Analog Hole Gaming

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Analog Hole Episode 274 - 10/20/15 Oct 20, 2015

Recap of the last few months of stuff for us. We even played some games!

Analog Hole Episode 273 - 5/3/15 May 03, 2015

Analog Hole Episode 272 - 3/19/15 Mar 19, 2015

Analog Hole Episode 271 - 2/19/15 Feb 19, 2015

Analog Hole Episode 270 Feb 05, 2015

This week, we catch up on what we've been up to for the last few months.

Analog Hole Episode 269 - 10/24/14 Oct 24, 2014

Analog Hole Episode 268 - 9/19/14 Sep 19, 2014

Analog Hole 267 - 9/11/14 Sep 11, 2014

Analog Hole Episode 266 - 8/4/14 Aug 04, 2014

Had some issues with Thay's audio this episode, thus leading to a several week delay in getting the show out. Fortunately, Thay seems to have disappeared, so we haven't recorded anything new either.

Speaking of which, has anyone seen Thay recently? I haven't seen him in a while. If you bump into him online, tell him we need to record.

Analog Hole Episode 265 - 6/29/19 Jun 29, 2014

A few weeks in the can - no recollection of what we talked about, other than Garagband being kind of a POS.

Analog Hole 264 - 6/6/14 Jun 06, 2014

This week, we mostly talk about what we've been up to. Somehow it took a looooong time.

Analog Hole Episode 263 - 5/28/14 May 28, 2014

Delay in editing, so I have no idea what was on the show. Sorry!

Analog Hole Episode 262 - 4/24/14 Apr 24, 2014

Analog Hole Episode 261 - 4/11/14 Apr 11, 2014

Analog Hole Episode 260 - 4/5/14 Apr 05, 2014

Had some recording issues with Thay's audio this week. Sorry about that, but it's only like the middle half of the show. Blame Thay.

Analog Hole Episode 259 - 3/25/14 Mar 25, 2014

This week, we're back from a long break! Mostly talking about what we've been up to.

Analog Hole Episode 258 - 1/19/14 Jan 19, 2014

Long delay between shows, and a long delay between recording and publishing. Who the hell remembers what we talked about.

Analog Hole 257 - 11/17/13 Nov 17, 2013

Some random news, including Blizzcon. Some talk of games - Wasteland, Path of Exile, Hearthstone. And a bunch of new recording and editing issues this week. Ack.

Analog Hole Episode 265 - 10/31/13 Oct 31, 2013

Enjoy this thing! Lots of crappy computer issues, so you get to hear Christy house music, dead air, and other exciting mishaps in audio. Oh, and it's 3 hours long too.

Analog Hole Episode 255 - 10/7/13 Oct 07, 2013

This one's been in the can a while - sorry for the delay. This goes back to the Apple keynote.

Analog Hole Episode 254 - 8/26/13 Aug 26, 2013

This week, short on news so we get caught up on listener subs.

Analog Hole Episode 253 - 8/18/13 Aug 18, 2013

This week, we get caught up on listener subs. Good stuff!

Analog Hole Episode 252 - 8/10/13 Aug 10, 2013

A light news week - mostly Christy!

Analog Hole Episode 251 - 7/21/13 Jul 22, 2013

Short show, edited late! Hopefully you don't rely on the show description for anything.

Analog Hole Episode 250 - 7/2/13 Jul 02, 2013

This week, we talk about the Microsoft flip, more on the NSA, and then make a hasty exit.

Analog Hole 249 - 6/24/13 Jun 24, 2013

Took me a while to edit - we went over the 3 hour mark, so I had to mess about with multiple files. This is our E3/WWDC/NSA discussion. Enjoy!

Analog Hole Episode 248 - 6/14/13 Jun 15, 2013

This week, we catch up on the goings on of things and have a short discussion of the recent NSA revelations. We'll have a follow-on discussion soon!

Analog Hole Episode 247 - 6/4/13 Jun 07, 2013

It starts with an ass-shaking, and goes downhill from there!

Analog Hole Episode 246 - 5/26/13 May 26, 2013

Took a long time before editing this one. Hell if I remember what we talked about!

Analog Hole Episode 245 - 5/15/13 May 15, 2013

This week, Christy gets sucked into board games, we play some Neverwinter, and Will Wright sticks it to EA.

Analog Hole Episode 244 - 5/8/13 May 08, 2013

This week, I had to edit the show a lot. Grr. We also talk s'more Kickstarter, Steve Jackson, and a bit of D&D.

Analog Hole Episode 243 - 4/23/13 Apr 23, 2013

Sports bras, Google Glass, SimCity, and Office for iOS - this week on the Analog Hole.

Analog Hole Episode 242 - 4/9/13 Apr 10, 2013

This week, we bitch about April Fool's, Thay talks Bioshock Infinite, the OUYA is launched, and some Diablo III AH bitchin'.

Analog Hole Episode 241 - 4/4/13 Apr 04, 2013

A bit of a delay in editing this week - my apologies. We've even recorded another show since then. No recollection of what we talked about - just listen!

Analog Hole Special: Tomb Raider Mar 26, 2013

Cary, from the Play Like A Girl blog, joins Thay for an in-depth discussion and review of Tomb Raider. Warning: Here be spoilers!

Analog Hole Episode 240 - 3/25/13 Mar 25, 2013

This week, Mike builds a tube amplifier, Thay plays Tomb Raider and doesn't talk about it, and Christy....well, I'm sure she hadsomething to rant about.

Analog Hole Episode 239 - 3/18/13 Mar 18, 2013

2 weeks in a row, we get caught up with some listener subs. Also, some additional chatter about SimCity and the fiasco debacle shitstorm.

Analog Hole Episode 238 - 3/10/13 Mar 10, 2013

This week, some serious old-school D&D discussion. Sorry anyone who doesn't care. We also catch up on the news, but stay woefully behind on listener submissions. We're hoping to get back onto a regular schedule now that travel season for Mike is over.

Analog Hole Episode 237 - 2/10/13 Feb 11, 2013

Another long break, this time not *all* Thay's fault. Everyone has an excuse this time. Anyway, we catch up on some news, and a little bit about what we've been up to.

