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Monday, March 31, 2008
Episode Two
Congratulations are in order to the Kansas Jayhawks for advancing to the NCAA Final Four. In honor of them staying alive, we play a special song just for them. We also discuss Magister's Terrace and other 2.4 changes, tons of game trailers, and a weekly developers diary for the making of Fable 2. We briefly hit on some news of the week for the rest of the gaming world.
Note - The audio goes bonkers for a few minutes, but does return to normal.
Note - The audio goes bonkers for a few minutes, but does return to normal.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
What's New?
We've added some new elements to the page for your convenience. Now you can check out our live streams on the sidebar! But if you want to interact with us you'll need to head over to Ustream.tvor Justin.tv
We've also added a section that will preview random videogame related clips from YouTube. If you see something you like, click on the videos. We appreciate your feedback.
We've also added a section that will preview random videogame related clips from YouTube. If you see something you like, click on the videos. We appreciate your feedback.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Episode 2 Preview
New Metal Gear Online Screenshots
New GTA IV Movie!
Alone In The Dark Movie
Alone In The Dark Movie
This coupled with news, a new segment called Face Time, and much more nonsense! Come and be interactive on Sunday over at Ustream.tv
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Super Tuesday!
Patch 2.4 for World of Warcraft
Boston 6-pack for Rock Band available!
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Song List
Xbox Live to Cheaters: OWNED
So what hit store shelves today? Courtesy of Gamespot -
Dark Sector (Xbox 360, PS3)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (PS3, Xbox 360)
Universe at War: Earth Assault (Xbox 360)
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 (PS2)
Octomania (Wii)
Opoona (Wii)
Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii, PS2, PC)
Australia Zoo Quest (PC)
Backyard Baseball 2009 (DS)
Harvest Moon DS Cute (DS)
Warriors Orochi (PSP)
Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk (Wii)
Nothing really jumps out at me here, to each their own. The big release of the week, in some folks eyes, would be this Monday release Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP). I am curious though; if we were still in the PS2/Xbox/GameCube generation, would you be content? I'll give my answer on Sunday's show.
Boston 6-pack for Rock Band available!
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Song List
Xbox Live to Cheaters: OWNED
So what hit store shelves today? Courtesy of Gamespot -
Dark Sector (Xbox 360, PS3)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (PS3, Xbox 360)
Universe at War: Earth Assault (Xbox 360)
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 (PS2)
Octomania (Wii)
Opoona (Wii)
Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii, PS2, PC)
Australia Zoo Quest (PC)
Backyard Baseball 2009 (DS)
Harvest Moon DS Cute (DS)
Warriors Orochi (PSP)
Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk (Wii)
Nothing really jumps out at me here, to each their own. The big release of the week, in some folks eyes, would be this Monday release Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP). I am curious though; if we were still in the PS2/Xbox/GameCube generation, would you be content? I'll give my answer on Sunday's show.
World of Warcraft Mods
Here's my UI, and the list of mods I use.
Azukay's UI
Find any and all of these at Curse Gaming
Ill finish linking all of the rest when curse finishes flipping its shit due to (I assume) 2.4's release.
Atlas ( i dont use this so much. But its been useful)
--
Bongos (Probably my favorite bar mod)
--
Carbonite (quest/map mod. Only for questing noobz)
--
Tiptac (tool tip addon. )
------
Gatherer (Its gatherer!)
--
Healbot (When i feel like being restoration, i enable it)
--
Khartus's Hunter Timers (for da huntards)
--
Omen (learn how to not die )
--
Shaman Friend (shows my OP WF crits)
--
Xperl (UI mod)
--
Deadly Boss Mods (Essential for raiding)
--
Prat 2.0 (personal preference, chat mod)
--
Azukay's UI
Find any and all of these at Curse Gaming
Ill finish linking all of the rest when curse finishes flipping its shit due to (I assume) 2.4's release.
Atlas ( i dont use this so much. But its been useful)
--
Bongos (Probably my favorite bar mod)
--
Carbonite (quest/map mod. Only for questing noobz)
--
Tiptac (tool tip addon. )
------
Gatherer (Its gatherer!)
--
Healbot (When i feel like being restoration, i enable it)
--
Khartus's Hunter Timers (for da huntards)
--
Omen (learn how to not die )
--
Shaman Friend (shows my OP WF crits)
--
Xperl (UI mod)
--
Deadly Boss Mods (Essential for raiding)
--
Prat 2.0 (personal preference, chat mod)
--
Monday, March 24, 2008
Episode 1
Episode 1 is in the books, and it was a rough ride. With not too much going on this week in video games and a busy week for me, we give you
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Spider Man 4 Sneak Peek
TIE TULL IZ DA LINK!!
