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Monthly Archives: December 2009

The GameSpy Debriefings #106

by Jonathan Downin in Games789 days ago

After a GarageBand crash and subsequent loss of the podcast last week, the GameSpy guys are back. This week’s cast starts out with a rather sorry tale of Ryan’s attempt to play Assassin’s Creed 2– yes, he couldn’t get past the tutorial. Left 4 Dead 2 and New Super Mario Bros.Wii have been entertaining and frustrating the crew. Brian #1 (or is it #2?) reviewed The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the site and shares his opinions on it here. While he enjoyed it a lot, he doesn’t quite manage to convince Anthony...

Three Red Lights Podcast Episode 132

by Jonathan Downin in Games789 days ago

Hilary is back in the studio with the TRL guys, and that is always a good thing. The Saboteur doesn’t get much love at the front here, and Darksiders is similarly not striking a high note. Final Fantasy XIII‘s recent 39/40 rating in Famitsu sparks some discussion, but it’s Lost Planet 2 that has the guys excited, especially Charles. There is a big section of emails in the middle that lead to some fun topics, including a reader who has concocted an omelet that bears the Onyett name. An interview with a couple of the Forza 3 guys...

Podcast Beyond, Episode 118

by Jonathan Downin in Games790 days ago

Ryan is out sick this week, but they still make him call-in for the podcast– poor Ryan. Word of Dante’s Inferno getting a special edition on PS3 has Chris wondering if it isn’t to entice the God of War crowd. EA’s John Riccitiello was caught calling the PS3 motion controller “Gem” recently, and the guys don’t like the name. PS3 firmware 3.15 is out and it introduces a new content transfer system that allows users to transfer all their data and games from an old PS3 to a new one. Maybe more exciting is the...

Retronauts Episode 82: 12/10/2009

by Ross Adams in Games790 days ago

This week’s show starts off with Jeremy talking about a feature he is currently working on for 1UP about game music that borrows from popular music. He has put in a couple of samples into the show, it sounds like an interesting feature for gaming music fans. Retro game news is a little more eventful this week as Virtual Console as well as the other downloadable services have had a more substantial update than usual. As a follow-up of sorts to the Zelda centered seventh episode and in honor of Spirit Tracks, the bulk of this weeks podcast focuses...

Active Time Babble IV: World of Warcraft and Dragon Age – 12/10/2009

by Ross Adams in Games790 days ago

After an unexpected hiatus Active Time Babble is back for it’s fourth episode. Alice Liang and Thierry “Scooter” Nguyen join Kat Bailey for the first segment this week, an interview with a couple the developers of World of Warcraft. While the discussion starts a little more retrospective it soon moves onto the upcoming Cataclysm expansion and the challenges that come from such a huge revamp. The success and longevity of WoW does seem to have taken everyone by surprise but Blizzard has certainly done a good job of expanding the...

Casting Gear 003 – 1UP

by Jonathan Downin in Features790 days ago

Editor’s note: Casting Gear is a series about podcasting and the tools used in the process. In this series, we hope to demystify the podcasting process and show the wide range of tools and methods that different podcasters use to produce a show. In addition to listing the software and hardware used, a brief rundown of the work-flow for the given podcast will be provided. Delving into technical minutiae isn’t the goal here, it is to provide a window into the different approaches that are in practice. The following text, unless otherwise noted,...

GWJ Conference Call Episode 165

by Jonathan Downin in Games791 days ago

Things kick-off with Lego Indiana Jones 2 which sounds like it is the best entry in the series yet, and actually has a rather innovative split-screen execution in multiplayer. Dragon Age continues to entertain, as does New Super Mario Bros.Wii. The Left 4 Dead 2 discussion makes a comeback and the opinion here is that the game is quite difficult, but not so much as to diminish the fun. Talk of gaming on the road comes up with a couple of guys traveling a lot lately, and the consensus is that they are more likely to reach for the laptop over other...

