Press Pause Radio - Podcast

P AX East 2012 is slowly creeping up on us, and Press Pause Radio will be there in full force ready to cover the event and all the games that will be showcased on the convention floor. Sit down for what is probalby the shortest episode of PPR in it's history as we discuss what the site will be covering and preparing for the event, and what you can expect from us in our second trip to Boston. Georg...

O n this very special episode of Press Pause Radio, we cover all the sites and sounds from GDC 2012. GeorgieBoysAXE returns from his first (possibly last) visit to the Game Developers Conference and describes his adventures to us all. The second half of the episode is exclusive interviews with developers on the show floor, as they discuss some of the best games set to release this year. Please enj...

W ow, we completely cut out news on this super-sized episode of Press Pause Radio, and we still went for three hours. THREE HOURS! How is it possible that we could ramble on and on for such a long time? It's because we all love arcades and are avid fans/collectors of arcade machines. On this episode the entire crew reflect on arcades of the past, and dream of a possible future where arcades may on...

O n this episode of Press Pause Radio we hold hands and venture through the great unknown, as we discuss the history and relevance of strategy guides and walkthroughs. Thankfully we brought along a few "guides" on the trip as well. Matt Clark , a freelance writer featured on MTV , 1up , GamePro , and many other publications joins us along with Zy , a top contributor on GameFAQs and writer of...

O n this very special episode of Press Pause Radio, we talk about the dangers of video game addiction. What happens when one more game or one more level spirals out of control and destroys relationships, jobs and other activities out of the virtual world? The crew will discuss this topic and more with the most responsible and well-adjusted person they know, the one and only Ballsrog . The gang-sta...

W ell we have finally returned from our long holiday break with our first episode of 2012, or as we would like to call it, "The Twenty-Dozen." The entire gang is along for the ride as we talk about some of our disappointments from 2011, as well as catch up with our listeners in Select Feedback. The crew will then devote the remainder of the episode catching up and discussing what everyone played d...

H ey everybody! Here to ring in the new year of 2012, we bring to you our newest interview with independent developer and publisher Freebird Games with Head developer/president Kan Gao in the interview seat this time around. We’ll be interviewing them on their newest game To The Moon , and the development process that went into this charming game, as well as the future of Freebird games. You...

W e have reached the end of another year, and now we at Press Pause Radio will reflect on perhaps one of the best years for video games as we bring to you our annual Top Ten Games of the Year! Each member of PPR has selected their top titles of the year and will gather at the figurative roundtable to discuss each selection. This is a longer episode but we hope that you'll enjoy the last episode of...

P ress Pause Radio has survived another holiday filled with crazy mobs of shoppers and an insane amount of game releases to give you an early gift, that we like to call Episode 51. The crew welcomes back Matt Jay from Snackbar Games as they attempt to go through another long list of What's In Your Console , including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword , Assassin's Creed: Revelations and The Elder...

W e've done it. We somehow survived and reached episode 50 of Press Pause Radio. And to celebrate we are returning with a three hour long show, as well as our first show with Couchbound Network . With so many games being released in the last few months, we spend the majority of the show discussing all of them. Ser, Sean, GeorgieBoysAXE and Toast will converse about titles such as Batman: Arkham Ci...

O n this very spooky episode of Press Pause Radio, we overcome sickness and legitimate fear to discuss a classic in the survival horror genre, Fatal Frame . GeorgieboysAXE and Toast are joined by James Mielke , a personal hero to many on the show, and a man who is so familiar with the Fatal Frame series, he even plays a small role in its sequel. We will discuss the game in its entirety, as well as...

T he newest episode of Press Pause Radio has landed on Earth, like Kal-El when he was rocketed from Krypton. And like Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent, this episode is going to be extremely nerdy. This week, we are discussing the flawed past and hopeful future of Superhero video games. The crew weighs in on what works, what does not work, and which characters should be in their own game. Feel free...

