Episode 24A: Level Cleared, Part 1

In our 2-part season finale, we discuss our own personal best and worst video games of 2011! Discussed in this first half we talk about our picks for worst game of the year. Music used is from the OverClocked Remix album celebrating 25 years of The Legend of Zelda, called 25YEARLEGEND. All music belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers/etc. Episode 24A

Episode 23: Free Play

It's a free-for-all! In this episode, it's completely open discussion--we talk about anything video-game related. We range across topics from DRM on Batman: Arkham City, professional gaming, the changing face of single-player gaming, next-gen console rumors and several others. Feel free to leave a comment about the episode. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers/etc. Episode 23

Episode 22: A Biased Press

We talk about the business of video game reviews. How much of a game review is honest opinion, and how much of it is advertising? Do professional publications stand to profit from giving a game a positive review, even if it might be inflated? What influence do non-professional reviewing have on the industry? All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers/etc. Episode 22

Episode 21B: Sacrifices Must Be Made, Part 2

Part 2 of our discussion of sacrificing story and gameplay for graphics. We take a look at games that succeed in combining the three, and also look at ones that fail. Episode 21B

Episode 21A: Sacrifices Must Be Made, Part 1

It's a topic brought up with every single generation of new consoles--the thought that game makers are sacrificing good story and good gameplay for the sake of selling a game that focuses entirely on graphics. In light of this current generation of systems, do you agree or not? In this 2-part episode, we debate this issue from various angles. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers/etc.  Episode 21A

Episode 20: Holiday Gifts

The holidays are fast approaching, and with it, some of the hottest anticipated video game releases. I and the panel discuss some of the biggest releases due out this holiday season, what we think will be the must-have titles, and the games we personally want to nab. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers/etc. Episode 20

Episode 19: Bleeps and Bloops

Music can add so much to the experience of playing a video game. From its humble beginnings as filler, music now serves a huge function--in fact, we expect it now, with studios now employing full orchestras to accompany their games. In this episode, we discuss how far music has come in the gaming world, as well as talk about our favorite game tunes and composers. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers.

Episode 19