Video Games

NOG 22: Used Episode

September 1st, 2010 | 3 Comments

She’s a real beauty, ain’t she? Yep. This epsiode is a classic. Sure, she’s been downloaded a few thousand times, but she’s got plenty left in her. We stand behind all our podcasts here, and this one’s no different. Comes with a standard 30-day warranty, of course omitting any problems you might have with the [...]

NOG 21: Monday Night Combat is Awesome

August 26th, 2010 | 9 Comments

Man, I am so hung over. I have no idea what day it is. What is this, Tuesday? I guess I should write the post for this week’s NoG… Wait, it’s Thursday? Well, suck. I guess I shouldn’t have crawled into that bottle of Maker’s Mark on Sunday after we recorded. Anyway, what did we [...]

NOG 20: In Which Spencer is Not the Bad Guy

August 18th, 2010 | 8 Comments

So after the last show, I was totally expecting to be the one saying bad things about Starcraft II. I was positive everyone was going to be like, “Oh, there goes Spencer again, talking bad about great games. Get a new shtick, pal!” Imagine my surprise when it wasn’t me, but another host who had [...]

NoG Blog: A Candle for Kerrigan

August 5th, 2010 | 9 Comments

This week’s “Gaming with the Nation” is all about some Starcraft 2. I’d normally come up with some superficially clever way to frame the debate, but this is a rather special occasion. Since everyone is going to have a million opinions on any given Blizzard release, I don’t need to find an angle on this [...]

NOG 19: Who Reviews the Reviewers?

August 4th, 2010 | 5 Comments

Frank: Did you notice that the Dead Workers Party has been putting Nation of Gamers out regularly again? Fran: Yeah, that’s great. I guess they finally solved the existential crises that plagued their production schedule. Frank: And how! The newest episode is sort of about Transformers: War for Cybertron, but it’s really about review scores. [...]

NoG Blog: Critical Thinking

July 30th, 2010 | 8 Comments

I rarely get to go see movies, anymore. But when I do, if there isn’t a single flick that I’ve been dying to catch, I’ll dig into Yahoo Movies to shop for a potential destination. The combination of the critical and public reviews can offer me a really dynamic look into how I will receive [...]

NOG 18: Golden Wraaage

July 28th, 2010 | 6 Comments

This week we’re talking about Alien Breed, or is it Alien Swarm? It’s something with the word Alien in it. Oh and something about a golden wrench.

NOG Blog: Valve’s Endangered Species

July 22nd, 2010 | 7 Comments

This week’s release of Alien Swarm showcases Valve’s dedication to PC gaming culture, but will this kind of free content become fossilized after more content providers enter the market? Alien Swarm began as a four-player co-op Unreal Tournament 2004 mod. The group that created the mod announced a Source-based sequel, Alien Swarm: Infested, but it [...]

NOG 17: Too Much to Talk About

June 23rd, 2010 | 10 Comments

OH MY GOSH DID YOU HEAR THAT E3 WAS LAST WEEK THERE WERE SO MANY NEW THINGS ANNOUNCED AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF OLD THINGS REANNOUNCED I HAVE NO IDEA HOW WE’RE GOING TO HAVE TIME TO TALK ABOUT ALL OF THEM ON THE SHOW I KNOW RIGHT THERE’S JUST TOO MUCH LIKE DID YOU [...]

NOG 16: Eric Sings a Song

May 28th, 2010 | 8 Comments

He was the first podcaster to write a song about Heavy Rain. And what a song it was! But for Eric Fullerton, writing and singing songs about video games was never the problem. It was the media attention that took it’s toll. Some of the greatest dangers came from within, such as the devastating love [...]

NoG BloG: Spoil Me, Baby

May 28th, 2010 | 20 Comments

Normally when I write these posts I try to maintain a neutral tone. My intent is that the readers will submit their opinions, and I’d rather not sway them with mine before hand. I can always espouse my opinion, and I always do, on the show. This article is a little different, as I’m all [...]

WoWoW 61: Zug Zug

May 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments

This week our guest is Thomas Deliberis from the Zug Zug guild on Garona. We’re talking guild politics, 10/25 man changes, achievements, Dungeon leveling, and probably alot of other stuff!

NOG 15: Hold On, I Gotta Take This

May 24th, 2010 | 2 Comments

Halfway through this episode Brent’s cellphone mysteriously rings, and he gets up and leaves the studio to take the call. This is the first time in three years of podcasting that this has happened. Imagine the scene, if you will; Wes and Spencer are happily chatting as Brent sits uncomfortably, his eyes shifting back and [...]

MP 33: The Pazzergizer Bunny

May 13th, 2010 | No Comments

So we know this guy named John right. Dude talks, he talks alot. When John is drunk, he can’t stop…Just listen and you’ll see. Oh, yeah, we talked about games to, see below for a list of what we discussed when we could get a word in.

NOG 14: Topic Roulette

May 5th, 2010 | 6 Comments

There I was, cornered in a Bulgarian hostel by a fish with one eye. I had a pen in one hand and the state of Kansas in the other. Now I know what you’re thinking; it’s not even close to tomato season. I didn’t let that stop me! I gunned the engine in my rowboat [...]

MP 32: Multiplaying Live!

May 4th, 2010 | No Comments

Episode 32 marks the maiden voyage of our live video stream, and just like any maiden voyage, this one needs alcohol to get the ship underway. We kept the viewers down to only those who follow us on Twitter, but for the next show we’ll be sure to post a link ahead of time on [...]

