Latest Obsidian Podcast Episodes
Episode 048: XBOX Showcase Reactions
Avowedcast - June 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We talk about the story trailer from the XBOX Showcase, the deep dive from the Official XBOX Podcast, and various other news items from earlier this month.
Episode 047: RPG Tropes We Love
Avowedcast - May 31, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We discuss popular RPG Tropes that we love and hope to see in Avowed.
Episode 046: RPG Tropes That Need to Die
Avowedcast - April 30, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We discuss popular RPG Tropes that continue to haunt modern RPG games but should have died a long time ago.
Episode 045: Listener Emails
Avowedcast - March 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We answer emails from listeners over the past few months.
Episode 044: Latest Press Recap
Avowedcast - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We discuss information Obsidian shared through multiple press interviews and podcast appearances up to this point.
Episode 043: Xbox Deeper Dive for Avowed
Avowedcast - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>We discuss the 20 minute deeper dive into Avowed by Obsidian developers that was shown after the Developer Direct.
Episode 042: Developer Direct Reaction
Avowedcast - January 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe review what we learned from Obsidian at the XBOX Developer Direct and share our thoughts.
Episode 041: Weapons in Avowed Trailer
Avowedcast - December 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe examine the non-magical weapons showcased in the latest Avowed trailer and how it might be different from what we saw in Pillars of Eternity.
Episode 040: Starfield Impressions
Avowedcast - October 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAmerican and European gamers share their thoughts on Starfield.
Episode 039: Baldur's Gate 3 Impressions
Avowedcast - August 31, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre CRPGs the hot new thing? We discuss our impressions of Baldur's Gate 3 and how it may have a lasting impact on the gaming industry.
Episode 038: Where Does Avowed Fit on the Eora Timeline
Avowedcast - August 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>>Tsora and fans use clues from developer interviews and the latest trailer to speculate on where Avowed fits in the Eora timeline.
Episode 037: Obsidian Developer Responds?
Avowedcast - June 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>>Tsora and fans address a RPG Codex forum post from someone claiming to be an Obsidian Entertainment developer and answer listener emails.
Episode 036: Xbox Extended Showcase, Trailer and PC Gamer Articles
Avowedcast - June 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans revisit the second trailer, discuss the PC Gamer articles, and reflect on the XBox Extended Showcase Interview with Carrie Patel.
Episode 035: Reaction to 2nd Trailer
Avowedcast - June 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans give their initial reactions to the second Avowed trailer released at the 2023 Xbox Showcase.
Episode 034: Listener Emails
Avowedcast - June 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans give the latest updates on Avowed and answer listener emails.
Episode 033: Favorite Eora Moments
Avowedcast - May 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans reflect on their favorite memories from the world of Eora, including all moments from both Pillars of Eternity games and all the DLC.
Episode 032: Companions
Avowedcast - March 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans discuss the Companion system from Pillars of Eternity and speculate on how the system might be implemented in Avowed.
Episode 031: Character Creation
Avowedcast - January 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans discuss Character Creation in Pillars of Eternity and speculate on how it might be adapted for Avowed.
Episode 030: Pentiment Review
Avowedcast - December 06, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans share their spoiler-free thoughts about playing Josh Sawyer's game Pentiment.
Episode 029: Jez is Awesome
Avowedcast - November 09, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans address the second round of Jez Corden rumors about Avowed in the past year. We review what was said and examine the image he leaked online (but he did not leak because someone else did it after he did and that was the real image people are talking about because he did not leak a...
Episode 028: Will Avowed be Spooky?
Avowedcast - October 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans discuss why Avowed may be spookier than you might think. Eora is the perfect setting for an atmospheric horror RPG. We examine the use of horror in RPGs and why we might see a darker approach in Avowed.
Episode 027: Do Not Release Avowed in 2023
Avowedcast - September 16, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans examine the crowded 2023 game release schedule and argue that Avowed should avoid releasing that year. They also read and respond to listener emails.
Episode 026: Pentiment Preview
Avowedcast - July 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans take a deep dive into Pentiment, the Obsidian Entertainment game releasing November 2022. What do we know about the game and its historical connections?
Episode 025: Live Reaction to Xbox Showcase
Avowedcast - June 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans comment on the XBOX Showcase live and offer a few thoughts when it ends.
Episode 024: Avowed Predictions for XBOX Showcase
Avowedcast - June 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans discuss the XBOX and Bethesda Showcase coming this weekend. What will be revealed about Avowed? What other gaming news might we see in the showcase?
Episode 023: Top 10 Reasons We Love Obsidian
Avowedcast - May 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans share their top 10 reasons they love Obsidian Entertainment. Plus, how will newer releases like Elden Ring affect Avowed's development? And, what will you name your first character?
Episode 022: Crafting
Avowedcast - February 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans take a deep dive into crafting. What is the history of crafting in RPGs? Which RPGs got it right? How was crafting used in Pillars of Eternity? How would we like to see crafting implimented in Avowed?
Episode 021: Big vs Small Gaming Moments
Avowedcast - January 24, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans examine the impact and balance between big and small moments in RPG gaming. What are some examples? Will Avowed include a healthy balance of these moments in both gameplay and narrative?
Episode 020: Was 2021 A Great Year for Gaming?
Avowedcast - December 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings>Tsora and fans look back at 2021 and share their favorite gaming moments. They also compare 2021 to other years in gaming.
Episode 020: Was 2021 A Good Year for Gaming?
Avowedcast - December 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTsora and fans reflect on the year 2021 in gaming. What did they love? What did they hate? How does 2021 rank among their favorite years in gaming? They also look to the future and discuss if 2022 will be worth the wait.