Analog Hole Episode 236 - 1/9/13 Jan 09, 2013

After a Thay-induced break, we're back in action. Thay regales us with tales of his move, Christy gives you a small dose of Christmas angst, and Mike catches up on the pile of shame.

Analog Hole Episode 235 - 11/22/12 Nov 22, 2012

We talk about the new systems from Puget! Also, some Steam for Linux talk, other valve news, and Thay plays a ton of games.

Analog Hole Episode 234 - 11/7/12 Nov 08, 2012

This week, a Matt Miller repeat edition. Also, some serious jackassery in the middle of the show when we discover Matt is recording the wrong audio. I left it all in there, so enjoy seeing the sausage being made.

Analog Hole Episode 233 - 10/29/12 Oct 29, 2012

This week, recurring guest-host Matt Miller celebrates the Windows 8 launch with us. Also, he likes it. Not sure what that says about him, but enjoy the episode!

Analog Hole Episode 232 - 10/8/12 Oct 09, 2012

This week, Christy's workin hard for her money. Also, not the shortest show ever, but definitely the shortest one in the last few years. I'm also late with editing, so no recollection of what we talked about.

Analog Hole Episode 231 - 9/30/12 Sep 30, 2012

Maps, maps, maps! Also, Kickstarter, some other gaming stuff, and Christy's pants.

Analog Hole Episode 230 - 9/23/12 Sep 23, 2012

This week, we celebrate the release of Indiana Jones on Blu-Ray. Also, new Galaxy Nexus phone for Mike, new iPhones, WiiU, and retiring doctors from BioWare.

Analog Hole Episode 229 - 9/16/12 Sep 16, 2012

For those keeping score at home: Ubisoft:0, Mike:1. Also this week, we get to watch Thay experience PSY for the first time, some UDID chat, and initiative trees.

Analog Hole Episode 228 - 9/7/12 Sep 08, 2012

This week, everyone interrupts Mike. Also, too much D&D and PathFinder talk, and some great discussion about my D&D group's initiative tree. Exciting stuff.

Analog Hole Episode 227 - 9/1/12 Sep 01, 2012

After a long break, we're back. This week, we clash over Samsung vs. Apple, OnLive's (sort of) demise, and Blizzard's continued downward spiral.

Analog Hole Episode 226 - 8/6/12 Aug 06, 2012

This week, Windows 8 is a catastrophe! Also, Vint Cerf, listener subs, and the reason we're all moving to Kansas City.

Analog Hole Episode 225 - 7/29/12 Jul 30, 2012

This week, a 'short' show. Some Janet Jackson, more 38 studios, and listener subs.

Analog Hole Episode 224 - 7/22/12 Jul 22, 2012

This week, our first feature music intro. A listener submitted tribute to Thay, the most underappreciated host. Also, Blizz, Apple, Microsoft, and some Cisco bullshit.

Analog Hole Episode 223 - 7/3/12 Jul 03, 2012

This week, Christy managed to stay awake to 3 hours, so we pressed on to listener subs. Weighing in at 4:05, it's our second longest show. Good luck!

Analog Hole Episode 222 - 6/19/12 Jun 20, 2012

My apologies in advance for the lengthy economics discussion. If you find the topic less fascinating than I do, then you'll probably want to skip the middle third of the show. Sorry!

Analog Hole Ep 221 - 6/8/12 Jun 09, 2012

This week, some D&D talk (sorry) and a bunch of MMO news.

Analog Hole Episode 220 - 6/1/12 Jun 01, 2012

This week - the Diablo 3 boycott, Tera, Christy's Win7 extravaganza, and stuff about space.

Analog Hole Episode 219 - 5 17 12 May 17, 2012

Sorry for my shitty audio quality - not sure what happened exactly. Either way, we start with a discussion of the Duke's of Hazzard. Things spiral downhill from there.

Analog Hole Episode 218 - 4/11/12 Apr 11, 2012

This week, we get caught up after a brief hiatus. Audio quality is a bit sketchy on this one - I blame Thay

Analog Hole 217 - 3/23/12 Mar 23, 2012

This week: Atari spam, Christy goes to the chiropractor, Jet Set Radio HD, Borderlands 2, the Mike Daisey fiasco, and more. Oh, and apologies for the choppy audio from Mike.

Analog Hole Episode 216 - 3/9/12 Mar 09, 2012

This week, we talk cats, Steam, ME3, Borderlands 2, and more!

Analog Hole Episode 215 - 2/15/12 Feb 15, 2012

This week, a tribute to recently deceased performers. Also, a fuckton of D&D talk (you have been warned) and some other junk. Also, I bash Ubisoft's bullshit DRM some more.

Analog Hole Episode 214 - 2/4/11 Feb 04, 2012

This week, some new game discussion on Amalur, SWTOR, Bejeweled Blitz, and Hero Academy. Also some Quarriors info, and we get caught up with listener subs.

Analog Hole 213 Jan 30, 2012

In what's quickly becoming the norm, there's been a long delay between recording and editing. I'd suggest checking out the website to see what the show is about. www.analogholegaming.com

Analog Hole Episode 212 Jan 07, 2012

This week, we talk SW:ToR, and discuss Christy's Christmas rantings.

Analog Hole Episode 211 - 12/29/11 Dec 29, 2011

Much delay in editing this week - meant to get the show out before I left and didn't manage to get it done. It's been so long since the recording, I have no idea what we talked about!

Analog Hole Episode 210 - 12/15/11 Dec 15, 2011

This week, we kick off the SW:TOR talk. I'm guessing we'll be hitting on it a lot in the coming weeks. Also, lots more Skyrim chat and just a touch of news.

Analog Hole Episode 209 - 11/15/11 Nov 16, 2011

This week, we start the Skyrim talk. Also, some catching up on listener subs, and the death of Flash!

Analog Hole Episode 208 - 11/8/11 Nov 08, 2011

It took a long time, but we've finally managed to get the band back together. Blizzcon talk, Barbells for Boobs, and lots of lag!

Analog Hole Episode 207 - 10/7/11 Oct 07, 2011

This week, we talke SW:ToR, EA, IPTV, new kindles, and even some games!

