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ChatterBox Video Game Radio550 - TelepromptingSunset Overdrive surprises us with, of all things, dialog. "The Game Awards" was almost as awful as you'd imagine even though Geoff Keighley thinks they were great. Ara tried LeapTrade, got Grid Autosport, and we're more intrigued by the LeapTrade business model than the game. Minecraft is supposed to be a movie one day. What?2014-12-171h 01ChatterBox Video Game Radio549 - Confused IdentityIt's been a long time, but we're back, at least for a while. Ara's been off working in the Philippines and speaking at GDC Next, and Alon's been working on a new art project. Luckily, they can still find time to rag on Assassin's Creed.2014-11-1455 minChatterBox Video Game Radio548 - AboboWhy GamerGate is stupid. Dumb kids do dumb things. Ara's a professor now. The E.T. landfill auction still hasn't happened, we think. We found a list of the most influential NES games.2014-10-0659 minChatterBox Video Game Radio547 - Least Valuable PlayerAfter hours and hours of playing, Alon is finally able to enjoy pure Titanfall. Ara explains why he got good at crappy games. Alon wants to tell a story.2014-09-0554 minChatterBox Video Game Radio545 - FistfulsAlon has a baby. Ara's baby, Gran Turismo 6, was sick, but it's better now. It only took Alon a year to figure out how to use his Kinect. Nintendo is having a hard time adjusting to the new world. Bounden is a dancing game worth knowing about. Pausing multiplayer is a thing.2014-08-0952 minChatterBox Video Game Radio544 - Brain HelmetsAlon and Ara both have some tech trouble, Killer Instinct Pins continue to stab Alon in the heart, GameStop is still trying to stay relevant, there are sweet games to play on the streets of Denver, and Alon wants to play with electricity.2014-07-101h 01ChatterBox Video Game Radio540 - GoodwoodHow interesting is augmented reality in print? The XBOX One interface is still really broken and annoying. Ara played Mario Kart 8.2014-06-0652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio534 - We All Shake Our HeadsMario Golf should be made for the Wii U, China needs to lighten up, soon you'll get to learn a lot more about Atari, and Ara has lots of design stuff to put in your head.2014-04-2352 minChatterBox Video Game Radio533 - GlassholesApparently it's normal and okay to sell unfinished products. Ara really doesn't like Google Glass. Alon's excited to almost have his hands on Sprortsfriends. Oculus has officially made it into the bigtime, and we're not upset about it.2014-04-1752 minChatterBox Video Game Radio531 - PidgeyAlon failed on his personal quest to catch them all while Google allowed Pokemon to invade Maps, Gran Turismo 6 continues to fail Ara in his quest for a worthwhile virtual driving experience, and reality TV has failed us all (again).2014-04-0355 minChatterBox Video Game RadioAra Special - Deconstructing Free To PlayThis is a special presentation Ara put together that deeply analyzes the dynamics of some of the most popular 'free to play' games, especially with regard to learning, engagement, and psychological effects. Ara presents several hypotheses and predictions for the long term sustainability as well as unintended side effects of these dynamics.2014-03-181h 42ChatterBox Video Game Radio526 - HiryuWe dissect the Strider reboot's good and bad design. Ara can't stop hating the PSN interface. The state of the Wii U is worse than we thought. Retro Studios learned something about player psychology and the inherent reward of mastery.2014-02-2652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio525 - BetasAlon's been playing the Titanfall beta. Ara has not been playing the Ace Combat Infinity beta, but he did try out a new puzzle game mashup you never knew existed. Also, Alon fought with his wife.2014-02-1852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio519 - The MeldKiller Instinct on XBOX One demonstrates how bad communication can kill adoption. Vintage gaming is about to die as digital distribution destroys the possibility of gametiquing. Ara explains why he hates Penny Arcade but why he now has some respect for them. Also, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD is not a good game.2014-01-0752 minChatterBox Video Game Radio518 - Cease FireIs a virtual gaming cease fire worthwhile? Does Ara care about Gran Turismo 5's servers going offline? Is it right for Rockstar to crack down on people stealing money in Grand Theft Auto V Online when the game is all about stealing money?2013-12-3152 minChatterBox Video Game Radio517 - CessationAra argues that the third player in a game derails fairness. Battlefield 4 is so bad that people are suing EA, and it makes us wonder if quality standards have generally been reduced across the board.2013-12-2452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio516 - Full ClipsIt doesn't seem that