Joystiq Podcast 055 - Public access edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jun 27th 2008 at 3:30PM }
And big ups to the JPAG's James Parsons, who made this week's art, which combines the album art from all the other podcasts, if you can believe that.
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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
See all of this week's links after the jump.
NEWS:
360 Getting a price drop
The New DRM tool is out
Mega Man 9 Retro
Rumor: In-game XMB features have been revealed
The Blizzard Splash Screen
BIG THREE:
3.www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/rock-band-wii-drum-kit-pictured-nagging-questions-answered/
2.www.joystiq.com/2008/06/21/heres-the-call-of-duty-world-at-war-trailer/
1.www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/call-of-duty-world-at-war-revealed-treyarch-to-develop/
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dyslexic Chaos @ Jun 27th 2008 3:30PM
Can't wait to listen to another one. Everyone who hasn't joined the JPAG needs to, we've officially been challenged by Cheapass Gamer! To arms!
RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Jun 27th 2008 4:09PM
The same Cheap Ass Gamer Facebook Group that has 141 members?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209370621
Pff, they're small time. Let them challenge. Pah, I say. Pah!
RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Jun 27th 2008 4:11PM
Or maybe this one?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2395729194
OK, 733 members, but still a fraction of the JPAGs membership.
Thomas @ Jun 27th 2008 4:54PM
wait, wait wait.
dull ass virginia?
:(
Virginia listener saying you've lost my respect.
Justin McElroy @ Jun 27th 2008 7:30PM
Actually, that's Chris' hi-larious take on "Dulles" Va., not a reflection of his opinion on the entire state.
Thomas @ Jun 27th 2008 7:44PM
oh haha i know
i was kidding
you guys will always have my respectt.
RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Jun 27th 2008 4:18PM
James, before you get in here, 6 minutes early a bonus does not make.The woderful community that is building around this website - that's a good reason to join the JPAG. And please, no comments that the FBI are after me because I joined a social network site.
RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Jun 27th 2008 4:18PM
*wonderful*
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jun 27th 2008 4:43PM
I'm just waiting to see how immature he can be this week...Last week I believed the best he could do was call me a "stupid face".
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Jun 27th 2008 5:17PM
C'mon guys, James is awesome. But he's not to be taken seriously. Or out on a date. You'll just get your heart broken.
RobLink (Alex Kidd incarnate) @ Jun 27th 2008 6:44PM
Oh no, that was not a snipe at James at all. I believe I recently called the fella 'venerable', and think he does a stellar job looking after the JPAG. I just didn't want to see this go into James (or Jim - do you mind if I call you Jim? Jimmy? Jimbo? You do? I'll crack on then) and CTC arguing about Facebook and the ever present CIA/FBI/MI6 presence that seem to take an extreme interest into our social networking lives, or so I am lead to believe.....
James Lockwood @ Jun 27th 2008 7:12PM
Ludwig, I told you - I'm just not ready for a serious relationship hehe
WiNG [Life in a Game] @ Jun 27th 2008 4:19PM
Did you guys ever announce who won the "Burn the Rope" contest? I never saw the winner.
Vault @ Jun 27th 2008 4:31PM
The winner was torn to pieces and thrown into a fire. I'm being so sincere right now.
Vegnagun bwf @ Jun 27th 2008 8:12PM
I'll be really sincere, Portal jokes have been driven through the ground with over use.
Stoo @ Jun 27th 2008 4:31PM
Totally agree that Roogoo is great. Its the perfect wind down after an intense gaming session.
If you like puzzle games that are relaxing and also get progressively challenging you should definately check it out. Makes a change from a lot of the XBLA junk.
Korova *of the highlands* @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:42PM
I'm with Ludwig on Roogoo. It took me exactly 5 minutes of the preview to reach for the NO button in my mind.
Not compelling at all.
ThomasThomas @ Jun 27th 2008 4:56PM
just so you guys know, this was a joke.
:)
virginia is pretty boring.
Korova *of the highlands* @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:43PM
Hei, Virginia is for lovers.
drseatbelt @ Jun 27th 2008 5:14PM
MEGAMAN
MEGAMAN
MEGAMAN
I LOVE CAPCOM
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Jun 27th 2008 5:18PM
THANK YOU.
Donald @ Jun 27th 2008 11:27PM
If it's more like 2-4, and not anything close to 6, I'll move some points over from my Earthbound spamming fund to try it.
wertt @ Jun 27th 2008 5:31PM
how did i not know about the songwriting contest? i am so all over this.
Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Jun 27th 2008 5:58PM
Convoluted FTW!
WiNG [Life in a Game] @ Jun 27th 2008 6:51PM
No, seriously.
I don't think Joystiq ever announced a winner.
Which means they didn't give out a DS + Professor Layton!
barb dybwad @ Jun 27th 2008 7:17PM
flattery will get you guys everywhere. promotions for all!!
Parsnipzilla @ Jun 27th 2008 7:28PM
Haha, kwl, they used my art =D
robert @ Jun 28th 2008 1:03AM
use MacOSaiX to do it?
Parsnipzilla @ Jun 28th 2008 1:11AM
No, AndreaMosaic which is the only freeware windows one i could find :D
hoodwinkedfool @ Jun 28th 2008 8:17AM
so uh... what ever happened with that song writing contest?
slimmshappy @ Jun 29th 2008 1:47PM
I love the podcast, but I need to know about embargo...Why do you guys and 1up and others obey this rule.......is it illegal to break a video game information embargo? I dont understand why you will be the first to comment on a rumor but when you have actual video game scoop.........nothing....Do they pay you off.....do they threaten you.........Keep you from getting a pre copy of bratz 5......Please explain this in detail.......I am a simple man......Keep it simple..
Parsnipzilla @ Jun 29th 2008 10:12PM
I think I can answer my friend.
Lets put it into a different situation.:
Your friend hit your neighbour's dog with their car.
Your friend tells you and makes you promise not to tell ANYONE.
You write about it in the newspaper.
Your friend never speaks to you ever again.
Nobody else trusts you with their secrets and you never go to the exclusive friend's only parties.
LiK @ Jun 30th 2008 11:43AM
WONDERFUL show! you guys gotta keep recording on Fridays now. there seems to be a hint of excitement from the TGIF syndrome that you guys lacked in the previous shows where you recorded on a Thursday.
btw, that Justin/Garnett story was great. i guess Justin is more shy in person than he leads us to believe, right? ;D
Korova *of the highlands* @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:48PM
So Ludwig was really good the whole show and I was enjoying my car ride listening to the Joycast, until the very last sentence when he lays the thickest funkiest pun with the whole "And we come is a cereal format" ... and I drive out of my lane and everyone beeps at me.