http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! 2007 CNET Networks, Inc. GENIE support@gamespot.com support@gamespot.com en-us http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/shared/promos/misc/gs_logo.gif http://www.gamespot.com 135 44 Games & Hobbies Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 PDT Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 PDT GameSpot.com no GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! GameSpot.com support@gamespot.com http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1621 support@gamespot.com Left 4 Dead 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 make Justin Calvert, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair feel all tingly, but layoffs at EA and slumping October sales bring the mood back down. Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST Left 4 Dead 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 make Justin Calvert, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair feel all tingly, but layoffs at EA and slumping October sales bring the mood back down. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Assassin's Creed 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Tony Hawk, Ride, Electronic Arts, GTA, charity, donation 100:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1616 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Chris Watters, Ryan Mac Donald, and Brendan Sinclair unload praise and scorn on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a spoiler-ridden podcast covering the game's single-player campaign, from the controversial airport level to the game's ultimate message (if there is one). Games & Hobbies Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST Ricardo Torres, Chris Watters, Ryan Mac Donald, and Brendan Sinclair unload praise and scorn on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a spoiler-ridden podcast covering the game's single-player campaign, from the controversial airport level to the game's ultimate message (if there is one). no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 50:03 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1610 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Lark Anderson, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair offer a piercing perspective on Bayonetta, ponder the possibilities of Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia, and pick apart the potential for Captain America and Thor games. Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST Ricardo Torres, Lark Anderson, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair offer a piercing perspective on Bayonetta, ponder the possibilities of Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia, and pick apart the potential for Captain America and Thor games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Bayonetta, Prince of Persia, Gyllenhaal, Thor, Captain America, Halo, Reach 79:24 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1604 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis, Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get all gushy about Dragon Age, GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, and Tekken 6. Then, it's time to tackle the DSi XL and Modern Warfare 2's latest controversies in one preposterously packed podcast. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST Shaun McInnis, Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get all gushy about Dragon Age, GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, and Tekken 6. Then, it's time to tackle the DSi XL and Modern Warfare 2's latest controversies in one preposterously packed podcast. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Dragon Age, Dead Space, Extraction, Modern Warfare 2, GTA, Gay Tony, Ratchet, Tekken, DSi XL, casting, achievements 113:34 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1596 support@gamespot.com Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair craft a Shakespearean SmackDown in THQ's latest WWE game, while Dead Space: Extraction is dead-on-arrival in stores, Modern Warfare 2 for the PC gets controversial changes, and the gang casts future game-to-movie adaptations. Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair craft a Shakespearean SmackDown in THQ's latest WWE game, while Dead Space: Extraction is dead-on-arrival in stores, Modern Warfare 2 for the PC gets controversial changes, and the gang casts future game-to-movie adaptations. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, WWE, SmackDown, Netflix, Dragon Age, Dead Space, Extraction, Modern Warfare 2, awards, casting 105:24 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1582 support@gamespot.com Brian Ekberg, Justin Calvert, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair shift into gear with Forza 3, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on the PSP, and Demon's Souls. Also, Chris Watters swings by to talk Borderlands, and Tom Mc Shea drops in for the monthly NPD sales figures. Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT Brian Ekberg, Justin Calvert, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair shift into gear with Forza 3, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on the PSP, and Demon's Souls. Also, Chris Watters swings by to talk Borderlands, and Tom Mc Shea drops in for the monthly NPD sales figures. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Forza 3, Demon's Souls, Chinatown Wars, Borderlands, Alpha Protocol, tagline, best of 2009 107:03 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1575 support@gamespot.com Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get giddy over Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, tune up Guitar Hero: Van Halen, propose bad ideas for EA's Jack the Ripper game, and set a record for most unrelated 1980s sitcom references in single podcast. Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get giddy over Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, tune up Guitar Hero: Van Halen, propose bad ideas for EA's Jack the Ripper game, and set a record for most unrelated 1980s sitcom references in single podcast. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, PSP Go, Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Van Halen, Call of Duty, Jack the Ripper, mash-up, tagline 106:07 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1572 support@gamespot.com It's go time, as Kevin VanOrd, Lark Anderson, Sarju Shah, and Brendan Sinclair recap the PSP Go before delving into Demon's Souls and Ninja Gaiden Sigma and breaking out the extra-snooty monocles for ESRB Ratings Description Excerpt Theatre. Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT It's go time, as Kevin VanOrd, Lark Anderson, Sarju Shah, and Brendan Sinclair recap the PSP Go before delving into Demon's Souls and Ninja Gaiden Sigma and breaking out the extra-snooty monocles for ESRB Ratings Description Excerpt Theatre. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, PSP Go, MotorStorm, Demon's Souls, Ninja Gaiden, Sigma 2, Undead Knights, Dead Space, Batman, mash-ups 107:54 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1544 support@gamespot.com Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap Tokyo Game Show week, from a Wii price drop to Dead Rising 2 to rumors of Microsoft buying EA. Also, more Halo 3: ODST, a touch of Williams Pinball, and a heated debate over whether Batman is, in fact, a scientist. Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap Tokyo Game Show week, from a Wii price drop to Dead Rising 2 to rumors of Microsoft buying EA. Also, more Halo 3: ODST, a touch of Williams Pinball, and a heated debate over whether Batman is, in fact, a scientist. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Halo, ODST, Williams, pinball, Dead Rising 2, price drop, PSP Go, Scribblenauts, Batman 100:06 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1534 support@gamespot.com Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lock and load with Halo 3: ODST, tune up The Beatles: Rock Band, recap last week's GDC Austin convention, and instill a healthy dose of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's skepticism, pessimism, and fear. Games & Hobbies Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lock and load with Halo 3: ODST, tune up The Beatles: Rock Band, recap last week's GDC Austin convention, and instill a healthy dose of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's skepticism, pessimism, and fear. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Halo, ODST, Beatles, Blizzard, Activision, Kotick, Skate, mom, Scribblenauts 109:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1527 support@gamespot.com With Brendan on assignment covering GDC Austin, Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Tom Magrino grapple with the week's crush of games. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed: Shift, (take a breath), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, NHL 10, and...My Boyfriend? Plus, Courtney Love goes crazy and NPD numbers--both very, very exciting! Games & Hobbies Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT With Brendan on assignment covering GDC Austin, Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Tom Magrino grapple with the week's crush of games. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed: Shift, (take a breath), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, NHL 10, and...My Boyfriend? Plus, Courtney Love goes crazy and NPD numbers--both very, very exciting! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Trials HD, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed Shift, Mario, Luigi, NHL 10, art, ending, inappropriate 90:50 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1506 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get wistful on the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary with EA Sports president and Sega vet Peter Moore. Also, the gang recaps PAX 2009, talks All Time Greatest Game Heroes, and digs into Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get wistful on the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary with EA Sports president and Sega vet Peter Moore. Also, the gang recaps PAX 2009, talks All Time Greatest Game Heroes, and digs into Muramasa: The Demon Blade. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, PAX, Muramasa, Dreamcast, Peter Moore, EA Sports, Okami, exploits 120:00 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1489 support@gamespot.com Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair sound off on Guitar Hero 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Disney's big acquisition of Marvel. Also, God of War gets collected on the PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 Elite hardware gets a price drop. Games & Hobbies Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair sound off on Guitar Hero 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Disney's big acquisition of Marvel. Also, God of War gets collected on the PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 Elite hardware gets a price drop. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Batman, Arkham Asylum, Guitar Hero 5, Disney, Marvel, God of War, Elite, brand resurrection, Steamboat Willie Lumpkin 91:11 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1384 support@gamespot.com Justin Calvert, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get committed to Batman: Arkham Asylum, level up in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and recap a frenzied news week, featuring a PlayStation 3 price drop, Fable III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Rock Band 3. Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT Justin Calvert, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get committed to Batman: Arkham Asylum, level up in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and recap a frenzied news week, featuring a PlayStation 3 price drop, Fable III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Rock Band 3. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Batman, Arkham Asylum, Dissidia, Fable 3, PS3, Slim, World of Warcraft, Cataclysm, Rock Band 123:56 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1376 support@gamespot.com With HotSpot mastermind Brendan Sinclair giving his dulcet tones a rest for the week, Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, and Tom Magrino do their best to make with the video game talky-talky. Subjects on tap for the week include Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, those irascible NPD sales numbers, and washing-machine Wii peripherals. Do not worry! Brendan's back next week! Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT With HotSpot mastermind Brendan Sinclair giving his dulcet tones a rest for the week, Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, and Tom Magrino do their best to make with the video game talky-talky. Subjects on tap for the week include Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, those irascible NPD sales numbers, and washing-machine Wii peripherals. Do not worry! Brendan's back next week! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, NPD, GamesCom, BlizzCon, Spore Hero, art, ending, inappropriate 91:28 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1370 support@gamespot.com It's Madden week, which means it's time for Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair to expose just how much (or little) they know about football. Also, the crew dissects Activision's plans for Call of Duty, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen before delving into games with a message and picking fights with FireHouse and Gallagher. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT It's Madden week, which means it's time for Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair to expose just how much (or little) they know about football. Also, the crew dissects Activision's plans for Call of Duty, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen before delving into games with a message and picking fights with FireHouse and Gallagher. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Trials HD, Madden, TMNT, Call of Duty, DJ Hero, Activision, art, ending, inappropriate 103:14 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1365 support@gamespot.com Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair celebrate the 200th episode of the HotSpot by putting the moves on Fat Princess, enlisting with G.I. Joe, and doing whatever one is supposed to do with a "BlazBlue." Then, it's time to talk about game-based movies, still more 2010 delays, and a surplus of fun greater than is appropriate for stick-shaking purposes. Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair celebrate the 200th episode of the HotSpot by putting the moves on Fat Princess, enlisting with G.I. Joe, and doing whatever one is supposed to do with a "BlazBlue." Then, it's time to talk about game-based movies, still more 2010 delays, and a surplus of fun greater than is appropriate for stick-shaking purposes. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Dark Void, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, BlazBlue, G.I. Joe, Fat Princess, Starcraft II, Dead Space, Infamous, Heat, lawsuits 89:08 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1354 support@gamespot.com Just back from a trip to Comic-Con, Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, and Lark Anderson tell their war stories to Brendan Sinclair. Also, Splinter Cell Conviction is overturned until next year, the Warcraft movie gets a director, and the holiday release schedule takes shape. Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Just back from a trip to Comic-Con, Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, and Lark Anderson tell their war stories to Brendan Sinclair. Also, Splinter Cell Conviction is overturned until next year, the Warcraft movie gets a director, and the holiday release schedule takes shape. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Splosion Man, Splinter Cell, Comic-Con, Warcraft, Activision, Halo, smells, Double Fine, lawsuits 101:43 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1349 support@gamespot.com Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair tune up for make-your-own Rock Band songs, bemoan the Bayonetta delay, run down the monthly sales charts, and more. WARNING: This episode of the HotSpot contains suggestive language. Listener discretion is advised. Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair tune up for make-your-own Rock Band songs, bemoan the Bayonetta delay, run down the monthly sales charts, and more. WARNING: This episode of the HotSpot contains suggestive language. Listener discretion is advised. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Modern Warfare 2, night-vision, Rock Band, Alan Wake, Bayonetta, NPD, Dragon Quest IX, pick-up lines, smells 84:01 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1343 support@gamespot.com Justin Calvert, Andre Segers, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair storm Battlefield 1943, kick back with Wii Sports Resort, and look forward to another Summer of Arcade before discovering the awful truth about the BioShock 2 delay. Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Justin Calvert, Andre Segers, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair storm Battlefield 1943, kick back with Wii Sports Resort, and look forward to another Summer of Arcade before discovering the awful truth about the BioShock 2 delay. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Battlefield 1943, Wii Sports Resort, Command, Conquer 4, MechWarrior, BioShock 2, Shadow Complex, Imagine, reviews 93:50 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1336 support@gamespot.com Kevin VanOrd, Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair keep busy punishing The Punisher and trying to describe Trine. Then it's time to get online with Starcraft II, LucasArts, and Gaikai. Plus, who thinks Asteroids would make a good movie? Hint: It's nobody on this panel. Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT Kevin VanOrd, Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair keep busy punishing The Punisher and trying to describe Trine. Then it's time to get online with Starcraft II, LucasArts, and Gaikai. Plus, who thinks Asteroids would make a good movie? Hint: It's nobody on this panel. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, downloadable, LucasArts, Steam, Starcraft, Cataclysm, Damnation, Gaikai, Asteroids, Midway, Dragon Ball, Imagine 91:10 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1332 support@gamespot.com There's more to the HotSpot than meets the ear when Ricardo Torres, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair stick a verbal potato in the cinematic tailpipe of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (spoilers!). But that still leaves plenty of time to talk about The Conduit, id Software being acquired by the owners of Fallout and Oblivion, Mortal Kombat's day in kourt, and Uncharted setting sail for the silver screen. Games & Hobbies Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT There's more to the HotSpot than meets the ear when Ricardo Torres, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair stick a verbal potato in the cinematic tailpipe of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (spoilers!). But that still leaves plenty of time to talk about The Conduit, id Software being acquired by the owners of Fallout and Oblivion, Mortal Kombat's day in kourt, and Uncharted setting sail for the silver screen. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Conduit, Knights in the Nightmare, Transformers, Zenimax, id Software, Mythic, Warhammer, Uncharted, Mortal Kombat, if they mated, analogies 95:59 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1325 support@gamespot.com Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair threaten to drop support for the PS3 and PSP if Sony doesn't drop the price, and then jack up the cost of its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Prototype discussion. Also, Angry Barry cocreator Aaron McCray talks about his political beat-'em-up and what's wrong (and right) with Xbox Live Community Games. Games & Hobbies Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair threaten to drop support for the PS3 and PSP if Sony doesn't drop the price, and then jack up the cost of its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Prototype discussion. Also, Angry Barry cocreator Aaron McCray talks about his political beat-'em-up and what's wrong (and right) with Xbox Live Community Games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Prototype, Activision, GTA, Chinatown Wars, Angry Barry, Kingdom Hearts, stupid empty words 95:20 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1320 support@gamespot.com Who you gonna call for impressions of Ghostbusters, Prototype, and Legendary Starfy? The HotSpot fab five of Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair, of course. Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT Who you gonna call for impressions of Ghostbusters, Prototype, and Legendary Starfy? The HotSpot fab five of Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair, of course. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, E3, Prototype, Infamous, Ghostbusters, Starfy, Halo, ODST, Scribblenauts, Kingdom Hearts, box quotes 96:37 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1314 support@gamespot.com E3 2009 saw a lot of people drop a lot of megaton bombs. Brian Ekberg, Sophia Tong, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair reflect in the aftermath of the big show, talk a little Sims 3, and pick sides in the cases of Activision v. Double Fine, Darksiders v. New Year's Day, and PC Gamers v. The World. Games & Hobbies Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT E3 2009 saw a lot of people drop a lot of megaton bombs. Brian Ekberg, Sophia Tong, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair reflect in the aftermath of the big show, talk a little Sims 3, and pick sides in the cases of Activision v. Double Fine, Darksiders v. New Year's Day, and PC Gamers v. The World. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, E3, Sims 3, Brutal Legend, Activision, Darksiders, box quotes 75:54 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1309 support@gamespot.com Giddy from lack of sleep and abundance of gaming goodness, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair close out the HotSpot's E3 2009 coverage with a micro-cast recap of what was learned, seen, and played on the show floor. Highlights include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, APB, Left 4 Dead 2, and hands-on impressions of Scribblenauts. Games & Hobbies Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT Giddy from lack of sleep and abundance of gaming goodness, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair close out the HotSpot's E3 2009 coverage with a micro-cast recap of what was learned, seen, and played on the show floor. Highlights include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, APB, Left 4 Dead 2, and hands-on impressions of Scribblenauts. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, E3, Left 4 Dead 2, Castlevania, Lords of Shadow, pinball, APB, Scribblenauts, God of War 29:11 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1308 support@gamespot.com Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair burn through the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, pausing briefly to reflect on motion controls, Mario, Metroid: Other M, the PSP Go, Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, and so much more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair burn through the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, pausing briefly to reflect on motion controls, Mario, Metroid: Other M, the PSP Go, Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, and so much more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, E3, PSP Go, Final Fantasy XIV, Last Guardian, Agent, Mario, Vitality, Metroid: Other M, motion-sensing, controller 58:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1307 support@gamespot.com Tor Thorsen, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap a news-packed first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with all the latest from E3 briefings held by Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. Games & Hobbies Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tor Thorsen, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap a news-packed first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with all the latest from E3 briefings held by Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, E3, Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2, Beatles, Milo, Metal Gear Solid Rising, Ubisoft, Activision, Electronic Arts 55:44 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1302 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Ricardo Torres, and Brendan Sinclair bask in the electric glow of Infamous, take a few swings at Punch-Out, and scratch their heads over leaked footage from Team Ico, the price of Tony Hawk: Ride, and what to expect from next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Games & Hobbies Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Ricardo Torres, and Brendan Sinclair bask in the electric glow of Infamous, take a few swings at Punch-Out, and scratch their heads over leaked footage from Team Ico, the price of Tony Hawk: Ride, and what to expect from next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Infamous, Punch-Out, Tony Hawk, Ride, E3, Modern Warfare 2, Team Ico, Warner, Lord of the Rings, Terminator 91:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1294 support@gamespot.com With E3 mere weeks away, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair run down who needs to show what. Also, Activision's latest Tony Hawk game wants to take you for a Ride, and we've got impressions of Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation. Games & Hobbies Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT With E3 mere weeks away, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair run down who needs to show what. Also, Activision's latest Tony Hawk game wants to take you for a Ride, and we've got impressions of Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Terminator, Bionic Commando, Infamous, Tony Hawk, Ride, E3, Metal Gear Solid 4, MGS4, Zen Pinball, president 92:53 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1290 support@gamespot.com Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair bombard Treyarch Call of Duty community manager Josh Olin with questions about the game's latest add-on, the studio's ambitions, and more. The gang wants to go even further Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4 steals other people's hearts, and Tom comes out as a zombie sympathizer. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair bombard Treyarch Call of Duty community manager Josh Olin with questions about the game's latest add-on, the studio's ambitions, and more. The gang wants to go even further Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4 steals other people's hearts, and Tom comes out as a zombie sympathizer. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Josh Olin, Call of Duty, World at War, Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4, 3D Realms, Guitar Hero, homework, president 99:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1272 support@gamespot.com Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair welcome Telltale Games cofounder Kevin Bruner into the studio to talk Wallace & Gromit, Wolverine, the rumored disc-less redesign for the PSP, games as art, and new developments on the BioShock feature film. Games & Hobbies Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair welcome Telltale Games cofounder Kevin Bruner into the studio to talk Wallace & Gromit, Wolverine, the rumored disc-less redesign for the PSP, games as art, and new developments on the BioShock feature film. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Kevin Bruner, Telltale, Wallace, Gromit, E3, BioShock, Katamari Forever, art, PixelJunk, Wolverine, homework 111:35 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1259 support@gamespot.com It's no-holds-barred podcasting action as Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair submit to Ultimate Fighting Championship, BioShock 2, and Uncharted 2. Once the bleeding stops and the bones knit, it's time to sit down with ESA executive Rich Taylor about the Video Game Voters Network and the imminent arrival of a new and improved E3. Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT It's no-holds-barred podcasting action as Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair submit to Ultimate Fighting Championship, BioShock 2, and Uncharted 2. Once the bleeding stops and the bones knit, it's time to sit down with ESA executive Rich Taylor about the Video Game Voters Network and the imminent arrival of a new and improved E3. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, UFC, BioShock 2, Uncharted 2, multiplayer, Rich Taylor, VGVN, Lego Rock Band, Dante's Inferno, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, game names 99:05 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1255 support@gamespot.com Tor Thorsen, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair draw a thin line between tangents and actual topics such as Fallout: New Vegas, a bad month for NPD numbers, M-rated games for the Wii and DS, and Activision's Scratch lawsuit. And for those who enjoy linearity, a perfectly coherent interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe! Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tor Thorsen, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair draw a thin line between tangents and actual topics such as Fallout: New Vegas, a bad month for NPD numbers, M-rated games for the Wii and DS, and Activision's Scratch lawsuit. And for those who enjoy linearity, a perfectly coherent interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Chinatown Wars, GTA, Saw, Fallout, New Vegas, NPD, MadWorld, Scratch, Al Lowe, Webby, Leisure Suit Larry 86:06 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1251 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis saw Saw, and he shares impressions of the horrifying puzzle game with Tom Mc Shea, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair. Then the gang gets up in arms about Dead Space's debut on the Wii, Nintendo's problems in Japan, the screenwriter for the new Shadow of the Colossus movie, and a slew of five-word game reviews. Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT Shaun McInnis saw Saw, and he shares impressions of the horrifying puzzle game with Tom Mc Shea, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair. Then the gang gets up in arms about Dead Space's debut on the Wii, Nintendo's problems in Japan, the screenwriter for the new Shadow of the Colossus movie, and a slew of five-word game reviews. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Musaic Box, Chinatown Wars, GTA, Saw, Dead Space, Extraction, Prototype, Will Wright, Midway, Shadow of the Colossus, Six Days in Fallujah 100:05 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1244 support@gamespot.com Kevin VanOrd, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair go hands-on with the Nintendo DSi and rundown the launch lineup in every sense of the word before moving on to Ninja Blade, Riddick, and more. Also, the largest HotSpot collection of corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies yet! Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT Kevin VanOrd, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair go hands-on with the Nintendo DSi and rundown the launch lineup in every sense of the word before moving on to Ninja Blade, Riddick, and more. Also, the largest HotSpot collection of corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies yet! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, DSi, WarioWare, Ninja Blade, Riddick, Stormrise, Suzuki, Shenmue, Jak and Daxter, laid off, five word 88:26 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1239 support@gamespot.com Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recover from the Game Developers Conference with speculation about The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum, praise for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and mixed reactions to the OnLive on-demand game-streaming service. Games & Hobbies Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recover from the Game Developers Conference with speculation about The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum, praise for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and mixed reactions to the OnLive on-demand game-streaming service. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, GTA, Chinatown Wars, Wanted, Batman, OnLive, Zelda, Spirit Tracks, GDC, Modern Warfare 2, laid off 102:36 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1223 support@gamespot.com Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair play Animal Crossing for all the wrong reasons before digging into news of Max Payne 3 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Then it's time to put the Resident Evil 5 discussion to bed, revisit GTAIV's full-frontal nudity in lingering detail, and dig up what we can on a 360 gamer by the name of Xkamun1k80r. Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair play Animal Crossing for all the wrong reasons before digging into news of Max Payne 3 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Then it's time to put the Resident Evil 5 discussion to bed, revisit GTAIV's full-frontal nudity in lingering detail, and dig up what we can on a 360 gamer by the name of Xkamun1k80r. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Resident Evil 5, Animal Crossing, GTAIV, Max Payne, Ninja Gaiden, April Fools, Xkamun1k80r, politically correct 90:10 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1207 support@gamespot.com Brian Ekberg, Lark Anderson, Kevin VanOrd, Justin Calvert, and Brendan Sinclair go into the gory details on Resident Evil 5, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and MadWorld. After that, they run through a sequel-heavy news week with tidbits on BioShock 2, Army of Two: The 40th Day, RE: Darkside Chronicles, and more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT Brian Ekberg, Lark Anderson, Kevin VanOrd, Justin Calvert, and Brendan Sinclair go into the gory details on Resident Evil 5, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and MadWorld. After that, they run through a sequel-heavy news week with tidbits on BioShock 2, Army of Two: The 40th Day, RE: Darkside Chronicles, and more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Resident Evil 5, MadWorld, GTA, Chinatown Wars, BioShock, Tecmo, Army of Two, marketing, politically correct 104:13 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1199 support@gamespot.com Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and game designer David Sirlin talk about watching the Watchmen, balancing fighting games, the used-game business, BioShock 2, Resident Evil 5, and...Quiz and Dragons? Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and game designer David Sirlin talk about watching the Watchmen, balancing fighting games, the used-game business, BioShock 2, Resident Evil 5, and...Quiz and Dragons? no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Sirlin, Street Fighter, Eat Lead, Watchmen, fighting, Resident Evil 5, April Fools, marketing 145:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1195 support@gamespot.com Tom Magrino, Lark Anderson, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lean deep into the strike zone and take one for the team with Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. Once they purge themselves of those memories, it's on to Halo Wars, the future of the PSP, the latest Wii release slate, and more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PST Tom Magrino, Lark Anderson, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lean deep into the strike zone and take one for the team with Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. Once they purge themselves of those memories, it's on to Halo Wars, the future of the PSP, the latest Wii release slate, and more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Street Fighter, Chun Li, Halo Wars, Assassin's Creed, 50 Cent, ESA, E3, haiku, April Fools 97:28 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1179 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair provide a dramatic reinterpretation of Killzone 2's gripping narrative before delving into the surreal one-two punch that is Noby Noby Boy and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Then the gang looks to the future and gets psyched to varying degrees for Lost Planet 2, Alice, Dead to Rights: Retribution, and the DSi. Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair provide a dramatic reinterpretation of Killzone 2's gripping narrative before delving into the surreal one-two punch that is Noby Noby Boy and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Then the gang looks to the future and gets psyched to varying degrees for Lost Planet 2, Alice, Dead to Rights: Retribution, and the DSi. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Killzone 2, Noby Noby Boy, 50 Cent, Alice, Lost Planet 2, G.I. Joe, haiku 101:43 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1173 support@gamespot.com Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair go nuts for GTA: The Lost and Damned, Dawn of War II, and House of the Dead: Overkill before taking some time out to watch over the Watchmen game's associate producer Jerry Pritchard. Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair go nuts for GTA: The Lost and Damned, Dawn of War II, and House of the Dead: Overkill before taking some time out to watch over the Watchmen game's associate producer Jerry Pritchard. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, GTAIV, Lost and Damned, House of the Dead: Overkill, Dawn of War II, G.I. Joe, Midway, Watchmen, multiplayer 122:49 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1169 support@gamespot.com Wanted: Weapons of Fate executive producer Pete Wanat swings by the studio to curve bullets with Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair, and then it's time to talk Dead Rising 2, Dead Space on the Wii, Red Dead Redemption, the suddenly not dead Free Radical Design, and tons more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST Wanted: Weapons of Fate executive producer Pete Wanat swings by the studio to curve bullets with Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair, and then it's time to talk Dead Rising 2, Dead Space on the Wii, Red Dead Redemption, the suddenly not dead Free Radical Design, and tons more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wanted, Saw, Dead Rising 2, Dead Space, Iron Man, Red Read Redemption, Dragon Age, Bad Company 2, Warriors, Free Radical, spoilers 119:19 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1152 support@gamespot.com Still buzzing from the weekend's Puppy Bowl V, Brian Ekberg, Sophia Tong, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair try to focus on Resident Evil 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Killzone 2, Mortal Kombat vs. Major Dad, and your best box quotes for terrible, terrible games. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST Still buzzing from the weekend's Puppy Bowl V, Brian Ekberg, Sophia Tong, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair try to focus on Resident Evil 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Killzone 2, Mortal Kombat vs. Major Dad, and your best box quotes for terrible, terrible games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Resident Evil 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Killzone 2, My World, Rygar, Need for Speed, Bourne, Boom Blox, Mortal Kombat 116:26 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1146 support@gamespot.com Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair knuckle up like 3 Ninjas and go a few rounds with Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the new Ninja Turtles game, and the legacy of Uwe Boll. Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair knuckle up like 3 Ninjas and go a few rounds with Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the new Ninja Turtles game, and the legacy of Uwe Boll. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, warning labels, box quotes, Street Fighter IV, GTA, Chinatown Wars, Prinny, TMNT, Iron Chef, Uwe Boll 117:13 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1140 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair whack the Godfather II, play with Deadly Creatures, and run down the best-selling games of 2008 before discussion of the story in Doom 4 morphs into an argument about the merits of early American literature in a fairly surreal installment of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair whack the Godfather II, play with Deadly Creatures, and run down the best-selling games of 2008 before discussion of the story in Doom 4 morphs into an argument about the merits of early American literature in a fairly surreal installment of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Godfather II, Deadly Creatures, NPD, Wii Play, Circuit City, legislation, Doom 4, gaming injuries, warning labels 110:10 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1134 support@gamespot.com Tor Thorsen, Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair run down the scene at CES 2009, pay a visit to Skate 2's Hall of Meat, ponder a year without a new Rock Band, assess the state of the fighting game, and lament the death of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST Tor Thorsen, Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair run down the scene at CES 2009, pay a visit to Skate 2's Hall of Meat, ponder a year without a new Rock Band, assess the state of the fighting game, and lament the death of Electronic Gaming Monthly. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Skate 2, Crayon Physics, CES, 3D, Klonoa, EGM, fighting games, layoffs, New Year, resolutions 93:45 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1116 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot comes out swinging for 2009 with the longest episode yet, far surpassing the surgeon general's daily recommended allowance of inane chatter. Find out all about Nintendo's early '09 lineup, rumors of a new Zelda, why Gears of War 2 wasn't nominated for our Game of the Year, and why Metal Gear Solid 4 took home the hardware. Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST The HotSpot comes out swinging for 2009 with the longest episode yet, far surpassing the surgeon general's daily recommended allowance of inane chatter. Find out all about Nintendo's early '09 lineup, rumors of a new Zelda, why Gears of War 2 wasn't nominated for our Game of the Year, and why Metal Gear Solid 4 took home the hardware. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Gears of War 2, Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid 4, Zelda, Game of the Year 137:45 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1111 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair recap the biggest trends of 2008 and look forward to God of War, Brutal Legend, Wolverine: Origins, and (fingers crossed) Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair recap the biggest trends of 2008 and look forward to God of War, Brutal Legend, Wolverine: Origins, and (fingers crossed) Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Brutal Legend, God of War, Wolverine, Michael Phelps, Home, Atari 107:39 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1105 support@gamespot.com Shaun McInnis, Jon Miller, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair fight through a serious case of "senioritis" to discuss the new Prince of Persia and a packed week of news featuring Uncharted 2, GTAIV for PC, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, and casual racism as a PR strategy. Games & Hobbies Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST Shaun McInnis, Jon Miller, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair fight through a serious case of "senioritis" to discuss the new Prince of Persia and a packed week of news featuring Uncharted 2, GTAIV for PC, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, and casual racism as a PR strategy. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, GTA IV, commandments, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2, Ghostbusters, NASCAR 94:58 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1089 support@gamespot.com Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair break down gaming's 10 commandments, lobby for a Halo-Rashomon crossover, show some love to GTAIV, and share their top three games of 2008. Games & Hobbies Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair break down gaming's 10 commandments, lobby for a Halo-Rashomon crossover, show some love to GTAIV, and share their top three games of 2008. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, GTA IV, 10 Commandments, Halo 3, GameStop, Best of 2008 96:47 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1087 support@gamespot.com It looks like the best/worst of the holiday blockbuster rush is behind us, so Tom Magrino, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair have time to reflect on the hits that were and run down the New Xbox Experience before seeing Dead Rising and PETA in court. Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST It looks like the best/worst of the holiday blockbuster rush is behind us, so Tom Magrino, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair have time to reflect on the hits that were and run down the New Xbox Experience before seeing Dead Rising and PETA in court. