111 We welcome the amazingly talented Brea Grant to the show to talk her new indie film, Best Friends Forever. We explore the KickStarter campaign that helped to fund the project, her directorial debut, acting, and more! Inspired by Best Friends Forever, we ask who you would bring along with you on a post-apocalyptic road trip in our NAQOTW! Get Best Friends Forever NOW on iTunes! [ HERE]...
Jul 02, 2013•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 120
Rated NA 110: Abbie Heppe
Abbie Heppe from Respawn Entertainment joins us to talk about Titanfall and the game’s big reveal at E3. Did you know that Abbie is tied to the origins of Nerd Appropriate? Hear the story and many other great tales in our interview. Lazer-pony! Rated NA 110
Jun 25, 2013•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 119
Rated NA 109: Ashly Burch & E3 2013
Fresh off the whirlwind that is E3, Ashly Burch drops in to talk about her experience at the show, High School Game of Thrones, and the upcoming Borderlands 2 DLC: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. The gang also discusses their favorite game announcements from E3, with you in our NAQOTW! Rated NA 109
Jun 19, 2013•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 118
Rated NA 108: My Body is Ready
A regal bed within a mansion. On the weekend before E3, the gang is up early with guest, Miellyn. We talk a little about Titanfall, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and the great things coming to Geek Girl Con. We take a look at the XBLA title State of Decay, tabletop card game Food Fight, and indie title Gunpoint. Finally, we try to predict the most outlandish E3 announcement in our NAQOTW. Zomboni! Rated NA 108 Alternate podcast title: In bed with Miellyn Barrows....
Jun 12, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 117
Rated NA 107: Gold Standard
The guys get together for a whole mess of gaming discussion: Borderlands 2, FUSE, D&D, Gears of War, Double Fine, KOTOR, The Starship Damrey, and Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre. Seriously. Finally, we discuss the high standards we set for the NAQOTW and reach into the ol’ mail sack. Whew. Rated NA 107...
Jun 05, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 116
Rated NA 106: Courtnee Draper
The gang welcomes the voice behind Bioshock Infinite’s Elizabeth, the multi-talented Courtnee Draper, to the show. We talk about the balance between acting and law school, the passion that went into the realization of Elizabeth, answer listener questions, and discuss the merits of traveling through time and space. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and be sure to follow Courtnee on twitter (@Courtnee_Draper). “Here… Catch!” Rated NA 106...
May 30, 2013•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 115
Rated NA 105: A marvelous repartee on the virtues of the xbone
The gang is back at full strength again to talk about the newly announced Xbox One. We give our reactions to the press event, talk about the features of the system, and try to make some sense of the Internet response. In the NAQOTW, you tell us ONE thing you liked and ONE thing you didn’t like about the new system. Rated NA 105 Alternate podcast title: Everything is amazing and nobody is happy...
May 28, 2013•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 114
Rated NA 104: Michael Biehn
On this episode we welcome the awesome Michael Biehn, whom you already know from such films as Terminator, Aliens, and Tombstone. We talk with Michael Biehn about movies, his directorial experience with The Victim, providing his voice to Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and more. Also, Miellyn Barrows stops by to put up with Scott and Ash, while Matt and Hilary are out; and we told you so about ABC’s upcoming TV show, SHIELD. See the future. Rated NA 104...
May 16, 2013•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 113
Rated NA 103: Yub Nub
A slow news week can’t keep the gang down on this May the Fourth / Free Comic Book Day celebration. We talk Shadow of the Eternals, High Heavens, Dragon Age: World of Thedas, The Elite, Star Command, and Far Cry: Blood Dragon. Ash regales us with takes of D&D, and you tell us your go-to fantasy RPG class. Utini! Rated NA 103...
May 08, 2013•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 112
Rated NA 102: Wish you were here!
The gang is back together again for the first regular podcast of the new Rated NA Century! We talk a little Hero Academy, Nintendo, New Xbox, Beyond: Two Souls, and Oxyana. We review Dark Arisen, Adera (ft. Ali Hillis) and Oblivion. SPOILER ALERT: Bioshock Infinite spoiler talk (54:20 – 1:08:07). Finally, a great NAQOTW where you tell us what you love about where you are! Wish you were here! Rated NA 102 Special thanks to @MrSlikk for the view on 102. Alternate podcast title: Beating the dragon....
Apr 30, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 111
Rated NA 101: Intro to Ali Hillis
We welcome the awesome and talented Ali Hillis back to the podcast. Ali was one of our very first interviews way back in early 2011 ( _linkage ) _, and for some reason she actually kept in touch. This time around she takes us through her origin story, how she got into acting and video games, and her love of animal rescue. Our chat concludes in a rapid fire session we call the _Lightning _round… get it?! If you’re a fan of Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Star Craft, Kid Icarus, Gears of War, or FUSE ...
Apr 24, 2013•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 110
Rated NA 100: Victory
Episode 100 ! What else is there to say? I couldn’t be more proud of how far we’ve come, more astonished that people listen… and continue to listen, and more energized for what we’ve yet to create. We forego the usual shenanigans to answer your questions about everything and anything Nerd Appropriate, and look back at the last 100 episodes. Also, in our NAQOTW, your responses to our signature question (we answer it too). Thank you for all of your tweets, likes, comments, and continued support, i...
Apr 16, 2013•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 109
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