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1v1 is finally back and our first guest is Microsoft Product Manager, Aaron Greenberg. No punches were pulled in this interview at all. We talked about Aaron’s start in the business, the current failure rate of the 360, how important it was to launch before Sony and Nintendo, E3, payola accusations and how Microsoft views the Nintendo Wii. Aaron even drops his Xbox Live Gamertag and PSN ID so you can play with him online.

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This week, Jon and Lee have a highly intriguing conversation with Drew Koehler of the Hardcore Christian Gamer site and podcast and discuss morality in gaming. After sharing what games he has been playing, Drew explains how Christians can reconcile playing games that include sex and violence (e.g. Assassin’s Creed, GTA IV, Mass Effect). He answers whether Christians are missing out on the experience that game developers intended and closes by sharing about the one game he chose not to play and the one game he should not have played. Read the rest of this entry »

Jon and Lee do a little more catch-up this week as they talk about the games they’ve been playing and the movies they have been watching. They also take time to talk about the month in XBLA as well as a preview of what’s to come from EA this week. The show ends with a shout-out to the fans of the show.

UPDATE: There is also a lengthy discussion on Midway’s current marketing strategies, particularly regarding MK VS DC and TNA Impact. Read the rest of this entry »

Jon and Lee are back together again as they catch up on what’s been going on in the last few weeks.

Topics discussed:

• Soul Calibur IV
• Lee’s Post-E3 Thoughts
• We Love-Hate Nintendo
• Movies we’ve been watching
• Movies made into games
  - Transformers
  - Kung Fu Panda

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Lee J. Yi catches up with Andrea Rene as she returns to the show to talk about her “coming out” (the non-homosexual way) at the debutante ball of the gaming industry, E3, where all the pretty games will be introduced to society. The two also talk Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Rock Band 2, and the future of rhythm games. Read the rest of this entry »

Jon and Lee talk about games they’re playing and movies they’re watching. There is even a moment towards the end where they provide political/social/environmental/global commentary.

Games Played: Dragonball Z Burst Limit, Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection

Games Talked About: Diablo 3, World of Starcraft, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm

Movies Watched: Incredible Hulk, Prince Caspian, Don’t Mess With the Zohan, Get Smart, Wall-E

Jon and Lee are reunited

Topics:
- MLG SD
- NPD
- BD on 360
- Games as Art
- Some egomaniac J-developer

Games discussed:
H.A.W.X., GTA IV, MGS4, Iron Man (PS2), Bioshock, Every Extend Extra Extreme, Rez, SCIV,
UT3 360, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Ace Combat 6, DBZ:BL, Rock Band, Wii Fit

Host Lee J. Yi goes solo this episode with Daniel Kayser from GameTrailers. Topic of discussion is “morality” in gaming and the different perspectives on sex and violence in different countries.

Games discussed: Grand Theft Auto IV, Metal Gear Solid 4, Mass Effect, Manhunt 2, Battefield: Bad Company

Remember Silver Spoons?

NOTE: The Natalie Sousa episode has been re-uploaded with stereo issues fixed.

I’d like to thank everyone for their comments regarding the new direction of the Hiphopgamer Show. It’s only going to get better. I promise you that The Bitbag will have the BEST E3 coverage on the net this July. We will be stomping the convention grounds and bringing the info to you first, before any other site.

The Hiphopgamer Show will be taped during E3 in HD, mastered down to 640×480 and posted on a daily basis. We will also be doing 1v1 and Warzone podcasts directly from E3.

In the weeks before E3, you’ll see some more changes to the site,the shows and the content. We would like to know what you would like to see more of? What can we bring to you that other sites aren’t bringing? Drop a line to webmaster@thebitbag.com with questions or just anything you’d like to talk to us about.

Once again, I’d like to thank you for your continued support of thebitbag.com.

Torrence Davis
Editor-In-Chief

Topics:
- Games Natalie’s Playing
- Hottest Female in Gaming
- Marriage status – what’s the big deal?
- Achievements
- What is a gamer? Casual VS Hardcore
- Girl Gamers (see Veronica Belmont’s blog post)
- How did Natalie get into blogging/podcasting

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After a couple of weeks off, The Bitbag Radio returns with the 1v1 show, hosted by Jon Sitzman and Lee J. Yi with special guests Torrence Davis and HipHopGamer. This week’s episode includes an interview with one of the six finalists of Mahalo Daily VLOGIdol contest, Andrea Rene. The Bitbag officially supports her and hopes that she becomes the next host of the show. Veronica Belmont’s shoes are huge, but we believe that Andrea can fill them. Check out her episode on Wednesday and vote for her beginning Thursday. (UPDATE: Her episode has been posted).

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I don’t know if this one’s actually Episode #8. It’s just me and Jon Sitzman going back and forth on a few topics.

• Iron Man demo and movie
• Marvel movies in general
• Comic books made to movies in general
• Mario Kart
• Grand Theft Auto
• Ace Combat 6
• HDTV
• Future of The Bitbag