http://dofuss.net Gaming and J-culture discussion. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:26:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2008-2010 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/2010/06/27/journey-stuff-from-e3-i-really-want/ http://dofuss.net/2010/06/27/journey-stuff-from-e3-i-really-want/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:05:25 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2373 http://dofuss.net/2010/06/27/journey-stuff-from-e3-i-really-want/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2010/06/23/my-picks-of-e3-dead-space-2/ http://dofuss.net/2010/06/23/my-picks-of-e3-dead-space-2/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:28:08 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2368 http://dofuss.net/2010/06/23/my-picks-of-e3-dead-space-2/feed/ 4 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 69:54 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. ... 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. We kick off as always with ‘Heaven and Hell’ (featuring the World Cup) before the ever-present ‘What Have You Been Playing?’ For a change this show Darren has been indulging in games that could technically be called current, though while Portal ‘Mac’ has technically just been released it might be pushing it to call it new. I on the other hand have been playing the very current Alan Wake, which I have been gushing about online for some time, so I take this opportunity to redress some of the balance. After this it is on to news. E3 kicked off the day we recorded with the Microsoft Kinect event (yes, I call it the Kinetic during the show, but I am sure that was their plan) so we do touch on the show a little bit in news, as well as some other headlines that caught my eye. Finally we rap up with a feature on in game collectables. A topic inspired by Alan Wake, a game that manages to undermine its own narrative by poor implementation of in game pick ups. I hope you enjoy the show, leave any comments or feedback below or drop us a mail. Podcast Alex and Darren yes no http://dofuss.net/2010/06/16/bayonetta-360-ps3-in-250-words/ http://dofuss.net/2010/06/16/bayonetta-360-ps3-in-250-words/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:54:13 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2345 http://dofuss.net/2010/06/16/bayonetta-360-ps3-in-250-words/feed/ 3 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/30/dark-void-ps3-%e2%80%93-pc-360/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/30/dark-void-ps3-%e2%80%93-pc-360/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 04:55:02 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2308 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/30/dark-void-ps3-%e2%80%93-pc-360/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/24/dragon-age-origins-pc-%e2%80%93-mac-360-and-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/24/dragon-age-origins-pc-%e2%80%93-mac-360-and-ps3/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 08:48:56 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2294 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/24/dragon-age-origins-pc-%e2%80%93-mac-360-and-ps3/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/20/deadly-premonition-us-360-the-red-seeds-profile-japan-360-and-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/20/deadly-premonition-us-360-the-red-seeds-profile-japan-360-and-ps3/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 16:36:11 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2272 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/20/deadly-premonition-us-360-the-red-seeds-profile-japan-360-and-ps3/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/01/april-links-in-preparation-for-golden-week/ http://dofuss.net/2010/05/01/april-links-in-preparation-for-golden-week/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:17:31 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=2199 http://dofuss.net/2010/05/01/april-links-in-preparation-for-golden-week/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2010/01/05/dofusss-top-5-kind-of-of-2009/ http://dofuss.net/2010/01/05/dofusss-top-5-kind-of-of-2009/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:29:55 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1939 http://dofuss.net/2010/01/05/dofusss-top-5-kind-of-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2009/10/31/it-is-halloween/ http://dofuss.net/2009/10/31/it-is-halloween/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:49:23 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1774 http://dofuss.net/2009/10/31/it-is-halloween/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 00:01:01 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 ... 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/2009/07/22/continuing-the-movie-metaphors-system%e2%80%99s-markets/ http://dofuss.net/2009/07/22/continuing-the-movie-metaphors-system%e2%80%99s-markets/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:23:15 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1224 http://dofuss.net/2009/07/22/continuing-the-movie-metaphors-system%e2%80%99s-markets/feed/ 4 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 77:10 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 ... 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 61:16 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 ... 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/2009/05/26/killzone-2%e2%80%99s-story-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2009/05/26/killzone-2%e2%80%99s-story-ps3/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 13:30:01 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1114 http://dofuss.net/2009/05/26/killzone-2%e2%80%99s-story-ps3/feed/ 5 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 74:48 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 ... 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/2009/04/24/final-fantasy-xiii-demo-breakdown-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2009/04/24/final-fantasy-xiii-demo-breakdown-ps3/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:02:50 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=1018 http://dofuss.net/2009/04/24/final-fantasy-xiii-demo-breakdown-ps3/feed/ 11 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/2009/03/15/resident-evil-5biohazard-5-ps3-360/ http://dofuss.net/2009/03/15/resident-evil-5biohazard-5-ps3-360/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:21:41 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=786 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/15/resident-evil-5biohazard-5-ps3-360/feed/ 4 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/01/street-fighter-iv-%e2%80%93-home-version-update/ http://dofuss.net/2009/03/01/street-fighter-iv-%e2%80%93-home-version-update/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:38:21 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=674 http://dofuss.net/2009/03/01/street-fighter-iv-%e2%80%93-home-version-update/feed/ 5 http://dofuss.net/2009/01/10/dofuss%e2%80%99s-2008-top-playstation-3-game-of-the-year/ http://dofuss.net/2009/01/10/dofuss%e2%80%99s-2008-top-playstation-3-game-of-the-year/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:31:53 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=483 http://dofuss.net/2009/01/10/dofuss%e2%80%99s-2008-top-playstation-3-game-of-the-year/feed/ 4 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/28/mirrors-edge-360-ps3-pc/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/28/mirrors-edge-360-ps3-pc/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:40:16 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=400 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/28/mirrors-edge-360-ps3-pc/feed/ 2 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/super-street-fighter-2-turbo-hd-remix-360-ps3/ http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/super-street-fighter-2-turbo-hd-remix-360-ps3/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:27:20 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=327 http://dofuss.net/2008/12/06/super-street-fighter-2-turbo-hd-remix-360-ps3/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/21/fallout-3-360-ps3-pc/ http://dofuss.net/2008/11/21/fallout-3-360-ps3-pc/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:16:21 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=183 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/21/fallout-3-360-ps3-pc/feed/ 1 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/14/japan%e2%80%99s-home-console-market/ http://dofuss.net/2008/11/14/japan%e2%80%99s-home-console-market/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:06:18 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=175 http://dofuss.net/2008/11/14/japan%e2%80%99s-home-console-market/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/28/dead-space-xbox-360-ps3-pc/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/28/dead-space-xbox-360-ps3-pc/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:18:08 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=164 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/28/dead-space-xbox-360-ps3-pc/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/22/xbox-in-japan/ http://dofuss.net/2008/10/22/xbox-in-japan/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:54:22 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=160 http://dofuss.net/2008/10/22/xbox-in-japan/feed/ 0 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/13/call-of-duty-4/ http://dofuss.net/2008/08/13/call-of-duty-4/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:11:17 +0000 Alex Beech http://dofuss.net/?p=5 http://dofuss.net/2008/08/13/call-of-duty-4/feed/ 0