Friday, July 13, 2012

Episode 54 - We're Back: A Minecraft Story

We're back after a month and a half break.  Here's what's up.

  • Mike and Dave give their glossing opinions of what showed up at E3, such as Watch Dogs, Beyond: Two Souls, the Last of Us, and the Smart Glass tech.
  • We're excited for Borderlands 2.  Go watch the new Wimoweh trailer.
  • Dave doesn't like the new Limited Edition Halo Xbox.
  • Dave goes over Minecraft updates.
  • Mike squees over the Guild Wars 2 release date.
  • Mike almost got a job at Ubisoft.  But he didn't. Sad face.
  • New plans are possibly in the works for Boss Battle Podcast.
  • NCGPro.com is holding a big 3 Day Bash tournament on August 17th at the Fox and Hound in Winston Salem.  More details are to come.

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Episode 53 - Blasted Everywhere

Mike and Dave are back for Episode 53!

Topics:
  • Mass Effect 3 Resurgence DLC: 5 new characters, 2 maps, and a smattering of weapons!
  • Gearbox is adding a 5th character class: the Mechromancer (as future DLC).
  • Cliff B. - On Disc DLC a "necessary evil".
  • Halo 4 MP to be tied more closely to narrative.
  • Gotham City Impostor DLC coming out.
  • Assassin's Creed lawsuit over stealing ideas.
  • PS4 Rumors put to the test.
  • Trials Evolution impressions.
  • Ghost Recon Future Soldier Beta impressions.
  • Witcher 2 review.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Episode 52 - Spoils to the Loser

Mike, Dave, and Benji are back yet again!

We talk about our personal Mass Effect 3 endings, the "My Shepard" experience, and provide our opinions the ending, the internet's response, and Bioware.

**NOTE: THIS EPISODE HAS MASS EFFECT 3 SPOILERS.  IF YOU HAVE NOT BEATEN THE GAME AND DO NOT WANT IT SPOILED, PLEASE WAIT TO LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE!**

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Episode 51 - Catching Up

Mike and Dave are back from a short break.  They review what they missed and then some.

  • Dave gives his review of Asura's Wrath.
  • Mike reviews SSX.  A good casual pick.
  • Mike then gives his review of Mass Effect 3.
  • Dave talks about the latest Bioshock Infinite vids.  Handymen scare him.
  • They both scheme to buy a couple tanking GAME stores and then live in the UK.  Should they?
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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Episode 50 - GCI and RPGs

Mike, Dave, and Trey are back for another fun-filled episode.

  • Mike reviews the full release of Gotham City Impostors.
    • And Dave makes fun of him for "math-nerd"ing again.
    • But also, check out the WeAreImpostors Wiki for information on GCI.
  • Dave and Trey review Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
  • Discussions: What's the future of RPGs and how will they evolve?
  • Notch funding Tim Schafer's Psychonauts 2?
  • Limited editions aren't so limited, pal.  Stop it.
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Friday, January 27, 2012

Episode 49 - Demos, Betas, and Rumors

Mike, Dave, and special guest Trey go at it, dissecting games and hardware to come.
  • Dave provides his commentary of the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo.
  • Dave and Trey give their opinions and thumbs up for the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo.
  • Mike on the other hand is completely engrossed in the Gotham City Impostors beta.  Find out why.
  • The guys weigh in on the latest rumors for the Wii U and the "Xbox 720" and why everyone is an idiot.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Episode 48 - The Year in Review

Mike and Dave go over the VGAs yet again and open up the year with a retrospective over the titles that came out last year.  They also provide a bit of commentary on what they're excited to see this coming year.  Also, there's a surprise!  Here's the notes for this podcast.

  • Game of the Year.  They got it right.
  • Debate over the best character.  Joker versus Wheatley.
  • A run down of the best of {system} and best of {genre}.
    • Interesting notes: 
      • Best of PC. (Winner: Portal 2.)
      • Best Shooter... MW3?  Really?  Well, they had to give it something.
      • Best of RPG. (Winner: Skyrim.)  But still a good competition.
      • Best Multiplayer - Portal 2.  Yes, MW3.  Suck it.
      • Best Fighter. (Winner: Mortal Kombat).
      • Best Motion Game (Winner: Skyward Sword) Should SS even count?
  • Our opinions and views on best song, best score, best performances, most anticipated, and best graphics.
    • Best Graphics: Is this even a legitimate category?
    • Most Anticipated Game: Our analysis of the nominees and winner.
      • We also proclaim our love for Ken Levine and how we'll be his slaves.
  • (( To view a listen of winners and nominees for each category. Click here. ))
    • Our hopes and aspirations for games and the gaming industry in 2012.
    • Check out the Penny Arcade website for the rundown of the Oceans Marketing scandal.
    • And our first giveaway! - We gave away a Gears of War 3 Season Pass code.  Congrats to the winner!
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