the developers of Gran Turismo 6 were paying attention to the GT community. Bill Moyers and Richard Slotkin weren't paying attention to common sense. And Ara wonders if game designers should pay attention to other designers' games.2013-12-1852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio512 - Greatness WaitsAlon got a PlayStation 4, and Ara read about everyone else's PlayStation 4. He also has reason to believe XBOX could be completely eliminated soon.2013-11-2152 minChatterBox Video Game Radio509 - Doctor D and the ScopiesDoctor Darren tells us about sticking cameras into people from both ends and how video games made him better at it, Alon enjoyed his trip to VideoGamesNewYork.com, and Ara remains in search of the perfect Ys soundtrack.2013-10-3052 minChatterBox Video Game Radio508 - Closet ActionWhat's that game? How have Microsoft and Sony upset Ara this week? When is sexy not sexy? PS - I know Ara sounds super echo-y sometimes. We'll get that fixed next time.2013-10-2252 minChatterBox Video Game Radio507 - That Guy's RightLive (not really), from FIG! Straight talk about Chris Crawford, how GTA V is being intentionally broken after it was accidentally broken, how not to manage people in game development, and what Ara thinks about the Steam controller.2013-10-1652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio500 - She Likes ItAlon's life changed when he walked in on his wife playing Pikmin 3. Guest, Trapper, and his brother have endeavored to play, review, and record every original NES game (they're at BrotherNights.com). Ara and Alon discuss the issue of modern harassment and, more importantly, why to not be a dick.2013-08-2759 minChatterBox Video Game Radio499 - The Molex ConnectionAlon got to play Dragon's Crown, and he doesn't agree with Ara about that damn narrator. Also, he's been spending a lot of time with his arcade machine, and in this episode, you will too!2013-08-2053 minChatterBox Video Game Radio498 - Boyling PointDragon's Crown isn't what Ara thought it would be, but it might not be what he thinks it is. How playtests affected the development of Dishonored, maybe unnecessarily. More shady GameStop business.2013-08-1452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio497 - SkulkingLearn why it's important to stay dead, how GameStop can survive the digital revolution, and what vehicle is most likely to make Ara puke.2013-08-0652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio494 - The Rats of UsThis episode is pretty much all about The Last Of Us... how Alon liked it, how Ara didn't, how it treated narrative differently, and how it didn't.2013-07-1659 minChatterBox Video Game Radio492 - BricksAlon came back from Iceland with just enough time to play The Last of Us, Ara's been too scared to use his Playstation 3's, and Don Mattrick gives us another reason to resent him.2013-07-0252 minChatterBox Video Game Radio491 - Emergency MeetingAra dishes about his experience in the professional game development cycle of employment - specifically, Acclaim and THQ's unsavory UNemployment practices.2013-06-2555 minChatterBox Video Game Radio484 - All You Can EatAlon's still playing Dorito's Crash Course, and Ara's still upset about leaderboard rankings. Terraria's pretty boring. Pirates get some of their own medicine.2013-05-0752 minChatterBox Video Game Radio482 - Walk and TalkReal Racing 3 is officially off Ara's list. The IGDA doesn't even want you THINKING about girls. Nintendo is given an interesting proposition.2013-04-2352 minChatterBox Video Game Radio480 - FlippersAra went to Zapcon and learned about the history of pinball. He's also discovered Android games for the first time and decided how he feels about Richard Garriott. Then Alon tells you how he feels about Peter Moore and EA's new transparency.2013-04-1052 minChatterBox Video Game Radio478 - Anime GymnastTim's game came out! Go buy Indiana Stone: The Brave and the Boulder on iOS! Also... we tell you what we think about the Susan Wilson Kickstarter, Ara changed his mind about Real Racing 3, and we debate the artistic value of the Tokyo Jungle cover art.2013-03-2852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio477 - ChatterBox PocketAra got a Nexus 7 so he could read in bed. Of course, now he's playing games on it, so it's time to critique app stores, microtransactions, and incentive economies.2013-03-1852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio474 - IntrovertAra talked to some Girl Scouts, Alon thinks Sony is full of idiots, and Ara describes the horribly uninteresting Page Chronica.2013-02-2652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio471 - Peer ReviewMetal Gear Revengeance surprises Ara with a great disparity between the quality of its presentation and its gameplay. Doublefine's The Cave also fails to impress by forcing the player to make non-obvious decisions. Microsoft disappoints us both