Sunday, September 6, 2009

39: Crazy People Need Love Too


Batman: Arkham Asylum, PS3 Slim, and... Well not much else actually. Come on, those are kinda big!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

38: Freetail


Ok, that title sounds kind of dirty. Sorry. Anyway, everyone wants free stuff, and apparently gamers are no exception. Also, Horray for our 1000th post!!! But if it's content you want, we give the Matrix Online a sendoff, review the Batman Arkham Asylum demo, talk about some potentially upcoming retail freebies, a look at the new dashboard update, and more.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

37: Tiny Conveniences


Three game reviews, a look at the incoming tide of movie adapations, further information on the PS3 Slim and a whole lot more plus all of your upcoming new releases. Yeah, we're back. You're welcome.

Monday, July 6, 2009

36: That Old Familiar Ding


Tales of frustration, the current state of the achievement system, the future of piracy, plus all of your news, information and upcoming releases from those video game things that the kids are crazy about these days.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

35: Rookies No More!


Gameocalypse and Save Point are now one year old! One year wiser? ...Don't push it. We begin with a look at revised opinions concerning Left 4 Dead 2, Psychokinetic wars, technical issues with quake 4, Halo 3 odst, Magic the Gathering, more trade-in kiosk news, Gears of War 2 All fronts, Dark Void, the happy medium between digital distribution and the modern era, and the a debate over the role of feline interferrence in the field of journalism (Be warned. It's a poop story). All this and more plus a look at all of your upcoming releases. Have a listen. We'll probably change the world by the time it's all over.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

34: E3 2009 Post-mortem


A look at the best -and worst- of what E3 had to offer.Also a review of Prototype and all of your upcoming new releases. Also, it's that time of year again to acknowledge a very special day. Well a kind of special day. Okay just another day for you guys, and no we're not talking about the DTV transition.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

33: Trade This Podcast


Delays and trading dominate this particular episode of Gameocalypse. A hands on look at Batman: Arkham Asylum, E3 anticipation, the ps3 slim, the unholy alliance between the Zune and Xbox Live and quite a bit more, plus all of your upcoming releases. Oh and a countdown to a special day for all of us.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

32: Always Bring a Gun To a Gun Fight


A kinda-sorta intellectual hour of gaming news where we basically tell game developers how to do their jobs properly, and nitpick their work to death regardless. Also you'll get all your gaming news and video game releases to get you through the week.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

31: Bringin' It Back


Some things come and some things go. The demise of Duke Nukem, Blizzcon, Quake Live, TMNT, E3 predictions and a whole bunch more. Plus we now have all of our consoles back, so yay.

Friday, May 1, 2009

30: Evil Inc.


New demos, upcoming betas, gaming on a budget, the changing world of Esports, and lazy hosts! Plus, we take the time to try out some things we glanced over the first time. It's a packed episode this time around.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

29: Feng Shui of the Future


A dual-system review of Chronicles of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena, Mass murder with poultry, The World Cyber Games, and people who just can't wait for Diablo 3.

Monday, March 30, 2009

28: The Chronicles of Twinkie-Neck and Broke Boy


Nazi occultists suck. Who knew. Is Bungie developing a new Halo game? Classic FPS action limps onto the iPhone, and the price of free PSN. All this as well as some news on Bionic Commando, the downside of a new DS, Prince of Persia, a perspective on proper console RPS-ing, and more. Oh, and did you really think that Dragonball Evolution wouldn't stink? Neither did we.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

27: For Cool-Kids' Ears Only


It's okay, we still think you're cool. For what that's worth... After our two-week furlough, we return with a tale of woe and a small ton of stories to wade through to get caught up.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

26: The Jaggied Edge

A winner for our Street Fighter IV contest, and a review! Also, reviews of the Killzone 2 demo and Live Arcade's take on Minesweeper. A ton of news from Criterion and Blizzard this week as well...

Sunday, February 15, 2009

25: H.E.L.P. Wanted


Save Point is hiring! And we're giving away a free copy of Street Fighter IV! Oh and we talk about some gaming stuff too. Enjoy!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

24: Everything's Better On Fire


Halo Wars, Playstation Network Connectivity, Street Fighter IV updates, the state of the Fighting genre, charging for online gaming, and winners for our contest, and more! Also, Never forget when your mic is turned on...

