Rebel FM
686 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2K ratingsWe are gaming industry veterans and newcomers from across the spectrum from outlets like IGN and Polygon, talking about video games, movies, books and more.
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Rebel FM Episode 93 + Game Club: Dead Space 2 - Episode 3
February 19, 2011 04:22 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBGreetings! This week we argue (no, really) about iPhone games before discussing Hard Corps: Uprising and Red Faction - Armageddon. Then we read a few letters before tumbling ass over tea kettle into the final half of Dead Space 2. We hope you've enjoyed this Game Club special series. This week's music, in order of appearance:Days of the New - Touch, Peel and StandAll orchestral music for the Dead Space 2 Game Club segments has been taken from Jason Graves fantastic original score for Dead Spa...
Rebel FM Episode 92 02/11/11 + Game Club: Dead Space 2 – Episode 2
February 12, 2011 19:42 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBWelcome to our second Rebel FM/Dead Space 2 split/single! This week we talk about Bulletstorm, rogue-likes and more, then move on to a few letters. But, after the first hour, it's a solid hour and half + of Dead Space 2 talk, discussing chapters 4 through 7. For next week, we'll be playing through the remainder of the game. This week's music: A Place to Bury Strangers - In Your Heart
Rebel FM Episode 91 02/04/11 + Game Club: Dead Space 2 - Episode 1
February 05, 2011 03:29 - 2 hours - 80.4 MBYou're reading right. This week we have a shorter main show with talk of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Killzone 3, the slightest hint of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and more, then move on to a few letters. Then, at one hour and ten minutes, we move on to what you've all been asking for: a special return engagement for Rebel FM's Game Club, this time for Dead Space 2. We cover chapters 1-3 (pay no attention to the ambitious mention of chapter 7 at the beginning), and if you want to follow alon...
Rebel FM Episode 90 - 01/28/11
January 29, 2011 04:52 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week, we talk about a lot of games! Imagine that! After lengthy conversations about Dead Space for iPhone, Crysis 2 for 360, Two Worlds 2, and some lengthy trolling of Vanquish (Kidding! Kind of.), we move on to some letters. This week's music, in order of appearance:Fiona Apple - Shadowboxer;Gnarls Barkley - Charity Case;Pantera - Planet Caravan
Rebel FM Episode 89 - 01/21/11
January 22, 2011 04:51 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBHello, and happy anniversary! This week, we're joined by Ryan O'Donnell of Area5 and we celebrate our two year anniversary by managing to talk about Dead Space 2 for quite a while without spoiling anything (surprising even us)! We talk about some other games that slip my mind, then move on to some of your memories of the show over our two year run of merriment and dick jokes, then close with some letters. This week's music, in order of appearance: Times of Grace - Strength in Numbers; Rage Ag...
Rebel FM: Episode 88 -- 01/04/11
January 08, 2011 06:23 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin IGN.com's News Editor Jim Reilly and Area5.tv's Ryan O'Donnell as we discuss a bunch of older games. OK, OK, it's not all old stuff, as we eventually dive into our question of the week, touching upon both our own GOTY and our audience's selections. We also discuss your picks for games that were still great, but not quite GOTY quality. And finally, we close with your letters. Enjoy!
The Rebel FM Christmas Catastrophe!
December 24, 2010 23:21 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWe apologize in advance! This week's show is ostensibly holiday themed, but then, we also have IGN's own Scott Bromley and Brian Altano on to derail conversations of Christmas gaming memories with discussions of circumcision and awful family heartache. Anteater Penis! This week's music is all taken from Daft Punk's awesome soundtrack to Tron Legacy.
Rebel FM Episode 87 - 12/17/10
December 18, 2010 04:14 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHello, and welcome to GF- shit, er, Rebel FM, I mean. This week we're joined by Popcap Games' Jeff Green as we talk about Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Vietnam, Crysis 2, Section 8: Prejudice, Cataclysm, Infinity Blade, and more that I cannot specifically recall! Then we move on to letters! This week's music, in order of appearance: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son Neil Young - Old Man
Rebel FM Episode 86 - 12/03/10
December 04, 2010 05:29 - 2 hours - 99.2 MBThis week we're joined by Greg Miller of IGN and Ryan O'Donnell of Area 5 as we talk about Gran Turismo 5, Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam, Splatterhouse, and more, then move on to letters before engaging in an hour long spoiler filled discussion of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and the future of the series. All the spoiler-y bits are after the letters, and there's ample warning. Revealed penis! This week's music, in order of appearance: Nine Inch Nails - Sin Jesper Kyd - Selections from As...
