Brendan H

Just saw all the news about this. I have to admit, I haven't listened to the "new" podcast other than the first one or two. I realized I actually only play a few video games a year, so I'm wasn't really listening for the gaming news, though I do still like to stay somewhat informed.

I was definitely listening for entertainment value, and the casual conversational nature of the show was what kept me coming back. So thanks for the hours of enjoyment, guys!

I also felt more of a connection to this podcast since the guys were kind enough to use my submitted sound bumps as a regular part of the show (News on the March and the Do It Line). A special thank you for that!

Good luck in all your future endeavors!

@2Slick I read that 2k wanted him, but Reggie wouldn't agree to be in it (maybe a money issue). The same thing goes for why Charles Bakley isn't in the game, even though the 76ers team from his rookie year is represented.

@JustinMcElroy This seems like a reasonable compromise. Let the New Coke/Classic Coke comparisons begin!
I haven't listened yet, but is the idea for the "Q" show to always just have the three "classic" hosts? I just mention it because even though I like the "classic" format and it's hosts, I don't mind the use of fill-in hosts or guests should the need or desire arise. But since there is another show that offers other voices to be heard, and with the "Q" show demanding less time of the hosts, I can understand if this remains a Chris, Justin and Ludwig thing.

I'm not done listening yet, but I had a couple thoughts:

I assume bringing in people from other sites to be on the show instead of just using Joystiq staffers was done to try to bring new listeners to the podcast. Part of my assumption is based on Chris Grant's tweets about the small number of regular podcast listeners, 30-50k, vs the 7 million Joystiq visitors. By having guests from other sites, ideally some of their fans will give this podcast a listen.

I don't know if switching formats is enough to get any of those 7 million viewers (uniques?) to listen to the podcast. Is that the goal? And how many of those 7 million viewers actually read all of the content on the site? I'll bet a vast percentage of them just scan the headlines and look at the pictures most of the time. I'll also bet the number of people that post comments on the stories is far less than that 7 million number as well, and may be a better representation of the past podcast listeners. So trying to convert viewers to listeners may be an exercise in futility.

Stop it. Just stop it, please.

If head models are truly one of their goals, I hope they update some of the non-star players that haven't been changed in years.

@Kaijin: I had to watch an Olay Regenerist ad before the second video. And advertisers wonder why they aren't making money on internet advertising. Joystiq's target audience? Olay Regenerist users!

Appropriate title for the episode. After waiting until February, you'll be saying "It's About Time" too.

@Drakkenfyre
I'm pretty sure the xbox and ps2 versions were just the dvd versions. I still have a copy of Space Ace bought in the xbox section that says "xbox compatible" printed on the cover, but it's just a dvd that plays in any dvd player. Since xbox and ps2 both could play dvds, they could use the same dvd disc. So, I assume Dragon's Lair was made the same way.

@Sleeping Lesson
I wonder how much money they just flushed down the toilet with this. Not just the wasted copies they made, but all the money spent on development, not to mention the cost of the NBA license.
I wonder, if you don't actually produce a game for sale, do you still have to pay for the NBA license? I assume you do, but maybe the NBA will cut EA a break (though considering the league's financial situation, I doubt it).