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Super Joystiq Podcast 036: Dead Space 3, Tomb Raider, The Cave, THQ
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is frustrated it still can't transform into a mech.The THQ tornado continues to swirl, and the games section starts with some discussion on the now disassembled publisher. It wouldn't be the games segment without actual impressions though. Join Xav, Ludwig, Richard, and Mike as they hit some big upcoming releases including Dead Space 3, Tomb Raider's multiplayer, and StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm.Mike Schramm covers his background in the return of the Joystiq Profile, and then Alexander, JC, Jess, and Jordan are back with the news. On tap: Nintendo Direct craziness, more THQ details, and the state of Gas Powered Games.Be sure to catch the games segment recorded live on YouTube every Thursday. This week's edition can be seen on the Joystiq YouTube page, and after the break.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment and video of the games segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 035: Devil May Cry, GTA V wishlist, Disney Infinity
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is always excited to scream its own name.DmC: Devil May Cry may be one of the only big releases this week, but it's hard to complain about 4 1/2 star games this early in the year. Also on tap for Xav, Ludwig, Jess, and Jordan: a lengthy discussion on open-world games, Saints Row: The Third, and what the crew hopes to see in GTA V.In news, Alexander, Richard, and Jordan hit the upcoming review schedule, Disney Infinity, and the (don't panic) proposed violent game tax.Be sure to catch the games segment recorded live on YouTube every Thursday. This week's edition can be seen on the Joystiq YouTube page, and after the break.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment and video of the games segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 034: Walking Dead Survival Instinct, Hawken, Anarchy Reigns, Steam Box
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is petitioning to change its name to Carl.It may be the beginning of the year, but we still have new games to discuss. First up, Xav, Ludwig, Richard, and Jess hit The Walking Dead Survival Instinct, Hawken, and Anarchy Reigns.Alexander, Ludwig, JC, and Dave ride the rails in the newly renamed news segment-- "the caboose." On tap this week, THQ's continued financial troubles, Valve's official stance on the now-confirmed Steam Box, and Microsoft's Kinect-powered Illumiroom demo from CES 2012.Going forward, the first segment will be recorded live on YouTube. Catch this week's edition as it was originally presented on YouTube. You can watch it here, or after the break.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment and video of the games segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 033: Best of 2012 discussion
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is furious about the games that made the Best of the Year list.2012 is gone forever, but the games of last year are still on our minds. Join the (almost) full cast of Joystiq editors for a 2 1/2 hour journey through the best games of 2012. If your favorite game of 2012 isn't on the list, just remember, it's not us, it's you.For the first time, this episode was originally presented as a video and streamed live on YouTube. You can watch the entire episode here.Be sure to check back next week for a return to the regular format.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 032: Walking Dead, Dishonored, XCOM, Dragonborn
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is crazy, and thus plays all games with inverted controls.It's the holidays, but not even copious amounts of food and drink can keep us away from our podcasting duties! Join Xav, Ludwig, Alexander, and Dave "inverted" Hinkle for a look back at some of the best games of 2012.Be sure to keep an eye out next week for a special live video edition of the show.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 031: Nintendo, THQ, holiday sales, Steam Big Picture
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is all about dremel-based PC case mods, thoughts of bathing in Crisco, and Steam Big Picture.Xav, JC, and Dave kick-off the game talk in this final regular episode of the year. Xav gets around to Journey, JC does the same with Persona 4 Golden, and Dave talks a whole lot of Nintendo after a recent preview event. Tokyo Crash Mobs, 'nuff said.The best news crew around is back as well. Alexander, Dave, Jess, and Jordan tackle THQ's financial situation, the slew of digital storefront holiday sales, the glory and potential of Steam Big Picture, and more.Also, be sure to check out Wednesday's Super Joystiq Podcast Special for a bit of insight from Michael Pachter on the THQ-related events of the week. We'll be back next week with something special for the holidays.Happy Holidays (and thank God the Earth is still here)!Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: Michael Pachter explains THQ bankruptcy
