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I'm convinced we're never gonna get a full cast for Resident Evil-toid. Still, that's no reason we can't have a good time.

I know for sure that we're going to talk about Brutal Legend and its not-an-RTS-but-it-is-but-it-isn't gameplay, and probably all the goddamn doubling down that's going on. Beyond that, I am typically clueless about what we will discuss.

So, yes. Ask us questions, and maybe we will discuss them on the podcast.


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GBreaux's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:44
GBreaux
If anythony and samit sandwiched Jim, would it be a browtown double down reach around?
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:45
Holyetheline
Is Borderlands to video games what Radiohead is to music?
Chainsawface's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:45
Chainsawface
What happens if you type 'Brad Nicholson' In Scribblenauts?
PwnanObrien's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:48
PwnanObrien
What other types of games would you like to see the tech for Left 4 Dead's AI director applied to? What, besides FPS zombie action, would benefit from dynamic drama?
Kohlstream's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:49
Kohlstream
Online petitions. Even when they are doomed to fail do you think are they still worth doing? Do they have any impact at all?
ouched's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:50
ouched
Since Sammit isn't on tonight, I can ask this question as I would be affraid of his answer.

If you were teaching a course on Gaming, or some aspect of game design like music, aesthetics, play mechanics, narrative, structure, characters, etc; what games would be on your syllabus as "Required Play" as course work?

Would you pick games that would be held as exemplars of the craft or cautionary pit falls, as I think both can be useful and informative when constructive criticism is applied.
Insane Enigma's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:52
Insane Enigma
I heard some stories about how Double Fine sent out information booklets to some sites detailing how the Brutal Legend's multiplayer works. Do you think that this was poor game design, or a brilliant ploy by Tim Schafer to immerse the gamer into figuring out things for themselves?
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:52
TheToiletDuck
Did you know that ed o'neil (al bundy) has a blackbelt in karate?
theswitcher's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:54
theswitcher
Really wanna watch zombieland again now.
Isay Isay's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:57
Isay Isay
Borderlands pushes the limits of the FPS genre!

Is there anything in the world that should never be doubled down for any reason?
fundando's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:58
fundando
Did anybody get to finish Demon's Souls yet? If so, how much harder does new game plus get?
talon84's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 14:59
talon84
Would playing "Brad Nicholson: The Game", be similar to the face melting move in Brutal Legend?
CitizenErased's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:01
CitizenErased
Am I the only person who finds Uncharted 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4 really easily comparable?
Even quite similar?
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:01
Draxxlith
PSPgo: Sony's Virtual Boy, or is that too nice, since it implies possible later success?
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:02
SuitcoatAvenger
I remember hearing talk of the "light RTS elements" in Brutal Legend being discussed over the past few trade shows, but really, no more than that. Then, they release a demo that showcases the hack-and-slash and driving mechanics, but doesn't even really even hint at the RTS gameplay. So, people got blindsided, and found out that the game wasn't what they expected. The negative reactions sort of make sense in that light. I mean, imagine walking into Bioshock and finding out that nearly half of the game is actually a kart racer.

Do you think that if Double Fine pushed the RTS-lite gameplay to the forefront right off the bat, the reaction would have been more favorable?
Jellybeans's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:04
Jellybeans
To the podtoid crew:

Obviously, destructoid is the best thing that ever happened to you. You're living the dream to review video games and many serious topics while having fun. Have you thought of any future goals that you are willing to work on which will affect your life and the Dtoid community?


And where did you guys work/do before you earned your title as a game journalist?
Slick Icarus II's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:04
Slick Icarus II
Why can't I think of anything intelligent to ask on the spur of the moment?
Toucan Gourmand's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:05
Toucan Gourmand
@Holyetheline
Isn't your question dependent on the people's opinions of Radiohead?

