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Joystiq Podcast 119 - Simply2Chaotic edition

by Justin McElroy { Dec 4th 2009 at 3:15PM }

The video game release schedule may be winding down, but we're most certainly not, with all the Saboteur, Assassin's Creed 2 and Bayonetta impressions that you crave. Oh, and there's a Blueberry Muffin Tops contest you have to get involved in.

Also, we're in debt to Christopher Schons who made the above totally radical, Dragon Age-inspired artwork. You should go to his site right now and pay him to do things. Here's a bigger version, suitable for framing.

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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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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.

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Joystiq Podcast 117 - Call of Warfare edition

by Justin McElroy { Nov 13th 2009 at 4:10PM }

We've finally ditched the game talk in an effort to accommodate our beloved host. This week, it's just carpentry talk, with all the drill bit and sandpaper news you crave.

If you're more interested in DJ Hero, Assassin's Creed 2 and Modern Warfare 2 chat, we might be able to squeeze in a few minutes for that too. Maybe. And thanks to Evan Hodgins for helping us to celebrate Movember, which we would otherwise be genetically unable to do.

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Joystiq Podcast 116 - Canfax 720 edition

by Justin McElroy { Nov 6th 2009 at 2:30PM }

It's our angriest podcast yet as we argue about the merits of this console generation, Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II (barely) and the films of Gary Ross. Plus, as a special bonus, we mention having giveaway bags of Blueberry Muffin Tops cereal but completely forget to give them away. So, we'll do it right here.

Comment below with your thoughts on the podcast and you could win a Brush With Fame and some of the greatest cereal on the face of the earth. Oh, and thanks to Alan Black for his eco-friendly photoshop.

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Joystiq Podcast 115 - Terrifically spookier edition

by Justin McElroy { Oct 30th 2009 at 4:20PM }

After weeks of separation and bad connections, the three regulars are together once again. We, of course, decided to mark the occasion by talking about our favorite hobbies, beloved candy bars and the swine flu.

Video games are also (briefly) mentioned, but -- whenever possible -- only in the context of our other three topics. It's a great episode. We're also giving away a copy of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 and a secret bonus game. Thanks to our horrifyingly talented photoshopper Alan Black.

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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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Joystiq Podcast 114 - Funny last names edition

by Christopher Grant { Oct 23rd 2009 at 8:15PM }

Chris is out with a flu of curiously porcine proportions and Justin is in a country with even worse internet connectivity than Ludwig's. Of course, that leaves only Ludwig ... lucky for you, he's bolstered the show with the contributions of Griffin McElroy and the omnipresent Tom Chick, video game freelancer extraordinaire. Mr Chick is perhaps best known for his cameo on Joystiq Podcast 113, where he (inadvertently) played the role of "Games Reviewer We Disagreed With Regarding Uncharted 2." Tune in for the thrilling confrontation!

Thanks to Zachary Tuttle for photo-documenting our road trip, seen above.

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Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann (@LudwigK), Griffin McElroy (@GriffinMcElroy), and Tom Chick (follow him at Fidgit and QuartertoThree.com)

Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

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The Do It Line!: 1-(877)-JOYSTIQ

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Joystiq Podcast 113 - Plunger McGillicutty edition

by Justin McElroy { Oct 16th 2009 at 8:45PM }

The fall onslaught is fully upon us, and we've got some big discussions for all the big games. So, if you've had a hankering for our take on Brütal Legend, Uncharted 2 or Axel and Pixel, you should already be downloading. Also, we've got the first fake Visceral games and they are a-mazing.

Thanks to Alan Black for following our photoshopping protocol.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant (@chrisgrant), Justin McElroy (@justinmcelroy), Randy Nelson (@DangerPenguin) and Ludwig Kietzmann (@LudwigK)

Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

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The Do It Line!: 1-(877)-JOYSTIQ

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Joystiq Podcast 112 - Visceral edition

by Justin McElroy { Oct 9th 2009 at 7:32PM }

A true trans-global podcast this week, as we record from two separate Third World countries to bring you the latest in gaming news. What better place could there be? We're talking about Wet, Jump! and other games that don't sound dirty when you put them next to each other.

