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CO-OP 0003: A Flower For My Valentine

by Jonathan Downin in Games1084 days ago

And let the weekly shows begin.  The CO-OP crew are finally on a weekly schedule.  Looks like we again have a gaming show to look forward to every Friday. The phrase “solid shooter” has been thrown around a lot in reference to F.E.A.R. 2.  It’s used here as well and just comes off as an “okay is good enough” sort of sentiment. Anyone who has been following these guys from 1UP knows, they like their artsy games, and it’s no different here.  Matt even goes as far as to call Flower an “important”...

Listen UP – 02/20/2009

by Jonathan Downin in Games1085 days ago

Flower is quickly becoming a media darling.  No matter their opinion almost everyone seems to be able to appreciate the game on some level. There isn’t much more to be said about Halo Wars.  Some like it, some don’t, but nobody seems to really love it or really hate it.  Sounds like one to wait until it hits $40. Quite a few interesting points brought up as to how Rockstar could make GTA fresh and really fun again.  The zombie idea is definitely interesting, but are zombies getting played out?  No way.  The use of GTA as platform...

Rebel FM — Episode 7 — 02/18/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1087 days ago

The big news up front here is that Nick Suttner is heading to Sony to be a “product evaluator.” It really is pretty amazing how Burnout Paradise is still getting coverage.  Those Criterion guys are geniuses for how they decided to manage the DLC for that game. Topic of the week in this episode is a discussions of mature content in games.  This is a very timely discussion with the nudity in GTAIV: The Lost and the Damned.  The consensus seems to be that games, just like any other medium, have to earn their adult moments for them to...

Co-op – 0002: Operation Apple

by Jonathan Downin in Games1092 days ago

The second episode is out! The games covered this week are Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage and Skate 2.  The Fallout DLC seems to be unique in that it really is a Call of Duty style, action based expansion. As you can see in the post for this episode over at Area 5, the guys have secured some funding for CO-OP for the next 4 episodes.  This is great news as we can look forward to the guys being able to continue putting out episodes. This week we brought over Nick Suttner of RebelFM and Eat. Sleep. Game. fame to share a Skate 2 love-in with Ryan...

Rebel FM — Episode 6 — 02/11/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1094 days ago

A lot of people seem to have a problem with Arthur.  You can see this for yourself on the post for last week’s episode on the eat. sleep. game. website.  People are claiming that it is not due to him not being from 1UP, but because of his abrasive attitude.  Looking back, when Luke Smith started on 1UP Yours there was not this kind of backlash, and his style was similar, so it seems that both of these things are playing a role.  He is more reserved this week so maybe that will help calm people down. With John Davison from What They Play...

Rebel FM — Episode 5 — 02/04/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1101 days ago

The Rebel FM crew is joined by two of the Area 5 gents again this week. Anthony is talking about Dawn of War II on this episode.  Coming from the same guys that brought us the amazing Company of Heroes, it looks to be a more accessible take on their already very refined take on real-time strategy. Great discussion on shooters here.  As is proving to be the norm on Rebel FM we get another very in-depth, serious approach to discussing the merits and validity of different approaches games within the same genre can and do take. Our usual cast of house...

CO-OP 0001: Reflection Part 2

by Jonathan Downin in Games1106 days ago

The second part of the first episode of CO-OP is up!  The amount of work that has gone into this is pretty amazing.  It’s hard to imagine how things are just going to get better from here as they get the resources and equipment they need. If you played many games this year you can rest assured that a few of those are going to be mentioned here.  Left 4 Dead seems to be the game that everyone loves. If you want this show to go on then I suggest you go and Digg the story at the link below or if you are so inclined leave them a donation on...

Rebel FM — Episode 4 — 01/28/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1109 days ago

Four episodes in and still going strong.  This week the Rebel FM crew are joined by the two main guys behind the newly christened Area 5, Ryan O’Donnell and Matt Chandronait. The topic of narrative is one that is somewhat polarizing.  It’s a topic that has been covered many times and people always seem to have different viewpoints on it.  Some of the most notable discussions that I have heard have involved Shawn Elliot, previously of GFW Radio.  If you haven’t listened to it you owe it to yourself to go back and listen to the...

