Topic: PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 108

[Jonnyboy117]

Billy Berghammer drops in for New Business and final thoughts on E3 2008.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/podcastArt.cfm?artid=16469

 Really, we're sick of talking about it.  



 Episode 108: New Title Needed    

 
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It's always fun to have guests on the show, especially our website's founder and Kojima zealot, Billy Berghammer.  He joins our fully reunited crew (Jon, James, Greg, and Jonny) for a two-hour radio romp.    

After missing a couple weeks of New Business due to E3, it felt good to talk about all the games we've been playing.  James just got a 360, and Jonny has one on order (at the time of recording), and we've heard that a lot of other Nintendo fans are starting to "jump in".  But of course, we still have loads of Nintendo games to discuss, from Astro Boy to Boom Blox and much more.    

In the second half, we find some closure on E3 with a discussion of the aftermath to Nintendo's poor showing, including commentary from sites like Yahoo and Penny Arcade.  Billy talks about some hot E3 games on other systems, since our NWR crew focused on the Nintendo platforms for some odd reason.  Finally, we take a look at the remaining questions on Nintendo fans' minds... which looks a lot like the list of questions we had before E3!  From storage solutions to Nintendo's next handheld system, this discussion maps out the territory of what we'll probably be talking about for months to come.    

Credits:    

This podcast was edited by James Jones.    

Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their new album, Rocket Number 9, directly from the record label, or download it from iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!

[kraken613]

Is it up on iTunes yet?

[NWR_insanolord]

No, it's not.

[Crimm]

It should be!  Goddamn.

[kraken613]

Its not.... Just got home from work and checked.

[TheYoungerPlumber]

Old-timey (Down with the KKK!)

Meh

Tolerable

ICK

....

Yeah, Old-timey music for the win

[DAaaMan64]

NWR Podcast 108: Valley Girl Edition

"LIKE TOTALLY"

Oh and I agree with Greg.  More Nintendo! These are getting semi-boring.

And Billy needs to work on his definition of "Hippie Music".  Blues has nothing to do with hippies.

[Crimm]

I'm sorry about the AAC feed.  I'm having some issues with the server and I've notified everybody I can about them.  I promise to get it up ASAP.

[NWR_Lindy]

Oh and I agree with Greg.  More Nintendo! These are getting semi-boring.

I wish there was more to talk about, honestly.  Even excluding E3, there isn't much to talk about on Wii besides Madworld, de Blob, Fatal Frame, and The Conduit.  Same for DS...we can only mention Bangai-O Spirits so many times.  There's nothing to speak of on WiiWare or VC either.  Nothing Nintendo is doing right now is that exciting.

[DAaaMan64]

Oh and I agree with Greg.  More Nintendo! These are getting semi-boring.

I wish there was more to talk about, honestly.  Even excluding E3, there isn't much to talk about on Wii besides Madworld, de Blob, Fatal Frame, and The Conduit.  Same for DS...we can only mention Bangai-O Spirits so many times.  There's nothing to speak of on WiiWare or VC either.  Nothing Nintendo is doing right now is that exciting.

Then it should have only been an hour long.  Instead of having to wait for half an hour to hear the next Nintendo portion of the show. 

I enjoy the extra stuff talking about other systems. But this recent stuff has been excessive.

It was honestly also annoying having two haters on the show, specifically Jon and Billy. I mean bring EVERYTHING back to some negative about Nintendo gets a little irritating.  James does it too, but at least it's witty and discussion focuses less on "Nintendo sucks" and more on the solution or something. I actually pretty interesting when Johnny, Greg, and James get talking about how stupid Nintendo is sometimes, but it's much less of a bitch fest than this was.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Oh and I agree with Greg.  More Nintendo! These are getting semi-boring.

I wish there was more to talk about, honestly.  Even excluding E3, there isn't much to talk about on Wii besides Madworld, de Blob, Fatal Frame, and The Conduit.  Same for DS...we can only mention Bangai-O Spirits so many times.  There's nothing to speak of on WiiWare or VC either.  Nothing Nintendo is doing right now is that exciting.