Rebel FM Episode 85 - 11/24/10
November 26, 2010 23:20 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBHappy "Tyler-has-explosive-diarrhea" Day! This week the erstwhile Mr. Barber is out due to illness, so it's just the three remaining hosts burning kindling in an unheated living room trying to stay warm as we talk about Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Black Ops, and more. The letters segment gets a little heavy toward the end. You've been warned. This week's music, in order of appearance: The Roots and John Legend - Our Generation The Roots and John Legend - I Can't Write Left-Handed
Rebel FM Episode 84 - 11/19/10
November 20, 2010 05:21 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe're back! After a week off due to work madness and schedule catastrophe, we've returned to cram two weeks worth of game talk into one goddamned show. After discussing Sonic Colors, Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Fallout: New Vegas and more, we move on to a few letters. This week's music, in order of appearance:The Vandelles - Fever of the BeatThe Rentals - Friends of PMy Chemical Romance - Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back
Rebel FM Episode 83 - 11/05/10
November 06, 2010 03:41 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBGreetings! This week we're joined by IGN.com's Scott Bromley as we talk at length about our experiences with Kinect, Scott's boner for Pac-man Championship Edition DX, the sad state of 007 Bloodstone, and more, and close out with some letters. Gladiator Areola! Since it's once again a new month, all of this week's music is straight from Amazon's $5.00 MP3 sale. This week's music, in order of appearance: Wolf Parade - What Did My Lover Say? The Weepies - Hard to Please Radiohead - High and Dry
Rebel FM Episode 82 - 10/29/2010
October 30, 2010 03:29 - 2 hours - 71.1 MBGreetings! This week we go on at outrageous length at the flaws of Fable 3 (and how it could still be the object of our love), the flaws of Fallout: New Vegas (and how it merits tolerance), and then discuss the painful realities of some time with Kinect Sports before closing out with letters. Fat Ibuprofen! This week's music, in order of appearance: The Afghan Whigs - Now You Know; Blaqk Audio - Cities of Night
Rebel FM Episode 81 - 10/22/10
October 23, 2010 00:42 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBGREETINGS FRIEND TABITHA! This week we go on (and on) about Fallout: New Vegas, Vanquish, Super Meat Boy, Fable 3, and more. Then we read some letters, discusss some accountability, and generally make asses of ourselves. BACK TO THE WASTELAND! This week's music, in order of appearance: Nirvana - Lake of Fire Peggy Lee - Johnny Guitar
Rebel FM Episode 80 - 10/15/10
October 15, 2010 23:27 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAMERICA! This week we talk for way too long about Medal of Honor, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Sengoku Basara, and more (and you're free to guess which of those games we actually thought was good - it might not be what you think!). Then we judge entries (and pick winners) in our Civilization V contest, and read some letters. PENIS, FUCK YEAH. This week's music, in order of appearance: H.I.M. - Katherine Wheel (Acoustic) Times of Grace - Strength in Numbers
Rebel FM Episode 79 - 10/08/10
October 09, 2010 04:33 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBHello! This week we narrowly avoid a Diet Dr. Pepper disaster as we talk more about Dead Rising 2, Enslaved, Quantum Theory, Civilization V and more. Then we move on to entries in our Halo contest and read letters. THE USUAL. Since it's a new month, I've again chosen music that's on sale during this month's Amazon $5.00 MP3 Album sale. Each of these songs is featured this month. This week's music, in order of appearance: Rilo Kiley - Moneymaker The Do - On My Shoulders Gnarls Barkley - Who's ...
