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So I Heard You Wanted A Nintendo Downloads Podcast...

by Jeff Gerstmann on January 18, 2011
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OK. Let's do it.

If you've been following along on the Giant Bombcast, then you know that the rest of those jerks made a command decision to totally cut the WiiWare and DSiWare portions of the program. This is the same portion that was nominated for an award last year. Last time I checked, "Vinny saying curse words' didn't get nominated for jack nothing! "Brad spoiling games?" Nada! Zip! And don't even get me started on the "Ryan mispronouncing game names" portion of the show.

But I'm not going to complain. I'm going to do something about it. And so, it's my great pleasure to introduce you to the rogue operation I've spent upwards of 35 minutes putting together:

If you'd like to subscribe to this obviously superior podcast, the RSS feed for it is RIGHT HERE. THROW DOWN THE SHACKLES OF YOUR OPPRESSORS AND LET FREEDROM REIGN!

Next week I'm hoping to get a special guest on the show, but I don't want to spoil it! Stay tuned, WiiWare and DSiWare faithful! Stay tuned.

(Oh, and if you're not into the whole RSS thing, this week's installment can be downloaded by right-clicking on this link: THIS LINK!)

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ColdsnapBryan

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Jeff you deserve a nobel peace prize because this is the most honorable contribution to humanity, someone has to do it!

13 years ago

Geralt

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Jeff gone rogue. The Topmen should send someone to deal with him soon enough.

13 years ago

deactivated-6109c8479bb3d

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@Shademonger said:

" I'm having very confused feelings about this podcast. On one hand, Jeff is a funny motherfucker On the other hand, it is kind of sad listening to him talk to himself On the other hand, the sadness loops back into Jeff's comedic genius. I laughed, I cried, I'm sold. EDIT : This is really some Andy Kaufman level shit. "

To a large extent, what really made the Nintendo Releases readings so funny was the reaction with the other three bombsquad members. Jeff is funny by himself, but it's not quite the same without Ryan's sarcastic gasps of surprise, Brad's groaning, and the occasionally catty remark from Vinny.

I didn't like the section of the podcast because it was informative; I liked it because it was funny.

But I do like how Jeff went the whole nine yards to stick it to the whiners. Good work, Jeff, good work.

13 years ago

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Nicely Done

13 years ago

TheDeadComedian

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No fucking way

13 years ago

Sledgehammering

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Yeah, I'm pretty much a Jeff fanboy. More Jeff is always a good thing, in any fully-clothed form.

13 years ago

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That was Legend..wait for it...DARY!

13 years ago

ajkent

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If I wasn't so poor, I would gladly pay you the $50 bucks today

13 years ago

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Fucking gold, Jeff.

13 years ago

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@Babylonian said:

" This makes me incredibly happy. Any way to get this via iTunes? EDIT: Figured it out. Go to Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast, then just paste http://blog.jeffgerstmann.net/?feed=podcast&format=mp3 in there. Dankness. "

Thanks for the tip. Subscription DONE.

13 years ago

Shademonger

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I'm having very confused feelings about this podcast.

On one hand, Jeff is a funny motherfucker

On the other hand, it is kind of sad listening to him talk to himself

On the other hand, the sadness loops back into Jeff's comedic genius.

I laughed, I cried, I'm sold.

EDIT : This is really some Andy Kaufman level shit.

13 years ago

SuperWristBands

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Edited By SuperWristBands

Fantastic.

13 years ago

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Jeff, this officially makes you my second favourite staff member. Well done.

13 years ago

ImmortalSaiyan

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Edited By ImmortalSaiyan

I was one of the people that wanted the downloads part to go. And I can say that this is a fantasic idea.

13 years ago

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Yes, yes, YEEESSSSSSSS!!!

My favorite part of the Bombcast lives on!

13 years ago

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I can't wait for guests to appear. Two-man podcasts will remind me of those days of arrow pointing down podcasts. It'll be awesome if you can sneak back in the drink taste segment here lol

13 years ago

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@Brendan said:

"He shall name it the "Cuntcast" and it shall be ours. "

As a sexomancer, cuntcast is my go-to spell.

13 years ago

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THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PUBLICITY STUNT LOLZ

13 years ago

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@daftdethmonkey said:

" So how long until we get a dedicated "Vinny saying Curse Words" podcast? It be down for that. "

He shall name it the "Cuntcast" and it shall be ours.

13 years ago

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Holy shit I haven't logged in in about a month but I had to to thumbs up this.

13 years ago

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Edited By zombie2011

Didn't really like the segment during the bombcast, but id figure i'd give it a listen anyways.

13 years ago

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I really don't care about the downloads, I don't own a Wii or a DSi, but for some strange reason I do care about this podcast... Only a little bit though.

13 years ago

johnsonic7

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Edited By johnsonic7

I wonder who next week's special guest will be. =D

13 years ago

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This is the BEST THING EVAR!!!

13 years ago

Itwastuesday

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can we get a dedicated forum for this?

13 years ago

LiquidS

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This is better than when it sometimes felt shoehorned into the bombcast.
Very nice.

13 years ago

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Yes! Keep fighting the good fight Jeff! Don't let those other downers keep us from hearing the awful amusing-ness!

13 years ago

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I see Jeff in a closet doing this.

13 years ago

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Edited By drgrumbles

Awesome stuff I am so glad you decided to do this.
Those other guys are such downers making it go away from the Bombcast!

13 years ago

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This was great. Can't wait to see who the special guest is next week.

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You best believe I subscribed.

13 years ago

plop1920

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Needs the dsi / wii shop music!!!!

13 years ago

tourgen

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I don't even own any Nintendo HW and I always enjoyed this segment.

13 years ago

alsnuts2

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Its weirdly funnier when he is alone

13 years ago

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Needs more commentary. Bring guests in Jeff!

13 years ago

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The only REAL way to listen to this is to put on the Wii Shop Channel music and have an alcoholic beverage in hand. Come on Jeff, meet me half way on this and at least put the awesome music in the background.......it's vital to the experience :)

13 years ago

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Victory.

13 years ago

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THE MUSIC IS SO FUCKING BOSS

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I think your going over the edge Jeff. But DAMN IT I'M COMING WITH YOU!

13 years ago

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Jeff your art has inspired me with its professionalism and FUCKING AWESOME new cast!

13 years ago

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get the fuck....what the...but...i...how is this happening....

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@President_Evil said:

" Nearly 800 comments. For comparison's sake, IGN's article on the 3DS event in NYC has less than 300. The shear volume of enthusiasm in these comments can only be attributed to a frothing demand for coverage of Nintendo's download platforms that is currently not being met in the online gaming press. UNTIL NOW. Well played, Jeff. "

This website is fucking crazy.

13 years ago