http://dofuss.net Gaming and J-culture discussion. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:54:16 +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/2011/07/20/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/2010/11/25/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-penultimate/ http://dofuss.net/2010/11/25/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-penultimate/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:44:31 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2457 http://dofuss.net/2010/11/25/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-penultimate/feed/ 2 1:03:37 We are back for the almost-last DoFuss Show. December will see the last DoFuss Show with my return from Japan to the UK. As I won’t be in the ‘land of the rising sun’ any more, the opening lyrics claim that I am ‘the number one gaijin, the man in Ja[...] We are back for the almost-last DoFuss Show. December will see the last DoFuss Show with my return from Japan to the UK. As I won’t be in the ‘land of the rising sun’ any more, the opening lyrics claim that I am ‘the number one gaijin, the man in Japan who can’ will become hopelessly inaccurate so (as we can’t be bothered to rewrite the theme tune) we decided to cancel the show. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/10/01/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-incredible-time-travelling-tgs-episode/ http://dofuss.net/2010/10/01/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-incredible-time-travelling-tgs-episode/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:43:00 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2435 http://dofuss.net/2010/10/01/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-incredible-time-travelling-tgs-episode/feed/ 1 1:18:52 Once again the Tokyo Game Show has been and gone, and for the third, and possibly final time, DoFuss visited Tokyo to bring you our impressions of the games on the floor. Once again the Tokyo Game Show has been and gone, and for the third, and possibly final time, DoFuss visited Tokyo to bring you our impressions of the games on the floor. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/08/09/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-patchwork-quilt-of-podcasts/ http://dofuss.net/2010/08/09/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-patchwork-quilt-of-podcasts/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:27:26 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2399 http://dofuss.net/2010/08/09/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-patchwork-quilt-of-podcasts/feed/ 9 0:42:41 No sooner said than done, the site is back on track and so is the DoFuss Show as Darren and I return once again with our own inimitable brand of game coverage. No sooner said than done, the site is back on track and so is the DoFuss Show as Darren and I return once again with our own inimitable brand of game coverage. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/07/10/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-some-thoughts-on-e3-and-pierce-brosnan/ http://dofuss.net/2010/07/10/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-some-thoughts-on-e3-and-pierce-brosnan/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:48:13 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2386 http://dofuss.net/2010/07/10/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-some-thoughts-on-e3-and-pierce-brosnan/feed/ 7 0:59:00 Life may be busy but that hasn’t stopped us here at DoFuss, so here for your entertainment is the latest show. If you have been counting (and I don’t know why you would have been) you may have noticed this is the thirtieth show since we rebooted las[...] Life may be busy but that hasn’t stopped us here at DoFuss, so here for your entertainment is the latest show. If you have been counting (and I don’t know why you would have been) you may have noticed this is the thirtieth show since we rebooted last year, which makes it as old as us, kind of. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/06/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-29-out-of-100/ http://dofuss.net/2010/06/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-29-out-of-100/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:34:06 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2361 http://dofuss.net/2010/06/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-29-out-of-100/feed/ 9 1:09:54 It has been a long week, in no way helped by the fact that we had to record this show twice thanks to technical problems. Fortunately the dry run meant that even with my general exhaustion we were able to keep the show mostly on track, and when we d[...] It has been a long week, in no way helped by the fact that we had to record this show twice thanks to technical problems. Fortunately the dry run meant that even with my general exhaustion we were able to keep the show mostly on track, and when we didn’t it was at least funny. podcast Alex and Darren yes no 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/2010/04/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9ci-don%e2%80%99t-let-friends-have-a-bite-of-my-sandwich%e2%80%9d/ http://dofuss.net/2010/04/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9ci-don%e2%80%99t-let-friends-have-a-bite-of-my-sandwich%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:43:14 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2189 http://dofuss.net/2010/04/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9ci-don%e2%80%99t-let-friends-have-a-bite-of-my-sandwich%e2%80%9d/feed/ 7 1:07:34 We did it, two shows in one month. Darren and I are back in