by letting XBOX Live Indie Games fail with so much potential to succeed.2013-02-0552 minChatterBox Video Game Radio470 - Great ExpectationsNow that THQ has fallen, Ara's getting calls from recruiters, and he likes to tell them what's up. We share our thoughts on managing player expectations and how not to get stuck breaking them. China somehow surprises us with a decade-old restriction we never knew about.2013-01-3052 minChatterBox Video Game Radio469 - NerfWhat do you think of the show? Bowpro802 seems to like it. How about game patches? Alon's not a big fan. Peripheral vision? Ara can't get enough. Sexism? Come on, now... everyone loves sexism.2013-01-2254 minChatterBox Video Game Radio467 - StimulatorAra's extreme driving simulator is ALMOST finished, THQ IS finished, We WISH game console interfaces were finished, and Samurai Shodown was NEVER finished.2013-01-0852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio466 - Warp PowerWhy Ara doesn't like his car anymore, how the new Dorito's Crash Course DLC tickled Alon so, how Fuel Overdose left a bad impression, and why Alon hates Notch.2013-01-0452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio465 - DiscoveryAlon's father steps into the 20th century, Black Knight Sword catches us a little off guard, Unfinished Swan leaves us with mixed feelings, and Ernest Adams empassions Ara for another game design rant.2012-12-2552 minChatterBox Video Game Radio463 - iKoreaListen to Ara's talk on Game Depth at http://x.co/arastalk -- In this episode, we learn that people don't like it when you honk at them, Sportsfriends got funded (!), Nintendo's network got weirder, and low prices might actually hurt us.2012-12-1152 minChatterBox Video Game Radio462 - Call Me BettyAra will be speaking at the IGDA meeting in a couple days. The topic is depth in games. Details are at http://igdaphoenix.wordpress.com - if you're in Phoenix, he wants you to come. He brings a bit of that talk into this episode, and Alon derails it with a story about installing a NewerTech USB outlet and kind of enjoying Double Dragon Neon game.2012-12-0452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio461 - Digital SlotsAra finally gets his hands on a Wii U, and it turns out he has good things to say about it. We also laugh a bit about the Tolkien estate and debate the viability of a pay-for-time karaoke game.2012-11-2752 minChatterBox Video Game Radio460 - 854 by 480Ara recalls an amazing story of overcoming great hardship, a listener asks about inversion, and Wii U... they all Wii U about the Wii U and how Wii U it is.2012-11-201h 01ChatterBox Video Game Radio459 - Chest PainAlon relives a recent death race experience for you and tells the tale of how he snuck into the front of the Halo 4 line. He also begs you to help with the Sportsfriends (read, Johann Sebastian Joust) Kickstarter project. Ara dives a bit further into the connection between difficulty, learning, and reward.2012-11-1452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio458 - Target AcquiredAra seems surprised that his $5 copy of The Need For Speed The Run isn't a perfect game playing experience. Alon finally manages to reserve a Wii U Deluxe. American Express is running a truly interesting promotion for Halo 4. Ara dissects Pid.2012-11-0652 minChatterBox Video Game Radio457 - AtheistiumAra gives his last pickup play-by-play and tells of a listener who put our tips into practice. We review the Rab Florence and Eurogamer contraversy which, coincidentally, has ties back to ChatterBox from years ago.2012-10-3053 minChatterBox Video Game Radio456 - Big BrotherAlon laments the Wii U release plans (again) and Nintendo's refusal to simplify online interactions, Alon interviews Ara about the history of his development work, and Ara shares his thoughts on forcing a player to suffer.2012-10-2352 minChatterBox Video Game Radio455 - Fifty Shades of GameBy popular demand, Ara's got more stories from the Red Light. We also laugh about EA's big Origin giveaway, and Alon tries to pull his jaw off the floor after seeing a Vizio product that looked good.2012-10-1653 minChatterBox Video Game Radio454 - The Dating GameAra's learning a whole new game these days, so saddle up and get ready for a story. Also, freshen up on the current state of politics, World of Warcraft, and PlayStation Home (Beta).2012-10-0953 minChatterBox Video Game Radio453 - Buy that for a DollarAlon's concerned about game marketing in the digital age, Ara makes a cooking game sound fun, and they both complain about Hell Yeah!!2012-10-0253 minChatterBox Video Game Radio452 - EpicAlon upgraded his MacBook Pro with a Samsung 830 SSD, Ara listened to some student game pitches and officially unveiled his new Epic Mickey game, we talk a bit more about digital resale, and the Wii U release plans hurt Alon's soul.2012-09-2552 minChatterBox Video Game Radio451 - Cognitive DissonanceOK, this