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12:33
Maybe all we need are PCs and handhelds - Office Chat
by DTOID 8,415 views
In this casual discussion from Destructoid's news room, Dale North, Jordan Devore, and Conrad Zimmerman discuss a waning interest in console gaming, but still want Nintendo to try. Plus, a brief discussion on newly announced Batman titles and Electronic Arts is the worst company in America, but only if the most important thing to you is how convenient and easy it is to play games.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Pachter: Nintendo should leave the console business - http://www.destructoid.com/pachter-nintendo-should-leave-the-console-business-251132.phtml
EA voted worst American company in 2013 - http://www.destructoid.com/ea-voted-worst-american-company-in-2013-251156.phtml
Batman: Arkham Origins announced - http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-origins-announced-251144.phtml -
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11:27
April Fool's (and Assassin's Creed) only comes once a year - Office Chat
by DTOID 5,750 views
In another casual discussion from Destructoid's virtual news room, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Allistair Pinsof discuss the annual ritual of April Fool's jokes, and the latest affirmation of Assassin's Creed's similar frequency. Plus, marvel at how small and powerful your electronic entertainment devices continue to become!
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Assassin's Creed will be annual until players say stop - http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-s-creed-will-be-annual-until-players-say-stop-250038.phtml
Xbox 360, PS3, 'barely more powerful than mobile phones' - http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-360-ps3-barely-more-powerful-than-mobile-phones--250557.phtml -
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13:18
Exclusive reviews, female exclusion, and a farewell to John - Office Chat
by DTOID 6,765 views
In this casual discussion from the Destructoid news room, Jim Sterling, Jordan Devore and Conrad Zimmerman explain why we don't participate in exclusive review shenanigans. Plus, the gang is stymied by the vicious cycle of business that keeps female characters from the forefront of games and says farewell to former EA CEO John Riccitiello.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
The game industry doesn't want female heroes: http://www.destructoid.com/the-game-industry-doesn-t-want-female-heroes-249067.phtml
John Riccitiello steps down as Electronic Arts CEO: http://www.destructoid.com/john-riccitiello-steps-down-as-electronic-arts-ceo-249028.phtml -
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11:27
Bros of War, Call of Duty microtransactions, BioShock movie raptured - Office Chat
by DTOID 7,308 views
In another casual discussion from Dtoid's news room, Jordan Devore, Alasdair Duncan and Conrad Zimmerman discuss the controversy surrounding God of War's "Bros before Hos" trophy. Plus, the gang talks about the canning of the BioShock film and admires the market dominance of Call of Duty.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Ken Levine killed BioShock film due to Watchmen's failure - http://www.destructoid.com/ken-levine-killed-bioshock-film-due-to-watchmen-s-failure-248481.phtml
God of War: Bros before Hos - http://www.destructoid.com/god-of-war-bros-before-hos-248381.phtml
Microtransactions coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops II - http://www.destructoid.com/microtransactions-coming-to-call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-248467.phtml -
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11:34
Sim City launch woes, Dead Space hiatus rumors and a new Thief - Office Chat
by DTOID 6,881 views
In another casual discussion from Dtoid's virtual news room, Jordan Devore, Conrad Zimmerman and Spencer Hayes discuss the deflated rumor of a Dead Space development hiatus (and kind of wish it were true). Plus, Sim City's rocky start demonstrates once again that you can't count on anybody to successfully launch an online-only game and the gang discusses the recently announced Thief reboot.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
Rumor: Dead Space franchise may be on indefinite hold - http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-dead-space-franchise-may-be-on-indefinite-hold-247797.phtml
SimCity players experience long waits to play - http://www.destructoid.com/simcity-players-experience-long-waits-to-play-247860.phtml
Thief's focus ability will change how stealth works - http://www.destructoid.com/thief-s-focus-ability-will-change-how-stealth-works-247848.phtml -
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13:09
Previewing a Crysis on Infinite Universes - Office Chat
by DTOID 5,044 views
In this casual conversation from Destructoid's news room, Jim Sterling, Jordan Devore and Conrad Zimmerman somehow manage to wind up talking about the controversy surrounding game previews despite not having planned nor wanted to. The gang also remarks on leaps in graphical fidelity with the arrival of Crysis 3 and the universe plays a practical joke on Conrad by way of DC Universe Online.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
Pitting Crysis 3 against the GeForce GTS Titan - http://bit.ly/ZpeQ5n
Review: Crysis 3 - http://bit.ly/W1otGq
Randy Pitchford doesn't like being called a liar - http://bit.ly/XLM8bX -
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11:17
Hope for Fallout, doubt for Batman and sadness for Aliens - Office Chat
by DTOID 11,109 views
In another casual conversation from Destructoid's news room, Jordan Devore, Daniel Starkey and Conrad Zimmerman discuss the possible futures of Batman and Fallout. Plus, the gang marvels at how spectacularly wrong Aliens: Colonial Marines went.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Batman: Arkham 3 is due for release in 2013
Read more at http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-3-is-due-for-release-in-2013-244717.phtml
Review: Aliens: Colonial Marines - http://www.destructoid.com/review-aliens-colonial-marines-244276.phtml
Obsidian would love to work on Fallout: New Vegas 2 - http://www.destructoid.com/obsidian-would-love-to-work-on-fallout-new-vegas-2-244729.phtml -
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11:41
Reconsidered Evil, from open platform to open box and new forms of Witcher-y - Office Chat
by DTOID 6,169 views
In this casual discussion from Dtoid's news room, Jordan Devore, Allistair Pinsof and Conrad Zimmerman respond to big announcements for The Witcher 3 and OUYA's retail availability. Plus, views on Capcom's recent reconsideration of Resident Evil's direction.
