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<title>Free Play Podcast</title>
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<description>Each week Riknas, Andras and Joe get together and check out all the Free to Play MMOs that the internet has to offer. Whining, shenanigans, and even intelligent discussion ensue.</description>
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<itunes:summary>Each week Riknas, Andras and Joe get together and check out all the Free to Play MMOs that the internet has to offer. Whining, shenanigans, and even intelligent discussion ensue.</itunes:summary>
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<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #20</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Last we left our heroes, Riknas had discovered the Runes of Magic.
Although he hoped to discover new found powers, he just found an okay
MMO. Andras' second lead in our heroes new goal to conquer the world,
are the sacred <a target="_blank" href="http://www.crownsofpower.com/">Crowns of Power</a>, made out of the greatest of shoe strings and other simple objects.<br/>
-----<br/>The Free Play Podcast officially supports the <a target="_blank" href="http://grindingtovalhalla.wordpress.com/">Grinding to Valhalla</a> project and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freemmogamer.com/">Free MMO Gamer</a>. Go check them out, now! Or...Andras will <i>die.</i>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:58:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #19</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=479337#</link>
<description><![CDATA[In our last episode Riknas had gone off to center himself with the discussion of Shadowbane's closure. Soon after Andras has discovered Riknas' meditation spot and told him of a new mystical land for which they can find enlightenment. He also tells him of several sacred objects, that he calls the Runes of Magic, will you listen to their newfound wisdom?
-----
The Free Play Podcast officially endorses Grinding to Valhalla , a project all about understanding the heads of the gaming community such as Brent and other Virginworlds Podcasters, including the Free Play Gamers for some reason... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 20:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:56</itunes:duration>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #18.6</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=473353#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Still dragging his heels to get to a fresh episode, Riknas has another
topic to discuss. The hardcore MMO, and can we make it free to play? <a target="_blank" href="http://www.shadowbane.com/closed/closed.php">ShadowBane's Farewell</a> also comes up to solidify the topic.<br/>
-----------------------------<br/>The Free Play Podcast officially endorses <a target="_blank" href="http://grindingtovalhalla.wordpress.com/">Grinding to Valhalla</a>,
a project all about understanding the heads of the gaming community
such as Brent and other Virginworlds Podcasters, including the Free
Play Gamers for some reason...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 01:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:26:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #18.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=467957#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode 18.5 is here to compensate the resounding, &quot;Meh&quot; that was
episode 18. In this episode the news is covered, and the topic of
exploration in MMOs is covered, and how F2P MMOs can expand on it.<br/>

---------------<br/><br/>Runes
of Magic, still happening on April 24th, on the US Govinda server at
9PM EST. Be there, or the hosts won't like you anymore, and again they
bring back special guests for the show!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:56:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #18</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=454088#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Welcome to episode 18 of the Free Play Podcast, this show is kicked off with Darren from the Virgin World's favorite, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.virginworlds.com/podcast.php?show=5&ep=1">Shut Up. We're Talking.</a>, and they talk about their oh-so-edgy experiences with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://maplestory.nexon.net/WZ.ASPX?PART=/Main">Maple Story</a> by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nexon.net/">Nexon</a>.  Later, the two co-hosts are hit hard by new listener mail talking about their choice of footwear, and Riknas' hair. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:09:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #17</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=448440#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hello again, it's a brand new show, breaking Riknas' promise of being
on time though. The Crew has fights over technical difficulties and who
would continue to edit. All issues however have been resolved, however
only two would survive and the Americans come through to talk about the
latest F2P nightmare, <a target="_blank" href="http://bots.acclaim.com/">BOTS</a>, by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.acclaim.com/">Acclaim</a>! (We're linking things again!)<br/>


<br/>Also, still a shout out to the wonderful project we've been invited to take part of, check it out;<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://grindingtovalhalla.wordpress.com/">Grinding to Valhalla</a>!<br/>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:05:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #16</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=445571#</link>
