No BS Podcast #214: DDR4 RAM, Next-gen Consoles, Microsoft and PC gaming, and AMD's R9 290X

Summary: DDR4 RAM is incoming, next-gen consoles finally launch, Microsoft tries to woo PC gamers, and we compare a retail R9 290X to the press board It's time for episode #214 of the No BS Podcast! On this week's episode we break down the details surrounding the looming release of DDR4 memory, then have a brief discussion about the next gen consoles and what it means for PC gamers. We also discuss Microsoft's recent statements about how it abandonded PC gaming. Next, we talk about the AMD R9 290X retail board we acquired, and compare it to the press board, then we wrap it all up with our editor picks. Gordon ends the proceedings by delivering his usual rant, but this time paints his targets a little closer to home. Also, special thanks to Intern Clark for creating the new intro to Gordon's Rant.    Editor's Picks Jimmy Thang: Finis Neptune waterproof MP3 player Tom McNamara: KeePassDroid Sam Ward: Kerbal Space Program Gordon Ung: Diet Coke Josh Norem: Liquid Ass, SSD backup boot drive  Can't get enough Maximum PC? Check us out on the following sites: Subscribe on iTunes Fan us on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter Subscribe to us on Youtube Check out our Windows 8 app in Microsoft's app store Subscribe to our RSS feed If you have any feedback or questions feel free to: Email us at maximumpcpodcast@gmail.com or Leave us a voicemail at 877-404-1337 x1337 Subscribe to Maximum PC in Print or on Google Play, itunes, Kindle, Nook and Zinio. Thanks for listening!