Joystiq Podcast 045 - Million dollar string edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Apr 11th 2008 at 2:59PM }
We've returned yet again to sweep the leg and bring you the best podcast that no money can buy. This week, we're talking Metal Gear Solid 4, European Rock Band pricing, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, Microsoft's motion controller and so much, much more.
We also give away aviator sunglasses, gloves and a pimp cup. No, but really, we do. (Oh, and thanks to Randall Smith of the the JPAG for the picture.)
We also give away aviator sunglasses, gloves and a pimp cup. No, but really, we do. (Oh, and thanks to Randall Smith of the the JPAG for the picture.)
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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy
Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller.
For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group
Bonus: A secret limerick.
See all of this week's links after the jump.
News:
MGS 4 pack only at GameSpot
See the top 100 selling games of the past year
Strong Bad thing
Rock Band touring Europe in May, 360 getting it first
Exclusive Euro Rock Band tracks will become DLC
Harmonix blames taxes, other 'little differences' for Rock Band Europe price
Games for Windows Magazine goes online-only
Yes, there's a boycott of Battlefield: Bad Company
Microsoft's motion controller
Random links:
I'm Starvin' With Louis
THE BIG THREE:
3. Real Mario now moves, talks, causes nightmares
2. Pachter: EA could delay GTA IV's April 29 release
1. GTA IV 'better than all the hype suggests' according to first person to complete the game
BWF prize: Pursuit Force 2 for PSP, aviator sunglasses, gloves and a pimp cup. No, seriously. BRUSH WITH FAME RULES: To be eligible for a brush, you must be 18 or older, a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec), and submit your entry to the email address listed in the podcast by 12:00pm ET 4/17/08. Official rules here.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andrew Yoon @ Apr 11th 2008 2:47PM
That is a creepy picture.
Juice @ Apr 11th 2008 3:45PM
"Get em' a body bag!" or something like that...
Tiptup300 @ Apr 11th 2008 3:53PM
Text is worth money?
James Lockwood @ Apr 11th 2008 2:53PM
Released early on the Joystiq.com Podcast Appreciation Group on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8702785815
What other excuse have you got for not joining (rhetorical - sarcastic answers not required)? And we have girls!
Donald @ Apr 11th 2008 3:54PM
Because Facebook is nothing but an advertising platform wrapped around personality spamming.
In other words, Care Bear stare.
(In before this post gets whited out.)
DangerMouse @ Apr 11th 2008 3:03PM
Out of commission.
Fernando Rocker @ Apr 11th 2008 3:03PM
I will make a photoshop of you guys... but a professional one... for the next edition.
=p
RobLink (MKWii code : 0989 1866 6646) @ Apr 11th 2008 3:10PM
Then you have to post it on the Facebook page. And join up. We've over taken the 1up Yours group, and are aiming for The Newfoundland Pineapple Crush Pride group. Which I think Chris has a problem with. To be fair though, they have over 1,700 members to our 552, so we need all the members we can get!
Fernando Rocker @ Apr 11th 2008 3:14PM
I will sign up =p
RobLink (MKWii code : 0989 1866 6646) @ Apr 11th 2008 6:35PM
Add me when you do. As far as I know, I'm the only Robert Coleman in the group.
David Hinkle @ Apr 11th 2008 3:10PM
Oh man, someone's leg is going to get swept HARD.
Great image.
Ramifications @ Apr 11th 2008 3:20PM
Is that Bill Clinton in the middle, Hillary on the left, and Obama on the right?
I think it is!
Marek Hryc @ Apr 11th 2008 3:28PM
OOO I got a day off today, do I listen today or wait until Monday and have the podcast help me through the day? Tough decision.
barb dybwad @ Apr 11th 2008 3:45PM
this pic made my day. In Joystiq, all Miyagi know two things: fish and podcasting.
Donald @ Apr 11th 2008 3:54PM
I'll be sure to travel back in time to two days ago so I can get my entry in for the Brush With Fame, guys.
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Apr 11th 2008 4:03PM
I can't believe Justin did that again. No, actually I can.
burgerbat @ Apr 11th 2008 3:54PM
Who's the gayface on the right?
