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The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 89: Game Shelf Survey, Part 1It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto!
Episode 89 kicks off my "Game Shelf Survey" (feel free to suggest a better name), a series in which I'll be dedicating each episode to a single cube in my board game shelving unit, and talking about the games residing therein. This will give listeners a chance to peek behind the curtain and into my game library to get a sense of which games have earned their place in my home and for what reasons. Have a listen and see how well our tastes align!
I...2022-01-0133 minThe GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 88: Top 10 Strategic Dice GamesHey there friends, it's me, Eddie Inzauto! I'm back, better than ever, and ready to talk about strategic dice games! Here's my Top 10 list of this very engaging category of games, spanning a handful of different dice-based mechanisms and a variety of themes, while still remaining quite focused. What are your favorites? Did I miss any?
As always, feel free to drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram, or via the voice message link!
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The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 87: Top 8-to-20ish Tile-Laying GamesEddie has been doing a lot of lying down in 2020, so what better than to talk about tile-laying games?! Here's a Top 8 list with honorable mentions all the way out to 20 spots on the list. It's a bit wacky, but we need a lack of seriousness right now to balance out...life. As always, feel free to drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: instagram.com/GamerNode - Twitter: twitter.com/GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com...2020-09-2919 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 86: Top 10 Sci-Fi Board GamesEddie is back from outer space and he talks about his favorite sci-fi board games in the first of a series of lists slated to hit the GamerNode Show in 2020 after an incredibly long hiatus. Listen in and see who made the cut! Spoiler: no Star Wars games are on this list, but Eddie HAS watched the entirety of The Baby Yoda Show. Spoiler #2: Twilight Imperium 4 was number 11. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and...2020-01-2240 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 85: PAX Unplugged 2018Eddie talks through the games he played at PAX Unplugged 2018. There were great ones and not so great ones, but overall, the convention was a hit and worth attending year after year. The big highlights include Forum Trajanum, Endeavor: Age of Sail, and sleeper pick Arboretum. Listen in for more! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: instagram.com/GamerNode - Twitter: twitter.com/GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode...2018-12-281h 01The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 84: Andor's Last HopeDesigner/Artist Michael Menzel's third and final(?) entry into the fantasy-puzzle-adventure Legends of Andor series is up for review on this episode of The GamerNode Show. Eddie takes a look at Legends of Andor: The Last Hope, from publisher Kosmos. Listen in and find out why this isn't your typical fantasy game or dungeon crawl, and also see how this entry stacks up to its closest sibling, part 1 of the series. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by...2018-10-0827 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 83: Folklore - A True RPG Board Game?Have designers Nick Blain and Will Donovan of Greenbrier Games done the impossible - make a board game that replicates the tabletop RPG experience in a steamlined, yet gameplay- and narrative-rich experience? Eddie Inzauto might have the answer to that question in today's Folklore review, and it might be a very exciting answer. Listen in on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: @GamerNode...2018-09-1628 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 82: Inconclusive Plays - GWT, Caverna, ConcordiaEddie talks about Lewis & Clark, Great Western Trail, Caverna, and Concordia on this episode (Episode 82 - I screwed up in my intro) of The GamerNode Show. These are just a few of the games that haven't immediately revealed themselves to be favorites, but also weren't easily passed up, either. These are games that really called for more plays and deeper consideration to figure out exactly what to feel about them. And in this podcast, hopefully Eddie can explain why. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...2018-07-0435 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 81: Resistance is FeudalEddie talks about the deep, heavy, and beaufiful euro/economy/3x game from Odd Bird Games, Feudum. First-time designer Mark Swanson and Artist Justin Shultz have done a bang-up job on this game, but it's not for everyone. Is it for Eddie? Is it for YOU? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: @GamerNode - Twitter: @GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode...2018-06-0135 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 80: Rails to Star TrailsEddie talks about rail and space travel as he conquers the open road in episode 80 of The GamerNode Show. it's pick-up-and-deliver in Whistle Stop from Bezier Games and designer Scott Caputo, followed by an epic, engine- and empire-building space euro in Gaia Project from Z-Man Games and designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag. Come along for the ride and see how these two ever-expanding games have been received at GN HQ. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by...2018-04-051h 04The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 79: El Dorado, Pillars, Rajas, & ChartersThere have been LOTS of new plays at GamerNode HQ, so Eddie takes a dive into some of the more anticipated titles that have been on the table. We've got deck-building, worker placement, engine-building, dice, and even a legacy game! Come in for a listen and see the impression these four games have left on us. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook...2018-02-1440 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 78: A Tasty Minstrel New Yearit's an expansive new year with Orleans: Trade & Intrigue from TMG, an expansion to the excellent 2014 bag builder by Reiner Stockhausen. Additionally, Eddie takes a look at a small-box worker-placement title, by designer Kuro, called Ars Alchimia. How do these two boxes of cardboard fare? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode2018-01-0721 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 76: Gen Con 50Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode2017-09-131h 00The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 75: Zeal des JahresEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at...2017-08-1836 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 74: Race for the River City ChancellorshipEddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that...2017-06-1922 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 73: Energy EmpireEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. it's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com...2017-04-1136 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 72: Unlock the Escape Room in T.I.M.E!Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...2017-03-1330 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 71: Flavors of Italian DiceEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...2017-01-2047 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 70: Journey of a Thousand TilesEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us...2016-11-3033 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 69: Ancient HorrorEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode2016-11-0729 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 68: Choose-Your-Own ApocalypseEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode2016-10-1128 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 67: Suburban MaulEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...2016-06-2256 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 66: A Deer in Stage LightsEddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this whatcha-been-playin episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode2016-06-0622 minThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 65: Catching the VirusThe Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! we've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian...2016-05-1337 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 64: Ultra Nostalgic Game PlaylistRecently, games that Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli have been playing are turning up the nostalgia dials, be it through familiar characters or mechanics. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot all remind us of some fond element of our gaming histories on this "Ultra" episode number 64 of the Versus Node Podcast. Also, Eddie extols the excellent Plantronics RIG 500E surround sound gaming headset. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa...2015-11-0449 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 63: Flaming CephalopodcastEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are serving up the calamari with Splatoon, Octodad, Castaway Paradise, Flame Over, and SMITE on this pre-pre-E3 episode of the Versus Node Podcast. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode2015-06-0555 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 62: We Found the GamesEddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba have been playing a ton of games! Some old, some new, some adventure, some survival, and one completely remade. Resident Evil HD Remaster, Hand of Fate, Aerena - Masters Edition, How to Survive, Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Dyscourse, and Life is Strange are all on the table this episode, along with thoughts on content delivery, curation, and more. Plus the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's...2015-04-141h 21The GamerNode ShowVS Node 61: Time Bending, Dungeon Crawling, Machine Gunning, and TriviaEddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba discuss the games they've been playing as of late. There's some old-school dungeon crawling, with a fresh take on controls in Diablo III (console version), there's some old-school roguelike play in the indie game The Depths of Tolagal, and there's some old-school machine-gunning in Gunslugs on OUYA. Then there's the Jackbox Party Pack, which does some fun things with party gaming, and Life is Strange, the first attempt at a Telltale-like adventure, but with time-bending mechanics. All this, plus a Bloodborne discussion. And of course there's the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel...2015-03-281h 16The GamerNode ShowVS Node 60: Orderly Thrones and Earthly HammersEddie Inzauto invites podcasting veteran Sinan Kubba to join him for a discussion of the games they've been playing as of late. From the new and controversial The Order: 1886, to the aging and lesser-known Hammerwatch, with some of Telltale's Game of Thrones adaptation and the Earthbound-smitten Citizens of Earth in between, the two have plenty to talk about on this episode of Versus Node. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for...2015-03-091h 15The GamerNode ShowVS Node 59: The 2014 Nodie Awards ShowEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, Josh Robinson, and Mike Murphy to talk about the games of 2014 for the ninth annual Nodie Awards. The nine special honors this year are discussed at length by the GN crew, so listen in, and see how the team's picks aligned with your own! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode2015-01-261h 55The GamerNode ShowVS Node 58: Heavy Pokémon Hearts. Soul Convoy Odyssey. Objection, Bros!Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli talk about the latest games to grace their respective HD displays. On tap on Episode 58 of Versus Node are Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Abyss Odyssey, Convoy, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Heavy Bullets, and Soul Axiom, plus a quick preview of some year-end crunch-time games.
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us...2014-12-1243 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 57: The Evil Chief Smash IsolationEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Sinan Kubba to chat about a few high-profile autumn releases. From Mikami, to Master Chief, to the Nintendo museum, to the Xenomorph, there's plenty to talk about this silly season. The Evil Within, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Alien: Isolation all await, and they're all......pretty good. Woohoo!
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email...2014-11-251h 10The GamerNode ShowVS Node 56: The Walking Dead, Season 2 Episode 5 - No Going Back, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, So Many Me, and The Longest Podcast Title in the History of the Modern WorldEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Josh Robinson to review a few games the trio has been playing recently. They go into spoileriffic depth on the final episode of The Walking Dead, Season Two: No Going Back. They examine the execution of a detective-attorney mash-up made in heaven in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. And they ponder the puzzles of a puzzle platformer on a platform that's left many puzzled...So Many Me.
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for...2014-09-0335 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 55: Breaking the Fourth EEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella to discuss all the goings-on in and around E3. Games, announcements, business developments, and even feels - all on the agenda for this episode of Versus Node!
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode2014-06-181h 11The GamerNode ShowVS Node 54: Most Anticipated Games of E3 2014, part 2Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the top 5 games that have each of us totally amped for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year!
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com...2014-05-2648 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 53: Most Anticipated Games of E3 2014, part 1Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games that have us jazzed to explore the LA Convention Center for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year!
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...2014-05-1642 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 52: January Replay ShowEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games we've been playing in the early part of 2014 (and the last fleeting moments of 2013). it's a wide range of game genres, and lots of interesting discussion.
