After a break, the guys (Minus Fic) are back. This time they talk about Guitar Hero 4 nonsense, MGS4 sales and the story telling skills of the Japanese, and BLAKE craps on Monster Hunger. Then the discussion moves to Itagaki leaving Tecmo in true Itagaki fashion in the inagural edition of "GAKI GATE". Puzo family sues Paramount for money over the crap (Despite what BLAKE says, the game is butt) Godfather game. They also discuss whether Spore will suck or not.

Releases: Battlefield: Bad Company, Alone in the Dark, Guitar Hero On Tour, Operation Darkness

Judgement: Devil May Cry 4

Jank: Gamestop's Game Day Sales, lots of games on sale

Quote: "....Oh, this one's got a little jiggle thing on it, put your finger in there and wiggle it around..."

And don't forget, that BLAKEBUCK hates us all....

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In a special interview with King Boll, Uwe talks with the guys about:

How he got in to making films, Being f*cked over by Atari, Boll bashing and beating the hell out of his critics, Michael Bay, His dream production, Metal Gear Solid the movie, Grand Theft Auto movie, Postal breaking down religious and political walls, Video game journalism, Video game movies other than his, His fears as a director, The anti-Boll petition, and Uwe Boll: The Game.

Quote: "...I'm always happy to find somebody that's thinks he's not the Antichrist or something..."

A very special thanks goes to Wazoo for getting this setup.

Go here for the Pro-Boll petition

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This week on The Best Damn Podcast Ever: Big Daddy K is not happy about Metal Gear Solid 4 eating all dem CPUs, Charlie Daniels is pissed with Guitar Hero 3, Uwe Boll continues to ROCK FACE, and Blake is pissed that Myst Uru is shut down. The guys also (Sort of) announce the winner of the "Xbox Live Vision Cam Contest".

Releases: GTAIV (360, PS3), Mario Kart (Wii), Iron Man (Multi Platform), SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 (PSP, PS2), Great War Nations: The Spartans (PC)

Judgement: Orcs and Elves (DS) and Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS)

Jank: "Still Alive" (Rock Band), Some Halo 3 Nonsense (360), and Lost: Via Domus

Quote: "...William Miller lube up your hand and beat them nerds off hard
'Cos hells broke loose in Georgia and BLAKE BUCK’s made of lard...."

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You will learn.

Judgment: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Jank: Rez HD (XBLA) and Tax Free Tuesday (Star Package Liquor Store)
Quote: "It took me about 30 seconds to become an iPhone Douche."

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BLACK NERD COMEDY: http://www.blacknerdcomedy.com/

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The next time you kids bitch about show notes, I'm going to take a DUKE in your mouths. Also this week, Final Fantasy 7 ported to the NES for the ultimate j-pop rpg crapfest, there's terrorists in my World of Warcraft base, killing my liberty, and Take Two says "NO DICE" to EA buyout.

Judgment: Ace Combat 6 (360) and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS)
Jank: I swear it dosen't suck, Shadowrun (360)
Quote: "He's probably ******** this sentence coming out of my mouth right now"
Battle: http://web.mac.com/pyoungxyz

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This week's show is a little different - we talk of the STATE OF BDPE. So warm up your fingers to fire off those whiney emails! We also break down a few of the week's top stories. While this a 'mini-show' of sorts, fear not, as we'll be back later this week with another full length show!

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We're back with a new show just in time for Christmas! This week we've got Jeff Gerstmann Lynched by Kane, Itagaki ALLEGEDLY cleared of rape charges, Blactivision formed, and the DUKE rides again.

Judgment: Rock Band (360 / PS3), Geometry Wars Galaxies (DS / Wii), Burnout Paradise Demo (360 / PS3), Contra 4 (DS).
Jank: Guitar Hero 3 and Toorock shirts
Quote: "Oh man, I forgot how much fun this is"

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This week BDPE's got a very special guest! Andre Meadows, who some of you may know from his "Buy me a Wii" YouTube video, talks to us about his love of games, comedy, and his experiences as a black nerd.

Also this week, Jack Thompson announces himself keynote speaker at GDC, the ESRB says Manhunt 2's rating will stand despite it sucking really bad, and Guitar Hero 3 makes Activision enough money to license a good set list next time - oooh, burn!

Judgment: Guitar Hero 3 (360, PS3, Wii, PS2)
Jank: Lost Planet Collector's Edition
Quote: "I'm inviting him to MLK Day"

Check out Andre's website and videos over at:

www.blacknerdcomedy.com

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BDPE goes retro with a more classic show style - and tight leather pants. Also this week, Bungie tells Microsoft "K BAI", Bionic Commando swings back into action (lol, gamespot headline), and NEW STREET FIGHT.

Judgment: Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS) , The Orange Box (360 / PC)
Jank: Q? Entertainment XBLA Bonanza
Quote: "We won't have a department of defense, we'll have a department of FIGHT"

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In an effort to continuously refine our heat until it's a glimmering pirate chest full of gold, we want to try something new for episode 30.

We did some talking about the show tonight and how we think it could be improved. Some want shorter shows, some want longer shows, some want less news, some want more BATTLE, etc.

So we decided as an experiment, episode 30 is going to be almost completely user-driven. Want us to do news? Post that heat in this thread. Got a topic you want us to discuss? List it in the forums. Got any genius BATTLE ideas? Judgments you want us to do? Janks? Feedback? New segment ideas? You know where it goes.

Not only that, we're going to be streaming the show LIVE! for all of you to listen in.

