We may be in the midst of a summer “drought,” but the guys are too busy with their Nintendo DS’s to care. This week, Tony embarks on the second Etrian Odyssey while Tom tells Justin why he shouldn’t be so judgmental towards Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Meanwhile Kaz returns to Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword before confronting its elder, meaner brother. Also, we talk openly* about Yakuza and Mass Effect.
After the break, Kaz springs a surprise, Dyack-centric discussion on the rest of the pack, followed by an apprehensive take on Criterion’s new aerial ambitions. And you thought Burnout motorcycles were wild?! Plus, Chrono Trigger DS celebration, Tom’s PS3 shaped timebomb, and another installment of Bang for your Buck in this week’s Rumble Pack!
*Read: Spoilers
**Sunday Night Community Match:
Halo 3, 8 PM Eastern (Happy Bungie Day!)
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. 
I haven’t been good about checking the site and listening to episodes so I wasn’t able to get home and log on to play with you guys Sunday. If you do another Halo night (that’s the only multi-player game I have so far) I’ll be sure to join in.