http://2idiotgamers.com 2 guys, some games, and lots of opinions Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:10:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The personal reviews of new games, old games, and really old games. These two guys have been gaming for over 25 years each and know their way around a joystick. 2 guys, some games, and lots of opinions 2IdiotGamers http://2idiotgamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Album-Joystick.pnghttp://2idiotgamers.com Gaming, Reviews, Podcast, Arcade, Classic, XBOX, Playstation, 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo yes Brad Priller brad@theshambling.com http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=524 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=524#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:29:25 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=524 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=524 0 Zombie Hulk says “Extra Life NOW, SIGN UP!” – https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/ The guys go to Chicago Comic Con to promote Extra Life.  They go over the ups and downs of promoting Extra Life at a convention. After having problems with organizers at the Con Friday, the guys cool off with a little dig where the water is red and review Piranha 3D. While waiting for the con to start the next day the guys play some Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Monday Night Combat is briefly discussed. Remember Sign up or donate to Extra Life – https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=17049DE3A55B080CD Get the MP3 Here! Zombie Hulk says “Extra Life NOW, SIGN UP!” – https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/ The guys go to Chicago Comic Con to promote Extra Life.  They go over the ups and downs of promoting Extra Life at a convention. After having [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 1:03:29 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, iPhone yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=496 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=496#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:40:47 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=496 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=496 1 This week the guys talk about a fair amount. Brad bought and tries to play StarCraft 2 without it crashing. The guys discuss the length vs quality vs quantity value of the DLC games, specifically the Summer of Arcade Titles DeathSpank and Kane and Lynch are quick looked based on demo/trial versions. Brad is currently playing through BioShock 2, so hear a different perspective on a day 1 buy played months later. Batman: Arkham City is announced, along with some stunning GameInformer covers. Get the MP3 Here! This week the guys talk about a fair amount. Brad bought and tries to play StarCraft 2 without it crashing. The guys discuss the length vs quality vs quantity value of the DLC games, specifically the Summer of Arcade Titles DeathSpank and Kane and [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 1:02:55 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, WII yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=488 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=488#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:12:51 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=488 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=488 0 This week the guys try to game and talk.  Limbo was released to they play that while talking about the games they have been playing and want to play. Quick update on San Diego Comic-Con – The biggest nerdgasm on the planet. Some impressions of Limbo, while they play. They discuss the Summer of Arcade. Brad talks about his disappointments with Crackdown 2 They discuss the ending of Alan Wake – Spoilers ahead with time mark during the podcast. Some game law discussion. Remember the guys will be at Wizard World Chicago representing Extra Life, so please, stop bye and say hi. Get the MP3 Here! This week the guys try to game and talk.  Limbo was released to they play that while talking about the games they have been playing and want to play. Quick update on San Diego Comic-Con – The biggest nerdgasm on the planet. Some impressions of [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 1:05:51 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, WII yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=466 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=466#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:02:44 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=466 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=466 0 This week the guys talk about nothing and something at the same time. Brad starts and discusses his feeling of Alan Wake as he plays through it. Max, maybe for the second time, reviews Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Max started Red Dead Redemption and gives his quick impressions while Brad won’t shut up about 100% it. Brad completely derails Max while he (Max) reviews the free flash game ‘Crush the Castle 2′ by handing him his iPhone with ‘Angry Birds’ running on it. Some return of Futurama talk. More ExtraLife solicitation. Donate here: https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=17049DE3A55B080CD Crush the Castle can be found here – http://armorgames.com/play/6137/crush-the-castle-2 Angry Birds here – http://www.rovio.com/index.php?page=angry-birds Get the MP3 Here! This week the guys talk about nothing and something at the same time. Brad starts and discusses his feeling of Alan