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HatchetJob


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    HJ111 - The 2014 HatchetJob Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 100:50


    In our yearly HatchetJob awards AKA Insert Category, we invent awards for the videogames we played in 2014 - yes 2014 - from the serious to the stupid, from sex robots to sociopathy.  Can you guess which titles won the ‘Ubiest Ubiboo’ and 'Decrease in real-life stalking' awards?   This show was recorded in February 2016. Music Velveteen Skies by Carosone  

    HJ110 - The 2013 HatchetJob Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2015 68:31


    In our yearly HatchetJob awards AKA Insert Category, we invent awards for the videogames we played in 2013 - yes 2013 - from the serious to the stupid.  Can you guess which title won 'It's a condition!' ?   This show was recorded in February 2015. Music is 80/90 Pieces by destinazione_altrove    

    HJ109 - 18 hours with The Last of Us (and my mother)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2015 59:40


    In this show we discuss playing The Last of Us with a parent (who watches it as if it were a film) and whether the game, and its story, are deserving of the praise heaped upon them.  There are spoilers for the game and the film 28 Weeks Later. Brother in the Land The Floating World    

    HJ108 - What do bomb disposal experts feel about their robots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2014 64:46


    Roboticist and educator Dr. Julie Carpenter tells us about her research with bomb disposal experts, how society might have to change as robots become more advanced and even what happens when a robot powers down in front of a small child.  Recorded late August 2014.   Julie's website Festo seagull drone: http://youtu.be/9YGLZXEwRVc Festo kangaroo: http://youtu.be/_4luJ0ZSqy8 Music is Open by Com Truise    

    HJ107 - The 2012 HatchetJob awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2014 42:34


    In our yearly HatchetJob awards AKA Insert Category show, we invent awards for the games we played in 2012 - yes 2012 - from the serious to the stupid.  Can you guess which title won Wub Wub? Music is Don't Go (RumbleStep Mix) by CDK Gootecks speaks to disabled gamer Broly

    HJ106 - Why how you practice affects how good you'll get

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 26:07


    Dr.Tom Stafford is a lecturer in psychology and cognitive science at the University of Sheffield.  He explains why the way you practice affects how good you get at something - and he's got 850,000 people to back him up. Axon game:  http://axon.wellcomeapps.com/ Github: https://github.com/tomstafford/axongame Tom's blog: http://www.tomstafford.staff.shef.ac.uk/?p=221 Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomstafford

    HJ105 - Splinter Cell, Snowden and the NSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2013 46:09


    We discuss Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA and how games should portray governments in the future. Some spoilers about locations and plot devices.

    HJ104 - Taking submissions for Insert Category game awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2013 2:12


    We're taking submissions for the 3rd annual Insert Category awards from HatchetJob.com.   Invent an award for a game released in 2012. Music from Incompetech.com

    HJ103 - Bioshock Infinite. (Spoilers and swearing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2013 44:02


    We discuss Bioshock Infinite & touch on topics such as racism in the early 20th century, meaningful choices in games & how we're being asked to pay for unfinished stories.  M: Paradise is Lost A: Mauerhuhn

    HJ102 - SD, NnK, RitD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2013 46:34


    We discuss Sleeping Dogs, Ni no Kuni and Rumble in the Dungeon.  The first part of the show is about AI, cloud computing and human resources.  Skip to about 9m15s for the start of Sleeping Dogs. Rumble in the Dungeon rules PDF Music is Crazy Drunk (feat. FORENSIC/4nsic) Spaztits Mix by Phi-ode

    HJ101 - Far Cry 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2012 52:48


    Far Cry 3 has been praised from the highest mountain to the darkest jungle glade.  But is the game more prey than predator? Music: Amanita Muscaria by Jeris

    HJ100 - Competitive eating's culture, tactics and future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2012 41:57


    We speak to Johnnie Excel, competitive eater and StarCraft 2 player, about competitive eating's culture, tactics, future and more. Johnnie's YouTube channel CNN article on Kobayashi arrest S: Put Your Hands Up (Dubstep Version) A: Chandubaba

    HJ99 - Dust: An Elysian Tail, Yongsan shopping, Crysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2012 50:07


    We talk about Dust: An Elysian Tail, find out what it's like to go game shopping in Yongsan (South Korea's Akihabara) and find out if Crysis is more pavement than playground. Music is Nadeya (Club Mix) by Destinazione Altrove, used a sample from Nadeya from Mentorrecords featuring Afroganic.

