Today we talk about the exit of Cliffy B, Fallout…MMO?, Mass Effect 3 Retaliation, and a new web series for some indie game called Halo 4. We review the new Resident Evil 6, Looper and revisit an old stand by in Lost. Finally we close it out with your NAQOTW’s for US (What a twist!). Did I mention that we have Nate Hales from Press 2 Reset and Reset Transmission as a guest in Scott’s absence? Well we do, and he’s awesome. As always, thank you to Jimmy Hinson (@biggiantcircles) for supplying the ...
Oct 09, 2012•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 78
Sorry Hilary fans, she’s not on this week’s episode due to a severe case of the ol’ conjunctivitis (see: poop eyes ). The male members of NA pull themselves away from Borderlands 2 just long enough to talk about their weekly adventures in nerdery. Topics this week include Borderlands 2 (duh), Double Dragon Neon, fall television, and some more Google shenanigans. We also read some of your incredible answers to this week’s NAQOTW: What Fall video games and television shows look good enough to have...
Oct 01, 2012•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 77
75 episodes of Rated NA! Can you believe that we’ve made it this far? We sure can’t. This week the gang welcomes Patrick Weekes, writer on the Mass Effect series, to talk about his craft and his new book, The Palace Job. We also briefly reflect on our lives pre-Borderlands 2 and give you the details on a few contests we’re running with some incredible prizes . Oh yeah, Patrick was also cool enough to answer a number of your awesome listener questions as well. Enjoy! Rated NA 75...
Sep 25, 2012•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 76
The gang gets into some spirited discussion about the Wii U talking prices, hardware, games, and your feels. There’s a new iPhone and a new jam from CossbySweater. We review Transformers: FoC, the new Resident Evil movie, JJ Abrams’ Revolution, and the Walking Dead Episode 3. Nah-Quatto! Rated NA 74
Sep 18, 2012•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 75
The gang returns from PAX Prime 2012 amidst an explosion of new device announcements. Tales of parties, hi-jinks, and games… along with our usual nonsense. Finally, your favorite convention memories. Rated NA 73
Sep 10, 2012•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 74
Ash and Scott return from Star Wars Celebration VI to bring you tales of fun from a galaxy far, far away. We do spoiler-free talk about the season finale’s of Newsroom and True Blood. And, in the spirit of SWCVI, we ask: What is your Bounty Hunter name? Hijinks ensue as the gang prepares for PAX Prime. We’re going to need a bigger bacta tank. Rated NA 72...
Aug 28, 2012•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 73
The gang gets into karaoke in the QOTW. We talk SWCVI, PAX Prime, tech business, Avengers 2, and Capcom’s Remember me. We review ME3′s Firefight DLC, Nexus 7, Orcs Must Die 2, Risen 2, Darksiders 2, and Bourne Legacy. Special thanks this week to Mark Dago for the Star Wars inspired track Knightfall (produced by Fisch), available at markdago.bandcamp.com Rated NA 71...
Aug 21, 2012•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 72
The incredibly talented Jennifer Hale talks to us about voice acting, inspiration, staying healthy, and some Commander something or other. We sit awestruck. Special thanks to axl99 for this episode’s cover art. As always, our awesome theme song is by BigGiantCircles . If you wish to download Rated NA: 70 on iTunes click ** HERE . ** Rated NA 70...
Aug 07, 2012•47 min•Ep. 71
Nerd rage abounds on this podcast as we talk about London Olympics, Violence in Games, Windows H8, and an Avengers TV show. We review Indie Game: The Movie, The Dark Knight Rises, and Wreckateer for Kinect. Finally, your plans for a video game triathlon in our QotW. “69, Dudes!” Rated NA 69
Jul 31, 2012•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 70
The gang is back from Comic Con and we give you the rundown on all the adventures. Also we talk about your dream con panels. Somehow, we also spend half the episode talking about Vorcha thongs. So, um, yeah. Rated NA 68
Jul 25, 2012•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 69
On this special episode Ash and Scott take you through our interviews from San Diego Comic Con 2012. Ash meets up with David Gaider, the lead writer of BioWare’s Dragon Age, during preview night. Next, we talk to the busy ladies form Team Unicorn about Voltron and toy collecting. Finally, a fun chat with actress Courtenay Taylor (Jack from Mass Effect) at the BioWare base about voice acting… and Floaty Pens? We also bring you some audio from the Firefly 10th anniversary panel and press conferenc...
