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The Podcastle records tomorrow: Modern Warfare costs WUT? photo

Much to our chagrin, Destructoid's smelliest podcast will be recording tomorrow. Once again, Jim Sterling, Wardrox and Atheistium convene and discuss the latest happenings that European listeners (or idiots) might like to hear. This episode will naturally be spent tearing Activision a new hole for pricing Modern Warfare 2 at £54.99.

We might discuss other things, including your very own listener questions. Ask away and see if we're not too tired and sick of each other to actually read them out by then.


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Havoc Fang's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:21
Havoc Fang
Can the AAA-Team have a garage attached to the Podcastle for the van(s)?

And, more importantly, can we have a jet?
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:23
Xhumation
So are Activision Nazis, Pedophiles or something much more complicated like an intergalactic fascist empire that demands you eat bananas and dance to a creepy tune?
Corican's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:23
Corican
Wardrox! Please enlighten us, the unwashed masses, about Artificial Intelligence.
SnakeDude4Life's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:25
SnakeDude4Life
How you guys tried NEOTOKYO? It's a Half Life 2 mutiplayer mod. I'd give you my first impression, but that might tint your play.

Also, Why?
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:27
Monodi
Bernard and Karen could totally rape each other.
PySk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:28
PySk
What do you guys think about the XBox 360 video dashboard commercials (with sound)?
The Defiant Biscuit's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:32
The Defiant Biscuit
If you could make a porn film based on any video game franchise, what game would it be and how much would it make me vomit?
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:34
pascuz46
So let me get this straight. Modern Warfare 2 (regular version) costs 101.06 Canadian Dollars, in the UK????? What is normally the price of games in the UK in GBP?
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:34
AgentMOO
Are you excited about The Beatles Rock Band, and will you be able to afford it? Also the vocal harmonies support 3 singers... perfect number for the podcastle.





What price would you pay for an ELO Rock Band, complete with Cello, Violin, Horn, and Synthesizer instruments? Special edition includes a lock of Jeff Lynne's hair.
Guyver 0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:34
Guyver 0
Convene?

Would a surrealist or dadaist game be worth playing?
or would it be frustrating?

I remember reading reviews when the Harvey Birdman game came out that complained that it was frustrating, due to the dada-esqe nature of the comedy.

Britian was the third place country that made the most videogames.
However given this fact there arent any expo's in Britain.
Well cept Game On.
but thats new.
do you feel that there isnt much of a gaming culture/infrastructure. and what improvements would need to be made.
this kinda plays into what you were saying a couple of episodes ago about how games developers are spread over the country.

also has jim recovered from the discovery of the hold on his psp?
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:37
Chronic Logic
Who's more dickish? Activision or EA?
Guyver 0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:39
Guyver 0
What British tv show would you like to see be made into a full AAA game?
I'm thinking an Eastenders MMO?
Bernards Watch as a Braid clone?
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:40
Char Aznable
What is the most embarrassing moment of your life? Outside of doing this podcast, of course. ZING!

Wardrox, what made you choose your field of study?
Guyver 0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:44
Guyver 0
What's your opinion of the game "Pro Cycling Manager Season 2009"?

What game have you played so much you could play it blindfolded, and across the room using coffee stirrers taped to your finger tips whilst hanging upside down in a waterfall.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:49
njsykora
On the subject of excellent children's programs how awesome is it that Fun House is on TV again?
Issun's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:49
Issun
What is your opinion about 1 vs 100 ?
Also did you know a strip poker game without nudity will come out to WiiWare ?
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:53
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Just a limerick this week, about the Modern Warfare 2 Collectors Edition

I'll pay for an artbook and score
But even I'm not this big of a whore
A real Night Vision Goggle?
My mind this does boggle
They'll be tons of these left in the store

And for my question, once digital distribution becomes even more standard, do you think game publishers will find them selves in a similar spot as book publishers with e-books, who are being forced to re-shift their paradigm, now that the standard price for digitally distributed books is $9.99. We've already seen backlash against games like Castle Crashers and Braid due to their high(er) price point, and with games, the cost of producing them is much much higher then their literary counterparts, a showdown between the consumer and producer seems inevitable. One interesting thing that publishers have started doing is staggering the releases of electronic counterparts to expected big sellers to theoretically boost the profits by guiding people to purchase the more costly real life version. The jury is still out on if it works or not of course, but if so, do you think that could be a viable path for the games industry? Your thoughts on the whole issue?

Also, a special thanks to Wardrox for being a sole voice of reason in this absurd anti-Left4Dead2/anti-anti-Left4Dead2 tomfoolery.
chris24680's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 11:59
chris24680
Wardox, using your all mighty qualifications in computer stuff canyou please tell us if irobot could ever happen. And will milo join us or crush us with his robot bretheren?
Analoge's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:06
Analoge
If I mention the upcoming negativegamer video game in the comments, does it give Wardrox a good reason to talk about it on the Podcastle?
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:17
Aurain
Bernard's Watch...
It's the kind of program I used to watch, and always wanted to punch the little git in the face.
Even though I'm atleast 9 years older than him.
Kif 's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:25
Kif
@njsykora: No fucking way. I didn't even know CITV even existed, let alone Fun House!
Mr Melancholy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:29
Mr Melancholy
What's the name of the song that plays during the advert for channel 4 on demand?
greeneggsnsam's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:31
greeneggsnsam
Magic Roundabout vs. Trap Door in: BATTLE OF THE TRIPPY KIDS TV SHOWS
Necro BABS's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:41
Necro BABS
Does Guyver O boycott thread (the Modern Warfare price) in the podcastle forum rubbish or does it have any value? Can we just crush his dreams or do we embrace them?
wilbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:55
wilbo
if you had bernards watch what would you do?

