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ShackCast Season 2, Episode 1: Super Tennis

by Nick Breckon Mar 23, 2008 2:18pm CST tags: Shackcast

The ShackCast is back for a second season, bringing with it the same goofy commentary in a tighter package, as well as a few other surprises. We'll be playing with the format as we go, and have some interesting things planned for future casts. Do continue to send in your questions and comments to Shackcast@Shacknews.com.

Today on the Cast, the staffers adjust to the tyrannical, yet pleasant rule of their guest host. Also, the week's news is briefly digested, Faylor counteracts a dull release period by gushing on golf games, Steve squeezes cows into submission, and Aaron professes his perverse love of video game olfaction.

Music provided by Shacknews community band Jesuit Arrival.

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"holy crap, that was terrible. for next time if the sponge is going to be on again, turn down t..."66 Comments

ShackCast 29: Maarten Goldstein

by Nick Breckon Feb 01, 2008 1:14pm CST tags: Shackcast, Will Wright, Electronic Arts, Games: PC & Console

In this week's ShackCast, we talk Electronic Arts news, including Rock Band for the Wii, Will Wright's Spore, and the oft-discussed quandary of parallel Xbox 360/PS3 development.

No More Heroes is reviewed and endorsed ad infinitum, with Remo, Faylor, and Aaron gushing over the Grasshopper Manufacture Wii title. Also: Reader mail, Velociraptor Safari, Maarten Goldstein, and more!

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Regarding Velociraptor Safari: it was made with (the awesome) Unity engine, not Flash."33 Comments

ShackCast 28: Team Fortress 2 Changes, Battlefield Heroes, GTA4 Date, Fallen Empire, Fancy Joystick

by Chris Remo Jan 25, 2008 4:55pm CST tags: Shackcast, XBLA, Podcast, Battlefield

In this week's ShackCast, we discussed the imminent changes to Team Fortress 2, the announcement of Battlefield Heroes, recent information regarding GarageGames' Tribes-esque Fallen Empire: Legions information, Grand Theft Auto 4's final ship date, and the monstrous system requirements for Assassin's Creed on PC.

We have impressions of Rez HD and N+ on Xbox Live Arcade as well as Advance Wars: Days of Ruin on Nintendo DS, and a few more thoughts on Burnout Paradise. There is reader mail as always--plus, Nick has been playing "fancy joystick." You'll just have to listen!

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Alright try to get the podcast number right before the next podcast. Podcast 29 is next no guess..."30 Comments

ShackCast 27: Burnout Paradise, Faylor Flips Out

by Chris Remo Jan 18, 2008 2:08pm CST tags: Shackcast, Valve, Podcast

Join us for this surreal episode of the ShackCast, in which Faylor, much like a ninja might, totally flips out at Nick for speculating about Valve's upcoming Team Fortress 2 changes.

We also discussed some news, including the Independent Game Festival Audience Awards (go download and vote!), Kane & Lynch's million sales, Super Smash Bros. Brawl's delay, Uwe Boll stepping down from big-budget films, the video game industry getting involved in Washington lobbying, and Sam & Max on Wii (or not).

There are impressions of Supreme Commander on Xbox 360 and the full version of Burnout Paradise, and of course we dedicate some time to reader mail. Steak, a current obsession among Shacknews regulars, is on the menu.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

"Thank you Chris Remo for ending recording when you did. That was about to get very weird, and sli..."52 Comments

ShackCast 26: New TF2 Map, Left 4 Dead, One Console Future, Soul Calibur IV

by Chris Remo Jan 11, 2008 5:29pm CST tags: Shackcast, Namco, David Jaffe, Valve, Podcast, Soul Calibur

A new ~~face~~ voice joins the ShackCast this week, as Aaron Linde comes aboard from Destructoid. He and Chris Faylor visited Valve this week and checked out Turtle Rock Studios' co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead, as well as the upcoming Badlands map remake for Team Fortress 2.

Also on tap is discussion of Star Wars characters in Namco's Soul Calibur IV (PS3, X360), Valve's acquisition of Turtle Rock Studios, and David Jaffe's wishes for a one-console future. Nick Breckon also reflects a bit on the Consumer Electronics Show.

As usual, this is all capped off with reader mail (including one from sgtsanity!). Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

"Have you guys emailed podcastreport@digg.com ? It says to email them with problems"40 Comments

ShackCast 25: Game of the Year Awards 2007

by Chris Remo Jan 05, 2008 4:01pm CST tags: Shackcast, Podcast

Welcome to the new year of ShackCasts. This week, with little major news, we mainly focused on talking about our nominees and winners for the top category in our Game of the Year Awards 2007. It was a great year with many great releases, as we hope you all agree.

