Happy Emergence Day! Unfortunately, Gears of War broke our Xbox 360...Again! But that's okay, because Guitar Hero II actually works with our HDTV - even if it won't work with a PS3. Microsoft is adding TV and movies to the Xbox Live Marketplace - what's the catch? And how well does the HD-DVD player work anyway? We relate our PS2 launch story and how the last launch wasn't as rosy as people remember, and then talk about how the Japanese PS3 launch wasn't as rosy as Sony makes it out to be. Who REALLY camped out in line? The ESRB has released ratings for some old games that we expect to find on the Wii virtual console, and we talk about how small the Wii really is. Next week, we hope to be broadcasting from a Wii midnight launch north of Atlanta - stay tuned to Allgames.com for details!

We're back from Philly, and so is our Xbox 360 - but we can't play certain games on it anymore! Find out what you need to know about Xbox Live Marketplace downloads and repaired consoles. But it doesn't really matter - Final Fantasy XII is here and, even though it's a PS2 game, it's awesome. And you know what, it really is a great time to be a gamer right now, even if sometimes we're overly critical. Our trivia game show helper SeymourBewty calls in to help us dissect the America's Videogame Expo (VGXPO) and be brutally honest in what it needs to do to become a successful event in the future. Yet another company wants to become the "next E3" - and this one has the ESA's blessing! EA is charging for cheat codes in Need For Speed - are we overreacting or rightfully justified? And is the price of downloadable content really getting out of hand? Finally, we discover why there won't be any wireless Guitar Hero action on the Xbox 360, even though there will be on the PS2. Next week, we discuss our plans for a live Wii launch broadcast, so don't miss it!

This episode is a combination of two seperate events that took place at the 2006 America's Videogame Expo in Philadelphia. The first 33 minutes are the All Games Radio Trivia Challenge, which tests you on obscure trivia about game audio and gaming urban legends. See if you know more than the audience! Then, starting at the 33 minute mark, is the ATARI keynote address, where Atari, Inc finally embraces the homebrew and oldschool enthusiast community and outlines their new approach. The speakers in this 20 minute address are Chris Bergstresser, Ian Sharpe, and Alex "LX" Rudis. The keynote begins *after* our traditional outtro (that was a part of the trivia contest) so don't click away when it starts!

First up, on Saturday, October 28th, at the Valley Forge Convention Center outside of Philadelphia is the All Games Radio Trivia Challenge at the America's Videogame Expo! Come win free shirts and other prizes by being more knowledgable than everyone else. But this week, an Xbox 360 died, and that will be the last you'll hear of the 360 on the show. Bully came out and is not the game the politicians promised me it would be. Sam and Max Episode 1: Culture Shock also came out on Gametap and is everything we've dreamed of an more. There's also an interesting DS RPG out there - Contact - and we ask a listener to call in and talk about it. PS3 news is coming out thanks to the Sony Gamers Day, and we summarize the announcements. However, we talk about how Sony might not hit their shipping targets, and about how to replace a Sixaxis controller if the internal lithium battery dies. We talk about Twilight Princess for the Gamecube being sold online only in the US - or rather, the rumor of it that was unfounded. Finally, we take a call on if the next generation is starting too soon and if things are looking like they're coming soon compared to previous launches.

We're going to America's Videogame Expo (VGXPO)! Listen for details on how to win fabulous prizes. We played the demos for the Phantasy Star Universe Online Beta and Elite Beat Agents, and we give our thoughts on that as well as Clubhouse Games for the DS. The Wii and PS3 preorders came and went this week - did you get one? If you did get a PS3, did you try to sell it on eBay and get your auction taken down? We get an email asking if we would pay inflated prices compared to the rest of the world...The live chat room's response may surprise you. The E3 Media and Business Summit has finally been announced, and we're not invited. G4TechTE! has also been announced, and we predict what it really means for the gaming channel that isn't. Plus, Bully doesn't get a wedgie in Miami and is allowed to be sold - much to the disdain of a certain lawyer.