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode2014-02-051h 07The GamerNode ShowVS Node 51: Big Red Game of the Year 2013Eddie Inzauto revives the dormant Big Red Potion podcast by secretly inviting Sinan Kubba, Joe DeLia, Jeffrey Matulef, and Gary "Xantiriad" Blower to Versus Node for a Game of the Year 2013 podcast. Ten (plus) games are discussed before the group votes on a definitive Big Red Potion Game of the Year for 2013 - a year that may come to be know as "the year of previous years" or "the year of the roguelike." What it definitely won't be known as is the year of dual winners or controversial voting tactics…or will it?
As always, feel free to drop us a...2014-01-231h 48The GamerNode ShowVS Node 50: New Year, New Gen, Most Anticipated GamesEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree, Greg Galiffa, and Josh Robinson on the 50th episode of Versus Node (no, that's not a typo), to talk about our most anticipated games of 2014. From indies to blockbusters, the GamerNode crew covers it all. PLUS, an argument about how to pronounce the name "Mario."
As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode2014-01-181h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 38: Games of the GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy, Greg Galiffa, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the greatest games of the last generation. This Xbox 360-, PlayStation 3-, and Wii-centric discussion rounds out the Versus Node series on the 7th Gen, and plants us squarely in the future of gaming. Enjoy the show, and welcome to the next gen.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme" by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith, 1987. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com2014-01-031h 10The GamerNode ShowVS Node 37: The Long and Winding 7th GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella as the trio discusses shifts in game design during the 7th console generation. Topics include genres that experienced the greatest transformation, franchises that had a big shift in quality, mascots' growing or diminishing relevance, and games of particular significance to the advancement of the art form between November 22, 2005 and today.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Intro, "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles, 1970. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com2013-12-2055 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 36: Best Surprises & Biggest Letdowns of the GenerationContinuing the Versus Node series on the seventh console generation, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson pick up with the best surprises and the worst letdowns of the generation on Episode 36. The GamerNode staff members remember the games that blindsided them the most, for better or for worse, since November 22, 2005.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com2013-12-0352 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 35: PlayStation 4 Lands at GamerNode HQEpisode 35 of the Versus Node Podcast takes a break from our series on the last gen, RUDELY interrupted by the release of the PlayStation 4. The "next" gen is NOW, and Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Anthony LaBella take over for a sick and absent Eddie Inzauto to talk nothing but PS4. The guys cover the overall user experience, interface, connectivity, social functions, features, games, controller, and more to welcome the PS4, and the response is pretty positive. Listen in to hear the info you can only get from four guys with hands-on PS4 experience.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon"...2013-11-231h 29The GamerNode ShowVS Node 34: The Generation's Best Marriage of Gameplay and NarrativeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Josh Robinson on Episode 34 of the Versus Node Podcast to discuss the games of the current console generation that have best married gameplay mechanics with narrative. "Ludonarrative consonance" is the phrase of the day, and the GamerNode staff chooses the best examples released from November 22, 2005 through today on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii. Listen and find out which games of the past 8 years pushed interactive storytelling to new height as we close in on a brand new era with the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One this month.
...2013-11-131h 15The GamerNode ShowVS Node 33: The Most Underrated Games of the GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 33 of the Versus Node Podcast to sing the praises - and occasionally berate - the most underrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from titles with weak sales numbers, to critical flops, to those games it seemed like nobody had even heard about. Listen and find out which games the GamerNode staff felt deserved far more recognition than they received as we continue the...2013-09-112h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 32: The Most Overrated Games of the GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 32 of the Versus Node Podcast to verbally abuse - and sometimes defend - the most overrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from big sellers, to critical darlings, to those games everyone just couldn't shut up about. Listen and find out which games felt like more hype than actual substance to the GamerNode staff as they begin to gear up for the release of...2013-08-292h 07The GamerNode ShowVS Node 31: Financial Game of Chicken… SaleEddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy and Aled Morgan on Episode 31 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about the loads and heaps of games whose prices were slashed during the Steam Summer Sale. Each of these GN staffers pulled in a personalized haul from the sale, and the three of them discuss their recent library additions, Steam in general, buying strategies for the sale, and any recommendations they may have for each other, as the sale was still going strong at the time of recording. Everyone is a bad (good) influence on VS Node 31.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon"...2013-08-0847 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 30: Kicking the BucketEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and Greg Galiffa on Episode 30 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about death in gaming, specifically how developers incorporate a numerous different "death mechanics" into the design philosophy of games and how the varying implementations affect the way we play. From permadeath to non-death, and every intensity and frequency in between, we're analyzing what's happening before, during, and after that game over screen.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Title Theme" by Jun Funahashi for Konami's Teenage...2013-07-221h 02The GamerNode ShowVS Node 29: Mobilization GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and special guest Sinan Kubba of Big Red Potion and Joystiq fame. The trio discuss mobile gaming - where it's been, the current state of the immensely popular gaming sector, and where it's going in the future. From why Eddie should expand his horizons to where mobile platforms fit in with the coming generation of hardware, this is a conversation worth having and continuing in the months and years to come.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Ground...2013-07-061h 18The GamerNode ShowVS Node 28: Talking About Talking About GamesEddie Inzauto is joined by regulars Jason Fanelli and Mike Murphy, along with VS Node Co-Founder and independent game developer C.Y. Reid (a.k.a. failnaut) to talk about the ways our discussions of games through social channels and reviews color our experience with the game experiences themselves.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, Stage 1 theme for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, by Kazuo Sawa, 1989. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com2013-06-021h 03The GamerNode ShowVS Node 27: PlayStation 4 and David Cage's Old ManEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa provide their thoughts on Sony's February 20th PlayStation 4 event in this reaction podcast. From system functions, to specs, to services, to games, to cross-platform comparisons and speculation for the future, the GamerNode crew picks apart everything Sony had to show eager gamers last week in New York.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "I Want it All" by Queen, 1989. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com2013-03-011h 15The GamerNode ShowVS Node 26: GotY Edition - 2012′s Power, Pleasure, and PainEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy discuss the biggest winners at the massive 2012 Nodie Awards on this episode of VS Node. From audio/visual presentation, to world design, to emotional engagement, to divisiveness… all the way to game of the year, these nine games greatly impressed the GamerNode staff in 2012 and beyond.
