Pancakes? Does that mean our beloved Topher has finally graced us with his presence?!

Aaaaanyways, I suppose my question is with the AMAZINGLY awesome Pac-Man CE DX now out on PSN and XBLA, are there any other classic arcade titles that you think are more than due for a Championship Edition style remake/remix?

Also Chad, how upset are you about Disney putting its long string of forthcoming Disney Princess films on hold? I was already angry enough that Rapunzel became the CGI "Tangled" and now this? I think Disney's offices are the ones that are gonna need a Chad Vigo painting.

i have nothing to contribute to this aside from stating i love this story.

also, that tiger is definitely saying "PANCAKE? NO YOU FOOL GIVE ME MULTIPLE PANCAKES!"

or something.

Ni no kuni. Discuss.

You guys have talked a lot about playing games on christmas break but what are some games you actually received for christmas.

What do you guys want to see in the upcoming Zelda game?

Personally, I know it's a minor complaint, but I miss the elaborate jumps Link used to do in Majora's Mask and I never understood why the more recent Zelda games didn't use that.

why are you not on itunes? please be on itunes already

@josmeister:

I think they need a minimum of episodes to be on Itunes, like 5 or something.

@m_earendil,
Exactly. We will be on iTunes soon! I promise! :D

If you could make a video game mixtape with the full intention of using it to bed the recipient, what games would you include? Also, specify the order in which the games should be played in. And for sanity's sake the actual play time will be sped up to last only 4m30s because no one wants to wait through an 80hr rpg to get their nasty on.

Has there ever been a product or item made up in a game that you wish existed in real life? For example I have always wanted the Morph-o-Ray to exist in real life. Imagine solving all your problems by turning anyone who opposes you into a chicken.

Ever had sourdough pancakes? It's like having pretzels for breakfast!

When you got a gift from santa was it wrapped or unwrapped?

(Bastion Y-Vern)just because you kinda almost pronounced it wrong on the last podcast. heh.

Hey Chad, Collette, and Stella!!

Do you think Ms. Spolsion Man will be an actual innovative sequel? or the same gameplay with a redesigned main character that aims to impress older and retro gamers with its riff off of Ms. Pac man?

Also did you watch Tangled? if so how do you think it holds up to recent Disney movies both classically animated and CGI(non Pixar)?
AND are ANY of you excited for Tron legacy at all? I find myself stuck on the middle since i loved the original and its take on whats its like on the inside of a game/cpu but Legacy seems its just trying to be flashy for flashys sake.

your podcast kinda sucks to be called best podcast ever... im only basing this off the second episode tho so whatevs

Favorite Holiday Food?
Mickey games that kick ass?
Can Telltale games make Adventure games relevant again?


Also, Dreidels.

I had some boring pancakes from BLD on Beverly yesterday. At least the syrup came in a little house. Talk about that.

As some of us community members (and Jonathan Holmes) recently recorded a podcast discussing it, I'll ask:

Have you played the so-called "weaker" NES Mega Man games (4,5, and 6)? If so, do you think they're really that bad, or are they simply good games that fall in the shadow of the excellence of Mega Man 2 and 3?


@Sam420

Did you listen to RetroforceGO? That's where the name comes from.

Sweet jumping Jiminy Cricket! I think the waiting makes each episode release that much sweeter.

Do you think Catherine’s box art will be changed for a western release?

Or better yet do you think Catherine’s box art should be changed for a western release? It’s not even that provocative when compared to plenty of DVD boxes and movie posters. Of course this is ignoring the fact that most box art is changed for its western release anyway.

Yay, we love questions! Bring em on, we'll answer as many as we can.

I dunno why I've been thinking about that movie "Hackers" so much lately but what would your hacker names be and what virus would you use to hack the Gibson?

donkey kong country returns !!!

Why did Colette have to crush my spirit and beat my Zuma Blitz score after lagging just barely behind me all week?

SJRPG's or vanilla RPG'S?

It's winter and it's cold, and snowy or rainy in some parts, are there any particular games you guys like to play while covered in a blanket drinking hot chocolate?

What are your favorite cookies?

Did any of you buy lots of games during the thanksgiving steam sale?

PuzzlePuzzle!

What the heck...there's a Zero cool podcast? Didn't Destructoid used to have a "podcasts" tab at the top? What happened to that?

return of the platformers

Question @ Chad : Describe your dream pancakes in a sensual way. Also id like your opinions on this ( if you guys got time over after the pancake talk ^^ ) : What do you think about graffiti guy gets to pay for painting mario cart stuff on street :( http://twitlink.ws/3Lu

What is the God Mode cheat code to real life??
And what are some games that do well with cheat codes?

