VGBC 2 - NHL '94

On the second ever Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club, we talk about EA Sports' classic NHL '94, as well as a host of other ice hockey games, past and present. Huge thanks to everyone who participated & contributed to this episode - the VGBC format relies on an open discussion, so we're massively grateful for the input. Also huge thanks to our feature artist, Wollongong's Hockey Dad, for setting the mood for this episode.

MUSIC USED:
SSJVGBC DGG Megamix 5000: David GusTAVson GUStavson
Beach House: Hockey Dad
I Need A Woman: Hockey Dad
Lull City: Hockey Dad

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VGBC - The Last Of Us

On this inaugural Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club, we talk about Naughty Dog's terrific The Last Of Us. Note that this is a spoiler-heavy discussion episode, so those wanting to experience the game's excellent pacing, characters, atmosphere and story for themselves are advised to save this episode for later. Huge thanks to Patch and David for participating - the VGBC as a format relies on an open conversation, so we're so grateful for their input.
As always you can weigh in on this episode, suggest a game for next time, or just spew crazy nonsense questions at us at mail@ssjoystick.com!

MUSIC USED:
SSJVCBC DGG Megamix 5000: David GusTAVson GUStavson
A Shine To It: Laura Stevenson

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79 - Ain't Misbehoovin'

This week, we discuss comas, Pee-Wee Herman, Barney the Dinosaur, Twilight, Harry Potter, Tom's difficulties understanding cinema, Dolly the Sheep, Tom's dog, Beethoven, my dream wedding, Earth-Martian relations, the origins of food, upcoming events for The Last Of Us, and the oncoming joy and horror of E3.
In SSST: Sony says PS4 games will feature Remote Play for Vita, and EA are ditching Online Passes for future and past games. Also, retailers have to have make-believe price-points so they can start taking pre-orders, and Tom thinks it's newsworthy and I BEG TO DIFFER.
In Ask SSJ: scams, challenge in games, quarters, modern arcade games, Australian politics, Doctor Who, Chrono Trigger, the brand-new SSJ Video Game Book Club (!!!), vampires, the ethics of cheating in games, solo podcasting, and the Guggenheim museum. Also, we mourn the loss of John C. Pendleton, and welcome SSJ Industries' new boss, John C. Pendleton Jr.
Thanks to Josh, Eliza, David, and Cameron for writing in!

MUSIC USED:
SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Too Soaked To Break: Born Ruffians

Hiekkalapio: Dafear / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0

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If you want to be a part in the first SSJ Video Game Book Club, track down a copy of Chrono Trigger and play along with us! We look forward to hearing from you at the end of the month!