GNN Gaming Podcast

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode #16

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:53:11 +0000

Some say absence makes the heart grow fonder, which hopefully takes effect after only a single missing week.

This week on the GNN Gaming Podcast we wonder aloud about two recent, brutal murders that have been attributed to gaming. Who's fault is it when these things happen? The games that 'taught' the individual; the parents of the person; or something else.

In lighter news, we're a week out from the Xbox Infinity press conference, which means we get to start speculating on what's to come from Microsoft.

For this week's out of left field, though we should have expected it, news, we found out that Electronic Arts has entered into a multi-year licensing deal for the rights to future Star Wars games. What are the positives and negatives of such a business arrangement? Does this spell doom for Star Wars and the fans, or is this the beginning of something great?

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

***Intro song: “Clash of Destiny” by Mark Griskey from Star Wars: The Old Republic.

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 15

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:39:19 +0000

GNN Gaming is here to satiate your desire for gaming news, even when there is not a great deal going on. We love you that much!

With our Gaming Director Josh on a vacation with family, the rest of the crew holds up the fort and talks about the next gen consoles and what we should be expecting!

Drop a comment here or on Facebook.

Email me at
mailto:Joshua.Silverman@gnnaz.com.

Find David or myself on Twitter.

With your help and suggestions we will continue to grow GNN Gaming!

Thank you!

Show Hosts:

Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

***Intro/Outro Song: “Lucid Dream” by East New Sound on the Sacred Factor album

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 14

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:43:40 +0000

GNN Gaming is here to satiate your desire for gaming news, even when there is not a great deal going on. We love you that much!

Injustice: Gods Among Us released this week, which led to a lively discussion about the game's mechanics and my personal apprehension towards it.

Nintendo released a slew of information on upcoming 3DS titles this past week. Instead of discussing those too in-depth, we instead side-stepped onto trying to figure out what has gone wrong with the Wii U. Will the lack of success for the young system spell potential doom for Nintendo?

That and what we're playing, or longing to play on this week's episode of GNN Gaming!

Side Note: Do you have something you would like us to discuss on the podcast? Maybe a topic that you're looking for a second opinion of, or some piece of news you think we've missed? If so, there are plenty of places you can message us to let us know:

Drop a comment here or on Facebook.

Email me at mailto:Joshua.Silverman@gnnaz.com.

Find David or myself on Twitter.

With your help and suggestions we will continue to grow GNN Gaming!

Thank you!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

***Intro song: “The Dark Knight Rises (Main Theme)” by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLqKSv1F42A

Injustice Launch

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:25:46 +0000

Welcome to a special bonus minisode of the GNN Gaming Podcast, hosted exclusively by myself Joshua Silverman. Last night I was at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Microsoft Store for the launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us, which gave me an opportunity to of course chat with both Wonder Woman (Christine Johnson) and Nightwing (Chad Stafford). Make sure to check out the pictures of their costumes below, and let us know what you think so far of Injustice. Has it lived up to your expectations? Make sure you check out our review, which should be out by the end of the week.

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 13

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:16:22 +0000

Electronic Arts has won their second straight "Worst Company" award from The Consumerist, but is it deserving?

Microsoft appears to have an attitude problem when dealing with indie developers, but are you really surprised?

Speaking of indie games, are they the wave of the future. Can indie games become the next blockbusters in a sea of AAA gaming?

That plus our thoughts on always-online gaming, Arkham Origins, and Defiance on this week's GNN Gaming Podcast!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode #12

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:11:36 +0000

This week on the GNN Gaming Podcast we take a look at the closure of LucasArts, which may or may not have come as a surprise last week. We also ponder the layoffs at Highmoon Studios, developers of the upcoming Deadpool game.

That and a missing member on this episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast.

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 11

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:40:16 +0000

Welcome to another exciting and fun-filled episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast!

This week we discuss the latest trend in gaming: CEOs of major companies stepping down. This week's lucky 'winner' is Yoichi Wada, former President and CEO of Square-Enix. This news came after estimates began to show a sizable dip in profit for the company. What can Square-Enix do to bolster sales and bring back their fanbase? Find our thoughts within.

