Xbox 360 Fancast 028 -- Double Standard

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 6th 2007 at 6:00PM }

This week's Fancast is a doozy! And it's only partly because we can't stop rambling! Yes, we actually have important things to talk about, including HMV taking pre-orders for 360 MGS4 (which is no longer the case, by the way), Master Chief's possible death in Halo 3, and the continuing battle between Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. We also take some time to answer fanmail and discuss the difference between R rated movies and M rated games (hint: movies get away with a lot more). As a special treat, we also have some music contributed by some of our very own readers, which is a trend we'd love to see continue. Download the Fancast below or be the laughingstock of your entire neighborhood.

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Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Jesus was a Ballad" by The PC.
Interested in contributing music? Let us know.

News:
GTAIV delayed until 2008's second quarter (Caused by PS3?)
Mods are reason for UTIII 360 delay
GHIII lays on 6 more tracks: Sabbath, AFI, more
Let the showdown begin: GHIII nabs Metallica
MS blames 360 "abuse" for deadly fire
HMV taking MGS4 360 pre-orders (Not anymore)
Bungie confirms 4 player co-op
Oh teh nos! Master Chief to die in Halo 3?
Rare is bringing Viva Piñata to DS
Arcade: Marathon and Spyglass Board Games, Marathon making people sick?, Quake Arena headed to XBLA, Puzzle Fighter this month
X3F won WCA tournament!

Break -- "Jesus was a Ballad" by The PC

Fanmail: What about Two Worlds? GOW PC anger, and who's trying for the COD4 beta.

Fantalk: Is there a double standard in ratings between games and movies?

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

bigmac375 @ Aug 6th 2007 6:33PM

dugg!

havent listened yet, but i know it'll be good.
imho: the more rambling, the better.

bgrabs @ Aug 6th 2007 6:46PM

Man, listening to your fancast in Google Reader (embedded in the feed post) you guys sound like you are using some kind of voice filter. Not sure why that is, but I found it rather humorous. I kept trying to figure out why that would be...like someone would recognize you for saying something, who knows...witness protection?

EMaster @ Aug 6th 2007 6:57PM

I hope u guys talk about the GTA Push-back but i shall listen to find out.

Richard Mitchell @ Aug 6th 2007 6:57PM

bgrabs,

Yeah, I've noticed that too. I'm not sure what Google Reader has against us :) We record at 48000Hz. Maybe Google Reader plays back at 44100?

It sounds fine if you download it though.

Joe @ Aug 6th 2007 7:39PM

Can't they just offer mods for UT3 like Forza did with custom user cars?

xion @ Aug 6th 2007 11:22PM

i tried to e-mail the fancast a couple times and i just kept getting the e-mail sent back to me...wtf is up with that?

zduclos @ Aug 6th 2007 10:29PM

haha ppl in my naborhood listen to this too

MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Aug 6th 2007 11:06PM

i there no bias in there game. thats what people should be like find out info before starting an all out war. both great systems each have there own flaws

Toph @ Aug 6th 2007 11:37PM

Listening now :)

bigmac375 @ Aug 6th 2007 11:43PM

you should add links in the post to things you discuss( like major nelson does) so i dont have to go searching on joystiq for a laugh at jamie kennedy.

Toph @ Aug 7th 2007 12:25AM

Hey X3f-fers, Major Nelson just confirmed the price drop for all three consoles, and priced that peasoup Halo 3 console!!

Woot!

Here's the link; enjoy and repay me for the news by buying me an Elite..or at least a second wireless controller! :):)

http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/08/06/Xbox-360-price-drop-and-Halo-3-Console-pricing.aspx

Nates4god @ Aug 7th 2007 8:37AM

Loved the cast!!! Again reader for a LONG time...just startin to write in.

Dustin Burg @ Aug 7th 2007 2:02AM

So, who thinks a previously used, but autographed 50" 1080p TV would be a better prize than a brand new sealed one? Personally, I vote for used and autographed.

Toph @ Aug 7th 2007 2:06AM

Dustin, you am tainted by the late night air.

Regardless, I'd take a lightly used 50" 1080p TV than none! Just don't Bedazzle mine, a-thankya.

Toph @ Aug 7th 2007 2:12AM

Oh, and let me add...Dustin...you had me at 50".

SRU Phil @ Aug 7th 2007 3:32PM

Modded your nerf gun?!?! Richard is in need. I call the start of the official Richard Mitchell Xbox 360 Donation Fund! Help a fanboy in need!!!

The PC @ Aug 7th 2007 9:20AM

thanks for posting the song guys! Hopefully we can keep this up! I have alot of stuff for you! If anyone else would like to hear more, go to www.myspace.com/thepc or message me at gamertag: thePCownsYOU. Thanks again!

(thePC.)

DjDATZ @ Aug 7th 2007 11:53AM

Love the intro. LOL

I just looked at the time...this thing is almost an hour and 45 mins long! awesome!

the third book is first strike.

dusty FTW! lol...i love how it took Knuckles so long to add dustin to his Friends list...i've been on there for a long time now...lol

hey dustin...how about you just download GoW PC?

WOW that was long. i love it.

awesome podcast and keep em growing.