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Tired but motivated, Turks, Chris and Patrick have a lot of gaming information to share in Episode #139 of the Avault Podcast. There was a Bethesda party, and crowds to navigate, but Patrick would not be deterred from his mission to get his hands on The Old Republic. Find out about what BioWare hasn't yet shown in their videos (a good Sith?). Also on the docket are Mass Effect 3, XCOM, Darkness 2, UFC Undisputed 3, Metro Last Light, Saints Row: The Third, Hitman, Tomb Raider, Dead Island, and World of Tanks. Would you like to know more? Listen now!

Episode 138 of the Avault Podcast stars Mark, Chris, Patrick and Matthew Booth, as they bring you the goods from E3 2011's official Day One. The guys had a chance to look at some concept art for the upcoming Transformers title, but the big new of the day was the Nintendo Wii U reveal! The team hasn't had a chance to get up close with the device yet, but there are plenty of first impressions of the upcoming console to share. There's also a recap of the upcoming Nintendo titles, some Sony Vita chat, a look at Activision's lineup (particularly Prototype 2 and Modern Warfare 3), Battlefield 3, Rage, Prey 2, Skyrim, and The Old Republic. For completely unbiased opinions on the menu of upcoming titles, press play!

Mark, Chris and Patrick are fresh from the press conferences and ready to share in Episode #137 of the Avault Podcast. Patrick is looking to upgrade to Kinect (the Mass Effect 3 demo sold him). And you can imagine the team's excitement over the new Halo announcements! Has the Madden franchise run out of ideas? Was Old Republic a let down? What were their first impressions of Overstrike, Furious 4, Need for Speed: The Run, Rayman Origins, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, and Far Cry 3? Will Battlefield 3 score Best in Show? And what about Assassin's Creed Revelations? Listen now to get first-hand accounts from the industry's premiere event!

Chris and Mark have arrived, and spend Episode #136 of the Avault Podcast speculating about what they'll see over the rest of the week. Once again, the gigundus Assassin's Creed banner drapes the convention center. Tomorrow (after muffins), the guys are heading out to see what EA has to show this year (Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, and Star Wars the Old Republic), and then it's on to Ubisoft (Child of Eden and Assassin's Creed Revelations). The guys also plan to glean what they can from the Microsoft camp, so press play to catch the excitement!

This week on Episode #135 of the Avault Podcast, Derek Paxton of Stardock visits, and brings with him the details of Elemental: Fallen Enchantress. Though initially not well received, Stardock decided to do more than simply move on to the next game. They went back and reworked it. Derek explains how the revision process was tackled, why you want to play it, and what they're doing for those who purchased the original Elemental. In other news, Turks took Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale out for a test drive, the guys are still playing L.A. Noire, and the E3 predictions abound.

This week on Episode #134.5 of AP.5, Chris and Turks are all about what many view as the epitome of the video game industry's global events - E3. Their conversation ranges from last year's expo to their expectations for this year. Counting down the days until next Monday, the guys spend some time recapping previous shows while sharing some of their favorite moments, and reveal their preliminary battle plans. Listen now to hear a few of their predictions for the event!

Justin Lueders (one of the show's first guests) of Fervent Interactive returns this week for Episode #134 of the Avault Podcast, to chat up his new iOS game, Bruce. Justin details the app's development process, and explains how they actually incorporate player feedback while updating. For those not still crying over the end of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the guys have some more L.A. Noire information to share, and provide need to know info on which clues to pick up. There was also an update to Infinity Blade this week, an announcement of Ghost Recon Online for free, and WoW's numbers are down! Could it be the beginning of the end for the MMO giant? Listen now to find out!

Jason Iatomasi joins the AP.5 team for Episode #133.5 to take you inside of L.A. Noire. It's without a doubt a truly mature title, but is the average gamer ready for something like this? Why do some people find it boring, while others become totally captured by the story? Is it best played in small doses, or is it something you should block out some serious "me time" for? And how the heck do you tell when a suspect is lying to you? Mark, Chris, Patrick and Jason are ready to answer these and other compelling questions about 2011's most unusual game!

This week of Episode #133 of the Avault Podcast, Ted Brockwood of Kalypso Media drops by to talk about The First Templar. Ted was ready to discuss how Ubisoft did not create The Knights Templar, and how their game is in no way related to the Assassin's Creed series. Listen know to find out more about this co-op only title.

In addition to the Templar talk, it was a rather interesting week for game releases, and the guys bring you tons of intel on La Noire (use your intuition). There's also Nintendo 3DS DRM news and yet another PSN update.

Is Brink "the crappiest game ever?" The 5-minute AP.5 review concludes that Brink is a definite SKIP IT!  The guys also chat about the four Triple-A games (Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations) being released in November. Finally they promise that next week they will offer their honest impressions of L.A. Noire.

