Developer Interview: EA’s Todd Batty

I recently had the opportunity to talk with EA’s Todd Batty who is the Lead Developer of Facebreaker. Here is the interview, which will be part of the next episode of the podcast, with some footage of Facebreaker’s character customization... 

Video Game Jocks 08/28/2008

In this episode, we have a Roundtable with Ron Workman, formerly of Destructoid, and Cheapy D of Cheap Ass Gamer, We Talk About the Leipzig Games Convention, Xbox 360 Price Drops, Gearbox Working On Halo 4, Answer Your Listener Mail and More! [MP3] Direct... 

New Release Snap Judgements 8/25/2008

It isn’t even September yet and we already have a week with more than a few notable releases. We have a game featuring one of the most famous athletes in the world, the game that made Japanese people love the Xbox 360 (even if it was for a single... 

VGJ Review: Madden NFL ‘09 (Xbox 360)

Madden is the 800 pound gorilla in the sports video game room. Every year, it is not only the highest selling sports game but one of the highest selling games period. This rabid loyalty does not mean that Madden is immune to criticism. That is why EA... 

Video Game Jocks Episode 100

In this  episode, We Celebrate the 100th Episode Milestone, the July NPD Numbers, Sackboy as the PS3 Mascot, Burnout Paradise on the PSN, Announce Two Big Contests and More! [MP3] Direct Download Format: 86:05, 39.5 MB, MP3    Standard Podcast:... 

New Release Snap Judgements 8/18/2008

This week we have that has been over 10 years in the making, a remake of a game much older than that and the linchpin between a title from last year and one from the next. Too Human (Xbox 360) Silicon Knights has been working on Too Human, in one form... 

Video Game Jocks Episode 100 Postponed… Again

We may not actually be closed but due to circumstances beyond our control, the episode 100 podcast spectacular will have to be delayed (at least) one more week. In the mean time, you could always catch up one some older episodes, which I see many of... 

New Release Snap Judgements 8/11/2008

It’s the second Tuesday in August and that means two things: it’s getting unbearably humid here on the east coast and one of the year’s juggernaut titles is being unleashed on the masses. Madden NFL 09 (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP,... 

VGJ Review: Geometry Wars 2 (XBLA)

Sequels are always a tall order. From games to movies to any other medium, it’s always tough to try and reproduce something, especially something that is one of, if not the most recognizable form of that media. So is the challenge that Bizarre... 

Video Game Jocks Episode 100 Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the live 100th episode of the Video Game Jocks Podcast will be postponed until next Tuesday, August 12th. With an extra week on your hands, you can always listen to some of the old episodes of the show - I recommend an... 

Video Game Jocks Episode 99

In this episode, we are joined by Edie from the Game Hounds to talk about the Summer of XBLA, Bungie’s Future, Gears of War 2 Coming with a Lancer, Iwata Apologizing, We Answer Your Listener Mail and More! [MP3] Direct Download Format: 97:16, 44.6... 

Riccitiello Says EA Should Have Bet on Wii

Speaking with the Mercury News, EA CEO John Riccitiello made public his feelings of regret that the game giant did not put more emphasis on the Wii at the beginning of this console generation. “We typically figured out who the market leader was... 

Summer of XBLA, Contest Kicks Off This Week

Despite the summer being half over, Microsoft is kicking off another Summer of Arcade with the announcement of release dates for some of the most anticipated Xbox Live Arcade games of the year over the next 5 weeks. Here is the word straight from Major... 

New Release Snap Judgements 7/28/2008

This week two legendary weapons collide in one game to become an easy pick of the week and we have a baseball game for kids and a comedy series coming from the PC to the console. Soul Calibur (Xbox 360, PS3) Pick of the Week Soul Calibur is amongst... 

VGJ Review: NCAA Football 2009 (Xbox 360)

There are many football fans out there that prefer the school spirit, atmosphere and genuine enthusiasm of the college game as opposed to the pro game. The folks at EA have gone out of their way to translate that palpable excitement into the latest version...