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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:21PM StormEagle said

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If Slimer were a human, he'd be Justin McElroy.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:30PM TheDarkWayne said

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B-B-B-BRUSH WITH FAME
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:24PM (Unverified) said

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having not listened to this edition of the world's most glorious podcast, i have a feeling bioshock 2 is going to get slammed in some way, shape, or form. Such a great game. It's a shame it's getting bashed because it's a sequel. I enjoyed it very much. And the multiplayer is pretty good, to boot.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:33PM MarkezJM said

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Ahhhh perfect. Great timing guys. This will be a nice finish to my thoroughly hungover frogman Friday workday.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:34PM MarkezJM said

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Also, I just got back from grabbing lunch and heard the Illusive Man doing a Midas commercial on the radio *__*
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:36PM Dr V said

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The show notes is missing link for the fart soundboard Chris so eloquently demoed in the intro! The intro made me laugh hysterically. Bug zap was my favorite.

Seriously Chris, please share the link.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:25PM chrisgrant said

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http://www.fart-sounds.net/fart_sound_board.htm

Bon appetit!
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:38PM (Unverified) said

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I thought I'd give this podcast another chance. Didn't make it past the first minute this time. I honestly don't know how people can listen to this crap. When you compare Adam Sessler's soapbox and the G4 Feedback podcast to this, it's almost laughable. Why anyone would care what Justin McElroy thinks about a game is beyond me. He doesn't sound any more knowledgeable about games than your avg Gamestop customer.

Other podcasts have intelligent discussions about specific topics. This is just three guys rambling for an hour. It's so boring. Time is too precious.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:44PM Nier said

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I thought I'd give this post another chance. Didn't make it past the first sentence this time. I honestly don't know how people can read this crap. When you compare Sprinkles' postings and Kotaku comments to this, it's almost laughable. Why anyone would care what you think about a podcast is beyond me. You don't sound any more knowledgeable about podcasts than your avg podcast listeners.

Other posters have intelligent discussions about specific topics. This is just nine sentences bitching for hot minute. It's so boring. Time is too precious.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:45PM MarkezJM said

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Comparing you to Sprinkles AND Kotaku posters...

BOOM ROASTED
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:48PM TheDarkWayne said

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and boom goes the dynamite
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:05PM (Unverified) said

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Hey Marty,

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the show. But hey, you gave it a try twice and what more can I ask? It didn't jive with your taste and that's totally OK, there are a few people on the site who really enjoy it. I hope you find some other stuff on Joystiq that's more to your liking. You might want to give the 360 Fancast a try, those guys put on a great show.

Frankly, it's a little hard to judge for not being able to make it past this week's first minute it was, well, pretty brutal. Take care.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:07PM MarkezJM said

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McElroy - I think you guys should follow through with stealing Hinkle, I remember quite awhile back he subbed in on the regular podcast and was real good.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:02PM (Unverified) said

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wow, that's amazing. you took my post and converted it so that it would be insulting. how unbelievably original sir.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2010 1:13AM rTwelve said

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I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite podcast on the Internet.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:45PM Dr Blight said

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Can you guys maybe look at better audio quality? I don't expect Bungie Podcast levels of quality and crispness, but...
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:07PM (Unverified) said

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Hey Doc,

Trust us, nothing would make us happier. But with the call spanning the globe, this Skype quality is the best we can do. We have, in the past, had everyone separately record their audio, but we've had a lot of problems with that in the past.

Hopefully you can push through the audio quality to enjoy the delicious lolz within.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 4:58PM (Unverified) said

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The last podcast was my very first and I am damn excited for this one. thx for being so cool.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:07PM (Unverified) said

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I think YOU'RE the cool one.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:03PM TheDarkWayne said

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This might be off topic, but when I heard ludwig mention scanning, I gotta do it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFCZMEwl_K8
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:10PM TheDarkWayne said

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nsfw i guess, he swears a few times
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:55PM TheDarkWayne said

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Also, regarding the helmets of the armors in ME2 http://www.threepanelsoul.com/comics/153.jpg
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:17PM Shagittarius said

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How come no one likes the old hacking mini game in Bioshock? Pipe Dream is a fun game...

Why all the hate for it?
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:19PM RainyDayJ said

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Regardless of my agreement/disagreement with you fella's on any particular game or topic I confess that this is my favorite podcast on the interwebz. Now, my experience is generally limited to the realm of game-related casts but seeing as how I listen to and enjoy about 10 different shows on a regular basis I'm speaking from a place of power here. The dynamic between the three hosts is unique and I find the conversations (moreso the non-game realted ones) hilarious. The "Watcha' been sanding?" segment from a few weeks back had me rolling to the point of tears. Love you guys to death.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:03PM Korova Pamplona said

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i must second that. I stopped listening to my daily Wall Street Journal podcast to catch up on the previous few months' shows that I missed. And I must say, you guys are funnier than the Wall Street Journal.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:31PM Shagittarius said

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I think the joystiq guys must really like Soap Operas...seems to be the only explanation for how crazy they are for ME2. Personally I like a little gameplay in my games.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:35PM Shagittarius said

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Sorry, I'm really tired of hearing about ME2. Carry on.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:51PM dpaul420 said

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Im only tired of hearing about ME2 because I will never buy a 360 for it...

