Unlike many other gaming outlets, Giant Bomb decided that they will not be attending the Tokyo Game Show this year. The go into some detail about why and and how this decision was made and it sounds reasonable. TGS just isn’t the hotbed for news that it once was and not being there in person doesn’t seem like it will have a huge impact on coverage,
Jeff is talking about his Halo ODST review here and this leads into some general Halo series discussion and Halo Reach speculation. Brad reviewed Scribblenauts and the verdict is not good with everyone feeling that the game is ultimately broken in its execution. Brad is also talking about his hands-on time with Modern Warfare 2 before the guys head into the news.
Crime Craft may be shutting down with rumors that the developer is having financial problems. The rumored Final Fantasy game that was being developed by GRIN has allegedly been passed onto another developer and this is weird in a lot of ways which the guys talk a bit about. The cast wraps up with releases, emails and Jeff and Vinny lamenting the end of the Persona 4 Endurance Run.
Covered games and topics: No TGS, ODST, Halo Reach speculation, WET, MUA 2, Trackmania, Scribblenauts, Modern Warfare 2, Beaterator, Rock Band Network, Vogster & Crime Craft, GRIN Final Fantasy, releases, emails
We hold it down stateside with Gears of War energy drinks as we discuss ODST and the future of Halo, TrackMania 2, the failings of Scribblenauts, Modern Warfare 2 perks, the realities of Rock Band Network, life after the Endurance Run, and more!
Runtime – 2:25:36
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