Your GOTY Results are in!

Well, I was going to wait to post these results, but honestly, I am just too freaking impatient.  I think some of you will be surprised as to which game got the most votes, but most of you wont, I bet.

Check it out for yourselves:

	Votes	Percent
Bioshock (360)	6	24.00%
Halo 3 (360)	7	28.00%
Mass Effect(360)	4	16.00%
Super Mario Galaxy(Wii)	1	4.00%
Rock Band(PS3,360)	1	4.00%
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune(PS3)	2	8.00%
Call of Duty 4:Modern Warfare(360,PS3,PC,DS)	3	12.00%
Assassins Creed(PS3,360)	0	0.00%
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (360,PC)	2	8.00%
Crysis(PC)	0	0.00%

And the Winner is:

I just want to say thank you to all of you who voted in this poll, all 26 of you, lol.  Either way, your vote counts, and shows you care about what games you play. I honestly have to say that I am surprised.  With all of the COD4, Mass Effect, Bioshock, and Half-Life 2: The Orange Box talk about any one of them possibly being game of the year, and Halo 3 winning the majority of the votes, its just a little bit strange to me.

Other than that, I really don’t have anything else to say. All I’m going to say is share your thoughts and opinions about these results, because your opinion about the games you play does matter.

Until next time gamers, this is B4 signing off
Take care,
B4

The future of XBLradio .0 shows

From the desk of X3R0 and Kemanswar,
X3R0 and I would like to say thank you to MrCarpalTunnel, and The Other Guy for their hard work in the community, and dedication to the truth. We hope they find what they are looking for and we wish them the best.

As for the future of the .0 shows, X3R0 and I will be recording a new episode in December. We both have listened to the show for some time, and don’t want to see it die. We will strive to maintain the standard set before us, and hope we do our community proud. We are Platform Nation.

And as a seeing that the “Fall Update” introduced something new to the the show, we are updating it from 2.0 to 2.1 as we introduce a new voice to join us. So come join us December 11 as version 58.0 will be out. While we are informing you about the show, I want to add that we want to hear what your top 10 games of ‘07 are, and what is your worst 10 of ‘07. Go here http://tinyurl.com/3c7yc2 for the top 10, and go here http://tinyurl.com/328cby for the worst.

For those who may be wondering…

I just wanted to let my fellow gamers know that it’s been fun. However recently (the past few weeks) I had to ask myself: what’s next? I really wanted XBL Radio to survive. To be a place where gamers could get real game talk. Not the Bullshit that passes for a half ass indie radio show. You know what I mean. I wanted something different. I was never interested in anything but a great show for gamers to be entertained by. I wanted to be honest and talk from the heart. I think that’s what hurt us. While other casts doing the same thing were busy kissing ass to get games, passes, interviews and even Awards from their own Communities; I wanted to get gamers interested in intelligent conversation about video games. I think in the end the latter,  and my straight forward approach to certain situations hurt our chances of getting a lot of positive press from the higher-ups. However,  we can end this on one fact: We never caved in. Our loyal fans wanted that.

Although that’s not why I’m throwing in the towell. I’m a gamer first (and unlike some other podcasters) I don’t need the attention that badly. I want to game. So if your interested in the same hit me up sometime on LIVE. As for this site and the whole podcasting/indie news and info scene…. I’m signing out!

No hard feeling, and at least you still have my favorite indie cast: THE FANBOYS to listen too.

Game of the Year predicitions!

Hey whats up everybody, its B4 here with the latest video game news for you this week. This time around I thought we would change things up a bit and do something kind of interesting.  With all of the games that have come out this year, and 2007 coming to a close, I wanted to see which games all of you will predict will be the game of the year.  Now keep in mind, I was only able to make a list of 10 games, so not every game you want will be on this list.  Have fun and vote anyways, because here at Xblradio it’s your game, your voice, and your radio.  Just click on the link below, and cast your vote.

Until next time gamers, this is B4 signing off.
Take Care,
B4

 http://www.poppydog.com/poll.do?tiid=5042&k=15856

P.S.-Since I could not get the poll to appear on the page, I will post the results of this poll in a few days, after all of you have had a chance to vote.

The Lost PAX Audio…

 
Sit back, kick your legs up and let Rusty Ranchero guide you through this EXPLICIT special audio treat.

It’s a dark and breezy late August night in Seattle as GUI J and Steve519 try to get Rusty drunk and make him turn off that darn recorder.  So tune in and findout what a “Balzak” really is.  If you don’t like people looking at you strange, then listen in public with caution, because smiles and laughs are sure to come.

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There is no 56.5 Roundtable this Tuesday.  While I can bore you with my excuses, I’ll just say that I enjoy having a roll in XBL Radio and I have no plans of leaving this organization.  I WILL RETURN in Two Weeks with a fresh set of guests for the next Gamers Roundtable, podcast 57.5

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So if you are 18 or older, then I invite you to check out this special audio in place of “LIVE on LIVE”.  CUATION: This audio contains strong language and adult oriented content.  LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Available in two flavors…
MP3 (96kbps mono) Right click here…
MP3 (128kbps HQ Stereo) Right click there…
–Duration exactly one hour–

Keyman, sorry, I owe you one.
-Rust.

Dashboard Update List- Worth it or not?

Hey whats up gamers, its B4 here with your latest update as to whats going on in the gaming world.  I found something on xbox360rally.com the other day that I wanted to share with all of you.  Apparently, someone by the name of  “Post Up” in the Xbox forums has posted the list for what is going to be coming to us Xbox owners in the forecoming Fall Dashboard Update.

