In lieu of the Xbox One announcement, this month's music showcase highlights the best game music from Xbox games. Playlist: "Concept of Love" - Jet Set Radio Future "Harvest of Love" - Beautiful Katamari "Oven Fresh Day" - Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise "Uncharted Worlds, Noveria" - Mass Effect "Cohen's Masterpiece" - BioShock "Ghosts and Glass" - Halo: Reach "Anu Orta Veniya" - Panzer Dragoon Orta Got any suggestions? Tell us on Twitter: @gamespot, @MrToffee, @gs_soundbyte.…

Jonathan & Randolph talk to Boomzap Entertainment's Allan Simonsen and Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory about the future of Microsoft and Sony. Also talked about are games like Guacamelee, Nino Kuni, Neverwinter, and Papers, Please. Intro/Outro: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi Intermission: "Submerged In Ambience" by The Distortionist (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02633/) Check the video stream of the podcast here: http://l.gamespot.com/122tbmL…

This month's playlist is all about the sounds of war and conflict, ranging from a Tomb Raider reboot to a number of 2D shoot-em-ups new and old. Songs played on the podcast in order: "Stage 1 - Origins (Extra)" by Daisuke Ishiwatare - Hard Corps Uprising "Saxophone Storm 2 (Yagami Team Theme)" by Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan - KOF '96 Arrange Sound Trax "Title Screen", "Stage 1" by Naoki Kodaka, About SS, Nobiyuki, Marumo & Mabochan - Journey to Silius "The Scavenger's Camp" by Jason Graves - Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack "Fighting Blade", "Fighting Blade(Climax)" by Yoshimi Kudo - Grand Knights History Original Soundtrack "Invitation to Madness" by Nobuo Uematsu - The Last Story Original Soundtrack "A Motion of Finishing Blow" by Motoi Sakuraba - Motoi Sakuraba Live 2006 -Valkyrie Profile 2-…

Major BioShock Infinite spoilers! Favorite LucasArts game! Defiance first impressions! This week's two-man team Asian video game podcast episode is incredibly loaded. This show stars GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Razor.tv's Bryan de Silva. In case you couldn't tell from the first paragraph, there are MAJOR BioShock Infinite spoilers here. Timestamps: 2:12 - Defiance first impressions 7:51 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers start 49:48 - BioShock Infinite Spoilers end; remembering LucasArts OP/ED theme - "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/) Intermission - "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears for Fears cover)" by Scott Bradlee (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa)…

We talk about the games we've played on the busy release-heavy month of March. From SimCity to BioShock Infinite, no game is spared. Joining GameSpot's Jonathan and Randolph are ESPN Game's Marc "The Fraggot" Lim and GXBlog's Michael Khoo. OP and ED music: "PenPal" by Anamanaguchi Intermission: "The Kirb Reich" by Brandon Strader…

Garry Schyman - Cohens Masterpiece by The OzSpot…

Garry Schyman - Dancers on a String by The OzSpot…

Garry Schyman - Welcome to Rapture by The OzSpot…

Garry Schyman - Bioshock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders) by The OzSpot…

Today's show is all about video game music, with some smattering of God of War: Ascension and Soul Sacrifice talk. We brought in musician Az Samad who was the featured guitar soloist for the Distant Worlds concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as well as SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai. Together, we dissect what makes the old pieces great while also bringing you a live audio performance or two. Video game music used for the podcast: "Legend of Zelda - Overworld Theme" by Koji Kondo "Final Fantasy I - Prelude" by Nobuo Uematsu "Final Fantasy Tactics - Trisection" by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaru Iwata "Kirby's Adventure - Butter Building" by Hirozaku Ando "Actraiser - Filmoa" by Yuzo Koshiro "Halo - Halo Theme" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori "Halo 2 - Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix" by Martin O' Donnell, Michael Salvatori and Steve Vai "Halo 3 ODST - Rain" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori "Halo Reach - Overture" by Martin O' Donnell and Michael Salvatori "Xenogears - Emotions" by Yasunori Mitsuda "Xenogears - Yggdrasil Flight Theme" by Yasunori Mitsuda "Chrono Cross - Time's Scar" by Yasunori Mitsuda Covers done by Az Samad "Chrono Trigger - Peaceful Days" by Yasunori Mitsuda "Final Fantasy II - Town" by Nobuo Uematsu…

This month's music podcast playlist will put you in the mood for love, with songs from Team Ico's adventure title and a couple of RPG themes or two. Playlist for this week's show: Ico - You Were There FF VII: Advent Children - Tifa's theme Wet - She's Lost Control Dreamfall - Be With You Mass Effect 3 - I Was Lost Without You Chrono Cross - Star-Stealing Girl Bayonetta - Fly Me To The Moon Portal 2 - Want You Gone To The Moon - For River…

It's a Sony-filled episode where we cast our predictions for the company's press conference on February 20, as well as talk about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and some Idea Factory PS Vita game about touching monster girls with the touchscreen. Featuring RazorTV's Bryan de Silva and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai. Timestamps are below: 3:06 – Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time 11:16 – Aliens: Colonial Marines and horror games in general 19:23 – Monster Monpiece for the PS Vita 29:08 – Intermission (“Routine of War” by The Duel Dragons) 30:02 – PS4 and Sony’s February 20 press conference speculation-orama See the GameSpot feature page of the podcast here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-ep-18-blasting-into-orbis-6403893/…

Southeast Asia’s best video gaming podcast continues with more game-talk geekery with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, DMC, and Disney Infinity. Featuring GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad(@MrToffee) and Randolph Ramsay(@randolphramsay), along with SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai(@KarbyP). Timestamps: 1:28 – GameSpot’s Jonathan Toyad’s appearance on the 938Live Sports Zone segment in Singapore. 3:40 – Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney 13:11 – DMC: Devil May Cry 19:14 – Time Surfer and Temple Run 2 21:59 – Intermission: “PaNic AttaCk’ by Blue Magic (Sonic 3D Blast cover) 22:58 – Disney Infinity 30:13 – PS4 speculations based on Digital Foundry’s article 34:00 – Blizzard Diablo III director Jay Wilson stepped down 37:56 – Killer is Dead 41:34 – Former Sony Liverpool devs form Sawfly Studios. Check out the show page here: http://asia.gamespot.com/search/?qs=gamespot+asia+beat…

