Shane Plays Radio / Podcast- August 15, 2015:
MEGATREKWARS!
Highlights: Interview with the MegaWars team; Star Trek fan films.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
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SHOW NOTES
SHANE’S UNABASHEDLY SELF-PROMOTIN’ NEWS ITEM
Sword Coast Legends: 8/13 live stream summary & juicy new game details
http://shaneplays.com/sword-coast-legends-813-live-stream-summary-juicy-new-details/
INTERVIEW: MegaWars
David Baity (passionate fan turned founder), Neal Hallford (industry veteran) and Matt Parisi (the adult in the room) talk MegaWars, their 30-day MMOBA that is a reincarnation of MegaWars 3 and provides a unique strategy / alliance gaming experience that can’t be found in today’s market.
Website: www.megawars.net
Twitter: @MegaWars_
STAR TREK FAN FILMS
Paragon's Paragon
Website: http://paragonsparagon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paragons-Paragon-Star-Trek-Fan-Film/182365455166353
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2BW1G4K8B4
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
Website: http://www.starwreck.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAPXlVq5lk
Star Trek Continues
Website: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekContinues
Star Trek Phase II (previously New Voyages)
Website: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkxwocDze43XGhvUptIRFQ
Star Trek Renegades
Website: http://startrekrenegades.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekRenegades
Star Trek Axenar
Website: http://www.startrekaxanar.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startrekaxanar
The Con of Wrath
http://larrynemecek.com/conofwrath.htm
NEXT WEEK
Guests from the upcoming River City Comic Expo, Arkansas’ Biggest Comic and Entertainment Convention.
Website: http://rivercitycomicexpo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/459959804155316/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast - August 8, 2015:
THE BATTLEBARDS TALE!
Highlights: Interview with Alex Jarzebinski, Audio Director of BattleBards fantasy audio for tabletop games; geek news items and tidbits.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
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INTERVIEW: BattleBards
Alex Jarzebinski, Audio Director of BattleBards, talks about their Epic fantasy audio and tools for tabletop role playing games (RPGs).
Website: http://battlebards.com
Twitter: @BattleBards
GEEK NEWS AND TIDBITS
Fantastic Four movie is stinking up the joint
-Both critics and word of mouth are pretty bad
-This is a FOX movie, not a “Marvel Cinematic Universe” movie
-Rotten Tomatoes 9%: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_four_2015/
GenCon Has Doubled In Size Since 2010
61,423 in 2015!
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2800-Gen-Con-Has-Doubled-In-Size-Since-2010
2015 ENies winners
The Oscars of table top role playing games
http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/congratulations-to-all-the-2015-ennie-award-winners/
Windows 10 released July 29
-Shane upgraded with no problems
Windows 10: The first 5 things you need to do immediately after you install it
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/windows-10-first-5-things-immediately-install-133029496.html
Windows 10 is spying on almost everything you do – here’s how to opt out
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/windows-10-spying-almost-everything-opt-130502898.html
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Legal Settlement Paves Way for New Movie set in Forgotten Realms
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dungeons-dragons-legal-settlement-paves-812674
Mark Hamill Confirmed to Return as The Joker in BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE
http://nerdist.com/mark-hamill-confirmed-to-return-as-the-joker-in-batman-the-killing-joke/
Wii U sales finally hit 10 million units as Nintendo nabs tiny profit
http://www.cnet.com/news/wii-u-sales-finally-hit-10m-units-as-nintendo-turns-out-tiny-profit/
NEXT WEEK
MegaWars – David Baity of the online MMO space strategy game with heavy PvP and a cool twist… it resets every 30 days! MegaWars has a rich history over several decades and is being brought into the now!
http://www.megawars.net/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes - August 1, 2015:
SERPENT IN THE SHANELANDS!
Highlights: Interview with game developers Joe and Hannah Williams of Whalenought studios; Justice League: Gods & Monsters review; Matt Barton on the history of SimCity.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
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INTERVIEW: Whalenought Studios
Joe and Hannah Williams talk about their stylistic, hardcore cRPG Serpent in the Staglands.
Website: http://whalenoughtstudios.com
Twitter: @whalenought
Shane’s Let’s Play series of Serpent in the Staglands on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlNkQuTXnH2_ra2iHguweeIxPG8lzZkGQ
REVIEW: JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS & MONSTERS
What did Shane think of the new DCU animated feature Justice League: Gods & Monsters? Hint: he liked it. A lot.