Jul 18, 2012•58 min•Ep. 68
On this beast of a podcast we talk SDCC, Google IO, Amazon’s power outage, the return of the return of Jean Grey, consumer spending, AC3, and Yolo?! We review ME:EC, Walking Dead ep 2, Amazing Spider-Man, Newsroom, Strike Fleet Omega, and Resident Evil 6 demo. Finally, we talk about the game’s that you wish had their own extended cuts. Excellent! Rated NA 66...
Jul 06, 2012•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 67
We achieve audio engineering excellence as we talk about Microsoft Surface, Xbox, Amazon TV, Nintendo 3DS XL and the much anticipated Mass Effect Extended Cut. We review Brave, Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker, Beseiged 2, and continue the Summer Game Pile series. Finally, your responses about your jobs in the Star Wars universe. Silky Smooth! Rated NA 65...
Jun 27, 2012•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 66
We get together at the end of a long week to bring you the latest from Microsoft, Comic Con, and upcoming games. We review Lollipop Chainsaw, Spirit Camera, Uber Cab, and in-progress talk about Kingdoms of Amalur and Hunger Games. Finally, we talk about Dads on this Father’s Day edition podcast. Rated NA 64
Jun 19, 2012•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 65
E3 madness continues and Scott goes on a rant. News about Skyrim, 38 Studios, WWDC, Nerd HQ, and Max Payne mobile. Hilary reviews Prometheus, Matt reviews Snow White, and Ash recaps the latest Game of Thrones season. Finally, we hear your impressions from the past weeks E3 shenanigans. Weeeeuuuu. Rated NA 63
Jun 12, 2012•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 64
Today we talk about E3, the games, the pressers, and well THE GAMES! Still rocking our new intro from http://www.biggiantcircles.com . So tune in and enjoy! Rated NA 62: E3EXTRAVAGANZA
Jun 09, 2012•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 63
Brand new theme song from Jimmy Hinson aka Big Giant Circles!! We talk Gears, Star Wars, Zombies, pre-E3, Microsoft, Comics, Mass Effect, Dragon’s Dogma, Max Payne 3 and more! On this music inspired episode you tell us what the soundtrack to your life would sound like. Thank you BGC! Rated NA 61
Jun 05, 2012•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 62
Aenne Schumann from Press 2 Reset joins the NA crew for a superhero crossover podcast! We talk Mass Effect news, 38 Studios, technology news, and ALF! We review Max Payne 3, Diablo 3, Awesomenauts, Dream Machine. Our Summer Game Pile series also continues. In this week’s community question, we explore the possibilities of time travel. Awkward silences FTW! Rated NA 60 And be sure to listen to Ash and Hilary on Reset Transmission here: http://press2reset.com/2012/05/29/45th-transmission/ Check ou...
May 30, 2012•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 61
We’re back on a short week to talk Republique, TV deathwatch, Avengers, Minecraft, ME3: Operation Silencer, and Sniper Elite V2. We also continue our “summer game pile” series, and take your answers to our open thread about sidekicks in a post apocalyptic world. Beware the creepers. Rated NA 59 Additional show notes: Republique = http://tinyurl.com/bvscjyx NBC shows = http://insideblip.com/node/851/nbc-cleaning-slate-with-8-new-shows.html Green Arrow = http://ifanboy.com/articles/green-light-the...
May 15, 2012•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 60
Holy guacamole, PAX Prime is sold out and Avengers is selling like hotcakes. News about an Elder Scrolls MMO, Ant Man movie, another departure at G4, and our upcoming “wife swap” with Reset Transmission. We start playing down our Summer Game Piles, and review Star Wars Kinect, Dragon Age: Silent Grove, The Avengers, Fable Heroes, and The Infinite Horizon. This week’s community question: Which game, movie, or TV show would you help create with unlimited resources? Rated NA 58 **Additional show no...
