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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 120

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:21:34 -0600

"Swallow the Milk"

The panel critically reviews Howard Stern's desk (lady pleasuring device), try to figure out what went wrong with Eugene Levy's career, and remember the old man from Scene 24.

Recorded on February 1, 12
Starring Lee, Arley, and Trevyn
Runtime 1:35:41
Beer of the Week: La Fin Du Monde
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Weekly Round-Up - February 4th, 2011

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:12:00 -0600

From Tits of the Iceberg
Movie Review: The Muppets (2011)
YouTube: Unboxing - Gears 3 Epic Edition
YouTube: Cocktail League Ep.5

From Longbox Radio
Podcast: Episode 18 "Dancing whale in the desert"
The Pull List: February 1st, 2012

From Video Game Pipe Dream
Review: Saints Row: The Third
Unboxing: SWTOR Collector's Edition
GOTY: GOTY 2011 Part 2

(Comic Book Cover of the Week: Venom #13)

The TotI Weekly Round-up is typically updated on Saturday.

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 119

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:16:29 -0600

"Sticks and Stones"

The panel stands up to bullies, one of them gets a gun to kill the other one, and in a world where people are too lazy to read subtitles, refunds are demanded.

Recorded on January 23, 12
Starring Lee, Arley, and Trevyn
Runtime 1:30:09
Beer of the Week: Slavutich
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 118

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:59 -0600

"5 Million an Inch"

The panel appraises the monetary value of an inch of manhood, discover new ways to enjoy Snapple, and find the origin of the most well known "secret" code of all time.

Recorded on January 17, 12
Starring Lee, Arley, and Trevyn
Runtime 1:19:12
Beer of the Week: Affligem Blond
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 117

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:41:39 -0600

"Of Tebows and Trannys"

The panel finds it can't weasel it's way out of certain social interactions, discover sex changes almost always end in catastrophe, and we argue tirelessly about the latest gizmos and gadgets.

Recorded on January 10, 12
Starring Lee, Wramil, Arley, and Trevyn
Runtime 1:37:18
Beer of the Week: Sleeman's Fine Porter
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 116

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 20:36:36 -0600

"Kids These Days"

The panel takes a hard look at the future of our society, over-analyzes a celebrity relationship, and complains about the over saturation of media in every facet of the entertainment world.

Recorded on January 3, 12
Starring Lee, Wramil, and Trevyn
Runtime 2:06:46
Beer of the Week: Very Nutty Black
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 115

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:15:46 -0600

"E-mmigration"

In today's episode � Reeling from illness after putting a stapler in his mouth, Lee is joined by Taras and Trevyn for a quick episode, then: We share the details of our tastiest holiday tradition, dream grudges, a low-key New Years Eve awaits us, twitter provides us with a window to the spoiled, Lee introduces the panel to his computer car, the Matrix exists... sort of, apocalyptic tourism is all the rage, we get hyped for The Hobbit, we prepare for 2012 by discussing all pre-existing end of the world scenarios, Tintin vs. Rupert, Nintendo's Official Zelda timeline is discussed at boring length, hell hath no fury like a gamer scorned, we sign off for 2011, and throw to a fan favourite Top 5 to round out the episode.

Originally Recorded on December 27, 11
Runtime 1:44:01
Beer of the Week: Rocky Mountain Pilsner
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 114 (Holiday Special)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:24:53 -0600

"Away to the Window"

In today's episode � We sprinkle Christmas cheer and Mad Libs throughout, then: Wramil and Trevyn perfect their "Who's on First?" sketch, our holiday plans are discussed, the pros and cons of all winter holidays are weighed, we run down the most wanted gifts of 2011, we get Blue Bols, Arley joins the cast to retrospectively talk Cloverfield, an impromptu Super 8 review, Mike and Rob join Lee to run down the best and worst games of this year, and we share our most memorable experiences from our unanimous GOTY.

Featuring Michael Bubl�'s "Christmas"

Special Holiday Edition!
Runtime 2:04:09
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 113

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:39:07 -0600

"For the Articles"

In today's episode � A very tired panel musters the strength to sit around and talk, then: An old commercial from the UK captures our imaginations, Lee goes on a fruitless porn hunt, Lohan�s leaked nudes lack impact (red hair), Men�s Health magazines hottest women of all time list proves to be not as controversial as expected, we learn that the word Valsalva isn�t as dirty as it sounds, a woman swallows her own implant, Wramil is willfully oblivious to the internet, Dragons meet Cars, epic pocket dialing, one landlord�s dormant racism rears its ugly head, Mountain Dew increases Fire Resistance by 30%, we talk about this week�s cavalcade of movie trailers including MIB3 and Expendables 2, a Morgan Spurlock Comic-Con documentary has us hopeful, we run down the VGA results, Metal Gear Rising upsets at least one MGS fanboy, and Obsidian is going down to South Park.

Originally Recorded on December 15, 11
Runtime 1:27:13
Beer of the Week: Kirsch Bier
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 112

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:38:30 -0600

"The Adventures of Smash Atoms"

In today's episode � Lee takes it from behind, then: A daring train escape, the downside of OnStar, we sip Rolling Rock on the Rolling Rocker, the Large Hadron Collider is sabotaged, Rob�s Uncle is the first to know the future, we create a Superhero whilst Nickelodeon�s Doug prepares a lawsuit, a Polish couple takes a walk in the woods, selling a child is still not cool, mugging a UFC fighter is apparently a bad idea, the box office is upsetting, Robo-Cop travels to the final frontier, GamePro offers up their last Pro Tip, the panel runs down everything you need to know about the PlayStation Vita, the GameCube is declared the last pillar of classic video gaming, we do a PSA for Zelda fans, Nintendo�s localization efforts perplex us, and we tip a 40 for 2011�s fallen game developers.

Originally Recorded on December 6, 11
Runtime 1:25:05
Beer of the Week: Rolling Rock
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 111

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 19:35:45 -0600

"Here, There be Dragons"

In today's episode � We hit trips, check �em. Then: Arley unleashes Trois Pistoles upon the panel, the history and fatalities of Black Friday, grocery line etiquette perplexes us, living in the prison state of Australia continues to have it's perks, we�re introduced to the hazing ritual known as �wet biscuit�, South Korea hires robots as prison guards, we wave a fond farewell to the trappings of the 20th century, Lee regales the panel with his thoughts on the new Muppet�s movie that was so nice he saw it twice, we voice our appreciation for the Conchords, the downside of having aides, urinating in the shower is discussed at length, things get injected into lady�s parts, talks of the impending �darker� remake forces us to try and remember how the original Oldboy actually ended, Ellen Page visits the Dark Knight Rises set, WWE 12 gets our seal of approval, Sony�s rumoured brawler peeks our interest, and don't mention The War.

Originally Recorded on November 30, 11
Runtime 1:37:44
Beer of the Week: Trois Pistoles
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Tits of the Iceberg Reviews "The Muppets (2011)"

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:06:00 -0600

Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Peter Linz (Voice), Steve Whitmire (Voice), and Eric Jacobson (Voice)

Directed by James Bobin
Written by Jim Henson (Characters), Jason Segal (Screenplay), and Nicholas Stoller (Screenplay)Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Batman Year One"

Starring Bryan Cranston, Ben McKenzie, Eliza Dushku, and Jon Polito

Directed by Sam Liu and Lautren Montgomery
Written by Frank Miller (Original Story) and Tab Murphy (Screenplay)

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Red State"

Starring Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, and Kerry Bishe

Directed & Written by Kevin Smith

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Captain America The First Avenger"

Starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones, and Hugo Weaving

Directed by Joe Johnston
Written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, and Alan Rickman

Directed by David Yates
Written by Steve Kloves (screenplay) and J.K. Rowling (novel)

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "X-Men First Class"

Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, and January Jones

Directed by Matthew Vaughn
Written by Sheldon Turner and Bryan Singer

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Hangover Part II"

Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Ken Jeong

Directed by Todd Phillips
Written by Craig Mazin, Scot Armstrong, and Todd Phillips

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Thor"

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, and Stellan Skarsgard

Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Mark Protosevich

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Hobo with a Shotgun"

Starring Rutger Hauer, Molly Dunsworth, Brian Downey, Nick Bateman, and Gregory Smith

Directed by Jason Eisener
Written by John Davies, Jason Eisener, and Rob Cotterill

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "Sucker Punch"

Starring Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac, and Scott Glenn

Directed by Zack Snyder
Written by Zack Snyder and Steve Shibuya

Tits of the Iceberg reviews "The Green Hornet"

Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, and Cameron Diaz

Directed by Michel Gondry
Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 110

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:25:57 -0600

"Marked the Child"

In today's episode � Arley is forced to call it in, then: Lee reintroduces himself to Vice magazine, accounts of spontaneous human invisibility downright angers our crack team of professional bulls**t detectors, haunted houses (both of the homeless Japanese ninja and ghost variety), Wramil meets his future wife, we learn the penalty for swearing in front of The Rock, Lee prepares to light the lights and love the hell out of the new Muppet movie, a gentleman's discussion about Twilight turns into a Red Bull fueled shout-a-thon, Michael J. Fox finds that sound we've been looking for, Modern Warfare 3 makes the rest of the money Breaking Dawn didn't, Telltale doesn't play fair, and one lucky kid gets free Bethesda games for a lifetime.

Originally Recorded on November 22, 11
Runtime 1:29:50
Beer of the Week: Innis & Gunn Blonde
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 109

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:22:32 -0600

"Slap, Slap, Slapping Sounds"

In today's episode � The panel remembers games, daisy chains, and laughs, then: Lee is star struck by a local celebrity, we butcher a binary code joke, an interview with NBC does nothing to help Jerry Sandusky's situation, Chinese Area 51?, "To Troll a Predator" gets our seal of approval, we pay tribute to Chris Hansen, we find a fatal flaw in Papa Johns' pizza quality policy, George Clooney thankfully doesn't take himself out of the game, Trevyn and Lee briefly touch upon their second life in Skyrim, we welcome our Minecraft overlords, Japan removes dick physics from Saints Row The Third, and we give up on saving the pandas.

Originally Recorded on November 16, 11
Runtime 1:05:52
Beer of the Week: Granville Island Brewing Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 108

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:27:19 -0600

"From Five to Fifty"

In today's episode � Lee dies in the game, and in turn dies in real life, then: A paranoid dash to the bank, old drinking bylaws are discussed, the thresher comes for us in the night, eerie final tweets, Trevyn recalls the low fatality rate of our graduating class, the panel is split on Olivia Munn, Lee throws some gaming celebrities under the bus, Brett Ratner's shrimp dick, Arley hypes an unlikely freestyle, the "Taylor Swift" brand takes a hit, Clint Eastwood supports gay marriage (...sort of), we try to piece together all the details of the Justin Bieber baby (baby, baby, oooh) drama, expensive early copies of MW3 sell online, we break down the Grand Theft Auto V trailer, and deodorant is forgotten.

Originally Recorded on November 9, 11
Runtime 1:15:42
Beer of the Week: Tyskie
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 107

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:00:07 -0500

"Living in the Time of Critics"

In today's episode � Submitted for the approval of the midnight society, I call this story..., then: Hallowe'en traditions and etiquette are discussed at length, the panel discusses the successes and failures of their local comic convention, Trevyn teaches us the ways of the Bloop, we attempt to creep out our listeners with sound, Wramil details his plans to mess with history, the real exorcism of Anneliese Michel, Jon and Kate Plus Rape, Expendables ends lives, Riddick 3 gets shut down, we check out Forbes compilation of the ten top earning dead celebrities, a fictitious band gets named, we run down the plethora of new video game releases, Scott Jones takes a beating for stating his opinion, and we prepare for a very homo Christmas special.

This episode contains an audio sample of an actual exorcism that some listeners may find disturbing.

Originally Recorded on November 1, 11
Runtime 1:51:59
Beer of the Week: Innus & Gunn Rum Cask
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 106

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:21:02 -0500

"Big Ol' Bitties"

In today's episode � Harrowing tales of public transportation, then: The Ice Palace gets P&P, TLC's Intervention is unintentionally hilarious, Lee discovers not overhearing pop songs can actually make them enjoyable to listen to, Tyra invites us to Modelland, babies in Afghanistan, we discover the horrors of second hand television watching, 26 boxes of condoms, the WB builds a vault, we give Fox's Punisher adaption a thumbs down sight unseen, Shia almost goes for his knife, we plant seeds for next weeks Top 5, the video game news begins with an argument about musical genres, in an unexpected move Rockstar confirms that there will be a GTA V, we question Sega's definition of a "secret unlockable", and the world prepares for amateur 3D porno.

Originally Recorded on October 25, 11
Runtime 1:54:27
Beer of the Week: All Blacks Steinlager Pure
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 105

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:11:47 -0500

"Drunk Driving on a Wednesday"

In today's episode � Lee is the first to see the future, then: Scheduling cuts the panel down to two for the week, Soulja Boy stands trail for having 46k in his ashtray, Shia gets beat down, the pope gets called names, we recount the courageous story of a man and his hot dog, Tupac proves to be the ultimate multitasker, Arley asks an entirely valid question regarding mutant (X-Men) offspring, Nolan's Batman to join the 99%, Drive and Hangover II attract some more ridiculous lawsuits, we discuss Coldplay and their ability to just... be there, and finally Lee and Arley get stoked for Street Fighter x Tekken's Collectors edition and discuss the "gem" system.

The fifth episode in the drunkcast saga.

Originally Recorded on October 19, 11
Runtime 1:16:57
Beer of the Week: N/A (Red Stag Bourbon)
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 104

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:45:16 -0500

"Occupy Yo D***"

In today's episode � The panel quietly celebrates two years of Tits, then: Lee gets into a futile argument about music with Arley, we're properly introduced to Mr. Motherf***in' eXquire, we wrap our minds around Occupy Wall Street and discover people have no real problems anymore, wieners too weird to love, the Yeti apparently exists now, stiffing waitresses just became more difficult, we get our first real look at The Avengers, Trevyn refuses to acknowledge Steve Job's accomplishments, The Simpsons comes close to finally being canceled, JB's wife buys him a BJ, Lee calls Micheal Patcher names, Kotaku ruins everything (again), and Skyrim springs a leak.

Originally Recorded on October 11, 11
Runtime 1:40:04
Beer of the Week: Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 103

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 00:18:13 -0500

"Enter the Food Chain"

In today's episode � Lee and Trevyn have a close call with a wandering vagrant, then: We talk about suction, scientists join forces to find the missing link, we continue to fear the ocean, one man gets very bored of church, a crafty lesbian deceives a young girl, dramatic sneezing challenges the first amendment, more 17th century celebrity look-a-likes, Arrested Development returns, we break down the 2pac sex tape, the "Black James Bond" debate begins, Trev summarizes Child of Eden's story for us, Dark Souls prepares us for death, and we discuss the boundaries of piracy.

Originally Recorded on October 4, 11
Runtime 1:41:42
Beer of the Week: Kriek St. Louis Premium Lambic Belgisch Bier
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 102

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:08:09 -0500

"Orally Fixated"

In today's episode � What was planned to be an extremely brief podcast becomes one big, wet, tangent, then: An adventurous beer of the week disappoints, Lee demands more cowbell, Trevyn avoids confrontation, we tip a mountain dew for a snack food pioneer, we discover the racist side of Florida, we devise the law defying coupon book, we make history better, botched plastic surgery introduces us to the uniboob, Arley suggests a new jelly belly favour, we offer our best feminine hygiene advice, a new book catches our attention, Red Dawn remake turns Russians into Chinese into North Koreans, we discuss the worst PDA offenders, Star Wars and Star Trek are finally pitted against one another, Max Payne 3 continues to upset us, and Dark Souls punishes those who play early (also, everyone).

Originally Recorded on September 27, 11
Runtime 1:48:31
Beer of the Week: Moose Light Ginger
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 101

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:05:08 -0500

"Undead Coppola"

In today's episode � We return the favour by giving ScarJo some pointers of our own, then: TSN Jets goes live, we run down the latest celebrity nudes, we delve a little deeper into Dwarf Gordon's story, Wramil reluctantly tells us about Japanese pop band gimmicks, cops resort to using rubber genitalia, from Cracked we run down the top 11 products too embarrassing to use, who had the best fiscal year in Hollywood, Nike MAGs become real, Zack Wilde is terrorized, a double dose of Nic Cage news, David camps out, Max Payne 3 has us worried, the Sonic cycle completes itself once again, and the world's most prolific murderer returns!

Originally Recorded on September 20, 11
Runtime 1:26:48
Beer of the Week: Tiger World Acclaimed Lager Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 100

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:27:37 -0500

"Ten Dudes and a Microphone"

In today's episode � Panel members new and old unite to celebrate 100 episodes of Tits of the Iceberg! Then: The terrorists way have already won, women opt for a hot beef injection, fake orgies hurt feelings, we discuss the civil rights of fat people, Gumby falls on hard times, we happen upon a headline of the year candidate, the lucrative world of celebrity look-a-like porn dwarfism, a NSFW update from our friends at Bluebird, we head out for dinner with a microphone in tow, heading into the woods from a little person's perspective, Trevyn can get his teeth fixed, Rob calls out Arley in Street Fighter, and recorded live at Hooters we revisit our most popular top 5.

Originally Recorded on September 13, 11
Runtime 1:00:07
Beer of the Week: Alexander Keiths
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TotI Episode 100 Teaser Trailer

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:12:00 -0500

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 99

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 09:22:53 -0500

"Encyclopedia Icebergica"

In today's episode � Wramil gets gaped in the mouth, then: Our website attracts the right kind of attention, Gothard City is in peril, 200 to 300 times is hardly rape, the unforeseen consequences of sperm donation, Laporte's view of evolution is defended, Everclear gets bad press, do animals mourn, Sinead gets twitter randy, Chaz destroyer of Bonoes, we get up to speed on the Kim K porn odyssey, Doom hits retail in Germany, Call of Duty Elite gets detailed (Activision gets paid), and things written in game manuals become secrets to everyone.

Originally Recorded on September 6, 11
Runtime 1:43:36
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 98

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:25:48 -0500

"Of D**ks and Dolphins"

In today's episode � Everything you could possibly want to know about our foreskins is revealed, then: Trevyn gets lighter in the face, Lee recounts his Las Vegas experience, the Protomen melt faces, late in life circumcision perplexes the panel, dolphins secure their position as true sexual masters, Jack White breaks Arley's heart, to tip or not to tip, celebrity penis names, Vader "NOES" increase 200%, Wramil disses the CFL hard, Dead Island gets a thumbs up, and Fatal Frame comes to life.

Originally Recorded on September 4, 11
Runtime 1:17:29
Beer of the Week: Urthel Saidonniere Blond Special Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 97

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:55:48 -0500

"Picholas in the Ball Pit"

In today's episode � The panel worries for future generations, then: Trevyn plays an unintentional game of hide and seek, Canada loses a charismatic leader, things get mean regarding Ted Williams, Morton's pulls an ace customer service move, alternatively Morton's pulls an ace publicity move, placenta sandwiches, Asbergers will see us in court, Pom Wonderful presents our thoughts on The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Cooper loses it to potty humour, Wramil tangents in Quantum Physics, Paula IS crazy, we taste some Crazy Clown Time, a vibrator comedy gets it's casting very wrong, Lee talks a little about Deus Ex, Gamescom wraps up, classic Sonic loses his voice and gains superpowers, and in a fan requested Top 5, Lee professes his love for everything Nickelodeon and- JESUS CHRIST WAR PLANETS!

Originally Recorded on August 22, 11
Runtime 2:23:46
Beer of the Week: Maccabee Lager Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 96

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:32:59 -0500

"Cherry Pie"

In today's episode � We recount the greatest adventures we'll never remember, then: A strip club institution loses it's Godfather, Buddha inspired beer gets a big thumbs up, we can't help but laugh at ruined birthdays, why can't Adolf be more like Paula, two men live their greatest fears, Muppet genitals, Krypt Kiddies, Hanks promises cash back, we find NEW things to bash George Lucas about, MJ covers the walls of a children's hospital, Zumba 2 needs a hand, Mr. Freeze slips and slides into Arkham City, Lollipop Chainsaw sells at least three copies, and the Swiss police make much adieu about nothing.

Originally Recorded on August 16, 11
Runtime 1:18:22
Beer of the Week: Lucky Buddha
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 95

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:35:46 -0500

"Look Ma, No Hands"

In today's episode � London is drowning, and we live by the river! Then: Sights are set on Las Vegas, good girls who hate bad words, we define 1940's hot, a friendly discussion on the topic of welfare gets out of control, Lee confesses his hatred of the "Red Boot", muppet gay marriage, a university level paper on Autofellatio prompts us to make a fleshlight buying pact, Super, Paul and Your Highness are given quick reviews, Danny McBride's movie carrying skills are brought under the microscope, we take a peak at Snyder's Superman and Nolan's Catwoman, a new comedy gets "blown" out of proportions, DL finally gets some RB love, Skyrim hype grows, and we discuss the relevance of video game magazine publications.

Originally Recorded on August 9, 11
Runtime 1:31:23
Beer of the Week: Carling Lager
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 94

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 23:11:42 -0500

"Delirium Tremens"

In today's episode � Spider-Man changes color, then: Lee gets in delirious twitter arguments with faux-celebrities, the panel tastes one of the strangest beers of the week in recent memory, we discuss at length foreign accents and how they "work", Alex Trebek is attacked, Norway over compensates, touching the gay away, we run down the AskMen survey, a man's own eyes deafen him, Will Hunting styles on a reporter, Cowboys vs Aliens vs Smurfs at the box office, exhaustion on stage, Batman kicks ass in public, the gang covers EVO news, Bruce gets alternate threads, 3DS price cut repercussions, Squenix saves True Crime HK, and selling your own children is a grey area in some countries.

Originally Recorded on August 2, 11
Runtime 1:43:36
Beer of the Week: Delirium Tremens
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 93

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:50:51 -0500

"Threat Letter MILF"

In today's episode � The podcast begins with a tale of two salads, then: The cocktail league attracts the right attention, our hometown hockey team gets a logo, tragedy in Norway, double parking in handicap spaces, two separate extortion scams fail miserably, an interesting punishment for a pedophile, Harry Potter falls to Captain America, Mila's heterochromia fails to impress Lee and Trevyn, the Avengers assemble, the 27 club grows larger, Edgar Wright can't save Ant Man, Catherine arrives, the true movie trilogy is revealed, more fighting game announcements than you could dragon punch, planking your way to unemployment, and 22,000 strong may not be enough.