Full review: http://shaneplays.com/justice-league-gods-and-monsters-review/
THE STORY OF SIM CITY
Professor, author and MattChat host Matt Barton on the history of SimCity
Possibility Space #1: http://mattchat.us/?p=1005
Matt Barton / MattChat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/blacklily8
NEXT WEEK
BattleBards – Epic fantasy audio & tools for tabletop RPGs
https://battlebards.com/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes - July 25, 2015:
SIEGE OF AVELLONE!
Highlights: Interview with game designer, writer and illustrator Chris Avellone.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
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SHOW NOTES
INTERVIEW:
Chris Avellone, game designer, writer and illustrator
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Avellone
Twitter: @ChrisAvellone
Beamdog announce Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, with Chris Avellone onboard
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/beamdog-announce-baldurs-gate-siege-of-dragonspear-with-chris-avellone-onboard.101204/
Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
http://www.siegeofdragonspear.com/
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 just got a huge update 10 years later
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/21/9011569/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-steam-update
NEWS / TIDBITS
Happy 48th Birthday Vin! Vin Diesel's Dungeons & Dragons Birthday Cake a Critical Hit
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/141684-Vin-Diesel-Given-Epic-Dungeons-Dragon-Birthday-Cake
Amiga's 30th Anniversary! With Photo Gallery
http://shaneplays.com/happy-30th-birthday-amiga/
One Ancient Commodore Amiga Runs the Heat and AC for 19 Public Schools
The 30-year-old computer has been running day and night for decades
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a16010/30-year-old-computer-runs-school-heat/
SDCC: First Trailer for Animated "Vixen" Arrives, Set in Flash / Arrow World
http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-first-trailer-for-animated-vixen-arrives-set-in-flasharrow-world
NEXT WEEK
My review of the new DCU animated movie Justice League: Gods & Monsters
Joe and Hannah Williams of Whalenought Studios talking about their RPG Serpent in the Staglands!
Check out my Let's Play series of Serpent in the Staglands on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlNkQuTXnH2_ra2iHguweeIxPG8lzZkGQ
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: July 18, 2015:
ARVAN MY ELERON!
Highlights: San Diego Comic-Con news; interview with fantasy author and Twitch personality Gregory A. Wilson AKA "Arvan Eleron".
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
SHOW NOTES
INTERVIEW: Gregory A. Wilson AKA “Arvan Eleron”, professor, fantasy author, podcaster and Twitch personality
Website: http://www.gregoryawilson.com/
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/arvaneleron
Twitter: @gregoryawilson
NEWS
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away July 11, 2015
4000 attend a 2 day funeral service
Fans Remember Nintendo President Iwata at Funeral
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2015/07/17/fans-remember-nintendo-president-iwata-at-funeral/
"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."
-Satoru Iwata in his keynote speech at GDC 2005
Berkeley Breathed returning to “Bloom County” for the first time in 25 years
http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/berkeley-breathed-returning-to-bloom-county-for-first-time-in-25-years
Ant-Man is out! Reviews?
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 65%
PlayStation CPU Powering Probe Travelling Towards Pluto
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-cpu-powering-probe-travelling-towards-/1100-6428896/
More info on CPU itself:
MIPS goes to Pluto
http://blog.imgtec.com/mips-processors/mips-goes-to-pluto
The Master Miyazaki Will Direct a CG Animated Film
http://ow.ly/PxYPW
Report: Batman PC fix won’t hit until September at the earliest
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/16/8976373/report-batman-pc-fix-wont-hit-until-september-at-the-earliest
Beamdog announce Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, with Chris Avellone onboard
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/beamdog-announce-baldurs-gate-siege-of-dragonspear-with-chris-avellone-onboard.101204/
http://www.siegeofdragonspear.com/
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON NEWS
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Comic-Con 2015 Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNJ51ghzdY
Batman vs. Superman SDCC Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWzgGyAH6Y
Deadpool Trailer
X-Men Apocolypse Trailer
SDCC: Batman The Killing Joke coming as DCU animated movie
http://hushcomics.com/2015/07/11/sdcc-2015-batmans-the-killing-joke-to-get-dcu-animated-treatment/
Also:
-"Batman: Bad Blood" — An original Batman story that features the introduction of Batwoman to the new line of animated films.
