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O ur second day of PAX East 2011 proved to be very eventful, with an overabundance of video games, interviews and exclusive first looks. We also walked. A lot. The crew will discuss El Shaddai , L.A. Noire and Nintendo 3DS impressions. Special guest @ MrMattJay from The Dualshockers podcast joins us as well, although due to lack of recording equipment is difficult to hear throughout the podcast. W...

W e have survived the first day of PAX East 2011. Well, most of us at least. Half of the crew stay up late to discuss the day's events as well as the massive list of games playable on the show floor.  We also weigh the pros and cons of the Nintendo 3DS and squeal like teenagers at a Justin Bieber concert over our love for Tim Schafer. Be sure to keep your eyes locked on this site as well as o...

W e have finally arrived in Boston for Penny Arcade Expo East 2011! After traveling by car, train, and plane, the entire crew of Press Pause Radio is now gathered in our command center (hotel room), preparing for three days of gaming goodness. We will be your one-stop for all of the latest news and previews of this year's most highly anticipated games. We begin our festivities with a Pre-PAX podca...

L isten and rejoice music aficionados, this episode of Press Pause Radio is all about music in video games. Join us and experience the greatness as our host Ser takes us on a magical journey of video game beats past and present. We will also go off of the rails (often) as we discuss Power Rangers, news from the Game Developers Conference 2011 as well as more information concerning the Nintendo 3DS...

P ress Pause Radio returns to the digital airwaves with a very special episode. This week we will take a step back from our normal format to discuss the recent anniversaries of the Nintendo Entertainment System as well as the Sony Playstation 2. Our first segment features GeorgieBoysAXE and Toast sitting down with Pokemon Podcast's own @Catiemari  to reflect on all the whimsy and warm childho...

I t's so hard to stay away. With our Android app now officially available for purchase, we are constantly wanting to record new episodes to keep you all happy. The result of which is Press Pause Radio 36, where our heroes discuss the concept of the boss battle. Boss battles have been a mainstay in most games for decades, but with a new generation of multiplayer games becoming more popular are boss...

I t's the first episode of 2011, and Press Pause Radio is celebrating by honoring the top games from the first decade of the 21st century.  Our hosts will take turns discussing which games they absolutely loved from 2001-2010, until we approach that monumental number one position. We would love any feedback you would like to give on our top ten lists, as well as sharing your own list from the...

H appy New Year everyone! We at Press Pause Radio hope that you have had a fun and safe holiday, and thank you all for making 2010 a great year for the show and the website. The end of 2010 also means that we can now discuss our favorite games of the past year. The entire show is dedicated to our top ten games, as well as some disappointments and various other awards. So please enjoy the latest ep...

A fter a long week of Christmas shopping and holiday hijinks, Press Pause Radio returns to you with our latest episode. This week Ser takes the hosting duties as we discuss Nintendo 3DS rumors and the somewhat lukewarm reception to OnLive. The crew will also discuss what they have been playing, such as Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood , Halo Reach , and Pac-Man Championship Edition DX. Georgie then r...

H ey everyone, Press Pause Radio is only two strong this week but that's because we're joined by Fellow podcast & new friends Tom & Matt of Sega Addicts . This week as we've mentioned we're taking the opportunity to talk about our impressions & play through on Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 along with the meaning of "Settling" also we take the opportunity to talk about we want out of...

Y ou have been given a choice; listen to the newest episode of Press Pause Radio or ignore it. We really really hope you choose to listen. Please? On this week's episode we will be discussing moral choices in video games, and the popularity of such games as Fallout and Fable . With so many western developed games utilizing choice as a option in the role playing experience, will we see this trend c...

O n Halloween Day, we at Press Pause Radio recorded a massive Zombiecast which is now available for all to hear. The normal cast welcomes special guest Daeruna to discuss current events in the gaming industry as well as some twitter fighting and resignations.  Toast harnesses the energy of Ryu before reviewing the recent Left 4 Dead 2 DLC,  " The Sacrifice ". Toast then is attacked...

P ress Pause Radio returns not only with a new and improved website, but a new episode as well. Episode 30 is all about "RPG elements". We are sure that all our listeners have heard that phrase numerous times in the last few years, but what does it really mean? The crew will discuss the numerous titles in this generation that borrow heavily for traditional role playing games, and why it seems to b...