This month's odyssey into music highlights the other good pieces of music from 2012; the ones that did not make the cut on our previous video (http://asia.gamespot.com/journey/videos/sound-byte-2012-year-in-review-6401525/) : Track list in order of appearance: -Starhawk Original Soundtrack Song: Homeworld Composer: Christopher Lennertz -FTL: Original Soundtrack Song: Zoltan (Exploration) Composer: Ben Prunty -Asura's Wrath Original Soundtrack Song: Trembling Heart (Ethnic Arrange) Composer: Chikayo Fukuda -XCOM: Enemy Unknown OST Song: Resilience of Man/ Vigilo Confido Composer: Michael McCann -Retro City Rampage Song: Retro City Rampage Main Theme Composer: Jake "virt" Kaufman -Lone Survivor Original Soundtrack Song: Moving On Composer: Jasper Byrne -Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Song: Green and Blue Composer: Neal Davidge -Guild Wars 2 Song: Fear Not This Night Composer: Jeremy Soule Performer: Asja Kadric Follow us on Twitter! (@gs_soundbyte, @MrToffee)…

It's the first GameSpot Asia podcast for the year; let's talk about the future, filled with upcoming titles like Bioshock Infinite, Warframe, Pokemon X/Y, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and a boatload more! Joining GameSpot's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are Michael Khoo from GXBlog/Digital Life and Sim Cheng Kai from SGCafe. Timestamps are below for your reference: 2:14 - Blade & Soul 5:54 - Ragnarok Online 2 7:04 - Warframe i.e: the shooter with space ninjas 11:50 - Hotline Miami 16:29 - BioShock Infinite; potential GOTY 2013? 28:02 - Intermission #1 - "Welcome to Rapture" by Gary Schyman 28:01 - 2013's upcoming titles, from DMC to God of War: Ascension's multiplayer 1:00:05 - Intermission #2 "Wrath Industrial" by ktriton 1:01:05 - Second part of 2013's upcoming titles, from Clang to Star Wars 1313. Intro & Outro music - "Penpal" by Anamanaguchi…

We say farewell to 2012 and talk about what was great and not-so-hot in video games throughout the year. At least before the apocalypse happens. Joining GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad and Randolph Ramsay are CNET Asia's Aloysius Low, Witching Hour Studios' Ian Gregory, RazorTV's Bryan de Silva, and SGCafe's Sim Cheng Kai. Timestamps are below for your reference: 0:00 - This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY) 0:30 - Afternoon Session pt.1 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian) 23:34 - Intermission - Socket 'Trip the Light Fantastic' by djpretzel 24:31 - Afternoon Session pt.2 (Randolph, Aloysius, Ian) 51:13 - Intermission - Mega Man 3 'Gemini Salsa' by McVaffe 52:16 - Evening Session pt. 1 (Bryan, Cheng Kai) 1:35:13 - Intermission - Wing Commander 'Wing Theme Surf' by The Fat Man, Dave Govett, Joe McDermott & K. Weston Phelan 1:36:10 - Evening Session pt. 2 (Bryan, Cheng Kai) Intro + Outro - Penpal (Tugboat Remix) by Anamanaguchi…

It's nearly Christmas! Join the GameSpot AU team--Dan, Laura, Ed, Zorine and Jess--as we look back at the year that was 2012, recounting some of our favourite gaming moments. What made it into our top list of games for this year? What games will be playing over the holidays? And what are we looking forward to in 2013? As always, join us live and ask us questions, leave comments, and participate in the discussion!…

It's another edition of the Lucky Dip and this week we take our pick from news topics including Xbox 720 rumours, BioShock Infinite cosplayers, Steam's Big Picture Mode, and more! And if we're lucky, someone might even draw a wildcard topic. What will it be this week? Stick around to find out!…

This week at GameSpot Asia Beat, we fly around the world and beat up exaggerated stereotypes from the eyes of a Japanese video game company. Actually, we just talk a lot of Street Fighter stuff (past, present and future) for an hour and a half. We also chat with Cross Counter Asia vid. producer/ local fighting game community tourney organizer Yongde on fighting game stuff. Timestamps are below: 0:00 –"Street Fighter II Opening Theme" by Alph Lyra 0:25 – Intro, Non Street Fighter segment (Dishonored, The Last Story, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale) 15:17 – Intermission -"Theme of Ryu" by Alph Lyra 16:13 – Street Fighter, Street Fighter II and its many editions, the live-action films 30:50 – Intermission - "Theme of M.Bison" by Alph Lyra 31:50 – Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV and the competitive scene 42:13 – Intermission - "Theme of Cammy" by Alph Lyra 43:13 – Interview with Cross Counter Asia video producer/Tough Cookie owner/ prominent Singapore FGC contributor Yongde 1:24:42 – Intermission – "Theme of Guile" by Alph Lyra (which goes with everything) 1:25:50 – Miscellaneous Street Fighter stuff, Hong Kong SF comics 1:33:44 – Outro – "True Ending Theme" by Alph Lyra…

What's the hardest part about taking an established gaming franchise and giving it a makeover? That's what Brian Horton, the senior art director on Crystal Dynamics's upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, is here to tell us. Tune in!…

On this week's show we chat Wii U hacks, Black Ops II international sales, the need for review scores, and our thoughts on which video game character we'd most like to have dinner with. Tune in!…

We talk to indie game developers Ian Gregory (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios) about the game development scene in Singapore. Oh yeah, and we also talk about games and some stuff about Ubisoft's interest in THQ brands and Mass Effect/Black Ops II cock-ups. Timestamps are below for your reference: 0:27 - Introducing Ian (Witching Hour Studios) and Gerald Tock (InZen, Nabi Studios) 4:48 - Knights of Pen & Paper (iOS) 7:26 - Saints Row The Third + GTA Bits 11:59 - Assassin's Creed III (Again) 14:20 - Intermission #1 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin) 15:20 - Indie Game Dev. Talk 28:20 - Intermission #2 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin) 29:11 - More Indie Game Dev. Talk 41:00 - Intermission #3 ("In The Bar" by Project Dolphin) 42:02 - News - ME4 to use Frostbite Engine, Crysis F2P, and more! Intro & Outro track: Penpal by Anamanaguchi (http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/) Check out the rest of GameSpot Asia Beat here: http://asia.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-asia-beat-6392305/…

Will the Assassin's Creed movie break tradition and become one of the first well-made, well-received game-to-film works? Plus: why did a bunch of U.S. Navy SEALs get in trouble for helping EA develop Medal of Honor: Warfighter? And just how big will GTA V be?…