-"Justice League vs. Titans" — Another original story and the first of the DC Universe Original Movies to feature the Teen Titans.
Comic-Con reacts to Supergirl pilot: "I'm absolutely speechless"
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/09/supergirl-comic-con
Fear The Walking Dead SDDC Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDxew5SguVw
The Walking Dead Season 6 Trailer
https://youtu.be/Va1UPrFXHKA
NEXT WEEK
Game designer Chris Avellone of Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, Star Warks Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Fallout: New Vegas, Wasteland 2 and more!
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: July 11, 2015:
PERKINS & DRAGONS!
Highlights: Interview with New York Times bestselling writer, Dungeons & Dragons Story Manager and Dungeon Master Chris Perkins.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
SHOW NOTES
INTERVIEW: CHRIS PERKINS
New York Times bestselling writer, D&D storyteller, Dungeon Master, and proud owner of a Chiweenie named Milo.
Twitter: @ChrisPerkinsDnD
https://twitter.com/chrisperkinsdnd
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Perkins_(game_designer)
“The Dungeon Master Experience” article archive on Wizards of the Coast:
http://archive.wizards.com/DnD/Archive.aspx?category=all&subcategory=dmexperience
D&D NEWS
ENnies Voting is still going until
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2728-The-ENnies-Voting-Booth-Is-Live!#.VaBRBPlViko
How to check the balance of your D20 (Twenty sider)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI3N4Qg-JZM
How Dungeons & Dragons Informed ‘Fast And The Furious’
http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2015/06/29/how-dungeons-dragons-informed-fast-and-the-furious/
NEXT WEEK:
Gregory Wilson AKA “Arvan Eleron”, professor, fantasy author, and Twitch personality.
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: July 4, 2015:
JURASSIC TO THE FUTURE!
Highlights: Back to the Future 30th anniversary and actor Matty Cardarople of Jurassic World, Selfie and Dumb and Dumber To!
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
SHOW NOTES
NEWS
Great Scott! 30th Anniversary of Back to the Future!
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/columns/history-legacy--showmanship/going-back-in-time-back-to-the-future-30th
As my friend Colter said on Facebook: “We are now officially as far removed from 1985 as 1955 was from the movie.” Mind blown.
Next Star Trek movie officially called "Star Trek Beyond"
http://news.yahoo.com/star-trek-beyond-director-unveils-first-image-110137298.html
'Guardians of the Galaxy' Sequel Gets Title
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-sequel-gets-title-122786023477.html
EW: Stunning New Shots Of Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman Revealed
http://news.yahoo.com/new-batman-v-superman-stills-show-bruce-wayne-151945470.html
Terminator Genisys
-Not doing so well with the critics
-27% on Rotten Tomatoes
-39% on Metacritic
Jurassic World
71% Rotten Tomatoes
Inside Out
98% Rotten Tomatoes
Mad Max Fury Road
98% Rotten Tomatoes
The ENnies (Oscars of RPGs)
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2711-Congratulations-to-the-2015-ENnies-Nominees!#.VZGwc-1VhBc
-ENnies Mass Effect RPG disqualification
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2713-Regarding-the-Mass-Effect-ENnies-Nomination#.VZKwXe1VhBe
New Marvel Covers / Series:
Is this the future of Marvel Comics? More than 40 new covers reportedly leak
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/30/8870201/marvel-comics-secret-wars-spider-man
See all 45 covers on Imgur:
http://imgur.com/a/FOJ0Y
Marvel Announces 45 All-New All-Different Series
http://comicbook.com/2015/06/29/marvel-announces-45-all-new-all-different-series
PETER PARKER 'Stepped Up' As High Tech Tycoon In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
http://www.newsarama.com/24993-peter-parker-stepped-up-as-high-tech-tycoon-in-amazing-spider-man.html
-Miles Morales is young, rookie teenage Spider-Man
-Peter Parker is older, more mature globe trotting Spider-Man (Tony Stark/Iron Man)
-For better or worse, Spider-mobile making a come back
Be Cool, Scooby Doo!
New Scooby Doo cartoon coming in the Fall of this year airing on Boomerang
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_Cool,_Scooby-Doo!
