PC Gamer US Podcast #304: Justified
The Game of the Year awards 2011 have come and gone, and we thought we’d take an hour (or two) to break down our decision-making process. For those of you questioning reality and the fabric of life itself after seeing our choices, we’re here to help. Chris Antista has channeled the demon spirits of the Internet Zeitgeist, joined by Evan, Josh, Lucas, and Gavin, as they explain the thought process behind each and every selection. No punches are pulled in this marathon of elucidation—whether you gave our selections a thumbs up or the bird, this is definitely worth a listen.
PC Gamer US Game of the Year awards 2011
If it happens in videogames, it happens on the PC first. Every year, developers conjure new ways to dazzle, mystify, challenge, and entertain us—some with a handful of deceptively simple game mechanics and a unique art style, others by building entire worlds that accommodate whatever role we choose to play in them. Whatever the approach, the big advancements always take place on the only platform without masters or limitations.
That makes handing out our awards every year an excruciating task. Because there are plenty of games that did things well and many games that do them extraordinarily well, but only one that can be said to have done something best. These awards are a tribute to those games—the ones that, in a year of outstanding work, stood above the rest; the games that set the high mark for each category and put the challenge to developers in 2012: top that.
PC Gamer US Podcast #303: 52 Hours
This week, Lucas carries out the cult rituals of the PCG tribe with Evan, Josh, Tyler, and Gavin as they seek the answers within to the most pressing of questions. What game determined their path through life? What is their deepest, darkest PC gaming passion? How do they nourish themselves whilst gaming like champions? And who, pray tell, participated in a LAN for a whopping 52 straight hours?! Don your cabalistic cloaks and join us in this inward-looking ceremony.
Champion Roundtable: Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert
Every two weeks, we give you our verdict on whether or not the latest League of Legends champion is worth buying. Take a seat at the table with Josh, Lucas, and Hollander Cooper as they wax poetic on the joys of blowing people up with magical bombs as a maniacal Yordle. Could Ziggs be the diminutive demolitions expert you’ve been looking for?
PC Gamer Presents: Dino D-Day revisited
If you are one of the lucky millions fortunate enough to have your mind blown by seeing Jurassic Park in the theaters, then Dino D-Day is a game tailored specifically for you. Unfortunately, this nostalgic, Source-modded cream dream—featuring flying raptors, exploding compies and a machinegun-mounted T-Rex!—somewhat failed to set the web on fire during its initial release. However, an enormous update late last year (as well as a recent PCG screening of those delicious Jurassic Park Blu-rays) reignited our passion for NAZI DINOSAURS something fierce!
Dino D-Day throwdown, Devs Vs PCG
The clash of teeth and hot lead will fly today in less the 30 minutes! The PC Gamer US team is jumping into Dino D-Day to compete against the developers themselves, and the pride of editors and dinosaurs everywhere is on the line. Watch our victory or shame LIVE starting at 12pm (PST). Feel free to live chat along with us after the jump.
PC Gamer US Podcast #302: Goneiskey
Chris C., Evan, Josh, Greg, and Tyler discuss the cancellation of Blizzcon, product placement in games, plastic DLC, and a very important announcement from one of the staff.
Champion Roundtable: Sejuani, the Winter’s Wrath
In the latest installment of the League of Legends Champion Roundtable, Josh and Lucas are joined by GamesRadar’s Hollander Cooper to give the run-down on Sejuani, the newest female tank to storm onto the Fields of Justice. Is she really worth your money? Only one way to find out.
And in other gaming news…
It’s time for our latest round-up of gaming news from our chums around the internet. OXM have spiralled into Mass Effect obsession, Official Nintendo round up the best 3DS games made so far, OPM try to keep track of who’s dead, alive and undead in the Resident Evil series and CVG list the best boss fights ever. Will you agree with their choices? Find out below.
PC Gamer US Podcast #301: Drop the SOPA
This week, Lt. Logan, Chris #1 and Chris #2, and intern soldiers Greg and Gavin hunkered down in the PCG compound to prepare for all-out war on crappy legislation. Gavin gives us the scoop on the new TOR flashpoint, Kaon Under Siege, Greg patents his ingenious idea for 3D printers, and Logan lights a torch and passes out pitchforks around the office in preparation to take down SOPA.
Win an Ear Force headset from Turtle Beach [US Only]
Wanna win some premium noise cans?! Well, lucky for you, winning’s as easy as…
World of Warcraft Protip: Killing critters for fun and achievements
In this Protip, Josh explains how to snag three WoW achievements with the help of furry little nature friends. How you proceed just depends on how thirsty you are for the blood of the innocent…so, how many critters do you want to kill?
Congratulations to the winners of CATFANTASTIC! [US only]
Thanks to everyone who played, listened, and just plain tolerated ELECTROCATFANTASTIC. In honor of PC Gamer’s 300th US Podcast, we not only tortured one another with an electric stun wand as part of America’s cruelest game show—we also invited loyal listeners to play along for a chance to win some FABULOUS prizes!
PC Gamer US Podcast #300: ELECTROCATFANTASTIC
What is Catfantastic? CATFANTASTIC IS MEOW! Run with Evan, Josh, Tyler, two Chrises and hostmaster Logan Decker as they navigate a gauntlet of incredibly cruel trivia, electroshock therapy, and a blackhole of math and fairness for the epic 300th episode of the PC Gamer US Podcast!
And in other gaming news…
Here’s the best from our chums around the internet, including some top TOR tips, the best Minecraft texture packs, a look at what the web might be like if SOPA passes. You’ll also find thoughts on the new Hitman and Bioshock Infinite’s 1999 mode.
