This episode we talk about the recent layoffs at Xbox/Activision/Blizzard and also discuss the most recent WoW Patch.

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Patch 10.2.5: Seeds of Renewal – Went live on Jan 16, 2024

• Dragonriding to the Old World! (yay?!) 80% of speed of Dragon Isles though
• New historical discovery event (Azerothian Archives)
• Bel’ameth – New Night Elf home
• Follower Dungeons – Fill out dungeon party with NPCs
• Gilneas Reclamation

Layoffs

• 1900 Staff are being laid off from Xbox across Activision, Blizzard, Zenimax and More.
• Mike Ybarra – President and Allan Adham – Co-Founder, leaving (not part of layoffs)
• Already had a policy requiring people return to the office which caused some to leave. “Soft layoff”
• Everyone working on development for the new “Survival Game” was laid off.
• Rocky development, however. Been working on it for 6 years.
• Supposedly big cuts in Overwatch and Diablo teams.
• Video/Info from Bellular: Video LINK and Article LINK

February Trading Post Mount is good – Reins of the Fur-endship

Holidays

• Lunar Festival 2024/02/03 – 2024/02/17
• Love is in the Air 2024/02/05 – 2024/02/19

Coming Soon…

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Next is Episode 345, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 344 – Seeds of Unemployment first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

This episode we discuss the highs and lows of Blizzcon 2023. We also talk about the new patch 10.2, Guardians of the Dream. Happy Holidays!

Twisted Links

Blizzcon 2023:

• Zabby’s story
• Thoughts on Blizzcon 2023
• WoW Expansion(s) reveal!
• Metzen
• Amazing cinematic
• 3 Expansions revealed… The “Worldsoul Saga”
  • The War Within
  • Midnight
  • The Last Titan
• Preorder for The War Within available now.
  • Upgrade now! In battle.net is annoying
  • It’s really super early for a preorder!

Coming Soon…

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Next is Episode 344, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Ep 343 – Darkmoon Unfair first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

This episode we talk about Microsoft closing the Activision/Blizzard deal, Metzen is BACK! and, of course, Blizzcon 2023 is almost here!

Twisted Links

Imp in ball at Trading Post in October

Microsoft Closes the Activision/Blizzard Deal
* 10/13/23 – Officially Done
* $68.7 billion sale
* Kotick is staying on until the end of the Year

Metzen is Back – Executive Creative Director
Blizzcon 2023
* Nov 3-4
* No CBTS
* Moved All ceremonies and panels to Arena (broadcast throughout)
* Store is in North Hall with Registration
* Darkmoon Faire moved to Hall D
* Opening Ceremony is only randomly selected ticket holders.. Still haven’t seen anything about that.
* Warcraft Rumble mobile game area

Patch 10.2
* Guardians of the Dream – Coming Nov 7
* New Zone: The Emerald Dream
* New Raid: Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope
* New Legendary Weapon: Fyr’alath, the Dream Render
* New Public Events: Superbloom, Emerald Frenzy, Emerald Bounty
* New Faction: Dream Wardens
* New World Boss: Aurostor the Hibernating
* New Class Tier Sets
* Class Reworks: Rogue and Demon Hunter
* Mythic+ and PvP Season 3
* Dragonriding: New Mount, Glyphs, Races, Customizations
* Character Customizations: Blood Elf, Druid Forms

Hallow’s End 2023/10/18 – 2023/11/01
Day of the Dead 2023/11/01 – 2023/11/03

Coming Soon…

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Next is Episode 343, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 342 – Back 2 Blizzcon first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

This episode we talk about Blizzcon 2023 and the new patch 10.1.5, Fractures in Time which includes the new Mega-Dungeon, Dawn of the Infinite.

