Super Joystiq Podcast 013: Grand Theft Auto 5, Zynga in trouble, New Super Mario Bros. 2
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast welcomes you to Jurassic Park.
Xav returns alongside Richard and JC to discuss the latest games on their radar including New Super Mario Bros. 2, Jurassic Park Builder, and Great Big War Game. Segment One also includes a new "Talk Back" feature, where editors discuss a bevy of questions pulled from the comments in and around the video game industry, like: "What is one franchise you couldn't live without and one you could do without?"
In news, Alexander, Jordan, Jessica, and Mike Schramm discuss Grand Theft Auto 5's new viral campaign and its hidden status, Army of Two's latest entry, and a whole lot about Zynga's latest issues.
Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself on of six Steam codes for Awesomenauts!
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Show Breakdown
- 00:00:00 – 00:01:05 // Pre-Show Jabber and Intro Music
- 00:01:06 – 00:27:43 // Intro, WRUP/Previews: Xav, JC and Richard
- 00:27:44 – 01:01:44 // Talk Back (Leave a comment with your answers!)
- 01:01:45 – 01:32:30 // News: Alexander, Mike Schramm, Jess, Jordan
- 01:32:31 – 01:34:25 // Outro, giveaway winners, and a new giveaway!
Credits
Theme Music: Satsuma Audio and Whitaker Blackall – "A Basstastic Undertaking"
Segment Bumpers: Jordan Mallory
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Talk Back Questions (Tell us your answers in the comments!)
- Do you feel inclined to buy a single series on the same platform?
- What difficulty level do you play your games on?
- What is one franchise you couldn't live without and one you could stand to lose?
- Where the hell is DOOM 4?
Breaking News and Features
- Grand Theft Auto 5 marketing kicks off with viral 'Epsilon Program' site
- Take-Two investor call theme: Where's Grand Theft Auto 5?
- Zynga hit with insider trading lawsuit as execs cash out before crash
- Zynga COO Schappert no longer in charge of games
- Valve's updated Steam Subscriber Agreement bars class action lawsuits
- Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel coming to PS3 and Xbox in March [update: trailer]
Podcast Production
Xav de Matos and Jonathan Downin
Winners of Wreckateer code Giveaway
The following commenter on last week's podcast has won a code for Wreckateer on XBLA. Send an email to podcast ATT joystiq DAWT com so we can verify your information and, boom, free Wreckateer.
- eastxtmnt1
Joyswag: Awesomenauts code
To enter this week's giveaway:
- Listen to the podcast. Leave a comment on this post telling us what you think about the Super Joystiq Podcast. We want your suggestions, questions, and comments!
- You must be 17 years or older and a resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec).
- Only one entry per person.
- This entry period ends at 12:00PM ET, Friday, August 10, 2012.
- At that time, we'll randomly select six (6) winners to receive one (1) Awesomenauts Steam code.
- For a list of complete rules, click here.
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition.
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