The Geekbox

Wherein we formally welcome new permanent co-host Mike Cruz, introduce our listeners to the God of Shamisen, talk about a bunch of baby games, rave about the League of Legends beta (well... ONE of us does), get psyched for the big World of Warcraft patch, mourn the passing of The Matrix Online (not really), ponder the art of murder in Hello Kitty Online, tell stories of Animal Crossing-related near-breakups, sound off on Burn Notice episode 3x08, consider Futurama's future, and rock out with some Final Fantasy Attack. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and special guests Kevin Kmetz and Mark Thornton.

Wherein we discuss the director's cut of Watchmen, Karen's favorite porno comics, San Diego Comic-Con 2009, the World of Warcraft movie, people who obsess over fictional relationships, comic book lettering, 'Splosion Man, Bruno, Snape killing Dumbledore, Burn Notice episode 3x07, Fitch's latest hot date, kicking bad habits, and Greg Ford's big farewell. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we discuss Burn Notice episode 3x06 (and series star Jeffrey Donovan DUI), Wii Sports Resort, awesome old Final Fantasy games (and the FF4 sequel), Professor Layton, adventure games, MMO foibles, flying cars, the (potential) recasting of Futurama, why camping is stupid, and an interesting upcoming book from SomethingAwful.com. Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Justin Haywald, Ryan Higgins, and Jade Kraus.

Wherein we discuss Fitch's big date, Professor Layton's Curious Twitter Scam, GamePro's recent plagiarizing problems, the big Green Lantern casting news, Robert Kirkman's Invincible, superhero underoos, BlazBlue, the glorious return of Monkey Island, and Burn Notice episode 3x05. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we extend our Win a Date with Fitch contest, give the thumbs-up to LucasArts' back-catalog on Steam, discuss a relatively humane corporate layoff practice, get the lowdown on Fitch's European vacation, scratch our heads at Monty Python, solve Professor Layton's Twitter riddles, lament the lack of a new Burn Notice, and pimp some sweet t-shirts. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and Jason from Kentucky.

Wherein we play matchmakers for an absent Andrew Fitch, reflect on Burn Notice episode 3x04, talk about crazy Japanese TV shows and movies, praise/rag on Transformers 2, discuss the crazy life of a copy editor, observe Celebrity Death Week, and marvel at the unflappability of Greg Ford. Starring Ryan Scott, Tom Edwards, Greg Ford, Ryan Higgins, and Susie Ochs.

Wherein we discuss vapid reality TV shows, King Koopa's love life, Burn Notice episode 3x03, Fitch's impending European vacation, what makes us so great (or not), iMax movies, and more driving-related nonsense. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we discuss Burn Notice episode 3x02, dig into inFamous and Prototype, express more love for Punch-Out!! and PopCap, geek out about World of Warcraft, rage on Fry's Electronics, get excited for Drag Me to Hell and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and somehow wind up getting into a discussion about learning how to drive. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we discuss the Burn Notice season premiere, Pixar's Up, dog-training, sad movies, a Fitch non-Hitch, and E3 Expo 2009. E3 highlights include Star Wars: The Old Republic, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Project Natal, Tales of Monkey Island, and Brutal Legend. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.

Wherein we discuss the terrible Terminator Salvation, our building excitement for Burn Notice, next week's E3 Expo, Plants vs. Zombies (and why Ryan can't stop playing it), Oregon Trail on the iPhone, swine flu, and the latest Fitch Hitch update. Another raw edition, by popular demand! Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.