http://odeo.com/channels/39393-GameSpot-presents-The-HotSpot no GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! GameSpot editors recap the hottest news and trends in the gaming industry from the past week! en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 Video Games http://odeo.com/episodes/25441425-The-HotSpot-11-12-2009 Ricardo Torres, Chris Watters, Ryan Mac Donald, and Brendan Sinclair unload praise and scorn on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a spoiler-ridden podcast covering the game's single-player campaign, from the controversial airport level to the game's ultimate message (if there is one). Ricardo Torres, Chris Watters, Ryan Mac Donald, and Brendan Sinclair unload praise and scorn on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a spoiler-ridden podcast covering the game's single-player campaign, from the controversial airport level to the game's ultimate message (if there is one). Ricardo Torres, Chris Watters, Ryan Mac Donald, and Brendan Sinclair unload praise and scorn on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in a spoiler-ridden podcast covering the game's single-player campaign, from the controversial airport level to the game's ultimate message (if there is one). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441425 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25432788-The-HotSpot-11-10-2009 Ricardo Torres, Lark Anderson, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair offer a piercing perspective on Bayonetta, ponder the possibilities of Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia, and pick apart the potential for Captain America and Thor games. Ricardo Torres, Lark Anderson, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair offer a piercing perspective on Bayonetta, ponder the possibilities of Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia, and pick apart the potential for Captain America and Thor games. Ricardo Torres, Lark Anderson, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair offer a piercing perspective on Bayonetta, ponder the possibilities of Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia, and pick apart the potential for Captain America and Thor games. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25432788 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25389498-The-HotSpot-11-03-2009 Shaun McInnis, Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get all gushy about Dragon Age, GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, and Tekken 6. Then it's time to tackle the DSi XL and Modern Warfare 2's latest controversies in one preposterously packed podcast. Shaun McInnis, Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get all gushy about Dragon Age, GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, and Tekken 6. Then it's time to tackle the DSi XL and Modern Warfare 2's latest controversies in one preposterously packed podcast. Shaun McInnis, Justin Calvert, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get all gushy about Dragon Age, GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, and Tekken 6. Then it's time to tackle the DSi XL and Modern Warfare 2's latest controversies in one preposterously packed podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25389498 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25389499-The-HotSpot-10-27-2009 Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair craft a Shakespearean SmackDown in THQ's latest WWE game, while Dead Space: Extraction is dead-on-arrival in stores, Modern Warfare 2 for the PC gets controversial changes, and the gang casts future game-to-movie adaptations. Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair craft a Shakespearean SmackDown in THQ's latest WWE game, while Dead Space: Extraction is dead-on-arrival in stores, Modern Warfare 2 for the PC gets controversial changes, and the gang casts future game-to-movie adaptations. Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Magrino, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair craft a Shakespearean SmackDown in THQ's latest WWE game, while Dead Space: Extraction is dead-on-arrival in stores, Modern Warfare 2 for the PC gets controversial changes, and the gang casts future game-to-movie adaptations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25389499 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25318248-The-HotSpot-10-20-2009 Brian Ekberg, Justin Calvert, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair shift into gear with Forza 3, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on PSP, and Demon's Souls. Also, Chris Watters swings by to talk Borderlands and Tom Mc Shea drops in for the monthly NPD sales figures. Brian Ekberg, Justin Calvert, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair shift into gear with Forza 3, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on PSP, and Demon's Souls. Also, Chris Watters swings by to talk Borderlands and Tom Mc Shea drops in for the monthly NPD sales figures. Brian Ekberg, Justin Calvert, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair shift into gear with Forza 3, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on PSP, and Demon's Souls. Also, Chris Watters swings by to talk Borderlands and Tom Mc Shea drops in for the monthly NPD sales figures. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318248 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25279623-The-HotSpot-10-13-2009 Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get giddy over Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, tune up Guitar Hero: Van Halen, propose bad ideas for EA's Jack the Ripper game, and set a record for most unrelated 1980s sitcom references in single podcast. Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get giddy over Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, tune up Guitar Hero: Van Halen, propose bad ideas for EA's Jack the Ripper game, and set a record for most unrelated 1980s sitcom references in single podcast. Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get giddy over Uncharted 2 and Brutal Legend, tune up Guitar Hero: Van Halen, propose bad ideas for EA's Jack the Ripper game, and set a record for most unrelated 1980s sitcom references in single podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25279623 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25241950-The-HotSpot-10-06-2009 It's go time, as Kevin VanOrd, Lark Anderson, Sarju Shah, and Brendan Sinclair recap the PSP Go before delving into Demon's Souls, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and break out the extra-snooty monocles for ESRB Ratings Description Excerpt Theatre. It's go time, as Kevin VanOrd, Lark Anderson, Sarju Shah, and Brendan Sinclair recap the PSP Go before delving into Demon's Souls, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and break out the extra-snooty monocles for ESRB Ratings Description Excerpt Theatre. It's go time, as Kevin VanOrd, Lark Anderson, Sarju Shah, and Brendan Sinclair recap the PSP Go before delving into Demon's Souls, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and break out the extra-snooty monocles for ESRB Ratings Description Excerpt Theatre. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25241950 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25204200-The-HotSpot-09-29-2009 Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap Tokyo Game Show week, from a Wii price drop to Dead Rising 2 to rumors of Microsoft buying EA. Also, more Halo 3: ODST, a touch of Williams Pinball, and heated debate over whether Batman is, in fact, a scientist. Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap Tokyo Game Show week, from a Wii price drop to Dead Rising 2 to rumors of Microsoft buying EA. Also, more Halo 3: ODST, a touch of Williams Pinball, and heated debate over whether Batman is, in fact, a scientist. Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap Tokyo Game Show week, from a Wii price drop to Dead Rising 2 to rumors of Microsoft buying EA. Also, more Halo 3: ODST, a touch of Williams Pinball, and heated debate over whether Batman is, in fact, a scientist. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204200 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25165658-The-HotSpot-09-22-2009 Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lock and load with Halo 3: ODST, tune up The Beatles: Rock Band, recap last week's GDC Austin convention, and instill a healthy dose of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's skepticism, pessimism, and fear. Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lock and load with Halo 3: ODST, tune up The Beatles: Rock Band, recap last week's GDC Austin convention, and instill a healthy dose of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's skepticism, pessimism, and fear. Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair lock and load with Halo 3: ODST, tune up The Beatles: Rock Band, recap last week's GDC Austin convention, and instill a healthy dose of Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's skepticism, pessimism, and fear. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25165658 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25129843-The-HotSpot-09-15-2009 With Brendan on assignment covering GDC Austin, Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Tom Magrino grapple with the week's crush of games. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed: Shift, (take a breath), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, NHL 10, and...My Boyfriend? Plus, Courtney Love goes crazy and NPD numbers--both very, very exciting! With Brendan on assignment covering GDC Austin, Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Tom Magrino grapple with the week's crush of games. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed: Shift, (take a breath), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, NHL 10, and...My Boyfriend? Plus, Courtney Love goes crazy and NPD numbers--both very, very exciting! With Brendan on assignment covering GDC Austin, Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Tom Magrino grapple with the week's crush of games. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Wet, Scribblenauts, Need for Speed: Shift, (take a breath), Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, NHL 10, and...My Boyfriend? Plus, Courtney Love goes crazy and NPD numbers--both very, very exciting! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25129843 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25094590-The-HotSpot-09-08-2009 Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get wistful on the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary with EA Sports president and Sega vet Peter Moore. Also, the gang recaps PAX 2009, talks All Time Greatest Game Heroes, and digs into Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get wistful on the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary with EA Sports president and Sega vet Peter Moore. Also, the gang recaps PAX 2009, talks All Time Greatest Game Heroes, and digs into Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair get wistful on the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary with EA Sports president and Sega vet Peter Moore. Also, the gang recaps PAX 2009, talks All Time Greatest Game Heroes, and digs into Muramasa: The Demon Blade. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25094590 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25056519-The-HotSpot-09-01-2009 Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair sound off on Guitar Hero 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Disney's big acquisition of Marvel. Also, God of War gets collected on PS3, and Xbox 360 Elite hardware gets a price drop. Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair sound off on Guitar Hero 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Disney's big acquisition of Marvel. Also, God of War gets collected on PS3, and Xbox 360 Elite hardware gets a price drop. Chris Watters, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair sound off on Guitar Hero 5, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Disney's big acquisition of Marvel. Also, God of War gets collected on PS3, and Xbox 360 Elite hardware gets a price drop. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25056519 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25020219-The-HotSpot-08-25-2009 Justin Calvert, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get committed to Batman: Arkham Asylum, level up in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and recap a frenzied news week featuring a PS3 price drop, Fable III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Rock Band 3. Justin Calvert, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get committed to Batman: Arkham Asylum, level up in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and recap a frenzied news week featuring a PS3 price drop, Fable III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Rock Band 3. Justin Calvert, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair get committed to Batman: Arkham Asylum, level up in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and recap a frenzied news week featuring a PS3 price drop, Fable III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and Rock Band 3. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020219 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24982415-The-HotSpot-08-18-2009 With HotSpot mastermind Brendan Sinclair giving his dulcet tones a rest for the week, Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, and Tom Magrino do their best to make with the video game talky-talky. Subjects on tap for the week include Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, those irascible NPD sales numbers, and washing-machine Wii peripherals. Do not worry! Brendan's back next week! With HotSpot mastermind Brendan Sinclair giving his dulcet tones a rest for the week, Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, and Tom Magrino do their best to make with the video game talky-talky. Subjects on tap for the week include Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, those irascible NPD sales numbers, and washing-machine Wii peripherals. Do not worry! Brendan's back next week! With HotSpot mastermind Brendan Sinclair giving his dulcet tones a rest for the week, Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Sophia Tong, and Tom Magrino do their best to make with the video game talky-talky. Subjects on tap for the week include Shadow Complex, EA Sports MMA, those irascible NPD sales numbers, and washing-machine Wii peripherals. Do not worry! Brendan's back next week! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24982415 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24944217-The-HotSpot-08-11-2009 It's Madden week, which means it's time for Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair expose just how much (or little) they know about football. Also, the crew dissects Activision's plans for Call of Duty, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen before delving into games with a message and picking fights with FireHouse and Gallagher. It's Madden week, which means it's time for Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair expose just how much (or little) they know about football. Also, the crew dissects Activision's plans for Call of Duty, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen before delving into games with a message and picking fights with FireHouse and Gallagher. It's Madden week, which means it's time for Brian Ekberg, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair expose just how much (or little) they know about football. Also, the crew dissects Activision's plans for Call of Duty, Tony Hawk: Ride, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen before delving into games with a message and picking fights with FireHouse and Gallagher. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944217 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24910101-The-HotSpot-08-04-2009 Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair celebrate the 200th episode of the HotSpot by putting the moves on Fat Princess, enlisting with G.I. Joe, and doing whatever one is supposed to do with a "BlazBlue." Then its time to talk about game-based movies, still more 2010 delays, and a surplus of fun greater than is appropriate for stick-shaking purposes. Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair celebrate the 200th episode of the HotSpot by putting the moves on Fat Princess, enlisting with G.I. Joe, and doing whatever one is supposed to do with a "BlazBlue." Then its time to talk about game-based movies, still more 2010 delays, and a surplus of fun greater than is appropriate for stick-shaking purposes. Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair celebrate the 200th episode of the HotSpot by putting the moves on Fat Princess, enlisting with G.I. Joe, and doing whatever one is supposed to do with a "BlazBlue." Then its time to talk about game-based movies, still more 2010 delays, and a surplus of fun greater than is appropriate for stick-shaking purposes. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24910101 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24875784-The-HotSpot-07-28-2009 Freshly back from a trip to Comic-Con, Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, and Lark Anderson tell their war stories to Brendan Sinclair. Also, Splinter Cell Conviction is overturned until next year, the Warcraft movie gets a director, and the holiday release schedule takes shape. Freshly back from a trip to Comic-Con, Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, and Lark Anderson tell their war stories to Brendan Sinclair. Also, Splinter Cell Conviction is overturned until next year, the Warcraft movie gets a director, and the holiday release schedule takes shape. Freshly back from a trip to Comic-Con, Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, and Lark Anderson tell their war stories to Brendan Sinclair. Also, Splinter Cell Conviction is overturned until next year, the Warcraft movie gets a director, and the holiday release schedule takes shape. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24875784 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24840293-The-HotSpot-07-21-2009 Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair tune up for make-your-own Rock Band songs, bemoan the Bayonetta delay, run down the monthly sales charts, and more. WARNING: This episode of the HotSpot contains suggestive language. Listener discretion is advised. Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair tune up for make-your-own Rock Band songs, bemoan the Bayonetta delay, run down the monthly sales charts, and more. WARNING: This episode of the HotSpot contains suggestive language. Listener discretion is advised. Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair tune up for make-your-own Rock Band songs, bemoan the Bayonetta delay, run down the monthly sales charts, and more. WARNING: This episode of the HotSpot contains suggestive language. Listener discretion is advised. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24840293 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24800586-The-HotSpot-07-14-2009 Justin Calvert, Andre Segers, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair storm Battlefield 1943 and kick back with Wii Sports Resort, and look forward to another Summer of Arcade before discovering the awful truth of the BioShock 2 delay. Justin Calvert, Andre Segers, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair storm Battlefield 1943 and kick back with Wii Sports Resort, and look forward to another Summer of Arcade before discovering the awful truth of the BioShock 2 delay. Justin Calvert, Andre Segers, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair storm Battlefield 1943 and kick back with Wii Sports Resort, and look forward to another Summer of Arcade before discovering the awful truth of the BioShock 2 delay. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24800586 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24764960-The-HotSpot-07-07-2009 Kevin VanOrd, Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair keep busy punishing The Punisher and trying to describe Trine. Then it's time to get online with Starcraft II, LucasArts, and Gaikai. Plus, who thinks Asteroids would make a good movie? Hint: It's nobody on this panel. Kevin VanOrd, Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair keep busy punishing The Punisher and trying to describe Trine. Then it's time to get online with Starcraft II, LucasArts, and Gaikai. Plus, who thinks Asteroids would make a good movie? Hint: It's nobody on this panel. Kevin VanOrd, Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair keep busy punishing The Punisher and trying to describe Trine. Then it's time to get online with Starcraft II, LucasArts, and Gaikai. Plus, who thinks Asteroids would make a good movie? Hint: It's nobody on this panel. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24764960 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24740817-The-HotSpot-06-30-2009 There's more to the HotSpot than meets the ear when Ricardo Torres, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair stick a verbal potato in the cinematic tailpipe of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (spoilers!). But that still leaves plenty of time to talk about The Conduit, id Software being acquired by the owners of Fallout and Oblivion, Mortal Kombat's day in kourt, and Uncharted setting sail for the silver screen. There's more to the HotSpot than meets the ear when Ricardo Torres, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair stick a verbal potato in the cinematic tailpipe of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (spoilers!). But that still leaves plenty of time to talk about The Conduit, id Software being acquired by the owners of Fallout and Oblivion, Mortal Kombat's day in kourt, and Uncharted setting sail for the silver screen. There's more to the HotSpot than meets the ear when Ricardo Torres, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair stick a verbal potato in the cinematic tailpipe of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (spoilers!). But that still leaves plenty of time to talk about The Conduit, id Software being acquired by the owners of Fallout and Oblivion, Mortal Kombat's day in kourt, and Uncharted setting sail for the silver screen. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24740817 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24740819-The-HotSpot-06-23-2009 Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair threaten to drop support for the PS3 and PSP if Sony doesn't drop the price, and then jack up the cost of its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Prototype discussion. Also, Angry Barry cocreator Aaron McCray talks about his political beat-'em-up and what's wrong (and right) with Xbox Live Community Games. Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair threaten to drop support for the PS3 and PSP if Sony doesn't drop the price, and then jack up the cost of its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Prototype discussion. Also, Angry Barry cocreator Aaron McCray talks about his political beat-'em-up and what's wrong (and right) with Xbox Live Community Games. Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair threaten to drop support for the PS3 and PSP if Sony doesn't drop the price, and then jack up the cost of its Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Prototype discussion. Also, Angry Barry cocreator Aaron McCray talks about his political beat-'em-up and what's wrong (and right) with Xbox Live Community Games. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24740819 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24648909-The-HotSpot-06-03-2009 Giddy from lack of sleep and abundance of gaming goodness, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair close out the HotSpot's E3 2009 coverage with a micro-cast recap of what was learned, seen, and played on the show floor. Highlights include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, APB, Left 4 Dead 2, and hands-on impressions of Scribblenauts. Giddy from lack of sleep and abundance of gaming goodness, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair close out the HotSpot's E3 2009 coverage with a micro-cast recap of what was learned, seen, and played on the show floor. Highlights include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, APB, Left 4 Dead 2, and hands-on impressions of Scribblenauts. Giddy from lack of sleep and abundance of gaming goodness, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, and Brendan Sinclair close out the HotSpot's E3 2009 coverage with a micro-cast recap of what was learned, seen, and played on the show floor. Highlights include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, APB, Left 4 Dead 2, and hands-on impressions of Scribblenauts. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24648909 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24643535-The-HotSpot-06-02-2009 Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair burn through the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, pausing briefly to reflect on motion controls, Mario, Metroid: Other M, the PSP Go, Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, and so much more. Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair burn through the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, pausing briefly to reflect on motion controls, Mario, Metroid: Other M, the PSP Go, Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, and so much more. Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair burn through the Nintendo and Sony press conferences, pausing briefly to reflect on motion controls, Mario, Metroid: Other M, the PSP Go, Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, and so much more. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24643535 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24639068-The-HotSpot-06-01-2009 Tor Thorsen, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap a news-packed first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with all the latest from E3 briefings held by Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. Tor Thorsen, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap a news-packed first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with all the latest from E3 briefings held by Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. Tor Thorsen, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair recap a news-packed first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, with all the latest from E3 briefings held by Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24639068 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24612808-The-HotSpot-05-26-2009 Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Ricardo Torres, and Brendan Sinclair bask in the electric glow of Infamous, take a few swings at Punch-Out!!, and scratch their heads over leaked footage from Team Ico, the price of Tony Hawk: Ride, and what to expect from next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Ricardo Torres, and Brendan Sinclair bask in the electric glow of Infamous, take a few swings at Punch-Out!!, and scratch their heads over leaked footage from Team Ico, the price of Tony Hawk: Ride, and what to expect from next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Ricardo Torres, and Brendan Sinclair bask in the electric glow of Infamous, take a few swings at Punch-Out!!, and scratch their heads over leaked footage from Team Ico, the price of Tony Hawk: Ride, and what to expect from next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24612808 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24582183-The-HotSpot-05-19-2009 With E3 mere weeks away, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair run down who needs to show what. Also, Activision's latest Tony Hawk game wants to take you for a Ride, and we've got impressions of Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation. With E3 mere weeks away, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair run down who needs to show what. Also, Activision's latest Tony Hawk game wants to take you for a Ride, and we've got impressions of Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation. With E3 mere weeks away, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini, Kevin VanOrd, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair run down who needs to show what. Also, Activision's latest Tony Hawk game wants to take you for a Ride, and we've got impressions of Bionic Commando and Terminator: Salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24582183 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24545479-The-HotSpot-05-12-2009 Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea and Brendan Sinclair bombard Treyarch Call of Duty community manager Josh Olin with questions about the game's latest add-on, the studio's ambitions, and more. Also, the gang wants to go even further Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4 steals other people's hearts, and Tom comes out as a zombie sympathizer. Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea and Brendan Sinclair bombard Treyarch Call of Duty community manager Josh Olin with questions about the game's latest add-on, the studio's ambitions, and more. Also, the gang wants to go even further Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4 steals other people's hearts, and Tom comes out as a zombie sympathizer. Tyler Winegarner, Tom Mc Shea and Brendan Sinclair bombard Treyarch Call of Duty community manager Josh Olin with questions about the game's latest add-on, the studio's ambitions, and more. Also, the gang wants to go even further Beyond Good and Evil, Thief 4 steals other people's hearts, and Tom comes out as a zombie sympathizer. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24545479 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24514949-The-HotSpot-04-28-2009 It's no-holds-barred podcasting action as Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair submit to Ultimate Fighting Championship, BioShock 2, and Uncharted 2. Once the bleeding stops and the bones knit, it's time to sit down with ESA executive Rich Taylor about the Video Game Voters Network and the imminent arrival of a new and improved E3. It's no-holds-barred podcasting action as Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair submit to Ultimate Fighting Championship, BioShock 2, and Uncharted 2. Once the bleeding stops and the bones knit, it's time to sit down with ESA executive Rich Taylor about the Video Game Voters Network and the imminent arrival of a new and improved E3. It's no-holds-barred podcasting action as Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tyler Winegarner, and Brendan Sinclair submit to Ultimate Fighting Championship, BioShock 2, and Uncharted 2. Once the bleeding stops and the bones knit, it's time to sit down with ESA executive Rich Taylor about the Video Game Voters Network and the imminent arrival of a new and improved E3. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-28,24514949 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24478860-The-HotSpot-04-21-2009 Tor Thorsen, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair draw a thin line between tangents and actual topics like Fallout: New Vegas, a bad month of NPD numbers, M-rated games for Wii and DS, and Activision's Scratch lawsuit. And for those who enjoy linearity, a perfectly coherent interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe! Tor Thorsen, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair draw a thin line between tangents and actual topics like Fallout: New Vegas, a bad month of NPD numbers, M-rated games for Wii and DS, and Activision's Scratch lawsuit. And for those who enjoy linearity, a perfectly coherent interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe! Tor Thorsen, Chris Watters, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair draw a thin line between tangents and actual topics like Fallout: New Vegas, a bad month