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| This list will contain the direct download links for all the KR.Net Podcasts. It is much easier to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, but if you don't have iTunes or would prefer not to use it, you can get them here. The identification tags for the MP3 are different than those when you get it through iTunes, but the file itself is the same. Enjoy! |
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Podcast #1.1 (7/3/06)
Pilot podcast! Topics include E3 2006, our thoughts on the experience, the Wii and PS3, our favorite games, and the biggest surprises (in our opinions) of the show. |
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Podcast #1.2 (7/10/06)
Topics include KR: American Idol and the brand-spanking-new news about Konami getting the trademark for the "Guitar Revolution" name |
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Podcast #1.3 (7/24/06)
Topics include our first KR experiences and our earliest gaming memories and experiences at the arcade, on the computer, and with handhelds. It's truly a trip back in time, folks. Nostalgia never sounded this good. |
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Podcast #1.4 (7/31/06)
Special Report! This podcast covers the upcoming changes in E3 and our reactions. You'll hear about the announcement, the articles, the positives, the negatives, and our reactions and opinions. It's definitely a podcast to listen to if there ever was one. |
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Podcast #1.5 (8/7/06)
Part 2 of our nostalgia podcast, continued from #1.3! Topics include our first experiences with the SNES, Sega Genesis, N64 and PlayStation game systems. Also covered is Otakon, which I attended this weekend. Check the #1.5 topic in this section for links regarding Otakon and some of its notable guests from the past 3 years. |
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Podcast #1.6 (8/14/06)
We go back to our KR roots and discuss KR hybrids. First we talk about KR Party and the combination of KR and DDR. Then we go on to talk about other possible combinations, from other KR combinations with other single games to "Insanity in a Box": Karaoke Revolution, KeyboardMania, GuitarFreaks and DrumMania! |
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Podcast #1.7 (8/21/06) Clean Version
Podcast #1.7 (8/21/06) Explicit Version
Snakes in a Podcast! We discuss the internet phenomenon Snakes on a Plane, what the game would be like (if one was going to be made) and if using the internet as a source of feedback for a movie (or anything of that sort) is really worth it... does it work? (Note: Be sure you download the correct version depending on what you want, as one has foul language while the clean one has the words bleeped out.) |
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Podcast #1.8 (9/4/06)
In this podcast we discuss single-player and multi-player gaming, including our opinions about each and which we prefer. We delve into the worlds of early gaming, talk about the evolution of multi-player gaming, and even mention the growth of MMORPGs into a recokning force in the gaming world. We also talk about whether Karaoke Revolution Online would be a workable idea today. |
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Podcast #1.9 (9/11/06)
Some of you may not know it, but there are girls who play video games! We discuss the stereotypes attributed to girl gamers, what we think of girls that game, and our personal experiences with girls who have mad gaming skills. We also get the truth from our very own gamer girl, Dragon Girl! Part 1 of a two-part "Girls and Gaming" podcast set. |
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Podcast #1.10 (9/18/06)
Tonight we discussed the TV shows we'll be watching this fall, both new series and returning shows. Some of the big titles that we mention are Lost, The Office, Law & Order:SVU/CI, House, The Class, Shark, and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. For a complete list visit KaraokeRevolution.Net and go to the Podcast section in our forums. |
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Podcast #1.11 (9/25/06)
We welcome back special guest Dragon Girl for another podcast! Tonight we talked about female characters in video games, what kinds of stereotypes they tend to follow, and what games we've played that either make or break those stereotypes. We also discuss how we feel female characters in future games should be presented. A request from Dragon Girl: a woman who kicks butt and knows how to handle a katana! Part 2 of a two-part "Girls and Gaming" podcast set. |
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Podcast #1.12 (10/2/06)
End of a Generation! We discuss the closure of the current generation of gaming and our favorite games of the systems whose time is about to expire. Discussion covers the Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2, as well as numerous digressions and tangents about other things. We feel very passionate about some of this stuff, so things got a little out of hand... as can be seen by the length of the podcast. We hope you enjoy it! |
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Podcast #1.13 (10/16/06)
The Ones that Didn't Make It! We talk about the sub-par Virtual Boy, the failed N-Gage, the disappointing PSP, and the underappreciated Dreamcast. We also mention some of the other, lesser-known and less popular gaming systems. What will be the next system we can add to this list? Who knows! Only time will tell... |
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Podcast #1.14 (10/23/06)
Karaoke Revolution Mall Tour Recap! We discuss the Philadelphia/King of Prussia event including the Virtual American Idol contest, the upcoming tour dates and locations, and the features of the Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol game. Our suggestion: if there's a tour stop scheduled near your area, make every effort you can to make it out there. It's an awesome time! |
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Podcast #1.15 (10/30/06)
Final Fantasy, not so final! ...again! Boy, are we excited! It's been years since the last "real" FF game (not including FFXI because it was a MMORPG instead of just RPG) and we're waiting in great anticipation! We talk about how FF came to be what it is today, our hopes for FFXII, and a look to the future FF games, namely the FFXIII games. We also talk about other RPGs we have played or heard of... we realize just how many there are, and we don't even mention them all! It's definitely worth a listen if you're into RPGs! |