Analog Hole Episode 206 - 9/29/11 Sep 29, 2011

Just a bit more about Diablo 3, TOR release date, no more class action law suits, and we get caught up on listener submissions

Analog Hole Episode 205 - 9/23/11 Sep 23, 2011

This week, the US edges out Hungary (barely) in Internet quality, Darth Vader still doesn't get a residuals, and gamers take over when scientists fail.

Analog Hole Episode 204 - 9/12/11 Sep 12, 2011

FREDDIE! Also some interesting stuff with Netflix and Starz, more DRM chat, and the usual.

Analog Hole Episode 203 - 8/31/11 Aug 31, 2011

Recording in the wake of hurricane Irene, we discuss the departure of Jobs, a bunch of digital distribution crap, and maybe some other stuff.

Analog Hole Episode 202 - 8/25/11 Aug 26, 2011

Sorry for Thay's audio sounding not so great this week - we'll adjust next time. This week we talk tons of news with DRM, Diablo 3, and lots of other crap.

Analog Hole Episode 201- 8/13/11 Aug 13, 2011

This week, Christy considers bris etiquette, Mike explores Torchlight, and Thay reviews an iPad game that he can’t remember. We talk about Steam and Origin, EA Sports’ season tickets, GameFly’s new game service, and more about the move to the new web site.

By the way, the iPad game Thay is trying to remember is calledBattleheart.

Analog Hole Episode 200 - 8/8/11 Aug 08, 2011

This week, Thay comes to us from the Analog Hole News Chopper. Sorry about that!

We discuss a boatload of Diablo III news, more always-on DRM, and a bunch of new stuff.

200 shows!

Analog Hole Episode 199 - 7/19/11 Jul 21, 2011

This week: Christy’s latest CrossFit adventures, Mike adds an SSD to his gaming rig, and Thay plays a lot of games and… GOLF? We also talk about Netflix, Metacritic, and why Mike wears his sideburns the way he does.

Analog Hole Episode 198 - 7/7/11 Jul 07, 2011

This week, super special recurring guest, Matt Miller from Paragon Studios. Big doins in the land of Paragon City. Also a guest edit by Thay this week.

Analog Hole Episode 197 - 6/30/11 Jun 30, 2011

This week, TF2, Anthony Weiner, DNF, SWG, and more. Oh, and if there's artwork with the show this week, thank Renata. If there's not, please blame her.

Analog Hole Episode 196 - 6/16/11 Jun 16, 2011

This week, the weak E3 roundup, MMOs on steam, Lulzsec, and some listener subs!

Analog Hole Episode 195 - 6/6/11 Jun 06, 2011

This week, we laugh at Blizzard, Comcast, and gay porn!

Analog Hole Episode 194 May 28, 2011

This week, I will definitely blame Thay for the lateness of pushing this one live. Again, don't remember much of what we talked about though.

Analog Hole Episode 193 5/17/11 May 17, 2011

Sorry for the late upload this week - I'd like to lay all the blame on Thay, but he only added to the delay by a day or two. It's all doom and gloom this week, with Microsoft buying Skype, PSN, Blizz subs dropping, and the questionable release of Brink. Enjoy!

Analog Hole Episode 192 - 5/2/11 May 02, 2011

This week, PSN hack, lots of Blizzard news, and we get caught up on listener email!

Analog Hole Episode 191 - 4/24/11 Apr 25, 2011

Had some funky interent at Thay's place this week - my apologies for the stitched together ep. We also had to cut it a bit short, so we'll get to our last few stories and some listener mail next time.

Analog Hole Episode 190 - 4/15/11 Apr 15, 2011

This week, new Kindle, Mass Effect MMO, and the start of the Portal 2 ARG.

Analog Hole Episode 189 - 4/10/11 Apr 10, 2011

Not much for news this week, but we discuss Amazon Cloud and a variety of games.

Analog Hole Episode 188 - 4/2/11 Apr 02, 2011

This week, the fifth anniversary of the Analog Hole. Some new recording tweaks, which may have lead to Mike mic not being muted when he thought it was. If you hear me sneezing and caughing, my apologies.

Analog Hole Episode 187- 3/24/11 Mar 24, 2011

After a majer hiatus, we're back with another rambling episode. Without Interenet for the last few weeks, Thay has been on a game playing bonanza. Just nothing that requires connectivity.

Analog Hole Episode 186 - 2/23/11 Feb 23, 2011

Some strange issues with editing this week - hope it sounds ok!

Analog Hole Episode 185 - 2/7/11 Feb 07, 2011

This week, lots of what we've been up to. Just a bit of D&D discussion, and some pretty tasty news stories.

Analog Hole Episode 184 - 1/29/11 Jan 29, 2011

Sorry for the delay in editing - busy week at work. Also, we're having some issues with Christy's audio, so my apologies for the overranging of her microphone. We'll hopefully get it worked out in the next ep.

Analog Hole Episode 183 - 1/11/11 Jan 12, 2011

This week, we talk some LoTRO, some ToR, some WoW, tons of listener subs, and whatever else comes up.

Analog Hole Episode 182 - 12/31/10 Dec 31, 2010

This week, we spend tons of time talking about what we've been up to - it's been 3 weeks since the last show.

Lots of WoW Cataclysm talk - be warned!

Analog Hole Episode 181 - 12/13/10 Dec 13, 2010

Went out of town after recording, so this one took a while. Sorry for the delay. Oh, and I have no idea wtf we talked about.

Analog Hole Episode 180 - 11/27/10 Nov 27, 2010

Short show this week - mostly talking about what we did. A few tidbits of news, then we get the hell out to play some WoW.

Analog Hole Episode 179 - 11 9 10 Nov 09, 2010

This week, some pretty dull StarCraft 2 discussion, Blizzcon fan news, Rock Band, but no listener subs. ;(

Analog Hole Episode 178 - 10/30/10 Oct 30, 2010

This week, MMO roundup- Champions free-to-play, EA rumors, Minecraft, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Plus, bonus segment at the end with Renata of Citizen Azeroth talking about Civ 5!

Analog Hole Episode 177 - 10/16/10 Oct 16, 2010

This week - some Blizz news, some Minecraft, some old games talk.

