VirginWorlds MMO Podcast Collective

This week the game development community meets the blogging community in a round table discussion. Fran and Julie welcome R.W. Harper from Lorewriter.com, Saylah from Mystic Worlds, Tipa from West Karana and Syp from Bio Break for a discussion on immersion in video games. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did producing it~

Julie Whitefeather and Fran Kosac

Through the Aftermath Episode 28

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 03:35:00 GMT

In this 28th episode of Through the Aftermath, the topic is Reign of Fire, including our impressions of the movie and some details of what it's all about. Is Christian Bale in every movie made in the last 10 years, and should Matthew McConaughey just put a real shirt on? These are the pressing questions we answer for you.

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them off to our new address at ttaftermath@gmail.com.

As usual, you can also keep in touch with us via the Facebook page or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

EQual Perspectives #18

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:12:00 GMT

Welcome back to EQual Perspectives. This show was recorded on February 12th of 2010 and is the 18th episode in the venerable podcast devoted to Everquest II. The show’s host Troy invites back once again Karen to talk about the upcoming release of the FREE battlegrounds update to the game, as well as the exciting expansion Sentinel’s Fate. along the way they talk about what they have been up to and a few things that just doesn’t make sense?!?

http://emeraldtablet.wordpress.com/

http://www.journeyswithjaye.com/

Van hemlock Episode 91

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:06:00 GMT

This week we're talking about the games that we have been playing. From LOTRO to Tropico 3, with a rather long stop over at a scary place with Aliens and Predators.

We also say where the news show has gone to, and promise that it's coming back.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute or leave us a comment on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

Look out for the Twitter question on Fridays and have your say.

Massively Speaking Episode 90: Allods Online's cash shop interview

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Interviews, MMO industry, Massively Interviews, Massively Speaking, Allods Online

Massively Speaking Episode 90 is back this week as Shawn and Rubi are joined by Sera Brennan to discuss the week's news. Plus, we sit down with Darren Allarde, Associate Producer for gPotato to discuss the Allods Online cash shop issues that have been blasting the headlines all week.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock Episode 90

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:57:00 GMT

This week we've delving deeply into Eve Online and looking at Tim's experience at trying PvP by taking the Agony Unleashed PvP training course.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute or leave us a comment on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

Look out for the Twitter question on Fridays and have your say.

Massively Speaking Episode 89

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 89 returns this week with Shawn and Rubi discussing the week's news, including Runes of Magic Chapter III, NCsoft's very positive Q4 2009 profit report, Global Agenda's plans for the near future and more.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for February 14th 2010

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:04:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for February 14th 2010

Shut Up. We're Talking #58

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Introductions

Listener Mail/What we're playing

Discussing DLC/li>

Next Triple A Fantasy MMO

Blog of the Week

Hosts:

Darren - Commonsensegamer.com

Karen - Journey's with Jaye

John - Ancient Gaming Noob

Brian - Blue Kae

Blogs of the Week:

The Engines Can't Take it

Eve Monkey

MmoQuests

Serial Ganker

EQual Perspectives #17

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Welcome to the exciting return of EQual Perspective, the podcast that talks about Everquest II. Each episode is hosted by Troy and Karen, with special guest appearances from players and designers.

This week on the show we get caught up on what our characters have been doing in Norrath and then jump right into discussions on the new Battlegrounds expansion, WoE looting, Shards and the tiring grind, and finally talking a bit of Guild talk.

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 53.5

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Welcome to show 53.5

This week we have a special show, at the request of a listener - this
week Fran is driving the bus and Julie is sitting in the side seat.

Julie and Fran

Oh My God Real Life Podcast #31

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:20:00 GMT

Shawn and Jenna return for this 31st episode of OMGRL to discuss the holidays and a whole bunch of recent downers. But we liven up the mood with a few emails:

Lurker wants to clarify his last email about Jenna being a Guild Wars hater
Horatio found a girl who likes Slayer and video games, and he's wondering what to do (KEEP HER BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY)
Reikazan is worried that his life has changed too much since his friends all left for uni
"The One Desperate Kid" writes a default email about wanting a girl and not knowing what to do next
Ryan (who was a guest on the show before) has a new WoW podcast that you should all check out, called The Faceroll Show.

Don't forget to look us up on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date with all of our latest podcast-related news!

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to "show" at omg-rl.com or omgrlshow at gmail.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.

Van Hemlock Episode 89

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:49:00 GMT

This week we're back with more of what we've been playing. LOTRO, Guild Wars and, well, you get the idea by now.

