Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe.
Tonight's Episode: Episode 45
Radio Free Gamer - We do it LIVE!!
Justin is back and in control tonight and we have a BRAND NEW Radio Free Gamer continues LIVE and direct to you!!!
The madness begins at 7PM so make sure to connect to the streams!
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament continues with Block 3.
Block 3 was paused 2 weeks ago and resumes tonight!!
Also for the live listeners Best of the Year 2009 will be discussed!!
To vote join us in the chatroom!
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 2 coming soon to the Podcast
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Magfest 2010 just DAYS away!!
Magfest.orgMAJOR NEWS! We just found out we have the ENTIRE HOTEL for New Year's Eve. This means we're throwing the most KICKASS New Year's Eve party of all time (OF ALL TIME!) while we set up with even MORE bands in the MAIN CONCERT HALL, GAME ROOM, and whatever else we have open at that time. This goes down at 8pm on Dec 31st, BE THERE.
UPDATE: At least the following amazing acts will be playing New Year's Eve:
- Double Ice Backfire (Shael Riley + co)
- BrentalFloss
- Jake Kaufman e.g. VIRT
- Renard
Stay tuned for even more announcements.
You see, until recently, we were double-booked for New Year's Eve at the hotel with another group (the James Bond guys from last year). Now that they're GONE we are going to throw our OWN Secret Agent party.
We want to see everyone representin' with some Bond-approved attire (okay, okay, it's not required but have some fun) and high tech gadgets.
(HAX if you pick OddJob).
At the request of the hotel and the Alexandria Police Department, please do not bring any weapons, no matter how fake they are.
To attend, just pre-register! Folks purchasing a full-weekend badge on Thursday at the door won't be turned away, but preregistered ones will receive priority in line. Band announcements for NYE are coming shortly.
Magfest.org- Double Ice Backfire (Shael Riley + co)
- BrentalFloss
- Jake Kaufman e.g. VIRT
- Renard
Stay tuned for even more announcements.
You see, until recently, we were double-booked for New Year's Eve at the hotel with another group (the James Bond guys from last year). Now that they're GONE we are going to throw our OWN Secret Agent party.
We want to see everyone representin' with some Bond-approved attire (okay, okay, it's not required but have some fun) and high tech gadgets.
(HAX if you pick OddJob).
At the request of the hotel and the Alexandria Police Department, please do not bring any weapons, no matter how fake they are.
To attend, just pre-register! Folks purchasing a full-weekend badge on Thursday at the door won't be turned away, but preregistered ones will receive priority in line. Band announcements for NYE are coming shortly.
Labels: Magfest
Monday, December 28, 2009
8bit Xmas Photos from Jeff K!
Check out the awesome photos taken by our listener/contributor Jeff K from the 8bit Extravaganza's Xmas Special! Great job Jeff!
Check out the awesome photos taken by our listener/contributor Jeff K from the 8bit Extravaganza's Xmas Special! Great job Jeff!
Labels: Holidays 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
8bit Extravaganza's 2nd Annual Christmas Special 2009!
We had a blast, big thanks to all the chiptune & remix artists, Larry from OC Remix, TenchuX, the live studio guests, chatroom folks, and all the listeners out there who make this possible!
Click here for full credits and show notes
Click here for full credits and show notes
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!
Labels: Christmas, Holidays 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tonight! 8bitX Christmas Special 2009!!
Is your house on fire Clark??What a night it will be:
6:30 PM: Average Joe Gamer
7:00PM: Radio Free Gamer
9:00PM: 2nd Annual 8bit Extravaganza Xmas Special
9PM Eastern the 8bit Extravaganza kicks off the holidays once again with a good ol fashioned Christmas Special!
Here is the lineup:
Home Alone NES Review
8bit Jesus album
Christmas Songs galore
The studio will be filled with Christmas cheer, and you can watch it LIVE on uFragTV! This should be one for the ages!!
The madness starts tonight @ 6:30PM!
Is your house on fire Clark??6:30 PM: Average Joe Gamer
7:00PM: Radio Free Gamer
9:00PM: 2nd Annual 8bit Extravaganza Xmas Special
9PM Eastern the 8bit Extravaganza kicks off the holidays once again with a good ol fashioned Christmas Special!