Analog Hole Episode 176 - 9/24/10 Sep 24, 2010

No real idea what we talked about this week. Sorry!

Analog Hole Episode 175 - 9/16/10 Sep 17, 2010

This week - your right of first sale comes into question, we talk some Valve stuff, major D&D discussion (consider yourselves warned), and the zombification of Wave.

Analog Hole Episode 174- 9/2/10 Sep 02, 2010

This week, we bag on Sony, discuss used game sales, and get caught up on listener subs!

Analog Hole Episode 173 - 8/25/10 Aug 25, 2010

Special guest star, podcaster extraordinaire CHRISTY from Analog Hole Gaming! Oh, wait. Christy visits the grocery store, Mike and Chris geek out over StarCraft II, a little news and a lot of listener feedback. Plus a show intro submission from TheK3vin.

Show Music: "F**K YOU" by Cee Lo Green

Analog Hole Episode 172 - 8/18/10 Aug 18, 2010

Matt "Positron" Miller returns to pimp City of Heroes: Going Rogue as well as discuss video games, role-playing games, and the stability of hot-air balloons attached to the bottom of buildings to make them float.

Analog Hole Episode 171 - 8/13/10 Aug 13, 2010

This week - we strike out in a new direction on show music, ask for some feedback on the future of forums, and then talk some news.

Analog Hole Episode 170 - 8/3/10 Aug 03, 2010

This week - StarCraft 2! And D&D. And not much else.

Analog Hole Episode 169 - 7/27/10 Jul 27, 2010

This week - 2112! Some WoW stuff, catching up on listener submissions!

Analog Hole Episode 168 - 7/9/10 Jul 09, 2010

Sadly, Blizzard changed their mind on the whole RealID thing between recording and publishing. Such is life. Hopefully the discussion is still valuable to you all. And you're welcome Ren!

Analog Hole Episode 167 - 7/5/10 Jul 05, 2010

Thay would like to apologize in advance for our wow stat comparison tangent. He's sorry he brought it up.

Also, we talked about some other stuff and did a little listener email.

No big D&D rants this week though!

Analog Hole Episode 166 - 6/28/10 Jun 28, 2010

Some Rock Band 3, some PaRappa, some Fallout:NV. And lots of D&D talk - consider yourself warned.

Analog Hole Episode 165 - 6/18/10 Jun 18, 2010

This week, E3 stuff. Even though I thought the whole thing was a bit dull this year. Whatever.Anyway, we talk about that, and some stuff about Puget Systems again. And some other stuff.

Analog Hole Episode 164 - 6/5/10 Jun 05, 2010

Insert show description here.

Analog Hole Gaming Ep 163- 6/1/10 Jun 01, 2010

Sorry for the delay this week - it was a long week.

Analog Hole Episode 162 - 5/20/10 May 20, 2010

This week, chimpanzee on a segway. Listen to the whole thing first.

Analog Hole Episode 161 - 5/17/10 May 18, 2010

This week's music - "In a Persian Market" performed by Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnies

Analog Hole Episode 160 - 5/9/10 - v2 May 09, 2010

Attempted fix to original Ep 160 upload. If you have the old file, it's jacked up!

Analog Hole Ep 159 - 4/28/10 Apr 28, 2010

New distribution software this ep - let me know if anything doesn't work!This week we discuss the US deficit, college kids liking facebook, and a bunch of other random stuff.

Analog Hole Episode 158 - 4/16/10 Apr 16, 2010

This week, PAX roundup and some other random stuff!

Analog Hole Episode 157 - 3/30/10 Mar 30, 2010

This week, live from PAX East! With special guest host Matt "Positron" Miller.

Analog Hole Episode 156 - 3/8/10 Mar 08, 2010

This week, we discuss UbiSoft's awesome new DRM scheme, a whole bunch of new Steam junk (Mac client?), and the PS3 Y2k10 bug.

Analog Hole Episode 155 - 2/16/10 Feb 18, 2010

Nasal lavage, Mass Effect 2, Bioshock 2, listener mail, and more.

Analog Hole Episode 154 - 2/5/10 Feb 06, 2010

This week, DDX, the Ensidia Ban, and the iPad!

Analog Hole Episode 153 - 1/25/10 Jan 25, 2010

This week, more Blizz talk, light on the D&D, and STO.

Analog Hole Episode 152 - 1/20/10 Jan 20, 2010

No idea what we talked about this week. If someone is compelled to send me show notes, perhaps I'll update this.

Analog Hole Episode 151 - 1/14/10 Jan 14, 2010

This week, we catch up from our holiday/skiing break.

Analog Hole Episode 150 - 12/27/09 Dec 28, 2009

This week - very late release, and I have no recollection of what we talked about. Perhaps it was all the booze I drank while the family was here.

Analog Hole 2009 Call-In Show Dec 13, 2009

Ring in the holiday season with the annual call-in show. Christy, Mike and Chris go live with the AHG audience.

Analog Hole Episode 149 - 12/8/09 Dec 10, 2009

This week, scams, DLC, and the CRIA is a bunch of pirates.

2009 Call In Show - details inside! Dec 09, 2009

Details for the call-in show. Dec 12, 1pm EST, 6pm GMT. Skype address: analoghole.

Analog Hole Episode 148 - 11/29/09 Nov 30, 2009

This week, more Steam and Blizz talk. Shocker, I know.

Analog Hole Episode 147 - 11/22/09 Nov 22, 2009

Been a long time since we recorded this one - no idea what we talked about.

Analog Hole Episode 146 - 11/10/09 Nov 11, 2009

This week, marathon what we've been up to - tons of games in here this week. Also some stuff about WoW pets and MW2 gripes.

Analog Hole Episode 145 - 11/1/09 Nov 01, 2009

This week, Microsoft drops Family Guy, still no love for Valve in OZ, and we catch up on listener subs.

Analog Hole Episode 144 - 10/23/09 Oct 23, 2009

This week, the first special guest in a long time. Barry joins us to talk about really geeky code stuff.

Analog Hole Episode 143 - 10/18/09 Oct 18, 2009

This week, more discussion on Valve's exploitation of devs, Queen, and GameFly vs. the post office.