time we really talk about the demos we've been playing. Ara loves stacking blocks in Art of Balance Touch (not Art of Touch), Alon likes Mark of the Ninja. They also cover Rock Band Blitz and how it differs from your ordinary music rythm game.2012-09-1952 minChatterBox Video Game Radio449 - Bomb DensityOutland is free to PlayStation Plus members right now, and it's really good. Ara had another life-defining moment with Gran Turismo 5. We don't know Luke Plunkett, but Alon's decided he's a bit of a moron.2012-09-0554 minChatterBox Video Game Radio448 - IsaacAra's back and has stories to tell. For his return, we discuss Japanese taste for the female form as well as the current trends we see carrying over into the next generation of hardware.2012-08-2952 minChatterBox Video Game Radio442 - PelaajaAra's very excited about finding a cheap game. Very excited. We spend most of the show talking about Ouya and freemium game design.2012-07-1853 minChatterBox Video Game Radio440 - Fu*k F*ck Shi*Alon and Ara try to enjoy Steel Battalion, they're thrilled by a recent law passed in the EU but scared of the inevitable pre-emptive backlash in the US, and they hear an argument for Diablo 3's persistent internet connection.2012-07-0452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio438 - ThenarAra continues his efforts to become the world's fastest virtual driver. While not playing GT Academy, he and Alon visited Dave and Buster's. One game was particularly awesome, even if it did break their hands. They also concern themselves with the devolving nature of gameplay in arcade games.2012-06-2052 minChatterBox Video Game Radio432 - Cheaters Never WinAlon's upset that he ruined Fez for himself by not believing in its depth and deciphering its language on his own. He and Ara are fascinated by the confirmation of stereotypes provided by Gran Turismo Academy.2012-05-0952 minChatterBox Video Game Radio429 - ElegantAfter recapping last week's show for Ara, we address listener mail and complain about Sine Mora, Skyrim, and XBLA purchases. Then we dig into Fez. The truth is that it's not all that fun. Interesting, but not necessarily fun.2012-04-1852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio426 - The Rarest MetalAra says nice things about Alon's joystick. We finally give Mass Effect 3's ending the attention it doesn't deserve. We also criticize the industry's lack of criticism. Also, Ara started a fancy new Twitter account - collect his deepest thoughts via @Ara_isms.2012-03-2852 minChatterBox Video Game Radio425 - MailAlon tells the harrowing tale of how he narrowly escaped losing his ability to witness the third dimension. He and Ara address the concerns of listeners - 2D gaming losing its ground, new control interfaces, and Mega Man masquerading as Duff Man in Street Fighter X Tekken. Also, Ara wishes his XBOX Live Gamerscore got erased.2012-03-2452 minChatterBox Video Game Radio423 - Heavy MetalAlon's psyched about a new joystick he's building, and you should be too. We return to the idea of skipping undesirable content. Ara gives his thoughts on Jamestown. We dissect an editorial by Michael Thomsen criticizing Dark Souls and the value of extremely long games.2012-03-0858 minChatterBox Video Game Radio421 - The ClawThis week, we step back several months to ponder the future that Euclideon promises, Ara excites us with tales of the modernized Whack-A-Mole that is Speed of Light, and we're surpisingly calm as we debate the idea of taking gameplay out of games.2012-02-2255 minChatterBox Video Game Radio417 - JustAra loves hating Microsoft points, Alon is reminded of the great digital board game fantasy, and we all act surprised that Switzerland likes piracy.2012-01-2549 minChatterBox Video Game Radio416 - The Third DAra has an awful lot to say about the 3DS, we all try to explain why games are easy these days, and we explain why we don't like the idea of limiting demo play.2012-01-1848 minChatterBox Video Game Radio415 - Scoop SandersonAsura's Wrath marks the return of the over-priced interactive movie, we reveal a little legal history about ChatterBox, Ara gets excited about the third D, and TJ realizes that the amazing Steam sales actually cost him more money.2012-01-1148 minChatterBox Video Game Radio413 - Living with a HerniaAra's recovering from surgery but that doesn't keep him away from ChatterBox. Alon dissects an inadequacy common to many popular mobile games. Alon and Rich chuckle at the giant consumer WIN against Paul Christoforo [probably formerly of] Ocean Marketing.2011-12-2847 minChatterBox Video Game Radio411 - Not ComputingAra's friend, Scott, joins us to guest host as we talk a little about scantily clad spacecraft, Skyrim bugs, shilling online reviews, and the future of digital distribution.2011-12-1447 minChatterBox Video Game Radio410 - Legacy ModeAra proves that Gran Turismo makes you a better driver in real