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Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 9: Battlefield Quake

By Shawn on Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 6:29 PM PST
In Activision, Computer, Features, File-N-Forget Podcast, Game Companies, Game Platforms, Games, Quake

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Well it’s that time of week once again. Ron and Shawn have a new podcast and a new podcast link for iTunes users. Those interested in subscribing to File-N-Forget can now do so directly through the iTunes store or by clicking on this link.

This week in Episode 9: Battlefield Quake, Ron and Shawn discuss the latest Quake game – Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and compare it to the Battlefield series in good and bad ways. Can this multiplayer entry in the Quake series live up to the ET pedigree?

You can grab this episode of the File-N-Forget Podcast here.

Don’t forget, you can send us your suggestions for future podcasts by emailing podcast@filefront.com; and you can check out past episodes by visiting our FileFront podcast page at http://podcast.filefront.com.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 8: Orange Crush

By Ron on Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 7:08 PM PST
In Computer, Features, File-N-Forget Podcast, Game Companies, Game Consoles, Game Platforms, Games, Half-Life, Microsoft, Valve
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It’s Friday, and that means we’re going to squeeze in a podcast before the week ends!

This week, hosts Ron Whitaker and Shawn Sines are joined by several other members of the Gaming Today news team to talk about this week’s hottest game, The Orange Box. Steve Burgin, Stephany Nunneley, and Chris Pereira are all in the studio to chat about what is quickly becoming one of the highest rated games in history.

Does it live up to the hype? Is it a letdown? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Also, we take a few minutes out to allow the entire group to Rant or Rave about their own topics.

You can grab this episode of the File-N-Forget Podcast here.

Don’t forget, you can send us your suggestions for future podcasts by emailing podcast@filefront.com; and you can check out past episodes by visiting our FileFront podcast page at http://podcast.filefront.com.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 7: Weighing Game Writing

By Ron on Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 4:27 PM PST
In Features, File-N-Forget Podcast
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Just in time for the weekend, Gaming Today presents Episode Seven of our File-N-Forget Podcast.

This week, host Ron Whitaker and co-host Shawn Sines discuss game stories, and specifically game writing. Now that the Writer’s Guild of America has recognized it as a form of writing, what will that mean for gamers? During the Rant and Rave portion of the podcast, Lair and World in Conflict get mentioned as well.

You can grab Episode Seven right here.

Remember, if you have suggestions or ideas for our podcast, you can submit them to podcast@filefront.com. you can also check out all our previous episodes at our podcast page at http://podcast.filefront.com.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 6: Reviewing the Reviewers

By Ron on Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 1:55 PM PST
In Features, File-N-Forget Podcast
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Have you ever wondered just where the folks reviewing games get their ideas? Have you ever thought that you could do better than most of the reviews that you read? Have you ever wondered just what the heck reviews do for anyone these days?

That’s what we discuss this week in the File-N-Forget podcast featuring co-hosts Ron Whitaker and Shawn Sines. We took a break from deluge of the Halo 3 hype to discuss the role of the game reviewer in today’s video game marketplace. Halo 3 does get a mention in the Rants and Raves section, but not in the way you might think.

Make sure and grab the podcast here, and let us know what you think! You can submit your feedback, or your ideas for future podcasts to podcast@filefront.com.

You can also check out past podcasts at our podcast page over at FileFront here.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 5: Tokyo Horror

By Ron on Friday, September 21st, 2007 at 2:42 PM PST
In Features, File-N-Forget Podcast
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It’s Friday, and that means a new File-N-Forget podcast for your enjoyment! First off, let me apologize for last week, when technical difficulties actually physically consumed our podcast. With those issues behind us, on to the new stuff!

This week, host Ron Whitaker and co-host Shawn Sines discuss a plethora of topics, including news from the Tokyo Game Show. We also spend a little time talking about games that have elicited emotional responses from us over the years. There’s also a brand new segment to close out the podcast, entitled “Rant or Rave.” Each week, all of our podcast participants will spend 60 seconds Ranting or Raving about whatever is on their minds that week.

Check out the new podcast page over at FileFront, and let us know what you think! Don’t forget that if you have any suggestions for our podcast, you can email us at podcast@filefront.com.

Grab the podcast here.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 4: Beta Banzai

By Ron on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 at 6:29 PM PST
In Features, File-N-Forget Podcast
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The fourth episode of Gaming Today’s File-N-Forget podcast takes a closer look at a growing phenomenon: Beta Tests.

Host Ron Whitaker and guest host Shawn Sines discuss betas in general, including the recent Call of Duty 4 beta debacle, whether betas are good or bad for industry, and more.

We’re working on getting an RSS up and running for those who want to subscribe to the podcast but once you’ve listened, let us know if you think Shawn and I are on the mark or completely off base. We’re also open to topic suggestions for future podcasts from our readers, so drop a line to podcast@filefront.com to give us your ideas.

You can download the podcast here.

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Gaming Today File-N-Forget Episode 3: Overhyped

By Shawn on Friday, August 24th, 2007 at 12:09 PM PST
In 2K Games, Activision, Computer, Crytek, Electronic Arts, Features, File-N-Forget Podcast, Game Companies, Game Consoles, Game Platforms, Gamer Life, Grand Theft Auto, Half-Life, Halo, Microsoft, Microsoft, Rockstar, Sony, Take-Two

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The third episode of Gaming Today’s File-N-Forget podcast broaches the question of when is too much hype a negative to a game’s potential success?

Host Ron Whitaker and guest host Shawn Sines discuss the Bioshock launch. Why Halo 3 is destined to fail and how games like Psychonauts, Crysis and GTA IV figure into the hype machine that is video game marketing and news sites.

We’re working on getting an RSS up and running for those who want to subscribe to the podcast but once you’ve listened, let us know if you think Ron and I are on the mark of just tools of the proletariat looking to foment hate and discontent.

You can download the podcast here.

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast Episode 2: The Dog Days of Summer

By Ron on Thursday, August 16th, 2007 at 12:53 PM PST
In Bungie, Computer, Electronic Arts, Features, File-N-Forget Podcast, Game Companies, Game Consoles, Game Platforms, Games, Halo, Madden, Microsoft, Microsoft, Sony
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It’s that time again folks. In the second episode of our podcast, I’m once again joined by Shawn Sines as we discuss an epidemic in gaming: The lack of quality titles in the summer. We also take some time out to discuss the soon-to-be-released titles that signal an end to these summer doldrums.

Tune in to find out why Madden 08 should be the last Madden ever made, and to hear why Halo 3 isn’t as great as you think it will be, since it means Microsoft still thumbs its nose at PC gamers.

You can grab the podcast here.

Once you’ve listened, comment away!

Gaming Today File-N-Forget Podcast: Reviewing the Tabula Rasa Beta

By Ron on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 at 10:37 AM PST
In Features, File-N-Forget Podcast
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That’s right folks. We’ve decided to inaugurate a brand new feature here on Gaming Today. It’s our podcast, and it’s titled “File-N-Forget.” Basically, you can expect an informal discussion of games and / or topics that are hot right now with the typical Gaming Today slant.

This week, Shawn Sines and I take advantage of the recently relaxed press NDA on the Tabula Rasa beta to give you our thoughts on the upcoming sci-fi MMORPG. We expose a few warts, discuss the game’s potential, and even offer up some thoughts on where Tabula Rasa fits in today’s MMO landscape.

You can download the podcast here. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!