MP 31: Scissors Defeat Rock

April 26th, 2010 | No Comments

A wise man once said, “Rubbers are bullshit.” No truer words have ever been spoken. Other than maybe “love will keep us together”, or “Flash! AAAaaaaa. He saved every one of us.” But Rubber are indeed bullshit, and we here at Multiplaying want you to remember that when listening to episode 31 of the podcast. [...]

NOG 13: Stanky Games

April 20th, 2010 | 16 Comments

Little Karen leaped at the sound of the old, rattling 1977 Cadillac Catera pulling into the driveway. Only one car sounded like that; it had to be Grandpa! Nearly squealing with excitement, she rushed to the front door and threw it open. “Grandpa!” she shouted. “Well, hello, little Karen,” Grandpa said as he hobbled away [...]

MP 29: Ball State Ass Slapper

April 17th, 2010 | No Comments

The more you know….

NoG BloG: Bottom 5

April 15th, 2010 | 19 Comments

Let’s get snarky. Oh, people do go on about their favorite games, but how many talk about their least favorite? How many talk about the games that they couldn’t stand, but for some reason kept playing anyhow? That’s what we’re going to talk about this week. It’s not enough just to give a list of [...]

NOG 12: Dead Workers Premium

April 14th, 2010 | 8 Comments

We here at NoG are excited to announce our new premiere community service, Dead Workers Premium. This exciting new service will allow you to get involved with NoG like never before! Get access to exclusive show notes and hear podcasts like you’ve never heard them before! “Now hold on,” I hear you say, “I love [...]

WoWoW 60: Egg Fu

April 13th, 2010 | No Comments

Noblegarden came and went. None of us really enjoyed the egg hunt, but we did it anyway… well, one of us didn’t.

NoG BloG: Microtransactions and DLC

April 7th, 2010 | 18 Comments

This week on NoG we’ll have a special guest, and to celebrate we want to tackle a special topic. Can anyone think of anything more special than micropayments? There’s not a lot to be said about micropayments that hasn’t been said before, both loudly and in an irate tone of voice. For some, micropayments are [...]

NOG 11: *Insert April Fool’s Joke Here*

April 6th, 2010 | 3 Comments

I woke in the morning To a glorious joy, Let’s celebrate all! It’s April Fool’s, oh boy! I paced and I fretted I hummed and I hawed, Without a good prank They’d all know me a fraud. And then with a start I knew that I had it, The finest tomfoolery That would prove my [...]

NoG BloG: Is This Some Kind of Joke?

April 1st, 2010 | 13 Comments

Today is April 1st, the day we gleefully ignore the common courtesy of not telling outlandish lies to one another. We here at the Dead Workers Party have been known to tell our own fantastic mistruths, such as the well loved ballad of Oober Servers. It’s not just people telling each other lies, however. Corporations [...]

NOG 10: What was the NAME of that?

March 31st, 2010 | 5 Comments

“Max, are you awake?” “Eh?” “I said, MAX, ARE YOU AWAKE?” “Oh fer cryin’ out loud woman, I’m old and hard a’ hearing, but I ain’t deaf!” “Do you remember when we were twenty-five…” “I can’t even remember what I had fer breakfast this morning.” “You had cyber-oats.” “Ding dang ol’ cyber-oats. Whatsamatter with oatmeal? [...]

NOG 09: ha ha ha ha

March 24th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Look baby, you knew what you were getting into when we started this thing. I’m a plumber. That means I travel through pipes to a magical mushroom kingdom where I fight a race of evil anthropomorphic turtles. It’s long hours and low pay. Sure, I pick up coins all the time, but they’re only legal [...]

NoG Blog: The Little Games

March 19th, 2010 | 30 Comments

Big games get all the chicks. Well, maybe not chicks, but they get all the press, all the accolades, and the lion’s share of profit. Little games rarely stand a chance. To be clear, for our purposes a big game is one with a major publisher and an enormous budget. The little games are everything [...]

NOG 08: Bucket of DRM

March 17th, 2010 | 4 Comments

By opening this bag of NoGgits NoG Brand Corn Chips, you agree to the terms and conditions of the EULA. All NoGgits are protected by state of the art Digital Rights Management even though the chips are a physical product. The bag must be connected to the Internet at all times while the chips are [...]

WoWoW 59: Games for Toons Who Like Games

March 16th, 2010 | No Comments

The upcoming expansion leaves some of us waiting for new content. Join us in our discussion of things to do in Azeroth that weren’t put in by Blizzard. Somehow we forgot to talk about “Duck, Duck, Moonkin”…

NoG Blog: The Respect that Games Deserve

March 16th, 2010 | 19 Comments

This article was inspired by Video Games and Facing Controversy, a YouTube video made by Daniel Floyd. Daniel Floyd is a twenty-five year old video game animator that “lectures” on topics such as this in a funny and insightful manner while providing some nice animation in the background (similar to Zero Punctuation in style, if [...]

MP 26: Brad Wardell Talks About Elemental

March 12th, 2010 | No Comments

We welcome back Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock, for his second time on Multiplaying for episode #26. Jason and Steve talk with Brad about Stardock’s upcoming game, Elemental. It’s a fantastic interview and we really appreciate Brad being on the show as it’s always a fun time talking to him.

NoG Blog: The Perfect DRM?

