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Super Joystiq Podcast Special: TGS 2012 prepper
Are you ready for another batch of Super Joystiq Podcast specials? You had better be, because we have the Tokyo Game Show all hooked up.The actual show doesn't start until tomorrow, but Richard and Jordan are already on-site getting ready for the killer coverage. This one is all about Akihabara, Gundam cafes, Japan's "Best Buy," and retro games galore.Stay tuned throughout the week for more Super Joystiq Podcast Specials out of Japan and the Tokyo Game Show 2012.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 018: Mark of the Ninja, Wii U, Steam Big Picture
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is in love with (talking about) the Wii U.First up, Richard is joined by Alexander and Jordan, and the festivities kick off with Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Ludwig sneaks in from the shadows midway through to talk some Mark of the Ninja, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown caps the game talk.In news, Alexander, Dave, Mike Schramm, and Jess are here to talk about one thing, and one thing only (almost): the Wii U. Games, prices, release dates, it's all covered. Jess also shares some love for Steam Big Picture and Dave gets lost in the '80s with Double Dragon Neon.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 017: Ubisoft downloadables, Steam Greenlight, Stardock, Whirliebirds
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is all about the "whirliebirds" (that's British for helicopter or airplane, depending on who you ask*).Richard, Ludwig and Dave kick things off with discussion on They Bleed Pixels, followed by forthcoming Ubisoft digital releases including Trials Evolution's "Origin of Pain" DLC, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, Sparticus Legends, Nutty Fluffies, Rayman Jungle Run, and Thunder Wolves.Talk Back returns with Richard, Ludwig, JC, and Jess discussing gaming retail and the effects of sales, Steam Greenlight's new $100 fee, Ubisoft abandoning always-on DRM, The Walking Dead, and the virtues of difficult games.Reliable as a metronome, news wraps the show with Alexander, Ben, Jordan and new guy Sinan talking about the potential for Gamestop to sell the Ouya, Insomniac's Overstrike becoming Fuse, the quick evolution of Steam Greenlight, Stardock's pile of issues and, of course, the whirliebirds of Thunder Wolves.This is Ben's last podcast before moving to "BEngadget" for good, so make sure to jump in the comments and tell him he's a jerk for leaving – he'll know it's out of love.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 016: Forza Horizon, Resident Evil 6, Metal Gear, PSOne classics
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast works on all sorts of devices, even the PlayStation Vita (side-loading optional)!Richard, Ludwig, JC, and Dave kick things off with impressions of Dark Souls for PC, Forza Horizon, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Resident Evil 6, and Rock Band Blitz. If you were hoping to hear that Resident Evil 6 is looking better after a bit more time, we have some bad news.In news, Alexander, Ben, JC, and Jordan hit the surprisingly big week of news including a cavalcade of Metal Gear announcements, Square Enix's new "advergaming" experiment, the sad state of PSOne Classics on PlayStation Vita, Bastion's surprise release on iPad, Skyrim's Hearthfire DLC, Marvel vs Capcom Origins, and more.Also, stay tuned over the next few days for full coverage from Pax Prime 2012.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: 'Waking Mars' creative director Randy Smith
In a special edition of the Super Joystiq Podcast, managing editor JC Fletcher speaks with Randy Smith, creative director of the Tiger Style "action gardening" game, Waking Mars.Tiger Style's unique game started life as an iOS game and is now making its way to PC via Steam Greenlight. Randy talks about the the differences between the mobile and PC market, how App Store sales have affected unit numbers for the company, and the changes coming to the new PC version, which includes updated graphics and new voice acting.Waking Mars is slated to hit the PC in 2012. Update: It'll be on Steam pending Greenlight support. Go vote!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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 015: Darksiders 2, Dust 514, Sleeping Dogs, Retro/Grade
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast is broadcast in multiple versions of the English language.Xav, Ludwig, and JC open the show with thoughts on Darksiders 2, Sleeping Dogs, Retro/Grade and the upcoming free-to-play shooter, Dust 514. There's also a discussion on how narrative and gameplay sometimes don't mesh. In Talk Back, the team discusses games they love to return to and can't bring themselves to replay, game cancellations, the best weapons in gaming, and more.In the second segment, we welcome Joystiq's newest staffer: Sinan Kubba.To wrap it up, the news crew of Alexander, Richard, Ben, and Mike Schramm discuss the ongoing OnLive situation, news from the world of League of Legends, Nintendo Power closing, 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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 5
Welcome to our last day of podcast specials from Gamescom 2012!Today, the stalwart Gamescom crew of Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are joined by Xbox Live's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb to discuss a whole slew of games and the Cologne, Germany experience.Games on-tap in this episode include Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, SimCity, Joe Danger 2: The Movie, KickBeat, Dishonored, and more. The crew also shares some anecdotes from the show and Cologne, and the the Major himself gives an audio sightseeing tour, extols the virtues of canned oxygen for fighting jet lag, and offers protips on how to survive a life of international travel.That's it for our Gamescom 2012 podcast specials. Thanks so much for taking the journey with us, be sure to hit the archives if you missed any of the shows, and we'll back back to normal next week with another episode of the Super Joystiq Podcast.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 4
