Saturday, October 14, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
Gamehelper | Funky Chicken Show - Episode 0915 - 0922
We got a two-fer this week kids! Due to some delays and trouble getting the ODEO uploader to play nice we've ended up posting both podcasts on the same day - more or less. So you've got a full hour of Funky Chicken Show goodness at your disposal herein!Episode 0915
This week the gang discusses Susan’s return from the Fiji islands where she tossed coconuts at unsuspecting popstars for fun on her vacation.
For further entertainment the gang discusses Digital Distribution and how it may affect the industry, publishers and collectors alike. From there we shfit gears to take a look at the GamerChiX controversy on Xbox.com forums.
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Episode 0922
This week Wii discuss the…Wii. With Nintendo having announced official pricing, box contents and confirming the addition of a pack-in title Wii felt it was time Wii gave this little console that could another in-depth look and discussion.
Where’s my Wii60!!
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Gamehelper | Funky Chicken Show - Episode 0908
This week the gang laments the loss of their fearless leader Susan as she jets to Fiji with Al Gore to discuss the loss of the islands lush vegetation...meanwhile, the gang takes cheap shots at Adam Alessandrini (aka Altmann) as he returns from the PAX expo floor - yes, they forceably removed him in the end - and returns to the GH Studio to share his experiences with the Funky Chicken Show Crew. The remainder of the show we attempt to get all brainy on you and ask the tough question, "What is Next-Gen, exactly?"For best listening quality download the MP3 HERE
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Friday, September 01, 2006
Gamehelper | Funky Chicken Show - Episode 0901
Hey Guys & Gals-Now, this has nothing to do with PAX to be clear but we thought since you've all certainly distinguished yourselves as the lovers of all things cool and geeky we'd give you the first taste of our second podcast attempt ever!
Otherwise known as the Gamehelper Funky Chicken Show, the crew at Gamehelper.com struts their funky stuff – SHUT YO MOUTH! – each and every week to take you behind the scenes at gaming events like PAX, into the cellphones of unsuspecting developers and behind closed doors at your favorite publishers to bring you the latest happenings in the gaming world around you!
Let us know what you think! Leave Your comments here. We're making this show for you so suggestions for improvements, topics or games you'd like us to discuss are welcome!
Enjoy! Pachoey-
P.S. Please ignore the background breathing - Darth Vader sat in as our censor...ahem...
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
PAX Random sightings
Here's some footage that I didn't quite find room for in the rest of the videos.I want to take a moment to thank all of the enforcers. You'll see a video of a guy: Big Red. This man is the patron saint of LAN Gaming. He's been here for all of the PAX's and he does his job well. He has to put together one of the biggest LANs on the planet and he pulls it off like a champ.
Next year I strongly suggest that we have more DDR. I think a synchronized Dancing tournament should be organized.
Oh, and i think the halo guy wants you to cover the red flag. Just FYI.
like... OMG like.. total nerds.
This. Chick. Is. CRAZY.Just watch the video...
I met her on the way to the Maydenbauer. She was in the shuttle with me. She started talking about all the nerds etc that were going to PAX. My only regret is that I didn't film more.
-Altmann
P.S. Don't worry, I got more vids coming up.
PAX06 coverage continues..
Hi all!
I'll have some more videos up there for you including part 2 of my Fury feature which is an interview with thier lead designer.
I've also got another vid coming up later which is just a wacky cutup of various other people at PAX.
Oh, and if you like our blog... feel free to Digg it!
-Altmann
Oh and i know you like pictures so here's a couple for ya:
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Fury: Unleash it
I know many gamers were probably really annoyed by the really loud announcer guy yelling at everyone in the expo hall about "unleashing their fury" but if you didn't get a chance to unleash it, you can at least watch someone else do it...I sat down with the folks over at the Fury booth (before the hall opened so I could get away from the loud dude) and play the game. I've got 2 videos for you to watch: the first is gameplay footage with developer commentary and the second is an interview with their lead (and hungover) designer Adam to discuss the finer points of unleashing our fury.
See Part 1 here:
Gamers say: FruitFUCK Jack Thompson!
Ok my little play on words may be vulgar but let's face it, Jack Thompson is a crazyman.My next video is, well, it's a special one for me because I'm the guy who made the fruitfucker. You can see more pictures of it HERE. I also made that crappy Annarchy case which you can see HERE.
In case you didn't know, the Fruitfucker is a FULLY FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER THAT DISPENSES JUICE. I allcaps'd that on purpose. If you attended PAX and didn't see it that's because I was up in BYOC playing CS on it most of the time. I presented the Fruitfucker to Gabe and Tycho so it may protect them in times of danger. Hopefully they enjoy it.