W e are a week early on this episode of Press Pause Radio and for very good reason. Episode 29 is a star-studded event that is so huge, it could barely be contained in our bi weekly schedule. We welcome special guests Drew Zimmerman of the now defunct Pixel Dreams podcast, Steve Black Jr. of The Pokémon Podcast and Ray Barnholt of 1UP.com , as well as the Retronauts and Sound Test podc...

O n this weeks episode of Press Pause Radio we welcome our newest contributing writer Sean to the microphone to discuss recent news from PAX and the Tokyo Game Show. PPR fan and Halo aficionado Corey Kidd also guest stars to talk about Halo Reach , and the entire Halo series. Discussion includes Bungie's history and future after Halo , and how Halo has impacted an entire generation of first person...

T oday's podcast is quite different from our previous episodes. On this inaugural episode of the Press Pause Radio Games Club, we are discussing the Xbox Live Arcade title Limbo . This dark and moody puzzle/platformer has received rave reviews, and was featured in Xbox's annual Summer of Arcade promotion. The crew will discuss the entire game , so please be aware of this if you have not...

P ress Pause Radio takes a break from browsing online for "sex turtles" to record the newest episode of the podcast. On this week's show Georgieboy, Toast and special host Noel welcome the talented Mr. Bill Mudron to discuss video games, love and life. You may know Bill's work from such publications as Electronic Gaming Monthly and Penthouse Magazine . His website showcases just some of the fantas...

C anned Bread? Press Pause Radio surprises everyone and releases episode 26 of the podcast on time! Everyone rejoice! On the show this week we will discuss more Kinect rumors, Zelda marathons and views on California politics. We welcome Rob Thomas back onto our show as our special guest, the overlord and editor-in-chief at CrushFragDestroy.com. Toast reviews Starcraft 2 for the PC, and then runs a...

T he podcast finally appears from the ashes of the broken recording computer. We at Press Pause Radio are happy to present to you, our dedicated listeners, episode 25. On this episode, we cover news from Comic-Con as well as the official pricing for Kinect. Select Feedback makes it's debut, where we respond to voicemails, twitter and forum posts. The voicemail number for anyone who would like to c...

W e are back from our month long vacation, hope everyone has enjoyed their summer so far. Episode 24 of Press Pause Radio is officially on the air, where we discuss the hits and misses of this year's E3 conference. This lengthy episode will also include Georgie's Top Five E3 moments as well as the entire crew (sans Paco) expressing their undying love for Treasure's latest release, Sin and Punishme...

W e continue our celebration of surviving one year on the internet with part two of our anniversary episode. The Press Pause Radio crew are still enjoying their mini vacation, but will return to the digital airwaves very soon with an all new episode. Until then, sit back and listen as Georgieboy, Paco and Toast walk down memory lane, and discuss the beginnings of the podcast. Part two also include...

I t's our one year anniversary, and we here at Press Pause Radio are celebrating! It has truly been an honor to speak to you all this year so far, and we hope that you will allow us to continue for the year to come. To commemorate the grand occasion, we have recorded a two part epic anniversary show complete with music, memories and very special guests. On part one of our anniversary episode,...

  G et your headsets and modded controllers ready, because you are now listening to episode 21 of Press Pause Radio! On this episode, we discuss gaming news involving the Halo Reach multiplayer beta and the recent deal between Bungie and Activision. Toast will share his Top Five video game podcasts, as well as a review of Splinter Cell: Conviction . Our main topic for this episode is all abou...

P ress Pause Radio returns for another round with episode 20! Did you miss us? On this episode, the PPR World Warriors discuss the fighting game genre from it's humble beginnings to it's current success. With the decline of the American arcade scene in the late 90's, fighting games began to decline in popularity as well. We will discuss this in detail throughout the show, and speculate on the grea...

W e continue our retrospective on all things Mega Man on episode 19 of Press Pause Radio. Paco could not be with us for part 2, so our hosts bravely explore the unknown and discuss the spinoffs and newly released titles in the Mega Man franchise. GeorgieboysAXE has a double shot of the Blue Bomber, as he shares his Top Five Mega Man powers, and a Quarter Circle Forward review of Mega Man 10 . Disc...