Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 08, 2009, 05:29:00 AM
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Episode 169: Choco-licious
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This episode launches with Jon's... unique take on DJ Hero for Wii, plus new coverage of Doc Louis's Punch-Out and updates on Mario & Luigi, Boom Blox Bash Party, Castlevania ReBirth, and even NCAA Football 10. James got tied up again, but he'll be back next week when we should finally get the entire regular crew together again.
Andy's presence is invaluable for the RetroActive segment, especially since Jon hadn't played the game yet and decided to sit out until next week. We take a good first cut at Shining Force II, with plenty of talk on strategy vs. RPG elements, comparisons with Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, and of course, some great listener comments from the forums.
RetroActive continues next week, so if you're playing along with us on Shining Force II, don't forget to leave your thoughts and join the conversation in the forum discussion thread.
We're always looking for great Listener Mail to read and discuss on the show, so please send your questions or comments! (We really love seeing your praise and feedback regarding the show itself; however, in the interest of time, we may edit your letter to be read on the podcast.) Credits:
This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy.
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Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 08, 2009, 02:10:21 PM
Post by: Dropkik on November 08, 2009, 02:27:26 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 08, 2009, 02:43:11 PM
Cosmic Walker has as much info out as Dynamic Slash so it's not alone. Weren't there a few more games from that conference without any further info?
As for Zero G navigation, there's Shattered Horizon (PC) but that has insanely high system requirements because it's made by a graphics benchmark company.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on November 08, 2009, 02:48:28 PM
Yesterday I got a package in the mail
Sent by by Mike Gamin, also known as Pale
Typically the Wii games we get are epic fail
But this was DJ Hero, my gaming Holy Grail
I gotta say the box was smaller than I thought it'd be
Most Guitar Hero boxes are monstrosities
Opened up the packaging with velocity
Read the game manual? Against my philosophy
First thing I wanna see is the controller
Mixer and turntable, just a little smaller
Slot in the mixer to hold the Wii Remote
Plug it in, close the lid and you're good to go
Start up the game, hittin' the tutorial
Grandmaster Flash makes sure that you know your skills
I gotta give'em props for authenticity
Real DJs check your hip-hop history
I do my thing and I learn what I got to
Do my first set? There's no reason not to
At first the crossfader was a little stiff
But then I worked it in, and then I got swift
Control the mix with the fade and effects dial
Hit Euphoria and score by the pile
But the coolest new feature is the Rewind
Backspin and play a section one more time
And the records in the mix are fantastic
New songs mixed with old-school classics
But the price point on this is kinda drastic
So empty out your wallet or put it on your plastic
For DLC, since I'm older than a Sleestack
You know I'm waiting for that Run-DMC pack
3 bucks a song, not sure I really need that
I'll trade in Dirt 2 just to get the fee back
But if you like rap, here's the game to get
And if you like DJs then you're good as set
Guitar Hero fans probably won't even regret
I'll say it right now: best music game yet
Dear God. Jon does know that you can't spell Crap without "rap" right? That was painful.
Yeah, painful if you're a Sucker MC
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 08, 2009, 03:07:06 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on November 08, 2009, 03:18:25 PM
BTW - If anybody has any specific technical questions about DJ Hero, let me know. I want to make sure I don't leave anything out of the review.
Post by: Plugabugz on November 08, 2009, 03:25:30 PM
*cancels download*
Post by: D_Average on November 08, 2009, 03:34:49 PM
Post by: Bboy on November 08, 2009, 03:51:12 PM
Post by: Halbred on November 08, 2009, 03:52:47 PM
Post by: Yoshidious on November 08, 2009, 03:57:02 PM
Looking forward to hearing Lindy rapping. But just to let you guys know, somethings up with the itunes download. It says the episode "doesn't exist on the server."
Update: It appears to download from iTunes without problems now.
Post by: The Nintendad on November 08, 2009, 09:23:40 PM
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Post by: Yoshidious on November 08, 2009, 10:07:41 PM
Post by: The Nintendad on November 08, 2009, 10:54:02 PM
Try re-downloading the file--it's possible your original download may have been cut off during the server transition issues we had earlier. It should download with no problems now.
I re-downloaded with no problems and can listen to the rest of the show now. :)
Post by: KDR_11k on November 09, 2009, 09:22:10 AM
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on November 09, 2009, 09:39:43 AM
Really enjoyed filling in for James on this show. Thanks for having me on.
