EpicBattleAxe Podcasts

Sleep after you're dead, its The Axe Factor! E3 is finally here and next-gen blood is already in the water. Tony Grice joins us as we discuss all the news coming out of the day-zero press events and stand witness to the opening salvo of the new console war. NOTE: There was a problem with the audio quality on my recording and, while I've done all I can to minimize the effect, you're going to hear a buzzing sound while I'm speaking. Just FYI.

Before E3, Team EBC talks about its most anticipated moments of this year's show. Plus, Master Chief goes mobile, Fable gets a remake, Disney teams up with Harnomix and is Arkane being Preyed upon? All of that and more on this momentous edition of gaming's most brutal video podcast. This Week: Halo: Spartan Assualt Fantasia: Music Evolved Fable Remastered Prey 2 E3 2012 Microsoft  Xbox One Sony PlayStation 4 Nintendo Wii U 3DS Sonic Lost World Ducktales Remastered Mutant Mudds

Tell the pretty lady to duck, its The Axe Factor! This week, we rofl at the new Borderlands 2 charater trailer, run down the -very- long list of games we're looking forward to hearing about next week at E3, and get hands-on with Call of Juarez: Gunslinger and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon. This week: Rain Borderlands 2 Klei Entertainment E3 2013 Metro Last Light Star Command The Swapper Vector Call of Juarez: Gunslinger FC 3: Blood Dragon 

We round up the rumors about the Xbox One to discuss the dilemma Microsoft finds itself in. Plus, Peter Molyneux’s Curiosity is complete, Zombies go next-gen in Dying Light, Need for Speed gets some Rivals, and why GTA V’s Collector’s Edition might make you feel robbed. All of that and more on this edition of gaming’s most brutal video podcast!

Grab a snow shovel and some kerosene, its The Axe Factor! This week, we drool over the debut trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins, discuss our thoughts on how the console war is shaping up in the aftermath of the Xbox One press event, and have our first hands-on with the OUYA game console. This Week: Need for Speed: Rivals Quantam Break Batman: Arkham Origins Xbox One PlayStation 4 Console War Torchlight II Sanctum 2 Star Command Metro: Last Light OUYA

Team EBC reacts to Microsoft's unveiling of the Xbox One. What should gamers take away from the announcement? How did Microsoft approach its presentation? Why were there so few games on display and WHY IS IT SO BIG?!?! We offer up One opinion after another on this rocket-science-fueled edition of gaming's most brutal video podcast!

Break out the lightsaber, team EBC takes a swing at the Star Wars and EA announcement to discuss the light and dark sides of the news. Plus, Assassin’s Creed IV find the perfect jewel, What’s in and what’s not in the new Wolfenstein, Console-specific Rayman Legends content, and Total War: Rome II catapults towards success. All of that and more on this force-filled edition of gaming’s most brutal video podcast.

Hold on to your pants, its The Axe Factor! This week, we get some direct impressions of The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, ponder the potential of Watch Dogs' mobile-to-console multiplayer support, and dicuss the evolving course of games to address profound and painful human experiences. Plus, our hands-on time with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Torchlight II, and more! This Week: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Wolfenstien: The New Order Watch Dogs That Dragon, Cancer Depression Quest Tourette's Quest Actual Sunlight Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Star Command Torchlight II Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Marvel Heroes

Duck and cover kids, its The Axe Factor! This week, we bask in the glow of the new trailers for Grand Theft Auto V, suffer through another bout of mainstream 'journalism' about violent video games, and decided that even if Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon isn't the game of the year, it is. This Week: The Realm Grand Theft Auto V LEGO Breaking Bad Violent Games Star Command Star Trek Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

We break out the press badges to break down Nintendo’s presence at this year’s E3 and the shifting significance of the show. Plus, GTA V adds character, When to watch for Watch Dogs, XCOM gets Declassified, and The Witcher 3 won’t include MP, QTE, or DRM! All of that and more on this direct edition of gaming’s most brutal video game podcast!

Hang on and crank the merry-go-ride to eleven, its The Axe Factor! This week, we pour over new trailers for Beyond: Two Souls, Watch Dogs, discuss the new XCOM prequel, and talk about the fascinating cross-influence of games and film making. Plus, our games of the week and the winner of the FarCry3 Blood Dragon giveaway!

We break the bank to talk about microtransactions, DLC, and the business of gaming. Plus, Shinji Mikami’s The Evil Within, The MGS Legacy Collection, Homeworld finds a home, and Peter Molyneux monetizes trolling! All of that and more on this shake-your-money-maker edition of gaming’s most brutal video podcast! This Week: The Evil Withing Metal Gear Solid: Legacy Homeworld Gearbox Curiosity Cliff Blezinski EA Valve Nintendo Direct The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2  Oculus Rift Virtuix Omni Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall

Ready your condiments, its The Axe Factor! This week, we have an extra helping of epic with videos for The Evil Within, Guacamelee!, and Dear Esther running on the Oculus Rift. Plus, our reaction to Cliffy B's reaction to gamer's reaction to DLC, free2play, and more! This Week: The Evil Within Monaco: What's Yours is Mine Guacamelee! The Realm Dear Esther Oculus Rift Cliffy B DLC, Online Pass, Free2Play Borderlands 2 Torchlight II Saints Row: The Third To The Moon

We’re rolling up the sleeves to talk about the future of the fighting game genre as we head into a new generation of gaming! Plus, Batman takes on the Black Mask, Mickey gets a makeover, Bethesda bids farewell to Skyrim, and we wonder what’s up with the XCOM FPS. All of that and more on this hand-to-hand edition of gaming’s most brutal video podcast!

Grab a fistfull of shuriken, its The Axe Factor! This week, we blow our on minds with details on Batman: Arkham Origins, Dark Souls II, gameplay footage from Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and discuss the creative tension between players and developers. This Week: Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon Batman: Arkham Origin Dark Souls II Creative Vision: Developers vs Gamers Borderlands 2 Batman: Arkham City To The Moon