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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:38PM NukeAssault said

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Gah, 127!?. I need to catch up! Iv'e been beyond busy and i only just got up to 125.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:48PM dantebk said

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Excited, as always, for the Joystiq Podcast, but nervous about more Mass Effect 2 talk. Lately I've been skipping large chunks of both the Bombcast and the Joystiq Podcast to avoid too much info. I started playing Mass Effect 1 after reading Justin's review of ME2 (the first Bioware game I've ever played), so I have a save to port over, and I'm still only halfway through. I know the guys won't get too "spoiler-y", but if ME2 is really the best game ever made (or up there), then I'd like to discover it for myself, and that includes discovering the aspects of the game that wouldn't be considered spoilers normally.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 5:53PM dpaul420 said

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Justin, can you guys release this a little earlier in the day? That way I can listen to the whole thing in my afternoon here in Mountain Time.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:07PM (Unverified) said

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Hey Spoony,

It's dependent on a lot of factors like when we start, how long it takes me to edit and how many stories we have going up before the podcast (which typically take higher priority). I promise, I always try to get it out as early as possible though.

If you follow my Twitter feed (@justinmcelroy) I'll usually post the show as soon as it's done so sometimes you can find it there before it's on the main page.

Hope that helps!
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:05PM Korova Pamplona said

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I know man, I'm just johnsing for that fix, man.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:13PM Wiizer said

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Good show, guys. Is there ever going to be a Nintendo or PS3 podcast?

Not saying you guys aren't good enough, I'd just like something extra!
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:39PM Tyler2 said

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Thanks for getting this up for my listening afternoon. Hard to make games without someone talking about games in my ears.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:41PM bluedeviltron said

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You guys rock. This is going right in the diary.

Share the blast!
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:42PM (Unverified) said

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I almost cried at that blueberry muffin tops video in the show notes.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:10PM Korova Pamplona said

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I want to know what Ludwig thinks about the political situation in South Africa. And I dont mean anything related to cheetahs or lions.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:41PM Kodros said

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As for your MAG discussion, its simple, if you have friends playing it or friends that will be playing it, join the same faction. MAG would not work if there were no factions. It would be like every other game where you feel like a win/loss means absolutely nothing at the end of the day.

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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:44PM (Unverified) said

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I almost cried at that blueberry muffin tops video in the show notes.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 6:44PM Evin said

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Hey, Mr. McElroy have you read Destructoid's review of Heavy Rain?
I was initially really pissed off at it but after playing the demo, I sort of agree with them.

http://www.destructoid.com/review-heavy-rain-163165.phtml
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 7:02PM (Unverified) said

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oops double post.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 7:59PM ch3burashka said

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I thought the first fart sound was supposed to sound like the Sienfeld sound effects.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:02PM (Unverified) said

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thanks Justin.

the last time I listened to your podcast, you guys were talking about what games everyone was playing. Ludwig was playing Mini Ninjas. You laughed and said, "blah why?" Now first of all Mini Ninjas is actually pretty fun (casual Nintendo style fun). But second, I would expect that comment from an avg gamer, not someone who considers themselves a "professional reviewer." I happen to think Adam Sessler is the most intelligent voice in the gaming industry right now. Next to him and his podcast crew, you guys sound like children with your farting soundboards and your ordinary opinions.

cheers!
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Posted: Feb 12th 2010 9:46PM Wiizer said

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Why are you just focusing on Justin?

Why don't you throw in some "Ludwig's" or especially some "Chris Grant's"?...
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Posted: Feb 13th 2010 7:00AM (Unverified) said

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I was almost certainly joking about that, but if I thoughtlessly made fun of a game you really liked I totally get why you wouldn't want to listen to us. If it's just the fart thing putting you off though, I promise we don't do that every week. Ah well, win some, lose some.

Thanks again for visiting!
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Posted: Feb 13th 2010 6:23AM Tyler2 said

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Not 'ordinary opinions'! Oh noes!
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Posted: Feb 13th 2010 10:28AM Korova Pamplona said

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Man, that farting thing is really not going over well. I just thought it was kinda kitschy. I do hope this will not be a permanent feature of the show.
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Posted: Feb 13th 2010 6:47AM Jackal888 said

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I guess Griffin feels about Bioshock 2 the way I felt about Bioshock 1. System Shock 2 is a far superior game.
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Posted: Feb 13th 2010 6:48AM Jackal888 said

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oops i mixed up my Mcelroys. Justin...
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