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Brian, James & Bill pontificate virtually on Facebook’s purchase of Oculus, and talk about our favorite sources of game hype. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: Oculus Rift and Facebook – what happened? Topic #2: Hyping game hype – what gets us into a new game. P.S. Apologies for the ridiculous delay in getting this one to you all. Basically, I suck. Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @mmobill Intro and Outro snagged from Vecina Volleys by ShadowFox2. Our sponsors:

Brian, James & Bill go stream-of-consciousness on game streaming, and pen an audio op-ed on the new style of games journalism. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: nVidia Shield and video game streaming Topic #2: Where does journalism fit into games media today? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @mmobill Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

New year and a new guy pushing the record button! Brian and James welcome Bill to TLDL and talk about MMO’s hitting mainstream news and whether e-sports fit in with their slightly more athletic brethren. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: MMO’s invading the regular news Topic 2: E-sports and analog sports Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @mmobill Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

What would another week be without an episode of Too Long; Didn’t Listen? We don’t find out, as Chris, Brian and James talk about the effect of Kickstarter on the games industry, and reminisce about their favourite gaming moment memories. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: Kickstarter, bitches! Topic 2: Best NPC Villan in an MMO and Best NPC hero in an Games (Via Email from Leon) Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

Like a pizza, it’s 30 minutes or less, or its free! This week’s show has Brian, Chris and James discussion fashion and licenses. Do you need to spend hours on making your character just right, and do games need to license pre-exsisting settings and universes? Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: Upcomming Games: Does fashion matter in MMOs? To what extent is it ok to monetize? Topic 2: Pros/cons of playing games with licensed IP (SWTOR, lotro, STO) vs owned, possibly lesser known IP (Via Braxwolf on Twitter) Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

We return for another go at getting an episode in under 30 minutes! This week’s show has Chris, Brian and James looking into the future, and discussing what they are, and aren’t looking forward to with upcoming games. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: Upcomming Games: What game or mechanic are you looking forward to? Topic #2: Upcomming Games: What’s overrated? Game or Mechanic Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

Once more into the breach with Brian, James and Chris! This week’s show wades into discussions about how hardcore MMOs can and should be, as well as exploring the label of MMO. What does it mean? Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: Can a “hardcore” game survive in todays casual heavy market? Topic #2: What’s in a name? Does “MMO” mean anything specific anymore? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

Welcome to the first episode in this new series of Too Long; Didn’t Listen! This week’s show dives into the issues with CG Cinematics and also explores the need for Immersion in MMOs. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topic #1: CG Cinematics: False Advertising or Setting the Mood Topic #2: Immersion: Necessary, or just a bonus Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

Welcome to the first episode in this new series of Too Long; Didn’t Listen! This week’s show delves into the idea of playing “off gender” character and if the meaning of death penalties in games. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Introduction of our two new hosts: James Nicholls and Brian Brushwood Topic #1: Playing “off gender” in MMOs/RPGs Topic #2: Death Penalties Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com or via twitter @tldlpodcast Rate us on iTunes! Our sponsors:

