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CastMedium Podcast 077 – Back to the news

by Jonathan Downin in Games, Tech310 days ago

We missed hitting the news like we used to so it is back to it this week. Here are the topics we hit: Games Battlefield Play4Free Skyrim screens Updated Xbox disc format Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC Xbox Live Rewards “Gamer IQ” Sweepstakes - http://rewards.xbox.com/gamer-iq/ Tech New York Times paywall Jon’s Android experience Amazon App Store for Android Follow us: @castmedium Jonathan Downin - @jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily Jon Cole - @jonathanacole Ross Adams - @randomlyrossy Alex Martin - @ADewiM Runtime - 40:07 Links...

Talking Points #1 – Mobile games in a traditional gaming context

by Jonathan Downin in Games346 days ago

We offered some personal podcast recommendations last week, and this week we are starting a new series of posts. The Talking Points series of posts will focus on finding interesting conversation points from podcasts, pointing you towards them, and furthering the discussion in the comments. This week I am ripping straight from the inspiration of this idea, Jon’s twitter post from last week regarding a discussion on Rebel FM featuring Ryan O’Donnell arguing the merits of iOS games in the gaming space. Arthur is staunch in his stance...

Interactive Distractions – Ep 163 – Rather Be Lucky Than Good

by Nikko Kusanagi in Games381 days ago

This week it’s Chris, Geoff, and Travis as they discuss their predictions for the 2011. The big question this week is how lucky Geoff will get when they revisit these ideas in a year. The guys get down do normal business before said feature however. In Distractions… Geoff picked up Ghost Trick on the DS and digs it very much… Travis cannot put down LBP2… Chris played Vanquish and the Mass Effect 2 DLC… Plenty of news this week as the guys discuss Killzone 3 pack ins, Portal 2 news, 3DS pricing, and Pop Cap Games on Android. After a word...

This is Only a Test – Episode 49 – The REAL Problem with Dyson Spheres – 1/20/2011

by Alex Martin in Tech385 days ago

In a change to the regular format, the show starts with news. First is Steve Jobs’ temporary break from Apple. They imagine a Jobless Apple, discuss the next iPad, and wonder if Apple will continue production of the original iPad as a cheaper alternative. One alternative to Apple’s tablet will be HP’s offerings, details of which leaked this week. They also discuss Blackberry and Android alternatives. A corporate restructuring has left Google with Larry “PageRank” Page as CEO. They think Facebook might eventually need...

This is Only a Test – Episode 43 – The SARS Mask Cast – 12/30/2010

by Alex Martin in Misc, Tech407 days ago

Starting with Norm’s Blackjack strategy, the WANG (Will, Ana, Norm, and Gary) deliver an unfocused retrospective podcast. But first, Gary’s new tradition of watching the Big Lebowski prompts a discussion of Cohen brothers’ films (with spoilers from 24:30-25:00). Next, they talk about tech highlights and lowlights of the year, looking at Apple products, social-networking apps, and 3DTVs. After plugging Rush Coil’s chiptune Christmas album, they move on to the news. Netflix Instant takes up 20% of the USA’s Internet bandwidth; a discussion...

CastMedium Podcast 065 – 12.30.10

by Jonathan Downin in Games, Tech, TV408 days ago

I trade an Erik for a Jon this week so it is another 2 man show, and with the amount of topics and time spent on each, adding another person might have made this one clock in at around an hour. Mentions of some end of the year podcast specials start the cast, and then it is quickly (and awkwardly) into games. We are taking this podcast to talk about some of the biggest news of the year, and motions controls definitely rank up there. OnLive also gets a bit of time since it really is pretty incredible that it is not only available to the public, but...

This is Only a Test – Episode 37 – That’s What She Said – 11/18/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech448 days ago

Norm, Will, and Gary are thankful (a week early) for the futuristic world of technology we live in. They start with ESPN3, which is part of the confusing market of video-streaming boxes and services, and 3D and HD televisions they continue to discuss. Apart from testing televisual technology, Will’s reviewed the MacBook Air. They’ve tried the Nook Color, too, and expect to be impressed when it’s modded to be more functional. They wonder about the future of Android, given challenges from webOS and Windows Phone 7. After mentioning...