A s promised, we are now flipping this over to Side B of the Press Pause Radio Games Club where we will discuss Shadow of the Colossus . Please remember that we will be discussing the entire game , spoilers and all. GeorgieBoysAXE is joined once again by Rob Rich and Serraxor, fresh off the debut of Bullet Heaven Season 3 as well as his brand new album, Bullet Heaven: The Original Tracks . Make su...

S o hopefully everyone knows how our Games Club works by now. We play through a game, and discuss it on the show along with your comments. However, this time we are switching things up by playing not one but two games. The recently released Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection on PS3 gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss some of the finest games ever released on the PlayStation 2, now r...

P ress Pause Radio escapes the limbo of corrupted audio files and damaged computers to deliver the newest episode of PPR! Along for the ride is our newest member to the team Dan, the man with possibly five or more nicknames. One of our good friends Matt, Patriot1030 from the WOFR Gaming Network also is able to join us at the last minute to complete the roundtable discussion. On this week's episode...

D isclaimer: No Juggalos were harmed in the recording of this podcast. This episode of Press Pause Radio is brought to you by the one and only SeanDood, as well as his mustache. On this week's episode, we will discuss level design in video games. For decades, video games have evolved and we have seen numerous technological breakthroughs. However the core element of level design has remained the sa...

P ress Pause Radio does not condone or recommend that any of our listeners let a PPR cast member babysit your kids. Episode 46 not only proves this, but also alienates fans of any age. This week will will touch on recent news from Gamescom as well as welcome a few friends to the show. We welcome the former host of Pixel Dreams, Drew, to the show, a long time friend and supporter of the show. Anoth...

E pisode 45 of Press Pause Radio is coming across the airwaves via your favorite podcast service provider. Whether that is an MP3 player, a personal computer or a smartphone we are happy to be with you wherever you go. And speaking of things on the go, we will be discussing the past, present and distressing future of portable gaming. The crew of Press Pause Radio welcome guest Matthew Jay from Sna...

F rom the ashes of boxes, moving vans and heavy appliances rises the newest episode of Press Pause Radio. It is also the first show back from our vacation, and it certainly does feel good to be back. On this week's episode we will be discussing the twentieth anniversary of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and all the fond memories that surround the gray and purple wonder. GeorgieboysAXE and...

W elcome one and all to our Indie extravaganza! On this episode of Press Pause Radio we are taking a special look at the some of the best indie developers in the game industry, as well as the people that support the independent community. Our episode begins with some catch up from the crew as well as Select Feedback from our loyal listeners. Then we dive head first into a fantastic line up of inte...

W e are here a week early, to bring you our hits and misses from this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. The crew will discuss what they have been playing, as well as gather feedback from our listeners in our Select Feedback section. Afterwards the group dives right into all the news and announcements that make up the 2011 E3, and somehow try to piece it all together. It's difficult to try and...

W e welcome you to our fourth installment of the Press Pause Radio Games Club. In this episode, we will discuss the fanciful childhood adventure Little Nemo: The Dream Master for the Nintendo Entertainment System. And when you're talking about imaginative and sometimes arduous games from the past, there's only one person to call: Ray Barnholt . The 1UP/EGM writer and founder of Scroll Magazine joi...

T his is the moment you've all been waiting for: The Press Pause Radio Two-Year Anniversary Extrazaganza™! (Not really trademarked, sorry).  For this episode, we pull out all the stops for you, our faithful listeners. We have a full room of PPR contributors, along with Ignition Entertainment's Shane Bettenhausen to discuss the importance and evolution of video game podcasts. Having Shan...

L et it be known that Press Pause Radio is very two-dimensional, and because of that we are discussing 2D gaming on this week's episode. Nice segue, I know. 2D gaming has been a mainstay on every console since the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System and shows no signs of slowing down. We will delve into this topic as well as discuss new releases such as Bangai-O HD Missle Fury , Portal 2...

W e return to our normal broadcasting schedule this week with Episode 39 of Press Pause Radio. On this episode we announce that we have a new member to the team, the lovely and talented Catie a.k.a  Squid_inator . She apparently really loves squids and camaros (that's a car, right?) and will now be a regular contributor to the site and podcast. We discuss recent news with Nintendo's next cons...