TD Gaming Podcast

Gaming Podcast: Monster Mash

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 15 July 2009 00:55:00 -0500

This week we're on vacation but Don is not, so he took the time to build out a cool mashup of some of the podcasts most memorable "moments." Of course, most of them are the strangest bloopers and oddities that we had a couple lol's re-listening to them. Consider this the greatest moments in the last sixty episodes wrapped up in a 4-minute time period. Holy crap.

Gaming Podcast 130: Proselytizing

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 07 July 2009 22:10:00 -0500

This week's gaming podcast covers some news, history and a classic gaming flashback. We'll be taking next week off, so this week is extra packed with content... okay, well, it's normal. We're looking at Breakout as our flashback and the MB Microvision in our gaming history. This weeks news includes: * Twittercraft - Twitter while in World of Warcraft * iPhone Gaming Prices * Starcraft 2 will have no LAN multi-player support * Tecmo Koei Concerned with Motion Control Technology * Rumor: Rockstar confirms two new GTA IV Episodes * Violence and Combat is old, time for acting This week we've got two questions for ya, what console/hand-held system do you bring on vacations and do you go out and buy any games before you head on vacation?

Gaming Podcast 129: My Walkman

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 30 June 2009 20:40:00 -0500

This week is full of crazy energy. We seem to have gone 100% Sony on news chatter but we level that out with some great community feedback about our question of the week. We hit a little Burgertime action in our gaming flashback and bust through some Data East company history. * Analyst says Sony Motion Control beats MS Natal * Sony dropping the PS3 price? * EA heading for a takeover? * Sony backing Home * Sony making a PSP Phone? * Sony Exclusives not anything great This week we’re asking the question, what is your favorite end-boss in a video game from todays games to the past classics?

Gaming Podcast 128: Produca

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 23 June 2009 18:27:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast tackles the history of Full Throttle and the history of the SCUMM script system created for Maniac Mansion. We're also hitting up some game news, talking a bit more about games that have changed our lives and taking to heart some great user comments. * Activision and Sony battling it out * Lord of the Rings Online, Userbase Growing * Bad Wording by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer makes People Think New 360 Coming * Konami Women Demoted For Being a Mother * Licensed iPhone Commadore 64 Emulated Rejected by Apple This weeks question of the week is of the user-submitted style! Krud asks, "If you could only play four games (w/o new DLC for the foreseeable future), what four would you choose?"

Gaming Podcast 127: I Like The Open Hand Action

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 16 June 2009 19:10:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast includes a lot of fun, we're a bit silly and having a good time. We flash back to Maniac Mansion and cover some history on LucasFilm Games also known as LucusArts. We're diving head-long into some great community submissions for the best and worst controllers of all time. This weeks news includes: * Rumor: Microsoft Making a New Xbox 360 * Halo ODST will have a $60 price tag * Sony Making an app store?? * Nintendo's Walk Through System Debuting with New Super Mario Bros. Wii * ESRB wants to rate iPhone/iPod Touch games This week Don has doubled up, first we've got a poll for you to answer! What's do you prefer: Star Wars Games or Final Fantasy Games? Question of the Week: What is the best game you have ever played and, if you want to answer the next part you can also let us know why you believe it's changed your life!

Gaming Podcast 126: Wii-niss Envy

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 09 June 2009 22:15:00 -0500

This week we're finishing our E3 reactions along with our reaction to the recent iPhone/iPod Touch news and their new gaming initiative. Our gaming flashback flies back to After Burner and our game history is all about Yu Suzuki a huge SEGA developer. The news this week includes: * Some of the big announcements from Sony's E3 Press Conference * Some of the big announcements from Nintendo's E3 Conference * Microsoft envisions 10 year lifespan for Xbox 360 * Activision Disappointed by no price cuts at E3 * Michael Pachter thinks the motion control from Sony and Microsoft won't topple the Wii * iPhone/iPod Touch 3.0 Firmware enhances gaming features Don's question of the week, what is your favorite controller and what game controller do you hate the most? Thanks for the GREAT responses to last weeks question, so many creative answers.

Gaming Podcast 125: Holograms

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 02 June 2009 21:33:00 -0500

This week we're tackling a very small bit of E3 news because our recording occurs on Monday night. We did, however, get a bit of Microsoft E3 news and do not worry, we found lots of other great topics to discuss this week. We also tackle some great user write-ins and other crazy stuff. * Another PSP Coming: PSP Go * Atari Says Good bye to Infogrames * Set Top Boxes another avenue for games * Starcraft 2 Coming This Year * Microsoft experimenting with Digital Downloads * Some Big Announcements from the Microsoft E3 Presentation This weeks history: The Bard's Tale and we're taking a look at what Satoru Iwata has done for Nintendo and the shoes he had to replace. The question of the week is crazy this time around, if you played the Video Gamer class in an RPG, what attributes and abilities would you have?

Gaming Podcast 124: Waggle Controls

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:55:00 -0500

This week's Memorial Day podcast has very few stories but we managed to pack it full of content including the long awaited Punch-Out Wii review! The news includes: * Mass Effect 2 Information Leaked * Nintendo Releasing All Three Metroid Games on one disc * Nintendo's CEO Satoru Iwata Says, No Sense In Complaining About Used Game Sales We also hit up some listener comments, learn a bit about nanites, checkout some gaming history on Track & Field all while popping out a new weekly question: Will you buy a video game compilation that includes updated old games with new functionality like "Waggle" controls?

Gaming Podcast 123: Sega Super Master?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:00 -0500

This weekend was rough and, as a result, this gaming podcast has an epic number of bloopers. A death in the family had us running all over the place and heading to family events. However, we pushed through and put out an episode which includes some history on Altered Beast and a look back at Eugene Jarvis. This weeks news includes: * Micheal Pachter Gives E3 Highlight Predictions * Guitar Hero 5 Details Announced * Take-Two Suing Apogee over Duke Nukem Forever Outcome * Champion Online delayed * Wal-Mart Enters Used Game Business This weeks Question of the Week is a trivia question from Don dealing with these nanites and such... you'll have to listen to get the context!

Gaming Podcast 122: There You Are Perry!

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:39:00 -0500

This week we're one person down, but we're carrying the torch anyway. This gaming podcast covers the latest news, hits up a flashback of Qix and digs into the history of Taito. We've got some great comment this week from ipod gaming to console generation predictions. This weeks news includes: * Longest Pre-Order Wait Ever * Microsoft will acquire BigPark Gaming Company * Blizzard Getting Ready to Beta Test Starcraft II * Cheat Codes Not only for Video games * PlayStation Network Coming To Devices Near You We're also going to hold a little contest to give away to copies of Plants vs. Zombies from popcap. Listen to the gaming podcast for the details! We want to thank all the folks who wrote in and cheftafoya for some of the news articles. Question of the week? Are you going to sign up for hte Starcraft II beta on hype alone...?

TD Gaming Podcast 121: Plants vs. Zombies

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:30:00 -0500

This week's gaming podcast we're looking back at Elevator Action and we give our audio review of Plants v.s. Zombies, which you can find on CasualGamerChick as well.We tackle the question of the week, lots of great game points on games you just couldn't finish but wanted to and, game news: * No New Game Consoles Until 2013 * Bioware Talks More About Mass Effect on the iPhone * Resident Evil 5 in 3D on the PC * Blizzard Sends Cease and Desist to iPhone Apps * Pickmin 3 on the way? This weeks "Question of the Week," when will we see the next generation of consoles released and, will the iPhone overtake other hand-held gaming platforms?

Gaming Podcast 120: Bringing The Fiddle

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 28 April 2009 14:50:00 -0500

This week we read off some of our Audience Survey Dislikes and requests while plowing through some great community comments. We self-analyze Don to see if he’s really a freak based on some community feedback while tackling some news: * Nintendo Making Users Pay for Wii Hacks * Champions Online Coming July 14th * Guild Wars Reaches 6 Million Units Sold * Texas Trying to Entice Game Developers We’re also taking a flashback peak at Return to Pirate Island and a bit of history on Scott Adams, the interactive fiction game developer (not the Dilbert guy). This week’s question is a reverse take on last weeks, thanks to Jonah Falcon: What games did you give up on, due to difficulty, despite wanting to see how it ended?

