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Shenanigans 6.0- Dan Shoe talks Gears 2!

posted by SweetTea023

Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 11:07:26 PM EST

Last week we brought you someone who has seen Gears 2 in action. This week we bring you someone who has actually played it.

In our 6th installment of the "I Claim Shenanigans" podcast we bring you Dan Hsu. Former Editor in Chief of EGM, Shoe has not only seen, but played almost 6 hours of Gears 2 and was willing to talk about it. A special thanks to Shoe for being so willing to work with us!!!

Our discussion isn't exclusive to Gears 2 however, as we talk with Shoe about the Itagaki news, Halo Wars and his dealings on the streets as an Achievement whore.

Be sure and listen to the entire podcast as we reveal a special giveaway near the end, as well as a very quick look at the daily life of Shoe after leaving EGM.

Quick disclaimer, there are a few instances where someone will laugh before a comment...Just comes with doing this over the internet, nothing major though =)

So download, listen, and enjoy as Shoe gives us a glimpse at our next great mistress, Gears 2.

Enjoy ;)

Thanks SweetTea! (none / 0)

Can't wait to hear it. (Unfortunately, I think it must be my Japanese IP address, but I can't download the sucker! - this happened with the previous podcast as well. After a couple of days of trying, all of a sudden it just worked. Doesn't matter what browser I use or anything.) If anyone wants to skype it to me, I would be much obliged.
Cheers!

"AAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" (Lieutenant Kim wielding the saw)

by 3Suns on Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 11:21:44 PM EST
- That photoshop is HILARIOUS! (none / 0)
  
  "AAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" (Lieutenant Kim wielding the saw)
  
  by 3Suns on Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 11:25:27 PM EST
  
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  - Haha Thanks... (none / 0)
    
    Just used Power Point ;)
    I would love to get PhotoShop but I don't have the money....PowerPoint's fun though!
    
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    by SweetTea023 on Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 11:28:05 PM EST
    
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- Everyone, Skype works like a dream (none / 0)
  
  so if anyone needs it but can't seemingly download it, let us know here, and we will skype it to you. If you don't have access to skype, then we can work out yet other options.
  
  "AAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" (Lieutenant Kim wielding the saw)
  
  by 3Suns on Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 11:54:47 PM EST
  
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Awesome! (none / 0)

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 05:53:33 AM EST
We need to get SHOE in on FFF (none / 0)

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 05:55:18 AM EST
- Most definitely! (none / 0)
  
  Nice interview! Shoe seems like he's a very approachable and funny guy. It would definitely be great to have him join in our FFFs! :D
  
  I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
  
  by Blankman on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:25:55 PM EST
  
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  - I (none / 0)
    
    actually got to play some COD4 beta with him, he's a awesome guy and it would be great to have him join our FFF!!
    
    by GearsChrisB on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:48:56 PM EST
    
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Wait? (none / 0)

Shoe plays Company of Heroes AND hurt his back!?!?!
We were meant for one another.

Not all who wander are lost

by Zoso Fan on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 05:57:36 AM EST
- LOL (none / 0)
  
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  DEMAND JUSTICE!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 10:35:02 AM EST
  
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awesome podcast (none / 0)

by amato18 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:02:04 PM EST
downloading now (none / 0)

the greatest enemy will hide in the last place you will ever look

by DEGREES OF FREEDOM on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:25:35 PM EST
superb, way to go (none / 0)

we need an official countdown clock

the greatest enemy will hide in the last place you will ever look

by DEGREES OF FREEDOM on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 03:52:18 PM EST
- Not until we know the actual release date! (none / 0)
  
  by papi blez on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 04:20:45 PM EST
  
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  - your right (none / 0)
    
    the greatest enemy will hide in the last place you will ever look
    
    by DEGREES OF FREEDOM on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 04:59:42 PM EST
    
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Listening now (none / 0)

great quality, good stuff! I was the 300th download you guys are getting serious exposure. The only thing I could suggest is maybe some kind of time limit? Or split it two casts? I don't sit in one place 1.5hrs to often. haha Liked it though keep up the good work.

by Windowlicker77 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 12:34:04 PM EST
- Haha...over boards that's been the only complaint (none / 0)
  
  so far...We'll def work on that!
  
