Error Machine Podcast

Welcome to the beginning of a very exciting time for us. We're branching out, into uncharted waters, with upcoming video content (you can find us on YouTube under the name Error Machine, obs), and we've also decided to go with a new format for the podcast. Don't worry, all that's really changing is that we will be eliminating our topic discussions, opting instead to keep things short and sweet and to get you on your way. We discuss everything more in depth in the beginning of the podcast. You'll also hear the voice of Erik Snedegar, who has come on as a new cast member. Time Marks: Brave new venture - 3:50 Impromptu Max Payne discussion - 7:40 Games of the week Erik - Halo 5 Guardians Beta - 12:15 Dustin - Mega Man - 16:30 Luke - Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Curtain Call - 21:15 Chris - Wrath of Jackie Chan - 23:30 New releases - 26:00 Nintendo Direct - 31:00 Royal Rumble Roundtable Discussion - 35:20 Goodbyes - 28:25 Twitter: @TheDustinThomas @FakeChrisCramer @BygJuce And don&ap

Greetings Error Machine listeners. Due to some recent goings-on, Christopher Craig Cramer was not able to join Dustin and Luke this week, so they took it upon themselves to record the second edition of their "Backlogging" series. This time Dustin talks about his recent adventures in Super Mario RPG, and Luke tells a gruesome tale with Splatterhouse. This was also our first venture into video podcasting, and you can find those on our YouTube channel. Super Mario RPG talk begins at 3:15 Splatterhouse beings at 22:00 Follow us on Twitter @TheDustinThomas @FakeChrisCramer @BygJuce

Hey everyone, we're not exactly what went wrong during the recording process, but there's a noise that you'll hear throughout the podcast that sounds like someone tapping on a wooden desk. We apologize about that, and hopefully you don't find it too annoying. Topics below! 1:15 Chris quits cable television 4:00 Heather talks 90210 6:30 Dustin really misses caffeine 8:30 Pop talk 10:00 Weekly Amiibo Watch 20:00 GOTW: Chris played Bully 23:50 GOTW: Luke played the Shantae series & Theatrhythm FF CC 31:40 GOTW: Dustin played Super Mario 3D World & Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze 37:10 GOTW: Heather played Fantasy Life 46:30 New releases (SPOILERS, there aren’t any) 48:40 Limited edition New 3DS’ in the UK being scalped 53:30 Amiibo rarity and shady practices 56:20 GameStop says six Amiibos are discontinued 58:30 Nintendo discontinues original 3DS model 59:55 Listener questions 1:01:05 Games that are synonymous with certain music 1:06:10 Our first concerts 1:07:10 Luke is offended

Welcome to the Error Machine Podcast Game of the Year Awards for 2014! Instead of doing a top 5 or top 10 list, we just decided to have a boat load of categories and have one winner for each. Each award is time-marked below. You'll also get to hear some Christmas stories, as well as a very entertaining story about how Dustin used to shave his legs. Biggest Surprise - 10:00 Biggest Disappointment - 16:40 Best Retro Game - 22:20 Best 2013 Game We Played in 2014 - 25:30 Dumbest Name - 26:45 Best Name - 29:45 Biggest Mess Up of the Year - 31:55 Game We Wish We Would Have Played 37:00 Game We Wish People Would Shut Up About - 44:15 Best Overall System - 47:15 Best Value - 52:00 Coolest New Weapon - 56:40 Why Doesn't This Game Exist Yet? - 1:01:10 Why Does This Game Exist? - 1:06:45 Game of the Year Honorable Mentions - 1:11:55 Game of the Year - 1:14:05 Don't forget to rate and subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher Radio @TheDustinThomas @FakeChrisCramer @BygJuce

Merry Christmas everyone. Luke, Chris, and I certainly hope that all of you are enjoying your holidays. And what better way to celebrate than by sitting back and listening to the three of us recount some of our fondest memories of the cherished holiday. We talk about some of our favorite presents from the past, the joys of seeing our families open their gifts, as well as our favorite Christmas movies. It's guaranteed to be the best half hour of your Christmas season.