Gaming Podcast 119: Love Stick

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 21 April 2009 15:10:00 -0500

This week we're learning a bit about Donkey Kong Junior as well as listening to Don convince Derrick that the second stage in Donkey Kong was in Donkey Kong Junior. We're also looking back to Billy Mitchell, a Guinness Book World Record holder for video games. This week, news was a bit light but we managed to cover: * Xbox 360 Most Satisfying Console in Japan? * User Generated Content for City of Heroes MMO * Game Sales Different on the DS * Sony Responds to Crashing Sales with Management Shift * Retired NFL Players to sue EA and Madden We also tackle the incoming comments answering our question of the week about TSR and Wizards of the Coast. This week, we're asking people if Don is wierd for replaying video games right after he beats them. Does anyone else do that?

Gaming Podcast 118: Jump The Shark

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 14 April 2009 11:55:00 -0500

The gaming podcast of the week, the best gaming podcast on the planet! No, just kidding. This week we're taking a look back at Starfox, we're reading off some great community questions, covering history on Dave Arneson and hitting up some news: * Will Wright Leaves Electronic Arts * Nintendo Wii Bringing Video Download * Nintendo Wii Manufacturing Costs down 45% since launch * RockStar connecting Flash games and the Nintendo DS * Dave Arneson Dies at Age 61 * Electronic Arts Want Their Brass Knuckles Back Thanks for the great responses this week, as always, we're also asking a question of the week: Is anyone else angry that Wizards of the Coast came out of nowhere to buy TSR, Inc back in the day?

Gaming Podcast 117: Grinding My Neighbors Pug?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 07 April 2009 17:30:00 -0500

This week we're taking a stroll down memory lane of Deus Ex, hitting up some information about Warren Spector and crashing through some good game news including: * New Guitar Hero Game a "best of" compilation. * Latest DLC for Fallout 3, not working so well. * New Linux based gaming console. * PS3 Outsells Nintendo Wii in Japan. * Sony Gets Snippy about DSi. * Rumor: Mortal Kombat Devs Leaving Midway. Of course, we forgot our Question of the Week, so let's ask it now: How many bad/buggy patches and content updates would you accept before you give up on the developer? Ton's of great comments this week, hopefully you'll remember to answer the question we forgot to ask in the show. Also, check out the show if you've got a PS2 and want two volumes of Popcap's casual games, as we're looking to give them away.

Gaming Podcast 116: We Can't Get To The Cloud!

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 31 March 2009 22:55:00 -0500

This week's gaming podcast covers a wide variety of news, we also argue a bit about the Wow restrictions on taking donations and cash (again) and touch on some gaming history involving The Sims and the history of Infocom. For news, we've tackled * EA Leaves SecuRom out of Sims 3 * Sony Enticing Independent Developers to be Exclusive to PlayStation Network * Steam Makes DRM Obsolete * Blizzard Rolling Out New Game Franchise? * OnLive to Kill off Consoles as we know them? * PS3 Rumors and Price Drops This weeks question, is the Nintendo Wii killing off gaming as we know it?

Gaming Podcast 115: Poo Poo'ed It

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 24 March 2009 16:45:00 -0500

This week we're working with our skeleton crew, Don was stuck at work so we're flying duelies. Speaking of duelies, we're flashing back to Rise of the Triad and covering some gaming history on Ralph Baer, a very important person in the gaming industry. This week, in the news, we're a bit Wii centric with: * Wii Supply finally meeting demand * Nintendo Wins Lawsuit * Wii Fit outsells Halo 3 * World of Goo Creator, Ron Carmel, Poo Poos DRM * Blizzard has changed the UI add on development policy * Bioshock Coming to the iPhone?? Also, listen in for your chance to win Peggle for Xbox Live Arcade with a simple question. We forgot to ask the question of the day on the show, so, here it is: Should Blizzard halt income made from addon develoment?

Gaming Podcast 114: The Paz Cast

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 17 March 2009 21:30:00 -0500

We're flashing back to a holographic arcade title, Time Traveler from SEGA and take a reflective walk down memory lane with Apogee and touch on ROTT. We've got a light set of community comments and some good game news including: * Microsoft Settles Law Suit * Capcom charging for Resident Evil 5 features * Blizzard Holding Creative Writing Contest * Metal Gear Solid Touch * Sony May have to cut the Price of the PS3 * Lionhead Studios Planning more DLC for Fable 2 If you're looking to enter the World fo Warcraft writing contest, check it out here. Thanks for the write-in's and, as always, we look forward to hearing more. Question of the week: Would you buy a game that sold you half of other titles in content and made you pay for the rest later in DLC form?

Gaming Podcast 113: How Do You Say Gyro?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 10 March 2009 23:00:00 -0500

This week we're overwhelmed with awesome listener comments, including new ones from folks we've never heard from on the show. We're also taking a flashback look at the original Diablo and some of the sequels that followed it. This weeks gaming news includes: * 6,200 Reasons to buy iphone/touch games * MTV Thinks Rock Band Beatles is worth $59.99 on the Wii * Wii Motion Plus Delay Rumor * Associated Press is reporting Circuit City officially done * Killzone 2 Gets Patched for Multiplayer * Wii New Play Control Lineup We're also reviewing the downloadable content for GTA IV known as "Lost and the Damned." Learn why Derrick is afraid of Motorcycles.

Gaming Podcast 112: Ubiquitous, Is That a Word?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 03 March 2009 22:30:00 -0500

This week we're flashing back to Zaxxon and into a bit of a reflective history on the NES Satellite accessory. We reflect upon how bad Don sucks at Mass Effect and get tips from the community. We're also checking in on some news this week including: * Microsoft Xbox 360 Outsells PS3 and Wii in Japan * Nintendo DSi not competing with cell phones or iPods * PlayStation 3 hard to develop for on purpose * EA admits they need to try harder * Killzone 2 sells 750k after launch * Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li KO'ed at theaters * Tabula Rasa MMO Shutting Down After 1.5 years * Xbox Live Bans Gay Gamers We're also asking a few questions of the week, you can answer them all, one or none (but we'll give you sad face)! What's your favorite video game accessory since you started gaming, what actor can make a video game movie a success?

Gaming Podcast 111: Squeaky Wheel Gets The Kick

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 24 February 2009 22:36:00 -0500

This week we're flashing back to Star Wars, an arcade classic from 1983. We're looking back at the history and forward progress of ArenaNet, co-founded by some Blizzard folks. In the news, we're looking at: * John Riccitiello, EA's CEO says the recession is a blessing * Xbox Live Players Getting Attacked * Video Games increase 13% In Down Economy * Microsoft funding "Games for Learning" * Consumers prefer to buy games at Retail stores * Tony Hawk Incorporating Skate Boarding peripheral We also learned that Don's got some issues with not sucking at Mass Effect.

TD Gaming Podcast 110: Early Release

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Sun, 15 February 2009 12:10:00 -0500

It's almost a two gaming podcast week as we're releasing this episode "wicked early" -- sorry, we're from New England. Derrick's heading off to Germany on business and we'd hate to miss a week because of the trip, so here you go. This week we flash back to Pac-Man, cover some gaming history on Disney Interactive Studio and plow through some game news: * Ex-Ensemble Studios Folks Form New Studio * NCSoft Profits Down * Activision Threatening to sue EA * Microsoft Opening Retail Chain * Square Enix to Buy Eidos * Midway files chapter 11 bankruptcy protection This week we're asking the listeners the question, do you believe Microsoft will be successful opening a retail chain? We also handle a few user comments including one regarding Don's rapping career or lack of a career.

TD Gaming Podcast 109: One Time At Plastic Band Camp...

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 10 February 2009 22:30:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast includes a bit about a popular gaming podcast: Link. We also touch on Mercs, in our gaming flashback and tackle a bunch of news articles: * EA Committed to taking risks in 2009 * Bethesda working on iPhone Game * Fallout 3 DLC Pushed back a month * Intel will design the PS4 GPU * Online game hacking new threat * Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band Summer Camps This week we're answering a few listener questions, tackling the question about what you drink when pulling an all-nighter game-a-thon and asking a few new questions such as, do you like horror films and/or horror games? We also review Pudge, for the iphone/ipod touch.