We also spoke a little bit about what we've been playing in the couple weeks since we last recorded a show, which included Assassin's Creed (Faylor vs. Breckon!), Scene It!, Call of Duty 4, the board game Alhambra, and more. Steve, once again, had some kind of wacky emergency, this time involving his neighbor and a quick trip to the hospital.

As usual, this is all capped off with reader mail (including one from mr.sleepy!). Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

"Re: gayness. You guys read my mind. I was gonna joke how I really hope that Halo or GTA has a ..."33 Comments

ShackCast 24: Duke Nukem Forever, C&C Tiberium

by Chris Remo Dec 21, 2007 3:23pm CST tags: Shackcast, MMO, Podcast

Duke Nukem Forever and its teaser dominated the news this week, and so it kicked off ShackCast 24, but there were plenty of other topics for Chris Remo, Steve Gibson, Chris Faylor and Nick Breckon--the announcement of Command and Conquer Tiberium (PC, PS3, Xbox 360), low sales of Unreal Tournament 3 and Crysis, Jerry Bruckheimer and his MTV-funded game studio, the possibility of a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. MMO, and more.

As usual, this is all capped off with reader mail. Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com! Even if your name isn't Pendergrass!

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"I like this podcast. I'm looking for more gaming podcasts and this is probably my 2nd favorite at..."56 Comments

ShackCast 23: Activision vs. Harmonix, NPD Sales Data, Unreal Tournament 3, Burnout Paradise

by Chris Remo Dec 14, 2007 7:02pm CST tags: Shackcast, NPD, Activision, Podcast

ShackCast 23 features Chris Remo, Chris Faylor, and Nick Breckon--but where's the ever-scatalogical Steve Gibson? This web 2.0 broadcast contains a twist worthy of M. Night Shamalamadingdong! You will just have to listen yourself!

In the news, we touch on Activision and Harmonix squaring off over Guitar Hero and Rock Band controllers, the NPD industry sales data for November, Killzone 2's doctored screenshots and the practice of altering screenshots, and the arrest made through Call of Duty 4 on Live.

Those current events are followed up with discussion of Unreal Tournament 3, the Burnout Paradise demo, GripShift, and, of course, reader mail from good old Pendergrass.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com! Even if your name isn't Pendergrass!

"re: shooting your team mates discussion I too have to recite "I am on the red team, I must sho..."35 Comments

ShackCast 22: Activision Blizzard, GTA4 Trailer

by Chris Remo Dec 07, 2007 12:57pm CST tags: Shackcast, Activision, Blizzard, Trailer, Podcast

In this week's ShackCast, we discussed the newly formed mega-publisher Activision Blizzard, the release of the latest Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, EVE Online's XP-killing bug, the inconclusive conclusion to Gerstmanngate, Garriott defending his Tabula Rasa, and Michael Bay's optical media conspiracy theories--and, at the last second, mention of FASA founder Jordan Weisman getting the game licenses to Shadowrun, MechWarrior, and Crimson Skies.

Plus, reader mail, as well as what we've been playing: Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC), Omega Five (X360), Draglade (NDS), Pain (PS3), and Half-Life 2: Episode Two (PC).

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Holy shit that was the best introduction ever. Yes, I'm posting this more than two months afte..."67 Comments

ShackCast 21: Gerstmann Edition

by Chris Remo Dec 01, 2007 2:59pm CST tags: Shackcast, Podcast

Because yesterday's ShackCast 20 was recorded prior to the Jeff Gerstmann firing controversy, we felt we should get back on the mic to discuss it.

Chris Remo, Chris Faylor, and Nick Breckon discuss the facts and rumors regarding the firing from GameSpot/CNET, general trends in game journalism, and the relationship between publishers, ad sales, and editorial. We also take a few questions from readers regarding this specific incident and the larger environment that surrounds it.

Finally, for those bothered by the annoying voice clipping in yesterday's episode, that should be fixed today. Sorry about that!

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"good cast so far. i would like to say tho: you suggest multiple times that this is something s..."71 Comments

ShackCast 20: Assassin's Creed, Deus Ex 3, Harvey Smith (Updated with Breakdown)

by Chris Remo Nov 30, 2007 6:01pm CST tags: Shackcast, Podcast, Assassins Creed

We recorded this thing before the super-crazy exploding news of the week broke, but ShackCast 20 does include discussion of Assassin's Creed (someone on our staff finally played it!), the just-announced Deus Ex 3, the upcoming Xbox Live update, and Harvey Smith and his departure from Midway Austin after comments regarding BlackSite: Area 51.

