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Review: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (xbox360/ps3)

By Steve Power on April 30, 2010

The Charge:
Defining Online Warfare!

Opening Statement:
The world of Military shooters has always been a tumultuous one. Excursions into World War II have always butted heads with the latest and greatest techno shooters and Tom Clancy terror thrillers. Somewhere along the timeline, the mainstream WWII shooter converged with the modern man of action, and one franchise rose above the ranks to seize the crown. Hardly content to take their ‘distant second’ ribbon and wallow in complacency, EA and Dice have fired the opening salvo in the quickly building war against Modern Warfare 2.

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BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 60: Encyclopedia Dave and the Case of the Off-Topic Podcast

By Erich on April 29, 2010

Without a third person to keep them on track, Dave and Erich cover topics as varied as Splinter Cell: Conviction and Little House on the Prairie; Alan Wake and Encyclopedia Brown; and Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection and whittling. Add in a dash of Super Street Fighter IV, Saved by the Bell, and Streets of Rage and you’ve got a contender for either the best or worst podcast we’ve ever done. Listen and decide for yourself.

If you have a favorite Encyclopedia Brown case, or just want to complain, let us know in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

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This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged alan wake, Encyclopedia Brown, Little House on the Prairie, Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection, splinter cell conviction, Super Street Fighter IV.

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 59: The Canadian Grammys

By Erich on April 22, 2010

Erich, Jon, and Steve kick off this week’s show with a segment about Canada’s big Juno Award music show, and if you think The Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea, Sloan, and Justin Bieber have nothing to do with video games—well, you’re right. Thankfully, the trio spend the rest of the time talking about games like Cave Story, Final Fantasy XIII, Monster Hunter Tri, and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

What did you think of the Junos? Let us know in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

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This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged Cave Story, Final Fantasy XIII, Junos, Monster Hunter Tri, splinter cell conviction.

Geeks REJOICE! – Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 announced!

By Jon Mercer on April 20, 2010

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This entry is filed under News and tagged Capcom, Fighting Games, Marvel, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, street fighter.

Review: Cave Story (WiiWare)

By Jon Mercer on April 15, 2010

The Charge:

Wake up in a dark cave with no memory and just a gun. Take control and learn a world power, stop a delusional villain!

Opening Statement:

Playing Cave Story (Dōkutsu Monogatari for you hopeless purists out there) on the Wii will most likely conjure up strong feelings of nostalgia within gamers who were around in the 8-bit era. It’s like discovering a great NES title for the first time, or stumbling across a slice of fried gold long since missed. The only difference being that Cave Story is no retro throwback title, it’s not a series relaunch, or a cheap cash-in on the success of Mega Man 9 or Dark Void Zero. Cave Story, if you must know, was doing the old school thing before old school was even in vogue. This game is a labour of love, crafted by a single gamer back in 2004. It enjoyed cult success as a freeware PC title, but does that mean it’s not worth forking over 12 bucks to play it as an actual console title? That’s a question for Will Smith.

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This entry is filed under Reviews, Wii and tagged Cave Story, Dōkutsu Monogatari, old-school games, Reviews, WiiWare.

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 58: Funny Aprons

By Erich on April 15, 2010

Dave and Tim join Erich for tales of video game woe and wonder. Thrill to the story of broken PS3s and tough decisions, gawk at tepid responses to an eagerly anticipated sequel, and yawn at a yarn packed with downloadable deals and casual gaming. All this with a look forward to some big titles on the horizon and a business venture that might be very lucrative, indeed.

Sound off on this week’s podcast in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

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This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged alan wake, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, God of War III, Plants vs. Zombies, playstation 3, Super Street Fighter IV. | 1 Comment

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 57: Apps Sampler

By Erich on April 8, 2010

Erich and Adam celebrate the release of Apple’s iPad by ignoring it and talking about gaming on the iPhone and iPod Touch instead. From ecosystems to pricing, touch-based gameplay to the effect on console games, our resident Mac fans consider what mobile gaming means for the modern gamer. They also talk about games, including Words With Friends, New York Times Crosswords, Scrabble, and Adam’s top five recommendations for anyone trying to navigate the App Store.

Feel free to leave your App recommendations and Microsoft fanboy ravings in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing at feedback@pixelverdict.com.

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This entry is filed under Podcast and tagged Crosswords, Drop 7, Flight Control, Geo Defense, iPhone, ipod touch, Plants vs. Zombies, Scrabble, Spider, Words With Friends.

NEW RELEASES – April 2010

By Steve Power on April 1, 2010

April comes in like a fercious wet box of kittens with a pretty timid little “mew”. Not much on the slate, but what’s there is of solid stuff!

04/13

- Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City(PC, PS3)

- Splinter Cell: Conviction (Xbox360, PC)

04/20

- Monster Hunter Tri (Wii)

- Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper (Xbox360)

04/27

- Dead to Rights: Retribution (multi)

- Super Street Fighter IV (multi)

- Nier (multi)

- Fifa World Cup 2010 South Africa(multi)

- Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake (PSP)

- Record of Agarest War (Xbox360)

After seeing Sam Fisher get his kill on to the strains of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”, i’m so sold on Splinter Cell: Conviction. I’ll also be doing some monster hunting, and Street Fighter is a must. What are the rest of you asking the Easter Bunny for? Outside of Creme Eggs?

This entry is filed under Features, News, PC, PS3, psp, Wii, Xbox 360 and tagged april, cadbury creme eggs, Johnny Cash, new stuff, Sam Fisher, sam fisher and johnny cash will kick your ass.

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Review: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (xbox360/ps3)

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 60: Encyclopedia Dave and the Case of the Off-Topic Podcast

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 59: The Canadian Grammys

Geeks REJOICE! – Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 announced!

Review: Cave Story (WiiWare)

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 58: Funny Aprons

BLAST PROCESSING! Episode 57: Apps Sampler

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