video games
The Way of the Game – Episode 20
Hey everybody!
We’ve got a long one this week! We may have gone off for a little bit too long on Blood Bowl. Just know that Alex edited out a lot more than he left in! We discuss the R.U.S.E. beta ever so briefly (which is a good description of how long we played the beta, as well), and then move into headlines before Alex can get distracted by his Games Workshop fanboyism.
Headlines:
“Nintendo Wii made me nympho!”
Microsoft has given MekTek.net clearance for the free release of MechWarrior 4.
Another free browser based game – this time Lord of Ultima.
Would you be willing to pay more for Xbox Live if you got television content through it?
Study claims that “brain games” do little to exercise that gray lump in your skull.
British video game retail chains owns its customers’ souls. MWAHAHAHAHA!
We’ve got a blooper this week, and remember all that Blood Bowl talk we skipped over in the episode proper? By popular demand, we tacked it on to the end of the episode. If you’re interested in our thoughts on future prospects for Blood Bowl, Cyanide, Games Workshop, and turn-based tabletop board game conversions, be sure to listen through the credits.
Wanna get in touch with us? We’ve got plenty of ways!
- Twitter: @StingRay02 and @Mollarom
- Email: feedback@thewayofthegame.net
- Voicemail: (203) 794-GAME (4263)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 19
Hello again, folks!
So, I think we used to have a schedule for our show topics. I’m not positive we still have that schedule. We’re wingin’ it, folks! Hope you enjoy the ride.
Games!
- Turf Wars Online
- iDuel Online
- Tiger Woods Online
- Blood Bowl Online
- Dawn of War 2 Online
- Magna Carta 2 Online
We also follow up on the ongoing melodrama between Activision and the former employees of Infinity Ward. I’d link to the articles, but there are a ton of them, and I am really, really tired. So, I’ll just link to Penny Arcade, and you can find the relevant links in their post!
Hooray for making use of other people’s work!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 18
Mike from the Bear Swarm! podcast joins us on the show this week. He’s here as part of their Take a Couple of Months Off Grand Tour. ;-)
We start with our usual discussion of what’s on our radar this week, which led to a discussion of the merits (or should that be demerits) of Final Fantasy XIII. Blood Bowl, Magna Carta 2, and Turf Wars Online are all discussed, as well.
We also put Mike through the Top Ten wringer, harassing him about his decision to flaunt some of our rules, while also admitting that he makes some valid objections to those same rules. The list won’t make a show-note appearance, so you’ll have to listen to hear Mike’s shocking (Shocking, I say!) pick for Number One.*
*Mike’s Number One pick may or may not be all that terribly shocking.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 17
Cheaters never prosper, but apparently they can survive brain stabbings.
Hey folks! We’re back to full strength this week.
Jonathan’s had some interference, and iDuel Online is his only contribution to this week’s Whatcha Playin’ section. Alex has had a bit more luck, with Magna Carta 2 and Solium Infernum under his belt.
Headlines:
- Nintendo 3DS has been announced. Speculation abounds. Here’s hoping it’s not a 21st Century Virtual Boy.
- Blood Bowl Legendary Edition has been announced. Here’s hoping this isn’t an April Fool’s Day prank.
- Microsoft is already exploring technology for Natal 2. Here’s hoping they remember to release Natal 1 first.
- The Penny Arcade Adventure series has been cancelled. Here’s hoping lessons are learned from this.
- Alex is unnervingly pleased by the idea of GameCrush, and Jonathan can’t stop laughing.Here’s hoping Jonathan can control that during the interview scheduled with the GameCrush folks.
- Chinese CounterStrike cheater is stabbed in the brain, and lives. Here’s hoping they removed the cheater impulse along with the knife.
That’s it for this week. Be sure to join us next week when Mike from the Bear Swarm Podcast joins us! Woo! A real guest!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game Presents: Greed Corp.
The Holmberg & The Producer review…
Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Studio: W! Games
Owned by EA? No
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 16
Short, solo, experimental episode this week. Let us know what you think.
Games:
- Assassin’s Creed 2
- The Saboteur
- The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom
- Civilization IV (join the play by email!)
- Blood Bowl (join the league!)
See ya next week!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 15
This week Alex talks about beating Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, and has also reminded himself why he doesn’t speak to Madden anymore. Jonathan welcomes a slim, black, not-as-expensive-as-it-used-to-be addition to family, and gets some FFXIII on.
NEWS!
Rock Band 3 has been announced.
Ubisoft’s DRM has been cracked and their authentication servers have been under attack, adding new meaning to the phrase “paying customers.”
Activision has taken careful aim at their feet and opened fire, sacking the lead creative minds behind Modern Warfare 2.
Microsoft has decided it’s okay for gamers to come out of the closet on Xbox Live.
Gears of War 3 tech demo at GDC.
Gamers may not be as obsessed with achievements and gamer score as Alex has previously believed.
If you have a ton of money to blow on oversized, complicated, extremely cool gadgets, we’d each like one, too, please.
EA is expecting two million subscribers for BioWare’s MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic. Apparently they need one million subscribers just to break even. Good luck, EA. Good luck.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 14
A mix of news and reviews this week, because the Assassin’s Creed 2 Mega-Two-Way put a bit of a bump in our usual recording schedule. First up, big announcements!
Portal 2 has been announced!
Steam is coming to the Mac!
OnLive is scheduled to launch June 17! (And they’re taking pre-registration requests!)
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is coming to XBLA and PSN!
On the game front, Jonathan’s been playing a ton of indie games, Alex revisits an oldie but (maybe?) goodie, and we’re both psyched about our upcoming Greed Corp. two-way.
Links!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game Presents: Mass Effect 2
The Writer reviews…
Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Studio: Bioware
Owned by EA? Yes
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The Way of the Game – Episode 13
After our brief break with the Assassin’s Creed 2 review, we’ve got a news show filled to the brim with goodness for you!
Alex is going to E3! Jonathan is going to GenCon! Alex has finished Bioshock 2! Jonathan met Mario! Alex has an almost disturbing amount of fun rolling digital dice! I’m going to stop writing in exclamatives! :-)
Now, the list:
Hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out our forums, email questions or comments to feedback (at) thewayofthegame (dot) net, and feel free to follow Alex and Jonathan on Twitter.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