Rebel FM — Episode 3 — 01/21/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1115 days ago

Can we really be up to episode 3 already?  It just goes to show how quickly these guys were on the up-take. The sound quality here is another step up, if still a little echo-y, from the last episode.  The guys got new equipment and you can tell. There is a great discussion on the review process here.  I think 1UP was on the right track when they converted to their letter grade system, but if you ask me, it should be a flat scale with no pluses or minuses.  What is your ideal rating system? This week we’re joined by Geekbox.net’s Ryan Scott...

CO-OP | Episode 1

by Jonathan Downin in Games1115 days ago

Ryan O’Donnell, Matt Chandronait and the team behind the now defunct 1UP Show have started their own production company, Area 5, and have released the first episode of their new video game show CO-OP. It is somewhat in the vein of The 1UP Show with a focus on discussion of games backed up by game footage, but this seems to be a bit of a special first episode with almost all the big guys previously of 1UP sitting in talking about their favorite games of last year. There are some technical issues and it really is only the first half of what...

Rebel FM — Episode 2 — 01/13/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1123 days ago

The second episode from the former 1UP guys is here and they are sounding a tiny bit better.  With new equipment coming in soon they should sound very good, very soon. It’s good to hear the guys in a better mood with Skip Pfister joining the group. With a little bit of GladOS introducing us it is Relel.fm. AND hear where Shane goes next!!!!!! Note: Wait until morning to download a volume fixed version. “Episode two finds us feelin’ fine, as special guests Shane Bettenhausen (who tells us where the hell he’s headed to work next) and...

Rebel.fm – Episode 1

by Jonathan Downin in Games1129 days ago

The former 1UPers are very fast on their feet with this one.  Following them being let go, thus the end of 1UP FM, they have decided to start a new podcast dubbed Rebel.fm. The crew is addressing some circumstances and goings on around 1UP in the past few days and the events leading up to this outcome.  Then they get back to what they do best– game talk. The download is going slow so be prepared for a little wait. Won’t you please welcome Anthony Gallegos, Nick Suttner, Philip Kollar, Matt Chandronait, Ryan O’Donnell, Jade Kraus, and...

The state of 1UP

by Jonathan Downin in Blog, Features, Games1130 days ago

As many of you may have heard, 1UP has been bought by UGO and this means many things, many of which we don’t know yet.  One thing we do know is that The 1UP show is done.  It really is shame to see such a great and unique take on the gaming scene go away.  It was certainly something that made Fridays worth the wait every week for me. It will be interesting to see what happens to the other 1UP productions like 1UP Yours, 1UP FM and LAN Party in the wake of this.  This story will be updated as more information comes in.  We wish everyone ...

1UP FM – 12/29/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1138 days ago

The 1UP crew is talking about the games of 2009.  More so than is usual it seems we don’t know too much about what is coming next year.  Hopefully there are a lot of games that haven’t been announced yet. Is Final Fantasy XIII really going to release next year?  I can’t see that happening.  I’m with Philip on Mafia II.  The first one was great and the second one looks to be a worthy follow-up.  It’s one of those games that kinda slipped through the cracks so if you haven’t played it, grab a copy of the PC...

1UP FM – 12/22/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1145 days ago

Wow, this came out of nowhere.  I didn’t expect there to be a 1UP FM this week, but Nick and Philip have delivered yet again.  No Tina this week though guys, sorry.  They say there will also be a show next week. I am really blown away by 1UP recently. The only real rival to them is IGN as GameSpot has drifted from their greater days.  The overall vibe of the IGN guys is great, but being regular goes a long way.  This and 1UP Yours having a podcast this Friday; above and beyond guys. We talk to DS masterminds 5th Cell about their groundbreaking...

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