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Another week and another episode of Distributed Failure is in the bag. This week is something special, we have all played at least one PC game. That's right, even Rob has played a PC game! We discuss The Witcher, Crayon Physics Deluxe, X-COM and Gus talks about his true ''geekiness'' with Magic: The Gathering Online. After that we go through games that we've mentioned numerous times before and end the show with some good memories of what was 1UP/EGM.
Longtime CAG and former 1UP/EGM star Nick Suttner brings a sorely lacking injection of class to the show, but even his presence can't erase the mental scarring that accompanies this episode.
Episode two finds us feelin' fine, as special guests Shane Bettenhausen (who tells us where the hell he's headed to work next) and Andrew "Skip" Pfister (King of All 'Casts) join us to reminisce about our best/worst 1UP/EGM memories, and chat about our favorite games of last year. Infinite thanks for all the support, and thanks Karen for the logo!
We speak with Gamespot community member Kellymae -- veteran gamer and savvy parent -- about the responsibilities of parents have over their gamer children. We also discuss the seismic events surrounding EGM (closed down) and 1up (mad layoffs). Download the episode at http://trigames.net/media/music/tricast_episode_119.mp3
No game talk this week. Instead, we dedicate the whole episode to talking about EGM's closure and the 1UP layoffs in the wake of Hearst/UGO's purchase of 1UP.com. In addition to regular hosts Chris "CJ" Johnston (ex-EGM News Editor) and Phil Theobald (ex-EGM editor and former GameNow Reviews Editor), we welcome a couple more ex-Ziff guests to the program: Kevin Gifford (ex-1UP editor and gaming magazine expert/Magweasel), Greg Sewart (ex-EGM Previews and Reviews Editor), Greg Ford (EGM Managing Editor), and Andrew "Skip" Pfister (ex-EGMer, GMRer and 1UP.com Reviews Editor/Podcast Producer).Thanks for listening! You can leave us a voicemail comment by calling 713-893-8069 or you can send a comment via MP3 to our email address, playeronepodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to join our forums if you haven't already!This week's links:Andrew "Skip" Pfister on TwitterAndrew "Skip" Pfister's page on 1UP.comGreg Ford's page on 1UP.comRebelFMEat-Sleep-Game.com (RebelFM folks)Talking Orange (ex-1UP Show folks)MagweaselGSW: Opinion: Print Game Media - [Still] Not Dead, [Maybe] Getting BetterGSW: Game Mag WeaselingGreg Sewart's Wordpress blogChris "CJ" Johnston's TwitterPhil Theobald's page on 1UP.comJoystiq: Future Publishing experiences increase in gaming mag salesPaidContent.org - Ziff Davis Gets Out Of The GameNeoGAF: Listing of 1UP/EGM folks' blogs and Twitters
Direct from the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington--a super-sized episode of the Player One Podcast. This week: Thoughts and/or Impressions of games at PAX including Resistance 2, Wipeout HD, Rhythm Heaven, Guitar Hero World Tour, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Ninjatown, Dragon Ball Origins, Wii Music, Tales of Vesperia, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Rock Band 2, Little Big Planet, Motorstorm Pacific Rift and Need for Speed Undercover.Plus, a number of segments featuring special guests Shawn Smith (of Shawnimals/Ninjatown), Patrick Klepek (of MTV Multiplayer), Bryan Intihar (of Insomniac Games) and Shane Bettenhausen (of 1UP/EGM). Many thanks to everyone who agreed to spend a little time recording with us.Thanks for listening! You can leave us a voicemail comment by calling 713-893-8069 or you can send a comment via MP3 to our email address, playeronepodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to join our forums if you haven't already!This week's links:Penny Arcade ExpoNinjatownMTV MultiplayerInsomniac Games1UPJoystiq: Darth Vader and Stormtroopers Rock to AlanisPAX in a buttshell digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/podcasts/Player_One_Podcast'; digg_bgcolor = '#FFCC99'; digg_skin = 'compact';
With Greg Sewart away this week, we welcome EGM's Managing Editor Greg Ford to the program to chat about games. Those we discuss this week include N+, Rock Band, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Burnout Paradise, Triggerheart Exelica, Lost Odyssey, Patapon and Chessmaster Live, among others. We also spend some time talking with Greg about how he got into the industry, his extremely powerful handshake, the new 1UP/EGM review scale and more.Thanks for listening! You can leave us a voicemail comment by calling 713-893-8069 or you can send a comment via MP3 to our email address, playeronepodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to join our forums if you haven't already!This week's links:EGMEGM LiveGreg Ford's 1UP blogYouTube: Mappy KidsYouTube: NiGHTS PS2 import trailerBonus Audio - POP Ep00 test digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/podcasts/Player_One_Podcast'; digg_bgcolor = '#FFCC99'; digg_skin = 'compact';