Massively Speaking Episode 88: LEGOs and pran

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 88 plays host to a trio of opinions this week as Eliot LeFebvre and Rubi Bayer join Shawn for the latest news topics, including Free Realms' 8 million registrations, Warhammer 40k E3 reveal, City of Heroes' upcoming new content and more!

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for February 7th 2010

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:40:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for February 7th 2010

Spouse Aggro for Friday, Feb. 5th!

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Spouse Aggro

Friday Feb. 5th

The show you listen to today is the result of a couple of technical breakdowns. Our normal amazingly complicated recording device (the iPhone) confused us by cutting off our recordings. By the time we got done, we had gone over the same subjects a few times and were a little tired of talking about them.

It's especially hard when the first conversation you had was a really good one.

Anyway, we take 3 questions from Sarc over at www.lagwar.com. Thank you Sarc, not only for the great questions, but for the brilliant formatting that allowed Beau to skip your entire email and get right to the questions. Kiddin.

We are happy to be back to the short episode. Those hour/hour and a half episodes can be terribly boring, at least to us. If I talk that long I will usually resort to connecting too many dots.

The music for today is by Santigold, a cool female singer/rapper type person. Go check her out.

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Van Hemlock Episode 88

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:48:00 GMT

This week we're looking at storytelling in games, from the heavy hitters like Mass Effect 2 and Uncharted 2 and upcoming Heavy Rain to the main meat of the show, Star Trek Online.

What were the best episodes of Star Trek about? Did the messages about social issues in the show make it as great as it was in a way that isn't needed as much any more, what made up a good story and how would that transfer to a series of quests?

Massively Speaking Episode 87

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 87 gives you the news of the week once again as Rubi and Shawn discuss the hot topics like STO's launch, Global Agenda's launch, CitiesXL going single-player-only, LotRO's newly-announced Volume III, and much more. Plus, as an added bonus, Shawn goes on and on about his experiences with Fallen Earth's PvP last weekend

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No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 53

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:09:00 GMT

Welcome to show 53!

This week Fran and I while away a couple of pleasent hours with Jim
"Tork" Younkin, community manager and "evangelist" and Hue Henry,
director of design, for the Quest Online studio. Actually Jim Younkin
isn't the first member of the game development industry that has been
a guest on the show that describes himself as an "evangelist" but he
is, perhaps, on of the most enthusiastic we have met.

Julie Whitefeather
Fran Kosac

Shut Up. We're Talking #57

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:01:00 GMT

Introductions

Listener Mail/What we're playing

Upcoming MMO Platforms

Discussing MMO Labels

Blog of the Week

Hosts:

Darren - Commonsensegamer.com

Karen -< Journey's with Jaye

Jonathan - Through the Aftermath

Michael - That's a Terrible Idea

Blogs of the Week:

Through the Aftermath Episode 27

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT

In this 27th episode of Through the Aftermath, the main topic is I Am Legend as Shawn and Jonathan discuss more than just the Will Smith movie version.

There are also three emails read on the show and a lengthy discussion on what we've been up to the last few weeks (including Book of Eli!).

As usual, you can also keep in touch with us via the Facebook page or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

Van Hemlock News for 31st January 2010

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 02:14:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for 31st January 2010

Van Hemlock Episode 87

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:18:00 GMT

This week we return with more of what we've been playing, featuring LOTRO, EVE Online, Guild Wars, Bayonetta, games very much like Bayonetta but not as good and something called Star Trek Online. Apparently this hasn't yet been out for three months and so ony one of us has played that one.

Massively Speaking Episode 86: Global Agenda pre-launch interview

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Podcasts, Culture, New titles, News items, Opinion, Spy, Global Agenda, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 86 returns this week with special guests Erez Goren and Todd Harris from Hi-Rez Studios. Shawn and Seraphina discuss the pre-launch status of Hi-Rez's Global Agenda, set to launch early next week.

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Van Hemlock News for January 24th 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:16:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for 24th January 2010

