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05.26.2023

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.

Blizzard Watch episodes:

05.26.2023 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.
05.19.2023 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 ...
05.12.2023 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 ...
05.09.2023 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. ...
05.05.2023 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 ...
04.28.2023 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.
04.21.2023 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 ...
04.14.2023 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.
03.31.2023 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 ...
03.24.2023 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.
03.17.2023 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 ...
03.10.2023 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 ...
03.07.2023 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.
03.03.2023 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, ...
03.03.2023 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 ...
02.24.2023 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 ...
02.17.2023 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 ...
02.14.2023 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.
02.10.2023 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, ...
02.03.2023 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 ...
01.27.2023 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 ...
01.23.2023 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 ...
01.20.2023 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.
01.19.2023 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 ...
01.13.2023 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.
01.06.2023 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 ...
12.30.2022 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.
12.23.2022 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 ...
12.16.2022 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 ...
12.09.2022 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 ...
12.02.2022 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!
11.29.2022 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 ...
11.25.2022 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 ...
11.18.2022 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.
11.11.2022 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.
11.04.2022 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.
11.01.2022 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 ...
10.28.2022 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.
10.21.2022 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.
10.20.2022 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 ...
10.20.2022 Tavern Watch Plays Witchlight 09: In which Anne Stickney joins the crew DM Liz Harper's Wild Beyond The Witchlight D&D adventure continues as ex-Blizzard Watch lore master extraordinaire Anne Stickney hops aboard the crazy train playing the violence-prone Fairy Key. The band of adventurers then incite a Bullywug civil war, recover a ...
10.14.2022 What WoW could learn from Diablo Immortal’s battle pass system This week we discuss the probably launch date of the Dragonflight prepatch, Overwatch 2’s launch still being super buggy, and the implications of tagging mobs no longer being faction restricted. Plus, what games we want to play during spooky system.
10.07.2022 Will every game get a battle pass now? This week we discuss the Overwatch 2 launch, Dragonflight’s newly announced release date, the return of the need/greed looting system to WoW, and the problem of battle passes.
09.30.2022 Wrath Classic launch and what’s next for Classic servers This week we discuss the Wrath Classic launch as well as ideas for future Classic servers, the new Hearthstone mini-set allowing ranked play against AI opponents, the new leveling-friendly Terror Zones in Diablo 2 Resurrected, the Legendary Crest update in ...
09.23.2022 Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 08: Battling an Elder Brain Dragon for fun and profit In the latest play session of our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, the party gets an unpleasant surprise courtesy of the Deck of Many Things leading to a battle against an Elder Brain Dragon, a horrible aberration that spews ...
09.23.2022 Ben Brode talks card apps, catchy rap, and Marvel Snap This week we sit down with ex-Hearthstone Game Director Ben Brode to talk about his new mobile card game, Marvel Snap, how to make a great grilled cheese sandwich, and, most importantly, when his next rap will be released.
09.23.2022 What to expect from One D&D In this month's episode, we deep dive into One D&D, the upcoming massive update coming to our favorite RPG. We explore the changes to character backgrounds, feats, and more from the current playtests.
09.16.2022 Is Wrath Classic’s massive mega-realm migration working? This week we discuss Blizzard’s efforts to break up its overwhelming server populations for Wrath Classic, Diablo 2 Resurrected adding new features, and the frustrations of deck building in Hearthstone.
09.15.2022 Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 07: Missing vital organs is never a good sign In the latest play session of our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, the party find a local whose innards have been harvested and this leads them down a trail to an unexpected confrontation.
09.09.2022 Activision-Blizzard titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass This week we discuss the announcement of select Activision-Blizzard games being added to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, the zombie pre-patch event in Wrath Classic, and if beta players have an unfair advantage when an expansion launches.

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Blizzard Watch episodes:

What we know about the Augmentation support spec for Evokers

Our hopes and dreams for BlizzCon 2023

The race to World First with the new Aberrus raid

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

Are you ready for 150+ hours of Diablo 4?

Interview with former WoW Lead Software Engineer Kurtis McCathern

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

Rock on with Hearthstone’s Festival of Legends

How the Zskera Vaults zone is breathing new life into WoW

Our impressions of Diablo 4’s Early Access Weekend

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

The avalanche of patch 10.1 news

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

What new specs should Blizzard add to WoW classes?

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

The Diablo 4 beta is nigh

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

The aftermath of Wizard’s OGL debacle

Blizzard’s mobile monetization misadventures continue

The overwhelming creep of multiple and confusing reward currencies

What happened with Blizzard games in China?

What WotC’s draconian OGL proposal means for players

Are we leveling too quick in Dragonflight?

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

Is the Dragonflight renown system too restrictive or too fast?

Lessons to be learned from Blizzard’s battle pass offerings

Deep diving into the 2023 WoW development roadmap

The first post-launch Dragonflight patch brings more QOL changes

The content deluge of Dragonflight Season 1

Celebrate our 400th episode with the Blizzard Watch team

Dragonflight launches with a surprising amount of delightful content

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

Will Blizzard pull out of the Chinese gaming market?

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

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

Buffs and nerfs hit the Dragonflight prepatch

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

The great talent revamp of the Dragonflight prepatch

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

One D&D play testing brings welcome changes

Tavern Watch Plays Witchlight 09: In which Anne Stickney joins the crew

What WoW could learn from Diablo Immortal’s battle pass system

Will every game get a battle pass now?

Wrath Classic launch and what’s next for Classic servers

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 08: Battling an Elder Brain Dragon for fun and profit

Ben Brode talks card apps, catchy rap, and Marvel Snap

What to expect from One D&D

Is Wrath Classic’s massive mega-realm migration working?

Tavern Watch Plays Weirs 07: Missing vital organs is never a good sign

Activision-Blizzard titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass