Tue, 14 April 2009 23:45:00 -0800 http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com/ The ONLY traditionally broadcast video game radio show on the planet... and now it's podCast. More info at http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com/images/cover.jpg http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com/ en-us Alon Waisman alon@chatterboxgameshow.com alon@chatterboxgameshow.com No The ONLY traditionally broadcast video game radio (1100AM KFNX) show on the planet... and now it's podCast. We cover industry news, not just reviews. More info at http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com The ONLY traditionally broadcast video game radio (1100AM KFNX) show on the planet... and now it's podCast. We cover industry news, not just reviews. More info at http://www.chatterboxgameshow.com Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian alon@chatterboxgameshow.com Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian Video Games Copyright 2004-2011 ChatterBox Video Game Entertainment videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show418_01-31-2012.mp3 Brandon Sheffield, editor in chief of Game Developer Magazine and senior editor of Gamasutra, talks about playing games with friends (both great and s***y), gives his thoughts on the gender gap in game development, and highlights details of the game plagiarism spats we've seen crop up recently. Goodbye, KFNX. Tue, 31 January 2012 23:15:00 -0800 49:43 49:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show417_01-24-2012.mp3 Ara loves hating Microsoft points, Alon is reminded of the great digital board game fantasy, and we all act surprised that Switzerland likes piracy. Tue, 24 January 2012 22:50:00 -0800 49:39 49:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show416_01-17-2012.mp3 Ara has an awful lot to say about the 3DS, we all try to explain why games are easy these days, and we explain why we don't like the idea of limiting demo play. Tue, 17 January 2012 23:15:00 -0800 48:27 48:27 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show415_01-10-2012.mp3 Asura's Wrath marks the return of the over-priced interactive movie, we reveal a little legal history about ChatterBox, Ara gets excited about the third D, and TJ realizes that the amazing Steam sales actually cost him more money. Tue, 10 January 2012 23:25:00 -0800 48:52 48:52 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show414_01-03-2012.mp3 In the traditional post-Christmas slump, we struggle to find meaning in this cruel world. Not really. Instead, we just complain about Dead Space on the iPad. Tue, 03 January 2012 22:55:00 -0800 49:13 49:13 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show413_12-27-2011.mp3 Ara's recovering from surgery but that doesn't keep him away from ChatterBox. Alon dissects an inadequacy common to many popular mobile games. Alon and Rich chuckle at the giant consumer WIN against Paul Christoforo [probably formerly of] Ocean Marketing. Tue, 27 December 2011 23:30:00 -0800 47:37 47:37 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show411_12-13-2011.mp3 Ara's friend, Scott, joins us to guest host as we talk a little about scantily clad spacecraft, Skyrim bugs, shilling online reviews, and the future of digital distribution. Tue, 13 December 2011 23:50:00 -0800 47:48 47:48 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show410_12-06-2011.mp3 Ara proves that Gran Turismo makes you a better driver in real life, he and Alon share the pain of the XBOX Live non-update, David from Texas finds out that he's being a wuss and needs to learn how to play first-person shooters like the rest of us, and Alon tries desperately to learn what all the fuss over Skyrim is about. Tue, 06 December 2011 23:30:00 -0800 47:49 47:49 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show408_11-22-2011.mp3 Alon misses the show, so TJ drives across the country to take over! He, Ara, and Rich talk about the new XBOX Metro UI update. There's also some talk about Ace Combat and Skyrim. Ara conducts an impromptu job interview with TJ. Alon manages to call in just in time to discuss the grey market of user review scores. Tue, 22 November 2011 23:45:00 -0800 47:35 47:35 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show407_11-15-2011.mp3 The holiday season bounty is upon us, and Ara can't handle the volume. Moreover, he doesn't see reason to. Pen-15 tells us why he likes to go camping and why Modern Warfare 3 isn't as good as its predecessor. Alon loves that Ubisoft is making a drawing tablet for the Wii. Tue, 15 November 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:49 47:49 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show406_11-08-2011.mp3 Batman Arkham City is pretty good even if it is easy, Sonic Generations is more crap even if it looks nice, and Modern Warfare 3 is... well, we don't know anything about Modern Warfare 3, but it still makes us laugh. Tue, 08 November 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:29 47:29 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show404_10-25-2011.mp3 Ara was surprised to find that a Need For Speed game had genuinely redeemable qualities. Alon was fascinated by Gabe Newell's discussion of the economics of Steam. Tue, 25 October 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:48 47:48 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show403_10-18-2011.mp3 Our friend, Ashish Amresh, joins us from ASU's College of Technology and Innovation to tell us about Word Fighter Lite, a student-developed game in the Android and iOS app stores. We expose him to some horrendously bad YouTube commentary about Dark Souls, some curious factoids about Chinese gaming, and criticism of PlayStation Network's Rochard. Tue, 18 October 2011 23:30:00 -0800 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show402_10-11-2011.mp3 After Ara announces that he got some new TV's and Alon salivates over the upcoming Phoenix Food Truck Festival, they talk to Tessa and Michaela about the underdeveloped role of women in game development. Tue, 11 October 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:24 47:24 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show401_10-04-2011.mp3 Rich was one of many disappointed with Rage's opening performance. Epic is making some very bad choices with its Gears of War 3 downloadable content while Ubisoft makes bad decisions with its Splinter Cell re-release. Another bad decision maker? Konami... because it doesn't explain how Castlevania Harmony of Despair works. Tue, 04 October 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:40 47:40 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show400_09-27-2011.mp3 Alon's upset that he can't keep up with everything in the world, Caller Tessa wants to test the depth of our misogyny, Twisted Pixel designs a Kinect game in less than five minutes, and Jim Sterling teaches us how to hate. Tue, 27 September 2011 23:25:00 -0800 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show399_09-20-2011.mp3 Ara's upset that a niche shooter got delayed and questions the motive for the change, Alon's upset that Mortal Kombat has so much downloadable content because it means he can't score the Amazon Gold Box deal, and they're both upset at a couple bimbos trying to make a buck pretending they like to play games. Tue, 20 September 2011 23:35:00 -0800 47:48 47:48 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show398_09-13-2011.mp3 Ara's back in action and ready to complain about more games. Alon wants you to know that Gunstringer is fun but suffers from the inescapable truth that the Kinect isn't actually a good gaming interface. Tue, 13 September 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show397_09-06-2011.mp3 Deus Ex isn't for skinheads, Ara couldn't resist Disgaea 4, and sequels are doomed to an indefinitely slow evolution. Tue, 06 September 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show396_08-30-2011.mp3 In this week's episode, Alon realizes that gyroscope-controlled iOS games are nothing new, he and Ara review the awe-inspiring ineptitude of GameStop corporate, and they respond to some listener mail about the availability of high quality games and why MMO's aren't their bag. Tue, 30 August 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:40 47:40 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show395_08-23-2011.mp3 OMG, virtual window control on iOS! Rage is the greatest thing to happen to gaming since ever! Also, GameStop is making weird decisions, and feminists are noisy. Tue, 23 August 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:46 47:46 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show394_08-16-2011.mp3 We reminisce over Odama's curiosities, Ara describes the good and the bad of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, and Alon wants to save in the cloud. Tue, 16 August 2011 23:50:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show393_08-09-2011.mp3 Yakuza is way coola, The Elder Scrolls is angry with the younger Scrolls, and Duke Nukem Forever finally wins at something (losing). Tue, 09 August 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show392_08-02-2011.mp3 Alon says you should buy Groove Coaster. He wonders if small downloadable games are actually a way to encourage experimentation, Ara finds a sensible Englishman and a nonsensical pastor, and Sony cozies up to an Indie dev. Wed, 03 August 2011 00:25:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show391_07-26-2011.mp3 Ara tries to convince us that Bastion isn't doing anything new. PEN wants us to know how wrong we are. Yu Suzuki doesn't like games. Girls can't LAN. Tue, 26 July 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:46 47:46 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show390_07-19-2011.mp3 Despite his desire for new gaming experiences, Alon insists on playing Infamous, which he finished playing last week when it was called Prototype. Ara rebuts Pen's hysterical ravings that he and Alon have lost their mojo. They also talk about why Catherine is mildy interesting and greatly mediocre. Tue, 19 July 2011 23:10:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show389_07-12-2011.mp3 Sonic the Hedgehog isn't getting any better, Sony continues to remove features from the PlayStation 3, and we tell you