    HJ98 - 2011 UnCategory videogame awards (explicit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2012 39:56


    For our alternative 2011 'GOTY' show, we asked listeners to make up awards and choose games to win them.  That way, games win awards that reflect how you felt about them, not how the industry decides to categorise them.  The show has one bit of swearing, but it's a heck of a doozy. Background music: http://incompetech.com/ Outro: Candy in the Sun by Koortwah.

    HJ97 - Film review: Elite Squad and The Enemy Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2012 3:55


    In this super-short film review, you'll hear about Brazilian films Elite Squad and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. Music is Ice and Chilli by _ghost .

    HJ96 - Co-op games and paid unlocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2012 67:33


    We discuss co-op game mechanics, segue into paid unlocks and invent (possibly) the worst game in the world. Music is 'Cuss The Sky' by Camburn.

    HJ95 - Predator 2, Saints Row 3, X-Com:UFO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2012 80:32


    Is Predator 2 a cultural artifact?  Are the Saints really needed in Saints Row 3? Is X-Com still good? Does nostalgia drive game purchases? What's it like gaming on a projector? Kara Leung interview  Box Shot AKA Smuggler's Cramp E.S. Posthumus [Post-show, a transgender listener sent the following links] Gender & presentation in Saints Row 2 How videogames helped me go from boy to girl

    HJ94 - He summarises boardgame rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2011 74:00


    Universal Head produces summaries of boardgame rules.  We speak to him about how he got into gaming, how he does his summaries and what he thinks of videogames and tombstones. Universal Head's blog & summaries HatchetJob Earth Reborn video Music is 'Hero' by Jemes

    HJ93 - Claw machines & crane games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2011 39:57


    Matt Magnone really likes claw machines (or crane games as they're called in the UK); you know the ones, all cuddly toys and robotic arms. We spoke to him about his claw machine experiences, insight and tips and tricks.  Tips of the claw machine.    Music is 'Give it up' by Carosone.  Show's RSS.

    HJ92 - What's it like moving to South Korea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2011 75:55


    We speak to Staats, part of the HJ crew, about his move to South Korea; his first impressions, thoughts and insights.  Korean Sunshine Policy. Music: We Are Free ft. Snowflake, by Zep Hurme.

    HJ91 - Deus Ex Human Revolution, Disgaea 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2011 52:51


    We discuss Deus Ex Human Revolution in the context of emergent gameplay & resource management.  We also touch on whether Disgaea 4 could be a casual game. The 'spoilerific' video. Deadly Creatures game Music: Sick by DoKashiteru.

    HJ90 - Your 2010 game awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2011 79:33


    You create the categories, you pick the winners.  In our second-annual game awards - aka Insert Category aka UGGA - we read out your submissions for notable games of 2010.  Can you guess which won 'Best use of a sandwich?' Music: Recommender by Dokashiteru / Parks on Fire (California Burning mix) by DJ Rkod / Pulse (George Ellinas Mix) by George Ellinas / Vacuuux 1 by DJ Adori  / Scott Waves to April's Salty Grace (Dance Mix) by J Lang / Emergence Drum N Bass Remix (Rough Mix) by I Am The Stev / Remember the Name (Introduction) by Jay Sinkie / Christopher Willits Remix by Acumen / Under Suspicion by JB Newman

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    HJ89 - Tell us your games of 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 3:48


    We’re taking entries for our 2010 ‘personal best’ gaming awards: you create a category, you choose a winner.  Let's have awards which give us time to reflect on a game, not just ones which happen in December and praise AAA titles released in November. Let's have awards with personalised categories that we create, not just 'best action game' stuff that's only good for PR. Music: Kevin MacLeod  

    HJ88 - The Badge by Jack Webb. Book review.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2011 3:45


    In this short, solo, book review you'll hear about The Badge by Jack Webb.  It's a 1958 book about the Los Angeles Police Department, its people and cases.  Think of it as the real LA Noire.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.