I did watch the quick look of Borderlands at Giantbomb.com and it did seem to be quite interesting.
kandenkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:10
kandenkiller
If you could mash 2 existing franchises together into one what 2 would they be?
Nick Poodoo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:10
Nick Poodoo
Anthony: You, me and some Prune Tang. Let's double down!


Also, how come you never write anymore? I miss you so much.
squirrelyg's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:11
squirrelyg
If there was a zombie apocalypse what wold each of you do, and how fucked would you be in Brad Nicholson was a zombie?
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:12
wanderingpixel
What other games, like Brutal Legend, have you played that have gameply similar to one genre, but are not that genre?
Son of BaconSandwhich's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:13
Son of BaconSandwhich
Did Mr. Shafer do a good thing by defending his Action RTS? I own the game, and I find it rather...broken. Not really sure if I could defend it like he has.
Aos's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:13
Aos
*spoilers

I have a question about mgs4. The game requires you to go through the microwave room so that you can reach the place where you need to inject the worm Into JD. My question is why the hell did snake even need to go down the microwave room in the first place? He had no reason to go into the Microwave room. Otacon was the one who actually injected the worm into JD. Snake really didn't do anything accept get half baked. If Otacon really wanted to he could have went octocamo the whole time and did it all himself. Yes it was all dramatic but still.

Do you have any experiences in games where your objective was absolutely meaningless and in literal terms there was no sense in doing what the game is asking you to do?
Havoc Fang's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:17
Havoc Fang
What two videogame genre's baby would you most be interested in having fun with?

Also, what is, in your opinion, true dedication or love to a game or franchise?
Necro BABS's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:18
Necro BABS
Does the podtoid crew nut up or shut up?

Plus, if the Zombie apocalypse happened, what would be your sole mission in life? To survive, to get drunk, to find really rare games? Discuss.
Happymeowmeow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:18
Happymeowmeow
As much as I give props to Schafer and team for trying something new, there was a definite disparity between the RTS sections and the rest of the game. Like it didn't quite fit in the world they were trying to create.
Plus, it was sad to see those empty stages. Wish there were actually bands up there, you know? I wanted to fight the evil with the power of pure ROCK. Not upgradable units and resource management.
Loved the individual designs tho...that Kiss chick riding a fire breathing heavy metal tiger thing, god damn.
RichardBlaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:19
RichardBlaine
Brutal Legend established a great universe (ripe for fanfiction), so I hope to see an improved sequel. What kind of gameplay/gamelength fixes would you guys recommend to have a more balanced product? Also, for someone who found Uncharted 1 good but underwhelming, is Uncharted 2 worth the hype? Finally, any thoughts on the future of the steakwich as a fast-food breakfast item?
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:19
Mr Wrighty 987
Is any of the podtoid crew excited about a Fist of the North Star game coming to the PS3 and 360.
SenorDoucheoisie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:21
SenorDoucheoisie
So A Boy and His Blob came out last week, and a pretty significant amount of people scoffed and said, "NOT WORTH IT; SHOULD BE ON WIIWARE FOR $10", even with a reduced price of $40. Some retailers even had it for $30, and still, same thing.

While I'm enjoying the 2-D revival immensely, what do you guys think of the notion that just because a game LOOKS simple, it should be on XBLA/PSN/Wiiware for $10, $15? Is disc-based media no longer a viable format for such games? Personally I would've paid $50 for a 100% hand-drawn game oozing with charm like ABaHB, but I'm just a deviant freak that gets off on little boys hugging amorphous blobs with eyes.
thornier-gravy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:22
thornier-gravy
Who is a better quarterback Eli Manning or Peyton Manning discuss.
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:25
Draxxlith
I'm sure you will be tired of hearing and speaking of Brutal Legend by the time you record, but:


