Podcast DelayPodcast Delay
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.
Author: Jonah Falcon
Episode 264: This Podcast is DRM-FreeEpisode 264: This Podcast is DRM-Free
This week is full of gaming goodness as E3 slowly creeps up like kudzu, but there’s still plenty to talk about this week. For one, the Gaming Flashback is the classic Infocom game Planetfall.
The news for the week:
- DICE has Frostbite-powered titles for 2013 that “will require a 64-bit OS”
- Actors confirm return to recording booth for Mass Effect 3
- CD Projekt RED: The truth is DRM does not work
- Potential $1 billion suit against EA by former student-athletes moves forward
All that and Reader Feedback. This week’s Question of the Week, “Have you ever wanted a game but didn’t buy it due to DRM?”
Episode 263: Play Alter EgoEpisode 263: Play Alter Ego
This week lacks Paul, but has plenty of good show, as Jordan refuses to believe in the magic of the old adventure game Alter Ego. This week’s game of the week is inspired by the Kickstarter reboot, as the gang discusses the classic Battle Chess.
As for the news:
- Aussie Diablo III preorders not getting refunded from GAME
- CliffyB praises Dark Souls multiplayer, urges Japanese devs to take notice
- Atari: Eden Studios not closed, Test Drive Unlimited 2 support still ongoing
- Bach: Sony’s mismanagement of PS3 led to Xbox successes
- Report: 38 Studios fighting to stay solvent
All this, plus Reader Feedback and the Question of the Week, “What is your favorite free-to-play game?”
Episode 262: But Not a Dollar ShortEpisode 262: But Not a Dollar Short
Episode 262 may be a week late, but it’s definitely chock full ‘o podcast goodness, as the full crew rambles on and off subject about this and that. This week’s Gaming Flashback is the old coin-op arcade game Star Castle while begat Yars’ Revenge, with a twist ending to the classic game’s tale.
This week’s news items include:
- EA deals with Rock Band iOS debacle
- Microsoft “banned” in Germany
- Analyst predicts 3.5M sales of Diablo III in first year of release
- Report: Next Xbox already in production
All that, plus Reader Feedback and the Question of the Week, “What Kickstarter project have you backed or are most interested in buying?”
No Podcast This WeekNo Podcast This Week
Sorry, no podcast this week due to time constraints. See you next week.
Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?
This week is another bountiful podcast as the crew has a surprisingly long discussion about this week’s Gaming Flashback, Make Trax. The guys also discuss 1990’s kids shows like Reading Rainbow and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? The contest winner for a copy of Magicka is also revealed, as some magical books are discussed.
In the news:
- Rumor: Wii U will cost Nintendo $180 and retail for $300
- Online petition calls for end to Tera ‘censorship’ in EU
- Videogame-only Kickstarter alternative debuting at E3 2012
- NPD: 40% of freemium players pay for in-game upgrades
Interestingly enough, the day after the podcast was recorded, the gore slider issue was resolved.
We also have some great Reader Feedback, but no contest or question this week. Sorry, folks!
Episode 260: CivilizationsEpisode 260: Civilizations
This week is packed full of gaming goodness, as the winner of the Civilization V contest is revealed. If that weren’t enough, the news items for the week invoked a lot of conversation:
- New Halo 4 multiplayer details revealed
- EA dismisses “big layoffs” claim, always “growing and morphing”
- Rumor: Microsoft finding new ways to “monetize” Xbox Live
The podcast also features some great, heartwarming Reader Feedback as well as a new contest to win a code for Magicka. The question of the week, “What books featuring magic do you like the best?”
Episode 259: Happy Happy Joy JoyEpisode 259: Happy Happy Joy Joy
This week, there’s only one news item, but that’s because Jonah Falcon returns from PAX East 2012 to discuss the games he managed to check out and even play, including Assassin’s Creed 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Civilization V: Gods & Kings, Max Payne 3, Spec Ops: The Line, Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor, Borderlands 2, Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 3, Orcs Must Die! 2, Tera, Solitaire Blitz, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Mark of the Ninja and Code Hero.
The show does cover one news item:
- Zelnick regrets predicting THQ’s demise in six months
Finally, a new contest: win a free copy of Civilization V Special Edition on Steam. To win it, just state what your favorite civilization in history is and why. All that and Reader Feedback and a special surprise at the end!
Episode 258: New BloodEpisode 258: New Blood
Because you asked for it, the podcast features four guys, including Jonah Falcon, Paul S. Nowak, Jordan Lund, and Dan Quick. This is the no frills edition, however, as due to travel to PAX East, there’s no Gaming Flashback, and only a few news items.
They include:
- Rumor: Xbox 720 will require constant internet connection
- Spector saw “look of fear in people’s eyes” over musicals in Epic Mickey 2
- GAME acquired by OpCapita, no store closures planned
- Sony confirms Zipper Interactive closure
- Wii U less powerful than PS3, Xbox 360, developers say
We also include Reader Feedback. We’ll have a Question of the Week next week, we promise.
Episode 257: The Golden BoysEpisode 257: The Golden Boys
This week’s episode has a lot of … personality. That is, a lot of mockery, cursing, sniping, and general chaos – making it one of the best podcasts ever. Jordan Lund wasn’t available due to commitments at work, so Dan Quick once again filled in, and as expected, got along with Paul S. Nowak famously, as they tagteamed Jonah Falcon. In the meantime, the Gaming Flashback this week was Civilization II.
This week’s news also made Paul explode. Twice:
- Congressmen want warning labels on all games
- Exec: Console version of Diablo III will be “full Blizzard experience”
- Grand Theft Auto V details allegedly leaked
- EVE Online FanFest Panel accused of “tasteless” behavior
- Rumor: Microsoft to release ‘Xbox Lite’ before next-gen
The winners of The Darkness II contest were also announced. All this in an episode bursting full of good, old-fashioned bitchiness.