Saturday, January 31, 2009

23: The Eternal Diatribe


A change to our extended contest that you're gonna like. Plus, reviews of the F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin demo, Resident Evil 5 demo, and Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage. Also, the ESRB Rating system: how effective is it really? Plus, Guitar Hero vs. Rock Band, choose a side! All this and just a tad more. (Don't forget, our contest has been extended through Wednesday, Feb 4th at noon EST.)

Saturday, January 24, 2009

22: The Tangent Tango


We now have a winner for our contest, and we announce a new contest as well. Also, the merits of the PS3 and what new balance will it bring to our site and podcast, MMORPGs on the 360, Wrath of the Lich King bugs, Burnout Paradise and Gears of War 2 fixes and your new releases for this week and your listener feedback. Also, don't forget that the deadline for the contest is Friday, January 30th at noon.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

21: Should Old Retail Giants Be Forgot


The demise if Circuit City finally happened, now what? Plus a review of Fable 2 Knothole Island, Skate 2 demo, Tabula Rasa, Age of Conan, and an update from the World Cyber Games. Also, what's the new best-selling game of all time?
Oh, and we have a contest for you guys this week! (Remember the cutoff is Friday, January 23rd at 12:00pm EST.)

Sunday, January 11, 2009

20: We Awaken Once Again


Is it episode 20 or episode 01? We can't decide. New games are coming, but now is a time of gaming reflection. The best games of 2008, Call of Duty World At War is reviewed, the UGO and 1UP merger, the impending fate of a retail giant and more. Plus a look at the new face of Save Point and the new and not really improved Gameocalypse podcast!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

19: Would You Like To Save Before You Quit?


Posted a bit late, but this is the final episode of 2008. We'll see you again in '09 with a new year, and a new and improved podcast! Details inside... Oh, and don't miss yet another little segment we like to call "Sean forgets the name of a celebrity!" This week's victim: The late Cliff Burton.

Friday, December 12, 2008

18: Zombie Bukkake


SavePointOnline.com Video Game Podcast Episode 18: "Zombie Bukkake."

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

17: End of Both Fast and Feast


Something else to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving... new podcast!

Monday, November 10, 2008

16: Post-apocalyptic Goodness


The wait is finally over, not only are we back on the air after a two week absence, but we've got some major releases to talk about. We review Gears of War 2 and Fallout 3 as well as the latest demos including Call of Duty: World at War, Mirror's Edge, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, and Tomb Raider Underworld. Also, join us as we watch the beginning of the end of Circuit City and complain endlessly on the merits of the post-mortem demo. All this and more, plus your upcoming releases!

Monday, October 27, 2008

15: Live, From Albion!


It's our Halloween special! Well I think we mentioned Halloween once or twice, but we do spend an inordinate amount of time on the subject of Fable 2, as well as solid packaging, the return of E3, digital zombie infections, why on earth does broadband suck so hard, and the distant fate of retail. Also, libraries aren't just for reading anymore. All this and more plus all of your upcoming releases from the guys at savepointonline.com

Monday, October 20, 2008

14: The Bane of the Broke Gamer


This week is not the best time to be broke, but we welcome the beginning of the end of year flood of gaming goodness anyway.

Monday, October 13, 2008

13: From the Ashes of the Tokyo Game Show


A salute to elderly gaming (if you consider mid-twenties and onward "elderly") and it's off to a review of the revelations from the Tokyo Game Show and Blizzcon including Halo 3 Recon, Fallout 3, Tekken 6, and so on. Amidst of course a flurry of tangents about gaming deals and... well everything else really. Plus all of your new releases from your bestest buddies at the savepointonline.com world headquarters.

Monday, October 6, 2008

12: Finding Fault With Everything


False promises and Fable 2 and Nintendo's business practices, along with a smidgeon of good news with Gears of War 2, updates on the Pro Gaming scene, and more, along with all of your upcoming releases from your pals at savepointonline.com.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

11: Jack-B-Gone


Jack Thompson, Bungie's Halo 3 update, Musician's greed vs. Activision, a cheap yet sketchy way to get more from your 360 hard drive, how gamers can help fight breast cancer, and a look at some upcoming gaming tournaments. Not bad for a slow week, eh? Oh, and a race for the cure... for Simulation Sickness.

