2 Guys Talk About Games

In our first podcast, we discuss the incredible awesomeness that is known as Earth Defense Force 2017. Then, in the second half, we talk about Take Two's "Franchise" announcement. PUT IT ON YOUR POD.

This week the 2 Guys talk about Rock Band, the importance and irrelevance of Japanese sales charts, why sequels are both good and bad for the industry, and why Aleck and I will never play WoW. Then, after the news, we cannot resist the seductive power of Halo 3. It consumes us all.

I wish we could stop talking about Halo, but we had to talk about this weeks biggest news. After we manage to stop talking about halo, we give our opinions on the Wii and what makes great. Then, Aleck rains on the Wii parade. After that, I'll teach you how the Wii works. Finally, we talk about Zelda. Yay Zelda!

Also, during the show I mention how to test the infrared camera capabilities of the Wii remote. I've posted the instructions I mentioned after the jump:

1. Turn on your Wii and click the Wii button in the bottom left corner.
2. Click "Wii Settings" and click the right arrow.
3. Click "Sensor Bar"
4. Click "Sensitivity" and click OK.
5. Then, point your remote at sources of infrared light (TV remotes, candles, the sun, the sun shining through your crystal chandelier) and see what happens!

While it's a slow news week, there's still plenty to talk about because ROCK BAND IS FINALLY HERE! When finally manage to stop talking about Rock Band, Aleck explains us some Mass Effect. Happy 10th Episode!

I am so awkward! I swear that in the next episode, we'll figure out a better way to handle segues.

This episode features Nintendo's numerous Wii announcements for this week. When we finally stop talking about the Wii, Aleck loves his Orange Box.

I am jealous of Aleck's Orange Box.

In our critically acclaimed 5th episode, we lament the slow news week and do not really enjoy having to discuss the PS3 price cut. (It's so complicated!) Soon after, I'm very excited to talk about about 3 new games that cost less than $20. Then, Aleck still loves his Orange Box, but he just can't find the words to say it.

WARNING: This episode is a bit monologue heavy. We'll try to have more conversation in future episodes.

Thanks to Magnatune, we have a new intro song! This podcast features fine conversation about upcoming games like Smash Bros. and Dead Space. Then, the podcast maintains it's awesomeness as we discuss Guitar Hero 3 and Aleck's dreaded name change.

Have some. It's delicious.

In this episode we discover that the new Resident Evil movie might not completely suck. Then, Simon is speechless by Niki's performance on More Than Words. Aleck follows with a PSA about buying Rock Band at WalMart. We are then swamped by the wave of new releases coming out this month. RIDE THE SNAKE.

This week's amazing episode starts with with the arrogance of Nintendo's president, Satori Iwata. After a bit of hating on Sony, we dive into the scrumptious topic of what we've been playing. Aleck's experience with Call of Duty 4 makes us ask tough questions about video games and war, but we don't answer them. Then, the Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass urges me to make sweet love to it. To top it all off, Aleck got to play ROCK BAND! How was it? Tune in to find out!

This week's slightly-ill episode features our analysis of this weeks NPD sales charts. Then, Aleck loves his new Xbox 360 games, but almost misses Assassin's Creed because of Best Buy's incompetence. Luckily, the game is pretty cool. Towards the end, Altair reminds Aleck that he accomplished nothing.

Sniffles. We've got 'em.

In this week's slightly late episode, we weigh in on the GertsGate scandal. Then we discover that the giant merger between Activision and Blizzard is actually kinda boring. After that, we reveal the new (and almost useless) features of the new XBOX Live update. Then, I broke my guitars. So sad.

Also, Free Plasmids!

Apparently, I can no longer handle story-lines in games. In this weeks episode, we cover the he-said-she-said between Harmonix and Activision. After that, we analyze the Second Life shakeup. While I gush on Galaxy, Aleck finds more annoyances with Mass Effect. Then, Aleck proves that there is no justice in this world as he is forced to change his gamertag. Again. LOL.

In this week's exciting episode, there not much news. However, the Wii has been selling like crazy in Japan thanks to the release of Wii Fit. Then, Aleck finally breaks down and buys a DS Lite. Yay! Now he has an excuse to play Jordan's indie DS games. (Which is a good thing because the 360 isn't doing so well.)

This week, Microsoft and Sony have mildly exciting announcements at the Consumer Electronics Showcase. Microsoft bribes it's users with a free game, but it's just not enough. Then, can a free game be considered Game of the Year? Answer: Who cares when you can PLAY PEGGLE. NOW.

Then, Aleck proclaims that Call of Duty 4 multiplayer is better than sex Halo 3.

Nintendo needs to stop trying to make me think.

We are finally going to cover the biggest game of the season. ARE YOU FUCKING READY? But before we get to that, I sound like a retard. I'm honestly surprised that Aleck didn't cut the part when I try to explain the fate of Clover Studios. I'm seriously out of practice. However, once the awkwardness subsides, we get into the GTA4.

Good Stuff.

This week we discuss Aleck's Favorite topic: Rhythm Games! After we cover the Rock and Roll madness, we speculate on the potential of Wii Fit. Then, the PS3 is looking better and better. After that, I venture into the world of Wii Ware. Of course, we still love GTA4.

Be sure to check out our next episode for our Wii Fit review.

This week in video games, nintendo fights back against Hitler. Then, Value shares some exciting news about online sales that could spell the end of retail. After we discuss why we wouldn't miss gamestop, we FINALLY TALK ABOUT WII FIT! Yay! Also, be careful if you want to travel with the special edition of Fallout 3.

This episode is also our entry into the 2 Guys Talking: I Hear Your Podcast Contest. Be sure to visit the site and vote for the best one!

The first rule of the length of the cut scenes in Metal Gear Solid 4 is "DON'T TALK ABOUT THE LENGTH OF THE CUT SCENES IN METAL GEAR SOLID 4." At least, that's what Konami has told game reviewers. Then we get into some exciting rumors about zombies! Of course, Will Wright has been very busy and we talk about some of his latest work: virtual ikea and SPORE! YAY SPORE CREATURE CREATOR! Naturally, we want to talk about Grand Theft Auto. But, we can't. We just don't want to ruin the story. Also, there's war in games. Is that bad?

In this week's exciting episode, Diablo 3 is announced and Blizzard fans are upset because the game is so pretty. Then, Starcraft 2 gets ready to take over the world (or at least South Korea.) But, despite the good news, PC gaming doesn't look good right now. However, Rock Band 2 looks really good. Also, the Force Unleashed is ridiculous. Of course, the World Ends with You. Thanks to Aleck for the fantastic editing job on this one because I screwed up a lot.

Our incredible coverage of E3 is finally here! In some very exciting news, the Nintendo Wii isn't broken anymore. Unfortunately, we still have to wait a year to experience it. Then, when Microsoft isn't ripping of their competition, they're delivering Final Fantasy related bombshell announcements. Luckily, Fallout 3 should pacify us while Microsoft and Nintendo forsake their fans. I'd like to give some love to Sony, but they continue to disappoint me.

While this is kinda a short podcast, it'll take you at least 18 hours to defeat the Pandemonium Warden. Meanwhile, Aleck deserves a prize for his Oblivion achievements. While there aren't many new retail games out, Braid and Bionic Commando are tearing up Xbox Live. Also, Fantastic Contraption is amazing. If you haven't played it, go play it now.