I play a lot of games, as an XBL Radio host, for the good of the show. I really enjoy trying out all of the different types of game-play from one genra to another. However, most of us gamers are specific to one type of game. Be it first-person shooters, strategy, MMO, RTS, or casual arcade fare. Let’s face it: in this day and age of so many consoles and so many choices, something is going to get looked over. That something amounts to sales for game developers. Here is an idea:

Each game you put into your disc tray is an automatic 10 Gamerpoints. No matter how long you play. Each Demo you try-out is worth 5 Gamerpoints. To me it makes sence. There are many times that I have a big fat “0″ on my scorecard. This would at least remedy that issue. The bigger issue however is getting us to try something different. It would’nt amount to much, however it would show other gamers that you are an open-minded gamer and that you speak from expierience. It would also promote gamers to rent, demo, or borrow games in order to try other venues.

In the end; It may not be something on everyones mind, but it is a feature that promotes positive gaming in everyway.

For those of you that didn’t know, our good buddy Mik has his own podcast and they just turned 1, so do him a favor and check it out. The Fanboys Lunchcast: Episode 18

Episode 18: Jeffrick (47:00)

Our anniversary podcastacular! Featuring Sooch takes a hike (and touches the dead), Gamestop shopping, Halo 3 beta stress, upscaling on the PS3, DiRT, Riddick, your ringtone sucks, a bit of listener feedback, and a contest that’s way too hard for you to win.

Our good buddies at 360friendspot.com are celebrating their one year anniversary. And to help them celebrate, they are giving away Command and Conquer 3 for the 360. Here is the link for more info. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m not sure if you guys caught this but if you didn’t you have to check this out.

Do You Know a Great Gaming Dad?

Do you know a terrific gaming Dad? Here’s your chance to show him some Father’s Day love and take a shot at winning an awesome prize for yourself*. Here’s how it works.

Write an original essay about a father (or male legal guardian) and gaming. Do you know a Dad who does a great job balancing gaming and fatherhood? Is he known for his patience with n00bs or his mad fragging skills? Does he play games with his kids? Is he raising his gamer offspring to play fair and follow the rules? Read the rest of this entry »

As promised, here is the supplemental audio from our most recent show, 44.5. It’s some pretty cool conversation between Rusty and GUI J in a 30 minute spectacle including the roundtable outtakes.

Here’s what they talked about…
Rusty’s skermish with Bungie. Is what they are doing with Halo 2 right?
Why does XBLR pick on Microsoft so much? Is there really more bad things than good about our favorite console?
Nintendo boasting about it’s FREE online service. What does this mean for MS and Online Gaming?
What should Steve do about his Best Buy dilema? He gave us 3 options. What about a fourth?
XBLR pats it’s back.
New Contest to Win Lost Planet: You decide how!
The Guitar Hero 2 Video Contest will be announced Tuesday, on ver 45.0!
“And Now For” Outtakes™: Check out some of the funny, sometimes serious and even just plain weird things our guests and hosts say that don’t make the final cut.

Right Click, Save As ver 44.5Bonus.mp3

Nintendo Reports that over five million DS owners have connected via WiFi, worldwide. Those users have engaged in more than 200 million sessions of gameplay since the service was introduced in November 2005. More than 60 titles, including Mario Kart DS and Animal Crossing: Wild World offer WiFi connected gameplay.

“Nintendo DS gamers globally use Nintendo WiFi Connection as an easy, fun place to find fellow players, all without paying anything extra for the service,” said Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. “The milestones represent millions of hours of fun and camaraderie despite miles between players.”

If Sony and Nintendo continue to flaunt their (free) online services, maybe this could pressure Microsoft into finally offering Gold service at no charge? Hey, I think I saw that Devil at Dillard’s looking for a Winter jacket. But it was far and kinda dark; it could have just as well been Carpal.

For more details: read Gamasutra’s report
-Rust.