Nintendo Won’t Discount Digital Releases, Planning to Reward You For Buying Them Instead
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-wont-discount-digital-releases-planning-t/1100-6428481/
Nintendo Prioritising Satisfying Wii U Owners, CEO Says
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-prioritising-satisfying-wii-u-owners-ceo-/1100-6428483/
BACK TO THE FUTURE 30TH ANNIVERSARY:
Great Scott! Shane and his buddy Colter McCorkindale geek out on Back to the Future, an important part of their childhoods and geek DNA!
INTERVIEW:
Matty Cardarople
Actor: Jurassic World, Selfie, and Dumb and Dumber To
@MattyCardarople
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1781213/
Website: http://www.mattycardarople.com/
NEXT WEEK
Chris Perkins, Dungeon Master to the Stars!
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: June 27, 2015:
DUNGEONS & AMIGAS!
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
SHOW NOTES
NEWS
"For the Love of Spock" - A Documentary Film
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adamnimoy/for-the-love-of-spock-a-documentary-film
EN World: Hot Roleplaying Games List
http://www.enworld.org/forum/hotgames.php
I WANT MY RPG - Miracle Of Sound with inXile
https://youtu.be/p-WlEgn_pig
Very clever parody of “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straights
Batman Arkham Knight released Tuesday, 6/23
--M-rated
--PC release evidently awful, very negative Steam ratings (subcontractor?)
--Rocksteady suspends sales on PC
http://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/145587678167685991
Insane Batman Cosplay for Arkham Origins
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/insane-batman-cosplay-for-arkham-origins-122264460917.html
Gamer's wish granted: He can pay for Fallout 4 with real bottle caps
http://www.cnet.com/news/bethesda-grants-gamers-wish-to-pay-for-fallout-4-with-real-bottle-caps/
"We Happy Few": LOVE this pitch video
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/112359230/we-happy-few-welcome-to-wellington-wells-you-saucy
Killer Frost and Vibe coming to Flash TV show
Daredevil Season 2 Is Referred To As Daredevil Vs. The Punisher By Showrunner
http://comicbook.com/2015/06/26/daredevil-season-2-is-being-referred-to-as-daredevil-vs-the-puni
New Spider-Man actor cast: Tom Holland
http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/23/media/spiderman-marvel-tom-holland/
The Rock To Star In A Movie Based On The Monster Video Game Rampage
http://io9.com/the-rock-to-star-in-a-movie-based-on-the-rampage-video-1713492580
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS 5TH EDITION
Shane gives his opinion so far on the newest edition of the classic fantasy role playing game.
INTERVIEW: Brian Bagnall
Twitter @BrianBagnall1
Commodore computer author and historian
Commodore: A Company on the Edge on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0973864966
Kickstarter: Commodore The Amiga Years
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1462758959/commodore-the-amiga-years-book
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: June 20, 2015: E3 - THE SEARCH FOR TREK
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast now on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
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NEWS
Today (Sat, June 20) is Free RPG Day:
http://www.freerpgday.com/
Jurassic World box office breaks big records!
Hero-U Rogue to Redemption:
Congrats to Corey and Lori Cole for making their Kickstarter goal!
E3 MINI RANTS
“Journalists” acting like little kids, hooting and hollering during press conferences. You can’t do that and also be taken seriously as journalist.
"Holiday" instead of Christmas. Who do they think they’re fooling?
E3 ROUNDUP
*Note: This is not comprehensive, too much to cover in the time we have. Don't chew your lips off if I leave out your personal favorite highlight, cowboy :)
MICROSOFT
Microsoft E3 Press Conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By5pF7i0SZ8
Halo 5
2 squads
24 player multiplayer
Fallout 4 (Bethesda)
Open, dynamic world where you can create any character you like and do anything you want
Player freedom is #1 goal
Pip Boy on smartphone
"Laser musket" signature weapon
Looks ridiculously good, combat ridiculously cool
Big deal: Mods created on PC can be played on Xbox One
ID@XBOX
Cool Example: Cuphead
1930s animated style meets 16 bit platformer
Sea of Thieves
Pirate themed MMO
Xbox One backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games
Natively playable
Xbox Game Preview
Steam-like “Early Access” for Xbox games
Xbox Elite wireless controller
Xbox One games playable on Oculus Rift (VR)
Xbox One controllers sold with Oculus Rift
HoloLens demo (AR not VR)
Microsoft’s Hololens Minecraft demo pretty darn cool!
