IGN Arena Podcast Fri, 29 May 2026 14:56:17 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:56:17 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.youtube.com/IGNArena en IGN Entertainment http://www.youtube.com/IGNArena Do you love MOBAs like Dota 2 and League of Legends? Whether you're a casual hero brawler or a hardcore ladder participant, IGN Arena has you covered with discussions on your favorite MOBAs. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/c/3/2/8c32a7d69ef693ff/IGNArena_.jpg IGN Arena Podcast IGN Entertainment no episodic IGN,MOBA,games,multiplayer,online,battle,arena,PC,league,of,legends,dota,2,heroes,of,the,storm,smite,eSports,competitive,gaming,gaming,video,games,IGN no yes IGN Arena Podcast IGN Godlike Episode 6: Wrapping Up The Season IGN Godlike Episode 6: Wrapping Up The Season Wed, 20 May 2015 17:48:17 +0000 The sixth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang joined by returning guest, Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake, as they reminisce and wrap up the season.

]]> The sixth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang joined by returning guest, Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake, as they reminisce and wrap up the season.

]]> 40:41 false full IGN EntertainmentThe sixth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang joined by returning guest, Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake, as they reminisce and wrap up the season.IGN EntertainmentThe sixth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang joined by returning guest, Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake, as they reminisce and wrap up the season. IGN Godlike Episode 4: Love Thy Neighbor IGN Godlike Episode 4: Love Thy Neighbor Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:10:14 +0000 The fourth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang discussing all the new stuff hitting PC and Xbox One lately, and how to keep cool in a sea of bad manners.

]]> The fourth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang discussing all the new stuff hitting PC and Xbox One lately, and how to keep cool in a sea of bad manners.

]]> 44:53 false full IGN EntertainmentThe fourth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang discussing all the new stuff hitting PC and Xbox One lately, and how to keep cool in a sea of bad manners.IGN EntertainmentThe fourth episode of IGN Godlike finds the gang discussing all the new stuff hitting PC and Xbox One lately, and how to keep cool in a sea of bad manners. IGN Godlike Episode 03: Getting In And Getting Better IGN Godlike Episode 03: Getting In And Getting Better Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:18:01 +0000 The third episode of IGN Godlike delivers Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake Webb talking to the gang about how to get into Smite from another MOBA, finding success early, and constantly improving.

]]> The third episode of IGN Godlike delivers Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake Webb talking to the gang about how to get into Smite from another MOBA, finding success early, and constantly improving.

]]> 52:41 false full IGN EntertainmentThe third episode of IGN Godlike delivers Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake Webb talking to the gang about how to get into Smite from another MOBA, finding success early, and constantly improving.IGN EntertainmentThe third episode of IGN Godlike delivers Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake Webb talking to the gang about how to get into Smite from another MOBA, finding success early, and constantly improving. IGN Godlike Episode 02: Meet the SMITE Devs IGN Godlike Episode 02: Meet the SMITE Devs Wed, 04 Mar 2015 23:05:15 +0000 The second episode of IGN Godlike finds Hi-Rez executive Todd Harris and Xbox One Producer Andy Anderson joining the crew to talk SMITE and answer your questions.

]]> The second episode of IGN Godlike finds Hi-Rez executive Todd Harris and Xbox One Producer Andy Anderson joining the crew to talk SMITE and answer your questions.

]]> 50:11 false full IGN EntertainmentThe second episode of IGN Godlike finds Hi-Rez executive Todd Harris and Xbox One Producer Andy Anderson joining the crew to talk SMITE and answer your questions.IGN EntertainmentThe second episode of IGN Godlike finds Hi-Rez executive Todd Harris and Xbox One Producer Andy Anderson joining the crew to talk SMITE and answer your questions. IGN Godlike Episode 01: Smitten IGN Godlike Episode 01: Smitten Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:05:07 +0000 The debut episode of IGN Godlike we chat about how we got into SMITE, why now's the time to start, and our expectations for the Xbox One version.