Join us for our special Melbourne Cup episode! This week we draw the topics out of a hat and find out what's going on with the PlayStation 4, discuss cost of next gen games, plus cast your vote on who would win if a Luchador took on a horse!…

On this Inside The Actor Studio-esque episode of Asia's finest gaming podcast, we talk to Ubisoft production manager Karl Luhe about Assassin's Creed III and creative director Theo Sanders on Ghost Recon Online. Exciting times! Timestamps: 1:47 - Assassin's Creed III talk with Karl Luhe 27:43 - Intermission #1 ("Venice Rooftops" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack) 28:50 - Ghost Recon Online analysis with Theo Sanders 41:32 - Intermission #2 ("Ezio's Family" by Jesper Kyd - Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack) 42:44 - News! G4 Axing X-Play and Attack of the Show! 46:11 - News! Disney buys Lucasfilm/LucasArts/Star Wars brand! 52:25 - News! Bugs in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo on ZOE HD Collection! Intro and Outro song: "Penpal" by Anamanaguchi…

This week we're going to be looking at online retailer Kogan's version of the PS Vita, plus: why is Anonymous targeting Zynga? We'll also chat about Hotline: Miami and what Microsoft did to make Halo 4 the most expensive game the company has ever made. Tune in!…

On this week's show: our thoughts on Dishonored, the profits of televising eSports, Dragon Age 3, and the new BioShock Infinite trailer. Tune in!…

It's October, there's a lot of games to talk about, and there are four editors (two GSA, one CNet Asia, one SG Cafe) with mics handy. You do the math. Timestamps are below for your reference: 2:14 - FTL 6:58 - Gianna Sisters 7:30 - XCOM: EU 18:01 - Intermission 01 18:33 - Dishonored 23:29 - Borderlands 2's pirate DLC 26:18 - Torchlight 2 (again) 28:01 - Project X Zone 33:41 - Unfinished Swan 37:50 - Code of Princess 42:38 - Harmoknights 45:39 - Dance Central 3 49:23 - Intermission 02 50:01 - News on Tetsuya Mizuguchi 55:07 - Mechwarrior Online 1:02:40 - Project Eternity,Baldur's Gate series 1:06:44 - Halo 4 on two discs 1:11:22 - Intermission 3 1:11:52 - StarCraft II WCS, MOBAs 1:17:12 - Prey 2 In Limbo 1:19:02 - Darkstalkers Are Not Dead, GGPO Blues…

On this week's show, Laura and Zorine team up with ZDnet writer Spandas Lui to talk about controversies in the eSports scene, Nintendo's decision to lower the price of its Wii console, and the motivations of gaming publishers who stand up in support of equality.…

Tune in for EB Expo news, plus: Angry Birds Star Wars, and a lively eSports discussion!…

This episode features the piano remixes of Okami, the electronica talents of Solar Fields, and the ending theme to last year's major Legend of Zelda game. Full playlist is below: 1) Invitation Flower ~ Spring by Kazuki Yanagawa - Atelier Ayesha Original Soundtrack 2) Wep'Keer by Mika Maatsura - Okami Piano Arrangement 3) Reaver Mansion by Russell Shaw, Kostas Zarifis, Mark Zarb-Adami - Fable III OST 4) Shards by Solar Fields - Mirror's Edge Original Soundtrack 5) Robert Plant vs. Rob Zombie by The One Ups - Intergalactic Continuum 6) Staff Roll by Hajime Wakai, Shibo Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, Koji Kondo - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword…

This week's show is all about the hard-hitting gunplay of Borderlands 2, from its pro and cons to whatever else popped up from our heads during the recording of the podcast. Also, Torchlight 2 and Platinum Games enter the fray in-between. Joining Jonathan Toyad are Marc "The Fraggot" Lim from ESPN Game and Bryan de Silva from RazorTV. Catch-a-ride! Timestamp is below: 02:37 - Torchlight II 07:37 - Borderlands 2 28:30 - Intermission (Dam Top - Jesper Kyd) 29:30 - News (Wii U region lock, Platinum Games comments, etc.)…

On this week's show we look at the new PS3 model, plus Dan and Ed chat TGS 2012 news.…

On this week's show Laura, Zorine, Jess, and special CNET guest Nic Healey discuss local Australian pricing for the Wii U, plus our thoughts on the software line-up, including some very tantalising exclusives.…

On this week's show we look at reports that EA has been trying to buy Valve for years, what developers think about the future of triple-A games, and more!…

LGBT gaming convention, Metal Gear movie in the works, Blizzard games in Iran, and PAX coming to Australia! Tune in!…

Do you think death has more weight in games that give player the choice to kill enemies in a variety of ways? Or does a game need to do something more than that to make players feel like their actions really have consequences? Today on the show we'll be exploring that very topic following some recent comments made by Arkane Studios in regards to their upcoming title, Dishonored. Plus: why is DICE getting heat for their Battlefield 4 announcement? Was their timing a bit off, or are players just scared the studio will give up its efforts to support Battlefield 3?…

This week we have a very special guest on the podcast! We are joined by Gearbox president Randy Pitchford, who is going to be with us for the whole hour discussing everything Borderlands 2! Plus we also get his thoughts on the next-gen console debate (do developers really need new hardware to be creative?), experimenting with more mature material in games, and more!…

On this week's show we look at recent comments made by Borderlands 2 designer John Hemmingway regarding Gearbox's upcoming Borderlands 2, in which the developer jokingly refers to a skill tree designed for casual players as "The Girlfriend Mode", and ask: was this a media beat-up? Or does Gearbox have something to feel ashamed about? We also look at recent comments made by Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond regarding gamer expectation: she says gamers expect constant perfection from game developers, and this limits innovation in the games industry. Is she right? Also on the show: why do no third-party developers want to make games for the PlayStation Vita? Tune in!…

On this week's show we map out the upcoming legal showdown between EA and Zynga by getting advice from a real professor of law. Does EA have a strong case? Or will Zynga come out on top? We also look at some recent comments from 2K boss Christoph Hartmann regarding the need for more photorealistic games. According to Hartmann, this is the only way games will be able to portray emotions like sadness and love in an effective way. Is he right? Or is he forgetting about some very important games? Tune in!…

On this week's show we tackle Australian industry woes: how did the game retail market fare in the first half of 2012? What were the best-selling titles? Is PC dominating over consoles? Is anyone playing casual games anymore? Plus: we look at how publishers like Microsoft and Sony let their corporate values get in the way of a good end-user experience, and we look at the merger between Australian mobile studios Firemint and Iron Monkey.…