Twisted Links

Blizzcon 2023 Information
Nov 3-4
All the TNB folk were able to pick up tickets the first day.
No news on CBTS

Patch 10.1.5 LINK

Mega-Dungeon
* Infinite Dragonflight – Mythic Only “Dawn of the Infinite”
* 8 bosses
New Evoker Spec: Augmentation
* DPS spec Black and Bronze dragonflight
Time Rifts
* Team up with others to take down bosses in alternate timelines.
* Collect artifacts and complete quests
* Rewards based on which timelines and you can’t receive the same reward twice.
Whelp Daycare
Dragonracing Event – Kalimdor Cup (Aug 15-28)
* 16 Races across Kalimdor
Warlock Class – New Races!
* Night Elves, Draenei, Lightforged Draenei, Pandaren, Kul Tiran, Tauren, Highmountain Tauren, Mag’har Orcs and Zandalari Trolls
* Warlock specific questline
Customize your pets in the Barbershop
Lots of Class Changes for many classes and specs but not all including almost nothing for Hunter, Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Rogue and Warrior
Cross-Realm trading but it is still turned off as of now.
Bunch of PVP class changes

Coming Soon…

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Next is Episode 342, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 341 – Fractures in the Nether first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

Join us for our 15th Anniversary show! We spend it with our good friends Ali of “Live, Laugh, Lore” (Podcast LINK) and Ratshag of the blog “Need more Rage” (Blog LINK).

Twisted Links – Nether Semi Important Stuffs

Fifteenth Anniversary of TNB – 5/27 (HOORAY!!!)

Blizzcon 2023 Blizzard LINK

• No ticket information.
• Nov 3-4

Patch 10.1 Blizzard LINK

• New Max-Level Zone: Zaralek Cavern
• New Faction: Loamm Niffen
• New Feature: Cross-Faction Guilds
• New Feature: Gear Upgrading System
• Dragonriding Updates
• Class Updates
• New Feature: Fyrakk Assaults
• New Customization Updates
• New Raid: Aberrus
• Conquer the Challenges of Dragonflight Season 2

Wrathion smells:

Elder Honeypelt tells us what Wrathion smells like.

Holidays

Noblegarden 2023/04/10 – 2023/04/17
Children’s Week 2023/05/01 – 2023/05/08

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 341, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 340 – Fifteen in Aberrus first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

This week Zabby, Hydra and Fimlys talk about the 10.0.7 patch, playing the Diablo 4 beta and wax philosophical about story design. Don’t miss it!

Twisted Links

Patch 10.0.7 (March 21) NOTES

• New(ish) Zone – Forbidden Reach – Where you got to start if you messed with an Evoker
• Faction Envoys
• Class Changes – Of course
• Monks! Lightforged Draenei, Worgen and Goblin can now be Monks
• Winterpelt Furbolg Faction
• Baine’s Search
• Orc and Human Heritage Armor
• Zskera Vault
• Weekly Randomized Treasure Room
• Getting Keys
• Onyx Annulet (Ring with special stones)
• Mega-Storm Event
• More Racing!
• New Dragonriding Glyphs and 2 Traits
• A few changes to Professions (UI pane has been reduced in size)

Spring Sale! – Up to 67% off

Battle Bear now until April 27. Step by Step Guide.

Fimlys won one of the Diablo4TheWeekend giveaway – Free services from Thumbtack

Host Game/Raid

Holidays

Noblegarden 2023/04/10 – 2023/04/17
Children’s Week 2023/05/01 – 2023/05/08

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 340, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 339 – Reaching for the Forbidden first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

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Happy New Year! This episode we talk about our ongoing thoughts on Dragonflight. We talk about dragonriding, crafting and other interesting tidbits.

Twisted Links – Nether Semi Important Stuffs

• Dragon riding thought
• Dungeon lost tank. 
• Crafting progress
• Disturbed Dirt shovel
• Host Helpful resources:
• Reputation available to turn in Blizzard UI.

Example of Blizzard UI showing Dragonscale Expedition reputation level, quests, and rep items.

• Fishing
• Addon Thoughts
• Ark inventory restack

Host Game/Raid

Fim and Zabby are on Razageth Normal although Zabby missed the kill of Broodmother.

Holidays

• Lunar Festival 2023/01/20 – 2023/02/03
• Love is in the Air 2023/02/06 – 2023/02/20

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 338, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 337 – A Dragon New Year first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

Beware! This episode there be DRAGONS! Join Hydra, Zabine and Fimlys as we talk, of course, about the newest expansion, Dragonflight! Leveling, Zones, Professions, Dragonriding and everything in between.

Twisted Links

Hydra’s relocation in RL and in-game.

Dragonflight!

