Visiting the Village: The Mode 7 Games Blog and Podcast » Podcast http://www.mode7games.com/blog The gaming podcast with intelligence. Each week, we don our utterly metaphorical armour and confront the most intriguing mainstream gaming issues, as well as venturing to the arcane depths of the indie games scene. PC or console games: whatever your favourite species of electronic entertainment, we drag it screaming from the dungeon all the way back to the village. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:18:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2009 vistingthevillage@gmail.com (Mode 7 Games) vistingthevillage@gmail.com (Mode 7 Games) Video games 1440 http://www.mode7games.com/blogContent/Banner300.jpg Visiting the Village: The Mode 7 Games Blog and Podcast http://www.mode7games.com/blog 144 144 The gaming podcast that takes you to the village. Each week, we don our utterly metaphorical armour and confront the most intriguing mainstream gaming issues, as well as venturing to the arcane depths of the indie games scene. PC or console games: whatever your favourite species of electronic entertainment, we drag it screaming from the dungeon all the way back to the village. video games, computer games, PC games, console games, gaming Mode 7 Games Mode 7 Games vistingthevillage@gmail.com no yes Visiting the Village: Episode 49 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/10/20/visiting-the-village-episode-49/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/10/20/visiting-the-village-episode-49/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:54:47 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2212 This week Ian and I talk about Starcraft bannings, in-game ads and, unfortunately, Jersey Shore. Tune in!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/10/20/visiting-the-village-episode-49/feed/ 7 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week Ian and I talk about Starcraft bannings, in-game ads and, unfortunately, Jersey Shore. Tune in! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 48 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-48/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-48/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:34:55 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2197 We’re back! This week, Ian and I discuss possible Starcraft movies, indie game taxes, 3D (again) and various other things. Use your ears! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page.

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-48/feed/ 4 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. We're back! This week, Ian and I discuss possible Starcraft movies, indie game taxes, 3D (again) and various other things. Use your ears! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 46 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/08/16/visiting-the-village-episode-46/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/08/16/visiting-the-village-episode-46/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:58:04 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2180 This week, Ian and I take on the uncanny valley, erotic roleplay (in WoW), Rayman’s sales figures and a whole vast host of your listener questions. Join us!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/08/16/visiting-the-village-episode-46/feed/ 4 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Ian and I take on the uncanny valley, erotic roleplay (in WoW), Rayman's sales figures and a whole vast host of your listener questions. Join us! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 45 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/21/visiting-the-village-episode-45/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/21/visiting-the-village-episode-45/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:32:58 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2157 This week, Ian and I discuss a variety of scintillating gaming topics including Kinect, RealID and faeces. Also featuring our annual Telescope Update from Bryan!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/21/visiting-the-village-episode-45/feed/ 8 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Ian and I discuss a variety of scintillating gaming topics including Kinect, RealID and faeces. Also featuring our annual Telescope Update from Bryan! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 44 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/13/visiting-the-village-episode-44/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/13/visiting-the-village-episode-44/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:30:28 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2150 This week, Ian and I discuss the Eye of Judgment, swagger, professional wrestling’s similarity to the games industry and various other kinds of nonsense. Listen!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/07/13/visiting-the-village-episode-44/feed/ 5 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Ian and I discuss the Eye of Judgment, swagger, professional wrestling's similarity to the games industry and various other kinds of nonsense. Listen! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 43 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/28/visiting-the-village-episode-43/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/28/visiting-the-village-episode-43/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:22:08 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2131 This week, Ian and I discuss the fallout from E3, violence (again), Dragon’s Lair and indie art styles among other things.  Listen avidly or remain oblivious!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/28/visiting-the-village-episode-43/feed/ 6 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Ian and I discuss the fallout from E3, violence (again), Dragon's Lair and indie art styles among other things. Listen avidly or remain oblivious! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 42 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-42/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-42/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:47:32 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=2111 We make a triumphant return to the world of podcasting after some of the dust from the Frozen Synapse Beta launch settles!  This week, Ian and I talk about non-programmers designing games, imagination, Mortal Kombat, Red Dead Redemption and MOAR!  Enjoy it with your disgusting brain.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-42/feed/ 6 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. We make a triumphant return to the world of podcasting after some of the dust from the Frozen Synapse Beta launch settles! This week, Ian and I talk about non-programmers designing games, imagination, Mortal Kombat, Red Dead Redemption and MOAR! Enjoy it with your disgusting brain. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 41 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/03/08/visiting-the-village-episode-41/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/03/08/visiting-the-village-episode-41/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:53:09 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1907 This week, Ian and I talk about motion control, Bobby Kotick buying stuff (recorded before the Actiblizz Infinity Blizz Ward Blizz Ward controversy), and all of the other exciting developments in the games industry about three weeks ago!  Join us immediately!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/03/08/visiting-the-village-episode-41/feed/ 10 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Ian and I talk about motion control, Bobby Kotick buying stuff (recorded before the Actiblizz Infinity Blizz Ward Blizz Ward controversy), and all of the other exciting developments in the games industry about three weeks ago! Join us immediately! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 40 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/02/15/visiting-the-village-episode-40/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/02/15/visiting-the-village-episode-40/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:28:04 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1896 This week, Paul and Ian discuss the trials and tribulations of EA, the shutting down of Xbox support on Xbox Live, the sexuality of Commander Shepard and other vital issues of the day!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/02/15/visiting-the-village-episode-40/feed/ 15 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week, Paul and Ian discuss the trials and tribulations of EA, the shutting down of Xbox support on Xbox Live, the sexuality of Commander Shepard and other vital issues of the day! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 39 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/29/visiting-the-village-episode-x/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/29/visiting-the-village-episode-x/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:34:56 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1869 We shimmy deftly into view to have a big argument about Microsoft Points, and talk about utterly contemporary stuff like Tiger Woods, the Apple iPad, game endings and retail vs. digital.  JOIN US!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/29/visiting-the-village-episode-x/feed/ 16 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. We shimmy deftly into view to have a big argument about Microsoft Points, and talk about utterly contemporary stuff like Tiger Woods, the Apple iPad, game endings and retail vs. digital. JOIN US! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 38 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/21/visiting-the-village-episode-38/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/21/visiting-the-village-episode-38/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:15:41 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1840 Better late than never!  This week, we discuss tips for indie game developers, ModDB’s Desura, the cult of personality, Ron Jeremy and lots of other things that we probably shouldn’t talk about in public!  Take heed!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/21/visiting-the-village-episode-38/feed/ 6 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Better late than never! This week, we discuss tips for indie game developers, ModDB's Desura, the cult of personality, Ron Jeremy and lots of other things that we probably shouldn't talk about in public! Take heed! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no “Visiting the Village: Episode 37 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/03/visiting-the-village-episode-37/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/03/visiting-the-village-episode-37/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:51:19 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1815 We have recovered from the festivities sufficiently to get behind our
microphones and blab about things like gamer gender, fat people, Browser
Pong and Duke Nukem Forever. Listen now!

