MODSonair [Video]

The week ending Mar 10, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

Ralph H. Baer, SimCity’s horrible release, GameStop explains why MS and Sony shouldn’t restrict used games, EA Invite Hints at Battlefield 4 Reveal, Tomb Raider tots up 1 million players in 48 hours, Arma 3 is Steam exclusive, Steambox testing to kick off in three to four months, Xi3 starts Piston pre-orders: buy an early Steambox for under $1,000, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 69:24

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Ralph H. Baer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_H._Baer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vBZmzLXBK8&feature=player_embedded#!

- SimCity boss talks “challenging” launch in internal company memo

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/simcity-boss-talks-challenging-launch-in-internal-company-memo/

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/08/simcity-launch-issues/

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/simcity-ea-confident-of-smoother-european-launch-after-us-issues/

- SimCity reviews begin, get all the scores here

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/simcity-reviews-begin-get-all-the-scores-here/

- You won’t get a refund on SimCity if you bought it through Origin

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/you-wont-get-a-refund-on-simcity-if-you-bought-it-through-origin/

- Amazon no long offering digital edition of SimCity for sale

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/07/amazon-no-long-offering-digital-edition-of-simcity-for-sale/

- GameStop explains why MS and Sony shouldn’t restrict used games

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/07/gamestop-explains-why-ms-and-sony-shouldnt-restrict-used-games/

- EA Invite Hints at Battlefield 4 Reveal

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/08/ea-invite-hints-at-battlefield-4-reveal

http://www.bluesnews.com/s/139667/another-bf2142-sequel-hint

- Tomb Raider tots up 1 million players in 48 hours

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/tomb-raider-tots-up-1-million-players-in-48-hours/

- Tomb Raider: Guardian of Light series won’t return, taking ‘new Lara’ forward is the focus for next-gen

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/tomb-raider-guardian-of-light-series-wont-return-taking-new-lara-forward-is-the-focus-for-next-gen/

- Arma 3 is Steam exclusive, Bohemia Interactive confirms

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/arma-3-is-steam-exclusive-bohemia-interactive-confirms/

- Steambox testing to kick off in three to four months

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/steambox-testing-to-kick-off-in-three-to-four-months/

- Valve's Steambox prototypes heading to some Steam users in '3 - 4 months'

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/05/valve-steambox-beta-2013/

- Xi3 starts Piston pre-orders: buy an early Steambox for under $1,000

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/10/xi3-starts-piston-pre-orders/

The week ending Mar 3, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey, Watch Dogs team given whatever “they wanted to fulfill their dream,”, Assassin’s Creed 4 next-gen, FUSE trailers introduce you, DARK video shows off vampiric gameplay, SimCity to get city size expansions, The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites, The Elder Scrolls Online won’t model hands or weapons in first-person, Metro: Last Light release date confirmed, Mars War Logs video shows off the game’s combat system, Crytek CEO: “the notion of a single-player experience has to go away”, GDC survey reveals 58% of studios are developing for platforms other than console, EA to implement unified log-ins across multiple platforms, EA’s future games will all feature microtransactions, New Jersey approves online gambling bill, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 69:24

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey to release in November 2014

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/02/dreamfall-chapters-the-longest-journey-to-release-in-november-2014/

- Watch Dogs team given whatever “they wanted to fulfill their dream,” after E3 showing

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/02/watch-dogs-team-given-whatever-they-wanted-to-fulfill-their-dream-after-e3-showing/

- Assassin’s Creed 4 next-gen release date, trailer leaked

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/02/assassins-creed-4-next-gen-release-date-leaked-report/

- FUSE trailers introduce you to the shooter’s cast

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/02/fuse-trailers-introduce-you-with-the-shooters-cast/

- DARK video shows off vampiric gameplay

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/02/dark-video-shows-off-vampiric-gameplay/

- SimCity to get city size expansions

http://www.shacknews.com/article/78045/simcity-to-get-city-size-expansions?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

- The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites to be sent later this month

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/01/the-elder-scrolls-online-beta-invites-to-be-sent-later-this-month/

