Tue, 29 November 2011
Universal Head produces summaries of boardgame rules. We speak to him about how he got into gaming, how he does his summaries and what he thinks of videogames and tombstones. Universal Head's blog & summaries HatchetJob Earth Reborn video |
Mon, 24 October 2011
Matt Magnone really likes claw machines (or crane games as they're called in the UK); you know the ones, all cuddly toys and robotic arms. We spoke to him about his claw machine experiences, insight and tips and tricks. Tips of the claw machine. Music is 'Give it up' by Carosone. Show's RSS. |
Sun, 25 September 2011
We speak to Staats, part of the HJ crew, about his move to South Korea; his first impressions, thoughts and insights. Korean Sunshine Policy. Music: We Are Free ft. Snowflake, by Zep Hurme. |
Tue, 13 September 2011
We discuss Deus Ex Human Revolution in the context of emergent gameplay & resource management. We also touch on whether Disgaea 4 could be a casual game. |
Mon, 5 September 2011
You create the categories, you pick the winners. In our second-annual game awards - aka Insert Category aka UGGA - we read out your submissions for notable games of 2010. Can you guess which won 'Best use of a sandwich?' Music: Recommender by Dokashiteru / Parks on Fire (California Burning mix) by DJ Rkod / Pulse (George Ellinas Mix) by George Ellinas / Vacuuux 1 by DJ Adori / Scott Waves to April's Salty Grace (Dance Mix) by J Lang / Emergence Drum N Bass Remix (Rough Mix) by I Am The Stev / Remember the Name (Introduction) by Jay Sinkie / Christopher Willits Remix by Acumen / Under Suspicion by JB Newman |
Thu, 11 August 2011
We’re taking entries for our 2010 ‘personal best’ gaming awards: you create a category, you choose a winner. Let's have awards which give us time to reflect on a game, not just ones which happen in December and praise AAA titles released in November. Let's have awards with personalised categories that we create, not just 'best action game' stuff that's only good for PR.
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Mon, 11 July 2011
In this short, solo, book review you'll hear about The Badge by Jack Webb. It's a 1958 book about the Los Angeles Police Department, its people and cases. Think of it as the real LA Noire. Music by Kevin MacLeod. |
Sat, 18 June 2011
We discuss LA Noire, Terraria and get involved in a sci-fi dilemma with The Witcher 2. I'd class the show as spoiler free. Explanation at the start. Watch the LA Noire review on YouTube LA Noire-section music: Dances and Dames, Night on the Docks - Sax, Walking Along, Backed Vibes Clean. All by Kevin McLeod. End music is Pushin' Daises by Jeris. |
Tue, 24 May 2011
In this short, solo, book review you'll hear about Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. A story about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, a talented architect and a ruthless serial killer. |
Fri, 6 May 2011
We imagine the different ways and materials through which videogame powers and characters' abilities can be represented. We also have a spoiler-free discussion on what it felt like to play Portal 2 compared to Portal. Music is 'I Will Rise Above The World' by Zapac. Battle High: San Bruno, Xbox indie game Loss aversion (I think this is the cognitive bias Danjo referred to) |
Mon, 18 April 2011
In this extremely short, solo show, you'll hear a brief review of Paul Chadwick's comic book 'Concrete: Depths'. Touching and thought provoking, Chadwick's work about a man trapped in a concrete body is worth checking out. |
Thu, 24 March 2011
In our discussion of Dragon Age 2, we cover subjects such as dialogue and emotional intent, whether RPGs are just job simulators and how every character in the game is constantly horny. There is a mild, thematic, spoiler about a side quest. We talk about the issues it raises rather than what the quest entails or how it ends. Music is Eye Magic Mix by Lasswell |
Wed, 2 March 2011
We handbrake turn with racing game Fuel, Danjo turns blue with excitement talking about Gargamel and procedurally generated worlds, then we hyper combo into Marvel Vs Capcom 3. Music is L.T.H. (AA's Refix) by Abstract Audio YouTube video on how Fuel's world might have been generated An seven-second K.O. in MvC3. High-level play at its deadliest?
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Thu, 3 February 2011
We kick sand in Bulletstorm's face, power up some love for Crysis 2, limp along in FPS Breach, get deja vu with Modern Combat: Domination and trade hits with David Sirlin's card game Yomi. 1hr 2min / 59mb Music is Late Night Volition by Phonnovo Breach by Atomic Games Modern Combat: Domination trailer Sirlin Games home of Yomi / Play Yomi online for free HatchetJob Sirlin interview
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