Originally Recorded on July 26, 11
Runtime 1:41:16
Beer of the Week: Okanagan Spring Variety Pack
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 92

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:56:47 -0500

"No Unanimous Shout-Outs"

In today's episode � The Ice Palace withstands a week-long heat wave, then: Comics Cons abound, spellcasting woes, trailers get leaky, the panel disagrees on the attractiveness of Tyra Banks, the Cash Cab claims a life, pizza delivery guys are no longer safe, Ramon's secret to successful porn acting is revealed, we discuss the advantages of buying in bulk, no dick, no problem, Harry Potter enchants our wallets, Evil Dead news enrages us to our core, Dave mediates his own show (demands dancing), MvC3 goes Ultimate, Lollipop Chainsaw captures our imaginations, and Mega Man is dead.

Originally Recorded on July 20, 11
Runtime 1:28:32
Beer of the Week: Warsteiner Premium German Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 91

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:31:35 -0500

"Bury me at Severed Leg"

In today's episode � The panel learns that the world is a terrible place, then: Lee and his doctor get intimate, Arley's folk fest experience, we're left with no choice but to talk about Casey Anthony, weed deafness, a killer bear owner meets an unusual end, a crackdown on equality, the boys plan a trip to Russia, we salute a survivor who gave Hitler one hell of a middle finger, hackers ready themselves to join the Academy (probably), the Juggalo's cut some corners, Nelson's judge needs to chill out, signs your celebrity status is waning, Catherine graces the PSN, as do multiplayer pass fees, Chiptune Davis artist gets "revenge", low score runs, and a fluke documentary masterpiece prepares to be destroyed.

Originally Recorded on July 13, 11
Runtime 1:52:41
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 90

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 21:26:28 -0500

"Sweaty Buns"

In today's episode � A parade of ladies in bikinis open the show, then: Lee questions Arley's concert going etiquette, the panel contemplates suicide, guest host Mike Haynes brings the pride of Transcona for our beer of the week, Obama meets his end in an Arbys, a few cops abuse their power (to the MAX), an unfortunate drowning captures our imagination, the time of zombies is at hand, Lee complains about arena food, Mike defends arena food, we learn Walt Disney's secrets, Fear Factor returns, Chris Hanson suffers the ultimate karma punch, Wramil doubts Shia LaBeouf's appeal to women, Sony extends "Welcome Back", the fate of video game media may be in jeopardy, and we imagine what Tali'Zorah nar Rayya would taste like.

Originally Recorded on July 5, 11
Runtime 2:10:56
Beer of the Week: Old Vienna
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 89

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:19:08 -0500

"Expect to be Murdered by the Clown"

In today's episode � The panel charges $5 just it see "it", then: We learn the harrowing tale of Mr. Wrong, parents are utterly deceived by Spencer Gifts, a shocked woman dies at her funeral, back alley ops bring us near This is the Internet territory, Chiptunes Davis, Peter Falk has one more question, Tracy's unfunny stand-up continues, celebrity poker circles run by Spider-Man are serious business, the Giver gets a motion picture, Smell-o-vision returns to the excitement of no one, Trevyn plugs Space Station 13, Capcom puts a lock-down on save files, and Duke's gun doesn't isn't going to @#$% itself.

Originally Recorded on June 29, 11
Runtime 1:08:56
Beer of the Week: Fort Garry Rouge
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 88

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:52:10 -0500

"Photorotoscopicopter"

In today's episode � Wramil plans an crazy 88 Beer of the Week marathon, our livers are not amused, then: Winnipeg gives Cee Lo and Rihanna the cold shoulder, the Vancouver riots are analyzed, we dig on Nazi fashion sense, YouTube cracks down on lip syncing, we get a lesson in rotoscoping, deep fried Kool-Aid, a frightening monster mocks Ryan Dunn's death, the world gets a little less saxy, Megan learns that Hell hath no fury like a Jewish man's scorn for Hitler, Hefner's revenge, Duke Nukem Forever is laid to rest, the Sega Genesis is hacked after nearly 20 years, and our first look at Robin brings back some horrible memories.

Originally Recorded on June 21, 11
Runtime 1:35:43
Beer of the Week: Samuel Adams Summer Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - E3 2011 Review

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:42:52 -0500

"E3 2011 Review"

In today's episode - Mike Haynes and DJ Robbie B join forces with Lee once again to discuss how the show went down. Hear our highlights, lowlights, and much more, including a Duke Nukem review 14 years in the making!

Special E3 2011 Review!
Runtime 30:02
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 87

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:35:42 -0500

"My Little Brony"

In today's episode � Lee dishes on his trip to LA, then: The panel ponders what a Saddle Ranch go-go dancer would do for $200, LeBron sucks a Dirk, a bank robber weaponizes AIDS, a ginger kid has his feelings hurt, Trevyn teaches us about the "Bronies" and reveals his elementary school was hard on cross gender cartoon watching, the legitimacy of crack pipe giveaways is debated, Bryan Singer's ability to make X-Men an excellent gay allegory is discussed, we celebrate the coming of Duke and look back at the long 14 year journey, we talk about the Wii U, leaked Hitman gameplay has us worried, and Michael J. Fox puts a man out of work.

Originally Recorded on June 14, 11
Runtime 1:33:25
Beer of the Week: Kronenbourg 1664
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 86

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:15:55 -0500

"I Can't Feel My Hair"

In today's episode � In the what should have been the sloppiest podcast ever, we manage to discuss: What a third Tits podcast might be about, Lee prepares for his trip, a Dad plays extreme dress-up, internet access becomes a human right, we learn about Disney's fabulous "Gay Day", what not to say to cops, the Smurfs are over-analyzed, we continuously bitch about X-Men First Class, possible ways Charlie's character will exit, we've had our fill of Tarzan, the Hulkster gets called out, our first look at Backdoor to Chyna, watching Netflix gets shady in Tennessee, and in the Top 5 Wramil shares a horrible truth, and Lee once again professes his love for Danielle Harris.

Originally Recorded on June 5, 11
Runtime 1:06:19
Beer of the Week: Old Style Pilsner
Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Movies
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Tits of the Iceberg and Panels of Awesome at E3 2011

Tue, 7 Jun 2011 17:25:00 -0500

Lee and Mike are attending E3 2011 in Los Angeles representing the Tits of the Iceberg, VGPD, POA, and Longbox Radio!

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - E3 2011 Preview
A week before the show Lee sat down with Mike Haynes and "DJ" Robbie Brambilla to discuss all things E3.
Check it out!

E3 2011 - Impressions from the Floor!
For first hand impressions from the floor click here.

E3 2011 - Photo Blog
For Mike's photoblog click here.

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - E3 2011 Review
A week after the show, Mike Haynes and "DJ" Robbie Brambilla rejoin Lee to discuss their highlights and lowlights and put E3 2011 to bed.
Check it out!

Gaming "Celebrity" Encounters:

Tuesday
-Bumped shoulders with Tomonobu Itagaki upon entering the South Hall the first time. I wonder if he tried Ninja Gaiden III out?
-Caught of glimpse of Bobby Kottick of Activision as he exited the South Hall. He was moving pretty quickly, probably to the bank.
-The third member of our entourage, Jade, saw Reggie Fils-Aime cruising the Nintendo booth.

Wednesday

-Met Geoff Keighley at the Sony booth talking to the lead producer of God of War. A super nice albeit tired fellow.

-Grabbed a picture with Kotaku.com's Lisa Foiles outside the Square Enix booth. I watched a lot of "All That" growing up...

-While up on the 3DS game demo platform I caught Masahiro Sakurai checking out Kid Icarus: Uprising. The creator of Kirby and leading force behind Super Smash Bros. was nice enough to take a picture with me and shake my hand.

-Found Ed Boon, creator of Mortal Kombat, hanging around the WB booth. Grabbed a pic and congratulated his success on MK9.

-Grabbed a picture with Screwattack's "Stuttering" Craig and EBC's Brent Adams. Awesome dudes!

Thursday

-Stumbled into the West Hall slightly buzzed after lunch to find Keith Apicary standing around. Mike and I grabbed a pic and we discussed the Dreamcast 2.
-Watched a live taping of G4. Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb we're recording intros and outros.

Signing off on E3 2011,
Lee Skwarek & Mike Haynes

"CONGRATULATION THIS STORY IS HAPPY END" - Ghosts 'n Goblins

Cocktail League Episode 5 "Unleash the Kraken!"

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:57:00 -0500

Unleash the Kraken!

1 shot Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum
1 shot Kraken Black Rum
Half glass Black Cherry Cola

Cocktail League Episode 4 "Southern Sock Hop"

Southern Sock Hop

1 shot Southern Comfort
1 shot Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
Half glass Five Alive with a splash of Sprite

Cocktail League Episode 3 "Long Island Five-O"

Long Island Five-O

1 shot Vodka/Triple Sec
1 shot Long Island Iced Tea Mix
Half glass Five Alive with a splash of Coke

Cocktail League Episode 2 "Eastern Promise"

Eastern Promise

1 shot Vodka/Kahlua
1 shot Three Olives Triple Shot Espresso Vodka
Half glass of Milk/Mike Coffee

Cocktail League Episode 1 "Sicilian Car Bomb" & "Sailor's Southern Christmas"

Sicilian Car Bomb

1 shot Fragoli (Strawberry Liqueur)
1 shot rye
Quarter glass of ginger ale

Sailor's Southern Christmas

1 shot Southern Comfort
1 shot Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum
Quarter glass of Egg Nog (Light)

E3 2011 - Impressions from the Floor!

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 16:28:00 -0500

Mike and I had their hands all over tons of hot new titles and products at E3 2011!

This is a side blog where I'll list what we saw and played alphabetically along with our thoughts.
Game on!

Nintendo Wii U
-Console itself appears to be roughly the same size as a Wii with rounded corners.
-Controller is lightweight, screen is very vibrant. Analog sticks feel somewhere between a Wii classic controller and the 3DS analog. Face buttons are Nintendo DS-esque. Could not imagine playing a fighter or shooter with this controller.
-Two shoulder buttons on each side, two set on top like the Xbox 360's RB and LB, two set under, best described as Dreamcast triggers.
-Backwards compatible with all Wii games and accessories.
-Does NOT play Gamecube titles.

PS Vita
-Coming Soon!

Lee's Best in Show!
Here are the games that wowed Lee the most, in no particular order:
-Kirby Wii
-Dark Souls
-Catherine
-Mass Effect 3
-Sonic Generations

Mike's Best in Show!
Here are the games that wowed Mike the most, in no particular order:
-Mass Effect 3
-Peace Walker HD
-Catherine
-Sonic Generations
-No More Heroes

I'm going to record what we saw and played here and add more detail later. We'll be ranking titles on a 1-5 scale as I did last year gauging anticipation.

Catherine - Lee 4/5 Mike 3.5/5
-Punishingly Difficult. To my understanding they patched the JP version and added an "easier" difficulty.
-When a dev was asked to define the genre he said "RPG/Puzzle-Horror".
-Incredible art style, can't wait to pick up a copy!
Release Date: July 26, 2011 NA

Dark Souls - Lee 4/5 Mike 3/5
-Fans of Demon's Souls rejoice! Same controls, layout, style, and difficulty!
-Attendants dared players to complete the demo, alas I was forced to play a slow knight character and eventually fell.
Release Date: October 4, 2011 NA

Dead Rising 2 Off the Record - Lee 2/5 Mike 3/5
-Frank West design changed slightly, looks badass.
-Same pick up item A, hit Zombie B gameplay.
-Camera is back, easy to take pictures quickly, compared to DR1.
Release Date: Fall 2011

Dragon's Dogma - Lee 2.5/5
-Game plays and looks dated, perhaps an early build?
-Action RPG, hack and slash style gameplay, AI of companion characters was competent in combat, but they were constantly running into me outside of fighting though.
-Cool enemy designs.
Release Date: Early 2012

EyePet & Friends - Lee 1.5/5 Mike 1/5
-We only actually played this so we could sit on a comfy couch in the Sony booth.
-Features multi-player, is more of an expansion pack to the first title than it's own experience.
-For the kids.
Release Date: N/A

Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Lee 1.5/5
-I was hoping for a huge gameplay re-haul a la FFX to FFX-2, but instead got the same linear paths, press X to win combat, and HORRIBLE soundtrack that we experienced in FFXIII.
-Possibly the first Final Fantasy title I won't ever touch past that demo I played.
Release Date: Q1 2012 NA

House of the Dead Overkill HD - Lee 3/5 Mike 3/5
-Was available for play in 3D, we were forced to also use the "gun" controller for the PS Move. The handgun, but the rifle.
-An HD version of the Wii experience pure and simple.
-Some of the 3D effects were very neat, especially during the boss battle. Still not buying a 3D television though...
-Not a complaint about the game, but the gun controller layout made this very uncomfortable to play, I'll be using a naked Move controller for this one.
Release Date: October 25, 2011 NA

Kid Icarus: Uprising - Lee 2.5/5
Release Date: Sometime 2011

Kirby Wii - Lee 4.5/5
-A game completely absent from Nintendo's presser but fully playable on the show floor!
-4 player multi-player. Player 1 is forced to play Kirby. 2, 3, and 4 can choose between Meta Knight, Dedede, and Waddle Dee!
-Simple layout, sideways wiimote, move, jump, and attack. Attacks were surprisingly varied depending on what direction you pressed while attacking.
-Kirby has all of his classic power ups.
-Think Kirby Superstar mixed with Brawls Subspace adventure mode, except it doesn't suck! (Brawl sucks, not Superstar, to be clear)
-Surprised by this title, a ton of fun!
Release Date: Fall 2011

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The - Lee 2.5/5
-Three demo options, Flying, Dungeon, and Boss. Played Dungeon.
-Demo revealed a lot about the story. Introducing villains, Link's friends, and even this game's "Zelda".
-They fixed the HUD! It's much less ugly now.
-Game is still very reliant on Wii motion plus to do any action in the game.
-Same nitpick as last year, having the button that's been "roll" now be "sprint" is really awkward for someone who's played a lot of Zelda.
-The booth babe at the station I was playing was inadvertently trolling me while I played. She gave me hints that were distracting me from what I knew I was supposed to do. Oh well...
-Still a low level of excitement from me over this game.
Release Date: Holiday 2011

Mario Kart 3D - Lee 3/5 Mike 1.5/5
-Customizing your kart is pretty neat. Monster truck wheels!
-The game looks to be on par graphically with the Wii Mario Kart (I'm not kidding).
-Got to play 3 separate courses. The "hang-gliding" and "underwater" sequences are neat, adds some variety to gameplay.
Release Date: Holiday 2011

Mass Effect 3 - Lee 4/5 Mike 5/5
-Saw a gameplay demo played live by a developer.
-Witnessed the opening set piece of the game, something they won't be showing until the game hits shelves in March.
-Scale of the opening scene is enormous. The Reapers have touched down on Earth, help us, Shepard!
-Got a peak at the skill tree and menus! Awesomely expansive, they brought some of the RPG back to this Action-RPG.
-This game is going to be incredible.
Release Date: March 6, 2012

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 4/5
-Controls are great, dual analog works wonderfully. Shooting and aiming mapped to L1 and R1, makes Xbox 360 control awkward.
-I personally played Peace Walker with a PS3 controller while my PSP was hooked to my TV... this is pretty much that.
-Great to know that more people will get to play this game. Underrated on the PSP!
Release Date: November 2011

Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D - Lee 3/5 Mike 3.5/5
-Incredibly well done port! Controls wonderful, looks great.
-The codec sequences are really neat in 3D. The game utilizes the bottom screen space extremely well.
-If you've already played the game this might not be the reason to pick up a 3DS, but it definitely helps the argument.
Release Date: Late 2011

Minecraft (Mobile) - Mike 2/5
Release Date: TBA 2011

NHL 12 - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 3/5
-New features, Winter Classic mode, glass breaking, goalie checking. Frequency must have been turned up high as I broke glass twice in a period.
-EA Dev confirmed that Winnipeg's team will be in the game at Retail, they're just waiting on a name and logo.
Release Date: September 13, 2011 NA

Ninja Gaiden III - Lee 3/5
-Gameplay flows very well, dare I say a much easier game than even the Sigma versions of the past two Ninja Gaidens.
Release Date: Early 2012

No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise - Lee 3/5 Mike 3.5/5
-Same great experience as the Wii version. Graphical upgrade looks fantastic.
Release Date: August 16, 2011 NA

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 3.5/5
Release Date: Q4 2011

Resident Evil Revelations - Lee 3.5/5 Mike 3/5
Release Date: Sometime 2012

Resistance 3 - Lee 2/5 Mike 2/5
-If you've played Resistance 1 or 2 you've played this.
-We played a horde-esque mode where you fought waves upon waves of enemies.
-This franchise will never rise above average if they don't mix it up!
Release Date: September 6, 2011 NA

Silent Hill Downpour - Lee 2/5 Mike 2.5/5
Release Date: Late 2011

Sonic Generations - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 3.5/5
-Played both the PS3 console version and 3DS portable version.
-Each level has you playing once through with the original (true) Sonic, sidescroller, super-fast greatness, then as the current generation (lame) Sonic.
-They finally made Sonic fast again! Start up speed, jumping, it all feels like it should.
-I enjoyed the feel of the 3DS version a lot more. The 3DS version also had a boss battle that was playable which was an updated version of Sonic 3's final boss! Super cool!
-Remaining optimistic that this title doesn't follow the dreaded "Sonic cycle".
Release Date: November 22, 2011

Star Fox 64 3D - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 2.5/5
Release Date: September 2011

Street Fighter x Tekken - Lee 4/5
-If you've played SFIV you're good to go! Camera is slightly pulled back from the action. Stages are crazy distracting, so much going on!
-Roughly 10-12 characters available for play. Tekken characters have had their movesets retooled obviously.
-Played 2v2 format, when either character is KOed the match is over. IE Your Guile is KOed while your Ryu is in the wings full health. Too bad, the round is over. Promotes strategic character switching.
Release Date: Q1 2012

Super Mario 3D - Lee 2.5/5 Mike 3/5
-Before sighing and saying "Just another Mario game" listen up!
-This game falls somewhere in between Super Mario Bros. 3 and Mario 64. While Mario traverses 3D environments there isn't that much depth. Think Little Big Planet foreground and background kinda.
-Mario can't attack in his regular form and can only jump on enemies. When Mario is hit he loses his hat and becomes mini-Mario (a la old classic Mario Bros.)
-First level ends with a castle and a flagpole!
Release Date: Sometime 2011 (Rumoured)

Twisted Metal - Lee 3/5 Mike 2.5/5
-Demo is still freezing a year later!
-Played a new multiplayer mode that was a spin on capture the flag in which you capture your opponents general and feed him to a meat grinder on wheels. You then control a missile that you must fly into the other teams "statue" to score points. Weird... Fun.
-Fast paced, lots of fun. Fans won't be let down.
Release Date: October 4, 2011

WWE '12 - Lee 1/5 Mike 2/5
-Game looks fresh, that is to say, different than previous iterations, not better.
Release Date: November 22, 2011

Signing off on E3 2011,
Lee Skwarek & Mike Haynes

"CONGRATULATION THIS STORY IS HAPPY END" - Ghosts 'n Goblins

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - E3 2011 Preview

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 22:59:01 -0500

"E3 2011 Preview"

In today's episode - Lee is joined by Mike Haynes and DJ Robbie B to talk expectations and reveals for this year's E3. What IS Nintendo's "Project Cafe"? Does Microsoft have anything up their sleeve? How will Sony spin the PSN incident? Will the booth babes actually be hot this year? Will Mike be able to pull himself from Mass Effect 3 long enough to experience the rest of the expo? This and much, MUCH, more! Have a listen!

Special E3 2011 Preview!
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 85

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:13:37 -0500

"But are they Bruthas?"

In today's episode � We welcome back the NHL to Winnipeg and bid farewell to an important element of the Tits origin story: Iran starts their own Internet, Lee has advice for out of work Blockbuster employees, we learn what 10k buys in Salt Lake City, the documentary Catfish suffers an impromptu review, the porn industry prepares to leave California, the Hendricks real or not saga continues, Hangover Part II disappoints and breaks records, Macho Man was packing, we discover the backdoor to Chyna, Overkill returns, M$ deals with hackers a bit differently, and we learn the obvious asberger filled origin of Pokemon.

Originally Recorded on May 30, 11
Runtime 1:27:05
Beer of the Week: Old Speckled Hen
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 84

Tue, 24 May 2011 22:38:47 -0500

"Carrot Bukkake"

In today's episode � We relocate our intro to Jurassic Harlem, then: Macho Man Randy Savage snaps into a tree, we liken the Rapture to Rebecca Black's Friday, high school reunions, Stephen Hawking's origin story, we give you some tips to recognize if your (christian) child is having sex, we call BS on electricity allergies, we get an eyeful of Arnold's baby mama, Bradley Cooper has a memorable experience, enter the Confrontation, Alba's EX goes full creeper, Skyrim promises unlimited talking dragons, a gamespot reviewer garners some bizarre controversy, and the return of the Top 5 where Wramil literally objectifies women.

Originally Recorded on May 23, 11
Runtime 1:47:34
Beer of the Week: Keystone Light
Top 5: Movie Props or Memorabilia You'd Most like to Own
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 83

Wed, 18 May 2011 21:52:15 -0500

"The H is Mine"

In today's episode � The panel finds that adult cereal becomes more appealing at their age, then: Mike and Lee prepare for Hollywood, we listen a little closer to the radio, candy reaches a new high, heroes roll a fatty, the characters Gay Hipster and Stroked Out Macho Man are born, a boy eating escalator, a cop gets randy, the tragic tale of Anne, the perfect crime, takeaway restaurant dogging, we hear from Arnold's disappointed family, Andy Dick's dick, Will Smith lands in hot water with 'The Heat', the chance to own the shirt off the Dude's back, Lee falls in love with L.A. Noire, the PSN makes finally makes it's return, MK gets further treatment, Trev hits us with some SCV news, and some facts about a famous sign.

Originally Recorded on May 17, 11
Runtime 1:44:34
Beer of the Week: Mill St. Brewery Tankhouse Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 82

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:27:06 -0500

"The Beer of the Best Friends"

In today's episode � Guest host Taras returns and learns how steaks are cooked, then: An LC checkout boy asks too many questions, we imagine a naked Elton John and await the day when hairy guys are sexy again, a hero falls, the weight and size of a hummingbird is questioned, a failure to launch, a dirty talking lady cop, atheists profit off the rapture, Hitler plays poker in heaven, Wramil joins the podcast halfway through in time for a leopard attack, we touch upon Thor, Miley is inspired, we massage our misogynist muscles and count down the Maxim top 100 hottest women, Brink fails to impress, the PSN outage continues, the Assassin's Creed continues, L.A. Noire is right around the corner, and we plant seeds for a future top 5.

