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Xbox 360 Fancast -- Halo: Reach beta special
The Joystiq staff, among many other lucky gamers, was fortunate enough to get early access to the Halo: Reach beta this week. Rather than waste all this fun on ourselves, we've decided to check in with you, our loyal listeners. Grab this special Xbox 360 Fancast episode to see what we think of the Halo: Reach beta so far. Will it suck away your soul, or will you stick with Bad Company 2? Give it a listen and here what we've got to say. [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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Subliminal Message" by Happy Birthday. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 163 -- Reaching Out
Halo: Reach plays a big part of this week's Xbox 360 Fancast. Our own Xav de Matos played the game for several hours last week, and we grill him for the details (jet packs!). Of course, we also take a few minutes to discuss the news out of Captivate 2010 as well as the other important things that happened last week (including even more Halo: Reach news). Don't waste any time, start listening now. [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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Subliminal Message" by Happy Birthday. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 162 -- Dear Fakey
A great many things happen on the Xbox 360 Fancast this week. Of course we talk about the latest news -- including Halo: Reach and the "moistness level" it inspires -- but we also introduce the first X3F produced video game, HinkleBlaster. Also, finally, it's time to roll out our latest recurring feature, Dear Fakey, in which Joystiq's own Kevin Kelly takes listener emails and laces them with Casey Kasem magic. Download this one as you can, and don't forget to try HinkleBlaster (instructions 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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Everyone's Hip" by Jaill. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 161 -- Biebered
Suffice it to say that there is far too much talk about Justin Bieber this week. A week ago, none of us knew who he was. This week? Fascinated. There's also plenty of talk about video games, including the announcement of Respawn Entertainment, the new outfit founded by ex Infinity Ward heads, Jason West and Vince Zampella. Also, there's some serious discussion about turning the Xbox 360 Fancast into a zany morning radio show. You should download 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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Balloons" by Foals. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 160 -- Breached
PAX East may be over, but that doesn't mean we aren't done talking about it. Perhaps you've heard that something awfully strange (and illegal) went down there. Yes, the Breach theft. We spend a hefty chunk of the show discussing that this week, along with plenty of news (Halo: Reach!) fan mail and Twitter questions and comments. Once again, if you'd like to drop us some comments on Twitter, just post a tweet with the #x3f hashtag. Keep an eye on our own Twitter accounts (listed below) to see when we start recording episode 161 next Monday (around 11:30 ET). [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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Year's Not Long" by Male Banding. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 159 -- Doin' the Hashtag Shuffle
PAX East has come to an end, and the whole X3F crew is back together again. In a manner of speaking anyway. We've got two major segments this week. First, Richard grills Alexander and Dave about the magic that was PAX -- as well as some of the news that broke during the show. And second, since Xav was still on the road back to Canadia during recording, we've got a pre-recorded fireside chat with him hosted by Alexander. At the very least, you'll learn never to forget who Angie Harmon is. Oh, we take some questions via the #x3f hashtag on Twitter. Keep an eye on our Twitter accounts (listed below) next Monday around 11:00am ET when we call for questions for the next 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), Xav de Matos (Snypz, @xav) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad, @davehinkle) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast vs. PAX East: Day One
This is the part in the post where we make some incredible introduction about how this episode -- recorded following day one of PAX East 2010 -- will change your lives. It will, but that's not the point. Forget that. We're here to tell you about two things: First, you really need to get your butts to the Joystiq Breakfast Event (brought to you Malt-O-Meal!) Saturday morning; and second, Halfbrick's Phil Larsen wants to tell you all about the XBLA-exclusive Raskulls. Phil -- a former Nintendo.Joystiq team member! -- joins an all-star cast in this brief X3F PAX Special. Actually, Richard didn't make it and although we replaced him with the sultry tones of Joystiq's Kevin Kelly, it's still not the same! Miss ya, Rich! [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: Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz), Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) and Kevin Kelly (Shazam) Special guest: Phil Larsen of Halfbrick
Xbox 360 Fancast 158 -- Reconstructed
Rejoice, for the Xbox 360 Fancast crew is whole once again. This week, we have not two, not three, but all four of the Fancasters present and accounted for. We all even manage to stay for the whole episode. How about that? Together, we discuss the rumored Xbox 360 hardware revisions, supposed USB storage support and our hopes for Project Natal. Download the latest episode and fill those ear holes up with love. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Jail La La" by Dum Dum Girls. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 157 -- Derailing the Thought Train
It's another week of putting up with a sub-par Richard-less Xbox 360 Fancast, we're afraid, made even worse by the fact we're down two people this week -- Xav won't be joining us. Alexander and Dave try to make a show for you all still, but without the love and guidance of the other two, things kinda go off the rails: both figuratively and literally. So buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride filled with more Battlefield: Bad Company 2 gushing, some John Cleese chit-chat and even a surprise phone call -- maybe. Enjoy! [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: Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Dave Hinkle Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Rat is Dead" by CSS For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 156 -- Missing the Glue
It's a tough week for the Fancasters, who soldier on throughout a show without their usual host, Richard. He's the glue that holds this whole mess of madness, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 praise and Halo: Reach beta excitement together, y'know? Still, a podcast is what you expect and we try our best to create one of those things -- including a Mass Effect 2 spoiler warning at the end of the 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: Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by David Hinkle Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Endless Shovel" by Rogue Wave For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 155 -- The Un-Boycott
