Join Lyfeliek, Hardlydan, Xcalybr and Rabid Scotsman and for game talk and fun! This time, the Gamesmen talk a bit about game capture devices and Marvel’s The Avengers, then reach elbow-deep into the mailbag for the remainder of the show! Games/topics covered are Xenoblade Chronicles, FEZ, Torchlight II, Draw Something, the state of replayability in games, the Diablo III Auction House, The Walking Dead and many others!

Featured Music:

• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Colony 9″
• Avengers: EMH – “Fight As One” by Bad City
• Torchlight – “Palace”
• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Sartorl Marsh – Night”
• The Walking Dead – “Main Theme” by Bear McCreary

Show Notes:

• Email us at thegamesmenrpg@gmail.com
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From GameEnthus.com:

Topics:The Avengers, WWE rehab, Scott Hall, Minecraft, Trine 2, Little Monsters, XenoBlade Chronicles, Awesomenauts, Fez, Path of Exile, Hybrid, Spec Ops The Line, Wii U, Speed Halo, trademarking, Cyanogen Mod7, Windows 8, GameGoddess, Digital Noob, Joss Whedon TheGamesmenRPG, Cute Things Dying Violently, Little Monsters and more.

Guests: @X_LadyJ_X / Ross from DigitalNoob and (Steve)@Jsslifelike from TheGamesmenRPG

GE Hosts: @BigRob029, Dave@Tiny415, Mike(@AssaultSuit) & Aaron(@Ind1fference)

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From Nintendo-Okie.com:

Puns, puns, puns. This show is full of all kinds of quality jokes. Not only that, but we talk about video games too. With Micah out to some sort of real-life activity, we call in Mr. Steve Conger from thegamesmen.com to help us out. After this show is over you can expect to be smarter about Xenoblade Chronicles, Kid Icarus: Uprising and Zen Pinball 3D. And as always, you will get the latest in our obsession with the Uprising AR cards.

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Join Lyfeliek, Hardlydan and special guest Tiny415 and for game talk and fun! This time, the Gamesmen talk a bit about missing PAX East, shit sandwiches, Tiny being in more weddings then wrap-up with playing RPG! Games/topics covered are Draw Something, the further monetization of Xbox LIVE and various Electronic Arts topics!

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From veterangamers.co.uk:

Welcome to a special edition of the show, where The Daddy, Greg and Chris from The Overseas Connection and Steve Conger from The Gamesmen Podcast spoil the hell out of Mass Effect 3.

We look back on one and two to see how our decisions back then, affected our stories in Mass Effect 3 and if those decisions really made any difference to our experiences.

We finish off with a debate on that controversial ending, but did we all agree?

Enjoy.

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Join Lyfeliek, Hardlydan and Rabid Scotsman and for game talk and fun! This time, the Gamesmen talk a bit about the deluge of games currently to play, when to purchase the next wave of consoles, right-handed bias, mid-tier software and more! Games/topics covered are Xenoblade Chronicles, Dan’s new racing wheel, Path of Exile beta, Kid Icarus: Uprising, The Witcher 2 and many others!

Featured Music:

• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Prologue B”
• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Confronting The Enemy”
• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Gaur Plains”
• Path of Exile – “Shore Encampment”
• The Witcher 2 – “Main Theme”
• Xenoblade Chronicles – “Mechanical Rhythm”

Show Notes:

• Email us at thegamesmenrpg@gmail.com
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By Steve Conger(jsslifelike)

Mass Effect 3 is the ultimate refinement(thus far) of a of a title that redefined modern role-playing games. Not only has it perfected the art of dialogue systems by introducing dynamic camera angles, but it corrected the series’ course of moving more toward shooter with a fresh take on mechanics such as weight and weapon modification. This third installment is the perfect end cap to a historical space opera conveyed through a digital medium and is the perfect design model to bring a well-known franchise back into relevance.

If Star Fox 64 3D is taken out of the equation, it’s been almost six years since the release of a full-fledged console space combat game in the series. Actually, it would be even longer(say, 15 years) as Star Fox: Assault was developed by Namco, but published by Nintendo(leaving the original N64 version). Let’s not even get into Rare’s Star Fox Adventures. Well, maybe I should… I’ll get to that.

It’s no secret that the WiiU needs to recapture the audience that felt alienated as a result of Nintendo’s current mini-game infested casual box. So, what is the proper approach to achieve such an end result? Bridging the gap between the core audience and their lesser key franchises(since Mario would NEVER be an option). The 3DS repacking of Star Fox 64 was the perfect gateway to make gamers aware that the franchise still lives(despite almost a six year console absence). Why the Mass Effect model you ask? Duh! It’s in space!

