TD Gaming Podcast 104: Happy New Year

January 6, 2009January 6, 2009| schommerschommer| 0 Comment| 8:46 pm
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The gaming podcast crew takes a look back at Ultima Online and a bit of history on Kirby, that crazy pink mascot. This weeks gaming news includes:

This weeks soap box we’re talking about gaming in the workplace, wouldn’t you want a Rock Band tournament? Also, ton of user comments this week — keep them coming!

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