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Xbox 360 Fancast 101: Brave New World [update 2]
Update again: We think the RSS MP3 link below should work now. Chances are you will only see this episode, but it should work properly. Again, we'll update you on any further changes. This is it, kids, the first episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast under the Joystiq Xbox banner. In this week's episode, we do our best to explain exactly what's changing and what isn't. For the most part, Things will be exactly the same around here, only with even more timely news and a much nicer design. The Fancast, however, will remain exactly the same. Give it a listen and be sure to give us your feedback!Unfortunately, the changeover to Joystiq Xbox has borked our iTunes feed and probably our Zune feed as well. We're working on fixes for both issues, but for now you can either download the MP3 directly or manually subscribe to the RSS MP3 link below.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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. "Small Town Psycho Crazy Girlfriend Blues" by Robbie and the Robots.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Heads up: Xbox 360 Fancast 101 lands tomorrow
Sorry to break it to you, fanboys, but the Xbox 360 Fancast is going to be a little late this week. You may have heard that the Joystiq network is undergoing some pretty significant changes this week, so we decided to delay the Fancast so we could talk about those changes in more detail. Keep an eye out for the Fancast post tomorrow, as the changes might affect the podcast subscriptions of some listeners. We're going to do our best to make sure that the current RSS feed will transfer automatically for as many listeners as possible, but you may need to subscribe to a new feed. We'll be sure to give the info you need in the Fancast post tomorrow.And just because we love you so much, you can check out our new Fancast logo above, created by one Terrence Stasse. Enjoy.
Xbox 360 Fancast 100 -- Extravabration! [Update 3]
Update the final: All versions of the Fancast are now working properly. This is it, folks! The 100th episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. This bad boy clocks in at just over two hours and it's positively crammed with goodness. We reminisce about the good times, Xav chews out an Alexander hater, we talk to Major Nelson and we eat Marmite. That's right, and we've got pictures to prove it. You can see them in the gallery below, but you might want to wait until after the show to check 'em out if you don't want any spoilers. The show is also filled with congratulatory sound clips sent in by you, something for which we are extremely grateful.In fact, now is probably as good a time as any to send out a big Thank You to all of our listeners. Without you, there would be no Fancast. So, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy episode 100.%Gallery-42672%[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)Guest: Larry Hryb (Major Nelson)Thanks to Richard Elliot for the image and Gloqwi for the episode title.Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 099 -- Mmm ... Marmite
This is it, the last episode before we hit the mighty number 100. Barring some horrible catastrophe on a galactic scale, we'll probably make it. This week, we discuss all the latest news, one hilarious Sony email and plenty more. We also spend a healthy (?) chunk of time discussing 1-2 flush toilets and Marmite. Don't ask us why, but Marmite has probably incited more emails that anything we've ever discussed on the show. Go figure. Listen and find out why.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "My Baby Won't Dance with Me" by Don Juan Y Los Blancos.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 098 -- New Year's Fanmail
Happy New Year, fanboys, and happy first Xbox 360 Fancast of the year 2009. We thought we'd start off the new year by catching up on some fanmail, so that's exactly what we did. Yup, this show is nothing but fanmail. Gasp, as we discover that Canada does in fact have 1-2 flush toilets. Thrill, as we discuss hackneyed gaming conventions. Become confused as we discuss the mysterious pleasure of creating spreadsheets. It's all in this week's episode. Download ... and discover.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "She Won't Look at Me" by The Simple Carnival.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 097 -- FOTY Edition
This is it, folks. This is the last Xbox 360 Fancast of 2008. The next time you listen to a new show, it will be the future. Being that this is the last show of the year, we're discussing our picks for the best and worst of 2008 (our official picks are up on X3F proper now as well). Hear us claim our winners (and argue about Castle Crashers) by downloading the latest episode below.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "Black Pepper" by Little Plastic Stars.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 95 -- The one with Ross (not Bob)
With Alexander gone for the second week in a row, we figured it was time to roll out the big guns. We're talking, of course, about Ross Miller, Joystiq blogger and Gordon Freeman doppelganger extraordinaire (no, not Bob Ross). He joins us for the entire program and gives us his invaluable (?) input. As usual, we cover the week's news and read some fabulous fanmail. As a special bonus this week, we even got an email from Alexander all the way from Germany. Listen to the latest episode and learn just how much Europe loves its SingStar.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)Guest Host: Ross Miller (ohnorosco)Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta, "Nothings Wrong" by Los Hories.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 094 -- Nein Xander
Let's get one thing straight: We miss Alexander. He's off in some foreign land enjoying exotic foods and strange power outlets. Meanwhile, the rest of us are just sitting around like total schlubs. Then again, we did get to play the Resident Evil 5 demo, so that's good. We also got to record a Fancast, which we now present to you (commercial free!). They say hindsight is 20-20, and we're just now realizing we wasted a golden opportunity to talk behind his back during the show. Shucks. Download our latest below.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)Thanks to Richard Elliot for the image!Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta, "Who You Really Are" by Little Plastic Stars.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Sorry kids, no Fancast this week
You've no doubt absorbed the gist of this story from the headline above, but suffice it to say that there will not be a new episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast this week. The reason for this -- flimsy though we're sure many will claim it to be -- is that we were busy enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday during our normal recording time. On top of this, Alexander is in a whole other country. As far as we know, this country he is visiting, this "Germany," has no internets of its own. Meanwhile, Xav (who celebrated Canada's Bizarro-Thanksgiving last month) has been crushed under a pile of textbooks, the victim of an unfortunate studying accident. Don't worry though, we'll pull it together for next week.Who knows, maybe we'll even pull together a Left 4 Dead X3F Live event as an apology to everyone.
