Azeroth United - A World of Warcraft Podcast

Episode 160 | With the World of Warcraft: Forever beta behind us, it's time to take a closer look at the nine playable classes and their specializations!

This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the class changes coming to WoW Forever, exploring new abilities, redesigned talents, and what makes each class unique. From Druids and Paladins to Warlocks and Warriors, we're looking at what's changed, what looks fun, and what might inspire you to try something new when Forever launches.

No DPS rankings, no tier lists - just a look at the classes and what they have to offer.

Plus, we've got plenty of Warcraft news, including the upcoming Talebound demo, changes to racial abilities in WoW Forever, new animated stories, and the WARPATH launch trailer.

Whether you're a longtime Classic veteran or preparing for your first adventure in WoW Forever, there's plenty to talk about this week!

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:13:40 Mailbag

00:21:37 Blizzard News

00:32:52 Modern News

00:35:19 Forever News

00:46:38 This Week in WoW

00:50:08 Main Topic: Class Breakdown

00:51:17 Druid

01:00:34 Hunter

01:05:09 Mage

01:11:06 Paladin

01:22:26 Priest

01:27:29 Rogue

01:30:38 Shaman

01:36:37 Warlock

01:44:55 Warrior

01:53:59 Class Wrap-Up

01:58:29 Outro

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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, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.

Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

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Episode 159 | The WoW Forever Beta is coming to an end, and for many players, it's surprisingly hard to say goodbye.

This week we look back at a Beta unlike any other. Players weren't just testing systems and reporting bugs. They were leveling characters, exploring Azeroth, and genuinely enjoying a game they knew would soon be wiped. With the November 4 launch approaching, we reflect on what made this beta special, what Blizzard got right, and why there's so much to look forward to.

We also cover the latest World of Warcraft news, including: The Final WoW Forever Beta Updates, the upcoming Stress Test, Temporary Economy Holds, and The Forever Open. In Modern WoW we have the Community reactions to Patch 12.1.5 and the Patch 12.1.7 PTR.

The beta may be ending, but the adventure is just beginning.

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:26:28 Blizzard News

00:29:31 Classic News

00:31:30 Modern News

00:44:48 Forever News

01:25:14 This Week in WoW

01:28:17 Main Topic: Goodbye WoW Forever Beta

01:36:34 Outro

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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, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 158 | World of Warcraft's Patch 12.1.5, The Promise of Tomorrow, has arrived, bringing new adventures to Midnight! This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the latest content, including the Labyrinth of Kindo'jan, the Unbinding of Kith'ix raid, Aqir Invasions, and more.

Meanwhile, WoW Forever is shaking up PvP with a redesigned Honor and ranking system. We'll explore what's changing, how it compares to Vanilla WoW, and what it means for players who don't want to spend their entire lives grinding battlegrounds.

Plus, Blizzard continues cracking down on gold buyers in Forever, the latest beta developments, and a new utility mount that could cost the equivalent of $500 in WoW Tokens.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

Podcast Social Media:

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:13:30 Mailbag

00:23:25 Blizzard News

00:29:32 Classic News

00:32:13 Forever News

00:56:20 Modern News

00:59:22 This Week in WoW

01:05:33 Main Topic: Midnight Patch 12.1.5

01:42:23 Outro

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 157 | This week on Azeroth United, we ask whether Blizzard has gone too far with dungeon XP changes in World of Warcraft: Forever. The goal is understandable… discourage dungeon grinding, cleave groups, and boosting. But are the changes creating new problems like mob skipping, one and done dungeon runs, and even more incentive to pay for carries?

Plus, we cover the latest WoW Forever Beta updates and RMT crackdown, declining Classic population numbers, the new World of Warcraft Dungeons & Dragons crossover, Liquid and Method discussing limits on Race to World First preparation, and the latest Trading Post.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

Podcast Social Media:

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✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited

✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast

Host Social Media:

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:10:39 Mailbag

00:20:10 News

00:47:00 This Week in WoW

00:51:10 Main Topic: WoW Forever Dungeon Changes

01:15:16 Outro

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 156 | This week on Azeroth United, WoW Forever gets its first major round of development notes, a community dueling tournament raises the stakes to $100,000, and the conversation around gold buying and RMT somehow gets even messier.

Meanwhile, Blizzard finally gives us a release date for Midnight Patch 12.1.5: The Promise of Tomorrow, arriving October 13 with the Unbinding of Kith’ix, the Labyrinth of Kindo’jan, Aqir Invasions, new mid-season progression, and more.

Then, in the Main Topic, we dive into WoW and the Trouble with Twitter. What began with Blizzard taking action against inappropriate names in the Forever beta quickly spiraled into developer comments, old social media posts, community outrage, and harassment. Where should the line be between developers speaking directly with players and Blizzard communicating official policy, and when does criticism go too far?

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:15:31 Mailbag

00:29:37 News

01:06:06 This Week in WoW

01:09:17 Main Topic: WoW vs. Twitter

01:27:35 Outro

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 155 | I've spent some serious time in the WoW Forever beta, and it's time to talk about it.

