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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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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 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 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 107 - Horatio edition

by Justin McElroy { Aug 28th 2009 at 4:45PM }

Sure, there's more Batman: Arkham Asylum, you have to expect that. But there's also price drop talk, a first-hand account of GamesCom madness from our own Alexander Sliwinski, some sad news for Maxis and, of course, your emails and voicemails.

And sorry to disappoint, but we skip the Megan Fox story. All apologies. On a happier note, you have the amazing Zachary Tuttle to thank for this week's podcast art, the larger version of which you can find right here.

[Update: OK, gang, if you got the 46 minute version from iTunes, delete and redownload and you should be all set. Sorry about the inconvenience, we know it's a pain.]

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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 106 - Crackpot or crockpot edition

by Justin McElroy { Aug 21st 2009 at 5:15PM }

The most shocking thing about the episode is not the introduction of the Joystiq emergency hotline or our on-site report from BlizzCon. No, the most shocking thing is that we somehow avoid talking about how much we love Batman: Arkham Asylum for the full two hours. Spoiler alert: Very much.

Also, shaving is discussed in detail.

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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

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

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

See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 105 - Wifearmed edition

by Justin McElroy { Aug 14th 2009 at 2:45PM }

We're back with another podcast, and a surprisingly full one for the middle of summer. We've got impressions of The Beatles: Rock Band, Trials HD and as much Shadow Complex as we can talk about and Justin does a really bad job of explaining Spider. Then, towards the end, a brief visit from a special guest.

Oh, and a fairly drunk voice mail or two. Naturally. And, of course, thanks to the amazing Alan Black for the upsetting photoshop.

[Update: If you've had trouble downloading the podcast, you should try again. It should be working OK now. Update 2: So, we uploaded once again. Let us know if it's still not working.]

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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

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

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

See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 104 - PG edition

by Justin McElroy { Aug 7th 2009 at 3:14PM }

Well, it's not live, but this new episode of the Joystiq Podcast is definitely worth your time. We've got discussion of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the Scribblenauts debacle, a special guest, a code for a free copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 and the greatest email in the history of emails, so you won't want to miss that. Also, now that girls play games, we have one of those too.

So, what are you waiting for? Go feed your ear holes. Oh, and thanks to Alan Black for the totally illegal 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

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

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

See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 103 - 2010 edition

by Justin McElroy { Jul 31st 2009 at 4:15PM }

We're doing it live again with more of your voicemails and emails, a Brush With Fame, and discussions of Halo 4, Scribblenauts and, of course, why every game you want to play is getting bumped to 2010.

Also, listen close, because God gets turned into a zombie by Dracula at one point. You won't want to miss that.

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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

For fans: Joystiq Podcast Facebook group

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

See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 102 - Vystal edition

by Justin McElroy { Jul 24th 2009 at 1:30PM }

In this record-setting episode (in terms of length, not quality, naturally) we share the hardest game we ever beat and our work habits, spill our plan to overtake the rap world and outline a new doctrine of love and brotherhood for all video game fans to follow.

After all that, there's some vulgar freestyle rapping.

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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

See all of this week's links (and what games we played) after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 101 - Time Gentlemen, Please! edition

by Justin McElroy { Jul 17th 2009 at 2:40PM }

We're doing it live again with more Stump JC, Brushes With Fame, NPD talk and, now, your voicemails to The Do It Line! (1-877-JOYSTIQ). But even if you're not listening live, you're going to enjoy yourself, perhaps even more so without distraction from that grim mass of humanity.

Also, adventure game chat!

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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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See all of this week's links after the jump.

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Joystiq Podcast 100 - Century edition

by Justin McElroy { Jul 10th 2009 at 4:30PM }

We've been threatening to do it forever, and it's finally arrived: our 100th show, recorded before a live internet audience earlier today. We've got a very special intro from a guest celebrity, touching memories, a random call to Justin's dad, a brand new call-in hotline and so SO much more.

Oh, and we've got more Stump JC, since that's all you people care about.

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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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See all of this week's links after the jump.

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The Joystiq Podcast 100 taping LIVE at 10:30 EST

by Justin McElroy { Jul 10th 2009 at 10:00AM }

We'd like it very much if you would to join us for a very, very special broadcast. The Joystiq Podcast, episode 100, will kick off live at 10:30 EST at Justin.tv. There you can listen, for free, and chat with the hosts as they make audio magic.

Won't you please come? Snacks will be served.