Episode Details

World of Warcraft has officially taken over Between Levels.

In Episode 13, WheelieAverage, FightinCowboy and Sarthe dive deep into World of Warcraft Forever, with Cowboy admitting he somehow managed around 50–60 hours of WoW in under a week.

We break down why WoW is still so dangerously addictive, what makes Forever different, the classes and professions, PvP, pets, controller support and whether this is finally the perfect opportunity for completely new players to jump in. Wheelie is preparing to play WoW for the first time at launch, while Cowboy and Sarthe attempt to convince him that Hunter is the way to go.

Then it's time for another Fantasy Critic update, with Fire Emblem, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall and plenty more affecting the standings before we ask the big question: Is 2026 one of the greatest years for video games ever?

We also return to Control Resonant, including why some players are struggling with its progression and combat, whether Remedy went too far with its lack of hand-holding, and where it currently sits in our Game of the Year conversations.

Finally, we dive into your community comments and revisit the ongoing debate over whether Wheelie talks too much trash or Cowboy and Sarthe keep twisting his words. Naturally, this ends with Cowboy challenging Wheelie to a one-handed World of Warcraft fight once they're both levelled.

Featuring WheelieAverage, FightinCowboy and Sarthe.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Between Levels Episode 13
01:56 – World of Warcraft Has Taken Over the Podcast
03:00 – Cowboy Played 50–60 Hours of WoW in Under a Week
05:05 – Why World of Warcraft Is So Addictive
08:36 – Is WoW Forever Going to Be Massive?
09:21 – Cowboy’s Wife, Plants & Retirement Plans 😂
11:33 – Cowboy’s WoW Forever Character Plans
13:27 – Every WoW Class Explained to Wheelie
18:49 – What Class Should a New WoW Player Choose?
21:27 – Wheelie Chooses Hunter
22:03 – Hunting Rare Pets in World of Warcraft
26:31 – Why Wheelie Is Waiting for Launch
29:44 – WoW Controller Support & Accessibility
31:39 – Who Else Is Playing WoW for the First Time?
34:38 – Fantasy Critic Update
36:04 – Silent Hill: Townfall’s Review Score Surprises Us
37:31 – Sarthe Finally Checks His Fantasy Critic Team
39:19 – Can Cowboy Still Win Fantasy Critic?
45:01 – Is 2026 the Best Year for Video Games?
47:03 – Why Control Resonant’s Reviews Are So Divided
47:49 – Does Control Resonant’s Combat Start Too Slowly?
49:18 – Did Remedy Go Too Far With No Hand-Holding?
52:35 – Is Control Resonant Less Forgiving Than Souls Games?
53:09 – Cowboy Discovers How Healing Actually Works 😂
55:18 – How Broken Can Control Resonant Builds Become?
56:25 – Is Control Resonant a Game of the Year Contender?
57:25 – Pragmata Is Still Cowboy’s GOTY
58:59 – Community Comments
1:02:25 – Does Wheelie Talk Too Much Trash?
1:06:00 – Did Cowboy & Sarthe Actually Twist Wheelie’s Words?
1:07:43 – Why Between Levels’ Banter Works
1:09:41 – Cowboy Challenges Wheelie in World of Warcraft
1:10:12 – The One-Handed WoW Fight Is Happening
1:15:22 – Waiting for WoW Forever Launch
1:17:07 – Cowboy Starts Judging Kids’ Pull-Ups 😂
1:20:06 – Somehow We Ended Up Talking About Parenting
1:20:16 – Outro & What’s Coming Next