We just found out that my recording of Podcast #283 didn’t take on my end. However, there is a backup, so all that means is that you’ll have to wait til tomorrow for the next podcast. Sorry for the delay.
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Episode 237: Half a ShowEpisode 237: Half a Show
This week’s episode is abbreviated due to Paul’s move to California, and various Halloween delays. That’s not to say there’s no great stuff in the show, as there are some big debates about privacy and bugs.
The news this week includes:
- Electronic Arts insists that Origin is not spyware
- Rumor: Grand Theft Auto V to be download only?
- Dev: Sword of the Stars II is a “turnip“
All that, and Paul feels older thanks to the Reader Feedback.
Question of the Week this time is non-videogame related: What’s your favorite vacation spot?
Episode 392: And Introducing…Episode 392: And Introducing…
Yes, it seems strange that we skipped Episode 391, but it was recorded, but some issues prevented it from being posted. Instead, it’ll come out sometime later this year. For now, Episode 392 features the debut of Scott Dirk, aka Alphashard, as a co-host. There are some audio issues, so be warned.
The news includes:
- Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
- Kojima’s name removed from Metal Gear Solid V cover
- Fallout 4 is about “freedom“, not being the “best looking game,” says Bethesda
- Shenmue 3 breaks Kickstarter video game record
- Over 50% of parents worry about their children playing video games online
No Listener Feedback this week – write in!
Episode 500: Celebration Time!Episode 500: Celebration Time!
After 11 years, VGRT Gaming Podcast, nee “Technical Diversions (TD) Gaming Podcast”, has hit the magic 500th episode, with not only former co-host Paul Nowak joining in on the celebration, but 2Old2Play’s Derek Nolan and former co-host Dan Quick sending their congrats as well. Paul’s presence is the go-ahead to give TJ and Scott permission to razz Jonah to no end, while Parker Brother board games are compared. This week’s Gaming Flashback is World of Goo.
The news for this magical 500th episode includes:
- “King of Kong” star stripped of high scores, banned from competition
- Croteam and Devolver promise a “brutally bigger” new Serious Sam
- SNK teasing its own classic compilation console
- Nintendo overhauls parental control app for Switch
Question of the Week: “If you were a classic Parker Brothers board game, which would you be?”
[Song: “The Field Of Cormallen” by David Arkenstone.]
