WATCH AS OUR BEARDS BLOSSOM FORTH, KILLIN’ YOUR DUDES WHILE WEARING HALOS AND BIRTHDAY HATS, WE’RE LIVE!

Of course, what would a return to form be without off-topic tangents? Quentin “Rampage” Jackson’s softer side, 2 months of internet celibacy, and G4’s awkward E3 2009 coverage are all gabbed about, enough-so that you’d swear your gossipy old aunt from the Red Hat Society was in town.

BUT ALAS, SHE’S NOT, AS HER BEARD ISNT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN OUR RETURN! WE’RE LIVE!

First up we go over the usual spot of what we’ve been playing; including inFamous, Prototype, Mass Effect, Trash Panic and more! And in the second segment we tackle Microsoft’s (BAM!), Nintendo’s (Put my finger where?), and Sony’s ($249.00) conferences. Also touching on James Cameron, the man of many many many many many many words, as well as Scribblenauts- Episode 13 is not to be missed!

THE WILD BEARD INSIDE OF YOU HAS AWOKEN THE WILD BEARD INSIDE OF ME, IT’S GO TIME!

In the second segment (and the reason most of you are listening), we dish out our E3 scoops. We have news on a substantial Microsoft partnership announcement, Tetsuya Nomura’s unannounced project, the specifics on the new Grand Theft Auto IV DLC, what we know of the PSP Go!, and what Kojima has up his collective sleeves.

In the third segment, we discuss our favorite E3 memories, and our thoughts on what to expect from E3 2009. Definitely our most professional podcast, Episode 12 aims to please the hardcore, no ifs, ands, or buts! We’re live!

In the second segment, we discuss our fondest PC gaming memories, our #1 recommendations for newcomers, our favorite (non World of Warcraft) MMO, and our favorite PC gaming moment. Also, random Battlestar Galactica and Kangaroo Jack (what the?!) chatter. Games included? Tyrian, The Legend of Kyrandia, Blade Runner, Left 4 Dead, Deus Ex, Plants Vs. Zombies, Omicron, The Longest Journey, City of Heroes, Lord of the Rings Online, Company of Heroes, Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine, Bioshock, Counter Strike: Source, Dawn of War 2, Links PGA Tour, and many, many more.

In the third and final segment, the gents break down the urban legends and myths surrounding PC gaming (It’s too expensive, Vista tore my family apart, etc), and clear up some confusion. We also get on the hate bandwagon, and belittle what may be the most popular PC game in history. All-in-all, Episode 11 is easily worth the wait, and it may be our finest episode ever.

ENOUGH CHAT, HEATHENS, WE’RE LIVE!

After two (!!) corrupted attempts, Episode 11 will be recorded soon, but in the meantime, to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, Nitrobeard proudly presents a moment so fabled, so cherished, that it must be given to you uncut, uncensored, and in its entirety. It features not only Nitrobeard’s own Brian Belida, but our upcoming special guest (!!) who will be featured on Episode 11.

It’s with great pleasure that Nitrobeard brings you The Legend of Gnarpig.

In the first segment, we go over what we’ve been playing, and the list includes: Spelunky, Zeno Clash, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Geometry Wars, and Resident Evil 4. We also tie in general Steam talk, The Orange Box for $10 (BUY BUY BUY), and the usefulness of the president’s daughter as she’s hiding in a dumpster.

In the second segment, it’s the mailbag, and it’s a treat. The guys cover everything from their favorite gaming company, thoughts on DLC, Battlestar Galactica tidbits, a few comments from Episode 9, the eternal Relic vs. Blizzard rivalry, our picks for the best roguelike, and the oversaturation in the music games industry.

It’s a packed episode, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks for the support these first 10 episodes, and here’s to many, many more! NITROBEARD IS NOT ONLY NITRO-ING, IT’S ALSO BEARDING, MEANING WE’RE AT FULL VELOCITY! WE’RE LIVE!

The second segment is something truly special, and extremely intimate, as we talk about our fondest JRPG memories from childhood, which stories have stuck with us throughout the years, and some underdog classics that you should definitely take a look at. This segment is set to a wide assortment of RPG music, ranging from Final Fantasy VII, Wild Arms, Breath of Fire 3, Final Fantasy XII, Xenogears, Suikoden, Final Fantasy IX, Brave Story, and Star Ocean: The Second Story. Sit back and enjoy as we share our memories, and we hope it sparks fond ones of your own.

That being said, in the third and final segment, we absolutely obliterate what JRPGs have become. We trash Nomura’s fashion sense, ridiculously convoluted characters, anti-gravity fight scenes, absurd dialogue, and somewhat-racist innuendo. The mocking doesn’t stop, as we blast and bombard other series as well, in true Nitrobeard fashion. We end the episode with a look at a few shining beacons of hope for the JRPG scene (*ahem*VALKYRIA CHRONICLES), and where we think the genre itself is headed in the years to come.