Then we might as well change the name of the site and the podcast to something else. Seriously after hearing Greg as host there is PLENTY of Nintendo news to talk about that is fascinating, it makes me quite sad Greg isn't hosting. Your guy's E3 show was awesome. Heck why not get people on from the staff that aren't in on this loony hate Nintendo binge like Kairon and Mr. Jack. Most of us here are still Nintendo fans so I don't think it is too out there to suggest the podcast represents us more.

There are already too few Nintendo centric Podcasts and I'd hate to see we lose this one too because the host has turned against Nintendo.

[Jonnyboy117]

I haven't turned against Nintendo.  It remains to be seen whether Nintendo turns against me.

The idea of Kairon being a loony Nintendo hater is so hilarious.  He's a fanboy if I've ever seen one.

I know the show has been pretty negative for the past couple of weeks.  That's because of all the E3 discussion.  It was a very negative E3 for Nintendo coverage.  But as we noted on Ep. 108, we are putting E3 behind us to talk about other things, so I expect the tone to naturally shift in other directions.

[ShyGuy]

More like Radio Free Microsoft, AMIRITE?

Best part so far: Louie the Cat gets a mention!

[GoldenPhoenix]

Heck why not get people on from the staff that aren't in on this loony hate Nintendo binge like Kairon and Mr. Jack.

I was saying both ARE NOT on the loony hate Nintendo binge. Johnny needs some reading comprehension lessons. J/K!!!

[GoldenPhoenix]

Oh and I agree with Greg.  More Nintendo! These are getting semi-boring.

I wish there was more to talk about, honestly.  Even excluding E3, there isn't much to talk about on Wii besides Madworld, de Blob, Fatal Frame, and The Conduit.  Same for DS...we can only mention Bangai-O Spirits so many times.  There's nothing to speak of on WiiWare or VC either.  Nothing Nintendo is doing right now is that exciting.

Or Deadly Creatures, Wario Land, SPRay, Dragon Quest, Sonic Chronicles, Tales of Symphonia sequels, Fragile, Chrono Trigger, Clone Wars, Tecmo Bowl (shame on you Lindy for not including a game you've even admitted to being excited for), Mushroom Men, Force Unleashed, Sim City, Samba, other multiplatform games that are actually looking promising (Oh like GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR or EA's sports games), and then those oh so dreaded casual games. Yeah I guess there is nothing to talk about. 

Like I said even pre-E3 Greg proved there was plenty to talk about. That is what I mean about the show lacking balance when 3 of the 4 have turned against Nintendo (Well 2 are halfway there while another, named Mr. Lindy Luthor has). It isn't that there is nothing to talk about, they are just more interested in 360 and PS3 style games. Why not get Kairon or Mr. Jack in as guests to balance things out every once in awhile.

[DAaaMan64]

I haven't turned against Nintendo.  It remains to be seen whether Nintendo turns against me.

I think your talking to GP. But I wasn't saying that about you. I was specifically talking about Billy and Jon.  Not you, Johnny.

Look I'm not the guy who says I just can't enjoy a PS3 or 360, I do, and sometimes a lot. But I know when people are getting ridiculous. And the ridiculous was on this podcast and several of the threads around here.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I haven't turned against Nintendo.  It remains to be seen whether Nintendo turns against me.

I think your talking to GP. But I wasn't saying that about you. I was specifically talking about Billy and Jon.  Not you, Johnny.

Look I'm not the guy who says I just can't enjoy a PS3 or 360, I do, and sometimes a lot. But I know when people are getting ridiculous. And the ridiculous was on this podcast and several of the threads around here.

And I wasn't even really saying Johnny though I get the impression he could be on his way!

[NWR_Lindy]

Or Deadly Creatures, Wario Land, SPRay, Dragon Quest, Sonic Chronicles, Tales of Symphonia sequels, Fragile, Chrono Trigger, Clone Wars, Tecmo Bowl (shame on you Lindy for not including a game you've even admitted to being excited for), Mushroom Men, Force Unleashed, Sim City, Samba, other multiplatform games that are actually looking promising (Oh like GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR or EA's sports games), and then those oh so dreaded casual games. Yeah I guess there is nothing to talk about. 

