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EpicBattleCry: Skirmish 168 - Don't Jack My Dragon
Raise a glass (or a goblet...), EpicBattleCry is BACK in video form and kicking more ass than ever before! This week, we're camped out inside the rumor mill to talk about potential dragon jacking in Skyrim, praying that Prey 2 isn't in development hell, harnessing the power of our inner hacker to see how it feels to be bitch-slapped by Microsoft's ban hammer and otherwise getting you up to speed on what's what in the world of gaming.
We also embark on a discussion about the role of character development in video games after spending some quality time with two very different games - Dishonored and XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
So, check out the show notes below and be sure to chime in with your thoughts on all or all of the topics discussed!
Cheers!
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EpicBattleCry 168 Show Notes
Gauntlet
Rumor: Skyrim's "Dragonborn" DLC Will Let You Ride Dragons Back To ...
Rumor: Prey 2 In "Limbo," According To Designer
Hit Vertigo Series Fables Comes To Gaming, Courtesy Of Telltale
Microsoft Permanently Banning Halo 4 Pirates From Xbox Live
Topic - Developing Character
With the month of October bringing big releases in both established franchises like Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed alongside new or niche titles like XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Dishonored, the EBC crew breaks down what role the actual characters in the game play in determining our perception of the experience. How important is it for the player to relate to the characters? To what lengths do developers need to go to develop a sense of association? Does gameplay and atmosphere trump identifiable or enjoyable characters? We discuss on Skirmish 168 of EBC!
Battle Cries
Tony - Free EA Day
Daniel - Aliens: Colonial Marines
Brent - Wing Commander creator returns with Star Citizen
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I just finished Dishonored!!! while it may fall short in some areas, the immersion, gameplay, and the visual style is well worth your time. it reminds me of playing old splinter cell games with the visual look of something you would expect from bethesda, and a splash of bioshock. a must play for any stealth fan.
now they have developed the world and mechanics for this solid franchise, i can wait for the next installment to tweak and flush out the weaknesses into something amazing. i personally would like to see more enemy types, night missions, shadows for cover, better sword play and a more production in the story scenes. what do you think?
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Comment by Raminder Singh on October 18, 2012 at 3:41pm -
glad to see the AXE Lords Thriving!
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Comment by JadedDog on October 18, 2012 at 3:44pm -
I felt a little nostalgic seeing that first image with the chapel tower again.
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Comment by Our Lord Despair on October 18, 2012 at 3:55pm -
so friggin happy!
So who cut together the video? Cause i thought it went away cause of time restraints. Man I love the photos that pop up occasionally (the dragon jacking one was fucking funny as!!!)
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Comment by Alex Sierra on October 18, 2012 at 4:17pm -
Video is back! Awesome!.
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Comment by Marc Schade on October 18, 2012 at 4:26pm -
I'm glad that you were able to bring this format back. This was the way I was introduced to the Axe and I really think it's great. But since then my habits changed a bit and I would love it if you could also make a Audio only version available like back in the day.
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Comment by Liyad on October 18, 2012 at 4:34pm
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One word: Woooooo!
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Comment by FrankeeNL on October 18, 2012 at 4:49pm -
Okay, so everyone is probably stoked that EBA is back in videoformat, and I'd hate to be the buzzkiller over here, but I actually listen to the podcast when I'm on the go. So uhm... Could I have the mp3 format back please?
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Comment by Nahush Dixit on October 18, 2012 at 5:01pm
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I love seeing that the podcast is back in video form. I usually listen to the podcast while dealing with the hell of Los Angeles traffic. I find it therapeutic. The sarcastic rage of DLC shenanigans and my rage for traffic seem to coexist quite well.
Are the podcasts still going to be uploaded in audio form on the site?
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Comment by Human Metal on October 18, 2012 at 5:03pm -
The new intro is so friggin' awesome. Love the upgrade.
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Comment by Hugo Ridolin on October 18, 2012 at 5:16pm -
This has made my day thanks guys.
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