Rated NA 85: Keepin’ It Real -w- Ashly Burch
Is there room on the Rated NA podcast for two folks named Ash? We’re joined on this week’s episode of Rated NA by writer, actress, and all around bad ass, Ashly Burch.
Insomniac’s Fuse – Primed to Explode?
Insomniac games is known for the incredibly fun Ratchet and Clank franchise, but what happens when they focus on something a bit more…. explosive? The answer may just be Fuse. While we still don’t know a heck of a lot about Fuse, we do know this new trailer has us amped up to shoot things with our buddies. Check it!
Spellwood casts strategery and RPG elements onto word games
Consequently, “strategery” would also be a 14 point word… shazam!
This Week’s NAQOTW: What is Your Favorite Family Moment From a Game, Movie, or Television Series?
In honor of this week's guest, Hey Ash's Ashly Burch (the voice of Tiny Tina!), we want to know what family moment really stands out for you in gaming, film, and television. Did you weep when Chris and Claire Redfield…
Is Marvel Now! worth a ‘Wow!’?
We get caught up with the recent relaunch of some favorite Marvel comics. The time to get back into comics is Now!
Minion Master Unleashes Innovative Strategy Today!
If your a fan of strategy, tabletop, miniatures, or card games, have we got a game for you. Lucky for you, it’s available now!
Rated NA 84: Gem in the Eye
The gang recaps the VGAs, Humble Bundle is awesome-er, Spellwood is a mobile gem, and we get our hands dirty with AC3 multiplayer. Finally, your thoughts and impressions about the award show’s winners and losers. Its more fun than finding magical games to put into the eye sockets of statues.
Valve Wants You on the Couch!
Various publications confirmed what we’ve already known for a while, Valve is likely getting into the business of hardware and will offer us something mysterious in 2013, a living room computer?! A multitude of gaming publications including Kotaku report that as early as next year Valve could start releasing their fancy “steam box” (nickname) to change up the way people play PC games . So why the heck should you care? Behold
Halo Evolved: Am I a Fan?
When 343 took over for Bungie on Halo 4, the skeptic in me instantly thought the franchise was doomed to fail. Halo fans are rabid and devoted, would they even accept a new studio at the helm of their beloved Halo? Well they should.
Rated NA 83: Choose Your Own Adventure
Creator and author, Miellyn Barrows joins us on the podcast to talk about her new Gamebook Adventure, “Strange Loves: Vampire Boyfriends”. We talk about Nintendo’s WiiU, the new X-Men movie, Bungie’s new IP, Hero Academy, the documentary “Resurrect Dead”, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and a great Humble Bundle. Finally, shenanigans ensue with our NAQOTW: “What supernatural being/creature would you love to have a relationship with and why?” We proudly dedicate this episode to our mothers…
Assassin’s Creed III : Ship Combat Done Right!
Quite possibly the biggest triumph of AC3’s ship combat is how surprisingly well it all fits into the story. You would think that a half Native American assassin would have no place on the deck of a pirate ship, but it all makes sense and feels incredibly organic.
Mass Effect: Omega DLC Review
Omega is definitely a fun addition which I would recommend for anyone looking to spend a couple more hours in the Mass Effect universe. Also, if you’d like to check out NA’s chat with Mass Effect producer Mike Gamble about the making of Omega, and Mass Effect in general, check out Rated NA 32: Omega Explosion.