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Episode 225: Keep the Change

ThePack

– February 2, 2012Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

It’s time for Alan Wake’s moment in the spotlight. This week, the guys chat with Oskari Häkkinen, Remedy’s head of franchise development, about Alan Wake’s American Nightmare. They discuss the XBLA title’s scope, new enemies, soundtracks and more. Afterwards, Justin fights off the Mutant Mudds, Kaz digs the European jank of The Witcher 2 and Tom curses Skyward Sword‘s tedious robot assistant. Plus, the enduring work of Jay Johnston, buckling off this mortal coil, the addiction of Isaac, loud feet, Soul Calibur 5‘s limited single player surprises, favorite Justin memories and Virtual Boy pseud0-love.

Relevant Links:

Jay “Not Justin” Johnston

“Keep the Change”

The Fistula Foundation (a truly wonderful cause)

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Tags: Alan Wake, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Jay Johnston, Left 4 Dead 2, Mr. Show, Mutant Mudds, Pixeljunk SideScroller, Skyward Sword, Soul Calibur V, The Binding of Isaac, The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher 2

Episode 224: Peruvian Power Trance

ThePack

– January 27, 2012Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

Prepare for the crisis of the finite Zeldas. This week, Tom finally wields the Skyward Sword, and the guys discuss Nintendo’s recent “official” timeline. Justin swoons for Sweetums in the LittleBigPlanet 2 Muppet Level Pack, Kaz finds his true Dragon Age sequel in The Witcher 2 and Tony sweeps up some S ranks in Dustforce. The guys also tackle voicemails regarding the future of motion controls and seeing the seams in games. Plus, the M&M MMO, “Animorphs” brain slugs (or something like that), more love for The Binding of Isaac and 3D done right.

Relevant Links:

Luigi’s Mansion: The Unboxing

The Zelda Timeline

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Tags: Dragon Age, Dustforce, Kinect, LittleBigPlanet 2, Playstation Move, Skyward Sword, The Binding of Isaac, The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher 2

Game Night: Left 4 Dead 2

Justin

– January 26, 2012Posted in: Game Night, Spinner

Who: Everyone

What: Left 4 Dead 2 multiplayer

Where: Steam

Note: We can absolutely play on Xbox Live depending on listener preference. Let us know what works for you and we’ll make it happen!

When: Tuesday, January 31st at 9:00 p.m. EST

Why: Because at the end of the day, this is still the only zombie game that really matters

Our Steam IDs can be found here: http://www.therumblepack.com/gamertag/

RSVP Here

Tags: Left 4 Dead 2

Episode 223: Condemned Chinese Muppet Criminals

ThePack

– January 19, 2012Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

When the Tarkus rolls in, you best get a-runnin’! This week’s ELP-infused episode starts off with even more Skyrim stories, as Tony hauls back even more giant toes for the rest of of the group. Meanwhile, Kaz wanders through the generically-titled Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo, Tom knocks down the Eiffel Tower in CoDBlOps: Modern Wafare 3 (just go with it!) and Justin gathers grub in Stranger’s Wrath HD. Plus, Kurt Schilling, “Koyaanisqatsi” bellowing, the future of first person shooters, vague allusions to World War III, Run Roo Run mini-platforming and the spiritual successor to Aegis Wing.

Relevant Links:

Risk Legacy

“Karnevil 9″ Halftime Extravaganza

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Tags: Call of Duty, Kingdoms of Amalur, Modern Warfare 3, Oddworld, Reckoning, Run Roo Run, Skyrim, Stranger's Wrath, The Elder Scrolls V

Episode 222: The Jowlier Breeds

ThePack

– January 13, 2012Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

This week’s podcast be mad trippin’, yo! The guys dynamically flail through several voicemails, with questions about games that took way too long to beat for no real reason, major mistakes for the big consoles, and the made genius of Swap Note. Afterwards, Kaz has his own Skyrim story about a poor dog and the monster who killed him, while Justin and Tom fall for Pigcop’s tricks in Duke Nukem Forever. Plus, the ChuChu Rocket! sequel you don’t want, glitching up the mountain, utterly pointless gaming declarations, Dead Island and some love for Luigi.

