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The Joystiq Show: Live at PAX East 2012
PAX East wrapped this week and Joystiq was at the show in full force. If you weren't able to make it to the expo, fear not: we have the whole Joystiq Live panel right here for you in audio form (though the quality is what you'd expect from a live panel!).Hear stories of joy and heartache as the Joystiq crew discusses their best and worst picks from the show, stolen personal effects, exciting new site content on the way, and the new direction for this very show.Also, if you somehow missed it, Jeff Cannata is helming the return of With a Q in video form. Can you handle this much excitement? (Watch the videos from PAX East after the break!)Get the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Xav de Matos (@Xav)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Music: Trash80Photo Credit: Nick BristowStream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 029: Ken Levine and Tim Schafer
The Joystiq Show is charting a new course, and this week we take a first step towards a totally revamped show.First up is an interview with Ken Levine of Irrational Games on BioShock Infinite. Xav and Levine talk storytelling, game mechanics, Irrational's plans for BioShock on PlayStation Vita, and the relief of finally getting a release date.In part two, Ludwig talks with Tim Schafer of Double Fine about the roller coaster ride of its goal-smashing Kickstarter campaign, and the unexpected work that comes with such a large number of backers. Schafer also plays off his alleged recent proclivity for gigantic gold watches and custom-tailored suits.Also, don't forget, The Joystiq Show will be live at PAX East on April 7 at 3pm in the Manticore Theatre.Part 1 (1:36) - Ken Levine interviewPart 2 (28:37) - Tim Schafer interviewGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Xav de Matos (@Xav)Guests: Ken Levine (@IGLevine) - Creative Director and Co-Founder, Irrational Games, and Tim Schafer (@TimOfLegend) - President / CEO, Double Fine ProductionsProducer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Music: Trash80 - Broke for FreeStream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 028: Street Fighter X Jenova
Richard, Alexander and Jordan are back in the first segment this week, and while it is technically the "news segment," you might not know it with 30 minutes of Street Fighter X Tekken talk up front. After Jordan says his piece, it really is on to the news.Classics are being resurrected with Diablo 3 finally getting a release date, and Baldur's Gate (I and II) are coming back in enhanced editions. Battlefield 3 is finally getting some more content, XBLA achievements are getting rejiggered, and Richard talks about his thoughts on Silent Hill: Downpour.Part 2 is another interview this week as Richard and Jordan sit down with thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen to discuss Journey, his studio, and much more.Part 1 (1:02) - Street Fighter X Tekken review and the newsPart 2 (59:30) - Journey interviewGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM)Guest: Jenova Chen (@JenovaChen) - Co-founder, thatgamecompanyProducer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80, Broke for Free and a selection from Silent Hill 2.View the news topics and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - GDC 2012: Day 3
GDC 2012 soldiers on. Xav, Alexander, and Ben convene to talk about the third day of the show after sitting in on a few panels, starting with Ben's impressions of a talk from Capcom's Keiji Inafune. Alexander saw Civilization V: Gods & Kings and Sins of a Dark Age, and Xav provides some insight into Quantic Dreams and David Cage's Kara tech demo.The podcast continues tomorrow, so be sure to check back for your daily GDC 2012 updates.Part 1 (0:12) - GDC day 3Get the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Xav de Matos (@xav)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Music: "Bust This Bust That" by Professor KliqView the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - GDC 2012: Day 2 (and Mass Effect 3!)
Oh, you want more video game news and opinion, straight from the Joystiq crew at GDC 2012? How about almost a full hour of that?Xav, Ludwig and JC sit down for a lengthy discussion on pizza, Lollipop Chainsaw, The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360, the reveal of SimCity, and Mass Effect 3. If you're not at GDC, enjoy the luxury of being able to play Mass Effect 3 at a leisurely pace -- we hear it's pretty good.Part 1 (0:12) - GDC day 2Get the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Xav de Matos (@xav)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: "Bust This Bust That" by Professor KliqView the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - GDC 2012: Day 1
The Game Developers Conference 2012 is in full swing in San Francisco and Joystiq has a team on-hand to report on the greatest things the show has to offer. In this episode, Xav, JC, Ben, and Jessica sit down to discuss their first day of the show, including some PSN and Kinect titles, and some indie game movie thing.Ben also checks back in with a special second segment for an interview with Iron Galaxy Studios' CEO Dave Lang on indie development and the developer's forthcoming XBLA title Wreckateer.Part 1 (0:51) - GDC day 1Part 2 (14:30) - Interview: Dave Lang - CEO, Iron Galaxy StudiosGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyGuest: Dave Lang - CEO, Iron Galaxy StudiosProducer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: "Bust This Bust That" by Professor KliqView the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 027: Journey to Amalur
Thatgamecompany's Journey has been a long time coming, but it is now on the cusp of release, and Jordan starts the show with his thoughts on this "harmoniously joyful expression of love." As usual, Alexander joins the crew for the news, and there is plenty of it; from the Assassin's Creed 3 reveal and release date for BioShock Infinite to rumors of Doom 4's demise and plans for PAX East.In the second segment, Richard is joined by Sean Dunn, General Manager of Big Huge Games, to discuss Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the history of Big Huge Games, and how the studio's open-world RPG came together.Part 1 (1:04) - The newsPart 2 (42:04) - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning interviewGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM)Guest: Sean Dunn - General Manager, Big Huge GamesProducer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80, Broke for Free and a selection from Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.View the news topics and stream the show after the break.