We're sure that somewhere, someday, gamers will learn what a boycott actually is. Thankfully, that day is still far in the future, allowing us to bask in the hilarity. Also featured on the show this week: News, mail and gold medal fever. But mostly it's just us jawing about how incomprehensible the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 boycott is. Download it and nourish your earholes. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Something, Somewhere, Sometime" by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 154 -- Accent-uate the Positive [update: it's fixed]
Update 2: The file should be available for direct download and subscribers now. Yeah, the Fancast is a little late this week. We had a little technical problem. You see, technically, we forgot to hit the record button the first time we did the show. We made sure to rectify this error the second time around, and now you have a brand-spankin'-new episode. It's a pretty good one too, filled with news, fan mail and accent abuse. Next time, we'll hit the record button the first time. Promise. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Forgive Me" by Le Loup. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 153 -- Ted Tyson's Toyota Town
While this week's episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast is chock-full of gaming news, including lots of info from Microsoft's X10 event and a Spoiler Warning segment for Assassin's Creed II, that is not its primary purpose. No, the real reason for this week's episode is to spread the gospel of Ted Tyson's Toyota Town. Truly, if there is a better car-buying experience on planet Earth, the members of X3F have not found it. Just listen to the latest episode and we're positive that you too will learn to love saving money on the best new and pre-owned vehicles that Texas has to offer. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "So Says I" by The Shins. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 152 -- Drinking with Strangers [update]
Update: Oh, incidentally, here's the Sonic Cycle image we discussed. After the break, you can also see Casey's Dropbear defense solution. This week on the Xbox 360 Fancast, we talk about one man's quest to find a copy of the original Mass Effect, what it takes to get into the First Annual Joystiq Blueberry Muffin Tops Breakfast and, just for fun, what Xav thinks of Sonic the Hedgehog 4. It is, as always, a laugh and a half. Download the latest episode for all this and more. Also, don't forget that it's okay to drink with strangers, just remember to BYOB*. *This is a joke. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Boy with a Coin" by Iron and Wine. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 151 -- Massively Affected
We're short one man on the Fancast this week, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about Mass Effect 2. So, expect to hear plenty of (spoiler free) discussion on that, as well as some new fan mail and another birthday shout out. As an added bonus, we get the first fan mail from one of our own hosts. Also, be sure to stick around for the outtakes. Something epic just may be in the offing. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "The Extremists" by Frausdots. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 150 -- Of Centaurs and Male Bayonettas
This is it folks. 150 episodes of the Xbox 360 Fancast are now in the can, and that's not counting the many special episodes we recorded for events like E3 or the X3F TV video podcasts like XBLA in Brief. That's a lot of episodes. To celebrate, we brought on one of our biggest fans, a man who also happens to be responsible for our fantastic podcast artwork. That's right, it's none other than Chris Majewski, better known to Xbox Live as Magic Whiskey. As it happens, he's also responsible for some horrifying depictions of X3F's Richard and Alexander, both of which you can view after the break. We're not sure if they're safe for work or not, honestly. You'll just have to make that decision on your own. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Guest: Chris Majewski (Magic Whiskey) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Please Visit Your National Parks" by Oxford Collapse. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 149 -- Yo So Offensive
Welcome to a shiny new episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. This week, we talk about Bayonetta, the third party troubles of the Wii and how Natal might alleviate them. We also discuss just how the word "Yo" might be considered offensive by the Xbox Live team. Also, as you may have noticed, our podcast art has been updated to include our latest addition, Mr. Dave Hinkle. The art was once again created by friend of the Fancast, Chris Majewski. Be sure to check out some of his other work right here (and commission some work from him at Commissions [dawt] CSMajewski [att] yahoo [dawt] com). Now, download the show and bask in aural goodness. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYaDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Falling from the Sun" by The Album Leaf. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 148 -- Where is the Excitement?
We tried to get excited about Microsoft's CES 2010 announcements. We really did. Just listen to the latest Xbox 360 Fancast to find out how hard we tried. We also talk -- at great length -- about Bayonetta and its more ... naughty aspects. At one point, a hairy disco ball is mentioned. Give it a listen, and you'll also get a fresh installment of fanmail. Enjoy. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYoDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Stronghold" by Honor Amongst Evil. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast -- Game of the Year 2009 edition
If the headline didn't tip you off, this is our Game of the Year 2009 podcast. Listen to all of us jaw about Joystiq's top 10 of 2009, as well as our own individual picks. There's even a disappointment or two to discuss as well. Download the show, read Joystiq's picks, and keep an eye out for our own editor's Best of the Rest picks too. [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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYoDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 147 -- Digital Deluxe Edition
This is it folks, the last full show of the decade. You don't want to miss this. We've got the entire gang here for this one. That's right, Richard, Alexander, Xav and Dave on the same show. We're not sure what force of nature caused it to happen, though we suspect planetary alignments may have been involved. Download 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), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYoDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Your Reverie" by Kelley Stoltz. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
