Bonus Round Episodes | Video Game Experts Online Interviews

Episode 406 - E3 Review!

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Part 1: Nintendo's Performance

Part 2: Sony's Success?

Part 3: Microsoft's E3 Grade

Part 4: Game of Show & More!

Overview

Featuring: Michael Pachter, Brian Crecente, Garnett Lee

What were the biggest stories of E3 2010? In this episode, our esteemed panel grades Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's E3 performance. Did the 3DS steal the show? What about the new Twisted Metal? And what about Kinect - is it the future? Find out!

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Brian Crecente

Editor-In-Chief / Kotaku.com

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Episode 405 - E3 2010 Preview

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Part 1: Sony at E3 2010

Part 2: Microsoft at E3

Part 3: Nintendo at E3

Part 4: Third Party Games & More!

Overview

Featuring: Andy McNamara, Jeff Gerstmann, Michael Pachter

E3 2010 is almost here! In this episode of the Bonus Round, we�re back in our LA studio talking about the biggest convention in gaming and what to expect from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. All that, plus our experts weigh in on this year�s biggest upcoming games, plus all the industry rumors the publishers don't want you to hear!

Andy McNamara

Editor-in-Chief / Game Informer

Jeff Gerstmann

Editor / Giantbomb.com

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Episode 404 - The Marketing Machine

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Part 1: Advertising Ascension?

Part 2: Mastering Marketing

Part 3: New Purchase Incentives

Part 4: The Pre-own Plight!

Overview

Featuring: Seth Killian, Stephen Totilo, Michael Pachter

Why do publishers sink so much money into marketing a game? In this episode, we're on-location at GDC 2010 asking the questions that matter! Is the video game industry becoming more focused on advertising, rather than entertaining? All that, plus we discuss first purchase incentives - do they combat the pre-own market?

Seth Killian

Capcom Unity

Stephen Totilo

Deputy Editor / Kotaku

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Episode 403 - Story in Games

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Part 1: Does Choice Exist?

Part 2: Storytelling Redux!

Part 3: Emotion, No Russian & More!

Part 4: The DLC Debate

Overview

Featuring: David Jaffe, N'Gai Croal, Dr. Greg Zeschuk

Video games have come a long way since the days of Pong and Donkey Kong, and now that video games are on the same monetary level as major Hollywood films - do the stories therein matter? In this Bonus Round, our experts discuss the storytelling techniques in today's games, and how they work, or simply fail. From the best way to tell a story to the future of DLC - bookmark this episode now!

David Jaffe

Co-President / Eat Sleep Play

N'Gai Croal

Video Game Consultant / Hit Detection

Dr. Greg Zeschuk

Co-Founder / BioWare

Episode 402 - The State of the Industry

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Part 1: The Publisher Paradox

Part 2: Microtransaction Mayhem

Part 3: Studio Closures & Layoffs

Part 4: Music Games in 2009

Overview

Featuring: Shane Satterfield, Michael Pachter, Jason Rubin

With all the studio closures, behind-closed-door publisher secrets and in-game micro transactions, where is the future of the video game industry headed? The Bonus Round looks at The State of the Industry and identifies the origin behind these issues. This may be the most important Bonus Round you've seen yet!

Shane Satterfield

Editor in Chief / GameTrailers

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Jason Rubin

Chief Monkey / Monkey Gods

Episode 401 - Biggest Games of 2010 Q1

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Part 1: Mass Effect 2, BioShock 2...

Part 2: Heavy Rain, No More Heroes 2

Part 3: God of War III, Bad Company 2

Part 4: Final Fantasy XIII, 3-D Gaming

Overview

Featuring: Michael McWhertor, Garnett Lee, Michael Pachter

Now that 2009 is a thing of the past and games for Holiday '09 have been moved into the first part of 2010, what is a gamer to do? In this season premiere, our expert panel takes a look at the crowded first quarter of 2010. From BioShock 2 to Final Fantasy XIII, our insiders discuss whether or not Q1 is the new Holiday season for gamers!

Michael McWhertor

Senior Editor / Kotaku.com

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Episode 311 - 2009 Year in Review

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Part 1: Biggest Stories of '09

Part 2: The Console War

Part 3: Hidden Gems of '09

Part 4: VGA Game of the Year

Overview

Featuring: Michael Pachter, Garnett Lee, Shane Satterfield

In this season finale, our expert panel looks back on 2009 and give their grades to Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. In addition, what games stood out from the rest and which title has the potential to be named the Game of the Year? All that, plus our panel names their biggest disappointments of the year and answers your user questions!