Tom Ohle from CD Projekt joins Turks and Company for Episode #132 of the Avault Podcast. Tom is in charge of CD Projekt's PR and Marketing, and dropped in to chat up The Witcher 2. Will it be able to topple Dragon Age and Elder Scrolls? Many say yes, and Tom explains why.Also on deck in the gaming conversation this week are Red Faction: Armageddon's demo, Mortal Kombat, and Brink. And E3 2011 is just around the corner, so listen now to discover what the guys are most looking forward to checking out for you!

Episode #131.5 of AP.5 is all about Portal 2, and the team is ready to take you deep inside this most unusual title. While there hasn't been a lot of PS3 multiplayer going on, you will encounter "the best voiced character in the history of games." Are you a fan of the first one? The sequel has more tools, more options and just MORE of everything. Listen now to uncover the team's favorite parts, and discover how much fun can be had in a first-person shooterish game where no one dies!

Episode #131 of the Avault Podcast is on the streets, and Michael Fahrny (far - nee) from Atari joins Turks, Chris and Watts directly from the development pit. Michael shared some of his experiences while working on Tecmo Football, and his latest labor of love, Yar's Revenge, which is getting a whole new look and feel. He also detailed how the PSN woes are affecting not only consumers, but putting a kink into product development schedules.And in play this week are Mortal Kombat (and its story), Super Brothers Sword and Sorcery for iOS (play with headphones and tune in the music), and Portal 2 (it makes you feel smarter).

No, it's not just your PS3! Episode #129.5 of AP.5 tackles the turbulent topic of the temporary(?) loss of PSN services, and the intrusion that caused it. Sony suspects the Anonymous Group is the source, but are they really? What possible intent could someone have for bringing Sony down? Was it just for bragging rights? Is money really being stolen? Does this explain why Nintendo isn't jumping into the online arena with both feet, and is Xbox Live next? Are Portal 2 and SOCOM 4 sales for the console getting hurt? The PlayStation folks aren't saying much...yet, but listen now to find out what the guys have to say about this week's hot topic!

Turks, Chris and Billy fly solo this week for Episode #130 of the Avault Podcast. The PSN debacle has been the big news this week, and the guys have some serious info to share on the subject. On the bright side, there's still Portal 2 (a game where nothing dies) and Mortal Kombat to discuss, and the guys have also been daggling in the iOS realm with Paperboy. In other news, Jurassic Park has been delayed for how long? Find out what indications are out that there may be trouble in dino-paradise, and learn why you care about this and other gaming disappointments!

This week on Episode #129 of the Avault Podcast, Eric Stoll, drops by from High Voltage Games. Eric was the lead designer of Conduit 2, and brought with him much knowledge to share, including which control scheme he prefers for the title. The Wii isn't just for kids!

Portal 2 is on the streets, and the guys couldn't wait to share their experiences with you. Does it deliver? For those that enjoy a good fighting game, Mortal Kombat and Fight Night Champion are also on deck this week! And if you were listening to last week's show, you know about the monument the team is building. Now they're adding the Evil Genius component, so listen now to find out how to add your selections!

Rumors of a Wii 2 have been flying about, and this week on Episode #128.5 of AP.5, Turks, Micieli, Watts, and Billy bring them to your attention. Are the rumors true? What kind of motion controls will it have? Is there really room for the Nintendo console in today's market? Do we want it to be more adult, or are we happy with the catalogue the way it is? For the team's speculations on these and other Wii 2 questions, listen now!

CEO Howard Tsao and Lead Designer Brian Kehrer of Muse Games join Turks and Company this week for Episode #128 of the Avault Podcast! Together they explore the evolving Indie Space, explain the drive to fill it with quality games, and provide the inside scoop on their latest title, CreaVures.

 But wait, there's more! The guys are also talking Death Rally, Mortal Kombat, SOCOM 4, Family Guy, and Portal and Portal 2. Have an all-time gaming hero in mind? Listen now to find out what the "Mount Rushmore of Video Games" would look like.

Episode #127.5 of AP.5 delves into maturity in games, and what defines a mature title. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase M-rated game? Does it require sex, blood guts and gore, or are we talking themes that appeal to adults vs. those that appeal to teens? Has it evolved since the origination of the rating? Should you police the content your kids are exposed to, or let the ESRB do it for you? Listen now to hear what Turks, Micieli and Watts have to say on the subject!

Oskari Hakkinen, Head of Remedy's Franchise Development, is our guest this week for Episode #127 of the Avault Podcast! Os was ready to talk racing and shared some intel about Remdy's "universal" iOS title, Death Rally, but the guys couldn't let him get away without picking his brain about Alan Wake (sequel?). It's also time to close the book on Crysis 2, so check out what the team's final comments are. Other games of note this week include Swarm, Islands of Wakfu, and Fight Night Champion.

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