This week Stephen and Christina talk hybrid pets in Wizard101, and how you might hatch yourself a dragonfly. We spend a little time talking about the greatness of Pysonix's Rocket League, as well as the...uniqueness of Telltale's Minecraft: The Story, and wrap up with a performance of John Lifeglen's 'Thoughts on Skyforge'. Then it's on the the main event! The Pirate101 Test Realm! Ranked PvP, Nautical Gauntlets, New Trainers, New Abilities - it's pirate time!

Recorded dead on July 15 with no studio audience, Stephen and Christina talk about the Ultra Summer update to Wizard101, gaming beyond the Spiral, and FINALLY a very REAL hint that something is right around the corner in Pirate101.

Christina and Steve talk bundles and packs in Wizard101, as well as news around the rest of the video game world like Fallout 4, Sims 4, the Steam sale, and that evil game Stephen is playing about stealing cars. The hosts answer some questions and give away prizes from our last episode's contest!

Stephen and Christina discuss the two Wizard101 bundles in the news, the Evergreen Bundle and the Aztecan Builders Bundle, and Gamestop's bungling with both of them! Stephen discusses two possible substitutes for scratching that sailing itch between Pirate101 content, and Chris shares a firsthand account of how awesome our community really is.

Stephen is joined by SR101 staff member Jeff, and the lads dig deep to find what tidbits of news there are in Wizard101 and Pirate101 as May rolls in. We take a look at gaming beyond the Spiral and examine the top 10 games on YouTube.

Stephen and Christina return from Wizard World Las Vegas to talk news and updates in Wizard101 and Pirate101 including some new giveaways! John Lifeglen sounds off on Skyforge, Christina and Stephen bat around Star Wars: the Old Republic, and Ditto Returns...again?

Stephen and Christina take a look at the latest palooza, Mount-A-Palooza in Wizard101 and Pirate101 before going on to examine the gaming world outside of the Spiral. Don't forget about Fansite Festival this weekend - check fansitefestival.com for details.

Stephen and Christina take a look at the Wizard101 test realm! Lava fish and jewel sockets and team-up kiosks and more! Then it's a look at pillow fighting in Pirate101, a quick peek outside the Spiral with a surprise announcement!

Stephen and Christina take a quick peek at St. Patrick's day in Wizard101 and Pirate101 before casting an eye at video gaming and MMORPGs beyond the Spiral.