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2010/01/03/visiting-the-village-episode-37/feed/ 6 0:00:01 We have recovered from the festivities sufficiently to get behind our microphones and blab about things like gamer gender, fat people, Browser Pong and Duke Nukem Forever. Listen now! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page[...] We have recovered from the festivities sufficiently to get behind our microphones and blab about things like gamer gender, fat people, Browser Pong and Duke Nukem Forever. Listen now! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 36 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/17/visiting-the-village-episode-36/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/17/visiting-the-village-episode-36/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:48 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1801 Welcome to all our new listeners!  This week, Ian and I bang on about charity, the death of console gaming, MMO’s for children and all kinds of other delights.  Enjoy it with your face!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/17/visiting-the-village-episode-36/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Welcome to all our new listeners!  This week, Ian and I bang on about charity, the death of console gaming, MMO’s for children and all kinds of other delights.  Enjoy it with your face! Check out links from the show on our official Google Re[...] Welcome to all our new listeners!  This week, Ian and I bang on about charity, the death of console gaming, MMO’s for children and all kinds of other delights.  Enjoy it with your face! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 35 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/04/visiting-the-village-episode-35/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/04/visiting-the-village-episode-35/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:44:06 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1785 This week, we discuss Activision’s charitable intentions, shock games as public service announcements, indie point-and-click adventures, Robbie Williams, Mark Ecko and all of the other games industry nonsense from the past week.  Enjoy!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/12/04/visiting-the-village-episode-35/feed/ 2 0:00:01 This week, we discuss Activision’s charitable intentions, shock games as public service announcements, indie point-and-click adventures, Robbie Williams, Mark Ecko and all of the other games industry nonsense from the past week.  Enjoy! Che[...] This week, we discuss Activision’s charitable intentions, shock games as public service announcements, indie point-and-click adventures, Robbie Williams, Mark Ecko and all of the other games industry nonsense from the past week.  Enjoy! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 34 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/26/visiting-the-village-episode-34/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/26/visiting-the-village-episode-34/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:56:44 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1774 Visiting the Village returns with a bumper episode packed with even more “lively gaming discussion” than usual.  Includes minor arguments about digital distribution, the demoscene, Dante’s Inferno and bazillions of other things that will make your neurons sputter in confusion.  Listen quickly!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/26/visiting-the-village-episode-34/feed/ 11 0:00:01 Visiting the Village returns with a bumper episode packed with even more “lively gaming discussion” than usual.  Includes minor arguments about digital distribution, the demoscene, Dante’s Inferno and bazillions of other things [...] Visiting the Village returns with a bumper episode packed with even more “lively gaming discussion” than usual.  Includes minor arguments about digital distribution, the demoscene, Dante’s Inferno and bazillions of other things that will make your neurons sputter in confusion.  Listen quickly! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 33 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/06/visiting-the-village-episode-33/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/06/visiting-the-village-episode-33/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:22 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1757 We’re back from Gamecity, and this week we take on more Epic Mickey, more Band Hero arguments, Borderlands and Germany.  Join us, but not in the sense of fusing yourself to our very being!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/11/06/visiting-the-village-episode-33/feed/ 2 0:00:01 We’re back from Gamecity, and this week we take on more Epic Mickey, more Band Hero arguments, Borderlands and Germany.  Join us, but not in the sense of fusing yourself to our very being! Check out links from the show on our official Google[...] We’re back from Gamecity, and this week we take on more Epic Mickey, more Band Hero arguments, Borderlands and Germany.  Join us, but not in the sense of fusing yourself to our very being! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 32 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/21/visiting-the-village-episode-32/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/21/visiting-the-village-episode-32/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:11:34 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1741 We’re back!  This week we discuss the death of single player gaming, Miyamoto’s place in the industry and UFO catchers.  Join us!

