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New Game Netcast - Episode 18

We wrap up 2012 by looking ahead to the future

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This is the final podcast episode of 2012 for the New Game Netcast, so there is no excuse to miss it. We're chatting about Black Tusk studios, Battlefield 3, Black Ops 2, Epic Mickey 2, Far Cry 3, THQ, Monopoly, Zynga, Mobile gaming, Peter Molyneux, PSN web store, Grammy Awards, Timesplitters, GTA V, and our holiday contests. There's also time to talk about cosplaying and crossbows.

Recorded: December 9, 2012

Episode Guide (1:00:27):
[00:00] Intro
[05:35] News recap - Black Tusk studios created, Battlefield 3 Aftermath expansion arrives, Call of Duty: Black Ops II retail sales surpass $1 billion
[19:17] Article recap - Epic Mickey 2, Far Cry 3
[26:48] News from around the industry - THQ Humble bundle, Monopoly on Steam with no multiplayer, Facebook cutting ties with Zynga, CEo says mobile will grow the industry to $100 billion, Molyneux's new god game, web-based PSN store launches, Journey soundtrack earns Grammy nomination
[44:56] Hot topics and rumours - Fans allowed to remake Timesplitters, GTAV PC Petition, Holiday Contests on NGN
[50:13] Question of the Episode

Episode Cast:
Alex, Evan, Nick

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