The Press Playcast

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) round-out their discussion of the entire Bioshock series as they breakdown Bioshock Infinite. Join us as we discuss the game's gameplay, graphics, music, and story.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys pick sophomore albums that they consider the best album in each selected band's catalog. How does the somewhat controversial, 3rd installment in the Bioshock library stack up to its formidable forefathers? And how many Chambers did the Wu-Tang Clan actually enter? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 92 Discussion Thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19712.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) The Stooges - Down on the Street Weezer - The Good Life Madonna - Material Girl Oasis - Don't Look Back in Anger Public Enemy - Bring the Noise The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin, Beats Louis Armstrong - St. James Infirmary Blues Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss Doki Doki Literature Club! a virtual novel with dating simulator mechanics.....that isn't what you might expect. Join us as we discuss the game's gameplay, graphics, music, and it's very twisted story.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys pick their favorite albums of 2012, a year in which both had to do some digging! Which way does this dark, "cutesy" narrative make the boy's needles move? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 91 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19703.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Grimes - Oblivion Killer Mike - Jo Jo's Chillin' Maps & Atlases - Vampires Lee Ronaldo - Waiting on a Dream Lambchop - Gone Tomorrow Frank Ocean - Lost Doki Doki Literature Club! OST - Piece by Piece Passion Pit - Carried Away

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a late release on the Nintendo Game Boy, James Bond 007. Join us as we discuss the game's Zelda-like and RPG-esque gameplay mechanics, the graphics, and the music.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys discuss their list of favorite songs that blend into one another. How does this "hidden gem" rank amongst the Game Boy library and should you add it to your collection? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 90 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19686.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius & Eye in the Sky Fugazi - Do You Like Me? Black Sabbath - Jack the Stripper & Faeries Wear Boots CSS - I Love You Weston - New Shirt & Heather Lewis James Bond 007 Game Boy OST - Big Town Music Pink Floyd - Us & Them / Any Color You Like

WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss Sega's flagship series for the Genesis, Shinobi, and the three games released for this home console. Join us as we each games' ninja-esque, run-n-gun gameplay mechanics, their graphics, and music.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys discuss their Top 6 tunes about "cars." Yeah, it's a little weird... but it works. In what order do the guys rank these games, and which ones would they recommend for your collection? Who is a big fan of the music in this series and who thinks it's just, "meh?" And which one of the boys is a closet Blood Hound Gang fan?  Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 89 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19675.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Highway Star - Deep Purple Death Metal In A Mini Van - Dinosaur Burps Cars That Go Boom - L'Trimm Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett Mercedes Boy - Peebles The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) - George Jones Idaten - Shinobi 3: Return of the Ninja Master OST The Passenger - Iggy Pop

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game on the original XBox that many consider a "hidden gem."  Released as a means to increase XBox sales in Japan, Phantom Dust is a 3rd person arena battler with "card" mechanics. Join us as we discuss the game's complex gameplay mechanics and its unique graphical and musical styles.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys reveal their Top 6 tracks that celebrate life.  Is Phantom Dust the gem that others claim it to be, or is it better left in the dust?  Tune in and find out!   As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 88 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19625.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:00:45 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:08 ConcertCast - 00:21:48 News - 01:01:43 Pickups - 01:11:23 Whatcha Playin' - 01:29:51 Phantom Dust Discussion - 01:46:10 Upcoming Titles - 02:28:31 Outro - 02:32:17 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place) - Talking Heads Through The Wire - Kanye West Living Life - The Eels Live Select - Phantom Dust OST Wasted Years - Iron Maiden Living Life - Daniel Johnston

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game that mayyyyyy.... be considered a "hidden gem" on the SNES, developer Ukiyotei's Skyblazer. Join us as we break down this pricey action/platformer and determine whether it's worth your hard earned cash, or best left in your retro game store's display case. During our Concertcast segment, we list our Top 6 breakup songs of all time. Will Shawn actually enjoy Rich's retro pick for July's playthrough? Tune in and find out!   As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 87 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19598.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:01:02 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:04 Question of the Month/ConcertCast - 00:17:47 Pickups - 01:06:33 Whatcha Playin' - 01:22:21 Skyblazer Discussion - 01:41:52 Upcoming Titles - 02:39:54 Outro - 02:44:44 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Game of Love - Ike & Tina Turner Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Everybody Plays the Fool - The Main Ingredient So Lonely - The Police Skinny Love - Bon Iver Skyblazer OST - The Temple Infernus King of Wishful Thinking - Go West