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/21/visiting-the-village-episode-32/feed/ 7 0:00:01 We’re back!  This week we discuss the death of single player gaming, Miyamoto’s place in the industry and UFO catchers.  Join us! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! We’re back!  This week we discuss the death of single player gaming, Miyamoto’s place in the industry and UFO catchers.  Join us! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 31 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/08/visiting-the-village-episode-31/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/08/visiting-the-village-episode-31/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:08:11 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1686 Episode 31 arrives like a bat in a snowstorm.  This week, we discuss Epic Mickey, Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble, the PSPgo and other ridiculous things.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/08/visiting-the-village-episode-31/feed/ 11 0:00:01 Episode 31 arrives like a bat in a snowstorm.  This week, we discuss Epic Mickey, Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble, the PSPgo and other ridiculous things. Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberis[...] Episode 31 arrives like a bat in a snowstorm.  This week, we discuss Epic Mickey, Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble, the PSPgo and other ridiculous things. Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 30 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/02/visiting-the-village-episode-30/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/02/visiting-the-village-episode-30/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:47:26 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1663 30 weeks down and we’re back up to date, as well as being syndicated on Spong! This week, we discuss Intel’s attempt to take down OnLive, violence in games and a whole host of other guff. We also have Alex “Malakian” Hayes on the line, discussing his experiences playing through the Might and Magic 6 Pack from Good Old Games.

We said that we’d link to the Paperboy: The Movie trailer, and so here it is!

We’d also like to remind you lot that our Good Old Games competition is still running – here are the details.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/10/02/visiting-the-village-episode-30/feed/ 7 0:00:01 30 weeks down and we’re back up to date, as well as being syndicated on Spong! This week, we discuss Intel’s attempt to take down OnLive, violence in games and a whole host of other guff. We also have Alex “Malakian” Hayes [...] 30 weeks down and we’re back up to date, as well as being syndicated on Spong! This week, we discuss Intel’s attempt to take down OnLive, violence in games and a whole host of other guff. We also have Alex “Malakian” Hayes on the line, discussing his experiences playing through the Might and Magic 6 Pack from Good Old Games. We said that we’d link to the Paperboy: The Movie trailer, and so here it is! We’d also like to remind you lot that our Good Old Games competition is still running – here are the details. Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 29 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/29/visiting-the-village-episode-29/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/29/visiting-the-village-episode-29/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:28:15 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1658 Episode 29 drops as we scramble to keep up!  We’ll be on top of it soon, promise.  This week: Half Life 2 noises, Discipline and all manner of other nonsense!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/29/visiting-the-village-episode-29/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Episode 29 drops as we scramble to keep up!  We’ll be on top of it soon, promise.  This week: Half Life 2 noises, Discipline and all manner of other nonsense! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibb[...] Episode 29 drops as we scramble to keep up!  We’ll be on top of it soon, promise.  This week: Half Life 2 noises, Discipline and all manner of other nonsense! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 28 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-28/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-28/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:48:58 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1646 Episode 28 really likes you and is going to let you finish, but Episode 28 is the greatest episode of all time.