THQ is not having a good day, and we're here to explain why.On this Super Joystiq Podcast Special, Alexander calls in Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter to shed light on some of the more technical details of THQ's financial situation. Pachter talks the in-and-outs of THQ's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, what it could mean for the publisher's current properties, and more.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 030: Gears of War Judgment, Far Cry 3, 2012 VGAs
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast would never eat Hershey's chocolate.2012 may be rapidly coming to a close, but there are still games to be played. Xav, Ludwig, and Alexander hit a few big titles in the first segment including Far Cry 3, Mass Effect 3, and The Walking Dead. Alexander closes things out with his impressions of Gears of War: Judgment after a recent preview event.Richard Mitchell is in the spotlight this week as the Joystiq Profile. In news, Alexander, JC, Jess, and Jordan kick things off with a discussion of the tradition and pageantry that is the Spike Video Game Awards 2012. Dark Souls 2, The Last of Us, The Phantom Pain-- we got it all covered. Also, the crew checks back in on their favorite topic, Kickstarter.Be sure to check out the Super Joystiq Podcast Special all about Xav and Mike Schramm's time with BioShock Inifinite from earlier in the week, and jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: Exploring BioShock Infinite
It's time to talk about the first two hours of BioShock Infinite.Last week, Xav de Matos and Mike Schramm spent a day exploring the world of Columbia, the cloud city-setting of the upcoming game from developer Irrational Games. Rather than inject the discussion into a standard episode – primarily because we understand some gamers would rather skip any and all details related to the game until it launches on March 26, 2013 – we've decided to break the conversation Xav and Mike had into its own special episode.While the pair are only speaking of their experience with the game, this episode does include spoilers for the opening hours of BioShock Infinite. Listen as Xav and Mike discuss exploring the world of Columbia as well as thoughts about the game's themes, which include racism, American exceptionalism, and religion.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 029: BioShock Infinite, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Rising
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast thinks 1 billion = 1 million x 1 million.This week is all about the games with three full segments of impressions and opinions. Richard, Mike Schramm, and Dave discuss the Tomb Raider reboot and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance after seeing them at recent preview events. At least one of these games has a boss with a dozen-plus arms.In the second segment, Richard is joined by Jordan and freelancer Heidi Kemps to revisit one of his first loves-- 3D Sega fighters of yore. Virtua Fighter 2, Fighting Vipers, and Sonic the Fighters all get their due. Xav rounds out the game talk with a special BioShock Infinite check-in after last night's preview event.News closes the show with Alexander, JC, Jess, and Sinan talking Peter Molyneux, Nintendo Power, Google Maps on Wii U, Steam Big Picture, and more.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: A chat with Peter Molyneux
It's time for a chat with another game industry luminary.On this Super Joystiq Podcast Special, Peter Molyneux joins Alexander and Sinan to discuss 22 Cans, Godus, Kickstarter and much more. Godus is currently on Kickstarter with 16 days left in its funding period, and almost £200,000 of its £450,000 goal raised. Molyneux also touches on Curiosity, and how 22 Cans' first experiment has panned out so far.Don't miss this candid interview with one of the most charismatic people in games, Peter Molyneux.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 028: PS All-Stars, ZombiU, Wii U, Bungie's Destiny
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is totally into Sheryl Crow.This week, Xav finally got his hands on a Wii U. Joined by JC, and Richard, the crew hits PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, and then it's on to more Wii U thoughts and impressions. New Super Mario Bros. U gets some love, and ZombiU's roguelike nature almost gets the best of Xav.In news, Alexander, Jordan, Mike Suszek, and Sinan, cover the big stories, but not before a little bit of Sheryl Crow appreciation, which will henceforth be known as "The Sheryl Crow Appreciation Minute." On tap: The Wii Mini heads to Canada, first details of Bungie's new Destiny project get a surprise early reveal, sales data abounds, and more.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 027: Thanksgiving gaming chat
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast isn't going free-to-play to regain your trust.Sit back and relax for a chit-chatty holiday episode. Xav, JC, and Jess convene to discuss what they have been playing, the state of a few publishers, and a wealth of first-world problems. Xav vents his frustration with UPS, JC talks about Wii U, and Jess shares her excitement about Wonderbook and Devil May Cry.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: A chat with Adam Robezzoli on LA Game Space
It is no secret that we are pretty big fans of indie games here at Joystiq, but we aren't the only ones.In this Super Joystiq Podcast Special, Jess talks with Adam Robezzoli about LA Game Space, a project to build a space in Downtown Los Angeles for creators to learn, collaborate, and realize their ideas. The project is currently on Kickstarter, and has raised $50k toward the final $250k goal with 16 days left in the funding period.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 026: Wii U, Black Ops 2, New Super Mario Bros. U
