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  • Joystiq Podcast 071 - Terrifically spooky edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    10.31.2008

    It's another jam packed fall week on the J-Pod. Chris takes an in-depth look at NXE, we all talk Fallout 3, Dead Space, Fable 2 and Far Cry 2, and Griffin gets really angry and stops in for about 15 seconds. Plus, all the usual inanity and an intro from skin-loving podcast fan Yaniv himself. Also, the JPAG's Dan Greene was at the helm for this week's photochop. Listen to last week's show if the meaning escapes you. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 070 - The Opulence Edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    10.24.2008

    We know, we know, it's such a terrible problem to have, but we really are being overwhelmed with good games. Dead Space and FarCry 2 get the bulk of our time, but there's a little Fable 2 discussion in there for you as well. Plus: Emails, brushes, and why we'll think twice about calling someone autistic on a very special Joystiq Podcast. Oh, and you have the JPAG's Wesley Johnson to thank/blame for the photochoppin'. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 069 - Aggro edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    10.17.2008

    We don't know exactly why but Chris and Ludwig are really at each others' throats this week, and over really important stuff too, like Silent Hill Homecoming. But, luckily, Justin has returned to the show to bathe them in soothing rays of love. This show is jam-packed with new releases, Tokyo Game Show and E For All impressions and all the usual inanity. You had better start listening. Oh, and blame Ste Birks of the JPAG for this week's REALLY unnerving photoshop. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast TGS 2008 Special

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    10.10.2008

    Ludwig and Chris continue their string of intimate, romantic podcasts without the anchor, the rock, the Juice: Justin McElroy. This time they've got a pretty good excuse: They're in Tokyo, and because of the time difference, actually recorded the show sometime next week. Bear with us through this trying time, and we promise things will be back to normal next week. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant and Ludwig Kietzmann. Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 068 - Special guest edition

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    Christopher Grant
    Christopher Grant
    10.03.2008

    var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/joystiq'; It's Friday, so you know what that means: It's podcast day! So get downloading, kick back, and listen to the soothing sounds of Chris, Ludwig, and ... well, that's it. But just because Justin isn't here this week, doesn't mean he's not here in spirit. There he is in that picture above! And we've got a couple special guests tasked with filling in his velcro shoes. We're talking about LittleBigPlanet, we're giving away LittleBigPlanet beta codes (tune in!), and we're playing the latest hit game based on the podcast. No, not Earthosaur, you nerd. It's ColorBlind so check that noise out! And thanks to hard-working man Danny from the JPAG for the pic of his totally-not-a-photoshop work shirt. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and ... Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1" by The Flaming Lips For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcats 065 - DRM edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    09.12.2008

    Normally, we want you to share the J-Pod with everyone you care about, but not this week. This week, inspired by the Spore DRM, you'll be limited to putting the podcast onto two different devices for a total of listens not to exceed 10. Any more than that and the podcast will become sentient and kill you. Thanks to Michael Mayne of the JPAG for the totally wizard photochopping. (We're still in need of photochops by the way, so keep them coming on the JPAG!) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 064 - Energon edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    09.05.2008

    In this week's Allspark-powered show, we say hello to Boston PAX and 360 price cuts, goodbye to Jeff Green and "we'll probably never, ever see you" to the Buffy MMO. Also, somebody's going to win a copy of Castle Crashers, and if you don't listen, you'll never know that it's not you. Thanks to Danny Lujan of the JPAG for crunchy, reduced sodium photochopping greatness. (As an aside, we're running low on photochops, so join the group and fill the reserves!) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 063 - S.N.A.X. edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    08.29.2008

    We've finally harnessed the power of our combined snacking knowledge to create a regular, completely non-game related segment on it. Oh, sure we're still talking about video games like Force Unleashed, Too Human and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but snacks (S.N.A.X.?) really steal the show. Thanks to Evan Minto, Jordan Wasilka and Max Varenik of the JPAG for the trifecta of photochopping greatness. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 062 - LaserComb edition

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    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    08.22.2008

    This show, well, it wouldn't even exist without the Leipzig Games Convention and the LaserComb. That's an incontrovertible fact. But even if you don't have any interest in either of those you'll still find Tip of the Week, emails, the Killjoy and, naturally, a b-b-Brush with Fame. Thanks to JPAG member Danny Lujan for this photoshop we couldn't refuse. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Let's Dance to Joy Division" by The Wombats For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 061 - Back to the '70s edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    08.15.2008

    Wow, this is a talky one. Luckily for you, this more than hour-and-45-minute-long show is just chock-full of content. We've got all the usual features you know and love, a curtailed discussion of cursing, the downloadable game explosion, Geometry Wars 2 protips and, puzzlingly, Chris gets more excited about a game from the early 1970s than a brand new one. Big ups to JPAG member Danny Lujan for this street-fightin' photoshop. Also, we've got a hit new helper, the Joystiq Killjoy, who fact-checked last weeks' ep. See the results after the jump. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 060 - Potato chip war edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    08.08.2008

