Joystiq Podcast 118 - Big Country edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Nov 20th 2009 at 1:30PM } 
A super big show this week as we welcome both your hostile criticism of our Left 4 Dead 2 review and Cheap Ass Gamer founder CheapyD for an exhaustive discussion of Black Friday deals.
There's also still a ton to say about Assassin's Creed 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Dragon Age: Origins. And thanks to resident photochop champ Alan Black who, we're told, sparkles in the daylight.
There's also still a ton to say about Assassin's Creed 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Dragon Age: Origins. And thanks to resident photochop champ Alan Black who, we're told, sparkles in the daylight.
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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.
News:
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition hits retail in March, DLC in February [update]
Pandemic closes physical doors, brand lives on
Facebook integration on PS3
Sony Stuff:
Sony 'looking into' subscription-based PSN services for new revenue stream
Sony planning to expand PSN infrastructure to non-game devices
Sony pushes profitability goal back to 2013
The Big Deal: CheapyD on Black Friday
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
PSN: John-Paul-Jones (click for last.fm profile!) @ Nov 20th 2009 1:35PM
lawd jesus
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 20th 2009 1:36PM
...
LuiginDaisy @ Nov 20th 2009 1:39PM
I just came.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 20th 2009 1:41PM
Clean yourself up.
Rhamsey @ Nov 20th 2009 1:54PM
Wait a second, I think I've done been here before.
Dreaded Fear @ Nov 20th 2009 1:40PM
CheapyD and Joystiq? The only way this could have been better is if Wombat was on.
MowDownJoe @ Nov 20th 2009 1:42PM
There was an episode with Wombat. Just dig out that one and listen to both.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 20th 2009 2:04PM
i believe that was number 1776, Sorry England edition
MIGGO @ Nov 20th 2009 7:27PM
Wombat is overrated. Give me Mrs. Shipwreck anyday.
RAWR
Traceur_Ryuk [Founder of The Anti-EMCB(tm) and co-leader of ATDF] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Nov 20th 2009 1:41PM
When you see it, you'll shit brix.
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Nov 20th 2009 1:44PM
I see it. Ssh...
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 20th 2009 1:47PM
...back.
Man, that hurt!
green11420 @ Nov 20th 2009 3:03PM
Omg I saw it, and I shat bricks.
Owl @ Nov 20th 2009 1:42PM
This photoshop is a nerdy 14 year old girl's dream poster!
Edog Lost @ Nov 20th 2009 1:45PM
Best PS yet!
CH3BURASHKA @ Nov 20th 2009 5:24PM
But there wasn't a post-script...
McBrick @ Nov 20th 2009 1:45PM
It's really odd that Justin makes such an unattractive woman since he's such a beautiful man.
Markez @ Nov 20th 2009 1:46PM
Big Country? As in "In a Big Country" by the band Big Country?
Shagittarius @ Nov 20th 2009 4:53PM
It's Big Country, by Big Country, from the album Big Country.
Shagittarius @ Nov 20th 2009 4:55PM
Actually I just looked it up again, it's not. I am wrongeth.
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Nov 20th 2009 1:47PM
Newly announced:
The De Caprio Code
RANDOM G (Joystiq Troll Slayer) @ Nov 20th 2009 1:48PM
You got some 'splainin' to do, Christopher.
Ficken @ Nov 20th 2009 1:50PM
Dead Space Girl.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 20th 2009 1:51PM
Hey, you're right! She is in there!
MowDownJoe @ Nov 20th 2009 1:59PM
Considering that they get these Photoshops from the JPAG, of course the JPAG is going to put Lexine Murdoch (That's her real name, BTW) in there somewhere.
uncle jesse @ Nov 20th 2009 2:05PM
Ha! Good eye(s)!
bongoes Sector 2814 @ Nov 20th 2009 2:54PM
MowDownJoe, you may know her as Lexine Murdoch but she will always be Dead Space Girl to me.
LAZoftheTamarinds @ Nov 20th 2009 7:12PM
Mind Fuck
Once you see it you'll shit bricks.
Rhamsey @ Nov 20th 2009 1:52PM
Sweet, its early today. :)
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] ATDFs Financier and Batman @ Nov 20th 2009 2:06PM
Why does ludwig always fit these so perfect? He looks even better than the A Team one
Bananarama @ Nov 20th 2009 2:14PM
Alan Black is the master of JPAG photochops.
Ninjalawyer @ Nov 20th 2009 2:17PM
This is uncanny, just the other day I was telling a friend that Justin reminded me of a frumpy high school in an abusive relationship with a much older man.
Donald @ Nov 20th 2009 2:35PM
Am I the only one (besides Justin) who misses the Big 3?
Sure, it had the rumored GH5 setlist in it every week, but I enjoy the mocking of others.
John M. @ Nov 20th 2009 9:27PM
At least some intrepid, may I say DASHING, young lad came in and retrofitted the unmistakable Big Three liner into The Big Deal.
Also if we had The Big Three, most of the stories would be about Modern Warfare 2.
Ashitaka @ Nov 20th 2009 2:40PM
AAAAAAAAHAHAHA Justin xD
cylet @ Nov 20th 2009 2:41PM
DSG would have fit better :]
deaftly (PSN,LIVE,STEAM) @ Nov 20th 2009 4:08PM
LOOK CLOSER THEN RUN
cylet @ Nov 20th 2009 5:09PM
OMG HHAHA DSG IS IN THE PICTURE!!
johnnynumber5 @ Nov 20th 2009 2:44PM
I traded in MW2 because I didn't like the multiplayer at all. After playing the Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta I know which game I like better. Give me expansive maps, vehicles and more even classes over claustrophobic maps, broken matchmaking and unbalanced classes.
If IW had better matchmaking for MW2 I might of kept it. When I (level 15) got put into matches with players level 30, 40 & 50 everytime I'm always at a disadvantage. Match me up with players my own skill so I can accelerate at my own pace.
MarkHawk @ Nov 20th 2009 5:13PM
There is no ranking system in the game. There is rank of experience points but unlike Halo or Gears of War, you never lose rank for doing bad in a game or not playing. It's the same way in Uncharted. Bugged the hell out of me to be matched with a team that was well over 3 times my level.
Mark @ Nov 20th 2009 2:49PM
Please stop with the 'insert your face on something' joke. It's not funny, really!
Ninjalawyer @ Nov 20th 2009 2:58PM
Incorrect.
green11420 @ Nov 20th 2009 3:05PM
You are extremely wrong.
Old Professor Zertoss @ Nov 20th 2009 3:15PM
Behold! The internet troll. A common creature found on forums and in blogs' comment sections, its droppings are idiotic remarks that enrage nearby wildlife for its own amusement. In some environments, it will blend in with or even disappear entirely from its environment.
Often confused with the internet troll is the more common idiot. These creatures also have idiotic remark droppings that enrage nearby wildlife, but the common idiot becomes confused and angry when the others it shares its habitat with attack him for leaving his droppings in their territory.
Mark @ Nov 20th 2009 3:09PM
Whatever. They are so fricking ugly, though. It's like torture. Faces for radio...
Justin McElroy @ Nov 20th 2009 4:28PM
Sorry Mark, I'll try to find some beefier, cuter dudes for fans to photoshop into the weekly podcast post so you can get a really high quality self-pleasuring experience.
We live to serve.
Monkey Madness @ Nov 20th 2009 4:53PM
Jesus christ, Justin, I think I almost died I laughed so much at that
Put a warning before posting something so funny.
kriscolumbus @ Nov 20th 2009 4:56PM
Ludwig doesn't do it for ya? Weirdo.
Old Professor Zertoss @ Nov 20th 2009 4:58PM
This is why I love Joystiq. Come for the steaming hot scoops of news, stay for the steaming hot piles of comments.
Mark @ Nov 20th 2009 7:24PM
Justin, you have my thanks. Really, if you would just keep YOUR face out of the pictures, I think we'd all be okay.
In any case, I appreciate the effort and response.
Yours,
Mark