Yeah, and none of those games interest me aside from Tecmo Bowl.  What do you want me to do?  Fake interest in games?  I can't do that.  I can't fake interest in Wii Madden or Guitar Hero either, sorry.  And there isn't anything on WiiWare or VC to speak of, either.  If Nintendo gave me - me, not somebody who's happy to get table scraps on a console that should have much higher-profile titles - something to be excited about, I'd be raving about it.

[TheYoungerPlumber]

Well I for one thought it was a good show. In fact, I thought Greg's New Business section dragged the most. (No offense, Greg!) I guess that makes me one of these supposed haters.

[Nick DiMola]

On achievements, I liked them better when they actually unlocked crap ala Rare N64 games.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Or Deadly Creatures, Wario Land, SPRay, Dragon Quest, Sonic Chronicles, Tales of Symphonia sequels, Fragile, Chrono Trigger, Clone Wars, Tecmo Bowl (shame on you Lindy for not including a game you've even admitted to being excited for), Mushroom Men, Force Unleashed, Sim City, Samba, other multiplatform games that are actually looking promising (Oh like GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR or EA's sports games), and then those oh so dreaded casual games. Yeah I guess there is nothing to talk about. 

Yeah, and none of those games interest me aside from Tecmo Bowl.  What do you want me to do?  Fake interest in games?  I can't do that.  I can't fake interest in Wii Madden or Guitar Hero either, sorry.  And there isn't anything on WiiWare or VC to speak of, either.  If Nintendo gave me - me, not somebody who's happy to get table scraps on a console that should have much higher-profile titles - something to be excited about, I'd be raving about it.

Let me ask you, do you even know anything about the majority of those games? Why no excitement for Wario Land which is looking extremely polished and quite traditional? You aren't excited about Mega Man 9 (Yeah I know it is coming out on 360 or PS3 but still the versions should be similar)?

Besides I was talking about the crew in general,there are many games that can be spoken of that are looking quite promising, not "What Lindy likes to talk about".  You stated there was nothing to talk about besides those select games, and that is completely untrue. It may be for you but it doesn't mean others won't be interested in them. I could say Resistance 2 or Gears of War 2 aren't that exciting for me to talk about, but guess what, if I was on a show with more than one person that caters to the 360 audience I would talk about them and think they are relevant. Heck I would even talk about Bangai-O which I have ZERO interest in (Yeah I went there!)

[AV]

ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring. ENOUGH E3 Talk. This is getting repetitive and boring.

E308 was like getting beaten down to a bloody mess (There will be blood kind of beat down) and just reliving it, over and over again. I much rather MOVE ON and pretend it didn't happen.

You guys could of at least talked about how Nintendo apologized about E3.

Greg is better host because he can control the mess. I only have a DS and Wii and can't afford a 360 or anything so its just salt in the wounds to hear you guys talk about it.

Billy wasn't bad, but still should of organized better and e3 been 20 minutes of the show not the majority of it. I much rather have impressions talked about than more ranting.

Overall 6 / 10

[D_Average]

The only thing I'm excited for right now is Blast Works for 10 American dollars at Best Buy!  Wahoo, picking it up tonight!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8835353&type=product&id=1209165388672&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8835353

(They are sold out online, but the price is the same in store)

[NWR_Lindy]

I believe the Nintendo apology happened the day after we taped that show.  As for E3, I have nothing left to say about it.  I'm still dumbfounded by what happened there, but I'm done with it.

As for what I like, I'm not going to apologize for my tastes.  None of those games scream out "must-have".  That's just my opinion.  I can't say much about games I'm not interested in.  I've never been a huge fan of the Wario Land series, and Mega Man 9 is, well, another 8-bit Mega Man game at the end of the day.  I've read up on all of these games and don't have anything against them, but I'm not circling their release date on the calendar, either.  Madworld is about the only Wii game I'm interested in at this point, because its content is so radically different from anything else on the platform.

[DAaaMan64]

LOL his best retort to ALL OF THIS was, "I'm sorry I'm not interested in talking about what our listeners want to hear about."

Then it's redirected blame as if we are some how we are wrong or immoral over this displeasure.