Joystiq Podcast 048 - You have to burn the show edition

by Justin McElroy { May 3rd 2008 at 5:30PM }

Sadly, Ludwig couldn't join us this week, but not sadly, the show is much better without him (by which we mean shorter). We're talking new Prince of Persia this episode as well as (surprise) Grand Theft Auto IV. Also, in a shocking non-video game related turn, Justin shares his experiences with the highly-coveted Risk: Black Ops.

Then, towards the end, two huge contests that could net you a DS Lite, a copy of GTA IV or several other prizes. Check it totally out, especially if you're a songwriter!

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Hosts: Chris Grant and Justin McElroy

Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Now You're a Hero" by Reachground.

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

For the "Now You're a Songwriter" Contest: The instrumental version of "Now You're a Hero."

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

Newz:
Prince of Persia officially returns this holiday
Activision not attending E3 2008
Infogrames buying Atari outright for $11 million
http://www.joystiq.com/tag/gtaiv

BIG THREE:
3.The definitive Mario Kart Wii controller showdown
2. Ghostbusters impressions
1. Nega-review: Grand Theft Auto IV

The "Now You're A Songwriter" Contest: 1. Download the instrumental. 2. Rewrite the song with your own lyrics over it about your favorite video game moment. 3 Submit your official entry here. Get the official rules here.

Brush with Fame Prize: Copy of Grand Theft Auto IV on a system of your choice and a collectible Statue of Happiness from the game. 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 5/08/08. Official rules here. New BWF Question: What prominent Hudson staffer resigned this week?

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kapitan Kramer @ May 3rd 2008 5:33PM

Its OUT!

also, Ludwig, stop getting eaten, its not cool.

Chase @ May 4th 2008 4:18AM

He went to skin Chester the Cheetah to lay on his hut floor beneath his Tony the Tiger head plaque. Run, Sugar Bear! Run to the hills! Run for your life!

ApolloIV @ May 3rd 2008 5:41PM

This song writing contest rocks. Thank you joystiq so much!

Lard @ May 3rd 2008 7:02PM

Why so late?

j.howlett @ May 3rd 2008 7:13PM

i can feel you about the cell phone and other text. so its not just my SDTV then?

ben_man587 @ May 3rd 2008 7:33PM

Blargh, I'm not able to DL this through the iTunes feed

ben_man587 @ May 3rd 2008 7:33PM

Nevermind, i'm a moran

DustoMan @ May 3rd 2008 7:41PM

I want Risk: BlackOps so bad. But it's going for up to $500 on Ebay.

BlaznGoldstein @ May 3rd 2008 10:00PM

Hey, if someone stole Risk: Black Ops from you, would that make them a "risk-taker"??

Philip (Fernando Rocker Defence Force) @ May 4th 2008 1:00AM

Thank you for filling my weeks need of a Ludwig corny joke.

BlaznGoldstein @ May 4th 2008 2:02AM

Well I just saw a void and filled it. Sadly, the only one tonight.

Misfit Toy @ May 4th 2008 12:00AM

All this waiting...only to be Ludwigless. Sad. So...sad.

Toothpick Guy @ May 4th 2008 12:05AM

Hahaha. Love the intro this show. :D

Churchy @ May 4th 2008 1:20AM

Radiohead IS great!

Derek J @ May 4th 2008 1:43AM

Yahoo! You guys are nearly up to #50! Planning anything special, or do we have to wait for #100?

Justin McElroy @ May 4th 2008 3:17AM

If by "special" you mean "Justin has to do more work than usual" I think you already know the answer to your query.

Chase @ May 4th 2008 4:13AM

Glenn Beck is an insult to the human race. He's the white Geraldo Rivera - except without the 'stache, which actually makes him worse.

Captain Stevey @ May 4th 2008 7:31AM

Joystiq Podcast needs to give some love to its non-American listeners.

Vegnagun bwf @ May 4th 2008 2:43PM

Non-American listeners need to give some love to America.

Korova @ May 4th 2008 4:24PM

Veginagun, so much for the Leader of the Free World, you mean little Veginagun.

Korova @ May 4th 2008 4:11PM

Joystiq, can you do a video game ala penny archade, where Chris and Justin are american superheroes who go to save Ludwiq from the jaws of various safari animals as he searches for the secrets of an ancient african ninja sect.

You can give ludwig a massive rack, if you wish.