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    November 2005 Archives

    Podcast for Monday, November 28th

    This week Frodo and The Geek discuss such matters as the Nintendo Revolution interface, the death of the N-Gage, and the fight against video games by gamer girlfriends. Sounds tragic, doesn't it? WELL IT'S NOT. They also talk about their favorite kinds of cheese (this is a lie). Download it here or add http://www.weeklygeekshow.com/weeklygeek.rss to your podcasting software. Cheers!

    Show Notes:

    - Revolution interface revealed?
    - Sony will present PS3 at CES.
    - N-Gage dies like the dog it is.
    - Girlfriends Against Video Games.

    This week's music was from The Relics of the Chozo, an album put out by the guys at Overclocked Remix.

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    ---Frodo

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    Ranty 360 Rant

    So, the XBOX 360 has been released. Why should you care? I know I certainly don't. Here is a rant about that. Just for you!

    As some of you know, I am what some people would call a "Nintendo Fanboy". At least, to an extent I am a fanboy, I do appreciate Nintendo for the games that they have created in the past and the games they continue to create, though I do not blindly fall for any game they release. I am not anti-Xbox, just generally the types of games that are on the system do not appeal to me, and never really have. That being said, there are other reasons that I am completely not excited about the 360 release.

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    Podcast for Monday, November 21st 2005

    This week The Geek, Frodo and White Mage discuss the stupidity that is the Spike TV Video Game Awards, the Legend of Zelda movie and what that may be like (probably awesome maybe), Mario Kart DS (again) and something called ZUBBLES. Download the show here or put http://www.weeklygeekshow.com/weeklygeek.rss in your favorite podcasting thinger.

    Show Notes:
    - Spike TV Video Game Awards results
    - Mario Kart DS Decal Maker
    - Legend of Zelda Movie Confirmed
    - Zubbles


    Make sure to add your own Weekly Geek header to your Mario Kart DS emblem!

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    Let's-a Go!

    My Mario Kart friend code is as such:

    420966
    437638

    --The Geek

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    Podcast for Tuesday, November 15th

    This week, Frodo, The Geek and White Mage discuss the Xbox 360 launch silliness, iTunes video podcasts, Mario Kart DS, the ever-eternal Mac vs. PC debate, and other various things! Download it here or just add http://www.weeklygeekshow.com/weeklygeek.rss to your favorite podcast software!

    Show notes:

    -XBox 360 backwards compatability list
    -ipod cleaning with brasso
    -Nintendo Wifi info page
    -Nintendo Revolution News
    -Tivo deal
    -digg.com
    -Douglas Adams rant about Windows 95
    -Channel Frederator

    Also, if you are interested, Frodo's friend code for Mario Kart DS is:


    068778
    681772

    Special thanks to Nintendo and OCRemix.org!

    ---Frodo (chrisfurniss@gmail.com)

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    Review - Mario Kart DS

    Overview: Mario Kart is a very well-loved series. Chances are, you have played one of the many iterations, either on Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gameboy Advance or Gamecube. It is most likely that I do not have to explain to you that it is a racing game featuring Mario and friends, where there are items to chuck at each other. This is all irrelevant information to you. Mario Kart DS does not break any molds, such as with Mario Kart: Double Dash for the Gamecube, where you had two racers in one kart. No, this game is pure Mario Kart. If you were to ask Nintendo to make ONE Mario Kart game that you could take with you on a deserted island that just happened to have a wifi connection, this would be the one. Featuring over 32 tracks, including original creations and retro revivals, this is the comprehensive Mario Kart title. Single-cart multiplayer for up to 8 racers, 4 different modes, 2 different circuits, and online play make this a huge game, both in scope and size.

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    Podcast for Monday, November 7th, 2005

    This week, The Geek and Frodo discuss game journalists being vultures, Donkey Kong King of Swing, awesome Super Mario World remixes and pie. Okay there really isn't any pie.
    Download it here or add http://www.weeklygeekshow.com/weeklygeek.rss to your favorite podcasting software!


    Here are some show notes:


    - Excellent Super Mario World remix. You must download this. Do it. Now.
    - Sony's new software allows WoW hacks?
    - Microsoft plans Xbox 360 shortage.


    Special thanks to our friends at Nintendo and Charles Vestal for the music.

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