Empire Earth IIHey all, this week we have an “extra special episode” of Gaming Steve where I interview Michael G. Shapiro, the music composer for the newly released Empire Earth II. In addition you’ll find:

  • Intro music from Empire Earth II.
  • Turner announces GameTap.
  • The V-Chip is coming to video games.
  • The Nintendo DS keeps on selling.
  • GameTalk: Interview with TV, film, and game composer Michael G. Shapiro where we talk about his music background, how he got into the industry, the development process for composing the Empire Earth II soundtrack, helpful hints for up-and-coming composers, and what games does he enjoy?
  • “Name That Game!” contest winner from last week and a new clip.
  • Some more random thoughts on the daily craziness of Xbox 360 “news” items.
  • Closing music from the Empire Earth II soundtrack.

Get the podcast from this page (77 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 10.

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The Minish CapHey all, sorry for the slight delay in getting this week’s show to you. But it is a dozy this week! Nearly an hour and a half long of Gaming Steve goodness where I cover:

  • EB Games and GameStop try to take over the world.
  • World of Warcraft has honor.
  • Nintendo Revolution comes and goes.
  • The two flavors of Xbox 360.
  • Microsoft serious about Xbox 360 and HD.
  • Sony Online to sell virtual property.
  • GameTalk: Highlights from the Games & Mobile Forum 2005.
  • SporeTalk: Why are the gaming magazines calling me?
  • Quicktake: Early impressions of Jade Empire for the Xbox and Psychonauts for the Xbox.
  • In-depth review of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for the GameBoy Advance.
  • RetroReview: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for Xbox and PC.
  • “Name That Game!” contest winner from last week and a new clip.
  • Plus some more random thoughts on the upcoming E3.

Get the podcast from this page (86 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 9.

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Metal Gear AcidAnother week, another podcast. Here’s the latest and greatest where I cover:

  • Sony and Microsoft dance around their new launches.
  • Xbox 360 name confirmed?
  • OurColony.net launched.
  • Half-Life 2 expansion pack announced.
  • GameTalk: Do Microsoft and Sony even need E3 anymore?
  • SporeTalk: What can possibly be put into a Spore expansion pack?
  • Quicktake: Early impressions of Jade Empire for the Xbox.
  • In-depth review of Metal Gear Acid for the PSP.
  • “Name That Game!” contest winner from last week and a new clip.
  • Plus some more random thoughts on “building excitement”.

Get the podcast from this page (61 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 8.

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God of WarAnother week, another podcast. Here’s the latest and greatest where I cover:

  • PSP doesn’t sell a million.
  • Sony to invent the Matrix.
  • New versions of Katamari Damacy, Fable, Halo, and Project Gotham heading your way.
  • Xbox 2 unveiled before E3?
  • GameTalk: Will the PSP make it?
  • SporeTalk: Juicy inside information on Spore.
  • In-depth review of God of War for the PS2.
  • “Name That Game!” contest winner from last week and a new clip.
  • Plus some more random thoughts.

Get the podcast from this page (63 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 7.

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