- The Elder Scrolls Online won’t model hands or weapons in first-person

http://www.pcgamesn.com/elderscrolls/elder-scrolls-online-won-t-model-hands-or-weapons-first-person

- Metro: Last Light release date confirmed

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/01/metro-last-light-release-date-confirmed/

- Mars War Logs video shows off the game’s combat system

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/27/mars-war-logs-video-shows-off-the-games-combat-system/

- Crytek CEO: “the notion of a single-player experience has to go away”

http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/01/crytek-ceo-the-notion-of-a-single-player-experience-has-to-go-away/

- GDC survey reveals 58% of studios are developing for platforms other than console

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/28/gdc-survey-reveals-58-of-indies-are-developing-for-platforms-other-than-console/

- EA to implement unified log-ins across multiple platforms

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/27/ea-to-implement-unified-log-ins-across-multiple-platforms/

- EA’s future games will all feature microtransactions

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/27/eas-future-games-will-all-feature-micro-transaction/

- New Jersey approves online gambling bill

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/26/new-jersey-approves-online-gambling-bill/

The week ending Feb 24, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

PlayStation 4 coming, Killzone: Shadow Fall gameplay, Army of Two: The Devil’s Carte, Battlefield 4 shown behind closed doors, PS4 will be more open to indie development than PS3, hello electric shock, use somebody else’s PS4 from your PS4, Sony Scholarships, Bungie New Beginnings, Tomb Raider PC specs, Dreamfall Chapters Kickstarter, female gamers receive three times as much trash talking, Gears of War is a hit with females, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 61:06

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- PlayStation 4 coming Holiday 2013: all the info from NYC

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/19/ps4-announcement-watch-live-here-tomorrow/

- Killzone: Shadow Fall gameplay demoed live on US TV

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-22-killzone-shadow-fall-gameplay-demoed-live-on-us-tv

- Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel producer wants to create the “best co-op campaign on the market”

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/22/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-producer-wants-to-create-the-best-co-op-co-op-campaign-on-the-market/

- Battlefield 4 shown behind closed doors

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/20/battlefield-4-shown-behind-closed-doors/

- Yoshida says the PS4 will be more open to indie development than PS3 was

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/yoshida-says-the-ps4-will-be-more-open-to-indie-development-than-ps3-was/

- Goodbye rumble controller, hello electric shock

http://www.destructoid.com/goodbye-rumble-controller-hello-electric-shock-245491.phtml

- You can use somebody else’s PS4 from your PS4

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/20/you-can-use-somebody-elses-ps4-from-your-ps4/#more-342108

- Sony Online Entertainment now taking G.I.R.L. Scholarship applications

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/sony-online-entertainment-now-taking-g-i-r-l-scholarship-applications/

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife/

- Bungie New Beginnings

http://www.bungie.net/7_New-Beginnings/en-us/News/News?aid=10308

- Full Tomb Raider PC specs and enhancements detailed

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/22/full-tomb-raider-pc-specs-and-enhancements-detailed/

- Dreamfall Chapters Kickstarter nears goal, first gameplay footage released

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/dreamfall-chapters-kickstarter-nears-goal-first-gameplay-footage-released/

- Study: female gamers receive three times as much trash talking

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/study-female-gamers-receive-three-times-as-much-trash-talking/

- Gears of War is a hit with females due to lack of “stereotypical, sexy” women

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/13/gears-of-war-is-a-hit-with-females-due-to-lack-of-stereotypical-sexy-women/

The week ending Feb 17, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

Sorry... but we only have half the show. The second half was corrupted :( Maybe you should come to the live show Sunday's at 12pm EST to avoid such things ;)

This show:

Games For Windows woes, Microsoft Office 2013 licenses can't be transferred to other computers, Wii U sales at 20% of Xbox, Ouya free-to-try policy, OUYA has 481 games confirmed, GameStick pre-orders, Game Tank is fortress of solitude, Beercade replaces arcade coin slots with beer taps, Steam for Linux officially released, Half-Life 2 mod takes Oculus Rift to Ravenholm, Left 4 Dead 2 ‘Expanded Mutation System’ enters beta, Star Trek: The Video Game, Aliens: Colonial Marines PC gameplay, Bungie announces Destiny, Defiance screens and artwork, Takedown, The Turret Anthem, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 35:36