Hello, friend! The OzSpot this week is all about assessing the current industry landscape, from keeping up creativity in a market that keeps asking for the next generation of consoles to Nintendo's problems in the casual space. Plus: is there really no other game that can compare to Borderlands 2?…

This week on the show: Valve, Steam, and why sales are good for business; Rockstar apologises for long development cycles; and Rhianna Pratchett announced as the Tomb Raider writer (and how this changes our perspective on the recent controversy). Plus: Dan and Ed recount some of their exciting DayZ adventures!…

The OzSpot 03/07/12: Mass Effect 3 endings, Capcom's Seth Killian!…

On this week's show we talk about our experiences hanging out with the very cool Warren Spector; discuss the future of free-to-play games in the industry; and discuss whether people can really complain that games are getting easier. Tune in!…

Join us for a discussion surrounding the momentous decision to officially introduce an R18+ classification for video games in Australia. Special guest: Australian Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare.…

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On this week's show we have a debate about video game advertising, talk about GAME Australia layoffs and store closures, and look at why Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios closed last week. Tune in!…

This week we discuss Australian game retailers grey importing stock, EA courting indie developers, and differing views from two major developers on the future of the next generation of games. Tune in!…

This week on the show we invite special guest Frank Simon, senior managing producer at Sony Computer Entertainment America, to talk to us about the upcoming VITA title Resistance: Burning Skies as well as broader industry issues such as handhelds vs. mobile, innovation, PS4 rumours, and more. Tune in!…

On this week's show we look at what the industry's top analysts think about next-gen consoles blocking used games; we throw around the idea of owning consoles on a monthly plan; plus: comparing the 3DS with the Vita--how is the latter measuring up? All this and more!…

On this week's show: Koz's farewell message, Halo live-action series, Mikami's new survival horror game, and more! Plus: Dan tells us his impressions of God of War's new multiplayer mode.…

This week we look at the growth of games in the eyes of the mainstream press; the author suing Ubisoft over the plot of Assassin's Creed; new God of War game AND a soon-to-be-announced new Call of Duty game; and the parliamentary inquiry that could help lower the prices of video games in Australia. Tune in!…

This week we look at GDC highlights; investigate the state of the Japanese gaming industry; find out why a AAA developer thinks AAA development is doomed; and ask what you thought of Quantic Dream's Kara demo. …

This week we get together to discuss Valve's supposed new home console; our take on the recently-announced Assassin's Creed III; and a look at how the games industry could better misrepresent itself for the sake of comedy. Warning: this podcast contains explicit language.…

This week your favourite GameSpot AU staffers discuss the sticky topic of Day-1 DLC! Plus: we try and put a price on one hour of gameplay, and look at why video game trailers are becoming increasingly disconnected from the products they're trying to sell. Tune in! …

We're live-streaming the show again! Join us for a chat about the OzHadou fighting game championships, an update on Double Fine's Kickstarter campaign, R18+ finally in parliament, and all the Vita launch week details you could ever want! Plus, we introduce a new member to the GameSpot AU team--welcome Jess!…

This week we're live-streaming the show on Twitch TV! Join us for a very revealing discussion on Double Fine's Kickstarter campaign, the used game sales business, and a special Valentine's Day story edition. Make sure you tune in to the live broadcast next week -- more details on Twitter and Facebook closer to the date.…

This week on the show we welcome CNET Australia editor Seamus Byrne to talk about David Jaffe's latest verbal cock-up (ahem), the nature of video game addiction, and the growing need for digital sales tracking in the Australian games market. Tune in! …

This week on the show we look at THQ's position in the global industry; analyse the life-cycle of current home consoles; discuss Nintendo's plans for the Internet; find out why Koz doesn't like Mario; AND introduce expletives to the show! (Warning: this podcast contains expletives.) Enjoy!…

Join Laura, Dan, Koz and special guest Edmond Tran for a fun-filled afternoon of lighthearted banter with the occasional video game reference! But no really, we do talk about games. This week we look at how you can play Red Dead Redemption on your PS Vita (you don't have to know Spanish either!); we find out how well BioWare managed to spend their $200 million US dollars; rejoice over Resident Evil 6 news; and look at why Just Dance and Call of Duty should always be played side-by-side (or should they?) Tune in! WARNING: CONTAINS THOUGHTS. …

Join us for a discussion of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its consequences; a roundup of gaming news from last week's CES in Las Vegas; and a look at how THQ is handling its business. Tune in! …

Happy New Year everyone! We're back for 2012 with a jam-packed show featuring the absolutely lovely and totally mature team of Laura, Randy, Dan and Koz! Kicking things off in our very first episode for 2012 we look at the banning of Syndicate in Australia; Harvey Norman's new online game store; a disappointing PS Vita launch in Japan; plus our predictions for the gaming year ahead. Tune in! …

Welcome to the last OzSpot for the year! We're sad to see it go but never fear: we'll be back again in 2012 to weave even more video game magic. On this week's show we look back at the top stories of 2011 and talk about some of our favourite games of this year. We also invite you guys to leave your comments and suggestions on how we can improve the show next year: would you like to hear more of a particular topic, or segment? Would you like to see more guests on the show? How about more special industry roundtable podcasts looking at a particular issue? We'd love to hear from you! In the meantime, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at GameSpot Australia.…

This week we present a very special edition of the OzSpot. By popular demand, we have delved deeper into the topic of game criticism with a full-length podcast, discussing the nature and relevance of game reviews and the growth and mindset of the gaming audience. To help us discuss these topics we have invited three special guests to join us on this week's show: Mark Serrels, Editor of Kotaku Australia (www.kotaku.com.au); Joab Gilroy, Editor of GameArena (www.gamearena.com.au); and Steven O'Donnel (Bajo), Co-presenter of ABC TV's Good Game (www.abc.net.au/goodgame). Tune in and don't forget to leave us your comments below! …

This week on the show we find out how Mad Max director George Miller could help save Australia's game development industry; talk about the affect of street date breaks on the industry, publishers, and consumers; and find out a little bit more about what Randy and Koz got up to at a gaming speed-dating night! Plus, Koz rants about Modern Warfare 3, and Dan says rude things. Tune in! …