BioWare: Hollywood Very Interested in Mass Effect Film - mass effect 2 - Kotaku
Crispy Gamer editorial staff laid off, CEO resigns in protest
Epic Has No Regrets About Gears Exclusivity | Game Rant
EVE Online | EVE Insider | Dev Blog
EVE Online | EVE Insider | Patchnotes
Gamasutra - News - Mass Effect 2 Combats Used Sales, Piracy With Cerberus DLC Network
Heavy Rain DLC to explore the origins of the Origami Killer
Michael Pachter gets his own show, unbuttons his shirt
New games based on BBC shows coming News | Eurogamer
News: OnLive lag explained by CEO - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Nintendo Spot Makes UK Most Irritating Ad List, But Isn't That Annoying - Nintendo - Kotaku
No standard SKU for Star Trek Online | Games Industry | MCV
On the PlayStation 3: Hello hypervisor, I'm geohot
Pachter: Wii HD This Year | Edge Online
Phantasy Star Universe Goes Offline In March On PC, PS2 - Phantasy Star Universe - Kotaku
PS3 hacked by iPhone dev?
PS3 Motion Controller Delayed To Fall 2010 | Edge Online
PS3 reaches 3 million sales in the UK | Technology | guardian.co.uk
QBlog
Rumor: Modern Warfare 2 hack attacks your XP
Sony's PS3 DVR add-on lets you earn trophies just by watching TV shows
Sorry, No Half-Life: Episode Three in 2010 | Game Rant
The Escapist : News : Is Online Gaming Killing Porn?
The Tester: Cast of the First-Ever PlayStation Network Reality Series Revealed - PlayStation.Blog
Xbox Live "More Juvenileâ Than PSN | Edge Online
Xbox Live usage tops 17bn hours | Games Industry | MCV

Spouse Aggro for Sunday Jan. 24th! The WHINY EPISODE!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:11:00 GMT

We talk about lot's of on today's show! Most of it....whining.

We talk about the announcement of a new documentary about raiding called...wait for it...the Raid Movie. The makers of the film haven't actually made anything but are asking for your money anyway.

We whine about STO and how we think it might not do very well.

Then we talk about about this wacko raiding couple that, instead of sitting down with a good movie or with a book, want to sit down with their 8 YEAR OLD to raid 3 nights a week, sending him down an early path of stress, extra fatty foods and a lack of D-3.

We chat about how Beau is playing WURM and Darkfall, and about how incredible they both are. If you consider yourself an MMO fan and haven't played either, you are mean and probably fart in public a lot.

Here is the music from todays show:

The beginning/ending song is by Adele, and the song is called "Hometown Glory" and Beau has a crush on her. It's alright, though, since Leala agreed a little too strongly that Australian accents are sexay.

The cheesy metal is a Godsmack song called "I Stand Alone" which is probably one of the cheesiest metal songs out there, along with one of the cheesiest metal videos out there. If you notice, the singer gets a tattoo of The Rock on his hand at the beginning.

The good metal song is, of course, by Slayer. Duh.

(I could not get the clip that played the girl saying "an arm and a leg." So I will leave the blank space for now. If anyone gets it, PLEASE send it to me.

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Van Hemlock Episode 86

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

We're back with the first topic of the year, and we're kicking off with looking at how we pay for MMOs.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

You can also subscribe to the show through RSS or iTunes to receive the show as soon as it's published each week.

Massively Speaking Episode 85

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking, EVE Evolved

Massively Speaking Episode 85 is back as Shawn and Rubi discuss the week in news. Topics include the return of Hellgate: London, game companies and the Haitian disaster relief, Star Trek Online's lifetime subs and more!

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Shut Up. We're Talking #56.5

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for January 17th 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:26:00 GMT

Van Hemlock news show for January 17th 2009

2009 UK single format charts in full | Games Industry | MCV
2009's Most Popular Xbox Live Titles - Xbox Live - Kotaku
BBC - BBC Internet Blog: BBC iPlayer: November and December 2009's stats
Breaking: STO lifetime subs now available [Update] - Massively
British Sales Charts: Enough With The Dancing - Sales Charts - Kotaku
Buy special Station items and SOE will donate to Haitian relief - Massively
Console MMO space 'up for grabs' - Curse // News
Funcom threatening to delete noob Age of Conan characters - Massively
Gran Turismo 5 Delayed, New Release Date: TBA - gran turismo 5 - Kotaku
GT Academy downloaded 1m times | Games Industry | MCV
Heavy Rain DLC Goes Blind | Game Rant
How Xbox Could Have Helped The Dreamcast Survive - Microsoft - Kotaku
James Cameron: Avatar didn't rip off Halo News | Eurogamer
Korea rules that virtual currencies can be exchanged for real money - Massively
Massively is becoming more... well, massive - Massively
Modern Warfare 2 outsold Avatar, claims developer â Register Hardware
Neowin.net - Microsoft's Kodu game creation tool now available as PC beta
New information about hybrid SyFy MMO and television show - Massively
News: God Of War Trilogy - a Â110 GAME exclusive - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
News: MS: "There's no need to launch a new Xbox" - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer
Pirates of the Burning Sea celebrates 2nd anniversary - Massively
PlayStation LifeStyle Â Porsche Excluded From Gran Turismo 5
PlayStation LifeStyle Â Sony Working on New Disc Format, Possibly For PS4
Report - 70% of parents consult ESRB ratings when buying games // News
Report: Only 15% Of Gamers Buying Downloadable Content - Dlc - Kotaku
Report: Physical formats account for 90% of game sales // News
Rockstar quietly settled class-action lawsuit with 'over 100' ex-Rockstar San Diego employees
Some guy is selling his Steam account on eBay
Steam Account with 139 Games Worth Over $2,700!!! NR!!! - eBay (item 220538110051 end time Jan-15-10 18:58:46 PST)
Teen Drops 150 Pounds With Video Game-Inspired Diet - Taylor lebaron - Kotaku
The Escapist : News : Industry Vet Predicts Full Digital Distribution by 2011
The Escapist : News : Star Wars: TOR Delayed to Spring 2011?
Try Your Hand at Being an MP for a Week | GamePolitics
Ubisoft to 'refocus' on Xbox 360, PS3 and 'major franchises'
Xbox 360 "Fully 3D Capableâ - Microsoft | Edge Online
Xbox News: Microsoft: Streaming tech is 'limited' - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Yahtzee and others to open Australian video game bar