Also KDR we didn't have a listener mail segment this week because we were running long and Lindy had to take off. I'd imagine next week there'll be a pretty beefy one.
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on November 09, 2009, 12:19:55 PM
Rapping aside, well done again for delivering the goods. New Business was solid; I would quite like to catch up with the second Boom Blox now, as the first one managed to hold my attention for a fair old while and I like the sound of the improvements pretty much across the board. The lack of A Boy And His Blob made me sad though. Surely one of you must have bought it or at least would like to buy it imminently - I know I will be.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on November 09, 2009, 01:33:05 PM
The lack of A Boy And His Blob made me sad though. Surely one of you must have bought it or at least would like to buy it imminently - I know I will be.
It's very likely that I will have my A Boy and His Blob impressions ready to go for Newscast. I'm reviewing the game for the site, and should be receiving it in the mail any day now. If I have a chance to play it significantly before Wednesday night, you can bet we'll be talking about it on Newscast Episode 5, which will be live on the site by Friday night.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 09, 2009, 01:53:42 PM
The lack of A Boy And His Blob made me sad though. Surely one of you must have bought it or at least would like to buy it imminently - I know I will be.
It's very likely that I will have my A Boy and His Blob impressions ready to go for Newscast. I'm reviewing the game for the site, and should be receiving it in the mail any day now. If I have a chance to play it significantly before Wednesday night, you can bet we'll be talking about it on Newscast Episode 5, which will be live on the site by Friday night.
I'm hoping Andy gets it so I can profess my love for the game on the podcast waves. I gave it a 4.5/5 when I was with PixlBit.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 09, 2009, 05:28:42 PM
Post by: Halbred on November 09, 2009, 05:53:21 PM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on November 09, 2009, 10:14:47 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on November 09, 2009, 11:18:23 PM
Post by: D_Average on November 09, 2009, 11:30:26 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 10, 2009, 01:38:38 AM
Post by: Stratos on November 10, 2009, 05:06:59 AM
I played SF2 for another hour today. It's a high quality game, and I'm really getting into it. Funny that some of you are avoiding the discussion due to your dislike of the genre, as I think this is by far the most accessible strategy RPG I've played. If any game could appeal to non-fans, it should be this one.
Maybe it is my bias and first-time SRPG exposure being Fire Emblem, but I find most of the Fire Emblem games to be far more accessible than this one. Though, this did come before any of the Fire Emblems that I've played so this one is a little more dated in certain mechanics.
Cosmic Walker has as much info out as Dynamic Slash so it's not alone. Weren't there a few more games from that conference without any further info?
Span Smasher (a brief mention of it at E3, supports M+)
Tact of Magic (released in Japan and never mentioned again or appearing to be coming to West)
Endless Ocean 2 (probably the most likely to be released considering the first one did and sold over a million copies)
Sin & Punishment 2 (only one confirmed so far to be coming to the West)
Response to Lindy Rap: ...wow... :D
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on November 10, 2009, 09:42:13 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 10, 2009, 12:08:54 PM
Post by: Stratos on November 10, 2009, 12:51:28 PM
All of those titles are on my list of mourned MIA titles along with Soma Bringer, ASH and Fatal Frame 4.
NWR should do a feature on MIA games that never made the jump over the Pacific or came to PAL-Land but not North America and vice-versa.
Post by: gojira on November 10, 2009, 09:42:16 PM
I'm a bit surprised at the people skipping the RetroActive section. I always listen to those even if it is a game I'm not playing or care for.
Post by: Stratos on November 10, 2009, 11:58:29 PM
I'm a bit surprised at the people skipping the RetroActive section. I always listen to those even if it is a game I'm not playing or care for.
Agreed, it is part of the show and I find it to be an enjoyable listen even without playing along. It's the same with going back to old episodes as well. The news and events don't have to be current to get enjoyment from the show.
Post by: D_Average on November 11, 2009, 12:04:05 AM
I'm a bit surprised at the people skipping the RetroActive section. I always listen to those even if it is a game I'm not playing or care for.
Agreed, it is part of the show and I find it to be an enjoyable listen even without playing along. It's the same with going back to old episodes as well. The news and events don't have to be current to get enjoyment from the show.
Nice to know I'm not the only one. I needed something to listen to this weekend and ran out of podcasts. Went back to some pre 75 shows. Listening to them discuss the need to skip wii pre-orders is always good for some lolz.
Post by: Stratos on November 11, 2009, 12:07:07 AM
I have all the old episodes D/L'd and I plan to go through them all at some point for fun. Maybe if I get another boring graveyard security job down the road.
