We explain why we are a duo not a trio, then jump right into the only news for the last month, EA trying to buy Take-Two. Somehow Bucky and Daniel are lead into a conversation about the nuances between SimCity and SimIsle, and even thogh Michael isn’t with us, we still manage to rip on him. Bucky will not shut up about GTA IV, and we talk about the Gears of War meat Cube.

It wouldn’t be an episode of 2nd Player if Bucky didn’t flame some nationality, so take that Aussies! Oh and Daniel declares he is a white supremacist, and is offended by the mockery of the obesity problem facing lumas.

There is a STRONG BAD VIDEO GAME, and Bucky schools Daniel on Adventure games, and YES MYST SUCKS!

links

• SimIsle : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimIsle
• GTA IV Magazine Scans : http://www.gtagaming.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1772627#post1772627
• Unreal 3 Engine Tech Demo from GDC (2 words: meat cube): http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q0gNJfAkPSw&feature=related
• Jack Thompson Strikes Again : http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17738
• Gamers In Real Life Competition (G.I.R.L) : http://www.station.sony.com/girl/
• Silicon Knights On Development : http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17789
• Corey Bridges on Online Distribution : http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17782
• Virtual Property Rights Panel @ SXSW : http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17783
• Angel Devoid : http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/angeldevoid/
• Last Dynasty : http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/last-dynasty

 

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The site has been quiet for a few weeks again, but we are still slowing pumping out content. I have added my review of Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. I just finished Mario Galaxy, and Halo 3 so look for reviews of them sometime in the coming weeks.

There is also a new layout. I was continually frustrated with how poorly the old layout rendered numerous pages on the site. I still have some kinks to work out with the new color scheme, but over all I am happy with the new look.