You've found yourself a funny video game podcast. A group of vidja gamers get together every other week to talk about video games and what they would like to see from the video game industry. It's like you and your friends talking about vidja games, but only it's strangers instead. We are not held responsible for you getting fired at work from laughing so much. Enjoy.noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:24:16 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com502125http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/en-usnoXYBA Podcast 2007video,games,xbox,wii,ps3,eric,andy,josh,chuck,grant,charlie,gears,of,war,halo,zelda,mario,smash,brothers,funny,hilariousXYBA Podcast is a group of gamers talking about games from a non-industry point of view. We discuss everything from news to what we are playing to what we would like to play and what we would like to see games and the consoles do.XYBA Podcast is a group of gamers talking about games from a non-industry point of view. We discuss everything from news to what we are playing to what we would like to play and what we would like to see games and the consoles do.Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Joshxybapodcast@gmail.comAndy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Joshhttp://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/09/september-game-releases.htmlNintendo DSpcPS2PS3PSPRelease DateswiiXbox 360Sat, 4 Sep 2010 12:14:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-6226586373281359537Some big titles coming out in the flood of games this month. Will they live up to the hype? DS TitlesSeptember 7 • 101 in 1 Sports Megamix • Batman: The Brave and the Bold • Dawn of Heroes • Spider-Man: Shattered DimensionsSeptember 12 • Professor Layton and the Unwound FutureSeptember 14 • Gormiti: The Lords of Nature • Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole • The Lord of the Rings:0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/xbox-live-price-increase-coming.htmlMicrosoftXbox 360Xbox LiveMon, 30 Aug 2010 21:42:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-6698552300715907607Microsoft has announced that they will be increasing the cost for a year of Xbox Live from $50 to $60 come November 1st.Microsoft claims this price increase is due to inflation, but the increase will only affect Canada, Mexico, the UK and the United States. It's probably also no coincidence that November is the month Microsoft's Kinect controller will be released for Xbox.Of course, thrifty 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/xbox-live-avatar-remake-on-its-way.htmlAvatarsKinectXbox 360Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-2939499641593102177It looks like Xbox Live Avatars will soon be getting a remake.A few "beta" avatars have been already been spotted in the wild - including that of Microsoft's Major Nelson. The new avatars appear more realistic and less cartoony/bobble-head. Most theorize that this change is so the avatars will work better with the soon to be released Kinect system.Expect the new avatar design to probably be 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/editorial-why-microsoft-points-dont.htmlEditorialJester013MicrosoftMicrosoft PointsXbox 360Xbox LiveWed, 18 Aug 2010 16:41:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-5720049352786691286Okay. Many complaints have been given about Microsoft Points for the Xbox Live marketplace. They help Microsoft avoid excess credit card transaction fees. You can only buy in batches. For some reason, 80 points equals approximately $1 US. But my main complaint - the bulk purchases don't follow typical bulk purchase mentality. Buying more in bulk actually costs you more!I can buy 400 points 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/mass-effect-2-coming-to-ps3.htmlEAMass Effect 2PS3Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:58:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-5525102200188770054EA has announced that Mass Effect 2 will come to the PS3 January 2011.No word yet if any of the DLC already available for the Xbox 360/PC version will be included or available to the PS3 as well.0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/launch-kinects-will-not-read-sign.htmlKinectMicrosoftXbox 360Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:58:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-3113298530556053819Rumors have been floating around that the Xbox 360's upcoming Kinect will be able to read sign language, but Microsoft has officially denied such claims.The rumors surfaced after someone found patents Microsoft had filed for a Kinect that could read sign language. Microsoft says they made add this into later models of the Kinect if they improve the camera resolution on them, but the launch 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/fable-iii-not-kinect-able-at-launch.htmlFable IIIKinectPeter MolyneuxXbox 360Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:40:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-525018502400127015Although Lionhead's Peter Molyneux has been a huge supporter of Microsoft's upcoming Kinect system he has revealed that Fable III will not be compatible with the Kinect. At least at launch.Fable III comes out in October, about a month before Kinect will hit the markets. According to Molyneux, they were trying to incorporate the Kinect into the game but in the end had to scrap the plans because 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/dead-rising-2-webisodes-now-live.htmlDead