Read more about and discuss these stories on Destructoid.com:
Resident Evil 6 is officially a failure - http://www.destructoid.com/resident-evil-6-is-officially-a-failure-243965.phtml
Android-based OUYA to begin selling at retail in June - http://www.destructoid.com/android-based-ouya-to-begin-selling-at-retail-in-june-244057.phtml
The Witcher 3 revealed complete with bearded Geralt - http://www.destructoid.com/the-witcher-3-revealed-complete-with-bearded-geralt-244044.phtml -
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13:38
Digitally doorbusting the Dead Island tourism board for PC standards - Office Chat
by DTOID 5,366 views
In this casual discussion from the Destructoid news room, Jordan Devore, Conrad Zimmerman and Brett Zeidler consider whether Dead Island's cinematic trailers are misleading and if PC gamers should expect ports of games that utilize the superior power of their hardware. Plus, Nintendo's Virtual Console promotion might be a bit confusing, but represents a pretty good value.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Wii U getting Spring/Summer updates, Virtual Console - http://www.destructoid.com/wii-u-getting-spring-summer-updates-virtual-console-242972.phtml
It's 'ridiculous' to call Dead Island trailers misleading - http://www.destructoid.com/it-s-ridiculous-to-call-dead-island-trailers-misleading-243465.phtml
Dead Space 3 PC lacks visual options for consistency - http://www.destructoid.com/dead-space-3-pc-lacks-visual-options-for-consistency-243420.phtml -
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11:46
Office Chat: Atari Force X Electronic Child Molestor Zone
by DTOID 4,219 views
In another casual conversation from the Dtoid news room, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Kyle MacGregor express their enthusiasm for Namco's announcement that Project X Zone will see western release, their hope that Atari may actually rise from the ashes and their dismay at politicians making dramatic crack shots at video games.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America - http://www.destructoid.com/project-x-zone-getting-localized-coming-to-north-america-242789.phtml
Atari files bankruptcy, everything on sale - http://www.destructoid.com/atari-files-bankruptcy-everything-on-sale-242797.phtml
Ralph Nader: videogames are electronic child molesters - http://www.destructoid.com/ralph-nader-videogames-are-electronic-child-molesters-242876.phtml -
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17:28
Office Chat: Infinite horizons and limited vision
by DTOID 6,793 views
Members of the Destructoid editorial staff gather for another casual discussion. In this episode of Office Chat, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Brett Zeidler address the controversy surrounding Star Wars: The Old Republic's forthcoming, homosexual-friendly planet. Then, speculation over the future as analysts feed the rumor mill surrounding the next wave of consoles and our expectations for the success of Disney Infinity
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
Star Wars: The Old Republic and its new 'Gay Planet': http://www.destructoid.com/star-wars-the-old-republic-and-its-new-gay-planet--242389.phtml
Here's the deal with Disney Infinity's price and versions: http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-the-deal-with-disney-infinity-s-price-and-versions-242504.phtml
Preview: Unload your new toy chest with Disney Infinity: http://www.destructoid.com/preview-unload-your-new-toy-chest-with-disney-infinity-242485.phtml -
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14:38
Office Chat: Paupers, Pistons and Pokemanz
by DTOID 6,400 views
The editorial staff of Destructoid.com converge together for another casual conversation. In this episode of Office Chat, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Jim Sterling discuss the possible piecemeal sale of THQ's assets, muse on the future of Valve's living room efforts and get excited for a visually improved Pokémon.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com
CES: Don't call it a 'Steam Box' - http://www.destructoid.com/ces-don-t-call-it-a-steam-box--241971.phtml
Pokemon X and Pokemon Y announced for 3DS: http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-x-and-pokemon-y-announced-for-3ds-241977.phtml
Companies can now bid for individual THQ titles: http://www.destructoid.com/companies-can-now-bid-for-individual-thq-titles-241945.phtml -
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13:07
Office Chat: Dark Souls II dreams and game award nightmares
by DTOID 5,849 views
In this installment of Office Chat, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Brett Zeidler discuss some challenges inherent in voting for and organizing Game of the Year awards. In addition, a conversation on features they would like to see in Dark Souls II.
