Podcast
A podcast is an audio file composed primarily of spoken words, often reminiscent of a radio program. Podcasts can cover any and all topics, and have grown popular as a means to quickly disseminate content, editorial, or interviews with much less work for the creators than typing up the material into an article.
Gaming podcasts have become quite common and popular, and there are several active podcasts centered on Diablo III. Blizzard Entertainment semi-regularly posts their own podcast, BlizzCast, which generally features a developer interview along with discussion of one or more of their ongoing game development projects.
Diablo Podcasts
As of April 2011, there are three active Diablo podcasts.
The Diablo Podcast, (TDP), is hosted by Flux, and is a a production of The Unofficial Site, Diablo.IncGamers.com, formerly Diabloii.net. New episodes are posted weekly (or more often) at DiabloPodcast.com. The format varies from show to show, but generally features some discussion of current Diablo III news, indepth discussions of game features, along with regular interviews with members of the Diablo community, as well as prominent RPG developers such as Max Schaefer.
The Worldstone Keep podcast is the oldest of the Diablo podcasts, and is an independent production, not affiliated with or managed by any existing Diablo fansite. Episodes generally consist of the 3 or 4 regular hosts discussing recent Diablo III news, with a deeper focus on various game issues. Episodes are posted at TheWorldstoneKeep.wordpress.com.
The DiabloCast is produced by Force Strategy Gaming in affiliation with the DiabloFans website. Force hosts the show, usually speaking with Sixen. The typical show format is a summary of recent Diablo III news, followed by some discussion of a Diablo III game feature. New episodes can be seen (listened to) via the Force Strategy Gaming YouTube channel.
