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G2C2-S01E07: Ballbusters

G2C2-S01E07: Ballbusters

In this episode our hosts are Madaracs, Commander Tim and Cloudscout. The new Ghostbusters game is discussed, the recent purchase of a NES Cartridge for 17.5K, the classic SNES shmup Phalanx and much much more…

  • Ghostbusters new and old!
  • Listen to Madaracs predict and defend Ghostbusters as the most sold game of the year. And fail!
  • Hear bad words!
  • Get Your Own Personal Ball Pit!
  • It’s Intermission time!
  • Shiny New Outtro track!: Ode to Diode
  • Outrrrrraageous outtakes! (57:50 For those that hate Madaracs’ compositions.)

Enjoy!

The GridCycle GeekCast – Episode 7: Ballbusters – Madaracs – Commander Tim & Cloudscout

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Posted by on July 23, 2009 at 8:00 am
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NPD Group’s Top 20
Video Game Sales for June 2009

1. Prototype (Activision) – Xbox 360
2. UFC 2009: Undisputed (THQ) – Xbox 360
3. EA Sports Active Bundle (EA) – Wii
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (EA) – Wii
5. Wii Fit (Nintendo) – Wii
6. Fight Night Round 4 (EA) – Xbox 360
7. Fight Night Round 4 (EA) – PlayStation 3
8. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) – Wii
9. Red Faction: Guerrilla (THQ) – Xbox 360
10. Infamous (Sony) – PlayStation 3
11. Ghostbusters (Atari) – Xbox 360
12. UFC 2009: Undisputed (THQ) – PlayStation 3
13. Prototype (Activision) – PlayStation 3
14. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo) – DS
15. Punch-Out!! (Nintendo) – Wii
16. Wii Play (Nintendo) – Wii
17. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (EA) – Xbox 360
18. Mario Kart DS -(Nintendo) – DS
19. The Legendary Starfy (Nintendo) – DS
20. New Super Mario Bros (Nintendo) – DS

Looks like these numbers don’t take into account cumulative game sales for cross platform releases.

Posted by on July 22, 2009 at 9:48 am
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Backwards Shmup Rhythm Game for PS3

Although this game isn’t expected to hit the PlayStation Network until sometime next year, there is currently a PC demo available for download. The game is by Twenty-Four Caret Games and it’s called: Retro/Grade. It’s being touted as a shootem-up in reverse. Personally, I don’t think this qualifies as a shmup. It looks a lot like Bit-Trip-Beat and other rhythm-based-games with a shmup theme. There are some interesting things to the game though. For instance, you can switch between the standard 6-Axis and a Guitar controller if you wish.

This game trailer shows how the game works: (Make sure to click the HD button for best quality)

rhythm

Posted by on July 22, 2009 at 8:39 am
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Posted under: Computers & MAME, Consoles & Handhelds, New Games
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Pick Up The Phone Booth and Die

Since we spoke about it on the podcast, I thought I’d go ahead and give it a try. I won on my first time:
pupbad

See if you can do it! Play Pick Up the Phonebooth and Die!

Posted by on July 17, 2009 at 8:56 am
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G2C2-S01E06: Infocom

zorkcast

In this episode our hosts are Madaracs and S1500 with special guest Jason Tucker of Readcomics.org. The topic? Infocom! Jason Tucker is an expert gamer when it comes to the Infocom series of games and brings his experiences with the Zork series and other Infocom delights to the podcast. Topics include:

  • Infocom
  • Honorable mention of Rob Noyes’ “Pick Up The Phonebooth and Die.”
  • General Mayhem

Enjoy!

The GridCycle GeekCast – Episode 6: Infocom – Madaracs – S1500 & Jason Tucker

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Posted by on July 16, 2009 at 7:24 am
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