[Episode 58] E3, Diablo 3, And a Netstorm Remake!

Ravenlock · 06-14-2012, 06:49 AM

No pithy title this time around, much as I love coming up with them. This episode is just straight-up content, and we’ve packed it full for you.

So what did we talk about? As the title implies, Diablo 3 gets a fair amount of attention, as the 800 lb PC gaming gorilla in the room right now. Couldn’t really avoid it, so we tried to give it its due. (I promised to post our Battletags, so they are: Ravenlock#1691, Vigil80#1885, Dukefrukem#1729 and Bacalou#1908) And E3 is going on, so that too gets discussion time – you may find the following videos relevant to enjoying our conversation (linking GiantBomb videos, because I like those guys).

Splinter Cell: Blacklist E3 Demo
Dead Space 3 Co-Op E3 Demo
Assassin’s Creed III Ship Compat E3 Demo
Watch Dogs E3 Demo
Beyond E3 Demo
Star Wars 1313 E3 Demo

We also talk about the crazy Arma II mod / social experiment "Day Z", and the RockPaperShotgun articles about it, which you should read. Furthermore, you should check out Windward, which is basically a free online version of the combat of Sid Meier’s Pirates!, and Against the Wall, which is just different and cool.

Finally, at the end of the episode, we’ve got a special treat – an interview with Nathan Hunt of Storm Isle Productions, who are remaking 1997 strategy title Netstorm with their fan project, Rising Storm. You may have seen the forum thread right here on CoG about it – it’s looking great and has been generally very well received by the community. If you enjoy slightly offbeat strategy games, this deserves your attention.

So come on in! We’ve got a lot to catch up on.

Hosted and Summarized by Eric [Ravenlock]
Participants are James [Vigil80], John [J_Arcane], and Steve [Dukefrukem]
Produced by Clayton [Voodoo]

(Have you followed our Twitter feed? That’s a thing you could do.)

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Vigil80 · 06-16-2012, 07:27 PM

This one was fun to record. Good discussion, brisk pace. I recommend a listen.

Doogie2K · 06-17-2012, 08:34 AM

Wasn't it Star Wars Galaxies that sparked the complaint about blatant abuse of the principal characters? Didn't Han Solo and some of the others show up in some of the early levels? I feel like that was a thing.

Also, was the Wizard/Spectral Blade intended to be an Idle Thumbs reference? If so, nicely done, Ravenlock.

Ravenlock · 06-17-2012, 09:15 AM

Ha! It was not, but I'll take credit for it anyhow. <3 Idle Thumbs.

Wizaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard.

06-17-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
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06-14-2012, 06:49 AM	#1
Ravenlock Thx for the scarf, Sadie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,072	[Episode 58] E3, Diablo 3, And a Netstorm Remake! No pithy title this time around, much as I love coming up with them. This episode is just straight-up content, and we’ve packed it full for you. So what did we talk about? As the title implies, Diablo 3 gets a fair amount of attention, as the 800 lb PC gaming gorilla in the room right now. Couldn’t really avoid it, so we tried to give it its due. (I promised to post our Battletags, so they are: Ravenlock#1691, Vigil80#1885, Dukefrukem#1729 and Bacalou#1908) And E3 is going on, so that too gets discussion time – you may find the following videos relevant to enjoying our conversation (linking GiantBomb videos, because I like those guys). Splinter Cell: Blacklist E3 Demo Dead Space 3 Co-Op E3 Demo Assassin’s Creed III Ship Compat E3 Demo Watch Dogs E3 Demo Beyond E3 Demo Star Wars 1313 E3 Demo We also talk about the crazy Arma II mod / social experiment "Day Z", and the RockPaperShotgun articles about it, which you should read. Furthermore, you should check out Windward, which is basically a free online version of the combat of Sid Meier’s Pirates!, and Against the Wall, which is just different and cool. Finally, at the end of the episode, we’ve got a special treat – an interview with Nathan Hunt of Storm Isle Productions, who are remaking 1997 strategy title Netstorm with their fan project, Rising Storm. You may have seen the forum thread right here on CoG about it – it’s looking great and has been generally very well received by the community. If you enjoy slightly offbeat strategy games, this deserves your attention. So come on in! We’ve got a lot to catch up on. Hosted and Summarized by Eric [Ravenlock] Participants are James [Vigil80], John [J_Arcane], and Steve [Dukefrukem] Produced by Clayton [Voodoo] (Have you followed our Twitter feed? That’s a thing you could do.) Direct Download

06-16-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
Vigil80 Colonist Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6,243 Blog Entries: 2	This one was fun to record. Good discussion, brisk pace. I recommend a listen.