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Comment on Episode 34 – Live at the 2012 Stumptown Comic Fest by Adman

Adman — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:45:40 +0000

Sure. Have your people call my people!

Comment on Episode 34 – Live at the 2012 Stumptown Comic Fest by matt h.

matt h. — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:26:55 +0000

Adam, thanks for making such a simplistic yet addictive game. My non-gamer wife totally got into it and did quite well. We should talk soon about getting you on the show about making a game for XBLIG. BTW, everyone should start calling it XBLIG.

Comment on Episode 34 – Live at the 2012 Stumptown Comic Fest by matt h.

matt h. — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:22:38 +0000

Batman doesn’t listen to enough VNV Nation.

Comment on Episode 32 – Smart Media by matt h.

matt h. — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:19:52 +0000

Sometimes if you wish hard enough, an angel grants your wish. Thanks for the find, Robin!

Comment on Episode 34 – Live at the 2012 Stumptown Comic Fest by Adam

Adam — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:52:30 +0000

Hi gang… I’m Adam, the developer of Hidden in Plain Sight. It was really fun to listen to you chat about it. I’m glad you liked it!

I thought I’d mention that there is an update in review at the moment that will add cumulative scoring to each game mode. I think this will add a lot to the experience.

Thanks again for your review!

Comment on Episode 34 – Live at the 2012 Stumptown Comic Fest by Robin Gibson

Robin Gibson — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:21:52 +0000

Isn’t Goth Spiderman Batman?

Comment on Episode 22 – PIG Squad’s Indie Game Adventure by Obligatory Podcast and Stumptown Blog « scartheatre

Obligatory Podcast and Stumptown Blog « scartheatre — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:05:22 +0000

[...] podcast also reminds me that John and I guest-spoke on the AJumpsBShoots Podcast last, like, November or something. We give a kinda introductory talk into our opinions on indie [...]

Comment on Episode 32 – Smart Media by Robin Gibson

Robin Gibson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:35:42 +0000

Hey, that Oregon Trail mashup game you guys came up with at the start of the episode actually exists: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-16/?action=preview&uid=505

Comment on Episode 31 – Indie Game: The Podcast by Lady Luck Productions » A Jumps B Shoots talks to Indie Game: the Movie directors | A Jumps …

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:29:41 +0000

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Comment on Episode 31 – Indie Game: The Podcast by SCENE: Winnipeg film optioned by HBO at Sundance | Androidmarket

SCENE: Winnipeg film optioned by HBO at Sundance | Androidmarket — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:31:40 +0000

[...] their film Indie Game: The Movie optioned by HBO, which is interested in making it into a series. Winnipeggers Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky have had their film Indie Game: The Movie optioned by …ames Swirsky have had their film Indie Game: The Movie optioned by HBO, which is interested in [...]

Comment on Episode 26 – Did You Catch That? by The Mysterious, Mystical Molydeux | Games That Exist

The Mysterious, Mystical Molydeux | Games That Exist — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:14:40 +0000

[...] Episode 26 of the excellent A Jumps B Shoots podcast, Michael Abbot discusses a problem that game designers [...]

Comment on Episode 24 – A Picture, A Sound, A Word by podcast

podcast — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:49:47 +0000

podcast…

Episode 24 – A Picture, A Sound, A Word | A Jumps B Shoots…

Comment on Episode 25 – Our Favorites from Year V2.11 by Sam Moss

Sam Moss — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:27:59 +0000

Great podcast!
Really glad I stumbled across this, good games podcasts are a little thin on the ground in the u.k.
Started working my way through the archive and they keep getting better. I know you’ve probably answered this somewhere but what is the title music track you’re using? it’s fantastic and puts a smile on my face every time.
Cheers and I look forward to hearing more!

Comment on Episode 27 – Shut Up and Take My Money by Ryan Oliver Daugherty Recio

Ryan Oliver Daugherty Recio — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:24:40 +0000

your podcast is kewl

Comment on PAX 2011 Special – Day 1 by IndieGames.com - The Weblog Indie Game Links: Unlikely Heroes

IndieGames.com - The Weblog Indie Game Links: Unlikely Heroes — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:05:13 +0000

[...] A Jumps B Shoots: PAX 2011 Special, Day 1 "A Jumps B Shoots is on-hand at 2011?s Penny Arcade Expo, talking with the creators of Spelunky, Snapshot, A Flipping Good Time and Atom Zombie Smasher." [...]

Comment on Episode 27 – Shut Up and Take My Money by Dangerous Kids - Podcasts. Webcomics. Events. Dick Jokes.

Dangerous Kids - Podcasts. Webcomics. Events. Dick Jokes. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:37:52 +0000

[...] the current episode of the A Jumps B Shoots podcast, guest Brad Gallaway from gamecritics.com makes the excellent point that many gamers [...]

