We're sure that a lot of you have suspected this, but sadly, the Game Theory Podcast has come to an end. We apologize for keeping our loyal listeners in the dark for the past weeks, but other responsibilities took priority over the podcast as we slowly came to the realization that we simply don't have the time anymore (and also, we feel like we've said everything that needed to be said).

It's been quite a ride and we're quite proud to have attracted some of the more intelligent and insightful listeners amongst the gaming community. We thank you all for the support and comments.

You can still get your dose of Colin in his always candid Opinion and Links entries on Edge-Online. If you didn't hear, some guy named Denzel Washington liked Gary's script, so that's being made into a Warner-distributed movie. Kris will continue on at Edge-Online as an editor.

So again, many thanks to all. It's been fun.

Signing off,

Game Theory Podcast

Gary, Colin and producer Kris talk about the big Xbox 360 price cut, “The Gamer’s Bill of Rights,” Nintendo’s hardcore commitment (or lack thereof?), the portrayal of women in games and whether or not the issue of piracy in PC gaming is “overblown.”

 

 

Colin, Gary and producer Kris examine an analyst's speculation that Nintendo could launch its next console before Sony and Microsoft (would that make sense?), the controversial 9/11 Invaders! exhibit at Leipzig (it may be art, but is it any good?), Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro's favorite games (he knows ICO?!) and why MMO developers should stay away from the fantasy genre (is there any question as to why?). Answers to all the burning questions within.

During another Colin-free episode (he's on vacation, er sorry, "holiday"), Gary and producer Kris cover new PS3 hardware announcements, the Activision vs. Warner Music licensing fee debate, Nintendo's E3 mea culpa, Sega's comments on the "flood of crap" on Wii and finally, how Denis Dyack managed to get banned from NeoGaf... should he tone it down?

Gary, Colin and producer Kris try something different this week, as the crew talks about each of their three wishes for the games industry. We don’t want to spoil it (well, let’s just hint “one console future” and “raze retail”), so you just have to listen (and when you’re done, go ahead and list your three wishes in our comments section).

Colin had to miss out on this podcast, but Gary and producer Kris proclaim, "The show must go on." In this hour-long podcast we talk about the need for "dev superstars" like Cliff Bleszinski and Jade Raymond, another rumored Xbox 360 price cut, why Sierra must be laid to rest, the PS3 as the lone bright spot for Blu-ray and so much more.

Listen till the end. You'll want to wash yourself off.

Gary, Colin and producer Kris visit the "controversy" surrounding the PSN game Fat Princess--is it fat-bashing, woman-hating material? Also we talk about Richard Garriott's plan to save the human race with MMO players 'DNA, Spore's microtransaction potential, whether or not cut scenes have a place in the modern game and why Wall-E is bombing as a game.

Gary, Colin and producer Kris revisit last week's E3 Media and Business Summit, discussing which hardware maker "won" the event, some standout products and whether or not E3 will be back next year. Also, we touch on NPD data that showed a big surge in MGS4-related PS3 sales.

Gary, Colin and producer Kris are back from the podcast break with some commentary on next week's big games bash known as E3 (erm... Media and Business Summit), and the games we can't wait to see. We also talk tax breaks for game developers, Diablo III and more.

Producer's note: Thanks for being patient, folks! We had a hyperactive mic when we recorded yesterday and I had to sort it out with my n00bish audio skills. It's bearable now, I think.

Gary, Colin and producer Kris talk the May NPDs, and whether or not PS3's 22,000 win over the 360 really means anything at all. We also talk about Microsoft's latest comments on the dreaded Xbox 360 RROD, Nintendo's "geeks and otakus" remark, the rise of peripheral-based games, and our first post-release impressions of Metal Gear Solid 4.

And as a side note, we will be taking a two-week break from the 'cast due to various scheduling conflicts, so soak this one in!