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The week ending May 12, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
New Android gaming console free with a Netflix-like monthly subscription, OUYA delaying retail launch to June 25th, US$116,650 F1 racing simulator, American McGee planning Alice revival and Oz Kickstarters, Call of Duty Ghosts: ShopTo refuses to stock shooter, Garry’s Mod creator responds to Gmod Kickstarter, Half-life 2 has Oculus Rift support, Valve experimenting with sweat and eye tracking, Wolfenstein: The New Order does not have multiplayer, Warren Spector apologizes over comments, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Breesy, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 67:44
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

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Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- New Android gaming console: free with a Netflix-like monthly subscription
http://www.gizmag.com/bluestacks-gamepop-console/27444/
- OUYA delaying retail launch to June 25th, altering controller to fix button sticking issue
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/ouya-retail-delay-june-25/
- Start your virtual engines in US$116,650 F1 racing simulator
http://www.gizmag.com/full-scale-f1-simulator/27440/
- American McGee planning Alice revival and Oz Kickstarters
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/08/american-mcgee-planning-alice-revival-and-oz-kickstarters/
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-08-american-mcgee-working-on-kickstarters-to-revive-alice-and-make-and-oz-game
- Call of Duty Ghosts: ShopTo refuses to stock shooter after row with Activision
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/07/call-of-duty-ghosts-shopto-refuses-to-stock-shooter-after-row-with-activision/
- Garry’s Mod creator responds to Gmod Kickstarter, prepared to fight in court
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/07/garrys-mod-creator-responds-to-gmod-kickstarter-prepared-to-fight-in-court/
- Half-life 2 has Oculus Rift support
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/10/half-life-2-has-oculus-rift-support/
- Valve experimenting with sweat and eye tracking
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/07/valve-experimenting-with-sweat-and-eye-tracking/
- Wolfenstein: The New Order does not have multiplayer
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/09/wolfenstein-the-new-order-does-not-have-multiplayer/
- Wolfenstein: The New Order – Warren Spector apologizes over comments
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/08/wolfenstein-the-new-order-warren-spector-apologizes-over-comments/

The week ending May 5, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
Xbox Fusion domains registered at Microsoft, Next Xbox expected to launch in November cost $499 or $299 with subscription, Pizza Hut app comes to Xbox 360, IMAX shrinks its gigantic screens to fit into the homes of the well-off, 3D-Printing Hits Mainstream with 3D Systems' Cube Available from Staples.com, Call of Duty website tease is certainly very ghostly, GTA 5 trailers for Franklin, Michael and Trevor released, Grand Theft Auto 5 casting call offers the chance to appear in-game, Splinter Cell: Blacklist pre-order, Aliens: Colonial Marines targeted by class action suit, PlayStation Network ("PSN") - Sony Online Entertainment ("SOE") Canada Settlement Website, Minecraft creator launches browser-based Drop, LEGO Breaking Bad concept video is pure genius, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 74:01
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- Xbox Fusion domains registered at Microsoft, suggests name – rumour
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/01/xbox-fusion-domains-registered-at-microsoft-suggests-console-name-rumour/
- Next Xbox expected to launch in November, cost $499 or $299 with subscription
http://www.neowin.net/news/next-xbox-expected-to-launch-in-november-cost-499-or-299-with-subscription
- Pizza Hut app comes to Xbox 360, unstoppable force meets immovable gamer
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/pizza-hut-app-coming-to-xbox-360/
- IMAX shrinks its gigantic screens to fit into the homes of the well-off
http://www.gizmag.com/imax-private-theater/27384/
- 3D-Printing Hits Mainstream with 3D Systems' Cube Available from Staples.com
http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/120233/3d-printing-hits-mainstream-with-3d-systems-cube-available-from-staples-com/
- Call of Duty website tease is certainly very ghostly
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/30/call-of-duty-website-tease-is-certainly-very-ghostly/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/01/call-of-duty-ghosts-november-5/
- GTA 5 trailers for Franklin, Michael and Trevor released
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/30/gta-5-trailers-for-franklin-michael-and-trevor-arrive/
- Grand Theft Auto 5 casting call offers the chance to appear in-game
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/29/grand-theft-auto-5-casting-call-offers-the-chance-to-appear-in-game/
- Splinter Cell: Blacklist pre-order details are go
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/22/splinter-cell-blacklist-pre-order-details-are-go/
- Aliens: Colonial Marines targeted by class action suit
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/01/aliens-colonial-marines-targeted-by-class-action-false-advertising-suit/
- PlayStation Network ("PSN") - Sony Online Entertainment ("SOE") Canada Settlement Website
http://www.psn-soe-canadasettlement.com/
- Minecraft creator launches browser-based Drop, makes us wish we'd taken touch-typing lessons
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/notch-launches-drop-inspired-by-super-hexagon-fez-and-letters/
LEGO Breaking Bad concept video is pure genius
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/01/lego-breaking-bad-concept-video-is-pure-genius/

