Kotaku: podcast

Uncharted 2's Amy Hennig Took Your Calls, Teased DLC And Explored Drake's Contradictions [UPDATED]

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:37 MST

You all did not disappoint with the quality of questions you called in to ask Naughty Dog creative director Amy Hennig today during Kotaku's latest podcast. And now you can download the show at the links in this post. [UPDATED]

Blog Talk Radio link now works. Sorry about that fokls!

Past the opening banter, listeners are in for an hour of Hennig talking about the the development of Uncharted 2, work on her past games and even the limited influence of sports development on the kind of games she makes. The best call is the last one, so be sure to catch it.

And, as always, you can catch another great rant from Owen Good. In this week's Something Negative, he put Take-Two Interactive in his sights.

Host: Stephen Totilo
Guest: Amy Hennig
Music: Chiptune Holiday (more info here)

Music: Brentalfloss

Download The Show Through These Means:
Chatting With Uncharted's Amy Hennig [Blog Talk Radio]
Chatting With Uncharted's Amy Hennig [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Let's Talk With Amy Hennig

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:55:08 MST

Amy Hennig, creative director of Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2 is playing the role of Brian Crecente on today's live Kotaku podcast. We're starting now. Give us a ring and you could be live on the air with me and Amy.

Only if you have a decent question, of course.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782 or use Skype to dial in!

Listen to the show here.

Kotaku Programming Reminder: Talk Live With Uncharted 2's Amy Hennig On Wednesday

Stephen Totilo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:00:31 MST

As noted yesterday, Amy Henning, creative director of PlayStation 3 blockbuster Uncharted 2 will guest-host tomorrow's live Kotaku call-in podcast. Show time's 11am MT, 1pm ET. Call-in and listening details will be live on the site just before show time.

Kotaku Talk Radio Signs on With CBS Radio

Brian Crecente — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:00:00 MST

As part of an agreement signed earlier this month with CBS Radio, Kotaku Talk Radio will be broadcasting live from Chat About It's broadcast studio in New York City beginning next month.

Chat About It.com is heard on the CBS Radio Digital Network. The show will also be heard live on AOL radio, YAHOO launchcast and of course Kotaku.com. The entire show will be available for download from iTunes.

If you can't be near a computer to hear the show you can catch the show live on your mobile device.

The recently inked deal allows Kotaku to maintain total control of it's podcast format, with myself and Stephen Totilo continuing to take live calls via a new toll free number, while giving it the full support of a professional broadcast studio, engineers and support personnel. It also means that Kotaku could soon be coming to you live on local radio stations.

We're extremely excited about this latest iteration of Kotaku's podcast, launched earlier this year. With more than 1 billion pageviews since its launch, reviews, news and features rolling out 24-hours a day and an internationally syndicated print column, Kotaku keeps on truckin'.

The podcast will be changing over to its new home in January. Until then, keep listening and keep calling.

Uncharted 2's Amy Hennig Takes Your Calls During This Week's Podcast

Stephen Totilo — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:20:20 MST

Cliff Bleszinski tried to fill Brian Crecente's podcasting shoes last week. This week: Bleszinski has passed the guest-hosting loafers to Amy Hennig. The creative director of Uncharted 2 will guest-host our live podcast this Wednesday. Call in!

Hennig joins Ken Levine, Tim Schafer and Bleszinski in Kotaku Talk Radio's short podcasting life.

On Wednesday at 11am Kotaku Time (that's 1pm ET, 10am PT), you will be able to call in and ask Hennig anything you want about Uncharted 2, Uncharted 1, sequels, how to make cut-scenes people want to watch, games of the year and who knows what else.

Look for a reminder post about the podcast at 10:55 AM mountain time (12:55 ET) on Wednesday. The post will include call-in info so you can ask your questions. The show will be live at 11am MT, 1pm ET. I'll expect to hear you calling our switchboard then.

Bonus points if you call and DON'T ask about anything called Uncharted 3.

Bleszinski Defends Smoke Grenades, Praises Modern Warfare 2, Withstands Your Questions

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:12 MST

Kotaku podcast listeners asked Epic's Cliff Bleszinski great questions today. You got him talking about everything from the future of Unreal and the prospects for Gears of War PS3 to "the bowl" vs. "the trench"... and porn in landfills.

