Ep 119: Reviewing Reviews, With DC Tony

Summary: "This game is going to be awesome!" I can't tell you how many times I've said that. I quit saying it - or, at least I've tried to, with the exceptions of when I quit quitting. The important thing here, is that when it comes to upcoming releases, I try really hard not to sound like someone who has been struck by "fandumb". Just go ahead and move along citizen, right past my gushing about the rumored Rainbow Six release, nothing to see here. I also try not to sound like the jaded and cynical nerd-raged gamer who has media overload, read too many previews and interviews given by PR mouthpieces that do nothing but blow smoke up people's asses about how their game will kick your face, kick your ass, and kick your face's ass, only to find out on release date that the only thing that will get kicked, is your XBOX controller. But... It's not like I'm bitter or anything like that. On the other side of the coin, maybe there are games we've missed out on because someone wrote a less than glowing review for a game that is still quite enjoyable and worthwhile to play. This week, we have Digital Cowboy Tony Atkins along with us for a great discussion on games, achievements, reviews, and the nerds who love them. Here is a man that I can count on to add some insight, and call me on my bullshit just when he's needed. Maybe I should be reading less game reviews, and picking up more information from my peers. Here at TMPGoTI, our social networking world is filled with gamers with multitude of opinions. Maybe I should have listened to you guys. Meanwhile, back here in Minnesota, there is an unfulfilled pre-order of Duke Nukem Forever. I paid for the pre-order. I never picked up the game. It's probably still sitting there with a stack, gathering dust. I'm practically talking myself into picking it up. Ha-ha, just messing with you. We hope you enjoy the discussion this week. Also, I've mixed up a special batch of Nerd Rage for you at the break.