Author Topic: PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 110 (Read 11060 times)

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #25 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:56:19 PM »

Lindy, I think you're missing the point when it comes to those audio journals. Bioshock's plotting theme is all about interweaving the story into the actual gameplay experience in order to enhance the player's immersion, rather than just throwing some development into a straight-forward cutscene. That's why the journals are there. Most of them aren't at all crucial to understanding the overarching story, but they all enhance the ideas and themes set. You happen upon them like anyone else would.

Believe me, I'm far from a Bioshock cheerleader (*cough*Sklens*cough*), but that was one thing that I really loved in the game.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:13:54 AM »

I agree with everything Jon wrote about Bioshock. It creates a unique world and tells an interesting story, but the gameplay mechanics are nothing special. The combat is too repetitive, and the hacking mini-game is way overused. I enjoyed the audio journals, but I'm not sure they were the best way to convey the supporting narrative. I do like how the game avoids cut-scenes, though.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #27 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:03:57 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on August 13, 2008, 01:13:54 AM

I agree with everything Jon wrote about Bioshock. It creates a unique world and tells an interesting story, but the gameplay mechanics are nothing special. The combat is too repetitive, and the hacking mini-game is way overused. I enjoyed the audio journals, but I'm not sure they were the best way to convey the supporting narrative. I do like how the game avoids cut-scenes, though.

Yeah, me too. That's why I'm on the fence about the audio journals...I enjoy them, and I think they're really cool in the sense that they give an idea of the events leading up to the "Fall of Rapture" (if you will), but I can't help but feel that that story could have been told in a less - I dunno, impersonal? - manner. Again, I don't object with what the audio journals are trying to do, but I don't necessarily agree that they're the best way to feed the backstory to the player.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #28 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:08:18 PM »

How I felt was the audio journals made me very aware that I was playing a game.

Schadenfreude · « **Reply #29 on:** August 15, 2008, 05:51:14 PM »

Any chance the new podcast will be up tomorrow Crimm?

I just got a tooth pulled and need Greg's voice to ease away the pain.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #30 on:** August 15, 2008, 05:54:27 PM »

NWR could make bank if they had a $5 premium service that allowed members to get the podcast two days early.

D_Average · « **Reply #31 on:** August 15, 2008, 06:12:00 PM »

Hey crew,

Given that we're in kind of a drought with upcoming Nintendo games for the next 12 + months, maybe you could do a few shows with extended features in spirt of the previous "Why Did the N64 Fail?, The State of The Virtual Console, and everybody's favorite; Games to Play w/ Your Girlfriend".

Some suggested topics are:
Why Did Metroid Die?
Best Nintendo Sports Games of All Time?
Will Third Parties always Bend over for Three Consoles?
Best Mario Game Ever? (an absurd topic yes, but hearing the different opinions and defenses is always amusing -> http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=22496.50)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #32 on:** August 15, 2008, 06:32:19 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on August 13, 2008, 08:08:18 PM

How I felt was the audio journals made me very aware that I was playing a game.

ShyGuy a poster child for sometimes not being able to tell between the real world and the game world....CONFIRMED

ShyGuy · « **Reply #33 on:** August 15, 2008, 07:33:24 PM »

I'm going to rent GTA then hit you with a car!

Schadenfreude · « **Reply #34 on:** August 15, 2008, 08:50:28 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on August 15, 2008, 07:33:24 PM

I'm going to rent GTA then hit you with a car!

Just a warning; if your girlfriend is in the car, don't expect her to not mention anything.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #35 on:** August 15, 2008, 09:33:01 PM »

Obligatory Penny Arcade link: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/5/02/

Crimm · « **Reply #36 on:** August 15, 2008, 11:16:02 PM »

Just so you guys can get your suggestions in before next week, this week we introduce a new segment:

"James' Crazy Rants." Send your rant topics to the rfn email address (I'd post it, but we get enough spam already) and I'll try to rant them.

Yoshidious · « **Reply #37 on:** August 15, 2008, 11:32:19 PM »

Quote from: Crimm on August 15, 2008, 11:16:02 PM

Just so you guys can get your suggestions in before next week, this week we introduce a new segment:

"James' Crazy Rants."

If you don't mind my saying so, I think you're rather overselling the novelty of this concept as a part of the show here.

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #38 on:** August 16, 2008, 12:10:06 AM »

James' Crazy Mailbag, CONFIRMED.

Crimm · « **Reply #39 on:** August 16, 2008, 04:11:18 AM »

Quote from: Yoshidious on August 15, 2008, 11:32:19 PM

Quote from: Crimm on August 15, 2008, 11:16:02 PM
Just so you guys can get your suggestions in before next week, this week we introduce a new segment:

"James' Crazy Rants."

If you don't mind my saying so, I think you're rather overselling the novelty of this concept as a part of the show here.

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #40 on:** August 17, 2008, 03:31:12 AM »

Quote from: Schadenfreude on August 15, 2008, 05:51:14 PM

Any chance the new podcast will be up tomorrow Crimm? I just got a tooth pulled and need Greg's voice to ease away the pain.

You should listen to the latest Radio Trivia, then! He's on it!

Yoshidious · « **Reply #41 on:** August 17, 2008, 12:02:47 PM »

Quote from: TheYoungerPlumber on August 17, 2008, 03:31:12 AM

Quote from: Schadenfreude on August 15, 2008, 05:51:14 PM
Any chance the new podcast will be up tomorrow Crimm? I just got a tooth pulled and need Greg's voice to ease away the pain.
You should listen to the latest Radio Trivia, then! He's on it!

I'm Greg Leahy and I approve this message.

D_Average · « **Reply #42 on:** August 17, 2008, 03:45:06 PM »

Quote from: Yoshidious on August 17, 2008, 12:02:47 PM

Quote from: TheYoungerPlumber on August 17, 2008, 03:31:12 AM
Quote from: Schadenfreude on August 15, 2008, 05:51:14 PM
Any chance the new podcast will be up tomorrow Crimm? I just got a tooth pulled and need Greg's voice to ease away the pain.
You should listen to the latest Radio Trivia, then! He's on it!

I'm Greg Leahy and I approve this message.

But can Greg be trusted.......after all....he's such a celebrity now.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 17, 2008, 04:03:36 PM »

Thats probably the sexiest picture I've ever seen of her.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #44 on:** August 17, 2008, 04:26:14 PM »

I don't know why but I find it odd that she has the special Mario Kart red DS phat in that picture.

vudu · « **Reply #45 on:** October 01, 2008, 05:45:02 PM »

After listening to episodes 109 and 110 I would like to put in a formal request for more Mr. Jack in the future. He's my hero. <3

Although it's kind of funny that he seems to absolutely love everything.

Also, I agree with ShyGuy that I wouldn't mind hearing about non-Nintendo games during the WHACHUBEENPLAYIN segment. It's not that we don't want to hear about PS3/360/PC games--we just don't want to hear about only those games. Considering this episode's over a month old, maybe this has already been determined. (I can't wait to find out.)

Schadenfreude · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2008, 08:29:16 PM »

Mr. Jack is awesome and everyone here knows it.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #47 on:** October 01, 2008, 11:27:24 PM »

Nick gives the world a big hug every time he podcasts. And God bless him for it.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2008, 11:17:22 AM »

Woohoo fans!

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Author Topic: PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 110 (Read 11060 times)