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This week on Game On, Chris is joined by composer extraordinaire, Neal Acree. Neal most recently composed the score for Rend, but you have for sure heard his work in World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo 3, and so much more. Hear how a video game soundtrack gets made, what inspired the music of Rend, and some hidden secrets of Wrath of the Lich King's music you may not have heard! Remember, if you enjoy the show, leave a 5-star review on iTunes to help other listeners find us!

This week on Game On, we're pleased to be joined by Steven Sharif, project lead on Ashes of Creation and founder of Intrepid Studios. We go on a deep dive into the mechanics of Ashes of Creation, Steven's philosophy of MMO design, and his thoughts on the MMO industry, its players, and crowdfunding. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week we're proud to present a special episode of Game On. We were lucky enough to be joined by Holly Stanford, creator of the upcoming web series, V for Valhalla. What happens when you discover you're the daughter of an Asgardian hero? That's what happens Ally Thorsdottir (that's "Thor's Daughter" for you non-Norsefolk), rightful heir to the throne of Asgard. Holly and Chris break down what it's like to create a web series, the show's connection to Felicia Day's, The Guild, norse myths, and more. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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This week on Game On, Chris, Bill, and Rob sit down to talk about Trove and TERA coming to PS4 and Xbox One, and the rise of console MMOs, EverQuest’s big birthday, Warhammer: Eternal Crusade going F2P, and Bill’s early hours Mass Effect: Andromeda. Later, we dive into our main topic: Review Scores. What good are they? What kind should be used? Should they go away entirely - and how about Metacritic? Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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This week on Game On, Chris and Rob get together to discuss the exciting announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online’s first expansion, Morrowind and all that will bring to the game. They also share their thoughts on Conan Exiles, Destiny 2’s path for a 2017 launch (on PC?!?), For Honor’s open beta weekend, and Activision’s earnings call - where record profits and layoffs take center stage. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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On this special episode, Visionary Realms takes over the podcast!

Ever wonder how to get started in a video game career? Visionary Realms Chief Creative Officer Brad McQuaid and Lead Tester and Associate Designer Tim Wathen talk with Director of Communications Ben de la Durantaye about their experiences in the making of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, the upcoming high-fantasy MMORPG.

During the Pantheon podcast Wathen outlines his journey from fan to designer, how he got involved early and how his passion for the project ended up landing him a spot on the team. Wathen and McQuaid laugh that there was a time when Tim was mad at Brad McQuaid and he details how that feeling turned around after coming on board.

McQuaid recounts the start of Pantheon, its Kickstarter, and addresses the challenges that happened early on in the project. He outlines how tenacity plays a big part in video game development, particularly video game startups. And how do you deal with Internet trolls? Or are they even trolls?

Find out how McQuaid and de la Durantaye got their starts in the video game industry and learn more about the powerhouse team behind the Pantheon project in this packed Pantheon podcast.

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This week on Game On, Chris, Bill, and Rob break down the Player's Choice Awards for Best MMO of 2016. Who came in first, who came in last, and everything in between. The crew also discuss the rebirth of Above and Beyond's The Repopulation, Nostralius's attempts to salvage their reputation, and a little bit of Nintendo Switch. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a 5-star iTunes review to help others find the show! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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This week on Game On, Chris and Bill are joined by Rob Lashley. They break down the Best of 2016 awards and all the good that's coming in 2017. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week on Game On, Chris and Bill dive deep into the world of evil underlings with a discussion of Obsidian's new RPG, Tyranny. Later, they talk about ArtCraft's new fundraising effort that makes supporters actual investors, Guild Wars 2's latest icy update, and how Starfall Prophecy is adding to the world of RIFT. Should you buy it now? Listen to see! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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Welcome to the special Blizzcon 2016 Edition of Game On! Bill Murphy reported in live from Anaheim to break down all of the news and excitement from his first day on the convention floor. It's a big episode of Blizzard news and analysis. You won't want to miss it! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

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