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Xbox 360 Fancast 128 -- Who Moved Christmas?
We're one short this week, as Dustin was off doing something more important (and perhaps illicit). And yet, we still soldier on. After all, you need your Fancast and we're here to make sure you get it. Download the latest for plenty of news, fanmail and some lengthy discussion on Shadow Complex. Also, we've got special music this week, "Donuts, Go Nuts!" from 'Splosion Man. It's good. [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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Donuts, Go Nuts!" by Matt "Chainsaw" Chaney.
Xbox 360 Fancast 127 -- Not Mad, Just Disappointed
This week on the Xbox 360 Fancast, we've got lots of Halo news. We also have Gears of War news. We honestly couldn't help it. Beyond that, we've got tons of fanmail, new user-submitted music, and an extended discussion about our experience with the new Xbox Live Update. Listen and love.Oh, and the Chrisopher Walken alien movie? Communion. It was Communion. [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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Unpleasant Noise" by Main Finger.
Xbox 360 Fancast 126 -- Get to Da 'Splosions
We've got lots of great stuff on the Xbox 360 Fancast this week. First, as you've probably noticed, we have some spiffy new podcast art courtesy of longtime listener Chris Majewsky (Magic Whiskey) and our own Xav de Matos. Be sure to check out more of Chris' work here. On top of that, we've got an interview with Michael Wilford, CEO of Twisted Pixel, creator of the upcoming 'Splosion Man for Xbox Live Arcade. And, of course, we take some time to talk about the Xbox Live dashboard update, which was announced last week. Get listening![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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Gunmetal Grey" by DESA.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 125 -- Domo Arigato
We're going to be as frank as possible here: This episode was fraught with technical issues. For the most part, they will be undetectable to the listener, for they have been deftly edited out. One ... interesting issue, however, remains. Richard (that's me) comes out sounding like a cyborg. Other than that, it's just a typically awesome episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. Enjoy.Also, we're on the lookout for listener music submissions. To submit a song you'd like to hear, head over to music.mevio.com (or any service that offers music for podcasts), find some music you like, and send a link to fancast [att] joystiq [dawt] com. If we choose to use your song, we'll be sure to give a shout-out. Also, we're always open to original music submissions as well.[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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Dead Radio Love" by The Ride Theory.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
HBO, Cinemax coming to Comcast's On Demand Online
Following Starz, HBO has announced plans to provide programming on Comcast's On Demand Online trial. Of course, this move shouldn't surprise anyone given previous hints HBO was looking for ways to brings its video online or previous trials it has participated in. Just like Starz, users can expect a mix of television shows and movies, basically reflecting the current on demand lineup, including series like True Blood and Entourage, further detailed in the press release after the break. Also like Starz, following the launch, HD streaming is expected -- clearly premium channel subscribers have the most reasons to be interested in being included in the 5,000 customer nationwide trial Comcast is launching in the coming weeks, but what about the basic cable only folks?
Xbox 360 Fancast 124 -- Sweatin' It
Once again, we provide you, our dear listeners, with a fresh episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. This week, we chat about important console features, ODST and more. We also take quite a bit of time discussing Natal and whether or not the act of sweating makes a game better. Alexander submits that it does not. Download the latest episode and 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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Right On" by Special Patrol.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Time Warner's TV Everywhere to pipe internet TV to Comcast subscribers
Just as we heard back in February, Time Warner and Comcast have joined hands in order to regain control on some of the content that is slipping right out from under 'em. In the olden days, the only portal for catching content was the 'tube; today, a vast array of television shows are available gratis on the web, and that's downright frightening for pay-TV operators. Today, both firms are detailing TV Everywhere in the most general way possible, only telling us that paying Comcast subscribers will soon have access to "premium long-form content" via a web portal. TNT and TBS are the only networks specifically named thus far, but considering that both of those already offer their best programming online to everyone, we're not terribly impressed. The agreement also includes a trial with around 5,000 Comcast users, which will be used to heavily test a newfangled authentication technology that will be necessary to allow paying Comcast users to access the material from any internet-connected PC. NewTeeVee has also assembled a clean, easy-to-digest FAQ that explains what exactly all this is. To be frank, it seems like a solution in search of a problem from the consumer viewpoint. After all, with portals like Hulu and individual network websites already providing in-demand content online, why is there even a need for some "special portal" for Comcast users? We've heard that paying subs will have access to even more material, possibly movies or other premium shows. But we won't front: we certainly don't want TV Everywhere to convert some of the content that's already free into pay-only content in order to accomplish the aforesaid "even more" goal. At any rate, the public at large probably won't hear more about this until the trial sessions end at an undisclosed time, but you can bet we'll be keeping a cautious eye on any developments.Read - TV Everywhere press releaseRead - NewTeeVee FAQ
Xbox 360 Fancast 123 -- Rebound
We know, we know, it's been a while. And, for that, we're sorry. Between E3 recovery, vacations and crippling sickness, we just haven't had a Fancast out for a while. Fret no more, for the show is finally back and better than ever. Well, okay, not better than ever. After all, Xav was still sick for this one, so you'll have to make do with only 75 percent of our usual awesome.[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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander).Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. "Revenge of the Daft" by Sunshine Variety Club.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
PSA: No Xbox 360 Fancast this week
You read that right, there will be no Fancast this week. Suffice it to say that one of us is still adjusting to life after a vacation (me), while another one of us is recovering from a nasty bout with food poisoning (Xav). Strangely enough, it had absolutely nothing to do with Marmite, either. We promise we'll be back next week with a fresh episode for you all to enjoy. Until then, why not watch this again?
Xbox 360 Fancast 122 -- E3 2009 Special 4 [Update]
Stick a fork in it, E3 2009 is done. Join us for our final late-night Xbox 360 Fancast. We talk about our last day which included Mass Effect 2, Halo 3: ODST, Blur, Need for Speed: Shift and so much more.Also, we discuss the Joystiq E3 2009 Reader Meet-Up. And discuss Dustin eating Marmite ... and boy does he eat Marmite! Watch the entire thing happen in the video 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: Xav de Matos (Snypz), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Kevin Kelly (Shazam).Produced by Xav de MatosFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 121 -- E3 2009 Special 3
Once again, we deliver to you, our loyal listeners, another late-night E3 edition of the Xbox 360 Fancast. In this episode we talk about Halo 3: ODST, Overlord II and Forza Motorsport 3. We also discuss marmite and the importance of "doing it live."Also, we discuss today's Joystiq E3 2009 Reader Meet-Up. You should be there. Marmite will be eaten.[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), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz).Produced by Richard MitchellFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 120 -- E3 2009 Special 2
Okay, so this one is only one day late. On this special E3 edition of the Xbox 360 Fancast, we discuss all the fabulous games we've seen so far, including Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed 2 and other things we honestly can't remember. Sorry, sleep deprivation. Enjoy!