March 10th, 2010 | 14 Comments

Ah, Digital Rights Management, you foil of peace-loving gamers everywhere. It’s a fact: If not for DRM, gamers would be a harmonious bunch. The petty squabbles dividing platform and franchise devotees would melt away with the delicate trickle of a spring thaw. Okay, maybe I’m overstating things. Still, you can’t deny that DRM, newspeak for [...]

WoWoW 58: Gear Score and Seven Levels Ago…

March 10th, 2010 | No Comments

Our main discussion this week is gear score, and how it appears to extend our level beyond 80.

MP 25: Interview with Hi Rez Studios

March 4th, 2010 | No Comments

This is the one where we talk about Global Agenda with Todd and Stew

NOG 07: It’s No Ninja Blade…

March 3rd, 2010 | 9 Comments

It’s a fact: Ninja Blade is the finest game to grace the Xbox 360. In fact, it’s the second best console game ever. The first best was of course The Fist of the North Star on the NES. That game was amazing, exhibiting game play of such sublime quality that it will likely never be [...]

WoWoW 57: WoW is like a melody in my head

March 2nd, 2010 | 1 Comment

The energy is high, the topics are a plenty! Learn how to rent epic gear. Are 5-man dungeons too short? Needing on Frozen Orbs is the new standard. So much more!

NoG Blog: Only a Game?

February 24th, 2010 | 13 Comments

“It’s only a game.” It’s the refrain I’ve heard over and over in the course of my twenty-five years as a gamer. From my grandparents who couldn’t understand why I was so enraptured by the computer screen, to gamers themselves who chant the mantra every time gaming is blamed for some tragic violence; it seems [...]

NOG 06: Where Did My Money Go?

February 24th, 2010 | 7 Comments

Dear Diary, Well, it happened again. For financial reasons, I’m forced to once again choose between my two greatest needs; either I can buy Final Fantasy XIII or I can pay rent. Why does this always happen to me? Maybe it’s because I only make $200 a week fetching snacks for George Broussard, but hey, [...]

WoWoW 56: See Sah Say Sew Sue

February 23rd, 2010 | 3 Comments

A round table chat with Celynn, covering everything from more holiday event complaints to 3.3.3 patch notes.

MP 24: The Podcast about Nothing

February 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

seriously….

NOG 05: Enough Handholding, Already!

February 17th, 2010 | 7 Comments

It happens to everyone. One minute you’re enjoying a hardcore game of Donkey Kong Jr., and the next you’re breezing through Mass Effect 2 on the hardest difficulty. It’s not you’re fault; games are getting easier. If you’ve got a hankering for some serious difficulty in all your favorite games, have we got a product [...]

WoWoW 55: Gettin’ Busy with Jeremiah Payson

February 16th, 2010 | No Comments

Our main discussion is holiday events, are they fun? Also there is much about bringing love to an otherwise sad and lonely cockroach dealer.

WoWoW 54: The Lich King Falls

February 13th, 2010 | No Comments

Ashwilliams rejoins us for this week’s discussion of leveling, love, and Lich… King’s… death. We’re alliterate.

NOG 04: When Can I Be a Gamer, Daddy?

February 10th, 2010 | 10 Comments

Every year, millions of video games are tragically left on store shelves by parents who think games are only for adults. These sad, abandoned titles are left to rot, forgotten by the society that scorns them. If only parents knew that gaming can be for everyone… Even children! I know it’s shocking, but many kids [...]

MP 23: Coming out of the Cloffice

February 8th, 2010 | No Comments

Upgrade your phone

NoG Blog: Enough Handholding, Already!

February 6th, 2010 | 11 Comments

I’ll preface this post with a quote from a wise, influential sage: “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” My argument is that modern game developers have forgotten this simple proverb. They don’t trust that their audience can discover how to have fun with a game on their own, and as [...]

NOG 03: iPad or iFad?

February 3rd, 2010 | 14 Comments

Jim: So, there’s this new thing out there called the iPad. Jen: i-what? Jim: I know, right? This is the first I’m hearing about it, too! I hear it plays games. Jen: Really? I like games. After hearing last week’s discussion on NoG, I’ve decided I’m a gamer. Are those games any good? Jim: I [...]

MP 22: Pump Them Crazy Legs!

February 1st, 2010 | No Comments

It’s a big hot mess….

When Can I Be a Gamer, Daddy?

January 29th, 2010 | 16 Comments

Raising two kids of my own, one eight and the other three, has given me the chance to see first-hand how games can effect children. There was the first proud moment when my son asked to play my DS, and later when my daughter asked to play “Pweggle” on my iPhone. It was scary the [...]

MP 21: High School Agenda

January 28th, 2010 | No Comments

Pencils, Everyone!

NOG 02: What is a gamer, anyway?

January 27th, 2010 | 13 Comments

Nation of Gamers is off with a bang as we seek to answer the question, “What is a gamer?” Everyone seems to have their own definition, and in this episode we explore the answers; both yours and ours.

WoWoW 53: Let’s Talk WoW

January 26th, 2010 | 2 Comments

A round table discussion about raiding, badges, professions, stats, and gear. A little of this, a little of that.

MP 20: Magic Mushrooms and Background Crickets

January 19th, 2010 | No Comments

Hey, I like purple!

NOG 01: Hello World

January 13th, 2010 | 43 Comments

Here it is, the first episode.

What is a gamer, anyway?

January 7th, 2010 | 31 Comments

Ask ten different people what they think a gamer is, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. For many, the term is a point of pride. For others, it’s a term of derision. Is it possible to coin an objective definition for the word, “gamer?” Let’s get the pat definition out of the way. gam·er [...]

