Four out of five heroes roll into some eclectic trays this week, including more N+ ninja japes and a few unlikely comparisons. Ever wonder what Shiren The Wanderer and Dead Rising have in common? Also: Tony and Tom lament about their status as grinding Pata-paupers, Kaz harnesses the sins of the sun in the palm of his hand, and Nick hunts for Mega Man in Phoenix Wright. Then, an equally random news wrap up throws Stephen King and Charlie Daniels into the mix.
In the second half of the show we attempt to nail down the slippery definition of what makes a game casual or hardcore while discussing the evolving dynamic between the game-clueless, the game-curious, and the game-hobbyists. Finally, we check in on the fool’s errand Tony agreed to last week and update the challenge with a brand new quest.
This podcast is a celebration of the social aspects of gaming. We were “smash brothers” long before we became the ‘Pack, and we continue to game with each other on a regular basis. If you look beyond all of the media sensationalism and message board wankery, you’ll discover that video games can help form bonds that will last forever. We’re living proof of that – we’re not jaded journalists (not yet, at least), we’re not tournament players and we’re certainly not fanboys. We’re just folks who love to play and discuss games with each other, and we hope to extend this friendship to our listeners with every installment. 