the saddle and ready to take you on an hour of gaming and sandwich exploration. Kicking it off with heaven and hell, we visit the KFC Double Down (pictured above) and the problems with Jap[...] We did it, two shows in one month. Darren and I are back in the saddle and ready to take you on an hour of gaming and sandwich exploration. Kicking it off with heaven and hell, we visit the KFC Double Down (pictured above) and the problems with Japanese sandwiches. Darren reveals his new found love of Robot Unicorn Attack in what we have been playing, while I do some quick hits on a number of my recent distractions. News features a few choice topics from the last two weeks, which I hoped would enable Darren to engage in conversation about contemporary games. I wasn’t very successful. Games as art is the subject of our main discussion. Inspired by Robert Ebert recent post that declared they could never be, we talk at length about the merits of games and where we think they sit within the spectrum of art and design. And, as always, we wrap up with Darren’s Old Games. Enjoy the show, please leave comments if you have any and feel free to get in touch if you have any suggestions or questions for us here at DoFuss. Remember to check back for the next show in two weeks. game, podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/04/07/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-back-to-basics/ http://dofuss.net/2010/04/07/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-back-to-basics/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:13:26 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2141 http://dofuss.net/2010/04/07/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-back-to-basics/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Recently the show has been in a state of flux. Regulars will no doubt have noticed, and any newer listeners who have heard more than two episodes will probably have been confused, by the total shifts in tone between shows. So to try and inject some [...] Recently the show has been in a state of flux. Regulars will no doubt have noticed, and any newer listeners who have heard more than two episodes will probably have been confused, by the total shifts in tone between shows. So to try and inject some stability to proceedings Darren and I have made a commitment to get back to the usual fortnightly format with just the two of us. Our theory is if we can’t provide quality we should at least aim for consistency. With such a long break since Darren’s last outing we spend a little time getting reacquainted then it’s down to the game discussion. Having played plenty of games we handout some off the cuff opinions and then hit up the last months big news stories giving our own views, suggestions and fabrications (well factual errors to be more accurate). After that it is on to a quick featurette in which we discus the trails of localising with regards to Sega’s Western release of Yakuza 3. Finally we round it off with the long awaited return of Darren’s Old Games, which this time is Street Fighter The Movie (The Game). Enjoy the show, and be sure to check back in two weeks to see if Darren and I can make good on our new commitment. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/03/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-dedicated-to-claire-and-miki/ http://dofuss.net/2010/03/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-dedicated-to-claire-and-miki/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:12:15 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2087 http://dofuss.net/2010/03/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-dedicated-to-claire-and-miki/feed/ 7 1:41:57 Yes, its late, and we missed February completely, but with most of the regular cast having birthdays last month we can be forgiven right? Well maybe not, but we are back again now with added titillating missile silos. I say ‘we’ are back, but reall[...] Yes, its late, and we missed February completely, but with most of the regular cast having birthdays last month we can be forgiven right? Well maybe not, but we are back again now with added titillating missile silos. I say ‘we’ are back, but really it is me with a brand new cohort in the form of Scoot, a font of gaming knowledge and a welcome partner in podcasting crime. So here is the twenty-fourth DoFuss Show, and if you can bear with a couple of small technical issues on Scoot’s end you will be treated to an hour an forty minutes of gaming news and discussion. Focusing our attention on online competitive play and games retail for the most part, we also dip in to some Nintendo conference talk and other news. I suppose we are reaching a point where I may have to concede that a ‘regular’ schedule might never be possible, but I promise to keep trying and may hopefully even manage to get a three-man show going one day. Until I hope you keep listening to, and enjoying, our sporadic content. podcast Alex and Darren no 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/2010/01/10/the-dofuss-show-craig-charles-had-far-too-much-to-do-with-it/ http://dofuss.net/2010/01/10/the-dofuss-show-craig-charles-had-far-too-much-to-do-with-it/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:55:41 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1962 http://dofuss.net/2010/01/10/the-dofuss-show-craig-charles-had-far-too-much-to-do-with-it/feed/ 8 1:11:33 Darren is back just in time for a semi-festive show. We spend most of our time catching up on the last few months events and our respective holiday breaks but in the process we do touch on lots of games in-between our stories. As I said last show d[...] Darren is