The week ending Apr 28, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
Battlefield 4 dated, Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition, Metro: Last Light Deep Silver clarifies PS4 port & SDK report, Metro: Last Light owners get Metro 2033 novel, DUST 514 video gives you a look at gameplay, Star Trek: The Video Game reviews arrive, EA confirms lay-offs, Activision’s Kotick signed incentive-based deal in 2012, I will never work on a first-person shooter, Valve adds Subscription Plans service, Apple patent outs system for turning video game choices into comic books, LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes out now on iOS, Curiosity update includes option to “re-grow” cubes, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 67:10
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- Battlefield 4 dated, Drone Strike DLC outed by retailer
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/25/battlefield-4-dated-drone-strike-dlc-outed-by-retailer/
- Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition certainly pushes the boundaries
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/dead-island-riptide-zombie-bait-edition-certainly-pushes-the-boundaries/0109324
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/22/dead-island-riptide-is-it-really-more-of-the-same/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/22/dead-island-riptide-review-round-up-fun-fest-or-b-movie/
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/so-deep-silver-went-ahead-and-shipped-the-dead-island-riptide-zombie-bait-edition-regardless/0114550
- Metro: Last Light – Deep Silver clarifies PS4 port, SDK report
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/26/metro-last-light-getting-ps4-port-dlc-pass-separate-multiplayer-game-report/
- Metro: Last Light owners on Steam will be given a digital copy of Metro 2033 novel
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/27/metro-last-light-owners-on-steam-will-be-given-a-digital-copy-of-metro-2033-novel/
- DUST 514 video gives you a look at gameplay mechanics, battles
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/27/dust-514-video-gives-you-a-look-at-gameplay-mechanics-battles/
- Star Trek: The Video Game reviews arrive, scores inside
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/26/star-trek-the-video-game-reviews-arrive-late-scores-inside/
- EA confirms lay-offs; PopCap Vancouver, Quicklime closed
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/25/ea-confirms-lay-offs-but-offers-no-details/
- Activision’s Kotick signed incentive-based deal in 2012, spreads out compensation over five years
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/27/activision-blizzards-kotick-is-now-one-of-the-highest-paid-ceos-in-the-us/
- “I will never work on a first-person shooter, ever again” says veteran dev
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/22/i-will-never-work-on-a-first-person-shooter-game-ever-again-says-veteran-dev/
- Valve adds Subscription Plans service for subscription-based games on Steam
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/25/valve-adds-subscription-plans-service-for-subscription-based-games-on-steam/
- Apple patent outs system for turning video game choices into comic books, is all about Mass Effect
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/apple-patent-comic-video-games/
- LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes out now on iOS
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/26/lego-batman-2-dc-superheroes-out-now-on-ios/
- Curiosity update includes option to “re-grow” cubes
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/19/curiosity-app-update-includes-option-to-re-grow-cubes/

