Joystiq Podcast 023 - Swing action edition

54 Comments by Justin McElroy Nov 2nd 2007 11:28AM
Filed under: Podcasts

In this episode: The Repo Man tries to take Chris' computer, we talk as little as possible about Manhunt 2, we single-handedly update Justin's Xbox 360 dashboard and wonder if Bionic Commando is going to create a brand new "swing action" genre, all before trying (and failing) to come up with a big ending.

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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy

Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "The Problem With America" by The Vitamen.

See all of this week's links after the jump.

PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4 delayed until Q2 2008

PC:
Pirates of the Caribbean Online sets sail today
Joyswag: A Pirates of the Caribbean sword
LucasArts, BioWare collaborating on...something

360:
Xbox 360-Rock Band USB hub
Microsoft IPTV not a part of Xbox Live Fall update
Rock Band drops full set list minus bonus tracks

Misc:
Mainstream TV news covers Manhunt 2

Tags: joystiqpodcast, podcasts

(Page 1) Reader Comments

willie: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:09PM

Please bring "Red Eye" back

Can't stand that song at the end

Intro song's great tho

dexamalion: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:20PM

I love the snorting sound they make right into the microphone when they suck snot up their nose. Way to produce a quality podcast guys.

Justin McElroy: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:45PM

I love the sound of people getting banned. ... Hold on, everyone be really quiet so I can enjoy it.

Donald: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:57PM

(mouse voice) oh snap (end mouse voice)

Rubang B (BRUSH WITH FAME): Nov 2nd 2007; 12:24PM

Who's the lucky winner joining me and samfish in the 1337 Brush with Fame crew now?

@Willie, "The Problem with America" kicks ass. You've gotta hear the whole song.

I shall actually listen to this, and then comment again.

fyreblazer: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:27PM

Come on Chris, pep it up a bit! After that high energy intro you start the show sounding like you're recording in the library or at work.

Shagittarius: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:53PM

Wow, I usually have views similar to you guys but your taste in music stinks.

Electonica can lick my sweaty poo stained nut sack. Insulting a great band like the stones then suggesting that electronica or hip hop would be better choices than aerosmith...don't know what to say, except your taste in music licks scrotal warts.

shivr: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:59PM

see, this is why I try not to get too into music taste 'debates' with people. It always degenerates into this. I know you like talking about scrotums, but keep your arguments on the 'helpful suggestions' side if you ever want people to actually listen to you.

but what the hell, you're shagi, these comments fit with your character lol

Vegnagun: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:54PM

When do I get my brush with fame? I still have those embarrassing photos of you guys at the staff party. Remember that one?

Justin McElroy: Nov 2nd 2007; 1:06PM

Somebody hasn't listened to the whole episode.

Vegnagun: Nov 2nd 2007; 1:31PM

I'm listening to it now. I respect everyone on the podcasts opinion, but I seriously disagree with Chris on phantom hourglass.

I'm so impressed with phantom hourglass that even though I recognize the fact that it's very dumbed down and much shorter than it could be, I still love it. I loved the boss battles, I loved the atmosphere(I disagree with you Ludwig), the control scheme worked fantastically(except rolling, damn rolling).

I don't know what's with the difference in opinion. I usually agree word for word with the general opinion of the podcast. I'm a huge zelda fanboy too.

Rubang B (BRUSH WITH FAME): Nov 2nd 2007; 1:42PM

Vegnagun, your head is about to explode. It'll be like riding a LOLlercoaster through the whole LOLocaust and then trying to escape a blazing LOLcano as you ride LOLlerskates off a ramp and land in your already-midair escape ROFLcopter.

Vegnagun: Nov 2nd 2007; 2:59PM

omfg. I'm gonna go start a groupies website for my fans. Vengagoon.com!

shivr: Nov 2nd 2007; 12:55PM

hmm, the song "posed to death" by The Faint came on pandora as I opened joystiq at work... at it sounds rather joystiq podcast-ish so... use it or something!

pls don't bring back "red eye" either >_>

Shagittarius: Nov 2nd 2007; 1:17PM

I'm curious how you think one can be helpful in changing someones taste in music. I just wanted to bitch.

shivr: Nov 2nd 2007; 3:08PM

yeah, I could tell :) I was just sayin if you wanted to actually have a comment with use value, add some constructivness. But if you just wanna bitch, by all means...

GRANTED: Nov 2nd 2007; 1:38PM

twix baby. 2 for me.

Rubang B (BRUSH WITH FAME): Nov 2nd 2007; 1:40PM

"It's for insane people. It's fun." -- Classic insane McElroy.

And props to Ludwig for the Portal infinite fall eternal upskirt porn idea. It must be why Chell wears a jumpsuit in the game.

My favorite candy bar is currently Twix I guess, but not by much. I eat maybe 3 in a whole year, but that's enough to make it my most popular candy bar purchase.

Somebody's gotta make you some sound effects for Brush with Fame and Rumor Blast. I'll see what I can do...

alex: Nov 2nd 2007; 1:54PM

Justin: favorite candy bar - Pay Day

Chris: I also had a cat named zelda. we got her in 1986, my mom named her.

Good show! but bring back the rodeo... i found a lot of interesting podcasts that way and i have a long drive to work.

Vegnagun: Nov 2nd 2007; 2:17PM

What's the email for the podcast again. podcast@joystiq.com?