]]> The debut episode of IGN Godlike we chat about how we got into SMITE, why now's the time to start, and our expectations for the Xbox One version.

]]> 34:26 false full IGN EntertainmentThe debut episode of IGN Godlike we chat about how we got into SMITE, why now's the time to start, and our expectations for the Xbox One version.IGN EntertainmentThe debut episode of IGN Godlike we chat about how we got into SMITE, why now's the time to start, and our expectations for the Xbox One version. IGN Arena Episode 25: Dota 2's Troubled New Bloom Update IGN Arena Episode 25: Dota 2's Troubled New Bloom Update Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:53:06 +0000 Year Beast problems, and how we tell our friends they suck

]]> Year Beast problems, and how we tell our friends they suck

]]> 34:37 false full IGN EntertainmentYear Beast problems, and how we tell our friends they suckIGN EntertainmentYear Beast problems, and how we tell our friends they suck IGN Arena Episode 24 IGN Arena Episode 24 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:16:07 +0000 42:43 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN Arena Episode 23: SMITE Could Take Over Everything IGN Arena Episode 23: SMITE Could Take Over Everything Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:13:05 +0000 47:45 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN Arena Episode 22: The State of Dota 2 IGN Arena Episode 22: The State of Dota 2 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:07:07 +0000 DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA AYESEE DOTA DOTA DOTA 

]]> DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA AYESEE DOTA DOTA DOTA

]]> 56:26 false full IGN EntertainmentDOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA AYESEE DOTA DOTA DOTA IGN EntertainmentDOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA DOTA AYESEE DOTA DOTA DOTA  IGN Arena Episode 21: What We Want From eSports in 2015 IGN Arena Episode 21: What We Want From eSports in 2015 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000 52:41 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN Arena - League Of Legends Year In Review IGN Arena - League Of Legends Year In Review Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:54:55 +0000 38:31 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN Arena - Dota 2 Year in Review IGN Arena - Dota 2 Year in Review Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:47:34 +0000 26:20 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN ARENA EPISODE 20: DOTA 2'S SHIFTING SNOWS, LEAGUE OF LEGENDS' ADORABLE PORO KING MODE IGN ARENA EPISODE 20: DOTA 2'S SHIFTING SNOWS, LEAGUE OF LEGENDS' ADORABLE PORO KING MODE Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:24:16 +0000 We have huge stuff to close out the year on IGN Arena Episode 21. Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, Kyle O'Connor, and James Faulkner welcome IGN's newest hire Miranda Sanchez to the episode. Learn more about her hatred for Viper, her love of support, and additional thoughts on both League of Legends and Dota 2.

Speaking of, Dota 2's Shifting Snows update brings major balances to Valve's MOBA, which is leaning hard into its combat-oriented focus. Meanwhile, League of Legends' Poro King mode is adorable, chaotic, and amazing. The crew goes over all this and more in our final proper episode of 2014.

 

]]> We have huge stuff to close out the year on IGN Arena Episode 21. Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, Kyle O'Connor, and James Faulkner welcome IGN's newest hire Miranda Sanchez to the episode. Learn more about her hatred for Viper, her love of support, and additional thoughts on both League of Legends and Dota 2.

Speaking of, Dota 2's Shifting Snows update brings major balances to Valve's MOBA, which is leaning hard into its combat-oriented focus. Meanwhile, League of Legends' Poro King mode is adorable, chaotic, and amazing. The crew goes over all this and more in our final proper episode of 2014.

