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Last modified: December 30, 2022New Game Netcast
The staff of New Game Network have decided to bring their passion for video games to a different medium, and thus New Game Netcast was born. An informative discussion about the video game industry and everything in-between that we can think of. Thanks for tuning in!
Episode 019
January 20, 2013 The New Game Netcast is coming to a close (for now), so in this final episode of the podcast Season 2 we look back at the top stories of 2012. Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [03:03] Top Stories - Mass Effect 3 ending, Half Life 3 leak, Free to Play trend, cloud gaming, digital distribution, launches of Wii U and PS Vita, next generation rumors, troubles for THQ and 38 Studios, Kickstarter, biggest controversies [1:00:53] Article recap - Game of the Year Awards [1:21:40] Updates to the website and looking ahead Episode Cast: Alex, Evan, Tim, Peter |
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Episode 018
December 9, 2012 This is the final podcast episode of 2012 for the New Game Netcast, so there is no excuse to miss it. We're chatting about Black Tusk studios, Battlefield 3, Black Ops 2, Epic Mickey 2, Far Cry 3, THQ, Monopoly, Zynga, Mobile gaming, Peter Molyneux, PSN web store, Grammy Awards, Timesplitters, GTA V, and our holiday contests. There's also time to talk about cosplaying and crossbows. Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [05:35] News recap - Black Tusk studios created, Battlefield 3 Aftermath expansion arrives, Call of Duty: Black Ops II retail sales surpass $1 billion [19:17] Article recap - Epic Mickey 2, Far Cry 3 [26:48] News from around the industry - THQ Humble bundle, Monopoly on Steam with no multiplayer, Facebook cutting ties with Zynga, CEo says mobile will grow the industry to $100 billion, Molyneux's new god game, web-based PSN store launches, Journey soundtrack earns Grammy nomination [44:56] Hot topics and rumours - Fans allowed to remake Timesplitters, GTAV PC Petition, Holiday Contests on NGN [50:13] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Evan, Nick |
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Episode 017
November 24, 2012 Yet another New Game Netcast podcast episode is upon you, so listen! We're chatting about Assassin's Creed 3, Xbox Live anniversary, Mass Effect, Black Ops 2, Wonderbook, Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, Wii U launch, ArmA 3 developers in trouble, Mirror's Edge 2, GTA V, Kickstarter, and Xbox 720. There's also time to talk about Thanksgiving, living in Manchester, and the anti-Wii U task force. Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [05:09] News recap - Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy, Xbox LIVE celebrates 10 year anniversary, Next Mass Effect game in development, Nuketown 2025 removed from Black Ops 2 [14:18] Article recap - Assassin's Creed 3, Black Ops 2, Wonderbook [27:36] News from around the industry - StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm release date, Wii U Launches in North America, ArmA 3 developers in jail, Black Ops 2 sales [40:34] Hot topics and rumours - Mirror's Edge 2, GTA V second trailer, shift in Kickstarter appeal, Xbox 720 rumours [53:11] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Pete, Tim |
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Episode 016
November 11, 2012 The latest episode of the New Game Netcast features Grand Theft Auto 5, Cine Mora, Game of Thrones, Chivalry, 007 Legends, Madden NFL 13, Dance Central 3, Halo 4, NFS Most Wanted, The Last Guardian, Skyrim DLC on PS3, Classic Atari game, Sony stock trouble, NAVY Seals in trouble over Medal of Honor, rant on current critic culture, nice fatherly story, and discussion if gameplay should be removed from games. We also help with financial markets and tell our dentist stories! Episode Guide: [01:30] Intro [04:42] News Recap - Grand Theft Auto 5 release date, Game of Thrones DLC, Sniper Elite V2 multiplayer, Battlefield 1942 is free [16:04] Article Recap - Chivalry, 007 Legends, Madden NFL 13, Dance Central 3, Halo 4, NFS Most Wanted [37:32] Around the Industry - development trouble for The Last Guardian, Skyrim DLC for PS3, Atari game sells for $30k, Sony stock downgraded, US NAVY Seals in trouble for their role in Medal of Honor Warfighter [52:51] Random points of interest - rant on current critic culture, father makes Link a girl for his gamer daughter, developer says that gameplay should be removed from games [1:10:35] Questions of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Evan, Tim, Nick |
