GuildCast

About GuildCast

Celebrating the past, present, and future of Guild Wars.

Publisher

Shawn

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Episode 14: GW3 Social Hub Revealed

   ArenaNet released a brand new article this week on Warden's Watch, which is said to be the first real social hub we'll encounter in Guild Wars 3. But what connection does it have to the Forbidden, and why are the Mavenwrights not allowed inside? Shawn's latest fantasy novel has just been released: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961432102/ There's now a Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠⁠⁠.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Episode 13: Lore Gaps We Want Resolved in Guild Wars 3

   Micah and Anna join Shawn once again to discuss the tidbits of lore that we want to see resolved in Guild Wars 3. Will we get to see the origins of the gods? Will we get to see how magic came about? What loose end of lore do YOU want to see tied up in Guild Wars 3? Shawn's latest fantasy novel has just been released: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961432102/ There's now a Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠⁠⁠.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Episode 12: She Sold My Charr Carvings!

   I decided to do something a little different for this episode as I'm joined by my wife, Sarah, for some Guild Wars Presearing adventures. Yes, we finally exacted revenge on the Charr and avenged Devona's good name! Plus other shenanigans...This is the audio version of a video that you can find at the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ou8FY-q4uM4Let us know in the Discord if this is something we should do more often:   / discord   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljR3hZdjlTZFQ3Z1JCQWFHZzk0TV83dHxBTl9pYzRlUW1ZT09kLTc2ZlBhbHdwaUIwQzl2QmtONDZWSFlCZ1QxRUdUa0JheUZTTlNvWDNEQnlXRmZmZGFTbmdjc3pqaHVRMndtVzlUam9mTFRGbzQwUTJubExXdDVLajZC&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FdNvAptDrUq&v=ou8FY-q4uM4)There's now a Twitch channel!   / guildcast   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljR3VqR2ZkSF9tQzFiMGY3WmVyRjFyNXxBTl9pYzRkc2h3dHo1TVVJdjhSek05LTdlaVN6UGVCZEphbjR6TjJheTFMNVpDRVBsdkZ0eF9kSFZmaEpON1BCRXJnMkdBeEtTdGFuZVlVWmZLdXpSR2RmVUNZTzJuMmVKME1J&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Fguildcast&v=ou8FY-q4uM4)Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart.Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljR2wybll3UXBGTXY0STRqR2pEcXNvU3xBTl9pYzRlNmhQOE1LNkxmYUp4aWNTa2hPd1ZGQUFuOXVBdHhYSVZQR3lJM0pobDRVUUV3MV8tMU5qSGVBVXVxbkYzenRkYkFJNDVsUXpVOHVJZURKRDVSYmdNRWt6M3ozWkVT&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guildcastnow.com%2F&v=ou8FY-q4uM4)⁠⁠⁠.

4. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Episode 11: Who are the Mavenwrights?

   Shawn is joined, once again, by Micah and Anna to discuss this week's lore drop from ArenaNet on the Mavenwrights. Are they the evil bad guys? Will they be playable? How did they get started? https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/meet-the-mavenwrights There's now a Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠⁠⁠.

5. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Episode 10: Gamescom GW3 Info Dump with Malchior

   Former Guildmag Editor Malchior joins Shawn for this episode, where the discussion focuses on every tidbit of info we have from the recent game demo shown to press at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Shawn and Malchior go down the list created by Reddit user MrModius (https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars3/comments/1w6i2wr/compilation_of_gamescom_info_from_various_sources/?share_id=vVckiec6CiT2MnsQpomS9&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1), so special thanks goes out to that player! There's now a Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast (https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast) Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.guildcastnow.com).

6. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Episode 9: Asura Spotlight with Logan Starlogic

   Long-time listener and contributor Logan Starlogic joins Shawn for this episode of GuildCast, where the focus is on the brand new Asuran Playable Species Spotlight (https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/playable-species-spotlight-asura). There's now a Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/guildcast Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠⁠ (http://www.guildcastnow.com).

7. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Episode 8: The Story of the Kodan

   In this episode, Shawn digs deep into the lore of the kodan, which was recently spotlighted in its own Playable Species blog post (https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/playable-species-spotlight-kodan). Who are the kodan we'll play in Guild Wars 3? Why are they all the way down in Orr? What is their connection to the kodan we meet in Guild Wars 2? Thanks to Skitzo for this week's intro. If you'd like to send me an intro, check out the GuildCast Discord for more info: https://discord.com/channels/1524127323782119445/1529536052266795128/1532846573850202232 Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at ⁠http://www.guildcastnow.com⁠ (http://www.guildcastnow.com).

8. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Episode 7: Can Guild Wars be a Cozy Game?

   Anna and Micah from the Annatude YouTube channel join Shawn in this episode, where the focus is on Guild Wars as a cozy game. Not sure what cozy gaming is? After listening to this episode, of course, check out Anna's channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ladyannatude (https://www.youtube.com/@ladyannatude). The week's latest news is also covered, including the latest ArenaNet blog about the role of humans in Guild Wars 3 (https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/playable-species-spotlight-humans), the incredible homestead contest winners (https://discord.com/channels/1480948556859969536/1532033909859287202), and more! Thanks to Mist from Guild Wars Revival for the intro! Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com (http://www.guildcastnow.com).

9. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Episode 6: GW3 Species Speculation

   This week's official Guild Wars blog discusses Arenanet's strategy for the playable species in Guild Wars 3, so Shawn speculates a bit on what that could mean. Who else wants to see a playable Tengu? Dwarf? Roller Beetle? Shawn also reads through some of the questions for the show from the GuildCast Discord, as well as a few of the nostalgic stories told by GuildCast listeners. Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com.

10. 

    31 Jul 2026

    Episode 5: What is Guild Wars Revival?

    In this episode, Shawn chats with Skitzo and Mastino from Guild Wars Revival, a large GW1 community that focuses on helping fellow players as they adventure through Tyria. There's also a bit of news this week, as Shawn mentions the new Guild Wars 3 theme reveal and behind-the-scenes video about the vision of composer Kazuma Jinnouchi. And don't forget about the Homestead design contest going on all week! Guild Wars Revival website: https://gwrevival.com/ Guild Wars Revival Discord: https://discord.gg/GWR Guild Wars Revival Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/gwrevival Xunlai Exchange: http://xunlai.exchange/ GW3 Theme reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJE9gsDJtu0 Behind-the-Music for GW3 theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PwlQpujo04 Homestead Design Contest: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/share-your-best-screenshots-in-the-homestead-design-contest/ Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at http://www.guildcastnow.com.

11. 

    24 Jul 2026

    Episode 4: Reminiscing with Doom Box

    Doom Box joins Shawn in this episode of GuildCast, where the topics include earliest Guild Wars memories, the formation of the GuildCast Listeners United guild and alliance, and a few wishes for Guild Wars 3. Check out Doom Box here: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomBox Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at  http://www.guildcastnow.com.

12. 

    17 Jul 2026

    Episode 3: July Balance Update and Vanguard Trials

    Shawn discusses the latest Guild Wars 2 balance update to start this show, and then gives more information about the upcoming Guild Wars 1 race event known as The Vanguard Trials. It seems like it'll be a great event! July Balance Patch Notes: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/174766-game-update-notes-july-14-2026/ (https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/174766-game-update-notes-july-14-2026/) More Info on the Vanguard Trials: https://skeingang.com/thevanguardtrials (https://skeingang.com/thevanguardtrials) Join us on the Discord: https://discord.gg/ZfSrSJHZNj (https://discord.gg/ZfSrSJHZNj) Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at www.guildcastnow.com (www.guildcastnow.com).

13. 

    10 Jul 2026

    Episode 2: Guild Wars 3 Trailer Analysis

    On this episode of GuildCast, Shawn catches us up on the Guild Wars 3 facts we know so far and takes a deeper dive into the new trailer. What's with all the embroidery? Is this a sequel or a prequel? WAIT IS THAT A BEAR GUY?! Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand new website with all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community at www.guildcastnow.com.

14. 

    9 Jul 2026

    Episode 1: GuildCast Reforged!

    GuildCast is back! On this first new episode of the podcast, Shawn discusses his plans with the show moving forward, which include a heavy focus on community throughout Guild Wars 1, Guild Wars 2, and into Guild Wars 3. Theme music for this episode is "No One Here Gets in Alive" by National Sweetheart. Be sure to visit the brand-new website at www.guildcastnow.com (www.guildcastnow.com) for all the links you need to stay in touch with Shawn and the GuildCast community.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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