Gameburst

[Roundtable] The GameBurst team is joined by MMO enthusiast and former podcaster Dits to discuss massively multiplayer online games. We share what has kept us hooked on MMOs in the past and what has pushed us away. We also look at how MMOs have changed over the last decade, how much of that is attributable to World of Warcraft, and what changes we want to see from future titles. www.gameburst.co.ukpod@gameburst.co.uktwitter.com/gameburstfacebook.com/gameburst

[News] The team discuss EA's decision to release a free Extended Cut ending for Mass Effect 3 and a piece of Battlefield 3 that costs a whopping £30 DLC for Battlefield 3. Harmonix ditches the plastic instruments for Rock Band Blitz, and the creator of Minecraft releases the first details of his new sci-fi game. Nintendo responds to reports that Wii U isn't as powerful as Xbox 360 and PS3. Finally, Electronic Arts is declared the "worst company in Amercia". www.gameburst.co.ukpod@gameburst.co.uktwitter.com/gameburstfacebook.com/gameburst

[Replay] GameBurst Replay explores the beautiful and war torn 'Europan' landscapes in Valkyria Chronicles. Joining Gary on the review panel this month are Joshua Garrity (CaneAndRinse.com and GonzoPlanet.com), and Jerome McIntosh.Josh has produced a QuickRinse video review to accompany this episode of GameBurst Replay, which you can find at http:\\www.caneandrinse.com or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74SrETmnF1I

[News] After a very special announcement, Neil and Gary are joined by special guests Joshua 'Combine Hunter' Garrity and Jerome McIntosh discuss the latest gaming headlines. It's more sad news for GAME as the troubled retailer inevitably goes into administration. Assassin's Creed III on PC shies away from keyboard and mouse controls, which the next FIFA game shies away from retail. Microsoft reports that films and music are now more popular than games on Xbox 360. PlayStation 4 is rumoured to be named Orbis and includes anti pre-owned tech. Finally, Gearbox Software says Aliens: Colonial Marines has "much more to offer" on Wii U. For more about our show, check out: www.gameburst.co.uk twitter.com/gameburst facebook.com/gameburst or email pod@gameburst.co.uk

[Quiz] In the first GameBurst Mastermind Quiz, we invite podcasters, listeners and journalists to test their knowledge on specialist subjects of their choice. For this edition, we have Joshua 'Combine Hunter' Garrity on Metal Gear Solid, Marti Bennett on Pokemon, Dominic Sacco on World of Warcraft, and a Mass Effect contest between GameBurst's very own Neil Taylor and James 'Mijmeister' Perkins. Want to nominate yourself and a subject for the next quiz? Email pod@gameburst.co.uk. www.gameburst.co.uk twitter.com/gameburst facebook.com/gameburst

[News] The end begins as GAME files for administration - once again, GameBurst's thoughts go out to everyone affected. In lighter news, Sony officially announces LittleBigKarting and Disney lifts the lid on Epic Mickey 2 - a video game musical. Microsoft announces release dates and more achievements for Trials Evolution, Fable Heroes and Minecraft. Meanwhile Minecraft's creator Markus Persson discusses his idea for a Firefly-inspired Elite-style sci-fi game. Finally, BioWare considers changing Mass Effect 3's ending.

[Top Five] In the second of our special Top Five shows, we discuss our favourite bad games. Or at least games that The Press has deemed to be bad. The only rule was to choose titles that have a rating of less than 75 on score aggregator Metacritic. Do you agree with our choices? Think we've missed something out? Let us know: pod@gameburst.co.uk.

[News] There's more trouble for GAME as the struggling retailer announces it is for sale. Hope was found in several offers, but little progress has been seen. Rumours persist that Bethesda will create an Elder Scrolls MMO and that Sega will hit the HD button for Shenmue. Obsidian reveals it lost out on a bonus because of one Metacritic point, and the Giant Bomb crew return to GameSpot as CBS Interactive buys the independent games site. Plus, Diablo III's release date and that Achievement-erasing glitch. 