Amazing footage leaked from spider man 4!!!11
And i stumbled on this
Police station "robbed" by 12 and 14 year olds.
Robots playing drums.
Azukay appears as a Guest of Random Encounters. To contact him email @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
Amazing footage leaked from spider man 4!!!11
And i stumbled on this
Police station "robbed" by 12 and 14 year olds.
Robots playing drums.
Azukay appears as a Guest of Random Encounters. To contact him email @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
So i was Stumbling today....
Here are some "random" links i enjoyed.
How to leave your family
Cannibals
Free games you should play
I have no fucking clue what this is.
Line Rider!
Azukay appears as a guest of Random Encounters.
Contact him @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
How to leave your family
Cannibals
Free games you should play
I have no fucking clue what this is.
Line Rider!
Azukay appears as a guest of Random Encounters.
Contact him @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Show Schedule Set
As you know we've experimented with 2 different times/sites for our show on Sunday. We are happy to announce that our regular time, day, and site will be, Sundays @ 8:30pm CST over at Random Encounters . See you on Sunday!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Lost Episode - Show Notes
The link to the show is in the right column. Be warned, there are audio issues that we are working to resolve. EDIT - Show was removed from the site due to "Godfuckingawfulness." Here's what we talked about though...
Gamespot's Battlefield Heroes Impressions
Starcraft II Zerg VideoZero Punctuation - Burnout: Paradise
Pontiac Shows Old School Video Game Some Love
Game of the Year Shooter Gets A Sequel and Rockstar's Racer Hits The Brakes
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Wife Aggro
Aggro.
The Bane of the Married Gamers existence.
Most WoW players with spouses that hate the game deal with the threat of "Wife Aggro" on a daily basis.
I am one of those gamers, and Ive dealt with it, From the mild to the monsterous.
Through my gaming tribulations, i have uncovered the phases of Wife aggro, and how to deal with it.
----------------PHASE 1---------------------
The first phase of "WA" is a nuetral phase.
You've just joined your raid, and are ready for the first pull. As the "entering combat" message appears on your screen, as if on que, your wife materializes next to your desk.
This is the usual exchange.
Her approach- "Honey are you almost done? I want to check my email."
This is usually a lie.
The bitter bile of frustration will well up in your throat. You must choke it down. Any show of annoyance or anger on your part at this point will push you immediately to phase 5.
Aggro diversion- "O,Baby ((honey, sweetie, dear also works, )) i just started my raid. " Feigning sympathy with her inability to check her email will buy you SOME time. but not a lot.
A wave of annoyance eminates from her as she leaves the room.
The first phase is officially over at this point.
This is the only phase transition that may take time to occur. You may have bought an hour of peace, or only 10 minutes.
----------------PHASE 2---------------------
The second phase of "WA" is the "List" phase.
Your raid just pulled Illhoof, and as he sacrifices the priest, she returns, with her list of demands.
"Can you change the baby PLEASE?"
"Can you take out the trash PLEASE?"
"Can you do the dishes PLEASE?"
Depending on how annoyed she is, she may say-
" I NEED YOU to change the baby"
" I NEED YOU to take out the trash"
Now there are ways to divert aggro, and successfully, depending on your commitment level to what you are doing.
Taking a quick AFK to do a couple chores usually drops aggro for up to 30 minutes, even if her lazy ass is capable of doing them her self.
In rare cases she will leave you alone for a couple hours.
If that isn't possible, or you're a glutton for punishment-
Try to minimize the time you have left, using generalities, or "double speak".
**"O, honey, ill be done soon, we've only got 3 more bosses to do."
-Trivialize 2 hours of playtime.-
** "After we kill this boss ill be done ."
-"this boss" meaning curator, aran, prince and netherspite.
** "I think we're almost done."
-Feign Ignorance.
Be warned, her follow up to any of these tactics may be
"How long is THAT going to take?!"
At this point it may be necessary to weigh how much physical punishment you're willing to take.
typically she will check up with 5-10 minutes, no matter how long you say you'll be.
Be prepared for phase 3.
----------------PHASE 3---------------------
phase 3 is the "DO or DIE' phase.
You KNOW Prince is going to drop your Mind blade tonight. You Have to Stick it out.
Aggro from here on out CANNOT be dropped, only diverted.