    HJ87. LA Noire, Terraria & The Witcher 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2011 69:38


    We discuss LA Noire, Terraria and get involved in a sci-fi dilemma with The Witcher 2. I'd class the show as spoiler free.  Explanation at the start. Watch the LA Noire review on YouTube LA Noire-section music: Dances and Dames, Night on the Docks - Sax, Walking Along, Backed Vibes Clean. All by Kevin McLeod.   End music is Pushin' Daises by Jeris.

    HJ86 - Devil in the White City, book review.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2011 2:50


    In this short, solo, book review you'll hear about Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. A story about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, a talented architect and a ruthless serial killer. The Devil in the White City (Wikipedia)

    HJ85 - Paper gangsters & unspoiled Portals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2011 56:36


    We imagine the different ways and materials through which videogame powers and characters' abilities can be represented.  We also have a spoiler-free discussion on what it felt like to play Portal 2 compared to Portal.  Music is 'I Will Rise Above The World' by Zapac. Edward Tufte Russian gangsters and tattoos Battle High: San Bruno, Xbox indie game Loss aversion (I think this is the cognitive bias Danjo referred to) Caustic

    HatchetJob 84 - comic book review 'Concrete: Depths'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2011 3:08


    In this extremely short, solo show, you'll hear a brief review of Paul Chadwick's comic book 'Concrete: Depths'. Touching and thought provoking, Chadwick's work about a man trapped in a concrete body is worth checking out. Paul Chadwick's website

    HatchetJob 83 - Dragon Age 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2011 51:25


    In our discussion of Dragon Age 2, we cover subjects such as dialogue and emotional intent, whether RPGs are just job simulators and how every character in the game is constantly horny.  There is a mild, thematic, spoiler about a side quest.  We talk about the issues it raises rather than what the quest entails or how it ends. Music is Eye Magic Mix by Lasswell Tweet

    HatchetJob 82 - Fuel, Gargamel, Marvel Vs Capcom 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2011 41:56


    We handbrake turn with racing game Fuel, Danjo turns blue with excitement talking about Gargamel and procedurally generated worlds, then we hyper combo into Marvel Vs Capcom 3. Music is L.T.H. (AA's Refix) by Abstract Audio YouTube video on how Fuel's world might have been generated An seven-second K.O. in MvC3.  High-level play at its deadliest? Tweet

    HatchetJob 81 - Bulletstorm, Crysis 2, Yomi and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2011 62:29


    We kick sand in Bulletstorm's face, power up some love for Crysis 2, limp along in FPS Breach, get deja vu with Modern Combat: Domination and trade hits with David Sirlin's card game Yomi. 1hr 2min / 59mb Music is Late Night Volition by Phonnovo Breach by Atomic Games Modern Combat: Domination trailer Sirlin Games home of Yomi / Play Yomi online for free HatchetJob Sirlin interview

    HatchetJob 80 - Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Amnesia, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2010 97:52


    We knife Assassin's Creed Brotherhood's multiplayer, try to remember Amensia: The Dark Descent, go full throttle with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, get lost in Dungeons and Dragons' Castle Ravenloft and hide in foxholes with Combat Commander Europe. Music is 'I refuse to give up' by Rocavaco ft. MiElle Amnesia: The Dark Descent Castle Ravenloft Combat Commander Europe

    HatchetJob 79 - Fable 3, Fallout New Vegas, Super Meat Boy, Civilization 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2010 93:15


    We start by comparing Fable 3 to Fallout New Vegas and, spoiler, one comes off *very* badly indeeed.  Super Meat Boy captures us in his fleshy grasp and we discuss good games that have bad demos.  We even see how Civ 5 is more like a boardgame than a PC game and find out about a Civilization-style boardgame called 'Through the Ages'. Music is 'Outside Poolside' by Lasswell 1hr 33mins Ascension review Claustrophobia review Through the Ages review/overview (not ours) Nothing to Envy, website for book on North Korea Wikipedia entry for Primo Levi's book

