On this week's bonus episode of The TouchArcade Show, Eli and I chat with Overhaul Games president Trent Oster about Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. This is more of a follow-up kind of interview, as it explores the new stuff that has been added to the game since we last talked with Oster.

At the top, Oster tells us about Enhanced Edition's new UI and usability features. He also talks specifically about how the iPad version of the game feels and what it was like to get Baldur's Gate's original code working on a new-fangled tablet computer. Later, we dive into a chat about cross-game saves and what's coming next from Overhaul after it releases Enhanced Edition this November 28 on PC and, maybe, iPad.

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This week's episode of The TouchArcade Show is a weird one. We recorded on a short week, so we weren't able to spend a ton of time with games we haven't already talked about. As a result, we're kinda all over the place. BLOPS 2, Borderlands 2, Wii U, and other games stuff takes center stage, while iOS takes something of a backseat. If you've yet to hear one of our fabled off-topic podcasts, you'll definitely want to tune in to this.

There is some iOS games-specific discussion. When we break into the segment, we spend a few minutes on what's wrong with Madden Social. Later, Eli dives into Endless Drive, and Jared tells us all about Dragon's Dream.

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This week, we didn't stay on topic so well. At the top, we don't discuss iPad mini or iPad 4. Instead, we talk about Eli's Magic: The Gathering Play Mat(R), how awesome COD BLOPS 2 is on both consoles and PC, the state of public restrooms during conventions, and other stupid stuff. If this is your first off-topic episode, buckle up: there's a lot of irreverent discussion all over the place.

Later, we do manage to dig into iPad and iPhone games. Verticus leads off this section, as we talk about its ups and downs. We also spit some game about Beatdown!, Gear Jack, and Walking Dead: The Game. After all of this, we also dive into news and user comments and questions. One of the questions may or may not have been faked.

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On this week's bonus episode of The TouchArcade Show, we speak with music wizard Sean Beeson about video game music. Beeson has a lot of experience as a freelance composer across every platform, including mobile and browser-based games.

Beeson and I cover a lot of territory. We begin with how he got into the industry and what sparked his interest in game music. Later, we dive into how he manages to put his stamp on everything he touches, the growing importance of game audio, and his ultimate dream project. There's also a mini-discussion about how awesome music can really bring put a game over the top, like we saw with God of Blades.

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This week on The TouchArcade Show we talk about chap stick and how gross it is. We also dive into iPad mini and iPad 4. Specifically, Jared and I spit some game about how iPad mini has made us not want another 10-inch monster tablet. It's that good.

Later, we talk about games. Angry Birds Star Wars leads off the segment, while Curiosity and Clash of Clans bring it to a close. We're all kinda surprised that Clash of Clans is pretty fun for what it is, by the way. It's definitely a free-to-play game, but it's not something to just roll your eyes at.

We also talk about some news. The latest Punch Quest update informs a discussion on IAP and live updates. While diving into Xbox SmartGlass, we end up talking about the ideal, super awesome companion app.

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This week on The TouchArcade Show, we stay on topic again. At the top, we touch on what we expect from iPad mini and iPad 4. Later, we dive into some games. Borderlands Legends leads off our Games section. Arc Squadron and NFS Most Wanted bring up the rear. We also discuss our latest round of PR shenanigans and IAP while discussing these titles.

Of course, we cover some news, too. Eli breaks down how the Halo 4 app works and why it's not so great, we get stoked about the latest Angry Birds footage, and we touch on the reveal of NimbleBit's next game. We also get into a couple of your user questions, some of which we accidentally addressed in the first segment.

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This week on the TouchArcade Show, we stay on topic. That's two shows in a row! At the top, we talk about the reveal of iPad mini and the fourth generation iPad and how these devices are going to fit into our lives (among other things). Later, we dive into games: Pixld, Letterpress, and Crossword Dungeon get some time in this section.

As far as the front page goes, we spend the most time on the subject of Fieldrunners 2 IAP and the myriad topics that revolve around that. We also get to some user feedback and questions, as always. Thanks for sending stuff in, guys.

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We've got a brand new edition of our "bonus" podcast series available for download this lovely afternoon. It's a good one, too, especially if you've ever wondered what goes in making things in games random. Specifically, we speak with Madgarden's Paul Pridham and Rocketcat Games Kepa Auwae about Punch Quest and how its random elements informs its design. We do dig into other stuff, including how to do free-to-play "right," high-level mechanics, and the games that influenced Punch Quest.

