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Episode 18: E love baby

In this episode I tackle gaming and relationships in time for Valentines day. Seriously there are some who make Love connections while there are some who make online their personal cyber grounds. I talk about this and my adventures in gaming. Weird news and my arm chair developers segment: Hot and sexy why your mmo needs more sex appeal. Totally tongue in cheek but figure id let the crazy rantings of my mind spew forth with this one. I talk about my Beta test for Family guy Online, and my new mmo fun in Star Wars The Old Republic a little over an hour of e love goodness, hope you enjoy.

Four of the strangest new video game controllers- New game controllers I probably wouldn’t get any of them but they look cool.

Many homes own new generation consoles-56 percent of us households have current generation consoles, once again proof that gaming is now a major part of everyone’s way of life and that its not just for us geeks anymore. Nielsen reports that 39 percent of American homes have at least an IOS device and that 50 % children age 6-12 ds portable

Diablo III Delay-
Bad news for Diablo III fans your gonna experience another delay. Due to set backs Diablo III will not be released till the second quarter according to Activision. That could be as late as June 2012

Steam Rolled-Valve confirms steam security breach 2004=2008 data from purchases compromised. what the hell is wrong with hackers?

Sega Valentines video game sale-This promo has been running since the 11th ongoing till the 14th new low prices for their IOS and Android games available in the APPLE app store and android market place

Farmville goes Anti Valentines?-Farmville goes Anti valentines day with their Black Valentines items, like dark willow tree, black rose arch though sounds more Gothic to me then anti what do I know?

Special thanks to Yahoo news and Gamespot for articles.

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Show Runtime-1hr 8m 49s

Hey Happy 2012 Kal’s Den is back and in this episode I get to talk with Yak and Gespenst from Yakcast They visit to tell me tales from the Darkside, IE Star Wars the Old Republic mmo, and why I should join the dark side (they have cookies!) Also I talk about what I’ve been up to lately with my writing and joining Manga Raiders. Which is a fun site that I’ve been able to show case my writing talents at and hope to one day become a full fledged manga writer. All that along with my normal segments of weird gaming news, and a rant on peace or war in mmo’s during my Arm Chair developer segment it should be a fun show. I have a brief take on Newbs as well considering everyone in gaming starts out as one why its lame to make it such an issue hence the title 99 problems but a newb ain’t one.

Weird news (with links):

Intel Ultrabook video instead of demo: Why I think its lame that they are trying to convince gamers that their Ultrabook can handle games but don’t have the balls to show it in real time using a pre recorded video instead. Ultra snafu

Can’t find love or have social skills of a noob, 3DS has a solution: Virtual girlfriend who you can even take on real world dates! Take your virtual girlfriend on a real date(sadly this is a serious article).

Gaming research company predicting that soon every one in the family will be reaching for that console. Research says Age Ain’t nothing but a number with gaming now

Video war games linked to a US prisoner in Iran: Seems that a major Financial backer for some war type video games where you can assassinate world leaders is a major US terrorist currently doing jail time. Video game maker linked to prisoner in Iran

I also give a take on the SOPA for those of you who don’t know what that is Google it and seriously the more you know the better. We cannot allow this kind of legislature to pass, the internet is the one free zone we have left and if the government and big business have their way it wont be for much longer.

The Armchair developer- I tackle on how using peaceful tactics to appease your player base may not be as lucrative as letting them have at each other. Oh yeah full on war baby they will be too busy fighting amongst each other while you count the profits!

Interview with Yak and Gespenst: I had a blast talking with them about SWTOR and the many reasons I should join up it was very fun and informative.

0:00-15:17- Intro talk about newbs and what I’ve been up to

15:18-14:42- Weird News

14:43-25:12- Armchair Developer

25:13-1:48:05- Yak and Gespenst interview

1:49:00-1:56:42- Close with shout outs

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Show run time: 1hr 56 min 42 sec

Hey everyone 2011 is almost over and I wanted to say thank you to everyone who tuned into the den and all who braved my attempt at a podcast by granting me interviews with them. I am looking forward to 2012 and continuing to podcast for mmosmacktalk, and this show is a reflection of the fun its been so far. I have special guests that I interviewed for this show as well so hope you all enjoy.

