We handbrake turn with racing game Fuel, Danjo turns blue with excitement talking about Gargamel and procedurally generated worlds, then we hyper combo into Marvel Vs Capcom 3. Music is L.T.H. (AA's Refix) by Abstract Audio YouTube video on how Fuel's world might have been generated An seven-second K.O. in MvC3. High-level play at its deadliest? Tweet...
We kick sand in Bulletstorm's face, power up some love for Crysis 2, limp along in FPS Breach, get deja vu with Modern Combat: Domination and trade hits with David Sirlin's card game Yomi. 1hr 2min / 59mb Music is Late Night Volition by Phonnovo Breach by Atomic Games Modern Combat: Domination trailer Sirlin Games home of Yomi / Play Yomi online for free HatchetJob Sirlin interview...
We knife Assassin's Creed Brotherhood's multiplayer, try to remember Amensia: The Dark Descent, go full throttle with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, get lost in Dungeons and Dragons' Castle Ravenloft and hide in foxholes with Combat Commander Europe. Music is 'I refuse to give up' by Rocavaco ft. MiElle Amnesia: The Dark Descent Castle Ravenloft Combat Commander Europe...
We start by comparing Fable 3 to Fallout New Vegas and, spoiler, one comes off *very* badly indeeed. Super Meat Boy captures us in his fleshy grasp and we discuss good games that have bad demos. We even see how Civ 5 is more like a boardgame than a PC game and find out about a Civilization-style boardgame called 'Through the Ages'. Music is 'Outside Poolside' by Lasswell 1hr 33mins Ascension review Claustrophobia review Through the Ages review/overview (not ours) Nothing to Envy, website for boo...
Humans have played boardgames for thousands of years - civilisation and gaming are indivisible. I speak to Dr.Irving Finkel, a British Museum expert in ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures, about his interest in games and their development, genres and history. 1hr 29mins Music is 'Oh Dear Mr Williams - Tango? by Unreal Dm
We discuss Frozen Synapse, a top-down, quasi-realtime tactical shooter, sidestep with the demo of Platinum Games' Vanquish and tease you about a video review of Puzzle Strike aka Puzzle Fighter the board game. 34 mins. Puzzle Strike video review The Worst Date Ever Frozen Synapse website Staats' Frozen Synapse video. Uploaded with the game's YouTube feature. He is the green player. Notice how, just before his rocket is fired, the top-right red player steps back, waits, then goes forward, avoidin...
Is Castlevania: Harmony of Despair a new game with a retro heart? How come someone who hates JRPGs can play Squeenix's 'The World Ends With You'? And what if George Lucas made The Lion King? 39 mins. Castlevania HoD The World Ends With You / gameplay video...
We cover open worlds and 'emergent' gameplay Minecraft, talk about the best support character in gaming with Monday Night Combat and, sadly, end up being a bit mean about Moon Taxi - a game that's all about stories, but doesn't tell them very well. 49 mins. Music is 'I Don't Hurt My Love (pseudo-format Mix)' by Vidian
In this in-depth interview, we speak to David Sirlin, author and videogame / boardgame designer, about Playing to Win, balancing games and more. He was lead designer on Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix and re-balanced Puzzle Fighter HD. His boardgames are partially inspired by videogame genres. Note: the iTunes entry may mistakenly say he was lead designer on Puzzle Fighter HD. 1hr 27min / 62 mb Sirlin.net Sirlingames.com The mysterious book Trip Hawkins mentioned. Music is 'U Teru S. Birth...
We rock up with an alternative to 'traditional' game of the year awards - you came up with the categories, you chose the winners. From the weird to the wonderful, these awards are as much about you as they are games - can you guess which title won 'best stubble'? 42 mins / 50 mb Music Recommender by Dokashiteru Parks on Fire (California Burning mix) by DJ Rkod Pulse (George Ellinas Mix) by George Ellinas Vacuuux 1 by DJ Adori Scott Waves to April's Salty Grace (Dance Mix) by J Lang Emergence Dru...
Yes, we're taking on 'game of the year' awards. They're done too early, have plodding categories and don't reflect what we really feel about games. Come up with a category for an award and tell us which 2009 game wins it and why. Tell us Your name and where you're from The category you've come up with and game you've chosen to win it Your explanation of the category and game How to send them Leave a comment here. Leave a phone message: +44 (0) 20 7193 5323 By email: hatchetjobshow@gmail.com (You...
We drive by ModNation Racers, mosey on down to Red Dead Redemption (with some light-ish spoilers) and zoom through Race for the Galaxy. 1hr 2 min / 59 mb Music is 'Revolve' by hisboyelroy . Red Dead glitches. Race for the Galaxy on PC and Mac Rftg tutorial videos Rftg overview video Understanding the symbols in RftG...
We chat about buying a PSP 3000 and rumoured PSP2; argue about Halo Reach and whether its gameplay lets it down; get an AMerican perspective on FIFA 10 (and indulge in some class warfare) and talk about killing demons and fisticuffs in Hell in Arkham Horror. 1hr 11min. / 59mb Music is ' Bored on Your Backside' by Trifonic.
We touch on Super Street Fighter IV, crack up at Danjo's Dwarf Fortress adventures, get confused by Power Grid and feel bad about killing creatures in Monster Hunter Tri. 69 min. / 59 mb Music is 'Lies' by BlakeHT . Dwarf Fortress tutorial vids (thanks to Tiger Walts).