how to ease your kids into a life of carefree gaming. Tue, 12 July 2011 23:05:00 -0800 48:37 48:37 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show388_07-05-2011.mp3 Alon is back from his trip to Europe. He and caller, Pen, experience separate, but similar, realizations that they spent too much time playing games that weren't worthy of the attention received. Tue, 05 July 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:37 47:37 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show387_06-28-2011.mp3 Dungeon crawlers. Too many Street Fighters. Permanent Resident Evil saves. Parents gonna hate. Scott vs SCOTUS. Tue, 28 June 2011 23:55:00 -0800 47:25 47:25 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Eric Hawkins videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show386_06-21-2011.mp3 Duke Nukem causes PR meltdown. The thin line reviewers walk. Guest and Unity code enthusiast, Trapper, talks UScript. Retro shmups. iPad games for 40 bucks. Tue, 21 June 2011 23:55:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Eric Hawkins videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show385_06-14-2011.mp3 Hands have mystery fat. Kinect is inferior tech. Wii U is the future. Prototype 2 makes us revisit the original. E3 surprises. Throat babies. Tue, 14 June 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:38 47:38 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Eric Hawkins videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show383_05-31-2011.mp3 Playing co-op Portal 2 doesn't suck. Dirt 3 also doesn't suck. Even paying for Call of Duty Elite online services doesn't completely suck. Yet, somehow, in this world of endless positivity, GameStop finds a way to suck more than ever before. Tue, 31 May 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show382_05-24-2011.mp3 Instruction manuals have disappeared, downloadable content is officially denying us of a full experience, and video game marketing has found a new trend (porn). Tue, 24 May 2011 23:10:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show381_05-17-2011.mp3 Ara argues that video games are the greatest teaching tools available and that Sony did nothing wrong in its handling of The Great PSN Breach of 2011. Tue, 17 May 2011 23:30:00 -0800 47:54 47:54 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show380_05-10-2011.mp3 The ESRB is shifting to a content review model that doesn't involve actual review of content, a developer has sunk to a new low with downloadable content, and Children of Eden creates a new hope in one starry-eyed Jedi at Joystiq.com. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:40:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show379_05-03-2011.mp3 Christopher Walken makes a suprise guest appearance to tell us how he feels about video games. Alon gives Ara the bad news that Outland on XBOX Live Arcade is actually pretty good. Alon also explains why mirror neurons make British people angry. Tue, 03 May 2011 23:10:00 -0800 48:22 48:22 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show378_04-26-2011.mp3 Sony got haxored and completely took down the PlayStation Network. Alon and Ara recall ancient feelings of wonderment from their childhood gaming adventures. They also debate about the utility of Kiip, a startup hoping to bring you real world rewards from your virtual world achievements. Tue, 26 April 2011 23:30:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show377_04-19-2011.mp3 Netflix is finally updated with Kinect support even though it still doesn't work from the couch, Portal 2 is finally out and doing everything it can to get you to purchase the PlayStation 3 version, and Microsoft finds a way to stop ratings manipulation. Also, something about PlayStation Home. Tue, 19 April 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show376_04-12-2011.mp3 This week, we learn all about Ara's quest to produce the perfect driver's seat; we go all sad panda over the passing of Jerry Lawson, creator of the Fairchild Channel F; and we get evidence that people don't trust reviews, even though we find it hard to trust those people. Wed, 13 April 2011 19:40:00 -0800 48:18 48:18 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show375_04-05-2011.mp3 Alon ends his hunt for the Nintendo 3DS and is underwhelmed. Ara covers the news with stories of the Governator, the gaming drug, a video game violence study, and the nasty side effects of allowing a Lacrosse game into the free market. Tue, 05 April 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:14 47:14 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show374_03-29-2011.mp3 Though the stores are stocked with Nintendo 3DS systems, Alon can't find one to play. One game he IS playing is Microsoft's Full House Poker, but they make it oddly difficult to find a human opponent. Ara's upset over the new Metacritic plan to datamine information on individual game developers and their performance. Tue, 29 March 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:38 47:38 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show373_03-22-2011.mp3 Lacking explanation or reason, Alon is excited about the impending