Here at Flap Jaw Space, we are video gamers. We don’t see eye to eye on what’s good, great, and terrible, but we’re genuinely enthusiastic about the craft. Thus, we try to avoid snarkiness and bad behavior when talking about the industry (usually). However, we love to insult each other. Please join us for the latest episode. Back from an O2-induced hallucinogenic week in Las Vegas, Steve and Er...[Read More]

Third party and alternative accessories always have an uphill battle. With few exceptions the cheaper, obscene looking controllers available at Wal-Mart or GameStop are usually crude approximations of the real deal. They’re bait for a parent who might not know the difference, or a budget strapped gamer whose willing to compromise price for fidelity. It’s a dreadful reputation, albeit one that’s no...[Read More]

With 3DS on the (probably) near horizon, high profile software for Nintendo’s DS is few and far between. Okamiden, Capcom’s follow-up to Clover’s criminally undersold PlayStation 2 classic Okami, is potentially one of the DS’s greatest last gasps. I loved the original, I liked what I saw of Okamiden at E3, and the new stuff Capcom was showing off at CES was equally impressive. The demo kicked off ...[Read More]

The year is over, and we take on the task of pretending like we know everything about it. In our end-of-the-year roundup, we discuss what makes a Game of the Year and duke it out. Surprisingly, we're able to come to terms with each other and choose the Flap Jaw Space GOTY. Join us and be sure to let us know how terrible and/or good we are.

This podcast is a Festivus miracle which includes BARF MODE veteran Chris Smith (as a background character) and fellow DigitalChumps.com writer Greg Schardein. With our added girth, we tackle issues of Minecraft, Infinity Blade, Super Meat Boy, and the philosophy of game of the year discussions. As usual, Steve compares everything to Mario Galaxy 2 as we ponder the most overlooked games of the yea...[Read More]

This week, we fill your dark soul with light. In addition to discussing which type of heavy metal music to play when a hooker is taped to a bed, we delve into Pacman addiction, Marvel Pinball, and Mass Effect quandary. Our Steve Plays a Game segment features an in depth look at Ninja Theory's Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and the cinematic action genre as a whole. And of course we must ask ourselv...[Read More]

The most immersive podcast on the planet brings you a special guest this week that will try to qualify The Sims 3 as a legitimate gaming experience. In this conversation, we learn about deadbeat dads, fat concubines, and doctors reproducing with other doctors. I don’t know. Other than this, we take another stab at Epic Mickey, ear infections, and dads catching on fire. A Sonic fan’s look at Sonic ...[Read More]

Back from the non-canon BARF MODE, we are ready to get back to work (?). In an incredibly topical week, we take a stroll with Donkey Kong Country Returns, Epic Mickey, Gran Turismo , and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Also, we wonder about falling into a Sim-Hole and a Civ-Hole. Now included: awkward topic transitions, real user interactions, and potential Pit Fighter noises.

In an incredibly unstructured and impromptu episode, we welcome a couple of old buddies in our first Flap Jaw Space gaiden. The aptly titled BARF MODE curdles into existence with a ridiculous amount of off-topic banter that includes MMO addiction, Mad Catz, and Steve’s raggedy IGN.com T-shirt. We’ll be back later in the week with our real episode.

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