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Rebel FM — Episode 4 — 01/28/09

by Jonathan Downin in Games1207 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 Games1213 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 Games1213 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 Games1221 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 Games1227 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, Games1228 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 Games1236 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...

Legendary Thread – 12/22/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1242 days ago

The 1UP WOW crew delivers a podcast this week in spite of probably being able to get away with not releasing one.  Who is this Mikey character? Since release of the recent expansion is seems like there is just an insane amount of things to do in the game.  Will there ever be a World of Warcraft 2?  I can’t see what the motivation for Blizzard would be to do anything other than just update WOW.  Although if sales ever start to decline, that may be exactly what’s in the cards. On this episode the crew decides what faction they are...

1UP FM – 12/22/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1243 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...

Legendary Thread – 12/18/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1247 days ago

In the spirit of getting some more World of Warcraft stuff on here, the latest Legendary Thread from 1UP is out and they have a special guest on this week, Felicia Day.  If you don’t know who she is, watch Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog right now.  Seriously, it’s awesome. She has a sitcom type show based around a WOW guild called, The Guild, which she writes and stars in and is talking about it on this weeks episode.  I don’t know how I feel about it moving to Xbox Live for it’s second season, but highly worth checking...

1UP FM – 12/15/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1250 days ago

The guys recorded this show all in 1 day.  Seeing as this is the most comprehensive weekly gaming podcast around that is quite the feat. This Playstation Home stuff is really blowing up, but it seems like it’s for the wrong reasons.  There isn’t much to do in there.  Is it just a time kill and nothing more?  Maybe it’s just skewed more towards teenagers. Anthony Gallegos brings the folk.  Check it at the 44:30 mark. It’s a PSN symposium! Shane, Alice, and Matt L. join us to go a little more on-depth on Flower, Noby Noby...

The 1UP Show: Episode 12/12/08

by Jonathan Downin in Games1253 days ago

This week the 1UP guys and gals are covering Flower.  This is the next game from the people who brought is flow on PSN.  I wasn’t a big fan of flow, but I could appreciate the style.  Flower looks to continue the avant garde style, but with even more chilled out gameplay this time around.  Can’t wait. On this week’s 1UP Show, we import LocoRoco 2, preview Flower, and give impressions on Wrath of the Lich King. Is LocoRoco 2 more fun than its predecessor? How mesmerizing are the visuals in Flower? Is World of Warcraft more addicting...

1UP FM – 12/08/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1257 days ago

Would anyone have ever guessed that Vin Diesel could start a game studio and that it would actually be a super sweet developer?  That guy knows what’s up.  Could we possibly have the first video game star on our hands here? Phillip Kollar and Nick Suttner deliver week after week with their diverse and groundbreaking take on the weekly game podcast.  Diverse topics, yet with a fresh format bring the goods every week.  Evil Avatar doesn’t know what they have lost… Edit: The interview with the Riddick team is really great.  DEFINITELY...

The 1UP Show: Episode 12/05/08

by Jonathan Downin in Games1260 days ago

Coming in at a hefty 35:58 this week we get to see and hear about three games this week; 2 big, next-gen affairs and one PS2 game.  One great thing about The 1UP Show is getting so many different perspectives on the games covered. Killzone is looking great, which almost nobody expected and Prince of Persia is beautiful as almost everyone expected.  Persona 4 looks… like an RPG.  Check it out. Killzone 2′s single player gets previewed and we give impressions of Prince of Persia and Persona 4 in this week’s 1UP Show. Runtime –...

1UP FM – 12/01/2008

by Jonathan Downin in Games1264 days ago

The “kid’s table” is back after the Thanksgiving holiday.  The 1UP boys are a little late, but that’s better than not releasing one at all like many others around the net– yes, that’s directed at you IGN. And guys… no more interviews with zombies. Riddled with Mad Turkey Disease, we bring in House of the Dead: Overkill’s product manager Mike Schmitt and a couple of zombie friends (don’t worry, they quiet down eventually) to tell us about the upcoming Wii shooter, Giancarlo and Donahoe sit down...

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