I don't have a question as such, just a quick thanks. My girlfriend recently invested in an iPod and decided to download all the old episodes of RetroforceGo!, I think that now she's starting to appreciate all those old games like I do. Seriously, I've been trying for years to get her to play Majora's Mask (like it has for many, the timer puts her off, regardless of my explaining that you don't lose a thing) but five minutes of Chad saying its amazing and she finally wants to give it a go. So thanks for managing to accomplish what my inadequate boyfriend status could possibly ever do! I'm looking forward to finally show her why this game is so great.

Whoo!! Was wondering when the new episode was going to be recorded. :D

Anyway, here's my question: Is there any games that you guys grew up playing that you realize that don't really like anymore? Super Mario Bros. 2 definitely fits the bill for me.

Do you remember the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolf the Red-Nosed reindeer? It was full of lovable toys that got overlooked because of a few mismatched features or imperfections.

What do you think Santa would find on an island of misfit games? Which ones should he rescue? Would any of you rather be dentists?

I don't think I've ever heard you lovely people talk about what music you listen too. So, what are you guys into? What have you been listening to recently?

I listened to the RetroforceGO! movie commentary on "The Wizard" and I laughed so hard at the moment when "California" was said. Also you guys are totally awesome and a big thank you to Stella for accepting my request on twitter!

Donkey Kong Country retiene and Pacman CE DX are awesome. They got me thinking about the concept of "retro perfection".

What constituyes "Retro perfect

Donkey Kong Country Returns makes 2D platformers feel more relevant than ever.
The end of Professor Layton Unwound Future was heartbreakingly awesome. These are both titles that Chad's been touting, and I'm so glad he convinced me to play both.

My question for the gang is "What game do you love that totally doesn't seem like your kind of thing on the surface?" For me it would be Gears of War. It's so macho and dumb and warlike, pretty much everything I stand against, but I still love playing it.

@Chad, Colette
You know, I seem to recall a crazy podcast that features some current Dtoid staff and cast offs getting around the iTunes 5 episode requirement by making a couple 5-10 minute episodes. Just food for thought.

But more importantly, what old game in your book most deserves either a sequel or HD remake? I'd probably cream myself if the words "Final Fantasy VI HD is coming" from Squnix,

This questions is sort of similar to Tristero's, but here we go

What games do you love that the general populace hates? I always try those games that everyone just craps all over, and end up loving them (Red Steel *cough*)

Sorry, wrong button.

What constituyes "retro perfect" to you?

@Secret Cow
Mighty Bomb Jack and Chubby Cherub probably live on the island of misfit games, but they likely belong there along with Rygar and Karnov.

What's the weirdest Christmas present you ever got? It could be something that was SORT of what you wanted, but not in your expectations.

You know what I mean...

Okay, I just remembered another.

Chad, as a leading student of all things Valkyria Chronicles, which one was better, VCI or VCII? The comments were fairly split on a recent staff editorial, so I look to you to settle this raging debate once and for all.

I would love to hear you guys gush about Lost Odyssey for a full podcast, spoilers and everything! Please! :D

If you could cover yourself in any sticky substance and then proceed to roll around in any pile of adorable animals, what would that substance be, and what adorable animals would you choose to have stuck to you? Think Katamari, but more adorable and yet a little sad because you'd probably squash and kill them accidentally.

Ok, so each one of you is starting in a Buddy Cop movie, which videogame character would you like to have as a partner? and what would be the name of your movie?

Super Meat Boy, Opinions, GO!

(You read it as Dance floor, it's not that hard Chad!)

A couple of questions. Pick whichever you like.

1.) What obscure Disney character would you like to see in Epic Mickey?
2.) What is your favorite things to eat and drink while playing video games?
3.) Touch screens, motion controls, 3D, and plastic instruments. What do you guys think is the next big fad in gaming?

Chad,

Question: Seeing as how Nintendo has been on a roll of stellar games this year (and knowing that you are a Nintendo fan like me), what projects would you like to see them work on next?

For me it would be Pikmin 3, and a Smash Bros for 3DS

What kind of syrup is your favorite for pancakes?

Epic Mickey happened. What would you like to see Disney do next? (game-wise)

Awesome! So, I got Persona 4 recently. I've played about 50 hours of it, and I'm up to Misuou's dungeon, the Void Quest. And Chad looks like Teddie in both Bear and Human form. Two questions: Should I get Persona 3, also, how much more of this awesome experience do I have?