Flash Point: A TOROZ Podcast
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Podcast Description
A podcast devoted to discussing Star Wars: The Old Republic. Features a range of segments covering gameplay, guilds and and answering your questions.
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Flash Point 32: Turkey Slapping Crystal Gayle | We're back on deck for some fun discussion on a bunch of things, including Ed's ever-popular Lore Update. Apologies for the sound quality in parts - let's blame Skype. Points of discussion: - Post 1.2 stability - Asia-Pacific server transfers and server merge need - Fleet duelling - Arena-watching from the cantina - New playable planets - Shout out for a funny guild-created video - Shout to Midian and Remnants guilds for their achievements - Datacron runs - Combat parsers and SWTOR's TOS - Pimp your UI - Call out for more writers for TOROZ - Lore Update: Crystals - Multi-player space combat - Avengers movie review - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 6 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 31: Gene Roddenberry, Physics Failure | Lots of post 1.2 chat in this episode on top of another great lore update from Ed and lots of NZ holiday reminiscences from David. All Star Wars related of course. Points of discussion: - 1.2 goes live - new SWTOR website - Legacy rewards - Asia-pacific server transfers (link to Stephen Reid's explanation of your toon name and placeholder characters) - low population servers - Tauntaun Fawn giveaway - Lore Update: Hyperspace - Star Wars memorabilia (link to pics as promised) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 22 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 30: Attack of the Non-Players | We're back with a discussion chock-full of 1.2 speculation, another great Lore Update from Ed and a generally hiccup free episode this time. Points of discussion: - 1.2 drop date - SWTOR Droid Mini Game - SWTOR Official Podcast - Trooper Trek (please check it out and consider donating!) - 501st Legion - Lore Update: Blasters(!) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 8 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 29: The Bobby Brady Hiccup Edition | The points of discussion still come in thick and fast and it's difficult to get past the upcoming 1.2 update but we manage it. The reason for the title of this podcast will become apparent - my apologies for the interference of my hiccups during parts of the podcast. Points of discussion: - 1.2 Update highlights (user interface, space combat, combat log) - People leaving SWTOR complaining about end-game content - Lore Update: Twi'lek - Final shout-out for our TOROZ Reader Survey (please fill it in if you have time!) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 25 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 28: Lukewarm Nookie With Some Wookiees | It's only been a fortnight but it feels like an eternity since the last episode given the local launch has occurred since. There's heaps on the agenda and we manage to get through most of it. Points of discussion: - Australia / New Zealand launch event - Oceanic servers - Lengthy dissection of 2012 Guild Summit - Lore Update: Wookiees - TOROZ Reader Survey (please fill it in if you have time!) - Welcome to our new writer Kate - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 11 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 27: Launch ruminations and purse snatchers | We're back with a more standard SWTOR chinwag, with a focus on the imminent local launch. Points of discussion: - Stephen Reid Q&A: the post-mortem - Oceanic servers: transfer or not? - Patch 1.1.4 and Patch 1.1.5 and the upcoming Jesus Patch (1.2) - SWTOR Oceanic launch event on March 1st - Cross-server LFG tool - Welcoming the new writers on the TOROZ team: Tim, Tim and Rick! - Talking 3D Phantom Menace, Game of Thrones, Megamind and Scott Pilgrim vs the World - Mass Effect 3 discussion - Drew Karpyshyn leaves BioWare - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 26 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 26: Stephen Reid Q&A Special Edition | This episode we have BioWare's Senior Community Coordinator, Stephen Reid, jump into the Oceanic bear pit to field questions from the local community. A wide range of issues were covered and we're confident Stephen escaped the colonies with his dignity intact - a big thanks to him for taking the time! Do have a listen as there's some really interesting info in there, including some hard facts on Oceanic servers and a hell of a lot more. We'll have a summary transcript up this afternoon as well (updated: here it is) There is a little background noise here and there sorry, but I've removed as much of it as possible. Points of discussion: - Q&A session with Stephen Reid covering a big range of issues including a confirmation of whether Oceanic servers will be physically located down here - A brief post Q&A discussion with the TOROZ crew Listen via iTunes or right here: | 10 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 25: McGherkinsquirters and Roleplaying | We're pretty thrilled to have racked up a quarter of a century of podcasts, and what better way to celebrate than with a guest. A big thanks to Ganden from SWTOR-RP for jumping into the fray for this episode. Points of discussion: - SWTOR patches: frequency and effect - Legacy system - current and future - Founder title - Oceanic launch speculation - Roleplaying discussion with Ganden (here's his great intro article on RP'ing) - Star Wars Cello duel and assorted movie reviews - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Also after the show is Episode 3 of Star Wars Addicts Anonymous, Ed and his flatmate Collyn's laid back look at everything SWTOR. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 29 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 24: Rise of the S*****gs | A historic episode personnel-wise, with our first four-way podcast as Simon Potter becomes one of the regular panel - welcome Simon! Rise of the Rakghouls is the focus but there's lots more than that dissected. Points of discussion: - Patch 1.1 update and class changes - Slicing changes - End-game gear customisation - EB Games stocking SWTOR locally in Australia - Anti-aliasing improvements and pretty places in SWTOR - Collector's Edition digital content - Different terms for the p***s (yes, seriously) - and here's the link to the Bloodhound Gang song mentioned (warning: contains gratuitous shots of bikini glad women) - Movie recommendation and Stan Lee's appearance Down Under - Two upcoming special guests - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Also after the show is Episode 2 of Star Wars Addicts Anonymous, Ed and his flatmate Collyn's laid back look at everything SWTOR. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 15 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 23: Droids Baking Brownies | The first week of 2012 sees us back covering what's been a rather eventful couple of weeks. It's a big agenda this episode, including a critical discussion on the bowel habits of droids. Points of discussion: - SWTOR's launch - smooth or what? - One million subscribers - Patch 1.01 and 1.02 - New Flashpoint and expanded Karagga's Palace Operation and frequency of content updates - Oceanic launch in 2012 and a plug for SWTOR Gamers of Oceania Facebook Group - Eternity Vault Oceanic guild progress and cushion stuffing by droids - 2012 predictions re-cap - SWTOR Customer Service / Support - Oceanic server queues - Sith and Republic power-levellers - Graphic glitches and robot poo - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 3 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 22: Missing Ed’s Nude Shower Cam | In the week of early access there's an enormous amount to cover, and we give it a red hot go. This week features special guest co-host Simon, standing in for Ed who's on a week-long road trip. Points of discussion: - Early access and game experience to date - Server queues - Grace period / Amazon orders - Sith Warrior vs Smuggler video - Overpowered classes in game? - 2012 SWTOR predictions - Oceanic launch speculation - iTunes reviewer shout-outs - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 18 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 21: There’s No Grace, Period | It's been a huge week for SWTOR so we've got a whole bunch of new fat to chew, including the heated debate around there being no grace period between early access and launch. Points of discussion: - Beta finishing and team impressions - Sith Inquisitor progression video - New community blog - Closure of SWTOR forums pre-launch - No grace period and early access - Unofficial PvE server vs Guild Daisy Chains - Introducing a new segment: Star Wars Addicts Anonymous - Keep or re-install the SWTOR client? - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 11 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 20: Kylie Minogue plays the SWTOR Beta! | Ok, she doesn't really but you'll get the context if you listen to this episode. In the middle of the largest test weekend to date, Mark, Ed and David discuss their time with the SWTOR beta interspersed with a good quota of sarcasm and bad puns. Points of discussion: - Beta impressions - Jedi Consular progression video - CE favoured by Oceanic players - Pulsipher as informal PvE Oceanic server - TOROZ now has a Google Plus page - David joins a guild - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Google Plus page and Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 27 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 19: The Cursed Edition | After overcoming some big technical hurdles we finally got this episode recorded - like the postal service we make sure we deliver rain, hail or orbital bombardment, so enjoy. Points of discussion: - Imperial Agent progression - Early Access - Pre-order sales - Fansite Summit #2 (Sunny's Diner link mentioned: here) - Revan Novel - Guild spotlights - Riding koalas - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 11 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 18: Fap to the STAP, Solo to the Holo | Apologies for the three week break, but we're back with a fun discussion on Warzones, Solo with the Holo and Fapping to the STAP. All shall be explained if you listen. Points of discussion: - Warzones: Huttball, Voidstar and Alderaan - Collectors Edition unboxing - Fan Friday and fan fiction as the poor cousin (click here to check out the SWTOR Paint Adventures mentioned) - Oceanic guild listings and daisy chains (PvE chain, PvP chain) - Brief discussion on other games out there (you have to check out the PS3 vs PC Battlefield 3 comparison) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 30 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 17: You Say Bayta and I Say Beeta | As always, plenty to talk about. Beta weekends, Jedi Knight vs Bounty Hunter and companion characters dominate proceedings this episode. Also hear host