Gamma Testing

This week we take a look at the re-do of 1980s cult classic Bionic Commando. Turns out that fun gameplay trumps terrible story and unlikeable characters, yet again. Even if that gameplay has a steep learning curve. Still, once you get it down, swinging on your extendable bionic appendage is damn fun -- especially if you turn the sound down and blast Matt's music suggestion.

We also send a challenge out to Grin -- Bionic Commando's developer -- to hire us to write their next game. If BC is any indication, they could use some fine content-generators like the Gamma Testing crew. And, we work cheap!

Show notes:

Reviews we referenced - Dale Nardozzi (Team Xbox), Jeff Gerstman (Giant Bomb), Conrad Zimmerman (Destructoid), Chris Kohler (Wired)

Rick's reading suggestion: Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships, David Levy

Matt's music suggestion: Bionic Heart, Le Bus

Brian's food and drink suggestion: molecular gastronomy at a place like Homaro Cantu's restaurant Moto in Chicago (WD-50 in NY would work, too)

Next week, GT will review inFamous. Read Rick's text review to prepare.

Listen up to Ep11 - Bionic Commando!

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