May 10, 2012•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 59
Hilary is back for more podcasting adventures. We talk about a departure from G4, PAX Prime registration, The Game of Game of Thrones, and, Fringe news, a Mass Effect 3 composer featured within the Animoog iOS app. We review the first chapter of The Walking Dead game, Dragon’s Dogma demo, The Witcher 2, Cabin in the Woods, and Mass Effect Homeworlds #1. Finally, we talk about your wishlist for a next-gen console experience. Rated NA 57 | Rated NA 57: View show notes | SelectShow> | | --- | --...
May 01, 2012•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 58
We welcome special guest Hilary from Cabcat Industries to the podcast, and take a moment to get to know each other a little better. It wouldn’t be a podcast without Mass Effect talk (including a remix album from FotP, BigGiantCircles ), then we dive into Brea Grant’s KickStarter project, The Witcher 2, Fez, new podcast friends in Reset Transmission, Comic Con Episode IV A Fan’s Hope, Legend of Korra, and Robotek for mobile. Finally, we talk about your “dream jobs.” Haa-ARGH! Rated NA 56...
Apr 24, 2012•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 57
We’re back from PAX and have thus far avoided “the pox”. In this special episode we have a slew of reviews, previews, and tales of wonder and adventure from Boston. Rated NA 55
Apr 16, 2012•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 56
Since none of us won the mega lottery, we’re back! We talk about fan-made Wing Commander, KickStarter, Harry Potter, New comic-based TV cartoons, SEGA’s woes, and the new Superman. We take a look at Angry Birds in Space, ( now with gravitational pull ), and give early impressions of Kid Icarus uprising for the 3DS. Finally, we look ahead to convention season and talk about your most anticipated releases this year. Special thanks to Jimmy Hinson (aka Big Giant Circles) for rejoin music from the a...
Apr 03, 2012•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 55
It’s high time for Mass Effect 3 spoiler talk, with your feedback on the community response. We also highlight Brea Grant’s new film: Best Friends Forever , and review Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, The Hunger Games (film), and the very addictive rComplex for iOS. Let’s get into it. Rated NA 53...
Mar 27, 2012•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 54
We’re back together for an old-school style round-table recording. In the throws of ME3, we stay spoiler-free. We talk about the recent SWTOR summit, and the DC Comics site relaunch. We have reviews of I am Alive, Mass Effect: Infiltrator for iOS, and Matt’s Comic pick of the week. Finally, we discuss some spoiler-free first impressions of ME3, and whether or not there should be a Mass Effect MMO. Rated NA 52...
Mar 12, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
On this pre-ME3 podcast, we ask for your outlandish predictions of the highly anticipated game. We also look ahead to PAX East and ComicCon. Assassin’s Creed 3 has a revolutionary new setting, and Windows 8 gets an Xbox Companion. We review Squids on Android, Awake on NBC, and Matt’s Comic PotW. Listen now, it’s as easy as getting your space game out of a tree! Rated NA 51
Mar 06, 2012•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 52
On this special milestone podcast, we talk about what NA and your support mean to us. We discuss Borderlands 2, Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, Alan Wake American Nightmare, Hero Academy, SSX, Gotham City Impostors, and Matt’s Oscar move roundup and comic book picks. Finally, past interviewee’s and NA alum join in on our conversation about how today’s media will be viewed in 100 years. This podcast features music from chiptune artist, Leeni ( leeni.bandcamp.com ), as well as music from The Glitch Mob...
Feb 28, 2012•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 51
Double Fine proves the world still loves adventure games. We talk about Mass Effect 3 (naturally), and a Blizzard update. We give early KoA: Reckoning impressions, Matt brings his Oscar Deathmatch Challenge, and we review Hero Academy, Fear Agent TPB, a Conan comic, and look back at the SWTOR: The first 50 levels. Finally we talk about nerdy Valentine’s Day gifts. Special thanks to Magnus Palsson (aka SoulEye ) for our featured track, “Pushing Onwards” from VVVVVV. Rated NA 49...
Feb 14, 2012•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 50
Ender’s Game movie cast update, Trilobye Games resurfaces, and Ash finally watches Alcatraz, finally. A Mass Effect book is released and fans’ heads explode. We also review the Iron Brigade DLC, Oscar movie picks, Dragon Age: Asunder, We3 deluxe release, and mobile game, TripleTown. Finally we read your responses to our Open Thread question about meeting your idols. Shiny . Rated NA 48...
Feb 06, 2012•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 49
