We are back!  As much fun as it was to record with David, it’s refreshing to return to our usual format.  We’ve got some game talk, a little revisit of the changes, and a topic for you this week.

Jonathan is accused of poop-socking Red Dead Redemption.  He denies it, but it’s kinda true.  Alex has been playing Aliens vs. Predators, and wishes there were others to play with him.  Solium Infernum comes up (shock shock), as does a brief mention of the upcoming third season of Table Saw Blood Bowl.

In the topic section, we discuss EA’s new multiplayer strategy, and explore whether it’s a good idea or not.  We also compare it to the decisions other companies are making with regards to DRM (we’re looking at you, Ubisoft), and even discuss the fashion industry for a moment.  (This is a pretty fascinating TED Talk.)

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It’s not quite podcasting’s ritually required “Drunk Episode,” but Jonathan is a bit lit up for this episode.  As such, he may talk a little bit more than usual.  Alex tolerates it in Producer-like style.

It’s our game-discussion episode, so without further ado, The List!

Game’s Mentioned

• Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
• Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
• Aliens vs. Predator
• Heavy Rain (and the talked-about-and-NSFW shower video)
• Torchlight
• The Saboteur
• Bioshock 2

Episodic Correction: Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce apparently has four-player cooperative multiplayer.  I don’t know if that changes anything.

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