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/2010/01/27/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/2009/09/23/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/2009/08/05/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/2009/05/16/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/2009/02/25/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/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/2008/11/03/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