Spouse Aggro 90 Sumthin'.

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Spouse Aggro #90 sumthin'.

Someone help us figure out what number we are on. Point being, we've done quite a few over the years.

Anyway, long discussion today, about apes, social connections, playing as though it is a "job," and why Ozzy Osbourne should never be lumped together with Black Sabbath.

Yes, and yes. The music for the show was from some girl band playing a guitar while she sings about animals and then at the end we played some Ladytron. They are singing a song about being 17 or something.

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Van Hemlock Episode 85

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:32:00 GMT

This week we are looking at the games we've been playing over the last few weeks. Games played include Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars, Eve Online, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Forza 3, and Bayonetta.

Jon was also shouted at lots by Tiff Needell.

Massively Speaking Episode 84: Speculation edition

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 84 returns this week with Shawn and Rubi discussing the week in news. Topics include Fallen Earth's graphical overhaul, LEGO Universe's trailer and the decision by Funcom to remove inactive characters lower than level 20.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for January 10th 2009

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:57:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for 10th January 2009

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at the new www.vanhemlock.com to catch the latest updates or leave us a comment at www.vanhemlock.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

Spouse Aggro #97

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:08:00 GMT

We return after a good time off, and give you a show filled with Guild Drama, STO talk and lot's of gab. Yes, I said that Australia was the armpit/butthole of the world, but that WAS A JOKE.

I'm talking to you. You know who you are. :)

Anyway, enjoy. Our equipment is back to normal so we should be back to normal.

Write us, or send in a segment. Call the phone line and leave a comment:

972-535-8867

Enjoy!

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No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 52

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 04:05:00 GMT

Welcome to show number 52!

This week we welcome Tipa from West Karana to the show. Join us as we discuss, Eve Online, Star Trek Online and more.

Julie and Fran

Through the Aftermath Episode 26

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:58:00 GMT

In this first episode of 2010, Shawn and Jonathan discuss the two times in history when the world has come closest to nuclear war: The Cuban Missile Crisis and Able Archer. Topics include the hows and whys, as well as an explanation of how these close-calls helped to mold our current safeguards against something like this happening again.

Take note that the url "throughtheaftermath.com" no longer works and has been replaced by "throughtheaftermath.blogspot.com". This has also affected the show's email, so all new email should be sent to TTAftermath@gmail.com. Sorry for the inconvenience!

As usual, you can also keep in touch with us via the Facebook page or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

Massively Speaking Episode 83: Fallen Earth's Lee Hammock

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Podcasts, Fallen Earth, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 83 is back this week with special guest Lee Hammock, Lead Game Designer on Fallen Earth. Lee and Shawn talk about upcoming updates to the game, including a few tidbits never revealed in an interview before! Las Vegas anyone?

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Limited Edition Podcast 28

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:53:00 GMT

In this episode of Limited Edition recorded at the end of 2009 John, Matt & Stephen sit down next to the fireplace and talk rhubarb to see the year out. Digital Media, Streaming services, Ebooks and PSP comic store becomes an interesting topic. Will 2010 see more from the digital distribution services? John is tempted by the Judge Dread RPG and we find out that Matt quit playing CoH and that Stephen plays games that are 3-5 years old. John's playing World of Warcraft and is surprised that Mr T not only features in the game, but you can get mohawk grenades! The new patch and looking for group system is impressive along with the new quest helper. Stephen continues his cutting edge gaming by playing Spiderman Web of Shadows. We FINALLY announce the competition winner and of course have a natter about comics. What do we end up talking about as our last topic for 2009? Star Trek Online seems to take over the conversation. www.yellowspandex.com @shuttler @rockjaw @teppotastic on twitter

Van Hemlock Episode 84

Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT

End of the year! What, oh yes END OF THE YEAR!