Post by: SkiDragon on November 11, 2009, 02:07:36 AM
Post by: Stratos on November 11, 2009, 02:21:08 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on November 11, 2009, 03:49:13 PM
So, was that compliment of my forum name sarcasm? Because, I think the name is kind of dumb. It's a ten year old relic, and I only keep it for consistency.
No sarcasm. I am a skiing fanatic and like the silly mental image.
Post by: NWR_Karl on November 11, 2009, 04:03:02 PM
We are NEVER going to live that down. The humble pie we ate on that was enormous. Oy.I'm a bit surprised at the people skipping the RetroActive section. I always listen to those even if it is a game I'm not playing or care for.
Agreed, it is part of the show and I find it to be an enjoyable listen even without playing along. It's the same with going back to old episodes as well. The news and events don't have to be current to get enjoyment from the show.
Nice to know I'm not the only one. I needed something to listen to this weekend and ran out of podcasts. Went back to some pre 75 shows. Listening to them discuss the need to skip wii pre-orders is always good for some lolz.
Anyway, spectacular show as always, fellas. Andy's a keeper.
Post by: GregLover5000 on November 12, 2009, 01:57:54 PM
I can't wait to hear everyone's reaction to the intro.
That was the single greatest thing I've ever heard.
Other game sites? You can't touch this.
Post by: Crimm on November 12, 2009, 08:55:10 PM
ThatI can't wait to hear everyone's reaction to the intro.
That was the single greatest thing I've ever heard.
Other game sites? You can't touch this.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Your site director.
Post by: Sundoulos on November 13, 2009, 11:55:43 AM
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on November 13, 2009, 12:03:02 PM
Post by: Bboy on November 13, 2009, 06:10:20 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on November 13, 2009, 06:20:16 PM
Other game sites? You can't touch this.
MC Hammer dance incoming.
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 13, 2009, 06:47:48 PM
Other game sites? You can't touch this.
MC Hammer dance incoming.
If there's ever a video version of RFN, I demand this happens.
Post by: Halbred on November 13, 2009, 06:50:22 PM
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 13, 2009, 06:53:49 PM
I think a video RFN at the hotel room at E3 would be pretty epic.
You'd just see 10 people looking like hell.
Post by: vudu on November 15, 2009, 06:32:19 PM
It shares the honor with James' Disaster Day of Crisis skit.
Post by: Stratos on November 16, 2009, 04:20:58 AM
Jon's rap is tied for the greatest thing to ever air on RFN.
It shares the honor with James' Disaster Day of Crisis skit.
Naw, they tie for second. Infamous Episode 103 is #1 in my book.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 16, 2009, 04:29:17 AM
Jon's rap is tied for the greatest thing to ever air on RFN.
It shares the honor with James' Disaster Day of Crisis skit.
Naw, they tie for second. Infamous Episode 103 is #1 in my book.
Yeah, nothing beats 103.
Post by: broodwars on November 16, 2009, 04:32:28 AM
Jon's rap is tied for the greatest thing to ever air on RFN.
It shares the honor with James' Disaster Day of Crisis skit.
Naw, they tie for second. Infamous Episode 103 is #1 in my book.
Yeah, nothing beats 103.
That episode is on my favorite .mp3 list, and gets a replay probably once every other month. I'm still waiting for a proper reunion for that most awesome of episodes. ;)
Post by: Stratos on November 16, 2009, 04:40:03 AM
We do need a reunion episode, though.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 16, 2009, 04:52:04 AM
Jon's rap is tied for the greatest thing to ever air on RFN.
It shares the honor with James' Disaster Day of Crisis skit.
Naw, they tie for second. Infamous Episode 103 is #1 in my book.
Well that knocked you close to negative in my like for Stratos book.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 16, 2009, 05:01:30 AM
Diddn't we already get a spiritual sequel some episodes back? Greg added some clips from 103 in a later episode where they talked about Cocato.
We do need a reunion episode, though.
They've jokingly referred to Episode 203 at least once. We need to turn that joke into a reality; quick, someone start an internet petition!
Post by: vudu on November 16, 2009, 06:57:25 PM
Post by: broodwars on November 16, 2009, 07:05:30 PM
Episode 103 was The ****. There; I said it.
There. Fixed that for ya. ;)
Post by: Pale on December 10, 2009, 12:31:40 PM
I love that I'm included in the rap. =P
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 18, 2009, 10:10:06 PM
