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Take-Two Interactive Software and 2K already announcing DLC for new XCOM Declassified
At this point it should come as no surprise that developers intend to make DLC for their titles because making money is a pretty cool gig. This seems to now run true with the upcoming title, XCOM Declassified.... [read more]
War Z is now Infestation: Survivor Stories
Remember how before we hated the Xbox One and EA we hated The War Z? That MMO that had a lot of controversy behind it that the internet seemed to hate completely? Well, they decided to change their name.... [read more]
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition gets pulled from Beamdog and App Store
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E3 2013: Wolfenstein: The New Order Hands-On Impressions
Usually at least a week before E3 developers and publishers release a list of games that will be shown off during the expo, and Wolfenstein: The New Order was one of the three games shown at the Bethesda booth. It's time to go kill some Nazis.... [read more]
E3 2013: Mario Kart 8 Hands-on Impressions
Before the E3 floor was open for business, Nintendo held a special media event allowing the press access to their games before anyone else. One of the games available to play was the newly announced Mario Kart 8. ... [read more]
Don't be ashamed to call yourself a gamer
Back in 1995, I won my local Blockbuster’s Video Game Championship earning myself a year of free game rentals and a certificate showing my success. I was 16 at the time and that was my proudest achievement so far in my life. At school, I told some people in my class about ... [read more]

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Soul Sacrifice Review
Released at the tail end of last month, Soul Sacrifice is a title that I’ve been feverishly working on. Having clocked more hours into it than I care to admit, I can say that it is a certainly interesting title. At the very least, Soul Sacrifice is a game that deserves som... [read more]
Zeno Clash II Review
Set four years after the first game, Zeno Clash II is taking everything that has made the first Zeno Clash great and expanding upon it. The game is now open-world, the controls have been improved, and a handful of additional features have been added. On paper, it looks like ... [read more]
Black Rock Shooter: The Game Review
After years of delays, Black Rock Shooter: The Game final gets released here in the U.S. Is it too late for the game or will the game make new fans of the franchise?... [read more]

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E3 2013: Destiny Demo Behind Closed Doors
Bungie held a special demo of they're upcoming game, Destiny, behind closed doors at the Activision booth during E3. The demo shows a bit more action, some of the more interesting elements of the game as well as a public event where multiple groups come together for some maj... [read more]
Aristogamer Review: Ouya
Thinking about getting the Ouya? Well you might want to think again.... [read more]
8-Bit Eric: Fast & Furious Showdown Review
Should you spend your money on Fast & Furious 6 or Fast & Furious Showdown? 8-Bit Eric will let you know. ... [read more]
Catching up and discussing eSports with fighting game commentator, James Chen
Posted on December 07, 2011 by OG

It's been a busy 2011 for James Chen.  James and I talk about his busy year, about the state of fighting game commentary, and the current debate between the fighting game community and eSports.  

Apologies beforehand, there were some sounds issues that I tried to clear up during the editing process.

You can download the podcast here

 

 

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You can follow James Chen on Twitter at @jchensor and O.G. at @originalgamer1.

To read up on the eSports vs. Fighting Game Community, check out the "Where eSports Leagues Go Wrong With Fighters" on Shoryuken.com.

Or click on THIS.

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