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Grab an oil drum and a flamethrower, it's EpicBattleCry! On this week's Skirmish, we mull over Nintendo's recent (and dramatic) downturn, the 3DS price drop, evaluate their Ambassador program and talk about how Nintendo can weather the storm. Plus, we run a blitz on EA Sport's Season Ticket, bemoan the delay of The Witcher 2 on 360, discuss the state of True Crime and mess up our pants! All of that and more on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Torches up, its EpicBattleCry! This week we pull up a chair to pour through the copious amounts of Star Wars gaming news this past week. From the R2-D2-themed Xbox bundle, to the Star Wars: The Old Republic Collectors Edition breakdown, weve got so much to chew through we need another fork; which is why our own Reuben Moretz joins us this episode to help in the chow down. Get ready for piping-hot awesome!

Grab a truck and punch them with it, it's time for another edition of EpicBattleCry! This week, we bend ovuhevaluate the recently announced Ubisoft Uplay Passport coming to Driver: San Fransisco and how (or if) the online pass system in general has affected gaming since its introduction. We also press our face to the glass for a look at the Batman: Arkham City collectors edition, check out the Halo Anniversary pre-order goodies, and die some orcs on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Bastion's Creative Director Greg Kasavin joins team EBC for a talk about the game and the state of indie development. Plus, Dragon Age II's Legacy is cemented, PSN and Steam enter Limbo, Bethesda is Dishonored, and DCUO fans Fight for the Light. All of that and more on this indie-influenced edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!!!

With the popular Uncharted 3 beta heating up the summer, we debate the impact of pre-release media and game exposure on the final gameplay experience. Plus, we quiver over the LotR: War in the North CE, detail the date for Bodycount, unlock the clues of the Team Bondi case, and watch Ubisoft go hard on our wallets. All of that and more on this beta than ever edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Judge not lest ye be judged on this supreme edition of EpicBattleCry as we discuss the recent ruling about violent video games that may change the industry forever! Plus, LA Noire hits PC, XBLA Summer of Arcade detailed, TF2 goes F2P and EA Shifts is policy on paid DLC. All of that and more on this galvanizing edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Grab your glock, we're gunning for all-out awesome as we put up our Dukes to debate the role of PR, media, and consumers. Plus, Mortal Kombat gets a Season Pass, Mass Effect 3 might get co-op, Ghost Recon's future explored, and LEGO Universe attempts to build a following. All of that and more on this ass-kicking, bubble-gum-chewin' edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

E3 is done, but the fun has just begun as team EBC is back to analyze everyone! We discuss the big 3's performance to decide who "won" this year's big show! Plus, Robin enter Arkham City, our Rage is delayed, Capcom's Off the Record attempts to be On the Mark, 2 Million gain Elite status and a whole lot more! Turn off your cell phones, this biatch is about to begin!

E3 Madness is sweeping the industry and we're breaking down the show's contenders, pretenders, and dark horses! Plus, Call of Duty attempts to be Elite, evidence of L.A. Noire's DLC plans, Uncharted 3's beta gets detailed, Brink gets its first DLC and much, much more on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast! No badge required!!!

E3 2011 is almost here and team EBC is breaking down what Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have to do to win (and avoid losing) the big show! Plus, Modern Warfare 3's grand debut, Ghost Recon goes online, Dragon Age 3 is revealed, PSP games get remastered, and the results of our MW3 vs. BF3 poll! All of that and more on this rapturous edition of EpicBattleCry!

Grab your broadsword, we're dueling duplicates on this edition of EBC as we debate the industry's sequel-heavy stance. Plus, do you trust Sony with your info? A new Assassin's Creed game, Massive delays, L.A. Noire is EVERYWHERE, and Nintendo grooves to financial moves. All of that and more on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast! Hack' N Slash it!

Gear up for a hefty debate as we ponder the current state of BETA testing in gaming. Plus, will you trust Sony with your personal information? Portal 2 and Fallout get some TLC in the form of DLC, Ubisoft turns into Moviesoft, and Catherine delivers a deluxe edition worthy of your attention. All of that and more on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast! Pass the red pepper, please!

On this edition of EBC we assume the role of "awesome" as we discuss the staggered state of RPGs in today's casual-focused market, talk PSN outages, get dedicated with Section 8, fulfill our prophecy for Hydrophobia, and watch as delays put Team Ico's trio of tantalizing titles in turmoil. Warrior, Mage, or Rogue - you're welcome to join the fray!!!

Grab a friend and prepare for some multiplayer mayhem as team EBC discusses the impressive MP component in Uncharted 3 and wonders aloud if it will eventually supersede the game's single player campaign. Plus, we break down Wii 2 rumors, upgrade our Rage to Anarchy, get Foxy with the 3DS, and plea for Sega to pull a U-turn on the Streets of Rage! All of that and more on this uncharted edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Retreat from lame! EpicBattleCry is back to dig through the mountain of news from Captivate 2011 and weigh our thoughts on Capcoms lineup: the stand-outs, the sequels, and shenanigans. Plus, we've got Black Ops Escalation DLC, Brinks early release and more!

