Hosts in this Episode Frank Romano (Gamertag: TheMan661) Tim Simpson (Gamertag: LPSoldier0303) Topics Discussed What's Everyone Playing? Halo Reach Beta G4 Activision Killing Games Community News And Much More... Thanks for Listening Xcast Online is experiencing some major issues as of this posting. Please be patient with us as we work to resolve everything.
May 18, 2010•44 min
We are back with another Xcast Episode, delayed but back. This episode Frank talks about whats going on around www.theman661.com and the Xbox 360 Community. Not much news this week but we will be back with full fledged audio shows this coming weekend. Thank for listening!
Feb 02, 2008•8 min
Hosts in this week: -Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661) -Justin (Gamertag: Memphis Jedi) Topics Discussed: -What's Everyone Playing? -Xbox Live Downtime Compensation -Reasons for the Red Ring of Death Community News: -Xbox 360 Fancast Episode #50 -www.talkingaboutgames.com -Gamertag Radio's Community Event Games Reviewed: -The Simpson's Game-Justin Aftershow -Thoughts on the Apple Air...
Jan 22, 2008•44 min
That's right, the first Xcast video edition. This episode Frank sits down and thanks everyone for all their help and support over the past year as well as lists everything that the show has been through over the past year as well.
Jan 02, 2008•7 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #46! This week we had the entire crew Frank, Justin and SempraFi on the microphones. We spoke about Bioshock breaking the street date, the 360 price drop in Europe, the possible updates coming in the next dashboard update this fall and much more. As far as site news goes we ended our intro contest due to no entries and we started up a new contest for a copy of Project Sylpheed. We also spoke about where we are headed this weekend and X07 Canada in Toronto....
Aug 23, 2007•48 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #45. Only five more episodes until episode #50. This week we had Frank and SempraFi on for the main part of the show and Justin made it on for the aftershow. This week we spoke about the details of the new site, extended our "intro song" contest, said what we were playing, spoke about Microsoft's official 360 price drop, talked about EA's "groundbreaking" Command and Conquer 3 announcement, some Halo 3 news. This episode we also answered some questions fro...
Aug 12, 2007•46 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #44.This episode Justin, SempraFi and Frank were in attendance. The topics discussed this week were the Xbox 360 price drop, Halo 3 having four player co-op over live, GTA 4 being delayed, and EA ending production for some of their titles. Also this week, we answered a piece of listener mail from Matt Jo and we announced our latest contest for a copy of Project Sylpheed. Remember to head on over to www.theman661.com to post your comments on Episode #44....
Aug 05, 2007•50 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #43.After a week off, a much needed Xcast episode has arrived. This week Frank and SempraFi were in attendance with Justin hosting the aftershow with Frank. This episode we recapped last weeks news and this weeks news. We spoke about Peter Moore leaving Microsoft, X07 being cancelled, the lawsuit between Silicon Nights and Epic Games. For this weeks news we spoke about the HD-DVD Player price drop, C&C 3 going to be revolutionized, Splinter Cell Convic...
Jul 30, 2007•54 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #42. This week we welcomed the founder of Sarcastic Gamer himself "Doc" Adams to the show. Frank and SempraFi were on the microphones this episode as well. This week we talked about E3, pretty much all the major news at each of the press conferences, the July back compat update, we asked "Doc" questions about his site and what he does as well as came up with a new idea for Doc, we also threw whatever else we could find into the episode and gave you all the...
Jul 16, 2007•47 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #41. This episode we had Justin (part time), SempraFi and Frank on the show (your permanent hosts as of today’s show). We gave you the news on what’s going on with the site for those of you that were wondering. We talked about the new 360 warranty and how it will affect Microsoft, gave you whats new to the Marketplace for this past week, some community news, SempraFi reviewed The Darkness single player and much more. Remember to post your comments for Epis...
