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Xbox 360 Fancast 124 — Sweatin’ It

by Jonathan Downin in Games956 days ago

The guys are talking about a comment made by the legendary Michael Pachter that Twitter, Facebook and last.fm were the biggest announcements for Microsoft at E3.  They don’t seem to be completely on-board with the idea, but Richard does make some points that Microsoft wants to make the Xbox a centralized computing device more than gaming machine, and in that sense, it does make sense. The developer of the Xbox Community game is saying that releasing games in that capacity is not fanancially viable and that it should be used to put out prototypes...

Bonus Round – Episode 29: Part 5 – 2008 Year in Review

by Jonathan Downin in Games1139 days ago

The group is talking best console of the year in this final episode of the 2008 Year in Review edition.  Pachter is going with the Wii on this one while Davis and McWhertor go with the 360. I can see Pachter’s point of view, but I gotta go with the 360 as well.  The way that the Wii has made gaming an acceptable hobby and social activity can not be downplayed though.  What does everyone else think? With another year under their belts can anyone catch up with Nintendo? Runtime – 10:38 Link (Bonus Round)

Bonus Round – Episode 29: Part 4 – 2008 Year in Review

by Jonathan Downin in Games1146 days ago

I can’t help but laugh every time I hear that “powered by Burger King” line.  I know it’s cool to use “powered by” but sometimes staying traditional and just saying “sponsored by” is just better. The foursome are talking about the state of developers (I think they actually mean publishers) on this installment.  EA is a focus here and I gotta say that they are releasing more, better titles than they ever have.  Rock Band, Burnout Paradise, Mirror’s Edge, Left 4 Dead.  That’s just naming...

Bonus Round – Episode 29: Part 3 – 2008 Year in Review

by Jonathan Downin in Games1153 days ago

In the second episode this week we get some game of the year picks from the guys.  Pachter goes for Fallout, Davis likes Left 4 Dead and McWhertor sticks with the mainstay GTAIV. Although amazing, GTAIV has really sorta lost is sheen over the months for me.  Ask me right now and I would probably say Fable II.  Although I can appreciate it, Little Big Planet just doesn’t keep me coming back like many people. We take a good look at what games may have a chance at game of the year. Runtime – 12:35 Link (Bonus Round)

Bonus Round – Episode 29: VGA Special – 2008 Year in Review

by Jonathan Downin in Games1157 days ago

In this special release we get to hear some pontification on who will win big at this year’s Video Game Awards.  We get a lot of talk about the correlation between sales and critical success. Ryan is looking a little more comfortable in this segment.  The VGAs have never been that big of a deal, but with Jack Black, a real gamer game player, hosting this year could things be making a turn for the quasi-legitimate? We take a look at what some of the GT users think of the VGA’s and the questions they want answered. Runtime – 14:21 Link...

Bonus Round – Episode 29: Part 1 – 2008 Year in Review

by Jonathan Downin in Games1160 days ago

The Burger King powered Geoff Keighley is bringing you a review of the gaming industry of 2008.  His right left hand man, Michael Pachter, is around as always to analyze, along with Giant Bomb‘s Ryan Davis and Michael McWhertor from Kotaku. I don’t care what anybody says, Michael Pachter is one of the best pundits in the gaming industry.  He is a real breath of fresh air from the usual gaming aficionados.  Maybe Michael should have his own gaming show.  Think Suzie Orman of the gaming industry. We look back on 2008 to find out what...

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