Pixelated Radio 26: The Mass Effect of Twisted Vitas

This week's show is our one-year anniversary and our return after a short break due to scheduling issues and because what the fudge, eh? We got through quite a bit in a relatively short time and the show came out rather well. At the time of recording I had not played Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, but having just played it minutes ago, delaying the posting of this podcast, let's just say I'm the newest sucker of Skylanders. You're right, this is a very, very bad thing.

In this episode we have no voicemails—the first time in a while—and seem to stay on topic more often than not. (I'm just as surprised as you.) We start off with our thoughts on the Vita and follow that up with a whole lot of games and games and more games. Then we talk about more games and finally dabble in a single movie, a few TV shows, one book made not of paper, and the all-important news—including the Double Fine's KickStarter business and Xbox 3DSiixty 2 rumors. The games and whatnot we discuss, you ask? Check 'em out below.

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Unknown - F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

If you want me to cover your game and/or etcetera

Don't say something like this:

(from an email received)

"If you do not get a review build and then write more than a thousand words about our game in a single post which receives more than ten comments, regardless of the review score or your opinion of the game, we will Paypal you a dollar -- guaranteed. (Please email *Email Removed* a link to your review to redeem your dollar.)"

This is not a big site by any means. It is a site of one—Rob is a podcasting hero, but he doesn't write for the site or any of that jazz—and I pay for everything myself. I will never accept money from a developer/creator. Ever. And I will never cover what you make if you make such an offer. In the long run my lack of coverage will likely mean nothing as I am a small force in the world of pseudo press, but I would rather have my integrity than your dollar or attention. It's worth so much more. (And no, I will not mention the game/developer by name for obvious reasons.)

Xbox LIVE 'Deal of the Week' for 02/21 - 02/27/12

This week's Xbox LIVE 'Deal of the Week' is about the game everyone is comparing Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning to, and calling KoA: Reckoning superior as they do it. The game I'm alluding to is Fable III and while I also find Fable III to be less enjoyable, it's still a good game and does some things better than KoA: Reckoning. One, Fable III topples the competition when it comes to dogs and, really, what more do I need to say? And two, Fable III has far more personality and character, not to mention the ability to get married and come home one day to find a black baby born from your white wife when you happen to be just as white—this is, surprisingly, what made me stop playing. Anyway, some of the items—both Quest Packs—have been on sale before taking away from potential excitement, but if you're late to the game or fixing for some new dog breeds, go ahead and enjoy some decent DLC for cheap.

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Nathan Drake - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves