While Episode IV is off getting shitfaced Kupka & Batch handle things on this weeks GameCast. Listen in as they bring you their thoughts on Batman Arkham Knight thus far, what looks good in the Xbox Ultimate Games sal,e and give some info on how they want to get more interactive with you the listeners. As promised Kupka could not figure out how to put a poll on this thing so if you have any suggestions or ideas or preferences as to getting to game, with you the listeners please e-mail us or leave us a message below!
That’s right, we’re here for only two things today, the recent Steam sale and our brief time with Arkham Knight. Who’s bullshitting who here, of course we get side tracked on some other shit but that’s expected and is why you keep coming back, isn’t it? So go listen. And tell your friends. Seriously. I do not apologize for the absence of the Forza 5 car pics, Gotham needs me.
When Kupka decides television and the outdoors are more important than the warm glow of his monitor Batch and MovieFreak are there to pick up the slack. This week we get into some Witcher talk, bring up some God of War memories and get deep into the Assassin’s Creed world, which one of us calls “The Scientology of Video Games.” You’re going to have to listen to find out who it is. Stay tuned next time as our 10th epsiode (WOOHOO we made it to 10!) will be our commentary for a little flick called Street Fighter.
Kupka, Batch & Moviefreak are back with another installment of the Binge GameCast. In addition to the usual game assignments, what’s new, and what have you, Batch gives a detailed review of his overnight experience with Mortal Kombat X, we give our thoughts on the “New” Guitar Hero game, and the question of the week. This week’s question is: “Who are your favorite/least favorite Mortal Kombat characters and why?
Oddly enough, I came to the realization this past week that the first Fast & Furious (or the first remake…or whatever…) was my first DVD purchase ever. While I’ve got a certain affinity for the cheesy bullshit of the first, I was never into the sequels until Fast Five which totally went balls out and got us where we are in the franchise today. I had a FUCKING blast with this movie and I think anyone with a pulse and the ability to shut their brain off for a couple of hours will be into this as well. I look at this franchise as the model version of what Stallone attempted with the shitty Expendables flicks (yes, all three are bullshit and underwhelming). I can’t think of another franchise where I would be able to buy the whole car-skydiving bullshit, but with these guys it works. Major props to the filmmakers for giving me a solid Rock-Bottom to kick the movie off and for doing right by Paul Walker and his family. I was never a Paul Walker fan, and honestly I’ve never seen him as a great actor, but the guy was a big part of this franchise and did it well enough that he will be missed in future installments (oh which there will most likely be many). 8/10 all day.
After Moreno’s Monday Morning Moreno from last week, which you can listen to here, I got myself back on the documentary bandwagon just in time for Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. What a great documentary. I’ve had tertiary knowledge of Scientology but this is truly one of the most insane things I’ve ever heard of (this coming from someone who believes a man dresses up as a bat and fights crime somewhere in America). What really boggled my mind was just how calculated the entire process was, and I can totally understand the brainwashing of its members by church leaders to think their particular way. I can’t imagine this documentary will do anything to slow the church down, but it’s insulting to me as a taxpayer that these people can essentially claim a shitty version of Battlestar Galactica is a religion and not pay taxes on anything. While this documentary does break my rule that all great documentaries don’t use a narrator, it’s such compelling content that it needs to be viewed by any and all who will watch it. A strong 8/10 for this as well.
For those of you who listened to last week’s Binge Game Cast, found here, you heard I was building a rig for the first time. Well, it’s finished, and I’m pretty happy with it thus far. I managed to get a copy of Shadow of Mordor and it looks stunning on the machine. I’m still learning the ins and outs of overclocking and enhancing the machine past my base level 3.3Ghz i5 and the 16GB of memory I stuck in there, but it’s a very satisfying project to complete for anyone who is thinking about doing it. Years ago I had a custom PC built, but I really just ordered what the kid told me to and he put it together. This was truly my project, from the researching of the pieces to my ultimate choices of gear and it’s great to be done for now (at least until I convince myself to get a bigger video card).
Finally, we have Hotline Miami. Holy FUCK is this game awesome. I’ve been growing bored with the onslaught/resurgence of 8-bit games over the past few years as some schticky sort of callback to the types of games we’ve advanced way past at this point in the technology. I’m happy to report not only is Hotline Miami fun it is, dare I say, original. In Miami, you play as a goon running through boards at lightning speeds murdering the Russian mob while you may/may not be on some sort of hallucinogens. You wear different animal masks that give you different, and in my opinion mostly unnecessary, power-ups. That alone would make the game pretty out there, but add the thumping techno/electronic soundtrack and the 80’s setting and you get what is the most addictive game I’ve played in a long time. It’s actually the perfect counter-point to Bloodborne for me, because as soon as I get stuck in Bloodborne (FUCKING FORBIDDEN WOODS FUCK YOU SNAKES) I can always jump into this and feel some sort of accomplishment. Because the game runs on such low specs I would assume almost anyone can load it up through Steam and get a couple rounds in, so I encourage all of you to do that.
Keep an eye out for the finale (!) of Better Call Saul and our commentary for it as well as your Hottie Draft points, and, as always, Binge On!
This week Kupka and Batch are joined by Moviefreak as they talk about the games they’ve been playing, some new hot deals in the Xbox and Playstation stores, and they even pick the first movie commentary they are going to do. Don’t be silly, you’re going to have to listen to find out what it is. This show was also broadcast live as will most of our shows in the future. Let us know below if/when you’d want to tune in.
Sorry we’re late people but sometimes shit happens. Not our best offering but much like sex, some offering is better than no offering at all. Am I right? This time around the campfire we talk about the usual shit but also want to know What is your favorite/least favorite video game movie? We also assign ourselves the assignments of completing Tales From The Borderlands Episode 2 and The 2nd DLC Pack for Bioshock Infinite. Yeah, I know, it’s been out awhile. Well enjoy and tune in next week when we pick what movie will be our first GameCast Commentary.
Here we are with another episode of the Binge Game Cast for your earholes. In addition to the usual we discuss our favorite/memorable Video Game Villians, discuss some listener feedback, and even dip into a little bit of Wrestling Talk. Want to give of some feedback of your own? Get to us via Twitter @BingeGameCast or e-mail bingegamecast@gmail.com
This week’s question is what non game related property would you like to see turned into a video game/what kind of game/ and why? Send us your answers and we’ll discuss them on the next show.
It’s time for another edition of the Binge GameCast. This week we discuss our game assignments, reminisce about fighting games, ponder the latest game sales and start a new segment called the Question of The Week. This week’s question is who are some of your favorite game villians? Let us know via Twitter @BingeGameCast or e-mail bingegamecast@gmail.com and we’ll discuss your answers on the next show. Also keep an eye on the main site’s Facebook page this weekend for some joinable game time.