Gamescom 2012 continues and it's back to the round table wrap-up style podcast today.The regular crew of Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are in the house joined by a few guests including Bethesda's Pete Hines, and Fredrik Wester and Shams Jorjani from Paradox Interactive.On day four the group discusses DmC: Devil May Cry, the surprising forthcoming relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV, the Oculus Rift, DayZ, the underwhelming showing Resident Evil 6, and other attention-grabbers from the show.Check back tomorrow for the final Super Joystiq Podcast special out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 3
Gamescom 2012 is officially under way and we're back again with a guest-packed show.Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are back and joined by Rami Ismail from Vlambeer to discuss the indie game scene and how the developer handles copying of game concepts.In the second segment, Garth DeAngelis and Jacob Solomon from Firaxis join the show to talk about their job titles, how creative decisions get made, and eventually get around to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.Hello Games rounds out the show with Sean Murray, Grant Duncan and David Ream discussing the evolution of the studio, from a four-person team packed in a tiny office to a massive 10-person team working bohemian-style out of a warehouse. The guys also provide tips on how to travel internationally throughout Europe without a passport, and even talk about the forthcoming Joe Danger 2 The Movie.Stay tuned throughout the week for more daily specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 2
We're back with more Gamescom 2012 coverage. Day 2 was a big day of press conferences, and we have 'em all covered.Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are joined by Engadget contributing editor Mat Smith, and VG247 head honcho Patrick Garratt to discuss the big announcements from the four big press conferences of the day. Highlights include Capcom's Remember Me, Half Life 3 not getting announced, and a good showing by Sony with the likes of Rain, Tearaway, Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified for Vita, and more.Stay tuned throughout the week for more daily specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 1
Welcome to the first special episode from our Gamescom 2012 coverage. The opening bell of Gamescom is still a few days away, but GDC Europe is under way, and we have it covered.In the first segment, Alexander and Ben are joined by Mattias Myllyrinne of Remedy to discuss the motivations and approach to game design in the era of microtransactions, something Remedy has recently tackled with Death Rally. Myllyrinne also touches on Max Payne, Alan Wake, and how the landscape for future projects.In the second segment, Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess check in with thoughts on the first days of GDC Europe 2012. As a developer convention, there are plenty of panels and developer-centric discussions happening at the show. Be sure to stick around for insight into the storytelling mechanics of Dear Esther, the finances of a successful indie studio, ruminations on site ethics and the impact of coverage, and more.And don't forget, we'll be back every day this week with specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 014: Silent Hill HD patches, Wii U, Ouya funded, Steam software
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast will not release on Xbox 360 due to "technical issues." Hey, it is what it is.Richard is back on duty this week, and Alexander and Jess join the fun for a thorough recap of the week. On the games front, Richard has been playing Hybrid and Lucius, and as unique as 5th Cell's latest is, Lucius may be even weirder. Also, Jess hits indie puzzle game A Virus Named Tom. Talk Back features a number of topics including Sony losing The Last Guardian trademark, Wii U purchasing intent (or lack thereof), exclusive Assassin's Creed 3 DLC on PS3, and more.In news, JC takes the reigns and guides Ludwig and Mike Suszek through the week's big stories. Needless to say, the guys are stoked at the prospect of picking up loads of classic productivity software from the inevitable Steam software sales.Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself a Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard!And don't forget to keep it locked here on Joystiq next week for daily Super Joystiq Podcast specials straight from Gamescom 2012 in Germany.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 013: Grand Theft Auto 5, Zynga in trouble, New Super Mario Bros. 2
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast welcomes you to Jurassic Park.Xav returns alongside Richard and JC to discuss the latest games on their radar including New Super Mario Bros. 2, Jurassic Park Builder, and Great Big War Game. Segment One also includes a new "Talk Back" feature, where editors discuss a bevy of questions pulled from the comments in and around the video game industry, like: "What is one franchise you couldn't live without and one you could do without?"In news, Alexander, Jordan, Jessica, and Mike Schramm discuss Grand Theft Auto 5's new viral campaign and its hidden status, Army of Two's latest entry, and a whole lot about Zynga's latest issues.Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself on of six Steam codes for Awesomenauts!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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 012: Dead Space 3, Comic-Con 2012, industry layoffs