    HatchetJob 78 - The DNA of gaming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2010 89:48


    Humans have played boardgames for thousands of years - civilisation and gaming are indivisible. I speak to Dr.Irving Finkel, a British Museum expert in ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures, about his interest in games and their development, genres and history. 1hr 29mins  Music is 'Oh Dear Mr Williams - Tango? by Unreal Dm  

    HatchetJob 77 - Frozen Synapse, Vanquish Demo, Puzzle Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2010 33:21


    We discuss Frozen Synapse, a top-down, quasi-realtime tactical shooter, sidestep with the demo of Platinum Games' Vanquish and tease you about a video review of Puzzle Strike aka Puzzle Fighter the board game. 34 mins.   Puzzle Strike video review   The Worst Date Ever   Frozen Synapse website   Staats' Frozen Synapse video.  Uploaded with the game's YouTube feature.  He is the green player.  Notice how, just before his rocket is fired, the top-right red player steps back, waits, then goes forward, avoiding the rocket.

    HatchetJob 76 - Castlevania HoD, The World Ends With You & The Lion King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2010 38:13


    Is Castlevania: Harmony of Despair a new game with a retro heart?  How come someone who hates JRPGs can play Squeenix's 'The World Ends With You'? And what if George Lucas made The Lion King?   39 mins.   Castlevania HoD   The World Ends With You / gameplay video

    HatchetJob 75 - Minecraft, Monday Night Combat, Moon Taxi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2010 48:31


    We cover open worlds and 'emergent' gameplay Minecraft, talk about the best support character in gaming with Monday Night Combat and, sadly, end up being a bit mean about Moon Taxi - a game that's all about stories, but doesn't tell them very well.   49 mins.   Music is 'I Don't Hurt My Love (pseudo-format Mix)' by Vidian

    HatchetJob 74 - David Sirlin on Playing to Win, Game Balance & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2010 87:44


    In this in-depth interview, we speak to David Sirlin, author and videogame / boardgame designer, about Playing to Win, balancing games and more. He was lead designer on Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix and re-balanced Puzzle Fighter HD. His boardgames are partially inspired by videogame genres.  Note: the iTunes entry may mistakenly say he was lead designer on Puzzle Fighter HD.   1hr 27min / 62 mb Sirlin.net Sirlingames.com The mysterious book Trip Hawkins mentioned. Music is 'U Teru S. Birth of Souls' By Loveshadow  

    HatchetJob 73 - Personal Best Awards: Your Games Of 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2010 41:55


    We rock up with an alternative to 'traditional' game of the year awards - you came up with the categories, you chose the winners.  From the weird to the wonderful, these awards are as much about you as they are games - can you guess which title won 'best stubble'?   42  mins / 50 mb Music Recommender by Dokashiteru Parks on Fire (California Burning mix) by DJ Rkod Pulse (George Ellinas Mix) by George Ellinas Vacuuux 1 by DJ Adori Scott Waves to April's Salty Grace (Dance Mix) by J Lang Emergence Drum N Bass Remix (Rough Mix) by I Am The Stev Remember the Name (Introduction) by Jay Sinkie Christopher Willits Remix by Acumen    

    HatchetJob 72 - Your Games Of...2009? Buh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2010 12:48


    Yes, we're taking on 'game of the year' awards.  They're done too early, have plodding categories and don't reflect what we really feel about games.   Come up with a category for an award and tell us which 2009 game wins it and why. Tell us  Your name and where you're from The category you've come up with and game you've chosen to win it Your explanation of the category and game How to send them Leave a comment here. Leave a phone message:  +44 (0) 20 7193 5323 By email:  hatchetjobshow@gmail.com (You can send an Mp3 of your entry to that address too.  Under 10mb and one minute or less please.) Music is 'Be Easy' by AlexBeroza

    HatchetJob 71 - ModNation Racers, Red Dead Redemption, Race for the Galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2010 62:04


