Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World

 E3 has wrapped up and we sit down and talk about the ups, the downs, the exciting, and the breathtaking.  Reso and Jennifer actually have a lot in common as far as items they want, and CD struggles to keep the group on track.   Podcast Site:  https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:  https://blog.walkinshadows.com/      Intro clip:   h...

And now for something completely different: Taking the opportunity, Resobaso and ColdDeath watch the Microsof Press Conference at E3 2019 and do some live-commentary, with some additional thoughts at the end. To watch it in sync with video of the conference, load up the following vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73kSvsQ_kkA and start our episode at ~15 seconds of the video, that should have it...

CD and Reso sit down and talk preshow, strap in folks this is gonna be good!   Podcast Site:  https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:  https://blog.walkinshadows.com/     Intro clip:   https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03920   Topics: Pokemon Sword/Shield Direct: https://nichegamer.com/2019/06/05/pokemon-sword-and-shield-launch-november-15-new-d...

This week has been interesting to say the least, Dean Takashi "Doesn't want to burn books", Polygon makes us wonder "WHAT ABOUT THOSE BILLION DOLLAR DEVELOPERS D;", Chris Avellone upsets people by saying games don't need external politics, Iron Maiden sues 3D Realms,  Collection of Mana incoming?, and Larian studios teases with "III". We also talk Magazines with GamePro (US) Issue 1 Podcast S...

This was a long one boys and girls, and we cover a lot of ground. Following up on Loot boxes all over again, NIS Denies claims of not paying workers, Epic Games sends customer info to the wrong person, Sony CEO says Consoles are a Niche Market. We also Talk about Telltales Walking Dead, and we cover a metal gaming magazine of the past called....VIDEO GAMES"   Podcast Site:  https://cbcas...

  Super Mario Maker gets a direct, Epic Store makes an Epic mess, CD Projekt Red is trying to not kill its Staff, and Podcast favorite NIS is having sound rough times due to pulling their Mobile game off the market! Jennifer comes and brings us our Game Talk, a massive Triple A Game known as....Undertale? Podcast Site:  https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:  https://blog.w...

Some fairly good topics this week hey we even managed to cut back on the serious stuff and just have a good time. Final Fantasy VII Remake Teaser is shown and blown our minds, Loot box law is looking like it could happen, Ex Claptrap VA calls out Gearbox CEO, along with some Randy Pitchford drama. Podcast Site:   https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:   https://blog.walkinshadow...

Some weeks we have to just have a good time, and sometimes we have to trudge through some crap. MK11 continues to be a trainwreck, M$ tries to tell players how to trash talk, Star Citizen makes a bunch of money for no reason, Sonic is nightmare fuel and more. Also. Nintendo Power. That is all kids! Podcast Site:   https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:   https://blog.walkinshado...

Reso and ColdDeath have some fun back and forth they revisit the Fillip story and Colddeath brings up a new dimension to the story. We dig around stories ranging from Kotaku EU making a hit piece and we talk about the entirety of the MK11 lifespan....holy crap. Podcast Site:   https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work Blog:   https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ Opening Track: https://oc...

Jennifer and Reso take over the show for one week and the latter takes the opportunity to gab out of order with stories, and all around be a bigger goofball than usual. with a mix of Sony, Ubisoft, and the return of a story that we haven't talked about since episode 2??? Things get super spicy. Podcast Site:  https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:  https://blog.walkinshadows.com...

Reso and CD gab, gab, and gab some more about Final Fantasy XV, Sony decides to launch their long awaited PSN Name Change, EA and Respawn announce their MTX and Lootbox free single player game to the skepticism of literally everyone on the internet. We also looking at an issue of Computer gaming monthly all the way back in 81' ! Magazine Viewable here:   https://archive.org/details/cgw_1 &nbs...

With Reso sick, Jennifer joins ColdDeath in talking about the trainwreck that was the Anthem development, news and Yoshi's Island, a game that Jennifer enjoyed a lot on the SNES.  Podcast Site: https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com OCRemix Track:   https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00860   Topics: What have we been playing / doing? "Skyrim grandma...

Are players owed the entire game? and Easy Mode? Reso, CD, and Jennifer cover a nice range of topics including finally having a chat about EA, and their laying off over 300 people. Podcast Site:   https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ Written Work:   https://blog.walkinshadows.com/   OCRemix Track:   https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03878   Topics: 1.  Minor Disscusion: Are g...