Join team EBC as we take on the difficult subject of challenge in video games. Does Ninja Gaiden 3's more accessible approach mark a new era in gameplay design? Plus, we take you to the edge to discuss Spider-Man's latest game, Mortal Kombat's use of Online Pass, Mega Man being Mega-Canned and The Agency closing its doors. It's nearly an hour of power that's equal parts sweet and sour! Are you up to the challenge?

On this all-new EBC, we break down Rockstar's L.A. Noire to find out if it has what it takes to take gaming to the next level. Plus, Resident Evil dominates the headlines, Duke gets delayed (again), Mortal Kombat's fatally stupid DLC, Trials HD, Limbo, Splosion Man and more on this edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

This week the EBC crew goes one-on-one with 5th Cell's Jeremiah Slaczka to talk Hybrid, digital distribution, and social gaming! Plus, we break down Sony's content delivery methods for the NGP, Trine 2's new release date, a long-awaited stroll by The River, and nothing really special about L.A. Noire. Oh, and pro tip - Prepare yourself (and your speakers) for Brent's intro...it's totally epic...

On this epic edition of gaming's most brutal podcast, we go batty for the first footage of Arkham City, arrive at our conclusions on the final Mass Effect 2 DLC, pray that Prey 2 will deliver the goods, and stack up a few reasons for you to be interested in Double Fine's DLC. Plus, how should core gamers feel about traditional developers trying their hand at the casual space? All of that and more on this edition of EpicBattleCry!

Prepare for a plateful of pwnage as this week team EBC acquires a taste for Red Faction's ruin, dines on debate about what Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are cooking up on the hardware front, does dessert with some Deus Ex release dates, and makes a plea for some seconds on Rainbow Six! All of that and more on this notoriously nutritious edition of gaming's most brutal podcast! Grab some butter, because we're on a roll!

This week, on the Pocast Without Mercy, we dish out our top picks from GDC 2011. From DICEs reveal of Battlefield 3 to Nintendos dire warning of Apples impact on gaming and Valves announcement that Steam is heading to your TV, we're swinging the Axe on this year's Game Developer's Conference, the Mortal Kombat demo, the SOCOM 4 Move bundle, and so much more!

Gaming's most brutal podcast strikes back this week as the Axe Crew ponders if Activision killed music-gaming, whether the Xperia Play will corner, segment, or just bore the mobile market, and if eight-and-a-half inches of Cole is worth digging deep for the inFamous 2 Hero Edition. Prepare for slaughter, its EpicBattleCry!

On this edition of EBC we jump onto the virtual Battlefield to discuss the latest shooter from DICE, break down Sony's huge announcement of the NGP, shed some light on Dark Souls and the Dragon Age II demo while discussing the long-gestating Dungeon Siege III. All that and more on the latest edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!

Prepare the portals for pummeling, Team EBC is breaking down Valve's big news on the PS3, getting the inside scoop on Blacklight 2 straight from the source, talking release date for Duke Nukem Forever, sounding off on the SOCOM beta, crying over Crysis 2's exclusive demo, and otherwise creating havoc as we hover around the gaming stories of the day! Grab your broadsword - we're dealing double damage on this week's edition of Gaming's Most Brutal podcast!

MM-OMG! On this epic edition of the ole' EBC, the guys break down DC Universe and recent headlines to make sense of the MMO market, discuss the upcoming demo for Bulletstorm, go bananas for Breach, shed some light on Blacklight 2, and otherwise get you up to speed on the gaming stories of the day! Level up your logic and prepare to grind your funny bone - EpicBattleCry is on a raid!

Grab a friend, it's time for some multiplayer madness as team EBC breaks down the industry's obsession with multiplayer gaming while breaking down titles like Dead Space 2, Uncharted 2, Red Dead Redemption and more! Plus, we discuss the new OnLive and VIZIO partnership, the THQ and Mattel Alliance, Dragon Age II's pre-launch DLC, and of course a whole lot more. We're anything but solo on this solid edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!!!

Join team EBA as EBC hits its 100th Skirmish and brings in the fans for a furious good time! We field your questions in the Gauntlet, showcase the Warriors of the 'Axe and attend to the AxeHead Army in this, the monuMENTAL 100th edition of gaming's most brutal video podcast! Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy!

We're one away from 100, but the punishing party starts now as team EBA jumps into the pit to discuss Mortal Kombat marketing, Deus Ex delays (SUCKS!), Gears 3 beta access in Bulletstorm, and Mass Effect 3's cross-platform plans. Plus, we break down the 2010 Spike VGAs with equal amounts of yeas and nays while somehow making sense out of showing Daniel in a wedding dress! Say "I do" to this epic edition of gaming's most brutal podcast!!! You know you were meant to be together...