Read and respond to The Question: What do you want from Dark Souls II? -
http://www.destructoid.com/the-question-what-do-you-want-from-dark-souls-ii--240233.phtml
Check out all of Destructoid's Game of the Year nominations: http://www.destructoid.com/?t=Game%20of%20the%20Year
Tune in to Dtoid Show Live on December 14th to hear Destructoid's 2012 Game of the Year winner. -
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12:09
Office Chat: The twin surprises of Black Ops and Guild Wars
by DTOID 4,842 views
The Destructoid gang have sequels on the brain, but not to games they're typically used to playing. The new information on Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has aroused an unexpected interest and a weekend of Guild Wars 2 has stoked a passion for MMO gaming.
Read Destructoid's preview of Black Ops 2
http://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-is-a-true-sequel-in-every-way-226705.phtml -
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11:37
Office Chat: Turning the Apple Valve, the sleeping habits of strange bedfellows
by DTOID 4,228 views
Rumors are swirling about a clandestine meeting between Apple and Valve, and Destructoid's editorial staff aren't really swallowing it. Contributor Daniel Starkey has a novel method for falling asleep at night, but at the cost of his enjoyment of motion-controlled games.
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12:00
Office Chat: Reavers of Dark Souls and social games!
by DTOID 12,031 views
Office Chat is back! Seemingly, Soul Reaver is coming back as well and the gang talks a little bit about their memories of the Legacy of Kain series. Zynga's acquisition of Draw Something developer OMGPop leads Conrad to beg for more board game adaptations. And a discussion of a Dark Souls tease is interrupted by the invasion of a black phantom.
Zynga has bought OMGPop, developer of Draw Something, Destructoid.com - http://bit.ly/GIZihC
Dark Souls news coming, PC port expected, Destructoid.com - http://bit.ly/GGV3E8
Soul Reaver reboot reportedly in the works, Destructoid.com - http://bit.ly/GDCbXT -
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8:57
Office Chat: Matters of Vita or Death
by DTOID 3,995 views
With the PlayStation Vita looming on the horizon, it seems like it's all anybody is talking about right now. That includes the intrepid writing staff at Destructoid, as conversation about the handheld was so dominant in our virtual office that we just gave up and made this entire episode consist of Vita talk. Join Jim Sterling, Conrad Zimmerman and Brett Zeidler as they talk about the lessons Sony seems to have taken from its past disappointments and a hopeful future of variable pricing for games.
Check out the Dtoid Show review of the Vita, featuring Destructoid Editor-in-Chief, Dale North: http://youtu.be/a2sa0eeN1jo
Read Destructoid's written review coverage of the PS Vita and games: http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-playstation-vita-launch-review-schedule-221645.phtml -
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10:36
Office Chat: Tara Long wanted to drink margaritas at BlizzCon
by DTOID 4,684 views
In this installment of Office Chat, Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman and the lovely Tara Long lament the fact that BlizzCon is skipping a year. At least one of them is disappointed. Witness the stuff we've been getting in the post recently, including review copies of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and the Mad Catz Major League Gaming Pro-Circuit controller for Xbox 360 and observe that there's some disparity in terms of the quality of our mail. Finally, Dale offers a can't miss, party pleasing recipe for margaritas with some less traditional ingredients.
