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Podquisition Episode 41: Metal Gear Naked Dad

On this week's episode, we naturally spend some time talking about Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Don't worry, there are no spoilers!

We also chat about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's amazingly terrible pre-order scheme, and there's an impromptu debate about Mass Effect 3 as Gav and Laura hash it out. It's the controversy that just won't die.

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Review: Tearaway Unfolded

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/09/tearaway-unfolded-review/

RIP, PS Vita. 

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Another Monday, Another Copyright Claim

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/another-monday-another-copyright-claim/

A short article further hammering home how pathetic YouTube's copyright systems are. 

The Jimquisition: Review Events And Boot Camps

With the recent kerfuffle over Metal Gear Solid V being reviewed at "boot camps," it's a good opportunity to talk about review events overall, and why they're total bollocks.

General rule of thumb should be - if a publisher is making you go out of your way to review their game, they should eff off. They dictate enough of the terms as it is.

The Jimquisition: Brutal Force - A Steam Sleaze Story

Last episode was a last-minute schedule change, and while we could postpone the originally planned one until Monday, why wait? Have an extra Jimquisition this week - another of our classic Steam Stories.

This particular tale talks of Brutal Force, a game that could have remained off the radar as an unassuming Nuclear Throne lite... had its developer not been made out of literal goofs...

Review: The Flock

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/the-flock-review/

This game makes me very sadtimes. 

Podquisition Episode 40: #FucKonami

Konami gets yet another well-deserved thrashing as we talk about review "boot camps" for Metal Gear Solid V and the looming threat of microtransactions in Hideo Kojima's latest. Only Konami could turn MGSV into yet another conversation about how awful it is.

Elsewhere, we talk about Gravity Ghost, Until Dawn, and some other stuff we've forgotten about. Also, stay...

Review: Mega Man Legacy Collection

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/mega-man-legacy-collection-review/

This compilation would've been a letdown were it not for the challenge levels. Poor Mega Man needs all the love he can get.

Review: Gears of War Ultimate Edition

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-review/

Warning: I'm one of those people who whine about the shotgun. 

The Jimquisition: Fee 2 Pay

With the imminent launch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a fresh outrage has spawned over its inclusion of microtransactions. I love outrages about microtransactions, so much so that I coined the phrase "Fee To Pay" years ago.

Here we are again - the practice of "Fee To Pay" is more common, but no less distasteful. Let's revisit the stupid world of "feemium" games, where you...

Review: Until Dawn

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/until-dawn-review/

Apologies for the late Jimquisition this week. Had a last minute subject change. It's a good one though, coming real soon! Until then, read about Until Dawn! I reviewed it. 

Steam Vote Rigging And Shady Connections: The Curious Case Of Bob Middleton

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/steam-vote-rigging-and-shady-connections-the-curious-case-of-bob-middleton/

A curious case file on suspicious Steam Greenlight activity perpetuated by bobmiddleton80 and an unlikely partner...

Podquisition Episode 39: Pumpkin Flavored Anal Beads - With Guest Max Scoville!

Max Scoville of IGN and The Comedy Button joins your regular crew for a wild ride that includes pigs stuffed with POGs, pumpkin sex toys, and Mysterio blowjibbers.

There's plenty of content to make our furry and futa fans happy too. Because that's how we roll.

This is... an amazing episode.

Darkest Dungeon And The Perils Of Early Access

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/darkest-dungeon-and-the-perils-of-early-access/

Just what the hell's going on with Darkest Dungeon? It's been going through a firestorm of criticism lately, and it seems like Early Access lies at the root of the problem.  2015-08-20 03:26:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Review: Zombi

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/zombi-review/

Shame about the PC port job, but it's still a damn fine survival horror game.

Review: Tales From The Borderlands Episode Four: Escape Plan Bravo

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/tales-from-the-borderlands-episode-four-escape-plan-bravo-review/

Patreon's post page is being absolutely ridiculous again, so sorry there's no actual url attachment. Here's a review for the latest T...

The Jimquisition: Walking Simulators

On a very shiny and chrome Jimquisition, your old pal Jim Sterling looks at the games most commonly referred to as Walking Simulators. It's a term meant insultingly, and it can be rather unfairly applied.

Sometimes, however, the application IS pertinent.

Here's how to avoid making sure you earn the dubious distinction.

Podquisition 38: Everybody's Gone To The Crapture

No idea why this didn't post yesterday. Sorry. Here it is!

Review: King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight To Remember

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/kings-quest-chapter-1-a-knight-to-remember-review/

Better late than never, right? 

Review: Everybody's Gone To The Rapture

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/everybodys-gone-to-the-rapture-review/

There's a lot of smug derision from people who reject the term Walking Simulator. Sometimes, that derision is deserved. This is not one of those times.

The Jimquisition: The Silent Hell That Is Konami

Recent allegations paint Konami as a terrible place to live. After contacting some sources, I found out that the allegations were simultaneously sensationalized AND somehow better than the real situation. It's uh... quite a place.

Review: Prototype Biohazard Bundle

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/prototype-biohazard-bundle-review/

I loved this series. I wish the world had done so too. 

Please Look At My MEMES About That Oculus Rift Time Cover

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/please-look-at-my-memes-about-that-oculus-rift-time-cover/

I have made memes. 

Podquisition Episode 37: Erotic Violence?

On this week's cavalcade of misery, we focus a lot on Konami being a terrible place to work and a terrible company in general. We also try to work out what its Castlevania pachinko machine means by the term "erotic violence."

Elsewhere, we do all sorts of grown-up talk about Mafia III, the woes of video editing, and what Destiny's erasure of Dinklebot means. It's a good podcast!

Review: Submerged

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/submerged-review-ankle-deep/

I made a joke about Submerged being shallow in this review. Because that's what it is. 

Jimquisition Shirts Are A Thing

https://youtu.be/EODlPaLMGSo Hi gang! Just a little aside to let you know that, by popular demand, Jimquisition shirts are now a real thing! Show your dirty love for my rancid material by purchasing some tat for your chests. Head on over to 2015-08-04 11:17:39 +0000 UTC View Post

The Jimquisition: Red Ashes

This week's Jimquisition discusses the hot mess that is Red Ash. 

Review: Rare Replay

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/rare-replay-review/

Thirty games for thirty bucks? This is one of the best compilation deals out there, and it's full of really great stuff. Suffice it to say, this is a positive review. 

Greenlight Won't Get Better When Steam Won't Enforce Its Own Rules

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/08/greenlight-wont-get-better-when-steam-wont-enforce-its-own-rules/

An editorial in which I talk about the laughable lack of enforcement on Steam Greenlight, and the games that have no regard for very simple rules.&...