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TD Gaming Podcast 86: Trouble with Norse MythologyTD Gaming Podcast 86: Trouble with Norse Mythology

September 2, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 9:42 pm

This weeks gaming podcast we stroll down memory lane with Gauntlet, ponder Microsoft’s role as a PC game publisher, hit up some news:

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick trying to scare off MMO developers
Diablo 3 in content creation mode
Sony may be thinking of charging for PlayStation Network
Starcraft 2, may get a fourth race.

We’ll also take a look at the history of the joystick and pimp our new gaming podcast forums. You can also checkout our new World of Warcraft guild, Fallen Souls.

TD Gaming Podcast 85: GTA IV RantTD Gaming Podcast 85: GTA IV Rant

August 26, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 9:52 pm

This weeks gaming podcast we cover a little history on Joust and a bit about Stieg Hedlund, a popular game designer, artist and writer. This weeks news coverage involves:

Xbox 360 Controller Revamped D-Pad
Square Enix to issue a patch for Final Fantasy XI
Valve releases updates for Team Fortress 2 to Xbox Live

This week Don and Derrick give their final impressions on Grand Theft Auto IV, both finally beating it. There are two conflicting opinions, more like the last few RPG-style GTA’s or more shoot ’em up, keep it the same. What do you think? Also, does anybody know how much does gta 5 cost ps4?

TD Gaming Podcast 84: A Mount That PoopsTD Gaming Podcast 84: A Mount That Poops

August 19, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 10:43 pm

This week we take a walk back in retro gaming history at Super Mario World, covering a bunch of great user questions and chat a bit about our favorite RTS of all time based on a user question. In the news this week:

Xbox 360 Out Sells PS3 in Japan
Rock Band 2 Bundle Delay
Harmonix Says “No” to Exclusive Artist Deals
Diablo 3, Finite Health and Loving It

We also announce the winner of Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords – Collectors Edition! This show was packed with content and material, we had to hold off on the Gaming History for this week, but we’ll hit it next week.

TD Gaming Podcast 83: On VacationTD Gaming Podcast 83: On Vacation

August 12, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 9:57 pm

This weeks gaming podcast covers a bunch of crazy content, we’re putting out the question, are collectors editions games going a bit too far? Also, a look back at UniRacers, before Rockstar North was known as Rockstar and history on the gameboy and its portable madness.

In the news:

World of Warcraft achievements retroactive!
Asus taking a stab at the Wiimote and Nunchuck for the PC
EA making “For Dummies” games
Microsoft Sets release date for Fable II

Of course, we’re always looking for more user comments and questions. If you’ve got a few minutes rate us in iTunes and digg the podcast. Last week to enter into the Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords give away.

TD Gaming Podcast 82: Standing Cows and BovinesTD Gaming Podcast 82: Standing Cows and Bovines

August 5, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 10:00 pm

This week we’re talking about pre-owned video games and ask the question, do you buy new or do you buy used? Do you sell your games? We answer some listener comments and hit on a few hot topics:

Another Call of Duty set for release in 2009 (1up)
Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII isn’t even started yet!
Blizzcon Pay-Per-View, OMG.
PlayStation Game, Fat Princess, is the new focus of game haters

We’ve also got a bit of history on The Golden Age of Arcade Games and we take a gaming flashback to Mario Brothers, the original non-super version.

TD Gaming Podcast 81: Killer lolcatsTD Gaming Podcast 81: Killer lolcats

July 29, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 11:28 pm

This weeks gaming podcast we contemplate the question “how do you buy video games?” Do you use news magazines, online reviews, screenshots, previews or do you have your own method of deciding what games are cool. We also do a bit of a flashback on Q*Bert.

This weeks gaming podcast news includes:

Will Wright’s Comic-Con keynote: He’s a genius
Bungie’s next three halo games
Nintendo admits to storage issues.
Miyamoto admits to top franchises in development

We also take a short look at the history of Cliff Bleszinkski and what he’s done so far in his career. He may be the next Carmack, who knows!

TD Gaming Podcast 80: 2600 In a Trash BagTD Gaming Podcast 80: 2600 In a Trash Bag

July 22, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 7:24 pm

This weeks gaming podcast, we’re talking a bit about E3 but not enough to make you sick. We’re curious to the fate of the E3 event, is it really done or will it live on? We’re finishing up the RPG history and we take a look back at the Atari title KABOOM! Was he catching bombs with a box, barrel or pie?

Also in the gaming podcast news:

Nintendo’s Wii takes US Console Lead
Bungie not allowed to talk Halo
Wii Motion Plus and Wii Sports Resort
Rock Band Instruments and Guitar Hero World Tour

We’ve also got a listener comment pointing out where Jennifer is wrong about rhythm matching games and give away Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords.

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TD Gaming Podcast 79: I’m Often WrongTD Gaming Podcast 79: I’m Often Wrong

July 15, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 9:34 pm

This weeks gaming podcast we’re all over the rhythm matching games along with great gaming news and a bit of our early E3 coverage. We continue our RPG history and we also look back on Dragon Fire, and old Atari 2600 game.

This weeks podcasting news:

Jennifer wonders if the market is becoming flooded with music matching games and we’ve got to handle a big listener question: What holiday game would sell a console in 2008?

*Sony has recently cut prices on the 80GB PlayStation 3.

TD Gaming Podcast 78: Isometric EmotionsTD Gaming Podcast 78: Isometric Emotions

July 8, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 10:44 pm

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!

TD Gaming Podcast 77: Skeleton CrewTD Gaming Podcast 77: Skeleton Crew

July 1, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 10:11 pm

This week on the TD Gaming Podcast we explore four exciting news stories:

Diablo 3 Announced, Blizzard brings us their next hit franchise to the light…or dark?
Xbox 360 Price Drop Rumors: $299 in the future?
Blizzard adds a one-time password to World of Warcraft
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Get’s Fan Pack DLC

This week in gaming history we’ll look back at LJN, a listener’s idea and gaming flashback on the hit title Myst. This week we discuss the concept of using the Nintendo DS as a learning device, as they’re doing in Japan.