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Episode 015
October 28, 2012 In this Halloween-themed episode of the New Game Netcast we discuss Doom 3 BFG Edition, Borderlands 2 DLC, Guild Wars 2 Halloween, The Walking Dead Season 1 at retail, Hitman Absolution voice cast, PES 2013, Dishonored, XCOM, Forza Horizon, The Unfinished Swan, Starhawk, Zynga, SW: TOR, PS3 hack, G4TV, Interview with Pamela Horton, and the GMA/Eurogamer controversy. Also listen to Evan trying to host, all about NYC storm warning, and PEZ. Episode Guide: [01:30] Intro [04:20] News Recap - Doom 3 BFG Edition launch, first Borderlands 2 DLC, Guild Wars 2 celebrates Halloween, The Walking Dead Season 1 coming to retail, Hitman Absolution celebrity voice talent [17:12] Article Recap - PES 2013, Dishonored, The Unfinished Swan, XCOM Enemy Unknown, Forza Horizon [39:29] Around the Industry - IGN up for sale, Sony ends agreement with Starhawk developer, Zynga layoffs, Star Wars: The Old Republic F2P restrictions, PS3 hacked again, X-play and Attack of the Show cancelled [59:10] Random points of interest - Interview with Pamela Horton from PlayBoy, Windows Marketplace will allow PEGI 18 games, Geoff Keighley & GMA game journalism debacle [1:18:17] Questions of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Evan, Tim, Nick |
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Episode 014
October 14, 2012 You already know why every other Monday is a good day - it's time for a New Game Netcast episode! Listen to us talk about Shogun 2 Assembly Kit, Resident Evil 6, Kevin Butler, Diablo 3, Tomb Raider, Kinect Nat Geo TV, FIFA 13, Just Dance 3, PlayStation Store, Modern Warfare 2, Physics-based shooter, Gaikai, Windows 8 Marketplace, EA, Kixeye, World of Warcraft, and Valve rumours. Stay with us for Questions of the Episode and extra topics like Pokemon and Oregon Trail in space! Episode Guide: [01:30] Intro [08:15] News Recap - Total War: Shogun 2 Assembly Kit release, Resident Evil 6 launch, Sony suing Kevin Butler, Monster Power mode for Diablo 3, Tomb Raider preorder bonuses [22:35] Article Recap - Kinect Nat Geo, FIFA 13, Just Dance 4 [30:18] Around the Industry - PlayStation Store redesign, Modern Warfare 2 map removed, New Shooter uses only physics, Gaikai teasing AAA titles, Windows 8 Marketplace not allowing PEGI 18 games, EA founder claims consoles are a niche [51:51] Random points of interest - Racism at Kixeye, Senator that plays WoW, rumours of new IP from Valve [1:09:14] Questions of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Nick |
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Episode 013
September 30, 2012 It's time to kick off the unofficial second season of the New Game Netcast podcast, so enjoy this extra long episode! We've got TERA Online, FIFA 13, Vita 3G, Guild Wars 2, Pure Pwnage, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, NHL 13, Borderlands 2, Tryst, Steam Greelnight fees, Ubisoft PC DRM, Wii U prices and release date, new PS3 model, BioWare founders retiring, Starcraft 2 free to play rumour, Dishonored level design, Kickstarter, contest recap, and our Question of the Episode! Extras include Apple, Nintendo Power Glove, and Bayonetta! Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [08:24] News Recap - TERA Online server merges, FIFA 13 soundtrack, Vita 3G in Canada, Guild Wars 2 sales, Pure Pwnage movie [19:59] Article Recap - Guild Wars 2, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Borderlands 2, Tryst, NHL 13 [42:59] Around the Industry - Steem Greenlight fees, Ubisoft PC DRM, Wii U details, PS3 super slim, BioWare founders retire, Starcraft 2 might go free to play, Dishonored confuses players with open level design [1:15:46] Random points of interest - Tropes vs. Women in Video Games, Kickstarter guidelines, contest recaps [1:33:07] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Evan, Tim, Nick |
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Outtakes - Season 1
