The Joystiq Show - 002: Unsung Games of E3 2011

I still miss the old format, but I really like the roundtable idea, seems like that will really jam. Even if I didn't like it, it's good enough to hear Luddy again, with what I can only assume will be a mountain of puns

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Nice subject, think I will download during lunch and listen during the second half of the work day.

What about the newest Sherlock Holmes?!?!

Guys, I know that is hard to listeners to get used to changes but this format or style is not working. For so many podcast that I hear I stop worrying if you guys are gonna update your feed. Take 6 months or take 10 years, I wait until the old crew comes back.

ROCK OF AGES!!!!! Thank you :)

I haven't listened yet, but before this comment gets buried in a sea of others: can we get The Joystiq Show more often than once a month? I realize they take a bit more work to complete than the old format, but even 2 per month would be better than a 3 week absence.

Looking forward to listening!

I'm a mature professional guy who has been gaming and listening to yours and other podcasts since the very beginning. I rarely comment on any website (not my style) but I feel I just have to add my opinion.

Over the years many have come and gone but Joystiq has long remained one of my 3 or 4 'go to' gaming podcasts (Cagcast, the old 1Up Yours now 'evolved' into Weekend Confirmed and Gamers with Jobs being the others). I would constantly check my itunes in anticipation of the latest episode and the ensuing couple of hours of light hearted banter with a gaming slant.

I'm sorry guys, for me anyway its just not working. I hate to say it and I am certainly no 'stick-in-the-mud' but I truly miss the old format. Frankly the new show is just so dry, dreary, boring, and entirely un-entertaining. Sadly its actually almost unlistenable imo.

I imagine its of little concern to you but I will be unsubscribing on itunes. And I hope others do the same as a way to send a message. I will keep an eye on the website in the hope that either the old format makes a return in some fashion or you find a way for a re-reboot but this time without losing the frivolity that is so sadly absent. In the meantime I will be renaming it the Dullstiq Podcast.

Anyway I like you guys and hope that ultimately it all works out for the Joystiq Podcast.

For anyone that's listened to all of it, do they talk about Shadows of the Damned at all? I know that Ludwig really likes it, and I would've liked to hear what he has to say about it.

Ah, now this is much better. I appreciate that you guys worked hard on that last episode, I mean the production values were a massive step up from the previous podcast but an entire episode about Duke Nukem and Vaporware wasn't that engaging. I like this episode a lot more than the last one and I'm looking forward to the next one.

This new format of podcast feels to me, as Alexander Sliwinski put it for Halo Reach, sterile.

Personally speaking, I enjoy listening to podcasts because of the people, not the content. The natural interaction between people with chemistry will bring the content I love listening to. However, this new format focuses on bringing content first and people second, isolating individuals and interrupting the natural flow of conversation. It feels very sterile, there's no chance for character to show through even though there's pretty good content in here that was missing from the old podcasts. I probably will not be able to listen to this podcast much longer if it keeps to the current format but I wish you guys the best.

This whole thing is just too serious. I feel like I'm listening into a Monday morning conference call.

The interview segments are too drawn out, like they have to be stretched to fit a pre-determined time slot. There are very few developers who are worth listening to. Most of them are introverts and lack the charisma to hold the listeners attention, which is required when listening to a podcast. There is a reason why gameplay videos are almost always played while a developer in being interviewed.

Other than that, it's not too bad. Just not my cup of tea. I look to unwind listening to podcasts on my way home from work, and this is just too "sit up straight" for me.

I appreciate the hard work you guys put in for a free product. I still love the Joystiq site and will continue to visit.

Kotaku Talk Radio used to discuss only one or a few games each week. Look where that show ended up.

Luddy and Justin!!!
Luddy and Justin!!!
Luddy and Justin!!!.......

Ah excellent, a new episode of The Joystiq Show! I've been having trouble falling asleep at night.

I rather the old format. This one just isn't working me. I get wanting to try new things and also getting to whole staff on board(I think that's great!) but its missing a big element the last series had. Laughter.
I always wanted to come back to this podcast because you guy's talked video games and cracked me the hell up! Its almost like this one is getting to straight forward and serious. I liked the laid back/didn't give a sh** attitude of the last one.

The roundtables are decent but everything else, Keeping my mouth shut...

The magic is gone. (Joystiq commenter Altairio) It really feels like I lost hanging out with my buddies who just shoot the shit on Fridays and instead am left watching CNN. Still not sold on the format change in the least. It's better than last week if for no other reason it's not just talking about one of the worst games released this year, but that's like being the tallest midget at the circus. This makes me very sad.

Sorry guys, gave it another shot, but half an hour in I am pulling the plug. It's boring.