Episode 17 - Just One Question, Why?

Mike and Dave discuss a few different things in this podcast, mainly screaming why in their heads as they do so.

• Black Ops new patch update!  Now adds in Quick Scoping.  Wait, what!?
• The VGAs.  Another failure of games on television. (View list of winners here.)
• But on a brighter note, an update and awesome news involving Scholar Gamers!
• Also, be ready for an upcoming "awards" show of our own.  Let us know if you want in!

And here's a link to a YT video: Black Guy Likes Pokemon or watch it below.

But first, the episode!




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And the "Black Guy likes Pokemon" video.



Also, our intro music comes from "Mega Man 3 - Cataclysmic Clash" by Game Over, available on OC Remix.

Episode 16 - News

We talk about different types of news.

• Our new reoccurring segment starts off involving an old guy, a 12 year old girl, and Resident Evil 5. (Original Posting on Kotaku).
• We let you guys know how gamers can get scholarships via Scholar Gamers.
• We provide our opinion on an article evaluating "gaming journalism" in its current state.
• Mike talks about his editorial videos.  Make sure to vote in the poll.
• And a German game that combats AIDS.  Totally NSFW.

Download the podcast mp3 here.

Music taken from "Mega Man 2 - Wily's Requiem" by Nekofrog.

Episode 13 - Puberty and Conjecture

Dave and Mike get revved up again about some recent topics.  Here's their opinions on:

• Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops - The Game and The Obsession
• Viacom's attempt to sell Harmonix and its effect
• Widely available controller mods for cheap?
• Pre-ordering DLC.  REALLY!?

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Episode 11 - The Halloween King

Halloween is here and so is Episode 11 from us, along with special guest Donna from Pink and Deadly.
Here's what we talk about during our show.

• Our beloved Fable 3.
• Angry Birds.
• Rumors about Apple buying Sony/EA.
• "Aaron Greenburg is a dildo." - Dave.  Here's why.
• WoW gamers confess to murder in game.
• Halo Reach community game night.
• the Family's 1v1 MW2 tournament for local gamer.

And here's some useful links.
For Donna: Visit Pink and Deadly - RocklandUSA - Player Affinity
For the Family: Visit their site - the Facebook group for the tournament - YouTube Vid

or download the full mp3 here.

Music was taken from "Psychonauts - Psychotic Censors" by Mazedude.

Episode 9 - Three Times Three

EscoBlades joins us again with some various topics.  And evidently he turns into a demonic robot during points.
Some topics include:

• Universal release dates.
• Critical mass gaming budgets.
• In game advertising.
• Zombies makes everything.. zombie-filled.
• Black Ops beta leaks.
• Other stuff.

or download the full mp3 here.
"Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World - Go the Distance" by Sixto Sounds was featured in the intro and outro of the podcast.  Go find it on OCRemix.org.

Episode 7 - Reach Around

Mike and Dave are back in full force after a week break to set-up forums. Yes. Forums. Anyways. This week's podcast topics include:

• Our forums!  Yay!
• Our opinions on Halo: Reach.
• Gears of War 3's new release date.
• Borderlands newest DLC.
• Dave's impressions of Hydrophobia.

or download the mp3 here.

So, enjoy the show.  Go to our forums and provide comments, suggestions, questions, and random nonsense.

Episode 5 - Fuzzy Wuzzy

Again with 50% more hosting awesome sauce!  This week's special guest is Fuzzy from Tango Down.
This week's episode notes:

• Chrono Trigger worship.
• Gamertag goodness.
• Attention developers: STOP PLANNING TRILOGIES.
• Some banter about Halo Reach.
• First 1v1 G.S. Challenge. 9/15.
• Upcoming updates for the podcast.

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Also, be on the lookout for us on iTunes!

The intro and outro music featured in this episode comes from "The Legend of Zelda - 'UnderWorldPressureCooker'" by wRenchpilot.

Episode 4 - +1 to Shenanigans

Today's episode comes with 50% more hosting power with special guest host ESCOBLADES!
Notes:

• Escoblade's introduction.
• Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (and Beta.).
• "Crap" Ops and Medal of Honor discussion.
• Our top arcade games.
• If you have gaming-related news or want to know our opinions regarding it, let us know!

or download the mp3 file directly here.

And here some nifty links for things mentioned in the podcast.

• The Infinity Ward Forums - Where you find Mr. Esco.
• The Pink and Deadly Podcast and Forums.
• Escoblades on Twitter.

The intro and outro music comes from "Tales of Symphonia - Strike of the Devil's Axes" by CarboHydroM and LuIzA.  Go check it out on OCRemix.

Episode 3 - Back on the Rant Train

Episode Notes:

• How MLG is a poor representative of true competitive gaming.
• How WCG Ultimate Gamer 2 is a poor representative of true competitive gaming.
• Scott Pilgrim vs the World the Video Game! makes us happy.
• Dave lets us know he's excited about Dungeon Defenders.
• Ask us questions that you want on the podcast by commenting here, e-mailing us at mikendave.bossbattle@gmail.com, or contacting us via Twitter ( The Podcast @bb_mikendave, Mike @h2o_ohmalley, and Dave @WasteControl).
• If you would like to be a guest host via the same methods.  If you're using Twitter, make sure to send us a direct message rather than just a mention.  Please, include any topics that you'd like to talk about as well.

or download the mp3 file here.

Here's some links to things mentioned in the podcast.

• Major League Gaming - Official Website.
• Kiaeneto - Walshy's gamer shirts.
• WCG's Ultimate Gamer - Go there to watch the season's episodes if you don't believe us.
• Scott Pilgrim The Game! on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
• Dungeon Defenders trailer.

And as always, intro and outro taken from "FF7 - Black Wing Metamorphosis", a collective work by Fishy, Sixto Sounds, Steffan Andrews, Suzumebachi, bLiNd, pixietricks, and tefnek.