Analog Hole Episode 142 - 10/10/09 Oct 10, 2009

This week - tons of Valve news, Guitar Hero leaving consoles, and stories of the MFM visit.

Analog Hole Episode 141 - 9/30/09 Sep 30, 2009

Long show this week - not even enough time for an outro! L4D, PvP, and catching up on listener subs.

Analog Hole Episode 140 - 9/25/09 Sep 25, 2009

Australian ratings blowout, Lily Allen bashing, and listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 139 - 9/19/09 Sep 19, 2009

This week - MMO news, Star Wars stuff, and a new intro!

Analog Hole Episode 138 - 9/6/09 Sep 06, 2009

Honestly, it's been so long since we recorded that I don't remember what we talked about.

Analog Hole Episode 137 - 8/26/09 Aug 26, 2009

Live from Jizzcon! This week is mostly a Blizzcon wrapup and discussion.

Analog Hole Episode 136 - 8/12/09 Aug 13, 2009

This week: game delays, more delays, and the death of console gaming!

Analog Hole Episode 135 - 8/8/09 Aug 08, 2009

This week - podcasting patented, Matrix online goes offline, and a new L4D campaign.

Analog Hole Episode 134 - 7/30/09 Jul 30, 2009

This week, Windows 7, Space Quest, stories from the house, and listener subs!

Analog Hole Episode 133 - 7/25/09 Jul 25, 2009

Headset drama, Google OS, and StarCraft at the Olympics.

Analog Hole Episode 132 - 7/11/09 Jul 11, 2009

Valve news, Lucas on Steam, and AHG Fitness!

Analog Hole Episode 131 - 7/3/09 Jul 03, 2009

This week- mergers aplenty! Some other random news, and a bunch of listener subs.

Analog Hole Episode 130 - 6/27/09 Jun 27, 2009

I think we have a winner for the new show intro - oh, and we talk about crazy Bobby Kotick, more Duke news, and some listener submissions!

Analog Hole Episode 129 - 6/19/09 Jun 19, 2009

This week, L4D protests, Tim Curry in Brutal Legend, and virtual meth labs.

Analog Hole Episode 128 - 6/7/09 Jun 08, 2009

E3 Mega Roundup!

Analog Hole Episode 127 - 6/5/09 Jun 05, 2009

This week - Google wave, Punch Out, TF2, and some other random chatter.

Analog Hole Episode 126 - 5/25/09 May 25, 2009

Blizzcon tickets, more Fallout 3 DLC, and the real Mr. T's birthday.

Analog Hole Episode 125 - 5/17/09 May 17, 2009

Sorry for the delay in editing - this week we talk about Christy's disillusionment with the icons of her youth.

Analog Hole Episode 124 - 4/7/09 May 07, 2009

This week, Prince on Guitar Hero, Fallout DLC problems, and more L4D talk.

Analog Hole Episode 123 - 4/27/09 Apr 27, 2009

This weeks show intro by Adam! Also, more Fallout talk, L4D, and baby shaking goodness.

Analog Hole Episode 122 - 4/21/09 Apr 21, 2009

A new record long show! This week - a visit from MFM, Timo Warner bandwidth caps, The Pirate Bay verdict, and many more.

Analog Hole Episode 121 - 4/8/09 Apr 08, 2009

This week, more Fallout talk, L4D, and a listener submission and iTunes review roundup!

Analog Hole Episode 120 - 4/1/09 Apr 01, 2009

The GDC show - OnLive, Kaplan's admissions, and The Pitt released!

Analog Hole Episode 119 - 3/23/09 Mar 23, 2009

Are your children safe playing the Wii? Find out, in this week's Analog Hole Gaming!

Analog Hole Episode 118 - 3/16/09 Mar 16, 2009

This week, Steam extravaganza, a new show intro, more watchmen talk, and Christy ranting.

Analog Hole Episode 117 - 3/8/09 Mar 09, 2009

The last two days of what we've done manages to fill what would normally be an entire show. In addition, we get caught up on listener submissions again.

Analog Hole Episode 116 - 3/5/09 Mar 06, 2009

Fallout 3 dissected, and lots of Christy-friendly discussion about Gabe Newell's keynote at DICE.

Analog Hole Episode 115 - 2/16/09 Feb 16, 2009

Bill Gates goes mercenary, L4D DLC, and Tigole's departure from WoW.

Analog Hole Episode 114 - 2/9/09 Feb 09, 2009

Lots of MMO news this week, Skip-hop intro music, and more ambivalence about Sony.

Analog Hole Episode 113 - 2/1/09 Feb 02, 2009

Google kills the internet, Berkeley offers a class in StarCraft, and the Pirate party in CA. What's the world coming to?

Analog Hole Episode 112 - 1/27/09 Jan 27, 2009

This week, a problem with Thay's audio puts him MIA for about 10 minutes in the middle of the show. Can you guess where?

Analog Hole Episode 111 - 1/19/09 Jan 19, 2009

This week, we finally get caught up on listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 110 - 1/13/09 Jan 13, 2009

This week- the most unwanted show music ever. We also discuss the decimation of the 1up network (actually it was much worse than that), failing Zunes, and the death knell for AoC.

Analog Hole Episode 109 - 1/2/09 Jan 02, 2009

The last show in 2008 - Christy's holiday hell and a little bit of gaming news.

AHG 2008 Call in show Dec 23, 2008

I finally decided to just upload the raw audio. If I waited until I had more time, the show would never come out.

Analog Hole Episode 108 - 12/15/08 Dec 15, 2008

This week - the 08 ice storm and catching up on listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 107 - 12/10/08 Dec 10, 2008

This week, GTA 4 PC shits itself, damn kids don't know about addictive games, and we announce the annual call-in show!

Analog Hole Episode 106 - 11/26/08 Nov 26, 2008

This week - lots of news. The death of TR, NXE, and a bunch of listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 105 - 11/17/08 Nov 17, 2008

Lich King launch, other WoW news, and Tabula Rasa loses its star.

Analog Hole Episode 104 - 11/6/08 Nov 06, 2008

This week, Fallout 3! And we catch up on listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 103 - 10/27/08 Oct 27, 2008

Tons of MMO news, the quagmire of DRM discussion, and another 3 hour show!