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast refuses to play air guitar.Weeks don't get much bigger for the games industry than a new console launch and a Call of Duty release. Xav, Ludwig, JC, and Richard kick off the show with some thoughts on Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the unfortunate Call of Duty: Declassified for PS Vita, and whole lot on the Wii U, Nintendo Land, and New Super Mario Bros. U.Jordan gets the profile treatment this week, and then Alexander and Team Rocket (also known as Jess and Jordan) hit the news. The crew covers Halo 4 and Black Ops 2 sales numbers, Gabe Newell's induction into AIAS Hall of Fame, Faceless getting denied release on Steam, and more.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 025: Wii U, DOTA 2, Paper Mario 3DS
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast like to kill its own creeps.It's a packed show this week. Xav, JC, and Richard start the show with a lengthy discussion of the Wii U hardware. The guys also cover some of the smaller releases of the holiday season including Primal Carnage, LittleBigPlanet Karting, and Paper Mario: Sticker Star.Xav gets the Joystiq Profile treatment this week, and then freelancer Brian Leahy, and Mike Schramm join in to cover the ins and outs of the MOBA scene. DOTA 2, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, and more get their due time. Halo 4 even squeaks some time in near the end.Alexander, Ludwig, Jess and Dave close the show with news.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: A chat with Jordan Mechner on Karateka
Most people know Jordan Mechner as the creator of Prince of Persia, which has gone on to spawn a huge franchise spanning multiple sequels, reboots and even a major motion picture. Mechner got his start, however, with Karateka, a game he designed for the Apple II way back in 1984.This week marks the release of a brand new Karateka, and we took the opportunity to speak with Mechner about it and learn why he decided to return to his first game after all these years.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 024: Halo 4, Assassin's Creed 3, Disney buys Lucasfilm
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast accidentally puked in its helmet.The season of huge releases is in full swing. Xav, Ludwig, JC and Richard head up the first segment to talk Halo 4, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Assassin's Creed 3, Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation, and Hotline Miami. Some fare better than others, but the inside of Master Chief's helmet somehow managed to stay mostly clean.Alexander Sliwinski is the Joystiq Profile this week, and then it's on to news. Alexander, Jordan, and Dave hit the week's big stories. Get ready for discussion on Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Nintendo's first US Wii U commercial, Borderlands 2, XCOM Enemy Unknown, the new GTA V release window, Rhode Island's 38 Studios lawsuit, and Kickstarter crossing the pond.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 023: Medal of Honor Warfighter, new iPads, 38 Studios auction
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is totally into the idea of a trashcan full of staplers.This week in games, Richard, Bloodwig, and Dave sit down to talk NBA Baller Beats, Medal of Honor Warfighter, and Doom 3 BFG Edition. It's quite a lineup, and luckily, flying basketballs be damned, all TVs in question survived the play sessions.The Joystiq Profile is back with JC shedding some light on his early days of gaming, and how he became the managing editor as you know him. In news, Alexander is joined by JC, Jess, and Jordan to dig into this week's news: new iPads, Zynga woes, and the 38 Studios auction.Also, be sure to jump past the break to check out this week's giveaway.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 022: Borderlands 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Silent Hill Book of Memories
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is all about summoning music and sound effects on the hosts' whims.Games are up first, with Richard and JC joining Xav to discuss Code of Princess, Silent Hill Book of Memories, Borderlands 2, and Unfinished Swan.The second segment kicks off a new recurring feature, Joystiq Profile, where we get to know the staff. First up is Jess Conditt talking about her history of gaming and how she found herself becoming a member of Team 'Stiq.News is packed as always with Alexander, Jess, Jordan, and Mike Suszek hitting the announcement of Cyberpunk 2077, Good Old Games coming to Mac, Nintendo investigating child labor, Steam Greenlight Software and Concepts, Lightbox layoffs, tumultuous basketball releases, and Ubisoft suing the Black Eyed Peas.Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast: Subscribe to the Super Joystiq Podcast in iTunes Super Joystiq Podcast is also available in the Zune Marketplace Add the Super Joystiq Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator Download the MP3 directlyDetails about each segment are available after the break.
