Joystiq Podcast 110 - Fat City edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Sep 25th 2009 at 2:44PM } 
Plus, we've got Halo 3: ODST discussion and we're giving away Need For Speed: Shift on the 360 (but you have to take a signed copy of Puffins: Island Adventure with it). Listen in to find out how you can win! Oh, and thanks to Mike Santos for the historically accurate photoshop. [Update: Congrats to our winner, @jeffbergkamp!]
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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Justin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann
News:
Rumor: Leaked minutes from Sega/Sony meeting reveal PS2 and Dreamcast on PSN, much more
PlayStation Motion Controller on track for Spring 2010 release, software detailed
TGS 2009: Sony adding motion to existing titles, new RE5 with motion coming Spring 2010 [update]
Nintendo officially announces Wii price drop to $199 in US
TGS 2009: Every major publisher 'actively working on games for Project Natal'
Xbox 360 Elite for $249 (with rebate) until Oct. 5
Bonus: PAX #2 (A New Society Based on Love)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Pantsparty @ Sep 25th 2009 2:51PM
I guess the assassination of the President becomes funny after 144 years.
Shagittarius @ Sep 25th 2009 2:56PM
Lighten up Francis.
Duke @ Sep 25th 2009 3:03PM
Shag, it's in poor taste. Sorry - they missed the funny mark on this one.
Shagittarius @ Sep 25th 2009 3:05PM
What if Grant Lincoln had a Wiimote in his hand?
Duke @ Sep 25th 2009 3:08PM
OK, you made me laugh.
Diskoboy7 @ Sep 25th 2009 3:43PM
Haven't you watched South Park? ALL tragedies are funny after 23 years...
U U D D L R L R B A SELECT START @ Sep 25th 2009 4:05PM
I'm just upset about the historical inaccuracy. As we all know, Abraham Lincoln got hammered in the ass so much, that he died of being hammered in the ass.
Shagittarius @ Sep 25th 2009 5:43PM
Please to enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96dLmfQ6j58
U U D D L R L R B A SELECT START @ Sep 25th 2009 5:55PM
lul....re: my previous comment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Uf9rsBbhc
rowdyone @ Sep 25th 2009 7:09PM
U U D D L R L R B A SELECT START speaks the truth! Lincoln's last recorded words were:
"Don't break my butt! Don't break my butt! He's breaking my butt!"
Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Uf9rsBbhc
LOL WKUK reference FTW!!
Derick @ Sep 25th 2009 11:36PM
in bad taste? Nobody that was alive then is alive now. Not a single goddam person. Anyone directly descended from these people are so god damn happy that they get to say so.
Ol Johnny Booth just wanted a piece of the president's mind.
Halo Pony @ Sep 25th 2009 2:53PM
[I got banned, because I don't add anything to conversations and am a jerk. Don't be like me!]
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Sep 25th 2009 2:55PM
Can this whiner get banned yet?? All he does is whine about how Joystiq and it's commenters are soooo biased towards the 360. It's rediculous.
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Sep 25th 2009 2:56PM
Also, why don't you just go to another website? There are plenty of options, I'm sure you could even find one full of PS3 fanboys.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 25th 2009 3:15PM
ffs asshole it's a free giveaway, that means they probably got extra review copies or whatever for the 360 and are giving them away. Either way who gives a shit? Giveaways for 1 console do not make a site biased
Wiizer ($299) Having BC On Your Launch Console? (Priceless) @ Sep 25th 2009 3:15PM
Halo Pony, it's all about the balance of the Force.
All the bloggers have a thing for the 360 while most of the commenters are PS3 fanboys!
You must continue to fight the Dark Side.
Rhamsey @ Sep 25th 2009 6:44PM
I'm kinda glad this guy is gone. His comments normally piss me off.
TheCoats @ Sep 25th 2009 2:53PM
F'& A
This makes my workday go buy alot quicker. Do you guys think you could manage to do this like daily or like a bonus round on wednesdays?
MrBimble @ Sep 25th 2009 3:00PM
Whoo!
James Lockwood @ Sep 25th 2009 3:10PM
Podcast cuts out after 20 minutes...
No, I'm joking with you. It's awe-some!
Pan1c42 @ Sep 25th 2009 3:11PM
Yay. got this downloaded just minutes before an 2 hour drive. Should line up perfectly. Thank you kind gentlemen (or kinda gentlemen, in some cases.)
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Sep 25th 2009 3:15PM
Still not up on the wretched itunes.
