If you’re wondering where episode 652 is, the file was completely distorted, with only one half of a conversation going. So, all the discussion about Sony’s State of Play is lost to the ether.
Episode 652: Missing Ep
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This weeks gaming podcast, emotions run wild while we talk about our initial reactions to Diablo 3’s isometric engine, gaming graphics and overall Diablo experiences. Doug admits to owning two copies of Diablo 2, but doesn’t really know why.
This weeks news round up:
- PS3 Firmware Update Pulled from “shelves”
- Diablo III “is possible” on a console
- Microsoft stills see’s Wii as Novelty (eurogamer)
- Nintendo Dismisses Wide Screen DS (eurogamer)
We take a stroll down memory lane and talk about River Raid for the Atari 2600 and also cover some more history on RPG’s including Magic The Gathering.
Don’t forget to DIGG IT!
Microsoft Avatar’s and DashboardMicrosoft Avatar’s and Dashboard
Microsoft has come out and validated some earlier rumors about Xbox 360 Avatar’s and their 3D dashboard design. Apparently, this is to build more of a community and bring a bit of the Mii-like influence from the Nintendo Wii to the 360 hardware.
It seems Microsoft is taking some of the concepts from the Nintendo Wii which were poorly implemented due to the lack of any real network community and bring them to live with a more integrated useful system. This proves Nintendo was on the right track but shows off their lack of integration and fear of bringing people together.
“Create, share, and have fun with all of your friends… but avatars are just the beginning. The new Xbox is tailored for the living room. Here we are at the community channel — instead of a list of friends, you actually see them.” (joystiq)
Nintendo’s cute little idea of Mii’s and sharing them with friends was fantastic, a great bullet list feature, but rather useless. Typing in friends codes gets old way too fast and there really isn’t anyway to vocally chat with people on your friends list anyway, so who cares?
Microsoft has proven to know a bit about the community space, has parental controls and a fairly reliable LIVE system for making it all happen. Although Nintendo should look at this with a bit of pride, given duplication is the best form of flattery, they could learn a few things about how to work a community into your console too!
Episode 351: Explicit LyricsEpisode 351: Explicit Lyrics
This week’s episode is shockingly adult, so the warning about explicit lyrics is up. Aside from the dirtiness, the episode features the following news:
- Apple refuses to allow an educational app on female stimulation
- Zenimax announces lawsuit against Oculus
- Sony may be working on newer PS4, PS3 models
- PS4 game pre-loading will begin with Destiny
- External storage coming in Xbox One system update in June
- Blizzard is suing Starcraft 2 hackers for profiting off mods
This plus Listener Feedback and the Question of the Week, “What is your favorite party game?”