Mashcast

Mashcast #52: Don't Call It A Comeback!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:56 +0000

After two weeks of no Mashcast, we are back! This week we discuss Diablo II hackings, Tekken Tag 2 DLC, Gamestops first public expo, the details of the Activision/Bungie deal, and more. Welcome to season 2! Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Diablo III Hackings: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-21-diablo-3-accounts-hacked-gold-and-items-stolen http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-05-21-diablo-iii-problems-persist-with-rumored-hacking-attempts Free DLC for Tekken Tag 2: http://www.gamespot.com/features/tekken-tag-2-a-model-of-how-to-handle-dlc-6377783/ Gamestop to hold first public Expo: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/gamestop-holding-first-public-expo-event-two-days-before-pax-p/ Activision/Bungie Deal: http://www.develop-online.net/features/1644/Revealed-The-huge-promises-and-secret-stipulations-behind-the-Bungie-Activision-deal The Demise of Guys: http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/23/health/living-well/demise-of-guys/index.html http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/05/23/special-cnn-report-videogames-pornography-and-destruction-american-males Do games need to be fun?: http://bitmob.com/articles/why-games-dont-need-to-be-fun

Mashcast #51: EA, You Ruin EVERYTHING!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:02 +0000

It looks like EA is trying to ride that popular indie train. Also we talk about Black Ops II being confirmed, MW3 fanboys call for DLC blackout, iOS apps with a kill switch, and a subsidized XBox 360. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Black Ops II Confirmed: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/black-ops-2-spans-decades-offers-branching-missions-and-choice/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-05-03-call-of-duty-buzz-up-400-percent-in-wake-of-black-ops-ii-reveal-ps3-gains-mindshare MW3 DLC Blackout: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/05/03/community-driven-modern-warfare-3-petition-encourages-boycott-dlc Notch doesn't like EA: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-05-03-notch-indies-are-saving-gaming-ea-is-methodically-destroying-it Rockband iOS given deadline then removed: http://kotaku.com/5906971/harmonix-doesnt-know-why-mobile-rock-band-has-an-expiration-date Subsidized 360: http://theverge.com/2012/5/2/2993600/99-xbox-360-kinect-subsidized-bundle

Mashcast #50: The Douche Tax

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:53:00 +0000

Valve has a plan to hit douche bags in the wallet. Also, Microsoft plans on feeding you more ads, Next-gen consoles are predicted to sell less, one retailer plans on sharing used game sales with publishers, and more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Current Gen Power Coming To Mobile by 2014: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-20-xbox-360-gpu-power-coming-to-mobile-by-2014-says-nviDia Xbox Live to feature more advertisements: http://www.destructoid.com/thank-christ-xbox-live-to-feature-even-more-advertising--226444.phtml Retail to share pre-owned sales with publishers: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-24-retailer-plans-to-share-10-percent-of-pre-owned-sales-with-publishers Next-gen consoles predicted to sell less than current gen: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-23-next-gen-consoles-to-see-hindered-hardware-sales-compared-to-previous-generation-says-analyst Valves New F2P Model: http://www.develop-online.net/news/40568/Valve-DOTA-2-will-be-a-new-kind-of-free-to-play http://venturebeat.com/2012/04/24/valves-new-pricing-will-charge-players-based-on-how-much-of-a-jerk-they-are/ Death Threats: http://kotaku.com/5904367/another-day-another-death-threat-from-gamers-to-the-people-who-make-video-games

Mashcast #49: The Price Is Wrong, Bitch.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:17:44 +0000

While some think that Gamestop is the root of the games industries woes, not everyone agress. We discuss that, Prey 2, Crysis 3, Ubisoft being sued, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Prey 2 NOT Cancelled: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/04/prey-2-is-not-cancelled/ http://www.shacknews.com/article/73417/source-human-head-hasnt-worked-on-prey-2-since-november Crysis 3 Announced: http://www.gameinformer.com/games/crysis_3/b/pc/archive/2012/04/16/crysis-3-39-s-deadly-hunter.aspx Ubisoft sued over Assassin's Creed copyright infringement: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-18-ubisoft-sued-by-author-over-assassins-creed-copyright-infringement Apple + Valve: http://www.develop-online.net/news/40504/Apple-wants-Valve-to-partner-for-home-console Tekken will never have paid DLC characters: http://www.edge-online.com/news/harada-tekken-will-never-have-paid-dlc-characters The price is wrong: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-16-the-price-is-wrong http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/04/opinion-kohler-video-expensive/

Mashcast #48: Customer Disservice

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:10:29 +0000

The Better Business Bureau weighs in on Mass Effect 3's advertising and downgrades Capcom's rating. Also, ME3 gets extended endings, Wii U might be $300, the real cost of used games, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Mass Effect 3 Extended Endings: http://www.shacknews.com/article/73189/mass-effect-3-extended-cut-dlc-updating-ending Mass Effect 3 may have been falsely advertised: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-11-mass-effect-3-may-have-been-falsely-advertised-says-better-business-bureau Capcom Downgraded by BBB: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-12-better-business-bureau-downgrades-capcom-over-on-disc-dlc Wii U to be $300?: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-09-wii-u-may-retail-for-USD300 Take-Two CEO says THQ won't be around in six months: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-06-take-two-ceo-thq-wont-be-around-in-six-months Gamestop to provide warning for Online Passes: http://www.shacknews.com/article/73248/gamestop-settles-used-games-lawsuit-california-customers-to-receive-credit The Real Cost of Used Games: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-12-the-real-cost-of-used-games

Mashcast Special Edition: PAX East 2012 - Part 2

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:37:20 +0000

Another PAX East has come and gone. In this podcast we will talk about the games we played, what we liked, and what we didn't. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Jessica Weimar Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast Special Edition: PAX East 2012 - Part 1

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:38:24 +0000

Mashcast #47: The Speculationcast

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:23:51 +0000

New XBox 720 rumors emerge, the WiiU may be more underpowered than thought, EA is the worst company in America, and a new game will give you a discount based on your gender. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Next Xbox Rumors: http://www.vg247.com/2012/04/02/xbox-720-detailed-blu-ray-inside-always-on-netcon-required/ WiiU Underpowered: http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-wii-u-not-as-powerful-as-xbox-360-ps3-225079.phtml http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-02-wii-u-less-powerful-than-ps3-xbox-360-developers-saY Next-gen consoles increasing development costs: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-03-next-gen-consoles-mean-increased-development-costs EA named worst company in America for 2012: http://consumerist.com/2012/04/congratulations-ea-you-are-the-worst-company-in-america-for-2012.html http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-04-ea-responds-to-worst-company-label-from-consumerist Capcom on on-disc DLC: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-02-capcom-finds-no-distinction-between-on-disc-and-downloadable-content http://www.destructoid.com/is-capcom-trolling-with-their-on-disc-dlc-model--224953.phtml Gender Based Discounts: http://penny-arcade.com/report/editorial-article/prime-world-will-charge-women-less-for-their-heroes-and-give-mixed-gender-p http://penny-arcade.com/report/editorial-article/prime-world-gives-more-details-about-its-gender-based-hero-discounts-males-

Mashcast #46: What's an Orbis?

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:43 +0000

According to rumors, calling Sonys next console the Playstation 4 just wasn't good enough. Also, more XBox rumors, Ubisoft turns a new leaf on DRM, Resident Evil is too big for survival horror, and we discuss some details of Assassin's Creed 3. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Resident Evil producer calls survival horror market too "small": http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-23-resident-evil-producer-calls-survival-horror-market-too-small Stripped Down 360: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/rumor-stripped-down-xbox-planned-for-2013/ Xbox being used more for entertainment than Gaming: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-27-xbox-live-sees-more-use-in-entertainment-category-than-online-gaming Ubisoft to turn down the DRM: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-23-ubisoft-wants-to-offer-more-value-not-more-drm AC3 Preview: http://venturebeat.com/2012/03/26/10-ways-assassins-creed-3-defies-expectations-preview/ http://techland.time.com/2012/03/27/assassins-creed-iii-on-slavery-native-americans-and-death-dealing-gameplay/ http://www.gametrailers.com/video/first-take-assassins-creed/728504 New PS4 Rumors: http://kotaku.com/5896996/the-next-playstation-is-called-orbis-sources-say-here-are-the-details http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-28-playstation-4-named-orbis-wont-play-ps3-titles-will-block-used-games-rumor http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-28-gamestop-could-refuse-to-stock-playstation-orbis-says-pachter