release of the Nintendo 3DS. He's also pretty keen on this new Full House Poker game on XBOX Live Arcade. Ara and caller, Joe, explain why Best Buy's buyback program is an idiot tax. Ara warns that no game review can be trusted. Tue, 22 March 2011 23:40:00 -0800 47:46 47:46 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show372_03-15-2011.mp3 Alon finally plays Hard Corps Uprising and discovers that he needs to take advantage of an exploit in order to handle its tedium and difficulty while Ara is concerned that exploits can break a game. Ara is also concerned about the assumption that a female gaming preference exists and turns to Molly for answers. Tue, 15 March 2011 23:05:00 -0800 47:35 47:45 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show370_03-01-2011.mp3 Play Spent with us and learn how charity gaming is sweeping the nation while keeping you unemployed and impoverished. Find out all the things Ara hates about the game he loves, Hard Corps Uprising. Discover the relationship between Gran Turismo 5 and World of Warcraft and what Sony is doing to stop it. Wed, 02 March 2011 00:10:00 -0700 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show369_02-22-2011.mp3 You Don't Know Jack isn't perfect, but it's a good time. Fox News doesn't surprise anyone when it bends the truth. There's a new kissing game in town. Ara might have cancer. Tue, 22 February 2011 23:05:00 -0700 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show368_02-15-2011.mp3 Another laughable shortcoming of Gran Turismo 5, a homemade death ray, and the most violent games of all time. Tue, 15 February 2011 23:05:00 -0700 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show367_02-08-2011.mp3 We discuss the broken Gran Turismo 5 tournament and argue very different opinions on what should be considered legal tournament play. Ara tells you why it's better to shoot ladies in the crotch. We review the many names that were not Demons Souls 2. We offer up a copy of Super Meat Boy in the newest round of Name That Game. Tue, 08 February 2011 23:10:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show366_02-01-2011.mp3 Even though Breach isn't very good, Alon is strangely drawn to it. While playing, he met a guy named Joshua Wise who runs a site called TheCrossAndTheController.com. He invited Josh on the show to talk about God and games. This is that show. Wed, 02 February 2011 00:10:00 -0800 47:38 47:38 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show365_01-25-2011.mp3 Dead Space 2 and EA's ill-conceived advertising methods, debate of Farmville's legitimacy as a game, and Kyle Pulver of RetroAffect.com Tue, 25 January 2011 22:55:00 -0800 48:26 48:26 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show364_01-18-2011.mp3 How the PlayStation 3's recent hacking has destroyed online gaming for the console and how Zynga has destroyed humanity through its completely unhacked, but totally warrantless, games. Tue, 18 January 2011 23:00:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show363_01-11-2011.mp3 The amazing Thrustmaster T500 RS is finally in the house, and Ara gives his initial impression of the build quality. Alon dissects Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 and explains why it's the perfect, all-around gamer trainer. And Colin, well, he hates Stephen Totilo because Stephen is dead inside. Tue, 11 January 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show362_01-04-2011.mp3 So many topics, so little time... This week, we covered the good and bad of opening tutorials, current generation haxoring, Go, ThrustMaster's pricey steering wheel, and super heroine boobs. Enjoy. Tue, 04 January 2011 23:15:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show360_12-21-2010.mp3 In the 360th episode of the ChatterBox Video Game Radio show, the gang finds out that they are the longest running radio show, OF ALL TIME. Listen along as they find out the secrets of Sonderkommando Revolt, multiplayer gaming, and the real power of friendship. Here comes another exciting episode of ChatterBox Video Game Radio! Tue, 21 December 2010 23:25:00 -0800 47:30 47:30 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show359_12-14-2010.mp3 Ara applauds Pac Man Championship Edition DX for its many ingenius elements, and Alon loves on his new Ubisoft BattleTag laser battle game. There's also some jovial discussion of the Holocaust and, perhaps equally interesting to some, Blizzard's intent to essentially sue all of South Korea. Tue, 14 December 2010 23:25:00 -0800 47:29 47:29 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show358_12-07-2010.mp3 Ara finds more to dislike about Gran Turismo 5, Colin wonders why there are no downloadable Kinect games, Alon still can't figure out why he enjoyed plowing through levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns, and PEN calls in to impress us with his incredible stories of masochistic restraint from game saving. Wed, 08 December 2010 00:30:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show357_11-30-2010.mp3 Gran Turismo 5 finally released, so Ara has a new game to obsess over. At the same time, Alon has been obsessing over Donkey Kong