CP 100: Legends

January 6th, 2010 | 71 Comments

Welcome to NoG Blog!

January 5th, 2010 | 18 Comments

Maybe you’ve heard that the Dead Workers Party is starting a new podcast called Nation of Gamers. It’s all about games and gaming, but unlike most gaming related shows the focus won’t be on the hosts; it’ll be on you, the listeners. Every week we’ll have a different topic or series of topics, and we’ll [...]

CP 99: The Third Christmas Episode

December 23rd, 2009 | 16 Comments

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight!

WoWoW 2009 Holiday Announcement

December 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments

CP 98: Death By Stupid

December 16th, 2009 | 14 Comments

There are a few little stupid things, okay I’ll be honest, there are alot of stupid things going on in this episode. Other not-so-stupid things consist of an announcement of the Demo/Soldier update, more TF2 lore, and Wes as a furry. Yes, that last one was quite stupid.

MP 18: I’m My Own Best Friend

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Stop Looking Up My Can!

MP 17: Technical Difficulties

December 9th, 2009 | No Comments

The Insidious Florida Gas Leak of 2009

CP 97: Hearing Aids

December 2nd, 2009 | 7 Comments

Eric is sick this week, but on an unrelated topic… The Announcer’s lover is revealed!

MP 16: LOTRO-A-GO-GO

November 29th, 2009 | No Comments

You’re playing WHAT?

MP 15: Janky Promoters

November 26th, 2009 | No Comments

That’s as Canadian as it gets!

CP 96: The French Disapprove

November 25th, 2009 | 6 Comments

Bonjour! This week we’re talking about what causes TF2 to be rated “M”. Can a game be considered art? Secret Santa… CPCon3… Time Travel… all of this, and bad French accents too!

WoWoW 52: WarcraftPets.com

November 24th, 2009 | 5 Comments

Joining us on this episode is Brian (aka Breanni) creator of Warcraftpets.com.

CP 95: Sir Control of Point

November 18th, 2009 | 8 Comments

Hear ye brave knights of Control Point speaketh out to the kingdom as now they laid aside their swords and hold aloft their booming microphones. Why dost thou read this and not listen to episode 95 immediately? Ye may all stand glad, knowing for the word of this merry ‘sode speaks poetry into your ear. [...]

WoWoW 51: Zul’Vegas

November 17th, 2009 | No Comments

What’s this I hear about Blizzcon being in Las Vegas?

CP 94.6: TF2 Talk Radio

November 11th, 2009 | 8 Comments

No Listener Contributions, no Surveillance, no RapidFire questions, just good clean TF2 discussion. Joining us this week is Johnny Napalm, Mr.Eagle, Hemanena and Sabrina.

WoWoW 50: Pet Party Palooza

November 10th, 2009 | No Comments

Blizzard opens a pet shop. Is this the beginning of a new business model?

MP 14: Talking About Torchlight

November 9th, 2009 | No Comments

This week we feature an interview with Runic Games

MP 13: The Social Grind

November 5th, 2009 | No Comments

Zeli is DELISH!

CP 94: A Ghastly Episode

November 4th, 2009 | 7 Comments

Halloween is here, and so is Hemanena. That’s right, we have a female scout in the studio this week! It’s time for a sugar high, it’s time for episode 94!

WoWoW 49: Mi Marioneta es Muerta

November 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

The Day of the Dead begins, but by the time this airs, it will be over. Quick wasn’t it?

CP 93: Rubbarah!

October 28th, 2009 | 12 Comments

This week is full of celebration! There’s the Windows 7 launch, a birthday, and we’re celebrating 90 episodes of opening the briefcase. It’s a party! Rubbarah!

WoWoW 48: Toothpicks Are Imba

October 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Our noob of the week is Darrell Hazelrig. Lots of good discussion this week, even a fight about toothpicks!

MP 12: Rad Dudes

October 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Who’da guessed it would all lead to Superman 3?!

CP 92: Bot Crotch

October 21st, 2009 | 7 Comments

Bot crotch?

MP 11: FJVCD

October 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Welcome to Multiplaying!

WoWoW 47: Trick or Tweet

October 20th, 2009 | 2 Comments

It is time again to celebrate Hallow’s End.

WoWoW 46: Who’s in charge here?

October 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment

We all had pretty big weeks. Lots going on. Cool things ahead in 3.3 as well.

CP 91: Oh look, there’s a Koala!

October 7th, 2009 | 11 Comments

It’s time that we catch up on some listener contributions.

WoWoW 45: Robster Craw

October 6th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Somebody caught a Mr. Pinchy this week!

CP 90: Guard Dogs

September 30th, 2009 | 10 Comments

Spencer is back! This time it’s for good. By the way, you know what Team Fortress 2 needs? Guard Dogs.

WoWoW 44: More Drunken Shtupor …hic!

September 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Brewfest continues… and honestly we’re getting quite bored with it.

TDG 67: Flight Control [iphone,ipod]

September 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Being an air traffic controller is as easy as dragging your finger!

CP 89: Valve is Listening

September 23rd, 2009 | 16 Comments

We have something pretty amazing to share with you this week! We think it’s amazing anyway.. thanks Valve!

WoWoW 43: Drunken Shtupor …hic!

September 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment

Grab a beer, Brewfest is here!

TDG 66: Dungeons & Dragons Online [pc]

September 21st, 2009 | 3 Comments

There’s so much action in the new DDO Unlimited they’re giving it away!