Rising 2Xbox 360Xbox LiveZombrex Dead Rising SunWed, 4 Aug 2010 14:19:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-8520383332334843299The first three webisodes of Dead Rising 2's Zombrex Dead Rising Sun are now available on the Xbox Live service under Game Videos. They are all free and shows a live action zombie outbreak in Japan. The full movie will be released on Xbox Live August 11th.Personally, I love the Dead Rising series, but I found the videos pretty terrible. It uses POV shots and flash backs but in an amateurish 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/august-game-releases.htmlpcPS3PSPRelease DateswiiXbox 360Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:18:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-6286938223227718565Is the summer draught on games over? Let's find out! DS TitlesAugust 3 • Monster Rancher DS • Dora's Big Birthday AdventureAugust 10 • Galactic Taz Ball • Lucha Libre AAA HeroesAugust 17 • Dawn of Heroes • Harvest Moon: Grand BazaarAugust 24 • Crazy Pig • Grease: The Official Video Game • Horrid Henry • Ivy the Kiwi?PC TitlesAugust 1 • Alter EgoAugust 3 • Superstars V8 RacingAugust 5 • 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/06/1-vs-100-beta.html1 vs. 100BetaMicrosoftXbox 360Xbox LiveSat, 13 Jun 2009 01:04:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-7257239207025662302So I finally got to play the 1 vs. 100 Beta tonight. I played for the entire two hour long show. Overall, I like it.It's a little confusing at first. There were over 100,000 people playing and at first I thought I was in the Mob. But I was actually in the Crowd (which is where most people play). In the Crowd, you can have a party of four or the game will assign you into a party of four total1xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-ps3-experience.htmlPS3Xbox 360Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:03:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-5249894685947792580Okay, so I finally got a PS3 a few weeks ago(I had planned on getting one when inFamous came out). I've been playing it since then - first Uncharted and then inFamous(I'm doing my second playthrough on evil). Overall, I enjoy it. Here are some of the things I've seen and you can tell me if I'm right or missing something.First, the graphics and sound are great. Which was expected.Other than a 1xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/06/project-natal-next-big-thing.htmlE3MicrosoftProject NatalTue, 2 Jun 2009 10:51:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-3275523339292017563Microsoft unveiled Project Natal at E3 this week. It is a set of motion sensor cameras used for the 360 to detect the gamer's movements, controlling actions in the game. There's a lot of excitement surrounding this innovation.Personally, I think it's a good thing. I've been waiting for something like this ever since I first played a motion sensing boxing arcade game(MoCap Boxing) years ago. A1xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/06/were-back.htmlNews UpdateXYBA PodcastTue, 2 Jun 2009 10:36:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-7682616459094473590Sorry for the lack of updates last month, but we've been dealing with a lot of issues lately - both professional and personal. We also used the time to clean up the interface some. You should experience less delay and faster load times.In some personal news, Josh and I are in final talks to do some work for CW17 in Jacksonville. If all goes as plan, we will start producing monthly video game 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/06/june-game-releases.htmlpcPS2PS3PSPRelease DateswiiXbox 360Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-5657394546041944746Summer is upon us at last. The students are getting out for the summer and family’s are taking vacations. Did the game developers finally listen to my many letters demanding that they should treat summer as a big gaming season just like the Hollywood studios do? Let’s find out. DS TitlesJune 2• Knights in the NightmareJune 8• The Legendary StarfyJune 9• Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/04/psst-sam-fisher-is-getting-released.htmlRelease DatesSplinter Cell: ConvictionUbisoftWed, 29 Apr 2009 21:16:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-3372607677980386577Hey, buddy. Word around the cell block is Sam Fisher isn't dead. He's been in the hole for a while now and rumor had been that he had gotten himself shanked. But a little birdy told me he's still alive and actually getting released from prison. He may look a little different. I hear he might have had reconstructive surgery, but everyone's pretty sure he's alive.Splinter Cell Conviction is 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/04/3-year-warranty-extended-to-e-74-error.htmlE-74 errorMicrosoftWarrantyXbox 360Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-7545901574835266880Microsoft's three year warranty for the Xbox 360 now includes Xboxes that die from the dreaded E-74 error as well as the Red Ring of Death. This was revealed somewhat quietly by Microsoft who has seen an increase in the number of E-74 errors reported. Owners who paid for a repair during their first three years for an E-74 error problem should receive a refund.Xbox.com describes an E-74 error as0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-2009-game-releases_01.htmlgame releasesNintendo DSpcPS2PS3PSPwiiXbox 360Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-7799325794280702652No April Fools trickery, developers! Give me some good games or I'll go read a book or something... DS TitlesApril 5 • Rhythm HeavenApril 7 • Garfield Gets Real • Hannah Montana: The MovieApril 14 • C.O.R.E. • The Dark Spire • Dokapon Journey • Flower, Sun and Rain • Puchi Puchi Virus • Puzzle KingdomsApril 21 • Jagged Alliance DS • Steal PrincessApril 24 • GauntletApril 28 • Elite Forces: 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/03/halo-wars-first-impressions.htmlEnsemble Studioshalo warsMicrosoftXboxXbox 360Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-4623159175938269202I've been looking forward to Halo Wars for a couple of years now and wasn't too happy as they consistently pushed it back further and further. But now the game is finally here and I have to say that this game is fun.CampaignFor those of us who played the demo you really get a sense of how the campaign plays out. Right now I'm only on Mission 4 and it's starting to ramp up as far as difficulty (1xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/03/march-game-releases.htmlgame releasesNintendo DSpcPS2PS3PSPwiiXbox 360Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:11:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-1333245788812482062"In like a lion, out like a lamb" - Is that only the saying for the weather in March or does it work for video games too? DS TitlesMarch 3 • Littlest Pet Shop SpringMarch 9 • My Pet ShopMarch 10 • Avalon Code • Boing! Docomodake DS • MySims Party • ZuboMarch 16 • Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the PlumeMarch 17 • C.O.R.E. • Grey's Anatomy • Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars • Henry Hatsworth 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/gta-iv-dlc-first-impressions.htmlDownloadable ContentGTA IVrockstarThe Lost and the DamnedXbox 360Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-4574611207829465708I downloaded The Lost and the Damned GTA IV DLC today. It clocks in at 1.78 GB but only took about 45 minutes to download. It costs 1600 Microsoft Points($20). I've only played a few missions(I'm apparently 8.6% done), but I thought I'd give my initial impressions.First off, maybe there should be a little onscreen tutorial or hints as to how to play because I have apparently forgotten how to 2xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/e3-welcomes-back-booth-babes.htmlBooth babesE3ESATue, 17 Feb 2009 20:50:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-4747690338149751608A couple of weeks ago, I got an invite and a code from the ESA for this year's E3. E3 will be June 2-4 in California. I'm still torn as to if I'm going. I've got my real job plus cost of the flight, hotel, food, etc. (Not to mention the slight manipulation of the system.) But the ESA has announced one thing today that has swayed me towards going- Booth Babes are back!The ESA wants E3 to 1xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/halo-wars.htmldemoEnsemble StudiosGame Reviewhalo warsMicrosoftXbox 360Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:22:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-8076070429919079260So, the Halo Wars demo came out on Xbox Live(at 1.4 GB) today. I've had some doubts about this game for a while now. One of my main problems is simply that RTS games don't hold my interest for long. But I booted up the Xbox and downloaded the demo anyway.Halo Wars takes place 20 years before Halo. It's a time of great battles between the humans and the Covenant.I played the Basic tutorial and3xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/capcom-reports-major-losses.htmlBusiness NewsCapcomThu, 5 Feb 2009 19:27:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-2903381429571298972More economic bad news in the gaming industry - Capcom has reported that their net income has dropped a whopping 95 percent since last year.Personally, I don't really understand how their net income dropped so far since their net sales are only down 13.4 percent.All of these gaming companies posting such losses recently could be bad news for gamers. With profits down, companies tend to be less 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/ea-delays-february-game-releases.htmlDelayDragon Age: OriginsEAGodfather IIThe Sims 3Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-6146735176345762352Electronic Arts announced that they are delaying the release of Godfather II and The Sims 3, both of which were supposed to be released this month.No official word was given as to the reason for the delay, but I'm guessing it has something to do with the massive quarterly loss EA also just announced.These games, along with Dragon Age: Origins (a game previously delayed by EA), are now expected to0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)http://xybapodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/ea-loses-money.htmlBusiness NewsEATue, 3 Feb 2009 20:27:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638097683499176240.post-8265885593821690051Electronic Arts has posted a significant loss for their third Quarter - $641 million! Last year, EA posted a $33 million loss in their third quarter.With the loss, EA plans to lay off 1,100 workers(11% of its employees) and close 12 of its facilities.Analysts say that EA actually made more money this year than last, but they had predicted a much bigger gain and had increased their spending as 0xybapodcast@gmail.com (Andy, Charlie, Eric, Grant, Josh)