Special Episode: Jackbox Party TimeSpecial Episode: Jackbox Party Time
The guys were unable to find news for a good podcast, and instead did a Jackbox Party. Enjoy the goofing around!
Category: Casual Games
Episode 563: Welcome to the CloudEpisode 563: Welcome to the Cloud
This week, the gang discuss the provocative article by Forbes about Microsoft ignoring Sony in favor of combating Google and Amazon in the cloud space — and how Sony is renting Microsoft’s servers. No Gaming Flashback this week, though.
The news includes:
- Microsoft: Amazon and Google are ‘the main competitors going forward’
- Stardew Valley creator is working on two new games
- Capcom removes Denuvo DRM from Devil May Cry 5
Question of the Week: “What’s your favorite videogame trailer or advertisement?”
Episode 530: Pokemons With Swords and ShieldsEpisode 530: Pokemons With Swords and Shields
This week’s episode was delayed in publication thanks to real life intruding on the videogame podcast.
The week’s news items include:
- Pokémon Sword and Shield starters revealed
- Stardew Valley gets esports tournament
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be revealed in April
- Funcom is working on a Dune MMO, and two more Dune games
All that and listener feedback.
Episode 516: More Telltale NewsEpisode 516: More Telltale News
The massacre continues at Telltale Games, and the crew discuss the ramifications in this episode. TJ complains about the new Skype incoming call music, and the Gaming Flashback this week is the short-lived 2008 reboot of Prince of Persia. There’s also a new Gaming History, discussing an infamous incident in World of Warcraft back in 2005.
This week’s news includes:
- Telltale Games has seemingly laid off its remaining staff
- Nintendo to launch updated Switch next year
- Overcooked! 2 gets Sunny Island DLC available now
All this and Listener Feedback. Let us know what you think of the Telltale closure.
REVIEW: Mysterium (PC, iOS, Android)REVIEW: Mysterium (PC, iOS, Android)
I have an affinity for board games. Games like Lords of Waterdeep, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, and so on. When one of the games I enjoy get a videogame adaptation, I’m usually right on top of it. Some of the best adaptations include the iOS version of Lords of Waterdeep and Puerto Rico. Others, like Ra, aren’t as well translated. One game in particular, 7 Wonders, seems to be in an eternal beta.
Episode 368: Black Friday ApproachesEpisode 368: Black Friday Approaches
As Black Friday approaches, Jonah and Paul discuss this week’s news after an absence. No Devin this week, as well as no Gaming Flashback or Gaming History. Paul loses it on the last news item, too.
As for the news:
- Just Cause 3 announced for PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015
- Nintendo talks third party, holiday strategy
- Dev: It’s tougher to develop for kids than core gamers
- Intel resumes advertising with Gamasutra
- Xbox One sales triple following $349 promotion
- World of Warcraft hit with DDoS attack as new expansion launches
- Carbine: Redundancies are “part of game development”
The Question of the Week: “When did you first start buying games digitally?”
Episode 367: A New BeginningEpisode 367: A New Beginning
The podcast is back as Paul S. Nowak is back from his vacation, and he brought back a new co-host with him. Devin Grimes, who once upon a time wrote for GameStooge, is now a part of the team. This week’s podcast also includes a new Gaming History, discussing the Nintendo DS.
The news items include:
- Ebola scare drives sharp rise in Plague Inc. downloads
- Twitch bans ‘sexually suggestive clothing’ in new terms
- Dying Light cancelled for PS3 and 360
- Xbox One available for $349 Starting November 2
- Sony apologizes for Driveclub‘s ongoing launch woes
No Listener Feedback, but a new Question of the Week: “When did you first start listening to this podcast?”
Episode 341: Friggin’ KerfuffleEpisode 341: Friggin’ Kerfuffle
Paul, Jordan and Jonah continue to rock on, as they discuss the bizarre circumstance of the iOS app Flappy Bird, while Paul deals with Pinsanity issues (behind the scenes). They also discuss the classic The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay in the Gaming Flashback.
This week’s news includes:
- Watch Dogs release coming in April, May, or June
- Slim Vita is coming To North America with Borderlands 2 in tow
- Nutjitsu and Worms among first Xbox One ID@Xbox games
- Pachter: Sony can’t afford to pay for streamed content like Netflix does
- Gamestop advertising a layaway program for the Xbox One
There’s Listener Feedback with a new Question of the Week: “Did you introduce a non-gamer to gaming?”
Episode 316: Talkin’ About Candleja–Episode 316: Talkin’ About Candleja–
Jonah is getting ready for Vegas this weekend, so you know that whatever he does there will probably stay there. On the other hand, Jordan’s just beginning to check out State of Decay, while the winner of the T-shirt contest is announced. Also, for the first time in a long while, there’s a Gaming History – this one on the PlayStation 2.
This week’s news:
- UbiSoft: Xbox One version of Watch Dogs more dynamic than PS4 and current-gen versions
- Microsoft prez Don Mattrick leaves to be Zynga CEO
- Sony: DualShock 4 controller’s light bar cannot be turned off
- Indian PC gamers upset at Origin price increases
This week’s Question of the Week, “What’s your favorite indie game released in the last year?”
Episode 276: Covered in ConcreteEpisode 276: Covered in Concrete
Paul is not in the podcast, and will be out for the next couple of weeks as he recovers from major surgery. In the meantime, the podcast chugs on with three podcasters, as Jordan relays what he thought of the Sony Gamescom 2012 press conference.
In the meantime, the news items include:
- Diablo III‘s Wilson on former Diablo dev’s mixed feelings on game: “F— that loser”
- Guild Wars 2 headstart begins in five days
- C&C: Generals 2 will be multiplayer-only at launch
- Prey 2 vanishing from Bethesda’s website explained
- Plants vs Zombies 2 shuffling towards 2013 release
All that plus Reader Feedback wishing Paul well (sorry, Kizer, we didn’t moderate your message til after recording), as well as this week’s Question of the Week, “When is the right time to cut the price of a console?”