"Don't get cocky kid" - 11/28/2011 WASD Podcast

Another week another Podcast, it is episode 30 and we do things right. First we warm things up with possible resuscitation of Nintendo after they have been floundering in the water with some great sales numbers over the weekend. Next we talk about this controversial article that has been sparked many debates and will continue to spark many more, BF3 v MW3 (written by yours truly). Next gamestop posts the pricing for the PS Vita memory cards, better hold on to your Christmas cash. All this and more on another episode of WASD and the Other Controllers Podcast.

"Gamestop doesn't get it" - 11/21/2011 WASD Podcast

Ryan and I get together to talk another week about the biggest news in gaming. We talk about the new Battlefield 3 patch and some of the changes that is bringing. We also talk about how Gamestop announced what there new game service is going to be, and what we think about it. Lastly we talk about Hideo Kojima being on the cover of Official Playstation Magazine and his plans for Metal Gear Solid 5. After the stories we talk about the games we have been playing where I release my rage for the glitches in Modern Warfare 3. So listen in and be sure to send in questions for next weeks show at questions@wasdcontrollers.com.

Modern Warfare 3

Another year another Call of Duty game comes out, but this time it is nothing more then a rehashing of what they did two years ago. Will the campaign be enough to justify purchasing or will this title be another overpriced map pack. Developed by Infinity Ward along with Sledgehammer games, this game has managed to be another round of cheap thrills and trying to appeal to emotions. With the producer Activision, it is hard to tell what type of game would of been produced if they were not breathing down the skeleton studio of Infinity Wards neck. As for this game though it seems like they are just a one trick pony.

"Shenanigans" - 11/14/2011 WASD Podcast

This week I call shenanigans on the Modern Warfare 3 sales. Ryan and I are back on a Monday to do the show at an earlier time in order to have more people tune in. Anyway this week we talk about how EA forum bans are continuing to plague gamers entire EA accounts not letting them play any games. Minecraft, the game that took the indie scene by storm has finally gone gold and has Notchs blessing to start getting reviewed. Lastly we talk about how Modern Warfare 3 did not sell as many copies as Black Ops. All this and some more in this weeks WASD and the other Controllers podcast.

Uncharted 3

Drakes Deception, one of the most anticipated titles of the year hit the shelves November 1st. Naughty Dog has spent the last two years working on this title, but should they of spent more time? Published by Sony Computer Entertainment, this sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year, scratches that itch for more Drake perfectly. This game feels like Uncharted 2, which is not a bad thing but can leave you only half full. This game has even more locations you visit and more near death situations. Will that be enough for it to win 2011 Game of the Year? Lets find out.

"Prostitutes all have money" - 11/3/2011 WASD Podcast

Oh are you guys ready for another week of the podcast? Well we deliver this week as we talk about the spike of growth since DC Universe Online goes free to play, and the access "free to play" players get. Next we talk about how Kmart dropped the ball and sold copies of Modern Warfare 3 early and those copies are showing up on ebay for outrageous prices. Lastly we show the Grand Theft Auto V trailer and give some comments and speculation about what we could see in the next installment in the series. No questions this week so send those in to questions@wasdcontrollers.com and we will do our best to answer them.

Battlefield 3

A tank explodes next to you, your buddy is laying dead on the ground. Quickly you revive him, moving forward against the Russians. A RPG whips by your head and you manage to retaliate and take him down. You start taking fire and things get hazy, falling back into cover. You lob a grenade and manage to take out two enemies you push forward and capture the hill. This is exactly what I experienced playing DICE's new shooter Battlefield 3. Produced by DICE and published by EA, this game makes teamwork an essential part of victory After a couple years since the release of Battlefield 2, Frostbite 2 makes its debut on the highly anticipated sequel. This new graphics engine will make the environment  more destructible, along with being more detailed. There is a entire single player campaign as well as a Co-op mode and full 32 player multiplayer (64 on the PC). First however there is the campaign.

"Hugh Laurie = Gordan Freeman" - 10/27/2011 WASD Podcast

Why hello everyone, we are back with another podcast. This one started out with a bad omen but managed to finish without any technical difficulties. We talk about some of the biggest news of the week in gaming. First in order make some money off the "pay what you want as long as it is more than the current price" model there was the launch of the Indie Royal. Four games that get more expensive the longer you wait in to purchase it. Next there was the Grand Theft Auto V announcement of an announcement that will happen on Nov 2. Lastly Planetside 2 makes a bold statement and we speculate on if they will be able to back it up. We answer some great listener questions so keep sending those in. So what are you waiting for listen in!!

"Chain Reaction" - 10/20/2011 WASD Podcast

This week Ryan and I are back from a week off in order to take our midterms. So we are here and ready to talk about the highlights of the week. First we talk about Battlefield 3's newest multiplayer trailer and what they show. Next we talk about Torchlight 2 and how it is reaching to be released late 2011, how late we still don't know. Lastly we try and save you guys money with letting you know amazon is getting into the digital preorders saving up to at least 15%. So tune in for an awesome cast and hope you guys enjoy it.