September 16, 2012 Warning: This episode of New Game Netcast may contain material and language that some people may find offensive. Viewer discretion is advised. Join us for a very special episode of the New Game Netcast - Outtakes! We are all, of course, seasoned professionals in the podcasting world, but sometimes we lose track of the topic at hand and go on to produce some off-topic reactions. So please sit back and enjoy listening to us screw up through the first 12 episodes of the podcast, collected here for your pleasure. We struggle to start, struggle to finish, and generally have trouble speaking. Plus, technical issues! |
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Episode 012
September 2, 2012 In the exciting conclusion of Season 1 for New Game Netcast we are talking Diablo 3, EA Sports Season Ticket, PlayStation Collections, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, The Secret World, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Darksiders 2, Frozen Synapse, Ubisoft PC piracy, City of Heroes, MLG, Steam Greenlight, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, Guild Wars 2, and our Question of the Episode! Bonus topics include PAX, Dishonored, and Antichamber! Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [08:10] News Recap - Diablo 3 Paragon system, EA Sports Season Ticket 2012, PlayStation Collections, Black Ops 2 special editions, The Secret World poor sales [19:43] Article Recap - Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Darksiders 2, Frozen Synapse [30:14] Around the Industry - Ubisoft claims 95% PC piracy rate, City of Heroes shutting down, MLG Championships drama, Steam Greenlight launch [47:16] Random points of interest - Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes first details and movie, Guild Wars 2 launch [59:21] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Evan, Tim |
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Episode 011
August 19, 2012 What could be more exciting than spending your Monday with the New Game Netcast! This time we chat about Team Fortress 2, UPlay, Sports Demos, FIFA Manager 13, Metal Gear Solid 4, Inversion, Sleeping Dogs, Deadlight, PlayStation Cross Buy, C&C Generals 2, Battle.net, Steam, OnLive, Double Fine, our PlanetSide 2 contest, best of Gamescom, Remember Me, modding multiplayer modes, Japanese culture within video games, and our Question of the Episode! Bonus topics include StarCraft 2 and translating game scripts! Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [06:45] News Recap - Team Fortress 2 coop mode, Ubisoft's Uplay client, demos for NHL/FIFA/Madden 13, FIFA Manager 13, Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy patch [16:22] Article Recap - Inversion, Sleeping Dogs, Deadlight [25:17] Around the Industry - Sony's Cross Buy promotion, C&C Generals 2 cancelled, Blizzard reports Battle.net hack, Steam plans to offer productivity software, OnLive being sold, Double Fine changing the way they do business [41:14] Random points of interest - PlanetSide 2 contest, Gamescom rumours, modding games to include multiplayer, apparent bias towards Japanese video games [56:34] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Evan |
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Episode 010
August 5, 2012 We've reached Episode 10 of the New Game Netcast, so listen to us talk about Microsoft Flight, NHL 13, The Walking Dead, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, Rainbow Moon, Inversion, E3, Ubisoft UPlay DRM, Star Wars The Old Republic, Steam User Agreement, EA Financial Report, Occulus Rift, Zynga, Xbox 720 dev kit, Google Fibre, and our Question of the Episode! There's also Olympic talk and The Dark Knight Rises. Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [05:13] News Recap - Microsoft Flight staff laid off, NHL 13 GM Connected mode, The Walking Dead Episodes free, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel [18:37] Article Recap - Rainbow Moon, Inversion [27:38] Around the Industry - E3 staying in Los Angeles, UPlay DRM exploit fixed, Star Wars: The Old Republic going free to play, New Steam user agreement prevents class-action suits, recent game publishers' financial reports [41:32] Random points of interest - Occulus Rift VR Headset, EA sues Zynga, Xbox 720 Dev kit surfaces, Google Fibre [54:05] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew |
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Episode 009