TDG 65: Arcane Legions [tabletop]

September 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Ethan Pasternack, the Director of Product Development on Arcane Legions.

TDG 64: Alteil [web]

September 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Joe Shegan, a game designer of Alteil, an online collectible card game.

CP 88: Through The Orange Door

September 16th, 2009 | 22 Comments

Come on in and listen to our interview with TheOrangeDoor about the functional Sentry gun that he built out of LEGOs. Also there’s some discussion about the drama that Valve has been creating regarding cheaters. Topping off this episode is our first live call-in segment. It’s action packed I tell you!

WoWoW 42: Life, the Universe and Everything

September 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Calling a wipe, Guild Jumpers, Farming Achievements — Guest today is AshWilliams

TDG 63: Duels of the Planeswalkers [xbox360]

September 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Duels of the Planeswalkers lets players simulate the Magic: the Gathering trading card game through lush 3-D environments. Take a journey through a vast Multiverse where you are a Planeswalker.

TDG 62: Starwars Galaxies TCG & Legends of Norrath [pc]

September 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Chuck Kallenbach, a game designer of online trading card games developed at SOE Denver.

TDG 61: Hero Mages [web]

September 10th, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Ross Przybylski, manager of the free online web browser game, Hero Mages, developed by D20 Studios LLC.

WoWoW 41: The Other Side

September 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment

It’s always better on the other side. So why not get a faction change for the low low price of only 30 dollars? Act now, and we’ll throw in a smile for FREE!

TDG 60: Settlers of Catan [board]

September 7th, 2009 | No Comments

Immerse yourself in an imaginary unexplored island, where players are explorers and settlers.

TDG 59: PoxNora (interview) [pc]

September 4th, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Tony Jones, community manager, and Pete Nolen, software developer of PoxNora.

TDG 58: Odd Society [pc]

September 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with Sophie Carle, the main representative of Odd Society, an indie game from the company, ODD1 Inc.

CP 87: Baby Buggy Bumpers

September 2nd, 2009 | 9 Comments

Does the title of this episode intrigue you?

WoWoW 40: Cross Faction

September 1st, 2009 | No Comments

The new Battlenet catches our attention. Someone is always stuck on the wrong faction; why can’t we all just get along (and play together)? Also, dreadful thoughts about the new cross-server LFG tool.

TDG 57: Dragon Age Origins (interview) [pc,ps3,xbox360]

August 31st, 2009 | No Comments

Interview with David Gaider, Senior Writer at BioWare.

TDG 56: Prototype [pc,ps3,xbox360]

August 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Transform Alex Mercer’s human flesh into a variety of destructive weapons.

TDG 55: geoDefense [iphone]

August 27th, 2009 | No Comments

geoDefense is a thinking man’s action tower defense game.

CP 86: Stereotypes

August 26th, 2009 | 9 Comments

Skill-less spamming Demoman. Those new to Sniper, use Huntsman. Girls play Pyro. Backburner is for n00bs. All Scouts are kids hyped up on caffeine.

WoWoW 39: Blizzcon 2009

August 25th, 2009 | No Comments

The biggest news from this year’s Blizzcon is the third expansion, Cataclysm. We’re quite pumped about it!

TDG 54: Spymaster [web]

August 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Using your Twitter account, run your own spy ring with your friends.

TDG 53: Zeno Clash [pc]

August 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Set in a punk fantasy world, this 1st person puncher is a refreshing deviation from the rest.

WoWoW 38: Back In The Saddle

August 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment

We’ve been gone for awhile, and alot has changed.

CP 85: Overtime!

August 19th, 2009 | 11 Comments

So much happened this week, Classless Update, a map contest, tons of contributions and 3 new songs! In this episode, we go OVERTIME!

TDG 52: Street Fighter IV [arcade,pc,ps3,xbox360]

August 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by creating a truly extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

TDG 51: Trent Reznor

August 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Nine Inch Nails’ frontman talks games.

TDG 50: Episode Fifty!

August 14th, 2009 | No Comments

An overview of all the games of previous TDG episodes.

TDG 49: Tag: The Power of Paint [pc]

August 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment

A free first-person painter platformer.

TDG 48: FarCry 2 [pc, ps3, xbox360]

August 10th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Caught between two rival factions in war-torn Africa.

CP 84: CP Con Jr

August 5th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Control Point listeners from all over the place came together in Huntsville, AL. It was a wonderful weekend. There were 13 people in the studio this week. The first 6 minutes was missing, so I used a rather crappy sounding backup, but it’s all there. Enjoy!

CP 83: Evolution of a TF2 Player

July 29th, 2009 | 11 Comments

…more like Revolution of a TF2 Player!

CP 82: Valve Loves RED

July 22nd, 2009 | 6 Comments

No love for BLU?

CP 81: Command Line Hell

July 15th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Dear Valve, we are in the year 2009, how about instead of a console maybe you could give us a graphical user interface? Much thanks! -CP

WARP 39: The Final Curtain

July 2nd, 2009 | 21 Comments

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

CP 80: Serious Cosplay

July 1st, 2009 | 10 Comments

Johnny Napalm joins us today as we discuss a big update, a very serious cosplayer and celebrate his birthday.

CP 79: Popular Podcast

June 24th, 2009 | 13 Comments

This is the closest we’ve gotten to being linked on the official TF2 blog. Eric is back this week, and we discuss a new game mode, debate about spoilers, and watch a few TF2 videos.