Relevant Links:

Duke in a Nutshell

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Tags: ChuChu Rocket!, Dead Island, Duke Nukem Forever, Luigi's Mansion 2, Skyrim, Swap Note, The Elder Scrolls V

Episode 221: Horse Beans and Durian Cake

ThePack

– January 3, 2012Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

It’s the numbing sensation that’s sweeping the nation! This week, the Pack gathered for a live podcast in Cleveland, Ohio, and we have both audio and video recordings of the madness. The show starts off with some Secret Santa cheer but then breaks down into a horrific holiday taste test for which nobody is prepared. “Pop-Tart juice,” horse beans, Dr. Pepper popcorn and more await the cast’s intrepid taste buds. Afterwards, everyone shares his games of the year, with some surprising choices on each list. Plus, bees in our mouths, stapling with a hammer, listener Skype calls, 2011 disappointments, resolutions, high fives, chaos emeralds and visible face-palms.

Special thanks to all of you who joined us last Thursday.

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Episode 221 Video Recording

Uptown Popcorn

Chicks with Steve Buscemeyes

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Tags: Bastion, Battlefield 3, Forza 4, horse beans, Jamestown, L.A. Noire, LittleBigPlanet 2, Live Show, Portal 2, Pushmo, Secret Santa, Skyrim, Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land, The Binding of Isaac, The Elder Scrolls V, The Legend of Zelda

Episode 220: Jogging in the Dark

ThePack

– December 22, 2011Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

Beware of the squatty potty. This week, you’ll learn more about the Pack than you ever wanted to know, but a few video games do manage to sneak into the discussion. Tom chauffeurs cheetahs around in Saint’s Row: The Third, Tony becomes a rolling ball of troll fat in Skyrim, Kaz almost maybe consider picking up a 3DS and Justin ponders why Samus has a hunchback in Metroid Fusion. Plus, Grandma’s plastic furniture, “Pat-Facts,” Jeremy Renner mysteries, our own Reddit celebrity, Kinectimals on iOS (but not quite), embracing the 3DS, sitting vs. standing and an extended Justin hate-fest for the holidays.

Relevant Links:

Create Your Own Pat-Facts

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Tags: Kinectimals, Metroid Fusion, Saint's Row: The Third, Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V

Episode 219: An Unholy Squeal in the Night

ThePack

– December 16, 2011Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

Project Hot Mom has commenced! This week, the holiday season is petering out, and the Pack is left to come to terms with the aftermath. Tom takes down disgraced character actor Jeffrey Jones in Mario Kart 7, Justin declares Pushmo the game that will change everything, and Kaz plays the latest Magic expansion, Innistrad. Plus, Counterstrike: Global Offensive, the real reason people watch the VGAs, breaking into the Assassin’s Creed: Revelations tomb, Secret Santas galore and “The World’s Greatest Person” revealed.

Relevant Links:

VGA Trailers

Join the Rumble Pack Digital Secret Santa

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Tags: Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Counterstrike, Global Offensive, Innistrad, Magic: The Gathering, Mario Kart 7, Mother 3, Pushmo, VGA 2011

Game Night: Mario Kart 7

ThePack

– December 11, 2011Posted in: Game Night, Spinner

Who: Everyone

What: Mario Kart 7 multiplayer

Where: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (and simultaneous Skype chat)

When: Monday, December 12th at 9:00 p.m. EST

Why: Because you can only take so many blue shell barrages from the A.I.

Our 3DS friend codes can be found here: http://www.therumblepack.com/gamertag/

Our Mario Kart 7 Community:
“The Rumble Pack”
11-9657-7914-8548

RSVP here

Tags: Mario Kart 7

Episode 218: Honey Queen of the Slipstream

ThePack

– December 8, 2011Posted in: Podcasts, Spinner, The Rumble Pack

Goodbye babies, hello Metal Mario? This week, the guys are power-sliding through Mario Kart 7, and our community is now accepting fellow blue shell enthusiasts. Kaz introduces “Blueberry Flanksteak” to the latest Terraria patch, Tom joins the Modern Warfare 3 bandwagon and Justin is buried in 3DS hats. Plus, “Fred Claus” in your face, more Vita pricing speculation, the new “Might Ducks 2,” the purple Sour Patch kid, Infinity Blade II, sad tales of gaming excess and visit from our resident ghost.

Relevant Links:

Sour Patch Kids Oops All Berries (seriously, we’ll ease up on candy talk next week)

Car Talk

Filmspotting (formerly with Matty Robinson)

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Tags: Call of Duty, Find Mii II, Infinity Blade II, Mario Kart 7, Modern Warfare 3, shrink wrap, Skyward Sword, Sour Patch Kids, StreetPass, Terraria, The Legend of Zelda

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Episode 221: Horse Beans and Durian Cake

Episode 220: Jogging in the Dark

Episode 219: An Unholy Squeal in the Night

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