back just in time for a semi-festive show. We spend most of our time catching up on the last few months events and our respective holiday breaks but in the process we do touch on lots of games in-between our stories. As I said last show do not expect Dans wonderfully detailed show notes every week, and this week serves only to reaffirm that declaration. I can tell you that you can expect us to talk about all the games we played recently, Red Dwarf, bad commercials, me pissing myself, me being taunted by hordes of nerds, the upcoming 2010 releases and our vacations. Unfortunately even with Darren back there is no Frakkers this show, but we do have some music and the return of Darrens Old Games. Hopefully 2010 will mark a more regular schedule for The DoFuss Show as we stream line the formula, but we make no promises. Enjoy the show and keep an eye on the site this month for some gaming memories of the last ten years. I am trying to get back in to oil painting, Darren insists on Twitpic updates so keep an eye on that if you care. podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/12/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-danfuss-show/ http://dofuss.net/2009/12/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-danfuss-show/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:35:23 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1904 http://dofuss.net/2009/12/17/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-the-danfuss-show/feed/ 0 1:32:56 Dan is taking over. Really there is very little I can do. He swept in here with his fast-talking, smooth segueing ways, and now he is calling the shots. I will continue as a figurehead of the site only. All hail our new master. Here hit discuss our [...] Dan is taking over. Really there is very little I can do. He swept in here with his fast-talking, smooth segueing ways, and now he is calling the shots. I will continue as a figurehead of the site only. All hail our new master. Here hit discuss our recent visit to ‘Game Japan Festa’, plenty of news, and of course the games we have been playing. Hopefully the coup will be unsuccessful and Darren will be back for a ‘normal’ show in time for Christmas. In the meantime keep your self entertained with this hour and a half of edited highlights. Enjoy. podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2009/11/19/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-darren-has-gone-awol/ http://dofuss.net/2009/11/19/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-darren-has-gone-awol/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:45 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1816 http://dofuss.net/2009/11/19/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-darren-has-gone-awol/feed/ 6 1:23:40 Darren is missing again this show, but frankly I can’t wait for him any longer so Dan has kindly stepped in to cover. It has been sometime since the last show, thanks to everyone’s hectic jobs and Darren’s trip to Japan we have been either too busy [...] Darren is missing again this show, but frankly I can’t wait for him any longer so Dan has kindly stepped in to cover. It has been sometime since the last show, thanks to everyone’s hectic jobs and Darren’s trip to Japan we have been either too busy or to drunk to put out anything for nearly a month. We do have a video (kind of) in the works that should go up on the site soon, and the show should be getting back to its normal format and schedule soon. Until then please enjoy Dan and I discussing some of the bigger news and releases of the last month as well as some prolonged discussion about just what ‘grinding’ is. We also talk about Disney’s Ultimate Band a Wii game for wanking to, literally (see the image). Top this off with the proverbial cherry, better known as Darren’s Old Games and you have yourself a show. Enjoy. See Dan’s show notes here. podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/10/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-special/ http://dofuss.net/2009/10/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-special/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:27:21 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1663 http://dofuss.net/2009/10/14/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-special/feed/ 1 2:16:38 I know it is late, with all of the Tokyo Game Show write-ups, reviews and articles that I had to get posted things have been hectic. But it is here now and stuffed to bursting point with previews, discussion and interviews from the show! To give [...] I know it is late, with all of the Tokyo Game Show write-ups, reviews and articles that I had to get posted things have been hectic. But it is here now and stuffed to bursting point with previews, discussion and interviews from the show! To give you that nice cozy and familiar feeling we kick off with just me and Darren for our usual banter but then Darren is out and we switch over to Daniel Feit, another writer and resident of Japan who also attended TGS. Dan and I get down in to it for almost two hours talking about the games of on show and our experiences there. Just be happy we at least break it up for with an interview with The Behemoth (kicking off around the 1h 49m mark), creators of Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers and the upcoming Game 3. Have a listen and please leave feedback in the comments or on iTunes. Also remember to keep an eye on DoFuss over the next three weeks for some extra audio/visual stuff in the next few weeks as Darren hits Japan. For my TGS coverage check… here for Playdevil. here for Go Gaming Giant! and be sure to visit DoFuss for my final show