Country Returns and how it's helped him identify the characteristics of fun. Tue, 30 November 2010 23:10:00 -0800 48:25 48:25 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show355_11-16-2010.mp3 In tonight's show Alon, Ara, and Colin talk about the finer points of building an arcade stick, why production values aren't everything, ladies getting jealous of videogames, the eternal struggle against corrupt videogame journalism, and beads, beads, beads in Kirby's Epic Yarn! Wed, 17 November 2010 00:25:00 -0800 47:34 47:34 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show354_11-09-2010.mp3 The group is in agreement - we don't think Kinect is very good, even if it is kinda fun. We also learn how Molly snuck her way into the Super Meat Boy credits and what Ara hates about Call of Duty Black Ops. Wed, 10 November 2010 00:25:00 -0800 47:38 47:38 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show353_11-02-2010.mp3 Danny Baranowski tries to convince you that Super Meat Boy is the greatest game on the planet, then we all reenact today's Supreme Court hearing on the California game bill set to prevent minors from purchasing violent games. Protip - the Super Meat Boy tracklet played in this episode is a portion of McLarty Party People, named after our very own Molly, who assisted with its production. If you want the whole soundtrack, get yourself to MeatBoyMusic.com Wed, 03 November 2010 00:15:00 -0800 48:56 48:56 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show352_10-26-2010.mp3 What exactly is "twitch" gameplay? Why can't Sega make a good Sonic The Hedgehog game? What does 4Chan have against Minecraft? Why is Microsoft laying it all on the line for the Kinect? Tue, 26 October 2010 23:55:00 -0800 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show351_10-19-2010.mp3 This week's episode begs the question - What is more important to the world, the racism of Enslaved or the subtle beauty of Minecraft? I'm sure you can guess which wins. Tue, 19 October 2010 23:20:00 -0800 47:37 47:37 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show350_10-12-2010.mp3 In this week's episode, we find as many ways as possible to tell you why the new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow game is not good. We also talk to Molly, our resident GameCrush girl, about the recent changes to GameCrush. Tue, 12 October 2010 23:20:00 -0800 47:46 47:46 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show349_10-05-2010.mp3 For such a little game, Hydrophobia sure give us a lot to talk about. We also take a minute to wonder what's going on at Panasonic with this new Jungle thing, and Ara tries to convince us that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is not interesting. Wed, 06 October 2010 00:15:00 -0800 47:49 47:49 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show348_09-28-2010.mp3 Is it OK for a game to feel like work? Does Ara think it's OK to throw games across the room in a fit of rage? Is Pachter an idiot for dismissing the future generation of consoles? Just how much does Farmville suck? Tue, 28 September 2010 23:45:00 -0800 47:54 47:54 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show347_09-21-2010.mp3 Molly, Alon, and the rest of the Golgotron crew tried out the PlayStation Move, Ara learned how the PlayStation Jailbreak works, Molly and Ara get aggressive over the details of an aggression study, and Ara has a quiz about gamers' ages. Wed, 22 September 2010 02:45:00 -0800 47:30 47:30 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show346_09-14-2010.mp3 Alon played hookie so he could play Halo: Reach. He's upset to learn of a recent court decision which could put an end to the entire used games market. Ara teaches us the difference between a good and a bad brawler, and Molly shows us how little she knows about AI. Tue, 14 September 2010 23:15:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Molly McLarty videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show345_09-07-2010.mp3 Alon's back from PAX and he brought the TreasureBox show with him. Golgotron Cory is in the house, filling in for Molly, and tries to explain why he didn't make it to PAX. Wed, 08 September 2010 00:10:00 -0800 47:49 47:49 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show344_08-31-2010.mp3 Ara is unable to reconcile Microsoft's decision to raise the price of XBOX Live Gold membership and has a similarly difficult time understanding the decision behind their new-fangled XBOX 360 controller, as do Molly and Alon. Also, the team takes a stab at a listener email and explains why you should feel good about buying games after price drops. Tue, 31 August 2010 23:05:00 -0800 48:18 48:18 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show343_08-24-2010.mp3 In this episode, you'll learn why GameStop has no choice but to sell downloadable content in its traditional retail environment, why Alon is furious with a long-time listener of the show, and why achievements may be destroying your very desire to play games. Tue, 24 August 2010 23:40:00 -0800 45:05 45:05 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show342_08-17-2010.mp3 Ara's new game is finally revealed! We're