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This week on Game On, Chris is joined by composer extraordinaire, Neal Acree. Neal most recently composed the score for Rend, but you have for sure heard his work in World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo 3, and so much more. Hear how a video game soundtrack gets made, what inspired the music of Rend, and some hidden secrets of Wrath of the Lich King's music you may not have heard! Remember, if you enjoy the show, leave a 5-star review on iTunes to help other listeners find us!

This week on Game On, we're pleased to be joined by Steven Sharif, project lead on Ashes of Creation and founder of Intrepid Studios. We go on a deep dive into the mechanics of Ashes of Creation, Steven's philosophy of MMO design, and his thoughts on the MMO industry, its players, and crowdfunding. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week we're proud to present a special episode of Game On. We were lucky enough to be joined by Holly Stanford, creator of the upcoming web series, V for Valhalla. What happens when you discover you're the daughter of an Asgardian hero? That's what happens Ally Thorsdottir (that's "Thor's Daughter" for you non-Norsefolk), rightful heir to the throne of Asgard. Holly and Chris break down what it's like to create a web series, the show's connection to Felicia Day's, The Guild, norse myths, and more. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Support V for Valhalla on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896337136/v-for-valhalla-the-goddess-of-thunder/description

This week on Game On, Chris, Bill, and Rob sit down to talk about Trove and TERA coming to PS4 and Xbox One, and the rise of console MMOs, EverQuest’s big birthday, Warhammer: Eternal Crusade going F2P, and Bill’s early hours Mass Effect: Andromeda. Later, we dive into our main topic: Review Scores. What good are they? What kind should be used? Should they go away entirely - and how about Metacritic? Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Produced by Wobbin

This week on Game On, Chris and Rob get together to discuss the exciting announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online’s first expansion, Morrowind and all that will bring to the game. They also share their thoughts on Conan Exiles, Destiny 2’s path for a 2017 launch (on PC?!?), For Honor’s open beta weekend, and Activision’s earnings call - where record profits and layoffs take center stage. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg Save 10% on Lootrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

On this special episode, Visionary Realms takes over the podcast! Ever wonder how to get started in a video game career? Visionary Realms Chief Creative Officer Brad McQuaid and Lead Tester and Associate Designer Tim Wathen talk with Director of Communications Ben de la Durantaye about their experiences in the making of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, the upcoming high-fantasy MMORPG. During the Pantheon podcast Wathen outlines his journey from fan to designer, how he got involved early and how his passion for the project ended up landing him a spot on the team. Wathen and McQuaid laugh that there was a time when Tim was mad at Brad McQuaid and he details how that feeling turned around after coming on board. McQuaid recounts the start of Pantheon, its Kickstarter, and addresses the challenges that happened early on in the project. He outlines how tenacity plays a big part in video game development, particularly video game startups. And how do you deal with Internet trolls? Or are they even trolls? Find out how

This week on Game On, Chris, Bill, and Rob break down the Player's Choice Awards for Best MMO of 2016. Who came in first, who came in last, and everything in between. The crew also discuss the rebirth of Above and Beyond's The Repopulation, Nostralius's attempts to salvage their reputation, and a little bit of Nintendo Switch. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a 5-star iTunes review to help others find the show! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg Save 10% on Lootcrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

This week on Game On, Chris and Bill are joined by Rob Lashley. They break down the Best of 2016 awards and all the good that's coming in 2017. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg   Save 10% on Lootrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

This week on Game On, Chris and Bill dive deep into the world of evil underlings with a discussion of Obsidian's new RPG, Tyranny. Later, they talk about ArtCraft's new fundraising effort that makes supporters actual investors, Guild Wars 2's latest icy update, and how Starfall Prophecy is adding to the world of RIFT. Should you buy it now? Listen to see! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg Save 10% on Lootcrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

Welcome to the special Blizzcon 2016 Edition of Game On! Bill Murphy reported in live from Anaheim to break down all of the news and excitement from his first day on the convention floor. It's a big episode of Blizzard news and analysis. You won't want to miss it! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg Save 10% on Lootrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

This week on Game On, Chris and Brax look back at the doom and gloom predictions made by players and pundits before free to play came to the fore. How true were they? They also wish Chris Metzen a happy retirement, break down Marvel Heroes' and The Division's game changing updates, discuss Fallout 4 Far Harbor and Nuka World, and Divinity: Original Sin 2. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg Save 10% on Lootrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

This week on Game On, Chris and Ryan sit down to discuss week one in No Man's Sky. Will overhype and poor PC performance mar this once awe-worthy game? Later they talk about RIFT's new expansion, Demon Hunters and demon invasions coming to World of Warcraft and more. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Save 10% on Lootrate - http://trylootcrate.com/mmorpg and enter the promo code "bridge10"

This week on Game On, Chris and Brax sit down to discuss the getting swept up in the Pokemon Go craze and how the game has taken over their home towns. Later they talk about the the future of LotRO in light of the recent layoffs, as well as the upcoming SWTOR expansion, the return of GW2's living story, WoW's pre-Legion patch, and game completion rates for RPGs. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Get a free 30 Day trial of GameFly - http://gameflyoffer.com/mmorpg

Welcome back to Game On! This week, Chris, Ryan, and Braxwolf break down all the biggest news of video games' biggest week: E3! Over the hour, they go over all of the conferences, talk about their favorite games and reveals, and decide who the big winners of the show actually were. You won't want to miss it! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week on Game On, Chris and Brax sit down to discuss a week dominated by Overwatch, but that's not all! They also discuss Battleborn's immediate $20 price cut, No Man's Sky's latest delay, Fallout 4: Far Harbor, Funcom's life saving investment, and the Warcraft movie. Small correction: the Smite controversy was about Hindu deities. Not Buddha. Our bad. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

Chris flies solo this week, bringing you all the biggest stories from the last week in MMORPGs and RPGs. He breaks down the recent Overwatch beta and the comparison’s to Gearbox’s Battleborn, the start of the WoW Legion beta test, Empyrean Interactive’s “MMOs you can beat,” expansions for Fallout 4 and The Witcher 3, and more! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

On this one week delayed episode (sorry about that!), Chris and Ryan discuss the legality and morality of emulated MMO servers. They also break down Dark Souls 3, The Division kerfuffle and more. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week on Game On, Chris and Braxwolf take on the question of the year: are AAA MMORPGs on the way out? They also talk about the  comparisons between The Division and Destiny, Fallout 4's Automatron DLC, the end of EverQuest Next and the future of Daybreak Studios, and more. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week on Game On, Chris and Braxwolf sit down to discuss Black Desert Online's launch week and the downright baffling fact that gear does not show up on your character -- but you can buy new looks in the cash shop. They also talk about No Man's Sky's June launch, Elder Scrolls Online's quiet success, and another notable departure from ArenaNet. Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.

This week on Game On, Ryan and Brax are joined by composer extraordinaire, Inon Zur. Inon has composed soundtracks for some of the biggest video games in the business, including Fallout 3 and 4, New Vegas, Dragon Age, RIFT, TERA, Icewind Dale 2 and more. He is premiering a brand new song, EXCLUSIVE to MMORPG and Game On. You won't want to miss it.