Azeroth United - A World of Warcraft Podcast

Azeroth United - A World of Warcraft Podcast

por Denethar
The Final Countdown to BlizzCon
Episode 153 | BlizzCon 2026 is almost here! With just days to go before the big event, Denethar shares his final preparations and looks ahead to what Blizzard might have in store for World of Warcraft. This week, we discuss Liquid’s victory in the Venomous Abyss Race to World First, Midnight Patch 12.1.5, Blizzards weird StarCraft website teaser, and more. Plus, Blizzard’s history of expansion announcements and launch dates, the three major story eras of WoW, and what they could mean for the future of the World Soul Saga. From the latest news to one last round of BlizzCon anticipation, join us for the final countdown before Anaheim! For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:15:15 Mailbag 00:24:22 News 00:45:12 This Week in WoW 00:49:09 Main Topic - BlizzCon 2026 01:02:46 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
BlizzCon 2026 Predictions
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Episode 152 | BlizzCon 2026 is almost here, and it’s time to make some predictions! This week on Azeroth United, we look ahead to Blizzard’s return to Anaheim and try to figure out what the company has planned for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, and the rest of the Blizzard universe. From the future of Modern WoW and the growing mystery surrounding Project Camelot, to the possibility of new games and some predictions that may come back to haunt me, we're putting it all on the table before BlizzCon begins. We’ll also talk about the history of BlizzCon, remember some notable moments, and look beyond BlizzCon 2026 and talk about where BlizzCon could be heading in the years ahead. Plus, in the news: Microsoft is reportedly shopping several Xbox franchises, including Warcraft and Diablo, to Hollywood, Project Ascension announces its shutdown, J'imothy is discovered in World of Warcraft, and the Race to World First enters its third reset. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:19:22 News 00:36:22 This Week in WoW 00:41:12 Main Topic - BlizzCon 2026 01:17:26 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
The Business of Boosting in World of Warcraft
Episode 151 | This week we're taking a look at the business of boosting in World of Warcraft. From Mage and Paladin dungeon boosts in Classic to paid raid clears, Mythic+ carries, WoW Tokens, gold buying, RMT, and even services that will play your character for you, boosting has grown into an entire industry surrounding World of Warcraft. But where's the line between paying another player for a service and simply paying someone else to play the game for you? We'll look at how boosting has evolved over the years, Blizzard's attempts to combat it, the connection between boosting, botting, and RMT, and whether paid progression actually affects the players who choose not to participate. Plus, we cover the latest news from around Azeroth, including TBC Anniversary Phase 3, another Project Camelot development, the latest from the Venomous Abyss Race to World First, and a preview of September's Trading Post. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:11 News 00:22:40 This Week in WoW 00:28:36 Main Topic - Boosting in WoW 01:01:48 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
Race to World First - The Venomous Abyss
Episode 150 | This week, we're getting ready for the Race to World First as the gates of The Venomous Abyss open! We'll take a look at all eight bosses waiting inside the new raid before turning our attention to the Race itself. Liquid has won four straight Race to World First events, but can anyone finally knock them off the top spot? We'll also take a bigger look at what the Race to World First has become. It's one of the biggest events in World of Warcraft, yet it's still entirely organized and funded by the guilds themselves. Has Mythic raiding become balanced around a competition that technically doesn't exist? Should Blizzard take a bigger role in the Race? And would making it an official E-Sport actually make things better, or ruin what makes the Race special? Plus, we cover the latest WoW news, including Midnight Season 2 class tuning, changes to Sparks, the upcoming Patch 12.1.5 PTR, player housing blueprints, and more. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:12:27 Mailbag 00:16:21 News 00:31:40 This Week in WoW 00:34:16 Main Topic - RWF The Venomous Abyss 01:08:53 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
The Evolution of World of Warcraft
Episode 149 | World of Warcraft has changed a lot over the past 20+ years. But if you stepped away during Vanilla, The Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King and came back today, just how different would Azeroth actually feel? This week, Denethar takes a journey through the history of World of Warcraft, from Vanilla all the way to Midnight, looking at the major systems, features, and fundamental changes that transformed WoW along the way. From flying mounts, achievements, Dungeon Finder, and transmogrification to Mythic+, World Quests, Warbands, Delves, player housing, and everything in between, we're tracing how the WoW we started with became the game we play today. Plus, this week's news includes the departure of Blizzard composer Adam Burgess, reports of Blizzard becoming Xbox's top-performing studio, another mysterious Project Camelot development, Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 3 PTR testing, the latest Twitch Drop, Raider.IO's Midnight Season 1 recap, and everything you need to know as Curse of Ula'tek Season 2 gets underway. Whether you've been playing for twenty years, recently returned to Azeroth, or simply can't remember when half of these systems were added, this one's for you. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:47 Mailbag 00:14:31 News 00:27:49 This Week in WoW 00:32:32 Main Topic - Patch 12.1 01:12:37 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