THE SHOW WILL BE THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th AT 8PM EASTERN (5pm Pacific, 1am UK)

Listen to the show as it's recorded Live! In addition, you can participate in our Live! chat by joining the room "bdpelive" (no quotes) on any AOL Instant Messenger program. Also, if you've got something to say, you can call in by dialing 845-BATTLE-9 on any phone, or contact our Skype name "bestdamnpodcastever" (no quotes).

Head over to bestdamnpodcastever.com/liveshow and click the "LISTEN LIVE!" button on the right to download the streaming file (lisen.pls), and double-click to open in iTunes (or other audio app) and listen in Live!

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HALO 3! HALO 3! HALO 3! HALO 3! Oh, sorry. Microsoft PR has gotten to us. Also this week, Mac gaming sucks a little less, Iwata > Gates, FASA Studio = OVUR, and playing WOW until you DIE.

Judgment: Gametap
Jank: 360 Wireless Controller Adapter for PC
Quote: "Thumbs up on that woman, by the way"

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This week BDPE is broadcasting to you from Firaxis Games in Maryland, and we sit down with Ryan Meier, of Sid Meier fame, for a chat. We also help a listener cure cancer at asphaltdream.com

Also this week, Virginia Tech shooter inspired by the downfall of Sega, Sony's pricedrop evaporates, and UNCUT Manhunt 2 headed to the Netherlands, like seriously, it's not a marketing ploy.

Judgment: Pinball FX (XBLA)
Jank: Expired XBLA Jank
Quote: "Does this rag smell like chloroform to you?"

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Gaming journalism blows. And nothing more clearly illustrates this than game reviews. So BDPE has decided it's about time we FIXED them.

Also this week, we've got another Battle victim, OMG 360 HAX, medical researchers wasting real money on virtual studies, and Uwe Boll > Penny Arcade Expo.

Judgment: Space Giraffe (XBLA)
Jank: Space Giraffe (XBLA)
Quote: "The pants go down and the butter comes out"

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What's this? Semi-regular content on BDPE? HOW CAN BE? On this week's show, we call our second Battle victim and discuss pornographic games - answering the age old question, "Should I rape Ayumi? Yes, No, Maybe"

Also this week, Denis Dyack spouts prose on the future of games to hide his own tears, Total War series announces a game in no way related to God of War, and the Dreamcast was seriously wounded, BUT THE SOUL STILL BURNS.

Judgment: Bioshock (360 / PC)
Jank: 18,000 Microsoft Points Jank
Quote: "William Miller, the nipples are sacred. Sacred!"

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BDPE has been gone for an entire month! We've traveled many lands, hiked through rivers and valleys, and climbed the tallest mountains. Now, we return to you with the secret of legends...

Also this week, id announces RAGE only to be beaten to the punch by DOOM, PREY, FEAR, HALO, and HAZE, Silicon Knights gets stole on, plus THEY CAUGHT DIETRICH.

Judgment: Contact (DS)
Jank: Olevia 232V HDTV
Quote: "I was not ready. It was probably up there in the three biggest challenges of my life. Along with being born and playing Megaman for the first time"

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The BDPE Crew interviews Bruce Morrison of Freeverse Software - lead producer on Marathon Durandal for the Xbox Live Arcade. We ask the questions on everyone's mind and learn of the project's World of Warcraft origins, the process of a small mac developer working with a huge IP, some of the technical and organizational challenges that had to be overcome, and some sort of terrifying song about the death of Mac gaming...

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E3. OMG. TCP/IP. This week we've got a monster of a show as we discuss the Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony press conferences at E3. We also discuss our favorite picks at E3, take some disgruntled listener calls, and get serenaded about a sick child.

Judgement: Etrian Odyssey (DS)
Jank: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (NGC), Project Sylpheed (360)
Quote: "We will have no talk of that on this show"

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Contest Winner:

David M. (Featured Above)

Runners Up:

-Kerry G.

- J21

-Corey D.

This week we talk in-game advertising, some of the crappiest games of all time, and something called the "octo-meat". Also, Sid Meier civilizing consoles, Nintendo gets on the downloadable content boat, and the new Soldier of Fortune remake is probably going to suck.

Judgement: Planet Puzzle League (DS)
Jank: Blu-Ray Blowout (http://www.bluraysavings.com/)
Quote: "There's clearly a scrotum on that gun"

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In the words of Justin Fic, "Oh, my mic is still on son" After no less than 5 failed show attempts, we are finally back. Also on this week's show, Mac gaming sucks a little less, Spore delayed until it doesn't suck, Manhunt 2 gets neutered, and William Miller is replaced by a robot halfway through the show.

Judgement: DEFCON (PC / Mac)
Jank: Wireless Nerf PS2 Controller @ Wal-Mart
Quote: "That was a duke that had been built up for far too long, and came blastin' out the a**hole like a brown Superman"

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BDPE is back with more regular show updates! No seriously, like for realz. Also on this week's show, GTA IV possibly delayed - Jack Thompson brought in for questioning, Justin Fic's got robots on his DS, Starcraft 2 is accounced; South Korea collectively blows a nut, and the winner of the mimic Blake Buck contest!

Judgement: Shadowrun (360 / Vista)
Jank: Forza Motorsport (Xbox), Game Days @ EB / Gamestop
Quote: "Put your DS down, put some pants on, and get over here"

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Tom Barbalet wraps up his host interviews this week with William Miller - the silent glue of BDPE. Miller talks about his research on spiders, early game development, meeting Blake Buck, and the future.

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