Lore Watch

By Blizzard Watch

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Every week the Lore Watch podcast explores the story and lore of Blizzard titles including World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, or any other games that interest us. Join hosts Matthew Rossi, and Joe Perez for an in-depth look at the evolving stories of the games we all love.

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How to rebuild your titan i...

05.24.2023

Join us this week as we explore how the new warlock races fit into the game lore, who is the child of Mephisto mentioned in the Diablo 4 Book of Lorath series, and how titans, Azeroth, and other planes of ...

Lore Watch episodes:

05.24.2023 How to rebuild your titan in three easy steps Join us this week as we explore how the new warlock races fit into the game lore, who is the child of Mephisto mentioned in the Diablo 4 Book of Lorath series, and how titans, Azeroth, and other planes of ...
05.10.2023 Where should a new world tree be planted in Azeroth? Join us this week as we explore possible locations for a new world tree to house the Night Elves, who is the skinned wolf that aids us in Diablo 4, and how Ebyssian avoided the corruption that infected the Black ...
05.03.2023 Why is Neltharion obsessed with Azshara? Join us this week as we explore the connection between Neltharion and Azshara, if there are more old gods yet to be discovered, and how Azeroth got her name.
04.19.2023 Should WoW try another alternate timeline expansion? Join us this week as we explore what another Warlords of Draenor-style expansion from WoW could look like, the black dragonflight lore tidbits dropped by Voraxian and Veritistrasz at the Ruby Life Pools, and how exactly does Azeroth’s postal system ...
04.04.2023 Tinfoil hatting the mysteries of the Infinite Dragonflight Join us this week as we wildly speculate about the Infinite Dragonflight including what created them, if they are even real, and how Chromie may fit into all of this. And yes, we just made “tinfoil hat” into a verb. ...
03.29.2023 An overview of the Diablo story thus far Join us this week as we delve into the significant events that shape the lore of the Diablo universe leading up to the stories featured in the recent Diablo 4 open beta weekend.
03.22.2023 World of Warcraft Orcs vs Warhammer 40k Orks This week, we go waaaay down the rabbit hole on the similarities and differences between orcs in World of Warcraft and orks in Warhammer 40k. Join us. We have cookies.
03.15.2023 What may be next for the dragonflights and all of Azeroth This week, we start the discussion about the rogue dracthyr group the Sundered Flame, careen into the topic of Infinite dragonflight, and then get derailed wildly speculating about what’s coming next based on the upcoming raid tier information. You know, ...
03.08.2023 The Old Gods, Obsidian Brood, and Elemental Lords This week, we discuss the Obsidian Brood, the relationship between the primalists and Elemental Lords, and more conspiracy shenanigans from the Old Gods.
03.01.2023 What the datamined [spoiler] about [spoiler] could mean for [spoiler] This week, we speculate wildly about a datamined lore book entry for patch 10.0.7 that could tie together story threads going back many, many expansions. (Yes, we’re being vague for the sake of, you guessed it, spoilers.)
02.15.2023 The evolution of dragons in different mythologies This week, we dedicate the podcast to discussing dragon mythology from its beginnings to modern day depictions including how they are incorporated into different cultures.
02.01.2023 Dreaming of a Caverns of Time WoW expansion This week, we explore the idea of a WoW expansion based on the Caverns of Time where we could adventure in Azeroth’s past, what could be next for the dragon flights after we conquer the threat of the primalists, and ...
01.26.2023 Reconciling character headcanon with Dragonflight’s storyline This week, we explore how to bridge the gap between your character’s history and their interaction with NPCs that they may have wronged in the past, the future location of the homeless Night Elves, and the possible fate of the ...
01.18.2023 What would an elf-centric WoW expansion look like? This week, we explore the history of the different elf races in World of Warcraft and envision our dream WoW expansion focused on their struggles and conflicting agendas. Spoiler Alert: It does not include Malfurion yelling “TYRANDAAAAH!” Maybe.
01.11.2023 Titan-forged, time-traveling tin foil hats This week, we wildly speculate on what it means to be titan forged, if the titans are slowly evolving feelings, and a future where Night Elves and Goblins have kids together. Let that sink in.
01.04.2023 The best story moments in 2022 This week, we explore our favorite story moments from the year in video games, comics, and television. Come for the World of Warcraft. Stay for the She-Hulk.
12.28.2022 What about the lesser known dragonflights? This week, we explore the Chromatic, Twilight, and other auxiliary dragonflights. Plus, who is likely to lead the Black Dragonflight, where do dragon souls go when they die, and who is mastermind behind the Primal Incarnate dragons?
12.21.2022 Who are the Primal Incarnates and why are they so dangerous? This week, we explore the other Incarnates that Raszageth is trying to free, the idea that player characters are technically immortal, and why Lilith is everybody’s worst enemy in Diablo 4.
12.14.2022 Exploring the pre-sale announcement Diablo 4 cinematic This week, we delve into the lore of Diablo 4 revealed in the new cinematic trailer that debuted with the announcement of the pre-sale. We also discuss the delightful side quest stories in Dragonflight, if we would side with Wrathion ...
12.07.2022 Exploring the stories in Dragonflight’s Waking Shores zone This week, we discuss our favorite story moments in the Waking Shores, how it’s setting up the story for the rest of the expansion, and all the major players making an appearance including Wrathion, Sabellian, Alexstrasza, and Raszageth.
11.30.2022 Wrathion’s woes, Grimtotem trouble, and the celebrity wedding we weren’t invited to This week, we discuss the new Christie Golden short story based in the new Dragonflight expansion, The Vow Eternal, including Wrathion’s uncertain future, the foreshadowing of trouble from the Grimtotem Tauren, and the wedding of Thalyssra and Lor’themar.
11.23.2022 New Uldaman dungeon brings surprising lore revelations This week, we explore the new lore introduced with the Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr 5-man dungeon that was just released as part of the Dragonflight prepatch phase 2. We also discuss what this means for Tyr and the Watchers.
11.16.2022 Deathwing, Dracthyr, and dragon-shaped tinfoil hats This week, we explore the implications of the latest Dragonflight short and fall so far down the conspiracy hole we may never return!
11.09.2022 Does WoW need a Psionic class? This week, we explore the nature of the Titanforged, how a Psionic class would fit into WoW, and what storyline we would like to experience again as if it were new.