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Games For Windows woe continues, Microsoft offers possible solution

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/12/games-for-windows-woe-continues-microsoft-offers-possible-solution/#more-339170

- Microsoft confirms Office 2013 licenses can't be transferred to other computers

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/16/microsoft-confirms-office-2013-licenses-cant-be-transferred/

- Xbox 360 moves 281,00 units – report puts Wii U sales at 57,000

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/npd-january-xbox-360-moves-28100-units-report-puts-wii-u-sales-at-57000/#more-340682

- Ouya free-to-try policy “cleans up the app store”

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/12/ouya-free-to-try-policy-cleans-up-the-app-store/

- Ouya game approval process kicks off later this month

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ouya-approval-process-kicks-off-later-this-month/0110680

- OUYA has 481 games confirmed for the platform

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/14/ouya-has-481-games-confirmed-for-the-platform/

- GameStick pre-orders open ahead of global launch

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/gamestick-pre-orders-open-ahead-of-global-launch/

- Game Tank is fortress of solitude for gamers

http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/107261/game-tank-kickstarter-is-fortress-of-solitude-for-gamers/

- Beercade replaces arcade coin slots with beer taps, rewards winners with brew

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/14/beercade-the-last-barfighter/

- Steam for Linux officially released; lures gamers with sale, TF2 item

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/linux_release/

- Half-Life 2 mod takes Oculus Rift to Ravenholm

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/11/half-life-2-mod-takes-oculus-rift-to-ravenholm/

- Left 4 Dead 2 ‘Expanded Mutation System’ enters beta, offers advanced mod support

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/12/left-4-dead-2-expanded-mutation-system-enters-beta-offers-expanded-mod-support/

- Star Trek: The Video Game “making of” video delves into co-op

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/star-trek-the-video-game-making-of-video-delves-into-co-op/

http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/star-trek-the-video-game-april-2013-release-date/

- Aliens: Colonial Marines PC gameplay – first 10 minutes

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/13/aliens-colonial-marines-pc-gameplay-first-10-minutes/

- Bungie announces Destiny, confirms February 17 reveal

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/12/bungie-announces-destiny-confirms-february-17-reveal/

http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/15/destiny-releasing-october-16-according-to-french-retailer/

http://www.vg247.

The week ending Feb 10, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

GameStop opens $10M mobile game fund, Connecticut lawmaker proposes video game tax, Sony drops Kevin Butler ad agency, OUYA following mobile model: 'There will be a new OUYA every year', Over 30 Years of Videogames Collection The History of Videogames, PC sales being eaten away by iPad sales, RAGE Tool Kit Available Today on Steam, Online resumes point to Wolfenstein game in development, Adventure In Skyrim Alongside A Legendary Drunken Bear, Alien Arena: Mercury Edition, Tomb Raider Gold, Fuzzy Slaughter by Triptych Games, Akaneiro: Demon Hunters by American McGee, Kickstarter Open Source Death Star, Serellan LLC – Project TAKEDOWN, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 63:13

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- GameStop opens $10M mobile game fund

http://www.gamespot.com/news/gamestop-opens-10m-mobile-game-fund-6403362

- Connecticut lawmaker proposes video game tax

http://www.wfsb.com/story/20970118/connecticut-lawmaker-proposes-video-game-tax#.URFtELkxxY1.twitter

- Sony drops Kevin Butler ad agency

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/389762/sony-drops-kevin-butler-ad-agency/

- OUYA following mobile model: 'There will be a new OUYA every year'

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/ouya-annual/

- Over 30 Years of Videogames Collection The History of Videogames

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OVER-30-years-of-VIDEOGAMES-COLLECTION-The-history-of-VideoGames-/121062811693?nma=true&si=TwA9PYgFNGfL31xfZkzWktbJ6Uc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

- PC sales being eaten away by iPad sales

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/28375/pc-sales-being-eaten-away-by-ipad-sales/index.html