This week on the show we look at the necessity of yearly sequels in the gaming industry; find out a little bit more about what's new in Minecraft 1.0; and ask whether game critics have lost touch with the mainstream gaming audience. Plus: find out how Dan's beard is progressing along! GET IN THE MOVEMBER ACTION: Join GameSpot AU's Movember team and help raise money for charity while looking like a badass! Go here: http://au.movember.com/mospace/1615694/ …

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On this week's show we discuss PlayStation Vita pricing in Australia, examine the latest WoW expansion pack, and predict Battlefield 3 sales. Plus Koz gets angry and we giveaway prizes. Tune in!…

This week on the OzSpot Koz and Dan talk about their time at the EB Expo on the sunny Gold Coast; we discuss Sony's decision to limit the number of PS-branded 3D TVs in Australia; talk Kinect on the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary! Plus, we chat to special guest Adam Ruch from Macquarie University about the upcoming three-day GAME event, featuring talks, panel discussions, indie games, and more! Tune in! …

This week on the OzSpot we look at the death of Steve Jobs and Apple's impact on mobile gaming, find out what the latest survey says about Aussie gamers and their behaviour, and ask why Team Bondi went bankrupt. Plus we're joined by special guest Rob Jones, gameplay director on NBA2K12! Tune in! …

This week on the OzSpot we look at the proposed changes to Australia's classification system, argue about Sony's "Only on PSN" program, and ask whether the Kindle Fire is a good gaming device. Tune in! …

This week on the OzSpot we dissect the nature of the publisher-consumer relationship, ask why Australia won't be getting Star Wars: The Old Republic before 2012, and talk about a very different kind of first-person shooter. Tune in! …

We're back from Tokyo to bring you all the latest news from TGS including weird 3DS analog add-ons, the strong Vita launch line-up, and more! Plus we chat arcade games and why Randy loves bidets! …

We're in Tokyo! Sitting in a extremely tiny hotel room, Dan, Laura and special GameSpot Asia guest Jonathan bring you all the latest news, including the 3DS sales surge, Blizzard's three-year plan, and the Dead Island sexism debacle. Tune in! …

It's nearly Tokyo Game Show time! This week, we chat about the right to kill civilians in shooters, argue about digital, and ask each other what we're most looking forward from next week's Japanese gaming extravaganza. …

It's podcast time! This week, we chat about the new Halo trilogy, Gears of War 3's season pass, argue about the future of retail, and Koz rants about screenshots!…

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The GameSpot AU crew are back on deck, refreshed, and ready to rip into a new year of the latest games news. Join us as we discuss Gran Turismo 5Â’s latest delay and licensing issues, ActivisionÂ’s confirmation of a DJ Hero sequel on the way, and how you can turn games into work. Plus, we bring you latest update on the battle for Aussie classification reform. Tune in! …

It's the final show for the year, and we've picked the biggest topic until last--the newly announced public consultation into R18+ for games in Australia. Is the discussion paper balanced? Will there be a vocal gamer reaction? And will it change anything? Tune in! …

WeÂ’re almost at the end of another year, but in this penultimate episode of The OzSpot we discuss Microsoft joining the PC digital distribution race, EA rebooting the Medal of Honor franchise, and Aliens vs. Predator banned down under. Plus we wrap up the winners from the Aussie game developer awards, chat gaming razors, and expensive ham. Tune in! …

CrimeCraft gets banned in Australia, Rock Band hits 1000 songs, in-game help with Microsoft, crazy gamers suing publishers, and riding a Corvette for fun through Azeroth: all these and more in this week's edition of the OzSpot! …

This week on the show we discuss SonyÂ’s unified attack on the virtual marketplace, rumours of premium PlayStation Network subscriptions coming in 2010, and NintendoÂ’s lack of concern over motion sensing technology from its competitors. Plus, we chat South Australian Attorney-General Michael AtkinsonÂ’s call for the ban of Modern Warfare 2 down under. Tune in! …

This week on the show we discuss the OnLive game streaming service making its way to mobile phone handsets, Modern Warfare 2Â’s launch week sales figures, and Russia pulling copies of MW2 off shelves because of the gameÂ’s controversial content. Plus, we chat Aussie development studio Krome laying off employees, and its impact on the local industry. Tune in! …

This week we chat Beatles Rock Band sales, LittleBigPlanet sequel rumours quashed, and an Aussie making a political move to oust South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson. Plus, we play Modern Warfare 2 and get our hands on the official Classification Board ruling to discuss whether the context justifies the content. Tune in!…

On this special Melbourne Cup edition of The OzSpot, we pop the champagne and discuss PlayTV coming to Australia, NintendoÂ’s new DSi LL/XL hardware, and debate whether the Wii fad is over. Plus, we chat the latest Modern Warfare 2 controversy, pick a few winners, and give away some awesome prizes. Tune in!…

This week the GameSpot AU crew discusses milking the rhythm game genre and DJ HeroÂ’s pre-order blues, Netflix movie streaming coming to PlayStation 3, and rumours of new New DSi hardware on the way. Plus we chat Modern Warfare 2Â’s latest bombshell and give away some big prizes. Tune in!…

This week the GameSpot AU crew discusses Peter MooreÂ’s prognostication on the death of the disc, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer PC details and the uproar from the gameÂ’s community. Plus we chat Borderlands DLC and whether it should be included at launch, and The Beatles: Rock Band outselling Guitar Hero 5. Tune in!…

This week we give you a double dose of the G-Spot crew with an extended OzSpot remix. We give you lowdown on the Aussie Left 4 Dead 2 ban, chat World of Warcraft's classification down under, and question Gearbox's Randy Pitchford hating on Steam. Plus we wicky wicky wah with four tracks we made in Beaterator. Tune izzin! …

The GameSpot AU crew are all back on deck. This week we chat Project Natal support in Fable III, cinematic adaptations of Call of Duty and Spore, and discuss the staff lay offs at Aussie developer Transmission Games. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU crew is back from Japan and ready to rumble. This week we chat everything PSP Go, PlayStation 3 Slim worldwide sales figures, and new hardware bundles. We also give you the lowdown on MicrosoftÂ’s Project Natal support squad, and wrap up the big games from the show. Tune in! …

Straight from a crowded hotel room in Tokyo, we bring you this week's TGS-flavoured OzSpot! We chat TGS tips, the Left 4 Dead 2 banning, future Wiis, and general Tokyo shenanigans. Tune in! …

This week on the show we discuss Apple dissing Sony and Nintendo handheld games, Courtney Love throwing punches about Kurt in Guitar Hero 5, and rumoured Wii price cuts. We also chat ActivisionÂ’s PC streaming future, making games on the cheap, and taking the fun out of game development. Plus weÂ’re still giving away two tickets to the Tokyo Game Show! Tune in! …

