Xbox Live's: TheMan661's Xcast

Hosts in this week:
-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)
-Justin (Gamertag: Memphis Jedi)

Topics Discussed:
-What's Everyone Playing?
-Xbox Live Downtime Compensation
-Reasons for the Red Ring of Death

Community News:
-Xbox 360 Fancast Episode #50
-www.talkingaboutgames.com
-Gamertag Radio's Community Event

Games Reviewed:
-The Simpson's Game-Justin

Aftershow
-Thoughts on the Apple Air

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #46! This week we had the entire crew Frank, Justin and SempraFi on the microphones. We spoke about Bioshock breaking the street date, the 360 price drop in Europe, the possible updates coming in the next dashboard update this fall and much more. As far as site news goes we ended our intro contest due to no entries and we started up a new contest for a copy of Project Sylpheed. We also spoke about where we are headed this weekend and X07 Canada in Toronto. Please remember to head over to www.theman661.com to post your comments on Episode #46.

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #45. Only five more episodes until episode #50. This week we had Frank and SempraFi on for the main part of the show and Justin made it on for the aftershow. This week we spoke about the details of the new site, extended our "intro song" contest, said what we were playing, spoke about Microsoft's official 360 price drop, talked about EA's "groundbreaking" Command and Conquer 3 announcement, some Halo 3 news. This episode we also answered some questions from our forums as well. Please remember to head on over to www.theman661.com and register for the forums to post your comments on Episode #45.

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #44.This episode Justin, SempraFi and Frank were in attendance. The topics discussed this week were the Xbox 360 price drop, Halo 3 having four player co-op over live, GTA 4 being delayed, and EA ending production for some of their titles. Also this week, we answered a piece of listener mail from Matt Jo and we announced our latest contest for a copy of Project Sylpheed. Remember to head on over to www.theman661.com to post your comments on Episode #44.

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #43.After a week off, a much needed Xcast episode has arrived. This week Frank and SempraFi were in attendance with Justin hosting the aftershow with Frank. This episode we recapped last weeks news and this weeks news. We spoke about Peter Moore leaving Microsoft, X07 being cancelled, the lawsuit between Silicon Nights and Epic Games. For this weeks news we spoke about the HD-DVD Player price drop, C&C 3 going to be revolutionized, Splinter Cell Conviction being delayed, gave you the latest content on Marketplace and SempraFi gave us the latest news coming out of Comic Con as well. Want to contribute to our Listener Mail segment? Email us at xcast@theman661.com . Remember to head on over to www.theman661.com and post your comments on Episode #43.

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #42. This week we welcomed the founder of Sarcastic Gamer himself "Doc" Adams to the show. Frank and SempraFi were on the microphones this episode as well. This week we talked about E3, pretty much all the major news at each of the press conferences, the July back compat update, we asked "Doc" questions about his site and what he does as well as came up with a new idea for Doc, we also threw whatever else we could find into the episode and gave you all the other major headlines going around the Microsoft end of the industry. Remember to post your comments on Episode #42 over on www.theman661.com and to register for the forums as well. Thanks for Listening!

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #41. This episode we had Justin (part time), SempraFi and Frank on the show (your permanent hosts as of today’s show). We gave you the news on what’s going on with the site for those of you that were wondering. We talked about the new 360 warranty and how it will affect Microsoft, gave you whats new to the Marketplace for this past week, some community news, SempraFi reviewed The Darkness single player and much more. Remember to post your comments for Episode #41 over at www.theman661.com and register for the forums there as well. Have a topic you want discussed on the show? Just want to send us a message? Send an email to xcast@theman661.com . Thanks for Listening!

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #40. This week we had Justin, Frank and our good friend Semprafi on the microphones. This episode we talked about the iPhone, the GTA IV trailer, Red vs Blue ending, the Rainbow Six "Black Pack" issue, gave you the latest Marketplace content, gave you a review of Forza and the Darkness multiplayer. Also in community news we gave a note of congratulations to Gamertag Radio for getting EA to sponsor their trip to E3 this year. Also remember to hop on over to www.theman661.com and post your comments on this episode as well as register for the forums.

