Author Topic: Cruncheons 33: Gaming Apathy, Nintendo 3DSXL, Nexus 7, NSMB2, Darksiders 2 (Read 6827 times)

Eel O'Brian · « **on:** August 22, 2012, 12:32:17 PM »

http://cruncheons.podbean.com/mf/web/pjm9j/Cruncheons33.mp3

NOTE: This was originally going to be the Book Club episode, but Arian and Robert couldn't make the show this time.

Doug and Kevin start the show off by peering into their navels in an attempt to get to the root cause of their current gaming lethargy/apathy. (note: some of this has been covered on the show before)
46:45 Doug reviews the Nintendo 3DSXL
56:00 Doug and Kevin become Nexus 7 buddies
1:12:00 New Super Mario Brothers 2
1:14:00 Darksiders 2

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2012, 12:34:20 PM »

Only a 9 minute 3DSXL review but a 16 minute Nexus 7 review? I smell a bias.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2012, 12:36:29 PM »

we both own the nexus!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2012, 12:44:16 PM »

there's not much to say about the 3ds xl other than "it's a 3ds. only kinda worse."

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2012, 12:45:16 PM »

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488054

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2012, 01:41:11 PM »

I wonder if we have to sign an NDA for that Weeeooooo thing we're going to, Prole. That would suck.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2012, 01:46:28 PM »

Fuck yes! I was real close to making a thread asking when the next podcast would be.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:41:55 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on August 22, 2012, 01:41:11 PM

I wonder if we have to sign an NDA for that Weeeooooo thing we're going to, Prole. That would suck.

If it is, do a Bore Exclusive mini-cast.

Reb · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:46:05 PM »

What's this post about?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41293347&postcount=2

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:51:16 PM »

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=487897

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2012, 04:39:21 PM »

boggle- good cast btw- the discussion about being kinda outta gaming right now was very even handed; UNEXPECTED FROM A CRUNCHEON

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:38:29 PM »

I kinda want a nexus. Are the new notifications stuff and Google Now or whatever cool?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:59:31 PM »

google now is pretty cool, kind of like Siri on iOS

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:00:42 PM »

Listened to your podcast.

I definitely agree that gaming has taken a nose dive. To me, the PS2 was the best gaming platform ever as it had the sheer quantity and quality of software that hasn't been replicated since (sorry, the DS isn't remotely close). Even if gaming does end up swirling down the toilet, there are hundreds of games available via MAME or PCSX2 or all kinds of past platforms out there that won't be going away. Even if the next gen turns out to be crap and the indie scene gets tiresome, there's still a wealth of options out there.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:04:46 PM »

I agree completely, you can still enjoy gaming even if the industry is in the pits- its just more work on our end. There's plenty that has been released worth playing. Doesn't mean this is a time for everyone to hang up their controllers, just need to go about things differently. However, if a person is just tired of gaming in general, and the current industry climate is simply not HELPING that larger issue- might be time to take a step back and look into your other interests.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:58:36 PM »

lol TWO MINUTES on NSMB2.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:03:34 PM »

kids like it cause kids

pilonv1 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2012, 08:44:26 AM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on August 23, 2012, 10:58:36 PM

lol TWO MINUTES on NSMB2.

Twice as long as the game can hold a grown mans interest.

Was hoping for some Press Reset talk but theres not much to say.

bork · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2012, 09:54:23 AM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on August 23, 2012, 10:58:36 PM

lol TWO MINUTES on NSMB2.

What is there to really say about it? It's the same old 2D Mario with mediocre level design and an emphasis on coins.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2012, 10:11:44 AM »

NOES THERE ARE TWEAKS TO MECHANICS ETC POLISH LEVELS NEW MODE BLAH BARF POOP

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2012, 10:12:10 AM »

To be fair i'd rather play NSMB2 than the next Modern Warfare game

bork · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2012, 11:06:34 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 24, 2012, 10:12:10 AM

To be fair i'd rather play NSMB2 than the next Modern Warfare game

Call Of Duty multiplayer is fun with friends. I guess NSMB2 would be too, but nobody wants to play it.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #22 on:** September 02, 2012, 04:52:47 AM »

Bump.

I forgot this was out. I'd like to hear what these curmudgeons think about the Nexus 7.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2012, 08:15:48 PM »

Quote from: bork laser on August 24, 2012, 11:06:34 AM

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 24, 2012, 10:12:10 AM
To be fair i'd rather play NSMB2 than the next Modern Warfare game

Call Of Duty multiplayer is fun with friends. I guess NSMB2 would be too, but nobody wants to play it.

Apparently the second player doesnt get their own view - if they dont keep up with mario they dont get to see fuckin where they are fuck them ha ha that's the true spirit of co op no doubt.

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