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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Let's talk about that Sylvanas judgment cinematic
06/04/2022 Duration: 59minThis week we focus on the new cinematic from WoW patch 9.2 revealing the judgment Sylvanas faces for her many atrocities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The end of the Lich King and the future of Death Knights
30/03/2022 Duration: 59minThis week, we explore the implications for Death Knights if there is no more Lich King as well as for the Undead if there is no Banshee Queen. Also, we delve more into what really happened in the 9.2 cinematic, what the Jailer told Jaina, and the force behind Azshara’s arcane power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The impact of Shadowlands on the lore of WoW
23/03/2022 Duration: 01h57sThis week, we explore what the patch 9.2 revelations mean for Zovaal the Jailer, Sylvanas, and the Lich King as well as possible connections between the First Ones and the Titans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The lore behind the Shaman Legion artifact weapons
02/03/2022 Duration: 57minThis week, we deep dive into the history and story of each of the different Shaman artifact weapons from the WoW Legion expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The lore behind the Warrior Legion artifact weapons
23/02/2022 Duration: 53minThis week, we deep dive into the history and story of each of the three Warrior artifact weapons from the WoW Legion expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Possible hints to the next WoW expansion
16/02/2022 Duration: 52minThis week we explore the best expansion for leveling, how the lore revelations in Shadowlands has changed the definition of a demon, and what kind of in-game hints we may be seeing that would signal the theme of future World of Warcraft content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dreaming of a timey-wimey Bronze Dragonflight expansion
09/02/2022 Duration: 01h03minThis week we explore the idea of a WoW expansion using the Bronze Dragonflight to visit more alternate Azeroths, the difference between Red and Green dragons, and what's really going on between Renathal and Denathrius. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The story and lore of Horizon Zero Dawn
02/02/2022 Duration: 01h02minThis week, we explore the story and lore behind the hit Sony Interactive game, Horizon Zero Dawn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Delving into the Dark Iron Dwarves
26/01/2022 Duration: 58minThis week, we explore the history and lore behind the dark iron dwarves, their home in the zone of Blackrock Mountain, and their current leader, Moira Thaurissan, Queen of the Dark Iron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The story and lore of Cyberpunk 2077 Part 2
19/01/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis week, we continue our exploration of the story and lore behind CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 including the themes of transhumanism, ascendancy through technology, corporate abuse, emergent AI, and the concepts of self-identity and mortality. SPOILER WARING: This podcast includes spoilers of the main story. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast discusses body gore, psychosis, and various forms of physical and mental abuse that are part of the game’s story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Story and Lore of Cyberpunk 2077 Part 1
12/01/2022 Duration: 59minThis week, we go beyond the Blizzard universe and explore the story and lore behind one of favorite video games, CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 220: Our favorite Lore Watch episodes of 2021
29/12/2021 Duration: 57minThis week, we discuss our favorite shows and moments of the year from the podcast, more Sylvanas cinematic analysis, and explore the nature of Magni's diamond form from Battle for Azeroth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 219: Get ready to rumble in the World of Wrestlecraft!
22/12/2021 Duration: 01h33sThis week, we explore how the curse of flesh works with the Shadowlands, if Uther and Sylvanas crossed paths in the Third War, and an alternate universe where the Alliance and Horde settle their differences in the wrestling ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 218: Deep dive into the 9.2 Sylvanas cinematic
15/12/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis week, we explore the many lore implications of the WoW patch 9.2 Sylvanas cinematic that was recently released. Warning: This goes deep into spoiler territory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 217: The role of the soul in the Shadowlands
08/12/2021 Duration: 54minThis week, we explore the evolving idea of what is a soul in the Shadowlands including soul splitting and how it might affect the story of Anduin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 216: Titans, Eternal Ones, and the Dragon Isles
01/12/2021 Duration: 01h05minThis week we explore the connection between Titans and Azeroth, the nature of the Eternal Ones, and if Dragon Isles could be the focus of a future WoW expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 215: Varian, Anduin, and the creation of the Shadowlands
24/11/2021 Duration: 56minThis week, we discuss the fate of Varian's soul, the path that led Anduin to his current situation, and the origin of the Shadowlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 214: The lore implications of the WoW Patch 9.2 preview
17/11/2021 Duration: 59minThis week we explore how the new Zereth Mortis zone arriving with WoW Patch 9.2 might be connected to the current game universe including possible links to the Naaru, Mists of Pandaria, and Warcraft 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 213: The lost time between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3
10/11/2021 Duration: 57minThis week we explore Diablo: Immortal's lore which takes place between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, the endgame of WoW lore, and look at the story universe of Cyberpunk 2077. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 212: Is Blizzard dropping hints to the next WoW expansion?
03/11/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis week, we discuss the secret lives of the Darkmoon Faire Mystic Mages, if new store mounts hint at future expansion themes, and who is the NPC you trust least in WoW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.