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Podquisition Episode 50: Peach Or Vomit?

We all get a detailed lesson on the rich lore of Halo this week as we prepare for a Halo 5 review that MIGHT DEFINITELY HAPPEN MAYBE.

Oh, and Laura eats vom-flavored jellybeans. Eats them until horrible things happen. Horrible, horrible things.

Loads of other stuff happens this week, but seriously. Vom jellybeans.

The Sterlist: Five Ways To Ruin The Binding Of Isaac

I was talking about The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth on Podquisition this week and had horrible ideas about how "AAA" companies could ruin it.

Horrible, horrible ideas.

Review: The Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/11/the-legend-of-zelda-tri-force-heroes-review/

This game is fabulous in several senses of the word. 

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The Jimquisition: The Golden Sins Of Horror Games

Having played far too many of the cynical horror games that have cropped up over the past few years, your ol' pal Jim has noticed some awful trends.

Those trends now get their comeuppance, as we look at the Golden Sins of horror games, the things that no spooky experience should ever do again.

Also, Jimsaw plays his final card.

Friday the 13th: The Game Interview

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/friday-the-13th-the-game-interview-jason-lives-again/

I got to chat with the team behind Friday the 13th: The Game. Got some really interesting answers, too! 

Podquisition 49: David Cage Writes Science Fiction

David Cage is BACK, baby! He's writing a sci-fi game called Detroit, but it's totally not a sci-fi game because he said it wasn't. It's about Robocop or something.

Also, Laura's journalism is unquestionable as Until Dawn's DLC is revealed, the new Assassin's Creed is actually rather good, and Tri-Force Heroes is delicious.

Review: Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/darksiders-ii-deathinitive-edition-review/

Another remaster, yay!

Metabombed: Payday 2 Is "Utter Toilet"

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/metabombed-payday-2-is-utter-toilet/

Time for another Metabombed, as Overkill continues to feel the fallout of making Payday 2 a fee-to-pay game. 

Review: Assassin's Creed Syndicate

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/assassins-creed-syndicate-review/

You might be surprised by my thoughts on this one. 

Review: Guitar Hero Live

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/guitar-hero-live-review/

The best music game in years, despite some questionable business ideas under the hood.

The Jimquisition: Why I Kick The Starts

I used to love Kickstarter. Then I used to resent it. Then I started loving it again. I make liberal use of Kickstarter to back certain projects, and have been doing it for games a lot more lately.

Some consider this tasteless, a potential conflict of interest. Some believe games media folk have no place contributing to crowdfunded games.

So, here’s why I do it.

YouTube Red: A Promising Plan, Plastered In Piss

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/youtube-red-a-promising-plan-plastered-in-piss/

A ranty editorial about the promise - and problems - with YouTube Red. 

The Bullshit Roundup: Total Warhammer’s Chaos Ransom, Syndicate Gets Glitched, Naughty Rock Band 4 R

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/the-bullshit-roundup-total-warhammers-chaos-ransom-syndicate-gets-glitched-naughty-rock-band-4-reviews/

Another selection of stories from the "AAA" game world's dirty unde...

Review: Yoshi's Woolly World

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/yoshis-wooly-world-review/

Yeah... it's alright. 

Podquisition Episode 48: Willy Wanker

This week we discuss what would happen if Konami were run by a Willy Wonka type president, and laugh at the idea of them pretending Hideo Kojima hasn't left the building.

Elsewhere, you get some hands-on impressions of the new Steam Controller, sad talk of Guitar Hero Live's troublesome content system, and Gavin says something about Dark Souls.

Review: Downwell

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/downwell-review/

In almost a complete turnaround from yesterday's Overlord review, here's a game I absolutely adored! 

Review: Overlord: Fellowship Of Evil

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/overlord-fellowship-of-evil-review/

I. Hate. It. 

Review: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/fatal-frame-maiden-of-black-water-review/

It's not as spoopy as Nintendo promised, unfortunately. 

The Jimquisition: Pay Day

Overkill has embodied its name when it comes to downloadable content for Payday 2, but its latest shenanigan is possibly the worst.

After adding a microtransaction system to the game in an event that promised FREE updates, Payday 2 has become not just a source of community rage, but an exercise in corporate hypocrisy.

This is a game I personally championed. I take its recent heel...

The Sterlist: 5 Reasons Why The TPP Is Scary And Gross For Games

The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is grotesque. Here's a handy list talking about it.

Review: Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe And The Blight Below

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/dragon-quest-heroes-the-world-trees-woe-and-the-blight-below-review/

Dynasty Warriors? Dragon Quest? Oh you have ALL of my attention... 

Payday 2 Has Microtransactions

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/payday-2-has-microtransactions/

Hey, have you heard? I sure have.

Constantly. 

Podquisition Episode 47: POG Watch 2015

It's more like POGquisition this week, as Podquisition covers the most important event of the year - POG Watch 2015! What's the latest in all things POG? Listen to find out.

Elsewhere, the gang discusses Undertale some more, Square Enix's "totally not a blacklist" gets called out, and there's a little bit o' chat about Call of Duty. Why not, eh?

The Bullshit Roundup: Microtransactions In Tomb Raider And Halo 5, Star Wars' $50 Season Pass

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/the-bullshit-roundup-microtransactions-in-tomb-raider-and-halo-5-star-wars-battlefronts-50-season-pass/

A new semi-regular feature (depending on industry behavior) that ro...

The Jimquisition: Homicide

It's been almost a year since Digital Homicide attempted to lock horns with Jim F'n Sterling Son, failing at every turn to produce a "gotcha" or demonstrate they were anything more than hacks. 

Following their latest series of stunts - stunts that involve erecting sockpuppet companies, spamming Steam, and leveling threats against yours truly over the phone, it's time to lay it out there...

The Sterlist: 5 Games That Need To Be Remade For Current Gen

Who doesn’t love lists? It’s the Internet’s favorite thing. The Jimquisition branches out with its own ride on the gravy train, listing five things from things so we can talk about the things!

Let us look at five games that deserve to be remade. While the game industry incessantly doubles down on rereleases, I’ve decided to point them in the right direction.

Review: Samurai Warriors 4-II

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/samurai-warriors-4-ii-review/

Tecmo Koei basically rereleased a game, so I rereleased a review. 

Podquisition Episode 46: My Boner Takes Precedent

This week, we get sexy and saucy as we discuss Metal Gear Solid V allowing “tactical” use of breasts. There’s also FOB insurance schemes to chat about, microtransactions in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and speculation as to what will replace radio towers in Far Cry Primal.

Also, Shenmue 3 needs more money. Silly crowdfunding people. Have you&nb...

Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 3D

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/10/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-3d-review/

I may not have taken this one too seriously.