Minecraft on a table
Not so fast! HoloLens is amazing, but that Minecraft demo was misleading
https://games.yahoo.com/news/hololens-amazing-minecraft-demo-misleading-163002645.html
SONY
Sony E3 Press Conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l815oOdR0oc
The Last Guardian
Love love love the big animal
Hitman
ZZZzzzz....
No Man's Sky demo
Space battle
Warp
Planet side (hops out of cockpit in first person)
Underwater
Procedurally generated planets and fauna, etc
Dreams
Like a moving painting / lucid dreaming
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/15/8786889/dreams-game-trailer-ps4-e3-2015
Firewatch looks cool
First person "lookout" game in the wilderness
Destiny: The Taken King
Assassin's Creed Syndicate:
19th Century London
Sherlock Holmes references?
Final Fantasy VII Remake
This is a huge game for a LOT of people
Possible story changes?
Shenmue III announcement and Kickstarter announcement
Shenmue 3 Makes $2.4 Million, Crosses its Funding Goal in Less Than 12 Hour
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-3-makes-2-4-million-crosses-its-funding-go/1100-6428195/
Batman Arkham Knight
Scarecrow Nightmare Missions
Call of Duty
ZZzzz...
Disney Infinity 3.0: now with Star Wars
Disney, Marvel, Star Wars characters
Star Wars Battlefront
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Crowd scene
Jeep / Driving
Project Morpheus (VR not AR)
PlaystationVue
Subscribe to individual channels without having to buy a channel bundle
Sony not planning to make PS4 backwards compatible, despite Xbox One announcement from Microsoft
http://gematsu.com/2015/06/sony-no-plans-ps4-backwards-compatibility
Sony is bringing back classic gamepads for its new game console
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonys-bringing-back-classic-gamepads-043542578.html
NINTENDO
E3 "Digital Event":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDPSezEkcY
Nintendo CEO Apologizes for lackluster press conference, fanboys extremely angry
https://games.yahoo.com/news/nintendo-ceo-apologizes-lackluster-e3-showcase-leads-collective-185853494.html
Spin City! Reggie Fils-Aime: Iwata didn't apologize for Nintendo's E3; we make great games
https://games.yahoo.com/news/reggie-fils-aime-iwata-didnt-042301656.html
Amiibo
Amiibo vehicles
Amiibos double as Skylanders
Mario Maker
Play at Best Buy Noon - 5 local time
http://e3.nintendo.com/events/nintendo-access/
First co-op Zelda on 3Ds: Tri Force Heroes
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/17/8800457/zelda-tri-force-heroes-preview-e3-2015
Nintendo cuts the price on some of its biggest games for E3
https://games.yahoo.com/news/nintendo-cuts-price-biggest-games-152311682.html
Nintendo Exec Says Current State of VR Is Not Fun
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-exec-says-current-state-of-vr-is-not-fun/1100-6428323
"We have knowledge of the technical space, and we've been experimenting with this for a long, long time," Fils-Aime said. "What we believe is that, in order for this technology to move forward, you need to make it fun and you need to make it social."
"I haven't walked the floor, so I can't say in terms of what's on the floor today, but at least based on what I've seen to date, it's not fun, and it's not social. It's just tech."
OTHER E3 NEWS
Sword Coast Legends
Why Sword Coast Legends is the digital Dungeon & Dragons RPG you've been waiting for
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2937233/why-sword-coast-legends-is-the-digital-dungeon-dragons-rpg-youve-been-waiting-for.html
Fallout 4
Bethesda Press Conference video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKrOoq3LKrw
Twitter chewed its own lips off in enthusiasm
Extremely Moddable / customizable weapons
New Fallout Shelter mobile game tearing it up on Apple iOS (3rd position)
Transformers: Devastation looks too good and might be true
http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/17/8794707/transformers-devastation-impressions-e3-2015
INTERVIEW: Michele Specht of STAR TREK CONTINUES
Website: http://startrekcontinues.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekContinues
Michele Specht
Plays Dr. Elise McKennah on Star Trek Continues
-Actress
-Voice actor in video games
Website: http://www.michelespecht.com/
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1073676/?ref_=nv_sr_1
NEXT WEEK
Brian Bagnall, author and Commodore Computer historian
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: June 13, 2015 - HAN SHOT MY GAMEPLAY
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app.