]]> 46:18 false full IGN EntertainmentWe have huge stuff to close out the year on IGN Arena Episode 21. Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, Kyle O'Connor, and James Faulkner welcome IGN's newest hire Miranda Sanchez to the episode. Learn more about her hatred for Viper, her love of support, and additional thoughts on both League of Legends and Dota 2. Speaking of, Dota 2's Shifting Snows update brings major balances to Valve's MOBA, which is leaning hard into its combat-oriented focus. Meanwhile, League of Legends' Poro King mode is adorable, chaotic, and amazing. The crew goes over all this and more in our final proper episode of 2014.  IGN EntertainmentWe have huge stuff to close out the year on IGN Arena Episode 21. Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, Kyle O'Connor, and James Faulkner welcome IGN's newest hire Miranda Sanchez to the episode. Learn more about her hatred for Viper, her love of support, and additional thoughts on both League of Legends and Dota 2. Speaking of, Dota 2's Shifting Snows update brings major balances to Valve's MOBA, which is leaning hard into its combat-oriented focus. Meanwhile, League of Legends' Poro King mode is adorable, chaotic, and amazing. The crew goes over all this and more in our final proper episode of 2014.   IGN Arena Episode 19: IEM San Jose, The Summit and Rek'Sai IGN Arena Episode 19: IEM San Jose, The Summit and Rek'Sai Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:54:18 +0000 This week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor talk about their experience at IEM San Jose, Unicorns of Love breaking the meta with Jungle Twisted Fate and Cloud 9 clinching the victory in San Jose. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Jungle Champion and Dota 2's The Summit 2.

]]> This week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor talk about their experience at IEM San Jose, Unicorns of Love breaking the meta with Jungle Twisted Fate and Cloud 9 clinching the victory in San Jose. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Jungle Champion and Dota 2's The Summit 2.

]]> 32:12 false full IGN EntertainmentThis week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor talk about their experience at IEM San Jose, Unicorns of Love breaking the meta with Jungle Twisted Fate and Cloud 9 clinching the victory in San Jose. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Jungle Champion and Dota 2's The Summit 2.IGN EntertainmentThis week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor talk about their experience at IEM San Jose, Unicorns of Love breaking the meta with Jungle Twisted Fate and Cloud 9 clinching the victory in San Jose. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Jungle Champion and Dota 2's The Summit 2. IGN Arena Episode 18: Cheating, Rek'Sai, and Nemesis Assassin IGN Arena Episode 18: Cheating, Rek'Sai, and Nemesis Assassin Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:21:56 +0000 This week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner, Kyle O'Connor, and Brian Albert joined by Sean Finnegan, our biggest eSports nerd in the office, to talk about the poisonous Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cheating at DreamHack Winter. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Champion, the problem with Dota 2's Nemesis Assassin event, and more.

]]> This week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner, Kyle O'Connor, and Brian Albert joined by Sean Finnegan, our biggest eSports nerd in the office, to talk about the poisonous Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cheating at DreamHack Winter. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Champion, the problem with Dota 2's Nemesis Assassin event, and more.

]]> 48:12 false full IGN EntertainmentThis week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner, Kyle O'Connor, and Brian Albert joined by Sean Finnegan, our biggest eSports nerd in the office, to talk about the poisonous Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cheating at DreamHack Winter. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Champion, the problem with Dota 2's Nemesis Assassin event, and more.IGN EntertainmentThis week's show sees IGN Arena regulars Mitch Dyer, James Faulkner, Kyle O'Connor, and Brian Albert joined by Sean Finnegan, our biggest eSports nerd in the office, to talk about the poisonous Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cheating at DreamHack Winter. In addition, we talk Rek'Sai, the new League of Legends Champion, the problem with Dota 2's Nemesis Assassin event, and more. IGN Arena Episode 17: Oracle, Overwatch, and Happy 420 IGN Arena Episode 17: Oracle, Overwatch, and Happy 420 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:19:02 +0000 38:10 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN Entertainment IGN Arena Episode 16: Our Most Memorable MOBA Moments IGN Arena Episode 16: Our Most Memorable MOBA Moments Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:02:22 +0000 On this week's show, the IGN Arena hosts discuss League of Legend's newest champion, Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance. We also share our most memorable MOBA moments, both good and bad. Plus, Brian smells phantom Kool-Aid.