Wake as he plays through it. Max, maybe for the second time, reviews Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Max started Red Dead [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 53:49 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, iPhone yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=453 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=453#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:32:10 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=453 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=453 0 We talk about the biggest gaming convention on the planet: E3. We break down each of the press conferences: Microsoft - Part 1 (follow the video to watch the other parts) Video Games | Microsoft | E3 2010: Press Conference Part I XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Sony - Part 1 (follow the video to watch the other parts) Video Games | Sony | E3 2010: Press Conference Part I XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Jaffe’s last game was ‘Calling All Cars’ Nintendo - Part 1 (follow the video to watch the other parts) Video Games | Nintendo | E3 2010: Press Conference Part I HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii From there we go over some of the titles we are looking forward to from E3. Forced Unleashed II Marvel v Capcom 3 Homefront God of War: Ghosts of Sparta Dead Rising: Patient Zero and Dead Rising 2 – The ignorance of Brad’s wasted youth is on pure display here. Portal 2 Dead Space 2 Silent Hill 8 (working title) Fear 3 Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Star Wars The Old Republic Infamous 2 Dreamcast coming to the modern consoles. And Brad brain farted on Rage, which looks great. Some in-depth discussion with someone who has played the new MK. Some things we felt were missing from E3. An ExtraLife announcement for the 3rd annual upcoming fund raiser – interested – http://extralife.sarcasticgamer.com, our team is 2 Idiot Gamers, and Brad’s donation link is – https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=17049DE3A55B080CD Get the MP3 Here! We talk about the biggest gaming convention on the planet: E3. We break down each of the press conferences: Microsoft - Part 1 (follow the video to watch the other parts) Video Games | Microsoft | E3 2010: Press Conference Part I XBox 360 | [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 1:33:23 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, E3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=422 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=422#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 03:31:02 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=422 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=422 1 (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) This week the guys dive into all things hockey, from the invention of the Zamboni to the superstitions around whether or not you touch the Campbell Cup (pictured above). Just kidding, Brad is just pretty pysch’d about his team making it to the Stanley Cup Finals, if things go right, we will only have to endure his hockey talk for one more episode. This week we take a serious look at Alan Wake now that it has been finished by Max. Brad goes in-depth on Red Dead Redemption. There is a little talk on Dragon Age: Origins and Prince of Persia:  The Forgotten Sands Some quick comments on the  podcast, Brad called said George St. Pierre as a hockey player, he intended to say Martin St. Pierre. Background music is Good Old Hockey Game by Stompin’ Tom Connors, Alan Wake Collectors Edition, Red Dead Redemption, Dragon Age: Origins, Chelsea Dagger by the Fratellis Get the MP3 Here! This week the guys dive into all things hockey, from the invention of the Zamboni to the superstitions around whether or not you touch the Campbell Cup (pictured above). Just kidding, Brad is just pretty pysch’d about his team making it to the [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 53:53 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, Alan Wake, Red Dead Redemption yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=415 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=415#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 18:01:39 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=415 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=415 0 We give a quick look at the long awaited title Alan Wake. (Relatively Spoiler Free!) Max has spent about three hours in the land known as Bright Falls.  We give some quick impressions on the game, controls, story, look, and feel are all given a chance. Join us as Alan Wake fights through the darkness. We were a little tired while recording, so you might even hear a yawn, we work late to give you the information you want and need! Get the MP3 Here! Audio in the background from Alan Wake Collectors Edition! We give a quick look at the long awaited title Alan Wake. (Relatively Spoiler Free!) Max has spent about three hours in the land known as Bright Falls.  We give some quick impressions on the game, controls, story, look, and feel are all given a [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 19:33 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3, Alan Wake yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=410 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=410#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 01:22:17 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=410 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=410 0 You too can Kick-Ass and get the lady. And we’re back!  