11.02.2022 What is the true nature of the ancient proto-dragon Galakrond? This week, we speculate wildly about the events surrounding the first Legacies short including how Galakrond came to be, the possible involvement of Tyr, and what this could mean for the Dragon Aspects in the upcoming Dragonflight expansion.
10.26.2022 Should a new MMO expansion wrap up dangling plot threads? This week, we explore how many stories in WoW have been left in limbo as the next expansion brings in all new stories in all new places, possible secret motives held by Odyn, and if the Void Lords are actually ...
10.19.2022 Is Elune a dreaming world soul that has yet to awaken? This week, we explore the concept of Elune as a Titan that has not yet awakened, the pantheon of death in Shadowlands as Titans that were killed before their world soul awakened, and if Azeroth really is the final Titan.
10.12.2022 The common origins of Shamanism, Druidry, and Arcane Magic in WoW This week, we explore how all the magic systems in World of Warcraft can be traced back to the same source, the story behind the Stormrage name, and what story we would like to see if WoW were a single-player ...
10.05.2022 The impact of Shadowlands on Death Knights This week, we explore how Dragonflight fits into the Dawn of the Aspects stories, if Odin has secret plans for the dragon aspects, and how Shadowlands affects the Eternal Hunger of Death Knights.
09.28.2022 Exploring Netflix’s new animated series Cyberpunk Edgerunners This week, we discuss the new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated show on Netflix based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, what this mean for the game, and what we know about the newly announced game expansion. SPOILER WARNING! Other warnings: Discussion about ...
09.21.2022 Which big bad of Azeroth had the best Evil Plan? This week, we explore the possible fate of Anduin after the events in Shadowlands, the connection between Azerite and the Naaru, and which expansion big bad had the best plan if not for us meddling raiders.
09.14.2022 The history of She-Hulk from comics to television This week, we explore the story of She-Hulk, from her comic debut in 1980 through her multiple television appearances.
09.07.2022 The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities This week, we explore the interconnectivity of the old gods, titans, and dragons, if future WoW expansions should expand older zones instead of creating new ones, and the eternal question: Is Elune really a Naaru?
08.31.2022 Why representation in storytelling matters This week, we explore the possibility of Night Elf Paladins, the future of Tarecgosa from Cataclysm’s Blue Dragonflight storyline, and if Azeroth is Cthulu’s great-great-grandparent. We also delve into why storytelling about diverse cultures should include input from creators of ...
08.24.2022 From The Sandman to Sargeras, the role of gods in our favorite games and shows This week, we explore how divinity is handled in Warcraft, comics, movies, and TTRPGs including rising to godhood, replacing a god, and how it’s possible to kill a god. We even cover the divine in Spider-Man. It will make sense ...
08.17.2022 When video games and comics are adapted to TV and movies This week, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to our favorite games and comics adapted to TV series and feature films. We cover the Warcraft movie, Moon Knight, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more.
08.10.2022 Which WoW lore characters may secretly be dragons? This week, we explore rumors of who or who not in WoW may secretly be dragons, the history of the three candidates to rule the Black Dragonflight, and what other unvisited lands in Azeroth could still await us in future ...
08.03.2022 The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mutants This week, we explore ways Marvel could integrate mutant superheroes into the MCU now that they have the movie rights to the X-Men back after Disney’s purchase of Fox Studios. Also we talk about the concept of the anti-heroes in ...
07.27.2022 Exploring Warhammer 40k’s secret branches of the Inquisition This week, we discuss the various groups within Warhammer 40k's Inquisition, the role of older women in World of Warcraft, and the possible resurgence of the Black Dragonflight in the next WoW expansion.
07.20.2022 How to integrate the 5th Edition D&D multiverse into your next campaign This week, we explore what happened between the dragons and the Scourge in WoW, how to run a D&D; campaign in the Diablo universe, and tips on making your 5th Edition D&D; setting cohesive and connected.
07.06.2022 Which way could the Dragonflight story go? This week, we explore possible subplots we could see in the upcoming Dragonflight expansion, Uther’s attitude adjustment when sent to the Shadowlands, and artificial intelligence in Azeroth.
06.29.2022 The impact of the mothers in WoW and Diablo This week, we explore the how Blizzard has portrayed mothers and mother figures in their games from Adria and Lillith in Diablo to Moira, Alexstrasza, and Katherine Proudmoore in WoW.
06.22.2022 The impact of the fathers in WoW This week, we explore the how Azeroth’s fathers have been used to advance the plot including Saurfang, Varian, Sylvanas’ father, Jaina’s dad, and more.
06.15.2022 How one Star Trek story changed the course of SciFi This week, we explore the impact of the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode “The Best of Both Worlds”, how it represented TNG finally stepping out of the shadow of the original series to forge its own path, and ...
06.08.2022 Which cosmic threats could we face in Dragonflight? This week, we explore the Emerald Dream’s relationship with the Shadowlands, the mystery writers behind the oversized tomes in the Guardian’s Library of Karazhan, and which world-ending entities might we be facing in the next expansion.
06.01.2022 Sylvanas book deep dive with Girls Gone WoW This week, we’re joined by EJ and Raven from Girls Gone WoW to discuss the story and lore impact of the new Sylvanas novel. Spoilers abound and adult themes, loss, death, gaslighting, self harm, and other sensitive topics included in ...
05.25.2022 The surprising connection between the Brokers and Vanilla WoW This week we explore the connection between the Brokers of Zerith Mortis and the leper gnome recombobulator in Vanilla WoW’s Kharanos, how the head of the Dragonflights are replaced when one falls, and whether not Bolvar is dead, alive, or ...
05.18.2022 Exploring the Dracthyr and other lesser Dragonflights This week we continue our exploration of the Dragonflights of Azeroth including the newly introduced Dracthyr as well as the lesser dragon types.
05.11.2022 What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights? This week we continue our exploration of the history and potential future of the Dragonflights this time covering Red, Blue, and Bronze.
04.27.2022 What’s next for the Green and Black Dragonflights? This week we explore how we think the Green and Black Dragonflights will fit into the story of the new WoW expansion as well as possible tie-ins with the titans and titan facilities.