]]> On this week's show, the IGN Arena hosts discuss League of Legend's newest champion, Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance. We also share our most memorable MOBA moments, both good and bad. Plus, Brian smells phantom Kool-Aid.

]]> 43:36 false full IGN EntertainmentOn this week's show, the IGN Arena hosts discuss League of Legend's newest champion, Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance. We also share our most memorable MOBA moments, both good and bad. Plus, Brian smells phantom Kool-Aid.IGN EntertainmentOn this week's show, the IGN Arena hosts discuss League of Legend's newest champion, Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance. We also share our most memorable MOBA moments, both good and bad. Plus, Brian smells phantom Kool-Aid. IGN Arena Episode 15: PlayStation League (of Legends) IGN Arena Episode 15: PlayStation League (of Legends) Fri, 17 Oct 2014 23:45:56 +0000 PS4 has a built-in eSports feature in Spain - will Microsoft follow suit? We also talk LoL experiments and answer your letters.

]]> PS4 has a built-in eSports feature in Spain - will Microsoft follow suit? We also talk LoL experiments and answer your letters.

]]> 38:25 false full IGN EntertainmentPS4 has a built-in eSports feature in Spain - will Microsoft follow suit? We also talk LoL experiments and answer your letters.IGN EntertainmentPS4 has a built-in eSports feature in Spain - will Microsoft follow suit? We also talk LoL experiments and answer your letters. IGN Arena Episode 14: The Aftermath of Rekindling Soul & Sion's Rework IGN Arena Episode 14: The Aftermath of Rekindling Soul & Sion's Rework Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:33:34 +0000 Dota 2's new meta, LoL's new Sion, and the death of Diretide.

]]> Dota 2's new meta, LoL's new Sion, and the death of Diretide.

]]> 48:02 false full IGN EntertainmentDota 2's new meta, LoL's new Sion, and the death of Diretide.IGN EntertainmentDota 2's new meta, LoL's new Sion, and the death of Diretide. IGN Arena Podcast Episode 13: How 6.82 Changes Everything in Dota 2 IGN Arena Podcast Episode 13: How 6.82 Changes Everything in Dota 2 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:20:25 +0000 Dota 2's 6.82 "Rekindling Soul" update is live, with new tweaks to Bloodseeker and Phantom Lancer, a new model for Shadow Fiend, and a new location for Roshan in the redesigned map. This is arguably the biggest and most important change to Dota 2 since its launch, with changes to Captain's Mode characters, a brand new rune, and lots of major Hero changes to adjust the meta.

This week's show isn't all Dota 2, though. James Faulkner and Brian Albert also give us the rundown on Vainglory, a mobile MOBA that's surprisingly smart, and could catch the attention of hardcore players. And as Riot Games ramps up preparations for Worlds, IGN Arena discusses what's to come in the League of Legends championship.

 

]]> Dota 2's 6.82 "Rekindling Soul" update is live, with new tweaks to Bloodseeker and Phantom Lancer, a new model for Shadow Fiend, and a new location for Roshan in the redesigned map. This is arguably the biggest and most important change to Dota 2 since its launch, with changes to Captain's Mode characters, a brand new rune, and lots of major Hero changes to adjust the meta.

This week's show isn't all Dota 2, though. James Faulkner and Brian Albert also give us the rundown on Vainglory, a mobile MOBA that's surprisingly smart, and could catch the attention of hardcore players. And as Riot Games ramps up preparations for Worlds, IGN Arena discusses what's to come in the League of Legends championship.