After some four weeks or so off the guys talk about their adventures over this time. The guys got to C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. They talk about some old games with heroins, Bayonetta and Wet.  After which they go back to the 90′s with the launch of Tecmo Bowl for XBLA. Max talks about his time with the PS3 and Brad tries to get him to choose between his Mom, PS3, and XBOX360. We go over the upcoming releases – Lost Planet 2, Batman Arkham Asylum GotY Edition, Skate 3, Prince of Persia, Alan Wake, and Red Dead Redemption. Bright Falls on-line prequel to Alan Wake can he found here:  http://www.brightfalls.com We then talk movies with Kick-Ass, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Iron Man 2. There is also the Happy Birthday shout out to a friend of Max’s  – Andrea. Lastly – GO HAWKS!, They eliminated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 with a 5-1 Victory Tuesday night. Get the MP3 Here! Photo by Jesse Grant – © WireImage.com – Image courtesy WireImage.com And the background audio this week is the Mass Effect 2 Soundtrack And we’re back!  After some four weeks or so off the guys talk about their adventures over this time. The guys got to C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. They talk about some old games with heroins, Bayonetta and Wet.  After which [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 1:27:11 XBOX, PS3, C2E2, Movies, Iron Man 2, Kick-Ass, Nightmare on Elm Street, Games yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=374 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=374#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:15:33 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=374 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=374 0 So during the editing process, I realized the phrase that pays is “downright ridiculous”.  Someone buy me a thesaurus. This week the we talk about a handful of things. Happy Easter! Max looks forward to Alan Wake. Brad discusses the craziness that is Just Cause 2 Brad continues to go over all the Borderlands DLC – The Island of Dr. Ned, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot, and The Secret Armory of General Knoxx – Apparently Gearbox likes X’s.  Island goes on sale April 19th for 400 points, absolutely worth it. Sony removes “Other OS Support” on fat PS3 – So it no longer does that will be the new advertising campaign. DOD Buys PS3′s. The full God of War 3 discussion.  We only had about 10 minutes of content, so we both have seen the full game and discuss the whole game. We discuss our past with some Microsoft Game Room. Brad see’s “Clash of the Titans” (2010) – The highlights include “The A-Team” trailer and “The Losers” And everyone should watch “The Pacific” on HBO Get the MP3 here! Background Music was Gears Of War by Kevin Riepl So during the editing process, I realized the phrase that pays is “downright ridiculous”.  Someone buy me a thesaurus. This week the we talk about a handful of things. Happy Easter! Max looks forward to Alan Wake. Brad discusses the craziness [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 39:46 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=356 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=356#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:51:10 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=356 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=356 2 I get to say Hi to this lovely hunk of plastic every day. After a technical break due to some fat finger screw ups, we are back and weaker then ever!  We took a quick break from a God of War 3 marathon to give you this episode of the 2 Idiot Gamers podcast. Everyone is excited for some good new – Good News Everyone!  Futurama in June!  12 Episodes. Brad discusses his views on Dark Void and Dante’s Inferno Max finishes and talks about Bioshock 2, Deadly Premonition, RE5 DLC, and Bayonetta. We venture into the realm of movies with the discussion of the Predators trailer. (Caution Flash Heavy) We play some oldies, Max: Portal, Brad: Red Dead Revolver We go into the the cool Portal 2 marketing: Kotaku Post on Decoding GDC Blue Screen Some older news: Original XBOX Live going down in early April, PS3 Explodes on Feb 29, 2010, 3d coming to PS3. Winners of our first contest are announced. A God of War 3 review-cast will be up tomorrow. Get the MP3 here! We changed the compression on this file to make it smaller, I do not think quality suffered, if you think it did, let us know, we will put it back up to a higher bit-rate in future podcasts. After a technical break due to some fat finger screw ups, we are back and weaker then ever!  We took a quick break from a God of War 3 marathon to give you this episode of the 2 Idiot Gamers podcast. Everyone is excited for some good new – Good [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 38:20 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=228 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=228#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:23:39 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=228 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=228 0 One might ask where you find a waffle shaped grid pattern, well, Brad tells Max all about this in Mass Effect 2.  He tries to keep it spoiler free.  Keep in mind somethings might be spoiled. Brad goes back on his pre-order bonus system rant – This time with proof! Our youtube channel with the Red Dead Redemption trailers and pre-order bonus video. Max’s favorite part of Silent Hill Shattered Memories: Here! The $13K NES – here. Some discussions on the future of the podcast. Finally a code giveaway contest in the works! Follow us on twitter for more details Get the MP3 here! Sound Track used in the background: Mass Effect 2 One might ask where you find a waffle shaped grid pattern, well, Brad tells Max all about this in Mass Effect 2.  