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #39. This episode we had John, Justin and Frank on the microphones. Topics discussed this episode were Doc Adams' new song "The Ring Of Fire", the Halo 3 Zune exclusive Red vs Blue video, Tomb Raider Anniversary Content and the Halo 3 Achievements list. Also this episode we announced the creation of our forums and we picked the "Calling All Artists" contest winner. I would like to thank everyone who entered. Please remember to check out the new forums over at www.theman661.com/forums .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #38. This episode we had Frank, John, and Justin on the microphones. We also welcomed a special guest to the show who goes by the name of SempraFi and he writes the news over at Achievement Junkie . This episode we talked about the Gears Of War Update, the Halo 3 Beta stats that were released, the Halo 3 merchandise that is going to be released, we went over marketplace content, gave you our thoughts on Fantastic 4 the game, we spoke about the contest we recently announced called calling all artists and gave you all the latest news going around the gaming industry.Have a topic you want us to discuss on the show? Just want to send us a message? Email us at xcast@theman661.com . Remember to post your comments for Episode #38 over at www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #37 with Frank, Justin and Anthony (who filled in for Corran and Tony) on the mics. This episode we talked about the new Pac Man edition as well as some of our old memories about Pac Man, we talked about some Halo 3 details as well to commemorate the beta ending on June 10th and much more. Please remember to check out more detailed shownotes, links and to post your comments on Episode #37 over at www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Episode #36! To kick off the start of a new month, we have yet another episode of your friendly neighborhood...Xcast. This week we had a special guest WonderRob subbing in for Corran, Tony and John. This week we talked about what we would like to see included in the retail copy of Halo 3, Justin gave us a review of Surf's Up, and I almost forgot...we announced the winner of our Show Me The Points Contest. We also gave you some industry and community news and we also went over all the new Marketplace content that is out as well.

Please remember to post your comments on Episode #36 over at www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #35. This week everyone was present....except Corran and we also had a special guest who goes by the name of John on the show (Gamertag: ARUNNINGXSPYDER ) who has become part of the team and will be posting stories soon. We also welcomed the long lost Tony back to the show as well. This week we spoke about if you thought video games cause violence? John gave us a Gears Of War "Hidden Fronts" Map Pack review, we brought you all the major headlines going around the gaming industry and much more. Please remember to post your comments on Episode #35 by visiting www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #34. This episode we replaced our opinion segment with Halo 3 beta talk. We also discussed Microsoft dropping the banhammer on modded consoles, Sony using PGR images again, and marketplace content. We also announced our first contest "Show me the points" (see www.theman661.com for more details). For more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on Episode #34 please visit www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #33. Topics discussed in this episode were:

-The Spring Dashboard Update

-New GTA IV Details

-Do you think Shadowrun should be a full priced game?

-Xbox Community News

-Whats on Marketplace and much more

To post your comments on Xcast Episode #33 please visit www.theman661.com .

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #32. Some topics we discussed in this episode were:

-Microsoft Cracking Down On Fake Live Accounts

-The New Gears Of War Map Pack

-If we are going to see another drought of games on the arcade

-What we thought of the Elite transfer cable ordering process

-We also gave you a more detailed review of Shivering Isles and a review of Spiderman 3 the game.

Please visit www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and to post your comments for Episode #32.

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Thanks for downloading Xcast Episode #31. This week we discussed:

-Crackdown Downloadable Content Rumors
-Jack Thompson Suing Kotaku
-Call of Duty Going Modern
-The Leaked Halo 3 Video
-We gave you our opinions on the HD transfer process, gave you some community news and Corran gave us 2 game reviews this week. Please visit www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on Episode #31.

