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Giant Bombcast 02-23-2010

A smokey-voiced stranger pulls up a chair and joins in on our discussions of Heavy Rain, StarCraft II, C&C4, Dragon Age, Prince of Persia, Borderlands, Just Cause 2, Bad Company 2, Alan Wake, Fallout: New Vegas, and more. Damn, that's a lot of games!

The Giant Bombcast is the world's most beloved video game podcast, and now it's available in video form.

Feb. 23 2010

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jungalo lol

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YES MORE ANDREW DICE CLAY REFERENCES!!

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oh wow... 1.31 jeff had a very jack black moment
"YEAAAH"
also edit: If a hot girl recogized the bombcast i would propose to her on the spot!

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Huraaah! Ive been waiting for this all week! And now here it is.

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ahhhh I missed Brad soooooo much... in a hetro kinda way obv... ahem... :)
 
Always a great show gents :)

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welcome back brad!

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@act26 said:
" if i'm too tired for school tomorrow, i'm holding you guys responsible!!  THANK YOU "
agreed.
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YO! I'm assuming the UK haircut implies your crossing the pond to come here. If so thats awesome, and you should sort a meet, because I know the majority of the population will be there 

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@Hadoken101: You lay down too:P for some reason i can't stand sitting at my desk just listening to it..i lay down on my couch and chillax.
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I watched Twin Peaks like 6 months ago and the show still holds up.

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Oh man that Andrew Dice Clay impression almost made me spill my drink

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Ohh my god itunes won't update with the new episode, how can you all listen to it??? Why does itunes take so long to upload the new episode?
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@act26:  To true... Eastern time fails int his case. I do get to listen to it twice though most of it at night, Then maybe restart the next day while im working.
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Just so you know, the Dsi and Wii shop music is the best thing since arrow down. I can't hear what your saying about it, but I usually zone out on that section anyway.

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@Camad727 said:
" Ohh my god itunes won't update with the new episode, how can you all listen to it??? Why does itunes take so long to upload the new episode? "
maybe im misunderstanding the question...but how can we listen to it? we press play on this very page? >_>
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"beat the shit outta them" 
 
lmfao

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Woot! Bombcast!

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ME2 on insanity is completely cheap.  It also makes a lot of the design flaws more readily apparent as a result.  First and foremost is how terrible the team A.I. is, as you guys have talked about on the podcast.  The enemies get a huge boost in shield/barrier, accuracy as well as their tactics (taking cover more and actually try to flank you).  However, your teammate do not get such improvement at all.  They may be competent in casual or normal, but on higher difficulty, their actions are completely baffling and idiotic.  Dying within the first few seconds of the battle is commonplace.  You also find out rather quickly that the 4 team commands just don't cut it.
 
Class balance is also an issue.  Vanguard's abilities are completely useless and ineffective until you strip off the shield/barrier.  Definitely do not recommend insanity unless you like repetition.  At least you get to know each fight intimately because you have to try different strategies again and again.

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Select Marines, Marauders and type /dance into the chat while playing StarCraft 2.
It's like an MMO! Woop!

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@swamplord666 said:
" oh wow... 1.31 jeff had a very jack black moment "YEAAAH" also edit: If a hot girl recogized the bombcast i would propose to her on the spot! "
We don't mention " On The spot" round here...
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@Camad727 said:
"Ohh my god itunes won't update with the new episode, how can you all listen to it??? Why does itunes take so long to upload the new episode? "

I've been having the same problem for the past two weeks.  It takes a while for it to show up on iTunes.  I know I can listen to it on the page or download the mp3, but dammit, I want it to just download on iTunes like usual.
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No talk about Assassin's Creed 2 DRM? C'mon guys... 

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@NMC2008 said:
"YES!!!! *Calls Pizza Hut* GIANT BOMB IS ON!!! SEND PIZZAS BITCH!!!!! *throws credit card at the phone* CHARGE IT BITCH!!! "

that is the most hilarious thing I've read on this site.  Agreed!
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I'm definitely buying Jungler.

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AUNTY AND GRAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????22121eedr 
 
OH SHI>>>...

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@GaZZuM:  I... I am so ashamed... I'll walk myself out, Don't mind me! *sobs*
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@GaZZuM said:
" @swamplord666 said:
" oh wow... 1.31 jeff had a very jack black moment "YEAAAH" also edit: If a hot girl recogized the bombcast i would propose to her on the spot! "
We don't mention " On The spot" round here... "
Why not? On The Spot was fucking awesome.
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79$ MAN that's hefty for some dust :P

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Mass Effect 2 on Insanity is exactly what the hardest difficulty suppose to be. It is hard but NOT impossible. Brad don't listen to the guys who say that Vanguards are useless, it is simply not true. With thurg ammo, Heavy Charge, Guardian, and Squad Cryo ammo. You can charge and one shot most enemies with a shield, barrier, or armor and whatever is still standing is frozen by your squads cryo ammo.  Your shield also recharges 100% after each charge even if your screen is red (low health) and it looks like you are close to death your shield will be up which gives you time to take out anyone near you or take over the cover point closest to you.
 
