It's Tuesday and I'm currently playing Lost Odyssey, but because SOME people insist on downloading our podcasts, I have to keep making them. So yeah, thanks very much for stopping me playing that awesome, awesome game (and it IS awesome).
Speaking of awesome games, that is the subject of tonight's episode -- more specifically, the awesome games that have come from Europe over the years. This time around, the usual co-hosts Wardrox and Atheistium will be joined by Dtoid community member Dan Gale, the first of hopefully many community guest stars. Gale is Northern like Wardrox, so expect a full discussion on Lancashire Hotpots, traditional ale, and Jack Duckworth.
Also, to make everyone angry before the show records at 18:00 GMT, here's what Wardrox just said to me while I was typing this up. He was talking about Space Giraffe:
"Whats the difference between Rez and SG? wait, THERE ISN'T ONE."
As ever, you can put your thoughts, additions, suggestions and questions in the comments. Also, feel free to flame Wardrox for what he just said.
Contest:
8:55 AM on 02.12.2008
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Good to hear Lost Odyssey has turned out well then. Thanks for the reminder.
Heh.
also, say bollocks five times fast.
I hope there's a huge Rare circlewank tonight too.
Can't wait for this episode as always (Feels like I've been wiating for this one to come forever D:).
Rare is also based in the UK, "back in the day" they gave us some great games, now they just give us shite.
Jim, how excited are you for Dynasty Warriors 6 and the imminent defeat of Lu Bu?
Also, has Lauren been enjoying the pictures I sent her?
Which genres do you thing European developers/publishers excel in compared to Japan/America?
Which do the fail at?
and rez is shite made from solid gold
Also, do you know where and when European games are released in terms of priority?
Can women wank?
I want to hear some more 'I hate kids these days'.
And finally, I'd like to know why Jim is so angry and hates Christians (just kidding on that one Jim!)
Haha! Satire!
OMGWTFBBQ!!1!
Although I gotta say Mizuguchi never threw a childish tantrum when Rez didn't sell...
The Bitmap Brothers made the best - Speedball 2, Gods and Chaos Engine, Xenon 2
Awesome days
Also, censure Wardrox, please.
runs away
Maybe I should rephrase - "What are the best things Europe has done for gaming?" OR "What are the best games that came out of Europe?"
Some possible mentionables in my mind include:
Gemoetry Wars on 360(I don't care that its DLC, its fucking awesome)
Farcry(graphics)
GTA III(basically starting open world environments)
Beyond Good and Evil(that game is just good)
Prince of Persia(the new parts of the series)
Indigo Prophecy(awesome all around game, until the end)
Max Payne(Bullet time ftw)
Or maybe just "what is your favorite game from a European developer?"
Or maybe "why does therob92 ask so many shitty questions?"
Consumers can find Dynasty Warriors 6 at the following retailers: Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, Game Crazy, Game Rush, GameStop, Gamefly, EB Games, and Wal-Mart.
I have the fire and pitchforks ready for you!!!
Can't wait to listen to you guys.
On a side note, the guy in the yellow shirt stole cousin Eddies shoes...real niiiiiiiiice....
Bullfrog and Bitmap used to have it all tied up in the early days. Was it government regulation?? Or is it just cheaper to produce games in Japan/the US?? Or did the style of game just die out (not FPS)??
Also mention populous, magic carpet and syndicate. Unless I missed the recording time.