He tries to keep it spoiler free.  Keep in mind somethings might be spoiled. Brad goes back on his pre-order bonus system rant – [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 49:22 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=203 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=203#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:28:10 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=203 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=203 0 Nobody Steps on a Church in my Town! In a short episode due to Super Bowl scheduling conflicts and off-world anomalies we have a quickie for you.  We discuss the E3 Demo of God of War 3. This weeks game(s): God of War 3 The background music is made entirely of the God of War 2 soundtrack. Get the MP3 Here! Wallpaper by SCE, downloadable from the God Of War Website linked above. In a short episode due to Super Bowl scheduling conflicts and off-world anomalies we have a quickie for you.  We discuss the E3 Demo of God of War 3. This weeks game(s): God of War 3 The background music is made entirely of the God of War 2 [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 15:32 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=181 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=181#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:48:41 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=181 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=181 0 This time the guys get a little therapy through both Video Games and a soap box rant. They start their therapy session off talking to Dr. Kaufman in the new game for PS2/PSP/Wii Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. In fact Max is playing this game at various moments while we podcast. All rejoice, Brad finally caught up to Max and finished Assassin’s Creed 2. They discuss the oddities of the end storyline and what “The Truth” really means. A quick review of the new iPhone app: Grand Theft Auto: China Town Wars. Brad dodges the purchase Dark Void. Discussion of the new XBLA Arcade Theater and the 3D TV phenomenon that was CES. Quick Impression of Mass Effect 2. Brad gives a quick nod to the PC application PlayOn and the powers it can unleash on your home network.  Yup, hulu on the 360, PS3, or Wii. Brad gets some therapy complaining about all the various pre-order DLC offered from all the different retailers. So until next time – Enjoy! The noise reduction algorithm ran on the audio upon completion of the recording  we will stop doing after this show, there is an abrupt volume decrease during pauses, we plan to fix this in the coming podcasts. Get the MP3 here! This time the guys get a little therapy through both Video Games and a soap box rant. They start their therapy session off talking to Dr. Kaufman in the new game for PS2/PSP/Wii Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. In fact Max is playing this game at [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 59:59 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=148 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=148#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:19:31 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=148 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=148 0 And we are back! After some time off we come back full steam. What we talk about: Our Christmas presents and games. What we are currently playing The hot winter release schedule of 2010 The decade that was gaming Some picks and pitfalls of 2009. Enjoy! Get the MP3 Here Music used: God of War II – Main Titles Coup Intro – Call of Duty 4 Bioshock Main Theme Death of Kratos – God of War II Clash with Evil Personified – Metal Gear Solid 3 Metal Gear Solid – Main Theme Luck – Halo 3 Welcome to Rapture – Bioshock As promised: Mega 64 Does RE4 And we are back! After some time off we come back full steam. What we talk about: Our Christmas presents and games. What we are currently playing The hot winter release schedule of 2010 The decade that was gaming Some picks and pitfalls of 2009. [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 56:41 Video Games, XBOX 360, PS3 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=131 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=131#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:05:44 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=131 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=131 0 This is our first episode, I apologize about the audio quality, Max is a little low on the volume.   Next time it will get better. What we talk about: We wax on and on about Assassin’s Creed 2 Brief discussion on Demon’s Souls We talk about games we have played a little bit then abandoned Enjoy! Get the MP3 Here This is our first episode, I apologize about the audio quality, Max is a little low on the volume.   Next time it will get better. What we talk about: We wax on and on about Assassin’s Creed 2 Brief discussion on Demon’s Souls We talk about [...] 2 Idiot Gamers 49:39 yes http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=10 http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=10#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:24:31 +0000 Brad http://2idiotgamers.com/?p=10 http://2idiotgamers.com/?feed=rss2&p=10 0 We have nothing yet, but check back soon! We have nothing yet, but check back soon! 2 Idiot Gamers 0:07 Intro clean