440 - The Instance: All the Thrall

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440 - The Instance: All the Thrall

FromThe Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers

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Mar 4, 2016

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On this episode of The Instance, movie pics surface. We tackle a TON of your emails. Xul likes you and you'll like him. Overwatch BREAKS IT DOWN and more!

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Mar 4, 2016

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The Instance: Weekly radio for fans and lovers of World of Warcraft and all things Blizzard. We don't take sides, we don't whine, we just give you the facts, news and tips that you want and need for your favorite online addictions. Come meet us at the stone for another Instance!

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450 - The Instance: SPOILER ALERT movie episode: IMPORTANT! A SPECIAL MOVIE EPISODE of The Instance is here. Turpster has seen the movie twice, and we go DEEEEP into spoiler territory on this episode about the Warcraft movie! So be WARNED! SPOILERS AHEAD!!! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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443 - The Instance: Server Down!: On this episode of The Instance, We have dates for Blizzcon! Nostalrius is no more. Should people be shocked when Blizz shuts them down? Mythic gets the PLUS treatment. Overwatch ranked play explained. Where are you, 76? Your emails and and more! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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440 - The Instance: All the Thrall: On this episode of The Instance, movie pics surface. We tackle a TON of your emails. Xul likes you and you'll like him. Overwatch BREAKS IT DOWN and more! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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104 min listen
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446 - The Instance: Your own private little server: There's a new gold cap! Blizzard responds to the private server thing. Big movie details at PAX in Boston. Tracer is out for everyone. There are old gods among us now in HS. Are you ready for Season 6 in Diablo 3? Overwatch has some dates! And more! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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461 - The Instance: The Heart of The Thing: Blizzard loses a big one. It's a new day in Legion! 7.1 has stuff in it! Bonfire lit a bonfire. Extras with your movie purchase. Blizzcon goodies become clear. Heroes goes to war. Your feedback and more! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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462 - The Instance: The World is your Quest: So we are a month in, and LOVING every part of Legion. Patrick not happy with PVP or the economy. More people leaving. Someone has to be first in the nightmare and more! by The Instance: Deep Dives for Gamers
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