It is a show of anniversaries this week with the Playstation brand hitting 15 years, and the Xbox 360 hitting 4 years. The 1st segment is devoted to Playstation and the guys remind us just how much innovation was introduced with Sony’s 1st foray into the gaming space. Disc-based and 3D gaming are still the cornerstones of the market today.

The Xbox 360 has taken what Sony started and evolved it in many ways. The guys cite achievements and the general increase in quality of the graphics in games to the 360, not to mention the shift of power to Western development.

An in-depth discussion on some of the bigger story points and narrative allusions of Assassin’s Creed 2 comprise the 3rd segment. It is completely spoiler filled, so stop listening at the 42:40 mark if you are so inclined.

Covered games and topics: 15 years of PlayStation, advent of CD-based games, dual analog sticks, 4 years of Xbox 360, achievements, graphics and engines, hardware and design, console wars, Assassin’s Creed 2

In our tenth episode, the GI crew looks back a couple of significant dates in video game history. First off, Andy Reiner, Tim Turi, Matt Helgeson, and Matt Kato discuss the 15th anniversary of the release of the original Sony PlayStation and ponder its lasting influence on the world of gaming. Next up is a look at the first four years of the Xbox 360, as Matt Helgeson, Nick Ahrens, Jeff Cork, and Andy Reiner ponder the massive changes this console has gone through in such a short time. Finally, in a SPOILER FILLED third segment, Matt Miller, Joe Juba, and Jeff Cork debate the mysteries surrounding the plot of Assassin’s Creed II…believe us, there’s a lot here to discuss. This episode features music by the Budos Band, courtesy of Daptone Records.

Runtime – 1:05:12

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