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Xbox 360 Fancast 212 -- Sorry, We're Closed
After over four years on the digital airwaves, it's time to say goodbye to the Xbox 360 Fancast. Come join Alexander, Dave and Richard as they bid a fond farewell to the show that started it all. We've got tons of listener emails, tweets and voicemails, and a few tidbits on what you can expect from Joystiq in the near future. A huge thank you to all of our listeners old and new. Check out some favorite X3F moments after the break! Please note: Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast feed to receive our site's upcoming podcast, "The Joystiq Show." [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 211 -- Penultimate
The pre-E3 lull continues this week, though there's still a little news to be found. Namely, we discuss Assassin's Creed Revelations and the delay of Mass Effect 3. And let's not forget Guardian Heroes and its unfortunately "remastered" screen shots. We also have something of an announcement to make, so be sure to stick around. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Grown Ocean" by Fleet Foxes For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 210 -- You're Never Too Old
Sometimes people ask us about when it's time to outgrow playing video games. The answer, of course, is never. You'll have to pry the controller from our cold, arthritic fingers. Or, more likely, you'll have to surgically remove the intracranial Xbox biochip from our dopamine soaked brains. Listen to the latest Xbox 360 Fancast as we discuss this and many other topics. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 209 -- Okay for Kids
This week on the Xbox 360 Fancast, we've got plenty of talk on Section 8: Prejudice, Mortal Kombat, Shadows of the Damned and more. We also take some time to chat on a subject in which we are completely unqualified: parenting. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Rebound" by Sebadoh For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 208 -- Intertubers
This week's episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast might be chock-full of info on Gears of War 3, Prey 2, Red Faction: Armageddon and FEAR 3, but that's not what it's really about. No, this episode is really about the great state of Idaho, potato capital of America. Come for the game talk, but stay for the tubers. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 207 -- Needs More Gangsta'
Another decidedly un-gangsta' episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast is now available for your downloading pleasure. Listen as we discuss chubby Sonic, brotherly abuse, and how very, very awful it must be to have Stephen Toulouse's job. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta ; Break: "Lost in my Mind" by The Head and the Heart For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 206 -- Shout-Out
It's all about the shout-outs this week on the Xbox 360 Fancast. Actually, only the second half is really about shout-outs. So, it's like fifty percent shout-outs. The other half is a life lesson about not publicly broadcasting crimes as you're committing them. It's a lesson the younger generation really needs to learn. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Everyday" by Vetiver For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 205 -- Defying the Odds
Ready your sound interception modules, another Xbox 360 Fancast is available for your intense aural satisfaction. This week, we discuss the "sexy" Top Spin 4 ad featuring Serena Williams and the (perhaps) surprising success of Homefront. We also issue yet another in a long line of botched apologies to our listeners. Also, we've discovered a clip filmed during our live show at PAX East. Check it out after the break. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Breaker" by Low For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 204 -- Post PAX East Depression
After two weeks of special episodes (you've listened to Episode Zero and the PAX East Live show, right?), things return to a somewhat normal state this week. Of course, all we do is talk about PAX East, so it's not that normal. Check out the latest episode for an earful on Section 8: Prejudice, Orcs Must Die!, Skullgirls and a verbal recounting of the X3F Live antics you couldn't see while listening to the recording. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast -- Live @ PAX East 2011
The Xbox 360 Fancast Live show from PAX East 2011 featured some truly magical moments. For those of you who couldn't make it (or those who want to relive the horror), here's the full recording for your listening pleasure. After the break, you can check out the intro video we used to open the show. Enjoy! Also, a huge thank you to Chris Majewski for his amazing X3F Live art (he's available for commissions!). [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast Episode Zero
The X3F Live show is scheduled to go down this Saturday at PAX East (Naga Theatre, 8:00pm). As such, we thought it would be the perfect time to finally release Episode Zero. What is Episode Zero, you ask? It's a compilation of the best moments from the first two hundred episodes of the Xbox 360 Fancast. Four years of podcasts compressed into one discrete chunk of hilarity, all for you! It's the perfect show for new listeners and should get everyone up to speed for PAX East. Old listeners, meanwhile, can just bask in the wonderful memories. If you'd like to actually witness Dustin Burg eating a glob of Marmite -- the audio is around 45:30 in Episode Zero -- you'll find it on video after the break. Finally, a huge thanks to all of the following who helped make Episode Zero possible. Doug Scott (@theShmil) Michael (thriftynerd.com, @ThriftyNerd) Giovanni Savarese (@Shimmy00) Greig Watt (@MagicMarker78) Nick Bristow (vgsandwich.com, @rbristow) Eric Smith (sidequesting.com, @ellimem) [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski), Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle), Dustin Burg (@SuperDunner), Xav de Matos (@Xav), David Dreger (@KnucklesDawson) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq -- A Capella Version" written by Uma Floresta, performed by Richard Mitchell For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Comcast CEO talks about the merger, 'cool new devices' like the iPad and why he doesn't fear Netflix
Now that the world has had a few weeks to get used to the new Comcast/NBC collabo (but not that ugly purple logo), CEO Brian Roberts talked to the Wall Street Journal about plans for the future, including his claim that Netflix is actually a good thing for his company. Roberts referred to Netflix as the new version of reruns, and explained his view that it raises the value of NBCUniversal's content while reiterating statements made earlier about lower-than-expected subscriber losses being tied more to the economy than anything else. Beyond the soft jabs, he discounted the possibility that Comcast might launch its own internet video service for non-cable subscribers, pushing the vision of adding internet video streaming options for existing customers and explaining how they'd "be able to use the devices that are cool and new, that they typically purchased themselves, to now control and interact with the device they also love, which is a brand new high def 3-D TV." Of course, it doesn't look like we're closer to choosing our own UI for browsing content, but with nicely designed apps for tablets, phones and connected TVs maybe the platform for future innovation he references has something for us to look forward to after all -- we'd consider new cable boxes that don't suck to be a good start.