Joystiq Show Live at PAX East
We hope you're attending PAX East on Saturday, April 7, because that's when we plan on doing The Joystiq Show Live. As noted in the official PAX East schedule, we will be in the Manticore Theatre on Saturday from 3-4 PM.We aren't exactly sure what we're going to do yet, but we certainly plan on having a session of "Ask JC," where you can ask our managing editor to name a game you've been trying to recall for years with only the most obscure details. Panelists also include the former X3F crew and EiC Ludwig Kietzmann hosting a "With a Q?" segment.Or, we may scrap that whole idea and come up with something new. Either way, we'll be there. Please join us.
The Joystiq Show - 026: Alan Wake's American Newsmare
First up in news ... it's reviews. Weird, right? Richard, Alexander and Ben start the show off with a bit on Richard's Asura's Wrath review, and why length should not necessarily factor into the judgement of a game's quality. Nintendo Direct talk starts the real news section, and the guys are sure not to miss word on the next Metal Gear Solid, Mass Effect 3 reversible cover art, and the horrifying premise of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Also, game review theory, and lots of it.The second segment is all about Alan Wake's American Nightmare in an interview with Remedy Entertainment's Oskari Hakkinen. The discussion covers the gamut from the inception of the XBLA release to what the future holds for the troubled scribe.Part 1 (1:01) - The newsPart 2 (33:55) - Alan Wake's American Nightmare interviewGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM)Guest: Oskari Hakkinen - Head of Franchise Development, Remedy EntertainmentProducer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the news topics and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 025: PlayStation Vita talk
It's been a week chock-full of gaming news with both Assassin's Creed 3 and Darksiders 2 getting release dates, word that Rayman Origins is profitable, copies of Mass Effect 3 going to space, and more. Alexander and Dave join Richard to cover the happenings of the week, and as exciting as all of that is, this week is really about Sony's latest handheld.The PlayStation Vita is already in the hands of those who preordered the First Edition bundle, and is just days away from being widely available on shelves. In the second segment, join Ludwig, Richard and JC as they sit down for an hour long discussion on the ins and outs of the hardware, launch lineup, and overall impressions of the PlayStation Vita.Part 1 (0:58) - The newsPart 2 (29:52) - PlayStation Vita RoundtableGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the news topics and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 024: Kingdoms of Double Fine
After our special DICE episode yesterday--which you should totally go listen to right now--the regular show is back. Richard, JC and Ben discuss the week's news in the first segment, and some big things are afoot. Good news: Tim Schafer and the crew at Double Fine have crowd-sourced more than $1 million for a new adventure game. Bad news: Those looking for a way to play their PSP UMD titles on PS Vita will have to repurchase them.In the second segment, Richard is joined by GameSpot's Kevin VanOrd and Game Informer's Philip Kollar to discuss Big Huge Games's sprawling role-playing game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Spoiler: It's pretty good.Part 1 (1:03) - The newsPart 2 (24:24) - Review Roundtable: Kingdoms of Amalur: ReckoningGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)Guests: Kevin VanOrd (@fiddlecub) and Philip Kollar (@pkollar)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the full guest list, news topics, and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - DICE 2012: David Jaffe and Kevin Dent
The annual industry-focused trade show. DICE, kicked off last night with a keynote from Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard, but he's not the only industry veteran at the conference with insight into the inner workings of game development and publishing.In this special DICE edition of The Joystiq Show, Alexander Sliwinski talks with Eat Sleep Play's David Jaffe about the imminent launch of Twisted Metal, his current status with the company, and his plans to move into next-gen and browser game development.The second interview features IGDA Mobile SIG's Kevin Dent, the man responsible for shining the spotlight on THQ's business practices and potentially disastrous financial predicament several weeks ago. Dent joins Alexander to delve into the details of his public statements and motivations for why he spoke out.Part 1 (0:13) - Interview: David JaffePart 2 (13:31) - Interview: Kevin DentGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Alexander Sliwinski (@XanderSliwinski)Guests: David Jaffe (@davidscottjaffe) and Kevin Dent (@TheKevinDent)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Music: "Bust This Bust That" by Professor KliqView the full guest list, related stories, and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 023: The Xav still burns
