Hack The Dino Gamingcast

Episode 24 - Are Comics in a Crisis? Nindies and Making Your Own RPG?

September 01, 2017 10:07 - 51 minutes - 76.3 MB

Dr Mike 2000 makes his triumphant return to the guest chair! Is the comic book industry in crisis? Listen to three white guys talk about it from a comic book store. Ben and Dan also chat about the latest Nintendo Switch Nindies showcase and can Dan pull ahead in the video game music quiz DAN vs THE WORLD!

Episode 23 - A Broke Batman? VR Surgery, Sonic's Return and a Slooowwww News Week

August 18, 2017 13:23 - 50 minutes - 77.1 MB

Wrestle Rampage Commissioner, screen printer and all round talky-guy Tom Chocolate joins Ben and Dan to talk about anything to cover up the fact that it has been a slow fortnight for game and comic news. PS4 System upgrade notes, delayed XBox adapters and the return of the Nintendo 'World' Championships fill the void until it is time to once again play DAV VS THE WORD in the Video Game Jukebox!

Episode 22 - Splatoon 2 Reaction, Cool Upcoming Indie Games, and Marvel - What the?

August 04, 2017 11:42 - 48 minutes - 69.3 MB

Dan and Ben are joined this week by artist and creator Jake Holmes (no relation to Sherlock). They ramble on about the lack of video game news, look at some cool upcoming indie games - OH ! Dan said he may get a Switch. You heard it, he can't take it back. We look at if comics really are in trouble, and Dan tries to step up in the musical quiz DAN VS THE WORLD!

Episode 21 - Nintendo 64 Mini Confirmed? Atari's new console and What is Loki Doing with that Cape?

July 21, 2017 14:13 - 51 minutes - 74.2 MB

Episode 21 of HACK THE DINO sees Paul Monopoli of Retrospekt.com.au joining Ben and Dan to chat retro video games, He-Man comics, weird dog/human hybrids for kids and AVCon. Ben thinks he has uncovered evidence of a Nintendo 64 Mini production, what the hell is Atari up to with their new console and Loki has a new job in the aftermath of Secret Empire. Can The World claim back the lead on Dan with the help of Pau in the Video Game Jukebox quiz? Find out by listening NOW!

Episode 20 - How much for a SNES Mini...really, Pro-Wrestler knowledge and Overwatch Comics coming.

July 07, 2017 11:26 - 45 minutes - 65.3 MB

The 'Human Bullet' Link Barnett - professional wrestler and fanboy joins Ben and Dan this episode. They find out about the wrestling scene in Australia, discuss the SNES mini and Link takes on Dan head in DAN vs THE WORLD in the Video Game Jukebox - and holds his own.

Episode 19 - E3 Recap (E3cap), X Box One X in trouble already and Questioning video game attire

June 23, 2017 11:26 - 53 minutes - 78.7 MB

Miranda Richardson, writer of HAIL (as well as some times inker and things) joins Dan and Ben as they Hack the Dino this week. Ben gives us a brief E3 recap (E3cap), the three discuss questionable video game attire and Dan attempts to boost his lead in the video game jukebox quiz we are legally obliged to call DAN VS THE WORLD!

Episode 18 - Pre E3 (prE3)discussions, Trouble for Microsoft and Pokemon GO Throwdown

June 09, 2017 13:18 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

Artist Jana Hoffman joins Ben and Dan this week to talk her creative projects and take on Dan in DA vs THE WORLD. There's also a heap of E3 news and some rumours, and Dan's ridiculous tip on what he thinks will be announced a E3.