At this point , she'll stand over your shoulder and attempt to make sense of whats going on.
A good way to divert her is to pull up the instance map, and point out
"O we're here, all we have to do is get here and ill log out."
OF course if you're just starting with Attumen and you want to get to Prince, you might as well "DC" or just leave the guild. You'll never make it. Go download Maple Story.
The next tip is very important.
IF you are a risk taker, this is the time to gauge how annoyed you can get her with out her throwing things at you.
Ask her to bring you a pepsi, or if she can get you some fast food, or massage your feet real quick.
----------------PHASE 4---------------------
phase 4, the "you said you would be done half an hour ago. get off the fucking computer." phase.
At this point making excuses will not work. IF she is not to the point of physically removing you from your desk,DO not attempt to chat in guild or say anything on vent. THis will only draw her attention and force her to the point of phase 5.
A good trick to use at this point=
- is to /raid, and say "afk a sec".
-Get up from the computer, and act like you are done.
-Get a drink, sit on the couch with her.
-After a minute or two, excuse your self to go to the bathroom.
-Then head back to the computer.
-This diversion could buy you upwards of a half an hour, depending on how entranced in Gilmore Girls she is.
----------------PHASE 5---------------------
You are at the point where she realizes you're STILL on the fucking computer.
expect
-alarm clocks-
-coffee cups (hopefully empty)
-remote controls-
-dirty diapers-
-cordless mice-
and/or
-frying pans, snow globes-
to become air borne and heading in your general direction.
At this point, cut your losses. " Live to fight again another day" and all that BS.
Your tier 4 helm will drop next week. Its not worth a concussion tonight.
...or is it?
Azukay appears as a guest for Random Encounters. You can contact him @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
The Bane of the Married Gamers existence.
Most WoW players with spouses that hate the game deal with the threat of "Wife Aggro" on a daily basis.
I am one of those gamers, and Ive dealt with it, From the mild to the monsterous.
Through my gaming tribulations, i have uncovered the phases of Wife aggro, and how to deal with it.
----------------PHASE 1---------------------
The first phase of "WA" is a nuetral phase.
You've just joined your raid, and are ready for the first pull. As the "entering combat" message appears on your screen, as if on que, your wife materializes next to your desk.
This is the usual exchange.
Her approach- "Honey are you almost done? I want to check my email."
This is usually a lie.
The bitter bile of frustration will well up in your throat. You must choke it down. Any show of annoyance or anger on your part at this point will push you immediately to phase 5.
Aggro diversion- "O,Baby ((honey, sweetie, dear also works, )) i just started my raid. " Feigning sympathy with her inability to check her email will buy you SOME time. but not a lot.
A wave of annoyance eminates from her as she leaves the room.
The first phase is officially over at this point.
This is the only phase transition that may take time to occur. You may have bought an hour of peace, or only 10 minutes.
----------------PHASE 2---------------------
The second phase of "WA" is the "List" phase.
Your raid just pulled Illhoof, and as he sacrifices the priest, she returns, with her list of demands.
"Can you change the baby PLEASE?"
"Can you take out the trash PLEASE?"
"Can you do the dishes PLEASE?"
Depending on how annoyed she is, she may say-
" I NEED YOU to change the baby"
" I NEED YOU to take out the trash"
Now there are ways to divert aggro, and successfully, depending on your commitment level to what you are doing.
Taking a quick AFK to do a couple chores usually drops aggro for up to 30 minutes, even if her lazy ass is capable of doing them her self.
In rare cases she will leave you alone for a couple hours.
If that isn't possible, or you're a glutton for punishment-
Try to minimize the time you have left, using generalities, or "double speak".
**"O, honey, ill be done soon, we've only got 3 more bosses to do."
-Trivialize 2 hours of playtime.-
** "After we kill this boss ill be done ."
-"this boss" meaning curator, aran, prince and netherspite.
** "I think we're almost done."
-Feign Ignorance.
Be warned, her follow up to any of these tactics may be
"How long is THAT going to take?!"
At this point it may be necessary to weigh how much physical punishment you're willing to take.
typically she will check up with 5-10 minutes, no matter how long you say you'll be.
Be prepared for phase 3.
----------------PHASE 3---------------------
phase 3 is the "DO or DIE' phase.
You KNOW Prince is going to drop your Mind blade tonight. You Have to Stick it out.
Aggro from here on out CANNOT be dropped, only diverted.
At this point , she'll stand over your shoulder and attempt to make sense of whats going on.
