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 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 232: Remember Pong?Episode 232: Remember Pong?
This week, there’s no Gaming Flashback or Gaming History, but there is a ton of news and Reader Feedback as Paul is finally present to react to some hate mail.
The news includes some huge items, like:
- No PSN unless you waive lawsuit
- Netflix adds game rentals to Qwikster
- DC Universe Online goes free-to-play
- Xbox Live officially a part of Windows 8
- Microsoft: Xbox TV this Fall
- Rogers Cable ordered to stop throttling gamers
- Nintendo and Valve say no to smartphone games
The Question of the Week: What was the very first home videogame you ever played?
Episode 407: Third Time’s the CharmEpisode 407: Third Time’s the Charm
If you’re wondering where the podcast has been, it’s been in technical hell. Twice the podcast was recorded each week, and both times there were serious technical issues. This time, we’ve got it right, and even have Paul dropping by to discuss his new book, “Gaymers: the Difference a ‘Y’ Makes: How (and Why) to Make Video Games LGBT Players Care About“. Actually, it’s mostly dominated by a discussion of an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Otherwise, the news items include:
- Kojima end of Konami employment
- French consumer advocate suing Valve over violating consumer rights
- Ken Levine states gamers prefer open world to linear narrative
The Question of the Week: “Who is your favorite superhero?”