very excited... it's like having a new baby in the family. GameCrush girl and Golgotron staffer, Molly, joins the cast and defends her undying love of the Sony PlayStation 3 while philandering with an XBOX 360. Tue, 17 August 2010 23:30:00 -0800 47:45 47:45 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show341_08-10-2010.mp3 Ara finally got around to playing Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. While he's not terribly critical of the game itself, he manages to be upset specifically with the demo. Another XBOX Live Arcade game getting a lot of attention these days is Limbo, and we give it just about as much attention as it deserves. Ara takes a surprising stance toward Mike Newell's claim that games can't convey human emotion. Alon conveys emotion when he learns about Carrianne Howard, the stripper who'd prefer to be making games. Tue, 10 August 2010 23:40:00 -0800 47:36 47:36 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show340_08-03-2010.mp3 In this exciting episode we have the glorious return of Alon! He details his exploits into Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. We also welcome to the scene, Adam Burch, whose presentation about Shadow of the Colussus was featured at Ignite #7. Adam discusses his love for the brawler God Hand. Is CHAD good as a singleplayer game? Do all Burches like videogames? Will Alon ever reach the first place? All these questions and more are answered in Chatterbox 340! Wed, 04 August 2010 02:10:00 -0800 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show339_07-27-2010.mp3 We have another week of the Chatterbox Videogame Radio Show, sans Alon. Ara and Colin focus mainly on the gameplay of the XBLA game Limbo, along with the various interpretations of it's ending. The duo also touches on retail versus digital game sales, and the greatness that is Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Podcast team, assemble!. Wed, 28 July 2010 04:00:00 -0800 47:41 47:41 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Colin McGann videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show338_07-20-2010.mp3 So begins the two weeks of just Ara and Colin, while Alon is on his honeymoon. We have the special guest Caitlin Ellis, the president of the Phoenix branch of the International Game Developers Association. We touch on the games that we've all been playing (Including why Brutal Legend doesn't suck), what exactly the IGDA does and how you can get involved with making games, why gamers prefer hardcopies of games, and a myriad of other topics. Wed, 21 July 2010 05:30:00 -0800 47:57 47:27 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show337_07-13-2010.mp3 Do you know who I am? No, you don't, because Blizzard backed down and won't be using the Real ID system after everyone complained about it. We don't know what all the fuss was about; a little cyberstalking never hurt anyone. What has hurt us is bad interface, useless boxart, and pushy suits with motorcycling monkeys on the brain. Tue, 13 July 2010 23:25:00 -0800 47:57 47:57 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show336_07-06-2010.mp3 Ara finally gets Muramasa and loves it. We debate the validity of shame achievements. Alon ponders what might be in store for the future of gaming; maybe next week they'll actually present some ideas on the topic. Mon, 12 July 2010 23:30:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show335_06-29-2010.mp3 Ara and Colin run the show for another exciting week of Alon's absence. Tue, 06 July 2010 20:30:00 -0800 47:40 47:40 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show334_06-22-2010.mp3 Colin's back to discuss E3 with more depth while Alon is away preparing for his wedding. Wed, 30 June 2010 22:00:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show333_06-15-2010.mp3 E3 is on. Without a new console in sight, it's weird to realize that it's actually the year of new hardware. Colin is on-site and calls in for a cameo to report on the events of the show. Trapper, Ara's friend and Technical Director of the super-secret project they're working on, joins in on the fun. Tue, 15 June 2010 23:40:00 -0800 47:52 47:52 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show332_06-08-2010.mp3 This episode is a light-hearted romp around several topics - video game movies, the hilarity of Street Fighter storylines, pastry, and bad baby names, E3 expectations, etc. Ara also sounds off on games that require the player to take damage. Those looking for excellent Kringles should hit up OHDanishBakery.com Thur, 10 June 2010 00:55:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show330_05-25-2010.mp3 My notes for this episode go a little something like this... privates, Red Dead Redemption writer, "casual" games, lazy raiders - the meta game for this week is to figure out what that means while listening and patting yourself on the head! 3, 2, 1, go! Thur, 03 June 2010 00:55:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show329_05-18-2010.mp3 Alon's gone for the week, but Ara and Colin steal the show while he's away. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:55:00 -0800 48:22 48:22 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show328_05-11-2010.mp3 Alon loves Picross 3D even if it is just more Picross. This leads to discussion of 3D gameplay in general and the advantages and disadvantages provided by the third dimension. Also on the plate is the idea that games are so big and so hard that people end up just dicking around with them. That's right... dicking. Tue, 11 May 2010 23:10:00 -0800 47:47 47:47 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show327_05-04-2010.mp3 With E3 steadily inching toward us and a plethora of new devices either just released or soon-to-be-announced, all Alon can do is dream about the perfect electronic board game while Ara wants to check out video game camp, and Colin reminisces about World of Goo. Virtual Boy rulez! Tue, 04 May 2010 23:30:00 -0800 47:45 47:45 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show326_04-27-2010.mp3 A new superfan, Colin, came to the studio to listen to Ara tell his triumphant tale of XBOX customer support and to join in the great debate of Ebert vs the gamers. Tue, 27 April 2010 23:15:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show325_04-20-2010.mp3 Joe, the Super Fan, sits in on this week's show. During his time with us, Joe must endure endless self-indulgence, controversy surrounding additional, but unsurprising, antics at Gamestop, a party to which no ladies were invited, and repeated screaming of his feminazi friend's name while she refused to call in to speak her mind. Go Joe! Tue, 20 April 2010 23:15:00 -0800 48:23 48:23 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Super Joe videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show324_04-13-2010.mp3 The Infinity Ward exodus; the looming threat of network censorship and control that stands to shatter the very ground you walk on and ruin your life forever; why Ara hates it when people suggest we need more of X in games today. Tue, 13 April 2010 23:00:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show323_04-06-2010.mp3 We've received a lot of email lately so we took some time to go over it. What joystick to buy, how to stump Ara, what Wil Wheaton thinks of MMOs and the Skinner Box. Also, an impromptu visit from BaconSandwich, Omeganaut 2010. Wed, 07 April 2010 00:10:00 -0800 47:40 47:40 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show322_03-30-2010.mp3 In this episode, we relate toilets and game design. It's such a feat that Ara puts forth an ongoing challenge to the listeners. We also continue the discussion of addicting elements in games. Based on current news, it seems games are so addicting that at least one guy couldn't help himself from stealing code right off the PAX East show floor. Tue, 30 March 2010 23:25:00 -0800 47:38 47:38 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show321_03-23-2010.mp3 Tyrone Rodriguez, of Nicalis, joins us once again to discuss Cave Story which has finally been released as WiiWare. You should go buy that immediately before or after buying The Red Star which was also just released on the PlayStation Network. Friends of the show will remember The Red Star as Ara's first major development project and one of which he is still very proud. Tue, 23 March 2010 23:55:00 -0800 47:51 47:51 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show320_03-16-2010.mp3 After ranting about subscription services, we delve into the psychology of addictive gaming. We'll be back with more next week. Tue, 16 March 2010 23:50:00 -0800 47:49 47:49 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show319_03-09-2010.mp3 Microsoft is OK with the gays, Ubisoft found out why its DRM was such a dumb idea, Forza 3 gives Ara insight into the corporate battle against used games and lost profit, we ponder the value of watching others play video games, and we tease a topic for next week - the psychology of why you keep playing crappy games. Wed, 10 March 2010 01:05:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show318_03-02-2010.mp3 Big dawgs at Infinity Ward get the axe, and the whole world reacts. Portal 2 creates an alternate reality something. Ara and Alon ponder the potential benefit to the publisher of an extra long demo. Tue, 02 March 2010 23:40:00 -0800 48:25 48:25 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show317_02-23-2010.mp3 Could giving up your game for Lent save the world? Actually, we didn't talk about that much, but we want to hear what you have to say about it. Shoudl Square Enix rot in hell for what they did? Should we care that companies kill multiplayer servers when sequels release? Is Bobby Kotick a robot? Does novelty guarantee quality? Tue, 23 February 2010 23:30:00 -0800 47:51 47:51 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show316_02-16-2010.mp3 The Illusion of Choice, a Heavy Rain introspective. Tue, 16 February 2010 23:00:00 -0800 47:47 47:47 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show315_02-09-2010.mp3 Role-playing games - a story of evolution, imagination, and scandal. OK, maybe not scandal, but Alon does tell a quick story of accidentally watching some gay porn in college. Tue, 09 February 2010 23:00:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show314_02-02-2010.mp3 