Patch 12.1 The Curse of Ula'tek
Episode 148 | Patch 12.1 is almost here, and this week I'm breaking down everything coming in The Curse of Ula'tek and Midnight Season 2. From the new Venomous Abyss raid, Altar of Fangs dungeon, Mythic+ Season 2, Delves, and the all-new Coiled Isle, to major updates for Housing, Discord integration, the user interface, and Blizzard's addon API changes, we'll cover everything you need to know before launch. I'll also walk through Blizzard's content rollout schedule so you'll know exactly what arrives on launch day, what unlocks the following weeks, and when Season 2 officially begins. Plus, all the latest World of Warcraft news, including the D&D crossover announcement, Season of Discovery Fake Fresh, Burning Crusade Season 2, the August Trading Post, the latest Midnight comic, and more. For links and other information, visit our Website | http://azerothunitedpod.com Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft | https://www.dungeonsanddragons.com/world-of-warcraft/ Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:47 Mailbag 00:14:31 News 00:27:49 This Week in WoW 00:32:32 Main Topic - Patch 12.1 01:12:37 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
Why Does Gaming Get So Toxic?
Episode 147 | This week, a series of events in the WoW community got us thinking about something much bigger than one guild, one streamer, or one game. Join us as we explore why toxicity has become such a common part of online gaming, from World of Warcraft to EVE Online, League of Legends, Valorant, and beyond. Why does it happen? Is it getting worse? And what can we learn from our own experiences? No drama. No finger-pointing. Just an honest conversation about gaming, community, and remembering that there's a real person on the other side of the keyboard. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com The Guild: Ren Faire'd | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feliciaday/watchtheguild Dark Legacy Comics | https://www.darklegacycomics.com/ Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:11:08 News 00:48:14 This Week in WoW 00:54:09 Main Topic - Toxicity in Gaming 01:19:24 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
Mythic+ Has a Trust Problem
Episode 146 | A suspicious Mythic+ run involving alleged outside intervention from a Blizzard Game Master has raised serious questions about competitive integrity at the highest levels of World of Warcraft. This week, Denethar examines what reportedly happened, separates the available evidence from community speculation, and asks a larger question: can players trust that every score, leaderboard position, and seasonal title was earned under the same rules? To answer that, we look back at nearly ten years of Mythic+ evolution. From its introduction in Legion and the rise of seasonal affixes to Blizzard’s in-game rating system, rotating dungeon pools, the keystone squish, and its continuing attempts to reduce friction. Mythic+ has progressed through eras of construction, expansion, and refinement. Has the system now reached a fourth era? One focused on verification, transparency, and competitive integrity? For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:06:58 News 00:34:03 This Week in WoW 00:39:26 Main Topic - Competitive Mythic+ 01:09:42 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
The Classic Plus Conversation
Episode 145 | Classic+ has become one of the most talked about ideas in the World of Warcraft community, but what actually is Classic+? This week, Denethar spends the majority of the show exploring the past, present, and possible future of Classic+. From Blizzard's experiments with Season of Discovery to community leaks, the Project Ascension lawsuit, and the many competing visions players have for a true Classic+, this is a comprehensive look at one of the biggest unanswered questions in Warcraft. Plus, the latest World of Warcraft news, including a new WoW scholarship opportunity, upcoming Portal Room Q&A with Ion Hazzikostas, Classic Era UI improvements, player housing updates, and more. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:05:41 News 00:14:27 This Week in WoW 00:17:23 Main Topic Classic+ 01:26:04 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
The State of WoW After Midnight
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Episode 144 | Midnight has been live long enough for Blizzard to begin reflecting on what's working, and what still needs improvement. This week, Denethar breaks down Twitch streamer PsyBearTV's interview with World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, discussing Blizzard's thoughts on Mythic+, raids, Delves, housing, addons, Mythic lockouts, patch cadence, and the overall state of WoW as Season 1 begins to wind down. Plus, a look at Microsoft's historic Xbox restructuring, the impact on Blizzard Entertainment, and what it could mean for the future of Xbox Gaming. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Midnight 12.1 Curse Of Ula'Tek Developer Interview With Ion Hazzikostas - Psybear_tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFTFiDeXIMo Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:11:29 Forum Post of the Week 00:16:21 News 00:43:55 This Week in WoW 00:50:26 Main Topic 01:26:00 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.
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