Mashcast #45: It Only Changes Nothing

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:00:11 +0000

The iPad 3 is out and (as usual) people are claiming it changes everything. We also discuss the Mass Effect 3 FTC complaint, violence warning labels, and the fear of the next generation. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Game Warning Labels: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2012/03/us-congressmen-expand-call-for-violence-warning-label-on-nearly-all-video-games.ars Mass Effect 3 FTC Complaint: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-19-mass-effect-3-publisher-hit-with-ftc-complaints-over-game-ending http://blog.bioware.com/2012/03/21/4108/ iPad 3 Hysteria: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-19-the-new-ipad-apples-trojan-horse Fear of Nextgen: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-22-next-gen-consoles-putting-fear-in-a-lot-of-peoples-eyes

Mashcast #44: Friends Don't Let Friends Play Elite

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:59:46 +0000

On this Mashcast we discuss Microsoft putting the kabosh on some XBox rumors, EA looking into subscription models, how Metacritic effects developers, more Mass Effect woes, and more. Hosts: Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks No New Xbox At E3: http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2012/03/15/microsoft-will-not-be-showing-the-xbox-720-durango-xbox-next-or-any-new-console-at-e3/ Retail Caught Flat-Footed on Vita: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-15-capcom-us-retail-caught-a-little-flat-footed-on-vita EA Looking Into Subscription Models: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-15-battlefield-subscription-eas-looking-at-it Metacritic Bonus: http://www.develop-online.net/news/40203/Obsidian-staff-missed-Metacritic-pay-by-1-point http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/03/why-are-game-developer-bonuses-based-on-review-scores/ The Death of Console (Again): http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/164923/gdc_2012_ngmocos_ben_cousins__.php http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/video-games/gaming-news/new-ipad-poses-threat-to-xbox-playstation-game-consoles/article2366468/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/epic-consoles-must-be-bleeding-edge-in-next-generation/ Mass Effect Woes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRRpGlmtws8 http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/03/12/ea-rebukes-claim-mass-effect-3-day-one-dlc-retail-disc http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2012/03/13/fans-petition-bioware-to-change-mass-effect-3-ending/

Mashcast #43: All Bark. No Bite.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:30:59 +0000

Internet? WHY U SO ANGRY? Communities talk big, but typically show no action. We discuss that plus Mass Effect 3 issues, Google Games, the mocking of the Japanese games industry, and more. Hosts: Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Steam Box Rumors Debunked: http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/2/2840932/exclusive-valve-steam-box-gaming-console http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-03-valve-creating-steam-box http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/valve-debunks-rumors-of-steam-box-console-pc/ Rainbow 6 Patriots Dev Team Gets Shuffled: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/03/rainbow-6-patriots-dev-team-gets-shuffled-scares-jarret/ Mass Effect 3 Problems: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/03/06/mass-effect-3039s-ending-tied-forced-multiplayer-participAtion Gamestop Says Platform Holders Can't Push Them Out: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-03-gamestops-ceo-says-platform-holders-cant-push-them-out Games are key to Google+: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/164689/gdc_2012_games_are_key_to_the_.php Phil Fish Mocks Japanese Devs: http://www.develop-online.net/news/40061/GDC-Japanese-dev-mocked-your-games-suck How Valve made TF2 Free-2-Play: http://gamasutra.com/view/news/164922/GDC_2012_How_Valve_made_Team_Fortress_2_freetoplay.php

Mashcast #42: No Mass Effect For You!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:42:46 +0000

If you like shopping at GAME, don't expect Mass Effect 3 to be there. Also, Assassin's Creed III images leak, Medal of Honor: Warfighter is announced, Sony may be ditching the Cell Processor, and it may not be a good idea to be a first adopter. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Assassin's Creed III Images Revealed: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/rumor-assassins-creed-3-takes-place-during-american-revolution/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/more-assassins-creed-3-leakage-this-time-from-game-informer/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/assassins-creed-3-boxart/ Medal of Honor: Warfighter http://www.computerandvideogames.com/337452/medal-of-honor-warfighter-more-details-arrive/ EA auto-adds EA games bought through Steam http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/origin-auto-adds-ea-games-bought-through-steam-no-its-not-c/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/ea-clarifies-origins-ability-to-auto-add-games-from-other-lib/ GAME not stocking Mass Effect 3 http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1219655p1.html PS4 ditching Cell Processor? http://kotaku.com/5889410/playstation-4-ditching-the-cell-processor-sources-say-which-leads-to-some-wild-theories No Longer a First Adopter http://bitmob.com/articles/first-adopter-no-longer

Mashcast #41: Sign of the Times

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:01:56 +0000

Retail stores in the UK didn't see masses lining up for the PS Vita release, but that doesn't mean people don't wan the Vita. Also, Remedy recoups Alan Wake PC costs, 3DS breaks another record, Microsoft extends an olive branch to indies, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Alan Wake for PC recoups cost in 48 hours: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-21-remedy-recoups-wake-pc-expenses-in-48-hours 3DS Hits 5 million Sales in Japan: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-20-nintendo-3ds-sells-5-million-in-japan-sets-record Microsoft Shows Indies Love: http://www.shacknews.com/article/72518/indies-more-prevalent-on-updated-xbox-360-dashboard http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-20-dashboard-update-gives-xblig-a-boost Valve will sell hardware if needed: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-21-newell-if-we-have-to-sell-hardware-we-will Fake Pokemon App: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39862/Apple-blunder-as-5-Pokmon-scam-enters-App-Store Developers question long-term viablility of App Store: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-21-developers-question-long-term-viability-of-app-stOre Sign of the times: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-22-playstation-vita-uk-launch-a-sign-of-the-times

Mashcast #40: Best. Ending. Ever.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:01:39 +0000

According to "gamers", Black Ops has the best ending ever. Also we discuss new Nextbox rumors, shitty PS Vita reviews, Mass Effect PR stunt, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Nextbox rumored to have Wii U Touchscreen: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/335369/xbox-720-has-wii-u-touchscreen-controller-report/ UE3 upgrades requires 10x more power than the 360: http://www.shacknews.com/article/72427/epic-founder-talks-unreal-engine-4-and-console-power $50 mil Vita Campaign: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-13-USD50-million-vita-launch-is-sonys-biggest-yet Developers leaving Vita for 3DS: http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/16/developers-leaving-vita-for-3ds/ Shitty PS Vita Review: http://gizmodo.com/5884292/playstation-vita-review-you-dont-need-another-beautiful-smart-gadget Mass Effect PR Stunt: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/336280/mass-effect-3-copies-launched-into-space-will-crash-down-for-your-discovery/ EA thinks ORIGIN needs 2 years to reach potential: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-16-ea-origin-needs-two-year-to-reach-potential Publishers need a bullshit meter: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-09-jaffe-games-execs-need-to-get-a-bullshit-filter Blacks Ops Voted Best Game Ending: http://4mash.com/1zh

Mashcast #39: Call of Angry Birds

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:32 +0000

We've established the Call of Duty is Angry Birds with guns. Also we discuss the Ubisoft DRM blackouts, EA praising CoD Elite, Sony looking to make changes, Double Fine crowdsourcing a game, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks David Jaffe' leave Eat Sleep Play. Studio hit with layoffs: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/report-jaffe-leaves-eat-sleep-play-layoffs-hit-developer/ Ubisoft DRM Blackouts: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39683/DRM-to-trigger-blackouts-across-Ubisoft-games http://www.destructoid.com/shockingly-ubisoft-screws-up-pc-games-again-221321.phtml ORIGIN peaks at 1m active users: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39685/Origin-peaks-at-1m-active-users EA praises Call of Duty Elite: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ea-praises-call-of-duty-elite-battlefield-subscription-next/ Sony can't go on like this: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39684/Sony-cannot-go-on-like-this-says-CEO-Hirai Double Fines Crowdfunded Game: http://www.destructoid.com/double-fine-gets-game-fully-funded-in-a-matter-of-hours-221395.phtml http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a363802/tim-schafer-publishers-are-scared-of-new-properties.html Giving users more payment options: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-31-wb-interactive-subscription-mmos-not-dead-yet Inflated console prices are fueling free-2-play growth: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-09-inflated-console-prices-are-fuelling-free-to-play-growth

Mashcast #38: Innovate Like Zynga (Also See Copy)