]]> 45:56 false full IGN EntertainmentDota 2's 6.82 "Rekindling Soul" update is live, with new tweaks to Bloodseeker and Phantom Lancer, a new model for Shadow Fiend, and a new location for Roshan in the redesigned map. This is arguably the biggest and most important change to Dota 2 since its launch, with changes to Captain's Mode characters, a brand new rune, and lots of major Hero changes to adjust the meta. This week's show isn't all Dota 2, though. James Faulkner and Brian Albert also give us the rundown on Vainglory, a mobile MOBA that's surprisingly smart, and could catch the attention of hardcore players. And as Riot Games ramps up preparations for Worlds, IGN Arena discusses what's to come in the League of Legends championship.  IGN EntertainmentDota 2's 6.82 "Rekindling Soul" update is live, with new tweaks to Bloodseeker and Phantom Lancer, a new model for Shadow Fiend, and a new location for Roshan in the redesigned map. This is arguably the biggest and most important change to Dota 2 since its launch, with changes to Captain's Mode characters, a brand new rune, and lots of major Hero changes to adjust the meta. This week's show isn't all Dota 2, though. James Faulkner and Brian Albert also give us the rundown on Vainglory, a mobile MOBA that's surprisingly smart, and could catch the attention of hardcore players. And as Riot Games ramps up preparations for Worlds, IGN Arena discusses what's to come in the League of Legends championship.   IGN Arena Episode 12: Ascension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill Ever IGN Arena Episode 12: Ascension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill Ever Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:38:31 +0000 Ascension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill Ever

]]> Ascension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill Ever

]]> 38:14 false full IGN EntertainmentAscension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill EverIGN EntertainmentAscension, League of Legends, and the Best MOBA Skill Ever IGN Arena Episode 11: Enter Azir and Techies IGN Arena Episode 11: Enter Azir and Techies Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:52:09 +0000 With Techies coming to Dota 2 and Azir joining League of Legends, IGN Arena hosts Mitch Dyer, Kyle O'Connor, James Faulkner, and Brian Albert discuss the major changes these additions could bring.

Other topics in IGN Arena Episode 11 include a viewer's question about the impossible lingo in the MOBA scene, and we wonder how to best introduce a total newcomer to the overwhelming world of Dota 2, League of Legends, and more. 

]]> With Techies coming to Dota 2 and Azir joining League of Legends, IGN Arena hosts Mitch Dyer, Kyle O'Connor, James Faulkner, and Brian Albert discuss the major changes these additions could bring.

Other topics in IGN Arena Episode 11 include a viewer's question about the impossible lingo in the MOBA scene, and we wonder how to best introduce a total newcomer to the overwhelming world of Dota 2, League of Legends, and more.

]]> 41:19 false full IGN EntertainmentWith Techies coming to Dota 2 and Azir joining League of Legends, IGN Arena hosts Mitch Dyer, Kyle O'Connor, James Faulkner, and Brian Albert discuss the major changes these additions could bring. Other topics in IGN Arena Episode 11 include a viewer's question about the impossible lingo in the MOBA scene, and we wonder how to best introduce a total newcomer to the overwhelming world of Dota 2, League of Legends, and more. IGN EntertainmentWith Techies coming to Dota 2 and Azir joining League of Legends, IGN Arena hosts Mitch Dyer, Kyle O'Connor, James Faulkner, and Brian Albert discuss the major changes these additions could bring. Other topics in IGN Arena Episode 11 include a viewer's question about the impossible lingo in the MOBA scene, and we wonder how to best introduce a total newcomer to the overwhelming world of Dota 2, League of Legends, and more.  IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:10:01 +0000 Console MOBAs are finally coming to the forefront as professional Dota 2 teams begin kicking members from their teams, and as Riot starts taking shots at Valve for "begging" its community for money.

IGN Arena this week features Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Kyle O'Connor, who answer your letters, dig into Smite's PC/Xbox connectivity, and compare notes about the big changes in Dota 2's and League of Legends' eSports communities. 

Plus, Know Your Lore returns!

Download IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming (MP3).

