Part 2 of our discussion of sacrificing story and gameplay for graphics. We take a look at games that succeed in combining the three, and also look at ones that fail. Episode 21B

It's a topic brought up with every single generation of new consoles--the thought that game makers are sacrificing good story and good gameplay for the sake of selling a game that focuses entirely on graphics. In light of this current generation of systems, do you agree or not? In this 2-part episode, we debate this issue from various angles. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers/etc.  Episode 21A

The holidays are fast approaching, and with it, some of the hottest anticipated video game releases. I and the panel discuss some of the biggest releases due out this holiday season, what we think will be the must-have titles, and the games we personally want to nab. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers/etc. Episode 20

Music can add so much to the experience of playing a video game. From its humble beginnings as filler, music now serves a huge function--in fact, we expect it now, with studios now employing full orchestras to accompany their games. In this episode, we discuss how far music has come in the gaming world, as well as talk about our favorite game tunes and composers. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers. Episode 19

Super Nintendo was released in the US in 1991. Twenty years later, we're still playing its games, thanks to the Wii's Virtual Console. For many of us twenty- and thirty-somethings, this was THE system to have growing up. Listen in as I and the panel reminisce and remember our best experiences growing up with the Super Nintendo. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/etc. Episode 18

We go to the next level in this episode. The panel and I discuss what may very well be the next step in the evolution of video games--that of 3D gaming. As it makes its first steps into the medium, we ask: is it just a fad, or will it be here to stay? Hear our thoughts on the issue. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/etc, including the remixes used from OverClocked Remix. Episode 17

We take a look at the growing trend in gaming: the growing trend of game remakes, reboots, re-imaginings, and re-paintings. Has the industry run out of ideas? Or is it just a way to bring new gamers into the fold? Everything old is new again right here on this episode. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/composers/developers, including those from OverClocked Remix. Episode 16

We follow up from our discussion in Episode 3, in which I and the panel discussed the video game case brought before the Supreme Court--specifically, to determine the constitutionality of California's 2005 law that would make it a crime to sell violent video games to minors. Now, the Court has rendered its decision, and we discuss what the ruling will have on the video game industry. All music used belongs to their respective games/composers/developers/studios/etc, including selections from OverClocked Remix. Episode 15

We discuss a new trend in the console world--the idea of buying additional content to augment and enhance our gameplay instead of just unlocking that content through said gameplay, something most of us did while we were younger. Is this a good thing for the industry, or is it simply a means to drive up the cost of gameplay? What about non-disc-based games released in episodic format? Listen to our thoughts on downloadable content right here on Downloadable Content. All music used belongs to their respective games/studios/developers/composers/etc, including the selections from OverClocked Remix. Episode 14

Now that the PlayStation Network is back and fully operational, I and the panel reminisce on the 6-week frustration that was the PSN Outage of 2011. We discuss the causes, Sony's horrible PR, and what they've done to appease their fans, all laced with sarcastic wit. All music used belongs to their respective studios/composers/developers/etc. Episode 13