Episode 17 - Switch, Red Dead and Far Cry News, Comic Grants Fluke Victories

May 26, 2017 11:05 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

HACK THE DINO is back for your ear holes, with Ben and Dan invading them with indie comic creator Owen Heitmann. This week we have a whole heap of video game news and updates on some large games coming out this year and Q1 2018, Owen tells us about his creator owned comic which is currently being funded with grants enabling him to work on it full time, and will Dan's streak continue in DAN vs THE WORLD

Episode 16 - STAR WARS CELEBRATION, The Video Game Hall of Fame and...well more Star Wars actually

May 12, 2017 06:58 - 59 minutes - 85.7 MB

Previously on Hack the Dino (Because we recorded this episode a week ago) Ben and Dan are joined by one of the other owners of Greenlight Comics, Bobba Fett in the 201st and Star Wars life fan Nick Jervis-Bardy! The three talk about Star Wars..a lot..as well as other stuff that you guys will like. Seriously. And then, Dan takes on his business partner in DAN vs THE WORLD to try and claw back the lead to only 1 point! CAN HE DO IT?!

Episode 15 - Why Marvel is Losing to DC, Call of Duty Still Lame and Dan Surprises EVERYONE!

April 28, 2017 10:24 - 58 minutes - 83.5 MB

This week Jess Strand joins Dan and Ben to discuss why Marvel is losing their market share to DC, why no matter what you do with it, Call Of Duty is still boring as hell and reviews one of her favourite comics of the past few years - and we are gobsmacked by it. Then Dan takes on the world in the aptly titled video game music quiz, DAN vs THE WORLD - has he been doing his homework?

Episode 14 - TEAM CHERRY Talking Hollow Knight, SNES Mini, Xbox Scorpio and the Quickest Quiz Ever!

April 21, 2017 14:44 - 50 minutes - 72.9 MB

Dan and Ben are joined by the guys behind the HIT indie game HOLLOW KNIGHT Ari and William. Announcements for the XBox Scorpio, SNES Mini and Gannon's last name are discussed, as well as the latest comic news and the quickest game of DAN vs THE WORLD in the history of the show. Get your ears ready for a chuckle.

Episode 13 - KickStarter vs Patreon, Comics Helping With Autism and Too Much Junk Talk

April 07, 2017 13:41 - 58 minutes - 88.9 MB

Heather Hawkins is Ben and Dan's special guest on this episode of Hack The Dino. She talks about her job as a makeup special effects artist, as well as discussing the pros and cons of KickStarter and Patreon. We also talk XBox Scorpio, Captain America's current portrayal and Dan attempts to catch up on The World's lead of three in DAN VS THE WORLD - The Video Game Music Quiz. All that and a bit too much talk about genitals.

Episode 12 - How to be a Full Time Comic Creator, Mass Effect Andromeda and Three Thors?

March 24, 2017 10:13 - 56 minutes - 83.8 MB

This week Dan and Ben are joined by an ACTUAL DINOSAUR! Well, she's named after one - full time comic creator Georgina Rex gives us the low down on what it takes to be a full time comic creator. We also chat about the brilliant acting in Mass Effect, talk about the THIRD new Thor in the Marvel U and play DAV vs THE WORLD in the Video Game Jukebox quiz!

Episode 11 - An Apple Game Console? Breath of the Wild is AMAZING and Dan Tries to Review Comics

March 10, 2017 10:09 - 54 minutes - 71.8 MB

In the 11th episode of HACK THE DINO Dan and Ben are joined by 'Shags' , and indie game developer and student of AIE. Ben talks about the Switch. Again. For a long time, and gives his thoughts on Breath of the Wild. Dan tried to review comics with no help from anyone and then versus the world in DAN vs THE WORLD: Video Game Jukebox Quiz.

Episode 10 - NINTENDO SWITCH LAUNCH

March 03, 2017 06:39 - 50 minutes - 66.6 MB

In this special SWITCH LAUNCH episode Ben and Dan give their thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch as Ben plays it from the comfort of his home. Does it measure up to the other consoles? How is it as a handheld? Why are they using Singstar remotes again? All these questions are tackled in this episode of HACK THE DINO!

