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Larry Plotnick, CEO of our Christmas in July partner Play N Trade, joins us for episode #87 of the Avault Podcast. Larry dropped by to not only talk about the awesome prizes we're giving away, but also about the company itself. When was the last time you played the real Space Invaders? Rob Donald from NaturalMotion also joins us this week. He actually took time off from watching the World Cup to share with us the unique development process the company employs and how they create such realistic animation. Meanwhile, Hell hath frozen over, and Billy bought an iPhone! It comes as a shock, but the guys persevered, and were able to recover with a chat about Red Dead Redemption, Nintendo's 3DS, Homefront, Killzone 3, and washing t-shirts. Tune in this and every Friday to the only podcast that provides tips for both the game room and the laundry room!

This final E3 episode of the Avault Podcast has our team not only covering their last day in LA but providing a complete recap of the show. You'd think they'd be too tired to so much as lift a controller by now, but not our crew. They suited up Thursday morning to jump in the Mexican wrestling ring for Lucha Libre. Then it was over to Halo: Reach where Turks was able to experience its four person co-op. Meanwhile, Chris and Patrick were able to check out Sega's Vanquish, and Chris used those puppy dog eyes to get hands on with Kinect. Other last minute items they got to check out before everything shut down were Spec Ops: The Line, Mafia II, X-COM, the Nintendo 3DS (mind blowing), Dead Rising 2, Blacklight: Tango Down, LEGO Star Wars 3, The Old Republic (awesome), and Force Unleashed 2. The guys finally declare their Games of the Show, so tune in now to learn what they are!

Patrick Watts joins the crew once again for the Avault Podcast's 2010 E3 coverage. The guys had a chance to check out the PC only MMO APB and its unique pricing structure (beta keys?), and then it was on to Bethesda and what might be the most “absolutely gorgeous” title thus far - Rage. That wasn't the only treat that our buddies at Bethesda had in store, however, as there was, of course, hands on time to be had with Fallout: New Vegas, and Hunted: The Demon's Forge. The guys then moved over to Warner Bros., where they had the opportunity to spend some time with Mortal Kombat, and F.E.A.R. 3. How many games can three guys and a Watts sample in one day? Hit the play button to find out!

Fresh from Pac Man's 30th birthday party, Patrick Watts joins the Avault Podcast team as they recap the previous night's Activision party and their second day at E3 2010. Nintendo's press conference made quite the impression, with such notable titles revealed as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (they couldn't wait to get hands on with it), Kirby's Epic Yarn and Epic Mickey, and, of course, the no glasses required 3DS. Then it was on to the show floor with Power Gig and their “realish” guitar, their visit with Harmonix and Rock Band 3 (real guitar), and after waiting in line for Gang Bang Burgers, EA's Bulletstorm and Dead Space 2. Want to know which games are “Best in Show” so far? Tune in now and find out!

Day 0 of our E3 coverage begins with the guys getting their bearings in LA, the EA press conference, and the Ubisoft press conference. The highlight of the evening for the team was Cliffy B's Bulletstorm, and they have a lot to say about their first impressions. Another title that really caught their attention during the EA press conference was Crysis 2. Will they finally trade in those Macs for gaming rigs? There's also chatter about Dead Space 2, the next Medal of Honor, Madden's new play call system, and Need for Speed. Ubisoft showcased Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, but other than that...the taco truck was back and really good! Tune in to the Avault Podcast for a recap of E3 2010 Day 0, and be prepared for the main event!

And we thought last week's show was huge?  Jon “NeverDie” Jacobs (owner of Club NEVERDIE) joins us this week for Episode 82 of the Avault Podcast, and shares with us all things Entropia and RockTropia. Mark Starrett from Logitech also dropped by to fill us in on some more details about a few of the prizes in our Christmas in July Giveaway! Have you entered yet?

And just when you thought that we couldn't pack anything else into just one show, there's still more Red Dead Redemption ground to cover, and a little Super Mario Galaxy 2 info to be had. This is also the last show before E3, so Patrick Watts and Michael Smith dropped by to finalize all of their battle plans!

