EpicBattleAxe » Star Wars: The Old Republic http://epicbattleaxe.com Let Your Voice Be Heard! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:42:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Axe Factor 061: Over The Line http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-061-over-the-line/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-061-over-the-line/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:00 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=44215

Saddle up and prepare to ride, its The Axe Factor! This week, we take some advice from a listener and discuss gaming by association, pick up our jaws after watching the new Trials: Evolution trailer, and breakdown our play-books from the past week!

This week: What We’re Watching:

What We’re Watching: Trials Evolution...]]>

Saddle up and prepare to ride, its The Axe Factor! This week, we take some advice from a listener and discuss gaming by association, pick up our jaws after watching the new Trials: Evolution trailer, and breakdown our play-books from the past week!

This week:

What We’re Watching:

What We’re Watching:
Trials Evolution – Survival of the Fastest Gameplay

MotorStorm® RC Video Run-Through of Competitive Online Play

Spec Ops: The Line – Chemical Warfare Interview

What We’re Reading:

Gaming By Association

What We’re Playing:

Twisted Metal Demo
Syndicate Demo
All the rest of the Vita Demos (Uncharted, Gravity Rush, WipeOut 2048, Virtua Tennis 4, Escape Plan, Hot Shots Golf)
SWTOR

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Let nothing stand between you and The Axe Factor! This week, we ponder the rumor of a future Xbox console that will not play used games but, more importantly, the consequences of an industry victory over the used-game market. Plus, Lorin’s first hands-on with the PS Vita, Indie Game: The Movie, and more!

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Let nothing stand between you and The Axe Factor! This week, we ponder the rumor of a future Xbox console that will not play used games but, more importantly, the consequences of an industry victory over the used-game market. Plus, Lorin’s first hands-on with the PS Vita, Indie Game: The Movie, and more!

This week:

What We’re Watching:

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – Valiant Hammer Walkthrough Part 1

Vessel – First Look

Indie Game: The Movie

What We’re Reading:

Opinion: A Crime Against Consumers

What We’re Playing:

SWTOR (guilds)
Little Big Planet 2 (The Muppets)
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Skyrim Soundtrack
Little Deviants (PS Vita)

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Feast your ears, its The Axe Factor! This week, we take a look at retail game sales in 2012 and ponder how the influence of console gaming is determining the course to a digital-download future. Plus, Mass Effect 3 with Kinect, Resident Evil 6, and more!

This week: What We’re Watching:

Mass...]]>

Feast your ears, its The Axe Factor! This week, we take a look at retail game sales in 2012 and ponder how the influence of console gaming is determining the course to a digital-download future. Plus, Mass Effect 3 with Kinect, Resident Evil 6, and more!

This week:

What We’re Watching:

Mass Effect 3 – Better With Kinect Featurette

Mass Effect 3 – CES 2012 Kinect Walkthrough

Resident Evil 6 – Debut Trailer

Max Payne 3 – Design and Technology Series Part I – Creating a Cutting Edge Action Shooter

Max Payne 3 – Design and Technology Series Part II – Targeting and Weapons

What We’re Reading:

5 Reasons Game Retail Isn’t Dead

What We’re Playing:

Mirror’s Edge
Kingdom of Amular – Reckoning (Demo)
Asura’s Wrath (Demo)
The Darkness II (Demo)

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]]> http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-059-sucked-and-amped/feed/ 71 EpicBattleCry – Skirmish 142: Its Called Cheese http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-142-its-called-cheese/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-142-its-called-cheese/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:16:04 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=43758

Welcome to the mad house, its EpicBattleCry! This week, we discuss the challenge devs face when trying to launch a new IP versus continuing an existing one. How do they deliver what players want and still deliver a fresh experience? Plus, Max Payne 3, Starhawk, and more!

Comment on the show? Battle Cry for...]]>

Welcome to the mad house, its EpicBattleCry! This week, we discuss the challenge devs face when trying to launch a new IP versus continuing an existing one. How do they deliver what players want and still deliver a fresh experience? Plus, Max Payne 3, Starhawk, and more!

Comment on the show? Battle Cry for consideration? Just got something epic to share? Hit us back in the comments!

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-Standard-def m4v-

-Audio only download-

]]> http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-142-its-called-cheese/feed/ 26 SWTOR Guilds Forming Now! http://epicbattleaxe.com/swtor-guilds-forming-now/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/swtor-guilds-forming-now/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:50:06 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=43726 Star Wars: The Old Republic with their fellow Warriors of The Axe!]]>

Yes, its finally happening! As I’ve teased a few times now, we are going to be forming two guilds for everyone interested in playing Star Wars: The Old Republic with their fellow Warriors of The Axe!

To facilitate the discussion, I’ve set up some preliminary forums and kicked off the discussion. If you’re interested in joining up, head over to the SWTOR discussion thread and add your voice to the conversation as we try to gather insight from all interested parties.

