The Rumble Reader Episode 1: Press Start
Welcome, one and all, to the first installment of our new podcast. This biweekly spin-off will discuss the latest material from all of our favorite gaming blogs, books, magazines…maybe even fan fiction...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 2: Shamitsu
In the second installment of the Reader, Nick and Justin tackle the “mystical” world of Japanese game journalism. The 40/40 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker score in Weekly Famitsu recently stirred up...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 3: The Wrong Place at the Wright Time
As gamers mature, so must the industry. That’s the general theme for this week’s Reader, which has Justin and Nick pondering how developers can cater to broader audiences without abandoning the core...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 4: Yippie Kai Yai What?
In an industry that often demands too much from its creators, we may need more than sheriff to keep everyone in line. As Justin and Nick explore the wilderness of Red Dead Redemption, an essay from...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 5: God of Snore
Heroes like Kratos and Marcus Fenix have garnered a lot of attention in recent years, but this week, Justin and Nick chat with Christian Nutt, Gamasutra’s Features Director, about why he thinks these...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 6: What Would Yamauchi Do?
Though some gamers may not want to admit it, everyone loves Nintendo. As Justin, Nick and Tony point out, that’s never been more apparent, as both the company’s E3 press conference and new handheld...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 7: Strangers on a Raid
After Blizzard’s “Real ID” fiasco, Nick and Justin wouldn’t dream of asking you to give up your Rumble handle, but they can’t help wondering how a more open community might work. Luckily, a Gamasutra...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 8: The Games They Are a-Changin’
The guys have praised Tom Bissell’s “Extra Lives” in past episodes both for his insightful critique of gaming narratives and his witty, poignant writing. This week, Bissell joins Kaz and Justin to talk...
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The Rumble Reader Episode 9: Scottaholics Anonymous
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” releases nationally in theaters today, potentially turning the underground graphic novel series into a money-making franchise. But while the flashy fights and spirited...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 10: MOH Is Me
The wait is over – episode 10 of The Rumble Reader is here! Join Nick and Justin as they tackle NY Times writer Chris Suellentrop’s “War Games,” and discuss the impact of the current best-selling...
View ArticleThe Rumble Reader Episode 11: Scalia Shakalaka
It takes a very special Supreme Court ruling to bring back our long dormant Reader, but Justin, Kaz and special law master Jeff Kramer are up to the task. Tune in to hear about Scalia beat-downs,...
View ArticleEpisode 215: Beat the Crockledile
Anthropomorphic horror is unleashed! This week, Kaz plays Sonic Generations and the guys ponder what exactly the name of that damn crocodile was. Afterwards, he recounts his tale of the hacked Xbox...
View Article10/29/14: Infinite Bogey
This week, most of the guys are in Kaz’s Cleveland studio to talk games and post-apocalyptic basketball mascots. Kaz, Mike, Tom and Tony have all gotten their hands on the colorful, crude Sunset...
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