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Xbox 360 Fancast 032 -- Tough Questions


We've just churned out the 32nd episode of the Xbox 360 Fancast (and boy are our arms tired!). This week, we talk about wacky Korean Halo 3 marketing, the Call of Duty 4 multiplayer beta, Family Guy, Castle Crashers, and the growing sense of dread that accompanies Silent Hill V news. Yes, we discuss all of this and more. We also take some time to answer fanmail about the wireless headset, the Orange Box, and THE MOST DIFFICULT FANCAST QUESTION EVER (according to the person who sent it to us). Download and experience aural (we said aural) pleasure.

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Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Dustin Burg (SuperDunners), David Dreger (Knuckles Dawson)

Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. Break: "Welcome to Stop" by 31Knots
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News:
Halo 3 has gone gold
Some scary Halo 3 marketing in Korea
GRAW 2 Throwback Pack 1 and 2 now free
COD4 Beta opened up to all who signed up
XBLA: Puzzle Fighter and Streets of Rage 2 (Puzzle Fighter review), Fatal Fury and Cyberball this week
Work at Valve? No BioShock for you!
Castle Crashers multiplayer mode footage
Family Guy and FOX coming to XBLM
GOW Hidden Fronts now free
Call of Juarez demo shoots up XBLM
TimeShift demo is out
VF5 may not hit (or kick) Japanese 360s
Silent Hill V details revealed

Break

Fanmail: Wireless headsets not worth it? What about the Orange Box?

Fantalk: If you could buy just one game in the next six months, what would it be?

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1. does any body know when is the demo for fifa gona be on xbox marketplace for download in the USA?????? please let me know thanks TOP QUESTION!!!!!! WHAT ABOUT FIFA!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:49PM on Sep 4th 2007 by renatox

2. I know this might be off topic but i'm hosting a party and i'm thinking about wat 3 games i should get for my newly purchased 360 i need them to be 4-2 players on one system split screen, i dunno if these games meet the requirements but i'm thinking of getting gears of war, forza 2, and rainbow six vegas. anybody have better suggestions? thx

Posted at 5:52PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Kakiray

3. @ 2

Gears of War and Rainbow Six both only do 2 player split screen. Between the two I recommend Gears of War. I got both at the same time and I have barely touched Rainbow Six. The campaign co-op in Gears was a blast with my friend split-screen. I don't know anything about Forza 2, though.

You are getting Halo 3, right?

Posted at 6:07PM on Sep 4th 2007 by zackiyp

4. By the way, I can't think of one Xbox 360 Retail game that has decent 4 player split-screen. Halo 3 will, of course, but as of now, there aren't any. (Shooters)

Posted at 6:08PM on Sep 4th 2007 by zackiyp

5. There are a couple Arcade games that are good for parties. Bomberman LIVE and Gaulant have 4 player co op.

Posted at 6:15PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Bauer22

6. My "Monday" fancast fix is on. Downloading now, thanks guys!

Posted at 6:22PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Knight Marquise

7. @Kakiray

Retail games may get expensive if your purchasing them solely for a party, I would recommend XBLA games (Arcade). They have an easy learning curve and are tons of fun. Some of my personal favs:

1) Bomberman Live - easy to pickup, and lots of fun (1-4 players locally, 8 players online)

2) Super Puzzle Fighter II - 2 player puzzle fun, "who's got next?"

3) Super Street Fighter II - 2d classic fighter

4) Geometry Wars - Addicting, great buy

5) Small Arms - Smash Brothers clone

6) Assault Heroes - 2 player coop

Retail games are fun, but I would only buy them if you're interested in playing them yourself after the party!

If only Castle Crashers was out :(

Posted at 6:39PM on Sep 4th 2007 by TORO

8. Thanks guys I always like these. =)
Keep it up

Posted at 6:46PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Highimpact1

9. @ Renatox

Hey buddy, just so you can stop asking on every single post, X3F will let you know when Fifa 07' demo hits XBLM. It's not released till 10/31 so I suspect not anytime soon.

Posted at 6:48PM on Sep 4th 2007 by TORO

10. With all the sound effects, I just have to make an X3F Soundboard. Im on it right now, But this means I have to listen to all 32 episodes /sob. But never fear, It shall be done!

Posted at 7:58PM on Sep 4th 2007 by DaMan09

11. thanks toro and sorry lol just that im a lil upset they put info of any game but NOTHING about fifa never thanks again and i hope u meant fifa 08 cuz i did

Posted at 8:24PM on Sep 4th 2007 by renatox

12. Halo 3 (Confirmed) Weapons

Pistol (Dual)
SMG (Dual)
Assault Riffle
Battle Riffle
Shotgun
Sniper Riffle
Rocket Launcher
Spartan Laser
Missile Pod (Support)
Flame Thrower (Support)
Machine Gun Turret (Support)
Plasma Pistol (Dual)
Plasma Riffle (Dual)
Needler
Carbine
Beam Riffle
Fuel Rod Cannon
Energy Sword
Plasma Turret (Support)
Spiker (Dual)
Mauler (Dual)
Brute Shot
Gravity Hammer
Sentinel Beam
Fragmentation (Grenade)
Spike (Grenade)
Plasma (Grenade)
Firebomb (Grenade)
Sentinel Beam

Halo 3 (confirmed)vehicles

Ghost
Chopper
Prowler
Wraith
Banshee
Mongoose
Warthog (machine gun) (gauss) (Transport)
Scorpion
Hornet
Elephant (Only on Sandtrap)

HALO 3 (confrimed)EQUIPMENT

Bubble Shield
Power Drainer
Trip Mine
Portable Gravity Lift
Radar Jammer
Flare
Regenerator
Personal Shield

:)

Posted at 8:52PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Project Ekim

13. If someone asked me my response to the TOUGHEST QUESTION EVARRRRR, i'd say Halo 3 as well. Forget Forge, forget 4 player co-op, forget team scoring IN co-op, forget the campaign and even multiplayer..I'm getting it for the community. It'll be the old chestnut go-to game to play with my buddies as default within ALL of those aspects..them alone aren't enough, but my pals inside it make it absolutely worth my hard-earned $130:)
Knuckles, i'm looking at YOU!

P.S..if and when I submit another question, it'll be shorter. And it's WHISKEY, not MAGIC for short! Ya foof.

Posted at 9:02PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Magic Whiskey

14. I'll do co-op with alla you foolz!! Knuckles knows I'm down already...I call any spot #2, 3 or 4 (I want the Carbine)

Posted at 9:15PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Magic Whiskey

15. Omg got my code beta message I'm in


Xbl I'd: bs6268d

Posted at 9:30PM on Sep 4th 2007 by chris

16. I am now required to sell my headset since it has been shamed on the show. =(

Posted at 9:32PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Shadow Tax

17. The Tritton AX360 is a 5.1 headset. That was made for the xbox 360 and xbox live. http://www.trittontechnologies.com/products/TRIGA600.htm

Posted at 2:48AM on Sep 5th 2007 by DeathG0D

18. WOW... Dustin, Orange Box... That surprises me. I would have thought everyone would have said Halo 3.

I'll try to keep my email short next time, didn't mean it to be boring! Or maybe you'll get an mp3 (as I can't spell and my grammar sucks!) :)

Well another great fancast! Kepp on trucking!

Posted at 6:52AM on Sep 5th 2007 by James Brisland

19. Dustin = David.... (Well not literately!) I just don't concentrate when I'm typing!

Posted at 7:02AM on Sep 5th 2007 by James Brisland

20. I am new to the podcats, but it's lots of fun and I was in tears when one of you guys said LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL! good stuff.

Thanks for a great site.

Posted at 7:17AM on Sep 5th 2007 by stukorn

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