Rebel FM Episode 78 - 10/01/10
October 02, 2010 04:22 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe're back and talking about a ton of games - the new Earth Defense Force, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Enslaved, MOAR CIV, and a ton of other games, then close out with some letters. Hiyo reviews season!This week's music, in order of appearance:The National - Anyone's GhostMalcom McLaren - About Her
Rebel FM Episode 77 - 09/24/10
September 25, 2010 03:35 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBGreetings, and ephemeral visitations upon you as we're joined this week by Scott Bromley and Brian Altano. We talk about games for approximately 138 seconds before becoming completely derailed. Enjoy!This week's music, in order of appearance:AFI - Head Like a HoleREM - Losing My Religion
Rebel FM Episode 76 -- 09/16/10
September 18, 2010 00:46 - 2 hours - 79.3 MBJoin the regular crew this week as we discuss a wide array of tiny releases including Halo: Reach and Civilization V. After this we hit up your letters, as well as announce an upcoming giveaway. Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 75 - 09/10/10
September 10, 2010 23:59 - 1 hour - 60 MBWe're back from PAX to spend some time talking about our experiences in Seattle last week. We talk about Duke Nukem Forever, Bastion, and a ton of others with special guest Ryan O'Donnell from Area 5. This week's music, in order of appearance: The Thermals - I Don't Believe You The Deftones - Sex Tape
Rebel FM Episode 74 - 09/02/10
September 03, 2010 07:02 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week we're not joined by Jeff Green, because I ruined it. Meanwhile, we do manage to discuss Elemental, Dead Rising: Case Zero, BioShock 2's Minerva's Den DLC, and more, then your letters. We also talk about what we'll be doing at PAX. VIVA SEATTLE. This week's music, in order of appearance: Phantagram - Mouthful of Diamonds Alberta Cross - Song 3Three Blues Both featured albums this week are on sale this month on Amazon for 5.00 USD.
Rebel FM Episode 73 - 08/26/10
August 28, 2010 02:14 - 1 hour - 38 MBWe had a double awesome show this week, so it's only appropriate that technical issues killed half of the show. Meanwhile, you get a full games segment, where we discuss Kane & Lynch 2, Shank, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and a ridiculous amount more as Anthony speaks about his adventures at Gamescom. Next week, join us in welcoming the scribe of Xanthor. This week's music: Stars - Dead Hearts
Rebel FM Episode 72 - 08/13/10
August 14, 2010 02:40 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe're tired and we have zero ideas, so after talking about Warhammer 40K: Space Marine and more Arc Rise Fantasia, we do a long letters segment and shuffle Anthony off to Germany. Canadian Penis. This week's music, in order of appearance: Nirvana - All Apologies People in Planes - Falling By The Wayside
Rebel FM Episode 71 - 08/06/10
August 06, 2010 23:01 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis week we talk about... well, Starcraft 2, and a few other games, like Kane and Lynch 2. Then we move on to a discussion about how much is too much for downloadable games in particular, and close out with letters.
Rebel FM 70: 07/30/10
July 31, 2010 00:13 - 2 hours - 74.8 MBJoin the regular crew, as well as Area5.tv's Ryan O'donnell as we discuss a host of games. OK, actually we mainly talk about StarCraft 2, but we also touch upon some iPhone games as well as the new Transformers DLC and some other minor games. If that isn't what you're looking for, you can listen in to our letters segment, where we pick the letter of the week and give that person a collector's edition of SC2.
Rebel FM Episode 69 - 07/23/10
July 24, 2010 02:07 - 2 hours - 71.3 MBThis week we're joined once again by IGN's own Jim Reilly as we talk about Alan Wake's upcoming DLC, Limbo, and more, then move on to how you're spending your summers, and close out by gently guiding Jim's love life. This week's music, in order of appearance: Fiona Apple - Sleep to Dream; Acceptance - Permanent; HIM - Please Don't Let It Go
Rebel FM Episode 68 - 07/15/10
July 16, 2010 19:49 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week we recorded in spaaaaaaaaace! At least, that's what it sounds like when we recorded at the IGN offices with IGN Editor Dave Clayman and the usual knuckleheads. This week we talk about the Cataclysm Beta, Captain Blood, a horde of Twitter topics, and close out with a few letters rubbed all over everyone's knees. This week's music, in order of appearance: Nine Inch Nails - Ruiner; Bush - Come Down; Foo Fighters - Everlong
Rebel FM Episode 67 - 07/09/10
July 11, 2010 16:45 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBDelayed due to civil unrest in the Bay Area, we're back a little late to talk about Ninety Nine Nights 2, Bad Company 2, and Crackdown 2. Then we move on to your underappreciated gems of the last few years, and close out with some letters. Penis indeed. This week's music, in order of appearance: Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American; Pinback - Sender; The Editors - Blood
Rebel FM Episode 66 - 06/30/10
July 03, 2010 01:28 - 2 hours - 76 MBThis week Tyler and Matt are otherwise indisposed and we receive some pinch-hitting support from A Life Well Wasted's Robert Ashley and IGN.com's own Scott Bromley and Brian Altano as we talk about Cybertron Adventures, Sniper: Ghost Warrior, Sin and Punishment 2, Naval Assault, and more. Then we move on to two full letters segments. This week's music, in order of appearance: Collin Herring - Lazy Wind; Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning - Dead End Justice; Oasis - Don't Go Away