Analog Hole Episode 102 - 10/6/08 Oct 06, 2008

Clear some room on your mp3 player- this show is epic in size. Clocking in at close to 4 hours! This week we have the founder of BINDPoint - a new vision for chat-based community building. Hope you enjoy the show.

Analog Hole Episode 101 - 9/26/08 Sep 26, 2008

This week - another long show. DRM DRM and DRM. Colbert launches his DNA into space, and more!

Analog Hole Special Broadcast - 9/22/08 Sep 22, 2008

This special edition is an interview with a friend of ours who went to PAX and also has been playing D&D 4th Edition. It's pretty friggin geeky, so be warned.

Analog Hole Episode 100 - 9/15/08 Sep 15, 2008

At long last, episode 100. The long-awaited Braid discussion, and some other stuff I can't remember.

Analog Hole Episode 99 - 9/2/08 Sep 02, 2008

This week, we run out of time to talk about Braid again. Gah.

Analog Hole Episode 98 - 8/26/08 Aug 26, 2008

This week, we forget to get back to Braid talk. We also make fun of our listeners and catch up on listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 97 - 8/21/08 Aug 21, 2008

No laptops were (permanently) harmed in the making of this podcast. Unless you like the backlights on your MacBook Pro keyboard. In which case, I guess it would be slightly harmed. But I don't really use them anyway. At least the keys all work now.

Analog Hole 96 - 7/16/08 Jul 16, 2008

This week, the return of OGChris. We talk about the E3 press conferences, and just a little bit of news.

Analog Hole Episode 95 - 6/30/08 Jun 30, 2008

This week - music by Jay of Jay and Silent Bob fame. This is Jay's rap from J&SB Strike Back. Also, lots of discussion regarding the Diablo 3 announce and the Blizzard Authenticator.

Analog Hole Episode 94 - 6/25/08 Jun 25, 2008

Another week with special guest (good)Chris! We try (and fail) to keep it short this week. Also, a special submission from Awa.

Analog Hole Episode 93 - 6/18/08 Jun 18, 2008

Minus one Chris, plus one Chris. Tons of discussion, Firefox 3, Apple, Steam, and more!

Analog Hole Episode 92 - 6/2/08 Jun 02, 2008

This week - the return of Chris! And we finally get caught up on listener submissions.

Analog Hole Episode 91 - 5/28/08 May 28, 2008

This week - Conan launch talk with 2 special guests. Also, in a bit of a departure we talk about why we play games, as well as our regular news bits.

Analog Hole Episode 90 - 5/21/08 May 22, 2008

A special guest this week, and we forgot to talk about the music: Apocalyptica - Hall of the Mountain King.

Analog Hole Gaming 89 - 5/5/08 May 05, 2008

This week - GTA 4 and new TF2 content. Sweet!

Analog Hole Gaming 88 - 4/23/08 Apr 23, 2008

Lots of GTA4 talk, Home delayed again, and some other crap I can't think of.

Analog Hole Gaming 87 - 4/16/08 Apr 16, 2008

Rock Band ushers in new music, some new game announcements, and new life for Hellgate:London.

Analog Hole Gaming Ep 86 - 4/9/08 Apr 09, 2008

This week - Chris returns from the dead, and rape kits for everyone. The EU gets raped by Harmonix for Rock Band, top down shooters get Ikaruga, and a host of game delays.

Analog Hole Episode 85 - 3/24/08 Mar 24, 2008

Rock Band updates, more 'One Console Future' talk, and a litigation frenzy!

Analog Hole Gaming 84 - 3/17/08 Mar 17, 2008

This week, Feb NPD fallout, classic rock making a comeback, and some other stories I can't think of at the moment.

Analog Hole Episode 83 - 3/10/08 Mar 10, 2008

This week, more piracy chat, lots of disc problems, and yet another submission from Westy.

Analog Hole Episode 82 - 3/3/08 Mar 03, 2008

3 Weeks to catch up on, so watch out for the length on this bad boy. Also, I forgot to mention it, but Neil Peart is a musical genius.

Analog Hole Episode 81 - 2/11/08 Feb 11, 2008

The future of PC gaming - TPB grows, Steam grows, what does it all mean?

Analog Hole Episode 80 - 1/28/08 Jan 28, 2008

More crazy rantings, PC Gaming NPDs, WoW talk, and a bunch of new GTA4 info.

Analog Hole Episode 79 - 1/21/08 Jan 21, 2008

This week, a special guest! Some Macworld discussion, NPDs, and new TF2 map info.

Analog Hole Episode 78 - 1/13/08 Jan 14, 2008

Back from a week off, we talk some 360 news, TF2 updates, and a new Christy's dad story.

Analog Hole Episode 77 - 1/3/08 Jan 03, 2008

This week - our first show of 2008. Not much for news, but hell, I played Zelda!

Second Annual XMas call in - 12/21/07 Dec 21, 2007

Audio quality is kinda sketchy, but this is our 2nd annual call-in show. We'll be back to our regular weekly schedule in the new year.

Analog Hole Episode 76 -12/17/07 Dec 17, 2007

This week - MMO news, Halo map questions, and a new Parappa game.

Analog Hole Episode 75 - 12/4/07 Dec 04, 2007

This week: Why Universal will die soon, the GameSpot discussion, and the impending death of Blizzard Entertainment.

Analog Hole Episode 74 - 11/26/07 Nov 26, 2007

The return of the A-holes. This week: SMG talk, CoH news, idiocracy in action, and taunting the PantherTaco.

Vegas Raw Show - 11/11/07 Nov 13, 2007

Vegas show raw with your normal hosts + some guests.

Vegas Info - 11/06/07 Nov 07, 2007

Vegas Trip Info Nov. 9 - 12 contact#: 702-997-5329 or 702-99-sleaz Check the forums for more info.

Analog Hole Episode 73 - 11/5/07 Nov 05, 2007

More TF2 chat; Vegas, baby!; Super Mario Galaxy reviews start rolling in; and more!

Analog Hole Episode 72 - 10/28/07 Oct 29, 2007

BioWare talk, the Christymas list, and keyboard talk.

Analog Hole Episode 71 - 10/22/07 Oct 22, 2007

More Orange Box, Analog Hole TF2 matches, and Nintendo drops support for the NES.