Speaking of sales expectations: what is everyone's thoughts on the Ouya, the Kickstarter darling that is releasing very soon? Interesting thoughts are arrayed and set up for your listening pleasure.

Finally, the guy's take a look at the release of BioShock Infinite, which leads David to a startling discovery: Is Dishonored worth a second look? Terrifying thought that is.

That, plus a reasonable amount more on this episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage! The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

***Intro song: “Metal Gear Solid Theme Song” from the original Metal Gear Solid.

Episode 10

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:45:53 +0000

After two weeks lost in the jungles of the Internet, our faithful trio has returned! Join them as they discuss what is going on with Electronic Arts, and how their troubles may speak of a shift in the gaming landscape. Listen to tales of the return and remastering of two old friends in Final Fantasy X & X-2, as well the unexpected return of Duck Tales (A-woo-woo!). We explore the realm of games that we wish to see, but may have not been announced at this time; a perilous task for some, but not our intrepid explorers! Also, a look at PAX East news, BioShock Infinite's release and worries about the future of the Xbox 720.

That and more will be featured on this double-sized episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The GNN Gaming Podcast can now be found on iTunes! Make sure you subscribe to our podcast; that way you'll never run the risk of missing an episode.

***Intro song: “To Zanarkan” from the Final Fantasy X soundtrack, which can be purchased here.

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 9

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:37:40 +0000

This is episode 9 of the GNN Gaming Podcast! On today's episode we discuss a great many things, including: the clusterf*** release of SimCity; Richard Garriot's return to gaming; Ron Gilbert's departure from DoubleFine and a whole lot more.

On top of that, is Okey getting an Xbox?

In light of Tomb Raider's release have the guys stopped ragging on Josh for a poor choice of words last week?

Find out on this episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

***Intro song: “Survival Guide” by Jason Graves from Tomb Raider can be found here: http://soundcloud.com/jasongraves/survival-guide

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 8

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:24:25 +0000

On this episode we discuss EA's decision to embrace a purely microtransaction mindset on gaming. Obviously both David and Okey approve of this idea. Speaking of controversies, we delve deeper into what's going on with Gearbox Software in light of the Aliens Colonial Marines clusterfrell. There's also the potential controversy of what's going on with yet another Assassin's Creed game releasing this year. I already detailed some aspects of the game's big announcement, but you can hear more of my thoughts and theories from the night before the trailer premiered. Finally we delve gently into problems that may be facing the industry as a whole. Plenty of high-ranking talent such as Cliff Bleszinski, Mike Capps, Dr. Ray Muzyka, and plenty more have been moving on from the gaming industry, while complaints about work conditions are on the rise. What could this hold for the lifestyle we all love so much? That, and a whole lot of censorship, on this edition of the GNN Gaming Podcast! Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman – Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias – Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage! ***Intro song: “Brothers of the Creed” by Miracle of Sound can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cvujeCj000

The GNN Gaming Podcast, Episode 7

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:07:09 +0000

Welcome one and all to a special bonus episode of the GNN Gaming Podcast! A few days ago we brought you all the details as we had them on the Playstation 4 (Read about it HERE); now we're bringing you a discussion of the sights and sounds of the Sony press conference.

David, Okey, and Josh take you through the information on what the new console has to offer, before moving onto some of our most anticipated games for the system. These choices may include titles not shown off during the event.

In addition, what does Microsoft need to do to potentially show up Sony?

Find out our thoughts on this weekend's bonus episode!

Show Hosts:

Joshua Silverman - Gaming Director of GNN, Constantly Calibrating
Okey Ogba - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN
David Arias - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for GNN

Please check out our weekly podcast every Tuesday on our webpage!

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 6

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:02:25 +0000

On this week's East Valley Gaming Podcast: David, Okey, and Josh weigh the merits of microtransactions in Dead Space 3, while weighing the merits, or lack thereof, of "pay to win" gaming.

We churn through the PS4 rumor mill as February 20th draws ever closer. What does Sony need to do to make the next-gen console a hit out of the gate? What will Microsoft need to do to topple the PS4 under the Xbox 720's mighty weight?

Have you heard about Four in February?