wrap-up post later this week. For Dan’s coverage and all his other articles look here… to see Game Life. to see Feitclub, Dan’s home page. podcast, preview Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2009/09/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-hype-machine/ http://dofuss.net/2009/09/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-hype-machine/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:49:16 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1619 http://dofuss.net/2009/09/23/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-tgs-hype-machine/feed/ 5 1:20:02 This week DoFuss is off to TGS, expect plenty of articles, previews and interviews dotted around the internet. To add to this we will also be having another podcast this week from the show. Although the next podcast will lack the usual polish as we[...] This week DoFuss is off to TGS, expect plenty of articles, previews and interviews dotted around the internet. To add to this we will also be having another podcast this week from the show. Although the next podcast will lack the usual polish as we’ll be ‘in the field’, this show has the usual line-up of news, music, games, banter and of course, Frakesy for your auditory pleasure. Hope you enjoy! podcast Alex and Darren no no 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/2009/08/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-a-year-well-wasted/ http://dofuss.net/2009/08/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-a-year-well-wasted/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:35:52 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1430 http://dofuss.net/2009/08/05/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-a-year-well-wasted/feed/ 2 1:07:36 Late but worth the wait, welcome to the one-year anniversary episode of DoFuss and the various iterations of the podcast. To celebrate we have some new segments for you along with the usual discussion of what we’ve been playing, news and the feature[...] Late but worth the wait, welcome to the one-year anniversary episode of DoFuss and the various iterations of the podcast. To celebrate we have some new segments for you along with the usual discussion of what we’ve been playing, news and the feature that this show is about the recent spate of game movie announcements. Most notable among our new segments is Jonny Frakes return to the show for his now regular spot ‘Ask Frakesy!’ so remember to post questions for him in the comments for the show. The rest of our new features we will leave you to discover for yourselves. We hope you enjoyed the last year of DoFuss. Remember to keep reading and listening because we aren’t giving up any time soon. podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/07/11/the-dofuss-show-15-%e2%80%93-call-of-duty-vs-halo-extreme/ http://dofuss.net/2009/07/11/the-dofuss-show-15-%e2%80%93-call-of-duty-vs-halo-extreme/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:06:55 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1204 http://dofuss.net/2009/07/11/the-dofuss-show-15-%e2%80%93-call-of-duty-vs-halo-extreme/feed/ 12 1:17:10 Welcome to the latest DoFuss Show. Often I have been seen apologising for issues with the show. Whether it be the length, the sound quality or the fact I was drunk or tired. NOT THIS TIME because this is our best podcast yet! It is the usual line-up[...] Welcome to the latest DoFuss Show. Often I have been seen apologising for issues with the show. Whether it be the length, the sound quality or the fact I was drunk or tired. NOT THIS TIME because this is our best podcast yet! It is the usual line-up, with lots of iPhone games discussion to start us off before moving on to China Town Wars (DS) and InFamous (PS3). After that we are straight into the news hitting on recent mergers, acquisitions, pricing and of course some Michael Jackson. Then the icing on the cake, this week’s feature Dark Presence. Find it, love it, support it and pester them to give The DoFuss Show an exclusive interview. Finally we wrap it all up with Darren’s Old Games and a very special ninja guest Mr Musashi. Next podcast will be marking the first birthday of DoFuss.net, so be sure to tune in and leave questions for our special guest Jonathan Frakes (a.k.a. Frakkers) in the comments for this episode at DoFuss or UUDDLRLRBA. If you get a minute review us on iTunes and enjoy the show. (The title will be explained I promise). podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/06/20/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%9creal-men-don%e2%80%99t-need-instructions%e2%80%9d/ http://dofuss.net/2009/06/20/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%9creal-men-don%e2%80%99t-need-instructions%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:28:21 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1167 http://dofuss.net/2009/06/20/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%9creal-men-don%e2%80%99t-need-instructions%e2%80%9d/feed/ 10 1:01:16 More information on Home Improvement for the Super Nintendo (from Wikipedia)… The player guides Tim “The Toolman” Taylor in a quest to find some Binford power tools that have gone missing from the set of Tool Time. The game is brok[...] More information on Home Improvement for the Super Nintendo (from Wikipedia)… The player guides Tim “The Toolman” Taylor in a quest to find some Binford power tools that have gone missing from the set of Tool Time. The game is broken down into 4 worlds of 4 levels, each world containing a boss level. It is also worth noting that the game had no manual; its splash screen explained, “Real men don’t need instructions.” Ultimately, the game