Tekzilla – James Cameron From Blu-con! USB 3.0 Kicks Ass. Android Beats iPhone

by Jon Cole in Tech461 days ago

After geeking out over Logitech’s new Solar-charged keyboard, Patrick and Veronica dive into a viewer question asking about USB 3.0 and its significance in the current market. They get into some actual motherboards and PCI cards with 3.0 plugs, as well as some supported hard drive enclosures and such that take advantage of the transfer speed. As per usual, the Tekzilla crew shares a website “they just can’t get enough of”, this time highlighting a unique search tool called Blekko. Patrick joins HD Nation co-host Robert Heron...

This is Only a Test – Episode 32 – Lions vs. Cougars – 10/14/2010

by Alex Martin in Tech484 days ago

An American, a Canadian, and an Englishman walk into a podcast to talk about technology. They are Tested’s Will and Matt, and Apple expert Gary Whitta respectively. The first topic is media streamers. Leaping off from the Roku XD|S – essentially a non-Apple Apple TV — they talk about other such boxes and the death of channel surfing. Matt brings the Eye-Fi wireless memory card to the table. It’s a camera accessory that automatically uploads photos to services like Flickr. Will’s round-about solution to video chat...

Engadget Podcast 211 – 09.04.2010

by Jon Cole in Tech523 days ago

The Engadget Podcast is pretty chunky this week with plenty of tech news and the return of Nilay Patel. Much of the beginning of the show is devoted to Apple’s announcements earlier in the week, starting off with the Apple TV. After much back-patting due to some great rumor reporting, the guys talk about how AirPlay and rentals have the potential to change the marketplace when put into a device with this much attention. They then proceed to the watch-like nature of the revised Nano and how Apple totally rebooted after the previous lack of...

Mobcast 67: Halo: Reach, Best Indie-Dev Console, Fall Releases, and More

by Alex Martin in Games536 days ago

Active Time Babble host and freelancer Kat Bailey guests this week, hosted by Shoe, Demian, and Brett. First up, they choose their desert-island games from fall’s lineup. This is an excuse to talk about upcoming games like, Civilization 5, Fallout: New Vegas, Rock Band 3, and Halo Reach. Speaking of Halo Reach, Shoe’s almost as excited for that as he would be for a Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow remake. He tries to enthuse his mostly unenthusiastic guests and reads some responses to his tweet for opinions on Bungie’s last Halo...

Engadget Podcast 209 – 08.20.2010

by Jon Cole in Games, Tech536 days ago

Myriam Joire joins the Engadget Podcast this week, delivering some Engadget Mobile goodness early in the show with her glowing impressions of the Sprint Epic 4G. The guys aren’t completely convinced by Myriam’s claim that the Epic is probably better than the EVO 4G but agree with her assertion that the Epic might set a new standard for the baseline offerings of an Android phone. In other mobile news, the crew briefly hits on Josh’s dreamphone, the Motorola Charm. While the idea of the Charm running the Moto Blur Android UI skin isn’t too...

This is Only a Test – Episode 23 – It’s Just Like Solomon – 8/11/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech546 days ago

Gary Whitta is back and there’s barely any Apple news this week. Is he going to be a fixture on this podcast? Although Will and Norm have been playing StarCraft 2, Gary is waiting until he’s built his new PC (live on Tested, today (Friday 13th) at 3PM Pacific. Edit: video archived here). Two new Android phones are out this week — Motorola’s Droid 2, and Dell’s Streak. The crew talk about the annoyances of pre-installed software, hardware vs. touch keyboards, and the return of side-talking. Rumors about iTV (the rebranded...

This is Only a Test – Episode 21 – Massive Outtakes – 7/28/2010

by Alex Martin in Tech561 days ago

The Samsung Captivate is an impressive piece of hardware with a poor UI. Will’s replaced his iPhone 4 with the Android smart phone, and talks about the third-party solutions to its software problems. The Library of Congress has issued new exceptions to the Digital Millenium Copyright act, allowing people to jailbreak phones, and crack DVDs and games. StarCraft 2 came out this week, and Will’s been playing that on his own. He says the single-player challenges train players for multiplayer, but he hasn’t yet ventured online. A host...

This is Only a Test – Episode 20 – This is a Zed-Free Zone – 7/22/2010

by Alex Martin in Games, Tech567 days ago

It’s been a slow news week for tech. So with Norm at Comic Con, Tested writer Matt Braga joins from Canada for a QA episode. First, though, they have a less tightly regimented chat than usual. They’ve been maintaining a Team Fortress 2 server and playing Alien Swarm — the new, free top-down shooter from the makers of Left 4 Dead. They briefly discuss Matt’s sci fi feature and Will’s (unfavorable) iPhone 4 review. He’s moving on to an Android so they talk about some of the handsets he could buy. The last half...

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