OzSpot! This week we discuss current generation hardware failure rates, game streaming service OnLive going into public beta, and first week PlayStation 3 slim sales figures for Japan and the UK. Plus we give you and a friend a chance to win your way to the 2009 Tokyo Game Show. Tune in! The GameSpot AU competition hub can be found …

It's OzSpot time! This week we resurrect rockers and discuss Kurt Cobain joining Guitar Hero 5 from beyond the grave, discuss the next iterations of PlayStation and Xbox hardware, and argue current generation price cuts, rumours, and discontinuations. We also chat Rockstar porting GTA to the iPhone and iPod, Disney buying Marvel, and give you chances to win awesome prizes. Tune in! …

It's been a jampacked week in games, and it's a similarly packed OzSpot. In this show, we break down the PS3 Slim and what effect it will have on the Aussie market, get apocalyptic with Cataclysm, argue about the price of Beatles Rock Band in Australia, and find out which game is being given away (practically) free. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU crew return for another episode of the OzSpot! This week we chat about the likelihood of Microsoft dropping the Xbox 360 Pro edition in favour of the Elite, predicted price cuts for the PlayStation 3, and Sony patenting crazy shape-shifting technology. We all rap about the future of graphics, EA on the future of DLC, and more. Tune in! …

The OzSpot is back! This week we chat Starcraft 2Â’s delay to 2010, DJ battles between Scratch and ActivisionÂ’s Hero product, and Spielberg taking on the Halo film. We also discuss Guitar Hero 5 track backwards compatibility, new features, and give you the full details on the latest game banned in Australia. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU crew are at it again. This week we chat about SonyÂ’s profit slump, newly found reduced manufacturing cost, and global hardware figures. We also spin a few tunes and bust some rhymes with our takes on the DJ Hero premium hardware pricing, as well as dissecting the Microsoft and Gearbox Halo announcement. Plus we put the OzSpot to the test with a new sexy app for the iPhone. Tune in!…

The GameSpot AU crew return to the airwaves with a flood of Comic-Con news. This week we discuss Sam Raimi directing the World of Warcraft movie, GTA being too complex for film, and Dead Space getting the celluloid treatment. We also chat Bungie probably, maybe, sort of not working on more Halo, as well as revealing which games have been pushed back to 2010. Tune in!…

In this edition of the OzSpot, we chat indie acts and Rock Band, guess what applications Project Natal on PCs could be used for, discuss the possible PSP App Store, admonish parents for not playing games, and hotly debate whether night vision goggles are a worthwhile freebie! …

On this weekÂ’s OzSpot we discuss THQÂ’s day one commitment to motion sensing, Starcraft 2 on the backburner, and BioShock 2Â’s extra developer muscle and delay to 2010. We also give you a rundown of EAÂ’s disgust at cage fighting games, upcoming hardware price cut talk, and give you the skinny on a brand new Michael Jackson game. Tune in! …

This week on the OzSpot we chat digital downloads not expected until 2019, DJ Hero pricing, UFC bans, Tecmo Koei dissing on motion sensing, Warner buying Midway, and bash on the English. …

This week the GameSpot AU crew discusses Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars heading to the PlayStation Portable, THQ jumping on the game peripheral bandwagon, and id getting snapped up by ZeniMax. We also chat about the rumoured Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware price cuts, as well as audition actors for the upcoming Uncharted movie. Tune in! …

In this episode, the GS AU crew chat about Activision's threat to stop developing for the PS3, wonder if Natal will become bundled with the 360, ask if Modern Warfare 2 will the biggest game EVER, and debate Mortal Kombat's place in fighting history.…

In this episode, we argue about Wii Demo Play, ask if game reviewers "get" Nintendo games, brew up some controversy with Dante's Inferno, and talk about GameSpot's game of E3--Scribblenauts. Tune in!…

OzSpot is back! After a brief hiatus for the show that stops the gaming world, this week we return with our take on E3 2009. We dissect the big news, the three major press conferences, and our picks of the best games from the show floor. Tune in!…

ItÂ’s that time of the year again, and with E3 just a week away weÂ’ve dedicated this weekÂ’s episode of the OzSpot to one of the biggest entertainment expos on the planet. We chat Necrovision being unbanned in Australia (and a new game knocked back at the border), OnLive snubbing E3, and Konami game reveal speculation. Plus, we discuss Capcom, Koei and SqueenixÂ’s reduced presence at this yearÂ’s show, as well as give you our predictions of what will going down. Tune in! …

ItÂ’s OzSpot time! The GameSpot AU crew is back again and this week we discuss Guitar Hero 5 info, PlayStation 3 price cuts and new console rumours, and debate wireless hunchback skateboarding with Tony Hawk: RIDE. We also discuss free games for Aussie Xbox 360 elite console buyers, and give an update on whatÂ’s really going on with Duke Nukem Forever and 3D Realms. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU crew is back for The OzSpot. This week we discuss the closure of 3D Realms, the latest Australian PlayStation 3 sales figures and SonyÂ’s music video service, and Guitar Hero breaking the two billion dollar mark. We also wax lyrical on Pearl Jam Rock Band, ponder Aussie developers cracking the top 100, and give you the chance to win some awesome new prizes. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU team is back in the hizzy with another episode of The OzSpot. This week we discuss NintendoÂ’s Japanese video download service, Call of Duty: Vietnam, and debate 3D and full-body motion sensing hardware rumours from Microsoft and Sony ahead of E3. We also look at recently announced non-game .deTuned, get an update on the Six Days in Fallujah game debacle and give away a bunch of goodies. Tune in! …

The GameSpot AU crew is back again with another action-packed episode of The OzSpot. This week we discuss pig flu, KonamiÂ’s about-face on Six Days in Fallujah and the freshly announced Marvel vs. Capcom 2. We also rock out with our block out in Lego Rock Band, chat the BioShock film and dissect the latest Xbox 360 sales figures. Tune in!…

It's Tuesday afternoon, and while the weekend is now just a blurred vision and the next one a mirage on the working week horizon, we've got you covered. In this weekÂ’s episode of The OzSpot we discuss the newly announced Fallout New Vegas, chat Paul McCartney rocking Coachella with Beatles: Rock Band, and there's finally movement on the R18+ games debate front. We also dissect the latest Aussie Nintendo DSi hardware sales figures and find out if games really are in the same league as the great literary works. Tune in!…