Mass Effect really never gave us real choice, but it did allow for the personalization of a great narrative that made each player feel like it was their own. Star Fox RPG(as I’ve titled it, or SFRPG for short) would only need simplistic dialogue trees to offer the same illusion, but leave the choice for the franchise’s strong suit- branching space and planetary vehicle combat. The omission of the Mako from ME2 and ME3 along with the blatant lack of interstellar dogfighting is where SFRPG could really shine. Imagine navigating a planetary map, selecting a destination, then launching from the Great Fox and flying planetside with Falco, Slippy and Peppy on your wings. That’s not all- this is where it gets interesting.

Upon landing the Arwings or parking Landmasters(hopefully no more Bluemarines exist), the player would then be given a choice to select two complementary squad members with one designated to hold the extraction point. Ground combat would consist of Star Fox Adventures-style mechanics, but better- think Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’s empowerment. With each of the previously mentioned mechanics sprinkled in for pacing’s sake, all that’s left is wash, rinse, repeat with a little proficiency progression thrown in for good measure.

For me, this would make a WiiU purchase a no-brainer. Don’t get me wrong- a high-definition demo of The Legend of Zelda goes a long way, but at the end of the day, it’s just that- a demo. Not only is the Star Fox brand ripe for a return, it’s also due for more than just a fresh coat of paint. With Nintendo making baby steps in directions that they never have before, it’s hard to tell what the future holds- I just hope that it includes the core gamer.

Grinding Gear Games, the New Zealand developer of the much-anticipated action RPG Path of Exile, have announced that its Beta will be open to the public for stress testing this weekend: March 30-April 1.

The game has previously been in a restricted Closed Beta test, and this public stress test will be the first opportunity for many patient fans to play Path of Exile.

The Path of Exile Beta servers will open for public access at 5pm PDT on Friday, March 30. Public access will end at 11:59pm PDT Sunday night, April 1. A full FAQ about the Public Weekend is available at http://www.pathofexile.com/publicweekend/.

Featuring its own dark, gritty take on the Action RPG genre, a unique skill gem system and a complex passive skill tree, Path of Exile is on track to enter permanent Open Beta within a few months. PvP combat and cosmetic purchases are planned for the Open Beta.

“We’re really looking forward to getting feedback from the wider gaming community,” says Chris Wilson, Grinding Gear Games’ co-founder. “We’ve arranged a number of interesting events for the public weekend, and we’re looking forward to meeting you in game.”

Players participating in the stress test weekend will be ranked on a ladder web page, showing who has gained the most experience. A separate ladder is available for players playing in ‘Hardcore’ mode where characters are removed if they die. Developer-run events, such as two hour ladder races and competitions to full-clear areas first, will occur throughout the weekend with details posted on the Path of Exile website.

All of Path of Exile’s current content may be played during the public stress test weekend, including the upcoming 0.9.8 Beta patch, which adds new skills, improved social features and numerous balance improvements.

To take part in this Beta, sign up for an account at www.pathofexile.com.

Key features of ‘Path of Exile’:

• Completely free to download and play
• A persistent online world capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of players
• A dark and gritty game world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
• Randomly generated levels and items for extreme replayability
• Online ranking and ladders for every game mode
• Visceral combat with dozens of combinable skills
• Battle in PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition
• Dynamic skill system

Join Lyfeliek, Hardlydan, Xcalybr and special guest CPMatthew and for game talk and fun! This time, the Gamesmen talk a bit about Raspberry Pi, Hawaiian vacations, boot trojans and Spring Break! Games/topics covered are Mass Effect 3(spoiler-free), Vita madness, Draw Something, Dead Space(mobile) and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning along with a post-show spoiling of Mass Effect 3!

Featured Music:

• Mass Effect 2 – “Suicide Mission”
• Mass Effect 3 – “Leaving Earth”
• Mass Effect – “Uncharted Worlds”
• Mass Effect 3 – “Rannoch”
• Mass Effect 3 – “Credits”

Show Notes:

• Email us at thegamesmenrpg@gmail.com
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Join Lyfeliek and Hardlydan for game talk and fun! This time, the Gamesmen talk a bit about “bubble guts”, discuss what phone Lyfe finally bought and wrap-up by playing “Listener RPG”! Games/topics covered are Mass Effect, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Resident Evil: Revelations, the Droid Razr MAXX, Civilization V DLC and Mass Effect 3!

Featured Music:

• Mass Effect – “Club Afterlife – Callista[Gonzo Remix]“
• Mass Effect – “Spectre Induction”
• Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – “Main Theme”
• Resident Evil: Revelations – “Previous Story”
• RPG Music – FF9, Dark Cloud 2, Grandia III, FF7
• Mass Effect – M4 Part 2(Faunts)

Show Notes:

• Email us at thegamesmenrpg@gmail.com
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