Eight Bit #22: Usually I’m The Victim

Ian Buck and special guest Sam Roth discuss the Surface Pro, how an indie game save a console, Ouya's impending launch, the PlayStation event that's coming soon, tons of Nintendo news, and a review of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP from Ian.

Ian Buck and special guest Sam Roth discuss the Surface Pro, how an indie game save a console, Ouya's impending launch, the PlayStation event that's coming soon, tons of Nintendo news, and a review of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP from Ian.


Links

Microsoft Surface Pro vs. Surface RT: Which One Should You Buy? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Surgeon Simulator 2013 is QWOP meets Operation | Free Games, News | PC Gamer
Sony launches PS Vita referral incentive for $20 PSN card, 1,000 Sony Rewards points | Polygon
EVE Online’s Battle of Asakai: who was involved, the stakes, and the aftermath | News | PC Gamer
China reconsiders 12-year game console ban | Polygon
OUYA Developers Create 166 Game Prototypes In 10 Days – News – www.GameInformer.com
Dead Space 3’s executive producer defends PC’s “straight port” | News | PC Gamer
EA ‘taking Medal of Honor out of rotation’ after poor Warfighter reception | Polygon
Grand Theft Auto V Release Date Later Than Expected – News – www.GameInformer.com
Sony Probably Teasing Next Console – News – www.GameInformer.com
Microsoft has ‘no plans for future versions’ of XNA software, will not phase out DirectX | Polygon
Elder Scrolls composer begins campaign to launch orchestral concert celebrating Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind | Polygon
GameStick ends Kickstarter campaign with just under $650K, meets all stretch goals | Polygon
Amnesia Fortnight 2012!
Hit title Frozen Synapse coming to PSN as Frozen Synapse: Tactics | Polygon
L.A. Noire Gag Reel – YouTube
Death Inc infects Kickstarter – £300,000 to unleash the plague | News | PC Gamer
Ubisoft cut “huge” co-op mode from first Assassin’s Creed | News | PC Gamer
Crytek CEO created Crytek USA after one meeting, not pursuing Darksiders IP | Polygon
March Cover Revealed: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – News – www.GameInformer.com
Psychonauts 2 won’t be funded by Notch | News | PC Gamer
Flame and Frost: The Gathering Storm – February 2013 | GuildWars2.com
Nintendo Direct – 01.23.2013
Yarn Yoshi (Wii U) News, Reviews, Trailer & Screenshots
Everything we know about Monolith Soft’s Wii U JRPG | GamesRadar
HD Screenshot Comparison – Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Wiki Guide – IGN
Wii U – The Wonderful 101 Trailer – YouTube
Wii U – Bayonetta 2 Trailer – YouTube
Wii U – Shin-Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Trailer – YouTube
Wii Party U – Gameplay Footage (Wii U) – YouTube
Super Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS to be showcased at E3 | Joystiq
Nintendo Is Strengthening Development Teams, Defends Wii U Capabilities – Wii U News @ Nintendo Life
Talking Point: Nintendo’s Lower Expectations Are No Surprise – Nintendo Life
Ian Buck: Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery EP

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