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Zynga's definition of innovation is a bit different from ours... And Websters. Additionally, no Blizzcon this year, THQ is in trouble, Nintendo may be doing some re-branding, no new XBox in 2012, and PSN NA loses it's director. That, plus more, on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: No Blizzcon in 2012: http://www.destructoid.com/no-blizzcon-in-2012-convention-returns-in-2013-220317.phtml THQ's Axe: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/report-thq-vp-of-tech-mark-deloura-out-alongside-174-others/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-31-thq-threatened-with-nasdaq-delisting Nintendo Considering Rebranding Wii U: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333583/whats-in-a-name-nintendo-considering-wii-u-rebrand-sources-claim/ PS Vita Cheaper When Downloaded: http://www.shacknews.com/article/72250/report-vita-games-will-be-cheaper-when-downloaded http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/02/vitas-digital-games-rumored-to-offer-modest-discounts/ PSN North American Director Leaves Sony: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/psn-north-american-senior-director-susan-panico-leaves-sony/ Sony Preparing to Copy Wii U?: http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/02/sony-patent-application-shows-control-method-that-resembles-wii-u/ No new Xbox in 2012: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-30-microsoft-no-new-xbox-in-2012 http://www.develop-online.net/news/39631/Next-Xbox-not-set-for-E3-2012-Microsoft-claims Buffalo Studios accuse Zynga of Copying: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-30-buffalo-studios-latest-to-accuse-zynga-of-copycat-tactics Zynga on Innovation: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6687/talking_copycats_with_zyngas_.php http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-01-zynga-we-define-innovation-differently http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/02/01/leaked-zynga-memo-justifies-copycat-strategy/

Mashcast #37: Nextbox Rumorpaluza

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:04:18 +0000

The games media is so excited for the next XBox that they are reporting speculation as fact. Other than that Hackers are hacking PunkBuster, Zynga is copying other developers, DRM is a waste of money, and Microsoft may be giving MS points the axe. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Hackers framing players in BF3: http://kotaku.com/5878798/hackers-brag-that-theyre-banning-innocent-battlefield-3-users Zynga copies Nimblebit: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-25-nimblebit-accuses-zynga-of-copying-tiny-tower Evil of trailers: http://bitmob.com/articles/the-evil-of-the-trailer Paradox on DRM: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-25-paradox-drm-costs-money-and-makes-you-lose-money Small developers getting tired of publishers: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-26-red-5-small-studios-tired-of-relying-on-publishers Microsoft Commited to Quality Exclusives: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-23-microsoft-committed-to-quality-exclusives Microsoft getting rid of MS Points: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-24-microsoft-points-to-be-phased-out-by-end-of-year Nextbox Rumorpaluza: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39580/Next-gen-Xbox-chips-enter-production-for-devs http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/01/24/xbox-720-will-be-six-times-as-powerful-as-current-gen http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/report-next-gen-xbox-to-launch-october-november-2013-with-this/

Mashcast #36: A New Challenger Has Appeared!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:27:40 +0000

A new co-host has arrived and his name sounds a little familiar. On todays episode we discuss Zynga struggling with it's new titles, Square Enix is bucking the trend when it comes to mobile games pricing, Gaikai coming to Facebook, plus more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: What do you think Gaikai's impact on Facebook games will be? Zynga Struggling with new titles: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-18-new-zynga-titles-struggle Vita low sales numbers: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/01/playstation-vita-sales-fall-below-20k-in-fourth-week/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-13-sony-unconcerned-by-low-vita-sales-numbers Rayforce Bucks the Trend of Mobile Game Pricing: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/14/taitos-rayforce-hits-ios-for-more-than-youd-expect/ BioWare Faces Accusations of Subscription Fraud: www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/115357-BioWare-Faces-Accusations-of-TOR-Subscription-FrauD Study on Free-2-Play purchase behavior: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-19-study-games-must-properly-engage-players-before-offering-in-app-purchases Gaikai rolling out to Facebook: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-17-gaikai-ready-to-roll-out-to-facebook Xbox Live Security Concerns: http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-denies-security-problems-with-xbox-live-219763.pHtml http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-live-hacking-is-a-very-real-problem-219646.phtml http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/windows-live-login-suggested-as-xbox-live-security-flaw/

Mashcast #35: Vita On My Neck, Diamonds In My Grill

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:14:19 +0000

FYI, PS Vita's around the neck will be the new gamer bling. We discuss that, Activision wanting to DLC you to death, Razers "PC" gaming tablet, the official word on PS4 at E3, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: How do you think the gaming landscape would change if Microsoft or Sony dropped out of the console race? Call of Duty DLC: http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/01/activision-call-of-duty/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/five-modern-warfare-3-dlc-drops-planned-for-next-three-months-2/ Free-2-Play Profit: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-11-300-per-cent-player-increase-for-free-to-play-everquest-2 Retail Decline. Digital Rise: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-01-05-uk-boxed-video-game-market-fell-in-2011 http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-09-best-buy-sees-double-digit-declines-for-games http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-09-steam-sales-grow-for-seventh-year-running Razer Tablet: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/01/10/ces-razer-debuts-windows-8-based-gaming-tablet Future of Multiplatform: http://www.develop-online.net/features/1495/The-Future-of-Multiplatform No PS4 at E3: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1216256p1.html Sony or Microsoft to drop out of console race (Speculation): http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-12-gaikais-reeves-predicts-one-platform-holder-to-quit-at-e3

Mashcast #34: Friday is the new Monday

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:15:00 +0000

Kicking of the new years set of Mashcasts on a new day. On this Mashcast we talk about God of War IV, 3DS Sales, improvements to XBLIG, the most pirated games of 2011, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Katie Horstman Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: Will the PS Vita have a more successful launch in the US than the 3DS? God of War IV?: http://www.destructoid.com/god-of-war-iv-spotted-on-composer-s-resume-oh-gawd--218906.phtml MW3 Marketing: http://www.destructoid.com/veteran-hates-modern-warfare-3-s-hideous-advertising-218903.phtml 3DS Sales: http://andriasang.com/comzhw/3ds_sales/ Japanese Vita Sales: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-05-fourth-place-for-vita-in-japanese-charts http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/01/japanese-retailers-slash-vita-3g-price-to-move-units/ Improvements for XBLIG: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/xna/archive/2012/01/04/happy-new-year-xbox-live-indie-games.aspx Top DICE Dev leaving for another company: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-03-ea-dice-staff-leave-for-ngmoco-sweden Most pirated of 2011: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2011/12/30/most-pirated-games-2011 SOPA: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-largest-game-companies-in-the-world-have-dropped-their-support-for-a-bill-the-internet-hates-2011-12 http://www.destructoid.com/esa-still-fully-backs-sopa-issues-statement-of-support-218931.phtml http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/874 ... st29830190

Mashcast Special Edition: State of the Gaming Union

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:58:23 +0000

2011 is gone but not forgotten. In this podcast we discuss what events and trends from last year will continue to impact us in 2012. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #33: Slum'n For News

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:02:34 +0000

It's the end of the year and news is kind of (read as: really) slow. We scratched together a few news items to talk about but for the most part we discuss some notible moments in 2011 and what we are looking forward too in 2012. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Katie Horstman Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: What are you looking forward to in 2012? Mega Man X iOS Demake: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/mega-man-x-comes-to-iphone-mega-man-vets-rofl-and-cry-simultaneously/ Steam too Hardcore: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/steam-too-hardcore-will-lose-market-share-says-gamersgate/ Naughty Dog - Move to next gen is scary: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-19-naughty-dog-move-to-next-gen-is-terrifying Gun-like Avatar items disappearing from XBLM: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/psa-gun-like-avatar-items-disappearing-from-xblm-on-jan-1/

Mashcast #32: Oh, Vita's Gonna Fail? And You Are?..