This week, we're skipping the usual news rundown and diving straight into my experience with Forever. The revamped leveling experience, new quests and dungeons, talent trees, professions, graphical improvements, realm-less servers, class changes, monetization concerns, horizontal progression, and a whole lot more.

There's a lot that I love, a few things I definitely don't, and some big questions that won't be answered until we see where Blizzard takes the game.

Plus, we'll do a little speculation about Forever's content cadence and what the roadmap might tell us about the future.

After all these changes, one question keeps coming back:

Does WoW Forever still feel like Classic?

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

Podcast Social Media:

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:02:18 The Good

00:33:57 The Bad

00:46:28 The Ugly

01:03:45 The Wild Cards

01:11:07 The Content Cadence

01:20:26 The Community

01:31:45 Outro

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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 Forever, 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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 154 | BlizzCon 2026 is in the books, and the future of Warcraft looks very different than it did a week ago.

This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the biggest announcements from BlizzCon, including World of Warcraft: Forever, Midnight: Eclipse, The Last Titan, and the brand-new Warcraft III: Forsaken Kingdom campaign.

We'll also look at what Blizzard revealed for Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and the surprising return of Heroes of the Storm before talking about the long-awaited return of StarCraft.

But the main event is World of Warcraft: Forever. We'll dig into what Blizzard revealed, what we've learned since the announcement, what it could mean for the future of Classic WoW, and why I walked away from BlizzCon incredibly excited about this new version of Azeroth.

Plus, I'll share some of my experiences from an unforgettable weekend at BlizzCon 2026.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

Podcast Social Media:

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:13:39 Mailbag

00:15:34 News

00:23:46 This Week in WoW

00:32:01 Main Topic - WoW Forever

01:21:07 Outro

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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:

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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:

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☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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:

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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:

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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, http://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

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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.

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Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft | https://www.dungeonsanddragons.com/world-of-warcraft/

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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

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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/

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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

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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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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

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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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 143 | This week on Azeroth United, Blizzard pulls back the curtain on Mythic+ dungeon design for Midnight Season 2, revealing their philosophy behind dungeon selection, encounter updates, and role balance. We also take a look at the growing list of quality-of-life improvements coming with Patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek, including profession knowledge resets, UI improvements, and long-awaited bug fixes.

Plus, we'll cover the July Trading Post, Blizzard's newest World of Warcraft short stories, the upcoming http://Raider.IO Break the Meta event, and then take a trip through Azeroth's past with a look at the complete history of Timewalking, from its introduction in Warlords of Draenor to where it stands today.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

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====================

00:00:00 Greeting

00:17:32 News

00:55:37 This Week in WoW

01:10:52 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.v

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 142 | This week on Azeroth United, Denethar dives into Blizzard's reveal of Patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek, exploring the mysteries of The Coiled Isle, the return of troll lore, and, of course, an alarming number of snakes.

Plus, we'll discuss the new Community Events arriving in Season of Discovery and examine the Reddit and Twitter conversations surrounding the alleged WoW Camelot leaks.

So grab your antidote, keep an eye on the shadows, and join us as we venture into Azeroth's next great adventure.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:10:16 Forum Post of the Week

00:20:39 News

00:26:34 This Week in WoW

00:32:08 Main Topic: Curse of Ula'tek

01:17:40 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.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Episode 141 | Join Denethar as Patch 12.0.7: Revelations officially launches in World of Warcraft. While players wait through extended maintenance to begin their latest adventure, there's still plenty of Warcraft news to cover. This week we discuss the new Cuddly Cotton Candy Grrgle Twitch Drop, Blizzard's latest Youtooz and Funko Pop! collectibles, NVIDIA's hotfix for recent graphics card issues affecting WoW, the CurseForge Addon Trials competition, and new experience changes coming to Season of Discovery.

In this week's Deep Dive, Denethar examines Blizzard Entertainment's lawsuit against Project Ascension. What exactly is Project Ascension, and why has Blizzard taken legal action? We'll break down the allegations, discuss the individuals named in the lawsuit, explore the legal challenges facing private WoW servers, and look at what this case could mean for the private server community and WoW Classic moving forward.

For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com

Check out Denethar's latest foray into YouTube videos

https://youtube.com/shorts/6Kyou5QZgjY

Twitch Drop Now Live! Get the Cuddly Cotton Candy Grrgle Housing Decor Item

https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24267734/twitch-drop-now-live-get-the-cuddly-cotton-candy-grrgle-housing-decor-item

Blizzard Releases New Youtooz and Funko Pop! Figures

https://www.wowhead.com/news/blizzard-releases-new-youtooz-and-funko-pop-figures-381825

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00:00:00 Greeting

00:04:22 Guild Update

00:06:21 Last Week in WoW

00:09:08 Mailbag

00:10:45 YouTube Update

00:14:08 News

00:29:32 This Week in WoW

00:33:47 Blizzard vs. Project Ascension

00:50:18 Outro

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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.