]]> Console MOBAs are finally coming to the forefront as professional Dota 2 teams begin kicking members from their teams, and as Riot starts taking shots at Valve for "begging" its community for money.

IGN Arena this week features Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Kyle O'Connor, who answer your letters, dig into Smite's PC/Xbox connectivity, and compare notes about the big changes in Dota 2's and League of Legends' eSports communities.

Plus, Know Your Lore returns!

Download IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming (MP3).

]]> 35:05 false full IGN EntertainmentConsole MOBAs are finally coming to the forefront as professional Dota 2 teams begin kicking members from their teams, and as Riot starts taking shots at Valve for "begging" its community for money. IGN Arena this week features Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Kyle O'Connor, who answer your letters, dig into Smite's PC/Xbox connectivity, and compare notes about the big changes in Dota 2's and League of Legends' eSports communities.  Plus, Know Your Lore returns! Download IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming (MP3).IGN EntertainmentConsole MOBAs are finally coming to the forefront as professional Dota 2 teams begin kicking members from their teams, and as Riot starts taking shots at Valve for "begging" its community for money. IGN Arena this week features Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Kyle O'Connor, who answer your letters, dig into Smite's PC/Xbox connectivity, and compare notes about the big changes in Dota 2's and League of Legends' eSports communities.  Plus, Know Your Lore returns! Download IGN Arena Episode 10: Major eSports Changes Are Coming (MP3). IGN Arena Episode 9: Your MOBA Questions Answered IGN Arena Episode 9: Your MOBA Questions Answered Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:41:33 +0000 IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts for the last time, alongside James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor. In this special episode of IGN Arena, we didn't go for the normal topical format. Instead, we cover some of the biggest news of the week, like the reveal of Gnar, the League of Legends World Championship details, and Dota 2's mod tools, then dive right in and devote the rest of the episode to answering your questions.

]]> IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts for the last time, alongside James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor. In this special episode of IGN Arena, we didn't go for the normal topical format. Instead, we cover some of the biggest news of the week, like the reveal of Gnar, the League of Legends World Championship details, and Dota 2's mod tools, then dive right in and devote the rest of the episode to answering your questions.

]]> 56:13 false full IGN EntertainmentIGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts for the last time, alongside James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor. In this special episode of IGN Arena, we didn't go for the normal topical format. Instead, we cover some of the biggest news of the week, like the reveal of Gnar, the League of Legends World Championship details, and Dota 2's mod tools, then dive right in and devote the rest of the episode to answering your questions.IGN EntertainmentIGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts for the last time, alongside James Faulkner and Kyle O'Connor. In this special episode of IGN Arena, we didn't go for the normal topical format. Instead, we cover some of the biggest news of the week, like the reveal of Gnar, the League of Legends World Championship details, and Dota 2's mod tools, then dive right in and devote the rest of the episode to answering your questions. Why Live eSports Tournaments Are Awesome - IGN Arena Podcast Episode 8 Why Live eSports Tournaments Are Awesome - IGN Arena Podcast Episode 8 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:33:14 +0000 The International 2014 was an amazing eSports event, even if you aren't necessarily a huge fan of Dota 2. We covered it extensively, and have replays of every match available on IGN Arena. But as it turns out, this was one of our panelist's first live eSports event. This week on the IGN Arena Podcast, we talk about being at the $11 million tournament and much more. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner. 

]]> The International 2014 was an amazing eSports event, even if you aren't necessarily a huge fan of Dota 2. We covered it extensively, and have replays of every match available on IGN Arena. But as it turns out, this was one of our panelist's first live eSports event. This week on the IGN Arena Podcast, we talk about being at the $11 million tournament and much more. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner.