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Shane Satterfield

Editor in Chief / GameTrailers.com

Episode 310 - Behind the Warfare: Call of Duty Dissected

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Part 1: Modern Warfare 2

Part 2: History of Infinity Ward

Part 3: Scripted Warfare

Part 4: The Future of the Ward

Overview

Featuring: Robert Bowling, Mackey McCandlish, Joel Emslie

We go behind closed doors with Infinity Ward to get the details behind everything Call of Duty. From their beginnings with Medal of Honor: Allied Assault to their foray into the realm of Modern Warfare - we get the intelligence behind their design philosophy that everyone will be talking about. Plus, Infinity Ward answers your user questions!

Robert Bowling

Creative Strategist / Infinity Ward

Mackey McCandlish

Lead Designer / Infinity Ward

Joel Emslie

Lead Character Artist / Infinity Ward

Episode 309 - 2009 Fall Game Preview

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Part 1: Left 4 Dead 2 & Uncharted 2

Part 2: Brutal Legend & Assassin's II

Part 3: GTA IV Episodes & Borderlands

Part 4: Modern Warfare 2 & Nintendo

Overview

Featuring: Michael Pachter, Tom Russo, Michael McWhertor

As the end of the year approaches, some of the biggest titles of '09 begin to enter the industry spotlight. In this episode our esteemed panel talks about the Fall's hottest games! From Assassin's Creed II to Modern Warfare 2, our experts discuss why these games are on the top of everyone's list. All that, plus they address your user questions!

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Tom Russo

Product Development Consultant

Michael McWhertor

Senior Editor / Kotaku.com

Episode 308 - PAX 2009 Panel: Release Date Dilemmas

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Part 1: Why Are Games Delayed?

Part 2: From Design to Delivery

Part 3: The Video Game Calendar

Part 4: The Audience Asks!

Overview

Featuring: Randy Pitchford, Brian Jarrard, N'Gai Croal

What are the causes behind video game release date delays? In this special panel taped live for GameTrailers.com at PAX 2009, we explore the true reasons why games go from one release date to another. All that, plus we take PAX audience questions straight from the attendees that joined us for the panel!

Randy Pitchford

President / Gearbox Software

Brian Jarrard

Community Director / Bungie

N'Gai Croal

Video Game Consultant / Hit Detection

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Episode 504 - E3 2011 Preview!

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Part 1: Nintedo at E3 2011

Part 2: Sony at E3 2011

Part 3: Microsoft at E3 2011

Part 4: Third Party Games!

Overview

Featuring: Michael Pachter, Jeff Gerstmann, Shane Satterfield

Our famous E3 preview is back, breaking down Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft�s E3 expectations and more. From Nintendo's mysterious new console, to Sony's NGP focus - our industry insiders go all out...even asking whether or not Microsoft can steal the show! Plus � we discuss the biggest third party games and beyond.

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Jeff Gerstmann

Editor-in-Chief / GiantBomb

Shane Satterfield

Editor-in-Chief / GameTrailers

Episode 503 - Indie Game Revolution!

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Part 1: What Is Indie?

Part 2: The Inspiration!

Part 3: Support The Indie

Part 4: The Future of Indie

Overview

Featuring: Jonathan Blow, Chris Hecker, Markus Persson

We're talking to three big names in the indie-game scene about past, present and future of the industry. The creator of Braid, Jonathan Blow, industry veteran and indie-game creator Chris Hecker, and MineCraft creator Markus Persson join us for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime Bonus Round that you have to see to believe.

Jonathan Blow

Designer / The Witness

Chris Hecker

Designer / SpyParty

Markus Persson

Founder & Programmer / Mojang

Episode 502 - Straight From The Top!

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Part 1: Big Games, Big Names!

Part 2: Hard Core Kinect/Move

Part 3: Sequels - Too Much?

Part 4: Connected Devices!

Overview

Featuring: Jade Raymond, Mike Capps, John Hight

We�re at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas at DICE 2011 talking about what it takes to make a triple-a game in today�s industry. Ubisoft�s Jade Raymond, Epic Games� Mike Capps and Sony Santa Monica�s John Hight join us to lay down the details from the top, exploring the past, present and future of their triple-a franchises.

Jade Raymond

Managing Director / Ubisoft Toronto

Mike Capps

President / Epic Games

John Hight

Director of Product Development / SCEA

Episode 501 - 2011 Industry Preview

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Part 1: Nintendo in 2011

Part 2: Sony in 2011

Part 3: Microsoft in 2011

Part 4: Third Party Games!