Here is the list so you can judge for yourself if this update is really worth it or not:

Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers

Compatibility with messenger pad

Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering

Many more Vision Cam settings

New screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark

New Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade

Brand new “web based adver-games” flash games which aren’t downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via new Xbox Live Arcade Blade

New Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade

New functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad

New XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, new options

New language, time and date settings

New “advertising opportunities” in gameplay

Xvid support

New “favourites” option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference

IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor

Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games

New clan support - will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can “fold” friends into new clan category in friends list

Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages

New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.

Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download

Option for having video content not inform when completed download

Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads

New option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas

New option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console

Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about new in-game content for your games

Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings

Improved USB Keyboard settings

Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard

Faster response times to Redeem Code settings

Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code

Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can’t download current item, will automatically download next available that is able.

Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes

Themes can now be animated

Themes may now have sound effects

Better slideshow capabilities, new options added. New sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable.

New estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take

After taking a look at list, do you think this update was really necessary, or is it just MS throwing stuff we do not need at us just so they can do some advertising for themselves.  I personally think that even though some of this stuff is cool, especially with the new clan feature and XNA Game launcher support, most of this update is not really anything too exciting or new to me.

So I guess that only leaves me with one question to ask all of you about this Dashboard Update, is it worth it or not?  I will leave that for all of you to decide.

Until next time my friends, this is B4 signing off
Take Care,
B4

Article link: http://www.xbox360rally.com/fall-dashboard-update-list-leaked/

LIVE on LIVE… on LIVE?

Yes!  XBL Radio is officially on LIVE!  The Xbox Live Marketplace, that is.  Due to the hard work of Bobby Blackwolf and Chris Paladino, AllGames.com is now featured in the latest Gamerpics downlaod.  It’s all part of the celebration of Xbox Live turning 5 years old.  I am honored that XBL Radio could be a part of the festives.

So, do me a favor.
*First, the obvious one:  Download that FREE picture pack and use it.
*Second:  Go here and say thanks to the poeple that made it happen.
*Third:  That’s it!

If you can do that for me, I would very much appreciate it.  I feel this gamerpic marks a milestone for all the work we at XBL Radio have done.  And it couldn’t have come at a more monumental time:  The celebration of the service that layed the foundation for XBL Radio.

-Rust.

This F*&$in game F*&$ing Blows (and how I really feel)

I just wanted to give all our listeners a heads-up. 

This game SUCKS!

I’m a huge fan of the FPS. In recent weeks us FPS die-hards have been blessed. With Halo3, COD4, and several other games it seems the FPS genra didn’t need a shot of adreneline. However, Kane and LYNCH brings that and not much more to the platform.

The story is your usual “I’m a bad-ass mofo” shoot-em up. However this game doesn’t even reach the guilty pleasure aspect. It’s just GUILT that you will have for playing it. The main characters are so vile you won’t be rooting for yourself, let alone care about their outcome. Resevoir Dogs credits had more style.

Gameplay is awkward at best. After playing such well crafted titles in the past weeks it’s hard to go back to a game with this much of an uncontrollable feel. Even the so called tutorial doen’t do a good job of getting the rythem down. How can it? It feels like GTA without the GRAND!

I also would like to comment on the dialouge. They said, at PAX, this was an homage to Tarintino. Damn this is how you pay tribute?  There were so many “F” bombs, I started shouting them back at the game for making me listen. I mean I love Tarantino, I don’t mind cursing, but come on starting a sentence with Fu*$ and then ending it with FU*$ is proof you had nothing to say. It was torture to “F’n”  listen to.

 In closing I just wanted to do an early review of my first impressions. I’ve only played for several hours so far, so this is far from over. It may get better. However I don’t want any of you to go out of your way to rent or buy this game and not know what I know. KANE should get LYNCHED!

Is this offensive to you?

Throughout this past week, a video has been released that reveals a love scene in the upcoming RPG Shooter, Mass Effect.  And for whatever the reason, Singapore has banned the game from being released, because it is a lesbian make-out scene, and they find it offensive.  I will show you the video, and you can judge for yourself. Here is the Video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMPKB6O1DQI[/youtube]

Now I personally think that there is nothing here that would really be considered offensive.  You don’t see anything you wouldn’t see in a Victoria Secret commercial or Desperate Housewives.  The scene is short and done in good taste.  I guess I only have one question for all of you gamers out there, and that is “Is this offensive to you?”

Until next time gamers, this is B4 signing off
Take care,
B4

Link to announcement:
http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-82618.aspx

XBL Radio ver 56.0 (The Fall Update*)

and introducing The Other Guys…

*New Features *New Hosts *New Attitude

This week we revise the Podcast for a new Season. Join the old cast as they introduce new members to the show: X3RO and KEMAN (two new Gamertags) who are now your new hosts.

+NEWS:
-Did Rockstar go POSTAL when they released Manhunt?
-Becoming an educated gamer. Does your GPA match your Gamerscore?
-The Writers Strike: Will it effect gaming?

+GAME TALK:

-XBLR visits Springfield. Is the latest Simpson’s Game worth missing a few episodes of the show? -Guitar Hero 3: This game wants it’s Money for Nothing and it’s on the Wii… -COD4: You had me at BETA. This game will PERK up your appetite for gaming. -KID PIX (Viva Pinata Party Animals): Cameron says these Pinatas can’t be beat when it comes to the best party game on the 360.

PLUS:
-SquidPunch with the 360 FriendSpotSpot tells us the top played games in October.
-The Marketplace Minute: We search for the right WORDS to explain the newest Arcade release, and more on the all new and improved XBL Radio Podcast.

(MP3) Direct Download ver 56.0
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