The Trio has RETURNED. Jokes, some slight ribbing (At Reso's expense) , and some Metal Magazine covers make for a fantastic show. Special Guests include Google Streaming, Atlus announcing and announcement, and GoG bringing Cloud Saves to old Dos Games. Podcast Website:   https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com Written Content:   https://blog.walkinshadows.com Magazine Link:   http://www.ku...

Interesting news, Some coke, and big moves for people in the tech industry, along with google. We also continue our Retro Talk by tackling Diablo 1 and its history, along with a semi disappointing  EGM issue. Also Reso talks about losing his Final Fantasy VII Save and having to start all over again. OC Remix: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01694 Podcast Website: https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com...

Reso and CD get back this week and continue the slow reorganizing of the podcast structure with a pair of juicy stories involving Diablo on GoG and DMC 5 and its lens flare censoring. We finish up Retro Talk with...Modern talk, and we start a new section called "Mag Talk" where we talk about old magazines and guess what: YOU can follow along! OC Remix: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00129 Podcast We...

 Jennifer is out sick, so Reso and Colddeath decide to try the newer format of the show with less news and more emphasis on ourselves and interests. Overall it was good....Until you realize how long that first segment is. News wise, GOG is laying people off, A review hates female "naughty bits", and THQ Nordic goes to 8Chan for an AMA?!  Our shared blog: https://blog.walkinshadows.com (W...

With Resobaso absent due to being on a trip, Jennifer and ColdDeath talk about this week's news. More bad news, some sad news and one downright bizarre entry. Intro Track: "The battle of strings and a cellphone" (a bit older, so recording quality isn't perfect):   http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00872   Topics: 1. What have we been playing / doing? 2. Rumor: Xbox Game Pass might come to Swit...

A rather odd and stupid series of stories brings us back together for a new show, and tangents keep us laughing, Terrible Resetera articles, Activision laying off 800ish employees, EVO not liking T&A, Oxford telling us we should have known decades ago and even some Nintendo hype news to balance it all off. Boy its been one hell of a week. 1.  Nintendo Direct 2. Oxford study - no link betw...

After Jen and Reso, this time ColdDeath gets interviewed by Jen on his past, present and near future. Topics covered: What were your highlights in 2018? What are you looking forward to most in 2019? Any gaming magazines you have read? Most hated game in recent years? Plans for 2019? (Gaming related) PC Genre you could never get into? Controller? Or Mouse and keyboard? Least liked "Tales of" Game (...

Tangents, Rants, and ughs galore! As the trio covers a large amount of downer news, from Mass layoffs to finally talking about the Epic Store and Metro Exodus. Covered Stories 1. Xbox Live coming to Nintendo Switch, Smartphones 2. Previous Telltale devs form AdHoc Studio 3. Pennsylvania calls for a tax on violent video games 4. Disney sticking with EA... for some reason 5. EA blames release date a...

Jennifer returns and we all have some good laughs at the expense of many many other people, Reso brings up Reviews, and IGN (Because of course) And ColdDeath explains his true return to consoles. All this and more! Topics: 1.  Fallout 76 Patch Problems 2. Star Control: Origins back on GOG as well 3. Petition for Shaggy as Mortal Kombat 11 DLC 4. Smaller Nintendo Switch model reportedly in the...

After Jen in the first bonus episode, this time ColdDeath interviews Resobaso on his past, present and near future. Topics covered: What were your highlights in 2018? What are you looking forward to most in 2019? Any gaming magazines you have read? Most hated game in recent years? Experiences with PS4 Pro / Xbox One X? "Worst of Genesis" Plans for 2019? (Gaming related) What are you currently coll...

Reso and ColdDeath come back for the episodes while Jennifer is still recovering from her illness. A lighter show than most doesn't mean we don't get our fair share of laughs, soapboxes and of course hot takes. So sit back and prepare for Nintendo, Dead or Alive, and even some Cyberpunk! Topic List 1. What are we playing? 2. We have a (Basic) Website!  https://cbcast.walkinshadows.com/ 3. Wii...

We return for another episode and the world decided to keep its stupid at a minimum. So we primarily decided to talk retro and a few other topics. Episode Topics 1. (Unconfirmed) EA Star Wars game cancelled... again 2. All Online Gambling is now illegal in the US 3.  Star Control: Origins is back on Steam 4.  Machinima Youtube channel has been wiped clean 5.  Fortnite will not be on...