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Thanks so much for checking out Nerd Appropriate’s coverage of the 2013 BioWare Base at PAX Prime. We were happy to bring you coverage of the base at PAX East and are absolutely excited to do it again for PAX Prime 2013.

For over 3 years we've been producing our podcast, Rated NA. We have had guests from Bioware like Jennifer Hale, Ali Hillis, Patrick Weekes, and Jessica Merizan as well as non-Bioware friends like Abbie Heppe from Respawn, Ashly Burch from Borderlands 2 and Courtnee Draper from Bioshock.

Upcoming Schedule

We have another full week of releases for you, here is a quick look:

Friday, Sept 20: (BioWare) - Seventeen Years of BioWare, (BioWare) How to Get a Job at BioWare

BioWare Base at PAX Prime 2013

How to Get a Job at BioWare

Originally Recorded: Aug. 31st, 2013

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at BioWare? Meet some of BioWare's HR pros and select hiring managers to learn more about finding a position in the games industry.

Seventeen Years of BioWare

Originally Recorded: Sep. 2nd, 2013

Embark on a quest through over a decade of BioWare games with the people who have been there from the beginning. Listen to this panel to hear stories from games like Jade Empire, Baldur’s Gate, and even the present day’s Dragon Age: Inquisition.

The Future of Gaming

Originally Recorded: Sep. 2nd, 2013

New technology isn't the only innovation in the world of gaming. Join key members of the BioWare team for an interactive discussion on the evolution of video games.

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Playable Races

Originally Recorded: Sep. 1st, 2013

WIth 4 playable races announced, find out more about how Dragon Age: Inquisition will allow you to navigate Thedas as the Inquisitor. This panel was recorded after the Qunari had just been announced and includes more detailed information on player options.

Women In Gaming

Originally Recorded: Sep. 1st, 2013

Get to know some of the female team members of BioWare by joining this lively panel discussion. Topics include the goal of gender neutrality (or simply being seen as a ‘developer’) and challenges faced by women in the games industry.

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Behind the Scenes

Originally Recorded: Sep. 2nd, 2013

What is it like to actually work in the world of Thedas? Join members of the Dragon Age team as they pull back the curtain and share behind-the-scenes tales of the game-making process.

LGBTQ: Character Discussion

Originally Recorded: Aug. 30th, 2013

BioWare is known for developing rich, complex characters which inspire a connection with the player. This includes representing diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Join key members of the BioWare team as they talk about inclusiveness in character portrayals.

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Making Your Mark

Originally Recorded: Aug. 31st, 2013

The lead developers of Dragon Age: Inquisition give an in-depth look at how your character, the Inquisitor, shapes the world of Thedas. Recorded after the big game reveal, some of the new pulse-pounding announcements are also explored.

Storytelling at BioWare

Originally Recorded: Aug. 30th, 2013

Telling a great story is one of the many things BioWare strives to achieve when creating games. Join this panel to learn more about the creative process behind your favorite stories and characters.

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Tactical Combat

Originally Recorded: Aug. 31st, 2013

Separate viewing perspectives and a choice in how you map out the battlefield is a leading feature in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Join the game leads as they discuss tactical combat in the next Dragon Age game.

The Art and Design of BioWare

Originally Recorded: Aug. 30th, 2013

Beautiful worlds and interesting characters set BioWare games apart. Join this interactive discussion about the process by which the pros at BioWare discuss everything from color palletes to level design, and how everything fits together.

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Crafting and Customization

Originally Recorded: Aug. 30th, 2013

How will crafting affect your adventures in Thedas? And how much control will you really have over your gameplay, companions, and character? Listen to this episode to learn more!

More Panels From PAX East 2013

BioWare: Behind the Scenes

Originally Recorded: Mar. 22nd, 2013

Take a step behind the curtain as the BioWare team talks about what it’s like working at the Edmonton and Montreal studios.

Getting a Job at BioWare

Originally Recorded: Mar. 23rd, 2013

Listen to this episode to hear how BioWare hiring managers, including a couple members of the HR team, recruit talented folks to join the BioWare family.

Dragon Age: Thedas Unlocked

Originally Recorded: Mar. 24th, 2013

Dragon Age Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw, members of the Dragon Age team as well as special guests give an entertaining look into the vibrant world of Thedas.

Mass Effect: Exploring the Universe

Originally Recorded: Mar. 24th, 2013

Mass Effect Senior Creative Director, Preston Watamaniuk, members of the Mass Effect team, and special guest Raphael Sbarge, voice of Kaidan Alenko, provide behind-the-scenes insight into the trilogy.

Voice Acting: Tips Tricks & How to Get Started

Originally Recorded: Mar. 24th, 2013

Join special guest Raphael Sbarge, voice of Mass Effect’s Kaidan Alenko and Knights of the Old Republic’s Carth Onasi, and the BioWare team to find out more about voice acting in video games.

Mass Effect: Exploring the Universe

Originally Recorded: Mar. 22nd, 2013

Mass Effect Senior Creative Director, Preston Watamaniuk, members of the Mass Effect team, and special guests talk in-depth about the Commander Shepard trilogy.

Dragon Age: Thedas Unlocked

Originally Recorded: Mar. 23rd, 2013

Dragon Age Executive Producer, Mark Darrah and members of the Dragon Age team as well as special guests dive into the Dragon Age franchise.

Creating BioWare Comics & Apparel

Originally Recorded: Mar. 22nd, 2013

Dragon Age Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw and guests from Dark Horse Comics and Treehouse Brand Stores discuss how partners bring you the coolest tie-ins to BioWare games.

Most Recent Podcast

Rated NA 120: We Are Nerd Appropriate

Rated NA 119

Welcome to listeners, both new and loyal. The gang gets back together after a busy PAX Prime to talk Dragon Age Inquisition, new movies set in the Potter universe, Legend of Dungeon, and Europa Report. We play a couple of games based around Fall TV and fantasy football. We also talk about the news you are most excite for in DAI in our NAQOTW. Nug love!... Check out the original post here (opens in a new window).

Past Interviews

Rated NA 70: Hale to the Queen

Jennifer Hale Episode 70

The incredibly talented Jennifer Hale talks to us about voice acting, inspiration, staying healthy, and some Commander something or other. We sit awestruck. Check out the original post here (opens in a new window).

Rated NA 101: Intro to Ali Hillis

Ali Hillis Episode 101

We welcome the awesome and talented Ali Hillis back to the podcast. Ali was one of our very first interviews way back in early 2011 (linkage), and for some reason she actually kept in touch. This time around she takes us through her origin story, how she got into acting and video games, and her love of animal rescue... More at the original post here (opens in a new window).

Rated NA 75: Question of the Weekes

Patrick Weekes Episode 75

75 episodes of Rated NA! Can you believe that we’ve made it this far? We sure can’t. This week the gang welcomes Patrick Weekes, writer on the Mass Effect series, to talk about his craft and his new book, The Palace Job... More at the original post here (opens in a new window).

Rated NA 90: Keys in the Bowl with Jessica Merizan

Jessica Merizan Episode 90

Jessica Merizan stops by to talk about community management at BioWare, Crabcat Industries, Try This At Home on Nerdist, and… tomahawks?!... More at the original post here (opens in a new window).

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