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GeekiN #98 – A Review of 2009

Did you enjoy 2009? Listen to our review to see how we felt about the year in movies, television, and video games. Then be sure to post your own opinions. I apologize in advance for the quality of Scott in this episode.

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Game of the Year 2009

The final month of the year has arrived yet again. Along with bitter winds and the potential for white flakes in the air, it brings annoying jewelry commercials, crowded shopping malls, and skyrocketing airline ticket prices. Oh yeah! December also dishes out an onslaught of lists detailing the best “whatevers” of the year. In this case, the “whatevers” I am bringing you are video games. So what did I think of this year’s crop of interactive entertainment?

Whedon fans given a reason to love Halo

Halo and Joss Whedon sport two very rabid fan bases. This fall, the Whedon fanbase will be given a reason to become part of the Halo fanbase. The upcoming Halo ODST game ships on September 22, 2009. When it does, it will feature three very familiar voices from the Whedonverse. Keep reading for more details.

GeekiN Episode #94 – After E3

Following E3, we decided to do a wrap up show discussing the events. Randy and Nathanael (Polygon Wizard) begin the show, and soon get a surprise appearance from Wayne. Enjoy the show!

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E3 2009: Microsoft Conference Impressions

The Electronic Entertainment Expo is here, and Microsoft was hoping their conference would kick E3 off with a bang. Did they succeed? Read on for my impressions of the first of the conferences from the “Big Three” companies, including several videos from the show.

GeekiN Episode #93 – E3 Extravaganza

E3 kicks off on Monday, June 1st. What should you expect to see when the big companies take the stage? Randy is joined by Nathanael, aka PolygonWizard for a special episode of GeekiNtertainment. Two and a half hours of pure video game discussion. Each system gets it’s discussion time.

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Bioshock 2 Gameplay

The next month will be big for fans of video games. E3 is coming up, and there are a lot of big name games that will be getting a lot of attention as a result. So it doesn’t surprise me that a couple of the bigger games are trying to get early press. Bioshock 2 has a new game play video up on IGN. Nine minutes of walkthrough footage for those of you that keep reading…

Batman: Arkham Asylum Gameplay Released

The new Batman game aims to revitalize the franchise, while keeping the look and feel of Gotham

Review – Mirror’s Edge (XBox 360/PS3/PC)

Mirror’s Edge is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the game provides an exhilarating sense of movement and momentum, but on the other, certain design choices keep Mirror’s Edge from being a complete success.

Suggestions For Improving XBox Live

Online services have become a major feature for this generation of gaming consoles. All three major consoles have some sort of online features to supplement the content available on retail shelves. Xbox Live is arguably the most robust of the three services, but even the top dog has room for improvement.

Mass Effect 2 Debut Trailer

The debut teaser trailer for Mass Effect 2 was released today. There isn’t much shown, but it does show something that has apparently happened between games. Continue reading to see the trailer.

Review – Burnout Paradise (XBox 360/PS3)

Welcome to Paradise City, home of blistering speed, insane stunts, and bone-crunching wrecks…

Review: Fable II (XBox 360)

Male or Female? Good or Evil? Pure or Corrupt? Axe or Sword? Meat or Vegetable? Blonde or Brunette? These are just a few of the questions you must answer while playing Fable II.

Review – Prince of Persia (XBox 360/PS3)

Prince of Persia is back with a brand new adventure. Does the new Prince run along walls and leap chasms with ease? Or does he fall flat on his face?

Review – Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Xbox 360)

What do playing with Legos, racing, and cartoons have in common? Throw what makes each one of these fun into a blender, and you’ll get Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.