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:45:55 +0000

We've heard various sources cast doubt on the PS Vita, but it looks like even nobodies are trying to get in on the doom casting. We also discuss E3 ticket prices, Metal Gear Rising, the state of story telling in gaming, plus more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo, Katie Horstman Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: Do you think story telling in video games is poor? E3 Prices Double: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-13-prices-for-e3-2012-double Bossa Studios Predicts an Early Grave for the PS Vita: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/bossa-studios-predicts-an-early-grave-for-the-ps-vita/ Nintendo isn't competing with Smart Phones: Retro Studios Could Handle A Zelda Game: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/miyamoto-retro-could-handle-a-zelda-game-smartphones-arent-co/ Wii U Listed for $600 on EB Australia: http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/wii-u-listed-for-600-on-eb-australia/ Metal Gear Rising: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/12/metal-gear-rising-was-secretly-canceled-before-platinum-took-it/ http://www.vg247.com/2011/12/11/metal-gear-rising-not-a-direct-sequel-to-mgs-4/#comments http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-13-platinums-inaba-defends-metal-gear-rising-revengeance Naughty Dog wants to change the industry: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/the-last-of-us-but-the-first-of-many/

Mashcast #31: The Non-Gamer Gaming Console

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:46:35 +0000

With the changes made to the XBox 360 dashboard, it feels like their new tag line will be "XBox 360: It plays games too." We discuss that, TapFish taking advantage of children, Miyamoto's position at Nintendo, EA Forum bans (again), and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: What would it take to get you guys to answer our questions? Taking advantage of children: http://kotaku.com/5866694/the-daily-show-gleefully-rips-into-free+to+play-gaming Sledgehammer working on new Call of Duty: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sledgehammer-developing-new-call-of-duty-game/088260 Miyamoto stepping down. Then not: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/shigeru-miyamoto-is-stepping-down/ PS3 Moving towards younger, family audience: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-05-jim-ryan-ps3-moving-towards-younger-family-audienCe EA will ban you from games if someone else swears at you: http://www.destructoid.com/ea-will-ban-you-from-games-if-someone-else-swears-at-you-217219.phtml Xbox 360 Dashboard Update: http://gamepolitics.com/2011/12/07/new-xbox-360-dashboard-causing-problems-some-users http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-09-indie-devs-shun-xbox-dashboard-update http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/new-xbox-live-dashboard-brings-rights-stripping-eula/ Microsoft to require Kinect support on all future apps: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39314/Kinect-support-required-for-future-Xbox-360-apps Onlive open to Playstation and Xbox intergration: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39307/OnLive-open-to-PlayStation-and-Xbox-integration

Mashcast #30: The Raping of Issac Clarke

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:24:38 +0000

EA is looking to make Dead Space bigger and better, but their ideas show they aren't trying to make it bigger or better for fans. Recent 3DS sales serve doom casting analyists a large cup of STFU, Sonys looking to make a Smash Bros.-esk game, EA wants you to spend $30 a year on Tetris, and it turns out that online passes have an expiration date. We discuss all this plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks We Didn't Start The Flaming - http://4mash.com/1ql 3DS Sales Have Exceeded DS First Year Sales: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/reggie-3ds-sales-have-exceeded-ds-first-year-sales/ Smash Bros. Style Game for PS3: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/smash-bros-style-game-may-be-headed-to-ps3/ Online Passes Can Expire: http://www.destructoid.com/online-passes-can-expire-too--217133.phtml EA wants to expand Dead Space franchise: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/ea-is-possibly-trying-to-crappify-dead-space/ iOS Tetris Now has $30/year subscription: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/02/ea-relaunches-tetris-on-ios-with-a-30-year-subscription-really/ EB Games abolishes used games section: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-11-23-eb-games-abolishes-used-games-section-report 12 Game Studios That Died in 2011: http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1213678p1.html Broken Gaming Retail Mode: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/is-the-gaming-retail-model-broken/

Mashcast Special Edition: What Makes A Gamer?

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:52:39 +0000

In this special edition we discuss what makes a gamer. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #29: Swing Thy Mighty Banhammer

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:53:15 +0000

Looks like EA is still swinging that heavy banhammer around. We discuss that plus PETA attacking Mario, Jurassic Park devs gaming the Metacritic rating, Nintendo wanting to sell you a complete experience up front, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks The Picard Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6oUz1v17Uo PETA against Mario: http://kotaku.com/5859342/peta-calls-out-nintendo-for-fur+wearing-mario http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/peta-says-just-kidding-in-response-to-backlash-from-their-mario-stunt/ Jurassic Park Devs Caught Boosting Metacritic User Score: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/telltale-developers-caught-cheating-on-metacritic/ Bohemia Interactive: 100 pirates for every 3 legitimate buyers: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-11-18-bohemia-interactive-100-pirates-for-every-3-legitimate-buyers Nintendo wants to sell a complete experience up front: http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/17/reggie-nintendos-adverse-to-paid-dlc-because-it-wants-to-sell-a-complete-experience-upfront/ Origin Could Be The Backbone of Wii U's Online System: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/origin-could-be-the-backbone-of-wii-us-online-system/ Capcom games on Origin: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39140/Capcom-backs-Origin-with-key-franchises#after_ad EA Responds to Heavy Banhammer: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/17/eas-unwieldy-banhammer-ea-responds/

Mashcast #28: London Games Conference of Doom

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:04:47 +0000

The doom machine is fully operational and was located at the London Games Conference. We discuss the predicted death of THQ and dedicated handhelds, more XBox rumors, Mike Capps on Triple-A game marketing, and why it's ok to hate Call of Duty. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: Do you think dedicated handheld gaming is doomed? If so, will you miss it? Xbox Rumors: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/fresh-from-the-rumor-mill-more-whispers-on-the-next-xbox/ http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/rumor-next-xbox-looping-onto-shelves-during-holiday-2012/ Ubisoft: Wii still 45% of our business: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-11-08-ubisoft-wii-still-45-per-cent-of-our-business Industry doesn't expect THQ to survive transition to digital. Predicts dedicated handheld death: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-11-11-industry-doesnt-expect-thq-to-survive-transition-to-digital Smartphones overtake Nintendo and Sony in portable gaming market: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/smartphones-overtake-nintendo-and-sony-in-portable-gaming-market-doomsayers-power-up-doom-machine/ Epic on the future of Triple-A game development marketing and pricing: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111027/06460016537/epic-games-future-triple-a-game-development-marketing-pricing.shtml MW3 dev begs for help with low Metacritic User Score: http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1212115p1.html Guy threatens to blow up Best Buy for running out of MW3: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/guy-threatens-to-blow-up-store-for-running-out-of-mw3/ http://www.gamepolitics.com/2011/11/10/039blow-best-buy039-man-responds-media-attention Why it's stupid to hate all of duty: http://kotaku.com/5858098/why-its-stupid-to-hate-call-of-duty

Mashcast #27: So Much Anger

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:01:00 +0000

We're back, and we're angry. Primarily at bullshit Nextgen console wish lists and bullshit industry influence surveys. We talk about that plus the Rainbow 6: Patriots target video, Assassin's Creed movie deal, Duke Nukem Forever reviews and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: Who do you think the is the most influential person in the games industry? NextGen Development: http://www.develop-online.net/news/38917/Sources-point-to-2013-launch-for-Xbox-Next http://www.develop-online.net/news/38916/Sony-studios-begin-PlayStation-4-projects http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/11/5-wishes-for-the-next-generation-of-consoles Rainbow 6: Patriots: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/rainbow-6-patriots-confirmed-accompanied-by-target-gameplay-footage/ Ubisoft has a lot of power in Assassin's Creed movie deal: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/report-assassins-creed-movie-deal-gives-ubi-too-much-power-pu/ Gearbox founder doesn't think DNF was reviewed fairly: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2011/11/03/gearbox-co-founder-duke-nukem-forever-wasn039t-reviewed-faIrly Germany not happy about Origin: http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/surprise-ea-germany-doesnt-like-their-privacy-violated/ Industry Influencers: http://www.jacehallshow.com/blog/steve-jobs-and-apple-voted-to-have-biggest-impact-in-shaping-the-video-game-industry/

Mashcast Special Edition: How Much For The Entire Game?

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:46:07 +0000

This special edition podcast was original part of a series we were going to call "On Topic", but didn't quite make it. We discuss games that are released broken as well as DLC.

Mashcast Special Edition: Crash of 83

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:38:56 +0000

In this special edition we talk about the circumstances that almost led to the implosion of the games industry.

Mashcast #26: Pantsless Rebellion

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:59:02 +0000

Sony's push into digital distribution with the Vita will help push Jarret's Pantsless agenda farther. We discuss that plus the Hitman: Absolution playthrough, cop killing in Battlefield 3, game movies, the future of console according to Gabe Newell, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: If the Vita model of downloads being available the same day as release catches on, are you more likely to download your games or get them from a retailer still? Hitman Absolution Playthrough http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/10/hitman-absolution-run-for-your-life-playthrough/ Netflix drops Qwikster http://www.themarysue.com/netflix-dropping-qwikster/ Carrie-Anne Moss Didn't Jack into Silent Hill by Playing the Game http://kotaku.com/5848181/carrie+anne-moss-didnt-jack-into-silent-hill-by-playing-the-game Vita game downloads to be available same day as retail releases http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/10/retailers-beware-vita-game-downloads-to-be-available-same-day-as-retail-release/ New sellable WoW pet tacitly condones gold trading http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-12-new-sellable-wow-pet-tacitly-condones-gold-tradinG Newell: rise of closed platforms is "ominous" http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-12-newell-rise-of-closed-platforms-is-ominous

Mashcast #25: I Didn't Scream. I Was Audibly Scared.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:57:03 +0000

