Vic's Basement

Vic and Scott are still talking about Looper, so they decided to share their most intimate thoughts with you, dear listener, in a spoiler-packed bonus episode of Vic's Basement. Yes, we said "spoiler-packed." Because we reveal everything in this episode. So, if you haven't seen Looper, and you're planning to, wait until after you've seen the movie before listening to the show. Get it? AFTER THE MOVIE. OK. As long as we're clear on that. Enjoy.

Today on Vic's Basement: Vic talks about all the things he loves; Scott rants about all the things he hates. In other words, IT'S PRETTY MUCH BUSINESS AS USUAL DOWN IN THE BASEMENT. A couple of love/hate topics: annual "iterations" of sports videogames, and the iPhone 5. Vic sees all of this as progress; Scott sees the disposable nature of it all as the exact opposite of progress. Also: Vic and Scott discuss the controversial final play in Monday night's NFL game, then quickly realize that they're out of their depth, and go back to discussing the nerd things they actually know something about. Also: Scott reaches into Ye Olde Listener Mailbag, and finds an email from a listener who wants to know what classic fighting game featured the words "BURNING RUBBER." Answer: You'll have to tune in to find out.

Vic and Scott head underground to Vic's game-cave/man-room/fart-thedral to fart, game, and scream obscenities at one another. This week they talk about/scream about the new Indiana Jones Blu-ray collection, the iPhone 5, and the big Wii U reveal. Bonus Topic of the Day: Scott and Vic discuss their need to curse like sailors on shore leave while gaming. Why do gamers curse so much? What primal need does it satisfy? Beyond that, are there bugs in the middle of the ocean? Tune into this week's episode of Vic's Basement for all the answers to all of your existential questions.

Vic and Scott celebrate their unabashed love of the new XBLA game Mark of the Ninja by inviting the game's lead designer, Nels Anderson, down to their underground bunker. Nels shares some candid, behind-the-scenes stories about the game's development. Nels also reveals several things that didn't make it into the final game. Also: the guys pester Nels about the fact that humans in the game can be eviscerated, but that the game's guard dogs can only be knocked out in the gentlest, sweetest way imaginable. (Nels turns out to be a dog owner. Shocker there, eh?) As a bonus, Scott writes a terrible haiku. Start listening in three, two, one...

Calling all True Believers! Each year at Fan Expo Toronto Vic and Scott team up with that magnificent bastard Syd Bolton and hold a Buried Treasures-centric panel which takes a look at the history of gaming. This year, the boys decided to focus on superhero games. They shine a spotlight on some of their favorites, including The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and—brace yourself for the impact—Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy. Bonus Challenge: Listen for the audience member who pitches Syd, Vic and Scott on how to make a winning Superman game. (It's actually a pretty great pitch.)

Welcome to a special all-star BONUS EPISODE of Vic's Basement. On today's show, Vic and Scott actually leave the basement and travel to Toronto for Fan Expo 2012. There they meet up with the rest of the Reviews on the Run and the EP Daily cast, including Ben Silverman, Miri Jedeikin, Jose Sanchez, Shaun Hatton, Marissa Roberto, Raju Mudhar, Steve Tilley, Briana McIvor, and the incomparable Ben "Dr. Spectacular" Bolea. The entire cast answers questions from a live Fan Expo audience, including a series of questions that, bizarrely enough, require only one-word answers. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll want to stop what you're doing and immediately write heart-felt fan mail to Dr. Spectacular. Start listening in 3...2...1...

Welcome to a special "Sleeping Dogs" edition of Vic's Basement. This week: Sleeping Dogs producer Dan Sochan joins Vic and Scott down in their subterranean lair, where they bark orders at Vic's mom to BRING DOWN MORE DAMN MEATLOAF. Dan gives a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sleeping Dogs, including a true story called, "That One Time We Were Alone In A Dingy Room With Actual Triad Members And Feared For Our Lives." Trust us: it is hair-raising. If you're playing Sleeping Dogs and loving it, you're not going to want to miss this episode. Hell, you know what? Even if you're not playing Sleeping Dogs, you're still going to love this week's episode. If you don't, we will personally buy you a meatloaf dinner. Promise.

This week down in The Basement: Scott and Vic weigh in with What We're Playing (Scott = Deadlight; Vic = Sound Shapes). Also: the basementeers discuss the new movie Hit & Run in what turns into an impromptu (and not at all creepy) meeting of the Kristen Bell Fan Club. Finally, Vic badgers Scott into discussing action figures, something which Scott really f***ing hates. And all of this is brought to you with 89-percent fewer swears.

It's the NSFW Edition. This week: Vic and Scott swear a record 32 times down on The Basement. No kidding. If you have sensitive ears, or if you're our moms, use caution when listening. Also: there's one unfortunate reference to buttholes and one reference to "ramming tongues." Scott also does a dramatic reading of The Press Release Of The Week (this one provided by Reviews host Ben Silverman) (thanks, Ben!). And Mad Dog McCree is officially banned from all future episodes of Reviews on the Run and EP. Why? Listen to unravel the mystery. Topics covered in this episode: Expendables 2 Darksiders 2 Sleeping Dogs Sound Shapes Propellor Dog Pro Wii U Epic Mickey Foosball 2012 Mad Dog McCree Drangon's Lair FanExpo Ben Bolea & Miri Jedeikin Ouya Canadian Video Game Awards

This week on the latest episode of Vic's Basement: Vic and Scott enjoy some idle chitchat with our special guest Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman. Yes, Julie is officially the first woman to visit the show, making her the Neil Armstrong of Vic's Basement. Is the Ouya the console of our dreams? ($8.6 million says that it might be.) Also, the boys discuss who should become the next Batman in our new Poll Of The Week. Three hints: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Gosling, and Carrot Top are all discussed.

Vic and Scott have seen Total Recall, and they share their thoughts. After touching on the new tech in the basement like the Nintendo 3DS and Google Nexus 7, Vic and Scott debate over how many gadgets is too many. Finally, things get introspective as the future of gaming is discussed, including business models, what platforms we will be playing on, and how we will be paying for content. Tons of topics are covered this week down in Vic's Basement! *WARNING* Mild spoilers for Total Recall are discussed in this episode.

Special guest Rob Koval (the EP Elf) shares his origin story, including the story of how he and Vic first met. As a long-time producer and friend of the show, Rob also weighs in with Vic and Scott on the pair of new Man Of Steel trailers. You're not going to want to miss this one. EXPLICIT WARNING: There is explicit language in this podcast with sexual references.

BONUS EPISODE! Vic and Scott respond to listeners who agreed—and disagreed—with their negative reviews of The Dark Knight Rises. Also: Vic and Scott sing Christmas songs in the voices of Bane and Bruce Wayne. Even if you're not a Bat-fan, you're going to want to tune in for this one.

Down in Vic's Basement, Vic and Scott talk out the pain they are feeling in the wake of The Dark Knight Rises. SPOILER ALERT: Most definitely see the movie before listening to this week's show. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE ALERT: Vic, arguably the world's biggest Batman fanatic, is hopping mad. TESTICLE REFERENCE ALERT: Scott makes several extremely odd references to testicles.

Vic and Scott meet up in Vic's basement to talk about Batman, Ouya, and some smelly neighbourhood friends.