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American author and podcaster

Born

OccupationsWriter, podcaster

RelativesAshly Burch (sister)

Websitehttps://www.anthonyburch.pizza/

Anthony Burch
Anthony Burch at the 2010 Game Developers Conference
Born	Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Occupations	Writer, podcaster
Relatives	Ashly Burch (sister)
Website	https://www.anthonyburch.pizza/

Anthony Burch is an American writer. He is best known for his work as lead writer on Borderlands 2, his role as the Dungeon Master in the actual-play comedy podcast Dungeons & Daddies, and his role in Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? alongside his sister, Ashly Burch. In 2015, Burch was listed as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in games and apps.^[1]

Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?

Main article: Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?

Burch initially wanted to make a documentary about video games. He bought a camera and he and his sister began making comedic sketches. This gained popularity, leading to the Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? web series.^[2] He and his sister wrote and starred the series together.^[3]

Borderlands

Main articles: Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

In order to address feedback from the first installment in the franchise, Gearbox Software recruited Burch as the lead writer for the story of the game and its downloadable content.^[4]^[5] The game was nominated for writing awards including Best DLC at the Spike Video Game Awards 2012, Best Writing in a Comedy at NAVGTR,^[6] and Outstanding Achievement in Character at the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.^[7]

Burch continued as lead writer for the third game in the franchise, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.^[8]

Dungeons & Daddies

Main article: Dungeons & Daddies

Burch played the role of Dungeon Master for season's 1, 2, and 4 of the actual play podcast Dungeons & Daddies. In season three, he played the role of Francis Farnsworth.^[9] At the 2019 AudioVerse Awards, Dungeons & Daddies won the award for "New Improvised Production", and Anthony Burch won the award for "Player Direction of a New Production".^[10]

References

↑ "Anthony Burch - 2016-02-03 - 30 Under 30: Games & Apps". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ "Ashly Burch's Favourite Game | Kotaku UK". July 11, 2016. Archived from the original on July 11, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ Mendelson, Brandon (November 1, 2010). "Anthony Burch Talks Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin (And Battle Toads)". Buy Prepackaged Air!. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
↑ Kollar, Phil. "Borderlands 2 Preview - Gearbox Talks Borderlands 2's New Characters, Multiplayer Tweaks, And Dubstep". Game Informer. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ Dyer, Mitch (August 24, 2012). "Gearbox: Why Borderlands 2's Story Won't Suck". IGN. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ "NAVGTR Winners: Journey wins top award | National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Corporation". March 4, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details". www.interactive.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ Amini, Tina (April 9, 2014). "The Next Big Borderlands Game Will Let You Play As Claptrap". Kotaku. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
↑ "S3 Ep. 1 - Strangers on a Lane". Dungeons and Daddies. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
↑ "2019 Winners". The Audio Verse Awards. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2023.

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