It is not only possible to beat insanity with a Vanguard it is also FUN!  When I get home from work I will make a video showing some me go through a level on Insanity.
 
I can't speak for infiltrator but my friend is going through insanity right now and he says he is loving it. I will see if he has any pointers and post them. 
 
Here are videos of a dude running through a couple of levels on insanity with a Vanguard. He has a different style then me but he gets the job done just the same. There is also a link basic strats etc. 
 
Don't get it twisted Insanity is hard but it is not hard do to buggy AI or unbalanced classes. It is insane and you do need to master your class to be successful but that is what makes this the most challenging and fun difficulty.
 
Guides:
 http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/128/index/1061080 
 http://social.bioware.com/38411/blog/2696/ 
 
Vanguard Videos:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE56V5sVj28&feature=channel
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSsvYwUEexA 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXcNFEU0kiY&feature=channel 
 
Infiltrator Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lTp5MvW6zA&feature=related 

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Can't wait to play some Bad Company 2.

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@Zalasta: it was damn fine on infiltrator. The game is exactly what it should be a challenge. You have to be in control, careful with your squad set up, every battle you lose is because you failed as a tactician. Apart from one part with the collectors (the reaper ship) the game was completely fair on insanity. You just have to play the game slower and more methodically. You need to know what mates you are taking into battle, overlord for shields, warp for barriers and incinerate for armor etc etc. I highly recommend getting warp ammo though, the best power in the game due to its extreme effectiveness against all types of armor or shields. The widowmaker sniper rifles is a complete blessing to, allowing you to 1 shot kill enemies with the infiltrator's cloak. 
 
Apart from the reaper ship I barely ever had to restart fights, boss battle can be expected, but normal battles not really.
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WOO YEAH!

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 Vorcha on Insanity are such a pain in the ass. The difficulty is frustrating but ultimately what I would expect from something titled "Insanity" that is the fifth and highest level of difficulty. Insanity in ME1 was a joke.

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Every time I see or hear anything about Alan Wake, it seems like its directly taken from a movie called "In the Mouth of Madness".

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"SALES OF JUNGLER HAVE SKY-ROCKETED TODAY...."

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@Rodiard: Vorcha are not hard if you use the right weapon type, powers, and ammo. What can make Vorcha difficult is the regeneration which you can get pass by using incendiary ammo, cryo ammo, cryo blast, incendiary blast, warp etc. 
 
The weapon you use is also important when facing the Vorcha. Since they are made up of mostly armor you need to use the hand cannon. (Heavy Pistol/ Carnifax) if you are shooting with a submichine gun you are just wasting ammo. If you have access to the Eviscerator DLC shotgun this thing will rip through armor as well. Add  armor piercing round or fire to the above mentioned weapons and you will be a Vorcha killing machine.
 
Vorcha can be rough if you do not know what weapons are affective against them but once you do they really do become quit easy to deal with on insanity. 
 
Shields:  Overload, Shotguns, Sub-machine gun, Assault Rifle, Disruptor Ammo.
Barrier: Warp, Warp Ammo, Sub-Machine gun, Assault Rifle, Reave
Armor: Anything fire, Heavy Pistol, Viper Sniper Rifile, Eviscerator Shotgun, Armor Piercing Rounds. 
 
Between you and your squad you should have every weapon type and power type covered. On Insanity turn off Auto Powers so that you can have have direct control over your parties abilities so that they are ready for you when needed. Also to keep your squad alive order them to take cover when you enter a area and they will stay there during the fight. As long as you have line of site you can use there abilities as if they were your own.
 
In any difficulty under Hardcore you can get away with using any weapon and power you like on. When you play on Harcore or higher difficulty you need to use the right ammo and powers for the protection type or you die. 
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RIP Brad.  We will miss you.

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@Camad727: Directly on the page, perhaps?
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I want Sim Mordin

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Return of the Brad.

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I wrote the Jungleo Email. 
What Jeff said about great minds thinking alike was mad cool.

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suckin my dick!  OHHH!!  lmfao 
God I wish i would've seen his face when he said that.

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Man, the Wii shop music is the best addition to the podcast. Adds a sweet sarcasm to the whole thing.

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@Sporkbane said:
" I want Sim Mordin "
Do want.
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Any plot info for Heavy Rain? I'm saving this for Friday so I can listen to it in all one sitting, and I'm getting Heavy Rain on Friday, but I don't want to know ANYTHING plot related.

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Hehe. The WiiWare and DSiWare portions are also hilarious! Don't ever stop.

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@bigall94 said:
" Any plot info for Heavy Rain? I'm saving this for Friday so I can listen to it in all one sitting, and I'm getting Heavy Rain on Friday, but I don't want to know ANYTHING plot related. "
I'm in the same situation as you, getting HR tomorrow or Friday, no plot stuff thankfully. Next week's 'cast will hopefully have something though, since they'll be able to talk about it then.
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Sonic 3 was a great game and you ARE WRONG!
 
I AM THE INTERNET! YOU MUST SUBMIT TO MAH WILLZ!
 
 
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