We're talking about all sorts of stuff on this week's Connectivity.
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Welcome to this week's episode of NWR Connectivity! We're still working things out format-wise, and this week we've got three segments, plus one bonus segment for you to enjoy.
First up, Andy, Mike, and Zach briefly go over some news and then dive into the listener mailbag.
Our second segment has Neal, Andy, and Zach talking about the recently re-released Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge for Game Boy.
After that, Neal and Zach will continue on and talk about their time spent playing Tetris: Axis and The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition.
Following the "end" of the show, feel free to stick around and listen to some of us babble on about everybody's favorite English export, Dr. Who.
We love listener mail, so if you have any questions (or comments) for us, send 'em here. Thanks, and enjoy!
Anyways like the show's new format but it could use with some more of the Newscast's "chaotic" nature. Maybe everyone should get drunk before recording? :P:
Thanks for all the positive Doctor Who feedback. We had a blast talking about it. I'm positive we'll do another after the Christmas special.If I wrote the special, I have him cycle through all of the old doctors clothes minus Tennants making comments. The last being Tom Bakers with him seeming unconvinced that they aren't super stealthy.
And Plugagubz, I think you are right about series 7 being different than the past seasons. The very fact that he is going to go back "in the shadows," as he says, will fundamentally change the show. I mean, to this point, the Doctor has been rather outgoing and not exactly shy about revealing who he is. It'll be interesting to see him hide his identity a bit. Color me excited.
Who wants to take bets on the next funny piece of clothing the Doctor will wear and then remark "I wear X's now. X's are cool"? My guess is swimming goggles.
I like the short segments on specific games. Given that the participants vary so much, it's more likely that someone could appear that would champion a particular game if no one else is familiar with it. Since we're still very early in the 3DS's life, hopefully there will be a number of gaming discussions to mine for segments like these.Anyways like the show's new format but it could use with some more of the Newscast's "chaotic" nature. Maybe everyone should get drunk before recording? :P:
That does get me to asking what you guys think of the short segments on specific games. We have more coming this week, too (were supposed to be in this episode, but technical issues pushed them back). I'm heading those up, and I'm wondering how you guys feel about them. What you like, what you don't like, etc.
As for the chaotic nature, I think it won't die. I think things like Jeopardy and the Newscast crew intro will keep it alive.
If you want my honest opinion. Skip to Tennant. Eccleston I didn't enjoy that much. Tennant is more like a traditional Doctor. Same for Matt Smith. Start at a Christmas special then the season behind it would be my recommendation.I like the short segments on specific games. Given that the participants vary so much, it's more likely that someone could appear that would champion a particular game if no one else is familiar with it. Since we're still very early in the 3DS's life, hopefully there will be a number of gaming discussions to mine for segments like these.Anyways like the show's new format but it could use with some more of the Newscast's "chaotic" nature. Maybe everyone should get drunk before recording? :P:
That does get me to asking what you guys think of the short segments on specific games. We have more coming this week, too (were supposed to be in this episode, but technical issues pushed them back). I'm heading those up, and I'm wondering how you guys feel about them. What you like, what you don't like, etc.
As for the chaotic nature, I think it won't die. I think things like Jeopardy and the Newscast crew intro will keep it alive.
Regarding Dr. Who...since I'm a novice, let me ask: If I were to start watching the modern series, would you recommend starting with the arc with Christopher Eccleston or one of the more recent seasons? I've at least read about the series enough to know that the Doctor periodically regenerates when he's experienced significant bodily damage. I tried watching two of the Eccleston episodes a few weeks ago, and I had a hard time getting into them. I'm willing to keep giving it a try a time permits.
I like the short segments on specific games. Given that the participants vary so much, it's more likely that someone could appear that would champion a particular game if no one else is familiar with it. Since we're still very early in the 3DS's life, hopefully there will be a number of gaming discussions to mine for segments like these.Anyways like the show's new format but it could use with some more of the Newscast's "chaotic" nature. Maybe everyone should get drunk before recording? :P:
That does get me to asking what you guys think of the short segments on specific games. We have more coming this week, too (were supposed to be in this episode, but technical issues pushed them back). I'm heading those up, and I'm wondering how you guys feel about them. What you like, what you don't like, etc.
As for the chaotic nature, I think it won't die. I think things like Jeopardy and the Newscast crew intro will keep it alive.
Regarding Dr. Who...since I'm a novice, let me ask: If I were to start watching the modern series, would you recommend starting with the arc with Christopher Eccleston or one of the more recent seasons? I've at least read about the series enough to know that the Doctor periodically regenerates when he's experienced significant bodily damage. I tried watching two of the Eccleston episodes a few weeks ago, and I had a hard time getting into them. I'm willing to keep giving it a try a time permits.
By "something in the middle" I assume you mean "something that isn't awful?"
No disrespect to Sarah Jane, though. It's supposed to be a kids show. Torchwood just oozes with meh.
I agree that there's plenty to like about Series 1-4. However, the Matt Smith episodes are just a lot more friendly to people who don't know anything about Who. I'll put it this way.
Everyone who likes Series 1-4 will probably like Series 5+.
Not everyone who likes Series 5+ will like Series 1-4.
So to get an accurate representation of what Who is really like these days, I think it's best to start with Series 5 and then, if you're really interested, work your way backwards.
I didn't know PBS was airing them.I agree that there's plenty to like about Series 1-4. However, the Matt Smith episodes are just a lot more friendly to people who don't know anything about Who. I'll put it this way.
Everyone who likes Series 1-4 will probably like Series 5+.
Not everyone who likes Series 5+ will like Series 1-4.
So to get an accurate representation of what Who is really like these days, I think it's best to start with Series 5 and then, if you're really interested, work your way backwards.
I think season 5 was OK, but David Tennant was a much better Doctor and overall seasons 2-4 are best (season 1 is pretty bad, only a couple of good episodes). I am not able to easily watch the new episodes though since I don't get BBC America and PBS is pretty slow is getting them.