Xbox 360 Fancast 203 -- The Soul of Wit
GDC is rolling along this week, which means we had to record the latest X3F as quickly as possible in order to get back to work. Don't worry though, it's still packed with plenty of nutritious news and fortified with yuks. We even managed to track down Dave Hinkle in the field to discuss some Gears of War 3 multiplayer and Batman: Arkham City. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 202 -- Dead Cast
So, did everyone see the Dead Island trailer? That was pretty good, right? [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta ; Break: "San Pedro" by Mogwai For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 201 -- Bubble Wrap, Candy and Depression
It's Valentine's Day, so what kind of podcast would this be if we didn't have an extra special, super romantic episode for you? Well, it would probably be a podcast that wasn't published on Mondays. But that's beside the point, because this is a super romantic, extra special episode filled with romance and ... extra specialness. We also talk a lot about Duke Nukem Forever, and what could be more romantic than that? [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; "He Gets Me High" by Dum Dum Girls For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 200 -- Space Cow
This is it folks, the two hundredth episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. We've got lots of special stuff lined up, including interviews with Volition's J Goldberg and Xbox Live community manager, Eric Doty. Also, what better way to celebrate four years of awesomeness than exposing the world to the greatness that is X3F's most publicized listener, Algebra Cow (AKA Mike). Finally, a big shout out to Mr. Scott Biggs, who went to the trouble of brewing us beer in celebration of 200 episodes. It was delicious! [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Kevin MacLeod, "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Comcast, Time Warner deal ensures TNT, TBS shows for VOD & live streaming
Comcast announced live streaming to its iPad and (upcoming) Android Xfinity TV apps was not far off last month, and now it's announced a new long term deal with Time Warner that brings more content to all of its TV Everywhere-related efforts. That means shows from TNT, TBS, CNN, HLN, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim on Xfinity TV.com, cable VOD and mobile apps and the addition of live streaming video later this year as part of a larger agreement between Time Warner and Comcast. The keen eyed will notice that window of "a few weeks" for the debut of live streaming to iPads has expanded to simply "later this year," let's hope this doesn't slip while the company focuses on other balls in the air like its purchase of NBC, a potential new set-top box interface and apps for Smart TVs.
Xbox 360 Fancast 199 -- Yanks in Britland
Just one episode shy of 200, this week's Fancast may be the most manic one ever recorded. Hang in there as we discuss Dead Space 2, Breach, Shift 2 Unleashed and, of course, Dead Space Girl! Listen long enough and you will know madness. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "Going Back Song" by The Baptist Generals For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 198 -- Disco 'Stiq
Join us for another episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast, in which we discuss Crysis 2 multiplayer, exergaming and whether or not one can "outgrow" video games. And be sure to stick around for the part where everything falls into a deep pit of sadness. Don't worry though, because the Sonic Adventure title screen music can pep up any situation. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta ; Break: "You Gotta Lose" by Obits. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
Xbox 360 Fancast 197 -- Celery Soup Dippers
Another week, another exciting episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. This week, we discuss the NPDs and, of course, Wesley Snipes' burgeoning game development career. We also have a special announcement. Sort of. Think of it as a pre-announcement that may or may not be related to PAX East 2010. Like, if we get up the courage to do it, it might actually happen. But don't quote us on it. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3) [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM, @senseiram), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander, @xandersliwinski) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta; Break: "About a Girl" by Nirvana For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group; X3F Flab-Off Facebook group Have a complaint or concern? Send an email to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com and we'll try to read it on the show!