"If wishes were horses than beggars would ride..."

Justin, wtf?

Brilliam: Nov 2nd 2007; 2:35PM

I'm from Canada, but my favourite chocolate bar is from the UK. Mr grandmother brought them back at some point. She always brings us back weird chocolate bars. Which is funny, because nobody in the house really cares about candy... I don't even think she does! Anyway, it's called a Yorkie. Its marketing is a giant misogynist chunk of hilarious. All, "NOT FOR BIRDS!" and stuff. And they have one with Raisin and Biscuit, which tastes better than it sounds.

No mention of TimeShift? You guys should discuss it next week... I haven't played it, but the multi sounds like the thinking man's Halo.

J: Nov 2nd 2007; 2:39PM

Milky Way FTW

madshafter: Nov 2nd 2007; 3:14PM

Gimme a break, kitkat ftw!

Mike: Nov 2nd 2007; 3:16PM

SNICKERS!

Shagittarius: Nov 2nd 2007; 3:56PM

Almond Joy of course.

cntli: Nov 2nd 2007; 4:03PM

Nice logo! Color me impressed.

Luke: Nov 2nd 2007; 4:17PM

Im down with the Pay Day.. anything peanut butter, and THAT is why milk beats water.

beggars will ride..nice..That brings to mind some weird 4 Hobos of the Apocalypse imagery

Triforceowner: Nov 2nd 2007; 5:29PM

Hershey

Corey: Nov 2nd 2007; 5:36PM

Butterfinger is my favorite candy bar

Myke: Nov 2nd 2007; 6:23PM

butterfinger =)

Mark Anthony: Nov 2nd 2007; 6:48PM

fav was... is... alpine white

Alex Saunders: Nov 2nd 2007; 8:35PM

You know i usually just go for the standard Hershey bar with almonds; I like my candy bars classic.

Futurator: Nov 2nd 2007; 9:01PM

Favorite candy bar: Twix
Justin: You are now required to do the brush with fame segment and sound effect every episode.It is so hilarious I believe it could cure the world of sadness.

DaMan09: Nov 2nd 2007; 10:15PM

Mah favorite candy bar is an abba Zabba

Donald: Nov 3rd 2007; 12:22AM

I don't know if Crunchie bars are a local thing, but they are ten pounds of awesome in a five pound bag.

Purple Haze: Nov 3rd 2007; 2:44AM

I'm gonna go with snickers

Sokkratez: Nov 3rd 2007; 5:15AM

I like Milky Way.

James Brisland GT MrBriz: Nov 3rd 2007; 2:01PM

Hmmm, Candy bars... well I'd never call it a "Candy Bar" (strange foreigners! It's just a chocolate bar, not candy!) I'd have to say Bounty... but then Twix are good too. I'm not so much a Snikers fan (Oh Marathon how I loved you but then you went all continental!).

Actually I love REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, we don't get them in very many places here in Blighty. It's a shame I can't go grab a packet from the local shop, mmmm REESE'S!

Gumbydunzeeto: Nov 3rd 2007; 4:45PM

Yes. Electronica and hiphop would *totally* make sense on a game called *GUITAR HERO*.

If you don't like metal, fine.

Don't insult it on the podcast. Stick to talking about how games like Castevania are too hard for you.

Asshat.

Rob: Nov 10th 2007; 10:46AM

*Ducks swinging banhammer*

Stevey^: Nov 4th 2007; 9:17PM

Snickers is where is at (marathon).

I would pay cash money for a bed time story read by Ludwig, his relaxing tones send me into a state of pleasurable relaxation.

Luke: Nov 4th 2007; 11:14PM

I hear Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars.....

Nice and simple...

P.S.- Thanks for giving me a pleasant logo to stare at while i listen....

Luke: Nov 4th 2007; 11:15PM

I typed "hear" instead of "heart"....

jesus christ....

Starvin' Lou: Nov 5th 2007; 12:47AM

Skybar® hands down.

Michael: Nov 5th 2007; 10:04AM

Take 5!

As far as podcasts go, Joystiq is my new favorite, and i'm not even sucking up. 1up Yours used to have the top spot, but it has gone downhill a lot since Luke left.

Agreed on GFW's podcast as well. I hardly every play PC games, but i love the cast!

ScottG13: Nov 5th 2007; 11:20AM

Reese Sticks

Yum!

James Lockwood: Nov 5th 2007; 12:28PM

Top 3 Podcasts +1:

1: Joystiq
2: GFW
3: Gamespy
4: PCZone

Also, favourite Choccy bar might be Mars. And forgot to say last time - great work getting rid of that awful redeye tune.

Almack64 (NOF - Ultrazord): Nov 5th 2007; 12:50PM

So uh candy bars... I guess I'm a fan of the Take 5. Twix is pretty good too.

Payday Jones: Nov 5th 2007; 5:25PM

As per Justin's request, the most fantastical candy bar of all is the Charleston Chew. More for your money, and mostly delicious (especially frozen) Strawberry is great, but Vanilla or Banana will do just fine.

Patrick: Nov 5th 2007; 11:29PM

Wow, you guys are wining about wires? Who really cares? If you're so put out by them, get a wireless dongle thing and work it out. Rock Band is a music platform, that designer Alex P. guy said so. And it doesn't need boss battles to move the genre to the next level.

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