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E3’s over, but it’s still with us in spirit! We discuss the ups and downs of this year’s show. Also: Remember Me, The Last of Us and Animal Crossing: New Leaf!

 

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Hosts: Jeff deSolla, Andrew Passafiume, Graham Russell, Henry Skey, Shawn Vermette.
Music: Podcast theme by Tom Casper.

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