July 22, 2012 The staff at NGN brings you Episode 9, where you listen to us talk about Steam Summer Sale, Gears of War Judgement, Battlefield 4 Beta, EA Sports plus Tottenham Hotspur, Dead Space 3, Botanicula, Spec Ops The Line, Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends, Steam Greenlight, Limbo on PS3, Fez patch woes, Penny Arcade journalism, EA stock drop, The Ouya, our PSN contest, and our Question of the Episode! Be on the lookout for random rants on ComicCon and Kickstarter. Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [09:40] News Recap - Steam Summer Sale, Gears of War Judgement, Battlefield 4 beta in Medal of Honor Warfighter, EA Sports agreement with Tottenham Hotspur, and Dead Space 3 early facts [22:35] Article Recap - Botanicula, Spec Ops The Line, Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends [34:30] Around the Industry - Steam Greenlight project, Limbo could have launched on PS3 first, Fez won't be getting patched, Penny Arcade reports on shoddy journalism, EA stock drops [53:23] Random points of interest - Upcoming contests, website technical status, Portal 2 given to schools, war in Eve Online [1:04:10] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew, Evan |
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Episode 008
July 8, 2012 Summer's truly here now, and it's hot out there - so listen to our podcast while you brave the heat! In Episode 8, we're discussing FIFA 13, Source Filmmaker, the new Lara Croft, Guild Wars 2, Game of Thrones, Dragon's Dogma, Twitter PR disaster, digital games court ruling, Radical Entertainment, Mass Effect 3 DLC, SEGA closures, Sony and Gaikai, Portal 2, Eve Online, plus contests and our Question of the Episode! As a bonus, we get excited about release dates and the weather. Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [08:15] News Recap - FIFA 13 Ultimate Edition, Source Filmmaker, Camilla Luddington, Guild Wars 2 release date [16:17] Article Recap - Game of Thrones, Dragon's Dogma [28:12] Around the Industry - Guy fired for Twitter insults to Felicia Day, EU Court ruling on used digital game sales, Radical Entertainment shut down, Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut, SEGA closes studios worldwide, Sony acquires Gaikai [47:32] Random points of interest - Upcoming contests, website technical status, Portal 2 given to schools, war in Eve Online [54:45] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew |
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Episode 007
June 24, 2012 Now that we are back online (our website was down during recording of this episode) it's time to talk more about gaming! On this episode we've got news on Saint's Row 4, Amnesia A Machine for Pigs, Indie Game the Movie, Okami HD, E3 2013 rumours, Best of E3 2012 recap, Xbox 370, Dragon's Dogma, YouTube, and Need for Speed movie. All that, plus we talk about medical operations, how to fix your microphone, and more! Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [06:20] News Recap - Saints Row 4, Amnesia A Machine for Pigs, Indie Game movie, Okami HD, E3 moving [19:50] Article Recap - Best Games of E3 2012 roundup [27:25] Around the Industry - Leaked Xbox 720 docs, Rockstar Games cheaters, E3 booth babes, Aisha Tyler [43:50] Random points of interest - Writing in games, Dragon's Dogma, YouTube copyrights, Need for Speed Movie [59:35] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Evan |
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Episode 006
June 10, 2012 E3 2012 may be over, but now is the best time to recap all the big news! Tune in as we chat about our general experiences, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Xbox Smart glass, Tomb Raider, Black Ops 2, Dead Space 3, Crysis 3, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed 3, Watch Dogs, Beyond, Last of Us, Wii U, and much, much more! As an added bonus, we've got bagels and exploding pants. Episode Guide: [01:35] Intro [04:08] Microsoft - including Splinter Cell Blacklist, Xbox Smart glass, Tomb Raider, and Black Ops 2. [26:42] Electronic Arts - including Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3 [33:00] Ubisoft - including Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed 3, and Watch Dogs [45:36] Sony - including Beyond, Last of Us [52:10] Nintendo - including Wii U and third party support [58:20] Recap of our E3 2012 coverage and experiences [1:09:30] E3 news that never came to fruition [1:12:05] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew Stream Episode 6 and comment on the news page
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Episode 005