Overview

Featuring: Michael Pachter, Garnett Lee, Michael McWhertor

The Bonus Round is back for an all new season in 2011, which may prove to be the best year in gaming yet! In this premiere episode, we�re discussing what we can expect from the video game industry in 2011. From Nintendo�s potential 3DS success, to Sony�s PSP2 gamble, and even Microsoft's next move with Kinect.

Michael Pachter

Analyst, Personality / Wedbush Securities, Pach-Attack!

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Michael McWhertor

Reviews Editor / Kotaku.com

Episode 412 - 2010 Year in Review

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Part 1: Best Studios of 2010

Part 2: The Publishers of 2010!

Part 3: Hidden Gems of 2010

Part 4: VGA Game of the Year?

Overview

Featuring: Shane Satterfield, N'Gai Croal, Tom Russo

What were some the standout game studios of 2010 and who deserves top honors? What about the top publishers of the year � and what�s the concern with eastern versus western publishing? Also, which of 2010�s �hidden gems� should you play and why? Plus, our panel gives their picks for VGA game of the year!

Shane Satterfield

Editor-in-Chief / GameTrailers.com

N'Gai Croal

Hit Detection

Tom Russo

Industry Veteran, Columnist

Episode 411 - 2010 Grades The Big Three

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Part 1: Nintendo's 2010 Grade

Part 2: Sony's 2010 Grade

Part 3: Microsoft's 2010 Grade

Part 4: What Happened!

Overview

Featuring: Garnett Lee, Michael Pachter, N'Gai Croal

2010 is slowly coming to a close, and in this new episode of the Bonus Round our industry experts grade Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft�s performances and make their predictions for 2011! Shacknews� Garnett Lee, Pach-Attack�s Michael Pachter and Hit Detection�s N�Gai Croal fire on all cylinders as they put the big three console players under the microscope for 2010!

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Michael Pachter

Wedbush Securities

N'Gai Croal

Hit Detection

Episode 410 - Black Ops Behind the Design

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Part 1: The Design Directive

Part 2: Trailer Secrets!

Part 3: Fact to Fiction

Part 4: The Cutting Room Floor!

Overview

Featuring: Dave Anthony, Josh Olin, David Vonderhaar

You've asked us to go behind-the-scenes of the biggest game releases, and now we're at Treyarch talking to the men behind Call of Duty: Black Ops! From the challenges of creating a new Call of Duty game, to securing a new story based in history - we're diffusing the fact, from fiction!

Dave Anthony

Director / Black Ops

Josh Olin

Community Manager / Black Ops

David Vonderhaar

Game Design Director / Black Ops

Episode 409 - PAX 2010 - Legends of Design LIVE

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Part 1: The Legends Speak!

Part 2: Minds Behind Design

Part 3: What's the Next Design?

Part 4: Audience Questions

Overview

Featuring: Warren Spector, Ed Boon, Jeremiah Slaczka

We've assembled an all-star panel of legendary designers to bring you their design perspectives at this year's PAX - LIVE! Now that the industry has advanced so far, where do our veterans, and innovative design newcomers think the game industry is headed? You'll never believe what they have to say!

Warren Spector

Creative Director / Junction Point

Ed Boon

Creator / Mortal Kombat

Jeremiah Slaczka

Creative Director / 5TH Cell

Episode 408 - 2010 Fall Game Preview

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Part 1: First Person Shooter War!

Part 2: The Sequel Preview

Part 3: New IPs - Sent to Die?

Part 4: Predictions & Hit List!

Overview

Featuring: Garnett Lee, Michael Pachter, Michael McWhertor

In this episode of the Bonus Round, we discuss the biggest upcoming titles of the fall season and which of them may be contenders for game of the year. Are first person shooter favorites like Halo and Call of Duty finally suffering from franchise fatigue? Why are there so many sequels this fall and more!

Garnett Lee

Shacknews.com

Michael Pachter

Analyst / Wedbush Securities

Michael McWhertor

Reviews Editor / Kotaku.com

Episode 407 - Changing the Game: Future Forecast

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Part 1: Kinect, Move & You

Part 2: Nintendo's Next Move

Part 3: What is Project Ten Dollar?

Part 4: Game of the Year So Far...

Overview

Featuring: Alex Albrecht, Shane Satterfield, Tom Russo

Where is the video game industry going? In this episode, our experts look into a variety of areas that may change the way you play games forever. From Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move, to "Project Ten Dollar"- the industry is changing. Plus, what game does our panel think is the best game of 2010 so far? Find out!

Alex Albrecht

Co-creator / Totally Rad Show

Shane Satterfield

Editor-In-Chief / GameTrailers.com

Tom Russo

Industry Consultant

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