CP 78: Worst Episode Ever

June 17th, 2009 | 18 Comments

We decided to take the show in a new direction, mostly downward.

WARP 38: The Land of the Dead

June 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

TSH 14: The Boomer in Depth

June 16th, 2009 | 11 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Latest Changes.

WARP 37: All uR aLtdorf aRe BeLonG TeH uS!

June 9th, 2009 | 3 Comments

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

TSH 13: Left 4 Dead…. 2?

June 8th, 2009 | 6 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Latest Changes.

CP 77: Sniper vs Spy

June 3rd, 2009 | 7 Comments

A more in depth discussion about the new Sniper and Spy unlocks.

WARP 36: One spot left for spencer…

June 3rd, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

CP 76: CPCon 2009

May 28th, 2009 | 4 Comments

We are recording in front of real live people this time! In the midst of the convention, community members gather around the hosts, watching, participating, and being merry.

WARP 35: Gone Fishing

May 19th, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

CP 75: Meet JENING

May 13th, 2009 | 8 Comments

An interview with a Spy superstar!

WARP 34: Now – THAT – is a fort load of standards

May 12th, 2009 | 9 Comments

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

CP 74: Spencer is Back!

May 6th, 2009 | 7 Comments

Well.. uh.. he’s back for this one episode at least.

WARP 33: WARBUDDY

May 5th, 2009 | 36 Comments

This week we talk about WARBUDDY

CP 73: Dun Dun

April 29th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Phishers, Updates, and Nivekeryas, oh my!!

WARP 32: Have Ram, Will Travel

April 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

TSH 12: Survival Mode (General Information)

April 26th, 2009 | 2 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Latest Changes.

CP 72: We’re All Just Cornish Game Hens

April 22nd, 2009 | 11 Comments

We had an overflow of contributions last week, so here’s another episode full of em. Our guest this week is Johnny_Napalm!

WARP 31: Bugs

April 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

CP 71: Easter Eggs-treme!

April 15th, 2009 | 6 Comments

This is our egg-cellent Easter egg-isode. We are catching up on listener contributions this week, so hold tight and keep your sunny side up… and that’s all yolks!

WARP 30: Inevitable Quitty?

April 14th, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP – A Warhammer Online Podcast

TSH 11: Blood Harvest – The Farm House Finale

April 14th, 2009 | No Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Last leg of Blood Harvest.

CP 70: The Honeypot

April 8th, 2009 | 32 Comments

Achievement Farmers: Be Warned! Server admins are fighting back! We discuss a very controversial subject with special guest msleeper.

TSH 10: Blood Harvest – The Train Station

April 6th, 2009 | No Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the 4th  leg of Blood Harvest.

CP 69: The Truth About Episode 50

April 1st, 2009 | 22 Comments

You wanna know the truth? The horrible truth? Well, here it is.

WARP 29: As the WARP turns

March 31st, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP – With special guest, Nakur from the B4B Alliance on Volkmar

TSH 09: Blood Harvest – The Bridge

March 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Third leg of Blood Harvest.

CP 68: The Obvious

March 25th, 2009 | 12 Comments

I know it sounds pretty obvious, but sometimes the obvious is obvious because it’s obvious. Discussing “Obvious Gameplay Points that People Forget” this week with guest host: Johnny Napalm!

WARP 28: Hiding for Renown

March 24th, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 08: Blood Harvest – The Tunnels

March 23rd, 2009 | 1 Comment

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Second leg of Blood Harvest.

CP 67: A Lesson in Etiquette

March 18th, 2009 | 5 Comments

Discussion of what to do and what NOT to do in certain scenarios that may pop up during your TF2 career. It never hurts to say “please” and “thank you” too. Guests this week are AshWilliams & Nivekeryas.

WARP 27: It’s Hot Hot Hot!

March 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 07: Blood Harvest – The Woods

March 15th, 2009 | 7 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the first leg of Blood Harvest.

CP 66: How to ruin a server

March 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment

There are many ways to ruin a TF2 server, and we let you know what those are.

WARP 26: The Bitter Rivals Revival

March 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 06: No Mercy – The Rooftop Finale

March 9th, 2009 | 3 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the next leg of No Mercy.

CP 65: Scout Unlocks

March 4th, 2009 | 4 Comments

The Scout update gives us much to talk about!

WARP 25: Keep your hands and arms inside the mixer at all times…

March 3rd, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 05: No Mercy – The Hospital

March 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the next leg of No Mercy.

TDG 47: The Ship [pc]

March 2nd, 2009 | 3 Comments

Murder and deceit on the high seas.

TDG 46: Audiosurf [pc]

February 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Ride Your Music

TDG 45: Garry’s Mod [pc]

February 26th, 2009 | 25 Comments

A sandbox mod for the Source Engine.

CP 64: That’s What She Said

February 25th, 2009 | 7 Comments

The Scout update is so close. While we try not to speculate too much, we do share our thoughts about what is officially announced about the Scout update. Mentok joins us this week in one crazy, crazy ride.

WARP 24: Meh and Cookies

February 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 04: No Mercy – The Sewers

February 23rd, 2009 | 3 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the next leg of No Mercy.

TDG 44: The Price Is Right [ds,pc,wii]

February 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Come on down!

TDG 43: Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure [wii]

February 19th, 2009 | No Comments

A puzzling adventure awaits those that dare search for Barbaros’ treasure!

