This column has done a lot of looking back at classic games and looking forward at our future, but sometimes we can love the games we have now. Here’s a look at a small slice of the local multiplayer experience on the Xbox 360, and the best and most interesting things to play on the system with two or more friends. READ MORE
The fall deluge is upon us. We’re talking about Borderlands 2, Torchlight II, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, LittleBigPlanet Vita, War of the Human Tanks, Tokyo Jungle and Hell Yeah!: Wrath of the Dead Rabbit. Plus, as always, discussion of the latest news and more referential humor than should reasonably be allowed.
Check out the show here, check us out on iTunes or use the RSS feed in your favorite podcast aggregator. Let us know what you think! Email podcast[at]snackbar-games.com.
Hosts: Jeff DeSolla, Andrew Passafiume, Graham Russell, Henry Skey, Shawn Vermette.
Music: Podcast theme by Tom Casper.
11 Bit Studios’ Anomaly: Warzone Earth has certainly seen success prior to its most recent PlayStation Network release. The iOS version was our iOS Game of 2011, and the game’s been released on PC, Mac and XBLA as well. The last stop on the console carousel is the PS3, but being last has its advantages with an added co-op mode. READ MORE
Steam’s new Big Picture Mode has a lot to offer to many. A unified controller-supporting environment for launching and playing games makes for a comfortable TV experience, and replicates many things that were previously an advantage for consoles. The interface makes a lot more sense than what’s available on existing systems, and should hopefully advance ideas there that can proliferate across the industry. These are great! If you’re looking for a more substantive shift, though, it’s in the multiplayer arena. Emphasizing controller support and large screens makes the PC a much more appealing option for local play. READ MORE
There were a lot of Angry Kirbies on the Internet this week! We try to buck that trend, with nuanced and reasonable discussions of the Wii U and its “launch window” games like Rayman Legends. Listen in as we corner the market on Canadian game podcast panelists and hold our weekly therapy sessions. We also talk about Mark of the Ninja, Big Picture Mode, Jet Set Radio HD, Obsidian’s Kickstarter, Double Dragon Neon, FTL: Faster Than Light, Mutant Mudds, Inquisitor and more!
Check out the show here, check us out on iTunes or use the RSS feed in your favorite podcast aggregator. Let us know what you think, and send mail (angry or not) to podcast[at]snackbar-games.com.
Hosts: Jeff DeSolla, Chris Ingersoll, Andrew Passafiume, Graham Russell, Henry Skey, Shawn Vermette.
Music: Podcast theme by Tom Casper.