We promised a surprise last week, and it is here, in Canadian form -- Xav de Matos is back. Xav joins the show to discuss his new role as Feature Content Director, and touches on the kinds of new content in the pipeline. Then Alexander is full-up on bad news, but it's okay, did you hear that Ghost Trick is out on iOS?Final Fantasy XIII-2 kicks off games this week with newly minted Kotaku reporter Jason Schreier talking about his review. Jordan is back talking about his favorite genre and why SoulCalibur V is both awesome and not so awesome, and Richard wraps up the show with how NeverDead is almost completely not awesome.Part 1 (1:15) - Xav's return and newsPart 2 (22:35) - Games (Final Fantasy XIII-2, SoulCalibur V, and NeverDead)Get the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the full guest list, games played, news topics, and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 022: Witching the mailbag
Are you ready for some news? Of course you are, you're on Joystiq. But before news, the guys hit some of the games they've been playing, including the Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and the space sim throwback SOL: Exodus (did we mention it's $10?). In news, there are still a few more things to say about SOPA, Nintendo and THQ are struggling, Steam hits mobile, and a copy of Bastion goes abroad in physical form.In the second segment, the 'Ol Joystiq Mailbag makes a return with Ludwig fulfilling his main task as Editor-in-Chief: reading emails and tweets.Don't forget to check back in next week. We have something special planned, but it's our secret for now. Just trust us on this one.Part 1 (0:54) - NewsPart 2 (36:11) - MailbagGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the full guest list, games played, news topics, and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 021: SOPAJuice
Ah, 2012, don't you feel fresh? The Joystiq Show returns to its regularly scheduled programming, and this week it's back to a classic formula. Richard, JC, Alexander, and Ben hit the big stories of the week including the SOPA/PIPA roller coaster. A few games also get their time in the sun -- well, maybe in Amy's case "in the sun" doesn't quite work, but Puzzlejuice is pretty good!The second part of the show features the New Kids on the Block(TM). Richard chats with Jess, Jordan, and Steven about their roles at Joystiq, and makes them justify why they are here. HR has been notified.Part 1 (1:27) - NewsPart 2 (58:26) - New editor check-inGet the podcast:[iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes[Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[MP3] Download the MP3 directlyHost: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)Production Coordinator: Richard MitchellMusic: Trash80 and Broke for FreeView the full guest list, news topics, and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 020: Staff check-in
You may have noticed some changes with Joystiq's entry into 2012. As much as things have shuffled behind the scenes, this is still the Joystiq that you have come to love, and the cast of long-time editors is here to discuss the present and future of the site. 2012 is set to be an exciting year for games and Joystiq, so tune in for a glimpse into what's in the wings. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell Music: Professor Kliq View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 019: Game of the Year Talk 05
This is it; the final Joystiq Show of the year, and the last round of Game of the Year personal picks from the final group of Joystiq editors. Mike, Steven, Jess, and Jordan join Richard to hit on titles ranging from Mortal Kombat to Mount & Blade. Thanks to everyone who has supported the launch of the Joystiq Show this year. We'll be back next year with new interviews, roundtables, Now Playings, Spoiled Rottens, and more. Part 1 (0:58) - GOTY personal picks (see full list after the break) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell Music: Trash80 and Broke for Free View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 018: Game of the Year Talk 04
It's the fourth round of Game of the Year personal nominees -- there's only one more of these left before the final Joystiq picks define the landscape of games for 2011. Chris and Justin are up this week, and you may not believe it ... but the name Homefront is uttered. Check back again next week for the final round of personal picks for 2011 from the Joystiq editors. Part 1 (0:58) - GotY personal picks (see full list after the break) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell Music: Trash80 and Broke for Free View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - Star Wars: The Old Republic roundtable
Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available. We've been playing it for weeks, but when it comes to MMOs that just isn't enough time for a review. Even with more time, reviewing MMOs is a tricky prospect, and that's where this roundtable comes in. Part 1 (1:00) - Star Wars: The Old Republic Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell Music: Star Wars View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
The Joystiq Show - 017: Game of the Year Talk 03
It's Game of the Year personal nominees round 3: The X3F memorial edition. That's right, this week Richard assembles the old crew to talk a smattering of smaller, personal favorites from 2011. It's not all about smaller releases, though -- Alexander and Dave also bring some love for the year's bigger titles. Part 1 (0:56) - GotY personal picks (see full list after the break) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast in iTunes [Zune] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM) Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily) Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell Music: Trash80 and Broke for Free View the full guest list and stream the show after the break.