life, he and Alon share the pain of the XBOX Live non-update, David from Texas finds out that he's being a wuss and needs to learn how to play first-person shooters like the rest of us, and Alon tries desperately to learn what all the fuss over Skyrim is about.2011-12-0747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio408 - The TJMcKimmey.com ShowAlon misses the show, so TJ drives across the country to take over! He, Ara, and Rich talk about the new XBOX Metro UI update. There's also some talk about Ace Combat and Skyrim. Ara conducts an impromptu job interview with TJ. Alon manages to call in just in time to discuss the grey market of user review scores.2011-11-2347 minChatterBox Video Game Radio407 - The Interactive PlaysetThe holiday season bounty is upon us, and Ara can't handle the volume. Moreover, he doesn't see reason to. Pen-15 tells us why he likes to go camping and why Modern Warfare 3 isn't as good as its predecessor. Alon loves that Ubisoft is making a drawing tablet for the Wii.2011-11-1647 minChatterBox Video Game Radio404 - Everything's Built By MoronsAra was surprised to find that a Need For Speed game had genuinely redeemable qualities. Alon was fascinated by Gabe Newell's discussion of the economics of Steam.2011-10-2647 minChatterBox Video Game Radio402 - Where's the BeefAfter Ara announces that he got some new TV's and Alon salivates over the upcoming Phoenix Food Truck Festival, they talk to Tessa and Michaela about the underdeveloped role of women in game development.2011-10-1247 minChatterBox Video Game Radio399 - Tool BagsAra's upset that a niche shooter got delayed and questions the motive for the change, Alon's upset that Mortal Kombat has so much downloadable content because it means he can't score the Amazon Gold Box deal, and they're both upset at a couple bimbos trying to make a buck pretending they like to play games.2011-09-2147 minChatterBox Video Game Radio398 - Over the HillAra's back in action and ready to complain about more games. Alon wants you to know that Gunstringer is fun but suffers from the inescapable truth that the Kinect isn't actually a good gaming interface.2011-09-1447 minChatterBox Video Game Radio397 - Break Yo Mama's BackDeus Ex isn't for skinheads, Ara couldn't resist Disgaea 4, and sequels are doomed to an indefinitely slow evolution.2011-09-0747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio396 - 200 LapsIn this week's episode, Alon realizes that gyroscope-controlled iOS games are nothing new, he and Ara review the awe-inspiring ineptitude of GameStop corporate, and they respond to some listener mail about the availability of high quality games and why MMO's aren't their bag.2011-08-3147 minChatterBox Video Game Radio394 - Tasty TreatsWe reminisce over Odama's curiosities, Ara describes the good and the bad of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, and Alon wants to save in the cloud.2011-08-1747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio392 - Deadliest SomethingAlon says you should buy Groove Coaster. He wonders if small downloadable games are actually a way to encourage experimentation, Ara finds a sensible Englishman and a nonsensical pastor, and Sony cozies up to an Indie dev.2011-08-0347 minChatterBox Video Game Radio391 - No HomoAra tries to convince us that Bastion isn't doing anything new. PEN wants us to know how wrong we are. Yu Suzuki doesn't like games. Girls can't LAN.2011-07-2747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio390 - Agency of PooDespite his desire for new gaming experiences, Alon insists on playing Infamous, which he finished playing last week when it was called Prototype. Ara rebuts Pen's hysterical ravings that he and Alon have lost their mojo. They also talk about why Catherine is mildy interesting and greatly mediocre.2011-07-2047 minChatterBox Video Game Radio381 - Death RacesAra argues that video games are the greatest teaching tools available and that Sony did nothing wrong in its handling of The Great PSN Breach of 2011.2011-05-1847 minChatterBox Video Game Radio379 - Your television is aliveChristopher Walken makes a suprise guest appearance to tell us how he feels about video games. Alon gives Ara the bad news that Outland on XBOX Live Arcade is actually pretty good. Alon also explains why mirror neurons make British people angry.2011-05-0448 minChatterBox Video Game Radio378 - Hackers... They're everywhereSony got haxored and completely took down the PlayStation Network. Alon and Ara recall ancient feelings of wonderment from their childhood gaming adventures. They also debate about the utility of Kiip, a startup hoping to bring you real world rewards from your virtual world achievements.2011-04-2747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio376 - WarriorsThis week, we learn all about Ara's quest to produce the perfect driver's seat; we go all sad panda over the passing