It's a little later than normal, but what topic would be worth waiting for more than the PlayStation? We conclude our discussion of the classic system but talking about how it opened up the west to receive a ton of RPGs like Legend of Dragoon and Suikoden II, how Silent Hill brought a different type of survival horror to the table, the myriad fantastic franchises that began on the system, some of the hardware flaws, and a bunch of hidden gems. But before we do that, we of course have to update you on Luke's Amiibo hunting, Chris singing the praises of Amazon, and Dustin talks about one of the most underrated and amazing moments ever in gaming: the first time you see Mario do a front flip with the star power-up. We also discuss the new releases like Guilty Gear Xrd - SIGN -, and that's about it. We describe what the game Kalimba is, apparently it's a Jumanji type game where you play as pro wrestler Kamala. Sounds pretty awesome. Games of the week Dustin - New Super Mario Bros. Wii Luke -

There was so much to talk about in this episode that we actually have to split the discussion topic into two episodes. It was the 20th anniversary of the original PlayStation, and we wind up talking for a good 45 minutes about the console without even scratching the surface. We share some of our favorite memories and games, as well as going over a bit of the history of how the consoles came to be. We cover Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IX and Tactics, the Resident Evil Trilogy, Metal Gear Solid, Twisted Metal, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and so many more. That discussion begins around the 50-minute mark. Be sure to come back next week for part 2. Luke also shares a story about how he basically waterboarded his 6 year old daughter in the bathroom of a Taco Bell, Chris hates eBay, we discuss the rumored discontinuation of certain Amiibo, the unfortunate passing of gaming icon Ralph Baer, as well as a brief discussion about Diamond Dallas Page and the best parts of the movie Commando. Games of the Week: Dustin - Fa

This week it's a two man team as Chris has a wife and child whose heads are exploding with vomit. So Luke and I bring an aimless podcast where Luke talks about his family getting into a fight at Wal Mart on Thanksgiving, and Dustin gives some Black Friday stories. Games of the Week Dustin - Secret of Mana Luke - Dillon's Rolling Western As always we cover the new releases this week like Secret Ponchos, The Crew, Captain Toad, and Luke describes GetClose: A game for RIVALS. News topics this week include Xbox hands down winning the Black Friday battle, the two-cannon Samus Amiibo selling for over two-grand, the ridiculous Samsung $120,000 television, and a very fiery discussion about how poorly Ubisoft has handled Assassin's Creed Unity. All that and more in this episode of the Error Machine Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: @TheDustinThomas @BygJuce @FakeChrisCramer

In case you haven't heard, the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. came out, and it's all Chris and Luke care to talk about. When Dustin is able to finally get them to talk about other things, they discuss topics and games like Infamous: Second Son, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Borderlands: The Pre Sequel. We also tackle the new releases (maybe you've heard of a little game called Super Smash Bros?) As well as Luke telling us what the game Alphadia Genesis is about. Turns out it's a Tyler Perry game where Madea goes back into the time of Genesis. We also talk about things like the high going price for a Smash Bros. Gamecube adapter, the double cannon Samus Amiibo, and in our discussion time this week, we recap WWE Survivor Series. All this and some listener questions.

We are all over the board this week. Luke almost gets into two fights, one with a human and one with a raccoon. Chris is Xbone-less, and Dustin HATES Proteus. Games of the week this week include Diablo 3, GTA San Andreas HD, Bayonetta, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man 6. We also enter the season where every videogame is getting released, and we only covered a fraction of all the games that came out this week. Did you hear that Sonic Boom and Assassin's Creed Unity are glitchy nightmares? We talk about that, as well as the PS4 turning one, and the fact that Shigeru Miyamoto has spent 61 years of his life without a PS4. We end it by discussing some of the Black Friday deals, as well as our thoughts on the "holiday" and the few crazy instances where we've stood in line overnight for videogames. Twitter us @TheDustinThomas, @FakeChrisCramer, and @BygJuce

With Christopher unable to record, and Dustin and Luke being short on time this week, they decided to try something new. It's not quite a minisode, but it's similar. Both of them have recently removed games from their backlog, with Dustin playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Luke playing The Last of Us. Luke, being a big advocate of A Link to the Past, interviews Dustin about his thoughts on the game, and Dustin likewise does the same for Luke for The Last of Us.

Maybe you guys missed it, but a fairly big game came out this week. That game is called Woah Dave! Just kidding (although that is real game that was released). We are, of course, talking about Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. This week we use our topic discussion time to discuss the series. Is it overhyped? Is it losing its luster? What's our favorite in the series? We also discuss why it shouldn't be played by children. Also, Dustin discusses his experience working the GameStop midnight release for the game. Games of the Week: Dustin - Alien: Isolation Luke - Bayonetta Chris - GTA: San Andreas HD Follow the guys on Twitter: @TheDustinThomas @FakeChrisCramer @BygJuce

A show two weeks in a row? The stars must have aligned just right. Halloween is upon us, so the guys took it upon themselves to talk about games (and movies, and other things) that remind them of the candy obsessed holiday. There's talk of some survival horror games, and some cult classics like Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Alan Wake. Dustin talks about his (somewhat) disappointment with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Luke's shop vac adventures, and Chris' record-SHATtering bathroom escapades. They also tackle some new releases, talk about the Xbox One price drop, and discuss the finished version of the Nintendo Amiibos. And in our new segment, Luke tries to describe the game Lords of the Fallen with no prior knowledge of the game. Also, Rob Zombie should stop making movies.