TD Gaming Podcast 108: My Head Cold

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 03 February 2009 23:10:00 -0500

This weeks episode covers some cool industry news and takes a look back at SEGA's Hang On. This weeks history lesson involves the Bartle Test, created by Richard Bartle and his MUD. This weeks news: * Launch Day Xbox 360s No longer covered * EA Acquires game rights to Bourne Series * Nintendo Stocks Fall on fear of Nintendo Wii slow down * DJ Hero in 2009 * 2008's biggest game title: Mario Kart * March 10th, we're gonna see Punch-Out Wii * E3 as big as ever * EA price cuts on last years titles * New Exclusive PS3 RTS: Under Siege Also, don't forget to take our survey! I apologize now for the bit of a head cold.

TD Gaming Podcast 107: It's All About Thrusting

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 27 January 2009 18:45:00 -0500

This weeks episode is a bit unique, we've changed up a bit of our format to see what people think of the fresh new style. If you like it or dislike it, please let us know. This week we flashback to the 1986 title Thrust on the BBC Micro and cover the history of Solid Snake. News for the week: * Voice Actor 'Michael Hollick' won't be the focus of GTA IV DLC * PS3 Not Getting Fallout 3 update * GameStop putting people in fat suits to prove a point * Guitar Hero World Tour Kicks Rock Bands Butt In Sales * Electronic Arts gives "Safe" signal to Casual Games and Burnout Developers * Halo Wars Goes Gold * Mortal Kombat Game In The Works * Windows 7 - Performs pretty sweet in gaming

TD Gaming Podcast 106: In The Ghetto!

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 20 January 2009 23:00:00 -0500

The latest gaming podcast covers a flashback of Asteroids, from 1979, reactions to the latest listener comments and open the archive of great mascots covering Ryu. This weeks news includes: * Guitar Hero III hits milestone * Microsoft shuts down Gamerscore blog * Violence has no effect on the fun video games provide * Sega wants to broaden Nintendo Audience This weeks soapbox is pretty broad, do HD graphics matter to gamers?

TD Gaming Podcast 105: The Sound of Music

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 13 January 2009 23:15:00 -0500

This week we had a huge gaming podcast but we managed to get it all down to 60 minutes of content but it wasn't easy. We're digging through some old history, Yoshi's Story is our gaming flashback and we covered gaming history on The Biography of Yoshi. This weeks news includes: * No new Rock Band in 2009 * FTC looking for consumer response to DRM * Microsoft says there won't be an Xbox 360 equipped with a Blue Ray player * Nintendo filing a patent to make game certain games easier This weeks soap box segment, we're looking at game audio and which music made the game experience, what game music we best remember. What's the theme music you remember best?

TD Gaming Podcast 104: Happy New Year

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 06 January 2009 20:45:00 -0500

The gaming podcast crew takes a look back at Ultima Online and a bit of history on Kirby, that crazy pink mascot. This weeks gaming news includes: * PS2 the most played console of 2008 * Best Buy Vending machines * GamerDNA and Massively look back at the MMO year in review * Capcom concerned about Western Developers This weeks soap box we're talking about gaming in the workplace, wouldn't you want a Rock Band tournament? Also, ton of user comments this week -- keep them coming!

TD Gaming Podcast 103: Last of 2008

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 30 December 2008 13:30:00 -0500

Welcome to the last gaming podcast of 2008! This week we're flashing back to Nobunaga's Ambition, a classic turn based Japanese strategy game. We'll take a look back at the history of FASA and hit up some gaming news, including: * Analyst predicts a Wii Zelda launch in 2009 * Sony's Virtual Goods in Home Selling Well (says Sony) * Sony wants to become the next Tivo? * Wii console resale price falling to $250 This weeks soap box segment, we ask if the video game release cycle is too fast or too slow.

TD Gaming Podcast 102: Happy Holidays

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 23 December 2008 11:30:00 -0500

This week we're cooking up some final holiday treats in the form of gaming history, news, retro flashbacks and general commentary. We're looking back at the Need for Speed franchise, a little gaming history on Black Box Studios and covering some news stories: * EA to offer games on Steam * Little Big Planet Gets Metal Gear Solid Downloadable Content * EA Lays off 1,000 * Microsoft releases interesting stats on their Xbox Live Arcade Service This weeks soap box covers a little holiday cheer, what games did you love as a child, which game got you the most excited, what's your best memory and most prized achievements in gaming. What game was a total turn off? Wish wish everyone a happy holiday no matter what you celebrate, when you celebrate and how you celebrate. Party hard. Drive Safe. Enjoy. Podcast Crew.

TD Gaming Podcast 101: A Case of Hubris

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 17 December 2008 16:15:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast rains on a lot of parades, talking about the Sony PS3 and its issues in the market, Microsoft’s scratch disk conspiracy and ugly sales figures for some games. This weeks news includes: * Sony takes a battering in the press (again) * Microsoft knew of the 360 scratched disks all along * Penny Arcade Slams Home * Little Big Planet misses top 20 in November This weeks gaming history and flashback cover some religious games. This week we look into the history of Wisdom Tree and Konami’s game Noah’s Ark from 1992. The show is a bit late this week because we were without power from Thursday night until late Monday night, four days without power is humbling.

TD Gaming Podcast 100: Katastroephic

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 09 December 2008 22:30:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast flashes back to Yo! Noid, for the NES and a bit of gaming history on Accolade while touching on some hot news topics: -Nintendo considering changing accelerometer chips -Nintendo brings Club Nintendo to North America -Playstation Home arriving December 17th -GTA IV patch coming to a PC near you This week's soap box we're asking you if you believe social networking and new media techniques will help or hinder the gaming industry.

TD Gaming Podcast 99: When Black Friday Comes

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 03 December 2008 10:38:00 -0500

The TD Gaming Podcast brings you the news and some economic questions about the gaming industry. We’re also taking a look back at Cannon Fodder and the developer Sensible Software. This weeks gaming news includes: Midway’s upcoming secret game effort, Gears of War 2 patch from Epic, The New Xbox Experience (NXE) and Sumner Redstone sells Midway for 100k. Our gaming podcast crew reflects on the game industry, the economy and the insane day we call Black Friday here in the United States.

TD Gaming Podcast 98: I Was Bad Ass

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 25 November 2008 22:20:00 -0500

This week we're giving our impressions of Wrath of the Lich King, taking a look back at Ikari Warriors for the arcade and NES. This weeks news covers a few cool topics, 7-11 getting into the video game market, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Sells 2.8 million copies, Harmonix facing drum pedal lawsuit and Playstation 3 online community matches Xbox 360's This week we're taking a historic look back at SNK Playmore, a company that managed to collapse yet rise from the flames under a new name with their old SNK franchise licenses. Also, we'll announce the winners for our Bejeweled Twist Contest.

TD Gaming Podcast 97: A Third Level Coke Dealer

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 18 November 2008 21:10:00 -0500

In this episode we've got a lot of MMO-style content and news. Although we're not reviewing Wrath of the Lich King yet, we've got other subscription based news. This weeks gaming flashback is Defender and this weeks news includes, Ubisoft getting closer to obtaining and MMO, Microsoft giving away Xbox live points in a sweepstakes for the new Xbox live experience, Wii vs 360 vs PS3 install base and GTA may go subscription based This week we're taking a look back at William Higinbotham, the man who created the first video game by accident but wants to be known for his nuclear nonproliferation work. This weeks podcast continues the contest to give away two copies of Bejeweled Twist on the gaming podcast and another two copies in our gaming podcast forums.

TD Gaming Podcast 96: Nobody Wants To Give Me Their Skin

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 11 November 2008 22:40:00 -0500

This week we're looking at some crazy news articles, looking back at Jungle Hunt and covering our review of the casual game, Bejeweled Twist from Popcap. This weeks news includes, Activision considering charging for user-generated songs, Little Big Planet Content being "moderated," Grand Theft Auto DLC probably won't be released this month and Epic weighs in on used games sales This weeks soapbox tackles the question, "would gamers be interested in non-violent cooperative games?" This weeks podcast ends with a new contest to give away two copies of Bejeweled Twist on the gaming podcast and another two copies in our gaming podcast forums.

TD Gaming Podcast 95: Bad Judgement of MMOs

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 04 November 2008 23:30:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers two reviews, including LittleBigPlanet and Guitar Hero: World Tour. We also touch on a bit of retro NES history with ExciteBike. This weeks gaming news includes, Nintendo to release old games with new controls, Analysts negative on Electronic Arts, Sony files patent for a motion sensing controller and THQ dismantles studios. We're also stepping on our soap box and asking if MMO's are too risky for consumers who buy into MMO's that fail in under a year.