Intro - 0:00
Mark of the Ninja - 2:49
Spec Ops: The Line - 8:55
Far Cry 3 - 13:42
Max Payne 3 - 21:15
Assassin's Creed III - 26:27
Mass Effect 3 - 41:00
Dishonored - 51:07
The Walking Dead - 58:08
Journey - 1:12:13
Outro - 1:28:04
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Le...2013-01-311h 31The GamerNode ShowVS Node 25: Don't Hate the (Multi)PlayerEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Dan Crabtree are joined (or were at the time of recording on August 26th, at least) by Big Red Potion podcast host Sinan Kubba on this episode of VS Node to chat about all of the different types of multiplayer that gamers have enjoyed over the years. What about games' multiplayer components make them so appealing, and which ones could we do without? What are the best examples of the different types of multiplayer out there, and which games, specifically, are our favorites? Inspired by Eddie's obsession with Dark Souls, this podcast covers far more...2012-09-231h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 24: The Land of Digital OpportunityOn this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about new opportunities in game development for budding game designers, from the ways small-team games can be funded, to the tools available for the general public to use, to the emerging digital platforms on which these games ca be delivered to their potential audience. And even the end-user becomes the developer sometimes. Give a listen, then play some indies.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Digital Get Down" by...2012-08-071h 14The GamerNode ShowVS Node 23: E3 2012, Except for Greg #dealwithitE3 2012 is almost here, and the GamerNode staff is gearing up for an awesome show! On this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa talk about what they're most excited to see during the videogame industry's biggest event, followed by their wildest E3 dreams and boldest E3 predictions. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter (hash tag #GNatE3), and right here in the comments section. -Valve #dealwithit
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wily's Castle" by Takashi...2012-05-2543 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 22: The First ThirdMay 1st, exactly 122 days into the year, is a perfect day to discuss what the GamerNode crew thinks has been great about gaming in 2012, along with the things that have been, well, not so great. Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Jason Fanelli, and Greg Galiffa make their picks, and also discuss which games have been the very best of the first third of the year. GotFTotY, if you will. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter, and GamerNode.com. Tom Hanks and Ken Levine say so.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987...2012-05-0158 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 21: Games of the YearYou've seen the nominees and winners for GamerNode's Special Honors and Best of 2011 Nodie Awards. Now it's time for the biggest virtual trophy of them all.
It took a lot of deliberation, some of which you can listen to here in VS Node 21: Games of the Year, a podcast discussing the GotY nominees and two honorable mentions at greater length. We allowed six nominees this time instead of the usual five because of how many great games there were to choose from, but in the end, we did manage to narrow it down to a single winner.
Listen to find...2012-01-171h 11The GamerNode ShowVS Node 20: Through Videogame-Colored GlassesEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Greg Galiffa introduce the brand-new GamerNode website and review philosophy, then expand that discussion to encompass the traditional game review process, why it's outdated, and what changes should be and are being made to improve the readers' experience. How should games critics be talking about games in an effort to elevate the discourse surrounding the medium? What's to be expected from GN and our thoughtful, meaningful, experiential review style moving forward? Listen and find out.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010...2011-12-1246 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 19: The Industry MacarenaEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy take this pre-holiday-rush opportunity to discuss games that indicate shifts in the industry, then go on to express their disdain for the lopsided yearly videogame release schedule, as well as suggest ways to approach such gamer problems. Catherine, L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Bastion, and more all find their way into this month's show.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Rapunzel" by Shoji Meguro, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Kitajoh, Pablo de Sarasate for...2011-09-2339 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: July 2011Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about the games, or at least the betas and early code they've played in June and July. The Uncharted 3 and Journey betas, inFAMOUS 2, and the impressive XBLA title, Bastion, are all up for discussion in this Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro audio from the trailer for Supergiant Games' Bastion, 2011.
