Lautering Bytes Podcast

Rando decided he needed to lock himself in a room and play Chrono Trigger while drinking peyote, so he didn't make it to the podcast. Matt, Brian, and Chris talk Dust: An Elysian Tail, Xbox 360's Summer of Arcade and Steam Summer Sale titles, Sleeping Dogs, Darksiders II, and all sorts of wonderful stuff. At Lautering Bytes we prefer to keep things simple… so we did. But don't worry, we still have plenty of video game news! Oh, and Chris tells you how to make the perfect French Dip... easy AND delicious, and you don't even have to use the oven! Hosts: Christopher Nieto, Brian Phan, Matthew Netzley. Intro music by: Arie Opzeeland Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast Blog Questions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.com Enjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com

Rando is back from E3 and sits down to tell us his trials and tribulations of what he saw firsthand. We talk all games, large and small. There are too many games to mention (Neverwinter, Assassins Creed III, Far Cry 3, Watch Dogs, Zombi U, The Last of Us, Star Wars 1313, Rayman Legends... and many more), but we also chat about those smaller, more indie games you might not have heard of yet. In addition, we give you the story behind a good bottle of Chardonnay... okay, don't make fun of us and our white 1980s housewife wine yet; it's perfect for summer, we swear! It's not like its White Zinfandel or anything. Geez! Brian and Matt listen to the E3 stories as they chow down on cucumber tea sandwiches (recipe included), while special guest musician Ian Levy keeps things grooving. Hosts: Rando Evans, Matthew Netzley, Brian Phan. Intro music by: Arie Opzeeland Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast Blog Questions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.com Enjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com

Rando is still away, so the remaining Lautering Bytes crew calmly talk about Sniper Elite V2, Max Payne 3, Diablo III, and MineCraft on Xbox 360. Don't worry, we talk about strawberries too! Everybody loves strawberries... right? RIGHT!? You'll hear Chris talking about strawberry nachos and beer (what!?), while Phan dollops out the latest gaming news for you and Matt cries over the absence of Rando Evans. Enjoy! Hosts: Matthew Netzley, Christopher Nieto, Brian Phan Intro music by: Arie Opzeeland Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast Blog Questions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.com Enjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com

It's our one year anniversary, but we're still the same group of misfits we've always been. We got some roasted pork loins coming your way, along with plenty of E3 2012 predictions. Even though Rando is out collecting soda bottles to keep the podcast afloat, we talk about Black Ops 2, The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite, Halo 4, The Witcher 2, and Dragon's Dogma, amongst other things. Have a listen! Hosts: Matthew Netzley, Christopher Nieto, Brian Phan Intro music by: Arie Opzeeland Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast Blog Questions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.com Enjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com

We talk a little bit about PAX, but not much, because we were all at home playing Fez and chasing psychedelic desert toads. In between a little bit of Rum talk by special guest and gamer-cook extraordinaire, Sudeep, Chris gives us the lowdown on Kid Icarus: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS. We also talk about Mojang's new space game announcement, 0x10c, and the brand new Zelda for 3DS. Oh, and we tell you how to make a killer Bananas Foster! Hosts: Brian Phan, Matthew Netzley, Sudeep Gundam, and Christopher Nieto Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandFeatured Artist:Jordan VelezAlbum: The What Would Zordon Do EP Link: http://jordy.bandcamp.com/Lautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Fez (Xbox 360) Screenshots and Trailer Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS) Review Mojang, creador de Minecraft, revela 0x10c, un ambicioso juego espacial El productor de Zelda, Eiji Aonuma, confirma un nuevo zelda para 3DS

Chris is having an E3 baby – no really, he is, and so we celebrate so loudly that the LAPD stops by and arrests Brian. That may, or may not have actually happened, but regardless, we try to avoid domestic disturbances and talk about Journey, Mass Effect 3, Silent Hill: Downpour, as well as Unit 13 and other wonderful titles. Chris tells you how to make some killer chicken wings. Rando gives his two cents about Riesling white wine types and makes dead sommeliers turn over in their graves and living ones wonder why this guy has a podcast. Hosts: Rando Evans, Matthew Netzley, Christopher Nieto, Brian Phan Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Special Links: Featured Musician: Oxcart. Oxcart on Facebook Oxcart album on iTunes Oxcart album on CD Baby Related reads @ GameDynamo: Journey (PS3) Review Silent Hill: Downpour (PS3, Xbox 360) Review Unit 13 (Vita) Review Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC) Review Mass Effect fans send 402 cupcakes to BioWare BioWare's Dr. Ray Muzyka addresses Mass Effect 3 fan concerns BioWare is still unsure on what to do about Mass Effect 3's ending