TD Gaming Podcast 94: Chicken and Subscription Fee

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 29 October 2008 15:03:00 -0500

Lots of great news in this weeks gaming podcast thanks to the holiday season approaching. We also take a retro style flashback to Space Invaders and talk about our attendance at the popcap launch party and a very light preview of our initial Guitar Hero World Tour impressions. This weeks news includes: EA breaking the sequel and sports games mold, Activision/Red Octane feeling the pain of creating plastic instruments, E for All officially canceled and World of Warcraft hits 11 million subscribers This weeks soapbox segment, we ask the question, does unlimited level creation cause bad press in video games?

TD Gaming Podcast 93: The M.I.T Gang

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Mon, 20 October 2008 11:15:00 -0500

This weeks Gaming Podcast comes out a bit early due to some travel plans and an upcoming trip to Popcap's Bejeweled Twist launch party. This week in the news we took a look at, Metal Gear Solid 4 may be coming to Xbox 360, Ubisoft taking a page out of EA's book, Microsoft bringing the big name games to Xbox Live Arcade and Little Big Planet recalled. We also take a look back at Pitfall! and cover yet another DRM issue on our soapbox, asking the question, is online gaming the DRM of the future? Our history segment does a bit of history on Popcap games. Our NFS: Carbon and Saints Row contest has ended, the gang names are in, and we're giving away the games to the winner. Next, we're going to give away Project Gotham Racing 4.

TD Gaming Podcast 92: Apples to Raisins

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 14 October 2008 22:48:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers some fun hot news topics and a gaming flashback of ClayFighter. We also cover a bit of the history on Vicarious Visions some game news, including: 128MB Xbox 360 Fall Update, Starcraft 2 Trilogy, Fallout 3's been pirated on Xbox 360 and November Spore Expansion Pack Coming. We're also asking the question, is the Sony decision to NOT drop the price of the PlayStation 3 for the holiday a big mistake?

TD Gaming Podcast 91: Freedom of Speech

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 07 October 2008 23:02:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers a bunch of great topics including a gaming flashback of Populous. We're going to give your our down and dirty Mega Man 9 review from an older gamers perspective and cover some game news, including: Gears of War 2 stays off PC to avoid piracy, Nintendo DSi details and features, PSP-3000 Release Date and Age of Conan Server Merges We discuss developers attempts to combat used games by including special first time buyer incentives including free DLC, updates, maps and features.

TD Gaming Podcast 90: Riddled With Fragmented Patches

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 30 September 2008 23:30:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast we're doing a review of Rock Band 2 and it's drum kit. We are also digging into some juicy news on: Fable II launches with no on-line co-op mode, EA slapped with class action law suit over Spore DRM, Warhammer Online hits 500K subscribers and Sony PS3 not the most popular console in Japan. This weeks gaming flashback, we're looking back to Act Raiser for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). We also discuss our thoughts of the upcoming Xbox 360 console user interface changes, avatars and the casual gamer look and feel.

TD Gaming Podcast 89: Epic Amount of Fun

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 23 September 2008 20:15:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers some cool news, some cool haiku's and takes a look back at Paperboy and the history of the Apple Bandai Pippin. This weeks gaming news includes: LA Noir No Longer a PS3 exclusive, Little Big Planet Goes Gold, Age of Conan: An In Depth Look and Activision Cracking Down On Pirates We also ask the question, is Rare's skill set out of date? Doug does his late talk like a pirate day impression.

TD Gaming Podcast 88: We Love Carebear Servers

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 16 September 2008 11:49:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers a bunch of hot topics along with a bit of gaming history. We take a flashback look at Tapper, a great arcade classic and we'll hit up some popular news articles, Microsoft Not Happy About 360 Defects Article, Spore DRM, Torrenting is doing the right thing? Also up in the news, Are RockBand 2 instruments really quieter than the original and Blizzard Allows PVE to PVP paid server transfers This weeks history covers the Havok physics engine and we stand upon our soap box and talk about the rumor Starcraft 2 will arrive after Diablo 3 hits the store shelves.

TD Gaming Podcast 87: One Star Review

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 09 September 2008 22:59:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast is packed with content, our emotional rant on the latest news and we take a look back at Rygar and its infamous stupid pause system. This weeks news covers: Xbox Red Ring of Death Woes Explained, EA Considering Licensing the Spore Engine, New Buffy the Vampire Slayer MMO Planned and Wii getting a storage solution that is "better than a hard drive" This weeks soap box, we explain our emotional disappointment with Spore's DRM news and its 1-star amazon vote. Also, lots of great listener comments, touch on our own personal podcast history and another great contest! This time we're handing out eight copies of Peggle Nights! Winners will get the title the day it releases, but can win before it's out.

TD Gaming Podcast 86: Trouble with Norse Mythology

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 02 September 2008 22:45:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast we stroll down memory lane with Gauntlet, ponder Microsoft's role as a PC game publisher, hit up some news! Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick trying to scare off MMO developers, Diablo 3 in content creation mode, Sony may be thinking of charging for PlayStation Network and Starcraft 2 may get a fourth race. We'll also take a look at the history of the joystick and pimp our new gaming podcast forums.

TD Gaming Podcast 85: GTA IV Rant

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 26 August 2008 22:45:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast we cover a little history on Joust and a bit about Stieg Hedlund, a popular game designer, artist and writer. This weeks news coverage involves an Xbox 360 Controller Revamped D-Pad, Square Enix to issue a patch for Final Fantasy XI and Valve releases updates for Team Fortress 2 to Xbox Live. This week Don and Derrick give their final impressions on Grand Theft Auto IV, both finally beating it. There are two conflicting opinions, more like the last few RPG-style GTA's or more shoot 'em up, keep it the same. What do you think?

TD Gaming Podcast 84: A Mount That Poops

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 19 August 2008 23:45:00 -0500

This week we take a walk back in retro gaming history at Super Mario World, covering a bunch of great user questions and chat a bit about our favorite RTS of all time based on a user question. In the news this week we're looking at Xbox 360's outselling PS3 in Japan, Rock Band 2 Bundle Delay, Harmonix and their ideas about Exclusive Artist Deals and Diablo 3's non-potion system. We also announce the winner of Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords - Collectors Edition! This show was packed with content and material, we had to hold off on the Gaming History for this week, but we'll hit it next week.

TD Gaming Podcast 83: On Vacation

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 12 August 2008 23:00:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast covers a bunch of crazy content, we're putting out the question, are collectors editions games going a bit too far? Also, a look back at UniRacers, before Rockstar North was known as Rockstar and history on the gameboy and its portable madness. In the news, World of Warcraft achievements retroactive, Asus taking a stab at the Wiimote and Nunchuck for the PC, EA making "For Dummies" games and Microsoft Sets release date for Fable II Last week to enter into the Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords give away.

TD Gaming Podcast 82: Standing Cows and Bovines

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 05 August 2008 23:05:00 -0500

This week we're talking about pre-owned video games and ask the question, do you buy new or do you buy used? Do you sell your games? We answer some listener comments and hit on a few hot topics. Another Call of Duty set for release in 2009 (1up), Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII isn't even started yet, Blizzcon Pay-Per-View and PlayStation Game, Fat Princess, is the new focus of game haters We've also got a bit of history on The Golden Age of Arcade Games and we take a gaming flashback to Mario Brothers, the original non-super version.

TD Gaming Podcast 81: Killer lolcats

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 30 July 2008 00:30:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast we contemplate the question "how do you buy video games?" Do you use news magazines, online reviews, screenshots, previews or do you have your own method of deciding what games are cool. We also do a bit of a flashback on Q*Bert. This week our news includes, Miyamoto talks of franchise developments, Nintendo admits to storage issues, Bungie working on a trio of games and Will Wright Plays to Fans at Comic-Con!

TD Gaming Podcast 80: 2600 In a Trash Bag

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 22 July 2008 20:25:00 -0500

Microsoft holds back bungie announcement, Wii leads in console sales, Guitar Hero World Tour works with Rock Band Drums and will Wii Sports Resort be good? We're wrapping up RPG history, talk a bit about Kaboom for the Atari 2600 and ask the question, is E3 dead? More listener comments and we're giving away Galactic Civilizations II.

