Joystiq Podcast 098 - Pre-pre-E3 edition

by Justin McElroy { May 22nd 2009 at 4:30PM }

So, the bad news is that Justin is gone, thanks to his new status as a homeowner. The bad news? Griffin has replaced him, so you're still getting equal amounts McElroy. It's like New Coke, with all the implications the metaphor carries with it.

Also, so many of you have been asking where you can download the full version of our theme song, Jon Black's "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)". It's finally here, and you can get it for free! Be sure to come back next week when we'll interview Jon and get the whole story behind the song.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Griffin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann

Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

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

News
Take-Two suing Apogee over unfinished Duke Nukem Forever
Valve and Arkane's The Crossing 'on hold'
Rumor: Team Ico's third project 'Trico' revealed
Kojima website updates with countdown and mysterious '5'
Kojima countdown reveals another countdown
Fallout 3 DLC coming to PS3 beginning late June, two new multiplat packs announced
Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools released to undead masses
Guitar Hero 5 lets you cram 4 drumsets into your living room

Some Joystiq housekeeping:
Introducing WoW.com - the new home of WoW Insider

The Big Three
3. Joystiq Review: Punch-Out!! (Wii)
2. Joystiq Review: inFamous
1. Behold and believe: Namco's Muscle March in motion

Tags: Joystiq-Podcast, joystiqpodcast, podcasts

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Michael @ May 22nd 2009 4:43PM

May I have the first Brush with Fame on the new Ludwig Kietzmann show?

Look At This Suit @ May 22nd 2009 4:46PM

I'm going to have to agree with Justin on this one. Gravity definitely sounds like it's about ODSTs. It's great! It's also keeping me from listening to the podcast right now.

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 4:51PM

what?

Look At This Suit @ May 22nd 2009 5:05PM

"What?" what? Justin made a comment on the podcast either two weeks ago or a week ago about how Gravity sounds like it's about ODSTs dropping in to battle if you listen to the lyrics. Also, iTunes doesn't allow you to listen to two tracks at the same time, and I was listening to the song, so I couldn't listen to the podcast.

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 5:19PM

oh, i thought you didnt like the song and were being a cock by refusing to listen to the podcast because of it

Look At This Suit @ May 22nd 2009 5:22PM

That would be a silly thing to do.

E.J. @ May 22nd 2009 6:01PM

Let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place.

Zertoss @ May 22nd 2009 4:53PM

Gee, Chris, I had no idea you were such a porn connoisseur. We should trade bookmarks.

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 4:54PM

i think you should finish fallout chris, especially since now you can go right to Broken Steel uninterrupted. I've put 80+ hours into it and im still playing it

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 5:00PM

no, fuck that, see star trek, it is your duty as a member of earth

THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ May 22nd 2009 5:18PM

Hit the 300 hour mark and we will talk. LOL.

MaRRODkez @ May 23rd 2009 2:18PM

Hearing it be suggested that he instead pick up RE5 for the 1st time as opposed to finishing Fallout 3 is 10 shades of ridiculous.

Professor Lario @ May 23rd 2009 11:38PM

I agree with Mr. Wayne here. Don't focus on the main story - just go explore!
I'm in 100 hours and just now set it down.

Donald @ May 22nd 2009 4:55PM

I don't mind a spoiler for this: Did Chris play a game in his triumphant return?

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 5:00PM

1v100

XGM @ May 22nd 2009 5:24PM

Watch out, im Canadian so this comment is under embargo until next week.

Mr Khan @ May 22nd 2009 5:08PM

Its a trap!

The two McElroys have been one in the same for a long time. They just like taking in two paychecks.

Look At This Suit @ May 22nd 2009 5:10PM

Justin is actually Griffin's Quincy.

nutman @ May 22nd 2009 5:37PM

LUDWIG YOU GOTS A NICE BOD

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 5:54PM

BRUSH WITH FAME! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I've long dreampt about hearing my name and a following description of my batmanhood. You have made my day Chris and I can now die happy.

Zertoss @ May 22nd 2009 5:56PM

Being a world-renowned billionaire playboy isn't enough for The Dark Wayne.

Slaziman @ May 22nd 2009 6:02PM

you actually deserve it, you've provided many lulz to this website

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 6:14PM

at least i can get recognition, if not an oscar

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 6:13PM

A ratchety chair isn't an extravagant gift when you're a billionaire

Professor Lario @ May 23rd 2009 11:40PM

In regards to the comfortable gaming conundrum that has beset Chris and yourself, check out Sumo bags. I have two big ones (and how!) and love them for gaming...

http://www.sumolounge.com/

joeythehobo @ May 22nd 2009 6:21PM

Yes, congratulations are in order, Sir Wayne.

I'd kill for the episode 100 BwF.

RustyNailz @ May 22nd 2009 6:30PM

Thanx Justin , I was waiting for "Gravity" ...........

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 7:41PM

i will anxiously await your email chris

LAZoftheTamarinds @ May 22nd 2009 7:51PM

A new Joystiq podcast and a Free MP3 of "Gravity Don't Let me go"???

This is awesome!

Plankfan @ May 27th 2009 1:48PM

It can't get any better than that!

CH3BURASHKA @ May 22nd 2009 8:12PM

Can someone make a Joystiq Thundercats Photoshop?

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 8:31PM

oh man, yes please

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 8:32PM

why dont you guys just make griffin a regular cast member? There's nothing wrong with a 4 way

Slaziman @ May 22nd 2009 10:38PM

well even in this episode they were talking through each other a little, so with 4 people it would be worse

the last episode was pretty funny though, so i dont know

slainbaby @ May 23rd 2009 1:06AM

Joystiq, never gonna let you go...

slainbaby @ May 23rd 2009 1:16AM

Oh yea, There was no inFamous Trailer in front of Terminator, at least not in Canada. But the movie was pretty mediocre. Just for anyone who cares.

The Dark Wayne @ May 29th 2009 12:07AM

it wasnt a trailer, one of those extended commercial things sponsored by coke before the trailers start

antipilor @ May 23rd 2009 2:06AM

I had never listened to the podcasts, till I took a walk tonight and needed something to listen to, and honestly I found myself much more interested in news stories I had skipped entirely on the site. I'll definitely be listening to it more often.

phillipsteak @ May 23rd 2009 10:25PM

anybody have links to lyrics?
awesome song

HalfAznGuy @ May 24th 2009 12:38PM

Finally got the song. Congrats on the house, Chris.

NukeAssault @ May 24th 2009 2:07PM

If you guys are looking for stuff to play during the show there is always soundboard.com .

Russ W. @ May 24th 2009 8:01PM

You know guys, I make you an all new crayon picture, and you flat out deny it's existence. You make me sick.

But why do I keep listening?

spacesuit105 @ May 26th 2009 4:43PM

Nice Podcast Guys! And maybe the only reason Ben got soft porn on the ps3 is maybe it would be easier to unlock trophies for it.....
just saying

Brian C @ May 26th 2009 7:21PM

Ugh! This podcast is quickly becoming unlistenable! I liked it so much better without Chris. His low-key, couldn't care less attitude is annoying. Whatever that fish tank bubbling sound was bugged me, the constant loud sniffing by Griffin (worse the podcast before last) drove me up a wall. Why are you sniffing so much? Coke? Ludwig is 24? He sounds like a 50 year old bounder, but he's funny. I like him. Justin makes the show. Chris is annoying, Chris is annoying.