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Lore Watch episodes:

How to rebuild your titan in three easy steps

Where should a new world tree be planted in Azeroth?

Why is Neltharion obsessed with Azshara?

Should WoW try another alternate timeline expansion?

Tinfoil hatting the mysteries of the Infinite Dragonflight

An overview of the Diablo story thus far

World of Warcraft Orcs vs Warhammer 40k Orks

What may be next for the dragonflights and all of Azeroth

The Old Gods, Obsidian Brood, and Elemental Lords

What the datamined [spoiler] about [spoiler] could mean for [spoiler]

The evolution of dragons in different mythologies

Dreaming of a Caverns of Time WoW expansion

Reconciling character headcanon with Dragonflight’s storyline

What would an elf-centric WoW expansion look like?

Titan-forged, time-traveling tin foil hats

The best story moments in 2022

What about the lesser known dragonflights?

Who are the Primal Incarnates and why are they so dangerous?

Exploring the pre-sale announcement Diablo 4 cinematic

Exploring the stories in Dragonflight’s Waking Shores zone

Wrathion’s woes, Grimtotem trouble, and the celebrity wedding we weren’t invited to

New Uldaman dungeon brings surprising lore revelations

Deathwing, Dracthyr, and dragon-shaped tinfoil hats

Does WoW need a Psionic class?

What is the true nature of the ancient proto-dragon Galakrond?

Should a new MMO expansion wrap up dangling plot threads?

Is Elune a dreaming world soul that has yet to awaken?

The common origins of Shamanism, Druidry, and Arcane Magic in WoW

The impact of Shadowlands on Death Knights

Exploring Netflix’s new animated series Cyberpunk Edgerunners

Which big bad of Azeroth had the best Evil Plan?

The history of She-Hulk from comics to television

The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities

Why representation in storytelling matters

From The Sandman to Sargeras, the role of gods in our favorite games and shows

When video games and comics are adapted to TV and movies

Which WoW lore characters may secretly be dragons?

The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mutants

Exploring Warhammer 40k’s secret branches of the Inquisition

How to integrate the 5th Edition D&D multiverse into your next campaign

Which way could the Dragonflight story go?

The impact of the mothers in WoW and Diablo

The impact of the fathers in WoW

How one Star Trek story changed the course of SciFi

Which cosmic threats could we face in Dragonflight?

Sylvanas book deep dive with Girls Gone WoW

The surprising connection between the Brokers and Vanilla WoW

Exploring the Dracthyr and other lesser Dragonflights

What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights?

What’s next for the Green and Black Dragonflights?