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Banjo Kazooie, Sonic Unleashed, Wrath of the Lich King, GTA IV, Dead Rising, expectations, Thanksgiving 92:29 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1077 support@gamespot.com Shaun White answers the Call of Duty as the HotSpot crew gets down to the Nuts and Bolts of Wrath of the Lich King...Gears of War 2. Also, we get elbow deep in discussion about the ESRB's spoiler-rific ratings summaries and dole out mad props to awesome listeners who donated to Child's Play. Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST Shaun White answers the Call of Duty as the HotSpot crew gets down to the Nuts and Bolts of Wrath of the Lich King...Gears of War 2. Also, we get elbow deep in discussion about the ESRB's spoiler-rific ratings summaries and dole out mad props to awesome listeners who donated to Child's Play. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Gears of War 2, ESRB, Call of Duty, Banjo Kazooie, Shaun White, Wrath of the Lich King, World of Warcraft, Child's Play 95:52 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1067 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair shoot the breeze (and the aliens) on Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, and Mirror's Edge, then it's on to shuttered studios, the best inventions of 2008, and more phone calls and e-mails than are probably healthy. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair shoot the breeze (and the aliens) on Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, and Mirror's Edge, then it's on to shuttered studios, the best inventions of 2008, and more phone calls and e-mails than are probably healthy. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, Mirror's Edge, Fallout 3, Child's Play, Mortal Kombat 101:06 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1051 support@gamespot.com California State Senator Leland Yee comes by to defend his gaming legislation and class up the joint, but only after Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair spend the better part of an hour taking things in the opposite direction. Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST California State Senator Leland Yee comes by to defend his gaming legislation and class up the joint, but only after Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair spend the better part of an hour taking things in the opposite direction. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Leland Yee, legislation, restriction, law, Beatles, Madden, Dead Space, WarioWare, motion-sensing, patent 91:32 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1031 support@gamespot.com Talking about games is our business, and business is good! Mortal Kombat kreator Ed Boon swings by the studio to talk about taking on the DC Universe and the revitalized Electronic Entertainment Expo. It's a packed podcast featuring six GameSpotters talking up Fable II, Fallout 3, BioWare's Star Wars MMO game, and much more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT Talking about games is our business, and business is good! Mortal Kombat kreator Ed Boon swings by the studio to talk about taking on the DC Universe and the revitalized Electronic Entertainment Expo. It's a packed podcast featuring six GameSpotters talking up Fable II, Fallout 3, BioWare's Star Wars MMO game, and much more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat, DC Universe, Max Payne, E3, Fallout 3, Fable II, Old Republic, NBA 2K9 102:20 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1026 support@gamespot.com Ricardo Torres, Jon Miller, Don "The People's Panelist" Francis, and Brendan Sinclair play with fire as they discuss a Little Big Planet blasphemy, Obama's play for gamer votes, playing as a force of good or evil, and franchises that need to die. Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT Ricardo Torres, Jon Miller, Don "The People's Panelist" Francis, and Brendan Sinclair play with fire as they discuss a Little Big Planet blasphemy, Obama's play for gamer votes, playing as a force of good or evil, and franchises that need to die. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Little Big Planet, Muslim, Obama, Burnout, BioShock 2, Mirror's Edge, NPD, TGS, Saints Row 2, Midway 98:44 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=1012 support@gamespot.com Justin Calvert, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair welcome BioShock 2 lead level designer JP LeBreton to help negotiate the treacherous corridors deep within the week's news, including the Tokyo Game Show, BlizzCon, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, and a ton more. Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT Justin Calvert, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair welcome BioShock 2 lead level designer JP LeBreton to help negotiate the treacherous corridors deep within the week's news, including the Tokyo Game Show, BlizzCon, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, and a ton more. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Tekken 6, No More Heroes 2, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, Japan, TGS, BlizzCon, BioShock 98:18 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=999 support@gamespot.com Jon Miller, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair drop the hate before recapping a flood of Nintendo news from the DSi to Punch-Out!! for Wii before digging in to discuss the potential of DLC as a bane to retailers and gamers both. Also, Jon relives a painful childhood memory to the delight and merriment of all. Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT Jon Miller, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair drop the hate before recapping a flood of Nintendo news from the DSi to Punch-Out!! for Wii before digging in to discuss the potential of DLC as a bane to retailers and gamers both. Also, Jon relives a painful childhood memory to the delight and merriment of all. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, DSi, Wii HD, Mega Man 9, downloadable content, Gears of War, Punch-Out 61:07 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=990 support@gamespot.com There's a new DS on the way, Jack Thompson was disbarred, Bungie's making a new Halo, and Fable II will ship without a promised feature. There's so much news it took Aaron Thomas, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair nearly an hour and a half to cover it all! Games & Hobbies Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT There's a new DS on the way, Jack Thompson was disbarred, Bungie's making a new Halo, and Fable II will ship without a promised feature. There's so much news it took Aaron Thomas, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair nearly an hour and a half to cover it all! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Halo, Shock Troopers, Molyneux, Fable II, redesign, Jack Thompson, messenger bag, collector's edition 89:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=981 support@gamespot.com Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair hit the week's high notes, from Wii Music's flop potential to the rampant proliferation of Guitar Hero games. For the non-musically minded listeners, the panel goes off on Warhammer Online, Microsoft considering a Nintendo buyout circa 2003, and listeners' all-time favorite glitches. Games & Hobbies Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair hit the week's high notes, from Wii Music's flop potential to the rampant proliferation of Guitar Hero games. For the non-musically minded listeners, the panel goes off on Warhammer Online, Microsoft considering a Nintendo buyout circa 2003, and listeners' all-time favorite glitches. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Warhammer, Wario, Lego, Animal Boxing, Wii Music, glitch, merit 82:12 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=978 support@gamespot.com EA won't be buying Take-Two after all, Microsoft is shutting down Halo Wars studio Ensemble, and Midway laid out the full Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe roster. Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea and Brendan Sinclair debate whether any of this is good for the industry in a packed episode of the HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT EA won't be buying Take-Two after all, Microsoft is shutting down Halo Wars studio Ensemble, and Midway laid out the full Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe roster. Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea and Brendan Sinclair debate whether any of this is good for the industry in a packed episode of the HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Take-Two, Electronic Arts, Halo Wars, Ensemble, Braid, Mortal Kombat, DC Universe, glitch 95:26 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=973 support@gamespot.com Kevin Van Ord, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shenanigans, and Brendan Sinclair take a few whacks at Viva Pinata, Spore, TNA Impact, the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death, and a week's worth of news in a very special Dreamcast ninth-anniversary edition of the HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT Kevin Van Ord, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shenanigans, and Brendan Sinclair take a few whacks at Viva Pinata, Spore, TNA Impact, the Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death, and a week's worth of news in a very special Dreamcast ninth-anniversary edition of the HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Dreamcast, Viva Pinata, TNA Impact, RROD, greatest threat 95:57 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=969 support@gamespot.com A short show for a short week. This week's installment includes Shaun's report from the Leipzig Games Convention, Jon's impressions of Spore, Chris' response to Brett Ratner's Guitar Hero movie proposal, and Tor's farewell to the host's chair. Also this week: Square Enix's proposed Tecmo buyout, Warhammer Online going gold, Ninja Gaiden II selling 1 million, and the Xbox 360 being cheaper than the Wii...in Japan. Games & Hobbies Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT A short show for a short week. This week's installment includes Shaun's report from the Leipzig Games Convention, Jon's impressions of Spore, Chris' response to Brett Ratner's Guitar Hero movie proposal, and Tor's farewell to the host's chair. Also this week: Square Enix's proposed Tecmo buyout, Warhammer Online going gold, Ninja Gaiden II selling 1 million, and the Xbox 360 being cheaper than the Wii...in Japan. no GameSpot.com Keywords: video games, gaming, Gamespot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, Playstation 3, PSP, Warhammer Online, Ninja Gaiden II, Tecmo, Square Enix, EA 33:03 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=963 support@gamespot.com Brendan returns to host Chris, Kevin, and Tom Mc Shark Attack through a minefield of controversial topics, from Kevin's Too Human review to the downside of the casual game trend, a potentially offensive Space Invaders art exhibit at Leipzig, how to fight gaming piracy, and Tom Mc Shawshank's favorite nickname. Games & Hobbies Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT Brendan returns to host Chris, Kevin, and Tom Mc Shark Attack through a minefield of controversial topics, from Kevin's Too Human review to the downside of the casual game trend, a potentially offensive Space Invaders art exhibit at Leipzig, how to fight gaming piracy, and Tom Mc Shawshank's favorite nickname. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Too Human, controversy, piracy, Leipzig, Jake Power, casual, hardcore, journalism 91:17 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=958 support@gamespot.com Tor, Chris, and Jon kick around the week's gaming news like the Nigerian football team in Beijing. Topics on the pitch this week include Electronic Arts inking deals with Epic and Grasshopper, the latest NPD sales figures showing the PS3 on a roll, Spore going gold, Radical getting downsized, and whether or not an abundance of Wiis can improve a certain Midwestern state. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT Tor, Chris, and Jon kick around the week's gaming news like the Nigerian football team in Beijing. Topics on the pitch this week include Electronic Arts inking deals with Epic and Grasshopper, the latest NPD sales figures showing the PS3 on a roll, Spore going gold, Radical getting downsized, and whether or not an abundance of Wiis can improve a certain Midwestern state. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Gamespot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, Playstation 3, PSP, EA, Epic Games, People Can Fly, Grasshopper, Suda, Mikami, Spore, Radical 75:12 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=955 support@gamespot.com Brendan's back in the host's chair with an all-Thomas team of panelists (Mc Shea, Magrino, and Aaron) to tackle the week's topics, including Braid, Madden 09, Gears of War's replica rifles, piracy, and the intoxicating (or simply toxic) concoction of sex and violence in games. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT Brendan's back in the host's chair with an all-Thomas team of panelists (Mc Shea, Magrino, and Aaron) to tackle the week's topics, including Braid, Madden 09, Gears of War's replica rifles, piracy, and the intoxicating (or simply toxic) concoction of sex and violence in games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Braid, Madden 09, Olympics, Godfather, Onechanbara, Gears of War, Assassin's Creed, piracy 81:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=869 support@gamespot.com To the delight and chagrin of many, Tor resumes hosting after narrowly escaping from the Vegas authorities. In cahoots with him are Brendan, Shaun, and HotSpot neophyte Jon Miller, who uses his dulcet voice to recount his experiences at QuakeCon. Also on the docket: The 360 Final Fantasy XIII pushing back the PlayStation 3 edition, 30 million Wiis, 14.4 million PS3s, new Call of Duty, Too Human going gold, the KOTOR massively multiplayer online game, social commentary in games, and much, much more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT To the delight and chagrin of many, Tor resumes hosting after narrowly escaping from the Vegas authorities. In cahoots with him are Brendan, Shaun, and HotSpot neophyte Jon Miller, who uses his dulcet voice to recount his experiences at QuakeCon. Also on the docket: The 360 Final Fantasy XIII pushing back the PlayStation 3 edition, 30 million Wiis, 14.4 million PS3s, new Call of Duty, Too Human going gold, the KOTOR massively multiplayer online game, social commentary in games, and much, much more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Gamespot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, Playstation 3, PSP, Avatars, Gears of War 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Rage, John Carmack, id Software, Call of Duty, Activision, KOTOR 60:50 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=848 support@gamespot.com Fully recovered from the long days and longer nights of E3, the HotSpot returns with Brendan, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin, and Lark talking about Activision's decision not to publish Brutal Legend and a bunch of other games, Brett Ratner's qualifications to direct a God of War movie, and spend an inordinate amount of time dwelling on the life and works of one Bette Midler. Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT Fully recovered from the long days and longer nights of E3, the HotSpot returns with Brendan, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin, and Lark talking about Activision's decision not to publish Brutal Legend and a bunch of other games, Brett Ratner's qualifications to direct a God of War movie, and spend an inordinate amount of time dwelling on the life and works of one Bette Midler. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Activision, Vivendi, Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, Watchmen, God of War, Bette Midler 66:34 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=840 support@gamespot.com Our massive E3 megacast has nearly two hours of news from the frontlines of America's highest-profile gaming event. We've got rundowns of the latest news from Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, Capcom, Konami, and Take-Two, including such games as Borderlands, Fallout 3, Resistance 2, Resistance for the PSP, Final Fantasy XIII on the Xbox 360, Grand Theft Auto for the Nintendo DS (?!), and much, much more! Games & Hobbies Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT Our massive E3 megacast has nearly two hours of news from the frontlines of America's highest-profile gaming event. We've got rundowns of the latest news from Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, Capcom, Konami, and Take-Two, including such games as Borderlands, Fallout 3, Resistance 2, Resistance for the PSP, Final Fantasy XIII on the Xbox 360, Grand Theft Auto for the Nintendo DS (?!), and much, much more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Gamespot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, Playstation 3, PSP, PS3, Microsoft, Avatars, Gears of War 2, E3, LACC, Xbox 360, Final Fantasy XIII, Dead Space, Rage, John Carmack, id Software, Resistance 111:16 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=825 support@gamespot.com With E3 looming on the horizon like a...huge looming thing, Tom, Aaron, Brendan, and Tor sit down to discuss the up-again-down-again-up-again PlayStation 3 firmware update, Infinity Ward's mystery project, Fallout 3's Australian ban, The Conduit and what it might mean for the Wii, and why trying to get developers to give frank responses in public is an increasingly Sisyphean task. Also on tap are the top worst-game-crossover submissions and your phone calls and e-mail! Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT With E3 looming on the horizon like a...huge looming thing, Tom, Aaron, Brendan, and Tor sit down to discuss the up-again-down-again-up-again PlayStation 3 firmware update, Infinity Ward's mystery project, Fallout 3's Australian ban, The Conduit and what it might mean for the Wii, and why trying to get developers to give frank responses in public is an increasingly Sisyphean task. Also on tap are the top worst-game-crossover submissions and your phone calls and e-mail! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Gamespot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, Playstation 3, PSP, PS3, V2.40, Trophies, Burnout, Uncharted, Infinity Ward, Call Of Duty, Treyarch, Diablo, Bob Colayco, Fallout 3, Miis of War, Gears of War 68:22 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=817 support@gamespot.com What to you get when you combine a Norseman, an Italian, two Irishmen, Battlefield: Bad Company, a Diablo III announcement, a Rock Band 2 unveil, the inside details on the PS3's trophy and in-game XMB, a bunch of reviews, a slew of crazy phone calls and e-mails, and a shooter based on Catcher in the Rye? This week's show, that's what. Games & Hobbies Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT What to you get when you combine a Norseman, an Italian, two Irishmen, Battlefield: Bad Company, a Diablo III announcement, a Rock Band 2 unveil, the inside details on the PS3's trophy and in-game XMB, a bunch of reviews, a slew of crazy phone calls and e-mails, and a shooter based on Catcher in the Rye? This week's show, that's what. no GameSpot.com Video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, guitar hero, rock band, Diablo III, XMB, trophies, battlefield, bad company, all-pro football. 75:12 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=810 support@gamespot.com After a one-week hiatus, host Tor returns to find Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and Chris Watters passed out in a trashed HotSpot studio. After some corporal punishment, the gang sits down to discuss Blizzard's mystery game, The Beatles' Rock Band/Guitar Hero dilemma, game sales pushing $63 billion in 2012, and the week's new releases and game reviews. Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PDT After a one-week hiatus, host Tor returns to find Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and Chris Watters passed out in a trashed HotSpot studio. After some corporal punishment, the gang sits down to discuss Blizzard's mystery game, The Beatles' Rock Band/Guitar Hero dilemma, game sales pushing $63 billion in 2012, and the week's new releases and game reviews. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, guitar hero, rock band, beatles, jenghis khan, mongol, dragon age, bioware, billions and billions, on tour 65:54 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=804 support@gamespot.com While Tor's away, Brendan, Tom, Tom, and Lark will play. The crew talks about popular series they just don't get, Metal Gear Solid 4, and the Mother of All Leaks (including avatars for Xbox 360, Guitar Hero World Tour details, and new Tony Hawk and Spider-Man games). There's even time enough to tackle one or two other topics (but just barely)! Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PDT While Tor's away, Brendan, Tom, Tom, and Lark will play. The crew talks about popular series they just don't get, Metal Gear Solid 4, and the Mother of All Leaks (including avatars for Xbox 360, Guitar Hero World Tour details, and new Tony Hawk and Spider-Man games). There's even time enough to tackle one or two other topics (but just barely)! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, God of War, Oblivion, Limbo of the Lost, avatar, Guitar Hero World Tour, Huck Jam, Tony Hawk, Madden, EA 73:23 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=801 support@gamespot.com Yes, yes, yes. Tor, Brendan, and Mc "Space" Shea are sick of talking about GTAIV too, but the dang thing keeps making news--like selling the most units in 48 hours EVER. Also, our panel discusses Call of Duty: World at War, a potential Ubisoft-Take-Two union, iPhone games, Square Enix going all 360, gay characters in gaming, and much more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PDT Yes, yes, yes. Tor, Brendan, and Mc "Space" Shea are sick of talking about GTAIV too, but the dang thing keeps making news--like selling the most units in 48 hours EVER. Also, our panel discusses Call of Duty: World at War, a potential Ubisoft-Take-Two union, iPhone games, Square Enix going all 360, gay characters in gaming, and much more! no GameSpot.com o games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, GTA IV, Square Enix, Apple, iPhone, Soulcalibur, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Saints Row, Ubisoft, Take-Two: Metallica, XMB, PS3 trophies, Wii Fit 50:56 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=796 support@gamespot.com As the US wearily welcomes the end of primary season, Aaron, Tom McShea, Justin, and Tor talk about the latest happenings in the world of gaming, including Tomonobu Itagaki's shocking resignation, Guitar Hero: Metallica, PS3 trophies and in-game XMB, deliberate US Wii Fit shortages, new releases, and your phone calls and e-mails! Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PDT As the US wearily welcomes the end of primary season, Aaron, Tom McShea, Justin, and Tor talk about the latest happenings in the world of gaming, including Tomonobu Itagaki's shocking resignation, Guitar Hero: Metallica, PS3 trophies and in-game XMB, deliberate US Wii Fit shortages, new releases, and your phone calls and e-mails! no GameSpot.com Video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Ninja Gaiden, Tomonobu Itagaki, Guitar Hero: Metallica, XMB, PS3 trophies, Wii Fit 61:41 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=794 support@gamespot.com After being delayed one day by the Mother of All Technical SNAFUs, Tor dashes a 6-year-old girl's dreams by reconvening panelists to re-rap about such subjects as Ubisoft's posterior-driven Rayman TV Party and Shaun White's Assassin's Creed-a-riffic Snowboarding. Then it's on to Street Fighter 4, Resident Evil 5, BioShock on PS3, and Guitar Hero World Tour (last time, we swear). And, just to mix things up, we answer our first nudist phone call! Games & Hobbies Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 PDT After being delayed one day by the Mother of All Technical SNAFUs, Tor dashes a 6-year-old girl's dreams by reconvening panelists to re-rap about such subjects as Ubisoft's posterior-driven Rayman TV Party and Shaun White's Assassin's Creed-a-riffic Snowboarding. Then it's on to Street Fighter 4, Resident Evil 5, BioShock on PS3, and Guitar Hero World Tour (last time, we swear). And, just to mix things up, we answer our first nudist phone call! no GameSpot.com Video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, BioShock, Guitar Hero World Tour, Street Fighter 4, Resident Evil 5, Shaun White Snowboarding, Rayman Raving Rabbids 59:11 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=788 support@gamespot.com After a mad, mad, mad week of press events, Ricardo, Brendan, Tor, and Chris "Dirty" Watters discuss what is transpiring in the wide and wild world of gaming. This week's topics include Wii Fit launch confusion, April NPD numbers, still more GTAIV (last week, we promise), Sega getting the Platinum treatment, Konami staging a Rock Revolution, and--as always--your e-mails and phone calls! Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 May 2008 09:05:00 PDT After a mad, mad, mad week of press events, Ricardo, Brendan, Tor, and Chris "Dirty" Watters discuss what is transpiring in the wide and wild world of gaming. This week's topics include Wii Fit launch confusion, April NPD numbers, still more GTAIV (last week, we promise), Sega getting the Platinum treatment, Konami staging a Rock Revolution, and--as always--your e-mails and phone calls! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Take Two, Wii Fit, Nintendo, Konami 59:50 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=782 support@gamespot.com This week Tor, Tim, and two guys named Tom discuss Metal Gear Solid 4 going gold, Too Human finally getting a release date, how best to Viva a Pinata, Activision's $3 billion year, Grand Theft Auto IV's record haul, Tony Hawk's 2008 hiatus, Skate on Wii and DS, Doom 4, and how best to play a game--by rushing through or taking your sweet, sweet time. Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 PDT This week Tor, Tim, and two guys named Tom discuss Metal Gear Solid 4 going gold, Too Human finally getting a release date, how best to Viva a Pinata, Activision's $3 billion year, Grand Theft Auto IV's record haul, Tony Hawk's 2008 hiatus, Skate on Wii and DS, Doom 4, and how best to play a game--by rushing through or taking your sweet, sweet time. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, Guitar Hero, Too Human, Activision, Viva Pinata, Tony Hawk, Doom 4, Skate 50:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=778 support@gamespot.com This week's very special edition of the HotSpot sees a whopping five panelists engage in some multiplayer debate about GTAIV, Acti-Blizzard freezing out E3 and the ESA, Killzone 2 being delayed, and Rock Band turning up profits to 11. Last but certainly not least, Don Vincenzo di Caravella says "ciao" to the GameSpot gang as hosting duties pass to someone of Northern European descent... Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 PDT This week's very special edition of the HotSpot sees a whopping five panelists engage in some multiplayer debate about GTAIV, Acti-Blizzard freezing out E3 and the ESA, Killzone 2 being delayed, and Rock Band turning up profits to 11. Last but certainly not least, Don Vincenzo di Caravella says "ciao" to the GameSpot gang as hosting duties pass to someone of Northern European descent... no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, ESA, Activision, Blizzard, Rock Band, Miyamoto, Killzone 1:10:13 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=775 support@gamespot.com What can we say? This week The HotSpot talks about Grand Theft Auto IV--a lot. We talk about the game, the launches, and the response it’s generating in the greater gaming universe. We also get gabby about the possibility of a DS price cut, some Spore goodness, Matt Damon, and even EA. Really, though, even the calls are about GTAIV, so turn on your computer and give a listen while you make your way through what could be one of the most acclaimed games of the decade. Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT What can we say? This week The HotSpot talks about Grand Theft Auto IV--a lot. We talk about the game, the launches, and the response it’s generating in the greater gaming universe. We also get gabby about the possibility of a DS price cut, some Spore goodness, Matt Damon, and even EA. Really, though, even the calls are about GTAIV, so turn on your computer and give a listen while you make your way through what could be one of the most acclaimed games of the decade. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, EA, Matt Damon, Spore, Optimus Prime 1:01:00 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=770 support@gamespot.com This week the HotSpot gang sifts through so much Grand Theft Auto IV news you might just cancel that preorder. Yeah, right. Will the UK become the next haven for game developers? Will you be playing the drums in Guitar Hero IV? Will we ever see the Wonder Twins versus Scorpion? How about an Optimus Prime impression that will blow your mind? Check it all out on this week’s edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT This week the HotSpot gang sifts through so much Grand Theft Auto IV news you might just cancel that preorder. Yeah, right. Will the UK become the next haven for game developers? Will you be playing the drums in Guitar Hero IV? Will we ever see the Wonder Twins versus Scorpion? How about an Optimus Prime impression that will blow your mind? Check it all out on this week’s edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Take Two, Optimus Prime 1:11:59 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=763 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot returns this week to dissect that ever-evolving beast we call "The News." Is Hollywood shaking at the thought of competing against the likes of Grand Theft Auto IV? Is the entire world finally accepting that video games are here to stay? Can we report on Resident Evil 5 without offending someone? We try to answer all of these questions, take your emails and phone calls, and offer up some new challenges, all on this week's episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT The HotSpot returns this week to dissect that ever-evolving beast we call "The News." Is Hollywood shaking at the thought of competing against the likes of Grand Theft Auto IV? Is the entire world finally accepting that video games are here to stay? Can we report on Resident Evil 5 without offending someone? We try to answer all of these questions, take your emails and phone calls, and offer up some new challenges, all on this week's episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Iron Man, India, Ubisoft, Scots 1:02:16 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=760 support@gamespot.com Join The HotSpot this week as we celebrate Europe’s entrance into the Rock Band arena. Also, does a rock devil really need to be so devilish? Think of the children! Will Grand Theft Auto IV be delayed again? Is "Photograph" really the best Def Leppard song? What’s the proper height of a book? We answer all these questions, call our weekly prize winners, and much more on this episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT Join The HotSpot this week as we celebrate Europe’s entrance into the Rock Band arena. Also, does a rock devil really need to be so devilish? Think of the children! Will Grand Theft Auto IV be delayed again? Is "Photograph" really the best Def Leppard song? What’s the proper height of a book? We answer all these questions, call our weekly prize winners, and much more on this episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Grand Theft Auto IV, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Def Leppard, Stephen King 1:00:10 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=757 support@gamespot.com This week The HotSpot talks about the Xbox 360 Blu-ray player and what that means for the PlayStation 3. Also, with its new price cut, will the Nintendo Wii take the current gen crown? Will more delays force Grand Theft Auto 4 into vaporware? Are all these stories completely invented? Get all the answers, your phone calls, prize giveaways, and more on this April Fools' edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT This week The HotSpot talks about the Xbox 360 Blu-ray player and what that means for the PlayStation 3. Also, with its new price cut, will the Nintendo Wii take the current gen crown? Will more delays force Grand Theft Auto 4 into vaporware? Are all these stories completely invented? Get all the answers, your phone calls, prize giveaways, and more on this April Fools' edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Portal, PSN, XBLA, Call of Duty 4, Doomsday, Australia, Jim Wilson, Heat 1:12:30 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=727 support@gamespot.com We fight through the onslaught of Clouds lining up outside to bring you all the news that's fit to read aloud...especially if that news has to do with lawsuits, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band. That's right, everybody is suing everybody, Nickelodeon is making 1,600 new games, and the CFO of EA thinks it's time to step away. The world has gone mad. We try to bring a little sanity with your phone calls, emails, Final Fantasy-based prizes, and more, all on this week's episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PDT We fight through the onslaught of Clouds lining up outside to bring you all the news that's fit to read aloud...especially if that news has to do with lawsuits, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band. That's right, everybody is suing everybody, Nickelodeon is making 1,600 new games, and the CFO of EA thinks it's time to step away. The world has gone mad. We try to bring a little sanity with your phone calls, emails, Final Fantasy-based prizes, and more, all on this week's episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blu, ray, Smash Brothers, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, lawsuits, EA, Take Two 1:03:01 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=722 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot gang considers the pros and cons of games being considered porn. Also, did you know that people like Super Smash Bros.? It's true, and we've got the numbers to prove it. Ready for a new Star Trek MMO game? Is Bionic Commando so awesome it will break Xbox Live? We answer all these questions, give away the best prize ever, take your phone calls, and much more on this episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PDT The HotSpot gang considers the pros and cons of games being considered porn. Also, did you know that people like Super Smash Bros.? It's true, and we've got the numbers to prove it. Ready for a new Star Trek MMO game? Is Bionic Commando so awesome it will break Xbox Live? We answer all these questions, give away the best prize ever, take your phone calls, and much more on this episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blu, ray, Smash Brothers, GameStop, Devil May Cry 4, Halo, Bionic Commando 1:11:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=717 support@gamespot.com This week the HotSpot crew talks about how crazy it would be to have a Blu-ray drive for your Xbox 360. Did you know people like buying games, even in February? Is the ESRB doomed? Want to hear your predications for life in 2108? What exactly is the coolest prize ever? Find out the answers to all that, plus your e-mails, phone calls, and even prizes, all on this week’s episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PDT This week the HotSpot crew talks about how crazy it would be to have a Blu-ray drive for your Xbox 360. Did you know people like buying games, even in February? Is the ESRB doomed? Want to hear your predications for life in 2108? What exactly is the coolest prize ever? Find out the answers to all that, plus your e-mails, phone calls, and even prizes, all on this week’s episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blu, ray, analysts, 2108, EA, freekstyle, halo, lazer tag 1:14:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=714 support@gamespot.com Metal Gear Awesome? Heck yeah it is. Is MGS4 so big that no media on earth could hold it? Are the hallways of Atari tall enough for Phil Harrison? Are you ready for 2108? Do you like winning awesome prizes? We answer all these questions, even the one about you liking prizes, and much, much more on the greatest episode of The HotSpot yet! Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST Metal Gear Awesome? Heck yeah it is. Is MGS4 so big that no media on earth could hold it? Are the hallways of Atari tall enough for Phil Harrison? Are you ready for 2108? Do you like winning awesome prizes? We answer all these questions, even the one about you liking prizes, and much, much more on the greatest episode of The HotSpot yet! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blu, ray, Metal Gear Solid, MGS, Grateful Dead, D&D, Phil Harrison 1:30:28 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=707 support@gamespot.com Tick, tick, tick, tick, boom! Dynamite! The HotSpot explodes after GDC and sends pieces of Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV, and Gears of War 2 flying all around our little studio. We say our farewells to Phil Harrison, the X360 HD DVD player, non-Madden football games, and one other very special person. So, get into your comfy place, because we take your phone calls, e-mails, and much more on this edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST Tick, tick, tick, tick, boom! Dynamite! The HotSpot explodes after GDC and sends pieces of Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV, and Gears of War 2 flying all around our little studio. We say our farewells to Phil Harrison, the X360 HD DVD player, non-Madden football games, and one other very special person. So, get into your comfy place, because we take your phone calls, e-mails, and much more on this edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, HD DVD, Phil Harrison, Take Two, EA, Gears of War, Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV 1:27:20 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=704 support@gamespot.com Are we seeing the bitter end of the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war? The HotSpot crew is here to guide you through the carnage. Will you trade your axe for some wheels of steel in DJ Hero? Can a Street Fighter movie get any weirder? Will this month's NPD numbers actually shock you? We answer all these questions, take your phone calls and e-mails, and much, much more on the latest edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST Are we seeing the bitter end of the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war? The HotSpot crew is here to guide you through the carnage. Will you trade your axe for some wheels of steel in DJ Hero? Can a Street Fighter movie get any weirder? Will this month's NPD numbers actually shock you? We answer all these questions, take your phone calls and e-mails, and much, much more on the latest edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blu, ray, HD, DVD, Street Fighter, Red Alert, BioShock, NPD 1:19:01 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=701 support@gamespot.com In this latest episode of The HotSpot, Ryan Davis bids the crew a fond farewell while still taking time to warn us of the dangers of all things non-pencil. Can you guess which games took away top honors at D.I.C.E.? Does Street Fighter IV have what it takes to stay on top? How much more Mass Effect will you be seeing in 2008? We answer all these questions, take your phone calls, and much, much more on this edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST In this latest episode of The HotSpot, Ryan Davis bids the crew a fond farewell while still taking time to warn us of the dangers of all things non-pencil. Can you guess which games took away top honors at D.I.C.E.? Does Street Fighter IV have what it takes to stay on top? How much more Mass Effect will you be seeing in 2008? We answer all these questions, take your phone calls, and much, much more on this edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, EA, Madden, DICE, Activision, Mass Effect, Ryan Davis, Rambo 1:09:40 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=696 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew closes out January with some great news! Will GTAIV finally arrive? Will you be able to finally do your drum-vs.-drum battle in Rock Band? Is a hip-hop version of Gears of War 2 on the horizon? We answer all these questions, take your e-mails and calls, and more on this edition of The HotSpot! Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST The HotSpot crew closes out January with some great news! Will GTAIV finally arrive? Will you be able to finally do your drum-vs.-drum battle in Rock Band? Is a hip-hop version of Gears of War 2 on the horizon? We answer all these questions, take your e-mails and calls, and more on this edition of The HotSpot! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Rockstar, Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, Kudo, Gears of War 1:26:34 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=690 support@gamespot.com Even though there's a brand-new Dragon Ball Z game on the horizon, The HotSpot crew somehow manages to talk about other things. Is the Xbox indeed crack for kids? Does your doctor practice on the Wii? Is $18 billion enough for the game industry to finally buy itself some respect? Also, we say good-bye to Alex Navarro and get his take on this crazy biz. You'll get all this, your phone calls and much, much more on this episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST Even though there's a brand-new Dragon Ball Z game on the horizon, The HotSpot crew somehow manages to talk about other things. Is the Xbox indeed crack for kids? Does your doctor practice on the Wii? Is $18 billion enough for the game industry to finally buy itself some respect? Also, we say good-bye to Alex Navarro and get his take on this crazy biz. You'll get all this, your phone calls and much, much more on this episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, NPD, surgery, Russians, Lineage II, Alex, Navarro, Bionic Commando 1:21:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=685 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot returns to find The News has invited all its friends over for a surprise party! It's a good thing The News is a huge dork and the worst thing we had to worry about was EA buying stakes in the Korean gaming market, someone letting Uwe Boll make another movie, and some pictures of Resistance 2...such a nice boy. Of course, we had to call some parents, so don't expect to be seeing Super Smash Bros. Brawl any time soon. We cover all of this, your phone calls, and much more on this week's episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST The HotSpot returns to find The News has invited all its friends over for a surprise party! It's a good thing The News is a huge dork and the worst thing we had to worry about was EA buying stakes in the Korean gaming market, someone letting Uwe Boll make another movie, and some pictures of Resistance 2...such a nice boy. Of course, we had to call some parents, so don't expect to be seeing Super Smash Bros. Brawl any time soon. We cover all of this, your phone calls, and much more on this week's episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Rockstar, Super Smash Bros., THQ, Resistance 2, EA, Uwe, Boll 1:05:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=680 support@gamespot.com Happy New Year! It's 2008 and we've been off for way too long, but now we're back, and we still have no idea what we're doing. If an amazing game peripheral falls but it's surrounded by 80-inch flat screens, does it make a sound? Who sold the most consoles last year? Will this show ever get back on track? We answer most of these questions in the latest episode of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST Happy New Year! It's 2008 and we've been off for way too long, but now we're back, and we still have no idea what we're doing. If an amazing game peripheral falls but it's surrounded by 80-inch flat screens, does it make a sound? Who sold the most consoles last year? Will this show ever get back on track? We answer most of these questions in the latest episode of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, New Year, numbers, CES, bill gates, blu ray, hd dvd, xbox live 1:13:34 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=669 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew closes out the year with a recap of the biggest news stories of the century! OK, maybe not the century, but definitely the biggest stories since last December! Did all that great DBZ news crack the list? Can you guess which story will be number one? Don't agree with our take? Well, you're in luck! Just vent your frustration down below, no...below that, there you go. Leave it right there in the comments section. Have a safe and amazing holiday season, and we will catch up when The HotSpot returns next year. Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST The HotSpot crew closes out the year with a recap of the biggest news stories of the century! OK, maybe not the century, but definitely the biggest stories since last December! Did all that great DBZ news crack the list? Can you guess which story will be number one? Don't agree with our take? Well, you're in luck! Just vent your frustration down below, no...below that, there you go. Leave it right there in the comments section. Have a safe and amazing holiday season, and we will catch up when The HotSpot returns next year. