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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Episode 45 - I Just Work Here Dave

Mike, Dave, and Benji are back for another laid-back humorous episode.  Dave is fueled by sugary goodness due to gummy bear overdose.  Here's the notes for this week's episode.

• Our first impressions of Battlefield 3.
• Our Platoon can be found here.
• Benji's review of Professor Layton and the Last Spector.
• We weigh in on the Batman: Arkham City story in full.
• Dubstep does not make for awesome video game marketing.
• Video game marketing as of late sucks.
• Mountain Dew Double XP for MW3 = Childhood Obesity + Diabetes
• GameStop TV just sucks even more when you hear it for over 5 hours straight.
• Please GameStop fix it.
• By the way... here's the picture I sent to Benji that provoked his hate for Party Rock Anthem.



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Episode 39 - Dirty Deals and Deus Ex

It's been over 1 year for us here at the Boss Battle Podcast! Happy belated 1 birthday to us! Here's the latest episode, with a huge chunk full of stuff to talk about. We also have special guest host Benji (aka @Fierhawk).

Here's the notes for the episode, complete with links.

• Super MONDAY NIGHT COMBAT!  Beta coming soon...
• Valve urges Microsoft to have Steamworks on the 360.
• New upcoming DLC for Portal 2 and Fallout: New Vegas.
• Note: Content Packs are now called Horse Armor.
• Talks of Dragon Age 3 in the works.
• Twisted Metal slated for Valentine's Day.
• The new Batman: Arkham City video posted by the Riddler... Check it here.
• Our opinions on the new Halo Reach title update.
• EA uses Origin to gather personal information and sells it to 3rd party.
• Our ruling: EA makes good games.  Otherwise they're douche bags.
• Mike is also kind of a big deal.
• Mike provides his opinion on the Bodycount and Space Marine.
• Chainswords are win.
• Mike, Benji, and Dave weigh in on Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
• It gets a 95 skulls out of a 100.  Minor issues; nothing big, but could be improved.
• And a quick shout out to 7bitarcade!  They've launched their new site!

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