Actually, I got him talking about the porn in landfills part.

But you did good too!

If ever there was a must-listen episode — one with a charming three goof-ups on my part — this is it!

Host: Stephen Totilo
Guest: Cliff Bleszinski

Music: Brentalfloss

Download The Show Through These Means:
Chatting With Gears of War's Cliff Bleszinski [Blog Talk Radio]
Chatting With Gears of War's Cliff Bleszinski [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Let's Talk With Ciff Bleszinski

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:55:25 MST

In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking with Cliff Bleszinski. That is "we" as in you and me... if you pick up the phone and call now.

Give us a ring! Ask away.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782 or use Skype to dial in!

Listen to the show here.

Cliff Bleszinski Takes Your Calls During This Week's Podcast

Stephen Totilo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:00:33 MST

I have a found a man who can fill in on the Kotaku podcast tomorrow for a vacationing Brian Crecente. A man who will take your calls live. That man is Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski.

The chief architect of the Gears of War series and a fun guy to chat games with, Cliff will follow in the Kotaku podcast guest-appearance tradition of Ken Levine, Tim Schafer and ... Michael McWhertor (a lucky "get," as they say).

This is your chance to ask Bleszinski about Gears of War, Unreal, his favorite color, Epic Games, Mark Rein, Shadow Complex and whatever else. Don't expect a Gears 3 announcement, but, hey, maybe he'll be in a generous mood!

Look for a reminder post about the podcast at 10:55 AM mountain time (12:55 ET) tomorrow. The post will include call-in info so you can ask your questions. The show will be live at 11am MT, 1pm ET. That's Wednesday. Tomorrow.

If this goes well, maybe we can get Crecente to fill in at Bleszinski's job for a day.

Your Calls Suggesting The Games Of The Year

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:26 MST

I ran a 13-pound turkey home before taking your calls about what the best game of the year might be. What did you suggest? Download our down-to-the-wire podcast to find out.

Most of the calls are in the latter half. And, this time, we went into overtime!

Hosts: Brian Crecente and Stephen Totilo

Music: Julie Hally (Chiptune band with a Japanese idol singer, also performing at Dreamhack this weekend in Sweden

Gaming Thanks [Blog Talk Radio]
Gaming Thanks [iTunes]

Kotaku Podcast is Alive: Let's Talk Game of the Year

Brian Crecente — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:55:00 MST

In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking about the upcoming holiday, what we think were some of the best games of the year so far and the week's gaming news.

Call now! Ask away.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782 or use Skype to dial in!

Tim Schafer Reveals Third-Grade Nickname, Ponders Sequels

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:28 MST

A guy named Tim Schafer joined us on the podcast today, and a ton of you called in to ask questions. To hear answers and discover some failed nicknames for the creator of Brutal Legend, download the podcast. Info below.

Hosts: Brian Crecente and Stephen Totilo
Guest: Tim Schafer

Music: Japanese Chiptune artist Saitone

Chatting With Brutal Legend's Tim Schafer [Blog Talk Radio]
Chatting With Brutal Legend's Tim Schafer [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Lets Talk With Tim Schafer

Brian Crecente — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:55:00 MST

In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking with Tim Schafer, about the recent spate of layoffs, holiday gaming and anything else that crosses our phone lines.

Call now! Ask away.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782 or use Skype to dial in!

Listen to the show here.

Chat With Tim Schafer Today on Kotaku Talk Radio

Brian Crecente — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 MST

Later today, Double Fine's Tim Schafer, the man behind Brutal Legend, joins us on Kotaku Talk Radio to chat about gaming and take your calls.

If you've ever had a burning question for Schafer, now is the time to get it answered. We expect a high volume of calls during this show, so it's probably a good idea to start calling in to (347) 857-3782 the second we kick the show off at 1 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday. Remember, you can always use Skype to call a land line if you're international or local.

To those of you new to Kotaku Talk Radio, every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Eastern we stream a live video game talk show through the tubes of the Internet straight into your home and ears. You can pick up a phone, or use Skype, and call us to chat, ask questions or harass Totilo.

While Schafer will be an important part of the show, we will also be talking about holiday layoffs, the gaming glut and listening to some lovely game-themed music.