Analog Hole Episode 70 - 10/15/07 Oct 15, 2007

Portal, TF2, Chris discos (again and again), and the real reason there's no Valve games on the Mac.

Analog Hole Episode 69 - 10/8/07 Oct 08, 2007

This week, more Orange Box, Halo 3 stats, Dell bashing, and a bunch of listener feedback.

Analog Hole Episode 68 - 10/1/07 Oct 01, 2007

More TF2, more crazy Jack, and more bongs.

Analog Hole Episode 67 - 9/26/07 Sep 27, 2007

This week, a special guest! Chris admits to liking Bioshock, and the ORANGE BOX!

Analog Hole Episode 66 - 9/10/07 Sep 10, 2007

Lots of Lair (bad)news, more Submitter X, and the Dutch come through with Manhunt 2.

Analog Hole Episode 65 - 8/27/07 Aug 27, 2007

More Bioshock - controversy and great gameplay! Also, we have some Microsoft screwups, talks of online relationships, and some TF2 tidbits.

Analog Hole Episode 64 - 8/20/07 Aug 20, 2007

BioShock, BioShock, and a little BioShock. Then we talk about BioShock.

Analog Hole Episode 63 - 8/13/07 Aug 13, 2007

BlizzCon chat, NES era favorites, some news on summer blockbusters, and everyone's favorite Chris's Top 10 lists.

Analog Hole Episode 62 - 8/9/07 Aug 06, 2007

After an extended break, the Analog Hole is back with more hot gaming action. This week, we talk about the continued growth of WoW, GTA IV delays, and Chris holds dearly onto the MGS on 360 rumor.

Analog Hole Episode 61 - 7/18/07 Jul 18, 2007

Chris is MIA this week, so we have 2 special guests for the E3 wrapup.

Analog Hole Episode 60 - 7/9/07 Jul 09, 2007

Tons of console news, a little Apple stuff, and more!

Analog Hole Episode 59 - 7/2/07 Jul 02, 2007

iPhone release, Theremin discussion, new life for Ghost, and the Gay Bomb.

Analog Hole Episode 58 - 6/26/07 Jun 26, 2007

Valve news, Manhunt 2 delays, and a new Sonic RPG?

Analog Hole Episode 57 - 6/18/07 Jun 18, 2007

Apple WWDC non-news, massive Fallout 3 info, and house flooding.

Analog Hole Episode 56 - 6/12/07 Jun 12, 2007

After a week break, we're back with more A-hole goodness. This week - dentistry, lots of lists, nobody buying Vista, and why the Fallout 3 trailer blew.

Analog Hole Episode 55 - 5/29/07 May 29, 2007

Mike finally gets a 360, a ton of new Guitar Hero info, and nudity in Halo 2 Vista!

Analog Hole Episode 54 - 5/21/07 May 22, 2007

A short show this week, and I uploaded it at 1.3bytes/sec. It took me ~10 hours to upload this friggin show. Ugh.

Analog Hole Episode 53 - 5/16/07 May 16, 2007

New ATI hardware, interesting developments in cable, MS screwing up Live Anywhere, and Chris being a tool. All this week, on the Analog Hole.

Analog Hole Episode 52 - 5/06/07 May 06, 2007

I'm tired of making stuff up for this. Does anyone actually read it?

Analog Hole Episode 51 - 5/1/07 May 01, 2007

PS3 Home beta, the fate of Ken Kutaragi, KOTOR MMO, and the mystery Blizzard announcement.

Analog Hole Episode 50 - 4/24/07 Apr 24, 2007

A special guest, some WoW talk, and a lot of laughing!

Analog Hole Episode 49 - 4/16/07 Apr 16, 2007

Bunch of Wii news, berating our listeners, chocolate, and WoW.

Analog Hole Episode 48 - 4/9/07 Apr 10, 2007

Guild Wars 2, Super Paper Mario, and some other hot Wii action.

Analog Hole Episode 47 - 4/2/07 Apr 02, 2007

The one year anniversary show! Huge Open Hole this week!

Analog Hole Family Show - 4/1/07 Apr 01, 2007

The Family Show!

Analog Hole Episode 46 - 3/26/07 Mar 26, 2007

Ron Jeremy comes to tech, lots of 360 blather, and Christy turns cyberstalker.

Analog Hole Episode .45 - 3/19/07 Mar 19, 2007

Saturn games coming to Wii? nights coming to Wii? Commodore returns to the PC market.

Analog Hole Episode 44 - 3/13/07 Mar 13, 2007

GDC updates, how to beat WoW gold-mail scams, and car fetishes.

Analog Hole Episode 43 - 3/8/07 Mar 09, 2007

This week - a late show! Mario Party 8 delayed, new Wii VC titles, and Vista crackage.

Analog Hole Episode 42 - 2/25/07 Feb 26, 2007

OMG Chris is editing again watch out! More news on the next rev of the X- Box 360 and more.

Analog Hole Episode 41 - 2/19/07 Feb 19, 2007

Wii news, new nVidia vidcards, and Hideo Kojima's crazy zombie MMO.

Analog Hole Ep 40 - 2/13/07 Feb 13, 2007

Jobs' shocker on DRM, Kid Icarus comes to the Wii VC, and Vanguard in the Open Hole.

Analog Hole Episode 39 - 2/6/07 Feb 07, 2007

This week - Obi Wan's robe, Vista launch, Wii news, and Bill Gates speaks.

Analog Hole Episode 38 - 1/28/07 Jan 30, 2007

Mike is back and running the show. More WoW BC news, someone has a Wii finally, and Uwe Boll is making another video game based movie.

Analog Hole Episode 37 - 1/22/07 Jan 22, 2007

MIke is out of town so this show is another Chris edit, plus we have a guest and tons of Burning Crusade for all you nubs.

Analog Hole Episode 36 - 1/13/07 Jan 14, 2007

Is your Wii a little raw? Mike finally plays Guitar Hero 2 and ends up humping the cat scratching post. Also tips for hitting on Renata of World of Warcast podcast.

Analog Hole Episode 35 - 1/8/07 Jan 08, 2007

A ravenous horde of Wii news, Bioshock ship date, and 360 rumors.

