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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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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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 47 - Holiday Hell

Mike, Dave, and Benji are back (finally).  The holidays are murder.  Here's the notes.

• A brief look and discussion at Halo Anniversary.
• Benji and Dave give their thoughts and approval of Saints Row 3.
• Assassin's Creed is not a bad game.  Just saddening.
• Oh the things we do for achievements.
• A slightly more in-depth look at Skyrim.
• Dave and Mike give you their tips for not making their lives hell in retail.
• Dave tries to pit Benji and Mike against once another.
• Dave has a sad.

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Episode 46 - There Is Only Skyrim

Mike, Dave, and Benji are back to talk about MW3 and Skyrim.  Here's the breakdown:

• Launch for MW3 was biggest ever and was hell.
• Overwhelming disappointment from fans since game is the same.
• Check the Metacritic User Score and reviews.
• Also note the discrepency between pos/neg reviews and critic reviews.
• SKYYYYYYRIMMMMM.
• Dave tries to convince Mike to love it.
• Dave nerd rages about the existence of lycan vampires / vampiric werewolves.

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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 44 - I am Batman

Returning guest host Benji joins Mike and Dave for another fun episode.

• First impressions of the Batman: Arkham City.
• Opinions on the 7 game beatdown to your wallet.
• Other thoughts, opinions, and musings.

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