Ten Strikes: Potential Ban of Fair Use and Streaming

Just when consumers everywhere were relieved with the Supreme Court's decision on video game distribution in California, we find ourselves facing another bombshell. By now you’ve probably heard about this upcoming proposition to regulate streamed media content online. Sure, “Ten Strikes” sounds like plenty of chances, but it really isn’t for many smaller publications and aspiring journalists.

For those of you who have yet to year about this bill (S. 978), it would practically outlaw all of YouTube, and any similar video sites or posts. Want to see other gamers stream a live event? You could kiss that goodbye. How about that podcast you listen to (like us), which occasionally uses tiny bits of music from your favorite video games? Sorry, but it’s going to start sounding much more dull ─ if they continue and don’t all get arrested.

For those of you who wish to voice your opinion on this upcoming travesty, you can head over to Demand Progress, and have a letter sent to your local US representative (or even write them yourself).

It is crucial that we speak up and make the system work. We know that you love us (or at least love to hate us), so we here at Press Pause Radio ask that you continue to support us ─ and our friends elsewhere ─ by contacting your local representative, and speaking up for these rights. But please, no curse words. We don’t need to give the gaming community a bad name, nor do we need to strengthen the stereotype that all gamers play Grand Theft Auto and Halo in order to fuel their aggression.

PPR 43

Welcome one and all to our Indie extravaganza! On this episode of Press Pause Radio we are taking a special look at the some of the best indie developers in the game industry, as well as the people that support the independent community.

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Bullet Heaven HD, Episode 34 - Shooter: Starfighter Sanvein

Bullet Heaven gets a surprise! In this episode, we take a look at Shooter: Starfighter Sanvein for the PSone. Released in 2001 as part of the Agetec A1 line of $10 budget games, Starfighter Sanvein isn't exactly your typical shooter, and was largely ignored thanks to its ultra budget, no-frills advertising. Was it ever worth a look? And does it hold up today?

Did you like what you saw today? Rate! Like! Share! Comments, Questions and Suggestions are not only welcome, but encouraged!

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QCF: Duke Nukem Forever

Excuse me, I’m sorry for the awkward introductory sentence but I just can’t get over the twisted irony of this review being as late as it is and this twisted fucking paradox just keeps getting funnier and funnier as I think about it. Alright well are we both done chuckling? Good.

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PPR 42

We are here a week early, to bring you our hits and misses from this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. The crew will discuss what they have been playing, as well as gather feedback from our listeners in our Select Feedback section. Afterwards the group dives right into all the news and announcements that make up the 2011 E3, and somehow try to piece it all together. It's difficult to try and cover all the bases in just one episode, so if there is anything that we may have missed or you would like to see discussed feel free to comment on the episode or hit the message boards for more topics. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and Zune so that we can reach more and more listeners. Thanks and enjoy!

PPR Episode 42

Bullet Heaven HD, Episode 33 - Hellfire/Hellfire S Dual Review

In this episode of Bullet Heaven, we pit two versions of the same game against one another in a battle of supremacy; The Genesis/Megadrive's Hellfire and the PC Engine CD-ROM2's Hellfire S, both home conversions of the Arcade original by Toaplan. Which version will come out on top??

Did you like what you saw here today? Comments, questions and suggestions are not only welcome but encouraged!

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E3 2011 Impressions: Microsoft

The stage is brightly lit, almost as if it were extracting all light within the conference center, and leaving the audience with anticipation that's dense as the dark surrounding them. A voice then welcomes the crowd, as the theater above suddenly illuminates with the Xbox logo. The presentation immediately transitions to business, with one of the most anticipated sequels of the year being demonstrated to the conference attendees, and kicking off the forum of upcoming releases for Microsoft’s catalog of 2011.

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Bullet Heaven HD, Episode 32 - The S.D.F. Macross: Do You Remember Love?

Last year in Episode 18 of Bullet Heaven, we took a look at the excellent Macross Scrambled Valkyrie for the Super Famicom, a side-story of sorts to the original Macross anime series. With its super tight, fun gameplay and great presentation, it nabbed a pretty decent score.

In 1997, another Macross shooter made it to home console: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?, for the Sega Saturn (and Sony Playstation). Based directly on the 1984 anime classic, can the legendary mech-based story strike gold yet again?

Did you like what you saw here today? Comments, questions and suggestions are not only welcome but encouraged!

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