Xbox 360 Fancast 055 -- Refresh
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Feb 12th 2008 at 2:15PM }
Fanboys and fangirls, say hello to our brand new Fancast logo. Created by none other than our newest blogger, Terrence Stasse, the logo shines with unparalleled glory. Feel free to revel in its majesty. We've been reveling all day. Oh, and speaking of new bloggers, we've got another one, Xav de Matos, who joins us for his first episode (Terrence should be joining as well very soon). Together we talk about the latest happenings in 360 land, including Call of Duty 4's return to dominance, Bungie's next project, Peggle and more. Download the new show below.
[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).
[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3).
[RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically.
[AAC] Download the enhanced AAC directly.
[MP3] Download the MP3 directly.
Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz)
Produced by Richard Mitchell
Music: Intro/Outro/Bridge: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Drowning not Waving" by Armitage Shanks
Interested in contributing music? Let us know.
News:
Activision announces 2007 lineup as 2008 lineup
Free DLC for GTA IV for Xbox 360 rumor
Xbox Originals, yes to Gaiden, no to Conker, maybe to Metal Arms
Duke Nukem ForNEVER
Pac-Man CE nominated for 08 GDCAs, Discs of Tron next week, New online play for Peggle
PvN Dodgeball, meet the Robot team
Bungie's next game "totally different" (gasp!)
Fable 2 does not use SpeedTree
COD4 / Halo 3 cat fight continues
Rumor: GoW2 and Alan Wake at GDC
New CoD4 DLC this Spring
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 releases March 21st
Break
Fanmail: Rock Band return delights, new console problems, sequels
Fantalk: Welcome Xav
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SoxFan13 @ Feb 12th 2008 2:21PM
Does this mean no more Alexander ? :(
SytheMaster @ Feb 12th 2008 2:37PM
I hope not, he seems part of the team now and not just a tempory replacment.
ogvor @ Feb 12th 2008 3:09PM
I really liked Alexander too, hopefully these new guys can fill his place.
itsburnsie @ Feb 12th 2008 3:24PM
Consider this an official plea to keep Alexander on the show... Please? He's one of us now, dangit!
Also, really like the new Fancast logo, can't wait to snag this when I get home and load it on the iPod.
Manvir (El Homer) @ Feb 12th 2008 3:57PM
we should make a petition to keep alexander on the show. He fits so well with everybody. KEEP ALEXANDER!!!!
Xav de Matos @ Feb 12th 2008 4:38PM
I'll sign it. Alexander is a riot.
TORO @ Feb 12th 2008 3:13PM
I'll listen to it now, just wanted to comment on the new logo. You ready?...overwhelming, grand, breathtaking, splendid, tremendous, remarkable, amazing, awe-inspiring logo!
Lol there, all the M$ synonyms of "Awesome".
Ben @ Feb 12th 2008 3:15PM
Love the new fancast logo! Can't wait to revel in it's greatness while i listen to the latest episode.
SAGExSDX @ Feb 12th 2008 3:19PM
can you guys update the logo for the RSS feed. it's still pointing to http://xbox.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif which doesnt really show up well in a 4:3 screen window =P i would love for the feed logo to point to this new logo
Urza @ Feb 13th 2008 12:03AM
The Zune feed needs to be updated with the new logo too.
SAGExSDX @ Feb 13th 2008 1:24AM
yeah i have a zune.
im thinking the feeds are the same mostly. the zune one links to the marketplace but i think the marketplace just adds the same rss xml url as the "RSS" feed
stukorn @ Feb 12th 2008 3:25PM
Loving the new logo so much I saved it to my desktop! It's a shame Alexander is gone (for now?), but i'm sure the new guys will fill in.
x < thats for you Alex, haha
IncredibleBulk92 @ Feb 12th 2008 3:23PM
Is the enhanced podcast on the itunes store? I'm sure that everyone who uses itunes to download your show in AAC can use enhanced on their iPods. But then again I'm just guessing
IncredibleBulk92 @ Feb 12th 2008 3:27PM
Oh and just to let you know Xav isn't in the Artist Column, which he should be really.
Stupendous52 @ Feb 12th 2008 3:31PM
That logo is the buttery hotness... mmm
Arnie @ Feb 12th 2008 5:23PM
People look at the notes: Alexander is still there!! Keep him on. He's funny and doesnt mind laughing out aloud! Keep him
--signed on petition!!
Arnie @ Feb 12th 2008 8:27PM
Oh Also, welcome Xav!!
Royale @ Feb 12th 2008 4:12PM
I'm over half way through the show... good stuff. Xav is a great addition to the show. Keep up the good work.
DiddlyKong @ Feb 12th 2008 4:37PM
Omg lmao. "Will I catch the gay if I..."
Quote of the podcast.
Jayslacks @ Feb 12th 2008 4:53PM
Still my favorite part of the week, guys. Keep up the awesome work. Oh, and congrats, Alexander. The baby has come home...
Flakundenga @ Feb 12th 2008 4:57PM
cool logo
Jayslacks @ Feb 12th 2008 4:54PM
Oh, yea. Keep Alexander.
Will @ Feb 12th 2008 5:03PM
The enchanced version doesn't work for me. I'm sad.
Is Alexander leaving? Change frightens me.