Shane Plays Radio podcast now on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
NEWS
Christopher Lee dies at the age of 93
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/11/christopher-lee-dies-at-the-age-of-93-dracula
Constantine TV show Is Now Dead According To Executive Producer Daniel Cerone
http://comicbook.com/2015/06/07/constantine-is-now-dead-according-to-executive-producer-daniel-c/
X-Files return:
First photo tweeted from set!
Netflix: Colorized “A Trip to the Moon” with new soundtrack (by Air)
-Cool and trippy
http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80048203?trkid=13752289
Nextflix: “Stripped” – documentary on comic strips including extremely rare audio interview with Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes)
http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80046745?trkid=13752289
Justice League: Gods & Monsters Chronicles
Machinima YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/machinima
Batman vs. Harley Quinn: “Twisted”
Superman vs. Brainiac: “Bomb”
Wonder Woman: “Big”
Bruce Timm discusses #Batman he was never allowed to make … until no
http://ow.ly/O5l9q
Superfan spends $50,000 to create Elder Scrolls basement
http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/9/8750731/elder-scrolls-basement
‘Star Wars’ original script proves Han shot first
http://uk.businessinsider.com/star-wars-original-script-han-shot-first-2015-6
RANTS / THOUGHTS
Shane calls bull snookies on outcome of Iron Man / Hulk fight in Avengers 2: Age of Ultron
How Shane would have liked Flash TV show season 1 to end regarding Reverse Flash / Wells
INTERVIEW: GAMEPLAY THE MOVIE
Gameplay: The Story of the Videogame Revolution
http://gameplaymovie.com/
Matt Barton – Writer / Producer
@MattBarton
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/blacklily8
Website http://mattbarton.net/
Richard Goldgewicht – Director
Website http://www.goldgewicht.net/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0325616/
NEXT WEEK!
Michele Specht of Star Trek Continues!
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: June 6, 2015 THE ROGUE IS U
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app.
Shane Plays Radio podcast now on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
NEWS
These Games Are Now in the Video Game Hall of Fame – GameSpot
http://ow.ly/NVDRT
The GOG.com 2015 DRM-Free Summer Sale is on! Big discounts!
http://ow.ly/NPkac
Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/the-bards-tale-iv
Fallout 4 – Official Trailer
http://ow.ly/NPaaB
Dogmeat finally gets his starting role, after all of these years!
Report: Nintendo pondering Android operating system for NX dedicated gaming system
https://games.yahoo.com/news/report-nintendo-pondering-android-operating-111924326.html
Windows 10 releases July 29th
https://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/01/hello-world-windows-10-available-on-july-29/
COMIC BOOKS
Comics Summer Events: Convergence & Secret Wars
DC COMICS’ NEW LINEUP STARTS TODAY: HERE’S WHAT TO READ
http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/3/8722463/new-dc-comics-books-june
COREY & LORI COLE INTERVIEW – HERO-U ROGUE TO REDEMPTION
Shane Plays Blog Post / Let’s Play:
http://shaneplays.com/hero-u-rogue-to-redemption-demos-playthrough/
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/transolargames/hero-u-adventure-role-playing-game
(Ends June 16)
Hero-U website
http://hero-u.com/
Matt Chat interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Matt+Chat+Corey+and+Lori+Cole
The Coles on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coles
Twitter
Lori Ann Cole @Hero_Lori
Corey Cole @HeroCorey
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes: May 30, 2015
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app.
Do you like what you hear?
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Pac-Man 35th Anniversary
May 20, 1980
How to play for free: http://time.com/3893985/pac-man-free-35th-anniversary/
CALS Con
http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/cals-con/
Mad Max movie
Shane loooved it!
Suicide Squad movie
Jared Leto’s Joker – love it or hate it?
Batman appearing?
Tron 3 cancelled?
What are you playing?
Witcher 3
What I’m playing:
Pillars of Eternity
Shadowrun Chronicles
Hearthstone (mobile)
Kung Fury
Free, CRAZY movie on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5P_LAqiVg
STAR TREK NEWS
New Star Trek CGI series
http://www.startrekbeyondthestars.com/
Star Trek Continues: The White Iris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUg8-Tz69_I
Do you like what you hear?
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