Schafer is the founder of Double Fine Productions. While his latest game to hit consoles is Jack Black rock anthem Brutal Legend, he is perhaps best known for his work on such memorable games as Psychonauts, The Secret of Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango.

So mark your clocks now and don't forget to tune in, and call in later today.

Kotaku Talk Radio With Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer Takes Your Calls During This Week's Podcast

Brian Crecente — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:37 MST

We have a special treat in store for you this week during our weekly live call-in podcast. Special guest Tim Schafer will be joining us to take your calls.

While we haven't wrapped up what else we'll be talking about during the special show, Schafer tells us he's 100 percent confirmed.

Tim Schafer is the founder of Double Fine Productions. While his latest game to hit consoles is Jack Black rock anthem Brutal Legend, he is perhaps best known for his work on such memorable games as Psychonauts, The Secret of Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango.

So mark your calendar now and don't forget to tune in, and call in on Wednesday to talk to Schaefer yourself.

Mario Bros. 3 Better Than Galaxy, And Other Discussions In Today's Podcast

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:33 MST

Our latest podcast is ready for you to download. Details below. Listen and hear a caller provides the possibly incorrect answer to "What is the best Mario game ever?" McWhertor explains the Demon's Souls review situation. And more.

Co-host Brian Crecente (or, in this case, guest-host Michael McWhertor) and I take your calls every Wednesday at 11am Mountain Time, 1pm Eastern. If you missed us this time, call in next week!

Music: Unicorn Kid

Kotaku Talk Radio: It's-A Mario! [Blog Talk Radio]
Kotaku Talk Radio: It's-A Mario! [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio Programming Alert: Who Cares About Super Mario?

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:55:12 MST

Kotaku's podcast will be recording/streaming live imminently. Super Mario will either be filling in for an on-assignment Crecente. Or the plumber will be our main topic. Listen to find out. Or call in live. Details below:

Call in using your phone or Skype to (347) 857-3782, starting at 11am Kotaku time, 1 pm eastern.

Listen to the show here.

Podcast Ready: DSi XL Theories, Surprise Bayonetta PS3 Impressions, And Fahey Sings

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:53 MST

We thought we would discuss Dragon Age and League of Legends among other things in the Kotaku podcast today. But you called in about other things. Including: How to do the Prince of Persia rewinding thing in a movie.

Co-hosts Brian Crecente and I take your calls every Wednesday at 11am Mountain Time, 1pm Eastern. If you missed us this time, call in next week!

Kotaku Talk Radio: GTA At A Crossroads [Blog Talk Radio]
Kotaku Talk Radio: Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age, LoL [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age, LoL

Brian Crecente — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:55:00 MST

In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking about all of those great games we've been playing through over the past month as well as the latest news.

We'll also be chatting about Halloween, Warren Spector and fundraisers. Of course don't forget to listen to our week's taste of music too. Most importantly, we'll be taking calls from you. Now's your chance! Call now! Ask away.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782!

Listen to Kotaku Talk Radio Live

Podcast Ready: Condemning The "Release Now, Patch Later" Attitude, Plus MW2 And GTA

Stephen Totilo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:23 MDT

The best Kotaku podcasts are the ones where you guys and girls do most of the talking. Download the latest episode to hear some provocative calls about the year's biggest games and who deserves the heat for bug-ridden games.

Co-hosts Brian Crecente and I take your calls every Wednesday at 11am Mountain Time, 1pm Eastern. If you missed us this time, call in next week!

Kotaku Talk Radio: GTA At A Crossroads [Blog Talk Radio]
Kotaku Talk Radio: GTA At A Crossroads [iTunes]

Kotaku Talk Radio is Live: Lets Talk Mickey, GTA and Modern Warfare 2

Brian Crecente — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:55:00 MDT

In this week's episode of Kotaku Talk Radio we'll be talking about Epic Mickey, Modern Warfare 2, Gay Tony and anything else that crosses our phone lines.

Call now! Ask away.

To listen, head over to our BlogTalkRadio page. Unfortunately, you can only listen live on the BlogTalkRadio website.

Want to be heard on Kotaku Talk Radio? Call us on the air LIVE at (347) 857-3782 or use Skype to dial in!

Listen to the show here.