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This issue of PB & Jason was spoken in real time!

The key phrase at the PlayStation 4 announcement event was "...in real time." A point this PB & Jason tries to make is that real-time, scripted footage produces visuals that are often of higher quality than actual gameplay footage, and unfortunately, developers and publishers take advantage of that fact. Regardless, this week's PB & Jason covers last week's Nintendo Direct in brief, and then tackles the announcements of the PlayStation2013 event. Impressions of the reveals are mixed: Most of the actual features included in the PS4, like trying games instantly and streaming your game feed from the console, sound very interesting. The game announcements and trailers, however, seemed disappointing at the same time. PB & Jason is recorded in front of a live studio audience every Wednesday, weather permitting. Click through for listening and download links!

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The last big game development studio owned by the House of Mouse has closed.

Disney has shuttered Junction Point Studios. While it's good news for Disney's bottom line (and for people who don't enjoy games of low quality,) it makes one wonder who is at fault in a time like this. PB & Jason 113 explores that question a little bit, but in the end, the obvious conclusion, Warren Spector, is reached. Aside from that, issue 113 follows-up last week's Wired's Chris Kohler "Nintendo Direct Vaporware" article taking Kohler's follow-up article into consideration. PB & Jason also includes more Ni no Kuni, which admittedly, is shaping up not quite be the game expected, for better and for worse.  All this and more in this week's PB & Jason! Click through for the listening and download links!

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This issue of PB & Jason is all about the king and his fantastic, marvelous game, whose brilliance can be seen by only the best of gamers.

PB & Jason is back in style for the new year! PB & Jason's first 2013 podcast is just fantastic. How fantastic? So much so, that I feel a need to post a list of types of people who would likely become offended if they were to listen:

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Near the beginning of the month of December, things are quiet in the gaming world. What does that mean for PB & Jason?

This week in PB & Jason: THQ Humble Bundle is performing well. It's probably worth noting this week's PB & Jason highlights the deal and names each game. After that, there's more Vita discussion, specifically about buyer's confusion. What are the games worth buying for myself? Finally, we get to the fake parts of today's podcast. Make sure you tune in for them! Click through for the download and streaming links!

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Hear some about all the Wii U launch titles, from Assassin's Creed III to ZombiU.

This week's PB & Jason is another launch preview! What does that mean? Listen in to PB & Jason and you'll get a little bit of information about each and every Wii U launch title. Ports or exclusives, you'll find out why you should buy (or avoid) specific games come this Sunday. When the focus is on a ported title, expect to hear what makes the Wii U version of the game stand out from the other versions. For the Wii U exclusives, I cover why a game might stand out from the rest! If you're even considering buying a Wii U at launch or before Christmas, this week's PB & Jason is a must-listen! Click through for the download and streaming links!

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