S1E0 - The Pilot: Summary

We are excited to present our pilot episode! We are working out the kinks such as the show format and recording techniques to get to a better place. Regardless of our noobieness we hope you enjoy this first attempt.

This first episode we talk about Red Faction: Guerrilla's plot, Brutal Legend's game-play, have conversations about gaming in our lives, alignment systems, and review Torchlight, Demon's Souls, and Borderlands.

DEMON'S SOULS (PS3)

The Upside

• Tactical Action RPG
• Rewarding Challenge
• Good Atmosphere

The Downside

• Poor Camera Controls
• Flawed Z-Lock System
• Punishing When You're Already Struggling
• Almost No Guidance 
  

BORDERLANDS (PS3, XB360, PC)

The Upside

• Solid Shooting Mechanics
• Coop Fun
• Great Art Style
• Impressive Technology
• Lots Of Cool Guns

The Downside

• Empty, Dead World
• No Plot To Speak Of
• Minimal Gun Variation In Actual Play
• Little Replay
  

TORCHLIGHT (PC, Netbook)

The Upside

• Pleasing Illustrative Style
• Streamlined Game-Play and Systems
• Impressive Randomized Dungeons
• Cheap!
• Nostalgic Music
• Loot Whoring Mania

Downside

• No Multiplayer
• No Keymapping
• Minimal Plot and Scope