Originally Recorded on May 10, 11
Runtime 1:59:31
Beer of the Week: Slavutich Ukrainian Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 81 Part 2

Sat, 7 May 2011 02:17:16 -0500

"You Send Me"

In today's episode � Eight shots of Jager later, the podcast continues: Chuck's letter, Vanessa gets pregnant, Lee tries to drunkenly describe the movie Source Code second hand, Wramil opens our eyes to the world of male stripping, Dwayne Johnson sings us a lullaby, we talk Django Unlimited, Takashi Miike gets a thumbs up, Sony continues "tripping", Project cafe rumors circulate, Too Human to continue, and New Vegas expands.

Originally Recorded on May 3, 11
Runtime 1:11:11
Beer of the Week: Old Milwaukee
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 81 Part 1

Wed, 4 May 2011 22:13:18 -0500

"Prettier than a Meat Mountain"

In today's episode � America prevails as the death of Osama dominates the opening of the podcast, then: Wramil narrowly survives a DJ Tiesto show, the Canadian election, we get swept up in the magic of the Royal Wedding, inconsiderate neighbors, nerf wars, we learn that pro-ana is a thing, pederasts of warcraft, and National Geographic Taboo teaches us about adult babies and Japanese trap cafes.

The fourth episode in the drunkcast saga.

Originally Recorded on May 3, 11
Runtime 1:34:53
Beer of the Week: Old Milwaukee
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 80

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:06:02 -0500

"Make 'em Laugh, Buy 'em Breakfast"

In today's episode � Science meets Jesus, then: Trevyn makes his triumphant return, empowered library smut watchers get a pass, Maria talks, the lone vibrator, Siberian alien turns out to be fake, 3D porn rakes in the HK$, Friday gal gets death threats, the origins of a hilarious fear of clowns, we speak briefly about the Royal Wedding, ogle two funnymen's wives, Weasley hits the bong, we discuss the PlayStation Network fiasco, Nintendo preps Project Cafe, Phantasy Star Online 2 nearly goes under the radar, and Xbox Live becomes a cesspool of rapists.

Originally Recorded on April 26, 11
Runtime 1:40:47
Beer of the Week: Wells Bombardier English Premium Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 79

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:01:30 -0500

"Two Words, Con Air"

In today's episode � The "Holiday" Bunny comes to visit, then: Spicing up preorder calls, adult arcade combustion, Hitler's birthday gets crashed, donut taxes, a student takes blackmail too far, we improve True Blood by introducing Animorphs, long time soaps make a dramatic exit, we're reminded of how awesome Nic Cage truly is, Hayden loosens up, favorable early Thor reviews, we officially welcome MK9, Nintendo teases us with their Wii Ni, Lee denounces 3D Realms, and we tip a 40 for gaming pioneer, Jerry Lawson.

Originally Recorded on April 19, 11
Runtime 1:37:05
Beer of the Week: Negra Modelo
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 78

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:40:09 -0500

"Aliens Exist"

In today's episode � Lee discovers the truth is literally out there, then: The panel recounts a busy week, The Avengers make the major leagues, elf ears, baby fights, crayon rage, South Korea to become a nation of super mutants, men apologize for years of sammich making, taxidermy gone wrong, the Forbes fictional 15, $35 buys you a date with Miley, Roswell goes public, Liam gets cut, Biel is Recalled, The Crow gets a director, MK Legacy hits the internet, the return of the true Sonic, New Vegas DLC continues, Captivate 11 delivers, and Wramil expresses his love for the original MGS.

Originally Recorded on April 12, 11
Runtime 1:43:01
Beer of the Week: Molson M Microcarbonated Lager
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 77

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:46:30 -0500

"Shock Freud"

In today's episode � In a world of fresh voices and inconsistent audio levels, the show must go on!: Wramil laughs at a funeral (Can't understand why he keeps losing his shirt etc.), Lee and Krista's kitten shopping adventure, April Fool's Day, the diary of a sofa-eater, plastic surgery for losers, Funeral Divas, the first annual "Slut Walk", graphic bum fights, the Easter Bunny wins big at the box office, Wramil tries Sucker Punch, Sheen redeems himself after a shaky start to his tour, Lee makes a shocking LOTR discovery, UK games dealers turn squeeze-ball, more Spidey 2099 from Beenox, Mega Man Universe gets canned, Max Payne 3 grows some hair, and the internet fights back against Sony (sends them 100 pizzas).

Dedicated to Abraham Geradela. A fellow nerd, and one hell of a father.

Originally Recorded on April 5, 11
Runtime 1:29:55
Beer of the Week: Black Chocolate Stout
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 76

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:37:47 -0500

"Big Al's Booze Barn"

In today's episode � Lee and Arley are fresh off a double feature, Wramil is fresh off a nap: Wallet rape at our local theaters, revisiting Maximum Carnage, DIY Tattoo kits lead us to reminisce about Europe, Hitler demands all the juice, our Lord's hat, PETA strikes a holy book debate, Wramil prepares some egg foo young gravy, Sucker Punch and Hobo with a Shotgun are touched upon, Lee argues passionately about Superman, James Franco gets name dropped thrice, WWE All Stars makes us remember the good old days, the 3DS launches, Resident Evil gets some attention, the MK roster is revealed, Duke gets a "final" delay, and the King's of Kong do battle.

Originally Recorded on March 29, 11
Runtime 1:38:28
Beer of the Week: Sagres Bohemia Amber Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 75

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:54:02 -0500

"Sounds like a Melody"

In today's episode � The intensity forces us to remove clothing, then: The great soda debate, Gene makes Jimmys, fast food in bad neighborhoods, horse pervert to re-offend?, Apple says yes, The Office is "going to be crushed", C2E2 news including superhero casting and the new Cap trailer, CBC extends a failure olive branch, a Randy Quaid update, Hitman and River City Ransom make headlines, Lee calls BS on Sony, Duke is forced to smack a bitch, and via fan request we discuss our musical tastes at length.

Originally Recorded on March 22, 11
Runtime 2:01:23
Beer of the Week: Kokanee Gold
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 74

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:38:02 -0500

"Too Soonami"

In today's episode � Japan�s situation proves more tragic than Charlie Sheen�s floundering career this week, then: Lee "John Henrys" a yearbook, the panel tours a toy expo, Steak and a BJ Day, elite preschools, Jack Skellington heads to jail, mummies alive, the Vegas strip gets a little dimmer, Earth�s wiener revealed, Disney ends Bob�s uncanny valley, Conan gets real, the Spider-Man musical is still in trouble, Homefront disappoints on all fronts, Hideo is �okay�, PAX East, and we prep the return of the Top 5.

Originally Recorded on March 15, 11
Runtime 1:31:39
Beer of the Week: Presidente (Imported by Tim D.)
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 73

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:05:04 -0600

"I was frozen today!"

In today's episode - In a world of passable Chris Lloyd impressions, the panel prepares to celebrate Lee's 22nd birthday: The feminine hygiene aisle, the birth of EX-Birthday, Jagermeister comes to visit, Gates donates, 21 pounds of E, China, sad, Japan, happy, Jackass 3D gets awkward, Arley falls in love with Boogie Nights, Wramil sounds off on International Woman's Day, A Serbian film gets the recognition it deserves... a lawsuit, zombie segregation, Riddick 3, Shane Black talks Marvel movies, indie game development facts, we run down the news from GDC, Duke's ESRB gets a bit sexy, and we struggle to keep focused and keep an eye on running time. Enjoy!

The third episode in the drunkcast saga.

Originally Recorded on March 9, 11
Runtime 2:37:15
Beer of the Week: Egils Gull Icelandic Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 72

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 22:29:51 -0600

"Bible Grippers"

In today's episode - Lee says goodbye horses, then: Radio Free Iceberg, Boardgame Night, the rise of the machines, Scotland makes sure their youths never forget, flawless crack house fronts, sexting goes awry, we entirely miss the box office numbers (unintentionally), serious conversations about dumb and dumber, the panel breaks down the Oscar winners and losers, we analyze Chuck Sheen's most recent escapades, we take a trip to Bonetown, the 3DS proves to be big in Japan, and Mortal Kombat gets banned down under.

Originally Recorded on March 1, 11
Runtime 1:53:33
Beer of the Week: Flying Monkeys Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 71

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:27:11 -0600

"Boots with Der F�hrer"

In today's episode - Bitches be shopping, then: Lee falls hard for Roller Derby, this weeks celebrity encounters, victims are "asking for it", all-you-can-nibble sushi, the safe guide to sexting, brazen new uses for camera phones, Due Date delivers, IM3 gets a D, Muniz makes the news, Zelda turns 25, Dead Island hate, and Billy opens an Arcade.

Originally Recorded on February 22, 11
Runtime 1:51:12
Beer of the Week: Busch Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 70

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:37:15 -0600

"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"

In today's episode - We settle into the Ice Palace 2.0, then: A teen idol loses the rape victim demographic, censorship in literary works, schoolground candy trafficking, we learn how to eat ourselves to an orgasm, what items are considered "ass-worthy", Gaga vs. Madonna, Arnold returns to "acting", Wramil denies the probable truth that Will Smith is now a scientologist, MvC 3 takes us for a ride, we gawk at the "Balls of Steel" edition, and Lee files a complaint with the video game industry.

Originally Recorded on February 16, 11
Runtime 1:36:57
Beer of the Week: Boddingtons Pub Ale
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 69

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:07:16 -0600

"Licking the Deadly Powder"

In today's episode - The panel decrees that there is absolutely nothing noteworthy about this episode's number, then: The Japanese win the porn race, 300 pounds of God's meat goes missing, the all soap diet, male rights activists, Super 8 revealed, Chuck's teeth, the "Best Actress Curse", Marvel versus Capcom third and Shadow Mode, Visceral Games aims to please, Halo gets re-remade, a video game bundle DOES beat around the bush, and we adjust to the new acoustics.

Originally Recorded on February 8, 11
Runtime 2:01:04
Beer of the Week: Carling Black Label Extra Old Stock
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 68

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:27:23 -0600

"The Future"

In today's episode - The Ice Palace prepares to relocate, then: We lose a local Zoo-keeper, Egypt goes bananas, Chick-Fil-A is against filling "A", yin and yang canine stories, horrible chef puns (YEEEAAAH!), gay sex pills, movie casting news for days, Lee gets an indie hard-on for July, Sony's NGP, XBL cheaters, a Gamer Granny cancels her preorder, and Wramil discovers a new vice.

Originally Recorded on February 2, 11
Runtime 1:42:13
Beer of the Week: Baltika Russian Classic Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 67

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:08:29 -0600

"I was soooo gay"

In today's episode - The panel gets a "Taste of A**", then: We imagine a scenario where the podcast can stray even further from topic, Wramil finds a new vice, racism still exists (surprise!), grenade stories incoming, we talk Dark Knight Rises casting (with a repeat from 2008), a sexually confused hound, Black Annie, Kevin Smith comes full circle, the Oscar nominees get a run down, suddenly the world belongs to sequels, who's left out of MvC3, we continue to bet on Duke, and Nintendo asks us to prepare our wallets.

Originally Recorded on January 25, 11
Runtime 1:51:25
Beer of the Week: Wells IPA
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 66

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:35:39 -0600

"Clowns to the left, Jokers to the Right"

In today's episode - The panel becomes infatuated with pink beer then: Lee takes his shot at writing Leno monologue quality material, Trevyn's shanty town basement, Starbucks rolls out the Trenta, Sal the Cat reports for Jury Duty, one girl bears all for a fag (cigarette, for you NA types), Boy Fights, once in the sock, seven days in the bed, living with wolves, Gerry suffers one last pun, Gay Bond, Rickey does ok by us, we break down the Golden Globes, the panel argues about the future of "video games", the Spolsion MaXpolsion saga, region locking, and Hideo Kojima has a good laugh.

Originally Recorded on January 18, 11
Runtime 2:05:57
Beer of the Week: Fruli Belgium Strawberry Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 65

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:52:13 -0600

"Dick Retardo, Superhero Extraordinaire"

In today's episode - Lee gets closure from the pre-facebook age, then: POA Podcast returns, the birds and the fishes, 500 hours of wiener enlarging, Japanese and suburban mummies, the finer details of real life superheroing, we express our "interest" in the homosexual lifestyle, death tweets, we plead to give the people air, metaporn, NASA wastes their time and money (more so than usual), Bill confirmed for awesome, excitement levels rise for MvC3, freemium triples sales in middle earth, the 3DSes inadequate battery life, an idiot fails to unlock Arizona Killer achievement, and the group celebrates the survival of the fittest.

Originally Recorded on January 11, 11
Runtime 2:21:22
Beer of the Week: Samuel Adams Winter Lager
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 64

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 17:27:18 -0600

"Base Camp or a Buffet"

In today's episode - The panel describes how they rang in 2011, then: The battle of the mall chess sets, Hef settles down, Zombiesat, third suicide attempt is the charm?, 80 year old glory holes, DIY castration, we have a Jackie Chan lovefest, Postlewaite leaves us too soon, Cropsey opens our eyes to the real Staten Island, MJ weeps, we talk televisions (not a repeat of 1950), Arley jumps back in the fray as Dhalsim?, the Nintendo DS shatters records, Dissidia 012 gets jigglier, and we learn Viacom's greedy bottom line.

This episode was kept short due to Lee's 103 degree fever.

Originally Recorded on January 4, 11
Runtime 1:09:36
Beer of the Week: Rickards Dark
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 63

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:30:40 -0600

"Kunisingus"

In today's episode - The panel suffers from various holiday illnesses but pull what's left of themselves together to discuss: Humphrey Bogart Night, Mother Nature's wrath, what's all the rage in N. Korea?, the return of Donna Simpson, Jesus vs. The Urban Dictionary, the "Fuzzy Hannah" proves too hot button for Arley, TRON Legacy, two weeks worth of movie reviews, we get aroused for Black Swan, K. Smith grows up, 17 more minutes of boring, Indy goes first this time, the race issue in comic movies returns, Dead Money at a bargain the best DLC we ever had (THE BEST WE EVER HAAAAD!), Kinect Porn, and failed new years resolutions lead to setting the bar even higher!

Originally Recorded on December 29, 10
Runtime 1:43:53
Beer of the Week: Bierra Menabrea Amber Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 62 (Holiday Special)

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:10:03 -0600

"Sprang from my Bed"

In today's episode - The panel looks back on another year gone and realizes there will be no time to record a new holiday special... We recap the story of Christmas Tits style, Lee drops knowledge regarding all holidays this time of year, divulge our own Christmas traditions, our best holiday memories, holiday movies, holiday food, gah even holiday mad libs!

Brought to you by Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum.
"If you're drinking something else, stop it, and get Sailor Jerry's"

Special Holiday Edition!
Runtime 1:31:57
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 61

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:22:59 -0600

"But first, Salvia"

In today's episode - One daughter's bong hit drives a father back to denim, then: We taste the finest dog beer, talk half-abortions, incest, and fatherly duty, Chipotle PR employees need to check themselves, EA grows a heart, what you get when you cross Tommy Lee, a whale, and bovine genitalia, Lucas becomes a Necrodirector, this week in musicals, Lee defends pennies, we wrap up the Spike VGAs, Kinect madness, and the mass Hari Kari of the FFXIV team.

Originally Recorded on December 14, 10
Runtime 1:41:04
Beer of the Week: Chalky's Bite
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 60

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:03:18 -0600

"God Positioning System"

In today's episode - Lee attempts to get the Iceberg on Jerry's gravy train, then: We detail our send-off to Leslie, Arley and Lee drop to their knees for Kanye, we learn how to fill a North Korean prison overnight, the memory cremains, Cash4Gold gets abused, Arley saves us from a declining Inception conversation, Emma gets an out of this world response, the Stooges live, Dodson and West sweep our personal people's choice awards, the poop-socks line up, PETA gets told, bananas for games, and "hard mode" is unlocked.

Originally Recorded on December 7, 10
Runtime 1:53:07
Beer of the Week: McEwans Scotch Malt Liquor
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 59

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:15:43 -0600

"The Troll in us Oll"

In today's episode - We prepare to transition into Decembeard, then: Kenya calls No Homo, someone overpays for pizza, sexy Mexican Calendars, the war of squirrels, dogs, and men, Taras calls Game Over for South Africa, fools try to police the internet 15 years too late, we tip a 40 for Drebin, Cowboys versus Aliens, we make our dream Ghostbusters 2.0, Billy Bob continues his tirade of idiocy, Lee and Trev have an Undead Nightmare, MvC3 isn't out of character reveals, Axl is three years behind, and we run down our first legitimate drinking game entry.

Image courtesy of Pardoart.net

Originally Recorded on November 30, 10
Runtime 1:52:04
Beer of the Week: Bitburger Premium
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 58

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:32:16 -0600

"Revolver Oshawott"

In today's episode - We imagine a night with Arnold, then: Consumers go full retard, steamy German car sex goes wrong, the Pope says wrap your tool, the epic saga of John/Jane, I'm Still Here is analyzed, Harry Potter 7 impresses, Bill Nye discovers gravity, Batman AND Spider-Man news, Lohan does not equal Lovelace, Lee finds his game of the year, we wish Bizarre Creations the best, Tony Hawk fails to Shred, we break down the VGA 2010 nominations, and we ask YOU to devise a Tits of the Iceberg drinking game (for prizes)!

Originally Recorded on November 23, 10
Runtime 1:57:48
Beer of the Week: Sleeman's Original Draught
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 57

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:53:13 -0600

"Kat Dennings 8.5"

In today's episode - The boys are heavily distracted by celebrity naughty bits, then: A Jewish doctor gets satisfaction, what's really being injected into your face?, Pageant Boys, TLC finds new lows in Alaska, Gingerbread 'persons', Bill Clinton is confirmed badass, heated 10 year old movie debates, Ryan Renolds of Earth, Statham demands our women, Viacom drops Harmonix, MvC 3 is dated, Trevyn defends APB, an M rated Fight Night, and it's on like D***** K***.

Featuring cuts off Girl Talk's new album "All Day".

Originally Recorded on November 16, 10
Runtime 1:38:40
Beer of the Week: Red Racer E.S.B.
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 56

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:39:18 -0600

"Let's Make a Damn Flower"

In today's episode - We play the seniority card and do whatever we want: We reminisce about cereals gone by, take a trip to the public library, floods, and lions, and bodyguards, oh my, masturbation killed the radio star, eat for free at the Heart Attack Grill, chronicle the life of a British Sperm Hunter, Conan returns, American remakes that need to die, turning a profit on broadway, fanboy tears, COD BLOPS, pacifist New Vegas runs, Rock Band 3 gets our seal of approval, and one man learns to accept failure in the eyes of the creator.

Originally Recorded on November 9, 10
Runtime 1:47:10
Beer of the Week: Harvey Stone Irish Beer
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 55

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 00:28:00 -0500

"Great Hair"

In today's episode - The panel puts a cap on C4 2010 and Halloween then: Rocket Launcher lost and found, the daily intake of a 34st teenager, Bum fighter turns his life around, Japan continues to be awesome, apologies to Mojo, Superman Lives?, Chuck Sheen returns!, Randy runs for the border, a double helping of Bond, we get packed full of monkey decks, Microsoft's Kinect and new XBL update, G4 gets the drop (literally), Keiji Inafune takes last place hard, and we're reminded of our own (hilarious) mortality.

Originally Recorded on November 3, 10
Runtime 2:11:25
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 54

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:41:30 -0500

"@#$% You, George Lucas"

In today's episode - Trevyn gets fresh with some pool toys then: We down a liter of delicious beer, a dick runs for mayor, Russian bears get hardcore, Bowman robs the wrong Bumpus, America lets criminals off easy, the Dark Knight rises, "Jeff Galerfernakiss" strikes again, remake news forces us into ridiculous accents, the George Lucas saga continues, more huge game releases, our adventures in New Vegas, Sony drops two new handhelds, we check out the new 150, and we evoke the true spirit of Hallowe'en.

Originally Recorded on October 27, 10
Runtime 2:13:18
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 53

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:15:56 -0500

"AVP Offroad Fury: Requiem for a Dreamcast"

In today's episode - Lee gets geek stereotyped, then: Australia asks us to declare illegal porn, we fall in love with our car, a genuine unicorn sighting, Jackass 3D makes dollars in 7D, Lee calls for the end of The Office, Arley predicts doom for Scream 4, we invent Jeff Gorden Ramsey, New Vegas calls us back to the wasteland, Gran Turismo fills the DNF void, the NES turns 25, a great crossover is in the making, we employ some male fluffers, and we count down the musical acts one particular church goer says will lead to rampant homosexuality.

Originally Recorded on October 19, 10
Runtime 1:35:11
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 52 (Anniversary Special)

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:25:41 -0500

"We're having a baby"

In today's episode - The panel is joined by guests new and old to celebrate Tits of the Iceberg's 1 year anniversary!: Wramil and Lee reminisce about that sexy night twelve months ago, Taras sits in on a special Not News/This is the Internet segment with Trev and Lee in which they go on an adventure they'll never remember, Arley leads the charge against 3D in our Movie News segment, Mike and Matt join Lee and Trev to talk their GOTY and argue all things video games, and finally the original panel counts down their 50 Top 5s... And that's just the Tits... of the Iceberg!

A special thanks goes out to all our fans and listeners, here's to another year!

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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 51

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:29:13 -0500

"End the Present"

In today's episode - Things get back to normal at the Ice Palace: Lee falls for a baritone voice, the beer of the week gets kid friendly, news from the NYC...CC, Americans finally decide that eating babies > wheelchairs, we chronicle our wild child days, detail the importance of "keepin' ya cool", learn what's considered an inappropriate tweet, the movie news evolves, Superman promises to throw a punch in his new movie, 1/4 Jackass 3D buzz, Jack Sparrow drops by, more big game releases, unnecessary stories in fighting games, and we count down the top 10 beers Spike TV dares us to try.

Originally Recorded on October 12, 10
Runtime 1:47:28
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 50

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:15:10 -0500

"No Homo"

In today's episode - The panel dissects their wildest dreams then: Celebrate the end of WWI, breakfast pizza, expose the mailman, strange vending machines, shoot at a zombie policeman, Social Network gets "liked", Superman gets slow-mo director, Emma Stone pulls a fast one, our first glimpse of the Thing prequel, Lucas takes a $@#% in 3D, more great game releases and delays, take in a load of DLC, what's in a (Taliban) name?, the 3DS is detailed, and we decide our cost for the night (gay cost).