Episode 9 - Cosplay vs Creators, a License to Play Pokemon GO and a Zelda Book Review

February 24, 2017 10:04 - 51 minutes - 65.3 MB

It's Episode 9 of HACK THE DINO! Suzanne Sarah Elliot joins Ben and Dan this week to discuss her cosplaying expertise, shares her thoughts on 'Cosplay is not Consent and Creators who dislike Cosplayers. We also give the latest Zelda art book a review, talk games and comics and play Dan vs The World in the Video Game Jukebox!

Episode 8 - E3 Opens its Doors, Game Academics and The Worst Quiz Ever

February 10, 2017 09:58 - 59 minutes - 93.9 MB

In this episode of HACK THE DINO, Ben Rosenthal and Dan McGuiness are joined by Game Truck owner and Phd in English holder Chad Habel to discuss all things geeky. We talk E3 selling tickets, Warren Ellis writing the new animated Castlevania series for Netflix and have possibly the most painful addition of DAN vs THE WORLD (Video Game Jukebox) that has ever existed.

Episode 7 - Goodbye Good Game, 25 years of Image Comics, How Much do Stores Make from Consoles?

February 03, 2017 08:54 - 59 minutes - 93.1 MB

It's Episode 7 of HACK THE DINO! Dan and Ben are joined this week by special guest Wil, owner of SHIN TOKYO - a Japan import store focused on gaming, geekery and a third g-word. We talk about the cancellation of Good Game, what companies sell their consoles to stores for, how scary is Resident Evil 7 and once again play DAN vs THE WORLD in the video game jukebox.

Episode 6 - Why the Switch will Suck, Dan Returns, Sex Criminals and Wrestlers and Gaming

January 20, 2017 09:43 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

In our sixth episode Dan returns alongside Ben and their guest, professional wrestling legend Havok argue about why the Nintendo Switch will suck, talk about Sex Criminals (not what you're thinking) and the Video Game Jukebox quiz returns with DAN vs THE WORLD!

Episode 5 - Game of the Year, Rogue One Explained and Nintendo Switch details!

January 06, 2017 09:10 - 37 minutes - 48 MB

Technical difficulties means its Ben flying solo this episode. He talks about Rogue One, gives his game of the year, chats about the Clone Conspiracy that's happening in the Spider-Man books and gives a sneak peak as to what next episode has in store. HACK THE DINO!

Episode 4 - Merry X-Man! Mario Run, Our favourite SNES Games, and Video Game Music Quizzes!

December 23, 2016 04:43 - 48 minutes - 58.8 MB

In this *special X-Mas episode of HACK THE DINO we visit the ghosts of X-Mas past, present and Future! And by that I mean we look back at some *special moments from HACK THE DINO, then Ben talks briefly about Mario Run. At least we are honest in our descriptions.

Episode 3 - Miyomoto and Kojima, Killeroo, Valkyrie and Indie Comics!

December 09, 2016 07:17 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this week's episode Dan and Ben are joined by Sarah Campbell, a member of the female comic book group The Valkyries. They discuss all the big take aways from The Game Awards (Kojima), Mario and Street Fighter V, talk indie comics (a member of the panel has a new book out this week) and Dan takes on the World yet again in the musical trivia gam Dan vs The World.

Episode 2 - SNES mini, Writers v Artists, Pokemon and Video Game Music Challenge

November 25, 2016 11:04 - 56 minutes - 81.6 MB

In Episode 2 Ben and Dan are joined by Doctor Mike 2000 (he's a real doctor) and talk Pokemon Sun and Moon, SNES mini, artists vs writers in the comic book world and round two of the Video Game Music Challenge - or Dan VS THE WORLD (And Ross).

Episode 1 - NES Mini, Sex Toy Comics and Video Game Juke Box

November 11, 2016 11:38 - 52 minutes - 74.9 MB

In the very first HACK THE DINO Ben, Dan and special guest Linden talk about the Nintendo Classic Mini, discuss a comic book that reviews sex toys and learn about the new Star Wars board game Destiny. PLUS - Video Game Jukebox (tentative title) makes its awkward debut! Recorded LIVE at Greenlight Comics, Adelaide.