We review Apple's iPad and some games, discuss Splinter Cell: Conviction, talk about Kingdom Hearts on the DS and more. As an experiment, this show is unedited. Please let us know what you think. 1hr 20min / 67 MB Music is ' Inspire Me Forever (Secret Anomaly Jonez Mix) '.>
We chat about boardgames Pandemic, Dominion, Cash 'N' Guns, Bang and Puerto Rico. We also talk about FPS tactics and leadership and laugh about Just Cause 2 on the 360 and PS3. 1hr 12 min. / 58 MB Music is 'Brad and Chuck' by MC Jack in the Box . HatchetJob.com YouTube channel.
We discuss the idea that games should be bundled with books and movies that deepen the player's understanding of the game and the world at large. Music is 'How Do I Make You See v1' by Ivan Chew. 55 min. / 45 MB Music is 'How Do I Make You See v1' by Ivan Chew
We chat about BioShock 2, specifically whether it works as a sequel and the things they could have done instead. We also touch on its multiplayer. We then talk about MAG, a PS3-exclusive FPS. 60 mins / 57mb Music is Brad Sucks - Never Get Out (Kirill Skovpen remix) .
We discuss Mass Effect 2 and RPG Cliches, touch on Bayonetta and its health mechanics and talk about the Battlefield Bad Company 2 demo. 46 min. / 40 MB Music is 'These Are The Moments' by Omni Vista .
We discuss Dragon Age: Origins, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, The Saboteur, iPhone games, Star Trek Online and its lifetime subscription and read out your emails. 54min / 51mb Music is Souls of Da Insects by M3roadworx
In this, laid back, two-man show, we chat about why Super Mario Galaxy is a technical game, games to play with pissed off wives, blindness and UI design and more. 35min. / 33mb Music is Impromptu in A by DoKashiteru . Bob Fosse & Billie Jean
We brainstorm about how viral mechanics could be used to improve games and chat about a few other things as well (and veer off into a conspiracy-theory sounding segment). 38 mins. / 35mb African-Americans and medical experiments African fear of Western medicine Parasitic mind control Music is 'sometimes' by airtone ....
We talk to Dr.Brad Duchaine about prosopagnosia, AKA face blindness, which is the inability to recognise faces, be they of colleagues or loved ones. It's a more common problem than you'd think.36 min. / 39 MB Cambridge Face Memory test www.faceblind.org Bill Choisser's faceblindness site Martha Farah Jim Tanaka Charles Stross Music: Re-Acting by dr_gore2000...
In a funny and candid interview, we speak to Mitch Gitelman, Director of First Party Game Development, Xbox Live Arcade, about his start in the industry, his time at FASA, the ups and downs of making Shadowrun and his work at Microsoft. Pt. 1 of 2.With: Mitch Gitelman, Danjo, Someguy, Souldaddy Shadowrun (Wikipedia)Music: Lost In Translation by Aktar Aktar, Professor Kliq remix.48 min. talk / 6 min. music / 44.5 MB...
We speak to Dr.Mark Griffiths, Director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University and find out some surprising facts about addiction and videogames.Music is 'Being a Man (Truth Mixture) by Scomber .With: Mark Griffiths, Danjo, Souldaddy46 min. talk / 5 min. music 38 MB
Take an old SNES magazine, mix in Facebook and you get our special guest. We also chat about AC/DC Live for Rockband, time limits in games and why WoW is divisive. With Jon, Someguy. Music is 'Bro l< en' by Loveshadow . Super Play magazine on Wikipedia 33 min. chat / 3 min. music / 30.3 MB
We interview Paul Kidby, who is now the artist for Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, but used to do cover art for videogames boxes and magazines. We chat to him about his career, how he works and more. (In the show I forgot to mention Dirtbox and Messiac who both had their Qs asked.)With Paul Kidby, SouldaddyMusic is 'The Annual New England Xylophone Symposium' by DoKashiteru . www.paulkidby.net 45 min. talk / 4 min music / 35.1 MB...
We review the experience of playing Resident Evil 5. (Sounds complex, but makes perfect sense when you listen.)With Danjo, Someguy, SouldaddyMusic is 'Drugs of Choice (Rachel Maguire Remix)' by Daniel Fridholm 15 min. talk / 4 min. music / 14MB Resident Evil 5 on Wikipedia
Dave Green is the Communications Director of the London Games Fringe. We chat to him about the Fringe, DLC, DRM, aliens in games and what his videogame super power would be.With The Dave Green, SouldaddyMusic:'I Hate California (Suicide Music Limited Remix)', Suicide Music Ltd .56 min. talk / 5 min. music / 37.9 MB London Games Fringe Amiga Power Ringworld I was going to put a link to the London Games Festival, but my browser game me a virus warning. It may be a false positive, but beware. Email...
We chat to Alex Ashby, programmer for Beatnik games, about his game 'Plain Sight'. We also discuss Street Fighter IV, Watchmen, Flower and more.With Alex Ashby, Mime-Danjo and Souldaddy Music is 'Seeding Time' by Astroglider 1hr talk / 4 min. music / 32.4 MBLinks to things we chatted about: Plain Sight Beatnik Games Street Fighter IV Watchmen Picasso exhibition Flower Counter Strike Every Extend Extra Extreme Super Mario Galaxy Psychonauts PlanetSide The Weakest Link 300 Royal Philharmonic Flash...
