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We convened an emergency session to record our reactions to Microsoft’s wild and controversial reveal of the XBox One.

Watch along and experience our disbelief at news like: almost-always online, lack of backwards compatibility, mandatory installs, anti-used game DRM, and the upcoming Halo TV series.

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Up to this point in the show, we’ve reserved “what we’ve been playing” discussions to our game of the year episodes, but we’ve decided to break that concept out of its prison and spread the cheer throughout the year. Don’t worry, we understand that this type of talk isn’t for everyone, and will only bring it back every few months.

In this, our inaugural “what we’ve been playing” installment, we discuss Assassin’s Creed III, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Zone of the Enders HD, Sim City 4, Tales of Vesperia, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Fire Emblem Awakening, and much more!

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“I am disappoint.” Radio Splode returns in this, our most action-packed episode. This time around, we try to talk about the worst games we’ve played, but mostly stick to simply the most disappointing ones. Titles discussed include Donkey Kong 64, Operation Darkness, Jurassic Park II: The Chaos Continues, Final Fantasy X-2, and many more.

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Radio Splode is back to spread cheer and good will. This week, Newbs and sulci discuss Nintendo’s decision not to hold an E3 press conference, the Wii U system update, Wii U’s lackluster Virtual Console launch, and even Final Fantasy XIV.

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This is the first full episode of Radio Splode we’ve posted to YouTube, and it’s all thanks to a request from one of our fans! In celebration of the format change, we’ve dedicated this episode to responding to the questions and other comments of our followers. Subjects range from Metroid Other M and LucasArts to the GameCube games we found most disappointing.

Let us know what you think about the new format, as well as our sexy beards.

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On this episode of Radio Splode, I Newbs stand alone in a sea of chaos to battle the latest influx of gaming news. This week, I cover the April 17th Nintendo Direct, including the volumes of Mario and Zelda related announcements made therein, as well as struggle to understand the many XBox successor rumours that have been circulating.

Remember, we’re just a few days away from recording our big fan-dedicated feedback spectacular! Send us your questions, comments, and feedback through Facebook, YouTube, and email (hosts@splodinator.com).

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The next episode of Radio Splode will be recorded on April 21, 2013, and will be dedicated to you, the fans and viewers! We’re looking for all the comments, questions, and feedback you guys can muster, and we’ll be responding to as much as we can!

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Candid Gamera joins me (Newbs) in studio for the latest thrilling installment of Radio Splode! This week, we discuss the entire Mario Kart series from front to back, then turn to what we’d like to see from the series in the future. Tune in and peel out!

Image: Super Mario Kart box art. Nintendo.

Candid Gamera demands an end to the blue shell, while Newbs dreams of a world filled with DLC tracks.

This clip comes from Radio Splode Episode 63: Mario Kart Spectacular.

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This clip comes from Radio Splode Episode 62: Iwata’s gotta go and LucasArts takes a bow.

Here’s the NES article that inspired this rant.

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It’s yet another depressing news round-up this week with me, your old pal Newbs! In this episode, I dig into Emily Rogers’ thorough thrashing of Nintendo’s president, “Satoru Iwata: Hubris versus Western Culture”. Other topics include the closing of LucasArts, Square Enix’s troubled past and curious future, and the perplexing existence of Deus Ex Human Revolution Director’s Cut.

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Springing from the Tony Harris debacle late last year, Tropes vs Women in Video Games, and years of brooding frustration with posers, the Splodinators have gathered together to debate issues of inclusiveness in nerd culture.

Credible nerds.

This clip comes from Radio Splode Episode 61: Geek Legitimacy Debate

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Anita Sarkeesian isn’t the only one being berated online for applying a feminist critique to video games. In this episode of Radio Splode, have a listen to sulci and myself argue with angry YouTubers over our positive reaction to Feminist Frequency’s Tropes vs Women in Video Games.

Image: Princess Peach. Nintendo.

Anita Sarkeesian has finally released her long-anticipated critique of representations of women in video games. Find out what Newbs and sulci make of her effort to shred the damsel in distress trope.

This clip comes from Radio Splode Episode 60: Feminist Frequency Freak-Out, which you can listen to here.

Watch the original video here.

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This clip comes from Radio Splode episode 59, How to Rescue the Wii U. Check out the full podcast here.

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The gang has reconvened for an emergency session. The truth is, the Wii U is in trouble, but the Splodinators think they know how to fix it. Have a listen to learn our secret techniques.

Background information:

In the US in January, the Wii U sold about 57k. That’s compared to 281k for the 360 and scarily close to the Vita at 35k. In Japan, the Wii U is also hovering around Vita numbers, like 9-10k a week. Compare that to the 3DS, which sells 70-90k a week.

In North America, not a single game came out for the system in January. One came out in February (Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2). A few marginally noteworthy games are coming in March (Lego City: Undercover, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted U).

Rayman Legends has been pushed to September, and Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101 still don’t have release dates.

Nintendo has announced that many of their biggest guns are on the way, but with little/no information or dates.

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It’s just me, Newbs, again this week, but I’ve got some gargantuan news to talk about. Sony has unveiled the PS4, and the great man in green is about to have his year. Can the Mario Bros’ second fiddle really compete with 8GB of GDDR5 RAM?