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Podcast #1.16 (11/6/06)
Happy Anniversary, Karaoke Revolution! We celebrate KR's 3rd anniversary in style! We also talk about SingStar Rocks and its U.S. release, bring you a Final Fantasy XII update, discuss Guitar Hero II and its awesome songlist, mention Gears of War, and give you a preview of the upcoming PS3 and Wii launch events! It's a gaming overload! November 2006 truly is an awesome month in the history of gaming! |
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Podcast #1.17 (11/13/06)
It's less than a week until one of the biggest weekends in gaming! The PS3 and Wii launches are almost here, and we can't wait! We talk about which of the consoles we're getting, what games we'll be buying to go along with them, when we'll arrive to clain our goods, what we expect to see when we get there, and what's going to happen to our old systems after we get the new ones. All the excitement concludes next week when we chronicle our actual launch experiences and our first thoughts on the consoles! We also give you a mini-update on our current gaming adventures. |
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Podcast #1.18 (11/20/06)
The Wii is here! We both have it and we're both loving it so far. We haven't logged that much time yet but we have enough under our belts to give good first impressions. We first do a wrap-up of the PS3 and Wii launch events. Then we talk about the games we got, what we've played, our thoughts on the Wii Channels, our impressions of the Virtual Console and backwards compatibility, and the internet capabilities. We also talk about what we're hoping to get in the future. Wii are truly excited about it! (pardon the pun) |
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Podcast #1.19 (11/27/06)
More gaming goodness! We delve into our extended experiences with the Wii, and CTan talks about his experience with his PS3. There's talk of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Trauma Center: Second Opinion, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Resistance: Fall of Man, Madden '07 and Gears of War. We also congratulate the KR.Net members that are regional finalists in the Karaoke Revolution Virtual American Idol contest! |
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Podcast #1.20 (12/4/06)
Happy December! We kick off the month by talking about our Christmas Wish Lists! Gift ideas mentioned include the Homestar Runner "Everything Else" DVDs, Strong Bad Emails Disc 4, Final Fantasy III and webcomic T-shirts! We also mention the Opie and Anthony Karaoke Contest, you could win a PowerBook G4! Check out the KR.Net forums, there's a topic with a link to the info. |
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Podcast #1.21 (12/11/06)
Midseason Fall TV Update! We discuss the status of the network TV shows that were new this season as well as those that have returned for new seasons. What did we like? Which shows did we feel were not up to snuff? We talk about it all! We also talk about what we're excited about seeing after the new year begins. What are we looking forward to? Listen to find out! |
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Podcast #1.22 (12/18/06)
Best Games of 2006! What did we like? Which games really kept us interested? We talk about it in this podcast and mention hot titles such as Gears of War, Final Fantasy XII, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Dead Rising, Okami and Trauma Center: Second Opinion, among others. See the topic in the forums for the complete list. Do you agree with our opinions, or do you think some other games belong on the lists? Let us know! |
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Podcast #1.23 (1/3/07)
Happy New Year! We bring you an exciting podcast today (not on our regularly scheduled day, sorry about that!) regarding the new KR release, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol! We discuss the changes, additions, what didn't make it, and more! Check it out, especially if you're still unsure about buying the game... honestly, though, you shouldn't miss out! We'll have a more complete review with more game details in our next podcast. |
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Podcast #1.24 (1/9/07)
We bring you a review of Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol! Our complete evaluation of the game isn't yet complete, but we tell you what was good and what was bad... and trust us, most of it is good! Listen to find out exactly what we thought! |
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Podcast #1.25 (1/16/07) Spoiler Free
Podcast #1.25 (1/16/07) Spoilers
The Jack Bauer Power Hour returns! We discuss the premiere of 24 which, like the previous few seasons, was a two-night four-hour extravaganza! Twists and turns like no 24 premiere yet! We give you our initial reactions and our thoughts on the rest of the season. It's going to be a big one! (Note: Be sure you download the correct version depending on what you want, the first one has no spoilers and is safe to listen to if you haven't seen the premiere, the second has spoilers and you should not listen to it unless you have already watched the premiere as it gives away specifics about the show and key plot points.) |
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Podcast #1.26 (1/23/07)
Movies and Games! In tonight's podcast we talk about Oscar nominations, the crazy antics of Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, the sensation that is World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, the introduction of Zelda: A Link to the Past to the Virtual Console, and the gamer holiday of Winter-een-mas. It's quite a packed podcast! |
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Podcast #1.27 (2/6/07)
Gamer's Day 2007! We discuss the Konami event and awesome upcoming titles like DDR Hottest Party for Wii, DDR Universe for Xbox 360 and Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles. We also talk about Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 and the new stuff coming with it. |
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Podcast #1.28 (2/13/07)
