Category: Podcast

We continue to cover the biggest news story of 2008 with some Mega Man 9 tidbits. Plus, the developers of Burnout Paradise have gone plane crazy! We would have talked about PS3 trophies if that wasn’t a huge mess, so we talk about the huge mess instead. Civilzation, classic Mega Man, and the now officially awesome Ticket to Ride take up out play time. All this, the Great Canadian Mikezors Gaming Quiz, and more await!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #44

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It’s finally for reals! Ladies and gentlemen, Blizzard has announced Diablo 3 at their Worldwide Invitational in Paris. Get all the juicy details and fanboy rantings here. Meanwhile, we’ve got even more Mega Man 9 details, a Rock Band 2 announcement, and Ajguy experiences physical pain while playing Guitar Hero: On Tour. Finally, watch as the tables are turned in the Great Canadian Mikezors Gaming Quiz.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #43

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A little came called Metal Gear Solid 4 came out this week. You may have heard of it. So thrill as Ajguy discusses… the third game. Yes, he finally beat it. Mike gets in a good amount of time with Snake’s (possible) last outing, and both brothers reactivated their World of Warcraft accounts in the lull before the game’s release. May NPDs are here with a few interesting surprises. Plus, plenty of juicy rumors pervade the news. Did someone say Mega Man 9? Yes, please!

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #41

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Man, have we got loads to talk about! First of all, games! We’ve played a bunch. Purchases, rentals, demos, the whole shebang. The brothers Minotti quite enjoyed Civilization Revolution, Ajguy didn’t care much for Ninja Gaiden II, and they both had their first experience with Dungeons and Dragons. Listen to the chilling tale! In news, we’ve got more Xbox Bluray rumors, Lucas Arts layoffs, and a new force unleashed in Soul Calibur IV.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #40

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Perhaps it’s the calm before the MGS4 storm, but there isn’t a whole lot this week. We do have an exciting Steam announcement, Ajguy and Mike get their feet wet in Silent Hill 2 (yes, the old one), and Ajguy swoons to the news of Jimmy Buffett coming to Rock Band. Also, be sure to watch Ajguy fail at the second edition of the Great American Ajguy Gaming Quiz.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #39

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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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Guess what game we’re playing this week? If you said GTA, you’re right! But we’re also playing Mario Kart Wii while wondering what everyone’s complaining about. It’s great! Beyond that, we talk some ESA/E3 madness, great moments at E3, and talk about how E3 would have been starting up at about this time had it not become the bastardized form it is now.

The Exploding Barrel Podcast Show #36

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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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