<description><![CDATA[This episode brought to you by Andras editing! Losing Joe to something
referred to as &quot;the real world&quot;, Andras and Riknas scour the internet
for his replacement, only to come to the conclusion no one indivdual
can do it, and so they had acquired Philip/Crovan and Stephen/Alsedrech
from the Warpath/Drone bay as they tackle a review being demanded since
day one; Guild Wars!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:27:36</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #15.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=438180#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Free Play Podcast releases yet another .5, but this time it's not just a solo show! Riknas and Joe come on with Karen from Shut Up We're Talking (Also on the Virgin Worlds Podcast collective) and talks to the crew about the shift in the MMO industry again, comparing the AAA pay to play MMOs and the growing audience of our listeners, the F2P Community.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:26:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #15</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=434863#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode 15 is here. It is now in it's awkward puberty stage and flipped its parents the birdie, but change can be good, can't it? In this episode the Free Play Crew, Joe is actually happy, Andras is strangely disappointed, and Riknas has fluctuating sound quality as they review the smash hit that is Fusion Fall!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Pay Podcast #14</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=432838#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode 14 has now arrived and no one died after the release of the<br/>
13th episode!<br/><br/>
This week we discuss the release of several upcoming games including<br/>
the wildly popular Runes of Magic, and for this weeks review the crew<br/>
talks about World of Kung Fu, and have a surprise game for this months<br/>
group night!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:06:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #13</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=430697#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode 13 is a special episode in the hearts of our three heroes, but
it's not because they narrowly avoided a tragic death due to the
dangers of the mystical number &quot;13&quot;. But wouldn't that be cool? Rather,
they have their first developer interview with the small Indie team
&quot;Night Makers&quot; who just released their first MMORPG, Apocalypse Board
Online. How'd it go? Riknas turns into an utter fan boy, and we forget
Joe exists. Want more details? Then why the heck haven't you pressed
play yet? Some fan you turned out to be. <br/><br/><div class="ArwC7c ckChnd" id=":wy">If you like what you&nbsp; heard, or trust Free Play's sense of judgment (though it makes sense if you don't) head on over to <a target="_blank" href="http://site.apocalypse-board.com/">http://site.apocalypse-board.<wbr/>com/</a> to try out the Night Makers first work,&nbsp; and to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gaxonline.com/">www.gaxonline.com</a> to check out Joe's offensive blogs, read the old Free Play Blogs, or even to check out the other blogs on Gax! </div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2009 00:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:39:21</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #12</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=427154#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode twelve has arrived, and this week the Free Play Crew has
brought along a real professional to help them out; Michael Zenke joins
them to discuss the news and one of his favorite F2P MMOs, Dream Of
Mirror Online, (More commonly known as DOMO).]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:18:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #11.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=425623#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The .5's aren't done yet, and this time Andras decides to take a crack
at it, talking a little about what he thinks of the current MMO
industry, and how the F2P industry might be the next source of
innovation for MMOs as a whole, and gives some more bits of information
on this weeks game night.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:18:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #11</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=425617#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode 11 has arrived, and you didn't think we'd be on time after
episode ten, did you? Yea, we didn't either actually. Regardless,
Andras takes control and decides the game of the week, and tensions
between him and Joe rise. For once Riknas actually becomes the voice of
reason (Sort of), and there is discussion on two surprising news pieces.<br/>
<br/>Also, information on the scheduling of community nights is finally, well, finalized. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:49</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #10</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=423229#</link>
