Nice title.

I slightly redesigned the podcast article this week, trying to bring the text up higher on the page while adding extra links for the RSS feeds so they're easier to find.

i like it. So far so good.

I rented monkey ball and it was HORRIBLE, and I would love to download Space Invaders DS, I also don't feel its worth while to take the plunge for $20.

Oh it's worth it. Perfect for the DS!

I KEEP forgetting about this game whenever I have extra money. Seems like a cool game, I REALLY want to play it before I buy it though. I really hope Nintendo channel updates with it.


FYI I own Final Fantasy VI on GBA and so far is great. I'm at the opera, and I don't want to memorize the whole thing (messed up on first line ) so I stopped playing a few days ago because I was scared I had to memorize the whole thing. I didn't realize the script had a point I thought it was just a neato thing.

Also RE4 had a few small 'jump moments'. 1) on the island a guy breaks through a oven on fire at your character as you walk into the room. 2) You walk by a dumpster and you see something in a bag jump around.
I enjoyed the "rush" RE4 gave you because panic you dealt with. The regenerators were scary, monks chants were spooky.

Overall much better show than last week. A little long, and whats with the music? sometimes it lasted like 5 minutes and it was totally different

overall 8/10

The music are from the same songs (although I flipped what I commonly use for "break 1" and "break 2") but from a different section of the song and more of it.

I used about 1:20 for the first break and about 1:11 in the second.  If I had let break 1 run a bit longer you would have heard the song I usually use for break 2 kick in.

I gave James some much longer break clips, thinking that after hearing us talk for 45 minutes straight, you might appreciate a minute or two of music.  Feedback is welcome.

I like the new clips.  Makes me regret not seeing him perform last time he was in town.  Not much of a blues fan myself, but I dig what he does with it.

Really good episode again guys. I'm really impressed with how you have been able to keep these podcasts at such a good length (especially with how few games come out during the summer) without the quality diminishing (okay, so sometimes it drags on). I had no problem with your negativity last episode, but I can understand why others might have. I think you made the right decision by finding something positive with the upcoming WiiWare games.

One reason I made this account was to thank you for answering my question. Your responses were very acute and logical; it was a shame it had to be cut off, but I can understand why you did. I've sent multiple emails to another podcast I listen to and they've never answered one of them while you've replied to both my emails (I sent another in for Episode 100). I've started listening to the podcast since Jonny (or another staff member) posted a topic about Episode 84 on NeoGAF and have tried to promote it on there when I can (made a topic about your E3 podcasts). I didn't think it was possible anyone could make a Nintendo only podcast so interesting each week. They hardly talk about Nintendo games at all on 1up Yours, Giant Bombcast and other podcasts I listen to, so it's nice to know every week I can get my fix somewhere else. I use to listen to IGN's Nintendo podcast, but it's so boring and uninteresting in comparison that I only listen to Radio Free Nintendo now. Matt Casamassina is also an elitist douchebag.

As I've said in my emails, keep up the good work and I'm interested to see what you do this fall with the less then stellar line up. I really hope you focus in on the third party titles especially de Blob, Sonic Unleashed, Dragon Quest IV, Tales of Symphonia 2, Wario Land and Samba. I was happy to hear someone on the podcast likes Sam and Max, since I've been thinking about taking the plunge into the series with the Wii game.

On a side note, I was wondering if anyone one the staff would be willing to read a review I just did for Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2; I'm just looking for feedback. It's the first review I've ever written. I don't want to be a video games journalist or anything, I've just always enjoyed writing so I decided recently to start reviewing games for good practice. I know Jonny and Greg both loved Galaxies but any input would be appreciated.

Jonny loves GW2.  He won't shut-up about it.

I just grabbed Geometry Wars 2 today at Jonny's urging.  I loved the first one, but figured that GW2 would be more of the same (I was wrong).  I'm busily trying to even come close to Jonny's scores - he's really good.

Thanks for the kind words, Schadenfreude.  If you want to post your review, check out the Reader Reviews area of our forums!

I saw the forums, but I was hesitant because I thought they were for Nintendo platforms only.

Primarily, but there's some 360 stuff in there too.  Go ahead and post it!

You can post non-Nintendo stuff in any forum that isn't explicitly stated as being a "Nintendo" board.  Many of our members own a diverse collection of systems.

Only one is a serious gamer though. So that spot is already taken!

Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 (GWRE2) is more diversified than Geometry Wars Retro Evolved (GWRE). In terms of difficulty I think GWRE is much harder, and even the achievments are much harder to get in GWRE, but don't think that GWRE2 does not have its fair share of challenge.

Well I was hoping it wouldn't be blatantly obvious that I was sick on this episode but good god voice cracking galore.

Anyway, this was fun and I thought it went better than the last time I was on. I guess we'll see how this week goes...