Xbox 360 Fancast 093 -- Fanboys 4 Dead
This week's episode is absolutely gimongous, folks. You can blame the extra girth (mostly) on our new feature that we're calling Spoiler Warning. Spoiler Warning takes place after the outro and the outtakes of the show and we use it to discuss parts of games that some might not have finished. This week, we talk about the story in Gears of War 2 and where it might (but hopefully won't) go from here. Of course, we also talk about the normal weekly news and whatnot. We also manage to make Dustin leave halfway through the show. Truly, we're setting records all over the place.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "Talk Radio" by The Dandy Warhols.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 092 -- Total Immersion
You might call this show sort of discombobulated. Xav is missing for the first half of the show, only to be found just in time for the second half. We're all a bit sleepy too. But hey, we're all still the same happy-go-lucky, affable people you know and love. Anywho, we're marching ever onwards to episode 100, so this episode is really a part of history. You'd hate to miss a part of history, right?[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "Then We're Dead" by Chris Huff.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 091 -- Ironing is fun!
The Xbox 360 Fancast rolls on (despite numerous cries to stop). This week we discuss our early experience with Gears of War 2 (Horde mode is great fun, by the way), our hopes and fears for Ghostbusters and the joys of ironing. And, thanks to the perils of a weekend recording schedule, it turns out that we are lying when we say that Rare has no plans to fix the tiny text in Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Also, Dustin actually manages to make it through the whole show without leaving to play Gears of War 2. Listen. Laugh. Grow.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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, "Obedient Minds" by Dubious Quip.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook groupThanks to Arturo Romero for the image, and for pimping X3F at a Gears of War 2 launch party in LA!
Xbox 360 Fancast 090 -- Gearstravaganza
Yeah, so this week's episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast is all about Gears of War 2. What, you were expecting something different? Silly internets. So, um, yeah, that's about all there is to say. Xav has played all the way through the single-player campaign and tried out the multiplayer of Gears of War 2. We talk about it. A lot. You should listen.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 089 -- A Golden Shower of Games
It's time once again for the Xbox 360 Fancast. Things are mostly back to normal after last week's Fable fest. We even cover regular news again! Isn't that something? We also take a moment to vent about folks that actually didn't like all of our super awesome Fable II coverage. The audacity! Oh, and Xav is back. Yes, it's a plain, white bread show. Sometimes, though, that's exactly what you need, right?[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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. Break: "Addiction" by Peach Stealing MonkeysFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 088 -- Fable 2 Baby, Yeah!
Given the image above, there's really no beating around the bush with this one: this week's episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast is all about Fable II. We've been playing the game for a couple weeks now, and we're just dying to share. If you think you've got what it takes to listen to us jaw about one of Microsoft's would-be heavy hitters for an hour, you'd better do yourself a favor and click the download link of your choice. Do it, do it because you know you want to.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Thanks to Richard Elliot for the image!Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander)Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Waiting for You" by Pioneers of FlightFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 087 -- Gelatin Slingers
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/Xbox_360_Fanboy_2'; Analysts, as you know, are shady figures that gaze at the gaming industry from on high, making wild (or obvious) prognostications and get paid billions of dollars to do it. At least, that's what we thought they were before recording this week's episode of the Fancast. This week, we talk to Jesse Divnich, analyst with Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (or EEDAR as the kids call it). To our great surprise, we discover that industry analysis is a lot more than just throwing Jell-O at the wall and seeing what sticks.We also look at the latest news and Dustin gives us his impressions of Dead Space. 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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)Guest: Jesse Divnich of Electronic Entertainment Design and ResearchProduced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "World Domination Ball" by 7 Shot Screamers.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 086 -- Proof, Meet Pudding
Now, we've read some comments complaining that it's hard to tell the difference between the voices of Alexander and Dustin. Frankly, it's something we've never understood. They sound completely different. Like, totally. But there is a new comment, and that is that Richard (that's me!) sounds exactly like Chris Grant from the Joystiq Podcast. This is patently false, and we're going to prove it.Oh, and we also cover the latest news* .... yadda, yadda, yadda. Download and learn.*We were totally wrong about the Alan Wake trailer, too.Thanks to Stuart Harper for the disturbing image![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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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. Break: "Never Had a Problem" by Andre Williams.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 085 -- Space Janitors
This week we have some special guests on the Xbox 360 Fancast. We have Community Manager Ben Swanson and Online Marketing Manager Andrew Green from Electronic Arts to discuss Dead Space and its No Known Survivors campaign. Beyond that we have the usual news and chicanery with the added bonus of more British accents. It's okay though, because Alexander loves BBC America. It's actually worth listening to this one, we 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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)Guests: Andrew Green, Online Marketing Manager at EA, and Ben Swanson, Community Manager at EA.Produced by Richard MitchellMusic: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Night Walk" by Peach Stealing Monkeys.For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 084 -- Fanboys Tell 'em
What would any given week be like without a new episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. Peaceful? Prosaic? World-rending? We don't know and, frankly, we don't want to find out. Actually, come to think of it, we've missed a week before. For the life of us, we can't remember what happened as a result that week. Is that what missing a week causes: amnesia? Whatever it is, you'd better play it safe and listen to the latest episode.[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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[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. Break: "3 Legged Dog" by FirewaterFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
Xbox 360 Fancast 083 -- Totally Boned
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/Xbox_360_Fanboy_2'; Despite our own best judgment and several threats, we have published yet another episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast. This week we discuss all the latest and greatest on the Xbox 360 and also wander far far off topic. Don't worry though because it's hilarious. At least we thought it was at the time. We also take on serious topics like the changing face of gaming journalism and ... um ... VelocityGirl. Listen, and listen 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.[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.Thanks to Richard Elliot for the image!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. Break: "Waiting for You" by Pioneers of FlightFor fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group