<description><![CDATA[<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" class="Apple-style-span">The Free Play Podcast has finally made it to double-digits! Starting the new year with a bang after the FPG group night, the crew has the infamous Caab from Gax Online for the show...who disappeared mysteriously during the review of this weeks game, Cronous. Also in the show, to keep up with all the cool podcasters, the Crew also discusses the top ten F2P MMOs of 2008, as well as the best of what the crew has covered accumulatively in the Free Play Podcast, and the Free Play Blog, enjoy! (Please?)</span>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:23:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #9.6</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=420230#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two .5's in a row? That's right. Well, one's called .6, but that's not
the point. Normally we wouldn't do this, but we want to make it up to
you guys for missing what would be our christmas special, and with the
episode 10 celebration on the horizon, we want to build as much
attention for it as possible. In this episode, Riknas returns (Sorry)
and talks about what truly makes a F2P MMO, and why we classify MMOs
the way we do. We also fill in some final details on the game night,
with the ever discussed voice chat that was not properly covered in 9.5.<br/>
<br/>If you don't know what we're using for this night, and just want to know that, you should know that<br/>1. We're using Skype<br/>2. It's taking place in a conference call<br/>3. You do indeed need a microphone to talk to us on it. Our telepathy has been having mixed results so far.<br/>
<br/>This will not be repeated any longer, and we will be going quite until episode 10.<br/><br/>Skype
contact information, the conference will be run by Riknas
(Power-Mongering jerk, isn't he?) under the skype name, Sahnik00. Send
a friend request to that name, and ask to be added to the call, we'll
take it from there. If Riknas does not directly respond, contact either
Krigare2 or Joe_Hart who will then berate Riknas for not paying
attention, and then we'll take it from there.<br/>
<br/>As a note, last minute changes may occur, and will be kept track of through our twitter account, FreePlayGamers.<br/>Hope to see you there!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:14:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #9.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=419473#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Welcome to yet another .5 episode. After a good deal of discussion the
FPG have realized that we still like having news in our shows, and so
they will stay in our normally numbered episodes. The .5's should from
now on be revolving around discussion topics covered by one or two of
us. <br/>
<br/>This time Joe takes the .5 baton as pennance for his absence in
several episodes, to talk to us about console MMOs (Yet for some reason
Riknas is still writing the show notes.)<br/>------------------------------<br/>At
the end we finally clarify the date of the FPG group night to be this
Friday (January 9th) at 9:30 PM EST, 8:30 PM CST, 7:30 PM MST, and 6:30
PM PST (Sorry that Joe said &quot;5&quot; PM PST). Sorry to the brits who have to
sign on during the brilliant time of 2AM. We'll have another time
directed towards you guys in the future!<br/>
<br/>For those looking for the game &quot;Cronous&quot; and are having trouble, check the following link;<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://cronous.aeriagames.com/">http://cronous.aeriagames.com/</a><div class="ArwC7c ckChnd" id=":y4"><wbr/>. We are -not- playing Cronous by Neofun!<br/>
<br/>Skype information has also been confirmed, and we will have a
conference chat for all those able to use it. Please send a tell to
JoeH, Krigare2, or Sahnik00 for an invite to the skype chat!<br/>Last, to contact us in-game, send a tell to &quot;AndrasK&quot; or &quot;Riknas&quot; on the Lapis server, chapter 1.<br/>
<br/>See you guys there!</div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:18:27</itunes:duration>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #9</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=419040#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The FPG have their ultimate fail in this show, by releasing their would
be christmas episode on January! Further proof that we don't live in a
perfect world. Coincidentally, neither is the game &quot;Perfect World&quot; by
Perfect World Entertainment. But just because it's not perfect doesn't
mean it's not worth it, does it? Prior to this a fantastically huge of
amount of news is discussed, and opinions are let loose.<br/>

<br/>Links:<br/><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.massively.com/2008/12/13/myst-online-goes-fully-open-source/">http://www.massively.com/2008/<wbr/>12/13/myst-online-goes-fully-<wbr/>open-source/</a><br/>Myst Online goes Open Source, the largest Open Source project ever!<br/>

<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.freemmogamer.com/2008/12/turf-battles-closed-beta-signups.html">http://www.freemmogamer.com/<wbr/>2008/12/turf-battles-closed-<wbr/>beta-signups.html</a><br/>Turf Battles closed beta sign ups! ]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:18:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #8</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=413744#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yet another on time episode, and the Free Play Crew is surprising
itself. However, that's not the only thing that's surprising, as Joe
has actually appeared for a second consecutive episode! Riknas also
wants to know, what do you want in the news? Because he hasn't a clue.
