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THIS JUST IN. MAC GAMING IS NOT DEAD.

I know it's hard to believe. Just ask Tuncer Deniz. But seriously, with Valve officially behind the Mac as a legitimate platform, maybe the Mac gaming industry won't be limited to Magic Vines and Diner Dash.

Sure, I know what you're saying. His Arabian Powers will quickly destroy BDPE and BHS. You're probably right, as I often dream of Tuncer when I picture armageddon.

Also this week we discover that GAKIGATE has finally come to a close, we judge Chime on XBLA and Viva Pinanta: Trouble in Paradise, reveal the relatively unknown treasure of Shoot 1UP, discuss Infinity Ward's designer shakeup, and finally get to some feedback.

Finally, if you'd like to discuss this week's episode, hit us up on the forums.

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Alright, so we've started to fall behind. Hey, so what? Who the hell are you? Demanding content when we are cleary busy with other things. Screw you man. You're an asshole. Click unsubscribe and do us all a favor.

Now that no one is left, we've got a holdover episode until BDPE Episode 62. It's just Miller and Buck, and we're keeping tabs on the the goins ons of the gaming industry. Fic may or may not be involved in a Superbowl induced coma.

This week we briefly touch on John Romero in the gaming industry (really?), and discuss releases and a quick wrapup.

Check out episode 62 for more hotness...

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The iPad is officially out, but the BDPE crew is skeptical to give it a full endorsement. Except for Fic, who's paycheck is directly proportionate to the number of Apple products shipped per quarter.

Also on this week's show we continue to gush over Borderlands, Microsoft continues to for you buy your games over and over, and Martin Sheen commands you to play Mass Effect 2. And apparently, the clan is back - lock your doors.

"Best Damn Podcast Ever is excited about the development opportunities available on the iPad. Including where you may or may not be able to insert your penis"

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iPad - "Our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price." - Apple

Magical? Revolutionary? Uh huh. Look at you. Thinkin' you all big now. Oh wait. It is basically just iPhone Grande...

On this week's show we discuss Apple's new tablet and it's ramifications for the gaming industry, even though technically it wasn't announced yet when we recorded this show. BDPE is just omniscient and knows about everything before it happens. You're almost out of milk.

Also on this week's show we talk releases, gush over gaming director Neill Blomkamp, go back to 2001 slash 1993 (looking at you Doom) with Serious Sam HD, and encourage Gordon Freeman to stop hanging out with Duke Nukem - he's a bad influence.

"Her number was 555-245-7864. You typed FUCK YOU BITCH"

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BDPE IS BACK! If I had a dollar every time I said that, I'd be making a living in a very unusual way.

In all seriousness, because of travel and all that family bullshit, the holidays alway seem to be a difficult time for us to record shows. Thankfully the annual alcohol induced haze from Thanksgiving to New Years has past, and more heat is warming up them pipes.

We talk about so much garbage this week I don't even want to list it all. EA, the NFL, DJ Hero, Activision, and the responsibilities of being a large publisher. We also discuss good games MW2 showed back into first quarter 2010, and give an overview of today's most influential titles in porn gaming.

Also on this week's show we talk releases, micro-judgment Lego Indiana Jones 2, Dragon Age, Zelda Spirit Tracks, and Borderlands DLC.

"I'm gonna sign an exclusivity deal of my dick to your mouth"

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Video games sure are a lot of fun. Shootin' guns, drivin' trucks, realtimin' strategies - there are so many ways to be entertained. But it's easy to forget the video games industry is a business. And not just a business - a multi-billion dollar, light my cuban cigar with a burning hundred dollar bill, global juggernaut of entertainment, business.

Bobby Kotick, current CEO of Activision, is one of those cigar-smoking, scotch-swilling barons that is stifling the creativity of the industry. Not only that, he's making an ASSLOAD of that paper along the way. So this week we discuss the role of business vs. creativity in the gaming industry.

Also on this week's show Miller EA tells Pandemic "It's not you, it's me", Modern Warfare 2 censored in Russia - Zangief upset, and triple A sequels sell like gangbusters while original IP's flounder (sorry Tim Schafer). We also review the new Xbox Live update with Facebook and Twitter, giving us something to do on Xbox Live besides waste money on avatars when we're drunk.

"Every person in Russia is Zangief"

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I done told you, can't run from this pimpin' baby! Alright, so maybe we've gone a week without content, but we've got a brand new BDPE ready! Don't worry, I've been cookin' up some heat for you guys...

So apparently, a little game called Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 came out this week. But you probably already knew that since the entire gaming industry is jerking off to it right now. Though this show was recorded a few days prior, we discuss some of the legacy and controversy surrounding it's launch.

Also on this week's show Miller babbles about independent software development, we can finally stream tentacle rape on PS3, and Nine Inch Nails janks Halo: Reach. We also review DJ Hero, where you too can chop pops, and Borderlands, Diablo 2 + GUNZ = Perfect.

"The plastic peripheral is just a dick that you suck"

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Blam, son. We know it's a little late, but here's the latest episode of BDPE. No Fic this week, he's out battlin' sweaty nerds at a gaming convention.

So many good games are out at the moment! Even William Miller is playing games, so you know something must be up...

On this week's show we catch up on all the latest news and pass judgement on Prince of Persia, Brutal Legend, and Batman: Arkham Asylum. We also wade through a few week's of emails and give you our favorite Halloween games.

"All of you unsubscribe, you fucking assholes"

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Just so we're all clear, my face does not look like a brick in Mario.

On this week's show we talk about smuggling pot in your MAME cabinet, playing with yourself in Guitar Hero 5, and recommend you all go pre-order T.I's new MMORPG.

We also review the new Gears of War Dark Corners / All Fronts Map Packs, revisit Too Human (spoiler alert, it's still balls), and finally learn why black people like Scarface so much.

Any feedback can be emailed here, or preferably call our listener line at 845-BATTLE-9, and post any thoughts in the forum.

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50 Episodes? Good god, it's time for a celebration! Everyone break out your favorite gaming accessories!

On this week's show we recap you on all the news from Comic-Con 2009 (believe us, it's a lot of news), a fair and unbiased review of too human, (it's balls), and learn that both Oak-town gets it right (and Chi-town gets it right).

We also discuss trannies, bestiality, and how EA likes to remind us that women are still objects. Take that women's lib - wave to them beneath our glass floor.

If you have any feedback for us just send us an email here, call us at 845-BATTLE-9 (preferred method), or leave some heat in the forums here.

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