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast gets excited about The Backstreet Boys all over again.First up, Richard, Ludwig and Ben are starting the show with game impressions. Ben hits Wreckateer, and Richard checks back in with The Secret World. Then it's on to Steam sales and how they may affect playing and buying habits – have you heard buying Steam games on sale is a great way to invest in your retirement? Dead Space 3 impressions round out the first segment.In the middle, Richard checks in with Jess and Mike Schramm about their experience at Comic-Con 2012. In news, it's a whole lot of industry talk as Alexander, Ben, JC, and Mike Suszek touch on layoffs hitting Microsoft, Capcom, THQ, and Warner Bros. Also, Dance Central 3 seems to have a stellar lineup of tracks, Nintendo's financials tell a few tales, and EA deals with football-related litigation.Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself a free copy of Wreckateer on XBLA.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 011: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Battlefield 4, Fez patches, Comic-Con 2012
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast gets all Ryan Reynolds-y.First up, Richard, JC, Dave, and Mike Suszek are talking about the big games of the week -- games like the hot, Dreamcast banger GunLord. If that's not enough to get you completely stoked, Richard hits on a bit of Minecraft, Mike goes deep on NCAA Football 13, and Dave shares his thoughts on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD.In news, Alexander is back. Joined by Ben and Jordan, the boys hit alleged stolen Torchlight assets, the weird announcement of Battlefield 4, Fez patch drama, and a whole slew of Comic-Con news. Also, Ryan Reynolds.Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself a free copy of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD on XBLA.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 010: EVO 2012, The Secret World, Dyad, Ouya
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast knows no bounds.First up, Xav, JC, and Richard are hitting the big games of the week. JC gets psychedelic with Dyad, Richard talks about his surprisingly enjoyable time in The Secret World, and Xav jumps into the heated competition of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and the indie survival game Project Zomboid.In the second segment, Dave and Jordan are joined by freelancer Heidi Kemps to discuss the biggest fighting game tournament of the year, EVO 2012. After a quick check-in with Jess from Comic-Con, it's news time with Ben, Ludwig, and Dave hitting the Ouya, Steam Summer Sale, Epic's Fortnite on Unreal Engine 4, and more.Be sure to check after the break to see how you can snag yourself one of five codes for Dyad on PSN.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 009: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Spelunky, Gaikai
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast goes off on a few hilarious tangents.It's a two segment show this week. In the first segment, Xav, Ludwig, JC, and Richard discuss the oddity that is Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, the soul crushing Spelunky, the hilarity of Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3, and the maybe not so Amazing Spider-Man. But only after the guys talk about Metroid Prime and Brute Force.Ben helms news this week alongside two Mikes (Schramm and Suszek) and a Jess. Sony kicks things off in a big way by acquiring streaming games company Gaikai. Also on tap: $99 future consoles (maybe), HD re-releases, and fake British accents.Be sure to check after the break to see if you snagged yourself one of five one-year PlayStation Plus subscription codes.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 008: Skyrim Dawnguard, Spec Ops - The Line, Quantum Conundrum
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast crosses the line.In the first segment, Xav, Ludwig, and Ben discuss Spec Ops: The Line and the first big DLC add-on for Skyrim, Dawnguard. For more on Spec Ops: The Line, don't miss the Super Joystiq Podcast Special from earlier this week.The Joystiq Research Institute returns with an examination of Quantum Conundrum. The Joystream was back in action for this one, so make sure to check out the playthrough with Xav, Jess, and Richard after the break. News closes the show with Alexander, Jordan, JC, and Mike Schramm hitting the biggest stories from the week.There's also a new giveaway this week. Listen to the show for your chance to win one of five PlayStation Plus 1-year subscription codes!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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast Special: 'Spec Ops - The Line' lead designer Cory Davis
In a special edition of the Super Joystiq Podcast, editor-in-chief Ludwig Kietzmann speaks with Cory Davis, lead designer of the Yager-developed shooter Spec Ops: The Line.After being seemingly stuck in development for years following its 2009 announcement, the team at Yager Development has finally shipped the third-person shooter. Taking place in a sandstorm ravaged Dubai, the game centers on a Delta Force team sent into the region to locate their own missing personnel.Spec Ops: The Line is available today for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.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 directlyA stream of the show and details on the episode are available after the break.
Super Joystiq Podcast 007: Steel Battalion, SpyParty, Diablo 3 patches, Microsoft's Surface
This week's Super Joystiq Podcast gets tense.In the first segment, Xav, JC, Richard, and Mike Schramm discuss Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and the Metal Gear HD Collection for Vita. They also get into some deep discussion about the recent changes to Diablo 3.The Joystiq Research Institute returns with Jess, Ben, and Xav playing through SpyParty. The crew even streamed the game on our new Twitch.TV account. (Watch the session after the break, and please forgive the technical issues!) To wrap up another full episode, Alex, Ludwig and Mike Suszek examine the latest industry news.We're also continuing our giveaway from last week. Listen to the show for your chance to win one of three Awesomenauts soundtracks on vinyl.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 directlyA stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.
