http://dofuss.net Gaming and J-culture discussion. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 2008-2011 alex@dofuss.net (Alex and Darren) alex@dofuss.net (Alex and Darren) DoFuss, gaming and J-Culture 1440 http://dofuss.net/dofuss144.jpg http://dofuss.net 144 144 Darren (in the UK) and Alex (in Japan) compare notes on gaming, Japanese pop-culture and inconsequential nonsense. Darren (in the UK) and Alex (in Japan) compare notes on gaming, Japanese pop-culture and inconsequential nonsense. games, japan, xbox, playstation, wii, ds, psp, pc Alex and Darren Alex and Darren alex@dofuss.net no yes http://dofuss.net/2011/07/26/mega-man-legends-3-cancelled/ http://dofuss.net/2011/07/26/mega-man-legends-3-cancelled/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:14:25 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2721 http://dofuss.net/2011/07/26/mega-man-legends-3-cancelled/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2011/07/22/cultural-diversity-and-ethnocentricity/ http://dofuss.net/2011/07/22/cultural-diversity-and-ethnocentricity/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:57:39 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2703 http://dofuss.net/2011/07/22/cultural-diversity-and-ethnocentricity/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2011/07/20/let-me-speak-to-you-directly%e2%80%a6/ http://dofuss.net/2011/07/20/let-me-speak-to-you-directly%e2%80%a6/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:16:24 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2682 http://dofuss.net/2011/07/20/let-me-speak-to-you-directly%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/26/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-productively-doing-nothing/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/26/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-productively-doing-nothing/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 18:11:02 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2302 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/26/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-productively-doing-nothing/feed/ 5 1:03:51 Gaming news and talk of what we have been playing sits as ever at the front of the show, but this time the feature topping our metaphorical cake is whether playing online games could make us better people. This is an idea put forward by Jane McGonig[...] Gaming news and talk of what we have been playing sits as ever at the front of the show, but this time the feature topping our metaphorical cake is whether playing online games could make us better people. This is an idea put forward by Jane McGonigal, a designer at the Institute for the Future, during her talk at TED in February. While it may seem like a bizarre idea, much of what she said got me thinking that there maybe something to it, as did looking at her online games that have been designed to harness the power of the game playing public for good. news, podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/05/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-trying-to-bridge-cultural-divides/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-trying-to-bridge-cultural-divides/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 18:13:07 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2239 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-trying-to-bridge-cultural-divides/feed/ 2 1:14:40 This show’s unintentional theme is cultural divides. With me returning to the UK later this year Darren decided to prepare me for re-entry with terrifying snippets from the British tabloid ‘The Sun’. While this is an apt reintroduction to the state [...] This show’s unintentional theme is cultural divides. With me returning to the UK later this year Darren decided to prepare me for re-entry with terrifying snippets from the British tabloid ‘The Sun’. While this is an apt reintroduction to the state of my home nation, I cannot help but feel there is a veiled message from Darren to stay in the land of sushi and fun that is Japan. Japan, news, podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/01/27/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-sleepy-improv-edition/ http://dofuss.net/2010/01/27/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-sleepy-improv-edition/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:45:10 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2015 http://dofuss.net/2010/01/27/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-sleepy-improv-edition/feed/ 2 0:00:01 I have to listen to every show through again while I edit. Because of this I have started to notice a very different tone (and length) depending on my cohort for the episode. My conclusion is that I am failing in my roll as a host. Not that this is [...] I have to listen to every show through again while I edit. Because of this I have started to notice a very different tone (and length) depending on my cohort for the episode. My conclusion is that I am failing in my roll as a host. Not that this is necessarily bad, but next time (whoever is with me) I am wrestling back some control and giving this show some consistence. Maybe. This episode underwent a number of late changes. Our special guest (Blokey from the UUDD forums) was unfortunately unable to make it at the last moment, so will be joining us next time. Darren was also unavailable so it fell to Dan to pick up the mantel of the second spot. DAMN YOU BLOKEY! We touch on numerous topics, courtesy of Dan’s impeccable planning. It was fortunate his outline was so thorough too, otherwise there wouldn’t have been a show because the plan was to revolve everything around forums and Blokey… YOU HEAR THAT BLOKEY. Ahem… I am sure he will be able make it next time along with Darren, so keep an eye on the site for that. Enjoy the show. news, podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2009/12/18/where-for-art-thou-oh-there-you-are/ http://dofuss.net/2009/12/18/where-for-art-thou-oh-there-you-are/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:45 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1916 http://dofuss.net/2009/12/18/where-for-art-thou-oh-there-you-are/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2009/08/30/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-i-want-a-sandwich/ http://dofuss.net/2009/08/30/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-i-want-a-sandwich/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:45:23 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1514 http://dofuss.net/2009/08/30/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-i-want-a-sandwich/feed/ 6 0:00:01 Okay, I have finally taken over the reigns of editing, which is why the latest podcast is a tad late. Think I have it all down though, so here’s hoping you won’t notice much of a difference. During the course of this show we manage to talk about in[...] Okay, I have finally taken over the reigns of editing, which is why the latest podcast is a tad late. Think I have it all down though, so here’s hoping you won’t notice much of a difference. During the course of this show we manage to talk about institutionalization… and