Season 6

01 Mass Effect 2, BioShock 2 & The R18+ Debate Episode 115th February 2010 Bajo and Hex return for the year with two huge reviews, going into deep space with Mass Effect 2, and into the depths of the ocean in BioShock 2. Plus, we continue to investigate the progress of getting an R18+ classification category for video games! 02 Heavy Rain, Dante’s Inferno, The WASD System & Game Jams Episode 222nd February 2010 It’s the episode with more brown pants and Jason’s than you can mash X at as we review David Cage’s thriller, Heavy Rain, plus we venture into the depths of hell in Dante’s Inferno. Plus, we look into the story of how we ended up with the WASD keyboard, and visit a game jam to watch some devs cram a game together in 48 hours! 03 Aliens vs Predator, M.A.G. & The History Of Final Fantasy Episode 31st March 2010 Bajo and Hex review the interspecies action of Aliens vs Predator, and the massive action of M.A.G. aka Massive Action Game. Plus. We take a deep two-part backward compatible dive into the history of the Final Fantasy series, and visit game collector Matt Goodwin! 04 Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII & P.B. Winterbottom Episode 48th March 2010 This episode we blow stuff up in our review of one of our all-time favourite FPS’s, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Plus, we go on an epic adventure in Final Fantasy XIII, and a time-bending misadventure in The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom. And we go Backward Compatible on the career of the biggest Llama fan in gaming, Jeff Minter. 05 Metro 2033, God Of War III & The History Of The Elder Scrolls Episode 515th March 2010 We venture into the dark post-apocalyptic subways of Metro 2033, and take down a god or two in God Of War III. Plus, we go Backward Compatible on the history of the Elder Scrolls series, and Hex rounds up five of the best weapons in gaming. 06 C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight, Napoleon: Total War & Supreme Commander 2 Episode 615th March 2010 This week it’s all strategy, all the time with reviews of Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, Napoleon: Total War & Supreme Commander 2. Plus, we get an experts opinion on the StarCraft 2 beta, and round up five of the best strategies to use in RTS games. 07 Just Cause 2, Red Steel 2 & We Meet Ajax Episode 729th March 2010 It’s another explosive episode as we grapple our way through the destruction of Just Cause 2, and take on some sword swinging shenanigans in Red Steel 2. Plus, we meet our new field reported Ajax. 08 Perfect Dark, Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening, Pipe Buster: Number Twos Episode 85th April 2010 This episode we review the XBLA re-release of the N64 classic, Perfect Dark, and get stuck into the first big expansion for Dragon Age: Origins, Awakening, look at the follow up to everyone’s favourite poop management simulator Pipe Buster: Number Twos, and round up a bunch of mobile games, Space Miner, Ragdoll Blaster 2, and Crash Nitro Kart 3D. And Ajax investigates a man who’s built a fully functional flight simulator in his own home! 09 BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Rugby League 3 & Games vs Sleep Episode 912th April 2010 Hex and Bajo review the popular fighter BlazBlue: Calamatiy Trigger and try to sport in Rugby League 3. Plus, Ajax investigates the effect our late night gaming sessions are having on our health, and Bajo rounds up five of the funniest moments in games. 10 Splinter Cell: Conviction & The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom Episode 1019th April 2010 We review the stylish sneaky action of Splinter Cell: Conviction, and settle in for some strategy in The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom. Plus, we visit the FIFA Interactive World Cup Qualifiers and look into the ever growing business of game remakes. 11 Monster Hunter Tri, Torchlight & Gaming Moustaches Episode 1126th April 2010 This episode we review the monster slaying action of Monster Hunter Tri, and the top down loot em ups of Torchlight. Plus, Bajo lists the top five moustaches in gaming, and we visit a man who keeps old consoles ticking. 12 What Impact Do Violent Games Have On Us? Episode 123rd May 2010 This episode sees our field reporter, Ajax, investigate the long running discussion on what, if any, effect violent video games have on their players. Plus, we review Dead To Rights: Retribution, and The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces, while Hex lists the top five worst bits of voice acting in games. 13 ModNation Racers, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, & M.U.D. TV Episode 1310th May 2010 It’s a review packed episode with reviews of the creative kart racing in ModNation Racers, the ball kicking of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the TV making of M.U.D. TV, and the lead slinging of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. Plus, we meet the national Guitar Hero Champion, Joel Brooks. 14 Alan Wake & Super Street Fighter IV Episode 1417th May 2010 This episode we look at the ambitious psychological thriller from the minds behind Max Payne, Alan Wake, and we chuck some hadoukens and rubber chickens at Super Street Fighter IV. Plus, Ajax investigates how to protect your precious gaming gear from would be thieves! 15 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands & 3D Dot Game Heroes Episode 1524th May 2010 This episode has more games crammed in it than you can shake a rainbow unicorn at! There are reviews of the pixel block adventures of 3D Dot Game Heroes, the time bending climbing of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, the hit unicorn leaping of Robot Unicorn Attack, the 4X action of Neptune’s Pride, and the fly boy antics of After Burner Climax! Plus, Ajax gives his tips for how to dominate in the gaming Lounge Room! 16 Red Dead Redemption & Lost Planet 2 Episode 1631st May 2010 We saddle up to review one of the biggest and best games ever made, Red Dead Redemption. Plus, we blow up some aliens in the cold in Lost Planet 2. And we take a look at the history of Sensible Software. 