First off, unless you have been living under a rock, you’re already aware that all the DLC for BFBC will be free.  Secondly, there will be a download pack available shortly after release that adds the conquest gametype.  Another huge plus.

And third, there’s a great new video out which shows just how much depth there really is to the game.  Aside from a few minor gripes, I love the beta.  Cant wait for release…

The video: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52405

Martin and I have beer, talk Battlefield, Vegas2, and the news. About halfway through, Martin says something that truly pisses me off. Which then also truly pisses him off. Just give it a listen, and the album art to the right will make better sense.

Also, Hammer Pants are mentioned.

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Huge thanks to Sporky for a great Vegas 2 review (and a new mic!), and to Garfunkle a.k.a “The Scottish Meatshield” for his tips. Also, many thanks to our growing contingent of iTunes reviewers, and all the forum contributors.

My beer was Stille Nacht. Not a bad brew.

Blackguard Spork is at it again, this time with a writeup on World In Conflict in the Tactical Game Guide. Go read it HERE. Now!

You squawked, DICE listened. All weapons will be included in both the standard and gold editions, but the standard edition players will need to unlock the “extra” weapons through gameplay. Still a bit f’ed up, if you ask me, because gold edition buyers will, in effect, be buying gameplay unlocks. That seems like something that could greatly affect the overall flavor of the game. Whatever. It’s just a game…

and a really fun one at that.

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Luke Plunket has a great writeup on why this is a hollow victory over at Kotaku. I mostly agree, but I think he’s missing the fact that the outcry from the small-but-loud actually was listened to. That’s a victory in and of itself. Read it HERE.

The Tactical Game Guide sees a long overdue update with an entry on Rogue Spear, and it comes to you from community super hero and all around decent fellow, Blackguard Spork.

Welcome the Spork into the family, wont you?

Read it HERE

Not much to see other than a bunch of dudes running around in flecktarn BDUs. Still the screens look nice, and I can’t wait until the winter release date.

Click the small pics (courtesy of computerandvideogames.com) to make them grow.

These actually came out last week, but I completely missed them until just now.

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TGP Presents: A Very Special Tango Down

On tonight’s episode: Martin struggles with drug addiction, while his friend Chris experiences his first menstrual period. Henry Winkler gives the performance of a lifetime, in his guest appearance as a concerned, but possibly incontinent, father.

Okay, maybe it’s not that kind of special.

Martin and I give our impressions on the time we spent with the Battlefield Bad Company multiplayer beta. See, I told you it was special.

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Could you do us a favor? Could you digg us for this show? Just click the link below, and if you want a shout on episode 15 (alongside the iTunes reviewers), post in the comments that you dugg it, and we’ll be sure and recognize you.

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Granted, we’re only on page five of featured podcasts in the video game category, but still, I think it’s a milestone worth noting. Have a cupcake with us, won’t you? There’s also pie.

This week, it’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Army Of Pants development, EndWar, used games, and the flaccid future of tactical gaming - according to Ubisoft.

And monster trucks.

Blackguard Spork Reviews Commanders: Attack of the Genos, and Garfunkle (who’s voice isn’t really that chipmunk-esque) gives us great tips for Team Fortress 2.

Click the links below to listen.

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Huge thanks to Blackguard Spork, Garfunkle, and the folks on the forums!
Also, Bigfoot-sized thanks to all the people who have left new iTunes reviews. We’ll mention each of you in episode 15.