Episode 81 of the Avault Podcast is almost as huge as our Christmas in July giveaway. Kevin Wasielewski, CEO of ORIGIN PC, joins the crew this week to reveal all of the details of the uber PC gaming system we're giving away. Could it take Mark's Mac down in a dark alley?  Additionally, Walter Day returns to the show to update us on the status of the International Video Game Hall of Fame, and announces its first inductees. The guys also spend some time wrapping up Alan Wake, and continue their explorations of Red Dead Redemption, and Heavy Rain. This is the next to the last installment of our Countdown to E3, so tune and give the show a listen.

Podcast favorite, John Romero of Gazillion Entertainment joins us this week for Episode 80 of the Avault Podcast.  John wanted to talk about how MMOs have captured him, and why there are some games that you just want to play “all the time.” He also went in depth as to how gaming and the process of development  is evolving with regard to the social gaming phenomenon.
 
The guys jump back into Red Dead Redemption and Alan Wake, and the Countdown to E3 continues. 

There's also an announcement about Play n' Trade's sponsorship of the podcast shows and we're celebrating with a Christmas in July Giveaway, so tune in now and get all the details!

Paul Leung from Hyperkin dropped by for Episode 79 of the Avault Podcast, to discuss their new product, the RetroN 3, which basically plays old console games. Paul also delved into the retro gaming market and the increasing demand for “old school” games. There's also much chatter about Red Dead Redemption. No, Turks has not turned it in yet, and it might actually assist with his Fallout 3 recovery process. The conversation also includes Alan Wake, EA's implementation of one-time online user codes, and Rock Band 3. The countdown to E3 continues with booth babes, so tune and join the fun!

This week on Episode 78 of the Avault Podcast, Shawn Baxter, Capcom's Community Specialist, joins us to share the Lost Planet 2 details. Shawn also explained what the Community Specialist does, why he's special, and shared an interesting story about how he ended up in the industry.

The countdown to E3 continues with transportation and beer, and believe it or not there's more to say about the Halo: Reach demo. The guys also discuss finding treasures in your own home dungeon, the odd backwards compatibility (or not) of the Sony consoles, Iron Man 2, taking your chicken to Wal-Mart, and of course, explore the potential departure of Zynga from Facebook

Jesse Schell, of Schell Games, joins the guys this week for Episode 77 of the Avault Podcast. Jesse talks at length about the art of game design, and also explains what his concept of Gamepocolypse is all about. If you don't know, you'll need to tune in to gain knowledge points. The countdown to E3 continues this week, and there's also what might be the most in depth game discussion ever on the Avault Podcast. The crew leaves no nook unexplored as they delve into the Halo: Reach demo.

Josh Tsui, founder of Robomodo, joins the crew for Episode 76 of the Avault Podcast. Josh explained Robomodo's recent explosive growth, provided some insight into the making of Tony Hawk: Ride, and does his best to give the podcast team a reason to go out and buy the sequel.

The countdown to E3 continues with the "Drinks of E3"! This week's show also includes getting schooled in Skate 3, dueling chainsaws, mattress moving, LittleBigPlanet, the evolution of control schemes, Tecmo Bowl Throwback, and California's “Mom Police Law”. This is one of those laugh-out-loud funny shows that you'll want to share with your friends!

Joining the guys on Episode 75 of The Avault Podcast is Chris Avellone. Chris is the Lead Designer of the upcoming Obsidian RPG Alpha Protocol. Chris shares some details about the game, gives us insight into the creation of "The Espionage RPG" , and tells us what was really going on during some of the motion capture scenes in the game. Chris also teases the crew with some info on Fallout: New Vegas.

Besides the chat with Chris the conversation turns towards the recent comments about video games made by Roger Ebert. Will video games ever be art or are they already? The crew begins their Countdown to E3 and this week focus on the food of E3. Chris also waited until the show to tell Turks and Billy what he was playing this week (can you guess what it is?), Turks' iPhone went for a swim, and Billy feels like a 15 year old again. Be sure to tune in!

Jamie Cheng, founder of Klei Entertainment, is this week’s guest on Episode 74 of the Avault Podcast. Jamie dropped by to talk about Klei’s upcoming cinematic brawler, Shank, and how both the project and the company evolved. The conversation also veered into the realm of length vs. value in games, so this is definitely an episode that you won’t want to miss!

