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From the Bleachers
GameSpot and SportsGamer editors come together with pointed insight and blind team loyalty in our weekly sports gaming podcast!
- From the Bleachers: 12/08/08
Ahh, the season of giving. This week on FtB, the crew discuss EA giving us more big-head Wii games, Midway giving us TNA Impact! 2, someone giving us a Michael Phelps video game, and Gran Turismo 5 for Xmas... 2009. Aaron returns from sabbatical to explain why "sloppy seconds" aren't bad, Brian's call for a course creator in Tiger is finally heard (just not by EA), and Shanker explains the aerodynamics of his 56mph fastball. As always, Fred breaks down the news from across the sports gaming community, we share your emails and phone calls, and try to finish off 2008 with some correct picks for a change. - From the Bleachers: 12/01/08
In this week's episode the FtB crew weigh in on the pseudo "plus 1" game in the BCS, highlight NCAA coaches on the hotseat, and revisit the ongoing saga of NFL players gone brain-dead. Jon Miller once again fills in for the absent Aaron Thomas to reminisce on the year in sports gaming. Shanker stresses the importance of protecting one's bling, Brain accuses the LA Times of bad journalism, and Fred predicts the second coming of... Kobe? Calls, picks, and email... you know the routine. - From the Bleachers: 11/24/08
This week on FtB the crew explore the validity of EA price cuts in 2009, appraise the value of sports licenses, and shed tears over FOXs loss of the BCS. With Aaron off shuffleboarding in the Caribbean, GameSpots Jon Miller steps in to provide his impressions on Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff, Brian theorizes the motive behind the Baja cover scandal, and Shanker makes the case for why prostitution may be the newest event in the 2012 Olympics. Fred breaks down news from across the sports gaming community including his take on the UFCs hard-nosed brand of contract negotiation. Your emails, our picks, and Moms turkey to get you primed for Thanksgiving. Bon Appetit. - From the Bleachers: 11/17/08
In this week's episode the FtB team chitchat with ESPN's Erin Andrews, discuss Midway's financial woes, and sound off on EA's accessory-challenged response to Wii Fit. Brian brings the sexy in his cry for Tiger Woods reform, SportsGamer's Daniel Grundei shares his thoughts on NCAA Basketball 09, and Fred explains the difference between Kimbo Slice and Brock Lesnar (there are many correct answers on this one). Oh, and Aaron and Shanker try to publicly discredit one another in a shameful display of bloated egos. All this, your emails, and news from around the sports community. From the Bleachers... putting the "dys" in dysfunctional. - From the Bleachers: 11/10/08
This week on From the Bleachers the crew discuss the future of sports under an Obama administration, the possibility of Texas Tech in the BCS championship game, and reminisce of the worst sports games ever created. GameSpots Jon Miller gives Roy Jones Jr. some career advice, Brian shows that he doesnt always get picks wrong, and Shanker defends the legitimacy of cock fighting as a sport. Fred shares tips from the community to improve your NHL and Madden skills and your response to our Question of the Week. All this and a new front-runner in our worst celebrity sports rap tournament. You dont want to miss anything this bad. - From the Bleachers: 11/02/08
This week on FtB, the crew discusses EA's attempt at the games involving physical exertion, NHL 09's upcomign patch, and Kobe's Risky Business moment. GameSpot's Tim Surette joins the team to share why the World Series sucked this year while Brian expresses his disgust at Mike Singletary's inspirational techniques. Shanker explains why the AI/Billups trade benefits both parties and Aaron explains why Shanker isn't a "real" football fan. Add in Fred's community breakdown, Texas Tech's ascension to college football's elite, and yet another laugh at John Daly's expense and you have one of the busiest episodes of FtB to date. - From the Bleachers: 10/27/08
In this week's episode the FtB crew discuss the death of yet another arcade basketball franchise, weigh the cost of NCAA Basketball 09's early release, and grill GameSpot UK's Guy Cocker on which soccer titles deliver the biggest bang for the pound. With Aaron out with illness, Shaun McInnis fills in to discuss the pathetic state of football in the Pacific Northwest, Brian voices his displeasure with Mike Singletary's first week on the job, and Shanker and makes pseudo intellectual guesses as to who will be playing in the BCS championship this year. As always, Fred breaks down your response to the Question of the Week and the team desperately tries to break its string of awful picks. - From the Bleachers: 10/20/08
This week on From the Bleachers the team chats with the producers of EA's upcoming NCAA Basketball 09 title, analyze Obama's impact on sports gaming, and discuss the impending death of Midway's NBA Ballers franchise. With the reviews out of the way, Aaron and Shanker break down the best and worst aspects of the three NBA games on the market along with what they need to do better next year, Fred responds to fans who attended Notre Dame in spirit, and Brian whines about the cheese that is Shanker ball. As always we take a look at your responses to the Question of the Week and leave you with picks you can take to your bookie. - From the Bleachers: 10/13/08
In this week's episode the FtB crew discuss NBA 2K9's port to the PC, analyze another wild week atop the college football polls, and attempt to crown the worst sports rap in history. GameSpot's Jon Miller joins the team to discredit Indian Olympic glory, Aaron continues his ongoing theme of threatening Bears' personnel, and Shanker provides semantic excuses for his pick last week. Fred scopes out your response to our Question of the Week and the team share their picks in the world of sports. - From the Bleachers: 10/06/08
This week on From the Bleachers the crew discusses Kimbo's not-so impressive MMA performance, the return of Punch-Out on the Wii, and NFL greats suing EA. With Brian in Tokyo for TGS, Tom Mc Shea joins the team to break down all the NFL action over the weekend. Shanker makes excuses for the Bills loss and Aaron remains speechless on the Cubs' prompt exit from the playoffs. As always, Fred breaks down your response to our Question of the Week and we give you our picks to drop your money on this week. - From the Bleachers: 09/29/08
This week the crew breaks down a wild week in college football, discuss why the Oklahoma City Thunder uniforms suck, and Shanker shares clips from his trash talking escapades with some of the NBAs finest. GameSpots Justin Calvert joins the team to give his rundown of Baja and sheds new light on the soccer vs. football debate. Brian speculates the coming of a pricing war in basketball gaming, a mellow Aaron Thomas shares his impressions on the Bears Sunday night victory, and Shanker spells out his expectations from FIFAs 10-on-10 mode. As always Fred breaks down your response to our Question of the Week and the team give you their sure-thing picks in the world of sports. - From the Bleachers: 09/22/08
In this week's episode the FtB team share their thoughts on the legacy of Yankee Stadium, analyze the US improbable Ryder Cup win, and go over a busy weekend football schedule. Brian makes the case for a new "We are Idiots" segment, Shanker explains the link between Tom Brady and Michael Vick, and Aaron goes into detail about what he will do to Charles Tillman if he ever meets him. As always, Fred shares your response to our Question of the Week and the crew give you their picks in the world of sports. - From the Bleachers: 09/17/08
In this weeks show the FtB crew break down what you can expect from EAs NCAA Basketball 09, share their experiences with NHL 09s online multiplayer, and NBA 2K9 developers Rob Jones and Erick Boenisch pay a visit to discuss their upcoming basketball sim. Brian shares his disappointment over Konamis exclusive UEFA license, Aaron describes where DeSean Jacksons boneheaded play on Monday Night ranks all-time, and Shanker describes what Ataris Deer Hunter Tournament needs to attract new, slightly disturbed audiences. Fred breaks down your response to our Question of the Week and the team give you their guaranteed Pick-Its for the week. - From the Bleachers: 09/09/08
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