Joystiq Podcast 035 - Mega edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jan 25th 2008 at 1:00PM }
Mega edition just hyperbole, you say? Not so, say us! Not only do we have special guest Rocco Botte of Mega64 fame, we've also got an hour-and-a-half-long show. Mega indeed! There's also the usual nonsense with a Brush With Fame, and discussion of PS3 happenings, THQ and the Red Ring of Death. Check it totally out!
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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann, Justin McElroy and Rocco Botte
Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller.
See all of this week's links after the jump.
NEWS:
Grand Theft Auto IV dated (again)
Rockstar finally pins GTA IV delay on PS3, er, it was a 'contributing factor'
FCC filing reveals Ceramic White PS3 for US
Best Buy closing out 80GB PS3s
THQ cans Frontlines PS3, Juiced and Stuntman franchises
Mega64
BIG THREE:
3. Keighley takes on Fox News' seXbox seXposé
2. Rumor: Anonymous Microsoft source reveals truth about the Red Ring of Death
1. Nintendo accidentally confirms Lucario, Ness, Jigglypuff for Brawl
And a special bonus from reader Zertoss:
Just listen to the show, it'll all add up.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
xFenixKnightx @ Jan 25th 2008 1:08PM
Tisk tisk Justin, I found a spelling error! Nevermind I know you can find hundreds of em' in my comments lol
Anyway Ive listened the last few times. Good stuff.
Christopher Grant @ Jan 25th 2008 1:11PM
Good eye ... I've corrected it and Justin's been fired. Again.
Justin McElroy @ Jan 25th 2008 1:12PM
Shit! C'mon, Chris, spy's gotta eat!
xFenixKnightx @ Jan 25th 2008 1:14PM
Fired?!! Sooo...theres a postion available?
lol
Korova @ Jan 25th 2008 1:49PM
Oh-oh! McElroyGate 2008! McDF assemble!!!
Christopher Grant @ Jan 25th 2008 2:09PM
Alright, he's back on. Again.
sifer2400 @ Jan 25th 2008 1:17PM
JOYstiQ ROCKS JUSTin the life of the party
Dustin @ Jan 25th 2008 1:37PM
LMAO. I think this is the first time Justin's been actually been fired because of the podcast, right?
Can't wait to listen to the show... I normally listen at work, but I can't today because of a lot of crap, and I don't have my Zune... and the show won't fit on a CDR! Doh! I feel so 1995 being constrained by the limits of a CDR.
Also, glad to have Rocco on the show! Mega64 is one of the greatest things to ever happen to the internet. Ever.
Christopher Grant @ Jan 25th 2008 1:40PM
Or did the internet happen to Mega64? Think about it.
Dustin @ Jan 25th 2008 1:43PM
Touché, Chris...
Touché.
theCardinal @ Jan 25th 2008 1:43PM
But... the show is only 43.9MB
Dustin @ Jan 25th 2008 1:46PM
But longer than 80 minutes.
Man, I am so going to get fired if I don't get to work. I envy you, Justin... it must be AWESOME to get fired... time, after time, after time...
theCardinal @ Jan 25th 2008 1:48PM
Oh, in CD audio format, not MP3. I see.
Jayslacks @ Jan 25th 2008 1:59PM
One of my favorite parts of the week. Pi-od-cast! Yee-haw!
FidliousWong @ Jan 25th 2008 2:17PM
Rocco, huh? I always wondered what happened to his modern life.
Raikage (Wii FC 5508 0487 4434 0992) @ Jan 26th 2008 3:08PM
Wow... that was long ago... Nice reference!
Rocco Rocks!
J @ Jan 25th 2008 2:31PM
This podcast is interactive porn! Don't let your children near it!
shivr @ Jan 25th 2008 8:52PM
it's too late this sexpose podcast has caused me to murder the president
T3H WICKERMAN (TMNT DF) (BWF) @ Jan 25th 2008 2:46PM
Are we ever going to get a new Dr. Who adventure game or even a Torchwood one? Who is dropping the ball on this? You may use your jouranlist powers now. Thanks for a good show!
FidliousWong @ Jan 25th 2008 3:00PM
Guys, I hate to break this to you BUT... check your previous THQ announcements. Red Faction 3 has been confirmed as in development.
As for who's developing it, have no clue. But it could actually BE Volition. All I know for certain there is supposedly their other project will be revealed in a mag here in a couple months. Here's hoping it IS Red Faction 3.
theCardinal @ Jan 25th 2008 3:05PM
So, do you guys think some kind of software PS2 back compat being released as an upgrade to PS3 firmware is beyond the realms of possibility?
