Pyro's Arcade
By Giant Fire Breathing Robot
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The gang from Giant Fire Breathing Robot talks about video game news, reviews and opinions in their own sarcastic style.
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade: Flashback! | Warning, this cast is about a spoiler-riffic as a podcast can get, but it's the perfect prep for next week's awesomeness. Listen to our in-depth evaluation and discussion of the Mass Effect series as a whole, and the various strengths and weaknesses of the previous two titles. Additionally, we make some predictions about what next week's release will have to offer a whole year in advance!!! We'll be back to our regular shenanigans next week, see you then! Original post with links is here. (http://gfbrobot.com/2011/02/17/pyros-arcade-episode-3-mass-effect-2/) Direct questions, comments and concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com Music by JD Short Run time: 1:40:00 | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 33: Tribes Ascend and PRIZES?!!? | Post technical difficulties we are BACK and ready to rock with some awesome prizes! Check the cast for how to enter. This week, Steven gives us his review of Kingdoms of Amular (which he's been playing the hell out of) and Robby hops back onto the WoW wagon to use up the last of his subscription and dips his toe into the murky waters of Call of Duty. Conor gives us the lowdown on why FFXIII-2 is a much better game than its predecessor and probably the game XIII should've been. Also, we get a mini-review of Warp (http://trapdoorinc.com/#warp) and the latest on Super Monday Night Combat. In the second half, the boys give us the inside scoop on the Tribes Ascend closed beta which opens up to the general public this Friday. You can register at the Hi-Rez site (https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/). Free Game of the Week: Tribes Ascend, link is above. The awesome Presidential DLC for Dungeon Defenders: Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgcMahEe490&feature=youtu.be) Screenshots (https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=M3BsckhZQTZrYUNybHNUQw) Music by JD Short. Run Time: 1:18:54 | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 32: Super Monday Night Republic | It's an in-depth double feature this week! In the first half, we get some in-depth coverage of the boys' experiences leveling their way through Star Wars: The Old Republic. In the second half we get an inside peek at the Super Monday Night Combat invitational, including some actual gameplay complete with Conor repeatedly dying. A lot. Remember, send any questions, comments or concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com. Checkout the super-awesome Mission in Space (http://www.kongregate.com/games/StormAlligator/mission-in-space-the-lost-colony). Register for the SMMC Invitationsl at uberent.com !! Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:25:30 | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 31: Viva Los Manchuria | *Podcast Editor's Note* Due to FTP and shoddy hotel WiFi issues, this episode is posting a week late. We'll be back to our regular schedule next week. Also, apologies to Raphael Phillips of 8bit Cubist (http://www.8bitcubist.com/blog/) for screwing up his name. *End Note* In this episode, Robbie finally ends his Brokeback affair with WoW and queries the guys for suggestions to tide him over until D3 and Hitman finally arrive. Conor fills us in on his two week gaming bender with titles like Shadows of the Damned, Shadow Complex, Dungeon Defenders, All Orcs Must Die, Golden Axe: Beast Rider (shudder), Hero Academy (win!), and the OG Assassin's Creed. We wax a little on the shifts in narrative goals between the various iterations of AC as Steven rages about Revelations awkward deus ex ending and delights in sharing the joys of Warhammer: Space Marine. Steven also says "stab the f****r" at least 3 times. Free Game of the Week: Hero Academy (iOS) (http://www.robotentertainment.com/games/heroacademy) Awesome Akira Yamaoka (Composer for Silent Hill and Shadows of the Damned) Interview: Courtesy of 1-up (http://www.1up.com/features/akira-yamaoka-pulls-lid-grasshopper) SOPA/PIPA Links: What They Mean to Developers (http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/39775/SOPAs_not_dead_yet_the_6_things_every_game_developer_needs_to_know.php) List of Opponents (http://www.cdt.org/report/list-organizations-and-individuals-opposing-sopa) How to Find Your Representatives (congresslookup) Technical Breakdown for the Rest of Us (http://blog.reddit.com/2012/01/technical-examination-of-sopa-and.html) | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 30: The Big Oniki | The boys