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We welcome the multi-talented Michele Boyd to the show this week to talk about her upcoming project, Penny Horrors, as well as her origin story, acting, producing, Team Unicorn, and so much more! Ash and Scott return to handle the news and other shenanigans. Rated NA 127 Be sure to check out and support Michele’s Penny Horrors series!! UPDATE: KickStater campaign for Penny Horrors now live!!! Website: http://pennyhorrors.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/pennyhorrors Facebook: http://facebook.com/pennyhorrors Twitter: http://twitter.com/pennyhorrors You can also find Michele at MicheleBoyd.com and, most recently, on Geek and Sundry’s Spellslingers

The gang gets swept up in Halloween, let’s pile up the spoils and see what we’ve got! Scott gets new chatacters in the mobile favorite, Combo Crew, and plays the sugary-sweet FORCED, now available on Steam. Matt discovers a fun-sized bundle of HBO with comcast internet, then goes straight for Batman: Arkham Origins. Ash unrwaps Capcom’s 30th Anniversary Encyclopedia, and still has a sweet-tooth for GTA V. Hilary sinks her teeth into The White Queen miniseries and NBC’s Dracula. Finally, we haunt the NAFF and NAPL, before settling in to hear your favorite memories from Halloweens past in our NAQOTW. Rated NA 126

The ladies are away, so it’s a throwback bro-cast. Matt and Ash live the bachelor life, watching Clone Wars S5 and This is the End on blu-ray. We talk about Star Wars Rebels, Netflix supassing HBO in subscriber base, and grind some gears on this holiday’s console launches. We continue with our NAFFL and NAPL. Finally, we talk about the movies and games that can always cheer you up in our NAQOTW! Rated NA 125

The gang returns to talk GTA V Online, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Beyond Two Souls, Steam controllers, and more. Hilary plans for con-panel world domination, while Matt and Scott talk about the new Steam controller and nerd sports. Finally, we ask you about how we will be interacting with games in the future in our NAQOTW, and Ash tells us the truth about holodecks. Rated NA 124 [If you're wondering about the banjo, it's from Girls Like Robots. It's a great game, you should consider playing it while listening to this podcast.]

For two PAX’s now we have witnessed the growth of this awesome panel put on by our good buddy Miellyn Barrows, and we are again excited to be able to bring it to you. We are down one member again this week while Scott is still planning world domination, but Miellyn steps in and tries to amp up the Monday weirdness. We also give an update to the NAFF and NAPEL. Which member of the panel you’re about to hear is sitting atop the NAFF list? You’ll have to listen to find out! Rated NA 123 – Foreplay: Romance in Games

This episode we sit down with Kelly Wallick, the Indie Megabooth Overlord! She is the person responsible for rallying a huge section of the floor for indie game coverage and getting a lot of the great games from small companies some well deserved recognition, and it all started with a LAB EXPLOSION! Also don’t forget to stick around for the end where we cover what happened last week in the NAFF, the NAPEL and we play a new game of SPOIL DRAGON AGE FOR MAAAAATTTTT! Rated NA 122 – Inside the Indie Megabooth with Overlord Kelly Watnick

Over the weekend, we speculate wildly about Valve’s big announcements. Matt talks about The Expanse, an awesome book series. Scott and Ash talk difficult throwback platforming with Volgarr the Viking. Ash plays a little GTA V, and Hilary talks writer’s club and watches Sleepy Hallow. We also recap our Legend of Dungeon contest with our NAQOTW. Finally, nerd sports. Pound-tag, nerd appropriate. Rated NA 121

Embark on a quest through over a decade of BioWare games with the people who have been there from the beginning. Listen to this panel to hear stories from games like Jade Empire, Baldur’s Gate, and even the present day’s Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at BioWare? Meet some of BioWare's HR pros and select hiring managers to learn more about finding a position in the games industry.

WIth 4 playable races announced, find out more about how Dragon Age: Inquisition will allow you to navigate Thedas as the Inquisitor. This panel was recorded after the Qunari had just been announced and includes more detailed information on player options.

New technology isn't the only innovation in the world of gaming. Join key members of the BioWare team for an interactive discussion on the evolution of video games.

Welcome to listeners, both new and loyal. The gang gets back together after a busy PAX Prime to talk Dragon Age Inquisition, new movies set in the Potter universe, Legend of Dungeon, and Europa Report. We play a couple of games based around Fall TV and fantasy football. We also talk about the news you are most excite for in DAI in our NAQOTW. Nug love! Rated NA 120

What is it like to actually work in the world of Thedas? Join members of the Dragon Age team as they pull back the curtain and share behind-the-scenes tales of the game-making process.

Get to know some of the female team members of BioWare by joining this lively panel discussion. Topics include the goal of gender neutrality (or simply being seen as a ‘developer’) and challenges faced by women in the games industry.

The lead developers of Dragon Age: Inquisition give an in-depth look at how your character, the Inquisitor, shapes the world of Thedas. Recorded after the big game reveal, some of the new pulse-pounding announcements are also explored.

BioWare is known for developing rich, complex characters which inspire a connection with the player. This includes representing diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Join key members of the BioWare team as they talk about inclusiveness in character portrayals.

Separate viewing perspectives and a choice in how you map out the battlefield is a leading feature in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Join the game leads as they discuss tactical combat in the next Dragon Age game.

Telling a great story is one of the many things BioWare strives to achieve when creating games. Join this panel to learn more about the creative process behind your favorite stories and characters.

How will crafting affect your adventures in Thedas? And how much control will you really have over your gameplay, companions, and character? Listen to this episode to learn more!

Beautiful worlds and interesting characters set BioWare games apart. Join this interactive discussion about the process by which the pros at BioWare discuss everything from color palletes to level design, and how everything fits together.