There sure are a lot of games out there.  Some good, some bad.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could know which was which?  Here at BDPE, we don’t just lay down which of today’s games deserves your attention – we tell you what classics you may have missed.  And starting this week we’ll be revisiting some old favorites and even hooking you up with some rom links so you can play along with us.

So, you’re like, welcome.  Or whatever.  Honestly, how do we even put up with you?

News: SquareEnix Sues Deus Ex Pirates, Nintendo Janks 3DS Technology?, Mirror’s Edge Sequel Rumors, Justin Fic Eats Cookies, Final Fantasy Rhythm Game Announced

Tapes: Shadows of the Damned (360 / PS3), Comic Jumper (360), Live Alive (SNES)

Homework: Live Alive (SNES)

Rom: http://www.fantasyanime.com/legacy2/live_downloads.htm

Emulator: http://www.zsnes.com/

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MEDIA LINK: http://www.blakebuck.com/media/BDPE-Episode87.mp3

Sometimes, things get busted.  RSS feeds, show notes, podcasts, etc.  It happens.  Sometimes even the BDPE hosts themselves get busted – like Justin Fic getting fired or Blake Buck getting evicted.  These things happen, and can have a dire effect on the podcast postings.

But, everything appears to be running smoothly now!  Though Episode 85 is forever lost to the ether, 86 is here, and 87 is right around the corner.

News: Bungie Supporting Indie Developers, Supreme Court Rules in on Violent Videogames, LA Noire Developer Team Bondi Under Fire, Tim Langdell Debacle Finally Ends

Judgement: Child of Eden (360), Outland (XBLA / PSN)

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MEDIA LINK: http://www.blakebuck.com/media/BDPE-Episode86.mp3

Here at BDPE, we love videogames.  I mean, we do a weekly podcast about them – it’s right up there with nipple slips.  But if there’s one thing we love almost as much as videogames, it’s taking a big steamy dump on the crappy ones.  Sorry Duke Nukem, but this week it’s your turn.

News: One NYC Developer Shuts Down while Another Opens Up, E3 2012 Rumos Begin, Duke Nukem Forever Sparks Game Journalism Scandal, Steam Releasing Free to Play Games, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Marks Watershed Moment in Japanese Game Development

Discussion: Duke Nukem Forever.  And how unbelievably crappy it is.

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MEDIA LINK: http://www.blakebuck.com/media/BDPE-Episode84.mp3

Just to keep you guys updated in case there are any problems, we have completely switched over from Libsyn to our own web hosting for all media files.  While an automatic redirect should have sent you to the new feed, there have been reports of broken links.

If you hare having problems, simply resubscribe with either of these links:

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Feedburner - http://feeds.feedburner.com/bestdamnpodcastever

Alternatively, simply looking up Best Damn Podcast Ever in the iTunes store should get you there just fine as well.  Apologies to anybody who got boned in the move.  And we got no beef with Libsyn, they’re a great service.  But thanks to the swap, our hosting expenses are about 25% of what they used to be!

Finally, I’ve gone back and added every old episode of BDPE!

They should be fully accessible from the site and within your feed.  However, some of them are missing show notes and several of the extra shows we did aren’t added yet.  But I’ll be adding more backlogged content over the next few weeks, just keep an eye on your feed.

When you really think about it, the gaming news industry isn’t so different from having great sex.  Other than the fact that most gamers have never had sex (see our forums).

The weeks leading up to a big conference like E3 filled with anticipation – publishers intentionally withholding the pleasure of new announcements.  The days before E3 we are tormented with sneak peeks and racing thoughts.  Finally it arrives in a single glorious moment of pleasure, a week of news exceeding your wildest salacious fantasies.

Then you spend the rest of the week apologizing and promising next time it’ll be much better.

News: Sony Press Conference – Playstation Vita Announced along Fall PS3 Lineup, Microsoft Press Conference – Dominated by Kinect, Nintendo Press Conference – Wii U Somewhat Unveiled and Fall 3DS Lineup

Judgement: Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo’s Press Conferences

Other Topics: The Next Console War, Other Notable E3 Appearances

Other Links: Ace Combat Assault Horizon’s Awesome Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-I0FcZ4P2w .  New and Improved Big Hot Sho:  http://www.bighotsho.com

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MEDIA LINK: http://www.blakebuck.com/media/BDPE-Episode83.mp3

Yes, it’s that magical time of year: E3.  When we get so much video game coverage that all but the biggest of news stories simply slip through your fingers.  It almost seems kinda wasteful for developers and publishers to even try to generate buzz unless they spend exorbitant amounts of money.  But don’t worry about that, our game is emblazoned across this booth babe’s chest and several dozen plasma TV!  Ah, capitalism.