This time we talk about the Vita, as it's been our life for the past few weeks, but we also go portable with our food chat and talk about the perfect picnic. We discuss Vita games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss, WipEout 2048, and Dynasty Warriors, other titles like MGS 3D and Alan Wake's American Nightmare, and we also chat about the epic cutscene that is Asura's Wrath. Later, we go on a GameStop rant... but mostly talk about Mike (employee of the year). The LB crew is also excited to have on the show a special guest musician, Casey Lalonde, from the Indie Gala bundle. Matt gets a little crazy over the new Assassin's Creed reveal photos, and we hold him down in the bathtub and dump a bucket of ice on him. Hosts: Christopher Nieto, Matthew Netzley, Rando Evans, Brian Phan Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Special Links: Featured Musician: Casey LaLonde, who was included in the Indie Gala Bundle Product Review: My Xbox book Rando's Article on Bronies and Gender Related reads @ GameDynamo: Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Vita) Review WipEout 2048 (Vita) Review Dynasty Warriors Next (Vita) Review Escape Plan (Vita) Review Alan Wake's American Nightmare (Xbox 360) Review Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater (3DS) Review Notch gives his $3 million 2011 dividend to fellow Mojang employees Ubisoft unveils new Assassin's Creed III hero, game engine, announcement trailer, and Wii U version Valve 'Steam Box' home gaming console rumored to be in development

The Lautering Bytes reunites the semi-original cast and chats about Final Fantasy XIII-2, The Darkness II, King Arthur II, Port Royale 3, Tropico 4: Modern Times, Hard Reset, Vita news, and the classy Steam mobile app. Chris gives us the lowdown on eating out... you know, the basics: how to find a good restaurant, and the etiquette required to impress that special someone when you go out to eat. Oh, and we talk plenty of Tim Schafer and his kickstarter project. Hosts: Christopher Nieto, Matthew Netzley, Rando Evans, Brian Phan Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: King Arthur II: The Role Playing Wargame (PC) Review The Darkness II (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Tropico 4: Modern Times (PC, Xbox 360) Hands-On Preview Port Royale 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Hands-On Preview Hard Reset: Extended Edition (PC) Hands-On Preview Double Fine's new adventure game fully funded by fans through Kickstarter in just over 8 hours Platforms and language support confirmed for Tim Schafer's Double Fine Adventure Sony dropping $50 million on PS Vita marketing; Vita OS expanding to tablets and smartphones? Sony's PlayStation team releases a very handy PS Vita Ultimate FAQ UMD Passport program is not going to be available to North American PS Vita owners

Rando is in San Francisco for a Kalypso-related event, and Brian is in the desert licking toads on The Old Republic-related business, so we have a very special and diverse game podcast for you! Korean, Indian, Mexican roots (and Matt) all mesh together to discuss Resident Evil 6, the SOPA/PIPA issues, Dead Space, Dark Void 0, and Final Fantasy XIII-2, while Clyde Kim talks about his ten year break from gaming and his experiences in the new world of gaming. Don't worry, we talk about food too! Sudeep educates you on fresh fruit and produce, and how to get a hold of the good stuff (aka - not finding tomatoes on the ground after the neighborhood fruit truck passes through). Oh yeah, and everyone is drinking some leftover ale. Enjoy! Hosts: Sudeep Gundham, Clyde Kim, Christopher Nieto, Matthew NetzleyIntro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Resident Evil 6 to feature 2-player local and 6-player online co-op game modes Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PS3, Xbox 360) Preview Dark Souls (PS3, Xbox 360) Review Dead Space 2 (Xbox 360) Review Congress shelves SOPA for the time being; White House wary of 'risk of online censorship'

We try to talk about games, but we're all pretty loaded… Hey, at least we get some information out! Special guest Sudeep gives a stint about kitchen cutlery, but we mostly talk about tequila (again) along with Postal 3, Rayman Origins, Uncharted, and our predictions for 2012 (like how BioShock Infinite might turn out). Enjoy! Hosts: Rando Evans, Chris Nieto, Matthew Netzley, Brian Phan, Sudeep Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Rayman Origins (PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) Review Postal III (PC) Review Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3) Review Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PS Vita) Preview BioShock Infinite (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Preview Driver: San Francisco (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review

Happy New Year everyone! Regular episodes of Lautering Bytes will return shortly, but this time the crew phones it in! This is a small collection of holiday cheer left on our voicemail. Rando and Chris call in full of holiday spirit (and alcohol), Brian reminds us to check out Stranger's Wrath on PSN, and Matt tell us what Santa brought him! Also, some friends, family, and listeners call in to share in the festivities.

