The Press Playcast

Episode 92 - Bioshock Infinite

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) round-out their discussion of the entire Bioshock series as they breakdown Bioshock Infinite. Join us as we discuss the game's gameplay, graphics, music, and story.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys pick sophomore albums that they consider the best album in each selected band's catalog. How does the somewhat controversial, 3rd installment in the Bioshock library stack up to its formidable forefathers? And how many Chambers did the Wu-Tang Clan actually enter? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 92 Discussion Thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19712.0 [http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19712.0] Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) The Stooges - Down on the Street Weezer - The Good Life Madonna - Material Girl Oasis - Don't Look Back in Anger Public Enemy - Bring the Noise The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin, Beats Louis Armstrong - St. James Infirmary Blues Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia

Episode 91 - Doki Doki Literature Club!

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss Doki Doki Literature Club! a virtual novel with dating simulator mechanics.....that isn't what you might expect. Join us as we discuss the game's gameplay, graphics, music, and it's very twisted story.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys pick their favorite albums of 2012, a year in which both had to do some digging! Which way does this dark, "cutesy" narrative make the boy's needles move? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 91 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19703.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Grimes - Oblivion Killer Mike - Jo Jo's Chillin' Maps & Atlases - Vampires Lee Ronaldo - Waiting on a Dream Lambchop - Gone Tomorrow Frank Ocean - Lost Doki Doki Literature Club! OST - Piece by Piece Passion Pit - Carried Away

Episode 90 - James Bond 007 (Game Boy)

In this month's episode of the Press PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a late release on the Nintendo Game Boy, James Bond 007. Join us as we discuss the game's Zelda-like and RPG-esque gameplay mechanics, the graphics, and the music.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys discuss their list of favorite songs that blend into one another. How does this "hidden gem" rank amongst the Game Boy library and should you add it to your collection? Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 90 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19686.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius & Eye in the Sky Fugazi - Do You Like Me? Black Sabbath - Jack the Stripper & Faeries Wear Boots CSS - I Love You Weston - New Shirt & Heather Lewis James Bond 007 Game Boy OST - Big Town Music Pink Floyd - Us & Them / Any Color You Like

Episode 89 - Sega Genesis Shinobi Series

WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss Sega's flagship series for the Genesis, Shinobi, and the three games released for this home console. Join us as we each games' ninja-esque, run-n-gun gameplay mechanics, their graphics, and music.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys discuss their Top 6 tunes about "cars." Yeah, it's a little weird... but it works. In what order do the guys rank these games, and which ones would they recommend for your collection? Who is a big fan of the music in this series and who thinks it's just, "meh?" And which one of the boys is a closet Blood Hound Gang fan?  Tune in and find out! As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 89 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19675.0 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) Highway Star - Deep Purple Death Metal In A Mini Van - Dinosaur Burps Cars That Go Boom - L'Trimm Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett Mercedes Boy - Peebles The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) - George Jones Idaten - Shinobi 3: Return of the Ninja Master OST The Passenger - Iggy Pop

Episode 88 - Phantom Dust

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game on the original XBox that many consider a "hidden gem."  Released as a means to increase XBox sales in Japan, Phantom Dust is a 3rd person arena battler with "card" mechanics. Join us as we discuss the game's complex gameplay mechanics and its unique graphical and musical styles.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys reveal their Top 6 tracks that celebrate life.  Is Phantom Dust the gem that others claim it to be, or is it better left in the dust?  Tune in and find out!   As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on the games we play on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the games in detail. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes and/or Podbean to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen, we hope you enjoy the show!  Episode 88 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19625.0 Show Notes: Intro - 00:00:45 Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:08 ConcertCast - 00:21:48 News - 01:01:43 Pickups - 01:11:23 Whatcha Playin' - 01:29:51 Phantom Dust Discussion - 01:46:10 Upcoming Titles - 02:28:31 Outro - 02:32:17 Songs in order of appearance: Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com) It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place) - Talking Heads Through The Wire - Kanye West Living Life - The Eels Live Select - Phantom Dust OST Wasted Years - Iron Maiden Living Life - Daniel Johnston