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Warzone 59

Torrence

What are you playing this week?
NPD
My cancellation of VGXPO
KFT is underway
Tommy Henderson joining us
Raekwon
Dreamcast

Weapon X

Answer to claims you made about Forza 3
Flip da script
Halo ODST
RvS 2010
A day inside xbox live

Hiphopgamer

First gameplay of VS13
Apple being in position to challenge PSP headon
PSPgo 8gb after launch
TGS may feature another Home update
Gameplay of Trico
Possible new Ninja Gaiden for 360
DJ Hero may launch with a website
3 other super secret things

Music:
“10 Bricks”
Raekwon featuring Ghostface Killa and Cappadonna
Only Built 4 Cuban Links Pt. 2

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On this episode we debate about what is HD and what isn’t. Hiphopgamer insists that 600p in not HD. The term sub-HD is toss around like it’s an actual standard. Torrence insists that anything over 480(NTSC standard) or 525(PAL standard) lines of resolution is considered HD. We also get into a debate over whether FFXIII is really being dumbed down or not. Torrence takes time to smash PS3center and their claims against SE. Also on this show:

* Halo ODST trailer (Torrence)
* Gamesonsmash podcast (Torrence)
* Champions not Online (Chad B)
* What PS2 games would you like to see remade? (Braynbasher)
* PSPGo being the key to Sony selling more multiplatform titles (Hiphopgamer)
* Epic is rumored to be working on a PS3 exclusive (Hiphopgamer)

Music:
Talib Kweli Ft. MF Doom – “Fly That Knot”
Album: Right About Now

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On this episode we talk about what Microsoft NEEDS to do with the 360 at this point and that is drop the Elite to $199. It’s a year older than the PS3 and it shouldn’t be the same price. Fans and Bitbaggers get into a huge debate with HHG about his claims that Heavy Rain is destroying the PC game industry. This argument goes on for about 30min. Candid Anthony comes on the show and smashes Hiphopgamer. We also discuss how Take Two is ripping us off by making us pay for the 2K10 Draft Combine making the total cost of 2K10, $65. Lastly we debate on whether or not a game should be completed 100% before it’s reviewed. Also on this show:

* Why I’m not getting Batman AA until next year and why you shouldn’t judge games off of videos (Torrence)
* I challenge Hiphopgamer to a Game Review Battle (Torrence)
* I ask the fans if they believe Uncharted 2 can’t be done on 360 (Torrence)
* Game cost is too high (Chad B)
* Hulu possibly coming to 360 (Chad B)
* TGS possible FFVII and Kingdom Hearts announcements (Weapon X)
* GT car damage looks real (HHG)
* Possible Home update announced at TGS (HHG)

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Listen to this discussion behind closed doors with Infinity Ward. I tried my hardest to squeeze some multiplayer details out of them but they weren’t having it!

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On this episode we talk about the impact that the PS3 will make at $299. Will it change the industry? Will they pass Microsoft and Nintendo and become number 1? Who knows, we sure as hell don’t, but there are plenty of opinions being tossed around this episode. Also on the show:

* Does anyone think Sony will come in first this gen? (Torrence)
* Miramasa is a must have Wii title (Torrence)
* Hiphopgamer won’t review 360 games (Torrence)
* Console failure rates (Weapon X)
* APB may be coming to PS3 (Hiphopgamer)
* Just Dance coming for the Wii (Hiphopgamer)

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On this episode we discuss Valve software and their decision to not make games on the PS3. We also talk about the easy solutions available to gamers who want to play games like L4D2. Gamers should not take what Gabe said personal and realize that all game consoles are just pieces of hardware and not living creatures with emotions.

Also on this show:

* Madden 10 boycott is over (Torrence)
* Bayonetta is one of the few games to challenge God Of War 3 (Torrence)
* FNR4 DLC (Chad)
* Street Fighter 3 to be next XBLA/PSN game (Hiphopgamer)
* And much much more

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On today’s show community members got a chance to step into the ring with Hiphopgamer. They wanted to smash him on his statements about PC Gaming dying when the next generation of consoles is available. I gave them a voice and in return we got Warzone Gold! Also on this show:

* Risen and Cursed Mountain impressions (Torrence)
* VGEXPO in October (Torrence)
* Sega blow out next week (Torrence)
* Final Fantasy Fanboys freaking out over nothing (Chad)
* .50 Cent to make a MW2 cameo (Spenny)
* Rage screenshots (Hiphopgamer)
* Agency info on co-op (Hiphopgamer)

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On today’s show Torrence goes on a rampage against the media on how they are writing opinion based articles to get an abundance of low quality traffic. It seems that even professional blogs are creating damage control or hate articles to get fanboys riled up to boost their traffic rating. It’s pretty sad that the idea of investigative journalism is an afterthought in the day of digital reporting. Torrence targets Playstationlifestyle.net, a site that he openly supports and totalvideogames.com. Also on this show:

* Rage and the PS3 (Torrence)
* KOF12 (Torrence)
* Comic-Con (Candid Anthony)
* Nintendo making games that don’t work (Erl Fly)
* PC gaming will be over when the next Playstation and Xbox arrive (Hiphopgamer)

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3 Warzone music tracks now available for download! Shout out to big Freezola for the new track on this weeks outro!

The Video Game Warzone Intro

Warzone 2009

The Warzone Intro – Freezola

On today’s Warzone we talk about a multitude of things from Comic-Con to Madden 10. We also ask Hiphopgamer the real point behind his “Sony Beats Microsoft” NPD article.