Originally Recorded on October 5, 10
Runtime 2:02:05
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 49

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:40:27 -0500

"Duck, Duck, Goose"

In today's episode - Not a repeat of Episode 23, Lee and Trevyn are joined by Mike Haynes, Matt, and newcomer DJ Robert Bramzilla: Lee inherits a man's soul, Antoine Dodson makes dollar, new realms of Listerine pleasure, dinosaur humping, we believe a man can fly, Smallville, huge releases, unfortunate delays, APB compensation, we get Jam on the side, HD collections we want to see, Rob trolls Minecraft, and Mike wants 2 hours and $14.99 back from Marvel.

Dedicated to "C.H." and his wonderful Nintendo Power collection.

Originally Recorded on September 28, 10
Runtime 1:59:36
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 48

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:42:44 -0500

"Really Big Show..."

In today's episode - The panel prepares themselves for one of the most news packed episodes in recent memory: A cereal box toy you could go without, silly insurance policies (IE people are stupid), bearded ladies and basketballs, a kangaroo beating, Muslim's just want to have fun, Casey Affleck spills the beans, WB finally sticks their fingers in the DC pie, our PlayStation Move adventure, Wiebe gets on top, Pokemon Apocalypse, APB's premature end, "Dante's" new look, and what the boob tube has become to us.

Check out the Pokemon Apocalypse Trailer here.

Originally Recorded on September 21, 10
Runtime 2:04:09
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 47

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:36:30 -0500

"Terrible Fate"

In today's episode - The panel breaks down the crapfest that is the VMAs and then: Steve Jobs is denied his ninja stars, we discover that "knife-proof" isn't all it's cracked up to be, McDonald's restaurants are quite literally everywhere, Arley and Lee talk Machete, Chris Evans gears up, we hope Marty Scorsese lives forever, we reach out to halo, we prepare to be moved by the PlayStation Move, Fort Gay, and we debunk the latest Creepy-Pasta to be served to the internet.

Check out the "Haunted" Majora's Mask Cartridge here.

Originally Recorded on September 14, 10
Runtime 1:42:44
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 46

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:10:58 -0500

"Pinocchio in a Cat Suit"

In today's episode - We join our panel in a more intimate setting to: learn to fear the Russian police force, lose face... literally, bring a Bosnian puppy chucker to justice, ponder the concept of real dolls, further ponder the concept of real dolls, convince Trevyn to retire on a head injury, hype ourselves up for Ghostbusters 3, slam James Cameron, prepare ourselves for the autumn video game rush, watch Duke shoot down flying pigs, and Lee and Trev become obsessed with hoarders.

Originally Recorded on September 7, 10
Runtime 1:34:04
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 45

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:34:00 -0500

"Golden Wine Coolers"

In today's episode - We drink what Bruce says to drink, then: Darwin has a busy week, foreign bodies inside bodies, Sex drive-throughs, Catching up with movies on the plane, cats do it in the woods, Expendables talk, James Cameron gets the douche bag stamp, Samus Aran's new adventure, M$ gets dollar, FFXIV's fatigue system, and Lee recaps the Fan Expo adventure.

Originally Recorded on August 31, 10
Runtime 1:31:57
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode Six

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:49:00 -0500

"I Wish to be the Little Girl"

Class is back in session, we have a lot to cover today so pull up a seat and open your browser.

In today's lesson:
-Moving in with your Auntie and Uncle.
-Being the little (or big) girl.
-The gospel according to Duke.
-Dealing with your son's weird fetishes.
-The perfect game.

Runtime 0:59:06
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TrevComix 1-4

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:51:00 -0500

4. "Wisdom"

3. "Great TV"

2. "Geometry Wars"

1. "Cleanliness"

Tits of the Iceberg and Panels Of Awesome at Fan Expo 2010!

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:41:00 -0500

Lee and Krista of the Iceberg teamed up with Panels of Awesome's Mike Haynes and The Dougler to cover Fan Expo 2010 in Toronto, Ontario!

Podcast of Awesome #13: Listen here!

Podcast of Awesome #14: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Follow our adventures with the live photo blog on Panels of Awesome.com!

Proceed inside for Lee's blog! *Updated Sept. 22/2010*

All four of us who attended from our website network arrived the day before to get situated. After checking into our ritzy hotel we checked out the Hockey Hall of Fame, where Mike and I got up close and personal with Lord Stanley's Cup.
We grabbed some dinner and headed to sleep early to prepare for the weekend ahead of us.

Having Media passes, not only were we allowed to use a separate entrance (Thank, God!), we were also allowed on to the show floor two hours early on Friday. With an hour until our sneak peek, Krista and I took the time to check out the CN Tower while Mike and Dougler headed back to the room to make our Media badges a bit more awesome.

Right after walking through the door two copies of the exclusive Avengers #4 variant were purchased. Mike didn't stop there, as he bee-lined it to the Hasbro booth and dropped $85 on a giant Galactus action figure.

We hung out at the G4 booth for a good thirty minutes chatting up Scott C. Jones and grabbed a pic with Victor Lucas before leaving. (Mike had to crouch significantly in this picture)

If you're ever listened to the POA Podcast you might be familiar with the nerd rock band Kirby Krackle, who were nice enough to give us a quick interview.

Microphone at the ready we one shot interviewed passers-by who were in costume. This lead to some hilarious, and extremely awkward situations. Once a crazy minute is found a video will be edited! (I promise)

Krista snapped a photo of Mike and I with Dan DiDio, the Co-Publisher of DC Comics. He's so incredibly chilled out, that you wouldn't recognize him unless you were specifically looking for him. (He was also freelance writer and story editor for the TV Shows Reboot and War Planets)

On Saturday Dan found the time to give us a quick interview. Out of all the DC related questions I threw at him he was most pleased to be asked about Reboot and spoke very passionately about the project. Mr. DiDio is an extremely fun fellow to speak with. If you ever find yourself the opportunity to do so, ... do so.

Saturday was shoulder to shoulder people. The lines to get in the main doors went down the street and past the CN Tower. Some people apparently waited up to 5 hours just to get in. Apparently small riots of people demanding their money back were going on outside though I never saw anything like this in person.

The mood inside the convention center was positive, and even though the place was near full to capacity attendees remained friendly and upbeat (A 55 thousand person hug so-to-speak). While Sunday was busy at first, security guards were paying more attention to how many people were allowed in at once, allowing us to zoom around a lot easier.

The last day of the con was when all the crazy deals went down. Things were selling for tens of dollars cheaper. We took advantage of a vendor selling comic books for $10 by the kilo. I grabbed a handfull of Punisher Vol. 2 and an issue of Amazing Spider-Man entitled "On thin Ice" in which Electro traffics drugs through Winnipeg, Manitoba inside hockey pucks.

Dougler found himself purchasing two giant full-tang swords on our final day. I also got Alvin Lee to draw me a last minute Sakura bust.

Finally got to check out A-Team and The Losers on the plane ride home, all in all, a fun, albeit expensive trip to Fan Expo 2010!

Signing off,
Lee

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 44

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:51:00 -0500

"Black-Up Plan"

In today's episode - Arley has a slip up in pursuit of the Kracken: Trevyn becomes a man, a huge baby, disgustingly topless women, interrogation reversal techniques, the gathering of the juggalos, box office disaster, the fall of the Fishburnes, why Hellboy 3 won't happen, Ed Boon's long term plans, get stoked about RB3, and in Dear Titty the panel immorally talk dirty about getting old.

Originally Recorded on August 24, 10
Runtime 1:57:24
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 43

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:53:08 -0500

"Sextortion"

In today's episode - Still sweating from watching the Expendables the panel discusses: Kick FM, free sex trips to Amsterdam, the advent of Sextortion, lead bouncy castles, sibling rivalry, Expendables 2?, Pilgrim's box office, Star Wars on BluRay, the fate of Doodpeel, Mass Effect's jump, betting on Duke, the best selling Zelda game, and in the new Dear Titty segment things step into TITI territory.

Originally Recorded on August 17, 10
Runtime 1:41:14
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 42

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:08:16 -0500

"Eyes turning to Raisins"

In today's episode - Arley is away so Taras will play, then: Tits is Fan Expo bound, Lee meets a delicious smelling man, the elite Japanese 40,000 aren't what they seem, Hula Hoops taking over the streets, a fishmonger plays "hide the eel", Expendables, it becomes harder to hate George Lucas, the king of kong saga continues, Street Fighter Lessons, Erotic Role Playing needs to go, and we ask why we still play video games.

Originally Recorded on August 10, 10
Runtime 1:55:27
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 41

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 22:39:29 -0500

"Of Pole Dancers and Porn Stars"

In today's episode - The panel gets the on the inside track regarding pole dancing lessons, then: Rediscover Ron Livingston, twitter rumours, the war of the adorable, hiring a private dancer *wink*, one lady gets rubbed the wrong way, the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World premiere, Trevyn follows the way of the samurai (3), triple alley-oops, the fantasy cocktail league is born, and so much more in this filled to bursting episode of Tits of the Iceberg!

Check out Keyboard Cat Redux here.

Originally Recorded on August 4, 10
Runtime 1:52:26
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 40

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:09:24 -0500

"Lordy, Lordy"

In today's episode - We go four in forty with juice in our beer, then: The state of "Comic-Con", install some extra tubes on the internet, a dog receives communion, we see the avengers all lined up, talk Snyder, our last moments as a doomed astronaut, debate the negative influence of mainstream gaming, Victini, we break down the ESRB, Mega Man Universe, and Trevyn asks us "What would we do?".

Originally Recorded on July 26, 10
Runtime 1:53:39
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This is the Internet! Podcast - The Lost Episode

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:55:00 -0500

"Mel's Hole"

If we're to continue our careers as crytozoologists we need to be able to decipher fact from fiction, usually calling upon our good friend, "science" for help. But sometimes logic cannot be applied, sometimes you're standing at the mouth of a truly bottomless pit.

In today's lesson:
-Mel Water's earthly orifices
-Fact or Fiction?
-A cryptid wrapped in a sheep
-Charlie Manson

Runtime 0:58:20
*Warning: Not for the easily offended.

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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 39

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:47:20 -0500

"Wicked Game"

In today's episode - Wramil finds love at Dominion News, then: Ai-Kon, Scott Pilgrim wraps up, drug induced invisi-clowns, cradle robbing old ladies, super heroes get new duds, the idea that one degree of separation exists between fresh prince, the bible and vampires, a shout out to the DLC of summer, Kinect gets priced, Namco vs. Capcom vs. Capcom vs. Namco, and we count down our favourite songs to accompany two person naked push-ups.

Originally Recorded on July 20, 10
Runtime 1:20:29
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 38

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:09:17 -0500

"They're Terrifying"

In today's episode - Arley tells us about his folked up weekend, then: Digital Drugs, Video Game inspired rubbers, we visit the meat counter for some sausage, the French and Spanish become one, Avatar's re-release, Norton Hulks down, the Ice Palace gets a little slimmer, Dragon Age 2's new look, Blizzard tries to destroy Anon (and fails), and we introduce our new revolving outro segment.

Originally Recorded on July 12, 10
Runtime 1:32:28
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Downloadable Summer 2010!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:27:00 -0500

Summer time always brings with it a video game drought that lasts until late September. In recent years however, the DLC experience has made this not so bad, with quality titles being released each week for under twenty dollars. What are some of the best and worst for Summer 2010? You're about to find out.

(Will be updating throughout July and August)

Castlevania Harmony of Despair - Xbox 360
Release Date: XBL August 4th, 2010
Price: 1200 MS Points
6 player Castlevania? Sign me up! While the game has it's fair share of grind, and playing alone is definitely one of the more difficult and boring experiences you'll have, in a group that knows what they're doing it's hard to say this isn't a great entry in the Vania series. You more than get your monies worth here, but keep in mind that the game doesn't support local multiplayer, or a PS3 release date >:(
Recommended

Deadliest Warrior: The Video Game - PlayStation 3/Xbox 360
Release Date: PSN TBA / XBL July 14, 2010
Price: 800 MS Points
Super face paced battles a la the Bushido Blade series. While I still consider the show to be silly fanboy fodder, the game has cut it's way into my heart. For the time being it has replaced SSFIV as the after-cast game of choice.
Highly Recommend

Duke Nukem Manhattan Project - Xbox 360
Release Date: XBL June 23, 2010
Price: 800 MS Points
Always bet on Duke. This is an untouched re-release of the 2002 PC game, strictly for long time Nukemheads.
For the Fans

Hydro Thunder Hurricane - Xbox 360
Release Date: XBL July 28, 2010
Price: 1200 MS Points
I love boat racing games, though this particular one lacks a sense of speed that past iterations have had. At 1200 points it's hard to recommend this title when there's so much else to play this summer.
Decent

Joe Danger - PlayStation 3
Release Date: PSN June 8, 2010
Price: PSN $14.99

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - PlayStation 3/Xbox 360
Release Date: PSN TBA September, 2010 / XBL August 18, 2010
Price: PSN $14.99 / 1200 MS Points

Limbo - 360
Release Date: XBL July 28, 2010
Price: 1200 MS Points (About $15)
To fans of last years "Braid" this title will seem like a breath of fresh air. Simple side scroller platforming controls with 3-4 hours of brain teasers. While the game is creepy and pretty to look at, you don't receive a lot of bang for your buck in this case. At 400 points it would be a buy, at this price definitely run through that trial first.
Not for Everyone

Monday Night Combat - Xbox 360
Release Date: XBL August 11, 2010
Price: 1200 MS Points

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - PlayStation 3/Xbox 360
Release Date: PSN August 10, 2010 / XBL August 25, 2010
Price: PSN $9.99 / 800 MS Points
Balls to the wall, Beat 'em Up, RPG Action. Emulating the classic River City Ransom, Scott's video game adaption is all a fan could ask for, but alas this greatness will be lost on non-retro gamers and those unfamiliar with Pilgrim.
Highly Recommended, Especially for the fans

Till next summer,
Lee

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 37

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 01:15:15 -0500

"The Boys are Back in Town"

In today's episode - The original line-up is back, tackling all the day's top issues: Treating yourself, Lee kills the video star, hot dog eating becomes serious business, the rights of Satanists, "Free Lemonade", Smokin' Ginger Russian Spies, guess the length of our new Spider-Man's neck, we sound off on Airbender and Twilight, Super Mario Bros. finally gets released on the Sega Genesis, and in a grim Top 5 the panel prepares for the passing of their celebrity Grandpa.

Dedicated to Bob Probert #24, who blurred the lines between hockey and rock n' roll.

Originally Recorded on July 6, 10
Runtime 1:20:56
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 36

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:35:00 -0500

"Replaced with a Robot"

In today's episode - The panel meets later than usual, resulting in delirious banter: The capture of Russian Spies, the advent of Horse-Boy and other Google StreetView anomalies, killing each other with knives and forks (Names like dork etc.), we discover that some of the best things are NOT illegal, and we talk some major casting announcements...
But then the Quickening kicks in (In the form of an energy drink run)!
Trevyn rejoins the living and talks about the Crackdown 2 demo, PlayStation Plus, the new pokemon trailer blows minds, and we discuss respectable women who turned into cock-hungry monsters overnight.

Originally Recorded on June 29, 10
Runtime 1:49:50
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 35

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:43:00 -0500

"Unzipped it Twice"

In today's episode - Fresh off the E3 Review, our makeshift panel discusses the usual: Lee hits 100K, Anne Frank fanfiction, we can't help but touch ourselves, caulk robbery, the genius of Toy Story 3, Marvel short films eminent, the Hobbit situation, we roll out, key the term freemium, the red eye of doom, and big franchises we've given up on.

Originally Recorded on June 22, 10
Runtime 1:20:07
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode Five

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:26:00 -0500

"Fan hits the Sh**!"

Have you ever dreamed you could be a character in your favourite stories? Travel to the pokemon world? Have your own half Sonic, half Pikachu son? It's not weird to dream these things, or write erotic novellas involving all the main characters of your favourite book... oh, wait, yes it is. Sit down everyone today's lesson is a doozy.

In today's lesson:
-The fan fiction, a definition
-Mary Sue, and her many followers
-Separating the good from the bad
-Pokeclipse
-Portals to other worlds
-Exploiting the socially awkward

Runtime 1:04:57
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Tits of the Iceberg / Voidcast Podcast - E3 2010 Review

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:07:00 -0500

"E3 2010 Review"

In today's episode - Mike Haynes and "Dancin" Janzen join with Lee once again to discuss how the show went down. Hear our highlights, lowlights, and much more!

Special E3 2010 Review!
Runtime 1:14:18
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Tits of the Iceberg at E3 2010

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:10:00 -0500

Lee was at E3 2010 in Los Angeles representing the Tits of the Iceberg!

Tits of the Iceberg / Voidcast Podcast - E3 2010 Preview
Weeks before the show Lee sat down with Mike Haynes and "Dancin" Andrew Janzen to discuss all things E3.
Check it out!

E3 2010 - Impressions from the Floor!
For first hand impressions from the floor click here.

Tits of the Iceberg / Voidcast Podcast - E3 2010 Review
A week after the show, Mike Haynes and "Dancin" Janzen rejoin Lee to discuss their highlights and lowlights and put E3 2010 to bed.
Check it out!

Monday, June 14th, 0905 hours

While E3 2010 is yet to officially start, Microsoft is out of the gate early, figuratively blowing their entire wad overnight. Project Natal, the 360's "ace in the hole" has been renamed to the Kinect. While this may not be as dumb as say... the Nintendo Revolution's change into the Wii, it's at least a relief that gamers won't have to argue about the correct pronunciation of Natal.

Early advertisements for what the world knew as the Xbox 360 Slim have been popping up overnight as well. While this has yet to be officially confirmed, it certainly rains on Microsoft's parade... or circus.

In case you haven't heard those in attendance for Microsoft's pre-presser last night were forced to wear white ponchos and watch the Cirque du Soleil perform something that hopefully had anything to do with video games.

And so begins the longest half-day of work in history...

Monday, June 14th, 1400 hours

Leaving to the airport, I'll check in when we land in the City of Angels!

Tuesday, June 15th, 0200 hours (All posts hereafter will be in PST)

Touched down in LA around 11pm local time, however our luggage did not. A delayed flight to Denver, CO meant a quick run through the terminal and directly onto our connecting plane to California, minus my things. I'm pretty sure sitting for 2 hours, followed by 5 minutes of running, followed by another 2 hours of sitting is a good way to achieve a blood clot, but I digress. My clothes and toiletries will hopefully arrive by tomorrow morning. From the looks of things right now I won't have access to my usual video editing software either so windows movie maker will be filling in. I'll be throwing together some fancy stuff when I get home, but until then this will have to do.

The show doors open at high noon tomorrow giving us a good couple hours of standing in line for our passes and holders. Much more on that tomorrow night.

So what did we see today in the keynotes?
In between boarding airplanes and running around I was able to sneak a peek at what Microsoft, Obisoft and EA are bringing to the table.

I have a book full of notes on the subject but that will have to wait until tomorrow as a couple hours of sleep must be had!

Tuesday, June 15th, 2200 hours

Finally able to sit down and recap my day, if you'd prefer to just hear about the games click here.

Wow, where to start.
The LA convention center is huge for starters, with E3 filling it's South and West halls. Each of these halls is as long as a city block, packed high with video game goodness.

Our adventure today started with a solid commute to downtown LA followed by a 15 minute drive around a parking complex. Upon entering the south hall lobby my jaw officially dropped. Gamers, developers, people from around the world filled the room. We promptly grabbed our badges and holders and headed outside to scope the front of the building, adorned with gigantic video game posters.

The South Hall

After milling around and grabbing a Grande Passion Iced Tea Lemonade, it was time to join the ebb and flow into the South Hall of the LA Convention Center. Greeted with the ass of EAs booth, Ryan and I headed left.

Big name booths in the South Hall include:
-Microsoft
-Square Enix
-Ubisoft
-Disney (Huge booth for only Toy Story 3 and Epic Mickey)
-EA
-Take-Two Interactive
-Konami
-Warner Bros.
-THQ
-Sega
-Namco Bandai

Check out our adventures in the South Hall here Part 1 / Part 2.

The West Hall

Arriving in the West Hall I was greeted with an eye full of Capcom's booth, primarily a huge LCD on which a match of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was going down. I'm extremely disappointed with Bethesda at the moment as they were closed to the public and apparently have nothing playable or new at the show. Nintendo and Sony are the main reasons to travel all the way to the West Hall, and they're more than worth the trip.

Big name booths in the West Hall include:
-Nintendo
-Sony
-Capcom
-Bethesda Softworks (No playable games!)

Check out our adventures in the West Hall here.

I couldn't imagine the stress the video game press and professional media must be feeling this evening. I've been sitting here for three hours now and I'm still no where near done conveying all I have to say about the show. I'm borrowing a laptop that absolutely refuses to allow me to use any kind of video editing software so you will have to wait until Friday night at the earliest for our footage. Trust me, it's worth it.

It's time to enjoy a delicious backwoods cigar and a beer and prepare for what tomorrow will bring.

Check my end of day wrap up on YouTube here (Video coming soon!).

Hoping to demo the new Zelda game, the 3DS, and the PS Move tomorrow amongst tons of other things, check back tomorrow night!

Wednesday, June 16th, 2330 hours (I plan to add more to this later, too late to go in detail now)

As was the case yesterday, you can get the cold hard facts here.

Today was my day to stand in lines. My compatriots were off to some meetings so I was on y own to bomb around the convention. I started at Nintendo's booth and jumped in the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword line. I met some friendly fellow gamers in line, and before I knew it (40 minutes later) I was in front of Link's new adventure. Afterwards I jumped in the 3DS line, while it took me an hour and change to get on stage and get hands on, booth babes were carrying demo units up and down the lines which I really appreciated. They were carrying Golden Sun, Super Scribblenauts etc. and 3DS consoles themselves showcasing how the 3D visuals work.

After having my mind blown, I joined up with Ryan to try out the multi-player demos in the booth (Goldeneye, Donkey Kong Country Returns). After a quick lunch it was off to Sony to play this and that and try out the Move. The attendant at the station I was at was relentlessly bashing the Wii's motion controls, blaming them for my inability to play ping pong. He exclaimed "We made it too real for ya'll", and he was right! Once I realized I wasn't playing Wii Sports and actually had to visualize a paddle in my actual hand I was unstoppable. I tried a few other Move demos and moved on.

The evening ended with the three of our crew meeting with a business partner so-to-speak, Justin and his buddy, Sean (Whom he has met that morning). We meandered over to "The Yard House" on the LA Live strip across from the Staples Center and the Convention Center to pound back a few beers after a long day on our feet. The Yard House has over a couple hundred beers on tap at all time, and to top it off you can order what they refer to as a "Half-Yard" which is a giant femur-esque glass bottle that holds at least 2 and a half beers per glass ($9.50). A tower of Onion Rings, Calamari, Nachos and much more was promptly ordered, and before the night was through I had dared Sean to shoot a sauce cup full of buffalo sauce.

Check out our Yard House experience here (Video coming soon!).

After enjoying some beers and appetizers we snuck into IGNs poolside rooftop party to find it was already wrapping up (at 9pm).

Excuse my vagueness, but it's time for some sleep if I want to make the best of my last day tomorrow. I'll be adding more asap, thanks for reading!

Thursday, June 17th, 1100 hours

Well it's my last day here in LA and at E3 2010. I've got A LOT of running around to do today in the South Hall as I've yet to even scratch EAs booth. OnLive has a huge booth there as well, while I'm not at all interested, I'm curious to see first hand how cock-sure the developers are, so I can put a face to the failure when the time comes. I also definitely want to have a sit down with somebody at the FFXIV booth and demo that out (Really liking what I saw), and check out the rest of Square Enix's booth.

I'm hopefully going to have time to swing by the West Hall again as I wanted to throw down in some 3D Killzone and play Metroid Other M, but only if time permits it. I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of Killzone, and Other M comes out in just over a month anyways. While I've not seen a game station, I have seen trailers for the Scott Pilgrim PSN title that I'm dying to get my hands on.

Cross your fingers that I have a good wrap today, I want to bring back as much inside information to Tits/VGPD/Void fans as possible!

I won't be able to update until I'm home, so until then, have a great day!

Signing off from Los Angeles,
Lee Skwarek

Thursday, June 17th, 1700 hours

Updated the "Impressions from the Floor!" blog and Celebrity Encounters.
I'll check back in when I'm home.

E3 2010 Wrap-up

Gaming "Celebrity" Encounters:

Tuesday
-Traveling companion Ryan B. high-fived Jose "Fubar" Sanchez (Of Reviews on the Run) upon our arrival at the expo.
-Brushed shoulders with James Rolfe the Angry Video Game Nerd.
-Shook the hand of Cliffy B. (Epic Games)
-High-fived "Stuttering" Craig of screwattack.com.
-Threw a "What's up?" at video game analyst, Michael Pachter.
-Ryan B. claims to have seen Olivia Munn from afar (haha).

Wednesday
-Said hi to Charles Martinet the voice of Mario (Luigi, Wario, Waluigi).
-Spoke with Daniel Kayser (SpikeTV corespondent, Epic Battle Cry Podcast, and all around awesome dude) in the Skyward Sword line.
-Ryan B. high-fived Scott Jones (Of Review on the Run), he's almost touched the entire cast!
-Shouted "Well BAM, there it is!" at Kudo Tsunoda, he did not seem pleased.
-High fived Cheapy D of cheapassgamer.com
-Was hanging out in the lobby a meter away from Shane Satterfield, the Editor in Chief of a little website called gametrailers.com! He was bitching quite loudly about his experiences with Sony's 3D Televisions.
-I got my picture taken with the the guys from EpicBattleAxe.com!

Thursday
-Played Castlevania Harmony of Despair in front of Koji Igarashi. When I turned around and saw him watching I was shaking too much to continue playing. I know he doesn't speak much english so I motioned to the giant poster behind us and exclaimed, "Thank-you, for this!". He nodded and walked away to be interviewed. Highlight of my trip.
-Saw a lot of miscellaneous Gametrailers.com crew today, included reoccuring Invisible Walls Podcast panel members.

Friday
-Spoke in the LAX Air Canada terminal to one of the lead devs on Spider-Man Shatter Dimensions.
-Sat with four guys from the Assassin's Creed Brotherhood development team on the plane from LA to Toronto, chose not to talk with them as I'm not a fan of their game, if you have nothing good to say, don't say it at all.

Signing off on E3 2010,
Lee Skwarek

�Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock-n-roll.� - Shigeru Miyamoto

E3 2010 - Impressions from the Floor!

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:09:00 -0500

I had my hands all over tons of hot new titles and products at E3 2010!

This is a side blog where I'll list what I saw and played alphabetically along with my thoughts.
Game on! I'm going to pretty much keep this to point form for now. For the most part it's coming from my handy note pad I carry with me on the show floor (Blank entries will be updated as soon as possible).

Nintendo 3DS - Release Date: Fiscal Year 2010 (Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2011)
-Liking the colours, overall a blockly design however compared to what we've been used to since the DS Lite.
-It has a 3D "slider" to adjust the amount of "3D". The effect can be turned completely off if desired.
-Top screen is the only to display 3D images, bottom functions the same as the original DS (More heavy duty stylus).

I stood in line for an hour and 20 minutes to get 20 minutes to of time to see as much as I could on the 3DS stage. While the line has organized chaos, Nintendo had booth babes on either side touting DS XLs featuring new game demos from the floor (such as Golden Sun Dark Dawn and Super Scribblenauts), this was a great addition as it ultimately saved me time! As you moved closer to the front of the line the ladies were carrying the 3DS itself. Viewable on these were some live action mini vids showcasing the 3D effect (A glass breaking, a flower growing) and after that some game stills of first party Nintendo characters (Mario, Samus etc.). At the end of this demo Link came on screen. Using the analog stick I was able to adjust the camera so that Link appeared to be standing outside the frame of the screen, I was sold.

The 3D effect is only achieved when the 3D slider is of course on and the viewer is positioned correctly. Both your eyes are needed for this to work (Sorry to those with eye patches), should you close one eye the image appears to be 2D again. This means that "capturing" footage of these titles in 3D is impossible to an extent. A couple girls were also carrying a sort of 3D pong game. You move your paddle with the stylus and the ball bounces back and forth between the front and back of a 3D tunnel. The end of the tunnel displayed what the cameras were looking at, ie as if I was starring through the 3DS itself. When the time came we all rushed on stage to what I like to call "Mini-E3". I tried to see all I could in the the seemingly short time I had.

Games on the stage that I was able to see in time:
-Mario Kart
-Paper Mario
-Metal Gear Solid 3D Snake Eater (Personal favourite, demo of gameplay, only able to control the camera)
-How to Train your Dragon (The movie trailer)
-Resident Evil
-Kingdom Hearts (port of the first game, originally on the PS2)
-Kid Icarus
-Samurai Warriors 3 (Fully playable)
-Professor Layton (Fully playable)
-Some point and click mystery game... forgot the name. (Fully playable)

Overall, very neat. While the 3D doesn't feel like a gimmick as much as the waggle of the Wii and touchscreen of the DS felt like at first, the real story here is the underlying graphics. What I saw was on par if not trumping the PSP, and even the Gamecube and PlayStation 2 in some cases. MGS and RE especially looked very pretty, the latter looking almost identical to RE5 cut-scenes (I know right!)

Save your pennies, gamers.

PlayStation Move - Release Date: September 19, 2010 NA
-Controllers themselves feel nicely weighted, comfortable to hold.
-What the Wii wanted to be.
-Motion tracking is serious business, no more flicking your wrist or waggling, you have to replicate the motion in real time.

Microsoft Kinect - Release Date: November 4, 2010
-Tracks your movements well enough (Maybe slightly better than the PS2 eyetoy).
-Sorry, couch potatoes this is not for you (Or for anyone for that matter).
-Exhausted after playing the game for 5 minutes, I was jogging full speed in place, why is this fun?
-$150 paper weight/lawsuit catalyst (To quote Mike Haynes: "Someone is going to seriously hurt themselves.")

Tits of the Iceberg's Best in Show!
Here are the games that wowed me the most, in no particular order:

-Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
-Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
-Golden Sun Dark Dawn
-Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The
-Little Big Planet 2

I'll also hit each game with a score out of 5 to gauge excitement factor. (1 being super meh, 5 being I want to take this home right now)

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - 1/5
-Not a fan of the series.
-Mixing it up with different characters.
-If you found the first two interesting but boring feel free to pass on this one.
Release Date: November 16, 2010

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 - N/A
-The Xbox 360 Slim I tried the demo on froze before I could even start a game (Hopefully not a sign of things to come).
-Unfortunately didn't have time to try it again.
Release Date: Q1 2011

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair - 4/5 *TotI Best in Show!*
-Incredible! 6 player co-op Castlevania!
-Played as Alucard (duh).
-Standard Metroidvania, demo was only one player unfortunately.
-You can control the camera at any time. You can focus on allies or see the entire map on one screen (like a doll house haha).
-"Iga" himself was standing behind me while I was playing before he was interviewed by Gametrailers.com. I'm still shaking.
Release Date: TBA

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - 1/5
-I'm a huge Castlevania fan, and prior to playing the game was NOT liking the direction it seemed to be heading.
-Ugh... Generic Hack 'n Slasher.
-Plays somewhere in between God of War and Bayonetta, but no where near as tight as either.
-QTEs are wholly confusing and pretty annoying.
-Not looking forward to this title.
Release Date: Fall 2010

Dead Rising 2 - 1/5
-Extremely Underwhelming.
-Shallower control scheme compared to the first title.
-It's more of a zombie beat 'em up, if that makes any sense.
-Graphics and effects seem a bit retro-grade, less impressive than even the first title.
-A lot of items, but not a lot to DO with them. Combo items are fairly neat.
-Hopefully has a solid story? (haha)
-Overally uninterested in this title at the moment.
Release Date: August 31, 2010 NA

Donkey Kong Country Returns - 2/5
-Ryan and I tried a couple levels in co-operative mode (I was DK, Ryan was Diddy).
-Think New Super Mario Bros. done in the DK Country style... and you can pretty much guess what this is like. Awesome to see a Donkey Kong title like this however.
-Uses nunchuk/wiimote control set, using the analog stick to move on a 2D plain is very touchy.
-Combo moves available (I could lift Diddy up and then jump into the air, Diddy could then hold A to bust out his jetpack and hover us both over short distances).
-It's either difficult or we suck, we died a lot (I honestly blame the controls).
-Not too impressed by this one.
Release Date: November 1, 2010

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light - 4.5/5 *TotI Best in Show!*
-Adorable art style, FFIII + IV remakes style but further chibi-fied.
-Colours are subdued and relaxing, looks like a water colour painting.
-Crown system is pretty cool, each member of the party can equip a magic "crown" that endows special abilities or stat boosts. Crowns can also be enhanced.
-Battle system
-Demo broke the 4th wall to much hilarity.
Release Date: October 5, 2010 NA

Final Fantasy XIV (14) Online - 3.5/5
-Demo "walkthrough" was by appointment only. I convinced them to let me in based on my 5 year addiction to FFXI.
-I didn't get hands on, but I saw the game up close.
-Beautiful graphics (WOW eat your heart out).
-More to come.
Release Date: 2010 (Vague)

Fist of the North Star Ken's Rage - 3.5/5
-ALREADY DEAD!
-A few different characters to choose from, all with different play styles.
-Game looks great, captures the subject material perfectly.
-Kicking ass feels responsive, there are some crazy silly moves.
-Dragon Ball game devs should take a page out of this games book.
-Looking forward to the full game!
Release Date: Fall 2010

Front Mission Evolved - 2/5
-If you like Front Mission, you'll like this, unfortunately I wasn't really won over by it.
Release Date: September 14, 2010

Goldeneye - 2.5/5
-Played a game of 4 person spilt-screen deathmatch.
-Classic Controller Pro seems to be the default here. Uses all four shoulder buttons, IE if you have a regular Classic Controller you're screwed.
-A revamped version of "Archives" was our stage.
-Cool special abilities that are character specific (Oddjob throws his hat using the grenade button).
-Iron sights, melee button, grenade button, all these things are FPS standards, but NOT in Goldeneye.
-Not digging the sensitivity of the camera and character controls.
-Slightly curious to see how they do the single player mode.
Release Date: November 2, 2010

Golden Sun Dark Dawn - 4.5/5 *TotI Best in Show!*
-I'm a HUGE fan of the first two games.
-Incredible! Uses the touchscreen to preform "psynergy" in the game world, and of course control the tide of battle.
-Familiar GS look, but with a 2.5D twist (Think Pokemon HG SS compared to Emerald).
-Battle scene is amazing! All the psynergy favourites from the first games return (Ragnarok!) with a glorious extra dimension. Allies and enemies are all rendered in 3D and fully animated.
-The puzzles are on par with the first two titles, and oh so familiar.
-Fans of the series get hyped! This game is going to be incredible.
Release Date: Holiday Season 2010

Gran Turismo 5 - N/A
Release Date: November 2, 2010 NA

Kane and Lynch 2 Dog Days - 3/5
-Enjoyed the story in the first game, felt gameplay was adequate.
-Played an 8 player game of a cops and robbers-like mode live.
-Digital video-esque graphic style may be lost on a lot of people as the game under the security camera filter isn't all that pretty.
-Game itself was fun, came in first on my team!
-Hopefully the single player game will be demoable, I want to see more from this game.
-I am increasingly interested.
Release Date: August 24, 2010 NA

Killzone 3 - 2.5/5
Release Date: February 2011

Kirby Epic Yarn - 3/5
-Finally a Kirby game for Wii!
-Visual style reminds me alot of Yoshi Story for the Nintendo 64.
-Kirby is made of yarn and thus transforms into different shapes...? I've seen him be a parachute, car, balloon (duh) etc.
-Interesting and colourful, I want to see more.
Release Date: Fall 2010

Lara Croft: Guardian of Light - 2.5/5
-I had my doubts about Lara's isometric co-op adventure, apparently they were unfounded.
-Fun control scheme, Geometry Wars meets Gauntlet Legends.
-Co-op abilities and puzzle solving is quite neat.
-Had fun, looking forward to the full game.
Release Date: Q3 2010

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The - 4/5 *TotI Best in Show!*
-I HATED Twilight Princess, thank god they changed up the style.
-Looks like a french surrealist painting, super colourful and fantasy-esque (Not sure if want). Huge mushrooms and trees everywhere, the enemies are reminiscent of Wind Waker.
-Stood in line for 40 minutes, felt quick however. There's tons to see and people to talk to in line (Gamer camaraderie, who doesn't like Zelda?).
-They STILL made Link right-handed... damn it. At least he looks a bit cooler this time around. I still believe he should be a boy but whatever, he's at least wearing actual pants this time around.
-Controls are a bit clumsy at first RE: selecting items, however sword play works quite well.
-Uses wiimotion plus to track your movements, precise sword cuts are a result. Using the bow reminded me of Wii Sports Resort.
-In game calibration! Simply have Link raise his sword skyward (pun?) and slice straight vertically to get things in sync.
-Need to see more, especially regarding the story, otherwise I'm legitimately looking forward to Skyward Sword!
Release Date: 2011 (Vague)

Little Big Planet 2 - 4.5/5 *TotI Best in Show!*
-Was really excited to check this one out.
-Uniquely pretty like the first, if not more so.
-New Items! (Power-ups), got to try out a level featuring a grappling hook. I can't wait to see what the user base can do with these new elements.
-Jumping feels less floaty, overall the platforming controls feel tighter which was one of my main concerns.
-A bajillion new stickers and costume items.
-I wish I could take this game home right now.
Release Date: November 2010

Mafia II - 2.5/5
-Fully destructible environments are very neat.
-Simple controls, clumsy gameplay. I was constantly taking cover on the wrong sides of things.
-Camera is touchy and too close to the character when your weapon is drawn.
Release Date: August 24, 2010 NA

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - 3.5/5
-Very familiar feel, long time fans.
-Looks great! Really digging the style. The characters look incredible, the attacks are stunning, just wow.
-Control scheme is easy to pick up, works, and is not that much different, simplification considered.
-Played on arcade stick and got whooped by a stranger (I'm no slouch either).
-Dante is based on DMC3 Dante! YES! Let's get CRAAAZY!
-Can't wait to see more on this title, be it character reveals or the rumored story elements.
Release Date: Spring 2011

Medal of Honor - 1.5/5
-Medal of Honor: Modern Warfare 3
Release Date: October 12, 2010 NA

Metroid: Other M - 2/5
-Didn't have much time to play, but watched it being played alot.
-Not a fan of the controls at all, switching from sideways wiimote to pointing in first person is awkward.
Release date: August 31, 2010 NA

Rock Band 3 - 2/5
-It's rock band all right...
-Solid visuals, more of a next gen feel.
-Being able to import all past tracks is incredibly awesome.
-They showed the keyboard and guitar pro later in the week, alas I was out of time to try them out.
Release Date: Q4 2010

Sims 3 (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and NDS port) - 2.5/5
-October 26, 2010 release date, free downloadable content available day one.
-The gentlemen demoing it to us said there will be a 3DS version as well early next year (Launch title?).
-Ability to upload created character and buildings etc. to an online database.
-More to come later.
Release Date: October 16, 2010 (Unconfirmed outside of the presser I saw)

Sonic 4 - 2.5/5
-Game is going to be episodic.
-Sonic's starting pace is still TOO SLOW. Faster Acceleration is a must.
-Incredibly long levels (compared to the Genesis days).
-Levels are not a linear left to right either, there is a lot of vertical and what is seemingly backtracking. I should not get lost in a Sonic side-scroller!
-Reminds me a lot of Sonic Rush for the NDS.
-Lots of fan-service for long time fans. The music and enemies included contain a lot of throw backs.
-Semi-cartoonish style is a bit different, liking it so far however.
Release Date: Episode 1, Late 2010

Sonic Colors - 2.5/5
-Sonic Unleashed, minus the werehog, plus crazy lasers.
-Fairly fast paced, you can jump, slide and boost.
Release Date: Late 2010

Super Scibblenauts - 1/5
-Same as the first, which isn't inherently a bad thing, I'm just not excited as I was the first time around.
Release Date: October 2010

Tron Evolution - 2/5
-I'm not a fan of Tron in the slightest.
-Interesting visuals, enough to keep me interested in finishing the demo.
-At the end of the day it's a movie game...
-Game crashed on me during a lightcycle race.
Release Date: November 1, 2010

Twisted Metal - 2/5
-Feels like TW.
-Super fast paced.
-Controls are a bit off, square to accelerate, X to hand brake, a HUGE learning curve to the controls in general.
-Game crashed hard in the last 30 seconds of the deathmatch I was competing in.
Release Date: 2011 (Vague)

Two Worlds II - 1/5
-I actually didn't mind the gameplay in the first game, it was horrible, but addictive.
-The first title had the most horrendous cutscenes and ridiculously stupid plot of any game I've ever played (And I've played Dynamite Heady).
-Played the demo with an attendant watching me so I had to hide my disgust.
-Horrible, worse controls and combat than the first, which I thought would be impossible.
-This game is broken, so help me God.
Release Date: September 14, 2010 NA

Valkyria Chronicles 2 - 3.5/5
-Liked the PS3 edition? Now you can play on the toilet!
-Demo was playable on the PSPGo only, the only game to be demoed on the Go.
-Scrapbook visuals transfer well to the PSP.
-Same great gameplay, it's a buy for fans.
Release Date: August 31, 2010 NA

Vanquish - N/A
-Didn't have time to get hand on with this one.
-Very clean visuals, steeped in Sega's style if that makes any sense.
-Standard Third-person shooter fare.

Yakuza 4 - 3/5
-Sega correspondent told me they will not be removing any content (Hostess Bars etc.).
-Best Yakuza title to date, though not that much has changed since 3.
-Multiple characters to play as with different fighting styles and abilities (Strong character can lift fat guys!).
-Weapons available in the demo were purely for fun and included a Spear, Katana, and Sticks (?).
-Much more violent than I was expecting.
-Fans should be looking forward to this one!
Release Date: Q1 2011

Signing off on E3 2010,
Lee Skwarek

�Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock-n-roll.� - Shigeru Miyamoto

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 34

Fri, 28 May 2010 21:26:00 -0500

"Two-Rolls"

In today's episode - A storm brews outside and inside the Ice Palace, then: Lee's SSFIV Tournament success, the wondrous world of Foxconn, God defines the term ironic, the punchable face of the Boy from Mars, the other side of Jackie Chan, super-hero costumes, the triumphant return of Mortal Kombat, tons of pre-E3 nuggets, and we talk munchies of days gone by.

Originally Recorded on June 8, 10
Runtime 1:50:36
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Tits of the Iceberg / Voidcast Podcast - E3 2010 Preview

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:08:00 -0500

"E3 2010 Preview"

In today's episode - Lee sits down with Mike Haynes and "Dancin" Andrew Janzen to talk expectations and reveals for this years E3. Will Project Natal flop? Does Nintendo have any plans for the vitality sensor? Will Gran Turismo 5 finally be dated? This and much, MUCH, more! Have a listen!

Special E3 2010 Preview!
Runtime 35:15
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 33

Sat, 22 May 2010 10:13:00 -0500

"Portrait of a Voyeur"

In today's episode - The panel marvels at Lee's new mouse-pad, then: The Queen's job description, the dark side of voyeurism, Worst (Best?) billboards ever, we demand satisfaction, the Hobbit gets less Spanish, Scott Pilgrim is looking better, Lohan loosens up her throat muscles, the grandfather of the modern zombie movie gets senile, Trevyn explains the Sonic flow chart, and Arley can't stop the music.

Originally Recorded on June 1, 10
Runtime 1:24:42
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 32

Fri, 21 May 2010 19:22:00 -0500

"God Save the Queen"

In today's episode - The panel celebrates the Queen's birthday with the usual obscenities, then: Lee's interest in Chernobyl, discuss Mark Twain's sex life, talk dirty about new condoms, a woman loses six inches in her buttocks, we travel The Road, the Avengers get overally complicated, Trevyn gets Redemption, Pac-Man pucs his way onto Google, Fable/Killzone 3, ideas to freshen up Rock Band, and we live it up down to the last dollar.

Originally Recorded on May 24, 10
Runtime 1:30:06
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 31

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:37:12 -0500

"More Dicks"

In today's episode - We dust off the soap box then: Kevin Costner gets a thumbs up, try to solve the mystery that is Japan, detail the exploits of Pi Delta Phi, take the FARK! Quiz, the 3D world war continues, the return of the Power Rangers (After 10 thousand years they're free), talk some Alan Wake, virtual upskirts, and we hate our fellow man in the Top 5.