Oh, and thanks to your friend and ours Tyler Miller for the socially diverse photoshop.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Justin McElroy, Griffin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann

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Joystiq Podcast 111 - Get into my Blast Corps edition

by Christopher Grant { Oct 2nd 2009 at 5:40PM }

Things are a little different this week: Justin's on his way to Honduras (true story!) and Ludwig is at a South African gaming expo (no, seriously) so Chris is joined by Joystiq's own Griffin McElroy and Dave Hinkle for what's sure to be remembered as the Most Important Joystiq Podcast Ever. Why? Because we talk about major flaws affecting every major gaming platform, Billy Ocean, Blast Corps, and getting served.

Big thanks to podcast art perennial Alan Black for this week's pic. You all remember what to do whenever anybody says the secret word, right?

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Griffin McElroy and Dave Hinkle

Joystiq Podcast 110 - Fat City edition

by Justin McElroy { Sep 25th 2009 at 2:44PM }

We've bridged 13 time zones to bring you this particular edition of the Joystiq Podcast, with our own Ludwig Kietzmann reporting direct from the Tokyo Game Show. That means he's played and seen a ton of things you haven't (like Assassin's Creed 2 and Halo Legends) and can't wait to talk about them.

Plus, we've got Halo 3: ODST discussion and we're giving away Need For Speed: Shift on the 360 (but you have to take a signed copy of Puffins: Island Adventure with it). Listen in to find out how you can win! Oh, and thanks to Mike Santos for the historically accurate photoshop. [Update: Congrats to our winner, @jeffbergkamp!]

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Justin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann

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Joystiq Podcast 109 - Porcadillo edition

by Justin McElroy { Sep 18th 2009 at 3:00PM }

We know we're always saying that we've got a good Joystiq Podcast for you, but this week we can actually say it with a straight face. We've got a lengthy Halo 3: ODST talk and the triumphant return of Spot the Real Wii or DS Game!

We've also got free Uncharted 2 and MAG beta codes, should you need even more reason to listen. Oh, and thanks to Alan Black for the moving photoshop tribute.

... Yes, there's some autotuning. We don't want to talk about it.

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Hosts: Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann

Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

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Joystiq Podcast 108 - Red Link edition

by Justin McElroy { Sep 11th 2009 at 4:20PM }

With the team reunited after a two-week break, we've plenty to talk about from a visit from not-Courtney Love to a truly magical Tip of the Week filled with love and loss.

We're talking about games too, including The Beatles: Rock Band, Champions Online and some Section 8. Enjoy! Thanks to Alan Black with the forensic photochopping.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Justin McElroy and Ludwig Kietzmann

Music: "Gravity (Don't Let Me Go)" by Jon Black, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller

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The Do It Line!: 1-(877)-JOYSTIQ

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Joystiq Podcast - PAX 2009 #2 edition

by Justin McElroy { Sep 7th 2009 at 3:25PM }

You knew they'd be back, right? Chris Grant, Big Kev, Dick Mitchell and Little Ditto huddle once more around the m-i-c to bring you all the comings and goings from the PAX show floor as well as impressions of Red Dead Redemption, Heavy Rain and Brink and many others.

P.S. Against our better judgment, we auto-tuned the intro. Again.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Kevin Kelly, Richard Mitchell and Griffin McElroy

Music: "PAX #2 (A New Society Based on Love)" by Justin McElroy

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Joystiq Podcast - PAX 2009 edition

by Justin McElroy { Sep 5th 2009 at 12:03PM }

Team Joystiq is coming at you straight from PAX, and they've been doing a lot more than forcing people to do David Caruso imitations. Well, a little more. If you're looking for the scoop on Diablo III, Assassin's Creed II, MAG and others, your ears need search no longer.

And yes, they brought the sound effect with them, so stop asking.

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Hosts: Christopher Grant, Kevin Kelly, Richard Mitchell and Griffin McElroy

Music: "No, I'm Not At PAX, But Thank You For Asking About It" by Justin McElroy

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Joystiq Podcast PAX special coming tomorrow

by Justin McElroy { Sep 4th 2009 at 10:41AM }

These are trying times for the Joystiq Podcast, with host Chris Grant off in Seattle for PAX, while Justin and Ludwig continue to toil endlessly on their more electronic-indie-pop side project, The Postal Service. So, this week, instead of the usual Friday show, we'll be bringing you a special ... special directly from PAX on Saturday with Chris, the Xbox 360 Fancast's Richard Mitchell, Kevin Kelly, Griffin McElroy and some very special guests.

It should be noted that the guys haven't actually told us there will be any special guests, but we're hoping we can goad them into finding some if we say it in a post. Don't let us down, guys.