TD Gaming Podcast 79: I'm Often Wrong

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 15 July 2008 22:55:00 -0500

This weeks gaming podcast we're all over the rhythm matching games along with great gaming news and a bit of our early E3 coverage. We continue our RPG history and we also look back on Dragon Fire, and old Atari 2600 game. This weeks podcasting news involves, Konami suing Harmonix, Rock Band 2's Set List and new features, Activision Blizzard is now official and Sony Not Going to Reduce the PS3 Cost* Jennifer wonders if the market is becoming flooded with music matching games and we've got to handle a big listener question: What holiday game would sell a console in 2008? *Sony has recently cut prices on the 80GB PlayStation 3

TD Gaming Podcast 78: Isometric Emotions

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 08 July 2008 22:40:00 -0500

Sony releases firmware 2.40 and bricks some consoles, Diablo 3 console concepts, Microsoft calling Wii a Novelty again and the new DS wide screen rumors. This weeks history is a continuation on RPG's and we take a look back at River Raid for the Atari 2600. We react to Diablo 3 graphics and isometric engine choices and answer some listener comments.

TD Gaming Podcast 77: Skeleton Crew

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 01 July 2008 23:12:00 -0500

Diablo 3 is announced, Xbox 360's got its yearly price drop rumors, Blizzard adds additional security to their login and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gets Fan Pack DLC for free. This weeks history is LJN and our gaming flashback is the top seller Myst. This week we discuss the concept of using the Nintendo DS as a learning device, as they're doing in Japan.

TD Gaming Podcast 76: GamingPodcast.NET

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 24 June 2008 23:15:00 -0500

Microsoft comments on the chances they'll be first out the gate on the next console, Ubisoft caters to casual, Guitar Hero World Tour Rumors and Atari asks people to pull down negative reviews of their Alone in the Dark title. We take a look back at Baldurs Gate and a bit of history on RPG, part 2. We read a listener's comment about Mascots and think hard on the topic.

TD Gaming Podcast 75: Getting Stimulated

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 17 June 2008 23:10:00 -0500

Study says red team beats blue team more often, gamers threaten lawsuit on EA, Wii USB rumors, GTA didn't move console hardware and we'll take a look back at Carmen Sandiego. We start our RPG gaming history and discuss famous gaming cut scenes.

TD Gaming Podcast 74: Karate Almost Middle Aged Guy

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 10 June 2008 00:10:00 -0500

Microsoft is not getting rid of any games, GTA IV has delayed DLC, EGM refuses to post MGS4 review, CoD5 goes back in time and much more. We take a look back at Secret of the Silver Blades and a historic look at Volition Inc. This week we discuss game advertisement and Wii Would Like To Play campaign.

TD Gaming Podcast 73: It's Under Warranty, No Big Deal

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 03 June 2008 22:40:00 -0500

Saints Row 2 delayed for quality and marketing considerations, PS3 firmware update for Trophy's and XMB, Raymand Raving Rabbits gets Wii balance board style gaming and Motley Crue sells more via Rock Band than iTunes. This week we look back at SimCity and cover a preview of Battlefield: Bad Company.

TD Gaming Podcast 72: Arranged My House For Fiber

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:35:00 -0500

Activision's Guitar Hero World Tour, ID leaves ESA, MGS4 isn't the last Metal Gear and the not-so-new TPM chip to stop all game piracy. A historic look back at The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery and a little about Raymond E. Feist and gaming with a good story. This week we discuss GH World Tour and its attempt to do Rock Band with more features and more detail.

TD Gaming Podcast 71: I Was Wrong

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:50:00 -0500

Grand Theft Auto IV makes Guinness World Records, 2008 will be the year of the Lich King, Microsoft reaches 10 million and forgets their not the first, and Nintendo swallows a 21-million dollar lawsuit. We take a look back at the history of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen aka The Red Baron and the PC game from Dynamix. We walk down memory lane with the Intellivision home console, the first console to have DLC. Jennifer admits she's wrong to a statement she made about Rock Band months ago.

TD Gaming Podcast 70: I Don't Like Confrontation

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:05:00 -0500

Sony finds out building a Second Life style game is really hard, Burnout Paradise for the PC, EA Purchases Rupture and EA secures 1 billion in loans for Take-Two. This week we take a look back at MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat and review Wii Mario Kart. Also, we ask the question, "Can one game make you buy a console?"

TD Gaming Podcast 69: Two Ply Extended Edition

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:15:00 -0500

Electronic Arts vs. Take-Two; will they walk away? Activision/Vivendi have decided to walk away from the ESA and E3, Blizzard buys diablo3 domain but it's not an announcement... and Xbox 360's new Blu-Ray rumors. We ask the question, do hardcore gamers taint the gaming market for the rest of the gaming population? And, we end with our first impressions on GTA IV.

TD Gaming Podcast 68: Monopoly Bores Out My Retinas

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 29 April 2008 23:25:00 -0500

Rockstar manages to develop GTA IV for PS3 and 360, Sony tries downloadable PS3 movies, EA funds monopoly as a casual game and Ubisoft expands head count by a lot! We also touch on Dig Dug as our gaming flashback and Namco/Bandai. This week we ask how crappy Wii games still sell.

TD Gaming Podcast 67: Yoga FTL

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 22 April 2008 22:15:00 -0500

A new spring update offers us nothing but ninja updates, Rock Band to release their first full album, GTA IV to have full map DLC and Miyamoto is unsure about Wii Fit in the States. We look back at Centipede, no Millipede, no Centipede... and we take a look at the resume of Ed Boon. And, what's this about 12 days until something special about Diablo 3? Farce or fact?

TD Gaming Podcast 66: Wii Love Kart

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 15 April 2008 23:15:00 -0500

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People and Sam and Max for WiiWare, Sony's got 80010514, new Nintendo hand-held rumors and Japanese Gaming Market may peak. History on Mario Kart and the EAD and we ask the question, what makes Mario Kart so popular?

TD Gaming Podcast 65: Hardcorer Than Me

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 08 April 2008 23:15:00 -0500

New Tom Clancy franchise with dog fighting, Sony's 80GB PS3 selling way too well, Rockstar buys up Bully creator and gamers said to show Autistic traits? Gaming flashback, we take a look at Castlevania II: Simon's Quest and we take a look back at Game & Watch. We also take a few minutes to discuss Browser Based Gaming.

TD Gaming Podcast 63: Our Second Take

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 1 April 2008 23:58:00 -0500

This week we take a look at mind control video games, NFL Head Coach bundle, Microsoft labeling gamers as cheaters and WoW going after bot creator. Soap Box, we ask, are consoles a dead concept, gaming flashback: Rampage and a Bit O' History on RenderWare!

TD Gaming Podcast 62: SSFIITHDR

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 18 March 2008 23:02:00 -0500

Gibson goes after Activision for music simulation patent, Capcom breaks Xbox Live Arcade Limit, EA goes for a hostile take-over on Take-Two and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix Beta Only on Xbox 360. We also look back at Final Fight and history on Lionhead Studios.

TD Gaming Podcast 61: Father of D&D

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 11 March 2008 23:20:00 -0500

Microsoft and Sony talk Blu-Ray, Ex-ESRB employee calls for ratings reform, Carmack developing games for iPhone and rumors about a 60GB Microsoft Xbox 360 hard drive. This weeks gaming flashback is the paper and dice game: Dungeons and Dragons. We also take a look back at the life of Gary Gygax and what he did for the RPG world. We ask the question, how much time do you get to game each week?

TD Gaming Podcast 60: WoW, It's Untouchable

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 04 March 2008 23:30:00 -0500

EA's cartoony boxing, EA offers Take-Two two billion, Eidos having financial troubles and we're hearing World of Warcraft is an untouchable MMOG. We also flash back to Lode Runner and take a historic look at video game Easter Eggs, just in time for the bunny. In our soap box, we talk about video game company consolidation.

TD Gaming Podcast 59: Bigger, Better and Far More Badass

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:27:00 -0500

Gears of War 2 has a release date, XNA Games make Microsoft LIVE, Nintendo Wii wants to make you pay to play, EA's metacritic score drops. We flash back to Donkey Kong and take a look at the failure of the Virtual Boy. We also list out our top-five biggest game disappointments.