Episode highlights

0:00-10:27- Opening segment

10:27-18:59- Weird gaming news

Links:

Froggy gets tired of game sprite teases wants real flies dammit!:Frog rage baby

Rift Account Database Hacked, personal info compromised yet cc info seems safe. This is just another victim of the massive amounts of hacking in 2011 or the Year of the Hack as I’m calling it. Many game companies have felt the pressure to act on this since it leaves many customers with sour tastes in their mouths:Rift accounts hacked

Sony trying to cover its ass against class action suits but gets bit on it instead. Never underestimate people with time on their hands to read the TOS:Sony TOS lawsuit

Want to toast the New Years gamer style? Six epic drinks modeled after 2011 top games:Drinks for the New Year

Lessah returns and so does DDO Cocktail Hour yay, new episode is up here: Episode 60 Merry Festivult

Special thanks to 1up and the Guardian UK for these hilarious stories.

18:59-48:22- Highlights of 2011. Past interview highlights with various guests.

48:22- 56:35- Armchair developer “If I had a Marketplace.”

56:35-1:14:03- Interview with Kobay

1:14:03-1:23:47- wrap up with special guest

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Show Run Time- 1h 23mins 47s

I will be getting things together to do an end of the year wrap up of Kal’s Den then taking a much needed Holiday break. I had wanted to do weekly shows up to this point but it has been rather hectic here. I am looking forward to at least 2 guests if anyone else is interested let me know It should be a fun show to do.

In this episode I tackle the monster of cheating and exploiting, how they seem harmless when you look at it one way but can end up hurting gaming communities with how they are handled by the companies. I also add two segments to the show Weird news and The arm chair developer, talk about the big bang theory, playing Dragon’s age II Dcu’s marketplace updates (which I still find a bit lacking) and this weeks comic talk is about DC’s 52 relaunch likes and dislikes. Hope you tune in to all the geeky goodness and Have a happy Thanksgiving from my family and myself to all of you.

Show highlights and links:

Weird gaming News-

Wrap up- Why its not cool to end a debate with me by hanging up on a phone conversation and the issue of wasting money on consoles rears it’s ugly head again. All in all a good show to tune into I promise.

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Run time- 54mins22seconds

Hey Kalari here and I am back with talks of my week in gaming. This includes my Wizard’s 101 fun. DCU launches its free to play and I give my opinion on how much is too much of a game to give away. I reflect a bit on gaming health issues and I am looking for a potential co host to join me in ranting goodness. All of this packed into an hour of listening pleasure.

Topics:

Wizards 101 fun game for kids and adults- Play Wizards 101

Interlude- Horse race at the Lon Lon Ranch.

Legend of Zelda skyward sword and 25th anniversary orchestra concerts-Zelda turns 25 -Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddess

DCU is now Free to play- DC Universe online Free

Kal’s Den wants a co-host to join in the ranting goodness. If you think you have what it takes email me at: kalari@mmosmacktalk.com and just tell me why you think you can handle it.

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Show Run time: 55mins 27seconds

Taking a short break for health reasons but the show will be back in 2 weeks time with news about gaming, ranting and all the stuff ya love about the den. Till then take care everyone and have a spooktacular Halloween ^_^

I talk about my week in gaming including Dragons age II, and Dragons Quest IX sentinels of the starry skies. My idea for Sailor Moon Galaxies or any kind of kick ass mmo revolving some anime lore. My hunt for an mmo home continues am I being too picky? I also talk about why gaming is a great escape from real world troubles.

Gaming news

Sony’s PlayStation user accounts hacked again say what?- Sony’s Blunders yet again

DCU is going free to play in October? DCU free to play coming soon!

Also the free to play way it seems to be the way of the future, how will this affect the quality of gaming for us gamers?

DDO forums down for almost a week now, could accounts have been compromised word is being sent out to change your passwords. DDO Forums down

Steam is having a sale on Tomb Raider thats right the series of the gal with the big boobs and love of relics is turning 15 and till monday 10 am Monday, 10AM Pacific. Tomb Raider: Underworld is the most expensive of the lot at $6.79, with Tomb Raider 1 remake Anniversary going for $3.39. Crystal Dynamics’ first stint with Lara, Tomb Raider: Legend, is available for $5.09. Tomb Raider 15th anniversary

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Show Runtime: 52mins 27seconds

Sorry My son brought home cooties from school so I went and relaxed this week. Hoping to set up some fun interviews looking for some Perma Death players to come on and give some perspective on that play style. But for now trying to relax heal up and decided to take my officer duties more seriously so going to try to flag my two friends and any other guildies for some raids tonight. Hope my patience is strong enough I tend to be short tempered when I am sick. Either way new show sometime this week I promise. Till then got 12 other great casts to re listen to if ya haven’t already