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-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Another milestone has been hit here on the Xcast and our future is looking good. This episode we were Corran-less, Tony-less but Justin managed to show up. Since there was a lack of hosts, I called in one of my good friend Derek (DROCTHAHOUSE ) to fill in. This episode we brought you all the latest news going on around the industry including the new backwards compatibility list, GTA IV rumors, the Guitar Hero 2 Whammy Bar fix and much more. For this weeks opinion segment we talked about if Microsoft is confusing people with the 3 SKU's and we revisited the Guitar Hero 2 Song Pack issue. Please visit www.theman661.com to post your comments on Episode #30.

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-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

First off I would like to wish Justin a Happy 25th Birthday. This week the entire team was present along with a special guest, Microsoft's own Xbox and Games for Windows Community Manager Chris Paladino. This week we discussed all the latest news going around the gaming industry. More specifically we talked about the Gears Update aka Annex, the Spring Dashboard Update details, the Halo 3 Beta, we gave you our opinion on the Guitar Hero 2 Packs, if the Gears update ruined the game or not, Justin also added some more details to his "If Exclusive Games Matter" post. For this weeks Achievement Addict section, we helped you earn 10 Gamerscore in each Virtua Tennis 3, and the XBLA Version of Texas Hold 'Em. Lastly since Chris had to cut out early; Me, Tony and Corran sang Happy Birthday to Justin.

Want to see changes made to the show? Want to start a discussion for next week? Post your comments here or email frank@theman661.com .

Please visit the site over at www.theman661.com to post your comments on Episode #29.

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Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #28. This episode 2/3 blog authors were present, Tony aka CooLHandM3 and Corran125. We talked about all of the latest news going around the gaming industry like the Xbox 360 Warranty being patched, a possible Gears of War Update and much more. We also gave you our opinion of what franchises we would like to see on the 360 as well. Want to see something discussed on the show? Email me at frank@theman661.com . For more extensive shownotes and links and to leave your comments on Episode #28 please visit our blog at www.theman661.com .

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-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #27. This episode the entire team was present and coming in at much better quality than last time. This show we talked about the Xbox Live Maintenance, we also talked about Justin's posts on the PS3, if exclusives matter to the console war and reasons why the PS3 could win the console war. We gave you WonderRob's Itunes review and said thanks to m4rk0551 for linking to our site from his webpage which is http://www.m4rk0551.co.nr/ . Want to see something improved on the show? Want to start a discussion email me at frank@theman661.com . To post your comments on Episode 27 and for more extensive shownotes visit www.theman661.com . Thanks for listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #26, I would like to apologize for the audio quality of Episode #26 in advance. Normally it wouldn't be this way but of course when you record over Skype headaches are bound to come. So thank you for bearing with me. I would also like to thank Nelson Rodriguez from Achievement Junkie for coming on the show as well as Arizona Jedi and Corran125. Got an idea for the show? Want to start a discussion, email me at frank@theman661.com . For more extensive shownotes and to post your comments for Episode #26 check out www.theman661.com. Thanks for Listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Thank you for downloading Xcast Episode #25. This week I had two out of my 3 blog authors on, Arizona Jedi and Tony aka CooLHandM3. This episode we spoke about the achievement system, Halo 3, Backwards Compatibility, gave you a movie review and much more. Want to start a discussion on the show? Want to see something improved? Then email me at frank@theman661.com . For more extensive shownotes and to post your comments on this weeks episode head over to www.theman661.com . Thanks for your continued support and for listening to the show.