This week, Ian is in an American toilet, and we discuss video game tropes, Kurt Cobain and all of the rest of the week’s most stimulating under-the-radar gaming news.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/23/visiting-the-village-episode-28/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Episode 28 really likes you and is going to let you finish, but Episode 28 is the greatest episode of all time. This week, Ian is in an American toilet, and we discuss video game tropes, Kurt Cobain and all of the rest of the week’s most sti[...] Episode 28 really likes you and is going to let you finish, but Episode 28 is the greatest episode of all time. This week, Ian is in an American toilet, and we discuss video game tropes, Kurt Cobain and all of the rest of the week’s most stimulating under-the-radar gaming news. Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 27 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/11/visiting-the-village-episode-27/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/11/visiting-the-village-episode-27/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:32:32 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1626 This week, Ian is in America!  That doesn’t stop us from discussing all of the top gaming news, but unfortunately it did lead to some ropey sound quality for which we apologise! Yay!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/11/visiting-the-village-episode-27/feed/ 1 0:00:01 This week, Ian is in America!  That doesn’t stop us from discussing all of the top gaming news, but unfortunately it did lead to some ropey sound quality for which we apologise! Yay! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reade[...] This week, Ian is in America!  That doesn’t stop us from discussing all of the top gaming news, but unfortunately it did lead to some ropey sound quality for which we apologise! Yay! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 26 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/04/visiting-the-village-episode-26/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/04/visiting-the-village-episode-26/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:47:12 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1602 Episode 26 is here to bring joy to the masses! This week, Ian and I discuss Deathspank, console failures and…parenting?
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/09/04/visiting-the-village-episode-26/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Episode 26 is here to bring joy to the masses! This week, Ian and I discuss Deathspank, console failures and…parenting? Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Episode 26 is here to bring joy to the masses! This week, Ian and I discuss Deathspank, console failures and…parenting? Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 25 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/27/visiting-the-village-episode-25/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/27/visiting-the-village-episode-25/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:47:23 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1546 Episode 25 exists!  This week we discuss the PS3 price drop (again), games as propaganda, Nintendo’s dev teasing and various other excitements!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/27/visiting-the-village-episode-25/feed/ 5 0:00:01 Episode 25 exists!  This week we discuss the PS3 price drop (again), games as propaganda, Nintendo’s dev teasing and various other excitements! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Episode 25 exists!  This week we discuss the PS3 price drop (again), games as propaganda, Nintendo’s dev teasing and various other excitements! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 24 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/20/visiting-the-village-episode-24/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/20/visiting-the-village-episode-24/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:16:07 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1506 Episode 24 pokes its head above the parapet only to spot the peasants revolting.  This week, Ian and I talk Champ Man, Dust 514, and porn.  Hoorah!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/20/visiting-the-village-episode-24/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 24 pokes its head above the parapet only to spot the peasants revolting. This week, Ian and I talk Champ Man, Dust 514, and porn. Hoorah! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 23 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/13/visiting-the-village-episode-23/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/13/visiting-the-village-episode-23/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:08:49 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1467 This week we display our spectacular knowledge like a tramp quickly taking out his cock at a bus stop.  We talk EA’s failings, Dragon Quest, mass murder and the usual fanfare of guff you have come to despise.  Listen now!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/13/visiting-the-village-episode-23/feed/ 2 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. This week we display our spectacular knowledge like a tramp quickly taking out his cock at a bus stop. We talk EA's failings, Dragon Quest, mass murder and the usual fanfare of guff you have come to despise. Listen now! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 22 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/07/visiting-the-village-episode-22/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/07/visiting-the-village-episode-22/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:34:02 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1438 Episode 22 is here!  It’s not in the right place in the iTunes browser (blame Apple), it’s late (blame BT Broadband) and it’s PACKED FULL OF FUN AND INFORMATION (blame us).  This week, we discuss a lot of iPhone gubbins, hip-hop MMO’s and seven shades of other nonsense.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/08/07/visiting-the-village-episode-22/feed/ 5 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 22 is here! It's not in the right place in the iTunes browser (blame Apple), it's late (blame BT Broadband) and it's PACKED FULL OF FUN AND INFORMATION (blame us). This week, we discuss a lot of iPhone gubbins, hip-hop MMO's and seven shades of other nonsense. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 21 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/30/visiting-the-village-episode-21/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/30/visiting-the-village-episode-21/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:09:29 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1427 Episode 21 gallops up and snorts in your eye.  This week, we discuss Good Old Games, Matrix Online, money and lots of other “things”.