Originally Recorded on May 18, 10
Runtime 1:34:03
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 30

Sat, 15 May 2010 21:14:48 -0500

"Unbridled Idiocy"

In today's episode - In a world where everyone has a cold, the original panel is reunited to discuss: Scratching our noses 007 style, Wii rage, Lunch Monies, how many tries is too many, put Iron Man 2 to bed and look to the future of Stark Industries, J.J. Abrams the king of viral, get the wrong impression from Skate 3, voice concerns about MvC 3, and turn to the dark-side.

Originally Recorded on May 11, 10
Runtime 1:14:05
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Red Dead Redemption - Cougars and wolves and bears, oh my!

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:10:00 -0500

Do you like Westerns?
Don�t answer that. You fucking love Westerns.

Whether or not it was thanks to Clint Eastwood�s immeasurable manliness, everybody now knows that cowboys and the untamed west were gritty, deadly, and badass as hell.

Red Dead Redemption reflects this better than any game I�ve ever seen. Even Sunset Riders.

The historical accuracy is almost dead-on. Everything from prostitute attire to architecture to blatant racism is all captured excellently. It�s pretty clear that the game strives to be realistic in everything it does.

I mean, there are a few inaccuracies with a couple of the guns and other small things, but it�s pretty obvious that most of these are in place to balance out the gameplay. For example, the LeMat revolver in-game uses a top-break reloading system and loads metal cartridges. However, if it was 100% accurate, it would take a good minute or two to reload the damn thing.

Red Dead Redemption is full to overflowing with, well, stuff. Minigames exist of all the expected cowboy passtimes like horseshoes, poker, five-finger-fillet, etc. There are bounties you can take care of dead or alive, you can patrol town at night fighting crime, and even out in the wild there is almost always some kind of trouble going on for you to get involved in. All of these things either reward you with money or �honor� (a sort of good/bad bar{no ugly}), and you can do everything at your own leisure, outside of missions.

Aside from missions and minigames, all the small things and details make the game seem more alive. There are at least 20 different kinds of animals out in the wild, all in plentiful supply, and all have their own areas on the map where they can usually be found. Every animal can be killed and skinned, and then you can sell said skins for more money. There are a lot more weapons than I expected, too. I mean like, there are four different kinds of shotguns alone. And let�s not forget that it uses the RAGE physics engine from GTA4. Knocking someone out in a fistfight feels pretty rewarding as you watch them stumble around before falling down and knocking a bunch of shit over.

The game controls pretty much exactly like GTA4, but with a toned-down aiming system (locking on to enemies isn�t as automatic), that can actually be altered to better suit the player. �Casual� aiming locks right on to the nearest target and won�t let go until you stop aiming. �Normal� aiming locks on to a target if they were already really close to the center of the camera. It only stays locked on for a second or two, and free-aiming is still possible. �Expert� aiming is completely free-aim.

If there are any negative qualities to Red Dead Redemption, it�s basically all nitpicking. As I mentioned, even though the guns are all modeled after real world counterparts, they aren�t really accurate in their performance and stats. Also, I don�t really like how Marston automatically holsters his weapon if you aren�t using it for four seconds. Especially after my bear hunting escapades. I don�t even want to remember the number of times I�d finally caught up to that bear to try and stab it, only for Marston to push it�s ass like he was picking a fight with it, because he had automatically put away the knife.

Oh, that�s right, there are actual negative things. With some copies, or some systems, or maybe even completely by chance, the game can be really buggy. Like, �Every so often, you�ll fly 50 feet in the air and land in the middle of a group of enemies� buggy. My copy and Lee�s copy are just fine, but I�ve heard plenty of horror stories.

Aside from the single player game, there are also online multiplayer modes. The biggest and most notable is �Free Roam�, which is like a lobby where you are given the entire map to just screw around in with up to about 15 people or so. Unfortunately, this online free-roam is an extremely stripped-down version of the single player mode. There are no trains, animals spawn less frequently, there are no random events, no minigames, no lasso, and nearly nothing to do besides shoot at each other, or at enemy NPCs at gang hideouts. There are also your standard deathmatch and capture the flag game modes, but they�re really nothing special.

Almost everything you do in free roam and in matches scores you XP, filling the XP bar that replaces money, honor, and fame. XP will level you up like you�d expect, letting you unlock better guns, better mounts, more titles and more playable characters. Unfortunately, given that there is not much to do online, getting enough XP to unlock all the characters or mounts is really a harsh grind for very little reward. However, Rockstar has promised to add free roam co-op missions as free DLC soon. Here�s hoping they also add minigames sometime as well.

So, summing up, Red Dead Redemption is the cowboy game that cowboy games should be. Oh shit, I forgot to mention the story. The story is actually really really well done. The characters are great, too. But there are some surprises, so avoid talking on message boards until you�ve beaten it.

Trevyn
trevyn_x@hotmail.com
Written June 3, 2010

(At 96% game completion in single player, clocking in over 40 hours. Level 30 online.)

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 29

Sun, 9 May 2010 01:29:06 -0500

"God's Gift to Women-Man"

In today's episode - We celebrate our new layout and drop an earful of site news, then: Spread the word about zombie awareness month, lament the unnecessary loss of animal lives, talk Old People, the Spider-Man/Jedi Knight team-up, church going sex addicts, bizarre Pepsi flavours from overseas, Lee demands true justice from a right-wing a**hole, part on good terms with Rambo, we travel to New Vegas, Sony's extended warranty, and talk for an hour (literally) about our most desired Super-Powers!

Originally Recorded on May 4, 10
Runtime 2:20:41
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 28

Sat, 1 May 2010 11:54:23 -0500

"Son, I am disappoint"

In today's episode - Lee's long-time friend, and former roommate Taras fills in for Wramil, with discussions on: Fat waiters, The Gay Softball League, Saskatchewan's ninja bank robbery, Noah's ark is finally found, Disney drops some big announcements, football bashing (European Football), Taras' thoughts on Monster Hunter Tri, ladies go wild for the Black Wii, the PS3-D, and we are severely disappointed.

Originally Recorded on April 27, 10
Runtime 1:38:28
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 27

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:13:38 -0500

"Double Guitars"

In today's episode - Lee temporarily takes up the editing reins in Wramil's absence, then: The harrowing tale of Arley's cell phone, 420's origin story, craigslist booty calls, defending a teacher's right to rub one out, we invent a drink that involves a fleshlight (the one with the butt), count down the best stoner films, discuss the end of game manuals, take you for a ride, get angry about game ratings, and we salute the red, white, and blue.

Originally Recorded on April 20, 10 (AKA 420)
Runtime 2:08:09
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 26

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:37:35 -0500

"I'm all outta gum..."

In today's episode - It's crunch time so Arley sits one out, Trevyn fills in, and along with Wramil and Lee discuss: Conan's return, South Korean gaming curfews, Dominic Deville, comic book movies and the return of Riddick, Anton Yelchin gets our vote for spidey, Bond 23 gets a director, video games getting even sexier, prep for Captivate 2010, and define the differences between "manly" and "badass".

Originally Recorded on April 13, 10
Runtime 1:38:31
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 25

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:24:41 -0500

"Hide the Cucumber"

In today's episode - We get featured on iTunes and discuss: ScarFAKE, the Balmoral's new sign, the manliest names ever, embarrassing cucumber related suicide attempts, selling fish to underage kids, drool over the Expendables trailer, Trevyn gets righteous about Gamecrush.com, we talk great local food, and discover Wramil has trouble reading.

Originally Recorded on April 6, 10
Runtime 1:42:11
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Top 10 - Wii Games for the Hardcore Gamer

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:00:00 -0500

The Nintendo Wii is a barren wasteland of casual games and shovelware, sorry fanboys, it's true. Yet there remains a select few titles that stand as a waypoint or an oasis for the "hardcore gamers"***out there. If you're like me, your Wii console stands for months on end collecting dust, until you get the urge to play a GameCube title at least. It's not fun to hate on the Wii, it's just easy, but today we're going to try to spread the love around. I've compiled my top 10 games worth owning a Wii for. You might find some glaring omissions in my list but let me say here that those titles were left out on purpose... I have my reasons. But enough talk, have at you!

***(Defined as someone who plays actual video games sans the need for gimmicks and simplification, as opposed to "casual gamers" who claim to play video games but in truth play WoW and Wii titles such as Ultimate Skeeball Championships 2010****)

****(Not a real title, but it damn well should be)10-Metroid Prime Trilogy

While I, and I'm not alone on this, prefer the sidescrolling Metroid titles, especially Super and Zero Mission, I can't deny that Nintendo took a gamble and succeeded on the Metroid Prime series. Changing the game genre from it's established roots into a first person shooter garnered a lot of hate at first, but in the end was accepted as a fun to play "Spin-off" of sorts. All three games were released in one incredibly hard to find case last year, with the first two titles (originally on the GameCube) retooled to make use of the Wii's motion control. The first party support here rings through and those looking for a solid space fps need look no further.

9-No More Heroes

Suda51 returns with a double whammy of titles on the Wii. While the first game is being ported to the HD consoles, it's taken long enough that I credit the Wii with exclusivity. NMH is a good example of not overusing the motion controller, and keeping things tactile for the retro gaming crowd. While the plot and characters are all incredibly silly, the game struck home with the hardcore crowd thanks to it's high level of violence and maturity (?) not seen in many other Wii titles. Either bizarre title is worth checking out!

8-WiiWare Rebirth Titles

I could easily just say the shopping channel as a whole has a lot to offer but I'm going to narrow it down a bit. Contra and Castlevania Rebirth are two Wiiware titles definitely worth downloading. They play almost exactly like their SNES counterparts but are totally new adventures. Those looking for a fresh taste of nostalgia need search no longer.

7-Animal Crossing: City Folk

While this is technically a sim and can be considered for all intents and purposes as casual, I freaking love animal crossing, I have a ton of friends who love animal crossing, all of which I consider to be avid video game players. So what it is about this game that appeals to the hardcore crowd? I live next door to a lion and have a collection of funny hats in my basement, 'nuff said.

6-Mario Titles (Galaxy/Paper/Kart/New/Party/etc.)

The name of the game here is first party support. Mario titles always meet a certain level of quality, so even though Mario lost his identity years ago games bearing his visage can be considered "worth playing" at the very least. I've yet to see a Wii Mario title usurp an older entry in their respective series however (World > New SMB, Paper 64 > Super Paper, EVERY OTHER MARIO KART > Mario Kart Wii). They've come close though. I loved Mario Galaxy, but seeing a portly plumber flying through space is really weird, would it kill them to try a new property? Wait, did I just suggest Nintendo ditch Mario? Ha Ha, Oh WOW!

5-Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn

Tactical Role Playing Game, sounds exciting doesn't it? You bet your ass! Continuing on where Ike's story left off in the GameCube title, Radiant Dawn is all the RPG you could ask for. A solid cast of characters, surprisingly deep strategy elements, and some incredible CGI cutscenes are just some of the things to expect in this 30+ hour adventure. If you're a long time fan, or a newcomer to the series this is a most own for the Wii RPG fan... why didn't more people buy this game... *sigh*

4-Super Smash Bros. Brawl

While unfortunately the weakest title in the series in my honest opinion, Brawl stands as a playable museum tour of the Nintendo Universe. It also proves the point that more doesn't necessarily equal better. Sakurai's mascot beat-em up is still considered "the" title most gamers bought a Wii for. Those looking for an excellent 4 player party-fighter won't be let down as punching the crap out of Sonic-san the Hedgekawaii never gets old.

3-House of the Dead Overkill

The voice acting is terrible, the cutscenes are disgusting, the game is 3 hours long... and I wouldn't have it any other way. Overkill is the closest thing to an arcade shooter experience I've had on the Wii (and it doesn't even use Wii Motion Plus!). The game successfully parodies the House of the Dead series in every way possible and is fun as hell to play. Get a buddy and strap yourselves in for one spectacular ride of a rail shooter, Mother F***er.

2-GameCube Library

While this might seem like I'm making fun, the Nintendo Wii does have full backwards compatibility. It's the only console this generation that can play ALL past generation games no matter when you purchased your Wii (Sony, are you listening?) or whether or not you're plugged into the internet (Seriously, Xbox, that's retarded). As long as you have a controller and memory card a library of hundreds of great games opens it's doors to you. It's 2010, this should be the standard. Being able to play Wind Waker and PSO without having to plug any additional consoles into my tv? Priceless...

1-Monster Hunter Tri

Monster Hunter is easily in my top 5 game franchises of all time, so when I heard the third official console entry was going to be on the Wii and not the PS3 (or even 360) I sighed loud enough to level a mountain. Monster Hunter is an action RPG (first appearing on the PS2) in which you hunt dragons/dinosaurs/crabs/monsters in general, to farm their parts and build your character. While there are some light story elements the gameplay holds up enough that the promise of hunting bigger and bigger monsters is all the incentive you need to keep going. The game translated perfectly to the PSP, despite no second analog (used to attack in the first title on the PS2), and stayed there for 3 incredible titles. I was worried we'd get a motion controlled mini-gamefest, but what we got was a title true to the Monster Hunter name. This game kicks so much ass it's cheap at twice the price. Pick. It. Up.

Honourable Mention - Endless Ocean

I can listen to my own mp3s and deep sea dive looking for giant squids and whales, this appeals to me. There's no console game quite like it. With two entries in the series, Endless Ocean is worth checking out to fans of... wildlife, or just a relaxing experience. To my surprise the second game offers a ton of new content in the way of quests and goals to accomplish. Video Games aren't all shooting and adventuring, sometimes simply exploring a virtual world can capture the imagination.

But glittering prizes and endless compromises, Shatter the illusion of integrity,

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written April 18, 2010

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 24

Sat, 3 Apr 2010 19:49:13 -0500

"The Dangle"

In today's episode - The original panel is reunited, except now they're sillier, icier, and older than ever before! This week: Wramil tells us about his science-boner, we learn the club at the bottom of a well is "member's only", discuss low-tier strip clubs at length, Zilla asks for seconds, Orson Welles is resurrected but fails to usurp Jesus, we prepare for an awesome bathroom read, and discover that Wramil may be the whitest member of Tits.

Originally Recorded on March 30, 10
Runtime 1:28:22
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 23

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:25:33 -0500

"No local multiplayer!"

In today's episode - Prepare yourself for the first Tits podcast without our lil' asian buddy, Wramil (Who was allegedly in a sleep study). But never fear, Mike of itcamefromthevoid.com and Matt from theradioccp.com fill in, and along with Arley and Lee create a 2 hour supercast!
This week: Too gay for prom, buying prime real estate on the moon, our First Avenger movie gets it's Captain America, baby's first microphone, break into the third dimension of portable gaming, a stabbed gamer chooses continue and we bitch and complain about the video game industry as a whole.

Originally Recorded on March 23, 10
Runtime 1:56:17
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 22

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:11:32 -0500

"She-Mail"

In today's episode - The panel keep it short and sweet, but manage to: Enjoy a myriad of treats, she-mail AT&T a suggestion, stock up on hentai while they still can, send Red Skull into the matrix, unveil the PSWii, learn that Green Day have "wrote" over 50 "songs", continue to hate on Toriyama, and discover our tastes have changed yet stayed exactly the same.

Originally Recorded on March 16, 10
Runtime 1:12:39
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Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver - It's time to catch 'em all, all over again

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:50:43 -0500

I love me some pokemon. Ever since I received a Game Boy Pocket and Pokemon Red for my birthday back in March of 1999, I've been hooked. I was ten then and 21 now but in those 11 years of change one thing has stayed the same; the magic spark that keeps the Pokemon franchise fresh, even though the main entries in the series have been copy pasted from the beginning.

What allowed Pokemon to gain so much popularity seemingly overnight and continue being one of the best selling video game franchises of all time remains somewhat a mystery. What is it that appeals to us about capturing and collecting hundreds of unique monsters to grow, battle and trade? All I know is when Game Freak finally announced the highly anticipated remakes of the Gold, Silver and Crystal generation of games I was ecstatic. Gold and Silver are easily the greatest entries into the series and I'll tell you why.

HeartGold (HG) and SoulSilver (SS) follow many of the same plot points as their Game Boy Color counterparts from 10 years ago. Of course, now, we're playing on the Nintendo DS and many features have been added to accommodate the bells and whistles it offers. The touch screen can be used for navigate your menus both in the field and in battle. What's genius about this is you can use both the stylus to physically poke the buttons or use the control pad to highlight and select them (Are you listening Zelda?). Every item in the game (and all 493 pokemon for that matter) have unique icons, which is much appreciated. This is especially handy for the not so good with reading crowd, both young and old.

The game takes place in the Johto and Kanto regions. To those semi-familiar with Pokemon, Kanto was the region from the Red and Blue versions and was featured in the first few seasons of the animated show. Johto is nestled to the west of Kanto and ironically is steeped more in Japanese style. Many towns in Johto sport towering pagodas and large eastern looking halls. Many towns also have Pokemon gyms as well, where you must defeat the leader to win their respective badges. Rinse and repeat until you have 8 badges and a strong team then it's time for the Pokemon league challenge where your skills will be put to the ultimate test.

After traveling the entire Johto region, toppling the sinister Team Rocket, and defeating the league elite the game allows you to travel to the Kanto region and collect an additional 8 badges. Gold and Silver remain the only games where more than 8 badges are available. This effectively makes this the longest Pokemon adventure of its kind to date, clocking in anywhere from 30-50 hours depending on play style. Keep in mind that the game never "finishes". In many cases the credits just mean somewhere new to explore or new Pokemon to collect. There are 493 pocket monsters now, so bring extra balls.

When the original Gold and Silver was released it broke the mold by adding 100 new Pokemon to the existing 151. The remakes feature the original 251 native to the region rather than include the further additions from Ruby and Sapphire, and Diamond and Pearl. That being said, Pokemon from Heonn and Sinnoh can be traded into your HG/SS game at any time although they won't appear in your pokedex until after you've obtained the "national dex". The pokedex is a handheld electronic encyclopedia that details which Pokemon you've seen and caught. Receiving your pokedex in a Pokemon game usually marks the beginning of your adventure as it does here. Your goal is not only to defeat the toughest trainers around, but ultimately to fill every page of your pokedex.

It has to be said that HG/SS boasts one of the sexiest pokedexs I've ever seen. Using a grid, the unique icons, and touch interface, viewing your collection has never been so gratifying. To help you on your quest, those who bought or will buy the game new will receive a new tamagachi-like device called the pokewalker. The pokewalker functions much in the same way the Pokemon Pikachu device used to, with an on board pedometer counting your steps. You can transfer one Pokemon at a time to the pokewalker, and it can be any of the 493. Steps convert to watts which can be spent to catch Pokemon, find items, or unlock new paths to take you Pokemon on during your "walks". This thing is on my belt right now, furthering me in the game as I simply walk to the fridge for a yogurt. Things obtained in the pokewalker can be transfered back to your HG/SS game at any time, your Pokemon that accompanied you for your walk may also level up!

Those who played the original Gold and Silver will find no surprises in the plot. Many story elements from the Gold/Silver+ entry Pokemon Crystal are also present, such as the Suicune side-story. At the behest of Prof. Elm, the pokemon in your top slot will follow you around on screen while walking around towns and such. Much like Pikachu did in the Red/Blue+ entry Pokemon Yellow, but this time around it can again be any of the 493. Each Pokemon is animated and grows closer to you as it follows you around. Distractions such as the beauty-esque pageants and the new pokeathlon mix things up should you choose to partake.

Battle animations and move effects are the best the series has seen on a handheld. The 2.5D works very well on the DS. The music has all been remixed though you receive an option later to switch to the original GBC soundtrack.

Whether you're a long time fan anticipating a nostalgia bomb or a newcomer wondering where to begin, Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver is the destination for a premiere Pokemon experience. I dare any Pokemon fan not to get sentimental during the end game Pokemon battle with the enigmatic "Red". The character is a physical embodiment our own youth, naive, taking to a cave to shut out the rest of the world... maybe I'm reading to much into this.

Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aeeeroooodactyl,

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written March 14, 2010

(Collected the first 8 badges and I am preparing for my first Pokemon league challenge at the time of writing this. Played the SoulSilver version of the game.)

BLTN - Killer7

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:36:37 -0500

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 21

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:44:25 -0500

"Poop-socking it"

In today's episode - We experiment with different recording equipment to accommodate a full fledged party-cast for a special occasion, then: Get lost in translation, ponder the concept of the poop-sock, employ multiple tengas, condemn a complete idiot, prepare for the return of J and K, learn that girls play video games too, and do anything for a dollar.

Originally Recorded on March 9, 10
Runtime 1:29:17
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Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:30:00 -0500

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 20

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 23:32:45 -0600

"Go, Ninja, go, ninja, go"

In today's episode - We voice our disgust in the Olympic closing ceremonies, then: Stoke the fire of Winnipeg Jet lies, the Richard Garriott saga continues, humanely end the lives of chicken pock victims, take a liking to the CBS Conan, discover the most culturally insensitive movie idea, experience Y2K10, and recognize the genius of an ad lib ninja rap.

Originally Recorded on March 3, 10
Runtime 1:35:18
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode Four

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:21:10 -0600

"Cryptozoology and You!"

Welcome to the first of many lessons regarding Cryptozoology. Keep in mind there will be an exam at the end of term so pay attention. Today we'll be giving you a basic overview on the subject, and yes, we do take this seriously.

In today's lesson:
-The humble beginnings of Cryptozoology
-Know your Cryptids!
-The missing link
-God makes mistakes
-Lee and Trevyn's quest for the Jersey Devil's blood.
-The Mothman

Runtime 1:07:43
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 19

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:03:58 -0600

"Gwuigop: First Contact"

In today's episode - The panel gazes longingly at the pale blue dot, then: Mexico searches for the Master Chief, Gwuigop teaches Arley the truth, we bear children of sadness, learn to watch what we eat, Wramil hides an audio easter egg in the Movie News segment, John Hughes; tribute, or not tribute?, bust a nut in space for science, it rains heavily o'er us, and touch upon an infamous childhood hero usurping.

Originally Recorded on February 23, 10
Runtime 1:48:33
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Heavy Rain - Two dollars for a five cent pullhoon?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:06:14 -0600

Where to begin... Heavy Rain is an interactive drama, faux-film noir, point and click adventure video game exclusively on the PlayStation 3. The game was developed by Quantic Dream and was directed by David Cage (Who is also the founder and CEO of QD), whom you may or may not know as the writer/director of another game called Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy, Stateside).

Heavy Rain puts you in the shoes of 4 different characters who start the game as strangers. They become intertwined in the search for the Origami Killer, a serial killer who uses rain water to drown his young male victims whilst sending their fathers on a Saw inspired goose chase to prove their love for their sons. While the game sets you on strict rails you maintain full control of the plot and how it progresses. It is possible to have all your characters die and end the game without finding the identity of the killer. So I ask you, how far would you go to save someone you loved?

