Countdown To Classic

An epic 12 part mini series covering the intracacies of one of the greatest JRPG experiences ever made, Final Fantasy VII. Listen to industry figures, gaming authors and Final Fantasy superfans sound off on the ins and outs of what makes this game one of the greatest of all time. In this episode, we break down two key characters in Cloud Strife and Aeris Gainsborough, discussing interpretations on...

Josh signs off for the final time as we go through a bunch more listener calls with many of the show's favourite guests from the past two years. Touching on topics such as BWL, what's to come for WoW Classic, how it all worked out for casuals, the Oceanic experience and a final exit interview with the show's host, as well as a hell of a lot of thank yous. It has been a privilege to have you tune i...

The final episode of Countdown To Classic is upon us - and the show has every intention of going out large! Josh pulls out all the stops as we go through a two part, epic conclusion to the series, from chats about the making of vanilla to current PvP issues in game. Gaming legend, and World of Warcraft's original lead designer, Rob Pardo stops by for an in depth chat about his recollection of the...

It's the penultimate episode of Countdown To Classic, and the show continues to bring in the big guns of MMORPG gaming, as well as a bunch of the WoW Classic community for a chat. Today, we kick off with a chat about battlegrounds with show favourite Marky Mark, and the 'new meta' that Classic players are experiencing through the Alterac Valley, and to a lesser extent, Warsong Gulch grind. After t...

It's time. Let's talk TBC Classic. The listeners have been patient as the show took a break post-Blizzcon but is back with a vengeance as we finally break down a topic that many of you have waited almost two years to discuss - The Burning Crusade and how it may go as a 'Classic' title. Listen in on several die-hard Countdown fans, and TBC veterans, talk about their memories from the TBC days and h...

Blizzcon is right around the corner, so it's time to talk about what could be coming our way this year in what may be a bit of a make or break moment for the house that orcs built. Listen in as we talk Diablo, Overwatch and Warcraft 3, along with a little Classic chat later on about private servers and gold selling, as well as a long discussion with former Lord of the Rings Online lead designer Be...

It's a mixed bag of WoW Classic goodness this week! Listen in on great conversations with the players of WoW Classic about PvP, Shadow Priest PvP, economic principles, and also hear the conclusion to the show's epic three part chat with MMORPG legend, Mark Jacobs. Highlights Below: Calling Countdown #1 - PvP Callouts w/ Sowleye - 1:35 Calling Countdown #2 - Shadow Priest PvP w/ Ooze - 24:30 Callin...

News is upon us as Blizzard lets us know that the first content drop post launch is coming a little sooner than planned as things are being shaken up a bit for the phases of WoW Classic. Listen in as we discuss getting Dire Maul, the implications of the news, and crackpot theories about what it might mean moving forward. After that, the show kicks on with general PvP observations thus far, more fr...

Huge episode of the podcast this week as we touch on a lot of new Classic talk, chat with an MMORPG titan, we recap a bit of last week's episode with a new angle, as well as an update on Josh's time with the game! Discussing blue posts re: warrior HS/Offhand issues, a potential new Spelladin meta for Paladins, Mark Jacobs talks about his time designing Warhammer Online, and we hear an opposing vie...

Let's get physical! ...I mean, topical!! There's news and opinions everywhere over the last week as the players play around with exactly what they can do with Classic.  We discuss the 'spirit of vanilla' and what basis Blizzard may or may not have to ban people for certain in game actions. The show sinks its teeth into the meaty topics of dungeon layering, the bans resulting from its use, demorali...

I'm on vacation but there is no rest for the wicked, so sit back and enjoy the end of summer with some poolside WoW Classic chatter. The show sneaks in a topical fiscal discussion regarding fresh economies and what's happening across many servers worldwide right now, while also briefly touching on the recent blue post regarding layering abuse and the gathering of mats. After that, we hear all abou...

The early impressions of WoW Classic are slowly starting to form and we've already seen a shifting of the meta, as the show touches on the news of Week 1 of World of Warcraft Classic. Dungeon cleaving, world firsts, layering issues and much, much more, tune in as the community sounds off on some early observations of how we'll be playing the game moving forward. Plus we get some celebs drop by as...