Comment on Episode 27 – Shut Up and Take My Money by Brad Gallaway

Brad Gallaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:29:23 +0000

Great show guys, this was your best episode EVER!! The guest was the smartest, most well-spoken and handsomest that you’ve ever had on… I could NOT stop listening. In fact, I replayed it at least a dozen times. SO GOOD. SO SO GOOD. You should have him on AT LEAST, like, every other episode. SERIOUSLY.

Comment on Episode 25 – Our Favorites from Year V2.11 by matt h.

matt h. — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:54:44 +0000

You are absolutely right. Thanks for the heads up.

Comment on Episode 25 – Our Favorites from Year V2.11 by Sean

Sean — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:29:43 +0000

Catching up on episodes, but wanted to make a minor note, Brink was developed by Splash Damage and published by Bethesda. It was the guys who made Enemy Territory: Quake Wars.

Comment on Episode 22 – PIG Squad’s Indie Game Adventure by Collin

Collin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:45:38 +0000

According to the Urban Dictionary, indie would be defined as “an obscure form of (video games) which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.”

The word also appears to be a compound of the words “in” and “die.” Which easily leads to an assumption that an indie game is one in which you die. Which, oddly enough, is usually the exact opposite of most players intent. Using that logic, one might create an indie version of Pacman in which the object is to crash into a ghost as quickly as possible. Or perhaps eating so many pills that ones Pacman overdoses or chokes to death, depending on the level of social commentary desired by the (indie) developers. With this definition, Adult Swim has some very indie titles indeed.

Also, have you noticed how fewer and fewer pools still support adult swim time? Can’t a half naked, fully grown in a public pool enjoy a Beer without children splashing their nasty children water in it? I mean really… And I apologize about the rabbit trail.

Also, the Urban Dictionary defines Rabbit Trail as “a city-dwellers belittling or irritated reference to the suburbs, especially suburbs far from the urban locations which are well-known to the city dweller. To get out to the rabbit trails usually requires a lot of driving, or will make the city dweller get home late, or are likely to cause the city-dweller to get lost. Also referred to as “mother fuckin’ rabbit trails.”

Comment on Episode 9 – Hop and Bop by John

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:19:59 +0000

I can’t wait til Call of Duty makes a side scroller.

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’

Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’ — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:03:02 +0000

[...] from the lower end of their grading scales.” In simpler terms, as Doyle summarized on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast, critics should “review all the [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’ « Beubo

Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’ « Beubo — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:40:53 +0000

[...] from the lower end of their grading scales.” In simpler terms, as Doyle summarized on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast, critics should “review all the [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Pwn Palace » Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’

Pwn Palace » Editorial: Since When Was 78% a ‘Lukewarm Reception?’ — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:18:36 +0000

[...] from the lower end of their grading scales.” In simpler terms, as Doyle summarized on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast, critics should “review all the [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Editorial: Since When Was 78% a 'Lukewarm Reception?' - Feed The Gamer

Editorial: Since When Was 78% a 'Lukewarm Reception?' - Feed The Gamer — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:56:08 +0000

[...] scores from the lower end of their grading scales." In simpler terms, as Doyle summarized on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast, critics should "review all the [...]

Comment on PAX 2011 Special – Day 1 by Big Surge

Big Surge — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:41:29 +0000

This is the only podcast I’ve ever listened to from you, but I’d like to suggest you do some basic research on games before you interview their developers to avoid redundant questions. Maybe something prevented you from doing that, though.

Comment on Episode 17 – Cultured Conversation by steve

steve — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:58:45 +0000

I couldn’t find it!

Comment on Episode 17 – Cultured Conversation by Mad Marquis

Mad Marquis — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:26:37 +0000

I’m sad you didn’t look to the recut hello kitty trailer was watched, that made it more hard core

Video is not as good, but its pretty amusing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7X_Doa03cA&feature=fvst

Marquis

Comment on PAX 2011 Special – Day 2 by PAX was a blast! | SpikySnail Games

PAX was a blast! | SpikySnail Games — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:55:40 +0000

[...] And lastly, a really cool podcast from “A Jumps B Shoots”. [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Founder: Critics Should ‘Review All The Sh*t’ — and Here’s Why | PlayNTrade Willow Grove

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:43:10 +0000

[...] A few days ago, Metacritic founder Marc Doyle was quoted as saying that game critics must “review all the sh*t” in order to help gaming Metascores provide an accurate picture of game quality across the entire spectrum, not just at the high end. We caught up with Doyle in an attempt to understand exactly what he was getting at in his comments on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast. [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Are Video Game Reviews Still Relevant and Credible? | Fabulous

Are Video Game Reviews Still Relevant and Credible? | Fabulous — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:51:36 +0000

[...] continues to get slimmer. Metacritic’s co-founder Mark Doyle, fundamentally pronounced to A Jumps B Shoots which reviewers need to examination some-more bad games. The actuality of the have a difference is, [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Dave

Dave — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:39:54 +0000

Great podcast, I’ve been on the lookout for something new & interesting for a while now; found plenty of new, but not a whole lot of interesting!