CP 63: Spycrab Confessionals

February 18th, 2009 | 7 Comments

This week, we introduce two new segments. Lots of emails and discussion about our friends over seas. A little something about the elusive Spycrab. So, have a cup o’ tea and give a listen.

WARP 23: Fjnord 263 Where Are You?

February 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 03: No Mercy – The Subway

February 16th, 2009 | 3 Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the Second leg of No Mercy.

TDG 42: Dash of Destruction [xbox360]

February 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex meets the Doritos delivery truck.

TDG 41: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix [ps3,xbox360]

February 12th, 2009 | 2 Comments

You’re the best… around! Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down!

CP 62: Love is in the air

February 11th, 2009 | 6 Comments

Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings. The world, for once, in perfect harmony. With all its living things. Or something like that.

WARP 22: I Lost the Game

February 10th, 2009 | 5 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 02: No Mercy – The Apartments

February 9th, 2009 | No Comments

In this episode of the Safe house, we discuss the first leg of No Mercy.

TDG 40: Ultimate Band [ds,wii]

February 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Don’t just play, rock!

TDG 39: Age of War [web]

February 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Defeat the enemy in a war than spans five eras.

TDG 38: De Blob [ds,iphone,wii]

February 5th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Join the color revolution!

CP 61: The Bots Are Coming

February 4th, 2009 | 9 Comments

Move over weak humans, TF2 bots are moving in.

WARP 21: Prolly want a cracker?

February 3rd, 2009 | 6 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TSH 01: An Introduction

February 2nd, 2009 | 5 Comments

In this episode of the Safehouse, we introduce you to the game, the survivors, the infected and all the weapons of destruction.  

TDG 37: 10 Days in Africa [board,java]

February 2nd, 2009 | 1 Comment

Get Packing! You have 10 Days in Africa.

TDG 36: World of Goo [wii,pc]

January 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Brave perilous plunges and sticky situations with the power of goo!

TDG 35: BoomBlox [wii,mobile,n-gage2.0]

January 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Steven Spielberg is invading video games…. with BLOX!

CP 60: Holy Crap, it’s Episode 60!

January 28th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Just like the title says.

WARP 20: A funny thing happened on the way to the vortex…

January 27th, 2009 | 5 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 34: Gears of War 2 [xbox360]

January 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Fifteen years after Emergence Day…the fight for survival continues!

GNR 01: Episode 1

January 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment

This is the first episode of a new podcast about Fallout 3.   You can download this episode from their website: http://galaxynewsradio.blogspot.com

TDG 33: Burn Notice [web]

January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Spies don’t get fired, they get burned.

CP 59: Smelly Wine & Chief Perfume

January 21st, 2009 | 3 Comments

Just a small town podcast, livin’ in a lonely world. Lot’s of lovin’, touchin’ and squeezin’ in this fun-filled episode.

WARP 19: SKITTIE – SKA!!!

January 20th, 2009 | 3 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 32: Zuma [ipod,mobile,pc,palm,xbox,xbox360]

January 19th, 2009 | No Comments

Unearth the ancient secrets of Zuma.

CP 58: Mirror on a Stick

January 14th, 2009 | 5 Comments

Why not give the Scout a mirror on a stick? Sounds useful to me.

TDG 31: I’m in like with you [web]

January 14th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Play games. Meet people. Hang out.

WARP 18: RvR Speedwagon

January 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 30: Lips [xbox360]

January 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Get out your mic and sing your favorite songs. Your neighbors are going to love you for it!

TDG 29: PoxNora [pc]

January 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment

The elements have awoken.

TDG 28: Wii Fit [wii]

January 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Nintendo has the technology; they can rebuild you. Faster. Stronger. Better.

TDG 27: Mystery PI: The Vegas Heist [pc]

January 8th, 2009 | No Comments

Las Vegas needs your help!

WARP 17: Contest Winner Announced!

January 7th, 2009 | 7 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

CP 57: Who Touched My Gun?!

January 7th, 2009 | 6 Comments

First show of 2009! We catch up on lots of emails that accumulated in our inbox during the holidays. We also discuss the aftermath of the Demoman’s nerf.

TDG 26: Tomb Raider: Underworld [all]

January 7th, 2009 | No Comments

Does Ms. Croft have another successful expedition at hand?

TDG 25: My Weight Loss Coach [ds]

January 6th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Play to lose.

TDG 24: Crysis [pc]

January 5th, 2009 | 3 Comments

This game will kick your computer in the junk.

WARP 16: Keg’s End in Depth

December 23rd, 2008 | 3 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

CP 56: The Second Christmas Episode

December 22nd, 2008 | 17 Comments

Merry Christmas from Control Point! We used the same secret sauce that made the first Christmas episode so good, only this time we used more of it. Enjoy!

WARP 15: There’s a Nurgling in my Throat

December 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

CP 55: The Spy and Engie Evolve

December 17th, 2008 | 7 Comments

We have been blessed with a new update from Valve! What do we think about the big changes to the Spy and Engineer?

TDG 23: Peggle [pc,ipod,xbox360]

December 17th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Ready, aim… bounce!

TDG 22: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [pc,ps3,xbox360]

December 16th, 2008 | No Comments

Play both good and evil campaigns as you traverse the land in pursuit of your destiny.

TDG 21: Carnival Games Mini Golf [wii]

December 15th, 2008 | No Comments

Could mini golf get any better than this? Most definitely.

