Joystiq Podcast 051 - Realistic expectations edition

by Christopher Grant { May 30th 2008 at 5:00PM }

So we made it to episode 50 and then what? How do we follow up pure awesome? Easy, we don't! Want to know what Justin's cell phone sounds like? Yeah, we've got it. Want to know what Ludwig doesn't sound like? Well, we've got that too. But that's not all, people. We cover some of the biggest stories of the week, give away a pirate ship, and read your emails. It's a strange, new world. Episode 51 ahoy!

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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy

Music: "Fez Dispenser" by Hence the Name.

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

NEWS
Tecmo Bowl touching down on Wii in '09
SimCity Creator brings urban erection to Wii, DS
Avatar game is 3-D, coming mid-2009, Ubisoft confirms
GameTap fires editorial department, Read and Watch sections to shut down
Capcom confirms Street Fighter IV coming to PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Bionic Commando Rearmed's May deployment delayed
Rez, Ikaruga hold record for best XBLA launches
id Software leaves ESA
Ubidays 2008
Rumor: European mags gush over Metal Gear Solid 4
GamePro: MGS4 'one of the greatest games ever'
Valve puts saves and player identity online with Steamcloud

BIG THREE
3. Download now, or forever hold your points: Potential delisted Xbox Live Arcade titles
2. Beyond Good & Evil 2 revealed at Ubidays 2008
1. Judge: Jack Thompson is guilty on 27 of 31 misconduct charges

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

James Lockwood @ May 30th 2008 5:04PM

Available 7 minutes early to the JPAG! Join now!!

Donald: "Care Bear Stare etc"

Donald @ May 30th 2008 5:18PM

Nah, I gave up on that. If you want to hand over all your relationship information to the FBI, be my guest.

RobLink (Return of the McElroy Defence Force) @ May 30th 2008 5:21PM

Wait, they know I'm not single? Nnnooooooooooo!!!!!

Also, the FBI don't care, we're English.

And Lockwood - 7 minutes? That the best you can get for us this week? What happened to the three hour exclusives?

James Lockwood @ May 30th 2008 5:35PM

Not my fault, RobLink!

I tell them - give the JPAG a 3-hour lead on the podcast. They tell me no.

mian @ May 30th 2008 5:50PM

7 minutes is funnier anyway.

Korova @ May 30th 2008 5:04PM

Next week is 52! That a full year of weekly episodes! I want belle canto opera this time. Lo-lo lololoooo.

Nick the Hero of Canton @ May 30th 2008 5:13PM

Is there anyway to get a Zune feed?

Deck @ May 30th 2008 8:07PM

Take the RSS feed URL and then hit the "Add Podcast" option in the Zune Software. It'll create a feed for you so you can get it into the Zune software and onto your Zune. That is what I do and it works just like normal.

I know its not them supplying you one...but it works just as one nonetheless!

Nick the Hero of Canton @ Jun 2nd 2008 6:27PM

Thank you =)

Bob @ May 30th 2008 6:56PM

In my defense, I enter all the contests and never pay attention to what the prize is...so I can't blame anybody but myself I suppose. I guess that's not a great defense, come to think of it.

Regardless, it'll look great next to my paper mache rooster atop my board game pile.

James Lockwood @ May 30th 2008 7:21PM

I'm sure he doesn't want a big deal making out of it but IT'S LUDWIG KIETZMANN BIRTHDAY TODAY!!1! (31 May 2008)

Get on the JPAG and leave him a thoughtful, articulated comment. Or just be an ignorant b*stard and mock his country:)

Korova Pyro aspect @ May 30th 2008 9:43PM

Are you serious? Ludwig is a Gemini, just like ME! OMG, I am going faint ....

poom

Baligouxji @ May 30th 2008 7:36PM

Wait... did Chris say that: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is going to come to the 360? That's news to me.

Christopher Grant @ May 31st 2008 3:37PM

Huh, you're right. Apologies. I had thought they'd already announced something ...

They are an Xbox 360 developer now, so hopefully we're hear something about STALKER or Clear Sky hitting consoles soon. E3 perhaps? I'd really love to play the original in a *working* state. Is that too much to ask for? Console port of STALKER plz.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/26/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-devs-hop-onboard-xbox-360-love-train/

Look At This Suit @ May 30th 2008 9:27PM

Man, why does it always take so long to get onto iTunes for me?

WiNG [Life in a Game] @ May 30th 2008 11:44PM

Did you guys decide the winner for the Burn the Rope song contest yet?

ApolloIV @ May 31st 2008 12:02AM

Chris I'd be more than happy to mail you my copy of Beyond good and Evil. Some Joyswag would be nice in return :)

Look At This Suit @ May 31st 2008 1:25AM

This is seriously still not on iTunes.

Brett from Atlanta @ May 31st 2008 2:41AM

Good show, even though one third of it was a cell phone and Ludwig flaked out, it was still solid. I'm kidding, thanks for bringing us the show even though it seems like you guys were all pretty busy. Love the commitment, and we all appreciate our latest dosage of the drug that is the 'cast. Justin, switch the intro song to I'm Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. It's similar, but has a little edgier sound and would create a more exciting atmosphere for the beginning of the show, which is what the 'cast needs now that its over 50 episodes and in its metaphorical mid-life crisis. Keep up the good work guys.

Chase @ May 31st 2008 7:57AM

1. :[ at Ludwig bailing on the Podcast

2. 5/10

3. Needs more of Justin's McWitticisms

3a. I miss Get Ready for Love. How can I get ready for Joystiq loving without the prompt? :'[

Vegnagun bwf @ Jun 2nd 2008 1:31PM

Yeah Justin should have spoken more. His talk of boners and yo-yos brighten my day.

LiK @ Jun 2nd 2008 4:14PM

50th episode = best show evar!

51st episode = worst show evar.

thanks guys!

Kenology @ Jun 2nd 2008 5:38PM

Nice show. My only complaint were those potshots at Africa though. Totally unnecessary. If you're gonna talk about Africa and crashing economy, at least speak about why that is and about the vast exploitation and continued subjugation of the continent by foreign capital.