Here is the lineup:
Home Alone NES Review
8bit Jesus album
Christmas Songs galore
The studio will be filled with Christmas cheer, and you can watch it LIVE on uFragTV! This should be one for the ages!!
The madness starts tonight @ 6:30PM!
Labels: Christmas, Holidays 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
8bit Extravaganza Xmas Special: Wed Dec 23rd @9 PM EST
Christmas is our favorite holiday of all, and we're doing it big this year. TenchuXmas song special, cartoon specials, live webcam of the studio, 8bit Jesus, 8bit Xmas, Santa Tracker, Jazz Jackrabbit, and so much much more to fill this 8bit Extravaganza full of Christmas cheer!!
Wednesday December 23rd @ 9pm following Average Joe Gamer & Radio Free Gamer.
Christmas is our favorite holiday of all, and we're doing it big this year. TenchuXmas song special, cartoon specials, live webcam of the studio, 8bit Jesus, 8bit Xmas, Santa Tracker, Jazz Jackrabbit, and so much much more to fill this 8bit Extravaganza full of Christmas cheer!!
Wednesday December 23rd @ 9pm following Average Joe Gamer & Radio Free Gamer.
Labels: Christmas
Friday, December 18, 2009
MegaMan 10 Trailer, Xmas Special
Finally the weekend is here. Saw this on the Elder-Geek.com YouTube, thought it was fn' awesome.
We are gearing up for our 2nd annual 8bit Extravaganza Christmas Special which will be broadcast live on Dec 23rd @ 9PM Eastern.
This is a show you do not want to miss!!
We are gearing up for our 2nd annual 8bit Extravaganza Christmas Special which will be broadcast live on Dec 23rd @ 9PM Eastern.
This is a show you do not want to miss!!
Labels: Megaman
Thursday, December 17, 2009
LukHash's Dead Pixels = Awesome
We received this message about a CD of original work available, for free, which is using 8bit chiptunes mixed with rock music. How could we resist? I can say I've heard the album and it is fantastic.
Shaun will be doing a full in-depth review coming soon, so stay tuned to the forum for that.
Official Lukhash Website:
http://www.lukhash.com/main.html - hit F11 for full effect
Download Album(FREE):
Rapidshare.com
Megaupload.com
Archive.org
Discuss this in the forums
Dead Pixel's CD CoverShaun will be doing a full in-depth review coming soon, so stay tuned to the forum for that.
Official Lukhash Website:
http://www.lukhash.com/main.html - hit F11 for full effect
Download Album(FREE):
Rapidshare.com
Megaupload.com
Archive.org
Discuss this in the forums
Labels: CD Reviews, Original Music
Block 3: Magfest, OCRemix, Doom 64 def Final Fantasy Tactics??
Big thanks to Adam & Nick from MagFest.org for coming on the show!
Another HUGE thank you goes out to Larry "Liontamer" Oji from OCRemix.org for also coming on the show to discuss the 10th Anniversary of Overclocked Remix!
Now down to bracket business:
Last Night we went through Zelda 64 vs Parappa, Sonic Jam vs StarFox 64, and Doom 64 vs Final Fantasy Tactics.
When Doom & Final Fantasy Tactics squared off, we were nearing the 3 hour mark.
A decision was made to PAUSE the tournament at this point. Here is where we stand:
Doom 64 = 4 votes
Tactics = 1 vote
Discuss in the forums
Another HUGE thank you goes out to Larry "Liontamer" Oji from OCRemix.org for also coming on the show to discuss the 10th Anniversary of Overclocked Remix!
Now down to bracket business:
Last Night we went through Zelda 64 vs Parappa, Sonic Jam vs StarFox 64, and Doom 64 vs Final Fantasy Tactics.
When Doom & Final Fantasy Tactics squared off, we were nearing the 3 hour mark.
A decision was made to PAUSE the tournament at this point. Here is where we stand:
Doom 64 = 4 votes
Tactics = 1 vote
Discuss in the forums
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament, Block 3, Doom
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
8bitX Radio Schedule: Wed Dec 16th
6:30 PM Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe. This is the podcast for the rest of us!
We go back in time to May 2009 for this classic episode!