WARNING: While I promise not to spoil the killer's identity or the best possible ending to the game, I will go as far as to possibly spoil certain set pieces and events that lead up to the climax. I usually try to avoid spoilers all together, but in the case of Heavy Rain there's little else to talk about besides the plot. You've been warned.

You begin the game as Ethan Mars, a seemingly normal (jobless?) father waking up around noon on a weekday. After flicking the right analog stick to get his lazy ass out of bed you take what feels like your first steps. The game requires you to press the marsh-mellowly R2 button to move while tilting the left analog stick in the direction you want your character to move. I stress want, because even after getting accustomed to these awkward controls your character will often walk in circles or stumble like a drunk in the opposite direction you intended. This is especially annoying when trying to accurately stop on a dime to interact with the scenery. One scene involving finding a headstone in a graveyard is particularly broken. For all intents and purposes this style of movement does work as it's reminiscent of a PC point and click adventure. Though without the mouse the developers should have had the smarts to adapt.

At any time while in direct control of a character you can also hold L2 to hear what they're thinking. This usually provides backstory or hints regarding your next move. If you're not walking around performing pointless interactions, you're in a cutscene on the edge of your seat. The games story is told very cinematically, with changing camera angles and split screens intact all while you have full control of what your character says and how they act. What Heavy Rain boils down to (pun intended) is Quick Time Events the movie: the video game. You push buttons to ask questions, intervene, dodge punches, bullets, knives, power tools, have sex, pee, dance etc. Though the buttons needed to perform actions sometimes mimic the real motion irl, at times it's just push circle to live, now push X repeatedly to live. The game also employs the oft forgotten SIXAXIS capabilities of the PS3 controllers allowing for some light waggle at times.

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How long you have to input commands is governed by the games difficulty setting. The most difficult scenes in the game involve you playing a sort of finger twister in which you are required to hold buttons down in a certain sequence without letting go. I had to employ "the claw" and my chin more than a few times during these. While there is a slight difference when it comes to how complex certain scenes become or how hard and fast you need to hammer on a button, there is little reason to actually play the game on "hard mode" as it doesn't effect the plot in any way other than changing how often you potentially fuck up... and you will fuck up.

Missing one or two QTEs isn't the end of the world, the name of the game here is consistency. While, yes, it is possible to have a character die, keep a level head and you'll make it just fine. On my first play through I actually DID have a character die, thankfully this didn't affect my ending so much as he was the least important to the overall story but had I lost a SECOND character things would have gone much differently. Your ending is not only determined by who is left alive, but who chose to do what. While I don't know the exact number of endings it must be in the double digits. Having finished the game I can now see the potential for many bittersweet endings in which many ends are left untied. In my opinion play your first time through without redoing scenes you may have messed up on. While the game gives you this option to go back this will lead to small inconsistencies with the plot that can sour your experience.

After Ethan figures out how his legs work again we are lead through a tutorial prologue. After a shower scene, that was necessary so that we could see Ethan's ass, he, rather you, dress him and set him about his day. Ethan's day according to me consists of: Taking a leak, eating some grapes (no hand washing mind you), playing with a sword in the backyard, and staring at a pet bird for a solid 10 minutes. His wife and two kids, Jason and Shaun, come home for lunch. After setting the table and playing a Dad sim for a few minutes it's off to the mall of tragedy. While both children are still present let's go over one of my biggest beefs with the game.

Voice Acting! While the graphics, music, sound effects, motion capture etc. are all top notch (for the most part, I'm looking at you crowd scenes), the voice acting is scattered, going from genuine performances to amateur hour. Quantic Dream is located in Paris, France, and as such have a skewed perception of certain aspects of North American culture. Nevermind little things like wash closets and apartment aesthetics, what I'm speaking of directly here are stereotypes and accents. Over half of the voice talent employed for Heavy Rain have natural European accents (be it French, Belgium whatever), and unlike Hugh Jackman and Cristian Bale, who are neither, don't hide it well. This is excruciatingly obvious with any child characters who sound like they were plucked out of a school production of Oliver Twist. This is a game where someone is always speaking to you and to have certain performances pull you out of the experience is disappointing.

While Shaun and his Mother shop for shoes, Ethan and Jason decide to grab a balloon. It becomes very apparent that Jason has mild downs, or at least some sort of autism as you have trouble engaging him on any level. Even when you scream his name at him while he's within collar grabbing distance he refuses to turn around, thus leading to his death. Yes, the prologue ends with Ethan and Jason being struck by a slow moving car, killing the latter and brain fucking the other.

While this is the emotional jumping point of the game it fails so hard at achieving its intended peak that it accomplishes the opposite. Both Trevyn and I openly mocked Jason's death.

It's now a few months on and a serial killer surfaces dubbed the origami killer. He earns this title by leaving origami figures on his victims. He also leaves orchids on their chests and drowns them in rain water... so he could have easily been called something cooler like the Blood Orchid Killer, or Torrential Madman, but I digress. You now take turns playing as four different characters: deadbeat Dad Ethan, the enigmatic Madison, I ate the bowl private eye Scott Shelby, and "is he twelve?" FBI agent Norman Jayden.

Through a bizarre turn of events Ethan's remaining son, Shaun, is kidnapped and the search begins. The story of course has twists and turns, and legitimately keeps you guessing to the end. The games pacing picks up, you'll want to see what happens next. Moral choices run abound, be prepared to go to some dark places in your own mind when faced with some of the heavier decisions. I'm going to stop the story spoilers here aside from one moment I must touch upon. If you've encountered any other Heavy Rain reviews you may have heard of what some have described as a HUGE PLOT HOLE. Specifically, Scott learns a "secret" in a scene which is immediately followed by Madison also knowing this secret inexplicably. While an extra 10 second scene of Madison placing a phone call could fill this hole the game presents it as a literal mistake in the story. In the end, not a big deal whatsoever.

If you can't tell already I surprisingly really enjoyed my time with Heavy Rain. Enough that this is the longest review I've written on a game I thought I'd have the least to say about. I recognize a good who-done-it when I see one and this game delivers. If you own a PS3 at very least rent it, the game is no longer then 5 hours but is made for multiple plays.

I would like to close with a hall of fame of sorts for Heavy Rain moments I will never forget. Awkwardly watching Madison pee for 15 seconds, watching Jayden get crushed by a bulldozer, and serving a plate of raw eggs to a guest.

I have a son too,

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written February 23, 2010

(Played and completed two playthroughs of the game without replaying chapters midway through. Had one character die on my first run but still managed to get a good ending. Played on what the game considers "hard mode".)

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 18 Part 2

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:59:22 -0600

"Manly tears"

Welcome back! In the conclusion to last weeks episode - We approach the wee hours of the morning, and the bottom of a bottle of whiskey then: Shed some manly tears, drunkenly remember Mighty Joe Young being better than it was, salute a true patriot, find a sad plot hole in Majora's Mask, patent the first TotI Shot, Wramil takes a bizarre liking to Tits fan Justin, realize facebook is the beginning of the end, and Lee reveals he's hypocritically broken into the 4th dimension.

Tits of the Iceberg Bomb
Fill a tall shot glass with:
1/3 Sake,
1/3 Melon Ball
1/3 Vodka
Drop (or bomb) shot glass into a high ball glass filled with:
1/3 Vodka Rockstar
or 1/3 Light Beer (Alternate, when rockstar runs out)
Serve repeatedly the night before an anticipated movie release. Enjoy!

Originally Recorded on February 16, 10
Runtime 1:46:33
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 18 Part 1

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:22:53 -0600

"Calm before the storm"

In today's episode - Happy Birthday TotI! That's right we're legal, join us for an episode so god damn riveting we it couldn't fit in one podcast! Part 1 includes: Congratulations to the contest winner, the concept of kinda being in prison, Kevin Smith is too fat for the sky, a trip to sex city, Lee drunkenly curses the great game director Motomu Toriyama, game censorship in the land down under, and the Lee-9000 makes a special appearance.

The second episode in the drunkcast saga.

Originally Recorded on February 16, 10
Runtime 1:38:35
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 17

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:45:35 -0600

"Going into each other"

In today's episode - It's Valentine's Day, we ask you please allow us to be the backdrop to the rigorous wearing out your knees (or elbow) and then: Fight to spend petro points how we see fit, fear the hazard of third-hand smoke, take a ride on the yellow-line, bid farewell to Miramax, survive the rapture and go to hell, name the most romantic movies and video games of all time according to 2 guys and Wramil, and drop MAJOR hints regarding the Tits contest.

Originally Recorded on February 10, 10
Runtime 1:52:10
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode Three

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:43:24 -0600

"Beautiful Train Wreck"

Did you bring your parental consent forms? These all seem in order, if at anytime you feel uneasy feel free to wait in the hall.

In today's lesson:
-Hypertrophy Girls
-The dawn of internet shock
-The harrowing tale of Mr.Hands
-Learn about some strange sexual fetishes
-Bring your homophobia to light

Runtime 1:27:03
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode Two

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:59:31 -0600

"[DATA EXPUNGED]"

Welcome back to TITI. Grab your favourite beverage and take a seat, Episode Two will begin shortly.

In today's lesson:
-Trevyn's underlying paranoia
-How to prepare and serve Creepy Pasta
-Discuss The SCP Foundation at length
-West African Penis Stealing Sorcerers
-News on Computer (circa 1981)

Visit the "SCP Foundation" here.

Runtime 1:27:47
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 16

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:21:57 -0600

"Put your little hand in mine"

In today's episode - The panel relives the same podcast over and over and demands you put your little hand in ours, then: Uncover the conspiracy of soapy soda, shed a tear for starving Americans, discuss the most miraculous conception in over 2000 years, touch upon the Oscar's, talk disc quantity, and pick apart the stupidest and least helpful inventions of all time.

Check out the "Life: 30 Dumb Inventions" referenced in the Top 5 here.

Originally Recorded on February 2, 10 (Groundhog Day!)
Runtime 1:37:10
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 15

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:18:31 -0600

"McHard-on"

In today's episode - The panel gets a little too relaxed while sucking down some Schofferhofers but manages to: Give props to the greatest prank phone call placer ever, ban Tits in Kentucky, bid farewell to Conan, talk big about large game releases, and argue extensively on whose childhood crushes are more valid.

Originally Recorded on January 26, 10
Runtime 1:33:47
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 14

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:24:44 -0600

"Nerd Rage"

In today's episode - The panel discovers that the Grammy's are no longer worth watching then: Seize into a smoldering bowl of poutine, blame Sam Raimi for a change, plug a youtuber, round up the Golden Globes, find someone turned 22 during the recording, flip through the Guinness 2010 World Records Gamer's Edition, and go out in a blind rage.

Originally Recorded on January 21, 10
Runtime 2:01:32
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This is the Internet! Podcast - Episode One

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:30:37 -0600

"My first Porno"

Welcome to 'This is the Internet!' (or TITI) Episode One! Allow Lee and Trevyn to be your guides as they desperately try to make sense of it all.

In today's lesson:
-Vorarephilia
-Trevyn finds out where babies come from
-Katawa Shoujo
-A brief history of 4chan
-Possible penile alternatives for amputees (of the penis)

Runtime 1:10:18
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 13

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:28:10 -0600

"That's whose daughter?!"

In today's episode - The Tits delve into mysterious nightly occurrence then: Wish the best for Haiti, ponder scientific inaccuracies overseas, take Coco's side, consider burying a body, invite Spider-Man to our birthdays, discuss the idiocy of Microsoft, cross the pond for the Top 5, discover a hidden beauty, and try not to wake daddy. All this and more in this 'Thrice Open' Episode of Tits!

Originally Recorded on January 14, 10
Runtime 1:48:33
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Army of Two: The 40th Day - Double your pleasure, Double your fun, Doublemint, Doublemint, Doublemint Gum

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:40:07 -0600

Aw yeah. Army of Two 2: The 22nd Two. I hope you�re ready for some completely manly, testosterone-filled, gun-toting, Deagle-pimping action with absolutely no homosexual undertones at all!

LET�S DO THIS!
*fist bump*

Now that that�s out of the way, let�s get down to beeswax. Army of Two is a relatively new franchise, filed under the now more popular then ever �3rd-person shooter� genre.

Army of Two�s main focal point is 2-player co-op (online or split-screen), and to a lesser degree, weapon customization. Now, these are already two features that most games are sorely lacking lately, so that alone makes the first and second Army of Two games worth at least a rent. But by no means are they perfect. Especially in the case of The 40th Day.

For instance, we�ll talk about story. Here�s the summary from what I�ve gathered: *OH YEAH SPOILER ALERT* You are one of two members of a mercenary unit sent to Shanghai to do� something. Anyways, you meet this black dude who you suddenly are told to kill (whether or not you actually choose to do it), then China starts exploding and falling apart. Your radio operator got captured in the process, so you go and rescue her. From here, you go on to gun down countless members of what is probably some kind of terrorist group over the course of about 6 levels or so, while stopping in the middle of each one to make a moral decision, which usually comes down to either killing someone, or sparing them. Next thing you know, your ride out of Shanghai gets gunned down. So instead of giving up and dying (which is apparently the only other way out for Salem and Rios) you decide to kill the guy in charge of it all (who keeps showing up in all the loading screens and menus, despite his near complete lack of presence in the actual game). You finally kill your way over to him, and after explaining essentially nothing to you, he gives you one last moral choice. *OKAY SPOILERS ARE OVER NOW*

I mean, I�m a guy who is usually pretty interested in all the story and fluff of the game I�m playing. I�ve read every single codec I�ve picked up in Dragon Age (which I�ll probably be reviewing in the future). It�s just that in The 40th Day� it doesn�t really give you any story/backstory, nor does it give you any reason to want to figure it out.

Anyways, as I passingly mentioned in the spoilers section, in each level you are presented with a �moral choice�. These usually just come down to either choosing to kill someone or spare them, but they help break up the constant gunplay. If you choose to kill them, you get money or unlock a new gun. If you choose to spare them, you get �moral points� instead, which I think affect the ending of the game. It never really says what they do.

But let�s touch on a definitely positive aspect of the game: weapon customization. While it is said that The 40th Day sports a supposedly improved version of the customization in the first game, this is a statement which I am still unsure of. In Army of Two, there are three weapon varieties: Primary, Secondary, and Special. Primary weapons consist of all manner of rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. Secondary are your sidearms, like pistols and smaller sub-machine guns. Special weapons consist of sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and other, well, specialty weapons.

The weapon customization is actually pretty cool if you like guns. You get a good number of weapons (most of which must be unlocked), and instead of the usual �scope: y/n, silencer: y/n�, there are a good number of barrels, stocks, magazines (and ammunition), scopes, bayonets, silencers, grips, shields (yes, shields) and underslung shotguns and grenade launchers to choose from. In addition to this, you can also paint your gun with camo print or zebra stripes or gold plating or other stupid shit as well. The point is; everything you do with the gun actually affects its stats. Aggro (how quickly the gun catches enemies� attention), handling (recoil), precision (bullet spread), and damage are all taken into consideration.

While the game gives you a good 15 or so Primary weapons, there are fewer Special weapons (three sniper rifles, one RPG, one grenade launcher, and the �Grand Pinger�: A Garand with a scope, underslung grenade launcher, pistol grip, synthetic stock, silencer, and backwards-facing magazine. It was actually created and submitted by 4chan�s �weapons� board for EA�s Weapon Design Contest as a joke, due to how stupid it was. While funny at first, looking at the other possibilities on the official 40th Day website makes me thankful that this made it in, and not something like the �Sniper Shotgun� or the �Shuriken�s Launcher�), and to my own dismay, only three Secondary weapons. A Glock, A pistol resembling a Walther PPK, and of course, the Desert Eagle.

The controls suit the game well enough. Probably the most noticeable feature is the ability to switch whether the camera is over your left or right shoulder, for effective view around any corner. Other features include being able to swap out your scope and silencer in the midst of battle, and being able to either give your buddy props, or smack his head, resulting in a gain or loss in �comradery�. I have no idea what gaining or losing comradery does, but I guess it�s kinda funny.

In closing, I know that in my Demon�s Souls review I stated that my next review would be short, but that was mainly because I was really tired and kind of drunk.

Trevyn
trevyn_x@hotmail.com
Written January 17, 2010

(Played and completed one play-through of Co-op campaign split-screen on Normal Difficulty with Lee in roughly 6 hours. Played the PS3 version.)

Ghostbusters The Video Game - Bustin' never felt so good!

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:05:46 -0600

When this game was first announced as in production, Dan Aykroyd was quoted saying "this is essentially the third movie." What he didn't tell us is it's essentially the third movie... Co-starring you! If you consider yourself a Ghostbuster fan of any caliber you owe it to yourself to play this game. The music is authentic, the voices are authentic, the set pieces are all authentic, and the Bill Murray-isms are authentic. What it all culminates to is a fanboy's wet dream in the form of a faux-third person shooter (or buster).

To think for awhile that the game almost was lost in the Vivendi buy out. To make a long story short, Activision acquired the company and stated that only five of their existing franchises would continue production, Ghostbusters was not among them. Thankfully video game company fossil, Atari, swept in to take publishing rights (taking a break from making DBZ and Godzilla games), and saw the game to it's release on June 16, 2009. The developers, Terminal Reality, were responsible for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game and bringing the Ghostbusters world to life once again. They were also the geniuses behind the video game likeness of the proton pack, a device for weakening and tethering ghosts, that acts and feels as if they copy pasted it straight from the films.

To the unfamiliar, the Ghostbusters themselves consist of three para-psychologists from New York, Ray, Peter, and Egon (who are later joined by a fourth member, Winston), whom, after their ghostbusting fund is severed by their University employers, decide to open up shop in a converted firehouse as 'professional' ghost exterminators. I'm going to save myself some time right now by saying, if you haven't watched at least the first film, do so immediately. The movie depicts 'ghosts' as colourful caricatures that balance on the tightrope of cartoonish and downright horrifying. The favoured method to rid the haunted of the haunters is to blast the spirits with a proton beam and trap them in one of the amply named 'ghost traps'. This mechanic lends itself perfectly to some chaotic gameplay, all that's missing is some sarcastically dry quips and paragraphs of techno babble... oh wait the game has that too!

The player assumes the roll of the '5th' ghostbuster, an unnamed rookie who will remain nameless at the behest of Ray stating, "they don't want to get too attached, should any of their nuclear gadgetry malfunction." It's been 2 years since the events of Ghostbusters 2 and it's business as usual. The famous firehouse headquarters is fully explorable in between missions and functions as a sort of lobby with missions beginning and ending at the iconic ghostbuster conveyance, the Ecto-1. A small gripe here is that there are optional cut-scenes to witness during these lobby segments that are missed if you save and quit before starting the next mission (you load the save at mission start rather than back in the lobby). As I mentioned the game is played in third person the majority of the time, with the viewpoint switching into first person while using certain equipment like the P.K.E. meter.

I'll keep from detailing the plot too much as it's worth experiencing first hand, but let's just say it's standard ghostbusters fare with some series staples making guest appearances, including the gigantic Stay Puft Marshmellow Man. I've heard some other reviewers complain that these reappearances are wrestled into the plot for the reason of pure fan service, to these reviewers I say... could you have more missed the point of this entire game? During your 8+ hours with the campaign you will find yourself in many settings from yesteryear including wandering New York Public Library, wading through the river of slime, exploring museums, hotels, the streets of NYC, and even a light romp through hell. The attention to detail in some of the levels is incredible, especially those that were backdrops in previous movies. Now moving on to the good stuff, busting ghosts.

On any given mission, a few, if not all of your fellow Ghostbusters will follow you into the fray. Each buster, including yourself are outfitted with a proton pack on their respective characters back that doubles as a HUD. It displays what weapon you have equipped as well as your health. The proton pack functions as your lone defense against the badies you'll encounter, but thanks to plot specific upgrades, you'll find you need little else. Other equipment includes the aforementioned P.K.E. meter and paragoggles, used to track ghosts and see hidden 'clues', and upgraded ghost traps that allow for slam-dunk trapping (exactly what it sounds like). While the Ecto-1 is featured driving along beside you in a couple missions you are never able to drive it.

Your main 'weapon' the proton stream is used for weakening and wrangling ghosts. Not unlike pokemon, you must weaken an enemy before dragging and capturing it in a ghost trap set by either you or one of your AI buddies. This damage then capture strategy works fine at first, but later incarnations of evil need some extra fire power. As the game progresses you'll get beams that can more easily described as 'shot gun', 'flamethrower (slime-thrower?)', and 'grenade launcher'. While the science behind how this is possible is subject of many debates, it functions as a plot device and varies the gameplay enough to prevent deviation and giving the Ghostbusters items they aren't usually equipped with. Certain upgrades, like the slime tether, are used both for some light puzzle solving and wrenching ghosts into traps. What I can't accurately describe in text is how god damn kickass it feels to lasso a ghost and drag it kicking and screaming into a trap. While using the 'capture stream' you can also whip your enemies around, slamming them into walls and furniture to give you the advantage needed to finish them off. This is where an important tip from the movie comes into play, "Don't cross the streams." Doing so would cause a complete photonic reversal, IE you will do damage to yourself and the fellow ghostbuster you crossed streams with. This is very hard to avoid during some of the larger skirmishes, so expect to be yelled at A LOT!

Speaking of damage, the game employs the ever-not-so-popular-in-my-eyes auto-health recovery system. Simply suck your thumb in the corner for awhile and all your wounds heal themselves. Should you become incapacitated you must wait for one of your fellow Ghostbusters to revive you. While recovery in this case is instantaneous, don't rely on the AI to be able to get to you in time, as they will usually get knocked out themselves in transit. Speaking of the AI getting knocked out, they will, and often. You'll find that the rookie moonlights as a medic as you'll be constantly expected to revive fallen comrades. While ally incompetence can at times border on the ridiculous it's not as bad as say in Army of Two or Gears of War.

As I mentioned in the beginning, music and voice acting are spot on. While some of the jokes fall flat they're at least being delivered by the original actors. The character likenesses themselves are great, though lip syncing is sometimes noticeably off (in case that really bothers you, bigger picture, people!), the production value on the game shines through. Though it hasn't been 100% confirmed whether or not Aykoryd and Ramis actually wrote the script themselves, what has been confirmed is Ghostbusters 3 is going to happen. Until then we at least have this incredible love letter to GB fans to tide us over. This game looks like ghostbusters, it feels like ghostbusters, and it sounds like ghostbusters. It doesn't take a Sumerian shape-shifting god to see that this game is one of the best movie licensed video games of all time.