I found that I really enjoyed Brutal Legend, except for those last two stage battles, yet I have still walked away in love with it. Are there any other games the crew can think of where you love a game, but it builds up to a last level(s) that you can't stand, but endure for whatever reason (maybe story)?
VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:26
VGFreak1225
How effective will Modern Warfare 2 petition be? Also, with it along with the L4D2 boycott, do you see these kinds of movements being more common and effective as time progresses?
PhazonYoshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:26
PhazonYoshi
Oh for fu-

A bit of a HAWPCast crossover, but did any of the other guys ever write fanfiction?
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:27
Technophile
I noticed you have a pretty good record with the multiplayer in Brutal Legend Anthony, does that mean you enjoy it or are you just naturally good at it?
Nda's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:29
Nda
I'm thinking about getting a psp but can't make up which one to get. I've never been interested in it much before because of the issues with the display quality. Is the Go's screen superior to the 3000 and what do you think Sony will come up with to use the Go's bluetooth functionality in the future?

Thanks guys and keep up the great show!

PS=No Samit! Finally I won't have to skip through the 'what you've been playing' part!
Happymeowmeow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:29
Happymeowmeow
Realized I never asked a question.
...
Here's one. As fearless game journalists you guys are in like the focal point of the hype deluge that surrounds the release of big release games. What games if any do you feel have lived up to their pre-release hype?
Toucan Gourmand's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:31
Toucan Gourmand
Do you think this inclusion of RTS-like game-play will hurt the sales of Brutal Legend?
...or do think it already has?

How did the RTS-like game-play affect your enjoyment of your play-through?
Do you like playing RTS games or games with similar components as RTS games?
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:33
Draxxlith
What does the crew think about the new Ten Minute Taste feature?
Will it always be just the first ten minutes, or can it be something like the first ten minutes of gameplay, in case there's a long opening cutscene?
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:33
CaptainApocalypse
Recently, someone closely involved with Borderlands said that they feared its release would be overshadowed by Dragon Age and Modern Warfare 2. Do you think this fear is justified? As someone who really likes RPGs, I do find myself looking to Dragon Age to get my fix.
Reginald's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:36
Reginald
can any of the podtoid crew remember playing a game where your avatar was not a human being, or heavily anthropomorphized animal/object, yet still had a real sense of atmosphere, or immersion ?

flower could be an example of what I mean, but I hope that doesn't limit your imaginations
kandenkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:37
kandenkiller
Jim Sterling?
DR Mexico's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:38
DR Mexico
Regarding the recent videogame burning/protest that happened in Germany, do you think it would have been more successful if had taken place in america? and do you think something similar could happen outside of Germany?

Also which does FPS/RPG better borderlands or fallout 3?
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:42
Cataract
How do you guys feel about how the Double Down meme has taken off?
KIHP's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:45
KIHP
If samit drank prunetang would he be transformed into his female alter-ego samtit and who would she try to sleep with of the podtoid crew. Also if a nutty professor 2 like event happened and the two seperated bodies who would win in the ensuing fight. Also would they have sex and if so what or who would be the outcome be. Also if brad gave into his darkside and became chet and in true dbz like fashion the two had to fuse to become double-down super brown transmit would they be able to fill chets dark heart with there light?
Bluestreak2's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:47
Bluestreak2
Why do digital versions of games cost the same or more than the retail disc version?
Shouldn't it be the other way around, since there is no longer costs for physical storage space in warehouse, media printing, shipping, and other cost factors.
The publishers also don't have to worry about the whole used games since every copy sold is essentially new and depending on the service more difficult to share with friends.

Sorry if this has already been asked, just one of those things that's always bugged me about the digital gaming movement.
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:52
Char Aznable
Are you guys surprised that Jack Black's presence is the least annoying aspect of Brutal Legend?
Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 15:58
Overcrowd
If you were in a totally brutal metal band, what would you call it?
momo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 16:00
momo
With the price drop, lots of people are finally picking up a PS3. What games would all of you recommend to the neophyte PS3 gamer?
honkwas's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 16:00
honkwas
What is your favourite piece of new about games journalism?
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