Plus, reader mail and what we've been playing, which includes Pain on PS3 and Gears of War on PC.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Mario 64 was incredible and the most orgasmic gaming experience i've ever encountered in MY apath..."19 Comments

ShackCast 19: Mass Effect, Time Crisis 4, Rock Band, Uncharted, Call of Duty 4, Crysis

by Chris Remo Nov 21, 2007 10:14am CST tags: Shackcast, Podcast, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Time Crisis 4

There wasn't much news in this short work week, so for today's laid-back episode we mainly talked about what we've been playing. Chris Remo, Steve Gibson, Chris Faylor, and Nick Breckon discuss Time Crisis 4 and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune on PS3, Mass Effect on Xbox 360, Crysis on PC, the just-released Rock Band, and Call of Duty 4.

We wrap it up with some reader mail harkening back to the good old days of competitive Quake, and some discussion about Shacknews' ad policy. While listening to our reader mail, follow along with these pages of classic Quakeworld demos and Quake poll results.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"The comments about Mass Effect's combat are ridiculous. I'm thinking that you guys must have jus..."38 Comments

ShackCast 18: Mass Effect, Uncharted, Super Mario Galaxy, Rock Band, Remo Song

by Chris Remo Nov 16, 2007 7:25pm CST tags: Shackcast, BioWare, Naughty Dog, Podcast

ShackCast 18 starts off with some discussion of this week's news: upcoming Ghostbusters and Terminators games, the upcoming Kane and Lynch movie, downloadable Xbox games coming to Xbox 360, dates and prices for Rock Band downloadable content, and the just-announced spectator mode for Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Wii.

There are also substantial impressions of BioWare's Mass Effect (X360), Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy (Wii), and Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3), some goofier-than-usual reader mail, and a Jam Sessions contest song by Remo, with lyrics by Shacker AndyGoin.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"The best game demo I remember was the original Half Life. They released it bundled with video car..."46 Comments

ShackCast 17: Bungie, Xbox 360 in Japan, Marky Mark, Rock Band, Idiocy, Remo Song

by Chris Remo Nov 09, 2007 7:18pm CST tags: Shackcast, Bungie, DLC, Podcast

ShackCast 17 features what has become the standard lineup of Chris Remo, Steve Gibson, Chris Faylor, and Nick Breckon. Internally, this was our second take at this podcast, our initial effort being something we would rather not foist upon our trusting public. We ended up discussing Bungie and its purported original game in development, the Xbox 360's slight victory over PS3 for one week in Japan, Silent Hill's Akira Yamaoka work on a new game, the crappiness of collectors' editions, Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne, amazing Rock Band DLC, and controversies involving Take-Two Interactive and Hellgate: London.

That plus reader mail, what we've been playing, and a Remo song about Peggle from the perspective of Chris Faylor. Faylor's Peggle Song was part our Jam Sessions contest, and its lyrics were written by Shacker liqker.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"I think the reason that Max Payne 2 did so poorly is that there wasn't much marketing for it. I r..."55 Comments

ShackCast 16: Crysis, Manhunt 2, Hellgate, BioWare and Blizzard MMOs, Remo Songs

by Chris Remo Nov 02, 2007 3:39pm CST tags: Shackcast, MMO, Will Wright, Valve, BioWare, Blizzard, Podcast

The rather lengthy ShackCast Episode 16 features Chris Remo, Steve Gibson, Chris Faylor, and Nick Breckon with discussion of the recently-released Crysis demo, Manhunt 2's ongoing controversy, the launch of Hellgate: London, the Thai Orange Box debacle, BioWare's not-actually-confirmed Star Wars MMO and Blizzard's might-be-Diablo 3 MMO, Will Wright's comments on the Wii and its version of Spore.

Listeners weight in with comments and questions on Soldier of Fortune Payback, Rock Band, why Gordon Freeman has no feet (and sometimes no hands), exclusive sports franchises, the moon, and more.

Finally, we've got two of Chris Remo's recordings of Shacker-written songs submitted to our Jam Sessions contest: Public Servers by KalLanta, and Gordon's Crowbar Blues by quadeh.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"It would be interesting knowing the number of people who listen to this podcast. Can anybody from..."69 Comments

ShackCast 15: Spore, Star Wars, Jade Raymond

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 26, 2007 1:11pm CST tags: Shackcast, MMO, Podcast, Eye of Judgment, Spore

On Episode 15 of the ShackCast, Steve Gibson, Chris Remo, Nick Breckon, and Chris Faylor discuss an astounding variety of topics.

These subjects include Spore, Eye of Judgment (PS3), Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3), the rumored new Star Wars MMO, Samba de Amigo Wii, Soldier of Fortune 3, Hellgate: London, Jade Raymond at the grocery story, and more. We also branch out into the realm of visuals this week, supplying you, our gentle listener, with visual aides for the Impossible Creatures segment.