May 27, 2012 We are five episodes in, and today on the show topics include Blizzard apologies, Far Cry multiplayer, Starhawk, Risen 2, GR Future Soldier, Avernum, Max Payne 3, Borderlands 2 Limited edition, Steam, studio behind Reckoning closing, Diablo 3 sales, Sony in-game ads system, Carmageddon Kickstarter, Red Orchestra 2 GOTY patch, Shootmania Storm, E3 2012 expectations, and more! Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [02:50] News recap - Blizzard apologizes for Diablo 3 launch, E3 2012 exhibitor lists, Far Cry 3 Multiplayer beta [07:08] Article recap - Starhawk, Risen 2, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Avernum, Max Payne 3 [28:55] News from around the industry - Borderlands 2 Limited Edition, Steam remote downloads, Staff at Big Huge Games let go, Sony patents in-game ads, Diablo 3 sales record, Carmageddon Kickstarter, Red Orchestra 2 GOTY patch, Shootmania Storm [49:45] Hot topics and rumours - E3 2012 Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Tim, Evan, Nick (guest) Stream Episode 5 and comment on the news page
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Episode 004
May 13, 2012 It is the fourth episode of New Game Netcast, as we celebrate Mother's Day and talk about Uncharted 2 and MW3 DLC, BioShock Infinite delay, Alan Wake American Nightmare on PC, Portal 2 editor, Prototype 2, Walking Dead Ep 1, Sniper Elite V2, game research, Black Ops 2, Elder Scrolls Online, Company of Heroes 2, SW The Old Republic, Assassin's Creed 3, EA Financials, Starhawk DLC plans, Diablo 3, and more! Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [03:45] News recap - Uncharted 2 and MW3 DLC, BioShock Infinite delay, Alan Wake American Nightmare on PC, Portal 2 editor [15:55] Article recap - Prototype 2, Walking Dead Ep 1, Sniper Elite V2 [27:50] News from around the industry - game research, Black Ops 2, Elder Scrolls Online, Company of Heroes 2, SW The Old Republic, Assassin's Creed 3 [46:55] Hot topics and rumours - EA Financials, Starhawk DLC plans, Assassin's Creed 3 viral marketing, Diablo 3 [56:35] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Tim, Evan Stream Episode 4 and comment on the news page
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Episode 003
April 29, 2012 For the third episode of the Netcast, the team chats about Crysis 3, some upgrades on our website, Fez, Defenders of Ardania, Tribes, Silent Hill 3D Movie, Dishonored, Stalker 2, Sony All-Stars, perception of gaming within mass media, DOTA 2 free to play announcement, Diablo 3 Beta, Wii U Downloadable games, and more! Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [02:00] News recap - Crysis 3, new website improvements, Future Soldier contest [06:05] Article recap - Fez, Defenders of Ardania, Tribes Ascend [15:15] News from around the industry - Silent Hill movie, Dishonored, STALKER 2, PlayStation All-Stars, the image of games in mass media, Uncharted fan films [42:55] Hot topics and rumours - DOTA 2, Diablo 3 beta, WiiU Downloadable games [53:45] Question of the Episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew, Tim, Evan Stream Episode 3 and comment on the news page
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Episode 002
April 15, 2012 It's a sequel! In the second episode of the Netcast, the panel discusses Wii U rumours, EA as the Worst Company in America, and Sleeping Dogs. We'll reflect on Mass Effect 3 DLC plans and Captivate 2012. We've also got dancing in Kinect Star Wars, petitions about Dark Souls, and more! Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [02:04] News recap [13:12] Article recap [24:49] News from around the industry [38:14] Hot topics and rumours Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Matthew, Tim Stream Episode 2 and comment on the news page
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Episode 001
April 1, 2012 In the very first edition of the New Game Netcast, we chat about the fate of retailer GAME, Konami's triple release plans, Risen 2 box art changes, Mass Effect 3 endings, rumors of used game blocking on future consoles, and more! Episode Guide: [00:00] Intro [01:35] News recap [12:45] Article recap [23:30] News from around the industry [41:10] Hot topics and rumours [56:40] Now playing [1:01:45] Coming soon [1:02:55] Question of the episode Episode Cast: Alex, Peter, Evan, Matthew, Tim Stream Episode 1 and comment on the news page
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