Enjoy it with your ear!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/30/visiting-the-village-episode-21/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 21 gallops up and snorts in your eye. This week, we discuss Good Old Games, Matrix Online, money and lots of other "things". Enjoy it with your ear! Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 20 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/22/visiting-the-village-episode-20/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/22/visiting-the-village-episode-20/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:13:04 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1397 Welcome to our 20th Episode Special Slightly Extra-Long Edition! This week, we tackle a raft of topics, from goggles to astroturfing. We try desperately to avoid legal entanglement and discuss Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean, almost in the same breath! Come and marvel!
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/22/visiting-the-village-episode-20/feed/ 6 0:00:01 Welcome to our 20th Episode Special Slightly Extra-Long Edition! This week, we tackle a raft of topics, from goggles to astroturfing. We try desperately to avoid legal entanglement and discuss Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean, almost in the same br[...] Welcome to our 20th Episode Special Slightly Extra-Long Edition! This week, we tackle a raft of topics, from goggles to astroturfing. We try desperately to avoid legal entanglement and discuss Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean, almost in the same breath! Come and marvel! Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 19 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/20/visiting-the-village-episode-19/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/20/visiting-the-village-episode-19/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:06:54 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1387 We’re back with our Develop special recorded in a public house!  We discuss everything that I spotted at this year’s Develop conference and also go off on a variety of stimulating tangents.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/20/visiting-the-village-episode-19/feed/ 6 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. We're back with our Develop special recorded in a public house! We discuss everything that I spotted at this year's Develop conference and also go off on a variety of stimulating tangents. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 18 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/08/visiting-the-village-episode-18/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/08/visiting-the-village-episode-18/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:03:29 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1350 Episode 18 lands like a sack of flour on a target. This week: narrative, enthusiasm and Chester City Football Club.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/08/visiting-the-village-episode-18/feed/ 3 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 18 lands like a sack of flour on a target. This week: narrative, enthusiasm and Chester City Football Club. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 17 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/03/visiting-the-village-episode-17/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/03/visiting-the-village-episode-17/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:03:39 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1334 Episode 17 is finally here!  This week Ian and I discuss the Nomad, Gamebone, Gearbox and a panoply of other brands and trade names.  Enjoy it utterly.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/07/03/visiting-the-village-episode-17/feed/ 3 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 17 is finally here! This week Ian and I discuss the Nomad, Gamebone, Gearbox and a panoply of other brands and trade names. Enjoy it utterly. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 16 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/25/visiting-the-village-episode-16/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/25/visiting-the-village-episode-16/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:42:32 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1312 Episode 16 is here, rattling its sabre.  This week, Ian and I discuss console controversy, Day of the Tentacle and exploding prostitutes.

Here is a link to the Mark Kermode Transformers review we mentioned.

Here is a link to indie gaming for economic justice.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/25/visiting-the-village-episode-16/feed/ 10 0:00:01 Episode 16 is here, rattling its sabre.  This week, Ian and I discuss console controversy, Day of the Tentacle and exploding prostitutes. Here is a link to the Mark Kermode Transformers review we mentioned. Here is a link to indie gaming for econom[...] Episode 16 is here, rattling its sabre.  This week, Ian and I discuss console controversy, Day of the Tentacle and exploding prostitutes. Here is a link to the Mark Kermode Transformers review we mentioned. Here is a link to indie gaming for economic justice. Check out links from the show on our official Google Reader page. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 15 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/18/visiting-the-village-episode-15/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/18/visiting-the-village-episode-15/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:44:18 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1298 Episode 15 strikes you unexpectedly with its long proboscis.  This week, I call Ian a “charlton”; we discuss addiction, Tex Murphy and holding things in your hand.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/18/visiting-the-village-episode-15/feed/ 7 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 15 strikes you unexpectedly with its long proboscis. This week, I call Ian a "charlton"; we discuss addiction, Tex Murphy and holding things in your hand. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 14 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-14/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-14/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:55:51 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1273 The number fourteen has literally no significance.  This week, we dive heroically into the turbulent waters of gaming ephemera, tackling Alabaster, violence and motion sensing among other stimulating topics.  Why not join us?  Why not?