Real men don't scream. They just get audibly scared. At least that's what I tell myself when playing Dead Space 2. We talk a bit more about Dead Space 3 rumors, a man giving a teen troll what he had coming, the RAGE PC launch, XBL becoming the next gen of TV, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question(s) of the Week: Check out this article: http://bit.ly/n58sgB. Do you think we need more game journalism like this? Asking the tough questions? Or do you think this guy was just being a douche? Angry Man Attacks teen for Killing Him in CoD http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/10/angry-man-attacks-teen-for-killing-him-in-a-call-of-duty-match/ Shadow Issac http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/rumor-dead-space-3-gets-weird-in-new-plot-details/ Possible Bans for playing BF3 hacked servers http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/10/03/using-hacked-bf3-servers-banhammer/ http://www.pcworld.com/article/240977/battlefield_3_beta_hacked_dice_threatens_banhammer.html RAGE PC Launch http://www.destructoid.com/id-software-doesn-t-really-care-about-pc-gaming-anymore-213272.phtml Native Unreal Engine 3 support in Flash 11 http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-05-native-unreal-engine-3-support-in-flash-11 Xbox Live becomes the next gen of TV with 40 content partners http://www.industrygamers.com/news/xbox-live-becomes-the-next-gen-of-tv-with-40-content-partners/ iOS publishers "buying their way up the charts" http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-07-ios-publishers-buying-their-way-up-the-charts XBLA Losing Developers http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-04-ron-carmel-xbla-is-losing-star-talent http://www.develop-online.net/news/38797/Indies-are-turning-their-back-on-XBLA http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-10-07-self-publishing-on-xbla-impossible-for-small-devs

Mashcast #24: Red Neck, Gun Loving Americans

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:12:52 +0000

The boss over at Quantic Dream says American publishers view their gamers as gun loving red necks. Can't say I disagree with that. We talk about that plus Dead Space 3 plot leaks, The Aliens: Colonial Marines walk-through, "I Am Alive" still breathing, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Mikey Kenny Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks. Question of the Week: What would it take for you to engage in cloud gaming? Dead Space 3 Plot Leak http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/rumor-dead-space-3-plot-details-leaked/ Aliens: Colonial Marines E3 Walkthough http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI3YA-fcaSo PS Vita 3G downloads capped to 20mb http://www.destructoid.com/ps-vita-3g-downloads-capped-to-20-mb-212659.phtml "I Am Alive" is alive http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/i-am-alive-rated-by-the-esrb/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-29-ubisofts-troubled-i-am-alive-resurfaces-on-xbla-and-psn Cage: America has a problem with my games http://www.develop-online.net/news/38754/Cage-America-has-a-problem-with-my-games Publishers see OnLive as second only to Steam http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-29-publishers-see-onlive-as-second-only-to-steam-claims-perlman

Mashcast #23: Begun... The Second Hand Wars Have

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:35:54 +0000

Who's side are you on anyway? Publishers or retailers? Either way, the consumer may be losing. On this Mashcast we discuss the publishers reaction to the second hand sales market, Netflix/Qwickser entry into the game rentals market, social gaming "causing" decline in console gaming, crappy Xbox support, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: “Insert Coin” – Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question of the Week: Do you think things like DRM and Season Passes are acceptable methods for the publishers to protect themselves? Show Notes: Netflix splits off DVD model and adds games http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/netflix-adds-game-rentals-to-new-qwickster-service/ Zynga profits dive 90% http://www.develop-online.net/news/38709/Zynga-profits-dive-90 Console decline linked to social surge http://www.develop-online.net/news/38703/Revealed-Console-decline-linked-to-social-surge Handheld consoles don't need to fear the smartphone yet http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/keiji-inafune-handheld-consoles-dont-need-to-fear-the-smartpho/ Crytek working on Homefront 2 http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/crytek-working-on-homefront-sequel-with-thq/ Slightly Mad crowdsourcing new tech platform and games http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-23-slightly-mad-crowd-sourcing-new-tech-platform-and-games Xbox support can't help Fraud Victim http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/223285/updated-games-for-windows-live-fraud-victim-told-he-cant-be-helped-because-he-doesnt-own-an-xbox/ War on consumer rights http://bitmob.com/articles/the-industrys-war-against-consumer-rights

Mashcast #22: Cloud Gaming vs The Gaming Public

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:47:32 +0000

Cloud gaming is making a push for your money, but it may not be ready for the gaming public. We discuss that plus thoughts on the Max Payne 3 trailer, Blizzards adoption of paypal for the Diablo III auction house, app store censorship, developers desire for creative freedom, info on the PS Vita, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Max Payne 3 Trailer Thoughts http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/feedback-what-do-you-think-of-the-max-payne-3-trailer/ Doom-n-Gloom Fail http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-13-nintendo-share-price-falls-after-3ds-conference Blizzard adopts paypal for Diablo III http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-15-blizzard-adopts-paypal-for-diablo-iii Quantic Dream lost millions of euros on second hand Heavy Rain sales http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-12-quantic-dream-we-lost-and-8364-10m-on-second-hand-heavy-rain-sales Phone Story Dev Criticises App Store Regime of Censorship http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-14-phone-story-dev-criticises-app-store-regime-of-cenSorship Is the industry ready for Cloud gaming http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-15-crytek-Crytek-is-the-industry-ready-for-cloud-gamiNg Devs turning indie for creative freedom http://www.develop-online.net/news/38589/Survey-Devs-are-turning-indie-for-creative-freedom PS Vita Info http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/ps-vita-battery-life-revealed/ http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/sony-reveals-launch-window-titles-for-playstation-vita/ PS3 TOS Blocks Class-Action Lawsuits http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/new-ps3-terms-of-service-aim-to-prevent-class-action-lawsuits-a/

Mashcast #21: Master Chief Riding a Flaming Unicorn Down to Earth

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:46:41 +0000

That title sound a little random? Well, the topics this week are kind of random. It was a random kind of week. Anyway, we talk about Sony doing a little smack talk, Wii U development trouble, Bigpoint criticizing EA on content monetising, and Criterion saving a lot of cash by fighting crunch. Obviously we talk a little about Halo 4 as well. That plus more on this episode of the Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Sony criticizes Microsoft's content policies http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/03/sony-publishers-are-getting-the-living-crap-kicked-out-of-thEm PS3 software growth superior to 360 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-07-sony-ps3-software-growth-superior-to-360 Wii U is in development hell http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-wii-u-is-in-development-hell--210892.phtml Halo 4 director quits amid creative differences http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/halo-4s-creative-director-quits/ Ninja Theory: Triple-A is crushing innovation http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/09/ninja-theory-creative-chief-says-aaa-retail-model-is-crushing-innovation/ http://www.develop-online.net/news/38578/Ninja-Theory-Triple-A-is-crushing-innovation Bigpoint: EA doesn't understand monetising content http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-07-bigpoint-ea-doesnt-understand-monetising-contenT Criterion: fighting crunch saved us $700,000 http://www.develop-online.net/news/38602/Criterion-Fighting-crunch-saved-us-700000-in-QA-costs Guillemot: casual could overtake hardcore http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-08-guillemot-casual-could-overtake-hardcore THQ: Future consoles will drop discs for cloud gaming http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-08-thq-future-consoles-will-drop-discs-for-cloud-gaming

Mashcast #20: Return of the Big Three

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:38:55 +0000

This week marks the return of the big three. No, we're not talking Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. We're talking Redding, Hill-Williams, and Santangelo. Besides celebrating ourselves we also talk about monetization before game design, the future of Mass Effect, lack of new IP, and Bethesda not being interested in social trends. All that plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Gabe Newell on moetization before design http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/gabe-newell-on-monetization-before-game-design-spoiler-it-stin/ Shepard leaving after Mass Effect 3 http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/commander-shepard-is-leaving-us-after-mass-effect-3/ MW3 on a larger scale http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/rumor-modern-warfare-3-will-host-32-player-matches-new-bomb-mo/ http://4mash.com/13z Activision: gamers, not the economy, have shaped IP http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-30-hirshberg-gamers-not-the-economy-have-shaped-the-ip-market Driver: San Fransico dev stands up for DRM Practices http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/112755-Driver-San-Francisco-Dev-Stands-Up-For-Ubisofts-DRM-PRactices Valve on piracy http://kotaku.com/5835328/why-portals-publishers-dont-fear-piracy-competition Team bondi/Black Rock Studios Close http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/112761-Team-Bondi-Black-Rock-Studios-Close-Their-Doors Bethesda not intersted in social trends http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-01-confident-bethesda-not-interested-in-social-trenDs