TDG 20: Vegas Showdown [board,java]

December 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Having nothing better to do, you and your multimillionaire friends got together and decided to wager on who could design the most prestigious hotel-casino on the Vegas Strip.

CP 54: Lone Survivor

December 10th, 2008 | 6 Comments

What has become of the Control Point podcast? Is it’s main focus factual information or just pure entertainment? The guest this week is Nivekeryas and a secret guest seemed to just wander on in during the show.

TDG 19: The West [web]

December 10th, 2008 | 3 Comments

Discover new land and experience exciting adventures and duels. The West is waiting for you!

WARP 14: Rage Against the Heavy Metal Event

December 9th, 2008 | 4 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 18: Beat’n Groovy [xbox360]

December 9th, 2008 | No Comments

Let the energy of the music flow through you.

TDG 17: Lost: Via Domus [pc,ps3,xbox360]

December 8th, 2008 | No Comments

Has Lost found its place as a video game?

WARP 13: Lava Golfing for Tor Anroc

December 3rd, 2008 | 1 Comment

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

CP 53: Deserted Island

November 26th, 2008 | 14 Comments

Maybe we talked a little TOO much about L4D this week, but come on, it’s a good game, right? NivekOne joins us this week (that’s Kevin backwards).

WARP 12: Gonebad

November 25th, 2008 | 8 Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 16: Game Table Online [java]

November 25th, 2008 | No Comments

Play Strategy, Board, Card, and Dice Games Online!

TDG 15: Left 4 Dead [pc,xbox360]

November 24th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Fight off the epidemic of zombies with up to 4-players in this co-op FPS from Valve.

TDG 14: Lost Cities [board,java]

November 20th, 2008 | 3 Comments

Daring Adventure For Two

CP 52: A 10th Class?

November 19th, 2008 | 13 Comments

Don’t be an assclown, listen to this episode!

TDG 13: Mirror’s Edge [ps3,xbox360]

November 19th, 2008 | No Comments

Faith hangs on the mirror’s edge.

WARP 11: Heavy Metal

November 18th, 2008 | No Comments

WARP is back with a brand new episode.

TDG 12: Guitar Hero VS Rock Band [ps3,wii,xbox360]

November 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Two music game titans will go head to head!

TDG 11: Acquire [board,java]

November 17th, 2008 | No Comments

Build a corporate empire!

TDG 10: Steam [pc]

November 14th, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Nexus of PC Gaming.

TDG 09: Fallout 3 [pc,ps3,xbox360]

November 13th, 2008 | 4 Comments

A post-apocalyptic paradise awaits.

CP 51.1: No Mercy

November 12th, 2008 | 11 Comments

We didn’t have much of an episode planned this week, so instead of an episode made up of 34 minutes and 23 seconds of cricket sound effects, we decided to call up some folks on Skype and talk about L4D. Joining us this week is Ifrit, AshWilliams and Sam Houston.

TDG 08: Dead Space [pc,xbox360,ps3]

November 12th, 2008 | No Comments

You are now free to drop-kick babies in space.

WARP 10: Quarantine

November 11th, 2008 | 3 Comments

WARP has come down with a case of the suds.

TDG 07: WeeWar [web]

November 11th, 2008 | 2 Comments

A turn-based multiplayer strategy game right in your browser!

TDG 06: Castle Crashers [xbox360]

November 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments

It’s a multiplayer adventure!

TDG 05: Ikariam [web]

November 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Build towns, trade and conquer islands.

TDG 04: Guitar Hero 3 [mobile]

November 6th, 2008 | No Comments

Guitar Hero is everywhere, even on your phone!

CP 51: Listener Contributions Gala

November 5th, 2008 | 22 Comments

Our mailbox is bulging this week!

TDG 03: Homestar Ruiner [pc,wii]

November 5th, 2008 | 1 Comment

What’s not to love about Homestar Runner?

TDG 02: Spore Creatures [ds]

November 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Spore on the DS, go figure!

WARP 09: The Orc Behind the Mask

November 4th, 2008 | 4 Comments

WARP has another week of information on your favorite MMO.

TDG 01: Tanoth [web]

November 3rd, 2008 | 1 Comment

The best way to describe this game is a MMORPBG.

CP 50: The Lost Episode

October 29th, 2008 | 30 Comments

WARP 08: Rise of the Lumberjack

October 28th, 2008 | 7 Comments

WARP has another week of information on your favorite MMO.

CP 49: Badwater Basin

October 22nd, 2008 | 4 Comments

Bomb cart will not push self!

WARP 07: White Lions, The Lich and the Mailbox

October 21st, 2008 | 2 Comments

WARP Talks about the coming of the WoW expansion.

WARP 06: Patch 1.0.2

October 14th, 2008 | 1 Comment

WARP covers the latest patch 1.0.2.

WoWoW 37: Blizzcon 2008

October 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Get your Blizzcon 2008 news coverage right here!

CP 48: Who is in the Briefcase?

October 8th, 2008 | 1 Comment

I don’t know, but we had better let them out!

WARP 05: Guild Ranks 1-10

October 7th, 2008 | 2 Comments

WARP covers the guild ranks from 1-10 and let’s you know what to expect.

CP 47: The Boy Band Episode

October 1st, 2008 | 8 Comments

Does the title of this episode intrigue you? Well, it should.

WARP 04: The Gates of Ekrund

September 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Week two delves into some more important topics of WAR.

CP 46: DragonCon

September 25th, 2008 | 9 Comments

We have returned from Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA. We sure did see alot of TF2 cosplay.