FROM EPISODE 14 OF FORWARD SLASH AWESOME: THE PODCAST What an awesome name for a game with an equally awesome concept. If you think dying just once in this game is enough, think again! Choke on my Groundhog, YOU BASTARD ROBOTS gives you the option of time travel without a DeLorean. The developer’s name is Petri and he’s from Kloonigames.com, making monthly games for everyone to enjoy. He is also working on Crayon Physics Deluxe which is available on Steam, so go [...]
Archive for June, 2009
FSA: The Podcast – Episode 14: Special Championship Edition Remix – 19/06/2009 Two special guests join the show today: Laura Parker from Gamespot AU and Darryn King from TheVine.com.au! Listen in as our guests help Matthew Griffin and Geoff Larsen explore video game censorship. We chat about Indy and beating in the jungle, talk Puzzle Quest and even choke on some groundhogs. Please enjoy this remixed ForwardSlashAwesome.com show. Running time: 01:29:47 Get it via iTunes Get it via RSS Get [...]
FROM EPISODE 13 OF FORWARD SLASH AWESOME: THE PODCAST A remake of the classic Commodore 54 title by the loverly people over at RetroSpec. If you have never heard of this game but love a freeware indie title and you love balls, wizards and cats, this one is for you. Even if you are an old school C64 kid, this remake is in 640 x 480. Golly gee, you never saw that back then. Download it over at Retrospec.sgn.com. And [...]
FSA: The Podcast – Episode 13 – 12/06/2009 Matthew Griffin and Geoff Larsen return to regale you with tales of ridiculousness and all things Indie-tasic! If you like wizards and you like them in balls this is the episode for you. We also explore the complex world of suing people and Beyonce references. Please enjoy. Running time: 02:02:45 Get it via iTunes Get it via RSS Get the direct download
FSA: The Podcast – Episode 12: E3 Aftermath – 05/06/2009 Welcome to the E3 Aftermath. As the smoke clears, Matthew Griffin and Geoff Larsen are joined by special guest, Darryn King, and we navigate the flood waters of announcements and sweet, sweet trailers. Moving on from metaphors, the press conferences are discussed and the games are drooled over. Also, please join us in our bewilderment of the Wii Vitality Senor and Project Natal. Running time: 02:23:22 Get it via iTunes [...]
The Nintendo Keynote Press Conference saw the announcement of a new Mario and does he look old school. A 2.5D “masterpiece” sees Mario and friends compete for an overall high score. A single player component was also mentioned but it seems co-op is definitely their focus. Looks interesting and I also noticed all four players that demoed it on stage had the Wii remote on it’s side and very little waggle control. First Punch out!! now a somewhat 2D Mario. [...]
FROM EPISODE 11 OF FORWARD SLASH AWESOME: THE PODCAST Everyone knows Dishwasher: Dead Samurai right? Well, if you don’t get it on XBLA now! But in the meantime, Ska has a freeware game to wet your whistle that lets you play as a bartender with a shotgun. I know right, sold. But in case you are unsure, Survival Crisis Z also lets you act out your ultimate fantasy, being a clerk. Oh, and I think there are zombies or something [...]