Rebel FM Episode 65 - 06/25/10
June 26, 2010 01:40 - 2 hours - 90.2 MBWe're back, and we've brought a mean motherfucker in the form of IGN News Editor Jim Reilly, who joins the usual cast to discuss Transformers, Crackdown 2, Red Dead, and more, then go on for an hour and forty five minutes about this year's E3. We'll catch up on letters next week.This week's music, in order of appearance: How To Destroy Angels - A Drowning (Treading Water Mix); The Mars Volta - Televators
Rebel FM Episode 64 - 06/04/10
June 05, 2010 01:38 - 2 hours - 73.2 MBWe triumph over old technical issues this week in a show that went off without a hitch of computer or canine origin. We talk about Bad Company 2 co-op, Transformers, Splinter Cell DLC, Snoopy Flying Ace and more. Then we move on to your surprises and disappointments of 2010 so far and close out with some letters. This week's music, in order of appearance: Raveonettes - Heart of Stone; Coheed & Cambria - Apollo I: The Writing Writer; Bat for Lashes - I'm On Fire
Rebel FM Episode 63 - 05/27/10
May 29, 2010 03:46 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis week we're reunited in time for a borderline disaster of a show, as we try to discuss FEAR 3, Red Dead Redemption, Blur, Dead Space (the first) and several more, before being completely derailed by catastrophe on four legs. Adorable, adorable catastrophe. This week's music, in order of appearance: Slipknot - Wait and Bleed; Shivaree - I Close My Eyes
Rebel FM -- Indian Summer Spectacular
May 22, 2010 05:23 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBArthur's out this week, so in honor of his absence we do a shorter show with Area5.tv's Matt Chandronait. Join us as we discuss Red Dead Redemption, The Force Unleashed 2, Killzone 2, Alan Wake and more. Then prepare your eardrums for a barrage of your letters. Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 62 - 05/13/10
May 15, 2010 04:04 - 1 hour - 63 MBGreetings! This week sees the return of the long lost middle segment, but first we talk about Bulletstorm, Split/Second, discuss Lost Planet 2 for what we pray is the last time, and more. Then we move on to your thoughts on games for the rest of the year, and close out with some letters, where Tyler finally reveals a long-kept secret. Reel talk!This week's music, in order of appearance: Interpol - C'mere; La Roux - Quicksand; AFI - ...But Home is Nowhere
Rebel FM 61 -- 05/06/10
May 08, 2010 06:22 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThe regular crew is joined by Matt Chandronait and Robert Ashley for a lengthy episode about games we've been playing. Should you choose to listen, you can hear us babble on about such games as Lost Planet 2, Alan Wake, What Did I Do to Deserve This My Lord 2?, Toy Story 3, and Halo: Reach. We conclude with a letters segment. Due to technical difficulties, we have lost a portion of the show. We apologize! Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 60 - 04/28/10
April 30, 2010 22:33 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBHello, please to be welcoming to the Rebel FM Episode 60, where we are talking about the Haloreach and the Alan Wakes and the Prince of Persia Wiis and more games. If Matt Chandronait eat Tyler, does he grow hat, thank you. This week’s music, in order of appearance: Thunderbirds Are Go – To:Skull; Deftones – Diamond Eyes
Rebel FM Episode 59 -- 04/21/10
April 23, 2010 23:35 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBJoin the regular crew along with Matt Chandronait and Scott Bromley as we blow the hell out of your mind. This week's show includes discussion about StarCraft 2, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Okami DS, Dead Rising 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and a host of other titles. After game talk we get knee deep in your letters, explaining away your love woes and videogame thoughts alike. Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 58 - 04/08/10
April 10, 2010 03:36 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIt's a short show for a busy week, but we fit in time to talk about Army of Two DLC, Again, Split/Second and more, then move on to more letters than usual. Too tired for metaphors! This week's music, in order of appearance: Panic at the Disco - The Only Difference Between Martydom and Suicide is Press Coverage; The Postal Service - Nothing Better
Rebel FM Episode 57 - 04/01/10
April 02, 2010 23:49 - 2 hours - 72.1 MBNo April Fools' jokes here, just serious gaming business. OK, that's a partial lie. Join Matt C., Ryan O. and the regular crew as we discuss all kinds of games like Just Cause 2, God of War 3, and all the games we saw at this year's PAX East. After that, we jump into letters, touching upon a ton of gaming related topics, but very rarely keeping it serious. Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 56 - 03/24/10
March 25, 2010 06:46 - 2 hours - 68.7 MBHello and welcome to the 56th episode of Rebel FM. Join the regular crew along with Matt Chandronait and Robert Ashley as they do their best to stay on topic and discuss some videogames. Games included in the discussion this week are: God of War III, Dante's Inferno on PSP, Perfect Dark for XBLA, Tilt to Live, Cortex Command, and Lost Planet 2. After the game discussion -- and, quite frankly, during it -- things get a little off topic with an extended letters segment. Relationship letters are...
