Good Game Season 6, Episode 6: C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight, Napoleon: Total War & Supreme Commander 2

1

Mass Effect 2, BioShock 2 & The R18+ Debate

Bajo and Hex return for the year with two huge reviews, going into deep space with Mass Effect 2, and into the depths of the ocean in BioShock 2. Plus, we continue to investigate the progress of getting an R18+ classification category for video games!

2

Heavy Rain, Dante’s Inferno, The WASD System & Game Jams

It’s the episode with more brown pants and Jason’s than you can mash X at as we review David Cage’s thriller, Heavy Rain, plus we venture into the depths of hell in Dante’s Inferno. Plus, we look into the story of how we ended up with the WASD keyboard, and visit a game jam to watch some devs cram a game together in 48 hours!

3

Aliens vs Predator, M.A.G. & The History Of Final Fantasy

Bajo and Hex review the interspecies action of Aliens vs Predator, and the massive action of M.A.G. aka Massive Action Game. Plus. We take a deep two-part backward compatible dive into the history of the Final Fantasy series, and visit game collector Matt Goodwin!

4

Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII & P.B. Winterbottom

This episode we blow stuff up in our review of one of our all-time favourite FPS’s, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Plus, we go on an epic adventure in Final Fantasy XIII, and a time-bending misadventure in The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom. And we go Backward Compatible on the career of the biggest Llama fan in gaming, Jeff Minter.

5

Metro 2033, God Of War III & The History Of The Elder Scrolls

We venture into the dark post-apocalyptic subways of Metro 2033, and take down a god or two in God Of War III. Plus, we go Backward Compatible on the history of the Elder Scrolls series, and Hex rounds up five of the best weapons in gaming.

6

C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight, Napoleon: Total War & Supreme Commander 2

This week it’s all strategy, all the time with reviews of Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, Napoleon: Total War & Supreme Commander 2. Plus, we get an experts opinion on the StarCraft 2 beta, and round up five of the best strategies to use in RTS games.

7

Just Cause 2, Red Steel 2 & We Meet Ajax

It’s another explosive episode as we grapple our way through the destruction of Just Cause 2, and take on some sword swinging shenanigans in Red Steel 2. Plus, we meet our new field reported Ajax.

8

Perfect Dark, Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening, Pipe Buster: Number Twos

This episode we review the XBLA re-release of the N64 classic, Perfect Dark, and get stuck into the first big expansion for Dragon Age: Origins, Awakening, look at the follow up to everyone’s favourite poop management simulator Pipe Buster: Number Twos, and round up a bunch of mobile games, Space Miner, Ragdoll Blaster 2, and Crash Nitro Kart 3D. And Ajax investigates a man who’s built a fully functional flight simulator in his own home!

9

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Rugby League 3 & Games vs Sleep

Hex and Bajo review the popular fighter BlazBlue: Calamatiy Trigger and try to sport in Rugby League 3. Plus, Ajax investigates the effect our late night gaming sessions are having on our health, and Bajo rounds up five of the funniest moments in games.

10

Splinter Cell: Conviction & The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

We review the stylish sneaky action of Splinter Cell: Conviction, and settle in for some strategy in The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom. Plus, we visit the FIFA Interactive World Cup Qualifiers and look into the ever growing business of game remakes.

11

Monster Hunter Tri, Torchlight & Gaming Moustaches

This episode we review the monster slaying action of Monster Hunter Tri, and the top down loot em ups of Torchlight. Plus, Bajo lists the top five moustaches in gaming, and we visit a man who keeps old consoles ticking.

12

What Impact Do Violent Games Have On Us?

This episode sees our field reporter, Ajax, investigate the long running discussion on what, if any, effect violent video games have on their players. Plus, we review Dead To Rights: Retribution, and The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces, while Hex lists the top five worst bits of voice acting in games.

13

ModNation Racers, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, & M.U.D. TV

It’s a review packed episode with reviews of the creative kart racing in ModNation Racers, the ball kicking of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the TV making of M.U.D. TV, and the lead slinging of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. Plus, we meet the national Guitar Hero Champion, Joel Brooks.

14

Alan Wake & Super Street Fighter IV

This episode we look at the ambitious psychological thriller from the minds behind Max Payne, Alan Wake, and we chuck some hadoukens and rubber chickens at Super Street Fighter IV. Plus, Ajax investigates how to protect your precious gaming gear from would be thieves!

15

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands & 3D Dot Game Heroes

This episode has more games crammed in it than you can shake a rainbow unicorn at! There are reviews of the pixel block adventures of 3D Dot Game Heroes, the time bending climbing of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, the hit unicorn leaping of Robot Unicorn Attack, the 4X action of Neptune’s Pride, and the fly boy antics of After Burner Climax! Plus, Ajax gives his tips for how to dominate in the gaming Lounge Room!

16

Red Dead Redemption & Lost Planet 2

We saddle up to review one of the biggest and best games ever made, Red Dead Redemption. Plus, we blow up some aliens in the cold in Lost Planet 2. And we take a look at the history of Sensible Software.