Happy Valentine's day! We discuss EA's acquisition of SingShot, Sony's announcement of SingStar Pop, what it means for KR now that there's some real competition coming along, and the trials and hardships of Valentine's day for both the single people and those who have paired off. |
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Podcast #1.29 (2/27/07)
Night of the Stars! CTan talks about the Academy Awards, going through the list of Oscar winners and his feelings on each of them. We then discuss the new and upcoming Virtual Console games and the Wii's new Everybody Votes Channel. It's our longest podcast yet, and it's definitely packed with lots of goodies! |
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Podcast #1.30 (4/18/07)
Rhythm Game Mania! We talk about upcoming rhythm games on the different consoles: Rock Band, Boogie, High School Musical, SingStar and Guitar Hero III! |
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Podcast #1.31 (5/31/07)
After a hiccup with our servers, KaraokeRevolution.Net is back! We talk about the sneakily-approaching Guitar Hero Rocks the 80s and the anxiously awaited Guitar Hero III! |
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Podcast #2.1 (10/1/07)
We're back! We've decided that this will be the first podcast of "Season 2" for the KR.Net Podcast series. With it, we bring you news of what we've been up to this summer as well as the slew of topics we'll be talking about in coming weeks, including the long-awaited and soon-to-be-released Guitar Hero III and Rock Band, fall TV shows, and the possible future of Karaoke Revolution! |
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Podcast #2.2 (11/9/07)
We've been rocking out with Guitar Hero III and we're bringing you our review podcast! What do we think of the songs, gameplay and new features? Listen to find out! Also in this podcast, a preview of Rock Band including details on some of the innovative features and our hopes for the new franchise! |
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Podcast #2.3 (11/16/07)
We're currently in the Great Game Avalanche of 2007 with a slew of games that have come out in the past few weeks and more coming in the next few. We talk about the ones we're most excited about including Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin's Creed, Crysis and Mass Effect. See the complete list on the KaraokeRevolution.Net forums! |
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Podcast #2.4 (12/12/07)
It's been a year since Nintendo launched the Wii and Sony launched the PlayStation 3, and 2 since the Xbox 360 hit U.S. store shelves. In this podcast we talk about what the systems have accomplished since their releases, what games we've enjoyed on them, and the upcoming stuff we're looking forward to. |
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Podcast #2.5 (1/16/08)
We've been rocking out to Rock Band for a few months now, and we finally get a chance to talk about it! We discuss what we like about the game, our favorite songs, and what we hope for it in the future. |
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Podcast #2.6 (1/30/08)
It's that time again! We bring you a preview of the new Karaoke Revolution game coming out next week, American Idol Encore. We give you an idea of what to expect with the sequel from last year's game, including what will be available on the different platforms and some of the songs that you will see in the game. |
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Podcast #2.7 (2/6/08)
Reviewing 2007: Our top 5 favorite games and honorable mentions such as Super Mario Galaxy, Call of Duty 4, Bioshock, Mass Effect and Rock Band. Also: a look to what's coming up in 2008 and what we're most excited about. |
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Podcast #2.8 (2/14/08)
We've had the new Karaoke Revolution game, American Idol Encore, on the Xbox 360 for about a week and it's time for us to tell you what we thought. Hear what we liked, what we didn't, and what we hope will come for the franchise in the future! |
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Podcast #2.9 (4/29/08)
After a far too long break, we return with news of recently released and upcoming games! We talk about Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Burnout Paradise, Mario Kart Wii and Grand Theft Auto IV. We also discuss recent downloadable content for Rock Band and Karaoke Revolution, as well as SingStar coming up on the PS3! |
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Podcast #2.10 (5/12/08)
We discuss upcoming movies during the summer of 2008, including our top 5 picks of what we want to see over the next few months. Also, we have special guests this week who also share their picks and opinions: Dave, AKA bemanirules on the forums, and Megan, C Tan's lovely girlfriend! (For a complete list of movies mentioned click here) |
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Podcast #2.11 (5/19/08)
Our special guests return for part 2 of our movie podcast: Dave, AKA bemanirules on the forums, and Megan, C Tan's lovely girlfriend! (For a complete list of movies mentioned click here) |
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Special Editions |
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Podcast S.E. #1 (8/23/06)
Special Edition! Tonight we talked about the recent announcement of the songlist for Karaoke Revolution: American Idol. We also discussed the single-player mode, the addition of feedback from the judges, and the modified rewards system in the game, as well as the release window which is believed to be just before the new American Idol season starts in January, presumably just in time for the prime holiday season. |
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Podcast S.E. #2 (9/14/06)
This Special Edition podcast covers the Nintendo Press Conference regarding the Wii launch. We discuss the launch itself, namely the date and price of the console, along with the list of launch titles and other games that will be coming out in the launch window. We also talk about the other things mentioned during the conference, including the Wii Channels, game pricing for Wii and Virtual Console titles and extra controllers, and the proximity of the Wii launch to the PS3 launch. |
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More podcasts will be added to the list as they are published. |
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