i would either do something sexual to people

or freeze time and punch low flying seagulls , that'd be sweet
Engles's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 12:56
Engles
The GamerCast promo announcers were different people. Dave (who Wardrox sends his emails to) is from the Sarcastic Gamer podcast, and used to do the promos. Chad, host of the Videogame Show and founder of the GamerCast Network is the “depressed sounding” one.
Jim, I’d like to know two things. Firstly, I’ve listened to an early episode, and it had you treating the Podcastle as an actual castle - why did you drop that pretense? Secondly, did you know there’s another podcast called the Podcastle? Finally, when are you moving to America, and when you do, will the Podcastle be cancelled? My friend Scott says hi, by the way. He’ll come up with a witty rejoinder soon.
XanderSan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 13:04
XanderSan
At which point did you realise 'id' software is actually pronounced 'id' rather then 'Eye-dee'?
wadawoodo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 13:40
wadawoodo
can you think of any games which had really good manuals?
Ace Flibble's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 13:54
Ace Flibble
Bernard's Watch or The Queen's Nose?
SetoChaos's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 14:10
SetoChaos
My friend says he can beat Jim with Diao Chan in Dynasty Warriors. What does Jim think of this?
mr moustache's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 15:02
mr moustache
When is wardrox moving to the states and will the podcastle be cancelled once he´s over there?
ZagZagovich's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 15:28
ZagZagovich
What was your first video game disappointment?
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 15:48
Mr Wrighty 987
Which system will the podcastle be getting MW2 on and is wardrox a sexual tyrannosaurus?
Avalon51's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 15:52
Avalon51
BERNARD'S WATCH FUCK YEAH.
Touch's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 16:18
Touch
My line on the Ł55 Modern Warfare 2:

Not payin', not playin'

(unless play.com sells it for Ł40 or less)

If the piss-weak Pound means that I have to ease off on my videogames purchases for a while, then that's what I'll have to do. My other option is: mug a granny and nick her purse. Tempting, but I'll refrain....
Guncannon's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 16:43
Guncannon
So Jim, what's the worst insult for you, being called:

a)Overweight
b)A Microsoft whore
c)Yahtzee
d)The next Robert Summa
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 18:05
Puppy Licks
Are there any key destinations in Europe that a travelling gamer might like to visit?
Kpax's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 18:17
Kpax
Will Hollie ever be on the Podcastle again? She has what is undeniably the sexiest voice in podcasting, and my ears long to feel the gentle caress of her voice once again. :3

<333

No offense, Lauren, you're still in my top 10.
Zantetsuken's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 18:37
Zantetsuken
I remember watching Bernard's Watch when I was younger and getting really pissed off that he didn't stop time and just run around punching people and stealing shit.

What a twat.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:24
wanderingpixel
Jim, have you ever been in a situation where you reviewed a game, gave it a low score, but later played it again and wound up liking it a lot more then you did before, and regreted the score you originally gave it?

Wardrox, what do you think games need to improve upon the most, technology wise, in the next few years?

Jim, as one big guy to another, what is the lamest insult regarding your weight that you ever recieved?

Do youn think other companies will do what Activision is doing to COD: MW2, and up the price on big name titles like Bioshock and Max Payne 3?
junglistgamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 02:08
junglistgamer
How angry will Wardrox be when MW2 inevitably sells very well and shoots to the top of the charts despite it's exorbitant price? Will the inevitable killing spree finally prove that games cause violence?
junglistgamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 02:13
junglistgamer
Also, why is a murderous rampage referred to as a spree? Isn't the joviality implied by the term spree a bit insensitive?
homietheclown's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 03:50
homietheclown
Lauren Wardrox and Jim. I enjoy all of the Destructoid podcasts but this is the first time i have asked a question. This has probably been answered before but how did all of you meet and how did the Podcastle start? Also, I know that Jim always proudly proclaims that the Podcastle is shit but i quite like it. It's unique and it provides me with a lot of laughs but there is quite often a serious discussion or topic behind all of the name calling and tomfoolery. Are all of you proud of your work on the Podcastle and where do you see it going from here?
HammerTiem's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 04:44
HammerTiem
If steam has too many casual games, do the terrorists win?
Oatmeal lover's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 10:17
Oatmeal lover
I've always said that only 'queens' play Call of Duty, now it's priced for them too!
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 12:53
Half left
Hey it's everyone's bestest bud halfie!

In the unlikely event of you getting this far down the listener questions you should ask yourselves this:

Infinite supply of videogames, or infinite supply of food. Which would you rather have?
Toucan Gourmand's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 13:14
Toucan Gourmand
To Atheistium: By the time that you get to the listener questions...how often do Wardrox and Jim's arguments make it uncomfortable to even be on Skype with them while recording?

Does Activision not see a difference between the market in the United Kingdom and Australia now?

To Jim: How long do you plan on making your "The VideoGame Show - What I've Done" series last?
Charey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2009 21:54
Charey
Atheistium, The new Tomb Raider look like it is trying to become a survival horror game. Your thoughts?
mario actually's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/24/2009 10:07
mario actually
Har... Ending on a nice note there...
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