Month: July 2016

ABTS-123: A Unique Episode

July 29, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 0:33:42

In this episode of ABTS, Doug is joined by Cory, ‘The Talent’ from One Track Gamers, as well as as a longtime listener Justin Padinske! They discuss the games they’ve been playing, Cory explains how many platinum trophies he got in a weekend, and they play a game of What’s That Sound!

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Games We’ve Been Playing:

Doug: Pokemon GO, Grim Dawn
Cory: Grim Fandango, Deadpool, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Justin: The Division

What Is That Sound? Recap

The What Is That Sound theme song is brought to you by Anthony Benge!
Check out his SoundCloud here!

Sound 1
Guess: Skyrim
Guess: Mass Effect
Guess: The Witcher
Answer: Bioshock
Sound 2
Guess: Mirror’s Edge
Answer: Mirror’s Edge
Sound 3
Guess: Rayman
Guess: Sonic Battle
Answer: Sonic Shuffle

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ABTS-122: Furi Interview

July 25, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 0:38:51

In this episode of ABTS, Doug interviews the creative director of the game Furi, Emeric Thoa of The Game Bakers! Listeners will learn about how this game isn’t for everyone, how the soundtrack is being pressed to vinyl, and how Takashi Okazaki, creator of Afro Samurai, was involved in the character design!

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The Game Bakers website
Furi Game Website
Furi Soundtrack on Bandcamp

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ABTS-121: Hit Me Baby One More Time

July 18, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 0:49:22

In this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and AJ pretend to be at a casino for a minute and then proceed to discuss what games they’ve been playing, more Pokemon GO talk, and then play a game of What Is That Sound! The bonus clip is priceless.

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Games We’ve Been Playing:

Doug: The Temple of No, Grim Dawn
Bren: Overwatch, Pokemon GO
AJ: Pokemon GO

What Is That Sound? Recap

The What Is That Sound theme song is brought to you by Anthony Benge!
Check out his SoundCloud here!

Sound 1
Guess: Rayman Raving Rabbids
Guess: Octodad
Guess: Bad Rats
Answer: Bad Rats
Sound 2
Guess: Leisure Suit Larry
Guess: Bloodrayne
Guess: Mr. Mosquito
Answer: Mr. Mosquito
Sound 3
Guess: Nier
Answer: Nier
Bonus Sound
Guess: American Idol
Answer: American Idol

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ABTS-120: The Next Big Rhythm Game

July 15, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 1:15:14

In this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Mark are back at it again talking about Overwatch rumors, Pokemon GO experiences, and despite hearing the theme song twice, they play one of the funniest games of I Was The Walrus yet!

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Games We’ve Been Playing:

Doug: Pokemon GO
Bren: Overwatch, Pokemon GO
Mark: Overwatch, Pokemon GO

I Was The Walrus:

The I Was The Walrus theme song is brought to you by DJ Cutman! Check out his SoundCloud here!

Contestants: Bren vs. Doug
Category 1: What is the funniest hack you can do to someone?
Round 1: Make Kanye West a horse girl vs. Audio hack ABTS on everyone
Category 2: If you had to come up with the next big rhthym game, what would it be?
Round 2: Hambone Jambone vs. HumpMaster 7 Rebirth Edition
Category 3: If you could make the next trend in the car scene what would it be?
Round 3: Deeper dish rims for four alphalty pizzas vs. A dick for an antenna

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ABTS-119: Too Many Games 2016

July 11, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 1:15:43

In this episode of ABTS, Doug, Bren, and Mark discuss the games they’ve been playing, include a clip from Too Many Games convention, and then play a game of I Was The Walrus!

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Games We’ve Been Playing:

Doug: Hyperdimension Neptunia VII, Tomb Raider
Bren:
Mark:

I Was The Walrus:

The I Was The Walrus theme song is brought to you by DJ Cutman! Check out his SoundCloud here!

Contestants: Bren vs. Mark
Category 1: What mount from video games do you want to ride to work?
Round 1: Horse from Skyrim vs. Crab named Bowling Shoe
Category 2: If you could make a 90’s sitcom a retro video game, what would it be?
Round 2: Hanging with Mr. Cooper vs. Step By Step
Category 3: If you could change into something on a whim what would it be?
Round 3: A changeling vs. A bounce house

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ABTS-118: What Is That Segway?

July 4, 2016 almostBetterThanSilence ABTS, Podcasts 1:00:34

In this episode of ABTS, Doug and Bren are joined by Adam from Press Continue Podcast! They all discuss the various games they’ve been playing as well as put Adam’s gaming knowledge to the test with an extended version of What Is That Sound!

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