has received quite negative reviews despite the show’s popularity. This is most likely because of the strange aspect of Tim Taylor trying to recover tools while fighting dinosaurs, mummies, and robots and lack of an instruction manual. The game failed to sell in large numbers and it is hard to find today. (We also talk about E3). podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/06/03/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-yes-that-really-is-jon-hare-not-darren/ http://dofuss.net/2009/06/03/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-yes-that-really-is-jon-hare-not-darren/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:57:16 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1137 http://dofuss.net/2009/06/03/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-yes-that-really-is-jon-hare-not-darren/feed/ 12 1:42:11 We are late, but contrary to my usual apologetic fashion there will be no ‘sorry’ (apart from for my musical interlude). It is packed front to back with gaming fun and discussion. This episode is longer that usually to accommodate Darren’s recent in[...] We are late, but contrary to my usual apologetic fashion there will be no ‘sorry’ (apart from for my musical interlude). It is packed front to back with gaming fun and discussion. This episode is longer that usually to accommodate Darren’s recent interview with the legendary Jon Hare of Sensible Software fame. It kicks off at the fifty three minute mark (just in case you want to jump straight to the Sensible Soccer discussion). Apart from that we quickly hit up what we have been playing before diving into news and predictions for E3. Unfortunately as this has ended up being posted after all the press conferences so you will instantly know if we were on the money or not, all I will say is that we were kind of close, sort of. We wrap up with the return of Darren’s old games, and talk of the amazing Turrican. Hope you enjoy, and we may even manage two more shows this month to make up for the light May. podcast Alex and Darren no no http://dofuss.net/2009/05/16/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-we-don%e2%80%99t-care-about-your-left-4-dead-stories/ http://dofuss.net/2009/05/16/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-we-don%e2%80%99t-care-about-your-left-4-dead-stories/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 17:43:51 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1093 http://dofuss.net/2009/05/16/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-we-don%e2%80%99t-care-about-your-left-4-dead-stories/feed/ 8 1:14:37 There is a blight, that dogs both I and Darren. We can take it no longer, this offence to auditory senses. But what is this festering pox covered beast which haunts our iPhones? Left 4 Dead stories. Yes, this show we talk about gaming podcasts. What[...] There is a blight, that dogs both I and Darren. We can take it no longer, this offence to auditory senses. But what is this festering pox covered beast which haunts our iPhones? Left 4 Dead stories. Yes, this show we talk about gaming podcasts. What we like, what we don’t like and why we are happy to pander to your every desire to keep you listening to us. Talking of keeping people listening this week also sees the announcement of the Street Fighter art book winner, as well as the usual news, game discussion and music. Comments, reviews and good vibes welcome at the usual places. podcast Alex and Darren yes 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/2009/04/13/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-heavy-wii/ http://dofuss.net/2009/04/13/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-heavy-wii/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:59:11 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=981 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/13/the-dofuss-show-%e2%80%93-heavy-wii/feed/ 12 0:00:01 Lots of Wii this week. It dominated mine and Darrens gaming time. From Madworld to Bit Trip Beat and on to the Virtual Console (for Darren) it has been by far the most my Wii has been used for over a year. News also has a heavy Nintendo focus. Ther[...] Lots of Wii this week. It dominated mine and Darrens gaming time. From Madworld to Bit Trip Beat and on to the Virtual Console (for Darren) it has been by far the most my Wii has been used for over a year. News also has a heavy Nintendo focus. There is the upcoming Silent Hill re-imagining for Wii, Nintendo putting the kibosh on Tecmo bringing Fatal Frame 3 to the West and wanting to invigorate the Japanese gaming market (assumedly with Wii Music 2) its been a high profile week for the big N. We also have a quick chat about up coming game based movies. All of this is followed by a talk about downloadable content in games with a little help from the boards at uuddlrlrba.co.uk and Darrens old games which this week focuses on Segas fantastic Shinobi series. Somewhere in all this there is also a competition to win the Street Fighter 20th anniversary art book, hot of the presses straight from Japan (pictured here). Over 300 pages of beautiful Street Fighter promotional and concept art all up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning simply listen and mail the required information to either me (Alex – alex@dofuss.net) or Darren (darren@dofuss.net). As always feel free to review us on iTune or to comment on dofuss.net or at uuddlrlrba. Links – The uuddlrlrba.co.uk forums – http://www.uuddlrlrba.co.uk/ Darrens recommended iPhone game – http://is.gd/rKVa podcast Alex and Darren no no 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/2009/03/18/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-code-frog-studios/ http://dofuss.net/2009/03/18/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-code-frog-studios/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:07:17 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=866 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/18/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-code-frog-studios/feed/ 5 0:42:00 #HUGE SPOILER for Resident Evil 5 this week, do not listen between 19:36 and 21:18 if you do not want me to ruin the game for you (you have been warned)!