Orcs Must Die!

So Orcs Must Die! is a tower defense type game where you play as a "Rift Guardian". With the 3rd person camera it lets you get into the action as well as pick off any stray orcs that wander through your traps somehow unscathed. Your job is to make sure no orcs make it through the rift and into the real world. This is the first game made by Robot Entertainment but they did do the art work for Age of Empires online. There is a not that much complexity to this game but it does offer multiple solutions to each level. It offers a good mix of strategy and some good old hack and slash.

Orcs Must Die! levels 1-6

Hello everyone, for those who could not tune into the live stream last night here is the videos I made. This playlist will show the first 6 levels in Orcs Must Die and a strategy you can use in order to beat it. Look for the review soon and hope you enjoy the videos.

RAGE

So RAGE came out last week. Developed by id Software, the creators of Doom and Quake, and published by Bethesda Softworks. This post-apocalyptic world is full of bandits, mutants, and the "Authority". There is a lot of content that you can do in this game.  The downside is that most of the extra content is not really as deep as it may first appear. This does not take apart from the fact that the game is extremely gorgeous with the open world environment feeling alive. So inside this review you can check for all the good, the bad, and the ugly of what RAGE has to bring.

"Is there a Halo movie!! Nope" - 10/6/2011 WASD Podcast

This week there were some issues with the sound and that will not be known as the dead sound. But I am determined and the show must go on. So we talk about Halo movie and what this means. Then there is Bethesda suing Mojang over the scrolls trademark. Apparently there might be some confusion there. Lastly we talk about Rage and the driver issues on the PC. Then plagued by the dead sound there is a little bit in there where I explain briefly what happened but it comes back. Then finally answer a question from the greatly supportive Beth Catron.

Frozen Synapse

Frozen Synapse brings a new meaning to the phrase turn based game. This game can have turns as little as a minute to a couple days. Developed and published by Mode 7, this game brings a lot to the table with using  very little. It is not the most detailed game but, however it is very strategic. With a whole single player campaign as well as five different multiplayer modes. With all these ways you can enjoy this self acclaimed "simultaneous turn-based strategy" you will hardly be disappointed.

"Dude, I don't know how to play!" - 9/29/2011 WASD Podcast

This week we do it live and have some great listener emails we go over. As for stories we talk about the Humble Bundle has made another debut and this time it is not so much a bundle but a game. The new League of Legends Dominion mode is now available to anyone who wants to jump in a try it out. We also mention how Ubisoft seems to be having some trouble reaching deadlines for a certain platform *cough* PC *cough*. So listen in to this weeks show and be sure to submit more questions and tell your friends.

"Cupcake Analogy" - 9/25/2011 WASD Podcast

This week Ryan and I are back and again we are live! We talk all about the upcoming release of the battlefield 3 open beta, and speaking of open betas Diablo 3 has launched its closed beta this week as well so there is tons of content you can see online. Dota 2 is moving the release date up so we can look forward to playing that game sooner than usual. Then we close with Cliffy B and his meltdown at Eurogamer over a disagreement on what the game should of scored. So join us and listen in this week for a good week of content though there is a unfortunate lack of quality this week due to a problem with the recording device.

"Nubageddon" - 9/17/2011 WASD Podcast

This week we try the live again and this time we had a lot more success oh yeah and we also talked about VIDEO GAMES!!!! Wouldn't be a WASD Podcast without talking about DLC, Deus Ex is to get its first DLC in early October where it gives you a whole new set of augs and abilities. Resident Evil 6 or just another hoax we talk about our thoughts on the possible new game in the franchise. Nubaggedon 2011 has hit hard and what will happen to the 3DS does nintendo lack the capabilities to make hardware that is not released unfinished? Check it all out this week all done live!

Dead Island

Dead Island came out last week and it did end up having a pretty tough launch with some bugs and some controversy that held it back from scoring higher on some charts. Developed by Quicksilver and published by Techland, they do a good job of making the zombies feel more like a threat rather then a nuisance. This lets you expect some more terrifying moments and more satisfying victories over the scourge. So lets find out if this game deserves your money or should just be left marooned.

"Nemo Finds You" - 9/11/2011 WASD Podcast

Ryan and I are back joined by two special guests this week. We jump into stories this week as we discuss how Dead Island will have their DLC for zombie survival mode to be coming out later this month. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is now 90% complete and will include time travel. There will be vampires in Skyrim. With football regular season kicking off we talk about some of the changes in Madden 2012. So listen in for a great podcast with some guests as we semi celebrate our 20th podcast.

"Seasame Street Nazi Zombies" - 9/6/2011 WASD Podcast

Ryan and I are LIVE!! This week we streamed the podcast and there were some audio problems but please remain calm. We still covered tons of content and have a good show for you.  We talk about the creative director from 343 Industries leaving. We discuss how Steam trading is live and some impacts that will have. Then close stories off with noting that Modern Warfare 3 will not have zombies. There were plenty of questions this week and we answered most of them. Hope you enjoy this weeks episode.