It's been awhile since we've had one of these, so just in case you're new to this whole podcast thing, our bonus podcast series is all about having conversations with the minds and talents behind the coolest iOS games. Sometimes, we talk about history. Others, we talk directly about a product. Someday, we may just even ignore games entirely. But the goal is always to give you a better idea of who the people are behind these games.

If you'd like to give this week's episode a download, go ahead and do so below. You can also catch this episode via our regular feed, which is available on iTunes and Zune -- the latter while it lasts. Catch it!

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So, on this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show, we managed to talk about iOS games almost the whole way through. We think that's a first. At the top, we discuss the iPad Mini and re-visit the iPhone 5. A bit later, we dive into games. A new zombie game with an awesome soundtrack leads off that segment, while a new Sonic and Punch Quest bring it to a close.

We also talk about some news. Topics include retail studios re-positioning and moving to iOS, the recent Infinity Blade Dungeons postponement, and app rejection.

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Less than an hour after Eli got off his plane from Korea, we gathered for this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show. At the top, we dive into why Eli went to Korea, touching on his talk about the importance of community engagement and how web sites like ours work. If you've ever wondered "whoa, how do I get my game on TouchArcade," you might want to give this a listen.

We also hit on some games. Adult Swim's Girls Like Robots leads off our section, while a skating game called True Skate closes it out. Of course, we also get to some front page: Angry Birds Star Wars, Jenga, and several other topics get discussed.

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On this week's episode of the TouchArcade Show, we talk about Borderlands and discuss the power of loot lust coupled with first-person shooting. Later, we manage to throw a minute or two to the latest, hottest, and best in iPhone and iPad. Burrito Bison kicks off our games segment. Stunt Star: The Hollywood Years and Payback 2 bring up the rear, opening up discussions about open-world design and predictability.

Of course, we also talk some news and get to your user feedback and questions.

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On this week's episode of The TouchArcade Show we talk about our experience so far with The Next Big Thingâ„¢, the iPhone 5. We also cover some video games. At the top, we give a few words to Super Monsters Ate My Condo before diving into White Whales' God of Blades and Rovio Entertainment's electrifying new puzzle game, Bad Piggies. Much later, we dig into our mailbag and address a few user comments and questions.

This week of the show is a regular one for the most part, except it has an extended game segment that dips into the second half of the show. Again, we're super thankful that you dear listener were patient with our Rewind show last week. Hopefully, this one is a good return to normal for ya.

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This week on The TouchArcade Show, we press "rewind" in a huge way in anticipation of a flood of new enthusiasts courtesy the iPhone 5. At the top, we re-introduce ourselves and talk about our podcast. What it seeks to do, how we roll, and why we try to deliver the hottest, latest, and best of iOS orally each week.

A little later, we dive into some basics of iPhone. We cover the games we like, the apps we use every day, and discuss traditional issues we've covered in the past. Think of it as something of a primer that hopefully will give new listeners a good idea of how our phone use and our stance on this stuff informs our work and opinions.

In the second segment we revert go old-school, covering the news and getting to a few user questions, just like we always do. If you're an old listener, we appreciate all of you hanging with us this week and understanding why we're doing this. If you're semi-new maybe this might answer some lingering questions you have.

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On this week's bonus episode of the TouchArcade Show, Eli and I have a chat with David L. Hoyt. Hoyt is the man behind Jumble, one of the most popular print word games on the planet. He's also designed tons of other print word games, as well as casino titles and board games. In other words, dude is kinda prolific.

On our show this week, we talk to Hoyt about the shrinking print space, as well as how the mobile revolution is informing his current work. We also talk about his new project, Word Winder, and how he's approaching his tablet game.

Word Winder, by the way, is due out this October across iPad and Kindle Fire. If you've got a Nook Color, it's already available on that platform's storefront.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Hoyt was an awesome guest, as he explained how things are changing in the print space and the benefits of embracing mobile as both an author and designer.

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This week on the TouchArcade Show, we push through conversations about our wardrobe, Eli's new knife, and other stupid stuff in order to bring you the latest, greatest, and best in iPad and iPhone gaming. At the top of the podcast, we drop some thoughts on White Whale's imaginative hack-and-slash God of Blades. Later, we discuss Fieldrunners 2 HD and the "pricing controversy," touching on expectations and the cost of games development.

And, of course, during the second segment, we talk about the new iPhone 5 and iPod touch -- what the new screen size means for games, how both devices feel, and what we think about them, overall, as gaming devices.

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