The Easter long weekend has come and gone and weÂ’re back this week with a brand new podcast. In this episode we discuss the Wii fad beginning to fade in Japan, BungieÂ’s suspicious staff recruitment, and GTAÂ’s impact on the mature handheld games market. Plus we talk, Patapon 2 going digital only, Will Wright leaving EA and using games to win the war on drugs. Tune in! …

In this weekÂ’s episode of the OzSpot we discuss Konami bringing the war to gamers, the British Army using games to recruit soldiers, and whether you should bother upgrading your DS Lite to a shiny new DSi. Plus we chat Rock Band rumours and let the cat out of the bag with our April Fools Day prank. Tune in! …

In this new episode of the OzSpot we get a visit from the Aqua Teen Hunger Force crew, wrap-up of all the big news from GDC 2009 and chat about the shift to online interactive videos. Plus we discuss the hacking of the Aussie Classification Board website and find out why games are actually good for your eyes. Tune in!…

In this weekÂ’s episode of the OzSpot we come up with new punishments for pirates, kick some dogs, evaluate the iPhone as a handheld games console and discuss the cost of doing business on the PlayStation Network. WeÂ’ve also traded in Randy for a special guest. Tune in! …

In this special St. Patrick's Day themed episode of the OzSpot we chat tinfoil hat government, global DS hardware sales, Lego Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, brand new Beatles coming to Rock Band, and speculate on PlayStation 3 price cuts. Tune in!…

In this episode of the OzSpot we chat drug classifications in games, Rock Band Beatles details and Ringo Starr drum kits, upcoming Guitar Hero games, and discuss BioShock 2 kidnappings. Tune in! …

In this episode of the OzSpot we find out what the hold up is with public consultation on R18+ classification, discuss PSP2 rumours, Street Fighter bombing at the box office, and whether Midway is flogging off Mortal Kombat. Tune in to get the lowdown! …

In this week's episode of the OzSpot, we talk Sony's brand new hardware developments, discuss the Nintendo DSi and the company's downloadable content strategy, accidently break GTA IV, and throw some televisions into swimming pools. Tune in for all the action!…

In this episode of the OzSpot, we chat consolidation in the game industry, THQ distributing Capcom down under, and discuss the latest Guitar Hero news. Plus we debate just how awesome the intro song to Street Fighter IV is. …

In this podcast, we find out which Attorney Generals support R18+, debate whether Wii Music is a flop, and complain about SF IV DLC! …

The GS AU crew chats Nintendo sales dominance, the latest studio lay-offs, EA's three-pronged Need for Speed plan, Neighbours' stars in games, and more. Plus 50 Cent is in the house!…

The OzSpot is back again this week with all the latest gaming news from Australia and around the world. Tune in as we discuss Michael AtkinsonÂ’s thoughts on an introduction of the R18+ classification for games, the latest Aussie software and hardware figures, and why games and Koz are destroying the minds of the youth. …

The OzSpot is back again this week with all the latest gaming news from Australia and around the world. Tune in as we discuss Madworld and GTA: Chinatown Wars classification, Pandemic Brisbane closing its doors, the value of the Aussie games industry, and why Krist Novoselic sucks at Rock Band 2. …

OzSpot is back for 2009! Join the GS AU crew as we discuss MMO fever, digital music bundles, and Tony Hawk pro skater peripherals. …

Christmas is looming and the GS AU team are back for one last show before the New Year. Join us as we talk '08 games in review, rumour and speculation, and piracy. We also give away a stack of goodies. Tune in! …

It's been 14 days since the last OzSpot, can you believe it? Join the GS AU crew as they offer expert legal advice on the Rock Band class action, talk about the GTA IV DLC announcement, play some Resident Evil 5 and the console version of Street Fighter IV. Plus we launch an all new competition!…

The GameSpot AU crew is back again with another jam-packed episode of The OzSpot. This week we remix Rock Band Beatles, talk impending R18+ public consultation, and give practical tips for escaping the zombie apocalypse. Stay safe, win prizes, tune in now!…

Join the GameSpot AU crew as they analyse the IEAA's Interactive Australia 2009 report, lament the delay of Little Big Planet, and wage war in weaker countries in Tom Clancy's EndWar. All that, plus a brand new competition. Tune in! …

Now that TGS and Blizzcon are over, the entire GameSpot AU crew is back for another edition of the OzSpot! We give your impressions of the two big game shows, as well as chat Madworld, new 360 SKUs, getting a game education, and icky excrement! Plus we've got heaps of competitions, including a new BioShock PS3 comp!…

Join Randy, Dan, Koz, and Laura as they examine the banning of Silent Hill: Homecoming, Rock Band's November 12 Aussie release date, and the first chapter of Gears of War 2. We've also got a a brand-spanking new competition for you all. Be sure to tune in!…

The whole GS AU crew--Laura, Dan, Koz, and Randy--are back with another edition of the OzSpot. In this episode, we chat Lego Batman, Dead Space bans, Games Conference Asia, Guitar Hero World Tour, and more. Plus we've got another giveaway!…

GameSpot AU is back on the air! In this edition of the OzSpot, Laura, Koz, and Randy chat about Xbox 360 peripherals, ask why game prices are so high in Australia, discuss the missing 160GB PS3, play some Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise and Spore, and much more. Plus, we're also giving away a copy of Spore! …

The whole GS AU crew is back in this edition of the OzSpot! Join Dan, Koz, Laura, and Randy as they discuss the World Cyber Game's Aussie finals, new console bundles, the Fallout 3 fiasco, Midnight Club Los Angeles, and try to predict the future using video games. Plus we have a new competition! …

Dan and Randy are at E3, where they chat about all the big news and games from the show! Plus they're joined by the crew from GameSpot UK for some cross-country action! …

In this pre-E3 edition of the OzSpot, the GameSpot AU crew talk about the titles they most want to play at the world's biggest games show. Plus we cover game bans in Australia, Xbox 360 price drops, and more. And in a special feature, Koz eats some liver covered with chocolate sauce and cherries on air! Check it out! (The OzSpot will be back in August after a brief E3 hiatus). …

In this edition of the OzSpot, we duke it our in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, rock out with the latest Guitar Hero World Tour details, get sweaty with Top Spin 3, and much more. We've also got a brand new competition, plus Koz finds out what he has to eat during the next show! Tune in now! …