Also, you'll get to hear Jack Thompson's response to our call on Friday. "I've got your number and your name."
Good Jack. Good.
Gaming. On a table.
Yes, and you thought I'd leave you out!Though seemingly shunned from the Maydenbauer, the tabletop gaming at PAX was better than ever. I was sad to have missed the Star Wars LARP (I play a mean Twi'lek Bounty Hunter) but I did manage to catch the winner of the War Machines tournament as he received his medal. I also caught up with some D&D chicks and checked out HeroClix and Pirates of the Spanish Main. All in all it was rockin pretty hard in the Tabletop area, if a little on the musky side. Next year I'm dusting off Talisman for sure.
Check out my interviews below for all the coverage:
Interview with an Omeganaut
I had a bit of one-on-one time with Sam Robinson, one of this year's Omeganauts. Check out the cool perks, the high-tense experience, and the all around awesomness of being chosen as an Omeganaut.Flying Maiden: How many Omeganauts were there and how were you chosen?
Sam Robinson: There were 20 of us. I was chosen at random from all the people who pre-registered.
FM: How did you find out you were chosen and what was your reaction to the news?
SR: I got a call really late one night. I was tired so I didn't know if it was really happening. I got an email a few weeks later, so it finally set in.
FM: When did you find out about the list of games for the competition?
SR: *laughs* I moved to Seattle two days before PAX. I don't really go to the website too often, so when I moved in with my roomates they told me the list was up. I was called stupid on countless occasions. My roomates shoved the games in my face and all I did was train for the whole two days before PAX.
FM: What were some of the perks of being an omeganaut?
SR: There were a lot! I got into events before anyone else and I got to bring a friend with me. There were times when the exhibition room was full I got to go in anyways. The concerts were the best, because I was front and center every night with my friends. I also met this really hot chick, so the omeganaut thing kind of made me an instant babe magnet, because that meant she got all the perks too.
FM: Were there any downsides?
SR: Stress. My gamer tap was "Too good to sleep" because I anticipated staying up all night practicing, which is what I did. So I guess getting very little sleep was also a downside. Needless to say, this was heavily outweighted by the pluses.
FM: Were you well prepared for the competition?
SR: I got first place in geometry wars after only playing it for two days, but I don't really play a lot of FPS on the PC so that really screwed me.
FM: What round were you knocked out of?
SM: Round 3, Quake II. I finished 9th place with the top 8 moving on. My roomates keep reminding me I was 2 kills away from winning a car.
FM: How was it playing with Gabe and Tycho in Quake II?
SR: It didn't lead to my downfall, but they were really good and finished in the top tiere.
FM: Were there any unexpected surprises during the competition?
SR: I did well in geometry wars after playing a handfull of times. What was sad was seeing the rounds after I had already lost, when I know I could have beat them. The final round surprised me, because people are apparently not good at tetris
FM: Any final thoughts?
SR: Being an omeganaut is like you're famous but without actually having to do anything. It was definately a once in a lifetime experience.
Monday, August 28, 2006
PAX06 continues on...
Hey guys! Keep it locked here because I'm not done giving you updates. I've got a ton of footage to edit together. I just finished a nice little ditty on Pirates of the Burning Sea. The MMO where you get to swashbuckle your way into infamy. It was pretty cool looking and I can't wait to get into the beta. Check out the footage and Dev commentary in this video featurette:FEATURE: PIRATES OF THE BURNING SEA
Also coming up: Interviews with the tabletop gamers and THE CRAZY VAN CHICK (trust me, you don't want to miss that one).
-Altmann
Check out the FlickR set for some great photos of PAX06
Wives of PAX
So there I was coming up the escalator and I found a pretty redhead with a cute little baby that looked familiar from one of my shots...
Brenna, who is Tycho's wife seems to be enjoying PAX06 even if it's a little much to take in. She was nice enough to talk to me about some of her experiences with Tycho and how they met as well as speak about her preferences in videogames and the like.Later on in the main theater, I caught up with Kara, Gabe's wife (or mother, depending on which Gabe you're talking about). She was sweet and I advanced the idea of her and Brenna writing a strip and posting it up one day behind Gabe & Tycho's back. Surprisingly she has apparently suggested that before. Hmm... Wouldn't that be interesting.
Peep the interviews here:
[Oh and BRENNA is actually TYCHO'S wife. I'm just retarded]
Thanks for the interviews ladies and I hope you had a wonderful PAX!