This week's Fancast is a doozy! And it's only partly because we can't stop rambling! Yes, we actually have important things to talk about, including HMV taking pre-orders for 360 MGS4 (which is no longer the case, by the way), Master Chief's possible death in Halo 3, and the continuing battle between Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. We also take some time to answer fanmail and discuss the difference between R rated movies and M rated games (hint: movies get away with a lot more). As a special treat, we also have some music contributed by some of our very own readers, which is a trend we'd love to see continue. Download the Fancast below or be the laughingstock of your entire neighborhood.Get the Fancast
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Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Jesus was a Ballad" by The PC.
Interested in contributing music? Let us know.
News:
GTAIV delayed until 2008's second quarter (Caused by PS3?)
Mods are reason for UTIII 360 delay
GHIII lays on 6 more tracks: Sabbath, AFI, more
Let the showdown begin: GHIII nabs Metallica
MS blames 360 "abuse" for deadly fire
HMV taking MGS4 360 pre-orders (Not anymore)
Bungie confirms 4 player co-op
Oh teh nos! Master Chief to die in Halo 3?
Rare is bringing Viva Piñata to DS
Arcade: Marathon and Spyglass Board Games, Marathon making people sick?, Quake Arena headed to XBLA, Puzzle Fighter this month
X3F won WCA tournament!
Break -- "Jesus was a Ballad" by The PC
Fanmail: What about Two Worlds? GOW PC anger, and who's trying for the COD4 beta.
Fantalk: Is there a double standard in ratings between games and movies?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-06-2007 @ 6:33PM
bigmac375 said...
dugg!
havent listened yet, but i know it'll be good.
imho: the more rambling, the better.
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8-06-2007 @ 6:46PM
bgrabs said...
Man, listening to your fancast in Google Reader (embedded in the feed post) you guys sound like you are using some kind of voice filter. Not sure why that is, but I found it rather humorous. I kept trying to figure out why that would be...like someone would recognize you for saying something, who knows...witness protection?
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8-06-2007 @ 6:57PM
EMaster said...
I hope u guys talk about the GTA Push-back but i shall listen to find out.
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8-06-2007 @ 6:57PM
Richard Mitchell said...
bgrabs,
Yeah, I've noticed that too. I'm not sure what Google Reader has against us :) We record at 48000Hz. Maybe Google Reader plays back at 44100?
It sounds fine if you download it though.
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8-06-2007 @ 7:39PM
Joe said...
Can't they just offer mods for UT3 like Forza did with custom user cars?
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8-06-2007 @ 10:29PM
zduclos said...
haha ppl in my naborhood listen to this too
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8-06-2007 @ 11:06PM
MYPS3KilledMy360 said...
i there no bias in there game. thats what people should be like find out info before starting an all out war. both great systems each have there own flaws
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8-06-2007 @ 11:22PM
xion said...
i tried to e-mail the fancast a couple times and i just kept getting the e-mail sent back to me...wtf is up with that?
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8-06-2007 @ 11:37PM
Toph said...
Listening now :)
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8-06-2007 @ 11:43PM
bigmac375 said...
you should add links in the post to things you discuss( like major nelson does) so i dont have to go searching on joystiq for a laugh at jamie kennedy.
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8-07-2007 @ 12:25AM
Toph said...
Hey X3f-fers, Major Nelson just confirmed the price drop for all three consoles, and priced that peasoup Halo 3 console!!
Woot!
Here's the link; enjoy and repay me for the news by buying me an Elite..or at least a second wireless controller! :):)
http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/08/06/Xbox-360-price-drop-and-Halo-3-Console-pricing.aspx
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8-07-2007 @ 2:02AM
Dustin Burg said...
So, who thinks a previously used, but autographed 50" 1080p TV would be a better prize than a brand new sealed one? Personally, I vote for used and autographed.
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8-07-2007 @ 2:06AM
Toph said...
Dustin, you am tainted by the late night air.
Regardless, I'd take a lightly used 50" 1080p TV than none! Just don't Bedazzle mine, a-thankya.
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8-07-2007 @ 2:12AM
Toph said...
Oh, and let me add...Dustin...you had me at 50".
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8-07-2007 @ 8:37AM
Nates4god said...
Loved the cast!!! Again reader for a LONG time...just startin to write in.
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8-07-2007 @ 9:20AM
The PC said...
thanks for posting the song guys! Hopefully we can keep this up! I have alot of stuff for you! If anyone else would like to hear more, go to www.myspace.com/thepc or message me at gamertag: thePCownsYOU. Thanks again!
(thePC.)
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8-07-2007 @ 11:53AM
DjDATZ said...
Love the intro. LOL
I just looked at the time...this thing is almost an hour and 45 mins long! awesome!
the third book is first strike.
dusty FTW! lol...i love how it took Knuckles so long to add dustin to his Friends list...i've been on there for a long time now...lol
hey dustin...how about you just download GoW PC?
WOW that was long. i love it.
awesome podcast and keep em growing.
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8-07-2007 @ 3:32PM
SRU Phil said...
Modded your nerf gun?!?! Richard is in need. I call the start of the official Richard Mitchell Xbox 360 Donation Fund! Help a fanboy in need!!!
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8-08-2007 @ 12:12PM
EdogLost said...
What was the Gears of War video that you were talking about in the cast. I was driving to work and can't remember what it was.
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8-08-2007 @ 4:17PM
Richard Mitchell said...
EdogLost,
This is the video we were talking about:
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/10265
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