The week ending Apr 14, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
QuakeCon pre-registration, Bethesda teases new reveals, The Elder Scrolls Online: new screens, The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites on the way, Project Eternity footage shows off environmental effects, EA wins Worst Company in America poll for second year, Mad Max domain registrations point to Warner Bros. as publisher, Tomb Raider Japanese voiceover pack will cost $30 on Steam, Star Trek: Spock Kirk take on the Gorn in this video preview, Road Redemption by DarkSeas Games, Armored Core: Verdict Day gets ‘Siege’ trailer, Grand Theft Auto soundtracks available on Spotify, GTA: regular sequels would “degrade” franchise, Snoop Dogg Is Making A Video Game, The Adventures of Dash: A 2D platform and puzzle adventure! by Robert Bowling, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Breesy, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 62:21
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- QuakeCon pre-registration starts next week
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/quakecon-pre-registration-starts-next-week/
- Bethesda boss teases new reveals soon
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/bethesda-boss-teases-new-reveals-soon/
- The Elder Scrolls Online: new screens show bards, bugs and battles
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/12/the-elder-scrolls-online-new-screens-show-bards-bugs-and-battles/
- The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites on the way
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/the-elder-scrolls-online-beta-invites-on-the-way/
- Project Eternity footage shows off environmental effects
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/project-eternity-footage-shows-off-environmental-effects/
- EA wins Worst Company in America poll for second year
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/project-eternity-footage-shows-off-environmental-effects/
- Mad Max domain registrations point to Warner Bros. as publisher
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/project-eternity-footage-shows-off-environmental-effects/
- Tomb Raider Japanese voiceover pack will cost $30 on Steam
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/13/tomb-raider-japanese-voiceover-pack-will-cost-30-on-steam/
- Star Trek: Spock, Kirk take on the Gorn in this video preview
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/10/star-trek-the-video-game-take-on-the-gorn-in-this-video-preview/
- Road Redemption by DarkSeas Games
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkseasgames/road-redemption?ref=category
- Armored Core: Verdict Day gets ‘Siege’ trailer, fresh screens
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/12/armored-core-verdict-day-gets-siege-trailer-fresh-screens/
- Grand Theft Auto soundtracks available on Spotify
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/12/grand-theft-auto-soundtracks-available-on-spotify/
http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/49411/official-grand-theft-auto-radio-playlists-on-spotify-and-itunes.html
- GTA: regular sequels would “degrade” franchise, says Take Two exec
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/gta-regular-sequels-would-degrade-franchise-says-take-two-exec/
- It's Happened: Snoop Dogg Is Making A Video Game.
http://kotaku.com/5988732/its-happened-snoop-dogg-is-making-a-video-game
- The Adventures of Dash: A 2D platform and puzzle adventure! by Robert Bowling
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fourzerotwo/the-adventures-of-dash-a-2d-platform-and-puzzle-ad

The week ending Mar 17, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
Arma 3 Alpha Lite is now available, Battlefield 4 reveal March 26, SimCity crashes down 92%, SimCity modded to allow unlimited offline play, Valve disassociates itself from xi3, Valve’s business grew by 50% last year, Xbox 720 scams outed, Xbox 360 tech hasn’t hit its limit yet argues Epic Games, Kickstarter crowdsourcing numbers starting to dip, Lego City: Undercover, Payday 2 – Overkill, Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled, Tactical Intervention in open beta, The Last of Us to span 12-16 hours, Twitch receives 28 million users in February 2013, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Ham, Stryder

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 64:12
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- Arma 3 Alpha Lite is now available
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/arma-3-alpha-lite-is-now-available/
- Battlefield 4 reveal March 26, Shanghai a possible location
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/15/battlefield-4-will-be-revealed-by-ea-march-26/
- SimCity issues “almost behind us”, crashes down 92%
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/11/simcity-connectivity-issues-almost-behind-us-crashes-down-92/
- SimCity modded to allow unlimited offline play
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/simcity-modded-to-allow-unlimited-offline-play/
- Valve disassociates itself from xi3
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/12/valve-disassociates-itself-from-xi3/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/12/valve-severs-ties-with-xi3-piston-now-has-no-involvement/
- Valve’s business grew by 50% last year
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/valves-business-grew-by-50-last-year/
- Xbox 720 scams outed as Major Nelson calls for caution
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/xbox-720-scams-outed-as-major-nelson-calls-for-caution/
- Xbox 360 tech hasn’t hit its limit yet, argues Epic Games
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/xbox-360-tech-hasnt-hit-its-limit-yet-argues-epic-games/
- Kickstarter crowdsourcing numbers starting to dip
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/13/kickstarter-crowdsourcing-numbers-starting-to-dip/
- Lego City: Undercover trailer introduces Game Pad functions
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/lego-city-undercover-trailer-introduces-game-pad-functions/
- Payday 2 – Overkill announces details, modes, first screenshots and trailer
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/12/payday-2-overkill-announces-details-modes-first-screenshots/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/12/payday-2-gameplay-video-watchdogs-mission-revealed/
- Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition trailered, watch it here
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/15/resident-evil-revelations-unveiled-edition-trailered-watch-it-here/
- Tactical Intervention in open beta now
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/15/tactical-intervention-in-open-beta-now/
- The Last of Us to span 12-16 hours, possibly more depending on play style
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/16/the-last-of-us-to-span-12-16-hours-possibly-more-depending-on-play-style/
- Twitch receives 28 million users in February 2013, continues to grow
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/13/twitch-receives-28-million-users-in-february-2013-continues-to-grow/

