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A Break From The Level-Update

The Game Dame — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:38:01 +0000

Heya folks.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m taking a little break from the weekly Level-Update podcasts. I realized I was spending more time researching news stories and writing the script than I was spending actually playing video games and decided it was time to change that.

This past Sunday, for the first time in 37 episodes, I gamed until I just couldn’t game no more. I spent some quality time with Beatles: Rock Band and Dead Space. It was glorious.

Because the podcasts are so time-consuming, I haven’t even had time to post any reviews. That being said, I feel I should give a little shout out to WET – a game I played, loved, and didn’t post anything about. I wish I had time to write a full review, but as I do not, here is a haiku about WET:

You say, “It’s too short.”
I say, “Can it, Goldilocks.”
WET deserves a rent.

So yeah, the game play might be a little predictable, but I felt the patterns were comforting. I think of WET as a modern game that used some of the oldschool rules of: 1) there are baddies 2) they come out in the same place 3) as you level up, there are more of them and they’re harder to kill. I don’t have a problem with that. Combine this with some great voice talent (Eliza Dushku, Alan Cumming, Malcolm McDowell), an interesting story, a mix of animation styles and a promise of a sequel from the final boss battle and I think you’ve got something worth renting. The only thing I’ll say I hated was how infuriatingly easy the boss battle was. The cut scene pretty much does the work for you. You have been warned.

So anyway, I’m not abandoning the podcasts completely, but I was long due for a little breather and thought I’d let everyone know. Hopefully I’ll be able to post a little more now.

Level-Update #37

The Game Dame — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:23:20 +0000

“Uncharted 2″ and “Brutal Legend” are out this week in the U.S.
John “Big Dog” Thompson is pissed at EA for using his likeness in Madden.
U2 to be the next Rock Band band? (SOURCE)
Nicolas Sarkozy unlocks hypocrite achievement points. (SOURCE)
Nintendo Wii used to catch terrorists?! (SOURCE)
Porn stars <3 "World of Warcraft."

Level-Update #36

The Game Dame — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:42:01 +0000

The PSP Go hits the shelves. Disinterested sighs abound.
Four men get busted for trolling Xbox LIVE for little boys
PS3 Price Compare releases survey revealing how women feel about video games (See the full results)
Achievement whores attempted to unlock 100 points out of NBA Live 07 but fail.

Level Update #35

The Game Dame — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Cops decide to pause their drug raid to play some Wii bowling. (video below)
Dude spots a Halo replica gun at Bungie – calls it in as a real one – hilariousness ensues. (see the gun)
32-year-old David Larson gets caught with DS games down his pants.
Buddhist leader Karmapa Lama condones violent video games.
Paul Sams becomes one of four majority stockholders in the Steelers organization

Level-Update #34

The Game Dame — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:49:24 +0000

SexGen Suing Second Life Big Wigs for Sex Toy Copyright Infringement [MORE]
Courtney Love is NOT Happy About Kurt Cobain’s Rock Band Avatar
David Race Breaks Pac-Man Score/Time World Record
Frank Shamrock Joins EA Sports MMA Despite Dana White’s Threats

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Level-Update #33

The Game Dame — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:37:50 +0000

“The Beatles^TM: Rock Band^TM” is out today
Kobe Bryant Plays “The Little Mermaid”
Dude gets busted stealing wifi from NY Library to game. (SEE HIM)
A football-shaped controller patent filed by Nintendo big wigs. (SEE IT)
Playing “Tetris” makes you smarter!

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Level-Update Podcasts Now on iTunes

The Game Dame — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:36:05 +0000

Well, it was a major pain in the butt, but you can now subscribe to the Game Dame Level-Update podcast in iTunes. I’d like to give a special shout out to my good friend Mike Headley who not only designed this site, but also helped me figure out how to get the iTunes things up and running. Without his expertise, I’m sure I would still be curled in a fetal position, rocking and crying.

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Level-Update #32

The Game Dame — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:11:39 +0000

Ohio coaches use Madden to whip their Team USA junior national squad into shape
Buy “Guitar Hero 5″ – get a free copy of “Guitar Hero: Van Halen”
Xbox LIVE to add Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm & Zune Video
Nintendo Wii to add “Demo Play” where the game will actually play itself
Microsoft drops price of Xbox 360

Level-Update Episode #31

The Game Dame — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:48:26 +0000

The U.S. opens reStart: the first treatment center for computer addicts
DJ Hero to arrive in stores October 27th
PSP to offer cheap digital download games/digital comic book service
Joe Biden tries to find the perfect birthday gift for Obama
Pecover vs. EA suit claiming EA’s license with the NFL is an illegal monopoly

Level-Update Episode #30

The Game Dame — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:13:35 +0000

Michael Vick gets added back to Madden 10
Manveer Heir will pay for your copy of Wolfenstein
Utah Best Buy and GameStop fight for customers
Redbox kiosks in Reno offering games now
Yoko Ono tries to break up Rock Band: Beatles
EA officially announces who will appear in their MMA game