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Episode 306: Batman ReturnsEpisode 306: Batman Returns

April 16, 2013| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:28 pm

The crew bemoans the decline of handheld gaming as it gets dominated by mobile platforms like Apple iOS, while they rejoice at Justice League being available on Netflix Streaming. There’s no Gaming Flashback or Gaming History, but there is some Reader Feedback.

This week’s news items include:

Batman: Arkham Origins confirmed for PC, consoles
Domains for Mad Max videogames registered by Warner Bros.
Report: Xbox 720 not always online, doesn’t block used games, supports backwards compat
Jade Empire as an Xbox 360 launch title “would have been massive“
Zeschuk: Old-school gaming in “sick market” right now, digital ‘not filling gaps’

Gamers can read Jordan’s “Death of Handheld Gaming” article here.

Episode 267: Do the RobotEpisode 267: Do the Robot

June 20, 2012| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 1:25 pm

This week the guys relax after the hecticness of E3, and get on to some of the major post-convention news. As Paul S. Nowak struggles with connection issues, Gaming Flashback returns with the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.

This week’s news:

Microsoft unveils new tablet
Rumor: Leaked doc claims 720 launches in 2013, 3D Kinect in 2014, OnLive acquisition
May 2012 US sales down 28% over last year despite Diablo III
Australian gamers get adults-only R18+ classification

All this and Reader Feedback. This week has no Question of the Week – just ask the crew some questions.

Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?

April 25, 2012| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 8:11 pm

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 257: The Golden BoysEpisode 257: The Golden Boys

March 29, 2012| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 12:28 pm

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.

Episode 249: Milestone LoomingEpisode 249: Milestone Looming

February 1, 2012| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 7:07 pm

For those of you good at math, you might notice that the TD Gaming Podcast is one episode away from a special number. While we have a surprise in store for loyal listeners, there’s still this week’s news to discuss. For starters, the classic Silent Hill 2 is the subject of the Gaming Flashback, even though none of the podcasters have gotten a chance to actually play it.

There’s also some interesting news to discuss, including:

Christian group accuses The Old Republic of “warping kids” with pro-gay message
Rumor: Next Harmonix project being released on XBLA, PSN, and Facebook
EA Sports: SSX will bring extreme sports videogames back to prominence
Xbox 720 rumors springing up like wildfire
PS Vita continues to struggle in Japan
SNK brings Neo*Geo back as a handheld

There’s plenty of Reader Feedback, but there’s no Question of the Week, because there’s a special episode coming up. Ooooh, what could it possibly be?

Wii U Launch Price Expected to Be $399Wii U Launch Price Expected to Be $399

December 29, 2011| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 12:00 am

It seems that the Wii U will be one of the most expensive launches in Nintendo’s history, as reports indicate that the console will launch at a $399 price point.

In an interview, Nintendo of America prez Reggie Fils-Aime stated:

“If I’m the head of a household of a family of four, and my disposable income is $50,000 to $60,000, I’m going to continue to look at the Wii because of the software, and it’s a great entertainment device. For consumers who want to have the latest gadgets and have a higher disposable income, that’s for the Wii U.”

Those eyebrow raising comments have laid an expected MSRP of $399 for the Wii U and its tablet-styled controller. Let us know what you think.

Rumor: EA Buying Popcap?Rumor: EA Buying Popcap?

June 23, 2011| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 8:08 am

Tech Cruch is reporting that Electronic Arts is about to acquire casual games giant Popcap Games for a cool $1 billion, which would exceed EA’s market cap by over 13%. If true, this would be EA’s definitive entry into the casual games market, a field they broke into 7 years ago.

Despite consuming a significant chunk of EA’s reserves. buying Popcap would bring them IPs such as Bejeweled, Plants Vs. Zombies, Peggle, Zuma and Bookworm.

We’ll keep an eye on this deal as it happens.

Gaming Podcast 219: ColecoVision RulesGaming Podcast 219: ColecoVision Rules

June 21, 2011| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:52 pm

Paul crows about Nintendo’s dominance over the ColecoVision and Dreamcast, while Jonah and Jordan reminisce about this week’s Gaming Flashback, Electronic Arts’ Barnstorming for the Atari 2600.

The news also includes the following topics:

Duke Nukem Forever review fiasco
Harrison: Apple will be the games industry in 10 years
Tretton: No need for PS4, PS3 now hitting its stride
Slimmer PS3 coming?

This week’s Gaming History looks at the husband-and-wife developing team Freefall Associates, while the Question of the Week is: How much weight do you give the score of a review? Let us know what you think.

RUMOR MILL: Wii 2 Controllers to Have Cameras?RUMOR MILL: Wii 2 Controllers to Have Cameras?

May 20, 2011| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 9:57 pm

Some leaked documents are showing that the Wii 2 controller will not only have screens on them, but front facing cameras, too.

According to Escapist Magazine:

According to a source that Develop calls “close to the matter,” the controller for Nintendo’s next console will have a front-facing camera, which will be used for creating in-game images.

This comes after weeks of speculation about the new console and its controller, and the source also claims to be able to confirm some of those rumors. Supposedly, the controller will indeed have a large, 6 inch touchscreen (stylus perhaps included) and a standard button layout, as was first rumored about a month ago.

With a touchscreen and camera, the new controller sounds suspiciously like a Nintendo DS or 3DS, and the source believes (but does not know for sure) that the handheld may be able to be used as a controller for the console. “The functions are the same,” he says. “It is a standard wireless controller added with a front-facing camera and touch screen. That sounds far too much like a 3DS to me. But I can’t confirm this, Nintendo is being very cautious about the details.”

Let us know if you believe this rumor.

Sony: PSN Matchmaking “In a Few Days”Sony: PSN Matchmaking “In a Few Days”

May 11, 2011| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 9:58 am

While full PlayStation Network service is expected to return by May 31, Eurogamer is reporting that an internal Sony source is promising that online matchmaking will be up “in a few days”.

SCE corporate communications director Patrick Seybold would not confirm this, only stating:

“We’re working to get the network back on as soon as we can.”

An unnamed PlayStation Europe community manager has confirmed that Sony is prioritizing online play, and getting online matchmaking up as soon as possible.

According to a tweet from Musterbuster:

“Once again, 31st May is the date for FULL restoration of PSN services. Restoration is phased. Online gaming will return BEFORE May 31st.”

We’ll keep following the story as it happens. Soon, PS3 gamers will finally be able to hack enemies to pieces with Kratos online in Mortal Kombat.