News: A Weekly Dose of Bad News for Sony, God I Hope it’s not Called the Vita, Kinect Functionality in Mass Effect 3?, Aliens Games Continue to be Released Despite Sucking Ass, LA Noire Continues Retailer Exclusive Turned Paid DLC Trend

Judgement: Hydrophobia (360/PS3/PC)

Discussion: BDPE’s E3 Predictions

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MP3 LINK: http://www.blakebuck.com/media/BDPE-Episode82.mp3

Konami unveiled several secrets earlier today its pre-E3 press event: Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, a new Zone of the Enders project, and a Silent Hill HD Collection.  Yet perhaps the biggest secret remained unanswered – the continued rumors of brutality against adoring Contra fan and wife, Mrs. Konami.

At the press event Mrs. Konami, who wore a large hat and glasses in a vain attempt to hide bruises about her face, looked visibly shaken.  This, just two weeks after an anonymous source alleged that Konami frequently relishes in the masochistic beating of those who love Contra the most.

During the conclusion of the trailer, as a fireball crisscrossed the screen and formed the iconic flaming C logo, Mrs. Konami shrieked, “Not again!” and began to sob.  But she quickly gained her composure, and after the event was timidly optimistic during an interview.

“Sure, he’s relapsed a few times.  There was Neo Contra, and Contra: Legacy of War.  And Shattered Soldier.  Sweet Jesus, I forgot about Shattered Soldier,” Mrs. Konami said as she shuddered, looking nervously around the room.

While reports are still unconfirmed, experts believe that abuse may be occurring due to a psychological affliction known as “series sadism disorder”.  It occurs when a once-successful intellectual property has failed to reboot so many times, the publisher begins taking its aggressions out on fans directly.

In recent years the disorder has overcome many once-popular franchises, resulting in the 2009 ‘Sonic Snuff Scandal’ involving the alleged beating and rape of Amy Rose.  However, for some collapsed franchises, there’s hope.  After years of rehabilitation, WB Games was able to successfully revive the Mortal Kombat series.

In a telephone interview, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon offered sympathy, saying “It’s hard to do – but you have to bring the franchise back to it’s roots.  I put out complete shit for 15 years, and loved every minute of it. Now, though, I’ve found the path.  And MK’s doing really well.  But damn do I miss wasting money and disappointing fans.  Also the coke.”

Still, despite the rumors and defeated appearance, Mrs. Konami remains optimistic for Contra.  ”This time it’s different.  He says he’s finally found his peace with his maker – whoever that is now, he’s had so many,” she said, staring down at her feet.  ”I’m crossing my fingers for the rumored Kinect integration.  Yessir.  I can’t wait.”

-BLAKEBUCK

Everybody makes mistakes.  If you’re Kaz Hirai, it’s unveiling a game console with weak launch titles and an extremely high price, coupled with bad presentation skills and the permanent nature of the internet.  If you’re Blake Buck, it’s playing a Mortal Kombat drinking game before you head out to a big concert, coupled with poor reasoning skills and proximity to breakable objects.

News: Playstation 4 Rumors, NGP Stats Nerfed, Sony Sales Down and PSN Not Fully Functional, Alone in the Dark Remake Remade, and Mortal Kombat DLC Announced.

Mini-Judgement: Mortal Kombat (360/PS3)

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Thank you for being a friend.  Traveled down the road and back again.  Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant. And if you throw a party, invited everyone you ever knew, you would see the biggest gift would be from me.  And the card attached would say…

Thank you for being a friend.

News: LodSys the Latest Company to Violate the DBAD License – Justin Fic preps his favorite projectile, Angry Birds Sells Over 200 Million Units – a number that took Mario 27 years to reach, Secret Nintendo Console Leak?, Playstation Network Still Struggling, Gears of War 3 has Most Sucessful Beta of All Time?, and Used Games Destroying Console Gaming.

Mini-Judgement: LA Noire (360/PS3) – Video Review Coming Soon?

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