This weeks episode is all about gaming. Chances are, unless you live in an alternate universe, without electricity, video (are they even called that anymore) or computer games are part and parcel of your life.
Computer games have become big business. If you believe the stats of Game Publishers, they make more money than does Hollywood. Hollywood, of course, disagrees. Game publishers are quick to point out that the Movies actually only make more than games with DVD and Blu-Ray sales, but the actual movie industry…
…Hollywood responds with, yeah well, games can only be experienced by buying a disk (or download) – so there…
Anyway, we’re starting to get into the Christmas Spirit on the TAGCast, and preparing episodes to help our listeners work through the quagmire of “what to get. – PS3, xBox360, Wii, DS, a broadband connection (I think the NBN is a bit like Father Christmas) for their PC. James discusses which console is best for you. Of course he didn’t mention if you want to play games, a Mac is not the computer to buy (just zero games). James manages to record an interview for the first time ever… …unsure whether he’s paying underage children, or just forcing them into slave laboour.
(Note: It’s ok – it’s with his son)
I talk about the games themselves. What’s hot right now, and what’s going to be unwrapped with glee in about 10 weeks… I also get a quick surprise interview in.
Nick brings us back to reality and discusses the essential element in all of this. What you’re actually going to be looking at when you play the game – Plasma, LCD, Projector….
This week’s FLR:
James:
- Follow – @eotw
- Listen - Man with no Blog
- Read - Byteside Games
Nick:
- Follow -@rtrgrrl
- Listen - The Boy Genius Report
- Read - Gotta Be Mobile
Rog42
- Follow - @Zazz
- Listen - BBC Global News
- Read - Jason L Baptiste
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I would also like to acknowledge this week’s tune “Hey, Now Now,” by Chris Huff, who plays Folk-Rock-Reggae Fusion.
“It’s like Dylan and Bowie jamming in Jamaica”
If you like the music we slip into the show, send us an email and let us know; otherwise, simply drop your MP3 player into some Coca-cola. (joshin) If you don’t like the music, definitely let us know. Oh, and point us in the direction of good Indie, and Podsafe, music that you love as well – always happy to try out new toons.
Coming soon in Episode 6:
Video: What it can do for your business, family, and how to get it from scene to distribution (disk or web)
See you on the flipside.
This weeks episode is all about gaming. Chances are, unless you live in an alternate universe, without electricity, video (are they even called that anymore) or computer games are part and parcel of your life.Podcast: Play in new window | Download