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, news, vivendi, blizzard, top ten, end of year, bungie 1:08:43 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=666 support@gamespot.com A football? Oh no, what was I doing? Wake up, stupid! Wake up! With the holiday season in full-on blitz, we talk about, what else? Rumors! Will Bungie be developing Street Fighter IV for the Dreamcast 2? Does your Guitar Hero 3 edition have mono? Did you make our top quotes of the year? We answer all of these questions, take your calls, and much more on this edition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST A football? Oh no, what was I doing? Wake up, stupid! Wake up! With the holiday season in full-on blitz, we talk about, what else? Rumors! Will Bungie be developing Street Fighter IV for the Dreamcast 2? Does your Guitar Hero 3 edition have mono? Did you make our top quotes of the year? We answer all of these questions, take your calls, and much more on this edition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Street Fighter IV, Bungie, Guitar Hero 3, Dreamcast 2, Quotes, holiday 1:27:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=661 support@gamespot.com GameSpot speaks... Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST GameSpot speaks... no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Jeff Gerstmann, 100 percent, Gerstmann is the sugar, activision, vivendi 1:01:15 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=658 support@gamespot.com No time for leftovers, Junior. These games are still piping hot. The folks over at The HotSpot go over their holiday gaming regimen while taking time to answer all those profound questions. Is Nintendo killing the environment? Could we possibly do another Manhunt 2 story? What does Mr. T have to do with all of this? Find out the answers to all this, plus your e-mails, phone calls, and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio webapodamusisode. Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST No time for leftovers, Junior. These games are still piping hot. The folks over at The HotSpot go over their holiday gaming regimen while taking time to answer all those profound questions. Is Nintendo killing the environment? Could we possibly do another Manhunt 2 story? What does Mr. T have to do with all of this? Find out the answers to all this, plus your e-mails, phone calls, and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio webapodamusisode. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Greenpeace, Manhunt 2, NIMF, Montreal, Deus Ex, The Romantics, Mr. T 1:11:02 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=656 support@gamespot.com With GameSpot staff sliding out the door for an early Thanksgiving break as we speak, the HotSpot pulls it together and brings you a show on what seems to be the busiest release date in all of gaming. Such heady topics as Assassin's Creed, BioShock, ghosts, wrestling, Call of Duty, and the proper way to make a sloppy joe are all contained in this week's brain-blasting installment. Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST With GameSpot staff sliding out the door for an early Thanksgiving break as we speak, the HotSpot pulls it together and brings you a show on what seems to be the busiest release date in all of gaming. Such heady topics as Assassin's Creed, BioShock, ghosts, wrestling, Call of Duty, and the proper way to make a sloppy joe are all contained in this week's brain-blasting installment. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Microsoft, Sloppy Joe, Tortilla Chips, Ghostbusters, Rock Band, Halo, BioShock, Call of Duty 1:01:45 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=633 support@gamespot.com Could we ask for a better November in terms of great releases? The HotSpot crew puts down the games for a second to handle all the big news of the week. Is Microsoft dropping one of its biggest titles? To whom will Spike TV give the "Most Addictive Game Fueled by Dew" award? Will the Prince of Persia movie really take place in New York City? All this, your e-mails, phone calls, and more in this week's audio turducken known as The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST Could we ask for a better November in terms of great releases? The HotSpot crew puts down the games for a second to handle all the big news of the week. Is Microsoft dropping one of its biggest titles? To whom will Spike TV give the "Most Addictive Game Fueled by Dew" award? Will the Prince of Persia movie really take place in New York City? All this, your e-mails, phone calls, and more in this week's audio turducken known as The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Microsoft, Michael Bay, Halo 3, COD, Mountain Dew, PES, NPD 1:24:24 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=630 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew rolls up their sleeves and digs into those crazy Q2 earnings reports, but who came out on top? Is it lights out for the studio that brought us Fight Night? Could the world use more MMOs? Questionable. Could the world use more Tesla Coils? Heck Yeah! Also, special thanks to Andy for this week's version of the intro. Get all this and another phone call blowout on this week's installment of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST The HotSpot crew rolls up their sleeves and digs into those crazy Q2 earnings reports, but who came out on top? Is it lights out for the studio that brought us Fight Night? Could the world use more MMOs? Questionable. Could the world use more Tesla Coils? Heck Yeah! Also, special thanks to Andy for this week's version of the intro. Get all this and another phone call blowout on this week's installment of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, EA, Q4, earnings, Chicago, Kudo, Warhammer Online, Warcraft, Elder Scrolls 1:27:02 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=625 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew cleans up their act only to get thrown out of the booth! Before that though we talk about Bioware and LucasArts teaming up and Sony still selling that crazy PS2. Will Manhunt 2 entice your children? How does an animated Resident Evil movie sound? All these answers, your phone calls and much, much more on this week's audio doodad known as The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew cleans up their act only to get thrown out of the booth! Before that though we talk about Bioware and LucasArts teaming up and Sony still selling that crazy PS2. Will Manhunt 2 entice your children? How does an animated Resident Evil movie sound? All these answers, your phone calls and much, much more on this week's audio doodad known as The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, LucasArts, Bioware, Resident Evil, Capcom, Manhunt 2, Leland Yee 1:12:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=623 support@gamespot.com Microsoft officially release its new Xbox 360 bundle while Sony confirms its new PS3 model. Will Street Fighter 4 be all that we hope? Is Bioware making the longest acronym ever with a KOTOR MMORPG? Is gaming like a religion and could Haze be the s--t?! All these answers, your phone calls and much, much more on this week's audio excursion known only as The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT Microsoft officially release its new Xbox 360 bundle while Sony confirms its new PS3 model. Will Street Fighter 4 be all that we hope? Is Bioware making the longest acronym ever with a KOTOR MMORPG? Is gaming like a religion and could Haze be the s--t?! All these answers, your phone calls and much, much more on this week's audio excursion known only as The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, EA, Bioware, Arcade, Street Fighter 4, KOTOR, MMO, Haze, levelhead 1:20:31 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=619 support@gamespot.com Capcom gets its act together and finally remakes Bionic Commando and are we excited? Heck yeah! Is EA really going to rule the world? Find out what they've gone and done now. Also, is Majesco destroying our natural resources? All these answers, your emails, phone calls and more on GameSpot's weekly audio mystery tour. Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT Capcom gets its act together and finally remakes Bionic Commando and are we excited? Heck yeah! Is EA really going to rule the world? Find out what they've gone and done now. Also, is Majesco destroying our natural resources? All these answers, your emails, phone calls and more on GameSpot's weekly audio mystery tour. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, EA, Bioware, Pandemic, Bionic Commando, Jasper, Rock Band, Gilbert Arenas, Majesco 1:25:36 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=616 support@gamespot.com Bungie leaves Microsoft and The HotSpot stops swatting at the airborne oinkers long enough to eat a little crow. The UK still has it out for Manhunt 2 but somehow Nutella is good for kids? Are you going to get a new, cheaper PS3 or a new bundled 360? We set sail with all this, your phone calls and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio voyage. Games & Hobbies Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT Bungie leaves Microsoft and The HotSpot stops swatting at the airborne oinkers long enough to eat a little crow. The UK still has it out for Manhunt 2 but somehow Nutella is good for kids? Are you going to get a new, cheaper PS3 or a new bundled 360? We set sail with all this, your phone calls and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio voyage. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Bungie, Crow, X-Wing, Spatial Skills, Bundles, BBFC, Manhunt 2, Halo 3 1:18:36 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=612 support@gamespot.com It's a mad, mad world and the HotSpot gang tries its best to make sense of it all. Is Bungie ditching Microsoft? Would you pay $9,000 for J Allard's Zune? What's really behind those Wii delays? We address all those questions, Oreo Pizzas, your emails, phone calls and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio hootenanny. Games & Hobbies Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PDT It's a mad, mad world and the HotSpot gang tries its best to make sense of it all. Is Bungie ditching Microsoft? Would you pay $9,000 for J Allard's Zune? What's really behind those Wii delays? We address all those questions, Oreo Pizzas, your emails, phone calls and much more on GameSpot's weekly audio hootenanny. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Oreo Pizza, Halo 3, Zune, J Allard, Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, Reggie, Gamecock, Bungie 1:18:11 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=608 support@gamespot.com The GameSpot crew puts sleep and Halo 3 aside to bring you another action packed podcast. Fresh out of TGS we cover all the big news from the show as well as give you everything you need to know about the Halo 3 launch. If that weren't enough we take your phone calls and much, much more all on GameSpot's weekly audio extravaganza. Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PDT The GameSpot crew puts sleep and Halo 3 aside to bring you another action packed podcast. Fresh out of TGS we cover all the big news from the show as well as give you everything you need to know about the Halo 3 launch. If that weren't enough we take your phone calls and much, much more all on GameSpot's weekly audio extravaganza. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Halo 3, Tokyo Game Show, No More Heroes, Dual Shock 3, MyStylist, BAFTA, RadioShack, MGS 4, Metal Gear Solid 4, 7-11 1:00:24 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=604 support@gamespot.com We're counting down multiple occasions on the show this week as we wait for the first news from the Tokyo Game Show to start slamming the site. And hey, in case you haven't been hit over the head with it enough yet, Halo 3 is exactly one week away. So you know we've got more to say about that. Plus we talk about the end of FASA, Havok and Intel hooking up, and of course, your e-mails and calls! Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PDT We're counting down multiple occasions on the show this week as we wait for the first news from the Tokyo Game Show to start slamming the site. And hey, in case you haven't been hit over the head with it enough yet, Halo 3 is exactly one week away. So you know we've got more to say about that. Plus we talk about the end of FASA, Havok and Intel hooking up, and of course, your e-mails and calls! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Halo 3, Ninja Gaiden 2, screen protectors, Terminator 0:53:37 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=588 support@gamespot.com The news cometh and the HotSpot report...eth. The GameSpot Gang sifts through the week's news and finds gold with stories ranging from Link's new shooter on the Wii to Guitar Hero 3 on your Mac. Want a new Street Fighter movie? Well, you just might get it anyway. Plus we take your emails, calls and much more all on GameSpot's weekly podcast. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PDT The news cometh and the HotSpot report...eth. The GameSpot Gang sifts through the week's news and finds gold with stories ranging from Link's new shooter on the Wii to Guitar Hero 3 on your Mac. Want a new Street Fighter movie? Well, you just might get it anyway. Plus we take your emails, calls and much more all on GameSpot's weekly podcast. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Link, Crossbow, Guitar Hero 3, Street Fighter, peripheral, Halo 3, Ninja Gaiden 2 1:09:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=583 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot gang slinks out of a long weekend to bring you all the latest news. Is that PS3 deal still kicking? Is in-game advertising here to stay, and do we even mind? What the heck is Master P doing on here and since when does Joust have global awareness? We answer all this, take your questions and more on this week's podcast. Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PDT The HotSpot gang slinks out of a long weekend to bring you all the latest news. Is that PS3 deal still kicking? Is in-game advertising here to stay, and do we even mind? What the heck is Master P doing on here and since when does Joust have global awareness? We answer all this, take your questions and more on this week's podcast. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Master P, in-game advertising, Haze, Joust, Rock Band, Homeland Security, Benoit, WWE, Dot 1:18:59 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=578 support@gamespot.com We return from PAX and Leipzig to put August away for good. Are your peepers ready for games in 3D? Did you know that Manhunt 2 will indeed be coming to a store near you? Why not grab a Double Gulp and Halo 3? Say What? We tackle all this, your phone calls, and much more on GameSpot's weekly podcast! Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PDT We return from PAX and Leipzig to put August away for good. Are your peepers ready for games in 3D? Did you know that Manhunt 2 will indeed be coming to a store near you? Why not grab a Double Gulp and Halo 3? Say What? We tackle all this, your phone calls, and much more on GameSpot's weekly podcast! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, PAX, Leipzig, Manhunt 2, Germany, Uwe Boll, DRM, Warhawk, Avatar, 3D, 7-11 1:29:36 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=574 support@gamespot.com BioShock is in stores, but we pull ourselves out of Rapture to talk about the last week of news, including developments in the HD-DVD vs, Blu-ray conflict, Halo 3's impending release, and, you know, bazookas. Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PDT BioShock is in stores, but we pull ourselves out of Rapture to talk about the last week of news, including developments in the HD-DVD vs, Blu-ray conflict, Halo 3's impending release, and, you know, bazookas. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Halo, Shaquille O'Neal, Bazookas, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, ESRB, Michael Bay, sex, The Rock 2 1:04:57 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=558 support@gamespot.com As the release season starts to heat up with the release of Madden NFL 08, a team of GameSpot editors sit down and discuss the finer things in life, like Halo-flavored tortilla chips, Ubisoft's movie dreams, and, with any luck, the final word on Dietrich. Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PDT As the release season starts to heat up with the release of Madden NFL 08, a team of GameSpot editors sit down and discuss the finer things in life, like Halo-flavored tortilla chips, Ubisoft's movie dreams, and, with any luck, the final word on Dietrich. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Halo, Metroid, Mario, Ubisoft, Madden, Warcraft, WOW 1:19:13 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=553 support@gamespot.com Two more Cons go down and GameSpot is there to pick up the pieces. Blizzard and Quake show us their wares while GTA 4 slips further back on the release calendar. Is Nintendo planning a new handheld? Plus we finally put the Xbox 360 price drop rumor to rest. All that, a special phone-in guest, your favorite albums and much, much more on The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PDT Two more Cons go down and GameSpot is there to pick up the pieces. Blizzard and Quake show us their wares while GTA 4 slips further back on the release calendar. Is Nintendo planning a new handheld? Plus we finally put the Xbox 360 price drop rumor to rest. All that, a special phone-in guest, your favorite albums and much, much more on The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Blizzcon, Quakecon, Blizzard, Quake, Rage, WoW, World of Warcraft, Left 4 Dead, GTA 4, Grand Theft Auto, Rock Band, Starcraft 2 1:11:51 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=548 support@gamespot.com Comic-Con may be over but the HotSpot nerds refuse to get winded. This week we cover Lego Indiana Jones, the possible 360 price drop, EA's new Marvel fighting game, Sony's new Rockstar exclusive and much more on the greatest podcast on the internet. Do it! Games & Hobbies Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PDT Comic-Con may be over but the HotSpot nerds refuse to get winded. This week we cover Lego Indiana Jones, the possible 360 price drop, EA's new Marvel fighting game, Sony's new Rockstar exclusive and much more on the greatest podcast on the internet. Do it! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Lego, Indiana Jones, Marvel, Comic, Con, Rockstar, Ubisoft, Heroes, Lost, Jaffe 52:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=545 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot Five sob their way through the Best of E3 awards, the Silicon Knights-Epic Games lawsuit, Metal Gear's 20th anniversary, the PS3's sales surge, and the ongoing debate of video games as art before saying a tearful goodbye to Rich, all on GameSpot's weekly radio show! Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:00:00 PDT The HotSpot Five sob their way through the Best of E3 awards, the Silicon Knights-Epic Games lawsuit, Metal Gear's 20th anniversary, the PS3's sales surge, and the ongoing debate of video games as art before saying a tearful goodbye to Rich, all on GameSpot's weekly radio show! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, E3, Silicon Knights, Too Human, Epic Games, Metal Gear, Roger Ebert, Clive Barker, cell phone games are still dumb, bye everybody, thanks for listening, Rich 1:10:16 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=537 support@gamespot.com Tune in as the HotSpot crew recaps E3 2007 with a look at the Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony press conferences, as well as opinions on E3's new format, the PS3 60-gig clearance sale and Peter Moore's new job. Plus, we share in-depth thoughts on over forty games on display at the show all on GameSpot's weekly radio show! Games & Hobbies Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:00:00 PDT Tune in as the HotSpot crew recaps E3 2007 with a look at the Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony press conferences, as well as opinions on E3's new format, the PS3 60-gig clearance sale and Peter Moore's new job. Plus, we share in-depth thoughts on over forty games on display at the show all on GameSpot's weekly radio show! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, E3, 2007, Santa Monica, Hot, Dog, On, A, Stick, Pac-Man for Kids, carbon neutral 1:21:21 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=527 support@gamespot.com Tune in as GameSpot editors amp up for E3 2007 and reveal their plans to cover the world's greatest video game event! We also discuss the new GTA IV trailer, the NPD getting heavy, the ESA's new king of The Hill, WiiWare, Guitar Hero, horsie games, Auto Assault's final lap and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:00:00 PDT Tune in as GameSpot editors amp up for E3 2007 and reveal their plans to cover the world's greatest video game event! We also discuss the new GTA IV trailer, the NPD getting heavy, the ESA's new king of The Hill, WiiWare, Guitar Hero, horsie games, Auto Assault's final lap and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, E3, 2007, ESA, Gallagher, GTA, WiiWare, Guitar Hero, 1980s, Auto Assault, Atari horse games, do the Zelda, smashing watermelons 1:09:42 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=520 support@gamespot.com The GameSpot staff dive in for more Manhunt 2, ESRB's trailer policies, Nintendo's rise on the stock market, the looming PS3 game avalanche, BioWare's love of hedgehogs, the potential of a new 2D Contra, E3 2007, Timothy Olyphant, and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:00:00 PDT The GameSpot staff dive in for more Manhunt 2, ESRB's trailer policies, Nintendo's rise on the stock market, the looming PS3 game avalanche, BioWare's love of hedgehogs, the potential of a new 2D Contra, E3 2007, Timothy Olyphant, and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Manhunt, ESRB, Kaz Hirai, BioWare, Sonic, Hedgehog, Contra, addiction, Timothy Olyphant, Agent 47, miscast, but nice tattoo 1:06:39 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=514 support@gamespot.com GameSpot editors go on a Manhunt, and discuss E3 2007, Sega's Wii reality check, Sir Howard's idea of refinement, Halo's relapsing virus, gaming addiction, PS3 home safety, the DOA movie, and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:00:00 PDT GameSpot editors go on a Manhunt, and discuss E3 2007, Sega's Wii reality check, Sir Howard's idea of refinement, Halo's relapsing virus, gaming addiction, PS3 home safety, the DOA movie, and more on The HotSpot, GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Manhunt, E3, Sega, Sir Howard Stringer, Halo, viral, mental disorder, samurai sword, DOA, Devon Aoki, I hate bees 1:21:07 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=509 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew discusses the first step in the rebirth of Mac gaming, id's new tech demo, the un-delayed GTA IV, PSP redesigns, the Church of England's love for Resistance: Fall of Man, Square Enix's fear of technology, the end of the Halo 3 beta, and Nintendo's corporate cutbacks all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew discusses the first step in the rebirth of Mac gaming, id's new tech demo, the un-delayed GTA IV, PSP redesigns, the Church of England's love for Resistance: Fall of Man, Square Enix's fear of technology, the end of the Halo 3 beta, and Nintendo's corporate cutbacks all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Mac, John Carmack, id, GTA IV, Church of England, Resistance, Fall of Man, Square, Enix, Halo 3, Dragon Quest, Nintendo, rookie cards 1:21:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=498 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew burns the Fallout 3 trailer into their retinas, then discusses Virtual Console milestones, GTA IV and gaming analysts, New York's idea of a Class E felony, Brash's bank account, Aliens, Heat, Pac-Man, and yes, more Billy Mitchell all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew burns the Fallout 3 trailer into their retinas, then discusses Virtual Console milestones, GTA IV and gaming analysts, New York's idea of a Class E felony, Brash's bank account, Aliens, Heat, Pac-Man, and yes, more Billy Mitchell all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Fallout 3, Ron Perlman, trailer, virtual console, GTA IV, Michael Pachter, analyst, NY Assembly, class e, felony, Brash, Gearbox, Aliens, Heat, Pac Man, Pronger 1:09:59 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=491 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew discusses the E3 conference schedule, Nintendo's and Ubisoft's recent press events, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Haze, Guitar Hero III, Halo 2's partial nudity, Blizzard v. gold farmers, Dirty Dancing, and the horror of live Wii all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 May 2007 08:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew discusses the E3 conference schedule, Nintendo's and Ubisoft's recent press events, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Haze, Guitar Hero III, Halo 2's partial nudity, Blizzard v. gold farmers, Dirty Dancing, and the horror of live Wii all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, E3, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Rayman, Rabbids, Haze, partial nudity, Halo 2, Blizzard, gold farmers, Guitar Hero III, Dirty Dancing, nobody puts Brad in a corner 1:10:23 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=484 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew discusses the Starcraft II announcement, Metroid Prime 3, Halo 3, GTA IV, Geometry Wars: Galaxies, 80 gig PS3s, banned 360s, the latest chapter in the Texas high school drama, and how to pitch your Hollywood blockbuster via Xbox Live all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 22 May 2007 08:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew discusses the Starcraft II announcement, Metroid Prime 3, Halo 3, GTA IV, Geometry Wars: Galaxies, 80 gig PS3s, banned 360s, the latest chapter in the Texas high school drama, and how to pitch your Hollywood blockbuster via Xbox Live all on GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Starcraft, II, Protoss, Zerg, Terrans, Metroid, Halo, GTA, Geometry Wars, Texas, Hollywood, Tango, Cash, Jim Kelly, free gasoline, password is gold 1:07:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=480 support@gamespot.com While Rich evens out his tan the rest of the HotSpot gang chat about the Halo 3 Beta, Sony's finances, Nintendo games selling big in Japan, Final Fantasies, Crytek's new IP and much, much more. Plus we have a phone call blowout!!! Games & Hobbies Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 PDT While Rich evens out his tan the rest of the HotSpot gang chat about the Halo 3 Beta, Sony's finances, Nintendo games selling big in Japan, Final Fantasies, Crytek's new IP and much, much more. Plus we have a phone call blowout!!! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Final Fantasy, Crytek, Halo 3, Motorstorm, Dissidia, Skating, British 1:11:54 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=468 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew shares their disappointment with Spider-Man 3, then discusses Nintendo's apology for the Wii shortage, GTA IV development, Clements High School, Fallout 3, Rock Band, the Simpsons, and Goku-doku all in GameSpot's weekly radio show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 May 2007 08:01:00 PDT The HotSpot crew shares their disappointment with Spider-Man 3, then discusses Nintendo's apology for the Wii shortage, GTA IV development, Clements High School, Fallout 3, Rock Band, the Simpsons, and Goku-doku all in GameSpot's weekly radio show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Wii, DS, Sony, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Spiderman, 3, Iwata, shortage, region, Microsoft, GTA IV, Clements High School, Fallout, Rock Band, Fender, Simpsons, Goku-doku 1:11:49 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=463 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot says goodbye to Ken Kutaragi, then discusses Xbox 360 Elite transfers, various PlayStation cameras, Nintendo's development tonnage, the possibility of Starcraft 2, All-Pro Football 2K8's historic roster, Call of Duty 4, Puzzle Quest, the Gears of War screenplay, and the immortal Billy Mitchell. Games & Hobbies Tue, 01 May 2007 08:01:00 PDT The HotSpot says goodbye to Ken Kutaragi, then discusses Xbox 360 Elite transfers, various PlayStation cameras, Nintendo's development tonnage, the possibility of Starcraft 2, All-Pro Football 2K8's historic roster, Call of Duty 4, Puzzle Quest, the Gears of War screenplay, and the immortal Billy Mitchell. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Ken Kutaragi, Father of the PlayStation, Elite, Eye Toy, Go Cam, 124, 128, Starcraft 2, All-Pro Football, Bosworth, Call of Duty, Puzzle Quest, Gears of War, Topsnuf 1:17:47 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=456 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew breaks down E3 2007's exhibitor list, Vince Young's chances on avoiding the Madden curse, Microsoft patents, PS Network numbers, the Freakonomics of Wii supply and demand, crazy new bar codes, and the immortal Pac-Man cartoon. Here Chomp-Chomp! Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PDT The HotSpot crew breaks down E3 2007's exhibitor list, Vince Young's chances on avoiding the Madden curse, Microsoft patents, PS Network numbers, the Freakonomics of Wii supply and demand, crazy new bar codes, and the immortal Pac-Man cartoon. Here Chomp-Chomp! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, E3, 2007, Vince Young, Madden, cover, Microsoft, patent, PS Network, Freakonomics, supply, demand, bar codes, HBBC, Pac-Man, Chomp-Chomp 1:04:28 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=450 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew says goodbye to the 20-gig PS3, goes channel stuffing with the Xbox 360, and discusses the FTC's praise for the video game industry, GTA IV, Harvey Birdman, and overpriced Guitar Hero downloads all before debating Scorpion versus Sub-Zero! Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PDT The HotSpot crew says goodbye to the 20-gig PS3, goes channel stuffing with the Xbox 360, and discusses the FTC's praise for the video game industry, GTA IV, Harvey Birdman, and overpriced Guitar Hero downloads all before debating Scorpion versus Sub-Zero! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Grand Theft Auto, GTA IV, 20 gig, channel stuffing, FTC, Harvey Birdman, Capcom, Puzzle Fighter, Guitar Hero, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Wordtris wins 1:11:59 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=446 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot quartet talk about the Halo 3 beta then shift through the seasons of the Xbox 360 spring update, the Wii's summer gaming love, and the PlayStation 3's promising autumn, before giving a wintry reception for HP's new handheld venture. Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PDT The HotSpot quartet talk about the Halo 3 beta then shift through the seasons of the Xbox 360 spring update, the Wii's summer gaming love, and the PlayStation 3's promising autumn, before giving a wintry reception for HP's new handheld venture. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, qwerty, spring update, Gears of War, Epic, Halo 3, Bungie, Metroid 3, Resident Evil 4, Heavenly Sword, Killzone, Peter Cullen, Frank Welker 1:14:20 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=441 support@gamespot.com Grand Theft Auto IV's debut trailer has barely crossed our retinas, and people are already upset! Listen to the HotSpot crew dissect these reactions as well as GameStop's Wii shortage theory, the PSP price drop, Insomniac's PS3 rally cry, Rock Band, Mario, Sonic, the Olympics, and David Hayter's rad new hair. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PDT Grand Theft Auto IV's debut trailer has barely crossed our retinas, and people are already upset! Listen to the HotSpot crew dissect these reactions as well as GameStop's Wii shortage theory, the PSP price drop, Insomniac's PS3 rally cry, Rock Band, Mario, Sonic, the Olympics, and David Hayter's rad new hair. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Grand Theft Auto, GTA IV, GameStop, numbers, Q, price drop, Insomniac, Rock Band, Harmonix, Mario, Sonic, Olympics, Hitman, David Hayter 1:07:07 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=435 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot racketeers cover the newly announced Xbox 360 Elite, the overseas launch of the PlayStation 3, Xbox Live security, Lego Batman, and the various outrage echoing from Capcom's forums and Florida court rooms, to Mexico and Bono's board room. Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:01:00 PDT The HotSpot racketeers cover the newly announced Xbox 360 Elite, the overseas launch of the PlayStation 3, Xbox Live security, Lego Batman, and the various outrage echoing from Capcom's forums and Florida court rooms, to Mexico and Bono's board room. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Elite, HDMI, launch, Capcom, Devil May Cry, Dead Rising, Lost Planet, Lego Batman, social engineering, Ghost Recon, Mexico, Mercenaries 2 1:03:36 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=430 support@gamespot.com The newly announced Gears of War movie has the HotSpot crew hitting the casting couch. Plus we discuss the overseas launch of the PS3, Vista going Live, Folding@home, Take-Two's latest squabbles, Devil May Cry 4, NiGHTS, Halo 3, and the return of Psi-Ops. Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 PDT The newly announced Gears of War movie has the HotSpot crew hitting the casting couch. Plus we discuss the overseas launch of the PS3, Vista going Live, Folding@home, Take-Two's latest squabbles, Devil May Cry 4, NiGHTS, Halo 3, and the return of Psi-Ops. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Gears of War, Folding, Home, Live, Take-Two, Midway, Psi-Ops, Devil May Cry, NiGHTS, Halo 3, Salt Lake City, scrapbooking 59:55 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=423 support@gamespot.com The whirlwind of information that is GDC has left San Francisco, and the HotSpot crew recap the announcement of PlayStation Home, Miyamoto's keynote address, Killzone's cameo, the Developers Choice Awards, plus the notable games and lectures found at the conference. Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:00:00 PDT The whirlwind of information that is GDC has left San Francisco, and the HotSpot crew recap the announcement of PlayStation Home, Miyamoto's keynote address, Killzone's cameo, the Developers Choice Awards, plus the notable games and lectures found at the conference. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, GDC, IGF, PlayStation Home, Miyamoto, Wife-o-meter, Killzone, Edge, Developers Choice Awards, Gears of War, Aquaria, sewing, God of War 1:03:39 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=418 support@gamespot.com GDC's ready to kick-off and the HotSpot crew take a stab at what to expect from the event. Topics include the PlayStation Home rumors, Sony's new deal with Immersion, and Microsoft's bump for Live Arcade. Plus, we ponder ESA lobbying, GTA IV's first trailer, the new Lego MMO, and Zoe Mode's phone number. Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:00:00 PST GDC's ready to kick-off and the HotSpot crew take a stab at what to expect from the event. Topics include the PlayStation Home rumors, Sony's new deal with Immersion, and Microsoft's bump for Live Arcade. Plus, we ponder ESA lobbying, GTA IV's first trailer, the new Lego MMO, and Zoe Mode's phone number. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, GDC, ESA, PlayStation Home, Kotaku, Immersion, Phil Harrison, Microsoft, XBLA, Live Arcade, lobbying, Grand Theft Auto, IV, Longest Journey, Lego 1:12:22 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=412 support@gamespot.com This week the HotSpot crew reacts to Sony taking the emotions out of the PS3 while Nintendo's gleaming the GameCube. Plus the ESRB's hiring, a big-name retailer doesn't quite understand how to price used games, the UK government is raiding car boot sales, and Wing Commander is announced for Live Arcade. But wait, no Tom F. Wilson? Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:00:00 PST This week the HotSpot crew reacts to Sony taking the emotions out of the PS3 while Nintendo's gleaming the GameCube. Plus the ESRB's hiring, a big-name retailer doesn't quite understand how to price used games, the UK government is raiding car boot sales, and Wing Commander is announced for Live Arcade. But wait, no Tom F. Wilson? no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, emotion engine, ESRB, GameCube, NeoGeo, Virtual Console, XBLA, Circuit City, Acclaim, Dave Perry, car boot sales, Dennis Miles, Wing Commander 58:01 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=406 support@gamespot.com This week the HotSpot crew discusses the ESA taking on Canada, the resurrection of an ill-conceived game law, the Wii rocking the vote, Clover Studio sowing the land, Marc Ecko, the Halo 3 beta, and LucasArts' new Star Wars game. Will there be a Hoth level? Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:00:00 PST This week the HotSpot crew discusses the ESA taking on Canada, the resurrection of an ill-conceived game law, the Wii rocking the vote, Clover Studio sowing the land, Marc Ecko, the Halo 3 beta, and LucasArts' new Star Wars game. Will there be a Hoth level? no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, ESA, Canada, piracy, some senator guy, Everybody Votes, Clover Studio, Seeds, Marc Ecko, Halo 3, LucasArts, Star Wars, Unleashed, X button spins 1:00:27 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=399 support@gamespot.com The GameSpot travel team returns from Vegas with a full report on D.I.C.E., plus we discuss the dangers of walking while gaming, PopCap's newest executive, rewards for achievement points, and Halo 3's "shutup button." And of course, we cast the new Metal Gear movie! Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:00:00 PST The GameSpot travel team returns from Vegas with a full report on D.I.C.E., plus we discuss the dangers of walking while gaming, PopCap's newest executive, rewards for achievement points, and Halo 3's "shutup button." And of course, we cast the new Metal Gear movie! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, D.I.C.E., Gears of War, AIAS, Lowenstein, PopCap, gamerscore, achievement points, Halo 3, Metal Gear movie, Rutger Hauer 1:00:27 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=395 support@gamespot.com Sony calls the Wii an impulse buy, yet in Japan Nintendo's system is outselling the PS3 at a 4 to 1 rate! Plus, 2K's (finally) ready for some football, DVD Empire stops selling games, Dan Aykroyd is prepping for a Ghostbusters game, and everybody's favorite handheld with two screens wants to hear more about your mother. Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:00:00 PST Sony calls the Wii an impulse buy, yet in Japan Nintendo's system is outselling the PS3 at a 4 to 1 rate! Plus, 2K's (finally) ready for some football, DVD Empire stops selling games, Dan Aykroyd is prepping for a Ghostbusters game, and everybody's favorite handheld with two screens wants to hear more about your mother. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, impulse buy, New York Times, price cut, DVD Empire, 2K, Sports, Football, Super Bowl, Hottest Party, DDR, Dan Aykroyd, Ghostbusters, Therapy 1:06:51 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=389 support@gamespot.com Windows Vista is here, should you care yet? Plus the Wii brings news, Capcom wants an award, Sony teams up with Namco-Bandai for the sake of the Cell, Gears of War charts in Japan, and Duke Nukem Forever refuses to go away. Shake it, baby! Games & Hobbies Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:00:00 PST Windows Vista is here, should you care yet? Plus the Wii brings news, Capcom wants an award, Sony teams up with Namco-Bandai for the sake of the Cell, Gears of War charts in Japan, and Duke Nukem Forever refuses to go away. Shake it, baby! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Vista, Bill Gates, Wii, Capcom, AIAS, Namco, Bandai, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, Pope, Duke Nukem Forever, With It Is and How It Hits the Forest 1:15:15 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=383 support@gamespot.com Burning Crusade breaks sales records, Neversoft takes over the Guitar Hero franchise, folks in Europe want to ban games, LT won't be seen in Australia anytime soon, and Founding Fighters! Who needs new releases when you can have all of this? Games & Hobbies Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:00:00 PST Burning Crusade breaks sales records, Neversoft takes over the Guitar Hero franchise, folks in Europe want to ban games, LT won't be seen in Australia anytime soon, and Founding Fighters! Who needs new releases when you can have all of this? no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, World of Warcraft, Burning Crusade, Guitar Hero, Neversoft, Lumines, Wideload, Founding, Fighters, Europe, Blitz, smells like conditioner 1:01:15 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=377 support@gamespot.com CES has come and gone, leaving barely a ripple on the gaming scene...Good thing the NPD released a mess of 2006 sales figures for the HotSpot crew to discuss! So who won the "great console war" of 2006? Is everybody still buying Madden? Tune in for those answers, the launch of Burning Crusade, and your e-mails and phone calls! Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:00:00 PST CES has come and gone, leaving barely a ripple on the gaming scene...Good thing the NPD released a mess of 2006 sales figures for the HotSpot crew to discuss! So who won the "great console war" of 2006? Is everybody still buying Madden? Tune in for those answers, the launch of Burning Crusade, and your e-mails and phone calls! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, NPD, billions, Madden, THQ, World of Warcraft, Burning Crusade, Castlevania, Sixaxis, Emmy, Ghostbusters, the flowers are still standing 1:17:38 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=374 support@gamespot.com While Rich scours CES for the next big thing in back massagers the rest of the HotSpot gang tackle the 360's upcoming IPTV functions, whether or not it will get a bigger hard drive and the mighty Zune. Also, we take on Sony's new downloadable games, its claim to have shipped 1 million PS3s and the Sixaxis winning an Emmy? What? Games & Hobbies Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:00:00 PST While Rich scours CES for the next big thing in back massagers the rest of the HotSpot gang tackle the 360's upcoming IPTV functions, whether or not it will get a bigger hard drive and the mighty Zune. Also, we take on Sony's new downloadable games, its claim to have shipped 1 million PS3s and the Sixaxis winning an Emmy? What? no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Microsoft, Zune, IPTV, sixaxis, Gears of War, Mortal Kombat II, Emmy, articulation, CES, goodbye Greg Kasavin 1:07:43 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=365 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew kicks off 20-0-Savage with a recap of GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2006, Time's remarks on the PS3, and Virtua Fighter 5 coming to the Xbox 360. Plus Psychonauts, Gears of War downloadable content, lefty's gaming skills, and the last time we'll ever-ever mention the Wii's wrist straps. Games & Hobbies Mon, 01 Jan 2007 03:00:00 PST The HotSpot crew kicks off 20-0-Savage with a recap of GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2006, Time's remarks on the PS3, and Virtua Fighter 5 coming to the Xbox 360. Plus Psychonauts, Gears of War downloadable content, lefty's gaming skills, and the last time we'll ever-ever mention the Wii's wrist straps. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, wrist straps, Time, weather, Virtua Fighter 5, Gears of War, Psychonauts, Joel Zumaya, lefties are bad at games, historic New Jersey 1:07:32 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=350 support@gamespot.com The final HotSpot of 2006 concludes the year with one more batch of Wii headlines, plus our thoughts on Dragon Quest IX, Microsoft's XNA Studio Express, the virtual rebirth of Firefly, Sega's newest movie license, and that poor little kid who got arrested for opening his presents early. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:00:00 PST The final HotSpot of 2006 concludes the year with one more batch of Wii headlines, plus our thoughts on Dragon Quest IX, Microsoft's XNA Studio Express, the virtual rebirth of Firefly, Sega's newest movie license, and that poor little kid who got arrested for opening his presents early. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, launch, wrist straps, trigger, analysts, XNA Studio Express, Firefly, Alien, somebody wake up Hicks, Mike Greenwell, The Gator 1:04:09 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=343 support@gamespot.com With 2006 refusing to go down quietly, the HotSpot crew discuss Halo 3's latest (successful) attempt at grabbing headlines, the Wii's Japanese launch, large numbers and how they relate to the PS3, Gran Turismo HD, and strip club DJs. Games & Hobbies Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:00:00 PST With 2006 refusing to go down quietly, the HotSpot crew discuss Halo 3's latest (successful) attempt at grabbing headlines, the Wii's Japanese launch, large numbers and how they relate to the PS3, Gran Turismo HD, and strip club DJs. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, launch, Halo 3, master chief, nice helmet, shield grenades, woo, EA Bountiful, Japan, Gran Turismo, HD, Wiiples 56:19 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=338 support@gamespot.com Back from a long weekend of feasting and near-futile shopping, the HotSpot crew talks Wii sales numbers, the confusing process of getting a PS1 game onto a PSP using a PS3, the Xbox 360's new HD marketplace, holiday gaming, Dave Winfield, and the lameness of the phrase Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:00:00 PST Back from a long weekend of feasting and near-futile shopping, the HotSpot crew talks Wii sales numbers, the confusing process of getting a PS1 game onto a PSP using a PS3, the Xbox 360's new HD marketplace, holiday gaming, Dave Winfield, and the lameness of the phrase no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, launch, New York, robbery, Reggie, Gears of War, Halo 3, Canada, bacon menu 1:11:39 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=335 support@gamespot.com Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii have finally arrived in North America, and the HotSpot crew shares tales of launch events, online auctions, and console hunts. Plus we talk about gaming executives' bizarre popularity, Halo 3 headlines, and Gears of War's Xbox Live dominance, then run for the borders! Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:00:00 PST Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii have finally arrived in North America, and the HotSpot crew shares tales of launch events, online auctions, and console hunts. Plus we talk about gaming executives' bizarre popularity, Halo 3 headlines, and Gears of War's Xbox Live dominance, then run for the borders! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, launch, New York, robbery, Reggie, Gears of War, Halo 3, Canada, bacon menu 1:15:33 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=330 support@gamespot.com The Wii has arrived at GameSpot HQ, so tune in for the HotSpot crew's gesture-based impressions! We've also got Wii Virtual Console discoveries, the PS3's Japanese launch, some last-minute preorder woes, Halo 3 rumors, Killzone, and a long-awaited goodbye to Stefan Eriksson. Plus your e-mails, phone calls, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:00:00 PST The Wii has arrived at GameSpot HQ, so tune in for the HotSpot crew's gesture-based impressions! We've also got Wii Virtual Console discoveries, the PS3's Japanese launch, some last-minute preorder woes, Halo 3 rumors, Killzone, and a long-awaited goodbye to Stefan Eriksson. Plus your e-mails, phone calls, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, launch, virtual console, Japan, giraffes, Halo 3, Killzone is hell of rude, later Dietrich 1:03:46 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=323 support@gamespot.com GameSpot finally has a PS3 in the house, so tune in for the HotSpot crew's first impressions, as well as a rundown of the Wii's launch line-up, preorder blues, the emergence of Gears of War, and Final Fantasy XII ruminations. Plus your e-mails, phone calls, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:00:00 PST GameSpot finally has a PS3 in the house, so tune in for the HotSpot crew's first impressions, as well as a rundown of the Wii's launch line-up, preorder blues, the emergence of Gears of War, and Final Fantasy XII ruminations. Plus your e-mails, phone calls, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, emerge, surge, verge, Gears of War, Bonk, preorder, Final Fantasy XII, creepy baby ad 1:11:32 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=320 support@gamespot.com Halloween is afire with fiscal reports from gaming's Big Three! Also, we discuss the PlayStation Network, the Xbox 360 dashboard update, more video game movie news, and Phil Collins' appearance in Vice City Stories, and we place odds on Sandwich of the Year! Games & Hobbies Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:00:00 PST Halloween is afire with fiscal reports from gaming's Big Three! Also, we discuss the PlayStation Network, the Xbox 360 dashboard update, more video game movie news, and Phil Collins' appearance in Vice City Stories, and we place odds on Sandwich of the Year! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, fiscal quarter, fiscal nickels, Halo, movie, Street Fighter, Phil Collins, Curt Schilling, Halloween, Fluffernutter 1:04:25 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=313 support@gamespot.com Sony recently held a huge event for the PlayStation 3, so why does the HotSpot crew still have so many questions? We also discuss the latest overblown reaction to Bully, the production status of the Halo movie, the heavy cost of Lumines Live!, and Lik-Sang's losing battle with Sony. Games & Hobbies Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:00:00 PDT Sony recently held a huge event for the PlayStation 3, so why does the HotSpot crew still have so many questions? We also discuss the latest overblown reaction to Bully, the production status of the Halo movie, the heavy cost of Lumines Live!, and Lik-Sang's losing battle with Sony. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, preorder, eBay, E3, Burning Crusade, Clover, Okami, After Hours, Bully, fly that flag 1:13:53 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=300 support@gamespot.com With only one month until the PS3 and Wii arrive, the HotSpot squad stakes out eBay, looks ahead to E3 07, pours one out for Clover, grudgingly talks about that Bully-ing lawyer, and begs you not to pay for a cheat code. Games & Hobbies Tue, 17 Oct 2006 04:00:00 PDT With only one month until the PS3 and Wii arrive, the HotSpot squad stakes out eBay, looks ahead to E3 07, pours one out for Clover, grudgingly talks about that Bully-ing lawyer, and begs you not to pay for a cheat code. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, preorder, eBay, E3, Burning Crusade, Clover, Okami, After Hours, Bully, fly that flag 1:06:53 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/hotspot/index.php?id=294 support@gamespot.com The scramble is on to preorder PS3s, but the HotSpot crew is happy to sit back and wait along with news on Guitar Hero II, the Nintendo Wii, the latest achievement points scam, and a very virtual Hilary Duff. Games & Hobbies Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:00:00 PDT The scramble is on to preorder PS3s, but the HotSpot crew is happy to sit back and wait along with news on Guitar Hero II, the Nintendo Wii, the latest achievement points scam, and a very virtual Hilary Duff. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, preorder, Guitar Hero II, Madden, Mortal Kombat, Hilary Duff, achievement, points, RANCE is a sell out 1:12:42 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6159253/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6159253/index.html?id=281 support@gamespot.com X06 has come, gone and left behind all kinds of Xbox and Halo news ripe for discussion! We also talk Sixaxis, DICE, Shiny, South Park, and the latest marketing gimmick to try and sell you a burger all on this week's polyunsaturated episode of the HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:00:00 PDT X06 has come, gone and left behind all kinds of Xbox and Halo news ripe for discussion! We also talk Sixaxis, DICE, Shiny, South Park, and the latest marketing gimmick to try and sell you a burger all on this week's polyunsaturated episode of the HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, X06, Halo Wars, HD-DVD, Peter Jackson, Ken Kutaragi, sixaxis, DICE, Shiny, politics, South Park, fast food is bad for your health, David Horowitz 1:03:33 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157918/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157918/index.html?id=274 support@gamespot.com This week we've got a skeleton crew coming at you straight from Tokyo, on the set of this year's monumental Tokyo Game Show. Find out what we're expecting from this important event in this special edition of the HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:00:00 PDT This week we've got a skeleton crew coming at you straight from Tokyo, on the set of this year's monumental Tokyo Game Show. Find out what we're expecting from this important event in this special edition of the HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Tokyo Game Show, TGS, X06, PaRappa, Tony Hawk, Prey 15:43 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157506/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157506/index.html?id=268 support@gamespot.com The PlayStation 3's shrinking launch numbers, some 11th hour guesses on the Wii's release, games for your iPod and Red Sox ace Curt Schilling's new game company are bringing the heat on this week's HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:00:00 PDT The PlayStation 3's shrinking launch numbers, some 11th hour guesses on the Wii's release, games for your iPod and Red Sox ace Curt Schilling's new game company are bringing the heat on this week's HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, launch, release date, Kutaragi, delay, virtual console, Raph Koster, Curt Schilling, Green Monster, Remdawg 1:00:51 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157141/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6157141/index.html?id=263 support@gamespot.com Assassin's Creed's non-exclusivity, the PSP's new peripherals, the trouble with Phantasy Star Universe, Double Fine's new publisher, a brand new World War II first person shooter, and excessive use of the G-word has everybody excited about this week's HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:00:00 PDT Assassin's Creed's non-exclusivity, the PSP's new peripherals, the trouble with Phantasy Star Universe, Double Fine's new publisher, a brand new World War II first person shooter, and excessive use of the G-word has everybody excited about this week's HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Assassin's Creed, GPS, Double Fine, Phantasy Sta, Lost Planet, Mutant League, Martha Quinn 1:10:04 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6156761/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6156761/index.html?id=257 support@gamespot.com More on Leipzig, Kane's return, various Burning games, Xbox 360 updates, Bully getting bullied, and Bill Romanowski can all be heard within the soothing sounds of the HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:00:00 PDT More on Leipzig, Kane's return, various Burning games, Xbox 360 updates, Bully getting bullied, and Bill Romanowski can all be heard within the soothing sounds of the HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Leipzig, Yoichi Wada, Kane, Command, Conquer, Burnout, World of Warcraft, pink, onyx, Penny Arcade, Bully, roid rage 55:53 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6156205/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6156205/index.html?id=254 support@gamespot.com The Leipzig Games Convention, the new Xbox 360 camera, more Wii pricing rumors, a compilation of compilations, and the return of everybody's favorite lapboard are reminding us all how quickly the summer is coming to an end. Games & Hobbies Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:00:00 PDT The Leipzig Games Convention, the new Xbox 360 camera, more Wii pricing rumors, a compilation of compilations, and the return of everybody's favorite lapboard are reminding us all how quickly the summer is coming to an end. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Leipzig, Xbox Live Vision, Kaz Hirai, Unreal, Classic Compilations, Saints Row, lapboard fever 54:15 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155867/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155867/index.html?id=251 support@gamespot.com Microsofts XNA, the Halo movie's new director, CES, a PSP price drop, Mutant League Football and candy corn make this week's show a mouthful. Games & Hobbies Tue, 15 Aug 2006 04:00:00 PDT Microsofts XNA, the Halo movie's new director, CES, a PSP price drop, Mutant League Football and candy corn make this week's show a mouthful. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Microsoft, XNA, Halo movie, Neill Blomkamp, CES, Mutant League Football, candy corn 1:06:52 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155490/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155490/index.html?id=247 support@gamespot.com Street Fighter sales, the Tokyo Game Show, Gears of War, and HD-DVDs are leaving the GameSpot crew hungry like the wolf. Games & Hobbies Tue, 08 Aug 2006 04:00:00 PDT Street Fighter sales, the Tokyo Game Show, Gears of War, and HD-DVDs are leaving the GameSpot crew hungry like the wolf. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Street Fighter, TGS, Gears of War, HD-DVD, ESRB, E-40, Duran Duran, later Carrie 1:18:42 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155090/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6155090/index.html?id=242 support@gamespot.com E3 is dead, the PSP's got new firmware, and it's a bad week for crime-themed games in this very special ishdition of The HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:00:00 PDT E3 is dead, the PSP's got new firmware, and it's a bad week for crime-themed games in this very special ishdition of The HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, E3, sopranos, scarface, bill gates 59:21 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6154658/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6154658/index.html?id=227 support@gamespot.com Madden goes Pay-Per-View, AMD buys ATI, and we lose our minds in this week's show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:00:00 PDT Madden goes Pay-Per-View, AMD buys ATI, and we lose our minds in this week's show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Madden, Activision, AMD, ATI, Target 1:07:57 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6154276/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6154276/index.html?id=217 support@gamespot.com Team Fortress 2, Portals, Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays, and the unfortunate soundtrack for Lumines II all sing in perfect harmony in this weeks show. Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:00:00 PDT Team Fortress 2, Portals, Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays, and the unfortunate soundtrack for Lumines II all sing in perfect harmony in this weeks show. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Team Fortress 2, portals, live arcade, Lumines, My Humps 1:00:42 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153851/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153851/index.html?id=212 support@gamespot.com Microsoft's Argo, Sony's controversial PSP ads, Chuck Klosterman, and the great Wii wait all can be found in this week's HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:00:00 PDT Microsoft's Argo, Sony's controversial PSP ads, Chuck Klosterman, and the great Wii wait all can be found in this week's HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Argo, Chuck Klosterman, dirty money, guitar revolution, Aggressive Inline 1:01:11 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153572/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153572/index.html?id=207 support@gamespot.com SI for Kids' scoop on the Wii, the PS3 getting the bronze medal, World Cup soccer, and the kings of drifting are on the minds of the GameSpot crew. Games & Hobbies Wed, 05 Jul 2006 04:00:00 PDT SI for Kids' scoop on the Wii, the PS3 getting the bronze medal, World Cup soccer, and the kings of drifting are on the minds of the GameSpot crew. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, footie, soccer, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Jaleco, Tokyo Drift 47:14 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153261/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153261/index.html?id=202 support@gamespot.com The Xbox 360s unwavering price, Take Twos continuing legal drama, the cost of online business, and Reservoir Dogs Australian vacation are number 15 on this weeks black list. Games & Hobbies Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:00:00 PDT The Xbox 360s unwavering price, Take Twos continuing legal drama, the cost of online business, and Reservoir Dogs Australian vacation are number 15 on this weeks black list. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Take Two, price drop, Australia, Reservoir Dogs, Ghost Recon, Opera, Browser, Razor Callahan 47:14 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152967/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152967/index.html?id=197 support@gamespot.com Blizzards future plans, Bill Gates departure, Tim Schafers rally cry, and beauty pageants at gaming competitions elicit a wide range of reactions from the GameSpot crew. Games & Hobbies Tue, 20 Jun 2006 04:00:00 PDT Blizzards future plans, Bill Gates departure, Tim Schafers rally cry, and beauty pageants at gaming competitions elicit a wide range of reactions from the GameSpot crew. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Blizzard, World of Warcraft, Bill Gates, Eliza Dushku, Tim Schafer, Psychonauts, pageant 54:45 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152713/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152713/index.html?id=191 support@gamespot.com Gaming politics, the DS Lite, 3D Realms' Duke Nukem incentive, plus Transformers and MC Hammer pants, are all hit upon in this week's show! Games & Hobbies Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:00:00 PDT Gaming politics, the DS Lite, 3D Realms' Duke Nukem incentive, plus Transformers and MC Hammer pants, are all hit upon in this week's show! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, DS Lite, ESA, Duke Nukem Forever, Transformers, Michael Bay, Uwe Boll, MC Hammer, pants 55:31 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152382/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152382/index.html?id=187 support@gamespot.com The crew discusses Iwata's comments on the Wii, gaming at the Olympics, and game addiction clinics. Also, one of the GameSpot editors gets voted off the island...permanently! Games & Hobbies Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:00:00 PDT The crew discusses Iwata's comments on the Wii, gaming at the Olympics, and game addiction clinics. Also, one of the GameSpot editors gets voted off the island...permanently! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Satoru Iwata, backwards compatibility, Sony, Phil Harrison, hackers, Olympics, addiction, Three Mile Island, trivia robot, later Bob 1:04:54 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152009/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6152009/index.html?id=181 support@gamespot.com Apple Computer, Wii prices, Link, and Curt Schilling are just a few of the topics we discuss in a surprisingly busy week of industry news. Games & Hobbies Tue, 30 May 2006 04:00:00 PDT Apple Computer, Wii prices, Link, and Curt Schilling are just a few of the topics we discuss in a surprisingly busy week of industry news. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Apple, iPod, iTunes, Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo, Link, Out magazine, surgeons, Curt Schilling 49:30 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6151739/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6151739/index.html?id=173 support@gamespot.com Special guest Geoff Keighley and Spike TV make a visit to the HotSpot, as we discuss Assassins Creed and the fallout from the PS3 price announcement. Games & Hobbies Tue, 23 May 2006 04:00:00 PDT Special guest Geoff Keighley and Spike TV make a visit to the HotSpot, as we discuss Assassins Creed and the fallout from the PS3 price announcement. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, E3, Assassins Creed, Duck Hunt, Red Star, Windows Vista 42:43 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6151349/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6151349/index.html?id=169 support@gamespot.com It's our last show before E3--we discuss what we expect to see, as well as the name change for the Revolution, John Carmack making another phone game, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 16 May 2006 04:00:00 PDT It's our last show before E3--we discuss what we expect to see, as well as the name change for the Revolution, John Carmack making another phone game, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, E3, Mario Galaxy, Zelda, Gears of War, Assassins Creed, Spore, Warcraft, Burning Crusade, Metal Gear Solid 4 1:08:37 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6148834/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6148834/index.html?id=158 support@gamespot.com It's our last show before E3--we discuss what we expect to see, as well as the name change for the Revolution, John Carmack making another phone game, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 02 May 2006 04:00:00 PDT It's our last show before E3--we discuss what we expect to see, as well as the name change for the Revolution, John Carmack making another phone game, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Madden, Valve, Xbox Live, Electronic Arts, John Carmack, Orcs & Elves, 49:19 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6148325/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6148325/index.html?id=156 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew discuss a possible price drop on the Xbox 360, a new Command & Conquer game, early E3 game announcements, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:00:00 PDT The HotSpot crew discuss a possible price drop on the Xbox 360, a new Command & Conquer game, early E3 game announcements, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Command & Conquer 3, price drop, Square Enix MMO, Shaun Alexander, Family Guy, Paris Hilton, Gray Company, Madden 55:06 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147862/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147862/index.html?id=152 support@gamespot.com This week's major stories include Guitar Hero 2, Xbox 360 games at Burger King, and Starforce getting jilted by Ubisoft. We also cover tons of e-mails and phone calls in another hour-long edition of The HotSpot! Games & Hobbies Tue, 18 Apr 2006 04:00:00 PDT This week's major stories include Guitar Hero 2, Xbox 360 games at Burger King, and Starforce getting jilted by Ubisoft. We also cover tons of e-mails and phone calls in another hour-long edition of The HotSpot! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Major League Gaming, Burger King, Guitar Hero 2, Starforce, Battlestar Galactica, Oblivion, Jack Thompson, Dietrich, Gizmondo 52:46 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147490/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147490/index.html?id=147 support@gamespot.com This edition of the HotSpot discusses the first details on a new Revolution game, Peter Molyneux's company getting bought out by Microsoft, and more! Games & Hobbies Tue, 11 Apr 2006 04:00:00 PDT This edition of the HotSpot discusses the first details on a new Revolution game, Peter Molyneux's company getting bought out by Microsoft, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Peter Molyneux, Red Steel, Ubisoft, Rayman, Silpheed, Square Enix 1:00:07 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147119/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6147119/index.html?id=142 support@gamespot.com The Senate met to discuss video game violence again, while Hollywood jumped off the UMD bandwagon. Oh and don't pull any pranks in Ravenna, Ohio while playing Bob Ross painting on your DS. The HotSpot crew tackles these and other pressing issues! Games & Hobbies Tue, 04 Apr 2006 04:00:00 PDT The Senate met to discuss video game violence again, while Hollywood jumped off the UMD bandwagon. Oh and don't pull any pranks in Ravenna, Ohio while playing Bob Ross painting on your DS. The HotSpot crew tackles these and other pressing issues! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Hillary Clinton, Joe Lieberman, FTC, UMD movies, Iwata, Super Mario Bros., Ravenna Ohio, Bob Ross 46:55 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6146760/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6146760/index.html?id=137 support@gamespot.com Nintendo announces a brand new Zelda game for the DS, Starcraft Ghost is canceled, and will Eva Longoria appear in a video game? All that, plus your emails and phone calls, and more news on this week's HotSpot. Games & Hobbies Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST Nintendo announces a brand new Zelda game for the DS, Starcraft Ghost is canceled, and will Eva Longoria appear in a video game? All that, plus your emails and phone calls, and more news on this week's HotSpot. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Zelda, Phantom Hourglass, Genesis, TurboGrafx, Starcraft Ghost, Obsidian, Sega, Dell, Alienware, Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria 40:42 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6146361/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6146361/index.html?id=129 support@gamespot.com It's all about the PlayStation Business Briefing this week from the PS3 to the PNP to the PSP, as well as Zelda on the Revolution, Battlefield 2142, and how to get fired as a UK bus driver. Games & Hobbies Tue, 21 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST It's all about the PlayStation Business Briefing this week from the PS3 to the PNP to the PSP, as well as Zelda on the Revolution, Battlefield 2142, and how to get fired as a UK bus driver. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Zelda, Twilight Princess, Battlefield, 2142, xplayer, bus driver 50:02 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145959/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145959/index.html?id=120 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot crew discuss the release date of the PlayStation 3, copy protection comThe HotSpot crew discuss the release date of the PlayStation 3, copy protection companies promoting piracy, and the diseases that Hillary Clinton has caught while playing video games. Games & Hobbies Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST The HotSpot crew discuss the release date of the PlayStation 3, copy protection comThe HotSpot crew discuss the release date of the PlayStation 3, copy protection companies promoting piracy, and the diseases that Hillary Clinton has caught while playing video games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Japan, Hillary Clinton, Center for Disease Control, Joe Lieberman, StarForce 43:21 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145564/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145564/index.html?id=111 support@gamespot.com It's another edition of HotSpot complete with user emails and phone calls, as we tackle the DS Lite's stellar launch in Japan, the selling out of Depeche Mode, and what Dietrich would do with your liver if he had it. Games & Hobbies Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST It's another edition of HotSpot complete with user emails and phone calls, as we tackle the DS Lite's stellar launch in Japan, the selling out of Depeche Mode, and what Dietrich would do with your liver if he had it. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Japan, Splinter Cell, Double Agent, NBA Ballers Phenom 45:29 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145185/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6145185/index.html?id=100 support@gamespot.com Blu-Ray players, a new id game, the Prince of Persia movie, and Gizmondo executives wrapping Ferraris around telephone poles are just a few of this week's topics! Games & Hobbies Wed, 01 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST Blu-Ray players, a new id game, the Prince of Persia movie, and Gizmondo executives wrapping Ferraris around telephone poles are just a few of this week's topics! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, id software, Blu-Ray, Nintendo DS Lite, DC Comics, Prince of Persia, King's Quest, Ferrari 52:39 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6144745/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6144745/index.html?id=81 support@gamespot.com Snoop Dogg's new gaming league, the Zelda delay, new game legislation, and the specter of a $700 PlayStation 3 are some of this week's topics. We also answer emails and phone calls from readers! Games & Hobbies Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:00:00 PST Snoop Dogg's new gaming league, the Zelda delay, new game legislation, and the specter of a $700 PlayStation 3 are some of this week's topics. We also answer emails and phone calls from readers! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Zelda Twilight Princess, Black, Atari, Shiny, Dave Perry, Snoop Dogg 39:25 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6144361/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6144361/index.html?id=68 support@gamespot.com HotSpot editors talk about DICE, Final Fantasy Advent Children, Halo 2 on the PC, and disgruntled prostitutes on this week's podcast! Games & Hobbies Wed, 15 Feb 2006 03:00:00 PST HotSpot editors talk about DICE, Final Fantasy Advent Children, Halo 2 on the PC, and disgruntled prostitutes on this week's podcast! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Opera, DICE, God of War, Peter Moore, Halo 2, Windows Vista, Kingdom Hearts 2, Haley Joel Osment, Mena Suvari, Final Fantasy VII, Advent Children, Activision 36:05 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143971/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143971/index.html?id=57 support@gamespot.com This week we discuss the layoffs at EA, hirings at Blizzard and Bungie, and MMO games from James Cameron and John Romero! Games & Hobbies Wed, 08 Feb 2006 03:00:00 PST This week we discuss the layoffs at EA, hirings at Blizzard and Bungie, and MMO games from James Cameron and John Romero! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Electronic Arts, Madden, layoffs, Gun, Diablo 3, Halo 2, Blizzard, Bungie, James Cameron, John Romero 36:31 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143507/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143507/index.html?id=44 support@gamespot.com Nintendo rolls out a new DS, Electronic Arts and Ubi tangle over developers, and Texas wants to tax video games 100%? The HotSpot crew untangle the week's news for you in this edition. Games & Hobbies Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:00:00 PST Nintendo rolls out a new DS, Electronic Arts and Ubi tangle over developers, and Texas wants to tax video games 100%? The HotSpot crew untangle the week's news for you in this edition. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Crytek, Kobe Bryant, Stargate SG-1, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Heroes of Might and Magic V 35:31 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143056/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143056/index.html?id=35 support@gamespot.com No booth babes at E3? Does it even matter? GameSpot editors get to the bottom of this important matter, and also discuss Sony's acquisition of Zipper, Hideo Kojima's podcast, and more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:00:00 PST No booth babes at E3? Does it even matter? GameSpot editors get to the bottom of this important matter, and also discuss Sony's acquisition of Zipper, Hideo Kojima's podcast, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid, E3, booth babes, Gizmondo, Final Fantasy XII 29:31 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6142603/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6142603/index.html?id=26 support@gamespot.com The HotSpot team discusses the possibility of Revolution and PlayStation 3 shipping the same week, as well as the upcoming Transformers movie. Games & Hobbies Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:00:00 PST The HotSpot team discusses the possibility of Revolution and PlayStation 3 shipping the same week, as well as the upcoming Transformers movie. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Transformers movie 29:45 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6142258/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6142258/index.html?id=25 support@gamespot.com Another season of podcast is well underway as we reflect on CES announcements, another Uwe Boll disaster, and the sweet smell of WiBro in the morning. Games & Hobbies Wed, 11 Jan 2006 03:00:00 PST Another season of podcast is well underway as we reflect on CES announcements, another Uwe Boll disaster, and the sweet smell of WiBro in the morning. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Japan, Splinter Cell, Double Agent, NBA Ballers Phenom 35:53 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6141834/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6141834/index.html?id=22 support@gamespot.com Our first podcast of 2006 talks about DS sales, some major moves in MMORPGs and the snappy looking Phantom lapboard. Games & Hobbies Wed, 04 Jan 2006 03:00:00 PST Our first podcast of 2006 talks about DS sales, some major moves in MMORPGs and the snappy looking Phantom lapboard. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Japan, Splinter Cell, Double Agent, NBA Ballers 27:04 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6141242/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6141242/index.html?id=21 support@gamespot.com Our final podcast of 2005 touches on Xbox 360 sales in Japan, and the closure of a major Japanese RPG localization firm. Games & Hobbies Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:00:00 PST Our final podcast of 2005 touches on Xbox 360 sales in Japan, and the closure of a major Japanese RPG localization firm. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Japan, Splinter Cell, Double Agent, NBA Ballers Phenom 33:34 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140899/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140899/index.html?id=20 support@gamespot.com The ESRB and NIMF engage in a holiday catfight while Sony's marketing team resorts to defacing public and private property with PSP graffiti. Games & Hobbies Wed, 07 Dec 2005 03:00:00 PST The ESRB and NIMF engage in a holiday catfight while Sony's marketing team resorts to defacing public and private property with PSP graffiti. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, ESRB, NIMF, viral marketing 24:12 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140635/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140635/index.html?id=19 support@gamespot.com Hillary Clinton's new 'family protection' bill and the new announcement about the Revolution are just a couple of the topics in this week's podcast. Games & Hobbies Wed, 30 Nov 2005 03:00:00 PST Hillary Clinton's new 'family protection' bill and the new announcement about the Revolution are just a couple of the topics in this week's podcast. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Hillary Clinton, violent games, Uwe Boll, Dungeon Siege 34:29 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140387/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140387/index.html?id=18 support@gamespot.com The Xbox 360 is now out--we talk more about the console's launch, Tivo on your PSP, and 50 Cent's new 'children's game.' Games & Hobbies Wed, 23 Nov 2005 03:00:00 PST The Xbox 360 is now out--we talk more about the console's launch, Tivo on your PSP, and 50 Cent's new 'children's game.' no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, Mario Kart DS, 50 Cent, Bulletproof, PSP, Tivo 31:18 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6139961/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6139961/index.html?id=17 support@gamespot.com Leading into the release of the Xbox 360, GameSpot editors give their frank opinions about the highs and lows of the new console and its launch games. Games & Hobbies Wed, 16 Nov 2005 03:00:00 PST Leading into the release of the Xbox 360, GameSpot editors give their frank opinions about the highs and lows of the new console and its launch games. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, Xbox 360, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, Mario Kart DS, Call of Duty 2, Kameo, NBA 2K6, backwards compatibility, Gun, Tony Hawk 33:36 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6139515/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6139515/index.html?id=16 support@gamespot.com This week's topics include Nintendo's upcoming DS offerings, Xbox 360 shortages, the Halo movie, and more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 09 Nov 2005 03:00:00 PST This week's topics include Nintendo's upcoming DS offerings, Xbox 360 shortages, the Halo movie, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Revolution, Nintendo DS, Mario Kart DS, Animal Crossing, wi-fi, Zero Hour, Sam Fisher, Splinter Cell, Star Wars Galaxies, Halo movie 34:55 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6136640/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6136640/index.html?id=15 support@gamespot.com In this episode, we talk about Revolution's launch date, Xbox 360's fouling up Wal-Mart's and Uwe Boll's latest foray into video game cinema! Games & Hobbies Wed, 26 Oct 2005 04:00:00 PDT In this episode, we talk about Revolution's launch date, Xbox 360's fouling up Wal-Mart's and Uwe Boll's latest foray into video game cinema! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Revolution, Wal-Mart, Gizmondo, Uwe Boll, Postal, Mario Basket, Gran Turismo 29:08 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6136145/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6136145/index.html?id=14 support@gamespot.com This week, we chat about Jack Thompson's humiliation at the hands of Penny Arcade, Steven Spielberg's newest foray into games, and more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 19 Oct 2005 04:00:00 PDT This week, we chat about Jack Thompson's humiliation at the hands of Penny Arcade, Steven Spielberg's newest foray into games, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Jack Thompson, Penny Arcade, ESA, Arnold Schwarzenegger, McDonald's, Nintendo DS, Wi-Fi, NFL Head Coach, Steven Spielberg 26:37 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6135596/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6135596/index.html?id=13 support@gamespot.com We gab some more about Xbox 360 launch games, the seedy details of the Activision/Spark lawsuits, and why teenagers just don't like games anymore. Games & Hobbies Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:00:00 PDT We gab some more about Xbox 360 launch games, the seedy details of the Activision/Spark lawsuits, and why teenagers just don't like games anymore. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Activision, Spark Unlimited, lawsuit, Schwarzenegger, Nintendo DS, Wi-fi, Electronic Arts 29:26 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6135146/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6135146/index.html?id=12 support@gamespot.com Microsoft's X05 event and new Xbox 360 game announcements are the centerpiece of this week's podcast! Games & Hobbies Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:00:00 PDT Microsoft's X05 event and new Xbox 360 game announcements are the centerpiece of this week's podcast! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wolfenstein, Bioware, Mass Effect, Too Human, Crackdown, Peter Jackson, Halo movie, Liberty City Stories 18:24 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6134593/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6134593/index.html?id=11 support@gamespot.com The id Software lawsuit and potentially bleak future of the Gizmondo headline this week's hot news in games! Games & Hobbies Wed, 28 Sep 2005 04:00:00 PDT The id Software lawsuit and potentially bleak future of the Gizmondo headline this week's hot news in games! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Gizmondo, id software, Adrian Carmack, Prince of Persia, HD-DVD, Blu-ray 21:29 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6134067/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6134067/index.html?id=10 support@gamespot.com The Nintendo Revolution controller and the Xbox 360 launch date highlight the list of hot topics for this week in the world of video games! Games & Hobbies Wed, 21 Sep 2005 04:00:00 PDT The Nintendo Revolution controller and the Xbox 360 launch date highlight the list of hot topics for this week in the world of video games! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Nintendo Revolution, controller, remote control, Tokyo Game Show, True Crime New York City, Christopher Walken, Sam & Max, Hideo Kojima 25:07 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6133225/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6133225/index.html?id=9 support@gamespot.com We discuss Metal Gear Solid 4, other preliminary news out of the Tokyo Game Show, and more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 14 Sep 2005 04:00:00 PDT We discuss Metal Gear Solid 4, other preliminary news out of the Tokyo Game Show, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Seaman 2, Playboy, Tokyo Game Show, Baten Kaitos 4 23:49 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6132686/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6132686/index.html?id=8 support@gamespot.com The World of Warcraft expansion pack and the closing of Cyan are among this week's hot topics. Games & Hobbies Wed, 07 Sep 2005 04:00:00 PDT The World of Warcraft expansion pack and the closing of Cyan are among this week's hot topics. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, PSP, World of Warcraft expansion, China vs. Japan MMO, college baseball, Virtua Fighter 5, The Movies, Myst, Cyan 20:10 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6132362/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6132362/index.html?id=7 support@gamespot.com In this week's HotSpot, we discuss Xbox 360 giveaway schemes, Pac-Man in hip-hop, and much more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:00:00 PDT In this week's HotSpot, we discuss Xbox 360 giveaway schemes, Pac-Man in hip-hop, and much more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Xbox 360, pricing, giveaways, Metroid Hunters, Nintendo DS, Pac-Man, Lil Flip, PlayStation 3, Halo Triple Pack, Asheron's Call 2 22:45 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6131884/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6131884/index.html?id=6 support@gamespot.com In this week's HotSpot, we shop for Xbox 360 preorder bundles, check out Master Chief on the silver screen, and much more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 24 Aug 2005 04:00:00 PDT In this week's HotSpot, we shop for Xbox 360 preorder bundles, check out Master Chief on the silver screen, and much more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, preorders, Halo, movie, Marc Ecko, Nintendogs, Advance Wars DS, Sony PSP, Taito, Square-Enix 18:30 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6131391/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6131391/index.html?id=5 support@gamespot.com In this week's edition, we talk about Xbox 360 pricing, no Zelda for Christmas, DS price cuts, and much more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 17 Aug 2005 04:00:00 PDT In this week's edition, we talk about Xbox 360 pricing, no Zelda for Christmas, DS price cuts, and much more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Xbox 360, pricing, detachable hard drive, The Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess, delay, Nintendo DS, price drop, Nintendogs, Shaquille O'Neal, Shaq, Tokyo Game Show 16:19 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6130728/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6130728/index.html?id=4 support@gamespot.com No player-killing allowed for minors in China! Elsewhere, the F.E.A.R. demo and Madden release take control of a slow summer for gaming. Games & Hobbies Wed, 10 Aug 2005 04:00:00 PDT No player-killing allowed for minors in China! Elsewhere, the F.E.A.R. demo and Madden release take control of a slow summer for gaming. no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, China, banned, F.E.A.R., Madden, controllers, Atari, Nasdaq, Afghanistan 16:42 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6130285/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6130285/index.html?id=3 support@gamespot.com GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! Games & Hobbies Wed, 03 Aug 2005 04:00:00 PDT GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Grand Theft Auto, GTA, San Andreas, Blizzard, piracy, Diablo, Square Enix, Final Fantasy 15:02 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6129876/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6129876/index.html?id=2 support@gamespot.com GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! Games & Hobbies Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:00:00 PDT GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Hot Coffee, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC, Grand Theft Auto, GTA, San Andreas, Jack Thompson, the Sims 2, Rockstar 13:37 http://www.gamespot.com/features/6129513/index.html http://www.gamespot.com/features/6129513/index.html?id=1 support@gamespot.com Join Executive Editor Greg Kasavin, Senior Editor Jeff Gerstmann, Features Editor Bob Colayco, and Features Producer Rich Gallup as they discuss the Hot Coffee brouhaha, the ups and downs of gaming stocks, inflation in the land of Azeroth, and more! Games & Hobbies Wed, 20 Jul 2005 04:00:00 PDT Join Executive Editor Greg Kasavin, Senior Editor Jeff Gerstmann, Features Editor Bob Colayco, and Features Producer Rich Gallup as they discuss the Hot Coffee brouhaha, the ups and downs of gaming stocks, inflation in the land of Azeroth, and more! no GameSpot.com video games, gaming, GameSpot, Hot Coffee 14:55