Mon, 7 May 2012
Here it is - the thrilling conclusion to our Lamentations of the Flame Princess AP. Will our heroes make it out of Death Frost Doom alive? <Grover voice>Will you?</Grover voice> Also, be a champ and take a few minutes to fill out the 2012 RPG Podcast Listener Survey...thanks! Show Notes: Direct download: Lamentations_of_the_Flame_Princess_Part_2.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 4:56 PM |
Thu, 26 April 2012
Pull up a chair, young ones, and let me tell you the tale of Cock Aeonseeker - 'tis a cautionary tale about bad decisions and mosquito bats. Also, Purity Grimoire...who had a good heart, but a soft head. This week we discuss our ongoing Lamentations of the Flame Princess game, and how Alex burned through two characters in less time than it takes to watch an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Then again, this is The Grinding Gear. Someone's gonna die. The main topic of discussion: Clyde wrangles a bit with what he calls 'Bald Narrativism' after a game at the recent Walking Eye Con. Also - some bromance talk about Luke Crane. Show Notes Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_13_-_Alex_Sucks_at_OSR_and_Clyde_has_a_Problem.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 4:11 PM |
Fri, 20 April 2012
This week we interview game publisher and Story Games proprietor Andy Kitkowski. Andy drops the 411 on the Japanese gaming scene. Show Notes:
Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_12_-_Andy_Kitkowski_on_Japanese_RPGs.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 3:17 PM |
Fri, 6 April 2012
Here it is. Our totally awesomeballs Actual Play recording of James Raggi's OSR RPG Lamentations of the Flame Princess! Fun and mirth were had by all, as well as a number of TPK moments precipitated by Alex. Naughty banter within, so...NSFW. Show Notes: |
Mon, 26 March 2012
This week we discuss the minor internet drama from a few weeks ago regarding Margaret Weis Productions alleged non-payment to freelancers. Yes, we know this is fairly old news at this point - we recorded this episode the day after the thing went semi-nuclear and because it all died down so quickly we held off on posting it. After some discussion, however, we think there is still some value in the discussion. Also, we had a chat about some issues Ed has with indie game mechanics - which we never did really resolve. Show Notes: Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_11_-_Freelancers.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 1:40 PM |
Wed, 15 February 2012
This week we review the 1994 smash-hit videogame adaptation Double Dragon! Actually, that's a total lie - this film was an abysmal failure...but somehow 3 of the 4 Yellow Menace crew found it in themselves to assign a thumbs-up! Find out which one of us was a total party pooper! Also, Alex talks about really old video games none of you will care about, and we discuss young adult fiction. Okay, it's really a discussion about the impending U.S. release of Battle Royale - but, as always, we get all wander-y and shit. Show Notes |
Thu, 9 February 2012
This week we talk some video games - Farmville and Saints Row 3 - and review the Filipino exploitation film documentary Machete Maidens Unleashed! And after the movie talk, find out why Alex is the 'Filipino Ron Jeremy'. |
Thu, 26 January 2012
So here's our take on the impending release of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition / D&D Next, or whatever you wanna call it. Wherever you stand on the issue, I suspect you'll find something to hate about this one. Show Notes:
Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_9_-_Dungeons_and_Dragons_5e.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 9:08 PM |
Tue, 24 January 2012
This week we take on Gamification - mostly. We start out talking about gamification and then, as is our wont, we wander off deep into the woods and start chatting about what separates Zynga games from MMO's, achievement points, NASCAR romance novels, and various other things. Most notably, we deliver what inadvertantly becomes a post-mortem of Dungeons and Dragons 4e - and speculate about 5e's impending release. For context, it's important to note this was recorded back in November, two months before an official announcement had been made. Show Notes:
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Wed, 30 November 2011