Links:
Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10756-bastion-review/index.html
Journey Hands-On Preview - http://www.gamernode.com/previews/10690-journey-hands-on-preview/index.html
...2011-07-2039 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 18: PrE-3 ChatterEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy anticipate and speculate about E3 2011. From what the big three - Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft - have in store (Project Cafe, anyone?), to all the big and small titles that will be on display at the show, to predictions about big reveals and the things that will be most impressive, the GamerNode crew exhausts the topic just enough to get prepared for the triple-E extravaganza in Los Angeles next week.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Earth"...2011-06-0147 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: May 2011Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've played in April and May, and then take a moment to reflect on the Great PlayStation Network Crash of 2011. Games on the playlist include Brink, Portal 2, Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD, Gears of War 3, and SOCOM 4. Things tie up with a lead-in to VS Node 18, this year's pre-E3 show, soon to follow the Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wing Cap Mario" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario 64, 1996.
...2011-05-1839 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: February 2011VS Node is back in action for 2011! Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've been playing this year, and have a grand old time doing it. Games include Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Dead Space 2, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, Two Worlds II, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Stacking, Nier, Bulletstorm, and a hint of PixelJunk Shooter 2.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Take You For A Ride" remix, from Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3, 2011.
Links:
...2011-03-0347 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node: Game of the Year Edition 2010Welcome to GamerNode's 2010 Nodie Awards!
Once again, GamerNode has improved upon our annual awards presentation, and will be bringing you our most extensive list of Nodie Awards categories and nominees in our 5-year history. For 2010, which was yet another epic year of gaming, each individual Nodie Award category initially highlighted the five nominees the GN staff felt were most worthy of recognition after the long and arduous narrowing-down process held at GN HQ.
During the last days of 2010, GamerNode revealed the winners, in four groups, capping the event off with this, the VS Node Podcast: Game of the Year Edition...2010-12-311h 18The GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: November 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Tyler Cameron talk about the finer points of the games of November 2010. Kinect, Goldeneye, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Gran Turismo 5, nail'd, The Sly Collection, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, and The UnderGarden are all on the table in this podcast.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Jungle Groove" originally composed by Robin Beanland, Eveline Fischer, and David Wise for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country, 1994.
Links:
CoD: Black Ops review - http://www...2010-12-0647 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 17: Why We Play GamesEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by GamerNode's Old Skool columnist George Brandes for a discussion about the reasons we play video games, from escapism to competition to simply enjoying a story, and EVERYTHING in between. They also comment on what developers and publishers should be doing to improve their products and the games industry as a whole in light of the things that motivate gamers to play.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "To Zanarkanrd" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square's Final Fantasy X, 2001.
...2010-11-211h 01The GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: October 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree talk about the games of October 2010, as well as offering looks ahead at some of the games that were shown at New York Comic Con.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "The Hero's Journey" by Nitin Sawhney for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, 2010.
Links:
Warren Spector interview - http://www.gamernode.com/interviews/9719-gamernode-sits-with-warren-spector/index.html
Alan Wake: The Writer review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9690-alan-wake-the-writer/index.html
Fallout: New Vegas review - http...2010-11-1056 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: We Like Games With Tits?Eddie, Jason, Kyle, Mike, Dan, and Ashley are more than just great podcasters; they're also good at BSing and joking around about titties, cross-dressing, and anything else. These are the outtakes from September's shows.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
...2010-10-1914 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 16: Bored Out of Our MindsEddie, Jason, Mike, Kyle, Anthony, and Ashley do some complaining about the problem of boredom in gaming. They cover the games, genres, and components of games that stand against their overall "fun factor," as well as the summer doldrums, strategies to avoid losing interest, and a few of the design choices that can prevent that from happening. They also talk about the joys of running on walls, the pleasure of 30 pages of in-game text, and the value of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind technology.
Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by...2010-09-1850 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Drippin' Wit GreaseEddie, Jason, Dan, Mike, and Kyle find their Replay podcast derailed on a few occasions thanks to breaking news, irrelevant facts, terrible game titles, and awesome character names.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter...2010-09-0703 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: August 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, Dan Crabtree, and rookie GamerNode staffer Kyle Hilliard talk about the games of August 2010. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, Mafia II, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Metroid: Other M, BioShock 2, Dead Rising: Case Zero, Ys Seven, Shank, and others are examined on a notably sarcastic, but funny and informative show this month. If you're interested in any of these games, check out what the GN crew has to say. "Car battery plus ceiling fan plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw." You'll understand later.
Versus Node theme, "...2010-09-0346 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: July 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, and Mike Murphy discuss the few games that made it to store shelves and download queues during July 2010. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, NCAA Football 11, LIMBO, Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake: The Signal, and Dragon Quest IX comprise the majority of the show, followed by our dread of the money due to be spent this fall on a huge selection of games through year-end.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "I Need Mo' Allowance" by The Beets for Nikelodeon's Doug, 1991.