Due to busy schedules and podcasting burnout, the team of Too Long; Didn’t Listen is hanging up its hat (for now, at least).  But Dodge and Syp didn’t want to end on a cliffhanger, and so they created a super-sized final episode to provide closure and a big thank you to our fans and listeners. So for the last time, here are two (plus many more) topics in 30 minutes — and this podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Thanks for the memories! Listen now: Dodge Online Website: Casually Strolling Through MMOs Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Dodge and Syp are rejecting the notion of the holy trinity in MMOs.  Heresy, you say!  But it’s true!  There are other types of classes and roles, and the duo talk about two of these in today’s show: pet classes and crowd control classes. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Justin’s absence and Dodge’s reaction to said absence Topic #1: What roles do pet classes have beyond DPS? Ads Topic #2: Are crowd control classes outdated? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Dodge and Syp are actually playing the same game these days, and thusly wish to talk about it.  That game is RIFT, and these podcasters have  plenty to say about all of the changes.  They also chat about the best year for MMOs overall.  I think they disagree on that point. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Johnny Depp, kids programming, and CSTM Topic #1: What do we think about RIFT F2P? Ads Topic #2: What was the best year for MMOs? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Dodge and Syp celebrate healthy guy love by sharing a malt at their local tavern — and chit-chatting about their mutual attraction.  To MMOs, that is.  What keeps them playing MMOs?  How do they feel about the plague of tokens infesting games?  Listen and be enlightened! Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Beatboxs and viral videos Topic #1: As two guys who have sampled a wide-variety of MMOs, what is the most important factor that keeps you playing one? [Thanks Joe!] Ads Topic #2: Multiple currencies in games. Are they really necessary?  [Thanks Miresgalon!] Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Dodge and Syp finally buckle down and tackle World of Warcraft.  As battle-scarred veterans of Azeroth, they have war stories to tell, oh yes.  Boar livers, Night Elf hunters, and 40-man raids are burned into their memories — and cause them to wake up screaming in the middle of the night. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Gas prices and the happiest place on earth Topic #1: What worked with World of Warcraft? Ads Topic #2: What were World of Warcraft’s failings? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Dodge and Syp put on their nostalgia caps for this episode that takes you way back… to the future!  Well, no, it’s just back to the past.  What were their favorite computer and console games from when they were young and not so decrepit as they are right now?  Find out!  And then pop yourself a refreshing Tab! Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline The intro you never heard and Gene Roddenberry’s son Topic #1: What were our favorite computer games growing up? Ads Topic #2: What were our favorite console games growing up? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Betas are on the mind today — but when are they not?  Dodge and Syp take a break from cleaning out their navals to pontificate on the benefits and drawbacks to being part of a beta.  But after that?  It’s right back to belly button upkeep! Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Almonds and toenails and Dodge going solo Topic #1: What are the benefits of being in an MMO beta? Ads Topic #2: What are the drawbacks of being in an MMO beta? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Is it strange that in games where we spend 90% of our time performing wonton acts of slaughter, we’re also concerned about proper manners?  Perhaps it is, but we’ve gotten used to it.  On today’s episode, Dodge and Syp talk about combat styles and community maturity — not that either of them have style or maturity. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Topical cream and bedtime songs Topic #1: What’s better: action or round-based combat? [From Braxwolf] Ads Topic #2: What do you think about the state of etiquette in MMOs these days? [From Joe] Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

To underscore a discussion on chat-free MMOs, this edition of TLDL will be presented entirely in silence with subtitles.  Actually, we would have done that, except that it’s completely silly and rather hard to transmit subtitles over an MP3 file.  So just imagine that our discussion is actually you imagining us reading subtitles out loud. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Demon toys and the dangers of parenting Topic #1: Is Kickstarter really the best place to raise funds for MMOs? Ads Topic #2: Would we play chat-free MMOs? Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

It’s a reunion show!  Dodge and Syp reunite after almost two weeks off!  Fortunately, their mojo is still there, and they snap, crackle, and pop as they talk about MMO nostalgia and classic servers. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Listen now: Show Outline Bears and gay Halloween Topic #1: How much does nostalgia affect our actual game memories? Ads Topic #2: Can you go back again?  Are classic servers worth it? Support the show! Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors:

Looks are important, or so every issue of Cosmo that Dodge and Syp have read told them.  That’s why they spend an hour-and-a-half every day grooming their hair, applying product, and creating the perfect image to rock the world.  So why not judge the looks of games?  It’s a fashion show! Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast is free. You know you would listen to all this if it just wasn’t so… long! Show Outline Complaints and first world problems Topic #1: Do we like stylized or realistic graphics? [Thanks to Miresgalon!] Ads Topic #2: How much really needs to be done online? Support the show! Send in topic ideas to tldl@mmoreporter.com! Rate us on iTunes! Dodge Online Website: A Casual Stroll to Mordor Twitter: @tdhowell Email: merric@casualstrolltomordor.com Syp Online Website: Massively and Bio Break Twitter: @sypster Email: justin@massively.com Logo design by Rick Blanco III Our sponsors: