Joystiq Podcast 122 - iGUGU Gamecore edition
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jan 8th 2010 at 1:30PM } 
It's our first podcast of the New Year and we're spending a little too much time defending our Game of the Year selections. But we're also talking Bayonetta and Darksiders, so we're not solely dwelling in the past. Also, we've got some details about how you can come eat some Blueberry Muffintops with Team Joystiq this March.
Plus: iGUGU Gamecore!
Plus: iGUGU Gamecore!
P.S. Thanks to Alan Black for this photoshop that's [Star Wars reference here].
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See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.
News:
Xbox Game Room pricing, partners detailed
Microsoft says Project Natal coming 'holiday season 2010'
Natal to use 10-15 percent of Xbox 360 CPU power
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening announced, dated March 16
Game of the Year discussion
Joystiq Blueberry Muffintops Breakfast at PAX East
iGUGU Gamecore
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jan 8th 2010 1:31PM
Ack.......shes back again ¬_¬
Garlock @ Jan 8th 2010 2:06PM
You must have a serious problem with DSG to go through the trouble of typing those eyes.
rTwelve @ Jan 8th 2010 2:12PM
OPTION L
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jan 8th 2010 2:48PM
Whats wrong with the eyes :D
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Jan 8th 2010 2:49PM
Lol, and I have no problem with DSG really, otherwise I wouldn't have bought her game :D
Damian @ Jan 8th 2010 1:32PM
Best shoop ever.
NaffyDuck @ Jan 8th 2010 1:35PM
I bet DSG would look hot in the gold bikini.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Jan 8th 2010 1:33PM
I am dumbfounded by the beauty of this picture
Cypher @ Jan 8th 2010 1:42PM
Beauty is an understatement.
NaffyDuck @ Jan 8th 2010 1:49PM
It's 'Amaaaaaaaaaazing'
Markez @ Jan 8th 2010 2:18PM
@ Naffy
That a Huell Howser 'amaaazing!' or just a regular 'amaaazing'?
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Jan 8th 2010 2:51PM
it's a Jem Alexander "amaaaazing", markez
Markez @ Jan 8th 2010 4:11PM
Oh right! I'm on the trolley.
Traceur_Ryuk [Now with working PS3 action!] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Jan 8th 2010 1:36PM
'Bout time we got some hot DSG action
Traceur_Ryuk [Now with working PS3 action!] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Jan 8th 2010 1:38PM
Damn! I didn't even notice Darth McEleoy back there
NotBrandonCrane @ Jan 8th 2010 1:45PM
P.S. Thanks to Alan Black for this photoshop that boldly goes where no man has gone before. That works, right?
Storm Eagle [Resident Capcom Megafan] @ Jan 8th 2010 2:10PM
Oh man, you're so getting downvoted.
theroostarr @ Jan 8th 2010 1:51PM
Awesome! My week is now complete!
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Jan 8th 2010 1:51PM
DSG MAKES MY PANTS TIGHT(ER)
Teh Tr0LL @ Jan 8th 2010 1:57PM
Why did she shrink them in the wash or something?
Ipsum @ Jan 8th 2010 2:10PM
No, see, I think what he was trying to say is that DSG makes his member have an ere... ooooh. Haha! I see what you did there!
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Jan 8th 2010 2:17PM
Nah, I've said this before, you know that look on her face? Well, let's just say she didn't always have that look on her face...
Once you go blue, you never go...black(?).
Storm Eagle [Resident Capcom Megafan] @ Jan 8th 2010 2:11PM
P.S.Thanks to Alan Black for this photoshop that's no moon.....it's a space station.
dabamf @ Jan 8th 2010 2:25PM
There needs to be a DSG tag on the Joystiq forum.
rTwelve @ Jan 8th 2010 5:23PM
There needs to be a Joystiq forum.
dabamf @ Jan 8th 2010 5:41PM
*Joystiq blog.
Geez.
ChuckBartowski @ Jan 8th 2010 2:25PM
Alan should make a bigger version of that so we can use it as wallpaper.
Jens_T @ Jan 8th 2010 2:35PM
Hands down the best podcast image EVER! Kudos.
Oneiromancer @ Jan 8th 2010 2:43PM
I have a copy of one of the original prints of that Brothers Hildebrandt Star Wars poster in my closet. I need to get it repaired (it's attached to a piece of cardboard that is falling apart)...it really is a piece of art.
Wiizer ($299) Having BC On Your Launch Console? (Priceless) @ Jan 8th 2010 2:48PM
Interesting conversation about the Dragon Age add-on. It makes me think of the Super SFIV 'add-on' and other games that have these re-releases...
I think this year, we'll see if this model of adding additional content will be successful or not.
Also, you guys don't beat up on Andrew for KZ2. You guys had some bombs in your lists, too...
Wiizer ($299) Having BC On Your Launch Console? (Priceless) @ Jan 8th 2010 2:55PM
Also, I like the idea about the bloggers who have played more games get more weight to their vote for Games of the Year.
Misfit Toy @ Jan 8th 2010 3:33PM
I will never look at Leia the same way again.
Ebylon @ Jan 8th 2010 4:12PM
DSG is the alpha.
DSG is the omega.
DSG is the beginning, and the end.
Jem @ Jan 8th 2010 5:20PM
Amaaaaaazzzing!
Reaper man @ Jan 8th 2010 6:46PM
ah, the ugly one is Darth Vader this time around.... makes him extra scary. D:
Justin McElroy @ Jan 8th 2010 10:44PM
The Ugly One? I always wanted to be What's Her Face or The Cheerleader.
Sydneemcelroy @ Jan 8th 2010 10:51PM
Don't call my handsome husband ugly anymore ok? I plan on making breathtakingly beautiful children with him someday and it really makes me angry to see something like that written. And you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...
Reaper man @ Jan 8th 2010 11:07PM
ah, so it's you.... k
Well, to be fair, beauty, and therefore ugliness, is purely subjective, so yeah.
Slight word of advice though, that is a really really, bad photo of you. You really should stop using it.... just sayin'
Misfit Toy @ Jan 8th 2010 11:13PM
Why Justin...such handsome man-tastic eyes! And a smile that would could bring children to laughter.
There. The McElroy gods have been appeased. Now you don't have to sacrifice a small goat. But next time Reaper man...I'm not covering for you.
Tyler @ Jan 8th 2010 6:55PM
Justin to Griffin: "I wish you were still really sick."
Only a brother can dish out that kind of hate so casually.
Why is Griffin not a regular yet?
ElementalFiend @ Jan 8th 2010 6:58PM
About the Tip of the Week question, I believe its Indigo Prophecy.
There is a section where a man comes in your office at work and questions you about a murder. If you answer all of the questions you will die from these spider things that come out of the walls and ceiling.
On some of the questions you have to refuse to answer (no controller input) and you will survive.
Snake Robot Podium @ Jan 9th 2010 12:07PM
Whoa Justin, way to call out Jenny McCarthy. I thought you weren't going to go there but DAAAAAAMN GIIIIIIRRRRRL.
Rhamsey @ Jan 9th 2010 9:16PM
Enjoyed the show this week, and even though it was over a hour and a half, it felt short. I just need more Justin in my life.
DaMan09 @ Jan 9th 2010 10:10PM
This is on the iGUGU site
http://cod6.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cod.jpg
Seriously...
johnnynumber5 @ Jan 10th 2010 2:23AM
I applaud Andrew Yoon for putting KZ2 as his best game of 2009. It was without a doubt one of the 5 best games and FAR FAR FAR from "trash" as Ludwig muttered. I guess all the other review outlets didn't get the memo which explains why it is sitting at a 91 on metacritic. You guys are dead wrong about that game.
Ronnienumber5 @ Jan 11th 2010 11:23PM
A Sony fanboy glad that a Sony exclusive made it on an editor of this site's -- who is also a Sony fanboy -- list.
What a surprise. Get over it, the game sucked. I'm sure there are many games you don't like that have a high metacritic score as well.
crossover @ Jan 11th 2010 2:11PM
The Tip of the Week question...It's CDX, a flash adventure game. It's actually pretty awesome, if a bit too hard at some points. Check it out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_gms_cdx.shtml