17 Skate 3, Alpha Protocol & UFC Undisputed 2010 Episode 177th June 2010 We get kick-flip and ollie our way through our review of the excellent Skate 3, make some tough choices in the spy driven espionage world of Alpha Protocol, and step into the octagon for UFC Undisputed 2010. Plus, Bajo ponders over all those games that never get finished and are left in our piles of shame. 18 Fruit Ninja, Blur & Jolly Roger Episode 1814th June 2010 We review the fruit slicing and dicing mobile action of Fruit Ninja, the Mario Kart meets Fast and Furios racing of Blur, and the pirate point and click Jolly Roger. Plus, Hex dives into the history of vampires in games. 19 No More Heroes 2, Toy Story 3 & The History of Rare Episode 1921st June 2010 We review the thoroughly bizarre No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, and the much more wholesome Toy Story 3: The Video Game. Plus, we look at the history of one of the most influential studios in gaming history, Rare. 20 The E3 2010 Special! Episode 2028th June 2010 Bajo brings us his special report direct from the biggest event in the gaming calendar, E3 2010! 21 Super Mario Galaxy 2, Split/Second Velocity & Gaming Addiction Episode 215th July 2010 This week we’ve got reviews of the out of this world platforming utopia of Super Mario Galaxy 2, and the explosive racing of Split/Second Velocity. Plus, Ajax investigates how addictive gaming can be for some. 22 MGS: Peace Walker, Naughty Bear & Transformers: War for Cybertron Episode 2212th July 2010 We review the portable stealth masterpiece Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the absolutely not a masterpiece Naughty Bear, and the surprisingly good Transformers: War for Cybertron, and it’s Wii version Cybertron Adventures. Plus, we meet the minds behind the viral sensation of Beached Az! 23 We Visit Treyarch’s Studio! Plus, Crackdown 2 & Singularity Episode 2319th July 2010 This week on the show, we review Crackdown 2 and Singularity, plus we visit Treayrch's Studio! 24 Demon’s Souls, Limbo, Joe Danger & DeathSpank Episode 2426th July 2010 We review the game that started the whole Souls genre, Demon’s Souls, plus the gloomy platforming masterpiece of Limbo, the stunt bike riding of Joe Danger, and the lighthearted evil adventure of DeathSpank. Also, Bajo names the top five most influential gaming controllers! 25 Episode 25 - 02/08/2010 Episode 252nd August 2010 World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Preview Blizzard iPad Round Up Muscle March 26 Episode 26 - 09/08/2010 Episode 269th August 2010 Disciples III StarCraft II Alien Swarm Pile of Shame: Ed Boon 5-Up: Top Gaming Dictators 27 Episode 27 - 16/08/2010 Episode 2716th August 2010 Bungie - part 1 & 2 5-Up: Top Gaming Blades Pile of Shame: Aaron Greenberg Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies 28 Episode 28 - 23/08/2010 - Space Special Episode 2823rd August 2010 Space 101: Shoot and Scoot Space 101: Leading An Army Star Wars Fan: David "LORDVADER xRKx" Geeves Space Influence: Warren Spector Space Influence: J. Allen Brack Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Dead Space Mass Effect Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Metroid Prime Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Space Chase Dark Forces 1 and 2 29 Episode 29 - 30/08/2010 Episode 2930th August 2010 Freeplay Independent Games Festival Mafia 2 Wii Ware Round Up Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Pile of Shame: Jonathan Pelling 30 Episode 30 - 06/09/2010 Episode 306th September 2010 Shank 5-Up: Best Opening Levels Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days A day in the life of a games tester Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Pile of Shame: Nina Kristensen Monday Night Combat 31 Episode 31 - 13/09/2010 Episode 3113th September 2010 Rei: Gamescom 2010 Move and Kinect: First Impressions Ask Good Game Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep H.A.W.X. 2 32 Episode 32 - 20/09/2010 Episode 3220th September 2010 Minecraft Halo: Reach Developer Interview - Joseph Tung and Chris Opdahl Ask Good Game Valkyria Chronicles II Metroid: Other M 33 Episode 33 - 27/09/2010 Episode 3327th September 2010 Rei: GDC 2010 Civilization V Ask Good Game Halo: Reach Dead Rising 2 34 Episode 34 - 04/10/2010 Episode 344th October 2010 Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Amnesia: The Dark Descent Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock How the Dust Settled: StarCraft II 35 Episode 35 - 11/10/2010 Episode 3511th October 2010 Blade Kitten Rei: Motion Control F1 2010 Ask Good Game Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 36 Episode 36 - 18/10/2010 Episode 3618th October 2010 Enslaved: Odyssey to the West FIFA 11 vs Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Medal of Honor Ask Good Game If I Wasn't a Game Dev? - Tomonobu Itagaki 37 Episode 37 - 25/10/2010 Episode 3725th October 2010 Shaun White Skateboarding Pile of Shame: Heather Rabatich Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Ask Good Game Fallout: New Vegas 38 Episode 38 - 01/11/2010 Episode 381st November 2010 Fable 3 NBA Jam & NBA 2K11 If I Wasn't a Game Dev? - Richard Garriott Costume Quest Zombie Competition Has Closed Ask Good Game 39 Episode 39 - 08/11/2010 Episode 398th November 2010 Vanquish Zombie Competition Entries Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II More Zombie Competition Entries God of War: Ghost of Sparta Zombie Competition Winner 40 Episode 40 - 15/11/2010 Episode 4015th November 2010 Pile of Shame: Matt Webster GoldenEye 007 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Call of Duty: Black Ops 41 Episode 41 - 22/11/2010 Episode 4122nd November 2010 Rock Band 3 Ajax: Australia's Mobile Gaming Developers Ask Good Game Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 42 Episode 42 - 29/11/2010 - Christmas Special Episode 4229th November 2010 Disney Epic Mickey Downloadable Games Round Up A Very Darren Christmas Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth & Doctor Who: Return to Earth PlayStation Move Round Up Donkey Kong Country Returns James Bond 007: Blood Stone Kinect Round Up