New Benheck Podcast Finally Up!

Post by **benheck** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:08 pm

Yup, Episode 4 is done. Took a bit longer with my "must have a new intro every episode" mantra. That and moving these last few weeks has been tough. Regardless, I think this is my favorite intro yet, I asked Dale for help, I said Cops, he said Mario, bam, Police Files: Mario Squad was born.

Links are on the main page. Thank to everyone who listens, stats last month looked like we had about 900 downloads each of Episodes 2 and 4. Soon I hope to have RSS working for real numbers and stats, maybe I can put ads in though we rip on so much I don't know who.

http://www.benheck.com/podcasts/Benheck ... sode_4.mp3

Topics this time are the price of games, value of a console's online component and "Game Systems of the Future"

We also try to rip on Microsoft for a few things, you know, to spice things up. But don't worry - there's a Gamestop only a few miles from here and Jones and I WILL go in to check out the Wii, probably for a PS3/Wii "First Impressions" podcast.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:10 pm

'Bout time! I must say, between some recent momentum changes along with these podcasts, the 360 is looking pretty damn good! Perhaps even my second console of choice after the Wii; now lemme go stream that podcast!

CTFan

atari2600a · Post by **atari2600a** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:11 pm

But why destroy whole Anti-Wii raid by seeing how perfect it is? LOL *pWnZ*

Post by **benheck** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:16 am

I just thought of something. Last year around this time I was very critical of the Xbox 360, but since then it (and other factors) have changed my mind.

This could happen with the Wii... but of the 3 consoles I bet the PS3 is least likely to change my mind on it.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:22 pm

Good podcast, Ben! Although you should have some of us on the show to defend our Wii-dom!

Seeing as your main topic seems to be problems with the Wii, I think I've got a new one: The cord between the numchuck. If someone (like me) were to get REALLY into the game and start flailing the thing around wildly, what if there wasn't enough slack between the two? And on the flip-side, if it's too long, it would just get in the way, which begs the question, "Why the HELL did Nintendo not integrate a wireless function between the two controller components?!?!"

CTFan

Nicholai · Post by **Nicholai** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:28 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:Good podcast, Ben! Although you should have some of us on the show to defend our Wii-dom!

Seeing as your main topic seems to be problems with the Wii, I think I've got a new one: The cord between the numchuck. If someone (like me) were to get REALLY into the game and start flailing the thing around wildly, what if there wasn't enough slack between the two? And on the flip-side, if it's too long, it would just get in the way, which begs the question, "Why the HELL did Nintendo not integrate a wireless function between the two controller components?!?!"

CTFan

You just thought of Nintendo's latest marketing gimmick to squeeze that extra few pennies out of you.

jones · Post by **jones** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:07 pm

Nicholai wrote:You just thought of Nintendo's latest marketing gimmick to squeeze that extra few pennies out of you.

Just what they needed!

Maybe they'll bring out a Wii-mote Spatula and Burger Time 3-D as well. I'm sure there would be lines around the block for that.

Nicholai · Post by **Nicholai** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:19 pm

jones wrote:
Nicholai wrote:You just thought of Nintendo's latest marketing gimmick to squeeze that extra few pennies out of you.
Just what they needed!

Maybe they'll bring out a Wii-mote Spatula and Burger Time 3-D as well. I'm sure there would be lines around the block for that.

Playing a minimum wage job in N64-ish graphics. Now I'm tempted.

jones · Post by **jones** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:23 pm

Nicholai wrote:
jones wrote:
Nicholai wrote:You just thought of Nintendo's latest marketing gimmick to squeeze that extra few pennies out of you.
Just what they needed!

Maybe they'll bring out a Wii-mote Spatula and Burger Time 3-D as well. I'm sure there would be lines around the block for that.
Playing a minimum wage job in N64-ish graphics. Now I'm tempted.

I honestly don't think it's possible for anyone to resist this combination. I mean who wouldn't want to pay $250+ to play games that would have run on 5+ year old technology?

Post by **benheck** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:28 pm

Well don't worry, we've already decided on our next topic and it shouldn't have anything to do with the Wii... PIRACY! ARRRR!!!!!

Course it might apply to virtual console, Xbox Live Arcade, whatever crap Sony does... that is, what about old games that fall through the cracks? How do we experience them?

jones · Post by **jones** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:16 pm

benheck wrote:Well don't worry, we've already decided on our next topic and it shouldn't have anything to do with the Wii... PIRACY! ARRRR!!!!!

Course it might apply to virtual console, Xbox Live Arcade, whatever crap Sony does... that is, what about old games that fall through the cracks? How do we experience them?

I'm sure I can find a way to bad mouth the Wii during this as well.

I think I'd feel dirty if I went through a whole podcast without ripping on it in some way, shape, or form.

Nicholai · Post by **Nicholai** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:22 pm

jones wrote: I'm sure I can find a way to bad mouth the Wii during this as well. I think I'd feel dirty if I went through a whole podcast without ripping on it in some way, shape, or form.

You sir, are a Wii-bashing prophet. I respect you.

Meh · Post by **Meh** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:51 pm

jones wrote:
benheck wrote:Well don't worry, we've already decided on our next topic and it shouldn't have anything to do with the Wii... PIRACY! ARRRR!!!!!

Course it might apply to virtual console, Xbox Live Arcade, whatever crap Sony does... that is, what about old games that fall through the cracks? How do we experience them?
I'm sure I can find a way to bad mouth the Wii during this as well. I think I'd feel dirty if I went through a whole podcast without ripping on it in some way, shape, or form.

All Hail Jones!

Post by **Sparkfist** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:01 pm

Ok lets see if I'm getting the feel of this podcast right? Xbox 360 is a decent console, it's short comings are made up by the Xbox-live online support. Sony's PS3 is just an over priced waste of time. And the Wii is NIntendo's biggest joke. Is that right?

I have to admitt I do like to listen to you guys, you have valid points for whatever you say. I'm really loving the intros though, the intro to episode 3 was my favorite. "The PlayStation3 has a multitude of accessories and UNLIMITED POWER!!!" I love it.

totokan · Post by **totokan** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:07 pm

Of course nintendo hasn't trademarked innovation! I have

Also, nice OsX-bashing. Real non-microsoft-fanboyism there.