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Podquisition Episode 41: Metal Gear Naked Dad
On this week's episode, we naturally spend some time talking about Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Don't worry, there are no spoilers!We also chat about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's amazingly terrible pre-order scheme, and there's an impromptu debate about Mass Effect 3 as Gav and Laura hash it out. It's the controversy that just won't die.All that and more, only on Podquisition!
Review: Tearaway Unfolded
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/09/tearaway-unfolded-review/RIP, PS Vita.
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Another Monday, Another Copyright Claim
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/another-monday-another-copyright-claim/A short article further hammering home how pathetic YouTube's copyright systems are.
The Jimquisition: Review Events And Boot Camps
With the recent kerfuffle over Metal Gear Solid V being reviewed at "boot camps," it's a good opportunity to talk about review events overall, and why they're total bollocks. General rule of thumb should be - if a publisher is making you go out of your way to review their game, they should eff off. They dictate enough of the terms as it is.
The Jimquisition: Brutal Force - A Steam Sleaze Story
Last episode was a last-minute schedule change, and while we could postpone the originally planned one until Monday, why wait? Have an extra Jimquisition this week - another of our classic Steam Stories. This particular tale talks of Brutal Force, a game that could have remained off the radar as an unassuming Nuclear Throne lite... had its developer not been made out of literal goofs.
Review: The Flock
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/the-flock-review/This game makes me very sadtimes.
Podquisition Episode 40: #FucKonami
Konami gets yet another well-deserved thrashing as we talk about review "boot camps" for Metal Gear Solid V and the looming threat of microtransactions in Hideo Kojima's latest. Only Konami could turn MGSV into yet another conversation about how awful it is.Elsewhere, we talk about Gravity Ghost, Until Dawn, and some other stuff we've forgotten about. Also, stay tuned to the end for some real talk. Some sappy, heartfelt real talk.
Review: Mega Man Legacy Collection
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/mega-man-legacy-collection-review/This compilation would've been a letdown were it not for the challenge levels. Poor Mega Man needs all the love he can get.
Review: Gears of War Ultimate Edition
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-review/Warning: I'm one of those people who whine about the shotgun.
The Jimquisition: Fee 2 Pay
With the imminent launch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a fresh outrage has spawned over its inclusion of microtransactions. I love outrages about microtransactions, so much so that I coined the phrase "Fee To Pay" years ago. Here we are again - the practice of "Fee To Pay" is more common, but no less distasteful. Let's revisit the stupid world of "feemium" games, where you gotta pay... if you wanna pay.
Review: Until Dawn
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/until-dawn-review/Apologies for the late Jimquisition this week. Had a last minute subject change. It's a good one though, coming real soon! Until then, read about Until Dawn! I reviewed it.
Steam Vote Rigging And Shady Connections: The Curious Case Of Bob Middleton
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/steam-vote-rigging-and-shady-connections-the-curious-case-of-bob-middleton/A curious case file on suspicious Steam Greenlight activity perpetuated by bobmiddleton80 and an unlikely partner in crime... Digital Homicide.
Podquisition Episode 39: Pumpkin Flavored Anal Beads - With Guest Max Scoville!
Max Scoville of IGN and The Comedy Button joins your regular crew for a wild ride that includes pigs stuffed with POGs, pumpkin sex toys, and Mysterio blowjibbers.There's plenty of content to make our furry and futa fans happy too. Because that's how we roll.This is... an amazing episode.
Darkest Dungeon And The Perils Of Early Access
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/darkest-dungeon-and-the-perils-of-early-access/Just what the hell's going on with Darkest Dungeon? It's been going through a firestorm of criticism lately, and it seems like Early Access lies at the root of the problem.
Review: Zombi
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/zombi-review/Shame about the PC port job, but it's still a damn fine survival horror game.
Review: Tales From The Borderlands Episode Four: Escape Plan Bravo
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-four-escape-plan-bravo-review/Patreon's post page is being absolutely ridiculous again, so sorry there's no actual url attachment. Here's a review for the latest Telltale installment though.Bloody Patreon post page.
The Jimquisition: Walking Simulators
On a very shiny and chrome Jimquisition, your old pal Jim Sterling looks at the games most commonly referred to as Walking Simulators. It's a term meant insultingly, and it can be rather unfairly applied. Sometimes, however, the application IS pertinent. Here's how to avoid making sure you earn the dubious distinction.
Podquisition 38: Everybody's Gone To The Crapture
No idea why this didn't post yesterday. Sorry. Here it is!
Review: King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight To Remember
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/kings-quest-chapter-1-a-knight-to-remember-review/ Better late than never, right?
Review: Everybody's Gone To The Rapture
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/everybodys-gone-to-the-rapture-review/ There's a lot of smug derision from people who reject the term Walking Simulator. Sometimes, that derision is deserved. This is not one of those times.
The Jimquisition: The Silent Hell That Is Konami
Recent allegations paint Konami as a terrible place to live. After contacting some sources, I found out that the allegations were simultaneously sensationalized AND somehow better than the real situation. It's uh... quite a place.
Review: Prototype Biohazard Bundle
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/prototype-biohazard-bundle-review/ I loved this series. I wish the world had done so too.
Please Look At My MEMES About That Oculus Rift Time Cover
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/please-look-at-my-memes-about-that-oculus-rift-time-cover/ I have made memes.
Podquisition Episode 37: Erotic Violence?
On this week's cavalcade of misery, we focus a lot on Konami being a terrible place to work and a terrible company in general. We also try to work out what its Castlevania pachinko machine means by the term "erotic violence."Elsewhere, we do all sorts of grown-up talk about Mafia III, the woes of video editing, and what Destiny's erasure of Dinklebot means. It's a good podcast!
Review: Submerged
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/submerged-review-ankle-deep/ I made a joke about Submerged being shallow in this review. Because that's what it is.
Jimquisition Shirts Are A Thing
https://youtu.be/EODlPaLMGSo Hi gang! Just a little aside to let you know that, by popular demand, Jimquisition shirts are now a real thing! Show your dirty love for my rancid material by purchasing some tat for your chests. Head on over to http://sharkrobot.com/collections/jimquisition-merch and buy them while supplies last. I mean... they're print-to-order I think, so supplies won't actually be a problem.
The Jimquisition: Red Ashes
This week's Jimquisition discusses the hot mess that is Red Ash.
Review: Rare Replay
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/rare-replay-review/ Thirty games for thirty bucks? This is one of the best compilation deals out there, and it's full of really great stuff. Suffice it to say, this is a positive review.
Greenlight Won't Get Better When Steam Won't Enforce Its Own Rules
http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/greenlight-wont-get-better-when-steam-wont-enforce-its-own-rules/ An editorial in which I talk about the laughable lack of enforcement on Steam Greenlight, and the games that have no regard for very simple rules.