What a fortnight it has been for gaming! In this episode of the OzSpot, we talk about the implications of Itagaki leaving Temco, the success of Wii Fit down under, Aussie developed Hellboy: Science of Evil, and much, much more! There's also a brand new competition to win. Tune in now.…

In this episode of the OzSpot, we're joined by a special guest, talk about Guitar Hero World Tour, and take a look at Capcom's top franchises. And like that's not enough, we've also got a brand spanking new competition. All that and more in the latest edition of everybody's favourite Australian gaming podcast!…

The GameSpot AU crew dissect the GTA IV week one sales figures, takes a look at how the PS3 is selling down under, sweats it up on Wii Fit, plus covers the European Sony Gamers' Day in detail. We also launch another competition, which we think you'll all like! …

GameSpot AU braves the cold Sydney streets to bring you all the news from Grand Theft Auto IV's midnight launch! Plus we race around on Mario Kart Wii, dissect the massive Sierra Gamers' Day event (with games such as Ghostbusters, The Bourne Conspiracy, and others), and much more. Plus a new competition! …

More on Australia's R18+ kerfuffle, a censored Grand Theft Auto IV, and the joy of decapitation in Ninja Gaiden II. Plus we get our hands-on The World Ends With You for the Nintendo DS. All that--plus a new competition to win a copy of Mario Kart for the Wii--on this new OzSpot!…

Want your fill of lame jokes? The OzSpot has 'em for ya! Plus, more on an R18+ rating for games down under, in-game advertising, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Dynasty Warriors 6, God of War on the PSP, and a brand new compeition to win a copy of Professor Layton's for the DS. Tune in!…

Time to get your OzSpot on! In this edition, we go for a spin on Mario Kart Wii, lament our shocking lack of fitness with Wii Fit, race around the Aussie version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and recap the highlights from our very first GS AU tournament. Plus we've got a new competition for God of War on the PSP!…

In this new episode of the OzSpot, we chat about our highlights from GDC, get realistic about the chances of Australia receiving an R18+ rating for games, break down Street Fighter IV, get some hands-on with de Blob, and cruise the streets with Niko in Grand Theft Auto IV. Plus we have a new competition! …

Welcome to another edition of the OzSpot! In this episode Randy, Koz, and Dan discuss the first game banning in Australia for 2008, Medal of Honor Heroes 2 multiplayer, Pirates, tree MMOs and much, much more! …

In this latest OzSpot, the GameSpot AU crew chats about Nintendo's console dominance down under, explores the EB Games versus Microsoft kerfuffle, interviews Sony head Michael Ephraim about how many PlayStation 3s Sony has given away, and talks in-depth about Grand Theft Auto IV. Plus we've got six copies of Turok to give away! The OzSpot--now with even more "Dan looking for his Wii" jokes. …

Load up, it's OzSpot time again! This week, Dan, Koz, and Randy break down the latest stats showing the Australian game industry's growth in 2007, talk about which next-gen console is on top, get all super-powered with Prototype, and burn rubber with Burnout Paradise. Plus, we've got a brand new competition! …

Welcome to the first OzSpot of 2008! In this edition, we talk Blu-ray vs HD DVD, go through GameSpot's best games for 2007, complain about Xbox Live outtages, and much more. Plus enter our OzSpot competition to win a whole box of swag! …

It's the holiday OzSpot edition! In this last podcast for 2007, Randy, Dan, Koz, and special guest star Dave recap the year's biggest Aussie game news stories, as well as chat about the recent demise of Aussie studio Auran. Plus, we unveil the OzSpot's biggest competition so far (probably)!…

It's OzSpot time again! This week, Dan, Koz, and Randy discuss the big Activision/Vivendi merger, dismember the Soldier of Fortune 2 "unbanning", wonder when the PS3 will hit 200,000 sales in Australia, and chat about the latest games. Plus we give you details on how you can rock out with GameSpot AU at a special Rock Band event in Sydney! …

It's OzSpot time again! In this edition, Dan, Koz, and Randolph discusses the best Australian made games for 2007, checks out gamer topics for this year's Federal Election, tracks down Tom Crago from Tantalus, chats about eGames, and examines Koz's moustache. Tune in now! …

In this new OzSpot, we chat to Xbox Australia head David McLean about cheaper 360s, break down the pros and cons of Guitar Hero III, take a spin on WipeOut Pulse, take the adventurous path with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and talk way too much Simpsons. Plus we give away our very first GameSpot AU emblem. The OzSpot--now with 70 percent more union members! …

In this latest OzSpot, GameSpot AU gets angry about game bans in Australia, talk to Sony Australia head Michael Ephraim about copping flak from gamers, hit the dirt with MX vs ATV Untamed, and talk about firing monkeys out of cannons. Plus a brand new competition!…

In this new OzSpot episode, GameSpot AU's crew talks about the 40GB PS3, gets political with Federal Government's snub of the local industry, breaks down Eye of Judgment and Table Tennis Wii, and more. Be warned--Halo 3 spoilers also lurk within! …

Welcome to another week of The OzSpot. In this week's edition, we talk about the Tokyo Games Show, cosplay, and fighting insects. Plus, we also talk about the recent launch of a little game called Halo 3. …

The latest OzSpot is finally here! In this edition Randy, Dan and Koz chat about Skate, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, FIFA Soccer 08, buying friendship with chocolate coins, current topics on the forum and more! …

It's OzSpot time again! Listen as Dan, James, and Randolph talk about the Xbox 360 price cut down under, Leipzig vs E3, taking on Slash in Guitar Hero III, playing music on a DS, and much more! …

In this newest OzSpot episode, we chat about the Aussie PS3 price bundle, break down the GTA IV delay, get furious with Fury, hang out with the Lich King, and raise a hullabaloo about Halo 3. Plus we corner Krome about Pinatas! Listen to the OzSpot--now with 20% more Dan! …

Australia's top-selling games, PS3 bundle packs, Sega down under, rugby, competitions, and more--all in this brand spanking new edition of the OzSpot. Listen now! …

GameSpot AU brings you the second episode of the OzSpot--direct from a San Francisco hotel room! Listen as Randolph, Dan, and special guest Guy Cocker from GameSpot UK debate and discuss the burning issues, including PS3 price cuts, hands-on impressions from E3 2007, and much more. …

GameSpot AU brings you the very first edition of the OzSpot. Listen as Randolph, Dan and Koz debate and discuss the burning issues, including PS3 sales in Australia, give you some hands-on impressions of The Darkness and More Brain Training, and much more. …