Wherein we discuss Penny Arcade Expo 2009, swine flu, jumping from press to game development, your average QA department, British TV shows, web vs. print, and Star Wars in Concert (don't miss our awesome Star Wars trivia question!). Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Olly Quinn.
This special edition of the Geekbox is an audio recording of the GFW Radio (or "Brodeo") Reunion podcast, performed live for a packed crowd at Penny Arcade Expo 2009 in Seattle, WA. The podcast reunites former Computer Gaming World/Games for Windows: The Official Magazine editors Jeff Green, Sean Molloy, Ryan Scott, Shawn Elliott, and Robert Ashley for a two-hour marathon of discussion, reflection, and awesomely horrible findings on that thing we call the Internet. Special thanks to Aaron Simmer...
This special edition of the Geekbox is an audio recording of the GFW Radio (or "Brodeo") Reunion podcast, performed live for a packed crowd at Penny Arcade Expo 2009 in Seattle, WA. The podcast reunites former Computer Gaming World/Games for Windows: The Official Magazine editors Jeff Green, Sean Molloy, Ryan Scott, Shawn Elliott, and Robert Ashley for a two-hour marathon of discussion, reflection, and awesomely horrible findings on that thing we call the Internet. Special thanks to Aaron Simmer...
Wherein we discuss red rings of death, ragequitting, Batman: Arkham Asylum (again!), being terrified of competitive gaming, Star Trek Online, stupid furries, the impending Penny Arcade Expo 2009, the big Disney-Marvel buyout, Inglourious Basterds, and some of our worst sick days. Starring Ryan Scott, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss BlizzCon 2009 (lots of stuff -- including the big World of Warcraft and Diablo III announcements), Ryan's goofy musical tastes, WWE SummerSlam (because wrestling is SO nerdy), and the sheer awesomeness of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss Yoshitaka Amano, cosplay, Champions Online, stupid game critics, District 9, Ponyo, Quentin Tarantino and the Inglourious Plummers, Game Center CX, and the impending BlizzCon 2009. Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Justin Haywald, Ryan Higgins, and Jade Kraus.
Wherein we discuss Karen's weekly porno comic fix, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, bad '80s cartoons, Burn Notice episode 3x09, awesomely misleading Internet ads, Civilization Revolution for the iPhone, the latest World of Warcraft expansion buzz, Xbox 360 games on demand, shady iPhone apps, web comics, and the death of old media (and boy, what a tangent this one is...). Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we formally welcome new permanent co-host Mike Cruz, introduce our listeners to the God of Shamisen, talk about a bunch of baby games, rave about the League of Legends beta (well... ONE of us does), get psyched for the big World of Warcraft patch, mourn the passing of The Matrix Online (not really), ponder the art of murder in Hello Kitty Online, tell stories of Animal Crossing-related near-breakups, sound off on Burn Notice episode 3x08, consider Futurama's future, and rock out with som...
Wherein we discuss the director's cut of Watchmen, Karen's favorite porno comics, San Diego Comic-Con 2009, the World of Warcraft movie, people who obsess over fictional relationships, comic book lettering, 'Splosion Man, Bruno, Snape killing Dumbledore, Burn Notice episode 3x07, Fitch's latest hot date, kicking bad habits, and Greg Ford's big farewell. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss Burn Notice episode 3x06 (and series star Jeffrey Donovan DUI), Wii Sports Resort, awesome old Final Fantasy games (and the FF4 sequel), Professor Layton, adventure games, MMO foibles, flying cars, the (potential) recasting of Futurama, why camping is stupid, and an interesting upcoming book from SomethingAwful.com. Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Justin Haywald, Ryan Higgins, and Jade Kraus.
Wherein we discuss Fitch's big date, Professor Layton's Curious Twitter Scam, GamePro's recent plagiarizing problems, the big Green Lantern casting news, Robert Kirkman's Invincible, superhero underoos, BlazBlue, the glorious return of Monkey Island, and Burn Notice episode 3x05. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we extend our Win a Date with Fitch contest, give the thumbs-up to LucasArts' back-catalog on Steam, discuss a relatively humane corporate layoff practice, get the lowdown on Fitch's European vacation, scratch our heads at Monty Python, solve Professor Layton's Twitter riddles, lament the lack of a new Burn Notice, and pimp some sweet t-shirts. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and Jason from Kentucky.
Wherein we play matchmakers for an absent Andrew Fitch, reflect on Burn Notice episode 3x04, talk about crazy Japanese TV shows and movies, praise/rag on Transformers 2, discuss the crazy life of a copy editor, observe Celebrity Death Week, and marvel at the unflappability of Greg Ford. Starring Ryan Scott, Tom Edwards, Greg Ford, Ryan Higgins, and Susie Ochs.
Wherein we discuss vapid reality TV shows, King Koopa's love life, Burn Notice episode 3x03, Fitch's impending European vacation, what makes us so great (or not), iMax movies, and more driving-related nonsense. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss Burn Notice episode 3x02, dig into inFamous and Prototype, express more love for Punch-Out!! and PopCap, geek out about World of Warcraft, rage on Fry's Electronics, get excited for Drag Me to Hell and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and somehow wind up getting into a discussion about learning how to drive. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss the Burn Notice season premiere, Pixar's Up, dog-training, sad movies, a Fitch non-Hitch, and E3 Expo 2009. E3 highlights include Star Wars: The Old Republic, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Project Natal, Tales of Monkey Island, and Brutal Legend. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss the terrible Terminator Salvation, our building excitement for Burn Notice, next week's E3 Expo, Plants vs. Zombies (and why Ryan can't stop playing it), Oregon Trail on the iPhone, swine flu, and the latest Fitch Hitch update. Another raw edition, by popular demand! Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss Bitmob's launch, the Lost season 5 finale (big spoiler warning!), Greg Ford's desire to kick Sabretooth's ass, Greg's take on Star Trek (more spoilers), Gabrielle Anwar's potential summer wardrobe, the awesomeness of the new Punch-Out!!, and our new World of Warcraft recruitment drive. This experimental episode is raw and uncut -- every awkward pause and weird comment is fully intact for your enjoyment! Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins....