]]> 50:07 false full IGN EntertainmentThe International 2014 was an amazing eSports event, even if you aren't necessarily a huge fan of Dota 2. We covered it extensively, and have replays of every match available on IGN Arena. But as it turns out, this was one of our panelist's first live eSports event. This week on the IGN Arena Podcast, we talk about being at the $11 million tournament and much more. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner. IGN EntertainmentThe International 2014 was an amazing eSports event, even if you aren't necessarily a huge fan of Dota 2. We covered it extensively, and have replays of every match available on IGN Arena. But as it turns out, this was one of our panelist's first live eSports event. This week on the IGN Arena Podcast, we talk about being at the $11 million tournament and much more. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner.  Introducing Your Friends to MOBAs - IGN Arena Podcast Episode 7 Introducing Your Friends to MOBAs - IGN Arena Podcast Episode 7 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:11:24 +0000 This week we offer tons of tips for new players and discuss Motiga's new game, Gigantic. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and our resident League of Legends enthusiast, Kyle O'Connor!]]> Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and our resident League of Legends enthusiast, Kyle O'Connor!]]> 46:51 false full IGN EntertainmentThis week we offer tons of tips for new players and discuss Motiga's new game, Gigantic. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and our resident League of Legends enthusiast, Kyle O'Connor!IGN EntertainmentThis week we offer tons of tips for new players and discuss Motiga's new game, Gigantic. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and our resident League of Legends enthusiast, Kyle O'Connor! IGN Arena Podcast Episode 6: Why Does Everyone Hate MOBAs? IGN Arena Podcast Episode 6: Why Does Everyone Hate MOBAs? Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:18:15 +0000 This week on the IGN Arena Podcast we talk what makes a game an eSport, the social stigma of MOBAs, why it's great developers are catering to new players and viewers, and Battleborn. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner returns! 

]]> This week on the IGN Arena Podcast we talk what makes a game an eSport, the social stigma of MOBAs, why it's great developers are catering to new players and viewers, and Battleborn. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner returns!

]]> 44:33 false full IGN EntertainmentThis week on the IGN Arena Podcast we talk what makes a game an eSport, the social stigma of MOBAs, why it's great developers are catering to new players and viewers, and Battleborn. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner returns! IGN EntertainmentThis week on the IGN Arena Podcast we talk what makes a game an eSport, the social stigma of MOBAs, why it's great developers are catering to new players and viewers, and Battleborn. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and James Faulkner returns!  IGN Arena Podcast Episode 5: Discovering Our eSports Obsession IGN Arena Podcast Episode 5: Discovering Our eSports Obsession Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:44:11 +0000 This week the Arena crew discuss discovering our love of eSports, the road to TI4's $10M prize, graphics in MOBAs, and whether multiple game modes matter. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and special guest Josh "IGN video team intern" Miller. 

]]> This week the Arena crew discuss discovering our love of eSports, the road to TI4's $10M prize, graphics in MOBAs, and whether multiple game modes matter. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and special guest Josh "IGN video team intern" Miller.

]]> 38:49 false full IGN EntertainmentThis week the Arena crew discuss discovering our love of eSports, the road to TI4's $10M prize, graphics in MOBAs, and whether multiple game modes matter. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and special guest Josh "IGN video team intern" Miller. IGN EntertainmentThis week the Arena crew discuss discovering our love of eSports, the road to TI4's $10M prize, graphics in MOBAs, and whether multiple game modes matter. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, Brian Albert, and special guest Josh "IGN video team intern" Miller.  IGN Arena Podcast Episode 4: Are Pro Gamers Athletes? IGN Arena Podcast Episode 4: Are Pro Gamers Athletes? Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:51:19 +0000 The crew invite pro gamer Cody "DJPernicus" Tyson on to talk Smite, discuss E3, why we love cosmetic items, and whether pro gamers are really athletes or not. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner.

]]> The crew invite pro gamer Cody "DJPernicus" Tyson on to talk Smite, discuss E3, why we love cosmetic items, and whether pro gamers are really athletes or not. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner.