A good way to divert her is to pull up the instance map, and point out
"O we're here, all we have to do is get here and ill log out."
OF course if you're just starting with Attumen and you want to get to Prince, you might as well "DC" or just leave the guild. You'll never make it. Go download Maple Story.
The next tip is very important.
IF you are a risk taker, this is the time to gauge how annoyed you can get her with out her throwing things at you.
Ask her to bring you a pepsi, or if she can get you some fast food, or massage your feet real quick.
----------------PHASE 4---------------------
phase 4, the "you said you would be done half an hour ago. get off the fucking computer." phase.
At this point making excuses will not work. IF she is not to the point of physically removing you from your desk,DO not attempt to chat in guild or say anything on vent. THis will only draw her attention and force her to the point of phase 5.
A good trick to use at this point=
- is to /raid, and say "afk a sec".
-Get up from the computer, and act like you are done.
-Get a drink, sit on the couch with her.
-After a minute or two, excuse your self to go to the bathroom.
-Then head back to the computer.
-This diversion could buy you upwards of a half an hour, depending on how entranced in Gilmore Girls she is.
----------------PHASE 5---------------------
You are at the point where she realizes you're STILL on the fucking computer.
expect
-alarm clocks-
-coffee cups (hopefully empty)
-remote controls-
-dirty diapers-
-cordless mice-
and/or
-frying pans, snow globes-
to become air borne and heading in your general direction.
At this point, cut your losses. " Live to fight again another day" and all that BS.
Your tier 4 helm will drop next week. Its not worth a concussion tonight.
...or is it?
Azukay appears as a guest for Random Encounters. You can contact him @ basketbarrel@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
New Additions!
We've just added a quicker way to check out past episodes and find our videocasting sites. Check them out in the right-hand column!
Monday, March 10, 2008
New Show Announced
On Sunday, March 16 at 9:00 pm CST catch our pre St. Patty's Day show over at www.justin.tv/sneekapeek
BYOB and come share an hour of your life with Cabella, Sneek, and Azukay. We'll talk about gaming news and other random topics that will be sure to keep you scratching your head.
BYOB and come share an hour of your life with Cabella, Sneek, and Azukay. We'll talk about gaming news and other random topics that will be sure to keep you scratching your head.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Pilot videocast is successful ... well sort of.
Warhammer 40k Screen
Starcraft 2 Screen
All in all we have a better idea of what we can pull off as far as technical issues. Although we aren't at 100 percent, we had a blast doing it. Azukay is similar to the Loch Ness and Bigfoot in this episode, however, due to family aggro. Thanks to those of you that stopped in for a few and perhaps were frightened away. Hopefully we'll have everyone one back next week and healthy. For those that are interested, the link of the video can be found at the top of this page on the right column.
Show links -
Zero Punctuation - Devil May Cry Review
Saints Row preview by IGN
Midnight Club Official Website
GT5 Prologue Car List
Gamespot Q&A with Pirates of the Burning Sea Lead Designer
Sony Game Gear
Sites of interest -
Random Encounters at Justin.tv
Random Encounters at uStream.tv
Or you can email your feedback to
Cabella @ spanishghetto@gmail.com
Sneek @ thesneekapeek@gmail.com or
encountersarerandom@gmail.com
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Podcast Time Confirmed
Sunday night at 8 pm CST the Random Encounters pilot podcast/videocast premieres!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Pilot Podcast
Coming Sunday March 9, 2008 the pilot episode of Random Encounters is coming. As of today the time has not been decided.
Check back here for more information or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/random-encounters
where we will be broadcasting. Cabella, Azukay, and Sneek share their opinions on what's going down in the world of games. News and rantings from the world of PC and console games too.
Also, it wouldn't be called Random Encounters if there weren't the WTF moments that are sure to rear their ugly heads. Please join us on Sunday for our first attempt at podcasting and be interactive!
Check back here for more information or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/random-encounters
where we will be broadcasting. Cabella, Azukay, and Sneek share their opinions on what's going down in the world of games. News and rantings from the world of PC and console games too.
Also, it wouldn't be called Random Encounters if there weren't the WTF moments that are sure to rear their ugly heads. Please join us on Sunday for our first attempt at podcasting and be interactive!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Podcast Coming?
Let's ask the great Magic 8 ball.
Reply hazy, try again.
There you have it folks, the Magic 8 ball strikes again. Check back here to keep up to date on any upcoming announcements.
Reply hazy, try again.
There you have it folks, the Magic 8 ball strikes again. Check back here to keep up to date on any upcoming announcements.
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