Massively Speaking Episode 82: Taking a Biobreak with Syp

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 82 returns from the holiday vacation with special guest Syp from BioBreak who joins Shawn and Rubi to discuss a bit of news from the last two weeks. But the main focus of this final episode of 2009 is to hash out the trends we've seen during the year, and what we predict for 2010.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Through the Aftermath Episode 25

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:55:00 GMT

In this 25th episode of Through the Aftermath, Shawn and Jonathan discuss the movie "Doomsday". Did they love it? Hate it? Listen and find out!

We also read a bit of fan mail, discuss the news and talk about what we've been up to.

Despite us ranting on about The Road not being shown in our area, I actually saw the movie after this episode was recorded. I'm sure we'll discuss it in more detail on the next episode, but it's a powerful movie!

Keep in touch with us via the Facebook page, email or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 51

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:37:00 GMT

Welcome to show 51!

This week we welcome Syp from Biobreak to the show as we talk about World of Warcraft, independent developers and, of course, Fallen Earth. Upcoming guests will be Tipa from West Karana (already recorded), Jim "Tork" Younkin (community manager for Alganon) who will be bringing their lead designer with him.

Julie and Fran

Van Hemlock Episode 83

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:22:00 GMT

This week we're talking about what we've been playing. Hint: It was games.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

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Van Hemlock news for December 20th 2009

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:19:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for 20th December 2009

BBC News - Rage Against the Machine beat X Factor winner in charts
Crispy Gamer buys GamerDNA
Final Fantasy XIII launch day sales exceed 1 million in Japan
Final Fantasy XIV Is Going To Take On WoW - Final Fantasy XIV - Kotaku
Free Realms Introduces player-to-player real money transactions - Massively
Funcom - Registration and Subscription
Gamasutra - News - Court Denies Bethesda's Motion To Block Interplay Fallout Activity
Gamasutra - News - Microtransactions, Here We Come - Sony's Home Launches First Freemium Game
GT Academy Time Trial Now Available! - PlayStation.Blog.Europe
News: Game selling music CDs - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
News: Sony: "PS3 wand will be king!" - ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Nielsen's US Gaming Market: By The Numbers - Nielsen - Kotaku
NPD lists top-selling games of 2009 in US -- excluding December
PS3 Slim Could Have Been Smaller, Used Network Storage - PS3 Slim - Kotaku
Sega: Aliens vs. Predator reclassified in Australia without edits
Sony still loses about $40 on every PS3 Slim sold
Stargate MMO sidelined for new shooter News | MMO | Eurogamer
The Saboteur is Le Patched, But Will Need un Autre, Soon - The Saboteur - Kotaku
Two million travel to the Borderlands
Unboxing the Final Fantasy XIII limited edition PS3

Van Hemlock Episode 82

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:58:00 GMT

This week we talk about grouping. The blogs mentioned are:

http://tobolds.blogspot.com/2009/12/thought-for-day-soloing.html
http://tobolds.blogspot.com/2009/12/keen-on-soloing.html
http://www.keenandgraev.com/?p=3186
http://syncaine.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/reasons-to-skip-swtor-1/
http://www.killtenrats.com/2009/12/04/get-your-party-of-my-mmo/#more-5424
http://biobreak.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/in-defense-of-companions/
http://www.killtenrats.com/2009/09/24/massively-on-massively/

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

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Massively Speaking Episode 81: RuneScape's Kelvin Plomer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 81 returns this week with Jagex's Community Management Team Manager, Kelvin Plomer, to discuss the company's community focus and their recent work with law enforcement on account theft cases. Shawn and Rubi also discuss this week's latest news, including the Guild Wars 2 trailer, Age of Conan's unlimited free trial and more!

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Oh My God Real Life Podcast #30

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:02:00 GMT

In this 30th episode of OMGRL, Shawn and Jenna solve the problems of 4 lucky listeners:

- Richard thinks District 10 would be a great name for the sequel to District 9
- Mitz needs some advice for a good Julia Roberts movie
- Lurker has a few words to say to Jenna about her recent Guild Wars hate
- Voron wants to know what to do about his gf who won't admit she's dating him.

Plus, we discuss what we've been up to these last few months and make empty promises about not taking so long next time. You believe us, right?

Don't forget to look us up on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date with all of our latest podcast-related news!

If you'd like to have your email read on the show, send it along to "show" at omg-rl.com. As always, we promise to be obnoxious, unfunny and pronounce every typo verbatim.

The theme songs for OMG-RL are "Real Life Drama" by Rackjaw and "Anywhere but Here" by Behavior.