[Roundtable] James, Gary and Mij take a look back at the last year of New Handhelds and discuss how they have performed in their sales, hardware and software. First, we take a look at the recently released PSVita and how that has sold in its first month of release and whether or not we believe it is superior to the second handheld we discuss, the Nintendo 3DS. Which is the best handheld in our opinions? Which do we use more? And what software are we looking forward to? Find out within.. Get involved! Email: pod@gameburst.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/gameburst Twitter: www.twitter.com/gameburst (@GameBurst)

[News] James, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: Heavy Rain dev teases next project Rovio announces Angry Birds Space Microsoft's new Fable Party game Molyneux leaves Microsoft and Lionhead Vice City Nights heading to Vita

[Roundtable] The GameBurst crew discuss the implications and context of moral decisions in video games. What information do we feel we need before we're presented with Mass Effect's crucial choices? How does the world of Fallout affect our in-game behaviour? How much do we expect the game to depict the consequences of our actions? And how do we want to see this narrative and design technique used in future?

[News] James, Neil, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: GAME's decision not to stock Mass Effect 3 Medal of Honor: Warfighter announced Sim City 5 reveal due soon A numbered Pokemon sequel approaches 1.2m PS Vitas sold

[Replay] In this galactic sized edition of GameBurst Replay we explore the breathtaking world of Mass Effect 2 and the Lair of the Shadow Broker. Joining the full GameBurst crew are Alex Shaw (GonzoPlanet.com), and Richard "Major Lag" Porchmouth. In addition, starring in our very own bonus content epilogue, we have Joel Wright and Commander Shepherd(?) - so make sure you listen right until the end!

[News] James, Neil, Mij and Richard 'MajorLagUK' Portchmouth discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: Blizzard's next project will be free-to-play Pokemon app scammers could have made $10,000 Digital Vita games 17% more expesniver than retail GAME drops The Last Story, Ubisoft Vita games BioWare defends day one Mass Effect 3 DLC 

[Roundtable] Gary, James, Mij and Neil discuss video game demos. Are they are good thing, are they a bad thing? What is the best structure for a demo, and what should be avoided? Can demos sell us on games or put us off?

[News] James, Neil, Gary and Mij discuss the latest gaming headlines including: One-price cross-platform play for Vita explained New Ubisoft games bonanza Rockstar considers LA Noire sequel Rimgate: Bethesda admits it knew PS3 version wouldn't work Cross-platform play between Mac and iOS confirmed

[Roundtable] James, Gary, Mij and DorkTunes' Matt Harrier discuss what makes great video game music, how it can improve our connection to both the game and the gameplay and what some of their favourite soundtracks are. This episode features music from Red Dead Redemption, BioShock, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy VII, Mass Effect 2, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary Symphony, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Blue Dragon, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, Perfect Dark, Sonic The Hedgehog, Assassin's Creed II, Viva Pinata, Uncharted 3, Rez, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Burnout Paradise and Mirror's Edge.

[News] James, Gary, Mij and DorkTunes' Matt Harrier discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: NextBox pre-owned block would "be fantastic" No UMD Passport for US Vita Double Fine fans fund next project Lollipop Chainsaw gets uncensored premium edition True Crime: Hong Kong reborn as Sleeping Dogs Spaaaaaaaaaace

[Roundtable] In a new flavour of GameBurst, Gary, Neil and Mij rate and discuss their top five favourite entries in long-running survival horror series, Resident Evil. Braaaaaaaains, etc. 

[News] The full GameBurst crew - James, Neil, Gary and Mij - discuss the latest gaming headlines, including: GAME credit trouble postponed Digital Vita games are cheaper than boxed Miyamoto working on next big Nintendo hit No online pass for Syndicate Half-Life 3 fan campaign sees thousands play Half-Life 2