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #24 Recorded on March 12th 2007. This episode I brought you some GDC news, news going around the Xbox Community, news going around the site (www.theman661.com ) and talked about some new Marketplace content. Check www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links. Want to see something improved on the show? Want to start a discussion, email frank@theman661.com . Please post your comments for Episode #24 on the site and Itunes reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks for Listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #23 is finally here. This week I had a few special guest hosts on the show: Tony aka CooLHandM3, Corran125, and Arizona Jedi. We talked about all of the news going around the gaming industry, things on the site, as well as a few movies and whatever else we could throw into the episode. Want to see something improved in the show? Email frank@theman661.com . Check out www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links as well as post your comments on Episode #23. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Xcast Episode #21, sorry for the delay. This episode I had a special guest host on, Corran125. we talked about the Xbox Rewards Program, Crackdown Co-op experiences, some arcade titles and much more. For more extensive shownotes and links check www.theman661.com . Want to bring up something on the show, email frank@theman661.com . Thanks for Listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Welcome to Xcast Episode #20 - I have hit the twenties with Xcast Episode #20. This episode I talked about how Guitar Hero may be coming to the Wii, the achievement rewards program, the Halo 3 beta code being embedded in the Crackdown disc and how the Airport Extreme router is having issues with Xbox Live. Have an idea to help improve the show? Email me at frank@theman661.com or send me a message over Xbox Live, my gamertag of course is TheMan661. Thanks for listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #19 Recorded on February 5th 2007- This episode I debuted the Active Reload song. I talked about rewards for achievements, guidelines for achievements I went over some new marketplace content and whatever else I could find. Want to star a discussion on the show? Send an email to frank@theman661.com . For more extensive shownotes and links check out www.theman661.com . Thanks for listening.-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #18 Recorded on January 26th 2007 with DeaconBlade 360. This episode I spoke with a podcaster/very active community member DeaconBlade 360 (see www.theman661.com for more details). We talked about all the news going around the industry that I could find, the Crackdown demo and much more... Please see www.theman661.com for more extensive shownotes and links. Do you want to bring up something for me to discuss on the show? Do you have an idea how I can improve the show? If so then email me your ideas, my email is frank@theman661.com , or you can send me voice messages to my Xbox Live Account which of course is TheMan661.
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Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #17

I talked a little about the Colts game...that is going to be an interesting super bowl, cant wait for that one. I also went over news like the COD 3 map pack release gone bad, I announced a new contributor to my blog Dan aka adrenaline96 and I went over anything else I could find going around the industry. Want to hear anything new on the show, want to start a discussion send me a message on my Xbox Live Account which is of course TheMan661 or send an email to frank@theman661.com. Stay tuned next week for Xcast Episode #18 with special guest host Deaconblade 360 from the Unscripted 360 podcast. For more extensive shownotes, links and news check out the site www.theman661.com. Thanks for listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #15

I am back with the first Xcast Episode of 2007! In this episode I discussed:

-Xbox 360 has conquered the holiday competition, we have won the war this holiday season at least

-Germany cracks down on the game Crackdown

-I got another way for you to enter the Halo 3 Beta

-Time magazine calls Sony's PS3 one of 2006's Biggests Busts

-A new rumor involving a new Xbox 360 with HDMI and a bigger hard drive.

-I am looking for blog authors, so if you are interested send me an email

Email: frank@theman661.com

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-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Xcast Episode #14 - New Years Eve Edition

-The people from waterjets.org decided to have a little fun with their malfunctioning Xbox and Xbox 360... I wonder if they knew Microsoft extended the warranty on the Xbox 360?

-Wiimotes are still flying, a lawsuit was filed against Nintendo due to the broken straps.

-XBL matchmaking down 12/27/06

-Are Sony's PS3's still in demand, because I was able to find one for sale
-I went over a few lists that were given out due to the end of the year

-I went over Marketplace content, reviewed Rainbow Six Vegas (9/10), I gave everyone a review of the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset as well and whatever else I decided to throw in last minute

Xcast Episode 13 Shownotes

-I had special guest host Garrett on the show. (Gamertag: GJK 2256)

and of course we went over all the news going around the gaming industry and much more. Please check the blog www.theman661.com for links to the stories mentioned and more extensive shownotes. Thanks for listening and happy holidays to you and your family! PS I am also looking for blog authors so if you want to apply please check the blog for details.