No clever titles this week, just the regular rundown of stories, games, new releases, and news. In this episode Dustin laments on the loss of his best friend, the guys discuss some Smash Bros. and Mario Kart related news, they talk about the dude that randomly found a $30,000 Magic card, and Luke inadvertently invents what may become a new segment where he takes a new release and describes what it's about with no knowledge of the game itself. After the break, the guys come back and do a retrospective on the Castlevania series. Games of the Week Dustin - Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Luke - Smash Bros. Chris - Smash Bros. If you'd like to donate to our Extra Life gaming marathon, you can do that here: http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Twitter @TheDustinThomas @BygJuce @FakeChrisCramer @HeathaSonYo

This week it's all about Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. Dustin rejoins Chris and Luke and they enjoy talking about such things as Luke getting angry at an old lady, Chris getting called a racial slur, and Dustin just being alive in general. For the topic discussion, they do a retrospective on the Super Smash Bros. series. Games of the Week Dustin - Super Castlevania IV Luke - Hyrule Warriors Chris - Super Smash Bros. 3DS Don't forget that you can donate to our Extra Life gaming charity http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Follow us on Twitter @TheDustinThomas @BygJuce @FakeChrisCramer @HeathaSonYo And lastly, don't forget to rate and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening.

With Heather and Dustin once again unable to make the show this week, the remaining crew recruited friend of the show Eric Snedeger to fill in. Due to the recent 125th anniversary of Nintendo, the three take it upon themselves to talk about their personal histories with the company. Donate to our Extra Life charity at: http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Follow the crew on Twitter @TheDustinThomas @BygJuce @HeathaSonYo @FakeChrisCramer As always, don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show on iTunes and/or Stitcher.

With Dustin and Heather’s absence, Luke and Chris cope the only way they know how: With Video Games! Luke also talks about how his wife almost got robbed, Chris busts out his ol’ NES collection so the boys can reminisce about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the library’s box art, and Jessica Rabbit is hot Don't forget, there's still time to donate to us for our Extra Life Charity gaming marathon. http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Twitter: @TheDustinThomas @HeathaSonYo @BygJuce @FakeChrisCramer

What a wonderful day for a podcast. The whole crew is here and they're bringing you all the excitement. They discuss things like the Monday Night War series on the WWE Network, Luke watches a bad movie based on a good book, and Chris' nose exploded and killed a guy. Not really, maybe. We also speak a little bit about the new 3DS XL bundles and our first impressions of the Super Smash Bros. 3DS demo. Games of the Week Dustin - Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Heather - Alice vs. Wonderland Luke - Splatterhouse Chris - DuckTales Remastered & Super Mario RPG Then after the break, we discuss the different variations of consoles in our topic discussion. Things like the top-loading NES, the different designs of the PS2, and the ridiculous amounts of Nintendo handhelds. If you'd like to donate to our Extra Life charity, you can do so here: http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Don't forget to rate and subscribe on iTunes. Twitter

On this week's episode, Dustin, Heather, and Luke discuss important social issues, like the new RoboCop film, Swedish Fish, and Jungle Jim's International Food Market. Games of the week: Dustin - Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Heather - SteamWorld Dig Luke - Azure Striker Gunvolt In this week's topic, we count down our top 5 gaming shames. We talk about games that are widely considered to be great classics, but we either haven't played or haven't finished. Which one of us has never played a Castlevania game? Which one never completed a Mega Man game? Who has a scathing hate for R-Type? You'll find out in this very episode. We're participating in the Extra-Life.org 24-hour gaming marathon for the Children's Miracle Network on October 25th. We're only $75 from reaching our goal. If you're interested in donating to this awesome cause. click this link. http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=92599 Follow us on

In our final installment of our Nickelodeon retrospective, we cover the live-action shows and sitcoms. We cover all of your old favorites: The Adventure of Pete and Pete, Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains It All, All That, Weinerville, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and many more.