drugs… and sandwiches, all without diverging from the usual format of news and features. Frakesy, Darren’s old games and the song challenge are back as always and are joined this week by discussion of game prices. A few extra notes. Every time I say Acclaim I mean Activision. It is a mistake I used to make when I was thirteen, I do not know why its rematerializing now. Also there is no such thing as morphium, thing my brain created a lovely mix of morphine and opium. I really want a sandwich. Enjoy the show. news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/04/29/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-where-is-the-gumbo/ http://dofuss.net/2009/04/29/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-where-is-the-gumbo/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:40 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1053 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/29/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-where-is-the-gumbo/feed/ 5 1:14:48 What have you been playing, news and features make up the show this week. Though the last few weeks have been uneventful in terms of new releases we keep playing games and stuff is still happening in the industry. Fallout 3 – New Vegas, Biosho[...] What have you been playing, news and features make up the show this week. Though the last few weeks have been uneventful in terms of new releases we keep playing games and stuff is still happening in the industry. Fallout 3 – New Vegas, Bioshock 2, Assassins Creed 2 and Dantes Inferno are all games we do not talk about. Instead we focus our attention on Final Fantasy XIII, Wii Motion Plus and a plethora of other juicy topics that sprung to mind. All this before we have a little chat about the direction of the handheld market, and why if iPhones are the future you should just wait and buy one when you get there. Of course we also have some news on the Street Fighter 4 art book competition, but it may not be what you wanted. Enjoy and remember to leave comments at dofuss.net or on iTunes. Bye! news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/04/17/famitsu-reviews-%e2%80%93-killzone-2-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2009/04/17/famitsu-reviews-%e2%80%93-killzone-2-ps3/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:59:31 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1011 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/17/famitsu-reviews-%e2%80%93-killzone-2-ps3/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/05/wii-system-update-40-%e2%80%93-hands-on/ http://dofuss.net/2009/04/05/wii-system-update-40-%e2%80%93-hands-on/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:34:03 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=942 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/05/wii-system-update-40-%e2%80%93-hands-on/feed/ 4 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/31/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-aimlessly-wandering/ http://dofuss.net/2009/03/31/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-aimlessly-wandering/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:19:03 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=931 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/31/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-aimlessly-wandering/feed/ 5 1:03:04 Like my art home work back at high school just getting this one in just in time. After the last rather light podcast we have hit back with a content packed but somewhat undirected episode. So a full month of gaming and news fill the majority of the [...] Like my art home work back at high school just getting this one in just in time. After the last rather light podcast we have hit back with a content packed but somewhat undirected episode. So a full month of gaming and news fill the majority of the show. Darren takes on the iPhone discussion, yet some how manages to keep it retro with Pole Position and Wonder Boy. I try to keep things more current we head back to Resident Evil 5 and rub on a little Madworld. Then we avoid talking about the Watchmen. News is sprinkled through out. We touch on a number of topics that have been affecting gaming in the UK recently. Then we bitch about Nintendo. Because they deserve it sometimes. We wrap up with the usual Darren’s old games with is a breathless summation of the wonderful Sensible Software. culture, game, news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/02/25/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-reaching-for-the-stars/ http://dofuss.net/2009/02/25/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-reaching-for-the-stars/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:43:01 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=666 http://dofuss.net/2009/02/25/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-reaching-for-the-stars/feed/ 1 1:03:43 Busy week. The combination of gaming, birthday parties and work left both I and Darren tired, unfocused and recording later than usual. There was a plan for the podcast formed at some point during the week but in honesty only about half of that plan[...] Busy week. The combination of gaming, birthday parties and work left both I and Darren tired, unfocused and recording later than usual. There was a plan for the podcast formed at some point during the week but in honesty only about half of that plan could be salvaged from my sleep deprived consciousness. Fortunately Darren did manage to line up an interview (mentioned last week). To accompany this we also have some clips from the upcoming DoFussUS podcast with Jad and Chad. Most of the regular segments are still in too. There’s a lot of what we’ve been playing and the usual news. The main topic (such as it is) focuses on game age rating and their effectiveness as guidance for parents. Unfortunately we were a little short of time today so no Darrens Old Games, so if you were looking forward to the Robocop 3 retrospective you are all out of luck till next time. I hope you enjoy it and as always feel free to comment, leave feedback or write an iTunes review. game, news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/02/10/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-nintendon-king/ http://dofuss.net/2009/02/10/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-nintendon-king/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:22:32 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=610 http://dofuss.net/2009/02/10/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-nintendon-king/feed/ 2 0:01:06 It is a big one, pushing the hour and six minute GarageBand gives us to its limits. We have a few new jingles, but do not be scared (or at least try not to be; the ‘What Have You Been Playing?’ jingle takes a bit of getting used to). First I must ap[...] It is a big one, pushing the hour and six minute GarageBand gives us to its limits. We have a few new jingles, but do not be scared (or at least try not to be; the ‘What Have You Been Playing?’ jingle takes a bit of getting used to). First I must apologise, we are sellouts. I hate to admit it but we have to pay the bills somehow. This week expect a smattering of adverts through out the show. Please don’t feel compelled to run out and buy any of the featured products, but try to understand the necessity of their existence in the show. This time around Darren has played more relevant games than I, so it is a mobile gaming-heavy start to the show. As ever we discuss news, including the upcoming Yakuza 3’s cast list. Following this I have a little rant about localisation of games, from Japan to the West (and vice versa). All before finishing up with Darren’s old games, this week featuring Hunter for the Amiga and Atari ST. news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/01/27/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-architects-errol-fitzroy%e2%80%99s-black-plague-first-person-morris-dancing-extreme/ http://dofuss.net/2009/01/27/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-architects-errol-fitzroy%e2%80%99s-black-plague-first-person-morris-dancing-extreme/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:06:40 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=576 http://dofuss.net/2009/01/27/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-architects-errol-fitzroy%e2%80%99s-black-plague-first-person-morris-dancing-extreme/feed/ 8 0:00:01 On time and ready to go. In an attempt not to walk in the footsteps of giants we decided to abandon the original discussion of reviews and scores at the last minute and instead focus on the recent Japanese top selling games and Final Fantasy 13 news[...] On time and ready to go. In an attempt not to walk in the footsteps of giants we decided to abandon the original discussion of reviews and scores at the last minute and instead focus on the recent Japanese top selling games and Final Fantasy 13 news as seen in Famitsu. I say ‘seen in Famitsu’ because I can’t read most of it so it’s more an impressions piece than a factual commentary. As always we also discuss some recent news and dip into ‘Darren’s Old Games’. This podcast Darren reminisces about hours spent floating around lost in Elite on the Amiga, and I reminisce about watching him floating around lost in Elite. We also invent the Wii game name generator, so if you come up with one please post it in the comments. The format is simple; Job > Name > Event > Game genre > Event > Generic game word The results sound worryingly like next years best selling game as long as you attach ‘for Wii’ and ‘by Nintendo’ to the box art. Enjoy. news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/01/12/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-in-memory-of-1up/ http://dofuss.net/2009/01/12/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-in-memory-of-1up/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:47:50 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=502 http://dofuss.net/2009/01/12/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-in-memory-of-1up/feed/ 4 1:15:41 A melancholy grips us today with the news last week that Ziff Davis Media sold its games division to UGO. The take over saw the close of EGM one of America’s biggest gaming magazines and the loss of more than 60% of their staff. Most of these staff [...] A melancholy grips us today with the news last week that Ziff Davis Media sold its games division to UGO. The take over saw the close of EGM one of America’s biggest gaming magazines and the loss of more than 60% of their staff. Most of these staff are already producing new content at various sites (some links on the right) and we wish them and 1up all the best. But it’s 2009 and new starts abound. Darren is now in possession of a Wii so he is now able to contribute to discussions. In spite of this Darren still insisted on starting his ‘Old Games’ section of the show (Darren doesn’t like the word retro). This week he’s remembering Bullfrog’s Syndicate. We also have the obligatory game of 2008 discussion and a quick chat about our hopes for 2009. It’s a bit long this week but at least it’s on time. Enjoy. (Enter the give-away!) news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2008/12/22/japan%e2%80%99s-famitsu-magazine-sexist/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/22/japan%e2%80%99s-famitsu-magazine-sexist/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:21:51 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=395 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/22/japan%e2%80%99s-famitsu-magazine-sexist/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/12/dofuss-podcast-motivational-screw-ups/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/12/dofuss-podcast-motivational-screw-ups/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:49:28 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=379 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/12/dofuss-podcast-motivational-screw-ups/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Sorry this is late. I know I said know we would be on time with these, but I am an idiot. Darren and I recorded a fantastic discussion about motivation as well as the usual news unfortunately I forgot to record it. So what you are (hopefully) about [...] Sorry this is late. I know I said know we would be on time with these, but I am an idiot. Darren and I recorded a fantastic discussion about motivation as well as the usual news unfortunately I forgot to record it. So what you are (hopefully) about to listen to is a well rehearsed, Darren edited, podcast on said topics. If you have any opinions on the podcast or thoughts on what motivates you to play games please leave a comment. On iTunes we are listed as explicit and this episode we use some very strong language, so if you are easily offended please don’t listen. And listen or skip to the end if you want to win the Mario Kinder Eggs as no body entered last time… Enjoy. news, podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/biohazard-5-demo-360/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/biohazard-5-demo-360/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:32:34 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=336 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/biohazard-5-demo-360/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/03/podcast-7-%e2%80%93-31102008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/11/03/podcast-7-%e2%80%93-31102008/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:19:23 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=168 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/03/podcast-7-%e2%80%93-31102008/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/the-nintendo-press-conferences/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/the-nintendo-press-conferences/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:56:02 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=109 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/the-nintendo-press-conferences/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/dsi/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/dsi/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:01:16 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=107 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/09/dsi/feed/ 0