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Gaming Podcast 111: Squeaky Wheel Gets The KickGaming Podcast 111: Squeaky Wheel Gets The Kick

February 24, 2009| schommer| 0 Comment| 10:35 pm

This week we’re flashing back to Star Wars, an arcade classic from 1983. We’re looking back at the history and forward progress of ArenaNet, co-founded by some Blizzard folks. In the news, we’re looking at:

John Riccitiello, EA’s CEO says the recession is a blessing
Xbox Live Players Getting Attacked
Video Games increase 13% In Down Economy
Microsoft funding “Games for Learning”
Consumers prefer to buy games at Retail stores
Tony Hawk Incorporating Skate Boarding peripheral

We also learned that Don’s got some issues with not sucking at Mass Effect.

The Calm Before The Storm, Why No News?The Calm Before The Storm, Why No News?

October 6, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 4:28 pm

Journalists and bloggers around the Net are doing whatever they can to scrape up news on the gaming industry. What’s the deal, it’s a Monday and nobody in the gaming industry has anything really big to announce, talk about or “leak” onto this here Interwebs?

Sure, we can read about a 7 year old’s request for game design tips for Little Big Planet, more than enough DSi news beating down the same door over and over or pour through pages upon pages of Warhammer Online reviews. But, where is the news?

Here is some news for you: nobody wants to make waves in the game industry right now. Consumers around the globe are looking for what is hot and what is not for the holiday rush. Parents are watching their children and looking to see what they’re talking about to build an internal memory of this years wish list of items. Maybe a Wii Game or a DS game or a 360 console or perhaps the PS3.

Moms and Dads are looking at the entertainment industry to find the best bargains and deals so we can stow away our tech toys in closets, basements and attics for holiday mornings. You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to be looking for great game deals this holiday season.

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ESRB Plugs The LeaksESRB Plugs The Leaks

June 20, 2008| schommer| 0 Comment| 1:39 pm

One of the great places to find news on upcoming games is the ESRB‘s website. They typically rate their games and post the ratings on their site to be helpful to concerned citizens looking to purchase upcoming titles.

Of course, the ESRB gets their titles prior to the game release so posting the rating on their website gives away the names and potential timing for soon-to-be game releases. Dates aren’t required for blogs and news sites to glean an idea of a release and the official title name.

Now, the ESRB might be under the same embargo restrictions game review/preview sites are held to, by not posting game ratings until 30 days after it has been rated, says 1up.com.

What’s this mean for bloggers? You’ll need to look harder for dark corners of the Internet to get your rumors and “official” statements.