# This one is going up a bit late thanks to a busy few weeks of work, games and site updates. It[...] #HUGE SPOILER for Resident Evil 5 this week, do not listen between 19:36 and 21:18 if you do not want me to ruin the game for you (you have been warned)!# This one is going up a bit late thanks to a busy few weeks of work, games and site updates. It is a good one though, even if it is a little shorter than usual. I take a trip to the UK to meet up with Darren and take DoFuss on the road for an early preview of Code Frogs upcoming title NintenDon King for Wii. On the way we get a chance chat. Darren finally gets around to revisiting Robocop 3 on the Amiga. I however get to tackle something a bit more contemporary with Resident Evil 5 and try to work out my conflicting emotions about it. Expect the next podcast in just under two weeks as we struggle to meet our bi-monthly schedule. Remember if you like what you here leave a message on the site or feedback on iTunes. 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/2008/12/29/dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-christmas-edition/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/29/dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-christmas-edition/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:47:15 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=411 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/29/dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-christmas-edition/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Well this podcast is a strange one. With the only agenda being our respective Christmas experiences and the year in games its even more off-topic than previous episodes. That said we do get around to discussing the years games as well as Darren fina[...] Well this podcast is a strange one. With the only agenda being our respective Christmas experiences and the year in games its even more off-topic than previous episodes. That said we do get around to discussing the years games as well as Darren finally playing a game released in the last ten years (on the iPhone no less). We also talk about our New Year resolutions and how articles on the site are going to change focus. Happy Holidays everyone. (Notice I didn’t say sorry this time). podcast Alex and Darren no no 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/2008/11/24/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-211108/ http://dofuss.net/2008/11/24/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-211108/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:05:04 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=277 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/24/the-dofuss-podcast-%e2%80%93-211108/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/2008/10/20/tokyo-game-show-podcast-19102008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/20/tokyo-game-show-podcast-19102008/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:38:06 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=154 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/20/tokyo-game-show-podcast-19102008/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/05/podcast-6-%e2%80%93-05102008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/05/podcast-6-%e2%80%93-05102008/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:32:29 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=111 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/05/podcast-6-%e2%80%93-05102008/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2008/09/20/podcast-5-%e2%80%93-19092008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/09/20/podcast-5-%e2%80%93-19092008/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:29:01 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=85 http://dofuss.net/2008/09/20/podcast-5-%e2%80%93-19092008/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/09/06/podcast-4-05092008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/09/06/podcast-4-05092008/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:55:24 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=80 http://dofuss.net/2008/09/06/podcast-4-05092008/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/26/podcast-3-22082008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/08/26/podcast-3-22082008/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:56:51 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=66 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/26/podcast-3-22082008/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/20/podcast-2-08082008/ http://dofuss.net/2008/08/20/podcast-2-08082008/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:31:41 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=46 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/20/podcast-2-08082008/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/16/podcast-1/ http://dofuss.net/2008/08/16/podcast-1/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:46:02 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=44 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/16/podcast-1/feed/ 0