Finally, we continue the Lady Earthdawn saga as we find our heroes lost far below the horror-wracked city of Sareatha. After escaping the clutches of the Nethermancers, with Head in tow, T'Sareth, Candace, and Landas find Khoral and escape to the surface...but not before Candace makes a decision which will have dire consequences for the city above. Chills! Thrills! Rampant potty humor! Show Notes: |
Wed, 30 November 2011
Patricia's back! Although I see fit to demote her to 'guest host' status right out of the gate. But never mind, she'll earn her way back in in short order. This week Patrica, Ed, Clyde, and Alex bitch about cut-scenes in videogames (which Ed takes advantage of to make a cheap swipe at Mamoru Oshii), complain about the Akira live-action film, and grudgingly respect Mamoru Oshii's bountiful genius as we review the single Oshii film Ed can bare to watch - Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer. That's right folks, the kid gloves are off as Ed and Alex square off over the merits of Mr. Mamoru Oshii! Is he a mad genius or a wannabe hack? Also, Patricia talks a bit about SugoiCon (where we totally failed to hang out, due to some organizational errors on Alex's part - go figure.) Show Notes: |
Wed, 19 October 2011
Another long, rambly talk this week - but it's a good kind of ramble where you end up in fun, unexpected places. Clyde brings us a news item regarding Hayao Miyazaki's hiring practices, Ed wants to talk about legal problems for the Yakuza, and I make everyone watch a pretentious Japanese art film. Pretty sure I say fuck in there somewhere too, just to make everyone comfy. Show Notes Category:general
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Mon, 26 September 2011
Once again we welcome Theory From the Closet's Clyde Rhoer to the Guest Host chair - this week we discuss Clyde's Gen Con exhibition plans, aka ClydeBooth and John Carpenter's 1986 martial arts romp Big Trouble in Little China.
Direct download: Episode_20_-_Clyde_Rhoer_on_ClydeBooth_and_Big_Trouble_in_Little_China.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 3:03 AM |
Tue, 30 August 2011
Once again, we welcome returning guest co-host Clyde Rhoer from Theory From the Closet as we discuss much that is geeky and awesome. Like what you ask? How about a followup on that Far West Kickstarter? No? What about the sudden Nintendo 3DS price drop? Oh, and there's a film discussion tucked away in there somewhere as well - something about a bunch of assassins. 13 of them, in fact. Show Notes |
Fri, 12 August 2011
We sat down with game designer Gareth-Michael Skarka on day one of Gen Con last week - on tap were discussions about the upcoming spaghetti western / wuxia mashup project Far West, the Buckaroo Banzai RPG, trans-media, comic books, and an explanation: just what was that watermelon doing there? We pack more awesome into 28 minutes than you can imagine! Show Notes Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Epsiode_7_-_Gareth_Michael_Skarka_from_Gen_Con_2011.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 4:15 PM |
Tue, 2 August 2011
Ed and I discuss what we're looking forward to checking out at Gen Con 2011! We talk seminars, cool stuff to buy (hint: Burning Wheel Gold and the Mouse Guard Box Set!), Games on Demand, and the 2011 Gamerati Tour! Show Notes:
Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_6_-_Gen_Con_2011_Preview.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 7:32 AM |
Mon, 11 July 2011
On this week's installment of the Yellow Menace Gamecast we interview Jack Richmond of Atarashi games, designer of anime-themed indie RPG's Panty Explosion Perfect and GxB! Show Notes
Direct download: Yellow_Menace_Gamecast_Episode_5_-_Jake_Richmond_from_Atarashi_Games.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 1:47 AM |
Tue, 7 June 2011
Clyde Rhoer of Theory From the Closet fame joins us once again to discuss the recent Playstation Network hack and his favorite film, Sanshiro Sugata! We've long shied away from discussing Kurosawa films, as they've been discussed at length by far more knowledgable people - but I think we came away looking pretty darn clever. Sometimes it happens that way... Show Notes
Yellow Menace is now part of the RPG Crosstalk community. Click hereto visit our forum! Direct download: Episode_18_-_Clyde_Rhoer_on_Playstation_Network_Hack_and_Sanshiro_Sugata.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 3:09 AM |
Thu, 19 May 2011
