Weekend Confirmed! After taking a few weeks off to allow room for the video podcasts that we recorded at BlizzCon 2010, the audio version of the Lorecast has returned with Episode 26! Cavin “Amatera” Smith and Patrick “iTZKooPA” Mulhern, as usual, take up more time talking about junk than they ever planned on using! Black Ops and Castlevania occupy most of the “Whatcha Been Playin?” talk while World of Warcraft dominates both the news and discussion topic. Among other things, the pair also delve into recent (and exclusive) site interviews with Hi-Rez Studios and take a moment to express their curmudgeonly concerns over Microsoft’s Kinect.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Shows notes follow:

Whatcha Been Playin?

Amatera: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Fallout: New Vegas, Minecraft, Modnation Racers, Alien Breed 2: Assault
iTZKooPA: Black Ops, League of Legends, Global Agenda, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

World of Warcraft Major News

• The Elemental Invasion — http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/1083813#blog
• New Community Site — http://us.battle.net/wow/en/

World of Warcraft “Lightning Lore”

• Insane in the Membrane Achievement remains — http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/1116855#blog
• Paid Faction and Race Changes Available at Cataclysm launch — http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/1116854#blog
• Dial-in Authenticator Goes Live — http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/1113829#blog
• Lil’ Ragnaros and Moonkin Hatchling, Troll Druid Epic Flight Form (Bat) — http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2067-Cataclysm-Beta-Build-13277-Cataclysm-Race-Changes-Dial-In-Authenticator

Other MMO/Gaming News

• Microsoft Kinect Released Last Week
• Tribes Universe Announcement/Interview — http://lorehound.com/global-agenda/lore-hound-exclusive-a-chat-about-tribes-universe-with-chief-designer-erez-goren/
• Global Agenda Gets New PvP/PvE Content (Patch 1.39) — http://lorehound.com/global-agenda/lore-hound-exclusive-a-chat-about-tribes-universe-with-chief-designer-erez-goren/
• Battlefield Goes F2P — http://lorehound.com/news/battlefield-enters-the-f2p-market/
• Eight Playable Archetypes for Champions Online F2P — http://www.massively.com/2010/11/10/champions-online-unveils-the-eight-free-to-play-archetypes-for-l/
• Battlestar Galactica Online Close Beta — http://www.massively.com/2010/11/08/bigpoint-releases-new-screens-of-battlestar-galactica-online/
• Fallen Earth, LLC Loses More Members — http://www.massively.com/2010/11/08/more-job-cuts-from-fallen-earth

Discussion

• Riding the wave of hype: with less than a month ago, how much are you still anticipating the release of Cataclysm?

Miscellany

• Mordil’s Easter Egg Contest — http://lorehound.com/news/cataclysm-countdown-earthly-rumbles
• Kershocker Joins the Site — http://lorehound.com/news/know-thy-blogger-kershocker%e2%80%99s-mmog-timeline/

Click the player above to listen, download the podcast, subscribe via RSS, or subscribe on iTunes.

In this very special Lorecast, the crew gets together in front of a camera – even Juggynaut – and chats about Day 1 of BlizzCon 2010. We discuss our impressions of the opening ceremony, panels, the general atmosphere, Jay Mohr and the dance contestant that “broke his leg.” It turns out he will walk again. That’s what we get for taking a comedian’s diagnosis.

Due to the legnth of the discussion, the video podcast is spread across three videos. Hit the jump to view all of iTZKooPA, Juggynaut and Mordil in full HD glory. Yes, we’re pretty enough for HD. Continue Reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

This week’s Lorecast is continuing the format we started last week. In it, iTZKooPA and Amatera discuss all the latest happenings in WoW and other MMOs. The topics for the week are:

Whatcha Been Playin?

Amatera: Dead Rising 2, Minecraft, Enslaved Demo, Castlevania: Lord of Shadow Demo, Medal of Honor Open Beta, The Ball
iTZKooPA: Metroid: Other M, League of Legends, NBA Jam, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

World of Warcraft Major News

• Cataclysm Release Date – Dec. 7
• Patch 4.0.1 Immenent
• Blizzcon 2010 Schedule Released
• Flexible Raid Starting in 4.0.1

World of Warcraft “Lightning Lore”

• Cataclysm Raid Testing Soon (Beta)
• Guild Member Caps for Cataclysm (600 max)
• Stormwind Graphical Upgrade (Enhanced Deathwing Attack)
• Cho’Gall Added to Cataclysm Profile Page
• Justice and Valor Point Drop Rates

Other MMO/Gaming News:

• Lego Universe “Founders” Play 18 Days Early
• Chinese Gamers Losing Interest in MMOs?
• Minecraft Halloween Update Announced
• Panasonic Jungle Announced

Discussion

• Do we really care about playing MMOs on the go?

Click the player above to listen, download the podcast, subscribe via RSS, or subscribe on iTunes.

Also, get involved with our podcasts! E-mail us at podcast@lorehound.com or leave us a voicemail using the button below or simply call us on the Lore Line, at (304) 884-LORE. Remember you can follow us on Twitter for a chance to win a Celestial Steed mount, too!

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Join iTZKooPA and Amatera for this MMOcast. This week’s topics are:

Now Playing:

• iTZKooPA: DragonQuest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, Metroid: Other M
• Amatera: Swarmation, Dragon Hunter, Angry Birds, Final Fantasy XIV Beta, Lord of the Rings Online

News:

• PAX Prime 2010: Caption Contest begins. Celestial Steed still up for grabs. Get everyone you know following @LoreHound on Twitter! E3 2010: The Contest has closed. Items have shipped.
• Lord of the Rings Online re-launch for free to play starts today, for early adopters, and Friday for everyone else. LotRO also has the pleasure of being our first interview for PAX Prime 2010.
• DDO: EU Update 7 detailed at PAX Prime 2010. Half-orc, Half-elves all up in this piece. Video interview coming soon (TM).
• Blizzard drops the first internally developed StarCraft 2 custom map.
• Gnome and Troll starting areas finally recovered.
• Final Fantasy XIV beta debacle.
• BioWare’s The Old Republic Community Manager leaves the company. Reason unknown, future endeavor unknown.

Discussion: Mobile applications keeping you tethered to your game of choice on the go, good or bad?

Click the player above to listen, download the podcast, subscribe via RSS, or subscribe on iTunes.

Also, get involved with our podcasts! E-mail us at podcast@lorehound.com or leave us a voicemail using the button below or simply call us on the Lore Line, at (304) 884-LORE. Remember you can follow us on Twitter for a chance to win a Celestial Steed mount, too!