Sit back, relax, and get your party equipped, Nitrobeard is here, and we’re rocking our ultimate weapons! IT’S A GOOD THING WE’RE MERCENARIES, OR WE WOULDN’T KNOW HOW TO POST THIS PODCAST.

In the second segment, the gents discuss what they’ve been playing, and games covered include Grand Theft Auto IV, Braid, Dawn of War 2, Spelunky, Freespace, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, GTA: Chinatown Wars, and it wouldn’t be a Nitrobeard without Battlestar Galactica references.

Also, be sure to check out the full legend of Gnarpig, as talked about at the start of the show.

It’s the holidays, baby, and it’s time to celebrate! Nitrobeard, and your questions, ARE LIVE!

Speaking of anything happening, this paragraph is usually about the second segment. However, it’s very hard to discuss the second segment, as it was apparently corrupted while we were recording. Yes, on such a joyous occassion, the gaming/audio/visual gods thought we were rocking too hard, and put our fun to an end. We went over some very great topics (Resident Evil 5, MadWorld, Dawn of War 2), yet it’ll be lost in the annals of time, for all eternity. Better luck next week, right? Oh, did I forget to mention that we’re back to our semi-weekly schedule? More Nitrobeard, you say? Surely you jest! JEST, I DO NOT, SIR!

NITROBEARD IS BACK!

The topics we cover this week? We share the legends of one Tyler Ohlew, Brian talks in-depth about Mirror’s Edge, Wes gets cozy with the Persona series, nothing but love for Valkyria Chronicles, Grand Theft Auto 4 (and Vice City stunt videos), Slumdog Millionaire, and we touch on one of our favorite games of last generation, Shadow of the Colossus.

It’s a Nitrobeard that you wont want to miss! Tyler did, though, and we hate him for it. TYLER COME BACK, WE MISS YOU, POOPYKINS!

In the second segment, we pour one out for the good people at 1up, who have fallen on very hard times. The 1up/UGO merger, remembrance of EGM/OPM/CGW, the Brodeo, 1upFM, 1up Yours, our favorite editors, RebelFM, the art of freelancing, and the enthusiast press are all covered in what may be the best segment in Nitrobeard’s history.

In the third and final segment, we disclose our Game of the Year picks (!), and look into the future (!!) to see what magic 2009 will bring.

What’s that you say? Nitrobeard’s back with a vengeance?! SOMEBODY CALL THE DONG POLICE, THOSE KIDS ARE CRRRAAZZZYYYY!

In this super-extended, S.P.E.C.I.A.L episode of Nitrobeard, the crew (plus a Dennis of some sort) talks of Little Big Planet, Fallout 3, Dead Space, Far Cry 2, Star Ocean: The First Departure, and our thoughts of some Game of the Year contenders during a year as insane as this one.

On the off-topic front, IKEA, and YouTube bears. Or something. You know it, you love it, and you’re about to listen to it, Nitrobeard is on the air!

The boys of Nitrobeard bring you their take on Tokyo Game Show, Blizzcon 2008, the Resistance 2 beta, LittleBigPlanet’s Quran debacle, more Burnout Paradise love, the Playstation Network updates, World of Warcraft’s recent patch (Achievements!), and that’s just the start. World of Goo impressions, the Starcraft 2 Trilogy unvieling, Diablo 3 talk, and what’s on everybody’s ‘Must Buy’ list going into the holiday season.

Also, you know that explicit tag for this podcast? We earned it. You’ve been very, very warned.

Actually, we’re catching up on things this weekend. The onslaught of new game releases is about to smash our faces in, so we’re staying comfortable for as long as possible. The calm before the storm, if you will.

Stay tuned later this week, as we’ll have a full episode covering Blizzcon (!), Tokyo Game Show (!!), Nintendo (!!!), and other acts of Nitrobeard shenanigans (!!!!). You wont want to miss it.

Nitro up your scraper bike, and head down to Mexico, Nitrobeard is live!

Topics covered are Ratchet and Clank: Quest For Booty, Warioware: Shake It, Company of Heroes, 16-bit memories,  EA and Spore’s DRM (and why people are overreacting), ITunes, George Lucas, and best of all, Tyler’s triumphs in Half Life 2.

Also, we say goodbye to Jeff Green and Shawn Elliot, two amazing gaming journalists. No, they aren’t dead, but they’ve left the press for game development, and we as freelance journalists are shedding a collective tear. In tribute, we have 1up FM’s ‘Cake vs. Pie’ legendary battle between the two titans. Good luck in the future, gentlemen. You’ll be missed. 1up won’t be the same!

In Prototype: Nitrobeard, we bring you amazing news on the Emmys! The Wire! Battlestar Galactica! Warhammer Online! Burnout Paradise! Crysis Warhead! Firefly! More of The Wire! And finally, The Wire!

Do you need a hero? Join us, and this animatronic band covering an Usher song, on this pivotal, earth-shattering episode of…uh…something.