Read more:
No Blizzcon in 2012, convention returns in 2013
http://www.destructoid.com/no-blizzcon-in-2012-convention-returns-in-2013-220317.phtml
Mad Catz MLG Pro-Circuit Controller impressions from CES 2012
http://www.destructoid.com/ces-mad-catz-major-league-gaming-controller-impresses-219453.phtml -
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9:33
Office Chat: Anarchy in the R.C. (Raccoon City)
by DTOID 2,809 views
Destructoid's editorial staff are at it again with another casual conversation from within their virtual office. In this episode, Jonathan Holmes has a friend with some ethical standards we find questionable and Resident Evil has many different forms, but they're starting to all feel the same.
Read Jonathan Holmes' article on Resident Evil 6: http://www.destructoid.com/resident-evil-6-hoping-for-evolution-fearing-conformity-220086.phtml -
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10:09
Office Chat: Limited time offer, Final Fantasy panties and games dominate life
by DTOID 3,965 views
Time for another chat from Destructoid's virtual office. Join Dale North, Jordan Devore and Conrad Zimmerman for a conversation on fantasy vs. reality using women's underwear (a subject we clearly know little about) as context. Plus, the Resident Evil: Revelations demo for 3DS has a time limit and we search for cracks in our game-dominated lives which might offer some respite.
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9:08
Office Chat: The cutscene's curse, some light bribery and rolling blackouts
by DTOID 3,038 views
It's time for another casual conversation from within Destructoid's virtual office.
Dale is trapped in a particularly lengthy cutscene that he can't tear himself away from. Meanwhile, Square Enix keeps sending weird crap and a brief word on how the internet blackout went for us. -
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9:12
Office Chat: We fear contagion, we miss Gex and we heart YouTube
by DTOID 3,169 views
The Destructoid editorial staff are at it again with another conversation from their virtual office. This installment sees Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore discussing the inevitability of trade show sickness. Crystal Dynamics is finally doing something other than Tomb Raider and we express a heartfelt appreciation for the wondrous comments of YouTube.
Stories referenced in this Office Chat:
Expect details on new IP from Crystal Dynamics this year - http://www.destructoid.com/expect-details-on-new-ip-from-crystal-dynamics-this-year-218925.phtml -
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11:31
Office Chat: The ESA is a smoke screen for the SOPApilla conspiracy
by DTOID 2,977 views
The Destructoid staff has a bone to pick with SOPA (and any desserts even remotely related to it). Join Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore from our virtual office for a spirited discussion on how the ESA are a bunch of two-faced bastards. Plus, overly serious Twitter users and a neighborhood dog annoy Dale.
Read Destructoid's open letter to the ESA and send your own to help the fight against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA): http://www.destructoid.com/hate-sopa-tell-the-esa-and-its-members--218936.phtml -
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10:22
Office Chat: Star Wars' Old Republic morality, customized toys
by DTOID 3,389 views
It's another delightful day in the Destructoid virtual office. Join Jim Sterling, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Jonathan Ross in a discussion on how Star Wars: The Old Republic is surprising us, despite some content of questionable morality. Plus, musings on the joy of breaking your toys to make new ones.
Stories related to this Office Chat:
Meet Destructoid's Star Wars: The Old Republic characters - http://dtoid.it/uEOm62
Custom Metal Slug vehicle converted from Fisher-Price toy - http://dtoid.it/vnqB05 -
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10:57
Office Chat: Zelda's patch, games to movies, and why fighting games can't be fun
by DTOID 4,223 views
The Destructoid editorial staff are back chatting in their virtual office. Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Jonathan Holmes discuss the latest DLC for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (and why some fighting game fans are angry about it). Skyward Sword is going to get a patch, but how will it get there? Also, a conversation about Hollywood scraping the gaming barrel.
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11:09
Office Chat: In Valve we trust, Zelda's motion-controlled future and paper dolls
by DTOID 4,142 views
The Destructoid editorial staff return with another casual conversation from their virtual office. Join Jim Sterling, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore as they try to decide if an all motion-controlled Zelda future is one they want to live in. Plus, a discussion on Valve fanaticism and lessons in bathroom etiquette.
Valve begins hyping something (HALF-LIFE 3 CONFIRMED OMG):
http://dtoid.it/uk72gS
Skyward Sword controls: The future of the Zelda franchise:
http://www.destructoid.com/skyward-sword-controls-the-future-of-the-zelda-franchise-217755.phtml -
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9:30
Office Chat: Made-up awards, Metal Gear Revengeance, and replying to all
by DTOID 3,844 views
The Destructoid editorial staff watched the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards and were not disappointed by the show. Join Jim Sterling, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore as they discuss the harm the VGAs can do. The gang also breaks down the available information on Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and laugh about the perils of e-mail communication.