]]> 41:48 false full IGN EntertainmentThe crew invite pro gamer Cody "DJPernicus" Tyson on to talk Smite, discuss E3, why we love cosmetic items, and whether pro gamers are really athletes or not. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner.IGN EntertainmentThe crew invite pro gamer Cody "DJPernicus" Tyson on to talk Smite, discuss E3, why we love cosmetic items, and whether pro gamers are really athletes or not. IGN's Leah B. Jackson hosts, alongside Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner. IGN Arena Podcast Episode 3: Toxcicity in eSports IGN Arena Podcast Episode 3: Toxcicity in eSports Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:32:43 +0000 Learning new characters, MOBA betas, toxicity in eSports, and watching vs. playing competitive games are the topics on this week's Podcast. Follow Leah B. Jackson, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Mitch Dyer on Twitter for more MOBA updates. 

]]> Learning new characters, MOBA betas, toxicity in eSports, and watching vs. playing competitive games are the topics on this week's Podcast. Follow Leah B. Jackson, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Mitch Dyer on Twitter for more MOBA updates.

]]> 40:38 false full IGN EntertainmentLearning new characters, MOBA betas, toxicity in eSports, and watching vs. playing competitive games are the topics on this week's Podcast. Follow Leah B. Jackson, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Mitch Dyer on Twitter for more MOBA updates. IGN EntertainmentLearning new characters, MOBA betas, toxicity in eSports, and watching vs. playing competitive games are the topics on this week's Podcast. Follow Leah B. Jackson, Brian Albert, James Faulkner, and Mitch Dyer on Twitter for more MOBA updates.  IGN Arena Podcast Episode 2: Tips For New MOBA Players IGN Arena Podcast Episode 2: Tips For New MOBA Players Fri, 30 May 2014 14:00:00 +0000 On this week's IGN Arena MOBA Podcast, the crew teaches you some beginner tips, start a fantasy league, discuss crowdfunded tournaments, and wonder if MOBAs will ever work on consoles. 

]]> On this week's IGN Arena MOBA Podcast, the crew teaches you some beginner tips, start a fantasy league, discuss crowdfunded tournaments, and wonder if MOBAs will ever work on consoles.

]]> 30:55 false full IGN EntertainmentOn this week's IGN Arena MOBA Podcast, the crew teaches you some beginner tips, start a fantasy league, discuss crowdfunded tournaments, and wonder if MOBAs will ever work on consoles. IGN EntertainmentOn this week's IGN Arena MOBA Podcast, the crew teaches you some beginner tips, start a fantasy league, discuss crowdfunded tournaments, and wonder if MOBAs will ever work on consoles.  The Largest Prize Pool in eSports History - IGN Arena Podcast The Largest Prize Pool in eSports History - IGN Arena Podcast Tue, 20 May 2014 00:07:00 +0000 Welcome to the first episode of the IGN Arena Podcast! We discuss our first MOBA, The International 2014, League of Legend's new Champion Braum, and how MOBAs will dominate 2014. IGN's Leah B. Jackson is your host, and she's joined by Brian Albert, Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner. 

]]> Welcome to the first episode of the IGN Arena Podcast! We discuss our first MOBA, The International 2014, League of Legend's new Champion Braum, and how MOBAs will dominate 2014. IGN's Leah B. Jackson is your host, and she's joined by Brian Albert, Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner.

]]> 26:52 false full IGN EntertainmentWelcome to the first episode of the IGN Arena Podcast! We discuss our first MOBA, The International 2014, League of Legend's new Champion Braum, and how MOBAs will dominate 2014. IGN's Leah B. Jackson is your host, and she's joined by Brian Albert, Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner. IGN EntertainmentWelcome to the first episode of the IGN Arena Podcast! We discuss our first MOBA, The International 2014, League of Legend's new Champion Braum, and how MOBAs will dominate 2014. IGN's Leah B. Jackson is your host, and she's joined by Brian Albert, Mitch Dyer, and James Faulkner.