Ian Murray @ Feb 12th 2008 5:08PM
I hate to be a stickler, but it's a green version if the purple podcast logo that iTunes/Front Row uses. Besides, don't even try to pretend like you will be able to tell what all those accessories are from your iPod screen.
I'm just saying. Already used image + tiny icons with a differing pixel density = poor logo.
To be honest even further, the logo didn't need an update. The old one was clean, dynamic and iconic. Anyone who saw it (even on the iPod screen) knew exactly what they were looking at.
Oh well.
Richard Mitchell @ Feb 12th 2008 5:14PM
Always room for improvement, eh?
Ian Murray @ Feb 12th 2008 6:22PM
I suppose so.
But I just wish they perhaps had a vote about it. Whatevs.
TORO @ Feb 12th 2008 5:20PM
Lol Dustin you're a hater! Rich was all excited about COD4 and you guys left him hanging...at 9:10 minutes listen to the awkward silence hehe
Halwende @ Feb 12th 2008 5:36PM
Welcome Xav! Good show guys, good show
stukorn @ Feb 12th 2008 5:39PM
nice one guys and thanks for answering my question and picking up on my typo.
welcome Zav, did a good job.
Xav de Matos @ Feb 12th 2008 5:55PM
And so the misspellings begin.
Thanks for the welcome.
Mitchell Dyer @ Feb 13th 2008 7:53AM
Hey. Hey. While "Zed" doesn't fit in with "Bee" "Dee" "Eee" or "Gee", it's still waaaay cooler. Lay off the Canadians, eh?
jc @ Feb 12th 2008 7:41PM
Yep bring him back !!! ( alexnander)
Deck @ Feb 12th 2008 8:21PM
I've listened to it.. and it was a great podcast! Welcome Xav! As for Alexander, I don't think he is gone yet for sure. They say they may have to due some shuffling because five people on the podcast could make it rather crowded, especially the "What you've been playing" segment.
Though maybe they will only edit that portion, make it "your one favorite game of the week you've been playing" or something like that.
I think it'd be neat if they all stayed on it. Anyway, great podcast guys! Always look forward to it every week!
Greg B. @ Feb 12th 2008 9:03PM
Hello, Xav. Talk more.
Xav de Matos @ Feb 13th 2008 1:56PM
Don't think that's possible!
Digital Limit @ Feb 12th 2008 9:09PM
Haven't listen to podcast yet, but I'd like to contribute my love for the new logo. Sure, it's very ripoffish in its fashion, but the logo it takes from is the icon for all podcastiness. It's appropriate, and I really like it relative to its predecessor.
As mentioned, though, might do well to add something in that makes it more boldly a new logo, rather than merely a color change. The green resonations of sound (or what have you) seem to beg for a giant 'X' ala the Xbox 360 logo.
Urza @ Feb 12th 2008 11:57PM
Sign me up for the keep Alex petition!
Yuri Walkiw @ Feb 12th 2008 11:58PM
It too hope I haven't heard the last of Alexander on X3F. Xav, you are really cool too and you have a kickass name. I'm from Edmonton and I hope you bring Canadian xbox stories to the blog and fancast. PS I love curling.
thadwhit @ Feb 13th 2008 12:44AM
I know you guys have been following the mysterious Xbox 360 shortages across the country. Just listened to Major Nelson's interview with Don Matrick and he asks Matrick about the shortages. Matrick responds that it is simply a case of more sales than expected over the holidays and they can't produce them as fast as they're selling. I don't buy that one, what do people think?
Big Wizz @ Feb 13th 2008 9:52AM
Big ups to Xav for diving into the hell that is X3F ;)
On the logo, why not make the head the "xbox" logo (circle with x inside it)?
Did you guys get my question about Capcom releasing a DMC 1-3 series disc for 360?
Stephen @ Feb 13th 2008 10:39AM
I'm about 7 minutes in and I love this new kid, Xav! A needed infusion of testosterone. Sorry Dustin, Alexander and Richard but yeah to the football fan! He just seems to be that part of the gaming demographic that hasn't been represented in your cast before. Loving the show even more. Take care guys.
Xav de Matos @ Feb 13th 2008 2:01PM
LAWL. Kid.
Thanks for the kind words. Hope I can continue to contribute to the best damn Podcast online, the Xbox 360 Fancast!
Mattycake360 @ Feb 13th 2008 12:33PM
Guys just listened to the podcast. I loved it when dustin said "willi catch the gay" i lauged so hard. Great job everyone and welcome xav!
Flashaggie @ Feb 14th 2008 4:52PM
Why do you have to show so much COD4 hate. You really think it won't continue to beat out Halo 3?
DjDATZ @ Feb 20th 2008 10:42AM
it's for fun...there's no ACTUAL hate.
sanctus17 @ Feb 14th 2008 11:55PM
Great show guys. This one was one of the funniest that I have listened to. In case you were curious, here in the Bronx, at a total of 8 different gaming stores including a Gamestop and a ToysRUs, there is a big supply of both Elite and Arcade SKUs of the 360. I have not seen a Premium in any store for at least 5-6 months. Poker Smash is the best puzzle game on XBLA! Dustin, you need to play it now!
Daniel
DjDATZ @ Feb 20th 2008 10:38AM
i'm always looking through your window xav. ;)
i have been unleashed upon you! :P lol