Feliz Navidad! sort of… at least, the tequila is telling us to keep talking and serve you all up a giant epic episode of Lautering Bytes. Chris talks about authentic tamale secrets, Rando talks about how to shed the frat boy ideals behind tequila and informs you about how to get classy with it, and why it can (and should) be just as well respected as good scotch. We talk Skyrim, Saints Row: The Third, Rayman Origins, Assassin's Creed Revelations, and more while regretfully discussing the VGAs. We also talk all sorts of dirt while slowly getting inebriated and rowdy. Hosts: Rando Evans, Chris Nieto, Matthew Netzley, Brian PhanIntro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Saints Row: The Third (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Rayman Origins (PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) Review Assassin's Creed Revelations (PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) Review Super Mario 3D Land (3DS) Spike TV's VGA Awards 2011: Highlights, Thoughts, and Videos The Game Blender #17 - The Last of Us defines a genre, Vita in Japan, Kojima's new game, free PS Plus Full-scale South Park RPG from THQ and Obsidian coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 Remedy reveals story details, arcade mode features, and new screenshots for Alan Wake's American Nightmare GamePro to shut down after 22 years, this Monday Xbox 360 Metro dashboard update goes live Tuesday; video walkthrough inside

Get ready for an epic episode loaded with pie and games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted 3, Skyrim, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (and why it breaks our hearts). Rando even talks Might & Magic Heroes VI. Chris gives us the low down on some pie making tips so even the most unskilled won't screw up. There's even a good ol' rant about the new Lord of the Rings: War in the North. After watching the Grand Theft Auto 5 and Rainbow Six: Patriots trailers, discussions and fist fights break out. Enjoy! Hosts: Rando Evans, Matthew Netzley, Brian Phan, Christopher NietoIntro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3) Review Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Grand Theft Auto V Debut Trailer Impressions: San Andreas, Baby! Rainbow 6 Patriots announced; prototype video wows us! First Alan Wake 2 screenshot teased; coming exclusively to XBLA Sony cracks down on game sharing; limits active device count on PSN Other Links: My Little Pony: Fighting is Magic

Rando, Brian, and Chris talk about the best scary games to play on Halloween (Resident Evil, Dead Space, Amnesia, etc.) while Matt hides under the covers with a flashlight to ward off the ghosts. Chris gets a wicked bad tummy ache eating all the chocolate he got trick-or-treating, so he has to leave the room when Rando breaks out the Young's Double Chocolate Stout. Matt faces his fears long enough to convince the guys to talk about news and costumes, but Rando's idea of a Halloween costume is scarier than any game. Hosts: Rando Evans, Matthew Netzley, Brian Phan, Joe G.Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Dead Space 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Alan Wake (Xbox 360) Review Luigi's Mansion 2 (3DS) Preview Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (PS3) Review Batman: Arkham City (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Review Dark Souls (PS3, Xbox 360) Review Top 10 Most Frightening Video Game Bosses (with videos!) Nintendo strategically delaying big 3DS software launches to 2012 Watch the Grand Theft Auto V (GTA5) debut trailer here!

Lautering Bytes just turned 21. The cast is so hangover from their night out, they chow down on some heavy breakfast food. Rando and Chris are on their spirit journey in the Arizona desert talking to coyotes, so Joe G. takes the reins and tells you how to make some great breakfast food while educating the public about iOS and portable device gaming in general, along with plenty of Apple talk. We shovel an epic episode at you with a subject we rarely talk about, but don't worry, there's plenty of weekly gaming news and console talk too! Hosts: Matthew Netzley, Brian Phan, Joe G.Intro music by: Arie OpzeelandLautering Bytes Contact Info: Twitter: @LauteringBytesLautering Bytes Podcast BlogQuestions or Comments about the podcast? Contact Rando Evans - randoevans (at) gmail.comEnjoy the main music theme? Contact Arie Opzeeland - aopzeeland (at) gmail.com Related reads @ GameDynamo: Mass Effect (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Preview Battlefield 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) Preview Xbox 360 fall 2011 dashboard update video leaked Microsoft acquires Gunstringer, 'Splosion Man dev Twisted Pixel Netflix drops Qwikster initiative; game rental future "yet to be determined" Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple, passed away