Giant Bombcast 12-08-2009

by Derek Lavigne in Games792 days ago

Continuing the trend from last week, Brad is still out of the office which allows Drew Scanlon the rare chance to sit in on the podcast. Vinny starts off the first segment by discussing how he spent most of the weekend collecting the last of the feathers in Assassin’s Creed II, although admits that it very well may not have been worth it. Somehow this leads into a discussion on Christmas trees and tree farms. Jeff then discusses his weekend of playing through Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks in order to get the review done for Monday. Drew speaks...

at1UP: 12/08/2009

by Jonathan Downin in Games792 days ago

Get ready for the longest at1UP ever. It is a regular show up front with Mike quickly touching on the 1UP Alan Wake cover story. Jade then proceeds to go on a Silent Hill: Shattered Memories tirade, but keep in mind that this is her favorite series. Travis and Mike are talking some more Dragon Age, and the regular show segment closes on iPhone game talk since Travis is now an iPhone owner. The 1st after-show segment has Mike talking to fellow UGO podcasters, Brandon and Hilary, from the Toob Tied. Toob Tied is a TV-based podcast so the duo fit right...

Drunken Gamers Radio 12-05-09

by Derek Lavigne in Games792 days ago

Moe is once again not present for the podcast this week and after joking that they fired him, Hilden and John reveal that he simply had other plans this week and should be back for the next show. Because of this and their review game not arriving in time, the format of the show this week is a little different. Starting off the show is a recorded interview with former Hudson employee John Lee, who is now running both the social/news/editorial gaming site The Kartel and the even more ambiguous Bardo Entertainment. Lee tries to explain how Bardo works...

CO-OP – Episode 308: Go Outside and Play

by Jonathan Downin in Games793 days ago

It is a light week of games with only 2 titles on the show. Things kick-off with Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines for PSP. Ryan and Matt are discussing the game and it sounds like it is really only for die-hard fans of the series. The PSP just can’t quite handle a game of this scope. Tony Hawk: Ride is the only other game this week, and the discussion here steers away from being overly negative. Cesar and Jason are skateboarders, so they provide a unique perspective, but there isn’t much new here that hasn’t been said elsewhere....

The Totally Rad Show – Episode 142: Gymnasticry

by Jonathan Downin in Games, Movies793 days ago

Brothers is the only movie this week, but the guys seem fine with that. While every drives home the impactful nature of the film, Dan declares it to be his favorite movie of the year. The performances are pointed out, with the most praise directed at Tobey Maguire. The guys also touch on the Prince of Persia trailer. The middle segment delivers another “Raised on Rad” entry with the guys getting their slot-car racing on. They seem to genuinely enjoy going back to this 80s classic, and it’s nice to know that some things are still...

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Mobcast Episode 32

by Jon Cole in Games793 days ago

Bobito Max Chill (Robert Ashley) joins the Bitmob crew for this week’s Mobcast.  Things kick off with the community topic, which asks how the guys deal with hecklers in online competitive games.  Most of the guys seem pretty cynical about the community of games like Modern Warfare 2, which is probably well deserved. Dan’s topic tackles gaming and relationships, which often seem to work against each other.  Ultimately, the guys conclude that giving their girlfriends space to still be included in their experience is the best way to go. The...

Player One Podcast: Episode 163 (12/07/09) – Middle West

by Ross Adams in Games793 days ago

Greg Ford doesn’t stick around for long this week, but before he leaves, Greg Sewart wants to finally discuss the finer points of Modern Warfare 2′s story. Neither think the story is great, but agree that it has some excellent set-pieces, they are also both enjoying the spec ops exclusive levels. With Ford gone the rest of the gang move onto tweets and voicemails, a good range of topics this week, from the new Medal of Honor reboot to the recent EGM announcements. As the show moves into the second segment CJ is excited to finally talk...

CastMedium Podcast

CastMedium Podcast 014 – 12.07.09

by Jonathan Downin in Games, Movies, Tech793 days ago

Audacity decided to be uncooperative this week, so here is a raw, unedited version of the cast. Things kick-off with appreciation for the latest 4 Guys 1UP with the inspired choice of Gary Whitta as the guest. In games, the Saboteur receives some mixed impressions, and then we move into a little commentary and speculation on the recent flurry of news surrounding the resurrected EGM. We touch on achievements and trophies, and some general discussion about EA and a possible Mirror’s Edge 2 is it for games. The demise, and now sort-of revived,...

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