One of the longest episodes we've ever done and even then it still felt like we were jamming everything ion we wanted to discuss. Hope you all enjoy this one because it was a lot of fun to record. In it, we discuss the following;

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Toy Story 3

Inception

 

(33:32)

White Collar

Louie

 

(40:14)

Civilisation Revolution

Pix N' Rush

Deathspank

Joe Danger

Dragon Quest IX

The Simpsons Game

 

(51:43)

Unthinkable

San Diego ComicCon

 

(1:05:41)

Ten Minute Topic: Pixar vs Ghibli

 

(3:04)

Predators

Inception

Until The Night Takes Us

(24:16)

IT Crowd

Being Human

(31:30)

Soldner X / X2

Joe Danger

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Mass Effect

Dragon Quest 9

Infinite Space

Medal of Honor Beta

(59:09)

Punisher: Max

Scarlett

Turf

 

Now that the new lineup has been established for a while, this week's episode sees a hierarchy established. Should also notice a bit of an improvement on the volume of the podcast this week - damn you Auto-Normalization in Garageband! Be aware that there is no SR next week as I am at T in the Park and it's Phil's 30th birthday (many happy returns old man!). The following discussion will need to placate you for a fortnight;

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Movies (3:44):

Get Him To The Greek

Prince of Persia

TV (11:17):

The Wire

Futurama

Games (18:54):

Demon's Souls

Tales of Monkey island

SimCity / Hellkid / Tilt to Live (iPhone)

Ten Minute Topic (34:24):

Which film licenses should have been used by now but haven't

 

In an attempt to divert the attention of the brutal savaging of the English side at the hands of those talented German heroes, Will and I try and entertain Phil with chatter covering the following topics;

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Movies (5:43):

Whatever Works

20th Century Boys

Greenberg

Trailers

 Death at a Funeral

TV (27:49):

Dr Who finale

Persons Unknown

True Blood

Luther

The Wire

Games (42:04):

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Red Dead Redemption

Farmville

Demon's Souls

Comics (52:31):

Black Sad

I, Zombie

 

The wonderful Dean Smith of Ruffian Games granted me a wee interview all on the upcoming Crackdown 2. Youse should all read it because Dean is ace and it sounds like Crackdown 2 will be as well!

http://www.thegamereviews.com/article-1773-Crackdown-2-Interview.html

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If any show deserves to have one episode all to itself, it's Abram's epic. Was it one of the greatest shows ever made or a convoluted, over-written mess? Phil, Will and I can't possibly dissect one of the most thought-provoking and divisive shows ever made in an hour, we'll give it a good bash...

In the race for the line, myself, Will and Phil dart through speeding chicanes of geekery overtaking the following subjects and leaving them trailing in our wake;

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The Killer Inside Me

Prince of Persia

Princess and the Frog

 

(14:07)

Breaking Bad

Luther

The Good Guys

Pulse

 

(28:01)

Red Dead Redemption

Alan Wake

Robot Unicorn Attack (App Store)

 

(35:57)

Crossed

A God Somewhere

SHIELD

 

(49:16)

Ten Minute Topic: What games got you into gaming? (suggested by Cameron from Brake For Frogger)

 

 

 

(First attempt at this didn't seem to upload properly so lets try it again...)

 

Will, Phil and I mosey on down to the tavern for a couple of shots of bourbon. In between a bit of poker and a bit of whorin', we find some time to discuss the following;

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(3:46)

The Losers

 

(16:26)

Luther

Ashes to Ashes

 

(26:43)

Red Dead Redemption

Split/Second

3D Dot Heroes

 

(42:17)

Seven Psychopaths

 

(46:32)

Ten Minute Topic: Gamerscores (suggested by Furyac3)

 

 

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This is the big reboot people with myself, Phil and new presenter filling out the triumvate, Will from World's Wildest Dudes! Hope you like this one as the first of what is essentially season 2 of Sonic's Ring. Get yout Ten Minute Topic suggestions in by either adding a comment on the site or tweeting one of us using the hashtag #sonicsring. This week, we kick off with the following;

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Cop Out

Bad Lieutenant

Robin Hood

Hot Tub Time Machine / Four Lions

(37:16)

Fringe finale

Lost simulcast

Heston's 80s Feast

Luther

(55:01)

RDR / Amazon

Impossible Game App Store

(61:41)

Avengers 1

Punisher War Zone

Fallen Son / Amazon

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In a sad day for the show, say goodbye to the end of an era with the departure of the legend that is Iain 'Mentazm' Watson. Listen to Iain, Phil and I toss and turn through the tumultuous waves of the following topics;