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 50

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:49:00 GMT

Welcome to our BIG ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

We have actually been on the air about a year and a half now, all
shows included, but we are claiming this one as our anniversary show.
We have a fantastic show this time. Not one, but two professional
developers. First up is Mr. Bill Roper from Cryptic Studios. After
that is our own R.W. Harper (we would tell you where he works but then
he would have to kill us). Two hours of in depth discussion, lots of
fun and truck loads of laughs.

Julie and Fran

Van Hemlock Episode 81

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:11:00 GMT

We return with more talk about what we've been playing, which ranges from the usual suspects like Lord of the Rings Online and Guildwars, through Assassin's Creed 2 and Forza 3 and onto a not at all Steam sale influenced Knights of the Old Republic.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

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Massively Speaking Episode 80: A chat with Star Trek Online's Rekhan

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 80 is a chat with Cryptic's Joe "Rekhan" Blancato, who joins Shawn and Kyle to discuss the upcoming Star Trek Online. If Joe's name looks familiar to you, it's not only because his name is all over the STO official site news, but he was also once a writer at Massively.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for December 6th 2009

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:26:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for December 6th 2009

Van Hemlock Episode 80

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:29:00 GMT

This week we talk about war crimes in games and look towards awards for inspiration.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

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Ringcast #37

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:34:00 GMT

This episode's topics:

- Interview with Jeffrey Steefel
- A brief tour of Mirkwood
- Jeffrey gets lost in his own game
- Skirmishes
- Legendary item system updates
- Legendary Pool Distribution
- Interview with Meghan "Patience" Rodberg
- $10k for a Kill-Everything-Instantly Button!

Please promote this show for a chance to win LOTRO prizes!

This episode's LOTR quote was spoken by Faramir in The Two Towers.

This episode's theme song is "Mirkwood" by LOOTAAN.

Massively Speaking Episode 79: The Rookies

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 79 introduces one of our newest members of the Massively team, Eliot Lefebvre, who joins Rubi and Shawn in discussing this week's MMO news. Topics include the week's new expansion launches, a developer roundtable article on the state of betas and more!

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for November 29th 2009

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:57:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for 29th November 2009

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 49

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:51:00 GMT

Welcome to show number 49. This week we have a round table discussion
with JMO/Jeremy from the MMO Voices Podcast and Tipa from West Karana.
Many laughs are had although at the end of the podcast....well you
will hear. Join us next week for two developers on our anniversary
show - R.W. Harper and Bill Roper.

See you online
Julie Whitefeather
Fran Kosac

Through the Aftermath Episode 24

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

In this 24th episode of Through the Aftermath, Shawn and Jonathan discuss the myths and facts behind the Chernobyl disaster. They also dive into the first person shooter game "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." and how well it depicts Chernobyl after a fictional second nuclear disaster there.

If you'd like to see some recent pictures of the disaster site, check out this link. It shows dozens of photos from a tour of the area, and how the surrounding towns are actually starting to rebuild, more than 20 years later.

Look for the next episode to be about the movie Doomsday.

Keep in touch with us via the Facebook page, email or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

Through the Aftermath Episode 23

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:44:00 GMT

Hey folks, sorry for the delay between episodes, but you wanted epic intros, right?! Well you got one this time, that's for sure.

Episode 23 comes to you with special guests Brad and Heero from the Fallen Earth LifeNet podcast. We talk a whole lot about Fallen Earth, but also the post-apoc influences that got these two fine podcast hosts where they are today.

We also throw out a bit of news, and did I mention there's an epic intro? Yep. There is.

Next episode will be about the Chernobyl disaster.

Keep in touch with us via the Facebook page, email or Twitter.

Theme music is The Fourth Tribe by Michael Gordon Shapiro. Used with permission.

Van Hemlock Episode 79

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT

It's another "what we're playing" week, which really needs a better name so it's easier to use in a sentence without needing quotes. This week there's some Lord of the Rings Online (we like it again!) Dungeons and Dragons Online, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, the briefest of Eve mentions, Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2. There's also far too much playing of Borderlands.

As a bonus you get to find out which one of us is the sensitive, caring one and which one of us totally lacks empathy.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

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Massively Speaking Episode 78: An interview with Jeffrey Steefel

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 78 is back with Rubi, Shawn and special guest Jeffrey Steefel, executive producer for Lord of the Rings Online. They talk about Siege of Mirkwood, LotRO's future, Jeffrey's past and much more!