Hands off the throne, lady!

Maybe she wants to be your Queen, she's already the Borg Queen anyway, so resistance is futile, all hail the Queen... not really.

I may have to buy a 360 just to play this game, who knows when the next Wii iteration will come out.  Based on the fact the current game is in the bargain bin, it probably isn't happening.

-Crimm and his Space Invaders Extreme negativity, thumbs down.
-Well I'm interested in Mercury Meltdown.
-Yeah I'm also surprised nothing was shown at E3 on the Crystal Chronicles Wii game, bummer.
-I like Waluigi.

Somebody needs to take a contrary position.  I'm not going to let a game go unscathed on this show.

lol, ok boss.

Wormhead I HATED Space Invaders but I actually really enjoy this game, it is a completely different game and is well worth the price. Also I bought Mercury Meltdown for $14 at Costco but haven't played it yet.

Good to know Lindermann is coming back, I was worried for a second.

Monkey Ball Wii single player isn't as bad as Crimm the Hater says it is. The jump adds a new element to the Monkey Ball formula, the Boss battles are fun, and the fact the characters control notably different adds an element of strategy to the game.

Okay, who is doing the viral marketing over on NeoGAF?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330049

I wish I knew how to quit you, Nintendo.

Well as positive as all that was, I have to say I think the most negativity came from James. And it really sounded like it bordered on like he took everything anyone has ever done wrong personally. It bordered on my nerves. I almost turned the podcast off and deleted it without finishing it. Anyone who had something positive to say James butchered it with how something was wrong. Dude, take a breath and let it go. I used to think that Jonny was the negative one, but he's just critical sometimes. Oh and by the way, I happen to love John "silky smooth" on the podcast. It might not be the anglophilic man-love for Greg, but hey...So here's a forum goer who approves of John.

I said I try to promote the show when I can.

I like having John on the podcast, even though he's the least Nintendo enthusiast. I thought his jokes about breaking blocks in Miami during the 80's were hilarious.

Hey, I like Crimm, his deep seated rage is one of the best parts of the show.

Jonny is the Opinionated One
Crimm is the Ranting One
Lindy is the Trolling One
And Greg, Greg...  Hmm after doing some market research, apparently Greg is the Sexy One.

Long live Jon Lindemann!

Mr.Jack has a gamerwife? Can she do a guest spot one of these days?

There are quite a few differences between the GBA version of FFIV and the original SNES version, enough to warrant a separate purchase. Check 'em out here.

The difference between the Neo-Geo home and arcade versions are a matter of switches and options. That system and games used to cost an arm and a leg for a reason.

What are the chances of Hudson doing a new Lords of Thunder for Wiiware?

Ever heard of Mrs. Jack? She's around.

I accept this mantle.

lolz

James, I agree. Update SOMETHING on MM9.

Greg is the sophismicated one.

How about the old crew, Evan, Karl, and Stan?

Yeah... You remember 103?  We do!

I accept this mantle.

Wait...what?

Greg is the Chocobo-raising one.  You'll see (or hear) what I mean next podcast...

wark wark

I take it then that Karl is the "Easily Destracted One"  ???

This actually applies to Nick, not to myself. I can assure you that all suppositions of me being a (fictitious or otherwise) bird lover are entirely erroneous :)

I'm going to train a parrot to do my role on RFN.  I'll just leave him the microphone and call it an early night.

Karl was the Exuberant One
Stan was the Chill One
Evan was the Critical One.

Actually if you put "irritating" in place of the word before One I would agree.

Greg is correct, I have Guinea Pigs near my computer and apparently they became as outraged as I during that segment.

Still listening, but wanted to jump in and say to Nick to make sure he tries different Monkeys in Monkey Ball single player.  They change the sensitivity and do improve things when you find the perfect one....

Still think vertical vs horizontal positioning is dumb though as well.

You know from what everyone seems to say about Evan, I would think his mantle would be: Evan: The guy who talks too much and knows too much about everything.

You mean "THINKS he knows too much about everything" ;)

Your continued efforts in this thread will one day be rewarded.

Poor Ev. Dude gets so much crap! Burchfield's a really pleasant guy - I guess he just turns it up a notch online/on the radio.

pls pls pls can we have one today at a reasonable time? pls pls pls

Well I hope mine wasn't misunderstood as crap. I liked all of Evan's rebuttals. He seems to be a really smart guy. I was always impressed at all he knew and would think about.

I almost forgot, Sklens was the O.G. Trolling one

Recognize.

No, it's long and has 5 people in it.

Please tell me one of those isn't Billy.

Nope.  All of them are Billy.

No respect for a PGC/NWR founder.

That is right. ;)

Well im looking forward to the new episode!

I'm looking forward to finishing the new episode!

^
I bet!