    We drive by ModNation Racers, mosey on down to Red Dead Redemption (with some light-ish spoilers) and zoom through Race for the Galaxy.    1hr 2 min / 59 mb   Music is 'Revolve' by hisboyelroy.   Red Dead glitches.   Race for the Galaxy on PC and Mac   Rftg tutorial videos   Rftg overview video   Understanding the symbols in RftG

    HatchetJob 70 - PSP 3000, Halo Reach, FIFA 10, Arkham Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2010 71:26


      We chat about buying a PSP 3000 and rumoured PSP2; argue about Halo Reach and whether its gameplay lets it down; get an AMerican perspective on FIFA 10 (and indulge in some class warfare) and talk about killing demons and fisticuffs in Hell in Arkham Horror. 1hr 11min. / 59mb Music is 'Bored on Your Backside' by Trifonic.

    HatchetJob 69 - SSFIV, Dwarf Fortress, Wii Monster Hunter Tri

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2010 69:26


    We touch on Super Street Fighter IV, crack up at Danjo's Dwarf Fortress adventures, get confused by Power Grid and feel bad about killing creatures in Monster Hunter Tri.    69 min. / 59 mb   Music is 'Lies' by BlakeHT.     Dwarf Fortress tutorial vids (thanks to Tiger Walts).  

    HatchetJob 68 - Apple iPad review, Splinter Cell: Conviction & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2010 80:49


    We review Apple's iPad and some games, discuss Splinter Cell: Conviction, talk about Kingdom Hearts on the DS and more.   As an experiment, this show is unedited.  Please let us know what you think.   1hr 20min / 67 MB   Music is 'Inspire Me Forever (Secret Anomaly Jonez Mix)'.>

    HatchetJob 67 - Boardgames, FPS Leadership, Just Cause 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2010 71:48


    We chat about boardgames Pandemic, Dominion, Cash 'N' Guns, Bang and Puerto Rico.  We also talk about FPS tactics and leadership and laugh about Just Cause 2 on the 360 and PS3. 1hr 12 min. / 58 MB Music is 'Brad and Chuck' by MC Jack in the Box. HatchetJob.com YouTube channel.  

    HatchetJob 66 - A Call For Better Game Bundles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2010 54:46


    We discuss the idea that games should be bundled with books and movies that deepen the player's understanding of the game and the world at large. Music is 'How Do I Make You See v1' by Ivan Chew. 55 min. / 45 MB Music is 'How Do I Make You See v1' by Ivan Chew  

    HatchetJob 65 - BioShock 2 and MAG for the PS3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2010 59:47


    We chat about BioShock 2, specifically whether it works as a sequel and the things they could have done instead.  We also touch on its multiplayer.  We then talk about MAG, a PS3-exclusive FPS. 60 mins / 57mb Music is Brad Sucks - Never Get Out (Kirill Skovpen remix).  

    HatchetJob 64 - Mass Effect 2, Bad Company 2, RPG Cliches & Health In Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2010 45:39


    We discuss Mass Effect 2 and RPG Cliches, touch on Bayonetta and its health mechanics and talk about the Battlefield Bad Company 2 demo.  46 min. / 40 MB Music is 'These Are The Moments' by Omni Vista.    

    HatchetJob 63 - Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, iPhone games, Star Trek Online & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2010 54:03


    We discuss Dragon Age: Origins, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, The Saboteur, iPhone games, Star Trek Online and its lifetime subscription and read out your emails. 54min / 51mbMusic is Souls of Da Insects by M3roadworx

    HatchetJob 62 - Super Mario Games, Annoyed Spouses and Blind UI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2010 35:05


    In this, laid back, two-man show, we chat about why Super Mario Galaxy is a technical game, games to play with pissed off wives, blindness and UI design and more.  35min. / 33mb Music is Impromptu in A by DoKashiteru.Bob Fosse & Billie Jean

    HatchetJob 61 - Viral mechanics in games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2010 37:38


    We brainstorm about how viral mechanics could be used to improve games and chat about a few other things as well (and veer off into a conspiracy-theory sounding segment).  38 mins. / 35mb African-Americans and medical experimentsAfrican fear of Western medicineParasitic mind controlMusic is 'sometimes' by airtone.

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