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for November 22nd 2009

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:46:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for November 22nd 2009

âA Game Store That Only Sells One Game - EA Sports Active - Kotaku.â http://kotaku.com/5407151/a-game-store-that-only-sells-one-game?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kotaku%2Ffull+%28Kotaku%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âA2M: devs try to cheat ESRB rating News | Eurogamer.â http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/a2m-devs-try-to-cheat-esrb-rating.
âActivision: Modern Warfare 2 earned $550 million in first five days.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/activision-modern-warfare-2-earned-550-million-in-first-five-days/.
âAOL appeals for 2,500 job axe volunteers â The Register.â http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/19/aol_2500_job_cuts/.
âBanned Resistance Gamer Targets MS and NOA in Latest Suits | GamePolitics.â http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/11/19/banned-resistance-gamer-targets-ms-and-noa-latest-suits.
âBrad Pitt's firm to do Dark Void film News | Eurogamer.â http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/brad-pitts-firm-to-do-dark-void-film.
âDarkfall's newest expansion to release next week - Massively.â http://www.massively.com/2009/11/19/darkfalls-newest-expansion-to-release-next-week/.
âEVE Online | EVE Insider | Dev Blog.â http://www.eveonline.com/devblog.asp?a=blog&bid=714.
âFirm considers class action over Xbox Live bannings.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/firm-considers-class-action-over-xbox-live-bannings/.
âFuncom revenues fall 69% // News.â http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/funcom-revenues-fall-69-percent.
âGamasutra - News - Modern Warfare 2 Release Week, Console Bannings Have Major Effect On XBLA Sales.â http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=26114&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GamasutraNews+%28Gamasutra+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âGearbox: Borderlands fastest-selling new IP of 2009.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/gearbox-borderlands-fastest-selling-new-ip-of-2009/.
âHappy 3rd Anniversary PS3 and PlayStation Network! â PlayStation.Blog.â http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/11/happy-3rd-anniversary-ps3-and-playstation-network/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PSBlog+%28PlayStation.Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âHow Much Did It Cost To Make Modern Warfare 2? - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku.â http://kotaku.com/5407981/how-much-did-it-cost-to-make-modern-warfare-2?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kotaku%2Ffull+%28Kotaku%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âLinden Lab to raise Xstreet fees, loses vendors, products - Massively.â http://www.massively.com/2009/11/20/linden-lab-to-raise-xstreet-fees-loses-vendors-products/.
âMake: Online : Banned Xboxs flood online marketplaces.â http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/11/banned_xboxs_flood_online_marketpla.html.
âMarvelous lost money on most of its Wii releases.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/marvelous-lost-money-on-most-of-its-wii-releases/.
âMMOs fill 15% of game time | Games Industry | MCV.â http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36569/MMOs-fill-15-of-game-time?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mcvuk%2FoXMK+%28MCV%3A+games+industry+news%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âNews: Gearbox rejected Blade Runner game - ComputerAndVideoGames.com.â http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=227390?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS.
âNews: PS2 launches in Brazil - ComputerAndVideoGames.com.â http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=227806?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS.
âNinja Theory: exclusivity is "draining" News | PS3 | Eurogamer.â http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ninja-theory-exclusivity-is-draining.
âNY Testing Emergency Broadcasts Over Gaming Networks - Xbox Live - Kotaku.â http://kotaku.com/5408922/ny-testing-emergency-broadcasts-over-gaming-networks?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kotaku%2Ffull+%28Kotaku%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âOnLive looks to iPhone | Games Industry | MCV.â http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36520/OnLive-looks-to-iPhone?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mcvuk%2FoXMK+%28MCV%3A+games+industry+news%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âPlayStation LifeStyle Â LittleBigPlanet Sets Another Milestone for Number of Levels.â http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/11/20/littlebigplanet-sets-another-milestone-for-number-of-levels/.
âPlayStation LifeStyle Â Sony Announces Current PSN User Base Figures.â http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/11/20/sony-announces-current-psn-user-base-figures/.
âPlayStation News: Kaz Hirai: PS3 to hit 13 million early next year - ComputerAndVideoGames.com.â http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=227871?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS.
âPosts tagged Second life mentors at Massively.â http://www.massively.com/tag/second-life-mentors.
âPS3 and Facebook Join Forces | Game Rant.â http://gamerant.com/ps3-facebook-announcement-benk-2850/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gamerant+%28Game+Rant%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âSony pushes profitability goal back to 2013.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/sony-pushes-profitability-goal-back-to-2013/.
âSony to release 'non-game' dev kits in Q2 2010.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/sony-to-release-non-game-dev-kits-in-q2-2010/.
âStar Wars Galaxies celebrates over 3 million player created quests - Massively.â http://www.massively.com/2009/11/20/star-wars-galaxies-celebrates-over-3-million-player-created-ques/.
âStardock: Steam Has 70% Of PC Download Market - Steam - Kotaku.â http://kotaku.com/5409036/stardock-steam-has-70-of-pc-download-market?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kotaku%2Ffull+%28Kotaku%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âStargate Worlds: We're still kicking, the pics prove it - Massively.â http://www.massively.com/2009/11/16/stargate-worlds-were-still-kicking-the-pics-prove-it/.
âTV Family Enjoys A Spot Of DS Homebrew? - Nintendo - Kotaku.â http://kotaku.com/5408155/tv-family-enjoys-a-spot-of-ds-homebrew?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kotaku%2Ffull+%28Kotaku%29&utm_content=Google+Reader.
âValve: Short-term Steam deals don't hurt long-term performance.â http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/valve-short-term-steam-deals-dont-hurt-long-term-performance/.