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  by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 12:47:59 PM EST
  
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- I (none / 0)
  
  put it on my ZUNE and listen to it while I'm in the bed at night, I usually fall asleep (not because it's boring) but in like 2 days I get to hear it all :) This is the best time for me to listen.
  
  by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 12:52:02 PM EST
  
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- You know (none / 0)
  
  I LOVE it when 1up Yours is two hours plus. Because I listen to the podcast usually when I'm in the car or when I'm working out. I hate it when it's short. Plus I figured there is so much good stuff there from Shoe, there's no reason to deny it.
  
  by papi blez on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 01:02:14 PM EST
  
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  - I like em long as well (none / 0)
    
    :)
    
    Not all who wander are lost
    
    by Zoso Fan on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:29:38 PM EST
    
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    - That's what she said! LOL :P (none / 0)
      
      I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
      
      by Blankman on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:26:20 PM EST
      
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      - hahahaha (none / 0)
        
        I almost fell out of my chair after I read that LMAO.
        
        by RoBBins0096 on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 12:29:05 AM EST
        
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        Glad to be of service! ;) (none / 0)
        
        I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!
        
        by Blankman on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 03:19:08 AM EST
        
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  - Yeah Shoe stuff (none / 0)
    
    is pretty good. You guys all did a good job. EGM will be missing him. I need to get a adapter for my MP3 then I can listen in the car.
    
    by Windowlicker77 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 06:06:33 PM EST
    
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Is (none / 0)

there anyway we can get this on the ZUNE marketplace and or itunes? Just a thought, I'm not sure of the process of doing this, David would know :)

by GearsChrisB on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 12:53:27 PM EST
- That's actually pretty important (none / 0)
  
  To get it on the iTunes marketplace.
  
  by papi blez on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 01:00:35 PM EST
  
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- I've been looking into it.... (none / 0)
  
  great idea!
  
  Community Manager
  DEMAND JUSTICE!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 01:04:25 PM EST
  
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  - if you do that (none / 0)
    
    isn't there some way you can "subscribe" to it so that it automatically downloads into your itunes?
    
    by BoxinLeprechaun on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 02:59:10 PM EST
    
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    - Ya, you can (none / 0)
      
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      by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:09:20 PM EST
      
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- I already (none / 0)
  
  put it up on iTunes.
  
  "See? All I know is ball, and good... and rape."
  
  by Grymm on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 03:07:04 PM EST
  
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  - SWEET (none / 0)
    
    Nice, grymm~Could you show me how to do that so I can constantly update them?
    btw I should have something special for you soon ;)
    
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    by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:13:56 PM EST
    
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    - WOOOOOOOOOOOOH! (none / 0)
      
      I'm gonna send you an email for what you can do to update the Podcast that I submitted already.
      
      "See? All I know is ball, and good... and rape."
      
      by Grymm on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:53:23 PM EST
      
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      - Just (none / 0)
        
        tossed you an email.
        
        "See? All I know is ball, and good... and rape."
        
        by Grymm on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 05:01:12 PM EST
        
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299 downloads!!!!!!!!!! (none / 0)

thats fn incredible
im curious to know what has been the average for the other 5?

the greatest enemy will hide in the last place you will ever look

by DEGREES OF FREEDOM on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 02:32:43 PM EST
- They increased with each podcast (none / 0)
  
  but normally around 50-70 downloads
  
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  DEMAND JUSTICE!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:10:05 PM EST
  
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Lookie here! (none / 0)

I'm a Gears Fluffer!!! Wooohhh!!!

by Blankman on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 04:45:42 PM EST
- YES! (none / 0)
  
  That is totally going on the front page =) Nice work, Blank!!!!
  
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  DEMAND JUSTICE!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 05:30:54 PM EST
  
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