Unfortunately, in our rush to bring you the latest in Shack auditory entertainment, we neglected to sketch out the traditional timestamped breakdown. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Photo: Kotaku

If you have questions or comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast, be sure to send an email to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Please be not having more guitar hero conversations anymore. Thanks! Also I don't know jade..."59 Comments

ShackCast 14: There Can Be Only One, Super Mario Galaxy, Turok, Guitar Hero 3 PC, Brutal Legend

by Chris Remo Oct 19, 2007 7:07am CST tags: Shackcast, Games: PC & Console, Guitar Hero

This rather meandering episode features hands-on impressions of Super Mario Galaxy, the upcoming Turok game, and the PC version of Guitar Hero III--including discussion of that game's bafflingly steep system requirements and recommendations.

There's also time spent on Tim Schafer and Double Fine's just-announced metal adventure Brutal Legend, as well as listener mail. All this is somehow wrapped up in a tenuous framework of terrible Highlander metaphor.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"So which one of you guys is living in the bad part of town? I swear, every podcast I hear sirens..."38 Comments

ShackCast Episode 13: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Unreal Tournament 3, Portal, BioWare/Pandemic

by Chris Remo Oct 14, 2007 10:30am CST tags: Shackcast, Electronic Arts, BioWare, Pandemic, XBLA, Podcast, Portal, Switchball

For this week's ShackCast, Remo spent some time hands-on with Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) and several of its new characters--Pit from Kid Icarus, Meta Knight from the Kirby series, the new Samus and her Zero Suit form, and the just-revealed Sonic the Hedgehog.

Nick was at Epic's offices checking out Unreal Tournament 3, which he feels is underrepresented by its recent demo. Carlos met with Sierra to check out several upcoming PC and Xbox Live Arcade downloadable games; some--such as Aces of the Galaxy and Commanders: Attack of the Genos--are promising, and some--Battlestar Galactica--are not.

Plus, all of us played through Portal and loved it, because it is lovely. Finally, we discuss Double Fine's new game announcement and Electronic Arts' acquisition of BioWare and Pandemic Studios.

Don't forget to send in your questions and comments about video games, the Shack, or the ShackCast to shackcast@shacknews.com!

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"Kane: "Meet me at the Burger King (tm), it's a great place for a shootout" == comedy gold. Keep..."31 Comments

ShackCast Episode 12: Gears of War PC, Crysis, Portal, Guitar Hero III, Hellgate: London, Dementium

by Chris Remo Oct 06, 2007 12:00am CST tags: Shackcast, Virtual Console, Podcast, Portal, Guitar Hero

Here's your weekly Shackcast, and it's a packed show befitting this absurdly blockbuster-ridden upcoming holiday season. As always, send in your comments and questions to shackcast@shacknews.com.

Episode 12 focuses almost entirely on game impressions, with no time left for news. On tap is discussion of Gears of War on PC, Crysis, Portal, Guitar Hero III and its differences on the three main platforms, Hellgate: London, and Dementium: The Ward on DS.

Faylor also played a bit of Treasure's N64 classic Sin & Punishment, officially available in the West for the first time thanks to Virtual Console on Wii, and we have some listener mail involving missing game discs at retail and the unsettling growing number of simultaneously offered models of various consoles.

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"In all seriousness. You guys need a chick. Supposing you wanted to get up the iTunes charts. Some..."69 Comments

ShackCast Episode 11: Halo 3, Team Fortress 2, Hellgate: London, Crysis, Tokyo Game Show

by Chris Remo Sep 29, 2007 12:54pm CST tags: Shackcast, Podcast, Halo 3

We're trying out publishing the podcast on Friday going forward, to better line up with how news is released. Unfortunately, we ran into numerous bizarre technical problems, hence the later-than-intended release this week. Let us know what you think of the new schedule, and keep sending your questions and comments into shackcast@shacknews.com.

Episode 11 starts off with plenty of Halo 3 discussion, followed by Team Fortress 2 impressions and Nick's highlights (and lowlights) of TGS, including Metal Gear Solid 4, Ninja Gaiden 2, and NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.

Nick and Steve have been playing and enjoying Hellgate: London, and Remo finds out Crysis' multiplayer component is more ambitious than he anticipated. Faylor really wants Samba de Amigo on Wii, Remo likes Jam Sessions on DS, Steve and Faylor are mixed on Clive Barker's Jericho, and Retro Studios has crushed our dreams by debunking its own Metroid Dread rumors.

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"I actually saw an ad for the Orange Box on TV tonight! I believe it had the voice from Portal tal..."77 Comments

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