Varone @ Apr 11th 2008 4:01PM
The same blurred out girl in the background appears twice but the rest of the crowed arent duplicated with her..do I win a prize for this subtle photoshoppery?
why not the LS2LS7? @ Apr 11th 2008 4:05PM
Sweep the leg.
markhill66 @ Apr 11th 2008 4:26PM
Yes! I didn't even realize it was Friday until I saw this post. I love Fridays!
jorojoserojas @ Apr 11th 2008 4:33PM
You're the best! Aroooooooooound!
Nothing's ever gonna keep you down!
Marek Hryc @ Apr 11th 2008 4:34PM
for those old internet things becoming games, how about Peanut Butter Jelly Time DDR? Oh yeah!
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Apr 11th 2008 4:43PM
Yatta: The Game.
DarthDavid @ Apr 11th 2008 5:41PM
COBRA KAI...........NEVER DIE!!!!
whosmav @ Apr 11th 2008 5:46PM
Mercy is for the weak!
Zertoss @ Apr 11th 2008 5:53PM
So Ludwig, how 'bout them 7 Chaos Emeralds? They seem to be one of the few exceptions to your rule.
XGM @ Apr 11th 2008 11:03PM
How much time will it take for a "You got Rick Rolled" game ?
Razz @ Apr 11th 2008 11:21PM
WWJD with a pimp cup?
digitaldisco @ Apr 12th 2008 1:33AM
Justin!! SEGA CD & Double Switch! Amazing!
I'd been hankering for some of my long ago SEGA CD memories last week and drunkenly purchased a complete system on Amazon. I got it a couple days ago and proceeded to load up a FAQ and beat Night Trap, Wirehead, and Double Switch.
Ahhhhh... bad FMV goodness!!!
SoxFan13 @ Apr 12th 2008 9:57AM
Deposed Millionaire Nigerian Citizen: The Game
DDR-Numa Numa Remixes Only Edition
Badger Badger Badger: The Game
LOL: the Game... wait a second... They made that? You gotta be kidding me!
ogvor @ Apr 13th 2008 2:01AM
My favorite 5 year old internet Meme that should be turned into a game: All your base are belong to us!
Oh wait...
RobLink (MKWii code : 0989 1866 6646) @ Apr 13th 2008 7:24AM
"You've been served..... limerick style" Brilliant! Who was that?!?!
Justin McElroy @ Apr 13th 2008 10:32AM
Actually, that was your friend and mine Jacob Metcalf, the head chief boss of 8bitjoystick.com.
RobLink (MKWii code : 0989 1866 6646) @ Apr 13th 2008 11:14AM
Maybe I should add this to the relevent discussion group on the JPAG, but hows about ending each show with an amusing poem? And a special prize to the first to come up with a limerick with each line rhyming with Ludwig.
Ronshatmycarl @ Apr 14th 2008 12:42AM
Sorry, but I tune to hear you guys talk about Games, not games JOURNALISM. Do you guys realize how much you talked about Konami's mountain resort? If it makes the game better by getting suggestions from outsiders, then I am all for it. I don't care how good the games scores , I care how much I enjoy it.
I really do like the podcast, but this topic was abysmal. Yes I get it you are the most honorable games site in the world, but move on. Then you mention that someone has played through GTA IV and don't even stop long enough to mention where Rockstar's ungodly retreat location is at.
Donald @ Apr 14th 2008 7:55AM
I can see it now...
A JRPG starring the founder of Newgrounds and AlbinoBlackSheep, Max Goldberg (YTMND) and Lowtax, battling the evil forces of E****sworld.
Featuring special summons LemonDemon, Leonard J. Crabbs, and Anonymous.
LiK @ Apr 14th 2008 10:46AM
Chris, invite me to some Vegas 2 T-hunts. I'm making progress in getting the Extreme Hunter achievement. :)
Ludwig, can I get your gamertag? or is it some great secret? :) btw, I have to say that Apollo Justice ain't as great as the previous games mainly because the actual trials aren't as good as the previous games. but i found the investigation sections much more entertaining.
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Apr 15th 2008 12:25PM
Did you guys ever finish Professor Layton? Hot damn. I bought a new DS just for and finished the story late last night. What an amazing art design, and music! Whats the word on Professor Layton 2?