Xbox 360 Fancast 052 -- Bionic Fanboys
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Jan 21st 2008 at 5:30PM }
While the Xbox 360 Fancast's birthday technically isn't until January 29th, this episode marks the end of our first full year of episodes. Frankly, we're getting a little misty-eyed, but we'll do our best to retain our composure. This week we talk about Rock Band's tremendous success (as a DLC machine), Microsoft's legal troubles, and Gears of War man-dolls. We also totally geek out over Bionic Commando Rearmed (except for Dustin). Download below. No, seriously, download it. Now. Oh, we also discuss enhanced podcasts during the show, more or less dismissing the idea. Having done a little research, we're going to look into it. Seems like a good way to start off year number 2, no?
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Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander)
Produced by Richard Mitchell
Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "In That Dress" by Midnight Shakes
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News:
Rock Band Stage Kit for $99
Lawsuit prevent's MS from talking about Live status
Rumor: DMC4 demo releasing on January 31st
RSV2 to feature enhanced reward system
December and 2007 NPD numbers
Gears of War action figures coming this Spring
Undertow offered as apology for Live issues
Rock Band DLC: Oasis and more
Rock Band DLC sells 2.5 million
Bionic Commando Rearmed is hot, hot, hot
Break
Fanmail: Halo 3 tips, Fancast chipmunk advice, XNA, enhanced podcasts
Helpful links for our XNA researcher: XNA Team Blog, XNA.com, XNA Creators Club Online
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CB @ Jan 21st 2008 5:40PM
Congrats, X3F!
Aero @ Jan 21st 2008 6:08PM
Oh come on, even Dustin has to get excited over Bionic Commando.
Dustin Burg @ Jan 21st 2008 6:12PM
YIPPY!
Richard Mitchell @ Jan 22nd 2008 9:52AM
See, Dustin? Now we can all be Bionic Buddies!
Larry *not allowed to say cheevo* @ Jan 21st 2008 6:13PM
w00t! Lets have two fancasts per week. Thanks in advance.
OBM @ Jan 21st 2008 7:56PM
Coming from TH, which I can only assume stands for The Homo xD
Graham @ Jan 21st 2008 8:22PM
At TH: The voice isn't the best indicator of a Person's sexuality. I'm not sure how old he is but maybe Dustin is going through puberty or his voice is just that way naturally.
Is Knuckles gone for good now? If so that's a shame. He could certainly be a bit obnoxious at times but he was really knowledgeable about games. The show just isn't very good without him. Sorry
Knuckles Dawson @ Jan 22nd 2008 2:20PM
Thanks, Graham. I think that's the problem: I'm obnoxious because I'm aware of my comparable knowledgeability.
That being said, props to Dustin for being stoked for Cloverfield. I loved it. It's a thinker's movie, anyone who doesn't like it, probably didn't pick up the subtleties.
P.S. I wish I saw what TH said.
DaMan09 @ Jan 21st 2008 9:10PM
Cloverfield = Win
I hope you guys aren't haters after you see it.
Jayslacks @ Jan 21st 2008 10:17PM
Yeah, I most Def want to hear what you guys think of Cloverfield. Oh, Dustin, check out what game was the most active on Live this past week. Here's a hint: It wasn't the Haloz...
Prophestus @ Jan 21st 2008 11:52PM
Whats with all the haters posting today? Damn...
Keep up the good work.
Manvir (El Homer) @ Jan 22nd 2008 12:39AM
hey TH, u want some lotion for that BURN!!!!!!!!!
Ubercharged @ Jan 22nd 2008 12:45AM
Although im not sure the zune supports the enhanced podcast format, it does in fact support aac. Other than that, great podcast guys, made writing my ap bio essay less boring
Richard Mitchell @ Jan 22nd 2008 9:46AM
Yeah, I just figured that out myself. As I understand it, the Zune would treat an enhanced AAC just like a normal MP3. It would play it, just no images and URLs, etc.
I'm looking into it.
anthony @ Jan 22nd 2008 6:56AM
Call of Duty No.1 xboxkive game this week. Congrates to Infinity ward
Drachen77 @ Jan 22nd 2008 10:32AM
Thank you very much for answering my question. You guys were a wealth of knowledge on XNA, but sorry I bored Alexander. XNA is a little confusing, but hopefully it can help jumpstart some developers careers.