World of Warcraft Classic has launched!! And with all of us diving into Azeroth at the same time, the launch experience has been one that won't be forgotten anytime soon, as the servers have been smashed by a tidal wave of players wanting to get started with Classic. This week's episode of the show touches on what players went through from a variety of perspectives, and touches on a variety of in...

It's the final countdown..... But not the last episode of the show! It's a tour de force today as the show goes nuts for the moment we've all been waiting so long for - launch! The news doesn't stop as we cover the AMA, preparing for the madness that will be launch, the race to kill Ragnaros, and finish off our 'why your class rocks...and sucks' series with Shaman, Paladins, and Priests. Finally,...

Less than two weeks to go. So much to talk about.  So little time. Countdown is back with even more classy talk this week, as we cover the pros and cons of Warlocks & Rogues.  We also break down the server list, whether or not #nochanges can go too far, Kevin Jordan stops by again to give his take on some of the latest news, and speed levelling legend Joana returns to discuss the Race To 60 along...

It's August, 2019. Classic is close. Are you still struggling with the huge decision of what class to play in Classic? Flipping coins around the house deciding between options?? Well, Countdown To Classic is here for you, as the show enlists some of its favourite guests from the previous 115 episodes to enlighten you on why the class you may be leaning towards rocks.....and sucks.  We cover the go...

It's the last episode of Countdown To Classic before release month dawns on us, and so the show is taking one last chance to enjoy the calm before the storm of content coming in August and onwards. Today, we kick off with some awesome in game advice, but then bring it down a notch as we get zen with a bunch of 'external' topics about World of Warcraft Classic. So sit back, relax, and let Countdown...

It's raining notable names over at Countdown To Classic as Josh sits down for a bunch of epic one on one chats. First, we hear from Madseason, of the immensely popular Madseasonshow YouTube channel, as he sits down for a tavern chat covering a variety of WoW Classic topics as we get a bit of a deeper insight into his thoughts on Classic and what makes him and his character tick. Next, MMORPG icon,...

Beta is done and so it's time to give some final thoughts on what was a critical window of time for WoW Classic's development process. The show extensively covers the winners and losers of the beta, which includes a twist that would make M. Night Shymalan cringe! After that the show goes on to break down the sneakily huge blue post regarding crit suppression with the theorycrafters, vanilla dungeo...

Less than seven weeks to launch and there's more to talk about on the show than ever! Listen to Josh discuss a wide range of topics with the listeners, who continue to call in for a fun chat. Today, Hunter extraordinaire Zeroed stops by to chat about all of the Hunter issues that have reared their ugly head in the beta, causing concern for everyone wanting to roll their beloved ranged class in Cla...

Did somebody call in about Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker?!? Countdown To Classic is back again as we inch another week closer to launch day, and we've got more topical issues and game related chatter for you. Callers from far and wide hit the show up to discuss the minutiae behind using Thunderfury, a pro-world buffs reply, and Twitch sensation Dr. Lupo stops by to talk about his hi...

With the beta now being 6 weeks old, those who have been fortunate enough to spend time with it have begun to notice a few things which warrant a conversation about their implementation in WoW Classic.  Today, the listeners touch on some of those points. We first hear all about melee leeway and get some further commentary on the layering examples that we've seen pop up thus far.  This is followed...

The beta rolls on and brings with it a couple of fresh talking points for the show and its listeners to tackle this week with Josh. Warsong Gulch has been open for a couple of weeks now in the beta and Arathi Basin just opened days ago, and with those come the bloodthirsty PvP testers looking to see how things perform on the battlegrounds. After that we break down stream sniping, after some commen...

Countdown To Classic has a bit of everything for you today as we touch on beta news and talking points as well as a couple of class conversations. Josh talks with the listeners on whether or not Blizzard should invoke the ban hammer for trolling streamed events, and covers off on more beta impressions as we dive deeper into what Classic has to offer. Next, Josh talks to a number of hardcore Warrio...