Anthony Burch
Birth placePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationWriter, podcaster
RelativesAshly Burch (sister)
Websitehttps://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]

Career

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

  1. ^ "Anthony Burch - 2016-02-03 - 30 Under 30: Games & Apps". Forbes. Archived March 24, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  2. ^ "Ashly Burch's Favourite Game | Kotaku UK". 2016-07-11. Archived from the original on 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  3. ^ Mendelson, Brandon (1 November 2010). "Anthony Burch Talks Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin (And Battle Toads)". Buy Prepackaged Air!. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  4. ^ Kollar, Phil. "Borderlands 2 Preview - Gearbox Talks Borderlands 2's New Characters, Multiplayer Tweaks, And Dubstep". Game Informer. Archived July 19, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  5. ^ Dyer, Mitch (2012-08-24). "Gearbox: Why Borderlands 2's Story Won't Suck". IGN. Archived July 19, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  6. ^ "NAVGTR Winners: Journey wins top award | National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Corporation". 2015-03-04. Archived from the original on 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  7. ^ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details". www.interactive.org. Archived July 7, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  8. ^ Amini, Tina (2014-04-09). "The Next Big Borderlands Game Will Let You Play As Claptrap". Kotaku. Archived December 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  9. ^ "S3 Ep. 1 - Strangers on a Lane". Dungeons and Daddies. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  10. ^ "2019 Winners". The Audio Verse Awards. Archived January 13, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-03.