GameSpot Podcast FAQ

Q. Why not just call them MP3s then?
A. What makes podcasts unique is that they're posted in such a way that users with special software can subscribe to them and receive automatic updates.

Q. Whoa, whoa, whoa...subscribe? Does this mean I have to pay for your podcasts?
A. Not a cent. GameSpot's podcasts are currently 100 percent FREE for everyone to download and listen to. When we say subscription, we just mean you can set your software to automatically download our new podcasts as soon as they're ready.

Q. So how does this crazy podcasting thing relate to GameSpot?
A. We've just started a new weekly podcast for our HotSpot feature. In the podcast, GameSpot editors talk about the latest major issues in the world of gaming. It's a quick way to get caught up on the hottest trends and topics from the past week, and it's updated every Wednesday evening along with our HotSpot feature. Download and listen to it at work, so the boss doesn't catch you reading GameSpot! Or take us with you on your morning commute!

Q. That sounds cool. How can I listen in?
A. The easiest way is to just download the MP3 and then listen using your favorite audio-playback software or hardware. Click the MP3 button in the header of every HotSpot feature for the raw MP3 file.

Q. I really liked that podcast of yours. How can I subscribe so that I automatically receive the next one?
A. You'll need software that supports podcasts. iTunes and iPodder are two of the more popular podcast-ready clients. All you need to do then is feed this XML link into the appropriate place in your software, and your subscription is ready. The XML link is also at the top of every HotSpot feature.

Q. Does GameSpot have plans to do other content in podcast form? How about reviews or developer interviews?
A. Not at the moment. But you never know what crazy things we've got up our sleeves. If you have comments about the podcast, feel free to post them in the features forum or send an e-mail to the features editor with your comments or suggestions. If you'd like to see us podcast more stuff, the best thing to do is keep listening to our current podcast, and pass the XML link around to all your podcast-listening friends.

Q. Can you podcast sandwiches over to me? I'm kinda hungry.
A. No. But if you do find a service like that, let us know. We love sandwiches.