On this very special episode of The TouchArcade Show, we not only are recording together in person at GDC but we're also joined by Nissa…! Audio quality is a little rough, and the crazy nature of this week has made the show a little shorter than you may be used to.

BUT, it'll be fun all the same. We'll probably do a jumbo episode next week as we all get back and actually have time to play proper games again.

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This week's episode of the TouchArcade Show is way more ... irreverent than usual. It was a "slow" week overall, as studios are zipping their lips, so they can blow off our socks at Game Developers Conference 2012. The top of the podcast is a mash of talk that covers an insane range of stuff -- from Android to muscles, it's there. Towards the middle segment we do dip into games, and at the end we talk a little bit about iPad 3.

If this is your first show, wow, you picked an awesome week! To give us a listen, just hit one of these convenient links. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing to us on iTunes or Zune. It's free, it's awesome, and we love our regular listeners.

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In this week's episode of the TouchArcade Show, Eli Hodapp brings the heat when I note my recent PlayStation Vita purchase. Later, we dig into the usual -- the latest, hottest and best in iOS. Topics include WrestleFest and Midway Arcade, the new IGF controversy, how Apple is responding to clones, and the disappearance of Battlefield: Aftershock.

If you'd like to give us a listen, you can do so via the links below. If you dig us and want to grab our episodes without having to find these posts, consider subscribing to us on iTunes or Zune. These services automatically give you the latest shows. No fuss, no mess. Well, usually.

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Last week, TouchArcade hooked up with Fluttermind's Dene Carter to talk about his studio and its first release, Incoboto. If you've been following the production of the 2D side-scrolling puzzle, er, experience on our forums, you've seen enough to make one of those purchasing gut checks. You've noticed how good it looks. You've got a sense of its scope and scale and tasted its tone. If you've been reading especially closely, you might have even been infected by Dene's quirk and enthusiasm. He got us, at least.

This isn't an easy game to talk about off-handedly. It's not as derivative as most mash ups, and it's also really strange. We asked Dene for his elevator pitch, which revealed something vital about the project as a cohesive whole: it's about embracing the odd or the irrational.

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If you've been following the new TouchArcade Show for a bit, you've undoubtedly heard some of our chatter about this upcoming GDC. This week on the show, we give you a good look behind the veil as we reveal what we'll be doing at the event and how our effort will benefit all of TA's lovely readers. We also dive into the latest and best in iOS, as well as general commentary on this week's news.

The topics this week include how the Vita's digital pricing model makes it a competitor in the mobile space, why we rarely cover Kickstarter projects, League of Evil 2, and much more.

If you still haven't give us a listen, this week is an especially good one. Hit up the links just below to stream us or, hey, take the plunge and subscribe to our audio via iTunes or Zune Marketplace. You won't regret it! I swear!

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It's never a good time for iPad and iPhone developers to talk about the games that have influenced their upcoming products. There's a fine line between iterating and outright copying, and a lot of iOS studios and consumers don't seem to understand the difference.

Making matters worse, Zynga and Glu Mobile made some waves earlier this month by straight-up ripping off Tiny Tower. The proximity of this wretched news makes influence conversations even more touchy than usual.

And so our conversation with the three guys behind The Other Brothers, Thomas Pasieka, Matthew Davey, and Bjorn Hurri, got off to a shaky start. In an attempt to glean what the visually gifted game actually mechanically was, I decided to ask about its obvious influences. I was met with pretty guarded responses.

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This week on The TouchArcade Show, the crew powers through mini-discussions about KoRn and mysterious sodas with pumas emblazoned on the can to bring you the latest, hottest, and best in iOS news and commentary. At the top, we dig into Pizza vs. Skeletons for the final time, discuss Hero Academy's sign-up system, and crack into games like Ragdoll Blaster 3 and Dodonpachi Blissful Death.

Later, in our news section, we sound off on several juicy topics including the release and subsequent broken-ness of Battlefield 3: Aftershock and Double Fine's Kickstarter.

If you'd like to listen in, go ahead and do so via the links below. Additionally, you could subscribe to us on iTunes and Zune and get our episodes the second they hit the Internet for your consumption. All the cool kids do it.

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Like sweat and weights, the two men behind Riverman Media complement each other. Jake is an idea man and a talented art dude. Paul is a designer and a programmer who figures out how to translate Jake's off-the-wall ideas into familiar game structures. Together, these guys have released several games, but none as complex, trying, or as absolutely bent as their next.

