Joystiq Podcast 113 - Plunger McGillicutty edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Oct 16th 2009 at 8:45PM } 
The fall onslaught is fully upon us, and we've got some big discussions for all the big games. So, if you've had a hankering for our take on Brütal Legend, Uncharted 2 or Axel and Pixel, you should already be downloading. Also, we've got the first fake Visceral games and they are a-mazing.
Thanks to Alan Black for following our photoshopping protocol.
Thanks to Alan Black for following our photoshopping protocol.
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Hosts: Christopher Grant (@chrisgrant), Justin McElroy (@justinmcelroy), Randy Nelson (@DangerPenguin) and Ludwig Kietzmann (@LudwigK)
Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller
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See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.
What you been playing?:
Justin: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows DS
Chris: Uncharted 2, other stuff I'm still playing get off my back
Ludwig: Uncharted 2, Dirt 2, CWACOM, Axel & Pixel
Randy: Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2
News:
Sony confirms standalone 250GB PS3 for US at $349
Pachter: Project Natal will cost $50, 'Sphere' will be over $100
Third parties not required to release PSP games on PlayStation Store
Phil Spencer interview (motion control will become an expectation)
Kojima cryptically gives opinion on Obama's Nobel Prize
Gran Turismo 5's Yamauchi: 'We could release it any time we want'
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
under13warrior @ Oct 16th 2009 8:49PM
Awesome!
Something to listen to while going to orthodontist!
Vegnagun bwf @ Oct 17th 2009 11:45AM
Whenever Joystiq podcasts come out I always call up my orthodonist.
under13warrior @ Oct 17th 2009 2:39PM
lol
Firefly @ Oct 16th 2009 8:52PM
oh baby. its like ear candy, but less painful. (PSA : do not put candy in your ear)
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 16th 2009 8:55PM
Finally! I was starting to think i'd have nothing to do this weekend
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 16th 2009 8:58PM
Also I just wanna get it off my chest, to all my beloved friends, I finally get the 75k points achievements in WaW solo. woooo!
under13warrior @ Oct 16th 2009 8:59PM
you keep changing your pick back and forth!
Firefly @ Oct 16th 2009 9:09PM
my pic never appears when i upload it. does it have to be a specific resolution?
under13warrior @ Oct 16th 2009 9:37PM
ya yours does mine doesnt though...
(unless I cant see it)
Rhamsey @ Oct 16th 2009 8:56PM
I was checking thinking you guys forgot about us. Glad to see its up.
TriviumSuffocationTheBlackDahliaMurderLambOfGod @ Oct 16th 2009 9:01PM
Alpha Protocol would've released this year and snatched up all the GOTY awards with that art.
Durden @ Oct 16th 2009 9:02PM
That pic is hilarious! Listening now.
Donald @ Oct 16th 2009 9:08PM
Weekend confirmed.
Excellent.
Edog Lost @ Oct 16th 2009 9:09PM
WOW!
That art is amazing.
CH3BURASHKA @ Oct 16th 2009 9:13PM
What's the picture from???
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 16th 2009 9:20PM
alpha protocol
Markez (attempting to call me less of a man because i knew so much about pans) @ Oct 16th 2009 9:30PM
Hey gents, I finally started really listening to the podcast over the last week. Plenty of time at the new job to listen to podcasts while I work so I think I've listened to the last 3 or 4 of them, really digging it. Swell job, fellas.
On that note, I'm also taking suggestions for other podcasts to listen to!
Donald @ Oct 16th 2009 9:56PM
Idle Thumbs, Bombcast (y'all) and the GFW Radio archive. In that order.
fffunfarm06 @ Oct 18th 2009 11:05AM
I started at episode 51 and when i found out they were golden i went ahead and listened to 1 thru 50. even though it was old news, they still hold their own nicely.
McBrick @ Oct 19th 2009 3:04PM
I've tried to listen to the Bombcast on multiple occasions, and can't seem to do it. Idle Thumbs is excellent; also the Gamers With Jobs Conference call. I hesitate to recommend Listen Up, since Garnett Lee just left 1UP; Dave Ellis will probably do a fine job replacing him, but Garnett was a good host.
Oh, and Retronauts when it posts (also 1UP). But I'm an old(er) dude and like the old stuff.
Cheers!
ChuckBartowski @ Oct 16th 2009 10:13PM
Yessssssssss....
Shadowbender (Nelson Is Behind You) @ Oct 17th 2009 12:07AM
OH MY GOSH!
DSG! SHE'S BACK!
Negativecool @ Oct 17th 2009 12:17AM
When you see it, you'll shit bricks.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 17th 2009 12:07AM
Thanks for the advice guys, although I think I am gonna go ahead and proceed with the stealing plan. Maybe they'll know they pain game developers have when I steal their precious Green Arrow action figures! It's gonna be difficult though because one of them is a communist liberal asshole who views his pirating as part of his political manifesto, and doesn't feel bad about using them as demos, and doesnt care if those people go out of business, ironically he is pro universal health care.
Jose [Steam & PSN: Assmar] @ Oct 17th 2009 1:58AM
@JustinGrant
If you're thinking about getting or building an HTPC, a good card might be AMD HD 5770 series.
Christopher Grant @ Oct 19th 2009 9:53AM
Thanks for the advice – I'll look into that one. A quick Googling sounds like it would fit the bill nicely!
Vegnagun bwf @ Oct 17th 2009 11:46AM
Nitro Walrus
Reaper man @ Oct 18th 2009 10:15AM
you know, I've been meaning to say this for a while, but whoever the guy is on the left is one ugly mofo. o.o
Eleniel @ Oct 18th 2009 11:12AM
Okay, Randy. You're a cool guy and everything, so please don't take this too harshly, but dear god I wanted to strangle you during this podcast. Why does it take you 20 minutes to make a point? JUST SAY IT, DUDE! I thought I was going to die before you said whether Brutal Legend was worth buying or not. SPIT IT OUT! I'm so sorry. But holy crap.
tmmoore_nc @ Oct 18th 2009 4:46PM
Uncharted's been sold out everywhere around me, and was #1 on Amazon for about a week. I also see a lot of the TV ad, although I saw a lot of ads for Uncharted, but those weren't really that good. To me, Uncharted is the quiet darling, that no one talks about, but when it shows up you're like 'damn, I have to get me some of that'.
ill trooper @ Oct 18th 2009 10:15PM
Who has time for a 2 hour+ podcast when Uncharted 2 is out!?
McBrick @ Oct 19th 2009 3:06PM
I don't agree with Chris that "truncated" is the new "retarded." I mean, just try saying it. It sounds pretty reta... er, truncated.
Miles @ Oct 19th 2009 9:01PM
Why is it that Justin's head is always the one put on woman's bodies? Must be his girlish figure.
Certified Ninjician @ Oct 20th 2009 5:39PM
This episode was like Joystiq's cat...half like the first time I saw television and and half like the first time the internets were unplugged...