The Australian government wants your contribution to the R18+ rating issue, but you only have a few days left. The chance to offer your say runs out on June 22.
News • • June 19, 2011 8:39 am
The Australian government wants your contribution to the R18+ rating issue, but you only have a few days left. The chance to offer your say runs out on June 22.
Preview • • June 16, 2011 6:37 pm
So E3 is over and done with for another year and we’ve seen all the fancy stuff the big three have rolled out. Now comes the question of how much all that fancy stuff is going to cost in Australia! Well while unfortunately I can’t give you a price for the PlayStation TV (damn it I want one so bad), I can give you an idea of what some of the consoles shown might set you back. Read more…
Opinion • • June 12, 2011 10:50 pm
Three new video’s released at E3 attempt to show of the Battlefields strengths, but will it be enough to beat the largest gaming series on any platform in history.
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Unfortunately we didn’t get to record an episode this week, so on this mini-ep there’s a short message from Matt followed by the interview Lucas did with Eso from the Aussie hip hop group Bliss N Eso since they did their sold out show in Brisbane on Friday which we went to. If you haven’t heard it then we hope you enjoy it and if you have then just listen again! Don’t forget to send us emails with questions and feedback and stay tuned for episode 17.
News • • June 9, 2011 12:13 am
The Ubisoft Press Conference at this years E3 showcased the work developers have been busily work away on. From some new ideas to the series you have loved, Ubisoft brought trailers and demo’s of some amazing games.
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Feature • • June 8, 2011 8:16 pm
During their E3 press conference yesterday Sony announced the name for their new handheld previously known as the NGP (Next Generation Portable) – PS Vita (pronounced vee-tah). Although there was already some information from their original announcement (here and here), when they called it the NGP, there is a load more available now so I’ve compiled it all here for you, our loyal viewers. Read more…
News • • June 8, 2011 8:02 am
It was Nintendo’s turn to WOW and it seems they did. A switch to a more functional controller, true HD graphics, built in flash memory and a 6.2 inch screen. Watch the Wii U video and let us know what your first thought is.
News • • June 8, 2011 1:29 am
Microsoft Xbox 360 kicked off the 2011 E3 media circus by relaunching the Kinect. In a one hour and 28 minute developer and star studded exhibition Microsoft described how they are using the power of the xbox 360 to reinvent how you experience entertainment. All, with you as the controller.
News • • June 7, 2011 2:11 pm
At about 10:15am AEST today Sony’s press conference began with an action-packed montage of upcoming games on PlayStation systems, PlayStation Move and the NGP which has now been officially confirmed as the PSVita. They showcased plenty of exclusives, new Move titles and the impressive features of the PSVita, not to mention a price point for the USA, Europe and Japan for the new unit. After the jump you will find a full run down of what the conference had to show.
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Lucas and Matt are recording alone again this week as Susie recovers from sickness and finishes up all her moving to Melbourne. They cover a load of new including the announcement of Carmageddon: Reincarnation, some Xbox sales figures, the rumours of the NGP being called the “Vita” and much more including Nintendo’s child porn game! Be sure to check out the show and let us know what you think by leaving a review on iTunes.
Lucas
The Podfather/Convo Controller
Super salesman by day, Batdad and Gamersutra by night. As a self-confessed technology pacifist, he prefers to sit on the console-war fence and play games on his PC.
Matt
PlayStation Fanboy/Motormouth
Electrician by trade and yet also highly skilled at finding time to game around work and family commitments. A PlayStation fanboy with a platinum count and obvious podcast bias to prove it. Thinks DC is clearly superior to Marvel. Has been known to rant.
ABOUT DBG
Started in January 2011 by brothers Lucas and Matt, Drop Bear Gaming has been operating for over 7 years offering a fresh and relaxed perspective on the video game industry. The website is a passion project more than anything and it is our distinct pleasure to continue bringing entertainment to our listeners and viewers.
The guys release a podcast episode every two to three weeks and over the years they have welcomed guests from developers, publishers, and other gaming outlets onto the show.
Disclaimer: From time to time Drop Bear Gaming receives copies of games for review in either physical or digital format from publishers or their associated PR companies. All reviews are based on the merits of each game on their own. Whether or not we were supplied the copy is not taken into account when compiling our reviews.