Mashcast #19: Putting The Stop In GameStop

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:23:58 +0000

GameStop shows how far they are willing to go in order to push their products. EA talks some smack to Activision while refusing licensing to Forza and simultainously syphoning your user info. Valve delivers a message of hope to PS3 users concerning CS:GO, and rumors are buzzing of a 3DS redesign. All that plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Question(s) of the Week: What do you think new consoles need to have to reinvigorate game innovation? Do you think new hardware invigorates innovation? If not, what does? EA Talks trash to Activision http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/715620/trash-talk-ea-says-activision-will-be-out-of-shooters-in-2-3-years/ EA refuses Forza 4 use of Porsche license http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-26-ea-refuses-forza-4-use-of-porsche-license Origin EULA Debacle http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/24/eas-origin-eula-proves-even-more-sinister/ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/ea-revises-origin-eula-data-collection-is-still-in-collection/ CS:GO to support Move and Mouse + Keyboard on PS3 http://www.develop-online.net/news/38524/Valve-adding-PS-Move-support-to-Counter-Strike 3DS hardware redesign rumors http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/rumor-3ds-hardware-redesign-in-the-cards/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-23-nintendo-shares-spike-amid-speculation Robin Kaminsky: Traditional publishers need new consoles to grow http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-24-traditional-publishers-need-new-consoles-to-grow Deus Ex-Gate http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/08/gamestop-is-removing-onlive-coupons-from-deus-ex-pc-copies/ http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/08/gamestop-responds-to-deus-ex-controversy-removes-game-from-shelves.ars http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/gamestop-deus-ex-apology/

Mashcast #18: Wallet Raping

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:14:30 +0000

I remember a day where if you bought something for $100, you got to keep it. That's not the case with Age of Empires Online Season Pass. Gamer Gavel's PostalGamer service is looking to take down Gamestop by offering publishers a piece of the trade-in pie. To everyone's suprise, social gamers spend money on cheats rather than hats. More doom is being cast on the Vita... The handheld that hasn't come out yet. All that plus more on this Mashcast. Question of the Week: Would you be more inclined to use PostalGamer's trade-in service since they give a cut to the publishers? Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" by Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: Age of Empires Online Season Pass http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/age-of-empires-online-season-pass-offers-all-and-future-availabl/ PostalGamer http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36532/ Social Gamers spend on shorcuts, not decoration http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-15-wooga-social-gamers-spend-money-on-shortcuts-not-dEcoration MW3 to support dedicated servers on PC http://4mash.com/18j Investors want Nintendo to make iOS games http://www.destructoid.com/investors-want-nintendo-to-make-iphone-games-208539.phtml 3DS sells 215k units in Japan after price cut http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-16-3ds-sells-215-000-in-japan-following-price-cut Nintendo patents Massively Online Single Player game http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/08/nintendo-patents-massively-online-single-player-game/ Vita Dev kit to cost 1,900 euros http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-17-vita-dev-kit-to-cost-1-900-plus-vat Tablets pushing out handheld consoles http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-15-playstation-vita-launch-will-be-a-car-wreck http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-16-crytek-dedicated-handheld-consoles-losing-ground-to-tablets

Mashcast #17: The Pre-Gamescom Void

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:52:47 +0000

A little light on news but we still have a good show. Valve announces a new game that's not HL2: Episode 3, Gaikai is gaining some ground, Gamefly brings a new challenger to the PC gaming market, Team Bondi sells out, and Take-Two posts losses that still show they are doing very well. That plus more in this episode. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan from Hyperduck Soundworks Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Announced http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/08/its-official-counter-strike-global-offensive-is-a-go/ Gaikai: Almost all major publishers on board http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-09-gaikai-almost-all-major-publishers-on-board Gamefly to add Unlimited PC Play this holiday. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/gamefly-to-add-unlimited-pc-play-this-holiday/ Team Bondi sells assets to Mad Max studio http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/report-team-bondi-sells-assets-to-mad-max-studio-kmm-staff-of/ Take-two posts loss despite L.A. Noire's success http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-09-take-two-posts-loss-despite-l-a-noires-success 2K Blacklists Eurogamer http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-06-16-2k-pours-public-scorn-on-agency-who-discussed-blacKlisting Icon Games: Vita a better platform for indies http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-08-icon-games-vita-a-better-platform-for-indies

Mashcast #16: The Legion of Doom!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:58:47 +0000

Just about every week we end up talking about someone who is predicting the doom of (enter technology here), and we're getting a little tired of it. Ubisoft seems to think that just because hackers aren't calling in to tell them they aren't hacking their product means that DRM is working. Blizzard makes a move to get a cut of gold farming biz while Sony is plays nice nice with indie devs. EA gives you yet another reminder that when you buy games, you still never own them. Euclideon shows off their break through in graphics technology (again) while more than a few industry artist voice their disbelief (again). All that plus a bit more on this episode of the Mashcast. Host: Jarret Redding, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Ubisoft say always-on DRM is a success and that the fans are confused http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/30/ubisoft-says-always-on-drm-is-a-success-fans-are-confused/ Blizzard introduces real currency to Diablo III http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-01-blizzard-introduces-real-currency-to-diablo-iii-aRticle Diablo III Mods Prohibited http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/08/diablo-iii-mods-prohibited/ Vita delayed to 2012 http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/08/ps-vita-pushed-to-2012-in-north-america-europe/ Vita dev kits freely available to indies http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-08-01-vita-dev-kits-freely-available-to-indies Origin to delete inactive accounts http://4mash.com/159 EA Sports Season Ticket http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/02/ea-sports-season-ticket-launches-today-offers-full-game-demos-a/ What's the point of next gen consoles? http://www.industrygamers.com/news/epic-president-whats-the-point-of-next-gen-consoles/ Unlimited Detail in Graphics http://kotaku.com/5827192/euclideon-creator-swears-infinite-detail-is-not-a-hoax http://kotaku.com/5827034/minecraft-creator-calls-bullshit-on-unlimited-detail-graphics-hype

Mashcast #15: Nintenwoe

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:08:01 +0000

Nintendo had a REALLY bad week last week while Ubisoft shows they couldn't care less about PC gamers. A Texas LAN bans women because they cause males to be assholes, and DICE says you can expect Battlefield 3 lite for consoles. That plus more on this episode of the Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Katie Horstman Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Assassin's Creed Revelations will tie up loose ends. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/24/ubisoft-assassins-creed-revelations-will-be-well-revealing/ Always on DRM in Driver: San Francisco http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/27/ubisofts-driver-sanfran-has-always-on-drm/ Texas LAN bans women http://4mash.com/140 Battlefield 3 scaled down for console http://4mash.com/141 Heroes of Newerth goes free to play http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/29/heroes-of-newerth-goes-free-to-play-keeps-freeloaders-separate/ Difference Engine Intitaive targets female game developers http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-27-toronto-initiative-targets-female-game-developeRs http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/35602/Interview_Metanets_Sheppard_Talks_Torontos_Difference_Engine_Initiative.php Ninten-woe http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/07/3ds-gets-a-price-drop-in-two-weeks-early-adopters-get-compensated/ http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/07/nintendo-lowers-profit-forecast-by-82/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-29-nintendo-stock-plummets-by-21-percent-after-financial-results http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-29-iwata-takes-50-percent-pay-as-he-takes-responsibility-for-3ds Nyan Cat http://nyan.cat/

Mashcast #14: WTF is going on at EA?

