Fan Expo 2010 Coverage

Frank — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:20:02 +0000

That’s right! Victor and I will once again attend the Fan Expo which looks to be one of the best ever! We have confirmation that Nintendo’s 3DS will, in fact be there! We’re looking forward to our hands-on time with the unit! We’re trying to go with a bit more professional coverage this year. We will mainly be covering the games, comics and celebrity attractions as well as any cool cosplaying that catches our eyes. We are taking pictures so stay tuned!

Game Debate Podcast Episode 011: Gunpei Yokoi

Frank — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:29:17 +0000

Victor and Frank are back after yet another long Hiatus. Discussed are Nintendo’s besmerchings of Gunpei Yokoi. Final Fight 3 and Fan Expo expectations. . Also the show ends with some shocking behaviour.

Running Time: 01:01:10
Intro: Game Debate Theme (Ryuken by E*Master)
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 010: Game Collecting & The “Mod” nation

Frank — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:23:20 +0000

With yet another live show, Victor and Frank discuss in great detail of Retro Game collecting as well as Frank’s OCD collection habits. Also discussed are the issues with modding your consoles to play “homebrew”. Don’t Miss out! Recorded now from Frank’s “Retro Den”!!

Running Time: 1:10:45
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 009: Is Gaming Print Media Still Valid?

Frank — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:31:30 +0000

Victor and Frank are back after a very long hiatus from podcasting. Today we discuss the video game print media and if it is still valid or not. With EGM coming back from the dead with its founder at the helm, can a Video game print magazine compete with blogs? Listen as we find out! Enjoy!

Running Time: 53mins
Intro: Game Debate Theme (Ryuken by E*Master)
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 008: in 3D

Frank — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:32:56 +0000

With Special Guest: “The” Virtual Boy! Frank & Victor take a trip to the past and discuss the facts about the Virtual Boy and how it could have had more success. We also discuss 3D Movies/BluRay and how it will change how we view entertainment and if it will last. Speaking of 3D, we also discuss the 3D HDTVs that have just gone on sale in Canada. Of course we can’t have a 3D episode without talking about the newly announced Nintendo 3DS. We actually did fact checking! Enjoy this fun filled 3D episode!

Running Time: 01hr 08mins
Intro: Game Debate Theme (Ryuken by E*Master)
Outro: By Kam Akazi
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 007: Getting Gouged by the Beaver

Frank — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:13:48 +0000

Frank & Victor discuss the relentless price gouging on Video games by Canadian retailers. Also We give our DSi XL impressions after spending a good amount of time on the device. Finally, we also discuss Buying new console Vs buying Retro Gems. Which has the better value? Enjoy!

Running Time: 01hr 05mins
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Outro: By Kam Ikazi
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 006: Give us Final Fight 4! Just like Sonic 4!

Frank — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:59:58 +0000

Vic and Frank discuss the publishers’ possible neglect/oversight of bringing sequels to old games in the same style a la Megaman 9. Also is Nintendo holding out on sequels to popular games like NSMB & Mario Kart? Another Action Packed Live show recorded in Frank’s podcast studio aka his living room. Please note the Nintendo Summit Reactions will come the following week so stay tuned!

Running Time: 01hr 01min
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Game Debate Podcast Episode 005: Live & Direct before the Nintendo Summit!

Frank — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:12:19 +0000

Frank And Victor are LIVE! That’s right! Well sorta. Out of Frank’s living room. There is a lot you can do with an existing DJ mixer, 2 Sony Karaoke Mics, Dollar store cables/adapters, a crappy old laptop, and iPhone and whole lot of imagination. You get this show! Vic and Frank Discuss more on Philip Wesley’s feedback, the likeliness of a Wii2 or DS2,if a DS 2 for this year is even feasible and how Nintendo never lowers the price of 1st party titles. Enjoy the show! This is not a show about Nintendo hate but rather predictions for the 24th’s Nintendo Summit.

Running Time: 01hr 38seconds
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Gamedebate Site Update + Non-Skyped Show!

Frank — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:03:23 +0000

Just thought I would give a little update here. Last night I spent a good chunk of the night upgrading our site to WordPress 2.9.2 which, if done manually (which is how this site is setup) is a pain in the ASS! After updating it seemed that the database which I set this up with (MySQL 4.0.2) was outdated. Little did I know when I initially created this site from raw WordPress code and having no clue about DBs I ignored the “MySQL5″ option when creating the database. So long story short I had to create a new DB that is 4.8 compatible or higher, import the old DB, test it, update the PHP code and run this puppy. So here you have it! Now with less spam. All I know is I will not have these DB problems again on the next update thank god!

Now to the more important stuff. Victor and I are recording a show live. No not over skype and taking calls but instead recording it live with both of us present in the same room. Equipment was tested yesterday and I should have taken a pic of the setup then but Our silent 3rd Member Jason came by and wanted to chill. But this is what we got so far, this is the setup:

My Vestax PVC-175 Mixer
2x Sony F-V220 Microphones
My AMD Laptop for recording since we are doing this in my Living room as there has been no dedicated recording space set yet in my room
One of our iPhones connected as an audio input for intro/outro music/soundboards
Various RCA Cables to hook all this up
2x Random desktop Mic Stands

You are reading that right! We have something that is as close to a legit setup as you can get considering that all this equipment was already present. I think it will work great I have not yet figured out how we are going to get the headphones in there. But I have a 2 way splitter and some adapters where I can use the DJ mixers Monitor input to hear everything. I will test this on Monday to ensure all goes well for Tuesday. This is going to be a double header show so we are recording 2 shows in one day! Please send us any feedback or things you want us to discuss on the show here in the comment thread or in the Facebook group comments. See you guys Tuesday!

With Peace and Humptyness forever,

Frank

Rushing Beat Trilogy!!!

Frank — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:19:41 +0000

Yes! This is in fact, my FAVORITE trilogy of old school, side scrolling Beat ‘em Ups for the SNES. I had very fond memories of these games. I remember the first time I played it and that was actually “Rushing Beat Ran � Fukusei Toshi” which of course I met initially as “Brawl Brothers”. I played this with my Friend Ariel (yes that’s HIS name) and I must say it is the most fun I had playing a 2 player game since Street Fighter II at the time. Now I do not recall if I played “Rival Turf” aka “Rushing Beat” first. I also do not recall when I played “The Peace Keepers” aka “Rushing Beat Syura”, maybe 1995 or so. Anyways, but it was not until many years later in the late 90s that I found out these were a trilogy in Japan. I played “Brawl Brothers” until 2002 on my SNES straight from 1995 when I acquired it from the same Blockbuster that I rented it from initially for $14.99. I bought it with my allowance which was paid as a lump sum as we were in Germany that summer for over a month so I collected my weekly allowance (which I had forgotten about cause of all the summer fun) and saw it in the used games bin and bought it without thought. I do not know where this original purchased game is (nor my Street Fighter 2 Turbo) but once I do I will make a video on these “Lost Games”. As there are about 3 of them. Anyhow here is the Video! Enjoy!!!!

PS I know that I spelled the URL wrong. I’ve since re-edited this vid but did not re-up it as it has been embedded in some other sites I still need to find.