BioWare, arguably Canada's premier studio - riding on the back of popular PC titles like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights - has become something of a dividing force in the gaming industry. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, their entrance into the console arena, was a mixed bag. Some praised its dialog and character development features. Others grew tired of the repetitive, passive battle system. The much heralded Mass Effect, I believe, will unify the rival parties under the banner of a complete science fiction, role-playing experience. Hit the jump to find out why.
posted by Chris on November 5, 2007 7:01 PM in Podcast
On this week's podcast, Chris and Grant bring you a crazy variety of geeky topics for discussion, as they harangue Star Wars nerds, praise writers on strike, discuss meat soaps, geek out over MST3K coming back (in some form), yell at people who use pre-made pancake batter, talk about the deliciousness of chicken nuggets, and discuss the greater philosophical ramifications of black/white and yellow/green. What does it mean? Find out by downloading the podcast here, or subscribe to the feed to get them delivered to your computer as they are released each week! Yay! Show notes, as always, after the jump.
Remember that life-sized X-Wing we were talking about on the show last week? Documentary footage recently uploaded to the world wide inter tubes reveal what really happened. A vast interstellar conspiracy?
You have heard the Wilhelm scream even if you don't know what it is. It was originally recorded for a movie titled "Distant Drums" in 1951, and brought back to cinema by Skywalker Sound for Star Wars. Since then, it's been used over and over again as a nod to the movies of yesteryear. Maybe it's also because it's a cheap stock sound effect. Some intrepid YouTube user has cut a bunch of instances of the Wilhelm scream into an easy to digest video for your perusal.
Gah. I just love everything about Steampunk. The re-imaginings, the .... steam. Ever since watching Return To Oz and getting incredibly freaked-out as a child I have loved anything copper, bolted, and powered by clockwork. Artist Eric Poulton has put up a series of excellent images of beloved Star Wars characters reworked Steampunk-style. You can see here Lord Vader in his full regalia, his cold heart sheltered behind tempered glass. Here are some more!
posted by Chris on January 22, 2007 6:02 AM in Podcast
On this week's geeky video game-ish podcast, The Geek and Frodo cover ice cream news, Star Wars nerds in science, World of Warcraft Burning Crusade, Wario Ware for the Wii and the Wii Laptop. Also, Tommy Tallarico is a douchebag.
Remember to check the forum for rules regarding our Geeky Desk setup contest!
posted by Chris on July 31, 2006 6:26 AM in Podcast
#32 - E3 Has Forsaken Us
Running Time: 74:11
This week, guest geek Nathan Smart from The Game Rag joins The Geek and Frodo to discuss the end of E3, hobo names, candy scabs and massively multiplayer pedophilia.
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