TD Gaming Podcast 58: Don't Do Drugs

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0500

Nintendo claims 975 million lost to global piracy, Nintendo Hypes Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Guitar Hero Aerosmith, Blu-Ray lands big exclusive with Wal-Mart. A look back at N.A.R.C for the Arcade and NES, we also take a look at The Famiclone. This week we ponder the idea of console DRM and losing our saved games.

TD Gaming Podcast 57: Wii Love To Strangle

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:31:00 -0500

M Rated games are the minority of video games, Major League .... Eating, Activision believes Wii will win the war, Sony PS3 to get new 45nm chip. We asked the question, does Wii make violent video games more real? History on Super Mario Bros. 2 and we'll break out the history of Harmonix.

TD Gaming Podcast 56: World of Warcraft Too

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:40 -0500

Sony begins to profit from the PlayStation 3, Valve offers developers free steam distribution, yet another PS3 SKU and a disgruntled 360 owner calls up Mr. Bill Gates directly. We'll flash back to The Incredible Machine and take a look at the history of Sierra On-Line. We ask the question, what's the next Blizzard MMO? WoW 2, Diablo Online, Starcraft Online, something new or perhaps a micro-transaction based MMO?

TD Gaming Podcast 55: Doug's Stimulus Package

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 29 January 2008 23:15 -0500

Rock band peripherals arriving soon, NASA's MMO game system, GTA gets a real release date and Nintendo Wii starts to sell games. We take a look at the 2007 sales figures and make give a final judgment on Wii Play with Remote. A look back at Mortal Kombat and the historical background to the company Coleco.

TD Gaming Podcast 54: Game Storylines

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 22 January 2008 23:20 -0500

Microsoft is giving away a free version of Undertow, but some folks already have it. Guitar Hero 3 will have Wii replacement disks in February if you wanna send yours in, the Wii helps Surgeons perform better and Activision is holding a guitar hero 3 party on LIVE! We also flashback to Spy Hunter, an arcade classic and a history lesson on Angband.

TD Gaming Podcast 53: Nostradamus

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 15 January 2008 23:25:00 -0500

Video game porn in Mass Effect, Logitech being looked at by Microsoft rumor, NCSoft drops space MMO, PS3 to get downloadable TV shows and more. We look at a historical NES wrestling game, the history of Creative Labs and we'll give our predictions for this years game system winner.

TD Gaming Podcast 52: Ostrich-Riding Skeleton Warriors

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 08 January 2007 21:58 -0500

Xbox Live growing pains, Guitar Hero 3 mono problem closer to being solved, Mad Katz to make Rock Band peripherals and Nintendo Wii getting kiosk ability for DS demos. We're looking at a game which had some cool creatures in it, including ostrich-riding skeleton warriors and we'll take a look back at the company Tengen. This week we ask the question, is Microsoft LIVE worth suing over?

TD Gaming Podcast 51: Only Terrorists Hack The Wii

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, January 01 2008 22:01:00 -0500

The Nintendo Wii isn't a weight loss program, Microsoft and motion sensing controls, Wii has been hacked and next-generation video games cost too much money. This weeks history is a NES title from Technos Japan and our history covers Technos Japan Corporation, the company. We also ask the question, are next generation quality games too costly and what can the industry do to reduce it next time?

TD Gaming Podcast 50: Our 2007 Game Industry Picks

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Thu, 27 December 2007 12:45:00 -0500

Activision isn't willing to work with Harmonix and their guitar compatibility issues, Bruckheimer to make video games, Activision wins against Ramantics, Rockstar's PC titles make IGN's direct2drive list. This month in gaming was a Mega Hit back in the day, and we take a look at the inventor of a very popular arcade game. This week we'll cover 2007 games we think have changed the industry for good or for bad.

TD Gaming Podcast 49: No TLC For Our DLC On The Wii

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 19 December 2007 00:30:00 -0500

Assassins Creed pwns revenue, Nintendo's third-party failure, Wii shortage costs 1.3 billion and fresh new CoD4 updates. We cover a PC port to Playstation 3 in This Month In Gaming, A bit of history on Alexey Pajitnov and we ask the question, Does DLC Make games better?

TD Gaming Podcast 48: Gremlins At The Drive-In

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 11 December 2007 23:10:00 -0500

Eve Online breaks windows installations everywhere, Xbox Live Silver account loses features, Mono GH3 fix and gifting virtual console games. We cover one of the most widely distributed shareware games and look at the history of the ESRB. We ask the question, is interactive gaming our new niche market?

TD Gaming Podcast 47: Conflict of Interest

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 05 December 2007 00:07:00 -0500

Metal Gear Solid 4 must sell one million copies, Xbox Live Fall Update, the story of the Three Console Race and Microsoft's not playing nice in the sandbox. We also look back at an old game which involves you hopping tree to tree in full plate armor and a sword. And a look back at Rare Ltd. We ask the question, are video game reviews rigged?

TD Gaming Podcast 46: Spandex and Leg Warmers

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 27 November 2007 23:10:00 -0500

Romantics Sue Activision for an awesome cover, Rock Band patched on day-one, Atari having financial issues yet again and PS3's Orange Box having some framerate issues? This weeks historical game release inspires us to put on some spandex and leg warmers. We also cover the history of the video game ROM. We'll ask the question, will technology end the need for video game levels?

TD Gaming Podcast 45: Acts of God

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 20 November 2007 23:15:00 -0500

Microsoft focusing on family friendly gaming, The Xbox 360 justifies their NPD figures and wins hardware sales, a device to lose calories while you're at the computer and one more Microsoft story: Xbox 360's Halo 3 rebates. This month in gaming we're looking back at an old NES title with a boy and a tank. We flash back to the NES Advantage, was it really an advantage at all? And, console product warranties, are they good enough? We've got a story about a dusty console being blamed as an act of god.

TD Gaming Podcast 44: We Are Guitar Heroes

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 06 November 2007 23:35:00 -0500

Manhunt 2 under the microscope again, EA's CEO looks towards the future of gaming, Nintendo assists third party developers, Sony gains ground against Nintendo in Japan. This month in gaming we'll look at an Atari arcade classic. We also flash back to Midway Games and look at how they're doing today. We give our take on The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS and Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock for the Wii.

TD Gaming Podcast 43: Copy Protection

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 30 October 2007 22:51:00 -0500

Orange Box deactivated in certain countries, Spore coming to the Wii, Microsoft Games division is making money, Guitar Hero 3 day-one-patch. We ask the question, does copy protection effective or just annoying? Jump back in history at a Tetris style game and we'll look back at the NES Power Glove.

TD Gaming Podcast 42: Time With My Monkey

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Sat, 20 October 2007 11:10:00 -0500

Exclusive comedy game for the PS3, Xbox 360 achievements linked with profitability, 40GB PS3 heading to the US and one unified console would make EA's life easier. We jump back in time to a sports game for the Famicom Disk System and we'll take a historic look at the Rumble Pak for the N64. This week, we ask the question, which is more cost effective, a gaming PC or console?

TD Gaming Podcast 41: Small Game Studios

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 16 October 2007 23:10:00 -0500

Nintendo confirms new game line ups, EA's big buy of the year, 40GB PlayStation 3 goes to Japan and Mario Kart Wii gets a later release date. We ask the question, are small game studios important to the gaming industry or are the big guys where it's at? This month in gaming is a not-so-big seller that got many people up-in-arms in anger. We also look back at the gaming life of one John Carmack.

TD Gaming Podcast 40: Unified Consoles Are For Communists

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 09 October 2007 22:50:00 -0500

Microsoft and Bungie part ways...sorta, Sony announces a euro-PS3 that's cheaper to buy, sandbox games can't be made into demo's says Assassin's Creed developers and Nintendo Wii remotes get a jacket. Brrrr. We go back in time to an Atari racing game from 1979 and take a look back at Will Wright. We ask the question, is One Unified Console a realistic future for gaming? Or is it just the ideas of a disillusioned developer?

TD Gaming Podcast 39: Video Games Are Mainstream

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 02 October 2007 22:50:00 -0500

Rock Band is now priced and it's pretty steep, Halo 3 sells out in Japan, Microsoft rumored to remove core from production, Bungie tells crybabies to shut up and play. This month in gaming we're going back to 1977 and the Atari home console. Then we discuss the resume of one Sidney K. Meier and his games of fame. This week we'll ask the question, are video games mainstream and what game brought it into the public eye? Oh yeah, and we've got our first guest!

