Author: AJ

Seperated by great distances once again, the Minotti brothers resort to the old magics to continue bringing you the show! And what a show! We’ve got price drops, PSP firmware, DRM, and more! Ajguy gets his feet wet with Spore, while Mike’s loathing of wRPGs continues with Neverwinter Nights 2. Also, Ajguy is taking suggestions on how he should remotely berate Mike for failing Answer or DIE!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #52

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We’re back! While we were gone, Mike managed to complete the World Ends with You. Ajguy started it. All kinds of news happened while we were gone, so join us as we try to catch up. And did someone say NPDs? Just how do they sell that many Wiis?

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #37

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At long last, Mark Salmela joins in the madness! It’s a triple threat match of a podcast as we discuss the March NPDs, Mark’s retro obsession, the Minotti brothers’ assault on Vegas, and the Mortal Kombat backstory. Also, thrill as Mark jumps in the hotseat as Mike drill’s him on various best evers!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast #34

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Ajguy shows the Final Fantasy lovin’ now that he’s had some time to play Crisis Core. Mike goes new old school with indy adventure game the Shivah. In honor of the Masters, we discuss the best golf game ever. And friend of the show Mark Salmela saves the day with an absolute last minute addition for the Mail Barrel. Well done, sire. Well done.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #33

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This week Mike engages in even more Metal Gear while Ajguy does not object to some Phoenix Wright. Thrill as we discuss great Disney video games, discuss Sonic the Hedgehog across various forms of media, and read all the latest news. You did hear about the PS4, right?

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #32

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Continuing internet woes at the EBP Headquaters delayed the publishing of the show, so think of it as our April Fool’s joke. But relax, we’re here and with a brand new segment. Thanks to an influx of reader mail (keep ‘em coming!), we proudly present the Mail Barrel. Listen as we answer your questions, talk sports games, and actually play our PSPs!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #31 

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I don’t know how we became so JRPG-centric here, but we take a look at Gamasutra’s list of 20 essential JPRGs. Ajguy takes to the stars in Sins of a Solar Empire, while Mike talks of his triumphs over Hades in God of War: Chains of Olympus. Sonic Unleashed more or may not be coming, so we celebrate with a Worst Ever this week as we discuss the most disappointing game releases.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #30

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The EBP Studios (I just made that up) have gotten a new cable modem, so our network woes should be no more! It doesn’t affect us too much though, since we can’t stop playing Smash Bros. Mike did take some time to play God of War: Chains of Olympus, while Ajguy engaged in some more traditional gaming with the Settlers of Catan. Watch as Ajguy deftly comes up with a Best Ever on the spot! It’s the best game cinematic ever!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #29

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We’re a day late so we can give you the lowdown on the recently released Super Smash Bros. Brawl. You may have heard us talk about the game before. There’s some news and such, but let’s face it. We just want to talk about Brawl. Well, we want to play it, but we would never neglect you.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #28

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