Jul 08, 2007•47 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #40. This week we had Justin, Frank and our good friend Semprafi on the microphones. This episode we talked about the iPhone, the GTA IV trailer, Red vs Blue ending, the Rainbow Six "Black Pack" issue, gave you the latest Marketplace content, gave you a review of Forza and the Darkness multiplayer. Also in community news we gave a note of congratulations to Gamertag Radio for getting EA to sponsor their trip to E3 this year. Also remember to hop on over to...
Jul 02, 2007•50 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #39. This episode we had John, Justin and Frank on the microphones. Topics discussed this episode were Doc Adams' new song "The Ring Of Fire", the Halo 3 Zune exclusive Red vs Blue video, Tomb Raider Anniversary Content and the Halo 3 Achievements list. Also this episode we announced the creation of our forums and we picked the "Calling All Artists" contest winner. I would like to thank everyone who entered. Please remember to check out the new forums over...
Jun 23, 2007•30 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #38. This episode we had Frank, John, and Justin on the microphones. We also welcomed a special guest to the show who goes by the name of SempraFi and he writes the news over at Achievement Junkie . This episode we talked about the Gears Of War Update, the Halo 3 Beta stats that were released, the Halo 3 merchandise that is going to be released, we went over marketplace content, gave you our thoughts on Fantastic 4 the game, we spoke about the contest we r...
Jun 17, 2007•35 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #37 with Frank, Justin and Anthony (who filled in for Corran and Tony) on the mics. This episode we talked about the new Pac Man edition as well as some of our old memories about Pac Man, we talked about some Halo 3 details as well to commemorate the beta ending on June 10th and much more. Please remember to check out more detailed shownotes, links and to post your comments on Episode #37 over at www.theman661.com . Thanks For Listening!...
Jun 10, 2007•28 min
Thank you for downloading Episode #36! To kick off the start of a new month, we have yet another episode of your friendly neighborhood...Xcast. This week we had a special guest WonderRob subbing in for Corran, Tony and John. This week we talked about what we would like to see included in the retail copy of Halo 3, Justin gave us a review of Surf's Up, and I almost forgot...we announced the winner of our Show Me The Points Contest. We also gave you some industry and community news and we also wen...
Jun 03, 2007•38 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #35. This week everyone was present....except Corran and we also had a special guest who goes by the name of John on the show (Gamertag: ARUNNINGXSPYDER ) who has become part of the team and will be posting stories soon. We also welcomed the long lost Tony back to the show as well. This week we spoke about if you thought video games cause violence? John gave us a Gears Of War "Hidden Fronts" Map Pack review, we brought you all the major headlines going aro...
May 26, 2007•40 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #34. This episode we replaced our opinion segment with Halo 3 beta talk. We also discussed Microsoft dropping the banhammer on modded consoles, Sony using PGR images again, and marketplace content. We also announced our first contest "Show me the points" (see www.theman661.com for more details). For more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on Episode #34 please visit www.theman661.com . Thanks For Listening!...
May 19, 2007•42 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #33. Topics discussed in this episode were: -The Spring Dashboard Update -New GTA IV Details -Do you think Shadowrun should be a full priced game? -Xbox Community News -Whats on Marketplace and much more To post your comments on Xcast Episode #33 please visit www.theman661.com . Thanks for Listening!
May 14, 2007•31 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #32. Some topics we discussed in this episode were: -Microsoft Cracking Down On Fake Live Accounts -The New Gears Of War Map Pack -If we are going to see another drought of games on the arcade -What we thought of the Elite transfer cable ordering process -We also gave you a more detailed review of Shivering Isles and a review of Spiderman 3 the game. Please visit www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and to post your comments for Episode #32. Than...
May 07, 2007•44 min
Thanks for downloading Xcast Episode #31. This week we discussed: -Crackdown Downloadable Content Rumors -Jack Thompson Suing Kotaku -Call of Duty Going Modern -The Leaked Halo 3 Video -We gave you our opinions on the HD transfer process, gave you some community news and Corran gave us 2 game reviews this week. Please visit www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on Episode #31. Thanks For Listening -Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)...
