Twitch Asylum Video Game Radio

In this episode, we take a look back at the classic video game, "The Seven Cities of Gold". What were our impressions of the game when it was first released, and how we think it holds up today. In our "discussion", we focus onthe turbulent relationship between video game publishers and the video game media. We also discuss playing Super Mario Galaxy, Call of Duty 4, Burnout Paradise, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, and Magic the Gathering.

In this episode we discuss the recent releases of several classic gaming documentaries. During the segment we conduct our first in-studio interview with William Carlton who stars in the documentary, "High Score" in which he attempts to set the Missile Command world record. We also discuss playing Eye of Judgment, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Burnout: Paradise, The Orange Box, Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect, and Crysis.

In this episode we discuss the excellent video game history book, "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent. We also discuss playing Def Jam:Icon, Crackdown, Battlestations Midway, Rainbow Six Vegas, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, and Under Defeat.

In this episode we cover part one of a two part series regarding the history of Nintendo. During the discussion, we cover the madness that was the PlayStation 3 launch. We also discuss playing Eragon, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Wii Sports, and Elite Beat Agents.

In this episode we discuss the history of the game company Epyx. During our discussion segment, we focus on the limited life-span of recent console generations. We also discuss playing Gears of War, F.E.A.R., Rainbow Six: Vegas, Bully, Okami, and Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony.

In this episode we discuss our top 20 favorite arcade games of all time. We also review the recent Nintendo Wii press conference and the Tokyo game show. We discuss playing Test Drive Unlimited, Saints' Row, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, Lego Star Wars II, Killzone: Liberation, Tenchu Senran, and The Ship.

In this episode, we take a look back at the history of the Ultima series of role playing games, Origin Systems, Inc. (the company), and Richard Garriott (designer/programmer). In this month's "discussion" segment, we reflect back upon the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX). We discuss Saint's Row, Test Drive: Unlimited, 99 Nights, Dead Rising, Chromehounds, Guitar Hero, and the New Super Mario Bros.

In this episode, we take a look back at the rise and fall of Infocom, the company famous for creating sophisticated text adventures. In our "discussion" segment we discuss the limited life of console on-line games. The news segment includes DRM issues related to the Xbox-live marketplace, the fact that the PS2 outsold the 360 in July, the reveal of Microsoft's HD-DVD drive, and much more. We discuss playing Dead Rising, Goku Makimura / Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins, Extend Every Extra, Hitman: Blood Money, Pac-Man, Perfect Dark, King's Quest VIII, and Oblivion.

In this episode, we are joined by Achilles from the Twitch Asylum forums to discuss what he is currently playing. In our retro respect segment we discuss the history of Laser Disc games with a focus on Dragon's Lair. Our discussion this time is about whether we believe PC gaming is dying. We also discuss the many games we are currently playing including NCAA Football 2007, Trauma Center, The Ship, Galaga, Star Wars Galaxies, and Cloning Clyde.

In this episode, We take a look back at the long history of Star Wars-based video games. Our "discussion" segment this time focuses on the "California Extreme" classic arcade show. The news segment includes the top 20 games nobody played, several new PSP hacks, new Xbox-live arcade games, and more. We discuss playing Prey, NCAA Football 2007, New Super Mario Bros., Loco Roco, Star Wars: Empire at War, Heroes of Might and Magic V, and several more.