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/11/visiting-the-village-episode-14/feed/ 5 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. The number fourteen has literally no significance. This week, we dive heroically into the turbulent waters of gaming ephemera, tackling Alabaster, violence and motion sensing among other stimulating topics. Why not join us? Why not? Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 13 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/04/visiting-the-village-episode-13/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/04/visiting-the-village-episode-13/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:33:51 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1244 Episode 13 is here to save you from latent superstition!  This week, among other things, we discuss Monkey Island, tiny emulators, and some of your own probing questions.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/06/04/visiting-the-village-episode-13/feed/ 7 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 13 is here to save you from latent superstition! This week, among other things, we discuss Monkey Island, tiny emulators, and some of your own probing questions. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 12 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/27/visiting-the-village-episode-12/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/27/visiting-the-village-episode-12/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 15:16:56 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1234 Episode 12 doesn’t like you or your family.  This week, Ian and I talk about hot dogs, Demigods and other odds and sods.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/27/visiting-the-village-episode-12/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 12 doesn't like you or your family. This week, Ian and I talk about hot dogs, Demigods and other odds and sods. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 11 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/20/visiting-the-village-episode-11/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/20/visiting-the-village-episode-11/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 14:55:41 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1191 Episode 11 bounds across meadows like rabbits, foxes and spring lambs.  This week, we discuss cheating, patronage and circuses, as well as all of the usual tomfoolery you have come to – we suggest – expect.

Here is a link to Stainless Games, developers of Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers.  [http://www.stainlessgames.com/home/go/].

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/20/visiting-the-village-episode-11/feed/ 6 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 11 bounds across meadows like rabbits, foxes and spring lambs. This week, we discuss cheating, patronage and circuses, as well as all of the usual tomfoolery you have come to - we suggest - expect. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 10 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/13/visiting-the-village-episode-10/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/13/visiting-the-village-episode-10/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 18:56:08 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1173 Visiting the Village hits its first numerical milestone!  This week, Ian coins the term ‘expousing’, we discuss manifestos, cataclysmic events and Peggle.
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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/13/visiting-the-village-episode-10/feed/ 2 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Visiting the Village hits its first numerical milestone! This week, Ian coins the term 'expousing', we discuss manifestos, cataclysmic events and Peggle. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 9 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/06/visiting-the-village-episode-9/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/06/visiting-the-village-episode-9/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 19:10:11 +0000 Ian http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1144 Episode 9 is here to knock you unconscious, striding boldly through the mall and puncturing the balloon of a clown as it leaves.

This week: the nature of art, Gizmondo, boss battles and a vast panoply of other guff.

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Our favorite game advert:

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/05/06/visiting-the-village-episode-9/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 9 is here to knock you unconscious, striding boldly through the mall and puncturing the balloon of a clown as it leaves. This week: the nature of art, Gizmondo, boss battles and a vast panoply of other guff. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 8 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/29/visiting-the-village-episode-8/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/29/visiting-the-village-episode-8/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:15:18 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1121 Episode 8 drops like a hippo in a faulty lift. This week, I say “planar bum”, Ian rants about Bridge Baron and we discuss the possibility of a Gary Busey adventure game, among other things.

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]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/29/visiting-the-village-episode-8/feed/ 12 0:38:18 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Episode 8 drops like a hippo in a faulty lift. This week, I say "planar bum", Ian rants about Bridge Baron and we discuss the possibility of a Gary Busey adventure game, among other things. Podcast Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 7 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/22/visiting-the-village-episode-7/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/22/visiting-the-village-episode-7/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:33:53 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1101 It’s that time of the week again. No, not *that* time of the week: Visiting the Village time! In Episode 7, we discuss hat-touching, excitement and a picture of Matthew Perry on the ceiling. And games.

I’m just walking by all-la-di-dah and trashing your scene with these show notes:

Sarien.net – via Offworld

More Bottom Feeder – via The Bottom Feeder

Forget “Combat Mode Engaged” – via Gamasutra

Game Ratings Matter – via Gamasutra

Game Composers Gettin’ Paid – via Kotaku

Fallout: New Vegas – via Joystiq

Stardock Wails on Retailers Selling Downloads – via MCV

Madden controversy – via VG247

Mega 64 Shadow of the Colossus – via Joystiq

David Jaffe is Adam Carolla – via us…


Adam Carolla’s AMAZING Podcast

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/22/visiting-the-village-episode-7/feed/ 8 0:00:01 Episode 7 is here! It's that time of the week again. No, not *that* time of the week: Visiting the Village time! In Episode 7, we discuss hat-touching, excitement and a picture of Matthew Perry on the ceiling. And games. video, games, computer, games, PC, games, console, games, gaming Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 6 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/15/visiting-the-village-episode-6/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/15/visiting-the-village-episode-6/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:10:18 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1091 Yes, that’s right, Episode 6 is here and it wants YOU. This week: beavers, war and the word “spruce”.

