Synopsis
Lore Watch is a new podcast from the creators of Blizzard Watch. Every two weeks we'll explore a single lore subject about the World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, or any other games that interest us. Join hosts Anne Stickney, Matthew Rossi, and Joe Perez for an indepth look at the evolving stories of the games we all love.
Episodes
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Dreaming of a Caverns of Time WoW expansion
01/02/2023 Duration: 53minThis 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 in the Diablo universe, is there a world where Tyrael turns against humans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reconciling character headcanon with Dragonflight’s storyline
26/01/2023 Duration: 59minThis 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 dragonflights by the end of the expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What would an elf-centric WoW expansion look like?
18/01/2023 Duration: 01h14minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Titan-forged, time-traveling tin foil hats
11/01/2023 Duration: 01h03minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The best story moments in 2022
04/01/2023 Duration: 01h03minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What about the lesser known dragonflights?
28/12/2022 Duration: 01h20minThis 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who are the Primal Incarnates and why are they so dangerous?
21/12/2022 Duration: 59minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the pre-sale announcement Diablo 4 cinematic
14/12/2022 Duration: 01h02minThis 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 or Sabellian, and if we unintentionally released Raszageth when we defeated the last old god. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the stories in Dragonflight’s Waking Shores zone
07/12/2022 Duration: 01h02minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wrathion’s woes, Grimtotem trouble, and the celebrity wedding we weren’t invited to
30/11/2022 Duration: 01h12sThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New Uldaman dungeon brings surprising lore revelations
23/11/2022 Duration: 01h11minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Deathwing, Dracthyr, and dragon-shaped tinfoil hats
16/11/2022 Duration: 01h07minThis week, we explore the implications of the latest Dragonflight short and fall so far down the conspiracy hole we may never return! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Does WoW need a Psionic class?
09/11/2022 Duration: 01h23sThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the true nature of the ancient proto-dragon Galakrond?
02/11/2022 Duration: 53minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should a new MMO expansion wrap up dangling plot threads?
26/10/2022 Duration: 57minThis 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 The First Ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Elune a dreaming world soul that has yet to awaken?
19/10/2022 Duration: 57minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The common origins of Shamanism, Druidry, and Arcane Magic in WoW
12/10/2022 Duration: 53minThis 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 RPG title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The impact of Shadowlands on Death Knights
05/10/2022 Duration: 01h11minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring Netflix’s new animated series Cyberpunk Edgerunners
28/09/2022 Duration: 01h15minThis 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 violence, despair, drug use, bodily harm, mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which big bad of Azeroth had the best Evil Plan?
21/09/2022 Duration: 59minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.