    Snack-themed podcast titles continue with big episode 60, which includes discussion of Grand Theft Auto IV PC, Braid, Geometry Wars 2 and so much more. There's even a fresh Tip of the Week, Brush With Fame and mind-bogglingly annoying crunching noises to kick things off right. Oh, and lest we forget, this week's absolutely horrifying Photoshop is courtesy of JPAG member Gus Falconi. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 059 - King of Snacks edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    08.01.2008

    You may think you know who the King of Snacks is. The chubby guy, right? Well no, in fact, you're wrong. Also, you're a racist. And though we normally don't associate with your type, we've gone ahead and recorded a podcast for you to enjoy. Bear audio witness to a new Tip of the Week, the return of the Brush With Fame and some assorted gaming discussion! Bear it! (This week's thunderous photochopping comes to us from JPAG member Danny Lujan. Thanks, Dan!) Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 057 - Girls or vacations edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    07.11.2008

    We're all getting ready for E3 around the HQ, but we still took the time to talk about the paltry selection of news, which of our listeners should be set on fire and a bevy of other topics. Check it totally out. And thanks to friend of the show and JPAG member Louis Senkowsky, for his timely yet bat-tacular offering to the photochop gods. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

  • Joystiq Podcast 056 - Womb of Freedom edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    07.04.2008

    Hooray for America! You're having another birthday and we're celebrating with another edition of the apex of your cultural contribution to the annals of history: The Joystiq Podcast. We're talking PS3 firmware 2.40, and finally picking a winner for the You Have To Write the Lyrics contest. Also, huzzah for the JPAG's Markus Wilson for his incredibly, tear-jerkingly patriotic photoshopping. Oh, and this is our first video podcast, not that you'll be able to see it. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly

  • Joystiq Podcast 054 - World exclusive edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    06.20.2008

    Well, Chris is out gallivanting across the country again, and (surprising no one) he's not allowed to talk about what he's doing. But we still find plenty to talk about, like secret 360 leaks, Joystiq apologies, favorite breakfast cereals and Metal Gear Solid 4. It makes sense in context, promise. This week, we also have to thank the JPAG's Markus Wilson for capturing us at work on our mid-Atlantic oil tanker. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 053 - La Le Lo Li Lieu edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    06.13.2008

    var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/joystiq'; It's been a crazy week, what with the release of Metal Gear Solid 4, big changes at Microsoft and a slew of new Xbox 360 RPGs being announced. But, as always, we're there to cradle your head, explain it all to you and tell you everything's going to be alright. Oh, and once again we have to thank thank the JPAG's Wesley Johnson for his Beatles-ispired photoshopping. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 052 - Don't Chew Dare edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    06.06.2008

    var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/joystiq'; Christopher is off the grid this week, so you're going to have to put up with young Griffin McElroy in his stead. Luckily, we've got plenty of entertainment in store with impressions and hands-ons of Bionic Commando, Resident Evil 5, Dark Void and a lot more. We also receive some of our best emails ever. Oh, and we would be remiss if we didn't thank the JPAG's Wesley Johnson for his incredible photochoppin' work this week. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Griffin McElroy, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller. For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joyswag: Win a DS with your songwriting skills!

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    05.06.2008

    Attention amateur songwriters/singers/lyricists: No longer must your talent be shackled to basement concerts for your cats and stuffed animals. Now, if you enter our "Now You're A Songwriter (or You Have To Write the Lyrics)" contest, your skills could net you fabulous prizes. Here's the skinny: You know the hit game You Have to Burn the Rope featuring the also hit song "Now You're a Hero," right? Well, we're giving you a chance to re-do the song with your own lyrics about a memorable gaming moment in excruciating detail. All you have to do is get the background music, make your own MP3 and go here to submit it to us. It's that simple. Don't feel shackled though, if you want to bust out some musicianship or editing skill on your submission, go crazy. Be creative.The best entry will win a white DS Lite as well as Professor Layton and the Curious Village or The World Ends With You. Runner up will get the other game. But, more important than prizes, we'll be playing some of the best entries during the Joystiq Podcast this month, so you'll want to submit ASAP. If you're curious about this sort of thing, official rules are right here.Download -- "Now You're A Hero (Instrumental)"Read -- Submit your masterpiece

  • Joystiq Podcast 046 - Bullets are bad edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    04.18.2008

    A slow news week for us means a bunch of nonsense for podcast fans. We're talking Spider-Man, Soul Calibur IV, politics (sort of), how we met TED, and why your head just got incrementally less useful thanks to Boom Blox. We also have a special interactive edition of Brush With Fame. Oh, and thanks to Markus Wilson of the JPAG for the VERY Jonas Photoshop. Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller. For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group Bonus: A birthday wish. See all of this week's links after the jump.

  • Joystiq Podcast 042 - Mostly harmless edition

    by 
    Justin McElroy
    Justin McElroy
    03.21.2008

    First off, allow us to apologize for the headline. This is a video game site after all, we have to make some concessions to the nerd populace. The last thing we want to do is wake up with Tom Baker's head in our bed. This week, we're talking a bit more Army of Two, Rock Band hotness and FPS map packs, as well as answering your emails. Oh, and if you haven't yet, be sure to join the Joystiq Podcast Facebook group. Now with girls! Get the podcast: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Joystiq Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3) [RSS] Add the Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Digg] Like the show? Digg it. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller. See all of this week's links after the jump.