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Published: Feb. 17, 2012, midnight

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We go long form on Kingdoms of Amalur, talking combat, graphics, questing as well as make some comparisons to similar games.

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Episode 30: Show Notes

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00:00:35 Quick hits:

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We talk about Guild Wars 2 coming out for consoles, the bestselling sports video game of all time, where PAX East will be for the next 11 years, and the potential Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning sequel. Towards the end of the segment, Eric finds his edge.

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00:25:17 Music Break: Butterfly Tea \\u2013 \\u201cDragonTales\\u201d

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00:26:47 Main Segment: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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We discuss that hot new RPG Curt Schilling had something to do with. From combat to crafting, each of us share our experiences with the game and touch on some Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning tips and advice.

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01:47:17 Music Break: Butterfly Tea \\u2013 \\u201cThere is Magic in You\\u201d

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01:48:47 Feedback:

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A listener writes in about the plotlines in Metal Gear and3DS as a potential indie game platform. A listener chooses Dead Space 2 for game of the year, and we wonder what a Dead Space is.

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01:58:50 News:

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Corey comments on Heath Hindman\\u2019s GameRevolution article, \\u201cFinal Fantasy XIII-2 Bombing in Japan?\\u201d, which brings to light gamers\\u2019 indifference towards holding on to XIII-2 for DLC. Does Square Enix need a miracle?

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02:08:13 Dan lists the awards presented in Destructoid\\u2019s article, \\u201cSkyrim wins big at Annual Interactive Achievement Awards,\\u201d by Maurice Tan. Eric expresses more tongue-in-cheek distaste for Portal 2 and Corey wonders why Dark Souls didn\\u2019t win more awards.

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02:23:20 Eric brings up the IGN article outlining some of the ideas Bethesda may include in future Skryim DLC. We collectively sigh. Eric continues by asking us what we think of Xbox 720\\u2019s potential touch screen controller.

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02:30:30 Will discusses Skyrim lag issues brought to light in the article \\u201cWhy Skyrim didn\\u2019t play nice with the PS3.\\u201d We offer up a couple mudcrab jokes after some speculation.

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02:35:15 Music Break: Butterfly Tea \\u2013 \\u201cGoblin Dance\\u201d

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02:36:23 What We\\u2019ve Played:

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Will tries out Final Fantasy 7 for the first time after accidentally purchasing Final Fantasy 8. As always, the Murtha boys gush all over the Final Fantasy series and Eric hands out tissues.

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02:47:50 Corey beats Final Fantasy XIII-2, and likens it to a smelly girlfriend. He keeps the week casual with a free download of Ticket to Ride for iPhone. Dan somehow manages to include beef on weck in the conversation.

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02:55:20 Dan relives Mario RPG for the SNES to everyone\\u2019s pleasure.

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02:57:34 Eric tries out a new formation in Fifa 12. He switches gears to discuss UFC Undisputed 3. Dan and Eric conclude the segment by discussing the Mass Effect 3 demo, with Dan lamenting EA Origin and the ME3 multiplayer policy.

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03:16:54 Human Interest : \\u201cVideo Game Music Finally Get its Due\\u201d by Thomas Emanuel

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Corey gives a shout out to the University of South Dakota and Thomas Emanuel\\u2019s smart opinion of the Grammy\\u2019s and how it incorporates video game music. \\xa0

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