Rebel FM Game Club: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory -- Episode 1
March 24, 2010 03:12 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWelcome to the first (and delayed) episode of our Chaos Theory Game Club. Join the regular crew as we discuss chapters one through four. For the next episode, please play through chapter eight. Enjoy!
Rebel FM 55 -- 03/17/09
March 20, 2010 04:35 - 2 hours - 82.2 MBThis week the regular crew is joined by Area5.tv's Ryan O. and ex-1up (now 343 industries) David Ellis. Join us as we talk about the games we've been playing (like GoW III, Metro 2033 and more), talk about the current state of DLC, and conclude with some hot and steamy letters. Join us next week in Boston, MA for PAX East. Tyler, Arthur and myself will all be in attendance, and will be having an IGN/GameSpy/Geekbox/RFM meet up at Daisy Buchanan’s at 240A Newbury Street on Saturday from 6-9...
Rebel FM Episode 54 -- 03/11/10
March 13, 2010 01:42 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIt's a shorter show this week, but Tyler, Arthur and myself have found some time to do a shorter show for you. This week's show is a single, hour long segment that covers GDC. Join us as we discuss games like Lara Croft and Transformers, as well as give some initial PlayStation Move impressions. Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 53 - 02/24/09
February 26, 2010 07:19 - 2 hours - 69.4 MBHappy impending weekend! This week we talk about Nintendo's 2010 lineup, the RE5 and AC2 DLC, and more, then we move on to the games you feel belong in everyone's library this gen and close out with letters. C'mon Friday!This week's music, in order of appearance: Garbage - My Lover's Box; Circa Survive - Act Appalled; Alice in Chains - Over Now
Rebel FM Game Club: Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich -- Episode 4
February 24, 2010 05:05 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome to the final episode of the Freedom Force Game Club. For this week's show we cover from the mission called Sky King's Starring Moment to the conclusion of the game. Join us as we discuss the tactics and characters we used, as well as our final thoughts about Irrational's superhero classic.
Rebel FM Episode 52 - 02/18/10
February 19, 2010 17:58 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBClever greetings play on words! This week we're joined by Matt from Area 5 as we spend TWO HOURS talking about what we've been playing, which includes Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, Battlefield Bad Company 2 singleplayer, Command and Conquer 4, and X10 stuff including Dead Rising 2, Alan Wake, and Splinter Cell Conviction. Then it's on to letters, including one listener's professional psychiatric opinion of your faithful Rebel FM hosts. This week's music, in order of appearance: Autolux - ...
Rebel FM Game Club: Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich -- Episode 3
February 17, 2010 07:11 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MBWe discuss through level 13 (Achtung! Der Alchemiss!) for this week's show. See what strategies, characters, and frustrations we had during our time. Finish the game for next week's show.
Rebel FM Episode 51 -- 02/10/10
February 13, 2010 00:30 - 3 hours - 120 MBMatt and Ryan from Area5.tv join the regular crew to talk about an array of games we've been checking out. Highlights from the discussion include Heavy Rain, BioShock 2, as well as more than a few IGF games. After that we move onto a lengthy letters segment before concluding the "normal" show. However, for those who are interested (and more importantly have completed Mass Effect 2) there is an extended "Mass Effect 2 Spoilerthon" after the ending song. If you want to hear all about the varyin...
Rebel FM Game Club -- Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich -- Episode 2
February 09, 2010 22:16 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MBHello and welcome to part two of our Game Club for FFVTTR. For this episode you should have played through the eighth level (Red Sun Rising). For the next show, please play through the 13th level (Achtung! Der Alchemiss!). Enjoy!
Rebel FM Episode 50 - 02/04/10
February 05, 2010 06:24 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBAloha! This week it's the regular trio as we talk about Dante's Inferno (probably for the last time), MAG, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and more, then move on to a discussion about your thoughts on sequels, and close out with letters. Cold and rainy penis (it's cold in here, sue me)! This week's music, in order of appearance: Massive Attack - Dissolved Girl; God Forbid - Empire of the Gun; Spoon - Stay Don't Go