But that isn't the point of the show is it? In this nonsensical episode
the Free Play Crew finally cover a browser game on the podcast,
Adventure Quest Worlds! Here the Crew realizes that just because
something is a good deal though, doesn't mean it's worth paying for.<br/>
<br/>--<br/><div class="ArwC7c ckChnd" id=":xi"><br/>Not
yet mentioned in the show, exclusively for the readers of the show
notes, the Crew is now preparing a celebration for the fast approaching
10th episode of the Free Play Podcast, where we review Aera Games
Entertainment's newest title, &quot;Cronous&quot;. For this celebration we are
inviting our listeners to join us for our weekly group night,
previously occupied only by the Free Play Crew. Group Night is our
night of shenanigans where the crew comes together and keeping what's
left of our spirits intact, even in the face of terrible game design. <br/>
<br/>So now, you're probably thinking, &quot;How do I partake, in this oh so
awesome and delightful event and a bag of chips (Cheetos not included.)
Well, all you need to do is send us an email at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:FreePlayGamers@gmail.com">FreePlayGamers@gmail.com</a>.
Clever, aren't we? When sending this email, just let us know your ideal
days and times of day (Please include time zones), and we'll provide
more information during episode 9 to confirm the event. We hope to you
see you there!</div>]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:42:36</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #7</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=411868#</link>
<description><![CDATA[That's right listeners, the Free Play Podcast is on time two weeks in a
row! And get this; rumor has it that it will consistent actually three
times in a row. On top of that, Joe's back as well! Furthermore, Riknas
is informed of the F2P MMO resource of <a target="_blank" href="http://freemmogamer.com/">freemmogamer.com</a>.&nbsp; Things had been looking up until Riknas assigned them the game Archlord. &quot;What's wrong with that?&quot; The listeners may ask. <br/>
<br/>Listen, and hear the suffering of these three individuals.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=411868#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:47:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #6</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=409489#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Episode six of the Free Play Podcast as arrived, and Joe still isn't
here, but that's nothing new, right? To compensate for this Riknas and
Andras kidnap Lady Sinaea and drag her onto the show, and they all
discuss Nexon's &quot;Mabinogi&quot;. Riknas' suppressed, sad, cynic comes to
life playing this game, as he begins to realize what a miserable
existence he leads. As a result, Andras must trudge forward as the
voice of reason. Sort of.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic;">(Apologies for the delay on publication of this podcast - it got caught in the crossfire of site migration. -Brent)</span><br type="_moz"/>]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=409489#</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:23:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=405702#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ritual has gone horribly wrong! The dark circle used to summon Joe
has collapsed upon itself, and he was sucked back into it. In a
desperate attempt to find Joe, Riknas and Andras rode off in search of
retrieving their British friend. This was of course, until they
realized that he still lived on a different continent, so they decided
to play Upshift: Strike Racer instead. From the trauma, Riknas forgets
how to make a point, and Andras mocks him for this shortcoming.<br/>
<br/>Riknas is also already getting tired of using the third person. <br/><br/>Seriously, why am I <i>doing</i> this?<br/><br/>Oh, right, and be sure to check out our awesome sponsor Caffo at <a target="_blank" href="http://caffo.chaosnet.org/">http://caffo.chaosnet.org/</a> (After you're done giving us an Itunes review of course)!<br/>
]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=405702#</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:00:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #4</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=403560#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Consistently inconsistent, episode four of the Free Play Podcast
reaches the public! (Don't worry, episode 5 is already on it's way!)