ring in 2012 with an in-depth look at Assassin's Creed Revelations and some thoughts as to the future of the series. Additionally, we get a look at the first of many adventures Steven and Conor will be having in the world of the Old Republic. The second half of the cast is devoted to a meandering list of everything coming out in 2012 that has caught their collective eye and a few tidbits about why you should be just as excited. Remember, direct all questions, comment, and concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com Awesome Twisted Metal Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki4Fo7XBW0k Music by JD Short Run time: 1:58:13 | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 29: Frank-incensed Double-Size Edition | We should preface this podcast by telling you that Conor spent 80 minutes bitching about Skyrim. Thankfully, we've edited that down to a mere 25, and it's—of course—off-set by the hour we spent reviewing almost every title to see the light of day in the last year. That's right folks, everything you've had in the last year except we do it all for about twice as long and about twice as loud. Remember to take a gander at the Video Game of the Year contest (http://gfbrobot.com/2011/12/16/video-game-of-the-year-2011-you-decide/) on the main site, where you decide 2011's best game AND stand to win a free copy of any of the nominees. Free Game of the Cast: This round it was World of Tanks (http://worldoftanks.com/), which somehow didn't make it into the actual podcast. World of Tanks is a fast-paced, intense, and extremely detailed PVP MMO. Everything is about the head-to-head team combat and I highly recommend a few DAYS with the Wiki (http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/Welcome_to_the_WoT_Tutorial) before you try to tackle an actual combat round. It's an extremely exciting game, when you actually stay alive, but the learning curve is STEEP. Next cast's game is DC Universe Online (www.dcuniverseonline.com/). Try it yourself and tune in two weeks. Conor forgot what else to link for this cast so enjoy some free life advice (http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/12/11/30-things-to-stop-doing-to-yourself/) for the New Year. MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, ENJOY THE TIME OFF FROM RESPONSIBILITIES AND MODERATION. Music by JD Short Run time: 2:15:18 | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 28: SWOTR > Lyfe | It's a two-man show this week, with El Nobodor recovering from a tragic yet intimate batarang injury. Conor and Stephen gives us the in-depth lowdown on the early levels of Star Wars: The Old Republic (due out 12/20), courtesy of Conor's involuntary decision to sacrifice sleep, food, and warmth during the SWTOR Beta Weekend. Seriously people, this game is dangerous! Stephen updates us on reaching the halfway point in Skyrim (90+ hours and counting) and the long climb ahead as he discovers the THREE games worth of content buried inside Bethesda's latest entry in the Elder Scrolls series. Lastly, we take a look at some delightful reporting out of England courtesy the Daily Mail and detail both this week and next week's contests on the written side of the site. Remember, direct any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions to conor@gfbrobot.com Free Game of the Week: No game this week due to SWTOR-coma but World of Tanks will be up next full cast. Daily Mail Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2066803/Violent-video-games-DO-make-people-aggressive.html?ito=feeds-newsxml "Spider-Free Skyrim" Mod: http://www.gamersbook.com/scene/news/skyrim-mod-swaps-spiders-with-bears/ Awesome Robot Poster Contest!! http://gfbrobot.com/2011/11/28/roburbia-contest/ Music by JD Short Run time: 1:08:17 | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 27: Brought to You By Gex | Skyrim!!!!! Also, the boys explore Ubisoft's plans for this week's release of Assassin's Creed: Revelations and Conor fills us in on Kultan, a naval-theme browser MMO as part of the new F2P of the Week feature. Robbie takes us down memory lane as he recounts the trials and errors of Ru-fueled Rom Roulette which triggers a full-body nerdgasm as Conor rediscovers the wonder that is Gex. Lastly, we return to Batman: Arkham City with Robbie finally understanding the brilliance of Asylum and the rest of the boys having finally beat City. Sadly, it still kind of sucks. Remember that you can direct all questions, comments and concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com You can check out Kultan here: http://ghaniyah.kultan.com/ Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:20:25 | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 26: BatSpleen Vented | Conor, Steven, and