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:10:28 +0000

WTF is going on at EA? They seem to have some "interesting" ideas and views; a few that we talk about on this podcast. We also discuss AMD making some bold claims about the next XBox, the GoldenEye remake being remade again, another person expressing their dislike about Iwata's GDC keynote, and EA limiting the amount of DIGITAL downloads for Star Wars: The Old Republic Host: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Next Xbox can render Avatar graphics http://kotaku.com/5822129/report-the-next-xbox-will-look-like-avatar GoldenEye 007: Reloaded coming to 360 and PS3 http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/20/goldeneye-007-reloaded-gets-official-aiming-for-360-and-ps3-th/ EA Sports Plans to Develop Netflix-Like Gaming Model http://www.dailytech.com/EA+Sports+Plans+to+Develop+NetflixLike+Gaming+Model/article22219.htm EA CEO: Consoles now only 40% of Games Industry http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ea-ceo-consoles-now-only-40-of-games-industry/ Iwata's views "no reflection of what consumers want" http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-20-iwatas-views-no-reflection-of-what-consumers-want The Star Wars: The Old Republic Pre-Order Debacle http://gamersushi.com/2011/07/21/todays-wtf-the-star-wars-the-old-republic-pre-order-debacle/

Mashcast #13: Super Ultimate Platinum Collection Hyper HD Remix Edition

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:28:35 +0000

If you purchased purchased Marvel vs Capcom 3, Capcom would like to thank you fro beta testing their game; Ubisoft joins the fight against used games, and the OnLive Chief believe streaming games will dominate the industry in 10 years... I wonder why? That plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: Team Bondi Lead Replies http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DaveHeironymus/20110712/7970/Team_Bondi_My_Side_Of_The_Story.php Uplay Pass http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/ubisoft-announces-uplay-passport-online-pass-for-driver-sf-f/ OnLive Chief believes Cloud gaming to Dominate Industry in 10 years http://www.dailytech.com/OnLive+Chief+Cloud+Gaming+to+Dominate+Industry+in+10+years/article22165.htm Xbox Rumors http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/07/rumor-xbox-360-games-to-be-playable-on-windows-8-machines/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-07-15-rumour-new-xbox-to-support-windows-8-successor THQ CEO: Next Gen About Services http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/thq-ceo-next-gen-is-less-about-technology-and-more-about-servi/ Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 http://thequarterbin.com/2011/07/15/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-mvc3-to-get-12-new-characters-in-budget-re-release/ Modern Warfare 3 Update http://kotaku.com/5821230/modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-will-borrow-gun+on+gun-feel-of-call-of-duty-4-de+emphasize-verticality-of-mw2 http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/infinity-wards-bowling-on-mw2s-convoluted-story-and-how-plot/

Mashcast #12: Rockstar? Y U No Like Team Bondi?

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:52:50 +0000

In this episode we talk about how the Team Fortress 2 community has segregated paid and free-to-play players, Rockstar's disinterest in working with Team Bondi again, PSN Pass making your used games more expensive, the Wii U getting unintentionally dissed, Bioshock Infinite's 15 minutes preview, plus more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck TF2 Player Segregation http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/01/team-fortress-2-players-segregate-f2p-users-with-insta-ban/ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/07/team-fortress-2-free2bekicked-mod-creator-speaks-on-f2p-transiti/ Rockstar not working with Team Bondi Again http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/04/kojima-likens-game-industrys-challenges-to-charlie-chaplin/ http://www.gamespot.com/news/6322180/rockstar-splits-with-team-bondi-report PSN Pass Confirmed for Resistance 3 http://kotaku.com/5818629/sony-confirms-psn-pass-program-required-for-resistance-3s-online-modes Gearbox founder calls Wii U a Stop-Gap http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/07/gearbox-co-founder-calls-wii-u-a-stop-gap/ PS4 2012 http://ps3.ign.com/articles/118/1180451p1.html Bioshock Infinite E3 Demo http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/07/full-bioshock-infinite-e3-demo/

Mashcast #11: Surprise! We're Weekly Now!

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:29:16 +0000

Bungie Aerospace is good new for devs, bad news for Fanboys. Microsoft eases some fear regarding there Kinect Ad system. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon blows our socks off. The supreme court labels video games as a form of free speech. Former Team Bondi dish the facts about working at Team Bondi. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Bungie Aerospace not a game (5 Minutes) http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/30/bungie-aerospace-a-partner-program-with-social-mobile-devs/ David Votypka becomes senior creative director at Ubisoft Red Storm (10 Minutes) http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/former-kaos-studios-boss-becomes-senior-creative-director-at-ubi/ http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,182946/ Kinect-enabled TV ads demonstrated (5 Minutes) http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/kinect-enabled-tv-ads-demonstrated-on-video/ Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Preview (10 Minutes) http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/06/nearly-ten-minutes-of-ace-combat-assault-horizon-footage/ Can't ban violent video game sales to kids (10 minutes) http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_supreme_court_violent_video_games Team Bondi Working Conditions (15 Minutes) http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/25/former-team-bondi-employees-dish-on-l-a-noires-troubled-develo/ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/igda-looking-for-feedback-on-l-a-noire-development-conditions/

Mashcast #10: Splinter Hitman Solid

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:23:11 +0000

In this podcast we get into Duke Nukem's PR team lashing out at reviewers, Hitman looking more like Metal Gear, Women being ignored as a gaming audience, Rainbow Six delivering some of the biggest moral decisions you've ever had to face, Nintendo constantly disappointing with every drop of Wii U news, and EA chopping up Battlefield and serving it as DLC. All that plus more. Check out the links below in the show notes. Show Notes: Duke Nukems PR Punishing negative reviews http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/06/duke-nukems-pr-threatens-to-punish-sites-that-run-negative-reviews.ars Duke Nukem 3D Remake http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/2170/article/duke-nukem-3d-gets-reloaded-in-new-remake/ Hitman: Absolution Gameplay video http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/06/leaked-hitman-absolution-gameplay-video/ Take-Two $40 iPad Games http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-21-take-two-USD40-ipad-games-possible Apple Dominating gaming market http://www.reghardware.com/2011/06/21/phil_harrison_says_apple_will_own_entire_games_industry/ In-game Kinect Ads http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-21-microsoft-details-in-game-kinect-advertising Women Remain Ignored Audience http://www.industrygamers.com/news/women-remain-the-ignored-audience-in-gaming/ Rainbow Six has moral dilemmas in game play http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/report-ubisofts-next-rainbow-six-to-focus-on-moral-dilemmas/ THQ Manhattan Closes http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/06/thq-sends-homefront-devs-home/ No DVD or Blu-ray playback on Wii U http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/wii-u-wont-have-dvd-or-blu-ray-playback-will-include-social-me/ Wii U Chipset http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/06/wii-u-powered-by-last-gen-radeon-gpu/ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/14/wii-u-graphics-chip-outed-as-last-gen-radeon-which-is-still-pre/ Battlefield 3 Preorder Controversy http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/06/battlefield-3-pre-order-bonuses-cause-customer-outrage-dice-responds/ http://blogs.forbes.com/insertcoin/2011/06/13/the-day-dlc-went-too-far/ http://www.reghardware.com/2011/06/14/ea_insists_those_who_pre_order_battlefield_3_have_no_advantage/

Mashcast #9 Part 3: The Third Parties

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:34:49 +0000

In the "exciting" conclusion of Mashcast 9 we discuss the EA and Ubisoft press conferences. Loved the games. Mr.Caffine... not so much. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #9 Part 2: The Big 3

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:42:36 +0000

In part 2 of Mashcast #9 we discuss the Big 3 press conferences. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #9 Part 1: The Non-E3 Stuff

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:39:42 +0000

As expected, this years E3 gave us a massive amount of news and therefore we have a massive Mashcast. This is part 1 of our 3 part post-E3 podcast. This part features information about Call of Duty Elite, the new Rainbow 6 that's on the way, and EA (possibly) rejecting Bobby Kotick's request to play Battlefield 3 Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks.

Mashcast Special Edition: E3 2011 Predictions

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:22:17 +0000

Our Predictions for E3 2011 Hosts: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams, Bo Shubinsky (GamingOgre.com) Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #8: Ghost Recon: Advanced Crysis 2

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:43:21 +0000

If the gay romance options in Dragon Age 2 weren't enough for you, you're in luck because Commander Shepard will have the option to engage in some gay loving of his own. L.A. Noire appears to be affecting the PS3 and 360 negatively; but according to Rockstar, Microsoft, and Sony it's no ones fault. Ghost Recon: Future Solider will support Kinect and that scare us while Ghost Recon Online looks like Call of Duty Free-to-Play. PSN is back online and when the PSN store comes back up Sony is giving away from free stuff; but is that enough? All that plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: Alan Wake: Night Springs http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/alan-wake-night-springs-coming-to-xbla/ Gay romance options in Mass Effect 3 http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/mass-effect-3-will-have-gay-romance-option-for-male-shepard/ New Xbox 360 update incompatible with some models http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/new-xbox-360-update-incompatible-with-some-models-ms-offering-r/ L.A. Noire causing problems on consoles http://4mash.com/q3 Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Kinect Support http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/xbox-com-lists-ghost-recon-future-soldier-as-better-with-kinect/ Ghost Recon Online http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/ghost-recon-online-is-a-free-to-play-shooter-closed-beta-this/ PSP Remakes on PS3 http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/psp ... -included/ Used sales more problematic than piracy http://4mash.com/q4 SSFIV Arcade Edition PC has limited offline mode http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/ssfiv-arcade-edition-pc-to-discourage-piracy-and-frustrate-buye/ PSN: Welcome Back Program http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/sony-unveils-the-welcome-back-free-game-downloads/ Did Sony do enough for their customers http://4mash.com/q5 Assassin's Creed Creed Teaser http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/ubisoft-debuts-assassins-creed-revelations-teaser/ Modern Warfare 3 Trailer http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/world-premiere-modern-warfare-3-official-gameplay-trailer/