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Calls on Writers to Review More Shitty Games - Magazinelifestyle

Metacritic Calls on Writers to Review More Shitty Games - Magazinelifestyle — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:00:22 +0000

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Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Dakinggamer

Dakinggamer — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:20:09 +0000

Another great podcast and discussion!!

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Japan’s Cup Runneth Over [Weekend Note] | goldeneye wii review

Japan’s Cup Runneth Over [Weekend Note] | goldeneye wii review — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:19:10 +0000

[...] he went on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast to discuss a wide variety of topics, one of them being that game reviewers were obligated to “review all the shit,” not just good games or those expected to sell well. GamePro followed up for a clarification of his [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Calls on Writers to Review More Shitty Games [Criticismism] | That Soviet Guy

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:31:47 +0000

[...] he went on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast to discuss a wide variety of topics, one of them being that gaming experience reviewers were obligated to “review all the shit,” not just good gaming experiences or those expected to sell well. GamePro followed up for a [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Calls on Writers to Review More Shitty Games [Criticismism] | JW BE S3

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:39:06 +0000

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Calls on Writers to Review More Shitty Games [Criticismism] | goldeneye wii review

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:35:38 +0000

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Founder: Critics Should ‘Review All The Sh*t’ — and Here’s Why

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:01:08 +0000

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Founder: Critics Should ‘Review All The Sh*t’ — and Here’s Why « Beubo

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:46:47 +0000

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Eddy

Eddy — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:07:58 +0000

Great podcast guys really enjoyed it and shared on my twitter.

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic Founder: Critics Should 'Review All The Sh*t' -- and Here's Why - Feed The Gamer

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:02:12 +0000

[...] A few days ago, Metacritic founder Marc Doyle was quoted as saying that game critics must "review all the sh*t" in order to help gaming Metascores provide an accurate picture of game quality across the entire spectrum, not just at the high end. We caught up with Doyle in an attempt to understand exactly what he was getting at in his comments on the A Jumps B Shoots podcast. [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Scandal: Metacritic drops crooked video game review sites | Gamebuzz

Scandal: Metacritic drops crooked video game review sites | Gamebuzz — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:25:23 +0000

[...] reported by CVG, Metacritic boss, Marc Doyle suggested on ajumpsbshoots.com podcast that he had to dump some sites due to hurtful examination practices. He stated, “Yes. [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Scandal: Metacritic drops crooked video game review sites - GAMER.BLORGE

Scandal: Metacritic drops crooked video game review sites - GAMER.BLORGE — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:35:26 +0000

[...] reported by CVG, Metacritic boss, Marc Doyle revealed on ajumpsbshoots.com podcast that he had to drop some sites due to corrupt review practices. He stated, "Yes. On [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by MetaCritic co-founder admits removal of games site due to “corrupt practices” | VG247

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:00:06 +0000

[...] admission to CVG comes after his appearance on the ABJumpShoots [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by dalaeck

dalaeck — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:26:51 +0000

Hold on here, those metascore distributions are skewed to make the industry as a whole look roughly impartial between consoles. That’s just not true.
You can’t evaluate 260 XBOX titles then only 150 Wii or 127 DS titles. That’s NOT a random sampling – specifically if you take 260 XBOX games you will be including much more of the lower scoring games than if you select only the top 150 Wii games.
I realize you have exclusives listed but I REGULARLY see the same game “reviewed” for XBOX or PS3 that gets a higher score than other platforms, sometimes very significantly higher.

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Il fondatore di Metacritic ammette: le valutazioni dei videogiochi sono sbilanciate e spesso inaccurate | Videogiochi News .it

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:29:58 +0000

[...] conflitto di interessi, il co-fondatore di Metacritic Marc Doyle ha però spiegato ai colleghi di A Jumps! B Shoots! che si, c’è da affrontare un serio problema nel sistema di valutazione dei videogiochi. [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Metacritic founder agrees game ratings are imbalanced | The Final Castle

Metacritic founder agrees game ratings are imbalanced | The Final Castle — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:05:09 +0000

[...] opportunity to actively defend his site’s methodology and its role in the industry on the latest A Jumps B Shoots Podcast and he thinks he’s got the answer to our review score [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by MetaCritic co-founder says game ratings are unbalanced | VG247

MetaCritic co-founder says game ratings are unbalanced | VG247 — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:51:04 +0000

[...] an interview with ABJumpShoots, Doyle – who is also the games editor for the site – says that in order to get the [...]

Comment on Episode 12 – Critically Speaking by Creador de Metacritic habla sobre la calificación de los juegos - Niubie

Creador de Metacritic habla sobre la calificación de los juegos - Niubie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:01:21 +0000

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