Joystiq Podcast 116 - Canfax 720 edition

It's our angriest podcast yet as we argue about the merits of this console generation, Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II (barely) and the films of Gary Ross. Plus, as a special bonus, we mention having giveaway bags of Blueberry Muffin Tops cereal but completely forget to give them away. So, we'll do it right here.

Comment below with your thoughts on the podcast and you could win a Brush With Fame and some of the greatest cereal on the face of the earth. Oh, and thanks to Alan Black for his eco-friendly photoshop.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant (@chrisgrant), Justin McElroy (@justinmcelroy) 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 Are You Playing?

Justin - Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Brutal Legend
Chris - Chisel & Carpentry XIV: Splinters of Lament
Ludwig - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time.

News:

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta hits Nov. 19, exclusive to PS3
Unreal Development Kit brings Unreal Engine development to the masses
Infinity Ward pulls 'Fight Against Grenade Spam' ad in light of backlash
Modern Warfare 2 limited to 9 vs. 9 on PC

Reader Comments (82)

WTF JOYSTIQ

I knew you were going to say somethin about this

Imposter Captain Planet is an imposter.

*Holds ring high*

GENERAL HOSTILITY AND ANGST!!!!

*Blast Lines*

Hey cap, can you give dead space girl my number?

I want to be a planeteer :(

you look like you let yourself go in that picture above.

Im so happy for you Captain, now you know what it's like for me whenever there's a batman article!

LOL! Owned.

@ Rhamsey

DSG is knocking boots with Ma-Ti. You wouldn't think it by the looks of him, but well, let's just say DSG didn't have that look on her face before she met him.

Rhamsey, i think you just got BFWd

LAWSUIT!

Sadface, looks like another Friday night cuddled up with netflix.

I'm here for you, Rham.

There's always mail-order, Rhamsey.

Agreed on the WTF, Captain.

They've made me have to break out my Mr. T FOOL-PITYIN' POWER!

*crosses finger for KoolAid article*

*RAISES RING IN AIR*

This is madness!

If it helps any, you're my hero. ;_;

Captain Planet the poster has made Captain Planet the show more popular than ever.

I am glad that you were able to get the first comment.

Slightly off topic, but there is a name for that tv show where Jamie Oliver is in Huntington.
It's called World's Fattest Town, so Justin was not far off with his prediction of the name.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Jamie-Oliver-Tackles-Huntington-In-New-Healthy-Eating-Food-Series-In-America/Article/200909315384366?f=rss

You can't imagine the look of relief on my face when I saw you had the first post. I'm pretty sure sweat was beading on my forehead before I clicked through thinking "Captain Planet better be first......"

Also, probably the only time on Joystiq where I actually gave a fuck that someone was first.

If only there was articles about hog robbers

Hi, DSG.

SHE'S BACK!

I came.

Clean yourself up.

God they even have the screaming woman, that's classic.

Her name is Dead Space Girl and you have hurt her feelings.

And Bjork!

"Chisel & Carpentry XIV: Splinters of Lament"

That's depressing, Chris.

I can honestly say that Blueberry Muffin Tops are amazing.

Found some a few months back and tweeted Justin about how good they are.

Blueberry Muffintops!!!???? Yah!!! I've yet to try any, silly grocery stores in my area don't carry them.

Also, nice to have this early, can listen to it to finish off the day's work.

Walmart carries them. Walmart is everywhere. Problem solved. Good luck.

Really? I haven't darkened the door of a Wal-Mart in years. I'm not sure if the potential deliciousness of Blueberry Muffintops is worth the little bit of my soul I lose by crossing that threshold.

If you can't stand to give the ghost of Sam Walton your money (and I don't know why you'd feel that way but don't need to get into that) then go here: http://www.econsumeraffairs.com/mom/ProductLocator.htm

You know, we've been making muffins out of cereal for a long time; turnabout is fair play, I always say.

Wal-Mart is a pretty good store. You're missing out.

I tend to find that for most of the stuff I buy, I can get it at other stores for the same price or cheaper than WalMart (especially video games). Also, even when I might save some money, I value my time more than the couple of bucks I might save. A trip to WalMart takes at least 30 minutes between parking, walking in, finding what I want, checking out, and finally getting back to my car. At other stores, I can get in and out in just a few minutes and be on with my life.

Blueberry Muffin Tops!

woot

I got your back, Chris. I haven't finished Uncharted 2 yet, either.

Ill trade one of my phat gold chains for dem muffin tops.

I cant wait to hear what Justin has to say about Brutal Legend and Dragon Age, but God! How you torment me with Assassin's Creed 2!

on the subject of Dragon Age's DLC, the wardens keep one is fun, and you get some sweet armor and access to your own little trader cabal and i felt it was worth the 7 dollars. As for the stone prisoner DLC, this was really really great, just like they say he's a full character not just an extra little nugget, he has fully developed dialog, deep characterization, interaction with other npcs, and he's really quite funny, you really should buy this game new just for him

This podcast sucks. Well..not really. I just want a BRU..BRU...BRU...BRUSH WITH FAME!!! I want my signed copy Crazy Garage for the DS!

Griffin has used his power of heart to melt mine.

George Clooney as the white guy

great photoshop. I would very much like to try some BBMTs. I hear they are part of a complete breakfast.

I love you, Dead Space Girl.

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