There’s show notes in them thar hills…

War Games – via Eurogamer

Robocalypse – Beaver Defense – via 4 Color Rebellion

Green Fallout 3 – via Joystiq

Street Judge – via VG247

EA’s Brass Knuckles – via VG247

Shadow of the Colossus Movie – via Gamasutra

New Star Grand Prix – via PlayThisThing

Demigod is early – via Frogboy

7 Deadly Sins – via IGN

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/15/visiting-the-village-episode-6/feed/ 5 0:32:39 The gaming podcast with intelligence. Yes, that's right, Episode 6 is here and it wants YOU. This week: beavers, war and the word "spruce". See the site for show notes - http://www.visitingthevillage.com video, games, computer, games, PC, games, console, games, gaming Mode 7 Games yes no Visiting the Village: Episode 5 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/08/visiting-the-village-episode-5/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/08/visiting-the-village-episode-5/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:34:03 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1059 Bam!  That’s the sound of Episode 5 arriving.  This week: lawnmowers and Pauly Shore.  Guaranteed Spelunky-free!

What’s that?  Oh, it’s only the show notes…

Carless defends the IGF – via Auntie Pixelante

LittleBigPlanet community explodes – via CVG

EA drops copy protection – via Fidgit

Pro gaming in a recession – via NY Times

PS2 is a gateway drug to PS3 – via Ars Technica

Defending Larry – via Eurogamer

Reggie Fils-Aime interview – via MTV Multiplayer

Lego Rock Band – via Kotaku

Blizzard own the rights to Redneck Rampage – via Eurogamer

Vampire: Bloodlines interview – via Rock Paper Shotgun

Wii-controlled Lawnmower – via Go Nintendo

BONUS LINK!  This made us laugh this week.

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/08/visiting-the-village-episode-5/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Bam!  That’s the sound of Episode 5 arriving.  This week: lawnmowers and Pauly Shore.  Guaranteed Spelunky-free! What’s that?  Oh, it’s only the show notes… Carless defends the IGF – via Auntie Pixelante LittleBigPlanet[...] Bam!  That’s the sound of Episode 5 arriving.  This week: lawnmowers and Pauly Shore.  Guaranteed Spelunky-free! What’s that?  Oh, it’s only the show notes… Carless defends the IGF – via Auntie Pixelante LittleBigPlanet community explodes – via CVG EA drops copy protection – via Fidgit Pro gaming in a recession – via NY Times PS2 is a gateway drug to PS3 – via Ars Technica Defending Larry – via Eurogamer Reggie Fils-Aime interview – via MTV Multiplayer Lego Rock Band – via Kotaku Blizzard own the rights to Redneck Rampage – via Eurogamer Vampire: Bloodlines interview – via Rock Paper Shotgun Wii-controlled Lawnmower – via Go Nintendo BONUS LINK!  This made us laugh this week. Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Here is something you may not expect http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/05/here-is-something-you-may-not-expect/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/05/here-is-something-you-may-not-expect/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:05:29 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1053 Please ignore this post – it’s related to the slightly bizarre practises of Podcast Alley who are forcing me to include some code in the feed.  I hope you’re enjoying the podcast so far – drop by the site and say hi if you haven’t yet. Here’s the podcast alley feed if you want it:

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-eb9e9aefbf686df864ed21b6430afeae}

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/05/here-is-something-you-may-not-expect/feed/ 0 Visiting the Village: Episode 4 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/01/visiting-the-village-episode-4/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/01/visiting-the-village-episode-4/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:17:27 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1038 The fourth installment blares unto thine ears!  Includes time-travel, a golden car and even more references to Spelunky.