As of right now, my loose plan is to try and nail things down by next week and get the Guilds set up and running immediately thereafter. Stay tuned for more info!

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Prepare for contact, its The Axe Factor! This week we check out a couple titles from XBL’s upcoming House Party promotion, drool over the Darkness II a bit more and throw down over whether dying in games is a problem and if so, what to do about it.

This week: What We’re...]]>

Prepare for contact, its The Axe Factor! This week we check out a couple titles from XBL’s upcoming House Party promotion, drool over the Darkness II a bit more and throw down over whether dying in games is a problem and if so, what to do about it.

This week:

What We’re Watching:

What We’re Watching:
I Am Alive – CES 2012: Debut Interview HD

The Darkeness II – Disturbing Dismemberment Montage

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare – CES 2012 Campaign Walkthrough

What We’re Reading:

Dealing With Death: Streamlining the Player Experience

What We’re Playing:

Choplifter HD
FF XIII-2 Demo
ICO and Shadow of the Colossus
Catherine
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
SWTOR

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Clean up on asile three, it’s The Axe Factor! With 2012 now in full swing we discuss the challenges the industry will face in the coming year and how those hurdles will affect gamers. Formula 409 can’t save you now, it’s The Axe Factor!

(Note: There are spoilers regarding SWTOR’s smuggler class...]]>

Clean up on asile three, it’s The Axe Factor! With 2012 now in full swing we discuss the challenges the industry will face in the coming year and how those hurdles will affect gamers. Formula 409 can’t save you now, it’s The Axe Factor!

(Note: There are spoilers regarding SWTOR’s smuggler class revealed from time index 51:38 through 58:03)

In response to last week’s topic on hand-holding in games, there was an excellent video suggest by Jinjuuryuu that we wanted to recommend to you all.

This week:

What We’re Watching:

Sony CES Press Conference

NFL Blitz – Saints vs 49s Gameplay

Choplifter HD for PSN

What We’re Reading:

Five Challenges the Video Game Industry Faces in 2012

What We’re Playing:

Orcs Must Die
SWTOR

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]]> http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-057-where-are-you-shopping/feed/ 73 EpicBattleCry – Skirmish 141: Dumb Bear http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-141-dumb-bear/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-141-dumb-bear/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:02:59 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=43241

Welcome to the last year on earth, its EpicBattleCry! This week, we look ahead to the lineup of 2012 and talk over a few of our most anticipated titles of the year. While none of us are expecting another roller-coaster like last year, there’s still some great stuff on the horizon; here’s our...]]>

Welcome to the last year on earth, its EpicBattleCry! This week, we look ahead to the lineup of 2012 and talk over a few of our most anticipated titles of the year. While none of us are expecting another roller-coaster like last year, there’s still some great stuff on the horizon; here’s our picks, how about yours?

Comment on the show? Battle Cry for consideration? Just got something epic to share? Hit us back in the comments!

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-Standard-def m4v-

-Audio only download-

]]> http://epicbattleaxe.com/epicbattlecry-skirmish-141-dumb-bear/feed/ 68 The Axe Factor 056: Longing To Be Touched http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-054-longing-to-be-touched/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-054-longing-to-be-touched/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:46:08 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=43246

Prepare for armageddon, its The Axe Factor! This week, we talk about the old-school appeal of Skyrim, laugh ourselves silly over the upcoming Paul Christoforo interview on Spike, and drool over some new PS Vita hands-on video!

This week: What We’re Watching:

Paul Christoforo Interview Promo

Gotham City Imposters: Beta Gameplay...]]>

Prepare for armageddon, its The Axe Factor! This week, we talk about the old-school appeal of Skyrim, laugh ourselves silly over the upcoming Paul Christoforo interview on Spike, and drool over some new PS Vita hands-on video!

This week:

What We’re Watching:

Paul Christoforo Interview Promo

Gotham City Imposters: Beta Gameplay Part I & Part II

FIFA 12 VITA – FIFA for PlayStation Vita hands-on demo

What We’re Reading:

Skyrim And Gaming’s Old School Myth And Legend

What We’re Playing:

Skyrim
Dead Space Mobile
Super StickMan Golf
Bastion
The Binding Of Isaac
Saints Row: The Third
Need For Speed: The Run
Orcs Must Die
SWTOR

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]]> http://epicbattleaxe.com/the-axe-factor-054-longing-to-be-touched/feed/ 62 We Have a Winner! http://epicbattleaxe.com/we-have-a-winner/ http://epicbattleaxe.com/we-have-a-winner/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:26:22 +0000 "Viking Brent" Adams http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=43179

It is done. The contest is over and at last we have a winner! Our shiny-new Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition is going to make a sweet Forcemas present for…well you’ll have to watch the video to find out won’t you?

Congratulations to the winner...]]>

It is done. The contest is over and at last we have a winner! Our shiny-new Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition is going to make a sweet Forcemas present for…well you’ll have to watch the video to find out won’t you?

Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who helped us spread the word!

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