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Episode 56: Zune, ICANN, Wii and More!

9/25/2006 9:10:34 PM

Host: Kristin Hatcher
NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE VIDEO YOU MUST DOWNLOAD IT FROM THIS SITE - IT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ITUNES OR OTHER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.

This week we discuss the Zune and the M$ Media Player and the possibility that M$ is taking notes from SONY or the RIAA. In other news, the US extends ICANN oversight, Stardock releases ObjectBar 2.0 and we find out which grad students cheat the most. Also we briefly let you know that some porn sites are using a new IE bug to install spyware (you can't possibly be surprised) and we begin taking bets on when Vista will be available. Jump on the forums and place your bets now!

In gaming news Joel gives us the update on the Xbox and it's new controller and the software upgrade, and also the pricing and availability of the Wii. Wiiii! And finally we get to see video of Joel as he tells us what game is kicking his butt this week.

There's something for everyone in this episode; call-ins, tech news and nose-picking. Check it out now!

Important Links:
Slashdot: Which Grad Students Cheat the Most?
Windows Vista: Now is the Time!
Stardock: ObjectBar 2.0 Released!
USA Today confirms U.S. Wii price, date.

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32 Comments

Segments : Episode 56: Tech Segment Episode 56: Game Segment Episode 56: Video m4v File Episode 56: Video wmv File

Imperceptible

9/25/2006 9:35:06 PM

Yay, listening now. Good work as always!

ViridianGames

9/25/2006 10:06:41 PM

I'm going to TRY to hold out for the video...I've been anticipating this for a month. I hope there's a scene in it as funny as Kristin yelling, "I don't know karate, but I know KA-RAZY!"

maygaess

9/26/2006 4:58:14 AM

i cant get into mirc, it is blocked here

Nightcon

9/26/2006 9:20:07 AM

Yet again another excellent pod cast well done to all the cast.

Keep up the good work

simpilot

9/26/2006 10:47:52 AM

Can't keep this to myself. Does anyone doubt what a piece of garbage Uwe Boll is? Check this out:

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/clips/clips-uwe-boll-pushing-lowtaxs-face-in-202896.php

He is a lying no-talent bastard who deserves all the trash given to him.

balupton

9/26/2006 6:02:43 PM

I will wait till the video gets posted. Pitty you guys have had troubles

Been looking forward for it for yonkas

So yeh, can't wait

Marcathonas

9/26/2006 9:46:25 PM

For those of you that can't use mIRC, I suggest www.ircatwork.com

Feel free to come in and tell us what terrible ripoff merchants we (the n00bs) are. No seriously, people have done that. They've had the chance to talk the Kristen (OMG H4WT LOLZ!) and said we sucked.

Yeah, don't do that, we'll have to kick you somewhere nasty just to see if your weird male girlparts actually have nerve endings. And stuff.

The Kristen - Brad nosepicking part brought back vivid flashbacks of being twelve.

Derek has moobs. All should know that by now. Tell Brad to stop stealing P-A jokes

Erm... yeah. I'ma go shutup now.

Marcathonas

9/26/2006 9:47:16 PM

Oh what the hellfries? In all that inane babble, I forgot to mention the important bit.

Great show, keep it up. Maybe tie Brad up.

FSugino

9/26/2006 11:38:07 PM

Without a doubt, one of the funnier openings I've seen in a vidcast. The subtitles are a great addition to the show.

Ledward

9/27/2006 4:08:51 AM

What's with the "$" in "MS"?

Which troll infiltrated PowerUser.TV?

tehStealth

9/27/2006 9:23:30 AM

I love PU.TV! And all the hotties!

Hitting animals is pretty freaky. We hit a raccoon (or possum) once, it was an interesting bump. It survived too.

Don't worry guys, I'm still here (and not here at the same time, I'm so stealthy...). I don't comment as much because I started working a while ago (a very long while ago) but I'm resigning this week (due to moving) so I will be on IRC and commenting morez.

Poor Joel...he's being eaten alive by static stuff, atleast on Skype! But the video was awesome! Joel sounded all powerful-like as if he could kill you with his voice.

Island Dog

9/27/2006 11:01:38 AM

Great job.

simpilot

9/27/2006 12:42:15 PM

Yeah! TehStealth said I'm awesome! And ixnay on the "killing with his voice" thing, that's a closely guarded secret.

airsick

9/27/2006 2:55:51 PM

The videos are great! And I love to listen to the show.

airsick

9/27/2006 2:56:28 PM

P.S. You ALL have cooties! When do I get my boot to the head?

jamesAntenne

9/27/2006 3:52:43 PM

First time I've listened away from the PC, decided to try downloading to mobile phone and listening on the bus. Last time I do that! How can you sit there with a straight face with two lots of monkey dance...

Great episode guys, really enjoying them at the moment.

Conjor

9/27/2006 6:12:19 PM

Kickin' show guys! First time i've seen joel on the podcast

Can't wait for next show!

Stewx

9/27/2006 9:09:06 PM

This is not a complaint because I know how hard you all work on this, but you really need to do something about the enormous filesize of that m4v version. Other hour-long vidcasts on m4v are around 200MB.

Keep up the good work. I'm not a huge fan of the banter, but if everyone else likes it then what the heck. Just makes the podcast seem a little less professional to the occasional listener. Makes the show a little harder to "get into" I'm guessing

maygaess

9/28/2006 6:03:51 AM

Marcathonas

I suggest www.ircatwork.com

for some reason it is not working.. or does it take a long time to connect ?

JinvoX

9/28/2006 5:50:00 PM

Very good jobs and no worries about the technical difficulty, the rest of the show was just awesome. The way you guys tease each other is just hilarious and again still one of the best podcast shows out there. Please continue making Video Podcasts even if it means every other week.

trenzterra

9/28/2006 5:58:10 PM

You should have a video cast for portable devices, eg. iPods and stuff but smaller in size. 700MB takes me more than an hour to download...

Marcathonas

9/28/2006 6:15:37 PM

Maygaess: Odd. Works fine normally. Do you mean the server wont load? or the site?

Site is www.ircatwork.com and seems to work fine for most people

Server details are Nick: whatever. Server: Irc.stardock.com channel: #poweruser

Now those of you who DON'T have problems getting on there, get on there, and join the "get strangled by Kristen" club! woo!

BlueDev

9/29/2006 3:43:22 PM

Great show, enjoyed it as always.

Thanks for the ircatwork.com link. Is working great for me at the moment.

roquen777

10/5/2006 7:06:37 AM

Ok, great stuff! Just got round to watching the vid.. phew!!!

Well, much more cozy lookin' this time out, but I reakon you really need those little shirt mic's, then you could really look relaxed but concidering the price I payed for the podcast, well...

Thanks for doing this 'cause it really shows how neavous you all are! So i guess you all deserve major prayes for showing yourselves up like this

Keep it up, this is still the best fun I have all month sad 'ain't it!