After the sacrifice of several farm animals and the creation of a
ritual circle, Joe has been summoned to return to the show as the crew
reviews Soldier Front, an FPS game by Ijji. Philosophical discussion
occurs as the crew also comes to grip with the concept, &quot;People suck.&quot;<br/>

<br/>Links<br/><br/>Soldier Front Site<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://sfront.ijji.com/">http://sfront.ijji.com/</a><br/><br/>Our gax page:<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gaxonline.com/profile/FreePlayGamers">http://www.gaxonline.com/<wbr/>profile/FreePlayGamers</a><br/>

<br/>Our gax group:<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gaxonline.com/group/FreePlay">http://www.gaxonline.com/<wbr/>group/FreePlay</a><br/><br/>Joe likes attention, so give it to him too!<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.joehart.co.uk/blog/">http://www.joehart.co.uk/blog/</a>]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=403560#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:39:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #3.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=397968#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yet another mini-cast, news is light, but the news exists nonetheless,
and Riknas lets you know what that is. He hasn't gotten any wittier
though.<br/><br/><b>Links:</b><br/>
<br/>&quot;Paid to Play&quot;- Atlantica's satisfaction Guarantee<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.warcry.com/news/view/87027-nDoors-Atlantica-Online-Satisfaction-Guaranteed">http://www.warcry.com/news/<wbr/>view/87027-nDoors-Atlantica-<wbr/>Online-Satisfaction-Guaranteed</a><br/>
<br/>Atlantica Dev Journal<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/346/feature/2344/Focusing-on-the-">http://www.mmorpg.com/<wbr/>gamelist.cfm/game/346/feature/<wbr/>2344/Focusing-on-the-</a><br/><br/>Runes of Magic Beta Key Giveaway<br/>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/giveaways.cfm/offer/23/Runes-of-Magic-Beta-Giveaway.html">http://www.mmorpg.com/<wbr/>giveaways.cfm/offer/23/Runes-<wbr/>of-Magic-Beta-Giveaway.html</a><br/><br/>HellGate:London Shuts Down<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/47371">http://www.tentonhammer.com/<wbr/>node/47371</a><br/>
]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=397968#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:07:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #3</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=396644#</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Free Play Podcast as returned once more, and UK listeners rejoice;
because so has Joe! Unfortunately, Andras is still missing somewhere in
the Xbox Live Arcade, however reports suggest he is making his way back
home to the Virgin Worlds collective. While the search for Andras
continues, Riknas and Joe cover the upcoming F2P MMO, &quot;Atlantica
Online&quot;.<br/>
]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=396644#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:30:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>atlantica online,free play,free to play,f2p,mmo,mmog,mmorpg</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #2.5</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=393879#</link>
<description><![CDATA[After hitting rock bottom, Riknas has grabbed a shovel, first to bury
his co-hosts, and then his podcasts. Andras has now disappeared as well
and so Riknas takes on the dangers of his microphone alone, and does a
special news orientated episode, as a bonus he talks about FreePlays
first listener mail, and as a special gift, actually gives links to the
news discussed.<br/>
<br/><b>MMORPG.com news:<br/></b>5Street Promo<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/promos/5street_promo.cfm">http://www.mmorpg.com/promos/<wbr/>5street_promo.cfm</a><br/>DOMO Promo<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/promos/domo_promo.cfm">http://www.mmorpg.com/promos/<wbr/>domo_promo.cfm</a><br/>
Kickster Beta<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/betas/kickster_beta.cfm">http://www.mmorpg.com/betas/<wbr/>kickster_beta.cfm</a><br/>Chronicles of Spellborn Contest<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mmorpg.com/contests/tcos_promo.cfm">http://www.mmorpg.com/<wbr/>contests/tcos_promo.cfm</a><br/>
<br/><b>WarcryNews:<br/></b>TalesRunner Open Beta<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.warcry.com/news/view/86848-Tales-Runner-Enters-Open-Beta">http://www.warcry.com/news/<wbr/>view/86848-Tales-Runner-<wbr/>Enters-Open-Beta</a>]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=393879#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:16:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #2</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=393231#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Living down to expectations, Joe disappears and we
release the show extra late. However to compensate, we offer an extra
long show, well over the length of the pilot, and to top it off, we
actually talk about what's going on in F2P news, and discuss the game <b>Rohan:Blood Feud</b>.<br/>
<br/>So sit back, relax, enjoy, and cradle your wallet knowing its safe.<br/>...And Joe is still British, apparently.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=393231#</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:16:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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<title>Free Play Podcast #1</title>
<link>http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=386913#</link>
<description><![CDATA[Here we go! Riknas and Andras from the Free Play Blog finally go audio,
featuring a special new addition to the Free Play crew; JoeH from the
360 Blogger! They kick things off by talking about &quot;The Catch&quot; of F2P
MMOs, and how free a &quot;Free&quot; MMO really is.]]></description>
<category>podcasts</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://virginworlds23.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=386913#</guid>
<itunes:duration>00:37:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Riknas, Andras, and Joe</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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