Monday, September 22, 2008

10: Softcore Gaming


We celebrate our tenth episode with a trip down memory card lane and a debate over what actually is a "Hardcore Gamer. We talk about The Force Unleased, the 50 Cent game being cancelled, and World of Warcraft reaches out to the casual gamer. All this and more, plus all of your gaming news and upcoming releases from the knuckleheads at savepointonline.com. (Oh, and that 50 Cent thing... might be a rumor. Or just wishful thinking. Who cares, really.)

Monday, September 15, 2008

09: Spore-ing As Hell


Sit back and enjoy a relaxing rant on the pros and cons of Spore. Where, for instance, is the moral opposition to it? Plus, a science exam involving motorcycles and arcade racing physics, the consequences of making Harry Potter fans wait, a look at Rock Band 2 and creepy games for girls!

Monday, September 8, 2008

08: Sob Story Face-Off

This week, each one of you has a homework assignment. Tales of woe lead into a discussion of the first twenty minutes of Infinite Undiscovery and the sheer genius of porting next-gen games backward onto older systems. Also, is television the cure for the obscurity of professional gaming? Does there really need to be an MMO based on the works of Joss Whedon? Also, drawing on your sack could earn you some serious nerd points. Sackboy, that is. Spore, Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Shred Nebula, Socom, and all of your new releases and video game news brought to you by the good ol' boys of savepointonline.com.

Monday, September 1, 2008

07: Castle In Flames, the Redheaded Stepchild Of Gaming


Mercenaries 2 and Castle Crashers are reviewed, as well as all of the interesting news from PAX, musings on the Red vs. Blue animated series, a challenge to iPhone and iPod Touch game developers and a preview of the Thirty Days of Free To Play featured series of articles on savepointonline.com. Plus, where the Wii failed you, a look at new controller addons and a review of Uwe Boll's Postal.

Monday, August 25, 2008

06: Olympic Tales of Retail: Unleashed


We take a moment to correct a grievous error and discuss the aftermath of the Leipzig Games Convention. Then you will hear a thrilling tale of loss and redemption with a video game store at it's heart. Plus, can a good game sicken you? We pick apart the Mirror's Edge gameplay footage to find out. Oh and is Peter Moore your homeboy? Can Eric convince you to buy Mercenaries 2? Is Beijing 2008 worth it's weight in gold? Plus all of your shopping news, reviews, previews, and commentary from the good folks at savepointonline.com.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

05: More Human Than Too Human


We reveal our secret identities, discuss what games we can expect to see in the upcoming Games Convention in Leipzig, and argue over how good -or bad- Too Human is. We then take a break to trash a beloved piece of literature and then it's back to discussing the week's impending releases, Atari's newfound success, The ins and outs of Fable 2 gambling addiction, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's much anticipated demo, reveal just how much Eric doesn't know about the iPhone, and the recent success of the 360 in Japan.

Monday, August 11, 2008

04: Harry Potter and The Soul Edge

A lengthy discussion of gaming politics, an excuse for laziness, and the ups and downs of Soul Calibur IV character creation are discussed. Also, all of the gaming news, reviews and commentary that's not exactly fit to print. Oh, and a contest!

Sunday, July 20, 2008

03: E3 Post-mortem

E3 2008 has come and gone and we take a look back at it. A look back at the presentations from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and try to pretend like we know what we’re talking about. Also, we discuss all of your gaming news, previews, reviews, and pro-gaming news that’s not exactly fit to print.

Monday, July 14, 2008

02: E3, WCG, MLG, 3G, etc...

With E3 fast approaching, we take a moment to see what’s in store for us. Bungie, Blizzard, Fable 2, Duke Nukem, Ghostbuster, Soul Calibur 4, Fallout 3, are just a small sample of the topics discussed. We also regale you with tales of the professional gaming scene, lamenting the loss of Sean’s favorite team. Also, the possibility of Blue Ray on the 360, and a look at some of the games that have come to consoles in the last week by way of the PC.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

01: Attempt Number One

Your new pals interrupt each other and stammer a lot over their first attempt at a podcast. Diablo 3, Battlefield Bad Company, Mortal Kombat vs DC, are discussed. Also, is it possible to enjoy Metal Gear without picking up a controller?