What have we been playing?

Matt warms to Steam on Mac OS, causes mayem on Starcraft 2, touches cloth with Amnesia: Dark Descent and enjoys Scramble With Friends on iOS.

Daren says hello and goodbye to InFamous 2, pleasures himself with the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo and does different with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.

In the news

Twisted Metal delayed and censored in Europe, Mass Effect 3 demo details, Resident Evil 6 demo packed with Dragon’s Dogma, The Witcher 2 console release date, Skyrim Creation kit and Gran Turismo 5 receiving an update.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

In this episode, Monkeysdad selects ‘The Front Hall’ from Resident Evil 2.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt completes Saints Row: The Third, and joins Daren in sharing their thoughts on The Darkness II Demo.

Daren discovers his new toilet iOS game, Temple Run, talks up the sensual iPad game Fingle and reviews the JAMBOX speaker by Jawbone.

In the news

No confirmed Diablo 3 release date but the console version is mostly confirmed, Resident Evil 6 and Mario Party 9 announced, Max Payne and X-Com shooter delays, Fallout: New Vegas ultimate edition details, Alienware PC / console love-child, Age of Booty coming to mobile and Mass Effect 3 to launch with Origin requirement.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

In this episode,Daren selects the self-titled track from the upcoming Syndicate.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt continues with Saints Row: The Third, joins the community for Gears of War 3 & Full House Poker and discusses his experience with Bastion DLC.

Daren talks Flashpoints among other things with Star Wars the Old Republic, grabs Broken Sword 2: Remastered on iOS and returns to Osmos.

In the news

Possible Diablo 3 release date, rumours of new Microsoft and Sony hardware at E3, Xbox Live account phishing, XBL Indie games given greater file size capacity, X-COM making a strategic comeback, House of the Dead 3 & 4 HD’s incoming, Star Trek Online free to play date confirmed, Microsoft Flight launches as free to play, Lego Batman 2 announced and the best SWTOR glitch ever.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

In this episode, Matt selects the opening cinematic from Final Fantasy VIII.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt dices with Joe Danger, continues with Saints Row: The Third and reunites himself with Bayonetta.

Daren completes the Gears of War 3 campaign, shares early impressions of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and plays Monopoly on iOS.

In the news

Aion going free to play in February, Command and Conquer browser game coming, APB free to play drawing large crowds. Devil May Cry HD collection release date, Kingdom Hearts 3DS announced, Lego embracing Lord of the Rings franchise and Need for Speed World releasing a $100 car.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

In this episode, Monkeysdad selects Buggie Running Beeps from Rez.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt continues his adventures with Skyrim, flashes back to his TV youth with Voltron and has hella-fun with Saints Row: The Third.

Daren vents over attempts to play Batman: Arkham City on PC, is late to the party with Bully: Scholarship Edition, and brings you up to date with his journey into the world of Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012.

In the news this week

Spike Video Game Awards and world exclusives, how the internet reacts to rumours of Miyamoto retiring, more Half Life episode 3 rumours, South Park going RPG, a new Dr Who game announced, Chrono Trigger now available on iOS, Skyrim 1.3 patch details and new Xbox 360 dashboard opinions.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week: Matt selects Build That Wall (Zia’s Theme) from the VGA winning Bastion.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

As mentioned on the show we’d love to read out your memorable gaming Christmas stories. So drop us an email to podcast@midlifegamer.net.

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What have we been playing?

Matt has a quiet week, but manages a little Skyrim.

Daren gets sidetracked from Skyrim with Xenoblade Chronicles.

In the news this week

Playstation Vita launch titles detailed, EA flip-flopping over free Battlefield 1943 for Battlefield 3 PS3 owners, classic 8-bit character Dizzy making a mobile comeback, hints at a Gears of War prequel trilogy, Catherine coming to the UK and Chuck Norris stars in the latest WOW advert.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week: Daren selects the main theme from Skyrim.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

Here’s the link for the MoLife Gamer donation page for Movember. All donations gratefully received.

We’re still on the hunt for your own personal ‘Stories from Skyrim’. So please recount your adventures, using the power of e-mail to podcast@midlifegamer.net.

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What have we been playing?

Matt polishes off Unchrted 3: Drakes Deception & laments social omissions from Gears of War 3.

Daren joins Matt in a good old circle-jerk over The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

In the news this week

Micrsosoft talking up cloud gaming, Sony detail PS Vita UMD Passport, online retailers facing VAT loophole closure, Call of Duty Elite pass fix incoming, Trenched becomes Iron Brigade & gets a Eurpoean release date, Diablo 3 beta keys up for grabs, Minecraft now available on iOS, PETA attack Mario over his wearing of fur, Star Trek Online F2P date and Bethesda recognise & reward the 11.11.11 Dovahkiin named baby.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week: Communit Manager Baron Von Pleb shares a personal story, and selects Fallout 3′s ‘I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire’ by The Ink Spots.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

We’re asking for your own personal ‘Stories from Skyrim’. So please recount your adventures, using the power of e-mail to podcast@midlifegamer.net.

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What have we been playing?

• Matt’s played some games
• Daren’s played some games

In the news this week

• Some stuff happened
• Discussion around said stuff

Also

• Retail Roundup
• Sexy Quiz

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week: Si Stevens selects the track Ain’t no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant from Borderlands.

I’m convinced nobody actually reads this. If you want to prove me wrong or just offer some encouragement to Matt to pull his finger out where news is concerned then by all means, leave a comment.

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What have we been playing?

Matt drops a bomb on Batman: Arkham City and shares some strong views on the Need For Speed: The Run Demo.

Daren dabbles with this, that & the other, with War of The Worlds, Trains Vs. Zombies DLC, Dark Souls and Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

In the news this week

Grand Theft Auto 5 announced and speculation is already rife, Minecraft console version exclusive to Xbox 360, Payday: The Heist coming to PSN in Europe, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection dated but delayed in Europe, new 3DS colours confirmed, Jurassic Park release date and DC Universe Online free to play details.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week:  Cragieh H selects the track Paradise Lost from Fallout 3.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt gushes gleefully over Batman: Arkham City, but at what cost?.

Daren continues his jouney with Dark Souls, has an MMORPG dabble with Rift and recounts his experiences setting up Apple TV.

In the news this week

Key announcements from Blizzcon, with the next World of Warcraft Expansion and Diablo 3 discussed, further rumours around the Xbox 720, Soul Calibur 5 is announced featuring Ezio from Assassin’s Creed, the next Portal 2 DLC pack/update is revealed, the second DLC for Gears of War 3 covered, Train Simulator 2012 gets spooky with Trains Vs Zombies DLC and L.A. Noire Complete Edition dated.

Soundtrack of our gaming lives

This week: Mym1nd selects the track Young Men Dead by the Black Angels from Alan Wake.

In addition you get the usual suspects; Retail Roundup, New Releases, DLC and the Sexy Quiz.

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