Apr 28, 2007•49 min
Another milestone has been hit here on the Xcast and our future is looking good. This episode we were Corran-less, Tony-less but Justin managed to show up. Since there was a lack of hosts, I called in one of my good friend Derek ( DROCTHAHOUSE ) to fill in. This episode we brought you all the latest news going on around the industry including the new backwards compatibility list, GTA IV rumors, the Guitar Hero 2 Whammy Bar fix and much more. For this weeks opinion segment we talked about if Micr...
Apr 21, 2007•41 min
First off I would like to wish Justin a Happy 25th Birthday. This week the entire team was present along with a special guest, Microsoft's own Xbox and Games for Windows Community Manager Chris Paladino. This week we discussed all the latest news going around the gaming industry. More specifically we talked about the Gears Update aka Annex, the Spring Dashboard Update details, the Halo 3 Beta, we gave you our opinion on the Guitar Hero 2 Packs, if the Gears update ruined the game or not, Justin ...
Apr 14, 2007•47 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #28. This episode 2/3 blog authors were present, Tony aka CooLHandM3 and Corran125. We talked about all of the latest news going around the gaming industry like the Xbox 360 Warranty being patched, a possible Gears of War Update and much more. We also gave you our opinion of what franchises we would like to see on the 360 as well. Want to see something discussed on the show? Email me at [email protected] . For more extensive shownotes and links and to le...
Apr 07, 2007•36 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #27. This episode the entire team was present and coming in at much better quality than last time. This show we talked about the Xbox Live Maintenance, we also talked about Justin's posts on the PS3, if exclusives matter to the console war and reasons why the PS3 could win the console war. We gave you WonderRob's Itunes review and said thanks to m4rk0551 for linking to our site from his webpage which is http://www.m4rk0551.co.nr/ . Want to see something im...
Mar 31, 2007•40 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #26, I would like to apologize for the audio quality of Episode #26 in advance. Normally it wouldn't be this way but of course when you record over Skype headaches are bound to come. So thank you for bearing with me. I would also like to thank Nelson Rodriguez from Achievement Junkie for coming on the show as well as Arizona Jedi and Corran125. Got an idea for the show? Want to start a discussion, email me at [email protected] . For more extensive showno...
Mar 26, 2007•54 min
Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #25. This week I had two out of my 3 blog authors on, Arizona Jedi and Tony aka CooLHandM3. This episode we spoke about the achievement system, Halo 3, Backwards Compatibility, gave you a movie review and much more. Want to start a discussion on the show? Want to see something improved? Then email me at [email protected] . For more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on this weeks episode head over to www.theman661.com . Thanks for your continu...
Mar 19, 2007•35 min
Xcast Episode #24 Recorded on March 12th 2007. This episode I brought you some GDC news, news going around the Xbox Community, news going around the site ( www.theman661.com ) and talked about some new Marketplace content. Check www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links. Want to see something improved on the show? Want to start a discussion, email [email protected] . Please post your comments for Episode #24 on the site and Itunes reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks for List...
Mar 13, 2007•24 min
Xcast Episode #23 is finally here. This week I had a few special guest hosts on the show: Tony aka CooLHandM3, Corran125, and Arizona Jedi. We talked about all of the news going around the gaming industry, things on the site, as well as a few movies and whatever else we could throw into the episode. Want to see something improved in the show? Email [email protected] . Check out www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links as well as post your comments on Episode #23. Thanks for lis...
Mar 06, 2007•40 min
I'm back for Xcast Episode #22, I brought you all of the news going around the gaming industry. I talked about the Wii sales, some new platinum hits games, and much more. Have an idea for the show? Email [email protected] . Check the blog www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links.Thanks for Listening! -Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)
Feb 26, 2007•22 min
Welcome to Xcast Episode #21, sorry for the delay. This episode I had a special guest host on, Corran125. we talked about the Xbox Rewards Program, Crackdown Co-op experiences, some arcade titles and much more. For more extensive shownotes and links check www.theman661.com . Want to bring up something on the show, email [email protected] . Thanks for Listening! -Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)
Feb 21, 2007•38 min