We get most of our technical issues ironed out, get Xav in on the mix and bring forth the most exhilarating, entertaining and epic BitCast yet. Think you can handle it?
Also, since we didn't mention her in the podcast this week I have to thank Andarko for providing us with our intro/outro music this week...and thanks again to Joystiq for the inspiration of said music.
Though the normal crew is back we're still a man down as we tried to add Xav to the mix. Vista was his downfall, maybe next week.
Real quick I just wanted to point out that the levels seem a little off this week, and have been a bit uneven for the past couple. Please remember that we're still new at doing this and we're taking steps to ensure that you all receive the highest quality production that we can obtain.
Oh, and I still have that sniffling thing going on in this one.
Welcome to the brand-new BBPS BitCast Podcast! This is something we've been talking about doing for a while now and after a somewhat successful test run a couple weeks back we went ahead and did it again, but this time we're actually letting other people here it!
In this episode you'll hear myself, our fearless leader (and today's 30th BIRTHDAY BOY!!!) Dan and our friend from the great white north Jimmy have a jaw session about last week's happenings in our video game world. You'll hear us discuss the new Xbox 360 Elite Edition, Reign Over Me, The Logic Of High Scores, The Capcom Boycott and the Shadowrun Beta.
Back by unpopular demand, Jim breaks out the sexy sound of his voice and the slightly less sexier sound of his record collection and spins the hits of your favorite game soundtracks. This week we mellow things up a tad -- but that doesn't mean there isn't a *little* tubthumping going on.
This week we decided to change things up a little. Rather than hearing the smooth and sexy sounds of our voices we thought it might be fun to let you listen to the smooth and sexy sounds of gitboxes and piano-key neckties. KBBPS Radio is our first stab at putting together a music show for the gaming masses. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! If you like it, I'm sure we can bang out another episode soon.
Former Regional Developer Adviser for Microsoft Middle East and Africa, and responsible for 85 countries spanning 4 continents and crossing 10 time zones, Chad Z. Hower is infamously known to the gaming populace by presenting how Microsoft's XNA software can interact with Nintendo's Wii Remote.
We had the opportunity to sit down with the independent programmer between seminars across the globe in this exclusive interview, topics covered include:
How XNA and the WiiMote can work together in harmony
The open ended nature of the .NET platform
The truth behind the Half-Life 2 and Halo 2 YouTube WiiMote Videos
Programming as a form of art
What Microsoft thinks of the XNA/WiiMote presentation
For more information on Mr. Hower and his work be sure to check his official Tech Blog online at KudzuWorld.com and his personal biography and history at Woo-Hoo.net.
When a game as big as Halo 3 comes out it changes everything, including our coverage. Instead of writing our thoughts on the Xbox 360 flagship title, we decided to spend extra time on it in the form of our first video review.
While other sites might simply play clips from the single and multiplayer portions of the game, we here at the BitCast know you'd enjoy an alternative -- absolute carnage.
While we recorded our thoughts on Halo 3's release, we decided to face-off against each other in a free-for-all bloodbath! Have fun and watch as Jim, Santos and myself review the game and attempt to survive.
Jump in for the video review, or download the audio version to listen to our rants on the road.
Warning: Both the video and audio segments within this post contain spoilers on the storyline and ending(s) of Halo 3!
Listen and play along as Jimmy "Alex Quebec" Squires quizzes us about all things games. The categories and questions (or should I say answers?) are top notch all through out. We can't tell you who wins or who we even play for so you're gonna have to listen to find out.
We learn a lot about the crew on this one. Ryan's complete and utter lack of how Jeopardy! works, Dan's deep knowledge of the movie War Games, Kevin's ability to pull answers right out of his ass and Jimmy's unhealthy obsession with certain celebrities. Hopefully it's as much fun to listen to as it was to record. Enjoy!
Thanks one more time to Jim for putting this together!
I sincerely intended to have this very special BitCast edited and posted this morning but sometimes things just don't work out the way you planned...like when you forget to bring the laptop that has all your editing software to work with you. When I get home tonight I'll be setting some time aside as soon as I can to get it all together for everyone.
I can say this, it's probably the most fun I've ever had doing the show. Jimmy did a great job putting the questions together and I think it's going to be a fun listen for everyone. Be sure to stop back tonight and check out the show!
Editor-in-Chief - Daniel Zuccarelli The Guy Behind The Guy - Daniel Lloyd Podcast Editor - Kevin Alexander
Contributors Marc Deangelis Jim Squires Ryan Hewson
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I sincerely intended to have this very special BitCast edited and posted this morning but sometimes things just don't work out the way you planned...like when you forget to bring the laptop that has all your editing software to work with you. When I get home tonight I'll be setting some time aside as soon as I can to get it all together for everyone.
Bloguin is the revolutionary blog network specifically focused on helping bloggers get the most out of their websites. We're currently working on building a large network of online communities and hope to expand our blogging coverage to include a wide range of topics. 
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The Bloguin Network is always looking to expand. We're specifically looking for blogs in the sports, entertainment, and video games field, but are open to adding any type of quality site.. If you're a blogger and interested in joining our network, please fill out our application form.
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