TD Gaming Podcast 38: Will AO Be OK Someday?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 25 September 2007 23:01:00 -0500

Illegal Halo 3 copies make their way to the Net, PSP outsells DS in Japan, Microsoft claims Sony underestimated the difficulty of PlayStation Home and Sony claims to still be in line for their 11-million unit ship number. A bit of history about Immersion and their rumble and we look back on another sports game with colorful graphics. We ask the question, will Adult Only (AO) games every be acceptable and sold in stores?

TD Gaming Podcast 37: Televised Gaming Events

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 18 September 2007 22:58:00 -0500

FASA closes their doors, world series of video games gets canceled, social engineering LIVE accounts and Nintendo tries to surprise gamers. A bit of history about John Romero and we cover historical game from 1987 in the sports genre. We ask the question, will televised video game events ever be taken seriously?

TD Gaming Podcast 36: The Future Bound In Downloadable Content

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 11 September 2007 22:55:00 -0500

Bioshock has patches for everyone but causes some new issues too. Guitar Hero III for the Wii has online play out-of-the-box, Take-Two leaves accessories behind, Michael Prachter opens his noise hole about PS3 pricing again. We cover a company called Japan Capsule Computers, aka, Capcom and we'll take a stab at a historical game involving zombie killing and demon slaying. We ask the question, is downloadable content the way of the future?

TD Gaming Podcast 35: Ikari Warriors - A 1987 Arcade Classic

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 04 September 2007 22:40:00 -0500

Gears of War's map pack gets free, Haze becomes a PS3 exclusive, retro studios takes time off from Metroid while Guitar Hero 3 is going to rock the Wii the best. This month in gaming isn't a game at all, it's an episode. A fully fleshed out Call of Duty 4 review on the beta test. We ask the question, do public beta's make better games?

TD Gaming Podcast 34: Rebuying Retro Classics

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Sat, 25 August 2007 15:15:00 -0500

Metal Gear Solid, will it be rumbling to a home console near you? FIFA 08 takes on 10 players simultaneously, Microsoft's smoking wheel and PGR4 set to release - sorta. This week we look back at a 1987 classic NES/arcade title and explain why Epic is so Mega. We ask the question, are retro-gaming releases worth rebuying year after year? And don't forget, our contest is still running to win one of fifteen game titles.

TD Gaming Podcast 33: Motion Sensing Games

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 21 August 2007 23:10:00 -0500

PS3 is harder to developer for than the 360, so? MTV invests in gaming, Wii production isn't getting any better and EA prioritizes gaming on the 360. A new contest starts, we're giving the winner the choice of up to 15 different games. Contest ends August 31st (midnight). This month in gaming is a PC RTS game and we'll give you the scoop on Bungie and their Macintosh background. We also ask the question, what makes Wii a hit? Motion sensing games or the motion technology itself? Because In2Games has something to show the PS2 gamer in all of us.

TD Gaming Podcast 32: Mindlessly Buying Franchise Titles

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 14 August 2007 22:25:00 -0500

New Xbox 360 spotted with HDMI, WiiWare channel now live, California State Law and violent video games and more gamers than expect don't understand the features of their console? We ask the question "will you buy a franchise based on name alone?" and cover some history on Looking Glass Studios. This month in gaming is an RPG with flare and popularity. Also, don't miss this episode if you want to win Lost Planet for the Xbox 360!

TD Gaming Podcast 31: Defining Next Generation

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 07 August 2007 23:00:00 -0500

Take Two is not thrilled about All Pro 2008, World of Warcraft expansion is coming and you'll be level 80 before you know it. GTA IV is being delayed until next year and Super Smash Bros. Brawl gets a single player campaign side-scroller. This month in gaming we look at yet another NES title from the Famicom Disk System. This weeks history covers Cave Dog and their awesome RTS title Total Annihilation. We ask the question, what defines a next-generation home console?

TD Gaming Podcast 30: Will Wii Win Console War?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 01 August 2007 1:45:00 -0500

HD-DVD price cut for the Microsoft add-on device, EA admits to not taking the Wii seriously, David Jaffe leaves Sony to work with Sony at his new company and we learn that Sony has a patent for a PSP plug-in for the PS2/PS3 controller. This week we ask the question, can Wii win the seventh generation of consoles wars? We take a look at some figures posted by 1up.com and see the Xbox 360 isn't doing as well as it could be by now, does Sony have a chance to take the lead? Historic look back at Interplay and their slow decent into darkness along with an August NES title from 1987. And... does Kirby really rule all?

TD Gaming Podcast 29: Sixty Hours of Game Play Experience

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 24 July 2007 23:35:00 -0500

Rockstar announces some Wii games, Microsoft takes a hit in the financial pants, Mario Kart Wii isn't a 2007 game and PEGI Online rating systems. We'll look back at an old arcade title from 1980 and a historic look at the guy we know as Peter Moore. Do games really need to promise a 60-hour experience or do we just need great reply value? We ask the question: Must we be guaranteed a specific number of hours in gameplay?

TD Gaming Podcast 28: We Want More 2D Side Scrollers

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 17 July 2007 23:15:00 -0500

The quick E3 highlights, Sony and PS3 Woes, Xbox 360 price drops and is Nintendo ditching the hardcore gamers? This month in gaming, a Metroid like clone or just overshadowed by the better game? You'll remember this one... History segment on E3's past accomplishments and keynotes. And, what do you think about 2D vs. 3D video games? Which is better, what franchises should stick with 2D and which should go 3D?

TD Gaming Podcast 27: Games Are Expensive

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 11 July 2007 00:55:00 -0500

Microsoft invests a billion to cover red rings of death for three years, PS3 price cut is sorta confirmed, EA's Family Plan for casual gamers and UK MMO games could be equal to gambling if some laws pass. This month in gaming is a popular Square game that never seems to end (regardless to the titles name), history covering Data East and where they are today. What's your opinion? Are video games just too expensive? Why must we pay a flat rate for game titles?

Episode 26: Favorite Game Controllers

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 04 July 2007 00:55:00 -0500

Microsoft takes aim at Nintendo's casual market share, Civilization Revolutions for all but Wii, Sports gaming at 30 FPS and the costly Black Pack for Rainbow Six...or not. We also take a historic look at the accomplishments of Blood and the failure of the Robotic Operating Buddy. Husband and wife give their verbal review of Popcap's Venice game from a casual perspective. Don't forget, a soapbox segment on video game controllers from the past and present.

Episode 25: Video Game Violence

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 26 June 2007 18:48:00 -0500

Spore Misinformation spreading, Intel working on anti-cheat hardware, Manhunt 2 gets the AO slap and Austin Powers goes FREE on Xbox Live. A look back at Sonic and we delve into the life of Blizzard Entertainment and what they've accomplished. Soapbox rant, does video game violence sell games and did Manhunt cross that line? A listener asks, will Sony's bluray lawsuit hurt Blockbuster if Sony loses to Target Technologies?

Episode 24: Wii vs. The Industry

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 19 June 2007 22:50:00 -0500

The Wii is as powerful as the Xbox or something. Madden '08 for the Wii doesn't have Wii friends codes and Sony considering a price drop? Sega doubts Nintendo can hold onto the top position, it is a fad that will fade in 4+ years, does that matter? What's your opinion? Is the games industry against change? Is the Wii causing studios to dis-respect the Wii because its different? Six-generation home consoles and the history that it made. And, this month in gaming is an ID software title!

Episode 23: Graphics and Fun

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 12 June 2007 23:20:00 -0500

Ubisoft hands us a release date for the anticipated Assassins' Creed, Electronics Arts goes casual, a LEGO MMO and Microsoft is thinking about your family. Do graphics make great games or is it about the fun? We debate. A historic look at Battletoads and its rank as one of the most difficult video games of all time. We also flash back to the fifth-generation of video games and the rise of Sony's PlayStation. Don't miss our reactions to Forza Motorsport 2!