Analog Hole Episode 34 - 1/2/06 Jan 02, 2007

New DS, PS3 dilemmas, and some random WoW junk.

Call In Show - 12/22/06 Dec 22, 2006

The Analog Hole Call-In Christmas Extravaganza!

Analog Hole Episode 33 - 12/18/06 Dec 18, 2006

Wii strap crazyness, 360 sells in Japan, and more Open Hole submissions.

Dec 17 call in show info Dec 12, 2006

Dec 17, 7PM EST. The first AHG call-in show. Be there.

Analog Hole Episode 32 - 12/11/06 Dec 11, 2006

Reggie tells some lies, more Bob Ross, Office for Mac screwage, but no Open Hole.

Analog Hole Episode 31 - 12/5/06 Dec 05, 2006

Bioware MMO talk, Wii launch bashing, Godzilla-shaped buildings, and a Bruce Lee theme park!

Analog Hole Episode 30 - 11/27/06 Nov 27, 2006

Wiimote launches - into TVs and windows, the Wii workout, and the first Open Hole.

Analog Hole Episode 29 - 11/20/06 Nov 20, 2006

PS3 lauch madness, Wii launch prep, Miss Video Game, and another listener submission!

Analog Hole Episode 28 - 11/13/06 Nov 13, 2006

Another guest, Burning Crusade discussion, Wii launch excitement, and nVidia's DX10 cards are out.

Analog Hole Ep Two-Seven - 11/6/06 Nov 06, 2006

Conquest! Wii launch news, more on Vista launch, WoW news, and a magical guest host.

Analog Hole Episode 26 - 10/30/06 Oct 30, 2006

The bell tolls for Lik-Sang, TBC delay offical, some Vista Junk, and the Killer NIC.

Analog Hole Episode 25 - 10/23/06 Oct 23, 2006

Holy huge show, Batman! This week - things that piss us off: new Vista EULA, rumor of Burning Crusade delays, and BF2142 BS.

Analog Hole Episode 24 - 10/16/06 Oct 16, 2006

"Crazy Jack" Thompson, Wii and PS3 preorders, and sweet new Dell LCDs.

Analog Hole Episode 23 - 10/9/06 Oct 09, 2006

DX10 cards, Wii and PS3 preorders, more Sony screwups!

Analog Hole Episode 22 - 10/2/06 Oct 02, 2006

Console discussion, multi-core processing, and big balls.

Analog Hole Episode 21 - 9/25/06 Sep 25, 2006

F-14 retirement, Maryland Supercomputers, Apple info, and random console news.

Analog Hole Episode 20 - 9/18/06 Sep 18, 2006

Apple and Nintendo press conferences, WoW character restoration, and some other random news.

Analog Hole Episode 19 - 9/10/06 Sep 11, 2006

Mike discusses WoW account security, Wii news starts to ramp up, and Sony porks the pooch.

Analog Hole Ep 18 - 8/29/06 Aug 30, 2006

Live from Portland, it's the Analog Hole. This will either be the best episode you've ever heard, or the worst. We will never likely have another show quite like it.

Analog Hole Ep 17 - 8/21/06 Aug 21, 2006

Mike has a bad WoW day, a bunch more Wii news, XNA, and a bunch more.

Analog Hole Episode 16 - 8/14/06 Aug 14, 2006

The return of Trixie Teat! Oh, and some gaming stuff too....

Analog Hole Episode 15 - 8/6/06 Aug 06, 2006

Some 360 discussion, WoW raiding, and a man trapped by his testicles.

Analog Hole Ep 14 - 7/31/06 Jul 31, 2006

The return of the Top 5, lots of Wii news, and a little more Sony bashing.

The Gaming Rig #1 Jul 27, 2006

The Gaming Rig makes a triumphant return. On this TGR, we talk about overclocking.

Analog Hole Episode 13 - 7/17/06 Jul 17, 2006

Invasion of the TavernCasters! We talk WoW, Atari 2600, PSP and more.

Analog Hole Episode 12 - 7/1/06 Jul 01, 2006

The Cornhole show!

Analog Hole Episode 11 - 6/25/06 Jun 25, 2006

Lots of Warcraft discussion, and some other junk.

Analog Hole Ep 10 - 6/16/06 Jun 16, 2006

Our first guest! DS lite news, revenge of HDCP, and other random gaming news.

Analog Hole Episode 9 - 6/12/06 Jun 12, 2006

Palladium games (?), Apple gaming (?), and other bizarre gaming news this week!

Analog Hole Episode 8 - 5/25/06 May 26, 2006

More Oblivion, New Super Mario Bros, Optimus keyboard talk, Vista bashing, and more.

Analog Hole Episode 7 - 5/16/06 May 17, 2006

E3 Wrapup, Chris offends everyone, and Mike laughs a lot.

Analog Hole Episode 6 - 5/11/06 May 12, 2006

E3 coverage. We talk about the 3 pre-E3 press conferences from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony.

Analog Hole Gaming Mini-Cast 1 May 04, 2006

Dungeons & Dragons online: our impressions

Analog Hole Episode 5 - 4/27/06 Apr 28, 2006

Ozzy, Wii, Mario, Microsoft, Oblivion, and more!

Analog Hole Episode 4 - 4/23/06 Apr 24, 2006

Mike rants about Greenpeace, Oblivion, NiGHTS sequal, AMD anti-Hyperthreading, and more!

Analog Hole Episode 3 - 4/15/06 Apr 15, 2006

This week, we talk about NWA, Chris spoils Oblivion, Harry Potter and Star wars; who really controls game design, release date for NWN2, Windows for pirates, 10GB iPod Nanos (?), and more!

Analog Hole Episode 2 - 4/7/06 Apr 08, 2006

This week we talk about "El Muda," Oblivion, game industry salaries, and a bunch of Apple news.

Analog Hole Episode 1 - 3/30/06 Apr 03, 2006

Chris and Mike talk about ? and the Mysterians, Sony's troubles, Nintendo's announcements at GDC, and other gaming news.

Analog Hole Gaming - Intro Show! Apr 01, 2006

A short introduction to the hosts of the Analog Hole Gaming podcast. Start here!