This was the week we had to say good-bye to Halo 2 multiplayer, so of course the guys had to spend some time reminiscing and sharing the game’s final moments on Xbox Live.  There’s also some interesting discussion about Echochrome, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Ghost Recon, Just Cause 2, and the lack of stellar titles releasing at the moment.

Adam Kraver, CEO of Captive Motion, is this week’s guest on Episode 73 of the Avault Podcast. Adam shared some information about Embody, the motion-capture technology that they use for games and maybe someday for commercials and animated shows. He also offered up some thoughts on Natal and how it will affect our collective gaming future.

In addition to the interview, the guys share their pre-E3 excitement and some of their extensive battle plans (Patrick might need to sleep with one eye open), talk cars, and of course, reveal this week’s adventures in gaming. The Splinter Cell: Conviction demo was the big one, but they also discuss Ghost Recon, Dante’s Inferno, Heavy Rain, and Shank.

Fresh from the convention floor of PAX East in Boston, our own Michael Smith joins the crew this week for Episode 72 of the Avault Podcast. Michael shared his experiences in Beantown, including beanbag chairs in the lobby to catch a nap between events, and a very impressive (leather-clad) Bayonetta. Though he didn’t brave the lines to get hands on with Red Dead Redemption, he did manage to get some play time with Shank, Dementium II, Prison Break, Mafia II and shared in a private demo of Two Worlds II.

In addition to all of the PAX East intel, the guys delve into beer ordering etiquette, car repairs, God of War III (too hard for Chris?), Dante’s Inferno, Heavy Rain, and Perfect Dark. There is so much information in this episode, that you must tune in now, to avoid being left out of the loop on what’s hot in upcoming games!

Episode 71 of the Avault Podcast features an interview with Odd Gentlemen Paul Bellezza and Matt Korba. The Odd Gentlemen dropped in to talk about The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, and how it came about. The guys also managed to include their St. Patrick’s Day tales, the truth behind taking down the Christmas lights in March, creative discipline, and the spring thaw.  There’s also much gaming chat with God of War III (in a word – epic), Perfect Dark, and everything you ever wanted to know about Mafia Wars.

Scott White from Aspyr joins us for Episode 70 of the Avault Podcast. Scott wanted to share some intel about his latest project Club Treasure World, and how it evolved from an innovative way to utilize the Wi-Fi capabilities of the DS, to an action platformer chat world. He also revealed some interesting info on how the “dev for hire” process works when dealing with external IPs. In addition to this week’s interview, the guys discuss St. Patrick’s Day, plague, Lady GaGa, Final Fantasy XIII, streaming games, and Sony’s new motion controller. They also announce our Borderlands DLC winners, so tune in to find out if you've got the luck of the Irish!

We make a special soft announcement in Episode 69 of the Avault Podcast, as Edward Green (aka Evil Ed) from The Evil Ed Podcast joins us this week. Evil Ed announced that his show will be announced on St. Patrick’s Day, and jumped right in on the conversation about how to make a better home fry. He also shared some details about his history in the industry and how he was doing podcast review shows before G4 even existed. Food is an essential part of gaming, and if you’ve never heard of Coffee Bacon Ice Cream, you absolutely must tune in! The guys also delve into Avatar, Chris’ quest to acquire a PS3, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Heavy Rain, Rush, and Lady GaGa.

Episode 68 of the Avault Podcast is jam packed with people and information. Stevie Case from Stevie FTW, and Martin Wahlund and Maerten Stormdahl from Fatshark, all dropped by to join in on this week’s conversation. Stevie shared some insight into her new show, and all of the fun and interesting things she’s going to explore with it. Martin and Maerten then came all the way from Sweden, at 3am, to discuss the development of their upcoming project, Lead and Gold, and the gaming culture of Northern Europe. In addition to all of the guests this week, there was also time for the guys to discuss Micieli’s upcoming PS3 purchase, what to do when you local Blockbuster gets “downsized”, Secret Armory of General Knoxx, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Halo: Reach, and Tecmo Bowl Throwback. This week we announce our February SteelSeries Giveaway winners, so make sure that you listen to the entire show.

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