I’m about to drop some show notes on your sorry face…

XNA Community Games sales info – via Gamesetwatch

Blueberry Garden wins the IGF – via Fidgit

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust – via Fidgit

The Game Boys that never made it – via MTV Multiplayer

Experimental gameplay ideas – via MTV Multiplayer

Sony offers exclusivity perks – via Develop

Far Cry 2: Behind the Scenes – via Gamasutra

Noby Noby Boy on the iPhone – via VG247

Edward Vaizey’s pro-gaming motion – via VG247

AI Cheating – via Gamasutra

Syndicate 3? – via Rock Paper Shotgun

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/04/01/visiting-the-village-episode-4/feed/ 6 0:49:13 The fourth installment blares unto thine ears!  Includes time-travel, a golden car and even more references to Spelunky. I’m about to drop some show notes on your sorry face… XNA Community Games sales info – via Gamesetwatch Bluebe[...] The fourth installment blares unto thine ears!  Includes time-travel, a golden car and even more references to Spelunky. I’m about to drop some show notes on your sorry face… XNA Community Games sales info – via Gamesetwatch Blueberry Garden wins the IGF – via Fidgit Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust – via Fidgit The Game Boys that never made it – via MTV Multiplayer Experimental gameplay ideas – via MTV Multiplayer Sony offers exclusivity perks – via Develop Far Cry 2: Behind the Scenes – via Gamasutra Noby Noby Boy on the iPhone – via VG247 Edward Vaizey’s pro-gaming motion – via VG247 AI Cheating – via Gamasutra Syndicate 3? – via Rock Paper Shotgun Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 3 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/25/visiting-the-village-episode-3/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/25/visiting-the-village-episode-3/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:24:19 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1021 Good things come in threes, and so does Visiting the Village.  This week, Ian and I wrestle with space stations that appear inside people’s houses, Derek Smart and underwater bad guys.  We also have a special surprise for astronomy fans…No, we really mean that: astronomy fans.

Here’s those essential links:

Auntie Pixelante vs. the IGF – via Auntie Pixelante

The Path – Tale of Tales

Spiderweb Software sales figures – via The Bottom Feeder

Corewar – via Gamesetwatch

Game writing from the inside out – via Gamasutra

Councilman allegedly emailing racist games – via Gamepolitics

Derek Smart RPS interview – via Rock Paper Shotgun

Zeebo – via Gamasutra

Max Payne 3 – via videogaming247

Confessions of a Star Wars Galaxies CSR – via Fidget

Underwater video game bad guys – via Tiny Cartridge

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/25/visiting-the-village-episode-3/feed/ 3 0:48:38 Good things come in threes, and so does Visiting the Village.  This week, Ian and I wrestle with space stations that appear inside people’s houses, Derek Smart and underwater bad guys.  We also have a special surprise for astronomy fans…[...] Good things come in threes, and so does Visiting the Village.  This week, Ian and I wrestle with space stations that appear inside people’s houses, Derek Smart and underwater bad guys.  We also have a special surprise for astronomy fans…No, we really mean that: astronomy fans. Here’s those essential links: Auntie Pixelante vs. the IGF – via Auntie Pixelante The Path – Tale of Tales Spiderweb Software sales figures – via The Bottom Feeder Corewar – via Gamesetwatch Game writing from the inside out – via Gamasutra Councilman allegedly emailing racist games – via Gamepolitics Derek Smart RPS interview – via Rock Paper Shotgun Zeebo – via Gamasutra Max Payne 3 – via videogaming247 Confessions of a Star Wars Galaxies CSR – via Fidget Underwater video game bad guys – via Tiny Cartridge Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 2 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/18/visiting-the-village-episode-2/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/18/visiting-the-village-episode-2/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:44:18 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=1013 We burst forth with show two!  Featuring The Rock, Ian calling someone an “idiot” and even more arguments about Change 4 Life.

Links for this episode:

Worlds.com suing various people – via Massively

Dark Forces Retrospective – via Eurogamer

The Big, Fat Question – via Eurogamer

Blu-ray forever! – via Joystiq

GTA Chinatown Wars review – via Eurogamer

How indie video games helped bridge the culture gap – via Gamasutra

Bob’s Game campaign was viral – via Destructoid

New Sega Megadrive – via CVG

Alpha Protocol Trailer – via Gametrailers

The Rock bashes Doom – via MTV

]]> http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/18/visiting-the-village-episode-2/feed/ 11 0:41:57 We burst forth with show two!  Featuring The Rock, Ian calling someone an “idiot” and even more arguments about Change 4 Life. Links for this episode: Worlds.com suing various people – via Massively Dark Forces Retrospective [...] We burst forth with show two!  Featuring The Rock, Ian calling someone an “idiot” and even more arguments about Change 4 Life. Links for this episode: Worlds.com suing various people – via Massively Dark Forces Retrospective – via Eurogamer The Big, Fat Question – via Eurogamer Blu-ray forever! – via Joystiq GTA Chinatown Wars review – via Eurogamer How indie video games helped bridge the culture gap – via Gamasutra Bob’s Game campaign was viral – via Destructoid New Sega Megadrive – via CVG Alpha Protocol Trailer – via Gametrailers The Rock bashes Doom – via MTV Share this gibberish! Podcast Mode 7 Games no no Visiting the Village: Episode 1 http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/11/visiting-the-village-episode-1/ http://www.mode7games.com/blog/2009/03/11/visiting-the-village-episode-1/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:53:48 +0000 Paul http://www.mode7games.com/blog/?p=993 Welcome to VTV 1, where Ian and I tackle the gaming issues of the day, including streakers and Poland.

Here’s the promised link to Chrontendo.  I also neglected to mention our source for the Brandon Crisp item which was Joystiq.

Thanks to Binster for the background music!

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