1UP Video Game Podcasts “Replacements” Impressions 2

See Impressions 1 if you missed it.

  • Rebel FM (RSS link) The indi reincarnation of 1UP FM, a must listen for anyone who loved the 1UP podcasts. I donated $10 to help them get started, I figure I owed them that much after enjoying their 1UP podcasts.
  • IGN Game Scoop! (iTunes link) Actually reminds me a bit of the old EGM Live podcast that was on 1UP before 1UP FM. I haven’t been a fan of IGN for a few years, but I think I’ll be taking another look starting with their podcasts.
  • IGN Three Red Lights (iTunes link) The IGN Xbox podcast. Just enough structure and interesting on topic discussion. I’ll stay subscribed.
  • IGN Beyond (iTunes link) The IGN PS3 podcast. They seem more like fanboys than the IGN 360 podcast. They can be a little annoying and rowdy but for the most part the podcast is entertaining for PS3 owners.
  • Destructoid podcast (RSS link) They are a bit more crazy than some of the other podcasters, but they had some interesting discussions in the episode I listened to. I’ll keep listening.

1UP Video Game Podcasts “Replacements” Impressions 1

On my quest to fill the 1UP Podcasts void in my life I am listening to a bunch of podcasts I have never listened to before. So far I’ve listened to:

  • Player One Podcast (iTunes link) I picked-up on an after holiday episode so it was rather bland. The hosts are ex-EGM staff so I went back to the previous episode to get a better taste. It might grow on me but I’m not overly impressed yet… I’ll give it a chance and stay subscribed for now.
  • Gamers With Jobs (iTunes link) This was also an after holiday episode where they were missing someone but it was still actually enjoyable. In the episode I heard they talked a bit more about obscure PC games than I’d care to hear about. I’ll stay subscribed.
  • Giant BombCast (iTunes link) It’s a bit more informal than the 1UP podcasts. If they added slightly more structure it could be great. I do like that they jump right into what they were playing after the opening silliness. I’ll be subscribing and I’m sure it’ll grow on me.
  • Idle Thumbs (iTunes link) I enjoyed this one within the first 5 minutes and was fun all the way through. They actually have the best “1UP podcast” style synergy between the podcasters that makes it much more engaging. They also stay on the subject of games better than some podcasts. Less structure than 1UP podcasts, but still very good.