Christopher Grant @ Jan 25th 2008 5:02PM
Totally possible, won't be 100%, will be less than the 80GB's 80% or whatever it's at. Think 360 levels of compatibility.
Luke Stapley @ Jan 25th 2008 3:13PM
So, this is a bad time for me to promote my new site?
http://www.ihatecosplay.com
ogvor @ Jan 25th 2008 3:27PM
Mega64 = Awesome
The resident Evil 4, FF XII, and Dead Rising videos are all great.
Also, podcast is still great last time I checked, keep up the good work!
Justin McElroy @ Jan 25th 2008 4:02PM
Ogvor, you should listen to the whole ep.
Hint, hint.
theCardinal @ Jan 25th 2008 3:38PM
That was hilarious. Rocco is a funny guy. I could not stop laughing at his story about his favourite charizard.
Zertoss @ Jan 25th 2008 4:01PM
Hahaha yeah, and I vaguely remember throwing an apple at that Charmeleon to make the Charizard fly out of the volcano.
Good stuff, Rocco. Also fire Justin McElroy for calling Ness a Pokemon.
Justin McElroy @ Jan 26th 2008 8:55AM
I didn't! I know Ness is from Earth something something.
Donald @ Jan 25th 2008 4:29PM
I'm pretty sure that was the smallest "What Are You Playing" segment in the history of the podcast, and there's 4 guys... scary.
hvnlysoldr @ Jan 26th 2008 1:36AM
For shame. I wag my finger at you. How could you let a let me show you my pokemans get away like that. Don't answer. You're still shamed.
imnotshyjustquiet @ Jan 30th 2008 10:45AM
Typos, the plague of every journalist...still, proofreading is always a good added step before posting.
eric Strunk @ Jan 25th 2008 5:29PM
can anyone tell me which podcast covered Assasin's Creed? Was there one? i know it's been a while, but i just picked it up and started playing it. Thanks.
Charlesk87 @ Jan 25th 2008 7:21PM
Hey guys I don't usually comment on the site but I just wanted to swing bye to tell you that the podcast was amazing this week. I nearly fell off my bed laughing. Thanks for making my day brighter ;)
Vegnagun bwf @ Jan 25th 2008 8:19PM
World of Goo
Vegnagun bwf @ Jan 25th 2008 8:21PM
Oh, and Rocco added that touch of intensity that the podcast needed this week. I enjoyed.
shivr @ Jan 25th 2008 8:54PM
for some reason the title of this podcast made me want to go watch Killer Instinct combo videos on youtube... So overall, a positive influence :D
Jose @ Jan 25th 2008 9:59PM
"Noy2luv2"
How the hell do you spell your imaginary IGF game?
Christopher Grant @ Jan 26th 2008 3:01PM
Check out a feature on it here:
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16054
and a cool video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK37gN7kCwQ&feature=related
Awesome, right?
Cal @ Jan 25th 2008 10:37PM
man what the hell was that metcalf guy doing with his goddamn mic? it was like he was rubbing his mic and moving it towards and away from his mouth the whole time.
Zertoss @ Jan 25th 2008 11:12PM
Alright, Joystiq. What do you think?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/Zertoss/2008Lucario.jpg
Justin McElroy @ Jan 26th 2008 12:09AM
Haha! Consider it added to show notes.
Korova @ Jan 26th 2008 9:04AM
What is this great game that is made by a guy who wakes up after a night of drinking and thinks his drunk ideais still good.
Christopher Grant @ Jan 26th 2008 3:02PM
Barkley: Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/22/fan-made-charles-barkley-rpg-sees-full-release/
Korova @ Jan 27th 2008 11:58AM
Tanks!
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Jan 28th 2008 12:36AM
You must be talking about the game of the century... "Its been 12 years since I used the Chaos Dunk!"
Jeff @ Jan 26th 2008 11:39AM
Good episode guys. I edit my podcast the same way, except I write down the times for segues, etc. I, too, find my own podcast boring.
Purple Haze @ Jan 26th 2008 5:13PM
Justin, I'm liking you better and better each week. Best podcast in a long time, now get more people on the show.
Monge161 @ Jan 26th 2008 8:53PM
very nice, very nice, how much? (borat)
Savi @ Feb 9th 2008 1:39PM
Rocco was awesome.
James Lockwood @ Jan 28th 2008 8:19AM
Hmm - I think Justin needs to try The Witcher. It might be hat he's looking for...