• Expansion is out, obviously.
• What do we think
• Leveling
• Zones so far
• Talent Trees
• Renown vs Rep
• Dragonriding
• Professions
• Dungeons
• Dracthyr Evokers
• UI Changes
• Who else is constantly transmogging
• Addon Thoughts
• Raid Group Loot is the only method of loot distribution

Host Helpful resources:

Class Leveling Guide Use for your 2 trees. Use “Points per level” as your guide to what to get next. https://www.icy-veins.com/wow/a-guide-to-leveling-in-world-of-warcraft

Dragon Glyph Locations – Upgrading Your Dragonriding in Dragonflight MAPS: https://www.wowhead.com/guide/dragonriding/glyph-locations

Sample Specialization Guide: https://www.wowhead.com/guide/professions/skinning/specialization-builds-dragonflight

Feast of Winter Veil 2022/12/16 – 2023/01/02 https://www.wowhead.com/event=141/feast-of-winter-veil

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 337, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 336 – Flight of Dragons first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

This episode we discuss the new Shadowslands Season 4, the announcement that there WILL be an in person Blizzcon in 2023, Dragonflight alpha and much, much more!

Twisted Links

Fim and Zabby’s road trip!

Blizzcon coming next year! LINK

Shadowlands Season 4 LINK

• Fated Raids
• New Mythic+ season
• Empowered World Bosses
• Class Changes
• Items Updates
• PvP Class Changes

Dragonflight Alpha is a go – Launched July 14
Sign-up for Alpha and Beta is at LINK big button on page.

Have you bought Dragonflight yet?

Classic – WOTLK: September 26 LINK

Express Yourself with New Dracthyr Emojis! LINK

Heroes of the Storm Is No Longer Receiving New Content from Blizzard LINK

Host Game/Raid – Current Progress

Fim/Zab: Done! Killed Jailer at the last moment. Well…Zab did.
Hydra: I logged in!

Harvest Festival 2022/09/06 – 2022/09/13
Pirates’ Day 2022/09/19 – 2022/09/20

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 336, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 335 – A Fourth Season first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

Summer is here and Winter is always coming… Dragonflight pre-order is out and “guaranteed” before the end of 2022. We talk about the early purchase items you can get now and pre-order bonuses. We also talk about Fimlys’ broken arm and Hydra’s crazy west coast road trip.

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Twisted Links

Fim’s broken arm

Hydra’s road trip SoCal to Canada and back. (Oregan Bridge was the Freemont Bridge LINK

Release of Dragonflight – dates and early bird rewards LINK

Host Game/Raid – Current Progress

Fim/Zab: Heroic Rygelon!

Next holidays

Midsummer Fire Festival 2022/06/21 – 2022/07/05
Fireworks Spectacular 07/04-07/05

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 335, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 334 – Summer not Winter first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.

TNB turns 14! Welcome to our 14th anniversary show. We have a special guest at the beginning of the episode that you just can’t miss!

Sorry for the delay, this show is being posted very late because, just after the show, Fimlys broke his arm. We talk about patch 9.2.5 and a few other random topics, of course. Enjoy!

Twisted Links

You have known her by many names, originally “The Spawn”, but tonight she wants to tell us about a RL topic.

Shadowlands Patch 9.2.5 Releases on May 31st!

Shadowlands Patch 9.2.5 Patch Notes https://www.wowhead.com/news/shadowlands-patch-9-2-5-patch-notes-327163

• Cross-Faction Instances – Play with the opposite faction on instanced content
• Heritage Race Questlines for Blood Elves and Dark Iron Dwarves
• Renown Changes for alts
• New Travel Form for Druids
• New Lore Conversations – Stay a While and Listen

(Side Topic) Diablo Immortal – Out on June 2.

Warcraft Arclight Mini https://warcraftrumble.blizzard.com/en-us/

Nuverse, Second Dinner (Ben Brode’s Company) https://www.marvel.com/games/marvel-snap

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 334, we will be recording LIVE with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

Visit us on the blog or on twitter @TwistedNether for further information

Send your questions or comments to be included on TNB to [email protected] (text or MP3′s) or call into our hotline at 407-705-3161. We look forward to hearing from our fans.

(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

The post Episode 333 –  14th Twisted Anniversary first appeared on Twisted Nether Blogcast.