of NPD numbers, M-rated games for Wii and DS, and Activision's Scratch lawsuit. And for those who enjoy linearity, a perfectly coherent interview with Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24478860 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24447507-The-HotSpot-04-14-2009 Shaun McInnis saw Saw, and he shares impressions of the horrifying puzzle game with Tom Mc Shea, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair. Then the gang gets up in arms about Dead Space's debut on Wii, Nintendo's problems in Japan, the screenwriter for the new Shadow of the Colossus movie, and a slew of five-word game reviews. Shaun McInnis saw Saw, and he shares impressions of the horrifying puzzle game with Tom Mc Shea, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair. Then the gang gets up in arms about Dead Space's debut on Wii, Nintendo's problems in Japan, the screenwriter for the new Shadow of the Colossus movie, and a slew of five-word game reviews. Shaun McInnis saw Saw, and he shares impressions of the horrifying puzzle game with Tom Mc Shea, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair. Then the gang gets up in arms about Dead Space's debut on Wii, Nintendo's problems in Japan, the screenwriter for the new Shadow of the Colossus movie, and a slew of five-word game reviews. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24447507 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24352248-The-HotSpot-03-24-2009 Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair play Animal Crossing for all the wrong reasons before digging into news of Max Payne 3 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Then it's time to put the Resident Evil 5 discussion to bed, revisit GTAIV's full-frontal nudity in lingering detail, and dig up what we can on a 360 gamer by the name of Xkamun1k80r. Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair play Animal Crossing for all the wrong reasons before digging into news of Max Payne 3 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Then it's time to put the Resident Evil 5 discussion to bed, revisit GTAIV's full-frontal nudity in lingering detail, and dig up what we can on a 360 gamer by the name of Xkamun1k80r. Tom Mc Shea, Shaun McInnis, Sophia Tong, Andre Segers, and Brendan Sinclair play Animal Crossing for all the wrong reasons before digging into news of Max Payne 3 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Then it's time to put the Resident Evil 5 discussion to bed, revisit GTAIV's full-frontal nudity in lingering detail, and dig up what we can on a 360 gamer by the name of Xkamun1k80r. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24352248 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/24280868-The-HotSpot-03-10-2009 Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and game designer David Sirlin talk about watching the Watchmen, balancing fighting games, the used game business, BioShock 2, Resident Evil 5, and? Quiz and Dragons? Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and game designer David Sirlin talk about watching the Watchmen, balancing fighting games, the used game business, BioShock 2, Resident Evil 5, and? Quiz and Dragons? Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Brendan Sinclair, and game designer David Sirlin talk about watching the Watchmen, balancing fighting games, the used game business, BioShock 2, Resident Evil 5, and? Quiz and Dragons? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24280868 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23960687-The-HotSpot-01-27-2009 Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair knuckle up like 3 Ninjas and go a few rounds with Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the new Ninja Turtles game, and the legacy of Uwe Boll. Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair knuckle up like 3 Ninjas and go a few rounds with Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the new Ninja Turtles game, and the legacy of Uwe Boll. Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair knuckle up like 3 Ninjas and go a few rounds with Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the new Ninja Turtles game, and the legacy of Uwe Boll. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,23960687 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23911360-The-HotSpot-01-20-2009 Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair whack the Godfather II, play with Deadly Creatures, run down the best-selling games of 2008, and discussion about the story in Doom 4 morphs into an argument about the merits of early American literature in a fairly surreal installment of The HotSpot. Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair whack the Godfather II, play with Deadly Creatures, run down the best-selling games of 2008, and discussion about the story in Doom 4 morphs into an argument about the merits of early American literature in a fairly surreal installment of The HotSpot. Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Sophia Tong, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair whack the Godfather II, play with Deadly Creatures, run down the best-selling games of 2008, and discussion about the story in Doom 4 morphs into an argument about the merits of early American literature in a fairly surreal installment of The HotSpot. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23911360 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23873349-The-HotSpot-01-13-2009 Tor Thorsen, Shaun McInnis, Tom McShea, and Brendan Sinclair run down the scene at CES 2009, pay a visit to Skate 2's Hall of Meat, ponder a year without a new Rock Band, assess the state of the fighting game, and lament the death of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Tor Thorsen, Shaun McInnis, Tom McShea, and Brendan Sinclair run down the scene at CES 2009, pay a visit to Skate 2's Hall of Meat, ponder a year without a new Rock Band, assess the state of the fighting game, and lament the death of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Tor Thorsen, Shaun McInnis, Tom McShea, and Brendan Sinclair run down the scene at CES 2009, pay a visit to Skate 2's Hall of Meat, ponder a year without a new Rock Band, assess the state of the fighting game, and lament the death of Electronic Gaming Monthly. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-13,23873349 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23839414-The-HotSpot-01-06-2009 The HotSpot comes out swinging for 2009 with the longest episode yet, far surpassing the surgeon general's daily recommended allowance of inane chatter. Find out all about Nintendo's early '09 lineup, rumors of a new Zelda, why Gears of War 2 wasn't nominated for our Game of the Year, and why Metal Gear Solid 4 took home the hardware. Also, spoilers! The HotSpot comes out swinging for 2009 with the longest episode yet, far surpassing the surgeon general's daily recommended allowance of inane chatter. Find out all about Nintendo's early '09 lineup, rumors of a new Zelda, why Gears of War 2 wasn't nominated for our Game of the Year, and why Metal Gear Solid 4 took home the hardware. Also, spoilers! The HotSpot comes out swinging for 2009 with the longest episode yet, far surpassing the surgeon general's daily recommended allowance of inane chatter. Find out all about Nintendo's early '09 lineup, rumors of a new Zelda, why Gears of War 2 wasn't nominated for our Game of the Year, and why Metal Gear Solid 4 took home the hardware. Also, spoilers! tag:odeo.com,2009-01-06,23839414 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23763635-The-HotSpot-12-16-2008 Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair recap the biggest trends of 2008 and look forward to God of War, Brutal Legend, Wolverine: Origins, and (fingers crossed) Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair recap the biggest trends of 2008 and look forward to God of War, Brutal Legend, Wolverine: Origins, and (fingers crossed) Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair recap the biggest trends of 2008 and look forward to God of War, Brutal Legend, Wolverine: Origins, and (fingers crossed) Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-16,23763635 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23729505-The-HotSpot-12-09-2008 Shaun McInnis, Jon Miller, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair fight through a serious case of "senioritis" to discuss the new Prince of Persia and a packed week of news featuring Uncharted 2, GTA IV for PC, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, and casual racism as a PR strategy. Shaun McInnis, Jon Miller, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair fight through a serious case of "senioritis" to discuss the new Prince of Persia and a packed week of news featuring Uncharted 2, GTA IV for PC, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, and casual racism as a PR strategy. Shaun McInnis, Jon Miller, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair fight through a serious case of "senioritis" to discuss the new Prince of Persia and a packed week of news featuring Uncharted 2, GTA IV for PC, Killzone 2, Brutal Legend, and casual racism as a PR strategy. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-09,23729505 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23670733-The-HotSpot-11-25-2008 It looks like the best/worst of the holiday blockbuster rush is behind us, so Tom Magrino, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair have time to reflect on the hits that were and run down the New Xbox Experience before seeing Dead Rising and PETA in court. It looks like the best/worst of the holiday blockbuster rush is behind us, so Tom Magrino, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair have time to reflect on the hits that were and run down the New Xbox Experience before seeing Dead Rising and PETA in court. It looks like the best/worst of the holiday blockbuster rush is behind us, so Tom Magrino, Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair have time to reflect on the hits that were and run down the New Xbox Experience before seeing Dead Rising and PETA in court. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-25,23670733 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23637157-The-HotSpot-11-18-2008 Shaun White answers the Call of Duty as the HotSpot crew gets down to the Nuts and Bolts of Wrath of the Lich King... Gears of War 2. Also, we get elbow-deep in discussion about the ESRB's spoiler-rific ratings summaries and dole out mad props to awesome listeners who donated to Child's Play. Shaun White answers the Call of Duty as the HotSpot crew gets down to the Nuts and Bolts of Wrath of the Lich King... Gears of War 2. Also, we get elbow-deep in discussion about the ESRB's spoiler-rific ratings summaries and dole out mad props to awesome listeners who donated to Child's Play. Shaun White answers the Call of Duty as the HotSpot crew gets down to the Nuts and Bolts of Wrath of the Lich King... Gears of War 2. Also, we get elbow-deep in discussion about the ESRB's spoiler-rific ratings summaries and dole out mad props to awesome listeners who donated to Child's Play. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23637157 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23609317-The-HotSpot-11-11-2008 Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair shoot the breeze (and the aliens) on Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, and Mirror's Edge, then it's on to shuttered studios, the best inventions of 2008, and more phone calls and e-mails than is probably healthy. Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair shoot the breeze (and the aliens) on Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, and Mirror's Edge, then it's on to shuttered studios, the best inventions of 2008, and more phone calls and e-mails than is probably healthy. Ricardo Torres, Tom Magrino, Kevin VanOrd, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair shoot the breeze (and the aliens) on Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, and Mirror's Edge, then it's on to shuttered studios, the best inventions of 2008, and more phone calls and e-mails than is probably healthy. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-11,23609317 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23577951-The-HotSpot-11-04-2008 California State Senator Leland Yee comes by to defend his gaming legislation and class up the joint, but only after Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair spend the better part of an hour taking things in the opposite direction. California State Senator Leland Yee comes by to defend his gaming legislation and class up the joint, but only after Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair spend the better part of an hour taking things in the opposite direction. California State Senator Leland Yee comes by to defend his gaming legislation and class up the joint, but only after Shaun McInnis, Tom Mc Shea, Kevin VanOrd, and Brendan Sinclair spend the better part of an hour taking things in the opposite direction. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23577951 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23544126-The-HotSpot-10-28-2008 Talking about games is our business, and business is good! Mortal Kombat kreator Ed Boon swings by the studio to talk about taking on the DC Universe and the revitalized E3. It's a packed podcast featuring six GameSpotters talking up Fable II, Fallout 3, BioWare's Star Wars MMO game, and much more. Talking about games is our business, and business is good! Mortal Kombat kreator Ed Boon swings by the studio to talk about taking on the DC Universe and the revitalized E3. It's a packed podcast featuring six GameSpotters talking up Fable II, Fallout 3, BioWare's Star Wars MMO game, and much more. Talking about games is our business, and business is good! Mortal Kombat kreator Ed Boon swings by the studio to talk about taking on the DC Universe and the revitalized E3. It's a packed podcast featuring six GameSpotters talking up Fable II, Fallout 3, BioWare's Star Wars MMO game, and much more. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-28,23544126 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23515436-The-HotSpot-10-21-2008 Ricardo Torres, Jon Miller, Don "The People's Panelist" Francis, and Brendan Sinclair play with fire as they discuss a Little Big Planet blasphemy, Obama's play for gamer votes, playing as a force of good or evil, and franchises that need to die. Ricardo Torres, Jon Miller, Don "The People's Panelist" Francis, and Brendan Sinclair play with fire as they discuss a Little Big Planet blasphemy, Obama's play for gamer votes, playing as a force of good or evil, and franchises that need to die. Ricardo Torres, Jon Miller, Don "The People's Panelist" Francis, and Brendan Sinclair play with fire as they discuss a Little Big Planet blasphemy, Obama's play for gamer votes, playing as a force of good or evil, and franchises that need to die. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-21,23515436 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23487746-The-HotSpot-10-14-2008 Justin Calvert, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair welcome BioShock 2 lead level designer JP LeBreton to help negotiate the treacherous corridors deep within the week's news, including the Tokyo Game Show, BlizzCon, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, and a ton more. Justin Calvert, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair welcome BioShock 2 lead level designer JP LeBreton to help negotiate the treacherous corridors deep within the week's news, including the Tokyo Game Show, BlizzCon, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, and a ton more. Justin Calvert, Tom Mc Shea, and Brendan Sinclair welcome BioShock 2 lead level designer JP LeBreton to help negotiate the treacherous corridors deep within the week's news, including the Tokyo Game Show, BlizzCon, Saints Row 2, Dead Space, and a ton more. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,23487746 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23466591-The-HotSpot-10-07-2008 Jon Miller, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair drop the hate before recapping a flood of Nintendo news from the DSi to Punch-Out!! for Wii before digging in to discuss the potential of DLC as a bane to retailers and gamers both. Also, Jon relives a painful childhood memory to the delight and merriment of all. Jon Miller, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair drop the hate before recapping a flood of Nintendo news from the DSi to Punch-Out!! for Wii before digging in to discuss the potential of DLC as a bane to retailers and gamers both. Also, Jon relives a painful childhood memory to the delight and merriment of all. Jon Miller, Lark Anderson, and Brendan Sinclair drop the hate before recapping a flood of Nintendo news from the DSi to Punch-Out!! for Wii before digging in to discuss the potential of DLC as a bane to retailers and gamers both. Also, Jon relives a painful childhood memory to the delight and merriment of all. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-07,23466591 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23428738-The-HotSpot-09-30-2008 There's a new DS on the way, Jack Thompson was disbarred, Bungie's making a new Halo, and Fable II will ship without a promised feature. There's so much news it took Aaron Thomas, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair nearly an hour-and-a-half to cover it all! There's a new DS on the way, Jack Thompson was disbarred, Bungie's making a new Halo, and Fable II will ship without a promised feature. There's so much news it took Aaron Thomas, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair nearly an hour-and-a-half to cover it all! There's a new DS on the way, Jack Thompson was disbarred, Bungie's making a new Halo, and Fable II will ship without a promised feature. There's so much news it took Aaron Thomas, Tom Mc Shea, Chris Watters, and Brendan Sinclair nearly an hour-and-a-half to cover it all! tag:odeo.com,2008-09-30,23428738 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/23390963-The-HotSpot-09-23-2008 Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair hit the week's high notes, from Wii Music's flop potential to the rampant proliferation of Guitar Hero games. For the non-musically minded listeners, the panel goes off on Warhammer Online, Microsoft considering a Nintendo buyout circa 2003, and listeners' all-time favorite glitches. Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair hit the week's high notes, from Wii Music's flop potential to the rampant proliferation of Guitar Hero games. For the non-musically minded listeners, the panel goes off on Warhammer Online, Microsoft considering a Nintendo buyout circa 2003, and listeners' all-time favorite glitches. Brian Ekberg, Tom Mc Shea, Tom Magrino, and Brendan Sinclair hit the week's high notes, from Wii Music's flop potential to the rampant proliferation of Guitar Hero games. For the non-musically minded listeners, the panel goes off on Warhammer Online, Microsoft considering a Nintendo buyout circa 2003, and listeners' all-time favorite glitches. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-23,23390963 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700 no GameSpot presents The HotSpot Games & Hobbies