Author: AJ

Mike and AJ say good bye to 2010 by talking about some of the games that we felt merited discussion. From the best surprises to the biggest disappointments, we’ve got it all. We also got some time in with our holiday games including Kinect Sports, Fable III, and Back to the Future. As we get ready to start 2011, get ready for our top ten games of 2010!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #165

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Mike and AJ sure did watch a lot of trailers this week thanks to the Spike TV Video Game Awards (and trailer show). We’ve also been playing WoW still. But AJ did get to play some new iPad games thanks to EA fantastic iOS holiday sale. Also, Uncharted 3. That is all.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #164

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Mike and AJ are gung-ho back in to the World of Warcraft thanks to the release of the latest expansion, Cataclysm. We also discuss the announcement of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Finally, AJ has seen the future of iOS gaming thanks to Infinity Blade. Then he went back to playing WoW. Mike was already there.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #163

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Mike and AJ are joined once again by Kevin “The FixXxer” Miller. In case you didn’t know, FixXxer is a diehard Gran Turismo fan. If you didn’t you’ll certainly know by the end of this week’s show. Also, what started as excitement over some concept art has come to fruition with the release and subsequent playing of Epic Mickey! While we’ve heard Mike’s thoughts on the game in the past, AJ gets his hands on the Wiimote and nunchuck for the very first time. Hear his excitement within. Also, the Minotti brothers are playing WoW again. A lot…

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #162

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Mike and AJ have survived working Black Friday to record your weekly podcast. On this fine day, we’re here to talk Poker Night at the Inventory, the newest World of Warcraft patch, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, and more! I’m now really tired, and Mike is making me wake up at 8am to drive to Ohio in time to see a 10:30am show of Tangled before the OSU / Michigan game. After the game, I plan on sleeping forever.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #161

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Brothers Mike and AJ are here with impressions of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Rage on the iPad. We also get in to some of Rock Band 3’s struggles, the rumored new Bioware… thing, and the sudden and bizzarre closing of Bizzarre software.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #160

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Mike and AJ are back after a hiatus due to epic travel. But the good news is that Mike did get some insight into Epic Mickey as a result. AJ has taken the plunge and bought a Kinect. Hear his thoughts inside.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #159

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Mike and AJ are here to rock your socks off. AJ is becoming the next Chopin thanks to Rock Band 3. Can his enthusiasm break through Mike’s tepid temperament towards Rock Band? There’s also the high speed antics of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and more adventures in the Mojave Wasteland of Fallout: New Vegas.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #158

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Mike and AJ have been in two different wastelands this week. AJ spent his time in Fallout: New Vegas. Mike was in the wasteland of broken computers and Xboxes. AJ also discovers the pure delight of Super Meat Boy and NBA Jam. Did someone say new Diablo 3 class? I thought so!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #157

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Mike wanted me to name the show something particular. He says as much in the show. But I forgot it, can’t find it, and have a Halo tournament to participate in in 10 minutes. Also, we are joined by George Kokoris this week to talk about all the industry drama, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, the new World of Warcraft update, and a slew of other topics. We do, in fact, go topical.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #156

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