If someone asks if you're a God, you say YES!

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written January 16, 2010

(Played and completed both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, finished my first play-through in one 8 hour sitting.)

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Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:06 -0600

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Darksiders - Heaven or Hell, Let's Rock!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:31:44 -0600

Are you a gamer who's looking for a title to tide you over until the God of War III, an avid Zelda fan starving for puzzles to solve, or a fan of Joe Madureira's art? Then look no further than the completely adequate Action/Adventure that is Vivid Game's 'Darksiders'.

The game begins in the seemingly normal present until all hell breaks loose, literally. Fire rains from the heavens, angels and demons clash, and human bystanders are crushed and maimed in the chaos. Clearly the apocalypse is nigh, but the player is quickly informed that Abaddon and the Dark Prince may have shot their wad a little prematurely. You take control of War, one of the renamed horsemen of the apocalypse, sent to earth to bring order to the scorched battlefield. He however is confronted and defeated by Straga, one of 'The Destroyer's' chosen and is promptly teleported back to the chins of his employers, The Charred Council. According to the games slightly skewed lore, the Charred Council came into to existence to bring balance to the ever warring factions of heaven and hell. 'Balance' by their definition meant that they unleashed the four horsemen to kill parties on both sides until a truce of sorts was formed. It is at this time that the third party, being humans, came to be, and it was decided by the Council that these three factions would all face off in a battle royale at the end of days. Seven seals were put in place to prevent this war until time deemed it correct.

What we learn now is that the seventh seal was not broken, and thus the apocalypse should not have started. War, confused, inquires to why he was summoned if the seal is still intact, and why only he of the four was called to earth. Faced with impending death, War offers to get to the bottom of the high tier conspiracy stating, "If I do not find who did this, then the demons will have carried out your sentence for you," or some such 'badassery'. You are sent back to earth, but not alone, the Council's 'watcher' accompanies you, voiced by one time Jedi, full time Joker, Mark Hamill. Time passed quickly as you were in limbo and it is now 100 years in the future. The humans are dead (or zombies) and hell has inherited the earth.

Upon 5 minutes of playing Darksiders you see the glaring similarities in hack-n-slash gameplay to titles like God of War and the later Devil May Crys. What you'll come to understand soon after is that Darksiders manages, quite well, to hold it's own ground. The game is structured as an open world to an extent, with the player being limited to certain areas until items are acquired or side quests fulfilled. Not to beat what is soon to be a dead horse, but alot like a post-apocalyptic Hyrule and for lack of a better way to just come out and say it, this game borrows heavy from The Legend of Zelda series while never directly ripping it off. Where this game was doomed from the start is that it was released on the same day as (the soon to be reviewed) 'Bayonetta'. While Darksiders has much more to offer on the adventure varied gameplay side of things, both games have the label of hack-n-slash action, and Bayonetta just simply has more hype.

The meat of the game consists of gathering the hearts of The Destroyer's chosen to feed to Samael, who promises in turn to get you to the Black Tower and one step closer to your revenge on Straga and friends. You are then met with an hour long temple consisting of puzzles solved via a "portal gun" gauntlet (Spoilers: The cake may or may not be a lie), an end of game fetch quest (that only takes like 15 minutes, suck it up Gametrailers), and a final showdown with hell's finest.

The formula of dungeon, new item, beat huge boss with said item, open path to next temple, is one that we've all seen before and is very much present here. Some of the items you happen across are actually pretty neat, or genre staples, such as a grapple-like hookshot, a glaive, a fiery steed, and strangely enough a cool looking gun that will you quickly find is next to useless (even with the purchasable damage upgrade). You can also change into your 'demon-form' every hundred or so sword swings and obtain some alternate main weapons such as a Scythe (Seriously, the scythe needs to be put on the shelf, we're a horseman of the apocalypse not an angry farmer). In addition you can purchase magic-like special movies and enhanced combos from a pretty cool merchant as you obtain souls (Apparently the game takes place in Boletaria where souls are the preferred currency). Pretty standard stuff, but you end up with an arsenal that topples Kratos' easily.

The art style of the game could be simply described as WOW in HD, but I'll go further to say that the art director is Joe Maureira whom you may know as a regular penciler on Uncanny X-Men, who illustrated their "Age of Apocalypse" storyline. (Coincidence? I think not!). While the graphics aren't the best, they get the job done, and glitch's and screen tears are not notable to the point of non-existent (on the PS3 anyhow). Where I was surprised was in the quality of the voice work. While there doesn't seem to be a weak-link among the main characters, Mark Hamill sounds one maniacal laugh away from the Joker. The music isn't necessarily bad, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't aware of it even being there most of the time.

Clocking in at roughly 15 hours with near perfect pacing I proudly proclaim this a BETTER game then the first two installments of God of War (if the demo is any indication, better than the third as well *dodges thrown items*), and stands on par with the most recent Zelda installment in my opinion. Where I can't give it marks is it's inability to try anything new. There are a couple story twists in the end that are juicy enough to help pull you through. You will feel entertained but not to the point of a second playthrough. Fans of the genre will find this game worth more than a rent, and with an apparent movie in the works we'll see what other trouble War can get into. (Four Horsemen Cooking for the Wii, fund it).

Good God, Y'all, What is it good for?

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written January 13, 2010

(Played and completed the PS3 version of the game in 14 hours on NORMAL difficulty.)

More Tits, More Power!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:15:52 -0600

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, Tits of all ages... I come to you with visions of the future. Tits 1.5 will make itself known by January 22, 2010! Why not 2.0 you may ask? Well that's still in the works and will include blog pages for each individual member of our panel. For now however I hope you all enjoy the face-lift and sexier colour scheme. Remember, it's all on the surface baby!

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 12

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:07:38 -0600

"Skate or Die"

In today's episode - The panel considers going for the gold and then discuss: The capture of the infamous 'hair jacker' and 'quarry flasher', what 2010 movies we're looking forward to, a Tony Hawk related death, the return of the 3 part Top 5, and struggle to find a happy ending.

Originally Recorded on January 5, 10
Runtime 1:27:35
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode 11

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 12:49:53 -0600

"Auld Lang Syne"

In today's episode - The Tits recap the most wonderful time of the year and then: Put strange things on our face and in our mouth, discuss Sher, Lock, and Two Smoking Holmes, Arley discovers the "electricity" of our generation, have a three-way Top 5 (15?), and announce our New Year's resolutions!

Originally Recorded on December 29, 09
Runtime 1:35:06
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Ten (Holiday Special)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:45:40 -0600

"Hung by the chimney"

In today's episode - The group recaps the story of Christmas Tits style then: Lee drops knowledge regarding all holidays this time of year, divulge our own Christmas traditions, our best holiday memories, holiday movies, holiday food, gah even holiday mad libs!

Special Holiday Edition!
Runtime 1:22:29
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Nine

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:44:02 -0600

"Missed Opportunity"

In today's episode - The panel enjoys Paul Newman's finest salsa while touching upon: Arley and Wramil's first fictional adventure as buddy cops, finally watching Inglorious Basterds and improving the films climax, recap the Spike VGAs, and the last movie-related Top 5 for awhile.

Originally Recorded on December 15, 09
Runtime 1:27:04
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Eight

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:56:42 -0600

"Rambo"

In today's episode - The guys gargle with Grolsch then touch upon: The advent of the Vultress, wandering through Nazi occupied France, awards awarded to the chosen of the people, the many definitions of violence, and Tits fan Mitch makes our Top 5 list of guys who are alright.

Originally Recorded on December 8, 09
Runtime 2:05:00
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Seven

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:39:53 -0600

"Give me the camera"

In today's episode - The panel enjoys a large sandwich among other goodies and then: Get rick-rolled for the last time, bitch ad nauseam about movie remakes, touch upon the greatest movies of 2009, discuss Tony Hawk's last ride, and brainstorm a list of the most overrated films of all time and subsequently belittle some of the greatest films in the history of movie making... also E.T. Porn.

Originally Recorded on December 1, 09
Runtime 2:02:16
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Six

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:17:01 -0600

"As real as you make her"

In today's episode - The guys contemplate marrying the perfect woman, then discuss: The most overpaid actors in Hollywood, genetic memories, the 2009 VGA awards, hottest animated females, and Arley demands some "No Diggity".

Originally Recorded on November 24, 09
Runtime 2:15:02
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Five

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:01:40 -0600

"Gaycast"

In today's episode - The panel enjoys some of China's finest beer and discuss: Roland Emmerich and the 2012 cash-cow, how a vampire can bear children, which male celebrities are so good looking even straight guys have to admit it, the biggest waste of space in malls across the world, and a whole lot of waiting in line.

Originally Recorded on November 17, 09
Runtime 1:50:52
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Demon's Souls - THANK YOU SIR, MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:21:43 -0600

To make a long story short, Demon's Souls is the game that kicks your ass and leaves you wanting more.

To make a short story long, Demon's Souls is one of the few RPGs I've ever seen that has both tried to break the mold, and done so successfully.

From basic descriptions, the game seems like a slow, turn-based, stat-reliant "J-RPG" like so many Final Fantasies before it. In actuality, playing it for even a minute will reveal that it is what one would call an "Action-RPG", along the lines of your Devil May Crys and God of Wars. Running, dodging, swiping, stabbing, blocking and parrying are all done with buttons on your controller, in real-time. However, the differences that Demon's Souls has from these action-oriented games becomes obvious very quickly.First and foremost, you will die. Oh, will you ever die. You may think, "Get real grandpa, I'm good at video games!". As good as you are, unless you're the kind of person who can do an entire run of Contra without getting hit once on their first playthrough, you will die in Demon's Souls. Probably a lot. But it's not cheap death. You'll not just be running through a hallway, when the ceiling falls on you without warning. No, the only thing you can blame your death on is your own actions. Odds are you'll die in battle, like a real man. Unless you are some kind of girly man, who accidentally walks into fire and burns to death, like myself. You aren't a girly man, are you?

Where was I? Right. Battle. Battle is the key feature of the gameplay, and gameplay is the key feature of Demon's Souls. Fights are difficult. They�re not especially fast, but if you fail to dodge or block a simple attack, expect to lose a good quarter of your health at least. Combine how carefully you should be acting, with the fact that you�ll probably have about three guys on you at once, and you have a very high chance of getting your shit ruined. After you get a little comfortable with the concept of combat, you�ll start to come across different kinds of weapons, each controlling differently.

You equip any of your weapons and shields onto either of your arms. Each arm can hold a maximum of two items that you can swap at any time. The difference between arms is that your left is like your "off-hand". You can use whatever is on your left arm to block, parry, or even do some quick attacks. Your right arm is obviously your dominant one, and whatever you equip here is used solely to attack. Yes, even with shields. So combinations such as sword and shield, two spears, crossbow and axe, and even (an instant classic) two shields are possible. And there's no "best" combination. It all comes down to what you like using.

Now, the thing I find most interesting about this "left arm, right arm" business is that you have yet another option. You can, by pressing a button, use both hands to wield whatever you have on your right arm. While no longer letting you parry or use off-hand items in this stance, all of your attacks are nearly twice as powerful. A very tactical decision, indeed.

Like with any RPG, lengthy stats are unavoidable, and Demon�s Souls has it�s fair share of stat-tracking. Everything up to how well swords can block incoming attacks are included in every item�s �details� window. There are, of course, stats for your character as well, but those are a little more obvious, and I'd rather not bore you to death with that. Instead, I will talk about the most important and sought-after item in the game.

Souls. These are your crack. You will come to crave these more than any new sword or helmet. Why? Because souls are the universal currency in Demon�s Souls. You spend souls in exchange for items from merchants, and also to �buy� more points to put into your character�s stats. You get souls from every enemy you defeat, and you even simply find some, in the form of usable �soul capsules�.

�Okay, so they�re both XP and gold. Why not just keep grinding and saving them all up?� you may ask. Well, because you can�t. Whenever you die, you lose all of the souls you had, and respawn at the start of the level. The only exception are the rare and finite �soul capsules� you will find scattered throughout the levels. But such is the great dilemma of Demon�s Souls. You must fight enemies for more souls, but in doing so, you risk losing them all. Well, I guess there is some respite. If you can get all the way back to where you were when you died (which isn�t always easy, since all the enemies respawn when you do), you can stare into your blood splotch and get all those tasty, tasty, souls back.

However, Demon�s Souls is not just you and the game. Every other player is impacting your experience as well. As long as you�re online, players can leave behind messages for others to read, that will appear in the level you�re in. These messages will stick around longer if other players recommend the messages, giving them a virtual �thumbs up�. At the same time a message gets recommended, the poster of the message gets fully healed, so it should be in everyone�s best interest to post helpful messages that will get lots of recommendations. However, get ready to see �PLEASE RECOMMEND THIS MESSAGE� everywhere regardless.

But of course, if you need actual help, you can bring other players themselves into your game. By activating a sign left by them, you can call the player into the level you�re in so that the both of you can double-team anything that you come across. But just as much as that would help, other players can choose to hinder you for their own means. At any time, a player can �invade� your world, appearing in the level to do everything in their power to kick your ass. Of course, all of the level�s enemies still want the same thing as well.

Well, I guess if you�re still reading this, then that means Demon�s Souls is interesting enough for you to try out. If you play video games at all, and find most games of recent to be too easy, then by all means, just� just play the damn thing. Goddamn, I promise my next review will be half this long or shorter. Just get off the damn computer and play some video games. I know I am.

Trevyn
trevyn_x@hotmail.com
Written November 12, 2009

(completed levels 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, and almost completed 1-3. Soul Level 41.)

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Four

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:38:09 -0600

"Drunkcast"

In today's episode - Welcome to Drunkcast! We recap our great C4 Comic Con adventure then discuss: Call of Duty MW2, Remembrance Day, Talk some rhythm games, and delve into softcore pornography.

The first episode in the drunkcast saga.

Originally Recorded on November 7, 09
Runtime 1:53:00
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P.S. Wramil is aware he confuses the Street Fighter movies with Star Trek at some point during the podcast. Top scientists are still trying to debunk how this is possible.

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Three

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:28:32 -0600

"Think of the children"

In today's episode - Who should play Sinatra?, giddy for DJ Hero, a big ol' burger, best horror "monsters", Lee gets righteous about Halloween, and Arley's sanity is called into question. This and more in the third Tits podcast!

Originally Recorded on October 27, 09
Runtime 1:51:14
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Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode Two

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:10:57 -0600

"Filling holsters"

In today's episode - We advertise Tranny's for free then discuss: Boobs in video games, fill some holsters, that god damn balloon boy, what makes a movie scary?, the defeat of the 20Qs website, and ponder what would happen if Where's Waldo and Carmen San Diego had a kid (Seriously, that son of a bitch would be invisible).

Originally Recorded on October 20, 09
Runtime 1:53:39
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Fallout 3 - The game that didn't want to set the world on fire, but did anyways

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:04:35 -0600

It's been a little more than a year since I busted open my collector's edition lunch box, proudly displayed my packaged Vault-Tec Bobble-head on my desk, stepped out of Vault 101 for the first time, and experienced the wasteland of Fallout 3.

Released on October 28, 2008 published by Bethesda Softworks and ZeniMax Media, Fallout 3 is an RPG/Shooter hybrid taking place in a alternate retro-future in which a continued world war over diminishing resources ended in 2077 with nuclear war.

The game itself takes place 200 years later, 2277, in the area formerly known as Maryland and Virginia now called the "Capital Wasteland". The game begins with the player character effectively being born in a one of the remaining "Vaults" of which few still remain unopened at the point the story begins. The Vaults themselves being a sort of bomb shelter supposedly filled via a nationwide lottery before the bombs dropped (Not unlike Deep Impact, though that movie sucked, minus Morgan Freeman as President, and you would have to substitute a meteor for Chinese warheads).

After a tutorial disguised as your character's childhood, you awake one morning to not only find you went from being vaginally pooped into the world to being a 19 year old in an hour, but that your widower father, James, has escaped Vault 101 (thought impossible) and the Overseer (leader) is mad fronting about it. Being the only truly linear part of the game, you set out to find the truth, hence leaving the vault yourself (not so impossible after all). Upon emerging from the Vault your eyes adjust to the light revealing a landscape reminiscent of Bethesda's other opus Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion, ...if someone went around dumping garbage everywhere and most of the wildlife was replaced with GIANT SCORPIONS and giant crabs were replaced by BIGGER CRABS THAT WALK LIKE MEN.

The game was jokingly (I hope) being criticized as "Oblivion with guns" which, in all respects, it is. But it is of this reviewers opinion that, "there is nothing the fuck wrong with that" (And to be fair there are swords in Fallout soooo... let's just call it Oblivion with fun).

At this point in the game you're not obligated to immediately track down your father, instead the world becomes your oyster; I played the game for a good 5 hours before even mentioning to the nearest inbred mutated yokel that I was looking for the dude. (My father, James, not Lebowski). Much like Oblivion in structure you can choose to do what you want when you want, and the entire game map is yours to explore from the get go. The player will immediately find themselves lining their pockets with guns, ammo, tattered clothing, food no reasonable human being would think of eating, more ammo, silly hats, and EXP from mole rat and Raider kills.

Unlike Oblivion which had one of the silliest level systems ever the "swim to run faster, jump up and down, hit things with sticks, then find a bed to sleep in", Fallout 3 opts for a "kill something get exp" tried and true method. Depending on how you go about murdering abominations in the wasteland you receive varying amounts of exp, which result in the ever popular level up, in which you receive points to throw on your base stats and can choose one special ability per level known as a perk. Which perks are available to you when depends on your character build and can range anywhere from steadying your aim to allowing you to drink irradiated water to making enemies explode when they die. The perks get more helpful/deadly as you approach the level cap of 20 (30 if you have the Broken Steel DLC).

Combat consists of either shooting/meleeing in real time from a First Person or Third Person vantage point. Breaking up the action is a system known as the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (or VATS). VATS allows you to pause combat and choose which enemy to shoot and where to shoot them. Of course depending on your character's abilities this can be helpful or rendered a useless addition (In the case of big guns builds). A character build based on exploiting VATS can turn the combat into a faux-turned based RPG. If used in moderation it mixes up the combat nicely, and no, seeing an enemies head explode over and over again due to a point blank shotgun blast does NOT get tiring.

Weapons range from your bare fists to the Fat Man, which is a miniature nuke catapult. Handguns, Knives, Rifles and Mini-guns are littered everywhere, and none of it goes to waste thanks to a weapon degradation system (That I don't entirely mind, surprisingly) which allows you to combine like items to increase effectiveness (Or prevent gun jams). The iconic Power Armor is discovered later in the game in many different incarnations. More agile characters have their choice of all kinds of post-apocalyptic attire that, like weapons, can be found everywhere.

Health packs, food and misc. items also play their part. All menus and inventory screens are displayed on your wrist computer known as a PIP-Boy.

The player character is given a lot of choice when it comes to interactions with other wastelanders. Not unlike Fable (sigh) or Mass Effect (to the max) how you assess and deal with situations changes the ultimate outcome of quests and how the people of the Capital Wasteland regard you. This is done through choosing how you answer questions and whether or not your character is persuasive or not to force the most beneficial outcome (through words or bullets). This makes multiple playthroughs or save files a common occurrence.

From a technical standpoint the game has the same problems most free roaming games this size have, like graphical glitches and occasional freezing. When you consider you can drop items literally anywhere and they stay there literally forever it's easy to live with a freeze every now and again (god bless auto-save). The game looks quite good by today's standards, enough so that you'll find yourself getting immersed easily.

Aside from some fatal errors with some of the DLC upon their first release the game has been patched to a happy medium with most glaring issues being taken care of months ago. The music is mostly orchestrated and fits the game nicely (you can also use your PIP-Boy to listen to a myriad of radio stations that play old timey hits from the 1930's, as well as a the wastelands opinion of you told through recaps of your adventures by DJ Three Dog). Voice acting is of high caliber, my only complaint is, like Oblivion, only a handful of voice actors are used and you will often hear characters converse with what sounds like themselves.

There have been 5 Downloadable Content packs for Fallout 3 (confirmed as all that is going to be created at this point in time), each containing new quests and items. Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, and Mothership Zeta all contain new side areas which cannot be exited until their quests are complete (The Pitt and Zeta areas can be returned to afterward in some capacity but Anchorage cannot). Broken Steel not only extends the main quest of the game, it raises the level cap to 30 and introduces harder enemies to certain areas of the game. Point Lookout is by far the best of the DLC, as it plops you in a completely new area 1/3 the size of the main game map and allows you to free roam and complete the new quests at your leisure. A Game of the Year Edition is now available that contains all 5 DLC saving you the trouble of buying them individually (and ultimately saving you money).

Having enjoyed the first two true Fallout games in their isometric greatness I was pleased to see Bethesda take the franchise in a slightly different direction and not mess it up (I was also pleased to just see a Fallout title as Interplay seemed fit to sit on the property until they sold the rights). If you enjoy retro-futuristic settings as I do or are a nut for the post-apocalyptic this is your game. Fallout 3 is an incredibly deep game with hours upon hours of gameplay value. Visit the Capital Wasteland, you won't be let down.

Hacking and Whacking and Smacking,

Lee
lee@titsoftheiceberg.com
Written November 10, 2009

(Played and completed every main quest, including DLC, most side-quests and discovered every location on the Xbox 360 version of Fallout 3 amassing a 150+ hour main save file. Did nearly the same on the PS3 version of the game minus the DLC. Avid fan of the series as a whole, having played the other two main Fallout titles.)

Tits of the Iceberg Podcast - Episode One

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:18:00 -0600

"Introducing the Tits of the Iceberg!"

In today's episode - Introducing the 'Tits' in "The Tits of the Iceberg". Learn what we're about then hear our thoughts on: District 9, an early encounter with Guitar Hero Van Halen, the PSPGo, best and worst movie sequels, and... Asian Avenue? This and more on the flagship episode of "Tits of the Iceberg"!

Originally Recorded on October 11, 09
Runtime 2:01:43
*Warning: Podcast occasionally descends into the realm of the explicit.
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Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:26:56 -0600

Awwww yeah, Tits of the Iceberg 1.0 is live!
Welcome to the website where it's all on the surface. Anything pop-culture related and/or barely relevant is a possible topic.

Along with a weekly podcast we'll feature reviews of movies, video games, comics, and whatever we feel you need to know our opinion on. Not just new stuff either, expect retro reviews and thoughts on fads passed.

Tits 1.5 will be around very shortly, with polished navigation and separate blog pages for the panel.
Hope you dig what we're putting out there, and thanks for visiting!