The week ending Mar 10, 2013 in gaming news from a modders perspective brought to you by MODSonline.com.



This show:
Ralph H. Baer, SimCity’s horrible release, GameStop explains why MS and Sony shouldn’t restrict used games, EA Invite Hints at Battlefield 4 Reveal, Tomb Raider tots up 1 million players in 48 hours, Arma 3 is Steam exclusive, Steambox testing to kick off in three to four months, Xi3 starts Piston pre-orders: buy an early Steambox for under $1,000, more...

Hosts: foyleman, Welshy, Ham, Stryder, Breesy

URLs: MODSonline.com MODSonair.com

**This show may contain explicit language or adult themes.

Run time: 69:24
Website Link: HERE
Video: Watch on YouTube or on Blip.tv

We are LIVE every weekend. Tune in on Sunday at 12pm EST (5pm GMT) over at Twitch.tv (profile name “modsonair”). Check out all our past videos on YouTube and our iTunes compatible videos and audio on Blip.tv. Ask us about advertising or drop us an email for the show.

Show notes:
- Opener --------------------------------------------------------
- Ralph H. Baer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_H._Baer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vBZmzLXBK8&feature=player_embedded#!
- SimCity boss talks “challenging” launch in internal company memo
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/simcity-boss-talks-challenging-launch-in-internal-company-memo/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/08/simcity-launch-issues/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/simcity-ea-confident-of-smoother-european-launch-after-us-issues/
- SimCity reviews begin, get all the scores here
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/simcity-reviews-begin-get-all-the-scores-here/
- You won’t get a refund on SimCity if you bought it through Origin
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/you-wont-get-a-refund-on-simcity-if-you-bought-it-through-origin/
- Amazon no long offering digital edition of SimCity for sale
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/07/amazon-no-long-offering-digital-edition-of-simcity-for-sale/
- GameStop explains why MS and Sony shouldn’t restrict used games
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/07/gamestop-explains-why-ms-and-sony-shouldnt-restrict-used-games/
- EA Invite Hints at Battlefield 4 Reveal
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/08/ea-invite-hints-at-battlefield-4-reveal
http://www.bluesnews.com/s/139667/another-bf2142-sequel-hint
- Tomb Raider tots up 1 million players in 48 hours
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/08/tomb-raider-tots-up-1-million-players-in-48-hours/
- Tomb Raider: Guardian of Light series won’t return, taking ‘new Lara’ forward is the focus for next-gen
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/tomb-raider-guardian-of-light-series-wont-return-taking-new-lara-forward-is-the-focus-for-next-gen/
- Arma 3 is Steam exclusive, Bohemia Interactive confirms
http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/21/arma-3-is-steam-exclusive-bohemia-interactive-confirms/
- Steambox testing to kick off in three to four months
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/06/steambox-testing-to-kick-off-in-three-to-four-months/
- Valve's Steambox prototypes heading to some Steam users in '3 - 4 months'
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/05/valve-steambox-beta-2013/
- Xi3 starts Piston pre-orders: buy an early Steambox for under $1,000
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/10/xi3-starts-piston-pre-orders/