In our interview complement to our regular show this week, we talked with Riverman about this project, which is called Pizza vs. Skeletons. One of the most fascinating things we discovered is just how well Jake and Paul Stevens mesh. They're brothers and business partners, and a tic to the other's toe. Audio just below:

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On this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show we talk a lot about food. Actually, we spit an unhealthy amount of game about unhealthy food. On the other hand, there's also a hearty amount of iOS discussion. At the top, we cover new games like Eufloria, Off the Leash, The Hacker, and Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon. Later, we sprinkle a little bit of front page into the mixture, and of course, get to a heaping pile of user questions.

If you'd like to give us a listen, go ahead and do so via the links just below. If you still haven't dived in, this week is an especially good one -- you'll never learn more about the men behind TouchArcade in another podcast, we think.

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The bonus is back, dudes! On this week's special edition of the TouchArcade Show, Eli and I sit back in our e-chairs with Team Eufloria's Rudolf Kremers in order to discuss Eufloria and the imminent iPad port. We also explore Kremers' work history, his creative motivation, and the future of Eufloria, Team Eufloria, and Omni Labs. We learned a lot, and we're guessing you will, too.

If you'd like to give this episode a listen, doing so is easy: just hit up one of the handy links below or, hey, subscribe to our podcast feed on iTunes or Zune. The latter is the easiest way to get our episodes the second they're released.

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On this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show, we push through discussions about feral dogs, the Mindfreak, and accents in order to bring you the latest, hottest, and best-est in iOS game news and chit-chat. At the top, we dig into unreleased titles like Adventure Bar Story before we dive into more known quantities, like say, Triple Town. Post-break, we weigh in on heavy stuff like the Zynga vs. NimbleBit, uh, issue, and of course, get to a few of your listener questions.

Oh! We also had a special guest this week: Joseph Leray. If you'd like to give us a listen, go ahead and do so via the links below. Additionally, you could subscribe to our feeds at iTunes and Zune. All the cool kids do the latter.

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On this week's episode of the TouchArcade Show, it's a fascinatingly huge struggle to stay on topic. At the top, we discuss Paula Dean's latest problem, why Eli is across the ocean, and several other things that are increasingly more offbeat. However, we do eventually dig into the world of iOS in order to bring you the latest, hottest, and best-est in iOS news and coverage. Games like Pocket League and Raid Leader, as well as Smash Cops all make an appearance, as well as a hearty discussion on buying habits and the Vita.

If you'd like to listen, go ahead and do so via the handy links below. Our favorite dudes subscribe to us on iTunes and Zune, though. Both are fantastic ways to get our episodes the very second they're available on our feeds. Definitely consider it.

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On this week's episode of The TouchArcade show, we power through conversations about beard slaps, our childhood dreams, special effects, and Terminator 2 in order to bring you the latest, hottest, and best in iOS. At the top, we dig into games like Run Roo Run and Star Marine. Later, we get heavy and dive into the iCade mobile, CAVE's poor earnings announcement, and Imagination's latest tech.

I really think this week's episode was one of our best, so you should listen to it. Hit us up via the handy-dandy streaming links below or, hey, subscribe blindly to our iTunes and Zune feed. You'll get our episodes the second that they're live; ADVANTAGE!

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What's up, 2012? On this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show, we chat it up with Zeboyd Games Robert Boyd. Zeboyd is bringing its self-aware and monstrously funny JRPG Cthulhu Saves The World to iOS at some point in the near future, so we dig into what that game is all about. Additionally, Boyd fills us in on Zeboyd's interesting history and then gives us a look at what informs the studio's work. Spoiler: Zeboyd is into classic RPGs and wants to fix some of its problems with its own takes on the genre.

If you'd like to listen, you can do so via the handy-dandy links just below. You could also subscribe to us on iTunes and Zune Marketplace. The people who do the latter are easily are bestest friends in the whole, wide world. Think about that as you stream.

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This week on The TouchArcade Show, the usual crew powers through a hostile host takeover, some New Years Eve discussion, and other offbeat topics in order to bring you the latest and greatest in iOS news, reviews, and TouchArcade business. At the top, we dig into Vlambeer's awesome Super Crate Box. Later, we dive into the wonders of Photo Swap and other awesome games. In the second half, we talk about 60beat's GamePad and address your awesome user questions!

We've set the bar for 2012, so it's only down (or up) from here. Thanks for being awesome in 2011, and feel free to join us again this year. Speaking of that, if you'd like to listen you can do so via the links just below. The cool kids all listen to us on iTunes and Zune Marketplace, though.

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