Josh, David, and Okey discuss their plans for this month-long gaming event. Josh also has quite the rant related to his first pick for the event.

That and more on this week's East Valley Gaming Podcast!"

Show Hosts:

David Arias - Gaming Director of EVG/GNN
Okey Ogba - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN
Joshua Silverman - Constantly Calibrating, Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN,

Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

***Intro song: "Ni no Kuni Main Theme" can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/biyao163/01-ni-no-kuni-main-theme

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 5

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:05:14 +0000

This week, David, Okey, and Josh discuss experiences with the latest Devil May Cry, the possible conspiracy behind Ni No Kuni Collector’s Editions, the fall of the once mighty THQ, Sony and Nintendo getting desperate, and what we’re looking forward to in the month of February.

Show Hosts:

David Arias - Gaming Director of EVG/GNN
Okey Ogba - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN
Joshua Silverman - Constantly Calibrating, Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN,

Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

***Intro song: "Twister Remix - Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance" can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/user485151016

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Special Halo 4 Episode

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:26:11 +0000

Geek News Network presents a special Halo 4 episode of the East Valley Gaming podcast!

Last night, David, Josh and Hong attended the Halo 4 Midnight Release at the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. And boy was the party rocking. More than 700 hundred people showed up to partake in the festivities. There was free food and drinks for people that showed up early. Live entertainment from Mega Ran. Devastation hosted a Halo 4 multiplayer tournament. Anabel Martinez was rocking her artwork. And many awesome giveaways were given out throughout the night. So check our our podcast as we preview the evening, review Halo4 and also interview an awesome Halo cosplayer Roxy Almblade!

Show Hosts:

Hong Le - President of GNN
David Arias - Gaming Director of EVG/GNN
Joshua Silverman - Constantly Calibrating, Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN,

*Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

***Intro/outro song: “To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix)” by Neil Davidge from the Halo 4 soundtrack. Soundtrack available everywhere.

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 4

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:55:26 +0000

Geek News Network presents the fourth episode of the East Valley Gaming podcast!

This week, David, Okey, and Josh talk more about their experiences on Borderlands 2 from duplication and achievements, Recent departures in the gaming industry, Halo4: Forward Unto Dawn, Dishonored, and Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

Show Hosts:

David Arias - Gaming Director of EVG/GNN
Okey Ogba - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN
Joshua Silverman - Constantly Calibrating, Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN,

*Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

***Intro/outro song: “Mad Moxxi’s Theme” from Gearbox. Soundtrack available online.

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 3

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:46:06 +0000

Geek News Network presents the third episode of the East Valley Gaming podcast!

This week, we are short two members so David and Okey take the reins on the show. They talk about their experiences on Borderlands 2, FIFA '13, Resident Evil 6, Xbox 360 vs. PS3 console updates, as well as news on Dragon's Dogma DLC, Walking Dead episode 4, XCOM, and Dishonored.

Show Hosts:

David Arias - Gaming Director of EVG/GNN
Okey Ogba - Game Reviewer/Podcaster for EVG/GNN

*Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

***Intro/outro song: "Super Mario World - Castle Theme (Esque Remix)" by Esque. You can find this track on the Hit That! (Video Game Remixes) album for free here: http://esque1983.bandcamp.com/album/hit-that-video-game-remixes

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 2

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 05:15:46 +0000

Geek News Network presents the second episode of the East Valley Gaming podcast!

This week, we spend most of our time talking about the Wii U and Borderlands 2. Plus we have a special guest, Hong Le the President of GNN and EVG as he talks about his gaming habits.

Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

*Intro/outro song: "Mad Moxxi's Theme" from Gearbox. Soundtrack available online.

The East Valley Gaming Podcast, Episode 1

GeekNewsNetwork@GNNAZ.com (Geek News Network) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:26:40 +0000

Geek News Network presents the first episode of the East Valley Gaming podcast! There will be two teams doing the EVG podcast. Team One (this podcast) will be the main continuity every week. Team Two will report on big updates in the gaming world.

Please check out our weekly podcast every Friday on our webpage and our Facebook page!

*Intro/outro song: "Song of Storms" by Ephixa. Buy the Zelda Step album here for only $4!