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) are joined by long-time friend and former co-host of the show, Disposed Hero to discuss June's playthrough, Metal Gear Solid 2.  Join us as we sift our way through this winding narrative and give our thoughts on the gameplay, environments, music, and sounds. While Shawn is an avid supporter of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, this is Rich's first experience with MGS2. Will their opinions of the game differ or be the same?  Tune in and find out!   Also be sure to check out this month's Concertcast, which features an event that we've never tried before, an album fantasy draft.  This month's topic: Top 6 Grunge Albums. We want to know from our listeners, who has the best list? As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 86 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19591.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:01:03 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:15 ConcertCast - 00:15:14 News - 01:04:16 Pickups - 01:10:51 Whatcha Playin' - 01:33:31 Question of the Month - 01:47:59 MGS2 Discussion - 02:01:22 Upcoming Titles - 03:10:22 Outro - 03:15:28 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Would? - Alice in Chains Second Skin - The Gits Blinding Sun - Mudhoney Sex Type Thing - Stone Temple Pilots Everglade - L7 Plump - Hole Fell on Black Days - Soundgarden

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) are joined by Collectorcast co-host and friend Bil (wildbil52) to discus the indie, Metroidvania hit, Axiom Verge. As usual, we discuss the ins-and-outs of the gameplay, the graphics and environments, the sounds, and unlike other episodes, spend a great deal of time on the story. In this month's Concertcast segment, the boys add to your summer listening playlist as they dive into their favorite albums of 1997. Will Shawn's first experience with the game be favorable?  And will Rich and Bil come away loving Axiom Verge as much as they did when first playing it?  Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 85 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19581.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:00:41 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:03:54 ConcertCast - 00:27:37 Pickups - 01:43:33 Whatcha Playin' - 01:58:28 Question of the Month - 02:23:37 Axiom Verge Discussion - 02:34:48 Upcoming Titles - 03:57:31 Outro - 04:03:22 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Metallica - Fuel Sleater Kinney - Dig Me Out Missy Elliott - The Rain Foo Fighters - Everlong That Dog  - Never Say Never Bob Dylan - Lovesick Green Day - Scattered Axiom Verge OST - The Dream Stereolab - Brakhage Elliott Smith - All My Rowdy Friends

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) turn hepcats as they discuss Super Giant's indie darling, Transistor, and create a list of recommended jazz albums in this month's ConcertCast segment. Shawn is admittedly not a big fan of SG's first title, Bastion, so how will returning to play another game by this developer fair? The guys breakdown all of the ins and outs of the game, including gameplay mechanics, graphics, and the game's lush soundtrack. Is Transistor a crumbling utopian, sci-fi adventure that you should add to your collection or download queue, or is it best left in the bargain bin?  Stay tuned and fine out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show! Episode 84 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=19564.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:00:50 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:04 ConcertCast - 00:16:50 News - 00:45:14 Pickups - 00:51:21 Whatcha Playin' - 01:13:52 Question of the Month - 01:32:30 Transistor Discussion - 01:39:15 Upcoming Titles - 02:28:38 Outro - 02:32:54 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Miles Davis - So What? Dave Brubeck - Take Five Miles Davis - Pharaoh's Dance Darren Korb (Transistor OST) - Vanishing Point Darren Korb (Transistor OST) - Stained Glass Herbie Hancock - Chameleon

In this month's episode of the Playcast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) tackle a lesser known, but apparently, widely dislike RPG for the original Playstation, Eternal Eyes.  Join them as they discuss this Pokemon-like, magic heavy title, and breakdown the gameplay, story, graphics, and sound. In the ConcertCast, the guys reveal their Top 10 R&B and soul songs of the 1960's, and of course, there are a few honorable mentions. Do you fancy Japanese body pillows? And is Eternal Eyes a game you should add to your collection, or is it as awful as its North American cover art? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 83 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19548.0   Show Notes: Intro - 00:01:21 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:05:00 ConcertCast - 00:22:10 News - 00:56:10 Pickups - 01:00:39 Whatcha Playin' - 01:14:44 Question of the Month - 01:31:03 Eternal Eyes Discussion - 01:42:30 Upcoming Titles - 02:53:30 Outro - 02:59:10 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Metallica - Master of Puppets J. J. Jackson - But, It's Alright Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tracks of my Tears Patty & The Emblems - Mixed-Up, Shook-Up Girl Solomon Burke - Cry to Me The Exciters - He's Got the Power Wilson Pickett - In the Midnight Hour