Links:
BlazBLue: Continuum...2010-08-0739 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Wassamatta You? Gimme Money!Eddie, Jason, and Dan stray wildly off topic and have a great time doing so. Cotton commercials, South Park, Jeopardy, Transformers, Tiger Woods, and bad Italian accents abound in this brief No Bounds selection.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree2010-08-0704 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: June 2010 & The VS Node E3 RecapJason Fanelli hosts a dual-purpose VS Node Replay show this month, in which he, Eddie Inzauto, and Dan Crabtree not only discuss the games they've been playing at home, but also recount their experiences from E3 2010. Alpha Protocol, Sin & Punishment, Red Dead Redemption, Singularity, Transformers, Portal 2, XCOM, Dead Space 2, Homefront, WWE All Stars, Journey, Fable III, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Spec Ops, Epic Mickey, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and others find their way into the discussion this time around, and what a lively one it is.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian...2010-07-071h 07The GamerNode ShowVS Node 15: Critical MassEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by Kyle Stallock and Gamecritics.com's Brad Gallaway for a discussion about videogame reviews and the critical process. The guys explain what they think reviews should accomplish, explore the differences between review and critique, discuss commitment to the process, complain about bad writing, and even touch on "thoughtcrime" versus research, among plenty of other things on this "interesting" show.
Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro: "Please Please Me" by The Beatles, 1963.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
...2010-06-1147 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Shaq-Fu RedemptionTwo shows' worth of No Bounds featuring Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Matt Erazo begins with Shaquille O'Neal, ends with Braid, and covers topics such as Eddie's opulent abode, videogame clones, dirty gamer showers, escapism, and the dystopian future where Capcom is a bad guy.
"Stay sweet."
Versus Node theme and interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www...2010-06-0309 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node Replay: May 2010Jason Fanelli hosts the first edition of GamerNode's VS Node Replay, as he, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree discuss what has been released and what they've been playing during May 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skate 3, Alan Wake, UFC Undisputed 2010, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Red Dead Redemption, Split/Second, ModNation Racers, Blur, and Zeno Clash others are all on the agenda, and the guys have plenty to say about them.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Super Mario Galaxy,"...2010-06-0149 minThe GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 14: All Hyped UpEddie, Matt, and Dan discuss the effects of hype on the videogame industry, and reveal the upcoming games they're excited to play.
Dan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing strategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and...2010-04-2939 min
The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 14: All Hyped UpDan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing srategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and surprises than one would be subject to with fewer prior influences? Additionally, will May 2010 spell certain doom for gamers' wallets with the release of 3D...2010-04-2940 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 14: All Hyped UpDan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing srategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and surprises than one would be subject to with fewer prior influences? Additionally, will May 2010 spell certain doom for gamers' wallets with the release of 3D...2010-04-2940 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 2 Recap (aka: The GamerToad Podcast)Mike Murphy recorded a podcast about everything he saw during day 2 at PAX East 2010 as Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and the others listened in, but with some heavy editing and internet magic, GamerNode has managed to come away with a more balanced discussion of the crew's Penny-Arcade Expo day 2 experience. Skate 3, Mafia II, Crackdown 2, APB, Shank, Two Worlds II, Splinter Cell Conviction are all touched upon along with karaoke, drinks, and a panel about the greatest games of all time. The end of the podcast has been left mostly untouched to give faithful VS Node listeners a little taste of...2010-03-3119 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 1 RecapEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, Matt Boyle, and Taylor Nikola discuss the ups and downs of the first day of PAX East 2010, from game previews, control schemes, and Pokewalkers to after-parties, good eats, and male-pattern baldness. Dementium II, Secret Files: Tunguska, Shank, Splinter Cell Conviction, Prince of Persia: The Forgotton Sands, and more all find a way into the discussion before Jason falls asleep, thus ending the show.
Side note: Ubisoft = Ubiquitous Software.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter...2010-03-3012 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 13: Do You Want Files With That?Kyle Stallock and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to talk downloadable content in Versus Node's 13th episode. The era of digital distribution is upon us, and more publishers are delivering DLC to consumers as a post-purchase transaction model to both profit from and provide for the gaming community. These passionate members of said community give their thoughts on which practices are actually good for gamers and which they'd rather see take a hike. They also examine a few specific examples to see if they're really worth the money, and discuss the player response to DLC and different...2010-03-0349 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Episodes From Online GamingEddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt share their experiences with online gaming and then move on to examine a reprehensible website that objectifies women just like strip clubs do.
00:00 - The Wii friend code system sucks. GN guys can't find it. Tyler wants to lie about the games he plays.
01:20 - A famous Tyler quote. His latest public shaming in Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox Live.
04:06 - Matt's French connection in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
04:50 - Moms on Xbox Live. Eddie has no funny stories.
05:28 - Girls on Xbox Live. Gamecrush.com. Krogan balls.
12:19 - We know who's behind all this....
...2010-02-0212 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Krogan BallsIn the last episode of the VS Node Podcast, Eddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt thoroughly explored the Mass Effect franchise, but even that wasn't enough. Here on No Bounds, the guys discuss what Jason claims is the most importnt aspect of that virtual universe - the fact that Krogans have four balls. Brace yourselves....