David pronounce 'Beta' two different ways in the one podcast! Points of discussion: - Galaxy Map - Bounty Hunter vs Jedi Knight - Companion characters - Beta weekends and oceanic players participating - Bioware at NYCC - Brief discussion on other game betas out there (Battlefield 3, Wrath of Heroes etc) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 8 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 16: 86 days to launch – the live podcast | It doesn't get much bigger than this - about a quarter of the way into the podcast the ever-observative Ed saw the announcement pop up on the SWTOR site. So we've ended up with a CNN-style live on the spot coverage of the announcement. Well, not really but as you'll hear it certainly changed the course of the podcast! Points of discussion: - PvP details - ESRB rating for SWTOR - the release date announcement - Guild alignment - Companion characters - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 24 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 15: Do Droids Have Balls? | We're back with a deep and meaningful discussion on smugglers, beta weekends, droid groins, the Blu-Ray release of the six Star Wars movies and a hell of a lot more! Points of discussion: - Smuggler update - Beta weekends and handling of this weekend's 'cancellation' - The origin of TOROZ and finding Ed and Mark for the podcasts (a request from Ax on the forums) - PvP servers: should you be able to play both factions (a request from Antispiral on the forums) - Bioware recycling information for Friday updates (a request from Scottyy on the forums) - Blu-Ray release of the six Star Wars movies - Robots and camel-riding! - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 10 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 14: Synthweaving My Jockstrap Before Huttball | It's been a busy news week so there's no shortage of stuff to dissect. We also manage to work in some Mario Kart, Rollerball and Luke Skywalker's inappropriate erections! Points of discussion: - Huttball PvP - Eternity Vault Operation - Crew Skills update on SWTOR website (link) - Guild testing program and a plug for our Oceanic Guild Listing - First guild blacklisting - Pre-order copy limits - Bioware too heavy handed in SWTOR forum moderation? - Star Wars Books: we pick our faves - Cool Star Wars T-Shirts from New Zealand with a 10% discount for TOROZ readers / listeners (check the link for the code you'll need to use) - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 20 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 13: Whiny Teen Darth Vaders and The Gonch | Another big episode with our confirmed third co-host and lots of discussion of everything SWTOR and more. Points of discussion: - Esseles Flashpoint walkthrough - Consular update - Pre-orders / 'Red Zoners' discussion - SWTOR for the over 40's - Killing companions - Loot containers - Big Babies on YouTube - Third-party info sites - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 6 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 12: We Are Still Available In Your Region | A huge episode discussing the pre-order and the fact all of Oceania, Asia and South America (and parts of Europe) has not been included. We're really pleased to have guest co-host Mark Duncan, an Aussie SWTOR guild master on board as well! Points of discussion: - SWTOR pre-order and impact on the half of the world not included (including some mentions of petitions and Facebook protests on the issue) - Captain America film review - The Space Shuttle - end of an era! - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 23 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 11: Boba Fett Was A Bad Guy | A fun-packed episode covering everything from the danger of firearms through to a discussion on adding a third amigo/amigoette to the Flash Point Team. Points of discussion: - Bounty Hunter character progression - Maps in SWTOR - San Diego Comic Con and potential announcements - Oceanic release update - Oceanic servers - Discussion on adding someone else to the podcast team - Google Plus - An ad hoc Skype video chat to determine what we each look like! - Thanks to our iTunes Store podcast reviewers - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 10 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 10: Nerf Hammers and Spitting on Peripherals | A man-flu infused David and an always entertaining Ed talk about recent SWTOR news, with special guest Mercy from the Star Wars Artists' Guild. Points of discussion: - Battle for Alderaan video - Is it possible to over-hype SWTOR? - SWTOR peripherals - Star Wars Galaxies closing in December (thanks to Sert for the heads-up!) - Oceanic release delay discussion - Bridging the generation gap with SWTOR (thanks to Ax for the heads-up on this great post) - A bunch of interesting facts about Star Wars: A New Hope and Raiders of the Lost Ark - Star Wars Artists' Guild - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 25 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 9: Jawa Fury and a Kick in the ‘nads | With E3 in the recent past and release delay rumour running rampant on the SWTOR forums, there's been no shortage of things to talk about for Episode 9. Points of discussion: - Return trailer (including insurance in the Star Wars era and a debate on turret gunfire as a throwback to WWII!) - Eternity Vault Operation (including KOTOR and David's gobsmacking lack of experience with previous Star Wars games) - Tatooine Walkthrough - Rumours of a delay in SWTOR's release for Oceanic players - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, and Twitter account. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 14 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 8: Magnus Robot Fighter – Squeeee Genesis | There's no shortage of SWTOR topics to discuss and that's just what we do this episode. Throw in some shoulder pads and Magnus Robot Fighter and there's enough to keep most people entertained for awhile. Points of discussion: - Trooper Update (with a Magnus Robot Fighter interlude) - Advanced Classes Update (including a debate on pauldron dimensions) - SWTOR level cap - E3 potential announcements - Will SWTOR Lore drive new Star Wars movies? - Star Wars spoofs - upcoming competition teaser - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Twitter account and to Lordhammer from Guidl Umbra for his iTunes Review of the podcast! Listen via iTunes or right here: | 4 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 7: Wookiee Porn in The Rapture | The world hasn't ended, so console yourself with another dose of Flash Point! Points of discussion: - The Rapture - Sith Inquisitor post-mortem - leaked beta footage: do people look at it? - Combat audio - Community Q&A - Reminiscing on light sabers (thanks to a listener email) - Star Wars: does it qualify as a myth? - E3 predictions - Shout outs for our forums, Facebook page, Oceanic Guild listing, Twitter account Listen via iTunes or right here: | 22 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 6: Puzzled Portal Guild Space Combat! | Back into the two-host groove for this week at least, Episode 6 covers the latest news and a debate or two. Points of discussion: - The SWTOR Codex - Datacrons and exploration - Release date talk (again!) - Sith Inquisitor video on GameSpot - Guild Ships (thanks for the email Ausbris!) - Guild space combat - Puzzle-based quests like Portal 2: is there a place in SWTOR for it? - Our new Facebook page Listen via iTunes or right here: | 13 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 5: The Summit of the Baby Press | Episode 5 is a bit of a special one for us as we have Jeff from Tor Wars as a guest co-host, fresh from his attendance at the Fansite Summit. He gives some fascinating insights on the Summit and we thank him profusely for getting up so early to take part. Points of discussion: - The fansite summit - Sith warrior progression - SWTOR user interface - Removal of the off-topic forums and profile visitor messages on the official forums - The Ars Technica review of SWTOR and the tunneling effect Listen via iTunes or right here: | 30 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 4: Bad wallpaper, the BFG and beta scams | Points of discussion: - Dev post on SWTOR's environments - Advanced classes - Fan Friday and why fan fiction seems to miss out - Beta scams and why stuff isn't being leaked in bulk from the beta - A Mass Effect MMO on the cards? - The ongoing release date debate - Invite for segment contributions, original music Listen via iTunes or right here: | 16 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 3: Bullmalarkey, fiddlybits and metallic toilet cubicles | Don't let the title put you off, this is another episode with Ed and I chatting about everything SWTOR, albeit within the context of a pretty quiet time news-wise. At 30 minutes it's a nice lunch-break size, so enjoy. Points of discussion: - Jedi Armor progression - RIFT as an example of not offering cross-platform system support - Better guild recruiting - Companion outfitting An apology: sorry for some of the sound issues this week. I managed to forget to switch my mic over from my computer's built in one, so I sound a little like I'm broadcasting from a metallic toilet cubicle but it's still very listenable. Listen via iTunes or right here: | 1 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 2: Forum Nasties and Money for Nothing | Episode 2 covers PAX East, account security, forum civility, character customisation and just a bit more! Links to stuff mentioned in Episode 2: Deadpool's Opinion on the New Star Wars Trilogy TOR Syndicate Listen via iTunes or right here: | 18 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flash Point 1: Nipples, Paramedics and PAX East Live | I'm really pleased to announce that Episode 1 of Flash Point is now available. Discussed this episode: Republic News: Guild support, PAX East 'Live' and Bounty Hunters Chewing the Fat: Fansites, downloadable SWTOR demo, SWTOR's economy and subscription vs microtransactions If you're wondering why nipples and paramedics are mentioned in the title, you'll need to listen to the podcast. Links mentioned in Episode 1: Star Wars Artists' Guild TOROZ Forums We've submitted the podcast to iTunes and are just awaiting approval, in the meantime, have a listen for yourself here: | 11 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Aussie SWTOR FTW
Thanks to David and Ed for an excellent SWTOR podcast with a good mix of news and speculation. After way too many months or so of USA podcasts, which are good, it's nice to hear a friendly accent. Keep up the great work.
Solid podcast!
Fairly good light-hearted discussion about the soon-to-be-released MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. Involves two gaming fans: the ever-factual and level-headed David, and the sometimes unstable (not a fanatic!) Ed.
Good listening!
Excellent
I never miss it! Excellent!
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