- RAGE Tool Kit Available Today on Steam

http://www.bethblog.com/2013/02/08/rage-tool-kit-available-today-on-steam/

- Online resumes point to Wolfenstein game in development

http://www.polygon.com/2013/2/6/3959806/wolfenstein-machinegames-project-tungsten

- Adventure In Skyrim Alongside A Legendary Drunken Bear

http://kotaku.com/5980926/adventure-in-skyrim-alongside-the-legendary-dovahbear

- Alien Arena: Mercury Edition

http://www.bluesnews.com/s/138881/alien-arena-mercury-edition

- Tomb Raider Gold

http://www.bluesnews.com/s/138848/tomb-raider-gold

- Fuzzy Slaughter by Triptych Games, LLC

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/triptychgames/fuzzy-slaughter

- Akaneiro: Demon Hunters by American McGee

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spicyhorse/akaneiro-demon-hunters?ref=card

- Kickstarter Open Source Death Star by www.gnut.co.uk

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/461687407/kickstarter-open-source-death-star

- Serellan LLC – Project TAKEDOWN

http://serellan.com/

MODSonair interviews Christian Allen of Serellan about their game TakeDown, a realistic squad-based tactical shooter.

MODSonline.com Indie Dev of the Month.

This show:

MODSonair Interview with Christian Allen from Serellan who's working on the realistic squad-based tactical shooter TakeDown.

http://serellan.com/

http://takedownthegame.com/

http://modsonair.com/

MODSonair is a live show bringing you the week in gaming news every Sunday at 12pm EST. We are gamers, modders and developers talking software, hardware and related topics for the PC, consoles and similar devices.

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Christian

Run time: 50:47

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

The week ending Feb 3, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

Microsofts 128GB Surface Pro with just 83GB, Microsoft launches Office 365 for $100/year, Crysis 3 Open Beta, Army Navy seeking out better video game tech, REDengine 3 Details, Omerta - City of Gangsters, Dead Space 3, Visceral explain scary, Outlast will scare you, Grand Theft Auto V Delayed, Prince of Persia "Paused", Surgeon Simulator 2013, Ubisoft Montreal's 'Osiris' Uncovered, Serious Sam Double D XXL video explains how to use the GunStacker, Gabe Newell, that PC cleanup app you saw on TV at 3am is a waste, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Breesy, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 76:31

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Microsofts 128GB Surface Pro will ship with just 83GB usable storage space

http://www.techamok.com/?pid=10544

- Microsoft launches Office 365 for $100/year

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/small-business-home.aspx

- Crysis 3 - Open Beta Quick Look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6KwoqxccIA&feature=player_embedded

http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.demos-en_US

- Army, Navy seeking out better video game tech

http://www.gamespot.com/news/army-navy-seeking-out-better-video-game-tech-6402676

- REDengine 3 Details

http://www.ggmania.com/?smsid=34499

- Omerta - City of Gangsters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ynCOJamjn4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.cityofgangsters.com/us/

- Dead Space 3 Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TFYCgC2hFwk

- Dead Space 3 to have microtransactions

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/25/dead-space-3-dev-on-microtransactions-players-need-instant-gratification/

- Successful horror is about what you DON’T do: Visceral explain how they’re keeping Dead Space scary

http://games.on.net/2013/02/successful-horror-is-about-what-you-dont-do-visceral-explain-how-theyre-keeping-dead-space-scary/

- Soiled pants: Outlast will scare the crap out of you

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/29/soiled-pants-outlast-will-scare-the-crap-out-of-you/#more-333180

- Grand Theft Auto V Delayed

http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/48591/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-9172013.html

- Prince of Persia "Paused"

http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=138589

- Surgeon Simulator 2013 - play for free

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XkTIYhQC8&feature=player_embedded

http://www.kongregate.com/games/BossaStudios/surgeon-simulator-2013

- Ubisoft Montreal's 'Osiris' Uncovered in Leaked Video

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/30/ubisoft-montreals-osiris-uncovered-in-leaked-video

- Serious Sam Double D XXL video explains how to use the GunStacker

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/29/serious-sam-double-d-xxl-video-explains-how-to-use-the-gunstacker/#more-334177