Watch a recording of Destructoid's 2011 Spike VGAs commentary:
http://www.twitch.tv/destructoid/b/302269891#
Read Destructoid's Spike VGA coverage:
http://dtoid.it/s4WWn5
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance details:
http://dtoid.it/uYn4Pg -
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15:27
Office Chat: Fighting for attention, taking criticism and strange currencies
by DTOID 2,280 views
It's a day of contemplation and introspection in Destructoid's virtual office, as Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore consider the effect of having too many games. The gang also discusses the challenges of taking criticism and Dale deals with a social game currency bagman.
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14:27
Office Chat: Goodbye GamePro, the geography of Resident Evil, and pointless virtual goods
by DTOID 3,483 views
Destructoid's virtual office is a-buzz as Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore discuss the announcement that GamePro is ceasing publication. Resident Evil 6 rumors suggest China as a possible setting and we ponder why that might matter. Also, we laugh at our own stupidity in buying virtual goods which serve no practical function.
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13:11
Office Chat: Dragon's Lair is awful and Batman's priorities need work
by DTOID 4,067 views
Join us for another casual conversation in Destructoid's virtual office. In this latest installment of Office Chat, Jim Sterling, Jordan Devore and Conrad Zimmerman fondly remember everything about Dragon's Lair (except for the actual game). Conrad complains about niggling annoyances in Batman: Arkham City and we all learn a little something about Jim's tits.
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7:50
Office Chat: Thanksgiving food, Black Friday, textureless Skyrim
by DTOID 4,291 views
The Destructoid staff doesn't have an office in the traditional sense of the word, scattered around the world as we are. So, we thought it might be fun to record some of the conversations that we have during an average day at our virtual office and share them with you.
In this chat, Dale North, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Brett Zeidler discuss our holiday plans for the week, including some timely food tips, and look at a texture-free Skyrim. -
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13:21
Silence is money in the bank - Office Chat
by DTOID 3,554 views
In another casual discussion from the Destructoid news room, Jordan Devore, Chris Carter and Conrad Zimmerman consider the possibility that Nordic might do something new with all those licenses they bought from THQ. Ratchet & Clank are getting the silver screen treatment, while Heavenly Sword is once again an also-ran for Sony. And a chat about the time-tested PR tactic of just shutting the hell up when detractors come calling.
Read more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
Nordic comes away with Red Faction, Darksiders, and more - http://www.destructoid.com/nordic-comes-away-with-red-faction-darksiders-and-more-252218.phtml
There's a Ratchet and Clank movie coming in 2015 - http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-ratchet-and-clank-movie-coming-in-2015-252262.phtml
SimCity, Colonial Marines, and The Silence - http://www.destructoid.com/simcity-colonial-marines-and-the-silence-252259.phtml -
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8:48
Super Best Guide! Dark Souls
by DTOID 12,084 views
Another game they claim is hard, another game smashed by gaming pimp sorcerer Jim Sterling. Using just a few simple tricks and the power of intimidation, learn how to become a master Dark Souls player in this handy video!
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1:36
Super Best Guide! Star Trek
by DTOID 20,092 views
Many have accused the PC version of Star Trek of being broken, of not working properly. Your ol' pal Jim Sterling doesn't understand this at all! The game seems perfectly able to run, and can even be beaten in record time by using hardcore skills.
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3:51
Super Best Guide! Surgeon Simulator 2013
by DTOID 7,252 views
Welcome to a new series of the bestest videogame guides on the Internet. Your humble host Jim Sterling kicks off with Surgeon Simulator 2013, a game some people say is unplayable! It's perfectly playable if you know how! Learn how to successfully complete a surgery today.
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13:00
Durango grease in the rumour mill - Office Chat
by DTOID 3,805 views
In this discussion from the Dtoid news room, Conrad Zimmerman, Jordan Devore and Brett Zeidler bandy about some of the latest rumors surrounding the next Xbox console. Plus talk on alternative post-launch content in the form of games such as Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
Learn more about these stories at Destructoid.com:
Rumor: Next Xbox DRM is up to the individual publisher - http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-next-xbox-drm-is-up-to-the-individual-publisher-252543.phtml
Rumor: Respawn's game to be Xbox-only and always-online - http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-respawn-s-game-to-be-xbox-only-and-always-online-252772.phtml
Review: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon - http://www.destructoid.com/review-far-cry-3-blood-dragon-251865.phtml