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Welcome To Xcast Episode 12

-This week I had special guest host Paul on the show, his gamertag is PaulisaPler.

-Talked about the Halo series

-Reviewed Superman Returns (360 of course) and Viva Pinata

-Gave you a list of things to ask for this holiday

-Gave you some Information on all the latest updates

-And of course went over the latest news in the gaming industry

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-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Welcome To Xcast Episode 11

-I welcomed Special guest hosts Nelson and Natalie from the Planet Xbox 360 Podcast to the show.

-Gave you a Wii review (havent played PS3 yet)

-Went over some ideas going around the gaming industry

-Announced some new marketplace content

Listener Call In Line: 1-206-339-4661 (not toll free)
Email: frank@theman661.com
Blog: www.theman661.com

Shownotes for Xcast Episode 10

The Xcast is now entering double digits, thank you for listening. This episode I talked about the PS3 and Wii launches, as well as the wireless steering wheel and HD-DVD Player being released and much more... Sorry no interviews this episode but there are more coming don't worry! My email address is frank@theman661.com . Also leave comments on the blog which is www.theman661.com . Thanks for listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

Welcome To Episode 8 Xbox Live's: TheMan661's Xcast For the week of November 5 2006!

This episode I discussed the "console wars" and where I stand on that, I did a Gears Of War review,mentioned an upcoming interview (you will find out with who when it happens, you will find it very interesting!). I also went over some new halo 3 content that was announced, and much more newsbits. Movies and TV Shows coming in both high and standard definition on marketplace on November 22nd 2006 to celebrate the Xbox 360 Launch Anniversary."Gamer Content"-custom made 360 faceplates and "Gamer Opinion" What do you think about gold members getting content before silver?

Thanks for listening!

-Frank (Gamertag: TheMan661)

TheMan661's Xcast Episode 7: Xcast Show Overhaul

This show the Xcast went through a complete show overhaul! I am now bringing you hi-def and more detailed episodes. I will still give you the Xbox 360 news, reviews,interviews and more... But on top of that I added brand new content to represent YOU the gamer. I added a new segment in which I will share with the world your opinions. The segment is called "Gamer Opinion" I will be having blog based polls on my blog at www.theman661.com and I will relay most of your comments to the world on my podcast. My next new segment is called "Gamer-Created Content" In this segment I will speak about content created by you the gamer and possibly share (audio reviews) on my show. Send all content created by you whether it be drawings, audio or anything to frank@theman661.com . I also mentioned new content and reviewed Cabela's Alaskan Adventures. Also I talked about the world-wide "so called" problem of microtransactions.

Links Mentioned in the show-

http://youtube.com/watch?v=e_wR1wDy5I4 -Major Nelson on G4

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/personality/elle/20061030-update.htm -Elle's article on the Fall update features.

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=413263&page=1&pp=15 -360 song

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20569 - Xbox 360 Selling Stats in Australia

www.theman661.com - My website (I put this on if you are viewing the Libsyn blog or .tk)

frank@theman661.com - My new email address

Xcast Episode 6 for the week of October 22nd 2006

Game news-maintenance-Move servers and new equipment- for a more detailed interview visitwww.majornelson.com

1080p coming this fall with fall update

Game Reviews-Splinter Cell Double Agent, and Lego Star Wars 2,

PS3 Article

MarketPlace-New Tony Hawk Demo,Mortal Kombat,Luminus Live

Visit my podcast blog which iswww.theman661.tk

Email me at Frank@theman661.tk

Welcome to Xcast Episode 5. This episode I reported on X06 news, and events. I gave the latest game reviews and updates on new marketplace content. Please be sure to check out Xbox Live's Major Nelson Radio on the Itunes Music Store for a detailed experience of X06 and TGS. Also check out Major Nelson's blog at www.majornelson.com , where he posted video content from X06 and TGS.Thanks for listening.

Until Next Time...

Frank (Xbox Live Gamertag: TheMan661)