We were killed by DarkSim1 (a lot).
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/26435
With RFN host Dr. Metts in the middle of a race against time to get home and record the show, the rest of the crew started this episode without their beloved leader. A relatively brisk round of New Business inevitably ensues, as Jon takes a break from his seemingly endless quest to defeat Lavos and instead discusses GoldenEye, which has quickly become his favorite FPS on Wii. Next, Greg gets shockingly topical with an in-depth look at Dead or Alive Dimensions for 3DS. Regardless of its crass exterior, Team Ninja’s fast-paced fighter proves to be a great fit for portable play, and is highly accessible for newcomers to the series. After the break, we respond to your Listener Mail, beginning with a follow-up to our E3 preview segment from last week’s episode, before Jonny arrives just in time to help us contemplate what makes most RPGs so lengthy and what matters most in the composition of a console library.
In the final segment, we kick-off our Perfect Dark RetroActive with a discussion of the game’s uproariously fun multiplayer component. Jon, James, and Jonny share hilarious anecdotes about being terrorized by Simulants while playing the XBLA version of Rare’s sci-fi shooter together online, while Greg reminisces about the good old days of 4 player split-screen sessions, stuttering framerate and all. We also read your comments from the official forum thread, which concentrate on how Perfect Dark’s local multiplayer-focused design distinguishes it from the online shooters of today.
We'll be returning to Perfect Dark for a look at its single player campaign after E3, but we still have one episode to go before the big show hits, so use this web form to send us your questions for the last pre-E3 batch of Listener Mail next week!
What's up with James in this episode? Is it his time of the month?
What's up with James in this episode? Is it his time of the month?
What's up with James in this episode? Is it his time of the month?
Pre-E3 has him on edge?
What's up with James in this episode? Is it his time of the month?
I love that Jon's go-to example of an '80s movie is Splash. And Crimm would have played 12 bad jrpgs in a row anyway, so I don't see how you'd consider it a punishment.
MannequinI love that Jon's go-to example of an '80s movie is Splash. And Crimm would have played 12 bad jrpgs in a row anyway, so I don't see how you'd consider it a punishment.
You know who was in Splash? JOHN CANDY
Grats?What's up with James in this episode? Is it his time of the month?
Pre-E3 has him on edge?
A lot does, actually. Waiting to sign a lease on a new place (right after E3 - blah), E3, work is wrapping up a major project, and I had been drinking before the show.
I don't know that I was in any worse a mood during this episode than any other, but I haven't listened yet.
I'm happy about it, but its stressful.New chairs are terrible hard to find. I ended up going through a couple to replace my desk chair... and ended up getting one of those ergonomic kneeling chairs.
Also I need new chairs. CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIRS
4b. I don't miss bots, but I do really miss more co-op options and the idea that you don't have to be an expert to play a given game online. =\
I honestly don't see where you guys are coming from on James. Maybe its because of been doing a reverse marathon of RFN, I'm down to 212, but my opinion would be that James sounds like James
I came back in May and I've listen out of order Drunk Cast, Episode 78 (Gregs First appearance), Episode 148, and a Correction its 217. So yeah your ahead of me. I've been listening to all the other Podcasts as well.QuoteI honestly don't see where you guys are coming from on James. Maybe its because of been doing a reverse marathon of RFN, I'm down to 212, but my opinion would be that James sounds like James
Hah! I just discovered RFN 6 months ago and I'm up to (or down to) #181! Step up your game! :-)
James, don't change! Your grumpiness and sharp-tongued insults are an essential part of the show.
Oh, and I don't think enough people have brought up Greg's assertion that the DS has had a profound effect on how we play RPG's. I'm a dad of 2 girls and despite the fact that in my country (Los Angeles) we don't use public transportation much, I only play RPG's on my DS. In fact, I think I stopped playing RPG's in general during the PS2 era (when I got married, go figure). Missed it, but just never could find the time to sink into that kind of game. The DS has been a godsend, for exactly the reasons that Greg brings up. Loving it!
Sometimes James quips sound like they are commentary. Somebody will say something, James fires a zinger and they continue on like he said nothing.
I really wonder why co-op gaming has, thus far, not gotten more attention. Do developers really find the human nature to compete that much more lucrative than the desire to cooperate?
So your saying we only get James by Enhancement Production.Sometimes James quips sound like they are commentary. Somebody will say something, James fires a zinger and they continue on like he said nothing.
I say some of them under my breath, knowing that Greg will hear them during the edit. Some of them nobody hears anyway.
Ah ha, I knew it. I'm actually a Quantum Leap fan.
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For future reference oohhboy is a reference to Scott Bakula/Quantum leap and trouble. It can be pronounced long or short to whatever comfort level you desire.
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I came back in May and I've listen out of order Drunk Cast, Episode 78 (Gregs First appearance), Episode 148, and a Correction its 217. So yeah your ahead of me. I've been listening to all the other Podcasts as well.QuoteI honestly don't see where you guys are coming from on James. Maybe its because of been doing a reverse marathon of RFN, I'm down to 212, but my opinion would be that James sounds like James
Hah! I just discovered RFN 6 months ago and I'm up to (or down to) #181! Step up your game! :-)
James, don't change! Your grumpiness and sharp-tongued insults are an essential part of the show.
Oh, and I don't think enough people have brought up Greg's assertion that the DS has had a profound effect on how we play RPG's. I'm a dad of 2 girls and despite the fact that in my country (Los Angeles) we don't use public transportation much, I only play RPG's on my DS. In fact, I think I stopped playing RPG's in general during the PS2 era (when I got married, go figure). Missed it, but just never could find the time to sink into that kind of game. The DS has been a godsend, for exactly the reasons that Greg brings up. Loving it!
Oh, and I don't think enough people have brought up Greg's assertion that the DS has had a profound effect on how we play RPG's. I'm a dad of 2 girls and despite the fact that in my country (Los Angeles) we don't use public transportation much, I only play RPG's on my DS. In fact, I think I stopped playing RPG's in general during the PS2 era (when I got married, go figure). Missed it, but just never could find the time to sink into that kind of game. The DS has been a godsend, for exactly the reasons that Greg brings up. Loving it!
I'm...5'9".When I hear you I think about one of those Southern Bayou good 'ol boy Pit bosses. The ones with the White suit coat, white hat, cigar, rings, colored shirt, maybe some gator pets, and a belly.
Admittedly, given my CF, I'm usually a little underweight. I think I was back at E3, I certainly am now after my extended hospital stay.I tend to be a little underweight or the perfect BMI. No gators... But Dinosaurs man Dinosaur. Also have you been to Dinosaur World? (http://www.dinosaurworld.com/) Its sort of interesting for a one time through. I live about 2hrs away from the Kentucky one.
Southern pit boss? Haven't heard that one yet. LOL! I do have plenty of skulls around my house, no gators though (workin' on it).
James was a model for the Boy Scout Handbook in 1953.
So Jon, when are you starting Chrono Cross?
