ShackCast 17: Bungie, Xbox 360 in Japan, Marky Mark, Rock Band, Idiocy, Remo Song

I think the reason that Max Payne 2 did so poorly is that there wasn't much marketing for it. I remember going to Gamestop one time and I saw the game and I was like "When the fuck did this come out?" I don't remember them even running very many ads for the game when it was released. It was just like here the game is done. It was a pretty good game though and it's a shame it didn't do very well.

I haven't watched I Heart Huckabee's, but I was told that I'd really like it.

I can't believe what you're saying about Oni. Uggghhh...

ET for the Atari 2600 was the worst game I ever completed (on the hard difficulty too...not the teddy bear difficulty...those of you who remember the good old VCS/2600 know what I'm talking about). I actually got all the phone parts and got picked up by my space ship (OMG spoilers!!!). I can still sort of vaguely remember it. It was pure lucky or damned stupid patience to beat the fucker...and I always wondered why those creepy guys in trench coats were always grabbing ET...seemed like they were going to molest him (at least thats what I always thought...and I was in the fucking 1st or 2nd grade at the time I think...maybe 3rd grade).

The fact that its historically considered one of the most horrible games, if not THE most horrible game of all time...and the fact that I actually finished it...seems to tell me that its probably the worst I ever beat. I mean even back then I knew it was shitty...and when you're a little kid its not like you've got a great shit filter...but I knew it was awful even back then...but I had a long afternoon and nothing to do so it got beaten.

ok are all these little bloops coming from the shackcast or is it my computer? Sounds like an IM program or something.

Worst game I've ever played to completion...well..I as well, don't finish the games I even like, unless I really like it. Hmmm....Police Quest Swat 6..I think it was 6. The one that was all video. I played it when I was like 7 and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I played it again recently and realized just how much it blew.

I've got moroccas by my desk?

Who lives in the ghetto again? Since there are always helicopters or planes or sirens?

000:00: Intro song. Talk about video games.
002:22: Bungie's enviable position and new IP that is not Oni.
006:40: Drink one shot every time someone says, "let's move on".
007:25: Japan: Xbox360 > PS3, Super Mario Galaxy < Super Mario Sunshine.
013:01: Akira Yamaoka and a recap of the Silent Hill series.
018:19: iPod game Phase.
019:36: Rock Band downloadable content and Steve sings.
026:03: Mark Wahlberg might portray Max Payne.
031:19: Prince of Persia safe from Michael Bay.
032:41: Controversies! Manhunt 2, Take 2, Hellgate London.
038:54: Collectors Editions (DMC4, Crysis, Halo 3).
049:07: Reader mail: Knife fights, Shack history, worst games.
067:38: What are you playing? (Homeworld, Nintendo DS [not a game], Crysis, Bioshock, Orange Box, NBA Live)
074:07: Contra 4.
076:19: Goodbye.
078:35: Bonus chorus of "Walk the Dinosaur."
080.20: Jam Sessions contest song "" (Faylor's Peggle Song) written by liqker and composed by Chris Remo.


Let's move on.

Dear Faylor,

Your girlfriend does listen to the podcast. She would like to know more about this Halo "decorative" helmet and the "hoes" you think it attracts.

I'm honored to have had an influence in ShackCast shenanigans.

http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=15478073

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a lot of drinking to do.

Why doesn't the shackcast have an image associated with it in itunes? I see the red, black and white logo on the itunes podcast window, but when I download it, the image isn't in the coverflow view nor is it associated with the podcast in the ipod itself.

You know, I really like quirky movies, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola and that kind of thing, but I heart Huckabees was an empty piece of shit.

The shackcask needs more maarten.

how could one not be hopeful for a game's success after spending $150+ on it lol

Cool sound @ 09:14
"What the hell was that" the first time i heard it.. - anyway, gets addictive after the 10th time! You'll see.
I heard at least one other sound that would go into the cool category too, but can't find it now /o\

On Yamaoka. He was overall producer on Silent Hill 4 aswell wasn't he? And that game was originally made as a new ip horror thing.

"Play" link goes to Ep16 on the front page...

Awesome job on the song Remo. That sounded a lot better then what I was hearing in my head :D

That's an impressive percussion section you have among you.

Holy fuck shackmens I hear sirens! We must offer asylum to our overlords in Canada. Come over before the fuzz find your location through audio triangulation!

Crap, I'm not done listening to played 31 yet, plus I'm behind on several others.
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