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Com-cast - gamedistiller

by Alex Miller and Simon Wu

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 37: 2014 Game of the Year

    DOWNLOAD Subscribe on iTunes Download Link Theme: ARP! Composed by: Grant Kelly CONNECT Email us suggestions and stories: [email protected] Like us on Facebook Simon's Twitter Alex's Twitter Max's Twitter TOPIC Game of the Year Best Exclusive: Sunset Overdrive Halo: The Master Chief...

  2. Ep. 36: Boardgame Empire

    After a long hiatus, the Com-cast returns as Simon and Jackson discuss what has happened in gaming since the last podcast, as well as the bright and interesting future for digital board games.

  3. Ep. 35: E3 2014

    In this episode, Simon, Alex, Max, and MilleniumMaster18 take the time to go over everything that happened at E3 2014. Join us as we go over what was showcased at Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Ubisoft and EA's press conferences.

  4. Ep. 34: Playing the Race Card

    On this episode of the Com-cast, Simon, Alex and Max welcome aboard Wilfred Brownell as a guest to discuss the experiences of being a minority in the gaming industry and how the issue continues to evolve.

  5. Ep. 31: Strong, Independent Podcast

    This week on the Com-cast, in response to listener feedback we bring in a friend to help us sort out what's what in the world of indie games.

  6. Ep. 30: 2013 Christmas/Year End Awards

    As we reach the end of another year, gathered together with our family enjoying milk, cookies and new games we at GameDistiller would like to take the time to try and figure out which games were the very best this year. Alex, Simon, and a whole host of special guests get together to try and work…

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  7. Ep. 28: RTX 2013 Special

    In this incredibly delayed episode of the podcast, Simon, Alex, and special guest John Tarr discuss their trip to RTX 2013 and the differences between attending a convention as a fan and as members of the press.

  8. Ep. 22: Mass Effect 3 Redux... Again

    On this episode of the Com-cast, Simon and Alex welcome on Andrew Alliance, founder of The Show Radio gaming site and podcast, to read and discuss listener feedback, and then move to tackle another complex topic submitted by Whiplash... on revisiting the Mass Effect 3 ending, and where Mass…

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  9. Ep. 20: Awards and Modularity

    Finally our choices for Games of the Year are revealed, and we jump into a possible future hybrid of traditional games with in-game purchases and separately sold components.

  10. Ep. 19: Year End Awards and the Road Ahead

    The Gameinsight crew welcomes back John Fenix to the podcast and also Ben Mazzara, as all four finish up discussion of video game storytelling and move on to nominations for the best games and DLC of the year, and a special segment looking forward to the most anticipated games of 2013.

  11. Ep. 18: The Aftermath

    Whiplash is welcomed on the podcast this week as he responds to John's arguments and gets some substantial support for his own position.

  12. Ep. 17: Once Upon a Time...

    This time on the podcast, the duo welcome back John Tarr for his second appearance as they take on a gargantuan listener email about storytelling in video games and FFXIII, as well as talking about the model for AAA titles moving forward.

  13. Ep. 16: CoD Creep

    On the podcast this week, Alex and Simon talk about the effects of CoD seeping into games such as Halo 4, and the fundamental reasons why some games' multiplayer modes keep us coming back for more.

  14. Ep. 15: Ebert's Wager

    On the docket are a discussion about art styles in recent games, where they came from and where they might go, as well as a look at 'gimmick' features and where they fit in the big picture, as well as the onus of creativity (or lack thereof) for finding uses for them.

  15. Ep. 14: Do We Like the Wii U? Do You?

    On the Com-cast this time, an exhaustive analysis of the Wii U from hardware to software to sales and marketing, as well as a brief debate about the end of consoles as we know them.

  16. Ep. 13: Fair Dues

    Alex is back this week, so the duo discuss the death of persistent DRM on PC games and analyze the potential price points for the next gen consoles.

  17. Ep. 12: OnLive Dies, Long Live OnLive

    While Alex Miller is away this week, new Gameinsight contributor John Fenix makes his podcast debut as he and Simon discuss the future and possibilities for recently bankrupt OnLive moving forward, as well as the effect of mass internet support and protest in the making of games and media.

  18. Ep. 11: Next Gen Trashcan

    Tonight, Simon and Alex both wear hats... while discussing what shouldn't be in the next gen of consoles, as well as all the services getting hacked these days.

  19. Ep. 10: The PC Rises

    We return to normal format this week (again), and we go through extensive community feedback and talk about the resurgence of PC gaming (not Batman).

  20. Ep. 9: Citius, Altius, Fortius

    This week, we focus solely on the 2012 Olympic "Games" in a special edition of the podcast.

  21. Ep. 8: John Has Two Broken Cars

    Another interesting week as John drops by the podcast this time to weigh in with his thoughts on the prospects of the next wave of video game movies and a very long discussion about the future of DLC.

  22. Ep. 7: Live From RTX

    A normal podcast after our marathon E3 special, but no less exciting, with Microsoft's Surface and Windows Phone 8, and we wade in to the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC. Oh yeah, and we're live with complete coverage of RTX in Austin, Texas!

  23. Ep. 6: E3 Special with Dan not John

    This week, a special 2.5 hour episode with aftermath analysis of all the major E3 press conferences, as well as an ultra special guest commentator: Dan Broadbent.

  24. Ep. 5: Alex and Simon + One

    This week on the fifth Com-cast, we have a special community guest, and we talk about bigger and better video game trailer/movies, as well as the RISE OF MINECRAFT.

  25. Ep. 4: The PC Conundrum

    On the fourth Com-cast, we take a look at extravagant limited editions, PC gamers' dilemma, and the importance of prequels to AAA franchises.

  26. Ep. 3: The Few, the Proud, the Marginalized

    On the third Com-cast, we pick apart Assassin's Creed III, Simon rants about casual "gaming," and we analyze if Kinect's promises were kept.

  27. Ep. 2: Everything Sucks For Everyone

    This week, we tackle a soft gaming market, contract consoles, prospects for backwards compatibility, and streaming service cagematches.

  28. Ep. 1: Science and Religion, Best Friends

    On the inagural WGG Com-cast, we discuss Xbox's new music service, next-gen consoles, Crysis 3, HD remakes, and Halo 4.

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