Wherein we discuss awesome summer movies (AKA Star Trek), horrible summer movies (AKA Wolverine), the lead-up to Lost's season 5 finale (spoiler warning), the impending return of Burn Notice, competitive crossword puzzles, Piston Honda (with an A), the lack of Kid Icarus sequels, the death of 3D Realms and Duke Nukem Forever, a Dharma Initiative food drop we recently received, and exciting career developments. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss drinking binges, GameStop's hiring practices, LARPing-related school projects we'd rather forget, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Non-HD Remix, terrible Ghostbusters/Batman/Superman games, Burnout Paradise: Cops & Robbers, Vin Diesel's screen presence (or lack thereof), Harry Knowles' latest display of sheer stupidity, 90-minute iPod ads, Left 4 Dead's new survival mode, fast-food drive-thrus, lawsuits on Lost, the Joss Whedonverse, Frank Welker, Free Comic Book Day, and Twittersplosi...
Wherein we discuss the recent BioShock 2 preview event, the Gabrielle Anwar review scale, Master Higgins' long-overdue viewing of Firefly, Family Guy vs. The Simpsons, the new G.I. Joe Resolute animated shorts, Fitch's disturbingly thorough knowledge of Dragonball, Lost 5x13 (starting at roughly the 50-minute mark), the joys and fears of turning 30, and Lode Runner on XBLA. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss Street Fighter tournaments, TV sweeps periods, Lost 5x12 (spoiler warning!), the series premiere of The Unusuals, fickle television networks, terrible movies, the big World of Warcraft 3.1 patch, stupid Pokemon games, awesome Batman and Superman stories, a new non-Fitch Hitch, catastrophic Facebook glitches, and more Lost theories from the forums. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss idiotic April Fools' jokes, the value of comics, Master Higgins' lack of reading, piracy, Hollywood reboots, Hidden Mickeys, delicious snacks, Punch-Out, the latest on Lost (spoiler warning!), Nintendo's wacky methods, Geoff Johns' rumored JLA run, and our "best Lost theories" contest. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Wherein we discuss the joys of marriage, Tales of the Black Freighter (spoilers!), Lost (more spoilers!), Large Marge, Smallville (mild spoilers), the LexCorp bailout, Scrabble as serious business, GDC 2009 (including Smartbomb co-author Heather Chaplin's verbal attack on the gaming industry), Noby Noby Boy, the latest chapter in the Fitch Hitch saga, the difference between LARPers and gamers who LARP, and OkCupid success/horror stories. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, R...
Wherein we discuss Fitch's possible whereabouts, random comics (and why Chuck Austen is a horrible writer), wonky twist endings, frozen yogurt, Karen's week at the SXSW festival, punching Harry Knowles in the face (or not), last week's episode of Lost (including more crazy theorizing -- oh, and spoiler alert), the Battlestar Galactica finale (more spoilers), Watchmen art contest winners, and a brand-new Lost-related giveaway contest. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Greg Ford, and Ryan Higgins....
Wherein we discuss co-host Karen Chu's current whereabouts, a whole bunch of TV shows (beware Lost spoilers!), some more Watchmen, the SciFi Channel's ridiculous new "direction," hot sci-fi cyborgs, Resident Evil 5, terrible game controls, Killzone 2, Bioshock 2, Street Fighter IV, Ryan Scott's upcoming wedding, the latest Fitch Hitch update, and the upcoming GFW Radio reunion panel at Penny Arcade Expo 2009. Starring Ryan Scott, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, Greg Ford, Ryan Higgins, and Jade Kraus....
Wherein we discuss Master Higgins' recent apartment fire, all things Watchmen, blue prophylactics, Fitch's latest hot date (and why she's a total nerd), good DS games, the latest on Lost/Burn Notice/Dollhouse (spoilers!), the new Geekbox.net discussion forums, the Street Fighter community, the lore of Resident Evil, toys that ruin Christmas, and the illogic of American TV pacing. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Davin Loh.
The full Geekbox Radio Podcast theme music, by popular request. Thanks once again to Jake "Jeku" Jensen for creating this!
Just a quick announcement to notify folks who don't read the site regularly about Ryan "Master" Higgins' apartment fire last weekend (AKA the reason you don't have a new podcast this week). Thanks to all the folks who donated money and goodwill to help Ryan -- we'll be back next week with an all-new episode! In the meantime, check out the new discussion forums at forums.geekbox.net!
Wherein we discuss layovers in Las Vegas, pro blackjack, Street Fighter IV (and the horrors of unlockable content), stupid-looking upcoming movies, the horrifying rebirth of Leisure Suit Larry, the latest happenings on Burn Notice and Lost (spoiler warning!), Facebook dating advice, Batman spy tips, a new Watchmen giveaway contest, and the joys of being gainfully employed. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