Episode 22: Hardcore Casual Gaming

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 06 June 2007 00:10:00 -0500

Ubisoft admits to overporting the Wii console, Xbox 360 already re-hacked and will Halo 3 oil that GTA IV release date? New York tries to create a game bill to earn jail time to retailers selling video games to "minors." Shouldn't parents be able to handle children's gaming habits? This month in gaming, we take a look back at Metal Gear. We'll hit up the fourth generation of home consoles and review up a new generation of Mario Party. You like casual gaming on a console or hand-held? We'll debate where casual games belong!

Episode 21: Exclusively Gaming

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 29 May 2007 23:05:00 -0500

Oh yes, we're talking Starcraft 2! It's about time and Blizzard is ready to bring it back. We also touch on the PSP transformation into a phone in the UK, Nintendo pre-E3 wrap-up and Sony's little Blu-Ray troubles. This weeks debate, are exclusive third party titles important to a console or are they a thing of the past? This month in gaming, Kings Quest I! A PCJr exclusive? And we end with a bit of history on the third-generation of home video game consoles. This includes Nintendo's rise from the ashes of '83, Sony and Atari's attempt to battle against them and the portables that changed the industry forever.

Episode 20: Miyamoto vs. Bungie

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 22 May 2007 22:15:00 -0500

Game designers face off, Miyamoto can make halo if he wanted, Bungie can make a plumber game. Happy 40th to video games, Microsoft cracking down on the Halo 3 beta issues and while also laying down the ban hammer. This weeks debate, is the PlayStation 3 a failure or is it just going to take time? Gaming history is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) while we delve into the details of the second-generation of video game history.

Episode 19: Is The Wii A Novelty?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 16 May 2007 00:47:00 -0500

Crackdown downloadable content buggy? The PSN expansion plans - more LIVE like? Condemned sequel to be called Bloodshot, you a fan of Condemned? Microsoft Vista rolls out Live Anywhere but we're still waiting for games. Why isn't Halo 2 a bundle with Vista? Also, we'll cover Castlevania (NES) in This Month In Gaming and start the history of the console generations. This weeks debate: is the wii a novelty or a real console?

Episode 18: The Great 360 Debate

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:25:00 -0500

Grand Theft Auto IV having difficulties because of core 360 limitations? A child is under fire for making maps of his school in Counter-Strike. Counter-Strike tournaments for "crazy cash" prizes! Demo's being patched on XBLA. A look back at Wolf3D and The 3DO Company. Also, checkout our new debate segment: Is the 360 a reliability nightmare?

Episode 17: Wii Want More Wii Production

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 3 May 2007 00:55:00 -0500

Nintendo buys Monolith Soft, two 360 titles lose exclusivity, nintendo ramps up Wii production and the state of the game industry. Also, we jump back in time to Duck Hunt, an Japanese April release in 1984. We also pay our gratitudes to an industry leader: Ken Kutaragi now that he's retiring from his Sony position. TechDiversions discusses on video game violence.

Episode 16: Red Rings of Death

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:35:00 -0500

Steam hacked? A hacker decides to blackmail Vale, Lost to become a video game, Football/Soccer MMO, Guitar Hero 2 patch issues and other news. Also, we'll take a look at the original Top Gear for the SNES and a look back into the history of Electronic Arts. A short review of the Nyko Charge Station and what it can do for your Wii

Episode 15: America's Army Wants You!

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:39:00 -0500

You remember Super Metroid? Did you know it's one of the best games of all time? The US Army wants you to play video games and win your chance to enlist. Sony's decided to drop the 20GB PS3 model in favor of the high-end system. You browse the Net on your Nintendo Wii. The Wii browser is now in full bloom, does anyone care? Acclaim ready to launch a Dance MMO. Micro-transaction based MMO takes a unique genre by storm. TechDiversions review of Super Paper Mario for the Wii and some history about Activision.

Episode 14: Microsoft's cursors Pwn WoW

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:45:00 -0500

Microsoft tries to convince the world that a 120GB hard disk really costs USD $180, HP's Mscape is a handheld system to get kids off the couch, WoW accounts are worth more than stolen credit card numbers and this month in gaming we look at Zelda: A Link To The Past. Also, a bit of history about the Rise and Fall of Atari.

Episode 13: Dipping Our Toes In The Pool of Radiance

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:55:00 -0500

Lots of Microsoft news this week, the Elite is in the lime light, disk migration for the 120GB hard drive, Microsoft says 14-year-olds will trade in their Wii for a 360 when they get serious about gaming. Review of the Nintendo Wii's TMNT, historical look at the gameshark and we dip our toes into the Pool of Radiance for the NES.

Episode 12: Governor of Chihuahua

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Thur, 29 Mar 2007 00:20:00 -0500

We finally see a PS3 launch in Europe without any real violence. PS3 also is said to be outselling 360 at the same point in their launch? What about those MMO addictions? Is it really like heroin or do we really just like video games? A look back at Counter-Strike on the Xbox and a bit of history about Nintendo Power. Does playing G.R.A.W 2 make you want to kill Mexicans?

Episode 11: We Play FPS Games For The Storyline

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:45:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is Shadowgate, we argue about the Halo 3 collectors editions, talk about consoles as home video systems, wikia gaming magazine, and the Sony Folding @ Home project. A short review of Saints Row (going old school), along with TMNT and Contra on Xbox Live Arcade. Are you a nintendad?

Episode 10: What Did You Say About My Wii??

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:10:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is AOL's Neverwinter Nights MMORPG, bad mouthing the Wii, Sony's new Home, a GTA4 non-exclusive and more Microsoft in-game ad campaigns. Reviews of XBLA's Worms, Alien Hominid HD and Dance Dance Revolution. And, how Dynamix, Inc. changed a life.

Episode 09: SSX Peggle

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:10:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is Ninja Gaiden, we chat about Kotaku vs. Sony on rumor news, Blizzard's Armory, Worms for XBLA and Immersion hugging Sony again. Reviews of SSX Blur and PopCap's Peggle. And, whatever happen to Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI)?

Episode 08: We Play Wii Play

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:40:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is Super Mario Bros. 3, we talk about January console sales numbers, PS3 European issues, Wii Play review, costly Virtual Console games and a bit of history on the Sega 32X.

Episode 07: How Much Is A Few?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:45:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is RC-Pro AM Racing, we talk about Green Monster Game's new VP, Xbox 360 price reductions...again, a few reviews and a bit about Shigeru Miyamoto.

Episode 06: I Have a Friends Code!

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:04:00 -0500

This month in Gaming is Double Dragon III, we talk about Nintendo's network model, the importance of game exclusives, review Burning Crusade, Table Tennis and more. Learn why the NES Zapper was re-colored.

Episode 05: Up, Up, Down, Down

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:55:00 -0500

We talk about DDR coming to the Nintendo Wii, Burning Crusades available for digital download, Blu-Ray's rise, reviews for PopCap's Bookworm Adventure and Wario Ware. Plus, learn a bit of history and unlock the "Contra Code."

Episode 04: Chuck E. Cheese Pizza

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:24:00 -0500

This month in gaming is Warcraft and River City Ransom. We dive into the analytics of the console war, Bungie's dislike of Halo 2 and Wii News - literally. A girls take on Fight Night Round 3 and a guys take on Heavy Weapon on Xbox Live Arcade. The Sears Video Arcade and who founded Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain?

Episode 03: Too Much Crusade

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:45:00 -0500

Learn about Shivering Isles and its travel to the Xbox 360 Marketplace, a Wii contest leads to one dead, guitar hero changes hands, and PC Game sales are on the rise. We also touch on a review for Elebits and ...G.R.A.W? What's that all about? Check it out. Don't miss a bit of history on the ColecoVision. What game was released in January for the NES in 1992?

Episode 02: The Emmy Goes To...

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Wed, 18 Jan 2007 23:00:00 -0500

We talk about the PS2 and Wii controllers, the new Burning Crusades flash website, NPD sales figures and ... SEGA! Did you know Zelda II: Adventure of Link was released in Japan during the month of January?

Episode 01: This Thing On?

jschommer@techdiversions.com (Derrick & Jennifer Schommer) — Sun, 15 Jan 2007 18:00:00 -0500

Episode 01 covers Microsofts keyboard announcement at CES, Steam Downloader updates, a new MMO game and more. We also give our opinion on Twilight Princess (Wii) and Trauma Center: Second Opinion along with a history lesson on the Famicom Disk System. Podshow PDN {podshow-0dc3bc26c98ef851a8a7e53dc6eee027}