May 27, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 1,428 Views  1 Comment

Due to some suddenly occurring real-life issues of a serious nature, Downrange will be going on hiatus for at least the next two weeks, possibly longer. Sorry folks, nothing I can do to avoid it.

Listeners are of course still invited and encouraged to send in those thoughts, opinions, and future show ideas to torryn@onlinegamingradio.com …don’t let my being out of commission for a bit keep you from making your voices heard!

May 16, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffWell, the SOE servers are back online...but not without their problems, and certainly not without what feels to some players like an incredible insult. Tune in as we go after the re-launch, and the 'Welcome Back' program...no holds barred, and no BS! (WARNING: Adult language!)

May 9, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffContinuing news and commentary during the extending downtime of SOE and PSN...as well as thoughts on how to 'make good', what to do with all that down time, and a humorous look inside a security conference, using Portal 2 sound clips. Big fun!

May 2, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffWhatcha gonna do while SOE's on lockdown? Listen to Downrange! We talk about the current SOE trials and tribulations because let's face it, did you think we wouldn't?

April 18, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffApr. 18th, 2011 - Tax Day Talk This week on Downrange, we continue talking about the importance of communication in both directions, including Trion's recent communications regarding their first-ever World Event, EQ2's upcoming GU60, and anything else we can come up with!

April 11, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffThis week on Downrange, we talk about communication...primarily communication between game companies and their players. Is there such a thing as too much communication? Too much information? Are developers afraid of giving away too much, or promising what they can't deliver? Where's the happy medium? And how do you maintain a clear communication channel with your player base? For that matter, how do the players make sure their concerns and desires get heard?

March 28, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffThis week we take an in-depth look at what still needs work in EQ2 to bring things up to speed with the newly introduced Two-Stat system...spells, combat arts...we dig deep and cover every race, every class!

March 21, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffThis week we take issue with AB 1179, Senator Leland Yee's attempt to legislate video game content. The bill has already been struck down as unconstitutional twice...why are we wasting valuable legislative time?

March 14, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffThis week we take a look at things the Dev Team has done well with EQ2...but of course, it wouldn't be a Downrange show if we didn't have suggestions on how to make 'done well' done better!

March 6, 2011 ¦ Posted by Torryn ¦ 0 Views  Comments OffWe discuss neat little ideas that we'd like to see possibly show up in EQ2...nothing extravagant, nothing major, but still some cool concepts!