Ara's upset about the comments on his recent Gamasutra.com article - http://fwd4.me/E3o - so we're led to clarify his intentions and further consider the difficulty of combining narrative and gameplay. Go read it and email us your thoughts. Alon questions the motives of Playboy in its appeal to the gamer demographic. Tue, 02 February 2010 23:45:00 -0800 43:40 43:40 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show313_01-26-2010.mp3 Ara wrote an article for Gamasutra.com - The Uneasy Merging of Narrative and Gameplay. We talk about it. Tue, 26 January 2010 23:40:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show312_01-19-2010.mp3 ChatterBox has now officially been on the air for over six years. Though we don't do anything out of the ordinary to celebrate, we do have a great show. Maybe it's because Rich is gone. We discuss the upcoming XBOX 360 controller from Razer, we interview Ashish Mistry from KontrolFreek.com, and we tell stories of 8-bit pranksters and durability tests. FYI, get 10% off products from KontrolFreek.com with the code CHATBOX. Ara kind of loves their stuff, so you might too. Tue, 19 January 2010 23:15:00 -0800 48:31 48:31 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show311_01-12-2010.mp3 Alon and Rich return from CES with stories of porn stars and boredom. Alon and Ara give an etymology lesson. We're reminded, once again, that gamers often don't know what they want. Wed, 13 January 2010 00:15:00 -0800 47:42 47:42 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show310_01-05-2010.mp3 It's 2010, and we haven't heard a peep about the next generation. Are game reviews valid, useless, or just flawed? Why did Alon spend any time playing at all playing Assassin's Creed II? Tue, 05 January 2010 23:35:00 -0800 47:51 47:51 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show309_12-29-2009.mp3 In this episode, we learn all about pachinko machines, satire in video games, and pricing disparity. We also learn about how much Pen loves Modern Warfare 2. Mon, 04 January 2010 22:10:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show308_12-22-2009.mp3 Ara and Danny Baranowsky take the reigns while Alon is away for the holiday. Tue, 29 December 2009 23:45:00 -0800 47:45 47:45 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show307_12-15-2009.mp3 Due to popular (or singular) demand, we return to the topic of review scores and how they affect game sales. While we're at it, we consider how advertising, like cover art, might affect sales as well. Wed, 16 December 2009 00:35:00 -0800 47:44 47:44 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show306_12-08-2009.mp3 Is it okay to take advantage of a bug in a game? Forza 3 players are faced with this question right now. In other news, Alon bought a Killer Instinct machine, Ara can't stand the Critter Crunch character, and no one really understands Bayonetta. Tue, 08 December 2009 23:55:00 -0800 47:48 47:48 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show305_12-01-2009.mp3 Alon continues to love New Super Mario Bros. Wii and goes on about the well-developed multiplayer components; Ara continues to hate Project: Natal and goes on about how Mark Whitten, General Manager for XBOX Live, is a bit of a tart; and both go on about some less meaningful topics like the lawsuit of the day and the objectification of the male and female form in gaming. Tue, 01 December 2009 23:20:00 -0800 49:02 49:02 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show304_11-24-2009.mp3 Always one to educate, Ara explains in deep detail why your television sucks. After playing Drag Me Home on the iPhone, he revisits the definition of a casual game and suggests it's actually the player who's casual, not the game. Finally, he and Rich debate whether or not Microsoft has a responsibility to those whose XBOX 360 consoles it has banned from XBOX Live. Wed, 25 November 2009 00:25:00 -0800 47:37 47:37 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show303_11-17-2009.mp3 Everyone's been talking about Modern Warfare 2, and wouldn't you know it... killing swarms of civilians is just too much fun. As a result, though, we revisit the question of how interactivity is affected by narrative. Tue, 17 November 2009 23:40:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show301_11-03-2009.mp3 While we're busy forgetting to mention that there's no show next week, we do remember to complain about reviewers who don't complain about Demon's Souls - apparently Ara is a big fan of consistency. And words. He pushes Rich and Josh to express themselves in an effort to explain what makes Borderlands so "good". It's not so easy. Wed, 04 November 2009 00:10:00 -0800 47:39 47:39 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC http://ripple.radiotail.com/1007/Show300_10-27-2009.mp3 For this very special episode, number 300, we've got Justin Wong, virtual street fighter extraordinaire. For extra credit, check out the EmpireArcadia.com website. Wed, 28 October 2009 01:05:00 -0800 47:43 47:43 Video Games No Alon Waisman, Ara Shirinian, Richard Crawford videogame, video, game, news, industry, radio, fun, technology, console, PC