of Jerry Lawson, creator of the Fairchild Channel F; and we get evidence that people don't trust reviews, even though we find it hard to trust those people.2011-04-1448 minChatterBox Video Game Radio375 - Nose CandyAlon ends his hunt for the Nintendo 3DS and is underwhelmed. Ara covers the news with stories of the Governator, the gaming drug, a video game violence study, and the nasty side effects of allowing a Lacrosse game into the free market.2011-04-0647 minChatterBox Video Game Radio374 - Barely LegalThough the stores are stocked with Nintendo 3DS systems, Alon can't find one to play. One game he IS playing is Microsoft's Full House Poker, but they make it oddly difficult to find a human opponent. Ara's upset over the new Metacritic plan to datamine information on individual game developers and their performance.2011-03-3047 minChatterBox Video Game Radio373 - Lying LiarsLacking explanation or reason, Alon is excited about the impending release of the Nintendo 3DS. He's also pretty keen on this new Full House Poker game on XBOX Live Arcade. Ara and caller, Joe, explain why Best Buy's buyback program is an idiot tax. Ara warns that no game review can be trusted.2011-03-2347 minChatterBox Video Game Radio372 - The Vegas TrialsAlon finally plays Hard Corps Uprising and discovers that he needs to take advantage of an exploit in order to handle its tedium and difficulty while Ara is concerned that exploits can break a game. Ara is also concerned about the assumption that a female gaming preference exists and turns to Molly for answers.2011-03-1647 minChatterBox Video Game Radio370 - Ask a friendPlay Spent with us and learn how charity gaming is sweeping the nation while keeping you unemployed and impoverished. Find out all the things Ara hates about the game he loves, Hard Corps Uprising. Discover the relationship between Gran Turismo 5 and World of Warcraft and what Sony is doing to stop it.2011-03-0247 minChatterBox Video Game Radio369 - Bo knows JackYou Don't Know Jack isn't perfect, but it's a good time. Fox News doesn't surprise anyone when it bends the truth. There's a new kissing game in town. Ara might have cancer.2011-02-2347 minChatterBox Video Game Radio367 - Cutting CornersWe discuss the broken Gran Turismo 5 tournament and argue very different opinions on what should be considered legal tournament play. Ara tells you why it's better to shoot ladies in the crotch. We review the many names that were not Demons Souls 2. We offer up a copy of Super Meat Boy in the newest round of Name That Game.2011-02-0947 minChatterBox Video Game Radio363 - Geometry WhoresThe amazing Thrustmaster T500 RS is finally in the house, and Ara gives his initial impression of the build quality. Alon dissects Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 and explains why it's the perfect, all-around gamer trainer. And Colin, well, he hates Stephen Totilo because Stephen is dead inside.2011-01-1247 minChatterBox Video Game Radio359 - Brothers in FrugalityAra applauds Pac Man Championship Edition DX for its many ingenius elements, and Alon loves on his new Ubisoft BattleTag laser battle game. There's also some jovial discussion of the Holocaust and, perhaps equally interesting to some, Blizzard's intent to essentially sue all of South Korea.2010-12-1547 minChatterBox Video Game Radio358 - Game saving wussyAra finds more to dislike about Gran Turismo 5, Colin wonders why there are no downloadable Kinect games, Alon still can't figure out why he enjoyed plowing through levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns, and PEN calls in to impress us with his incredible stories of masochistic restraint from game saving.2010-12-0847 minChatterBox Video Game Radio357 - Donkey Kong Country ReturnsGran Turismo 5 finally released, so Ara has a new game to obsess over. At the same time, Alon has been obsessing over Donkey Kong Country Returns and how it's helped him identify the characteristics of fun.2010-12-0148 minChatterBox Video Game Radio355 - Will Ara Get His Money Back?In tonight's show Alon, Ara, and Colin talk about the finer points of building an arcade stick, why production values aren't everything, ladies getting jealous of videogames, the eternal struggle against corrupt videogame journalism, and beads, beads, beads in Kirby's Epic Yarn!2010-11-1747 minChatterBox Video Game Radio354 - DisKinectThe group is in agreement - we don't think Kinect is very good, even if it is kinda fun. We also learn how Molly snuck her way into the Super Meat Boy credits and what Ara hates about Call of Duty Black Ops.2010-11-1047 minChatterBox Video Game Radio350 - Happy Birthday, AraIn this week's episode, we find as many ways as possible to tell you why the new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow game is not good. We also talk to Molly, our resident GameCrush girl, about the recent changes to GameCrush.2010-10-1347 min