- Gabe Newell speaks...

http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/30/3934112/gabe-newell-steam-boxs-biggest-threat-isnt-consoles-its-apple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSDY2LwYie4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/02/01/gabe-newell-on-removing-valve-from-steam/

- Yes, that PC cleanup app you saw on TV at 3am is a waste

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/yes-that-pc-cleanup-app-you-saw-on-cable-tv-at-3am-is-a-scam/

The week ending Jan 27, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

Origin for Mac enters open Alpha, POSTAL 2 Complete for Linux: On Steam, THQ Breakup, 9 old arcade games Atari's next owner should visit, Dead Island Riptide, GUNS and ROBOTS Open Beta Begins, SMITE Open Beta, Crysis 3 Open Beta, The Elder Scrolls Online, Play Ultimate Crab Battle, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 65:23

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Origin for Mac enters open Alpha, testers gifted with free copy of Bookworm

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/25/origin-for-mac-enters-open-alpha/

- POSTAL 2 Complete for Linux: On Steam!

http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?&topic=1089

- THQ Breakup Details Confirmed

http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=138417

http://kotaku.com/5978429/this-is-the-letter-that-thq-sent-to-employees-today

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/25/thqs-remaining-employees-have-until-the-end-of-the-day-to-clear-out-their-desks/#more-333324

- 9 old arcade games Atari's next owner (or you!) should revisit

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/185502/9_old_arcade_games_Ataris_next_owner_or_you_should_revisit.php#.UQUw9L80V8F

- Dead Island Riptide Trailer

http://www.bluesnews.com/s/138435/dead-island-riptide-trailer

- GUNS and ROBOTS Open Beta Begins | Guns and Robots

http://play-gar.com/guns-and-robots-open-beta-begins/

- SMITE Open Beta Launches

http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=138422

- Crysis 3 Open Beta This Month

http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=138398

- The Elder Scrolls Online - Sign Up for The Elder Scrolls Online Beta Test Today!

http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en/news/post/2013/01/21/sign-up-for-the-elder-scrolls-online-beta-test-today

- Play Ultimate Crab Battle, a free online game on Kongregate

http://www.kongregate.com/games/wiesi/ultimate-crab-battle

The week ending Jan 20, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

Left 4 Dead 2 Workshop, Antichamber - psychological exploration, Survarium beta planned, SimCity beta, Skype to replace Xbox Live, Sony sells US headquarters for $1.1 billion, THQ assets to be sold off, Codemasters hit by job losses, GPG asks if Wildman Kickstarter should continue amid layoffs, Schilling's bloody sock to be auctioned, Jailed Bohemia Interactive devs return home, US politician pushes for ESRB rating requirement, Tax on “violent” videogames proposed, SWTOR’s “gay planet” is behind a pay wall, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 76:25

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Stickam.com (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- Left 4 Dead 2 Workshop goes live

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-01-18-left-4-dead-2-workshop-goes-live

http://www.l4d.com/blog/post.php?id=9756

- Antichamber - psychological exploration game releasing on Steam in January

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/antichamber-psychological-exploration-game-releasing-on-steam-in-january/#more-331183

- Survarium beta planned for the end of the year

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/survarium-beta-planned-for-the-end-of-the-year/

- SimCity beta will run January 25 – January 28, sign ups close January 21

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/simcity-beta-will-run-january-25-%e2%80%93-january-28-sign-ups-close-january-21/

- SimCity to be used for educational purposes through new STEM initiative

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/19/simcity-to-be-used-for-educational-purposes-through-new-stem-initiative/

- Skype to replace Xbox Live voice chat with next-Xbox

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/16/skype-to-replace-xbox-live-voice-chat-with-next-xbox-rumor/

- Sony sells US headquarters for $1.1 billion

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/sony-sells-us-headquarters-for-1-1-billion/

- THQ assets to be sold off at auction January 22

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/07/thq-assets-to-be-sold-off-at-auction-january-22/

- Codemasters hit by job losses, “it is not anticipated” that core franchises will be affected

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/codemasters-hit-by-job-losses-it-is-not-anticipated-that-core-franchises-will-be-affected/

