The 265th podcast will be a little delayed, as it will be recorded on Wednesday, the day the podcast is usually released.
There will be one this week, though, so keep your eye on the iTunes RSS feed.
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Episode 727: More AssassinationsEpisode 727: More Assassinations
Ubisoft is coming back with the Assassin’s Creed games, but the guys also discuss the sheer Scottishness of Still Wakes the Deep, Farming Simulator 25 announced, 20 TB NVMe drives for under $300, Final Fantasy 14 producer Yoshi-P apologizing, Space Marine 2 public beta test canceled, and Forza Horizon 4 to be delisted.
The news also includes:
- Multiple Assassin’s Creed remakes are in the works, according to Ubisoft CEO
- Sega’s new Crazy Taxi game will be open-world and “massively multiplayer”
Let us know what you think.
Episode 250: Do the Time Warp AgainEpisode 250: Do the Time Warp Again
It’s the fabulous 250th Episode milestone, and this particular podcast features a major surprise for longtime listeners. Not only is this one of the funniest podcasts in a long while, but there’s plenty of show to go around, too. First, the Gaming Flashback checks out the classic shooter No One Lives Forever, while the Gaming History examines the infamous Gizmondo handheld gaming console.
As for the news:
- Hirai: Sony could be facing “serious trouble“
- Take Two CEO states “strong become stronger” with next-gen transitions
- Developer Starbreeze fears Syndicate may be “too hard“
- Oklahoma state rep wants 1% violent videogame tax
- Ubisoft cuts off legit players With DRM server migration
There’s no Question of the Week, but we’re definitely sure there will be plenty of comments for the podcast hosts.
Episode 304: Heart of the Swarm GiveawayEpisode 304: Heart of the Swarm Giveaway
Despite being recorded on April Fool’s Day, the podcast has no pranks, just a long political discussion and has Paul demanding no one say anything about BioShock Infinite. Speaking of that game, the crew announces the winner of the BioShock Infinite contest. This week has a Gaming History about the development of XCOM: UFO Defense.
This week’s news includes:
- Cruel April Fool’s Joke posts fake Half-Life 2: Episode Three Steam page (see image below)
- Path of Exile to feature yearly major expansions
- Gamers want Assassin’s Creed every year, states UbiSoft Montreal
- Former Diablo III director states the auction houses were a mistake
- EA prez Gibeau: “DRM is a failed dead-end strategy”
There is a ton of feedback, plus a new contest to win a copy of Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm. The rule is the same as BioShock Infinite: listen to the podcast and comment on what is discussed.