Mashcast #7: Hope For The Best. Prepare For The Worst.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:11:12 +0000

At the time of recording (5/13/11) PSN was still down... Guess that's not the case anymore, but it's still not fully up.In terms of things that are still relevant, Soul Calibur V, Hitman Absolution, and Assassin's Creed Revelations were announced and discussed a bit.Also, something unspecified is happening with Alan Wake; but we definitely know it's not Alan Wake 2.Finally, if you've been anywhere near the internet you know that details on Modern Warfare 3 have been leaked.We talk about that a bit plus a few other topics. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Soul Calibur V http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/namco-announces-soul-calibur-v/ Alan Wake 2 http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/animator-reportedly-worked-on-alan-wake-2/ http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/new-alan-wake-coming/ Hitman: Absolution http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/hitman-absolution-using-avatar-mo-cap-tech-hollywood-actors/ Nintendo to release 1st party titles around 3rd Party Titles http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/iwata-nintendo-to-plan-first-party-game-launches-around-third-p/ Ubisoft Launching Movie Studio http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/ubisoft-launching-film-studio-focused-on-game-adaptations/ Assassin's Creed Revelations http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/05/assassins-creed-revelations-concludes-ezios-story-this-novemb/ http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/ubisoft-officially-unveils-assassins-creed-revelations/ Ghost Recon to rival shooter heavyweights http://kotaku.com/5801279/ghost-recon-future-soldier-will-rival-the-shooter-heavyweights-but-is-getting-far-out-of-the-way PSN: PSN Back up May 31st? - http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/sony-targeting-may-31-for-psn-to-be-fully-functional/ PS3 trade-ins doubling - http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/report-uk-retailers-say-ps3-trade-ins-doubling-due-to-psn-outag/ PSN Welcome Back Program - http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/01/psn-outage-plus-qriocity-free/ Modern Warfare 3 Leak http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/05/massive-leak-blows-the-lid-off-of-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3/

Mashcast #6: It's All LOLz Until Someone Gets Their Credit Card Stolen

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:43:12 +0000

Yeah yeah... PSN is down... credit card info in danger... and we talk about it. However, we also talk about the Portal 2 backlash, gamers expecting to much from developers, new Need For Speed, hope in the new Sonic Generations, and why Prey 2 is even called Prey 2. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams, Jason Wersits Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast Special Edition: Haters Gonna Hate. Pirates Gonna Pirate.

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:52:36 +0000

In this special edition Mashcast we take a look at Piracy and it's effects on the industry. This is a concept podcast so it's very important to us to receive your feedback. Please comment with your thoughts; positive or negative. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks

Mashcast #5: Two Is The Lonliest Number

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:09:06 +0000

It looks like Sony is taking off the kid gloves and talks a little trash about Nintendo and Microsoft.Gamestop buys a second rate digital distribution platform and not everyone is happy about it.The new Unreal Engine upgrades makes Rob's brain melt while DICE sets the proper expectations of Battlefield 3 on console.Also, Nintendo is getting back in the game with a HD console that's expected to be much more powerful than the current generation tech.That plus more on this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: Playstation Tablet http://www.techspot.com/news/43120-sonys-playstation-tablet-coming-this-year.html Sony CEO talks up need for Cutting edge tech http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/08/tretton-talks-up-need-for-cutting-edge-tech-ms-and-nintendo-f/ Gamestop digital strategy http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/04/tony-bartel-comments-on-gamestops-new-digital-strategy/ Rockstar Promises "Sophisticated" Max Payne 3 http://www.next-gen.biz/news/rockstar-promises-%E2%80%9Csophisticated%E2%80%9D-max-payne-3 Mass Effect Movie Deal http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2011/04/08/mass-effect-movie-deal-signed/1?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bit-tech%2Fnews+%28bit-tech.net+News+Feed%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher Battlefield 3 Console Downgrades http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/04/dice-details-battlefield-3-console-downgrades/ Valve's opens Glados Site http://venturebeat.com/2011/04/15/valve-generates-a-consumer-backlash-with-end-of-alternate-reality-game/ Nintendo new console http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/rumor-multiple-sources-claim-new-nintendo-console-reveal-at-o/

Mashcast #4: I Slapped Her To Let Her Know Everything Would Be Ok

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:21:28 +0000

In this Mashcast we find out that it's ok to slap a woman as long as it's a reassuring slap.We also learned why CNN should not review anything game related since their resident "hardcore" gamer "grew up" on Halo.A video from the perspective of a village home owner shows why Link (you) is an asshole and we discuss if EA needs to get off of Call of Duty's nuts.That plus more in this Mashcast. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Jason Wersits, Rob Hill-Williams, Long Diep Theme Music: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks Show Notes: Deus Ex Designer Joins Valve http://www.gamespot.com/news/6304482.html Valve isn't done with Gordon Freeman http://www.gamersmint.com/valve-were-not-done-with-gordon-freeman Duke Nukem Forever Delayed http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2011/03/24/duke-nukem-forever-delayed/1?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bit-tech%2Fnews+%28bit-tech.net+News+Feed%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher Duke Nukem Capture the Babe Mode http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/21/duke-nukem-forevers-capture-the-babe-mode-is-a-slap-in-the-fa Legend of Asshole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIHKo5B--TU EA Free 2 Play Exec calls $60 games exploitive: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20046148-17.html CNN 3DS Review http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/03/cnns-3ds-review-is-a-joke-opinion Developer Calls Iwata’s Comments "Odd"; says Facebook Gaming "Valid" http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/84896/developer-calls-iwatas-comments-odd-says-facebook-gaming-valid Prey 2 has parkour style movements, new main character http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/21/prey-2-has-parkour-style-movement-new-main-character Prey 2 Game play ditches portal and gravity http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/prey-2-ditches-portal-and-gravity-gameplay Heavy Rain director encourages more personal stories http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/21/heavy-rain-director-encourages-more-personal-stories Dragon Age 2 writer responds to complaint about neglecting straight male demographic http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/dragon-age-2-writer-responds-to-complaint-about-bioware-neglecti EA needs to get off of Call of Dutys nuts http://www.gamefront.com/electronic-arts-needs-to-get-off-of-call-of-dutys-nuts

Mashcast #3: Meet My New Hot Girlfriend... Her Name Is PC

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:03:04 +0000

With console sales declining for EA, PC is looking pretty good right about now. Also, did you know that Nintendo was doomed? News to us... Activisions trying to grab some cash while the dance game market is hot, while Ubisoft tries to fill the void that Guitar Hero left behind. We talk about this plus some notable events from GDC, rumors regarding GTA V, and Microsoft gearing up for the next gen console. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams, Long Diep

Mashcast Special Edition: PAX East 2011

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:09:16 +0000

This special edition Mashcast takes a look at PAX East 2011. Three days of surprises, disappointments, and hot engineers. Podcasters: Jarret Redding, Jason Wersits, Rob Allegretti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmmyHYqu5a4

Mashcast #2: They Call Me The Rape Doctor

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:20:55 +0000

This podcast takes a look at notable game news and events from February 2011. Topics include Marvel vs Capcom 3, Hardcorps, Killzone 3, Cities in Motion, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Bulletstorm, The Blocks Cometh, Stacking, The Gunstringer, Medal of Honor 2, Xperia Play, Domain registrations pointing to GTA 5, Activision kills Guitar Hero, Max Payne 3 no where to be found, Bizarre Creations closing its doors, Lucid is formed from old Bizarre Team, Activision possibly forcing Bungie to lay off contractors, Uncharted movie director making a Uncharted game with a story that is not from Uncharted, and a doctor that links video game violence to rape. Yeah... it was a busy month. Podcasters: Jarret Redding, Rob Hill-Williams, and Long Diep.

Mashcast Special Edition: Assassin's Creed

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:13:15 +0000

A lot has happened since we began our journey in the original Assassin’s Creed. This podcast focuses on and analyses the events that unfolded in the Assassin’s Creed, AC2, and AC: Brotherhood as well as speculate what happens in the future. There are some BIG spoilers here so if you haven’t finished all three games you may want to hold off on listening to this.

Mashcast #1: More Is Not Always Better

contact@mashthosebuttons.com — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:06:22 +0000

This podcast takes a look at notable gaming news and events from January. Topics include Razor Switchblade, Xperia Play, Bizarre Creations likely closure, Nintendo 3DS, and Sony NGP (PSP2). We also discuss Modern Warfare 3 and the fact that Activision has provisioned three different development studios to complete the project.