- GPG asks if Wildman Kickstarter should continue amid layoffs

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/19/gas-powered-games-asks-whether-wildman-kickstarter-should-continue-amid-lay-offs/

- Schilling's bloody sock to be auctioned

http://au.gamespot.com/news/schillings-bloody-sock-to-be-auctioned-6402584

- Jailed Bohemia Interactive devs return home

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/jailed-bohemia-interactive-devs-return-home/

- US politician pushes for ESRB rating requirement

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/18/us-politician-pushes-for-esrb-rating-requirement/

- Tax on “violent” videogames proposed by Missouri representative

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/16/tax-on-violent-videogames-proposed-by-missouri-representative/

- SWTOR’s “gay planet” is behind a pay wall

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/14/swtors-gay-planet-is-behind-a-pay-wall/

The week ending Jan 13, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.

This show:

The New Xbox at E3, Microsoft IllumiRoom concept, Valve's Steambox prototypes, Google TV getting quality gaming, Nvidia’s cloud gaming server explained, Project Shield, OUYA and Kill Screen announce CREATE Game Jam, GameStick pulled from Kickstarter and back, Razer's Edge a $999 gaming tablet, Wikipad, the newer larger Oculus Rift prototype, Lego Mindstorms EV3, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Samsung's 55-inch OLED 3D HDTV, Call of Duty Movie?, TERA going free-to-play, PAX Australia expands, U.S. Gov’t Will Not Build DeathStar, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Breesy, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 75:23

Website Link: HERE

Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Stickam.com (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:

- Opener --------------------------------------------------------

- The New Xbox Will Probably Arrive This E3

http://gizmodo.com/5972608/the-new-xbox-will-probably-arrive-this-e3

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/27773/rumortt_leaked_next_generation_xbox_specs/index.html

- Microsoft reveals new Xbox IllumiRoom concept

http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-reveals-new-xbox-illumiroom-concept-6402178

- Eyes-on with Valve's Steambox prototypes

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/09/eyes-on-with-valves-steambox-prototypes/

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/385556/valve-no-current-plans-to-announce-steam-box-in-2013/

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/valve-ben-krasnow-steambox/

- Google TV getting Ubitus support, promising 'console and MMO' quality gaming

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/google-tv-ubitus/

- Nvidia’s new cloud gaming server explained

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/01/but-can-it-stream-crysis-nvidias-new-cloud-gaming-server-explained/

- NVIDIA unveils Project Shield, a Tegra 4-powered Android gaming handheld

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/nvidia-project-shield-tegra-4/

- OUYA and Kill Screen announce CREATE Game Jam, bait developers with $45,000 in prizes

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/ouya-and-kill-screen-announce-create-game-jam/

- GameStick pulled from Kickstarter due to IP dispute (update: it's back!)

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/10/gamestick-ip-dispute/

- Hands-on with Razer's Edge, a $999 gaming tablet / home console

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/razer-edge-hands-on/

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/project-fiona-becomes-razer-edge-starts-at-999/

- Wikipad gets chromed out buttons and Big Fish games, we go eyes-on

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/wikipad-big-fish-games/

- Hands-on with the newer, larger Oculus Rift prototype (video)

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/oculus-rift-hands-on-dev-kit/

- Epic Citadel and other 'development showcases' for Oculus Rift available with dev kits in March

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/10/epic-citadel-oculus-rift/

- Lego Mindstorms EV3 arrives tailored for mobile, infrared and more hackability

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/lego-mindstorms-ev3-arrives-tailored-for-mobile-apps/

- LEGO Marvel Super Heroes announced for fall multiplatform release

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/08/lego-marvel-super-heroes-announced-for-fall-multiplatform-release/

- Samsung's 55-inch OLED 3D HDTV eyes-on: one set, multiple views

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/11/samsungs-55-inch-oled-3d-hdtv-eyes-on-one-set-multiple-views/

- Call of Duty Movie? Not So Much

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/10/call-of-duty-movie-not-so-much

- TERA going free-to-play worldwide in February

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/09/tera-going-free-to-play-worldwide-in-february/