Van Hemlock Episode 78

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:00 GMT

This week we have two interviews. First we have @harryhol (http://www.writeaboutgames.com) talking about the press preview of Seige of Mirkwood, and then we have David Shute (http://lackofbanjos.com/), the creator of the winner of the 6th causual game design competion at http://jayisgames.com/archives/2009/11/cgdc6_results.php with his game Small Worlds.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

You can also subscribe to the show through RSS or iTunes to receive the show as soon as it's published each week.

Massively Speaking Episode 77

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 77 is back with Rubi and Sera joining Shawn for discuss on the week's MMO news. Discussion includes: Funcom's beta promotion for The Secret World, Stargate World's new screens, Blade & Soul teaser and a ton of Star Trek Online news.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for November 15th 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:51:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for November 15th 2009

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 48

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT

Good morning everyone,

Show number 48 has been completed at last and uploaded - our apologies
for the delay (matching sound levels was a bit difficult this time
around).

Our guests this week our Mr. Colin Dwan, project manager for Fallen
Earth over at Icarus Studios as well as our good friends JMO (who now
admits he is actually Jeremy) from mmovoices and their podcast as well
as Tipa from West Karana. Mr. Dwan catches us all up with how the
release went for Fallen Earth and what it was like to release a major
mmo from an indie developer. The JMO, Tipa, Fran and Julie run talk
about the issues of the day, including a few "rants" from the West
Karana website.

Talk to you online - Julie and Fran

Shut Up. We're Talking #56

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:41:00 GMT

Introductions

Listener Mail/What we're playing

Hey Look...$10 comes up again!/li>

Non-sticky MMOs

Blog of the Week

Hosts:

Darren - Commonsensegamer.com

Karen - Journey's with Jaye

Jonathan - Through the Aftermath

Blogs of the Week:

Exercise In Frustration

Random Gamer

1337 Speak

Crazy Kinux's Musing

Limited Edition #27

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

John & Matt return for another Episode of Limited Edition to talk about Eurogamer Expo 2009 and all the great games they saw. They also talk about current gaming habits, which revolve around 'fun' for John & price for Matt. Don't forget to check out www.yellowspandex.com Email us podcast at yellowspandex dotcom Twitter @shuttler @teppotastic @rockjaw

Spouse Aggro Vodcast #92: Post-Apocalyptic Time Constraints!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Spouse Aggro Vodcast #92!

We talk about time constraints, and Fallen Earth!

Go watch the video version of this!

The Turkeys

Spouse Aggro Vodcast #91

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:03:00 GMT

Spouse Aggro Vodcast #91:

This is the audio from our new vodcast, which you can see at www.spouseaggro.com. We will be doing live shows and switching to a video format, so check it out. We will still be putting the audio up, however.

Enjoy!

Van Hemlock Episode 77

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

This week we're chatting about what we've been playing, starting with taking the unpopular position and having a go at LOTRO after our last few Mondays playing through the books, and then move on to talking about Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Dungeons and Dragons Online and then a rather too glowing look at Borderlands. Jon then explains why he's not that happy with Dragon Age: Origins and loses all of our listeners.

You can follow us on twitter as @vanhemlock and @jonshute, read our blogs at www.vanhemlock.com or leave us a comment at www.virginworlds.com or on iTunes. Or you can just enjoy the show.

You can also subscribe to the show through RSS or iTunes to receive the show as soon as it's published each week.

Massively Speaking Episode 76

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Culture, Opinion, Massively Speaking

Massively Speaking Episode 76 returns this week with Shawn and Rubi discussing the week's news, including Aion's fourth quarter sub numbers, Guild Wars 2's projected launch date, Mythic's recent layoffs and much more.

Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot us an email to podcast AT massively DOT com. Maybe we'll read your letter on the air!

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Van Hemlock News for November 8th 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Van Hemlock News for November 8th 2009

Van Hemlock Episode 76

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

This week we return from our adventures into the big scary city to report on the games that we saw at the London Eurogamer Expo 2009

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