* Madden 10 impressions (Torrence)
* Kotaku & VG247 Not crediting the real source…AGAIN! (Torrence)
* You can now buy shit for your Avatar (Spenny)
* Questionable future of Halo franchise (Chad)
* Possibility of Home being more streamlined (Hiphopgamer)
* Mortal Kombat 9 in the works (Hiphopgamer)
* And much much more…

Shout out to Freezola75 for the new track!

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On this episode we talk about the nonsense that happens every month when NPD results drop. It seems that everyone is sitting by their computer waiting to tell the world how Sony is doing terrible, that they need a price drop and why they aren’t selling as much as Xbox 360. It’s old and it surely isn’t journalism. It’s hard to believe how we, as gamers, are so focused on sales this generation. If it’s not sales it’s game resolutions and minor graphic whoring. For the last time, Sony isn’t going anywhere so please stop using NPD for flamebait against them. Also on this show:

* The real reason why games like Bayonetta and Bioshock 2 got pushed back. (Torrence)
* Remember Stephen Totilo’s rant on Microsoft not having any games this year? What does he have to say now? (Torrence)
* Dragon Age sex. (Chad)
* Madden finally surpassing 2K5 (Hiphopgamer)
* Kratos now a DC comics character (Hiphopgamer)
* And much much more…

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On this episode we talk about the new features being added to Killzone 2. Can you say, BOLT GUN! Yes, KZ2 will be getting the Bolt Gun and Flamethrower added to the game. We also played our second game of Gamer Feud. Gamers went at it hard answering game questions for a chance to win a copy of Modern Warfare 2. Also on this show:

* Blazeblue (Torrence)
* Davis Daily becomes Davis Weekly (Torrence)
* The BF1943 Challenge (Torrence)
* Killzone 2 Bolt Gun and Flamethrower (Erl Fly)
* Splinter Cell coming to PS3 (Hiphopgamer)
* Uncharted 2 GOTY (Hiphopgamer)
* And much much more…

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On this episode we discuss why 3rd parties view the Wii as a casual games console and how it’s negatively affecting the hardcore market. Red Steel 2 for instance, looks to be an awesome game. How is it that you wield a sword and carry a gun, killing everything in your path but yet there’s no blood in the game. This is what I call the Wii Effect. Ubisoft is catering to the casual market so they are dumbing down what could be a great game.

Also on this show:

* What if PS3 and 360 both launched in Nov 2006? Where would they be now? (Torrence)
* PS3 Slim a reality? (Torrence)
* Blaze Blue and the lost art of 2D fighters and games(Torrence)
* What does it mean when you say that you’re not a fan of a console (Weapon X)
* Asteroids being made into a film (Chad)
* Gaikai is groundbreaking and will change PC gaming forever (Hiphopgamer)
* And much much more…

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On this episode we discuss:

* Ghostbusters PS3
* Prototype criticisms
* GT5 to debut at TGS 09
* Uncharted 2 movie
* And much much more…

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On this episode we discuss the problems that are caused by pixel counters like Beyond 3D and The Lens Of Truth. There’s been a lot of hatred thrown at the PS3 version of Ghostbusters and it’s simply appalling. The game is absolutely beautiful and you will enjoy it on both the 360 and PS3. There are now people stating that they won’t buy the PS3 version because it has a ‘lower’ resolution than the 360 version. When I looked at both games side by side I had problems seeing any difference between the two. The second problem is the hate being thrown at Terminal Reality because of statements they made last year about what additions they could add to the game if it was PS3 exclusive. Here’s the quote from VG247 interview:

VG247: Why choose to lead on the PS3?

Mark Randell : Very simple reason: Ghostbusters is the property of Sony Pictures.

VG247: Right. But the game will be coming out on the 360, it’s a simultaneous release. Did Sony insist it was lead?

MR : Personally, I want to show off our PS3 technology. We’re one of the few developers who love the PS3 and have a great time with it. We have great technology for the PS3 and we want to show it off.

VG247: Isn’t it the same for the 360?

MR: We’re running the same game for both platforms but if we made a PS3-only game, for example, you could double the amount of objects on screen that you’re seeing. The PlayStation 3 has seven processors and the 360 only has three, so seven versus three means you can do a lot more on the PS3. We’re keeping the game the same over both platforms so we don’t want to take out any features.

VG247: So is the game scaled down because of the limitations of the 360?

MR : For example, we’ve reserved one whole processor on the PS3 for Dolby Digital 5.1 sound whereas on the 360 you have part of one processor to do that. So we can have a lot better sound mixing and a lot more effects going on at the same time. That kinds of makes us do a little bit less in the game [360] but makes for better audio. If we’re doing a PS3 only game however, we could be doing a lot more. We could be pushing a lot more on the screen.

There wasn’t anything said in that interview that lead us to believe that the graphics would be better on the PS3. More objects is more objects but it’s not better textures or resolution. Because of this interview, people thought the PS3 would be the better looking game all around. If they had fully utilized the PS3 and scratched system parity, the PS3 would have lots of more objects on screen. It’s not a bad thing, they should have done it. Some how people forgot and now because the pixel counters found the resolution to be lower, everyone is dogging TR and the game in general. I take time in this podcast to speak the truth and give Beyond 3D and The Lens Of Truth the finger. I have a right mind to get both games to further prove that the PS3 version is as equally beautiful as the 360’s, but it’s time for the podcast.

Also on this show:

* How can community sites grow into something bigger like Kotalkshit? (Torrence)
* Why Activision is throwing empty threats at Sony (Torrence)
* PS3 Slim at TGS (Hiphopgamer)
* Freestyle rap contest to win a copy of UFC 360 (Hiphopgamer)
* and much more madness as the show proceeds…

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