00:00 - Tyler's former GameStop job and spineless store manager.
02:32 - Seth Green as Joker. Scars on Mass Effect 2 characters, wooing women, scars, tattoos, Agent Zero, and wild sex.
04:30 - Matt does nothing but play video games all day.
04:47 - Krogan balls.
08:33 - Elcor impressions. More...2010-02-0213 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 12: A Massive EffectTyler Cameron, Mike Murphy, and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli for a roundtable discussion of the Mass Effect franchise. They focus on Mass Effect's impact on players, what it did right, where it went wrong, its significance for gaming, and where we want the sequel to take us, and then Eddie offers up his early thoughts on the first 22 hours of Mass Effect 2 in what turns into a full review of the improved and impressive sequel.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions.
03:14 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison.
29:05 - Interlude 1
29:21 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison, continued.
38:03...2010-01-261h 18The GamerNode ShowVS Node 11: The Game of the Games of the DecadeDan Crabtree, Creighton DeSimone, and Jeffrey Matulef join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to play "The Game of the Games of the Decade." The group narrows down an initial list of 61 titles released between 2000 and 2009 - one by one - to determine a top 10, top 5, and number 1 game of the last decade. A thorough and fun discussion kicks off the new decade with a bang, and our biggest show yet.
00:00 - Intro.
00:52 - Welcome. Guests. Technical difficulties.
02:08 - 2010! Happy New Year! New decade means many "Game of the Decade" lists.
02:51 - The rules of The Game of the Games of...2010-01-041h 33The GamerNode ShowVS Node 10: Naughty or NiceEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Tyler Cameron laugh through a discussion about morality in videogames, but still manage to think critically about the topic at hand. In an interesting discussion, they approach the material from a variety of angles and come out with some good insight and a better understanding of what makes such systems better or worse.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions. Weather.
01:48 - What we've been playing. Assassin's Creed II, Uncharted 2, Left 4 Dead 2, inFAMOUS, Prototype, and a quick breakdown of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer.
07:56 - Morality systems in games.
09:11 - What makes a videogame morality system a good one?
13:40...2009-12-0646 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Nintendo's A Retard and Fox News Thinks You Are Too!You've listened to the latest episode of the VS Node Podcast, but what didn't you get to hear? In this edition of VS Node No Bounds, Eddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan criticize Nintendo's failure to join the 21st century and Fox News' wildly deceptive, uninformed, and unintelligent reporting on the topic of videogames.
00:00 - What consoles get the most playtime, and why "Nintendo's a ... retard."
02:11 - Fox News condemns Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Jason wants to be on the show.
04:18 - The on-air discussion, a well-timed spoiler warning, and the difference between parents and loincloth-clad barbarians.
Music courtesy of...2009-11-2207 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 9: I Did It for the 'ChievosEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree look at a few of the latest releases, then dive into a discussion about videogame achievements, trophies, and rewards in general.
00:00 - Welcome. Achievement unlocked! Introductions.
01:06 - What we've been playing. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and "the scene." Dragon Age: Origins.
07:50 - Natal launch detailed. Coming November 2010 for 80 dollars or less.
09:20 - Achievements and Rewards discussion.
09:33 - Are you an "achievement junkie"?
13:08 - Achievements and trophies as motivation to play.
16:55 - Achievements/trophies reiterating and reinforcing existing in-game goals.
20:02 - Player-created goals and their relationship to achievements/trophies. Developers preempting...2009-11-1351 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node No Bounds: Pirates and Demos and Bobby, Oh My!You've listened to the latest episode of the VS Node Podcast, but what didn't you get to hear? The first ever VS Node No Bounds features snippets of discussion between Eddie, Jason, and Kyle that came up on recording day outside of your regularly scheduled podcast programming. This time it had to do with Bobby Kotick's evil plans, porn in videogames, piracy, and demos... not to mention Kyle's filthy mouth.
00:00 - Bobby Kotick's evil plans.
01:07 - Harmonix's values. Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero.
02:04 - Porn in videogames.
02:23 - Game companies screwing with game pirates.
04:05 - Which games should be anime?
05:27...2009-09-2312 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 8: What Are Ya Buyin, Stranger?Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and GamerNode contributor Kyle Stallock cover a number of topics ranging from racism, to Twitter, to console price wars and the business of videogames, finally settling into a discussion of the various methods of video-game distribution, their importance and implications, and the future of videogame sales.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:19 - What we've been playing. Wolfenstein. Street Fighter IV. BlazBlue. Electronic masturbation. The Beatles: Rock Band. Scribblenauts.
04:46 - Scribblenauts word list. 5th Cell response. "Sambo" racism.
06:46 - Twitter in Uncharted 2.
07:37 - Mag Beta. "OMG, it's LIKE CALL OF DUTY, BUT MORE PEOPLE!"
