Vic's Basement

Vic shows off a cool controller that connects with your iPhone. They talk about calming the console wars so that non-gamers can find out how awesome gaming is. They compare their phones, talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy first-draft writer, look into Marissa's musical theatre background, and more! Click the play button and enjoy!

Vic and Marissa will be chatting with you about what's been happening this week. Come join the chat at 3pm PST on twitch.tv/epn and ask them your burning questions! We talk about smashing phones and how fragile they are. Vic geeks out over Disney Infinity's toys and wanting his own Marvel-only-allowed world. Marissa talks about wanting the game to be more patient while choosing a new world or character. Then Marissa pitches a great idea for storing Disney Infinity Characters. We answer a question sent in by a viewer about how Vic and Marissa come up with their scores. There's a toy break with Nintendo toys and more! Click here for Unbox Therapy's Bending iPhone video. Vic and Marissa highly recommend checking out Boxtrolls this weekend.

Vic has got a new iPhone Plus to whip out and show off. The entertainment-'valanche has begun and Vic and Marissa are getting ready for all the movies and games that are coming out; from the Maze Runner to the Skeleton Twins and more. Then we discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Mojang and Minecraft and Vic tells a great story from the past #JapaneseN64 . We also answer your questions. If you're interested in more iPhone 6 details, check out our partner Lewis Hilsenteger's Unbox Therapy videos here: iPhone 6 Plus Unboxing and iPhone 6 Double Unboxing (Gold and Space Grey)

A quarter-scale Batman Toy is shown right away for an early Toy Break! The compelling Captain America movie (now on Blu-ray) really gets Vic going about how well it's produced and the characters strengths. We talk about the Apple watch and its impact. Vic and Marissa go on to talk about sports games updates, Destiny, and more! We had an early episode this week on Thursday and remind you that this show contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.

Vic asks what semi-obscure games do you always tell your friends about in the hope that more people will play? We also ask what games people are excited for? Destiny? Drive Club? What else? Vic checks out P.T. and freaks Marissa out. There are lots of viewer questions answered and great conversations. Check it out! Vic's Basement is LIVE on Fridays at 3PM PST on Twitch.tv/EPN

Today on the Basement the whole gang is together at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto! Check in as we chat about everything from what you can expect at the show, to what we've been playing, to the Canadian Videogame Awards, and much more!

Vic and Marissa talk about Mission Blue, The Killing Season 4, the F Word, and BroForce. We have special guest, Jose Fubar Sanchez, in our chatroom joining in on the conversation. Marissa shares a musical toy and Vic discusses what alternate-universe Vic would be like. Coming soon is an influx of games, Fan Expo Canada, PAX, and Scott will be returning. We are so excited for it all! Also, check out ScottCJones.com for any of Scott's great ramblings. He has posted his own status update. Post your favourite Diablo Class below and any questions you have for future episodes.

Today on Vic's Basement we will share a few memories of the late, great Robin Williams, before moving on to our thoughts on The Expendables 3, and much more!

We've got a slick set of Indie Game Developer Gurus joining Vic and guest host Brian Provinciano today. Rami Ismail and Dan Adelman are speakers for the Full Indie Summit that's in Vancouver, BC this weekend. They bring experience, knowledge, and passion to the table as they talk about the full time, independent game developer scene. Dan Adelman is bringing his knowledge of marketing to the indie game space to help indie developers avoid common marketing pitfalls while Rami Ismail is an indie developer in the flesh. The Full Indie Summit is a bringing together of many Full Indie Developers from all over to share their stories, successes, and games with each other. Guest Host, Brian Provinciano, is known for his indie work as the one-man team behind Retro City Rampage. Check out this article about Dan Adelman giving advice to indie developers. Check out this video of Nuclear Throne, a game developed by Rami Ismail's company, Vlambeer. Connect with them on Twitter Follow @Tha_Rami!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Follow @Dan_Adelman !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');Follow @BriProv !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Follow @Victor_Lucas !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');

Vic and Scott rant about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and its weak performance. The best part of the movie: the popcorn was excellent. They go on to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy and how awesome it is! Honest critique is given about the lack of Villain development. Comment your favourite villains below.

SPOILERS ELEMENTS: Some vague Guardians of the Galaxy spoilers are made. Not so much plotline. More about how actors portray their characters. Scott is talking to Vic about Guardians of the Galaxy. How excellent the movie is and Scott gives us a James Gunn story. Everything else is just Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy. It's a great bonus episode. Go clicky on the play button thingy and enjoy! Wanting to hear Vic and Scott's Review of Guardians of the Galaxy? Check it out here!

Vic and Marissa head to Comic-Con and join Jose Sanchez and Shaun Hatton to chat about what's happening behind the scenes and how they spent their time at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Shaun talks about stretching a per diem by eating bad food so you can buy toys and Marissa and Vic talk about their opportunities to host various panels at Comic-Con.

On our minds this week: - The Purge: Anarchy - Wish I Was Here - Videogames The Movie - Divinity: Original Sin - Mario Kart sales and Wii U turn around? - Microsoft lay offs and Xbox entertainment studios closure - PS2 Top 10 feature - Toy Break - Your questions answered! Check out this awesome trailer for Videogames the Movie.

Vic and Marissa talk about the recent Indie Game Explosion, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, their plans for Comic-Con and more! Look at all these games that are exploding onto the scene and other things we're talking about: Shovel Knight Transistor Mercenary Kings 1001 Spikes Broken Age Banner Saga The Wolf Among Us PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate BroForce The Fall Guacamelee Rogue Legacy Luftrausers and Nuclear Throne Project BlueStreak and Nexon What we're looking forward to at San Diego Comic-Con! Dawn of the Planet of the Apes And we answer YOUR questions! Click here to listen to the Roger Craig Smith (Voice Actor) episode mentioned in this show.

Vic makes a shout out to America and how it's helped the Electric Playground over the years. Vic shows off some Mickey Mouse eared-Indiana Jones figurines from Disneyland. Marissa and Roberto talk about Kill Zone, Begin Again, advertising in games, and much more!