The Lincolncast Episode 10: Release Date Ruminations

The Lincolncast, Episode 10 for the week of June 29th ...So. There was some news this week huh? Strap yourself in for a lean and mean podcast where we actually put thought to words and lay out what the release date really means to you and me, beyond the numbers and excitement. Also, we touch upon the stress test including (finally) some impressions of Ascalon Catacombs. Music: "The Pentagon" by The Hamster Alliance Featured Members: selfconfessedcynic , Dourin , No0b0rAmA  , Tarkhein Run time: 2:45:02 Topics for the week:

• Now that we've calmed down, we talk about our reactions to the release date using coherent sentences
• What are the strategic implications of Arenanet's chosen timing?
• With the final BWE announced, we discuss how the betas have been handled and how effective the process seems to have been
• We talk about our fears for issues which will most likely remain in the game come release
• We round out our announcement discussion with some good old speculation on what will be in the third beta
• Noob walks us through his run of Ascalon Catacombs and enlightens us upon balance and class dynamics in GW2
• And finally, we share stories of our experiences in the awesome Beta / Stress test ending events.

Plugs!

• Check out Dourin's gaming coverage at,  http://www.twitch.tv/Dourin

Special Mentions!

• We'd like to wish a belated happy birthday to shinboy630 !

Enjoy! Also, feel free to leave some criticism or feedback - TheLincolncast@gmail.com or @TheLincolncast on Twitter