08:26 - Call of Duty: Modern...2009-09-191h 17The GamerNode ShowVS Node 7: The Resolution RevolutionEddie Inzauto hosts the biggest VS Node to date, with newcomers Tyler Cameron of GN, Joe DeLia of Big Red Potion, and Creighton DeSimone of Bleep Bloop. The quartet discuss the PS3 Slim, old and new software, competitive gaming, videogame controllers, realism, art direction, console lifespans, and more as they weave in and out of a lengthy discussion about HD gaming.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:11 - Games we've been playing. Layton, Metroid, inFAMOUS, Shadow Complex.
05:05 - Beating Shadow Complex in under 20 minutes, 13 percent of items.
06:25 - Unattainable achievements.
07:49 - News: PS3 Slim.
07:59 - "Slim" name?
08:58 - Console size comparison.
09:41 - Backwards...2009-08-261h 11The GamerNode ShowVS Node 6: 2009 So FarEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli welcome The Game Reviews contributor Jeffrey Matulef to discuss the best games of the first half of 2009. They crown a king of the hill for January through June, and then look ahead to their most anticipated games scheduled for release between July and December.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
00:54 - Best ames of the first half of 2009.
01:09 - We love inFAMOUS.
05:54 - Jeff cheats! Demon Souls.
08:06 - Punch Out!!
11:06 - Eddie can't get enough Street Fighter IV.
13:57 - Sims 3 and exorcist avatars.
16:35 - Suikoden Tierkreis and DS rpgs.
19:57 - Solution to the Jeff-hasn't-played-it problem.
20:11 - Early 2009 got...2009-08-091h 04The GamerNode ShowVS Node 5: The Art of VideogamesEddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome Big Red Potion Podcast host Sinan Kubba to Versus Node for a stimulating discussion of games as art, as well as Michael Jackson, mergers, jiggle physics, and more.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:44 - What we've been playing.
01:49 - Sinan's been playing...
03:47 - Christos has been playing...
06:20 - Eddie's been playing...
07:33 - News.
07:38 - Michael Jackson's death.
12:25 - Zenimax Media buying id.
13:30 - Bethesda building FPS library.
14:51 - Mark Jacobs leaving Mythic.
16:43 - Koei Tecmo Ltd. merger.
17:40 - Jiggle physics.
18:53 - Japan's videogame porn.
21:23 - The human form is artistic.
21:51 - Games as art discussion.
22:36...2009-06-3053 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 4: E3: Gaiden - The Wrap-up ShowThis year's Electronic Entertainment Expo is over, so it's time to rant and rave about everything that happened at the show in Los Angeles. From small news, to big games, to surprises, to letdowns, Eddie, Christos, and Jason wind themselves with E3 discussion, opinion, and analysis.
00:00 - Welcome! Intros. Christos has hay fever.
00:52 - What we've been playing.
01:10 - Jason's been playing...
01:35 - inFAMOUS vs. Prototype.
02:42 - Christos is playing...
03:03 - Killing Sims.
04:06 - Eddie's been playing...
04:22 - Punch Out!! vs. Punch Out!! vs. Punch Out!!
07:02 - News.
07:08 - Next Wii Zelda. Wii MotionPlus to be required.
08:11 - Street Fighter...2009-06-1646 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 3: E3 and ADDEpisode 3 of Versus Node breaks from the normal format in a number of ways, as Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome GamerNode columnist Jason Fanelli to the show for a rousing and meandering (that's a nice way of saying we couldn't keep on topic) discussion of recent news, industry topics, and our hopes and predictions for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:55 - News.
01:01 - Electronic Gaming Monthly to return.
02:20 - Shadow Complex.
04:02 - Midway auction.
04:50 - E3 on the horizon.
05:06 - The Big 3: Who Will Win? - Jason's take.
06:11 - Eddie's take.
07:15 - Christos's take.
08:32 - Eddie is...2009-06-0142 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 2: Democracy in ActionIn Episode 2 of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about crashes, closed doors, pulling out, losing money, a rumored console redesign, and this show's headline topic, the Golden Joystick Awards nominees.
00:00 - Welcome!
01:08 - GamerNode crash and redesign.
02:38 - Duke Nukem Forever laid to rest. Take Two sues Apogee.
05:03 - Factor 5 shut down.
06:01 - Atari pulls out of E3.
08:06 - Sony reporting huge financial losses.
10:17 - Rumored PS3 Slim.
12:03 - Topic tease: Golden Joystick Awards
12:30 - What we've been playing.
12:35 - Christos: Plants vs. Zombies
13:58 - Eddie: Braid on PC
15:05 - How do you feel about the Golden...2009-05-1857 minThe GamerNode ShowVS Node 1: Playing in the SandboxIn the very first episode of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about swine flu's videogame debut, a flash game that outraged religious groups across the globe, homosexuality in gaming, and this show's headline topic, sandbox games.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:44 - What vs. Node is all about.
01:29 - News
02:00 - Swine Fighter
02:30 - Faith Fighter
06:04 - Six Days in Fallujah canceled.
09:33 - Homosexuality non-existent in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
11:13 - Other gay rights issues.
13:15 - What we've been playing.
13:46 - Christos: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
14:44 - Eddie: The Dark Spire
17:16 - What makes a sandbox?
19:05 - Wikipedia definition...2009-05-0246 min