El Nobodor spend 90 minutes desperately trying to find something good to say about well…anything. Batman: Arkham City, Diablo III, Blizzard DOTA, Protect IP, Golden Age, and Quick-Time Events get a royal lashing during this collective bash session. Conor also kicks off a new regular feature, "Free-2-play Game of the Week", in which he will suffer through a new game every cast and report on the inherent Win or Fail so you don't have to check them yourself. Send game suggestions, questions, comments or concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com As mentioned in the cast, you can help settle a feud between Robbie and Conor. Which of these songs is a better soundtrack for walking into a room like a BAMF: #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKJeLG8-M5I #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqoLM6vUlKQ Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:38:01 | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 25: There is No Cow Level | Steven steps into Colin's farm-scented hole as he joins Robbie and Conor in this week's cast. The boys discuss their thoughts on Deus Ex: Human Revolution, now that they've beaten it. They lament the completely tacked-on multiplayer mode of an otherwise awesome single-player Warhammer 40k: Space Marine. And they shine a little light on the ever expanding, but still underground, MUGEN scene, in all its batshit glory. Lastly, they take a look at this week's upcoming Blizzcon and speculate what new awesomeness shall be revealed. Mixed through is the usual spatter of Red Ring rants, awe at the Valve Cabal, and anything else they found relevant in video games from the past two weeks. Remember, all questions, comments, suggestions, and concerns should be directed to conor@gfbrobot.com Run time: 00:59:21 Music by JD Short In-depth article on Valve's Cabal process: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3408/the_cabal_valves_design_process_.php *BREAKING* The new Deus Ex DLC dropped Wednesday 10/19/2011, find it here: http://weblet.square-enix-europe.com/epage.php?id=DXHRML&lang=us And read up on it here: http://www.deusex.com/themissinglink | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 24: Don’t Be A Dick | The boys run the gamut from talking about this week's Dark Souls and Orcs Must Die; Conor explains the ways in which GameStop is turning into the secret land of free games and money; Robby attempts to provide counseling for VG Blue Balls; continued and ongoing Diablo 3 fuckery makes an appearance; Cowboy Hats are discussed; Battlefield 3 hackers roll mad deep on the beta; Dino Andrade makes a very special contribution; the amazing Portal 2 FREE DLC debuts; and the boys make fun of all the angry kids that are still angry about Portal 2 being…good? Brace yourself kids and remember, Knowing Is Half the Battle…against being a dick. Remember, you can direct any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions to conor@gfbrobot.com Orcs Must Die trailer: http://youtu.be/l72nOVg0euc Portal 2 Dev Marriage Proposal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAoEzP9_uNo&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAoEzP9_uNo&feature=related) BONUS: Kick ASS Jennifer Hale interview on MSNBC: http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/TCW_TOR_Voice_Actress_Talks_With_MSNBC_140814.asp Music by JD Short. Intermission Awesomeness courtesy of Dino Andrade. Run time: 1:05:35 | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 23: Topic, What Topic? | As part of our switch to the bimonthly format, we're going to be posting on the weeks opposite of House Rules. Since the boys just found this out a few days before their normal recording day, they tossed out the idea of any specific topic and spent some time riffing on their current gameplay. Colin details the trevails of WoW burnout, Conor waxes long on Deus Ex and Jetpack Joyride, and Robbie quietly sips his beer and cries about the complete lack of the promised free Portal 2 DLC. It's mostly alcohol-induced but generally relevant. We'll see you in two weeks! Jetpack Joyride Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzxi8nid9BQ Direct questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions to conor@gfbrobot.com Music by JD Short Image courtesy of Blizzard Activision. Run time 1:10:40 | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 22: Heroes of Neverwinter—Out Today | Our regular cast of characters sit down to record a late night review of Atari's new Facebook game, Heroes of Neverwinter; Rob details the trials and travails of a hardcore 40k VG fanboy; and Colin talks about Rag's pants as things get a little loopy. Also, Conor gives us the first few details from the Diablo III Friends and Family beta, his hands-on experiences with Jetpack Joyride, we hit a few current headlines about parenting and games, and we also look at some of the narrative restrictions imposed by 750 MB discs. Remember, direct any questions, comments, or concerns to conor@gfbrobot.com Podcast Biz: The cast is switching back to every two weeks for regular episodes with occasional interview shows inbetween. Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:03:45 | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 21: Prime(d), and Ready to Fire! | The boys sit down to recap Conor and Colin's experiences at last weekend's PAX Prime explosion of gaming awesomeness. We discuss some hands-on, a few games you've never heard of, and a few you won't be able to stop hearing about until we've played them into the ground. More PAX coverage to come on the main site and in the next few podcasts. Opening and closing music by JD Short. Interstitial music: "Ain't the Life" by Juga Hill, from his album Pre-Album Chapter 3 (One Way) Run time: 1:23:33 Have questions, comments, suggestions or concerns? Contact conor@gfbrobot.com | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 19: Et tu, Blizzard? | This week, Conor, Colin, and El Nobodor bring back ye olde news show as a lot has happened in the two weeks since they last recorded. Things swiftly turn to Blizzard's recent Diablo announcements and we discover just how nerd-ragey Conor can be when a company finally goes too far for one of their biggest fanboys. GoogleEarth image of London Riots: http://tinyurl.com/43cnpms HOLY CRAP, SUPERGIANT JUST RELEASED THE BASTION OST!!! Get it digitally here: http://supergiantgames.bandcamp.com/ Or pick it up at PAX Prime and maybe even meet the Pyro's crew! Run time: 1:19:19 Music courtesy of JD Short Direct questions, concerns, and raves to conor@gfbrobot.com | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 18: Hack, Slash, Rusty Smash! | In the first half of this week's episode, Conor, Colin, and Robbie discuss what they've been playing, including some actual hands-on time with last week's topics Bastion and Call of Juarez: The Cartel. In the second half, Robbie and Conor share their impressions of the Rusty Hearts closed beta in advance of its kickoff next week. Lastly, we've got audio from Conor's playthrough of the game's first dungeon with producer Mark Hill in which Mark talks about some of the ideas that have gone into the game's current state of development. Rusty Hearts is being developed by Stairway Games and published by Perfect World Entertainment. Check out the gameplay trailer at: http://youtu.be/wZVr8VNGljk And you can register to be eligible for the beta at: https://register.perfectworld.com/rhad Info on the SUPER BAD-ASS SEGA collection mentioned in the cast: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic%27s_Ultimate_Genesis_Collection Run time: 1:28:54 Music by JD Short or courtesy of Perfect World Entertainment. *ATTENTION* This cast was originally intended to air last week, due to a site redesign and some other back room business, we're posting it this week instead. Pyro's will be back to its regular schedule going forward. | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 17 | This week, Conor, Colin and El Nobodor are talking about Colin's Mom, convention award sweeper Bastion and the controversial Call of Juarez: The Cartel. We detail Bastion's creative team, Conor discusses his hands-on experience from PAX East and we wax a little philosophical about the benefits of being tiny. We then take a look at some of the controversy that has fueled media coverage of Call of Juarez, the ways in which the series' lineage gives creedance to its current gamble, and Conor is forced to say "Coopetition" on THREE separate occasions. /shudder Bastion is available on XBLA, check the trailer here: http://youtu.be/TptJHeWngJs Call of Juarez is available at all major game retailers, check out the cool multiplayer mode here: http://youtu.be/6i029odgV7I Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:05:53 CORRECTION: We incorrectly stated that Greg Kasavin was formerly of IGN, he was actually Site Director and Executive Editor for Gamespot. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 16: Third Time’s the Charm | Conor, John, and El Nobodor sit down to talk trilogies and end up riffing on everything from how much Robbie gets excited by naked James McAvoy to the ways in which money is pushing Video Games to follow the paths of film. Enjoy the rambling and let us know what you think at conor@gfbrobot.com John's cathedral in progress: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1HQXoMr2g Music by JD Short Run time: 1:08:33 | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 15: Gitten All Fancified! | This week, Colin interviews Lara, a musician from Sydney, about her piano and violin renditions of various gaming and nerdom musical classics. The front and back half of the cast are the usual discussion of what the guys are currently playing and the latest news in the video gaming world. If you want to jump straight to the interview, it's around the 22 minute mark. Here's the link to the awesome DDR + Violin video we mention in the cast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g2COtfSfEg Run time: 1:02:42 Opening and closing music by JD Short. Interview bracketing songs by Lara. | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 14: Hacked to Bits | This week, Conor and Aaron are joined by new co-host Robbie "El Nobedor". The boys meander through a few topics before sinking their teeth into some recent hacking news, Conor goes on a 20 minute hate-filled tirade over Uncharted and then the boys close out the episode with a look at recent changes in government censorship, both good and bad. Supreme Court Ruling: http://www.scotusblog.com/2011/06/the-last-week-of-the-term-in-plain-english/ Canadian Crackdown: http://cbldf.org/about-us/case-files/cbldf-case-files-canada-customs-case/ Hitman Yummies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2_uFewVo-0 Video Games Fight Violent Crime(See #9): http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13799616 IGN Halo-sterbation: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1054795p1.html Also, don't forget our giveaway!!! http://gfbrobot.com/2011/06/20/giveaway-win-a-copy-of-dominion-last-night-on-earth-or-one-of-their-expansions-courtesy-of-us/#comments Run Time: 1:13:05 Music by JD Short | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 13: Boom Baby | This week we bring you a medley of cast members and a super-sized cast to make up for lost time. In the first section, Conor, Ashley, and Steven talk Duke Nukem Forever. Then ye olde Anime Addict weighs in for part two with his Child of Eden experiences and finally Steven and Conor close out the show with Conor's PS3 explorations, Red Box Adventures, and the stupidity of trying to undercut Steam. Direct questions, comments and ideas to conor@gfbrobot.com and remember that we are still taking applicants for podcast...cast. Run time: 1:28:01 Music by JD Short | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 13: Givin’ It the Bizness. | Apologies for the super-short cast this week. We've had some scheduling and manpower changes here at the Robot and I just wanted to fill everyone in on the details. I pretty much cover everything from the cast in this blurb so if you're prone to TLDR, then just listen to the cast. First, in the interest of avoiding scheduling conflicts with the site's other podcasts, we're moving Pyro's Arcade to Thursdays. The plan is for it to still be on a weekly schedule and unless Big Robot says different, the day should stay the same for the rest of the summer. Secondly, I've decided that the cast needs a proper cohost. Since Andrew seems to have nailed down the available supply of midget ambisexual trucker-mouthed physicists, I need to find my own version of a Jeannie and I think YOU, the listeners/readers, are perfect for the job. Well, one of you anyway. The job is open to anyone that loves video games, is comfortable talking about their opinions and is currently over the age of 18. I'd prefer someone with a different perspective on games than my own and that's not afraid to argue their point on the air. Whether that perspective is your genre preference, your race/gender/nationality or just what you think determines a "good" game. All are welcome and encouraged. I want this to continue to be a space for discussing ALL aspects of games, not just the stuff I like. Direct any inquiries to conor@gfbrobot.com and we'll discuss things from there. Run Time: 3:30 Music: JD Short @bassdblr | 6/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 12: Tag Team Edition | Dylan and Conor sit down for a quick chat about Microsoft and Sony's big pre-E3 press conferences. We'd planned to keep this one short but apparently we're capable of spending an hour talking about nothing but Kinect, 3D T**s on a Goat and the US Supreme Court. Music by JD Short Run Time: 52:11 Kojima demonstrates "Transfarring" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DoRAbxvLiY) Uncheatable Split-screen Revolution: http://aylives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/split-screen-revolution-gaming-sony-scr.jpg Mass Effect 3, complete with vocal squad commands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V0d0GTIjJk) SCOTUS plans to release a verdict on California Game Law: http://www.scotusblog.com/2011/06/this-week-at-the-court-41/ (http://www.scotusblog.com/2011/06/this-week-at-the-court-41/) | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 11: The Ramble Pak | This week, Dylan and Conor are joined, for the first time, by new site contributor Colin as they delve into what they've been playing, some news tidbits, further gripes about L.A. Noire and then round out the show with what they're looking forward to playing in the next few months. It's more than a little meandering but a good time all around. Music by JD Short Run Time: 1:14:40 | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 10: Team Insomnia | Conor reaches back to the Tabletop Quality days of podcasting for the talent and rage necessary to properly eviscerate the Open Beta currently trying to pass itself off as AAA title, Brink. Jeff and Steven are old hats at talking over Conor so this will be the first Conor-hosted cast in which anyone else gets a word in edgewise. REJOICE! The boys also cover the joys of Monday Night Combat, L.A. Noire, Borderlands, DotA, Starcraft 2, and why AAA needs to stop meaning a large pit someone has shoveled money into and start meaning a high-quality game. Penny Arcade's Protip - http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/9/21/ Runtime: 1:26:43 Music by JD Short | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 9: Cleva’ Girl | Today's episode features an interview with Ashton Andersen (CEO), Steve "Veo" Ellis (Animator), and Terry Ghast (Lead Programmer) of Lukewarm Media, discussing their in-development title Primal Carnage! The interview runs the gamut of their origins, company philosophy and EVERY single last publicly available Paleo-Detail of what I can honestly describe as; "The Best Damn Dinosaur Game EVER." For more info, check their site at http://www.primalcarnage.com/website/ While you're there, I highly recommend a gander at their forums as they are chock full of ongoing and continuous updates on the development process. Including this precise break-down of their "Nemesis" system found at http://forum.primalcarnage.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=977 Run Time: 1:01:57 Music Courtesy of Lukewarm Media | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 8: Es ist Verboten! | Conor, Ashley and Dylan sit down to talk trash about Sony's latest embarrassment, wet t-shirt contests and federal proof that mature ratings work. In the second half, they delve into what gets games banned and what should or shouldn't be allowed to be made into a game. Conor can be reached at conor@gfbrobot.com Run time: 1:15:03 Music courtesy of JD Short (http://bassdbler.com) | 4/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 7: Blast to the Past | Conor sits down with Aujang and Tyler of SRRN games to talk retro game design, including both their loves and hates of the pre-2000 era. If you liked Episode 5, you'll love this foray into the minds of these up-and-coming designers as they step outside the box of their own creations. It's a good solid hour of exploring those that came before and what that has to offer for boots on the ground today. Conor can be reached at conor@gfbrobot.com Any inquiries about SRRN Games or questions for the boys should be directed to www.srrngames.com or routed through Conor. Enjoy! | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 6: Slap Dat Ass | In the first half of this episode, Conor and Ashley lampoon the latest Duke Nukem kerfluffle, make fun of the 3DS, and hit on a few smaller news items. In the second half, they explore just how much ass Ashley's been getting in Dragon Age 2 and attempt to understand the high number of mixed reviews the game has received since its release. Links: Capture the Babe mode (http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/03/25/duke-nukem-dustup-games-capture-babe-mode-players-slapping-women/) in Duke Nukem Forever Worms HD (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/worms-hd/id363503154?mt=8) for iPad and iPhone. Oddworld: Abe's Exodus, blind perfect game (http://www.gazette.com/articles/garrett-115205-college-finally.html). And Bonus! Head writer for Dragon Age 2 posts a classy verbal beat-down (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/108722-Dragon-Age-2-Lead-Writer-Blasts-Homophobic-Fan) in response to an extremely homophobic but otherwise polite forums post. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 5 | In today's episode, we've got Conor flying solo as he book-ends a truly awesome interview from PAX East. Conor was able to sit down with Tyler M. Carbone and Aujang S. Abadi, the two-headed monster that runs SRRN Games. They talk their soon to be released Cardboard Tube Samurai motion comic, Ash for the iPhone, the upcoming Ash 2 for mobile devices and some shop talk on starting, running and succeeding as a game development studio. The, "That's creepy" panel we were talking about: http://gfbrobot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/SRRN-CTS-Screen2.png The info screen designed to teach you how to use the comic: http://gfbrobot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/SRRN-CTS-Screen1.png Picture of the boys: http://gfbrobot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_1117.jpg Buy Ash! : http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ash/id381890864?mt=8 It's on sale right now for a dollar! Check their site: www.srrngames.com | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 4: Getting Stabbed In the Chest 101 | Today's cast is a one-two punch featuring Jeska and Conor in a intense head-to-head throwdown grudge match. They warm up with recent headlines and gaming news, before rolling into a 40-minute fractious examination of the ways in which video games handle breasts, armor plating, steroidal muscle mass, and chain mail miniskirts. Here's a list of links referenced in the cast and feel free to comment on likes dislikes, etc. Gender (http://gamesareevil.com/2009/04/gender-representation-is-this-a-mans-game/) in Games (http://710wrtg1150.wikidot.com/representations-of-men-women) Magicka: Vietnam (http://www.co-optimus.com/article/5568/magicka-vietnam-announced-ooma-mow-wow-magic-cow.html) We Dare trailer (http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/blogs/citykat/call-me-oldfashioned-but-can-computer-games-stay-out-of-our-sex-lives/20110301-1bd4d.html) DCU Online: Batcave Raid (http://kotaku.com/#!5773768/batman-doesnt-just-let-random-superheroes-wander-into-the-batcave) Jeska's coveted Gray Matter (http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Media-40588Gray-Matter3-Download/dp/B004NNVE8M/ref=sr_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1298946011&sr=1-3http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Media-40588Gray-Matter3-Download/dp/B004NNVE8M/ref=sr_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1298946011&sr=1-3) game. Scrolls, (http://www.scrolls.com/) from the people that are still in the process of bringing you Minecraft. Newest MMO, Rift. (http://www.riftgame.com/en/) Homefront's (http://www.homefront-game.com/) Taco Truck (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/01/seen-at-gdc-homefront-free-lunch/) And Jeska's documentation of the Burger truck they were ripping off. And lastly, a couple video examples of the awesomeness that is Shadow Hearts Covenent: Attack of the Giant Pink Pussy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hApDzQP8E8o), Buying Children'sDresses w/ Gay Porn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UG_haTEWmQ), Ultimate Pro Wrestling Curry Cook-off! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsHIAoTgZM), and some Sapphic S&M Complete w/ Trash-talking. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VigJ317ek1Q) | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 3: Mass Effect 2 | Dylan, Conor, and Jes-ka head off into the Terminus Systems for an almost completely Mass-Effect-2-related discussion. Listen in to the good, the bad, and the ugly of Bioware's epic sci-fi masterpiece, as well as some headlines from the gaming industry at large and what the crew has been playing when they haven't been chatting up Garrus or settling for Yeoman Kelly. Also, this episode contains details on Pyro's Arcade's first contest! Send us an email or leave a comment with your best/worst Mass Effect 2 moment (or a reasonable facsimile from another game), and enter for a chance to win a copy of Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One. These do require a Steam account to redeem; see the link below to sign up, and, while you're at it, join the GFBRobot Steam group! Activision Dissolves Guitar Hero Business, Refocuses On Digital - http://tinyurl.com/6yd6y58 (http://tinyurl.com/6yd6y58) Report: Hudson Entertainment shut down - http://tinyurl.com/4r4vtpg (http://tinyurl.com/4r4vtpg) Duke Nukem Forever 'Balls of Steel' Edition: Is this some kind of bust? - http://tinyurl.com/4knr5zn (http://tinyurl.com/4knr5zn) Portal 2 Preorders - http://tinyurl.com/65659ts (http://tinyurl.com/65659ts) Report: Activision-Blizzard Wants to Acquire Take-Two - http://tinyurl.com/47kxchs (http://tinyurl.com/47kxchs) Conor is victorious - http://tinyurl.com/63cnwby (http://tinyurl.com/63cnwby) Jes-ka's Shepard - http://tinyurl.com/4tzdhof (http://tinyurl.com/4tzdhof) Dylan's Minecraft Effect - http://tinyurl.com/4e6qqqz (http://tinyurl.com/4e6qqqz) Videos showing off more glitches from Jes-ka - http://youtu.be/zVWTSYRiXG4 (http://youtu.be/zVWTSYRiXG4) ; http://youtu.be/VLOF8IKNV2I (http://youtu.be/VLOF8IKNV2I) Sign up for a Steam Account - http://steampowered.com (http://steampowered.com) GFBRobot Steam Group - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/gfbrobot (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/gfbrobot) To subscribe to our other shows, visit the links below to pick your poison: Main Show (covering geeky pop culture): iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/giant-fire-breathing-robot/id359009061) FeedBurner (http://feeds.feedburner.com/GiantFireBreathingRobot) House Rules podcast (board and card games): iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/house-rules/id419783551) FeedBurner (http://feeds.feedburner.com/HouseRules) From time to time, Giant Fire Breathing Robot may run contests or give away prizes. The rules for each contest will be listed in the contest post/podcast. Regardless of any posted rules, Giant Fire Breathing Robot reserves the right to change the rules of any contest, giveaway, or promotion at any time to prevent cheating or correct errors. If we think you’re gaming the system to gain an advantage over other entrants, we won’t hesitate to even up the odds, so play fair! Music courtesy of JD Short (http://bassdbler.com (http://bassdbler.com)) Run time: 1:40 | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 2: Game News Headlines; Conor’s Topics | Conor, Dylan, and Katee manage to pack a lot in a little time in episode 2 of Pyro's Arcade. They start with news around the industry covering Sony's next generation portable system, Rep. Joe Baca's attempts to label games a health hazard, and the Audio Engineering Society's conference on audio for games. After the break, Conor pulls many rabbits from his hat o' topics as the crew examines the discipline of game design, Activision Blizzard and Sony's use of DMCA claims, and the progression of World of Warcraft raid difficulty. Sony Computer Entertainment Announces Its Next Generation Portable Entertainment System - http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/110127a_e.html PlayStation Portable successor - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Portable_successor Sony: 3D not right for portable devices - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-sony-3d-not-right-for-portable-devices U.S. Rep Joe Baca Reintroduces Game Labeling Bill - http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32633/US_Rep_Joe_Baca_Reintroduces_Game_Labeling_Bill.php AES 41st Conference: Audio for Games - http://www.aes.org/events/41/ Lifting The Designer's Curse - http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6267/lifting_the_designers_curse.php Sarien.net: Instand Adventure Gaming - http://sarien.net/ Blizzard Gives Thumbs-Up to World of StarCraft Mod - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/107147-Blizzard-Gives-Thumbs-Up-to-World-of-StarCraft-Mod What price, Homebrew? - http://gfbrobot.com/?p=11312 WoW, Dungeons are Hard! - http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2053469 Music courtesy of JD Short (http://bassdbler.com) Run time: 1:15 | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPyro’s Arcade Episode 1: Introductions; Best of 2010, Anticipated of 2011 | Dylan, Conor, and newcomer Katee join forces as The Rumble Pak to bring you the debut episode of Giant Fire Breathing Robot's video-game-centered podcast. After the first half of introductions and establishing street cred, the trio give their favorite games from 2010 and look ahead to the promises of 2011. From big names like Mass Effect 2 and LA Noire, to indie and mobile darlings like Dogfighter and Angry Birds, these folk love their digital entertainments! GFBRobot Steam Group - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/gfbrobot Music courtesy of JD Short (http://bassdbler.com) Run time: 55 minutes | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
The Three Pyroteers
Dylan and Conor are their usual somewhat amusing selves, but the addition of Colin's insight really made for some interesting listening. The three make a great team!
Holy God
I have listened to other podcasts from this network, and I have tried and tried to listen to this one and failed. I usually drop out about 10 minutes in. This time however I managed to make it to this Conor guy's rant about Skyrim... Oh boy.
His argument was that the game sucked because there was a lot of stuff? I phrase that as a question because I couldn't tell as it was barely coherant. It sounded like an ADD victim launching into a tirade because the game demanded concentration. Not really a review at all, just trolling. If you like that sort of thing, then by all means, they are all yours.
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