17

Skate 3, Alpha Protocol & UFC Undisputed 2010

We get kick-flip and ollie our way through our review of the excellent Skate 3, make some tough choices in the spy driven espionage world of Alpha Protocol, and step into the octagon for UFC Undisputed 2010. Plus, Bajo ponders over all those games that never get finished and are left in our piles of shame.

18

Fruit Ninja, Blur & Jolly Roger

We review the fruit slicing and dicing mobile action of Fruit Ninja, the Mario Kart meets Fast and Furios racing of Blur, and the pirate point and click Jolly Roger. Plus, Hex dives into the history of vampires in games.

19

No More Heroes 2, Toy Story 3 & The History of Rare

We review the thoroughly bizarre No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, and the much more wholesome Toy Story 3: The Video Game. Plus, we look at the history of one of the most influential studios in gaming history, Rare.

20

The E3 2010 Special!

Bajo brings us his special report direct from the biggest event in the gaming calendar, E3 2010!

21

Super Mario Galaxy 2, Split/Second Velocity & Gaming Addiction

This week we’ve got reviews of the out of this world platforming utopia of Super Mario Galaxy 2, and the explosive racing of Split/Second Velocity. Plus, Ajax investigates how addictive gaming can be for some.

22

MGS: Peace Walker, Naughty Bear & Transformers: War for Cybertron

We review the portable stealth masterpiece Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the absolutely not a masterpiece Naughty Bear, and the surprisingly good Transformers: War for Cybertron, and it’s Wii version Cybertron Adventures. Plus, we meet the minds behind the viral sensation of Beached Az!

23

We Visit Treyarch’s Studio! Plus, Crackdown 2 & Singularity

This week on the show, we review Crackdown 2 and Singularity, plus we visit Treayrch's Studio!

24

Demon’s Souls, Limbo, Joe Danger & DeathSpank

We review the game that started the whole Souls genre, Demon’s Souls, plus the gloomy platforming masterpiece of Limbo, the stunt bike riding of Joe Danger, and the lighthearted evil adventure of DeathSpank. Also, Bajo names the top five most influential gaming controllers!

25

Episode 25 - 02/08/2010

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Preview Blizzard iPad Round Up Muscle March

26

Episode 26 - 09/08/2010

Disciples III StarCraft II Alien Swarm Pile of Shame: Ed Boon 5-Up: Top Gaming Dictators

27

Episode 27 - 16/08/2010

Bungie - part 1 & 2 5-Up: Top Gaming Blades Pile of Shame: Aaron Greenberg Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

28

Episode 28 - 23/08/2010 - Space Special

Space 101: Shoot and Scoot Space 101: Leading An Army Star Wars Fan: David "LORDVADER xRKx" Geeves Space Influence: Warren Spector Space Influence: J. Allen Brack Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Dead Space Mass Effect Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Metroid Prime Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: Space Chase Dark Forces 1 and 2

29

Episode 29 - 30/08/2010

Freeplay Independent Games Festival Mafia 2 Wii Ware Round Up Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Pile of Shame: Jonathan Pelling

30

Episode 30 - 06/09/2010

Shank 5-Up: Best Opening Levels Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days A day in the life of a games tester Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Pile of Shame: Nina Kristensen Monday Night Combat

31

Episode 31 - 13/09/2010

Rei: Gamescom 2010 Move and Kinect: First Impressions Ask Good Game Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep H.A.W.X. 2

32

Episode 32 - 20/09/2010

Minecraft Halo: Reach Developer Interview - Joseph Tung and Chris Opdahl Ask Good Game Valkyria Chronicles II Metroid: Other M

33

Episode 33 - 27/09/2010

Rei: GDC 2010 Civilization V Ask Good Game Halo: Reach Dead Rising 2

34

Episode 34 - 04/10/2010

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Amnesia: The Dark Descent Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock How the Dust Settled: StarCraft II

35

Episode 35 - 11/10/2010

Blade Kitten Rei: Motion Control F1 2010 Ask Good Game Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

36

Episode 36 - 18/10/2010

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West FIFA 11 vs Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Medal of Honor Ask Good Game If I Wasn't a Game Dev? - Tomonobu Itagaki

37

Episode 37 - 25/10/2010

Shaun White Skateboarding Pile of Shame: Heather Rabatich Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Ask Good Game Fallout: New Vegas

38

Episode 38 - 01/11/2010

Fable 3 NBA Jam & NBA 2K11 If I Wasn't a Game Dev? - Richard Garriott Costume Quest Zombie Competition Has Closed Ask Good Game

39

Episode 39 - 08/11/2010

Vanquish Zombie Competition Entries Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II More Zombie Competition Entries God of War: Ghost of Sparta Zombie Competition Winner

40

Episode 40 - 15/11/2010

Pile of Shame: Matt Webster GoldenEye 007 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Call of Duty: Black Ops

41

Episode 41 - 22/11/2010

Rock Band 3 Ajax: Australia's Mobile Gaming Developers Ask Good Game Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

42

Episode 42 - 29/11/2010 - Christmas Special

Disney Epic Mickey Downloadable Games Round Up A Very Darren Christmas Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth & Doctor Who: Return to Earth PlayStation Move Round Up Donkey Kong Country Returns James Bond 007: Blood Stone Kinect Round Up