This week we feature an interview with game designer / publisher James Raggi of Lamentations of the Flame Princess fame. Also on tap are Zak S. and Mandy Morbid of Playing D&D With Porn Stars and I Hit It With My Axe. Zak chats about his newly released city-building supplement Vornheim. Other topics of discussion include Keebler elves and why I should never be brought along on an old-school dungeon crawl. In addition, James has graciously offered our listeners a discount offer valid at the Lamentations of the Flame Princess webstore - but you'll have to listen to get the code! (Note: At several points during the podcast we discuss Mr. Raggi's adventure Death Frost Doom in some detail, which could potentially spoil the module for those who haven't played it yet. If you intend to play Death Frost Doom at some point, please be aware there are spoilers within...) Show Notes Direct download: Gamecast_Episode_4_-_Interview_With_James_Raggi_Zak_S_and_Mandy_Morbid.mp3 Category:general -- posted at: 3:28 AM |
Wed, 4 May 2011
Witness this special episode recorded at Ed's chateau high in the Latverian moutain range - we discuss Patricia and Nathan's trip to Anime Punch, box office figures for 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstacy, Wilson Yip's A Chinese Ghost Story remake, and this week's film review - Peking Opera Blues! Bonus: meet Ed's mysterious Canadian wife, Steph! Show Notes: |
Thu, 21 April 2011
We continue our love of all things John Harper as Ed discusses running Danger Patrol for our local gaming Meetup. I ran the classic James Bond 007 RPG (with interesting results). And a brief sermon on 'inclusiveness', or why it's important to not act like a douchebag at game meetups (unless there are Scientologists in attendance). Show Notes |
Tue, 12 April 2011
Finally back in the saddle after a month-long bout of the flu! A lot has happened since we recorded the last episode...we chat about the Japan earthquake and one serious badass who don't take shit from Mother Nature, racist nitwit Alexandra Wallace's YouTube rant, Keanu Reeves 47 Ronin and the Akira adaptation, the FUNimation sale, and Bong Joon-ho's Mother. Phew! Plus, we debut Patricia's Picks and hit you motherscratchers up for some listener mail. Show Notes:
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Mon, 11 April 2011
Finally, the second episode of the Yellow Menace Gamecast! This episode we discuss John Harper's free indie RPG's Danger Patrol and Lady Blackbird - find out why trad games result in girlfriends being stuffed into burlap sacks. |
Thu, 24 March 2011
We're back in black on this week's podcast, featuring a discussion of Kim Ji-Woon's The Good, The Bad, The Weird. Ed and Jay help me pick apart this minor masterpiece of Korean cinema. Can we successfully purge ourselves of the lingering spirit of Devil's Dynamite? Listen and find out! Show Notes
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Wed, 23 February 2011
This week we welcome a special guest-host, Theory From the Closet host Clyde Rhoer! While Clyde is primarily known as an RPG podcaster, he's also something of a Japanophile and offered to help us pick apart Noboru Iguchi's 2009 gonzo flick RoboGeisha. We also discuss the latest news about the FUNimation 1337 lawsuit, FUNimation's current financial state, and even chat a bit about Joss Whedon's Firefly. (Note: No, we didn't forget about Epsiode 14 - it's done and ready to release. We simply felt that, given the time-sensitive nature of some of the material in this episode, it would be best to release it quickly. Episode 14 will follow shortly.) Show Notes
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Fri, 11 February 2011
It's our annual Super Bowl Spectacular episode! That's right, while all of America was watching the Yankees stomp the Steelers into paste, we were talking about Godfrey Ho's Devil's Dynamite, a kung-fu drama so dreadful that two of the Yellow Menace staff are now in therapy! Good luck, guys. Also on tap - we remember the late, great Tura Satana, star of Russ Meyer's seminal boobsploitation flick Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill. Plus, anime piracy is good for anime sales? What gives?!? Show Notes |
Tue, 7 December 2010
Wow, it's been a while since we recorded a podcast - between my being sick and Thanksgiving we took a bit more of a break than we intended. Ed shows up despite battling a cold himself, and Patricia is on hand to give us the skinny on SugoiCon. Our film discussion this episode is Wilson Yip's IP MAN, starring Donnie Yen and featuring fight choreography from Sammo Hung. Show Notes: |
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