Huge ep this week, as we attempt to fit in not only the avalanche of pre-Christmas titles, but also the big picture stories that make GG special, so expect nothing less than 27 mins of crazyface content. This week sees:

The Orange Box reviewed - Valve's latest in monthly (see: yearly) episodic content. They're fast growing a reputation similar to Blizzard's, not releasing their precious funcode until it's absolutely perfect. Containing HL2:Ep2, Portal and TF2, we've been waiting for this one for ages!


HL2:Ep2, Portal and TF2
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass reviewed - Can a DS title carry the same classic creativity the other games are famous for? Miyamoto is actually not behind this one, although you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

History of the RTS Genre - We examine the thinking person's game, from Herzog Zwei to Supreme Commander.

Serious Games - Interactive visuals & sound can do more than entertain. Games are now being used to train, educate, persuade, and even heal. Bajo talks to the developers about the very interesting results serious games are getting, and what's possible in the future.

All that plus more Quarter-Circle A.


Supreme Commander, artwork from Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, image from "anti-cancer game" Re-Mission
Good Game airs Tuesday nights on ABC2 @ 8:30pm, Thursday nights on ABC2 @ 10:30pm, and Friday nights on ABC around midnight.

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