I agree with Tom on Assassin's Creed. The combat is extremely boring to me and just feels like quick time events without the cue.

Is there a new episode coming today?

Just finished listening to the podcast on my way to class. I always listen on my half hour drive to school and it often lasts me a day or two depending on traffic. I had to make myself not listen while sitting at home so I can have more enjoyable drives. Really gets my day off to a good start.

Loved Thomas Was Alone and played through it in one sitting and recommend it to anyone that would enjoy it.

I agree with everything Tom said about assasins creed.

It was great having Mike on the show, especially since I played and loved Thomas Was Alone since the last time he was on.

And if Tom wanted insightful comments this week, how about "This new Ryan Davis-less world effing blows."

I can't believe split/second was spoiled for me! That's a hole in my heart that will never be filled.

Sorry Kevin, Journey and I have been going steady for the last year or so.

All of those quotes sound like they could be from Metal Gear.

I wrote a comment here earlier. Apparently it was too spicy. I feel I must apologize.

I don't get the hype around the Division too. The core gameplay mechanic seems very similar (if not identical) to the one from Ghost Recon: Future Soldier which was a horrible nightmare.

I love this show when you guys have developers on. It is great to get perspectives from both journalists and developers; the conversations seem to be more expansive. Unrelated, but I'd like to request a Shaun McInnis appearance if possible. And while I'm requesting things, what about having Tom Magrino on as a guest?

Tom,, when you move in make sure you empty all those cardboard boxes asap, I didn't and had 4 or 5 for almost 10 years in cupboards and the loft.

Somehow I associate the relationship between Kevin and Tom to that of an elementary school teacher and his student. Which means that it's actually one of my favorite things about the show!

I think the explosion sound track quiz would have been easier if Kevin also gave the quotes in the review/article that contained the word explosion. I liked the idea, but honestly there are way too many games with explosions, surprise surprise.

I am also ambivalent to the integrated multiplayer in single player idea. It is interesting, but I enjoy playing by myself. Well, it will ultimately all come down to execution and I'm keeping an eye on how they will turn out in the upcoming batch of games. But yeah, not too excited.

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I have to agree with Tom and his opinion on AC. The combat is terrible and the platforming is way to easy. So glad that someone else realizes that.

Damn - I'm not in USA.

Klunge/Clunge isn't really a rude word! Well, not that rude...

Nipples Nipples Nipples! Who needs sentences with well thought out words? Well I suppose you guys do, being game reviewers and stuff.

It's not a big deal, but just to correct a little example that Kevin gave . Actually the multiplayer component of Killzone coast 14.99, I don't see a point buying this since the full game, multiplayer and single player, coast 20.00.

The multiplayer that's free to play is from Uncharted 3.

The declaration of Arbroath, was used as inspiration for the declaration of independence. You did ask for interesting comments

Edit I know I can't win but had to join in anyway, loving the podcasts

Didn't Demon Souls do persistent online/integrated online thing before Journey? - also with those - not too much is lost if you go offline. Is there any game that has integrated online/solo campaign before Dark Souls? Would be interested to know!

hahahaha Tom cracks me up with his harsh comments and negative attitude sometimes

Kevin: Assassin's creed 1 was great on it's own terms and then they turned that into a fantastic series...

Tom: And then they dropped it off a cliff and spat on it...

I love the soundtrack quiz part of the show ! I went on amazon and got the ME3 soundtrack after this lol.

Tom, I actually like Dead or Alive for its gameplay, *in spite of* of all the fanservice that Team Ninja is so known for. Heck, my favorite character is Gen-Fu, who is about as unsexy as they come in that game (unless stocky old guys turn you on). Anyway, there's a good fighter underneath it all.

Another good podcast overall. Mike Bithell was great (again). Only one thing: the ESRB ratings description theatre? Eh... not so much. It was sort of fun when people actually did voices, but at this point it's pretty much just boring. On the other hand, you can never have enough metacritic over-and-under... that's always a good jumping-off point for discussing multiple perspectives on a game, obviously, which is usually good fun.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and of course the Dark Souls Appreciation Hour is always good! :-)

Is Tom ready to start a Dark Souls religion yet? Sounds like he's getting there. I'd join.

Man, you jounalists must be too busy to remeber one of the most memorable socre from Mass Effect 3.

wooo gameplay!

Floatbutt? Never heard that term before and yet this episode did cover some good topics. Thomas Jefferson is a dirt man because he took the credit for the filter in the light bulb when in fact it was his assistant created it. His assistant was black so that's why Jefferson was acknowledged as it's creator. So great job guys, see you next time :)

Project X Zone is a rad game. Case close, screw you Caro!

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I'm so glad you brought up Starbound. That game looks like it will be something really special.

something smart and thoughtful !

Awww, but picking an arbitrary winner was so fun. Made it just like Whose line!

Love the show! Congrats on the new house Tom.

Another great show! Listening to this podcast is the highlight of my week.

Ohhh so it's US only for the contest, eh? I guess your not getting your insightful comment this week. Although it was a great show, keep it up! Also don't feel bad about Quebec, they get left out of all national contests, but they have so many more perks of their own.

*nipples*

Kevin really enjoyed making up words this time around. Irregardless, I think the whole idea of always online games has a lot of potential. I agree Dark/Demon Souls does a good job of incorporating it into the single player, but I think that a lot more can be done. I'm really looking forward to The Division and Destiny. They look like Borderlands with better gameplay, and Borderlands was always better playing with another so I think they show great promise. That being said, I don't think people should be punished for wanting to play alone. As long as everything scales accordingly, I don't see why a single player/multiplayer universe cannot coexist.

It's Splosion Man you fools! 39:50

Blood Dragon! 37:45