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Idle Thumbs 31: The Future of Games Jun 26, 2009

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You can't shut your eyes. A small child spots you, waves eagerly. You try to reach him, but are stopped short as the cables restraining your fingers go taut. Struggling against wires and straps binding your shoulders and feet, you get one last glimpse of the boy before he's dragged screaming into Max Payne's departing van.

Idle News Podblast - 06/24/09: Without Nick Breckon Jun 24, 2009

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With Nick still out of town, we're passing the time with more from last week's cutting room floor. We'll be back soon with real podcasts.

Idle News Podblast - 06/18/09: With Cheese Plate Jun 18, 2009

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Where we come from the games beat themseles. There's a shaved Muppet around every corner, and Samus Aran can't shut up. It will please you, with a depth that might surprise you. Featuring Steve Gaynor as Mr. Dream.

Idle Thumbs 30: Idle Thumbs E30 Jun 10, 2009

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We're back from E3, filled with hands-on impressions, tales of awkward industry encounters, and an important question: Who needs a motion wand when you have a ten year old boy trapped in your TV?

Idle Thumbs 29: Dreaming of Gillen May 27, 2009

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Sometimes the past is just as good as you remember it. Sometimes it's better. Nick turns back the clock ten years to explore the less traveled branching paths of adventure gaming, Jake is revamped and thrown back by Nintendo's latest offerings, and Chris? Chris dares to dream.

Idle Thumbs 28: Other People Get It May 20, 2009

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After taking a week off in silent honor of the Duke, we return. Lawsuits fly and franchises fall as they try to get you to ride around on a fake skateboard. E3's coming back. I probably have Swine Flu. Don't worry, other people get it.

Idle Thumbs 27: What is Game? May 06, 2009

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This week you, the readers, take control, as we spend the entire episode with our grubby mitts elbow deep in the Idle Thumbs mailbag. With special guests Steve Gaynor of 2K Marin, and each and every one of you readers listening along at home.

Idle Thumbs 26: Raising the 'Bargo Apr 28, 2009

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We return from break full of questions. Why are all the best games about America made in Europe? Does your game dialog sound more like Steven Seagal or John McClane? Is there going to be a twist? We don't know, but we really want to tell you why the Moon is awesome.

Idle Thumbs 25: Pause Theme from Battletoads Apr 15, 2009

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With the fight against Robo-Manus safely on hold, our co-hosts are free to discuss the love/hate battle with ruthless games, the slow decline of the mod community, and the science gone mad of achievements paired with grinding, all with a funky back beat you can dance to.

Idle Thumbs 24: Shadow and Colossus: Back in Action Apr 08, 2009

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Like good games on the DS, we are back. With GDC a fond and distant memory, we tackle the surprising stack of good new titles for Nintendo's handheld, learn some new moves from a hobo, see the latest from BioWare and Double Fine, and shed a tear as Wander goes Hollywood.

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