Christopher Grant @ Sep 25th 2009 3:27PM
Try again – I just downloaded it through iTunes.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 25th 2009 3:32PM
still not up for me
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Sep 25th 2009 3:36PM
No such luck Chris. You keep trying and I will keep checking lol. I still have 2 hours before I go on my run anyway.
Crusty Magic @ Sep 25th 2009 3:59PM
Works for me.
Matt @ Sep 25th 2009 3:18PM
I have a 5 hour drive ahead of me. This will help the time go quickly. Thanks Joystiq keep up the great work.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 25th 2009 3:42PM
what the fuck is a bubblegum milkshake?
Hog Robbrer @ Sep 25th 2009 4:07PM
What isn't a bubblegum milkshake, if you know what I mean.
343 Guilty Fart @ Sep 25th 2009 3:45PM
Too bad you didn't talk about Firefight in ODST. It's a fantastic experience, except lack of matchmaking just completely ruins it.
Diskoboy7 @ Sep 25th 2009 3:45PM
Sic Semper Tyrannis!!
J @ Sep 25th 2009 3:49PM
Halo Reach Beta.. FU..
haha!
under13warrior @ Sep 25th 2009 3:53PM
Sorry I dont have a witty Horatio thing!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sagacious B @ Sep 25th 2009 4:03PM
Why use twitter again to give away games...it didn't seem to go over too well last time.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 25th 2009 4:16PM
I agree with Justin about ODST on Heroic, i found it much more difficult than regular Halo 3, not even just being a weaker ODST, but guns seemed to do less damage. Even on normal it takes two headshots to an elite armored brute (the pointy helmets that arent chieftains) where it would only used to take one even on heroic. There are plenty of other examples too, like brute choppers taking two splaser shots on heroic. Pretty disappointed with that, being an ODST shouldnt make your guns weaker. Still very much enjoying it though, especially firefight.
Donald @ Sep 25th 2009 4:17PM
Sweet, Puffins! Unlike the other podcast I know who instead of giving it away with a cyborg mouse, decided to trade it in.
But I have to take a Need for Speed game with it... decisions, decisions.
Emperor_Den_Den @ Sep 25th 2009 4:30PM
It was so funny how Justin sighed when the dood asked him should he buy it.
Shmil @ Sep 25th 2009 4:50PM
Semper fi tyrannasaurus!
Jose @ Sep 25th 2009 5:00PM
I think Ludwig's name is just too fancy for the rest of youz regular guys. So from now on, it's "Dr. Chris Grant, Sir Justin McKillroy (Or McMurderoy), and Ludwig Kietzman." Yeah, that's got 'zazz!
Anthony M. @ Sep 25th 2009 5:19PM
Ladyhawk lawl.
Only good part about that movie was the soundtrack by the Alan Parsons Project.
Duke @ Sep 25th 2009 5:55PM
Ladyhawk is a classic.
Jrinswand @ Sep 26th 2009 3:37PM
As a big fan of sword-and-sorcery type stuff, I've been meaning to see Ladyhawke for quite a while.
It's funny that you should mention the incredible soundtrack, though, because according to Wiki, the soundtrack has been called one of the worst of all time.
You know what movie really does have an amazing soundtrack though? Dawn of the Dead. Holy crap, Goblin is amazing.
steesefactor @ Sep 25th 2009 5:35PM
How do they tell if you've retweeted when they aren't following you?
F1: Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu @ Sep 25th 2009 6:00PM
Is it just me that thinks Justin kinda looks like Mary Todd?
Shagittarius @ Sep 25th 2009 6:35PM
Wiimotes, Natal, and Sonys wand all suck.
Rhamsey @ Sep 25th 2009 6:35PM
I'm glad TGS didnt put a hold on this weeks show.
Rhamsey @ Sep 26th 2009 10:21AM
Oh joystiq podcast, why do you keep trying to shove this social networking crap down my throat with all of your sweet swag. I love you, but this is putting a strain on our relationship.
-Rhamsey
rTwelve @ Oct 1st 2009 1:20PM
you know, there are children in africa who don't have internet
now eat your twitter before you can have dessert
fred @ Sep 25th 2009 6:47PM
Lincoln jokes, joystiq?Too soon!
SJSchmidt93 @ Sep 25th 2009 7:18PM
Oh my God, Justin!
Finally some one who agrees with me on Dead Space.
I didn't like it either. Almost hated it.