Tonight's Episode: Episode 45
7:00 PM Eastern
Radio Free Gamer - This week we're going a classic episode until Justin returns from Ninja training, and the guest is MegaRan!
Raheem Jarbo (Random, Mega Ran) talks about his Mega Man hip hop albums, upcoming tour dates, and an excellent project for Capcom!
Also played were Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Ressurection, 8-Bit Democracy, Sim City 4 Rush Hour, and OCRemix's DarkeSword.
Tonight's Episode: World 1 Level 4
9:00PM Eastern
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament continues with Block 3. Games facing elimination this week: Zelda Ocarina of Time, Parappa the Rapper, Sonic Jam, Star Fox 64, Final Fantasy Tactics, Doom 64, WWF Smackdown 2, WCW vs NWO Revenge.
To vote join us in the chatroom, or on Xbox Live
(add IzMs as a friend)
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 2 coming soon to the Podcast
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe. This is the podcast for the rest of us!
We go back in time to May 2009 for this classic episode!
Tonight's Episode: Episode 45
Radio Free Gamer - This week we're going a classic episode until Justin returns from Ninja training, and the guest is MegaRan!
Raheem Jarbo (Random, Mega Ran) talks about his Mega Man hip hop albums, upcoming tour dates, and an excellent project for Capcom!
Also played were Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Ressurection, 8-Bit Democracy, Sim City 4 Rush Hour, and OCRemix's DarkeSword.
Tonight's Episode: World 1 Level 4
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament continues with Block 3. Games facing elimination this week: Zelda Ocarina of Time, Parappa the Rapper, Sonic Jam, Star Fox 64, Final Fantasy Tactics, Doom 64, WWF Smackdown 2, WCW vs NWO Revenge.
To vote join us in the chatroom, or on Xbox Live
(add IzMs as a friend)
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 2 coming soon to the Podcast
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament, Block 3, Show Preview
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Podcast: 32/64 Bit Tournament Block 1 is up!
Block 1 saw a major upset, and if you missed it this is your chance to tune in to the mass hysteria that has become the 8bit Extravanga's tournaments!
Block 1 Battles: http://www.8bitx.com/3264/block01.html
Block 1 Part 1 notes or Direct Download Part 1
Block 1 Part 2 notes or Direct Download Part 2
32/64 Bit Tournament Info:
Tournament Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss this in our forums!
Block 1 saw a major upset, and if you missed it this is your chance to tune in to the mass hysteria that has become the 8bit Extravanga's tournaments!
Block 1 Battles: http://www.8bitx.com/3264/block01.html
Block 1 Part 1 notes or Direct Download Part 1
Block 1 Part 2 notes or Direct Download Part 2
32/64 Bit Tournament Info:
Tournament Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss this in our forums!
Next Show: Wednesday December 16th @9PM Eastern!
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament, Block 1, Podcast
Friday, December 11, 2009
Happy 10th Anniversay OC Remix from 8bitX!!
Will from 8bitX on OC Remix's 10th Anniversary:
Simply put, without OC Remix's contributions, this site would not exist. I was inspired by the collections of video game remixes I had to put on a show which showcased the original music & then the awesome remixes after that in order to spotlight the talent that was out there putting this major effort on. It started as 1 single episode on Kutztown University Radio, and from there it's turned into this.
The chipamp is what opened up the world to me for NES chiptunes. To this day we are using it in our 32/64 bit tournaments. Without this pack of plugins from winamp, half of the audio production would not be possible.
The value and inspiration drawn from OC Remix for myself is beyond measurement. I would like to say thank you for the last 10 years, and here is to many many more!!
OC Remix official Press Release:
December 11, 2009
Contact: press@ocremix.org
FAIRFAX, VA--OverClocked ReMix today celebrates its ten year anniversary. Started on December 11th, 1999, the website has grown from a small group of avid musicians and gamers to a larger community of artists making a case for the appreciation of video game music as an art form. Over 1,800 fan arrangements of video game music have been posted, along with sixteen albums. To celebrate, ten mixes will be posted today, from ten different games and ten different artists, with each mix writeup briefly summarizing a different year from the site's history.
Site creator David W. Lloyd writes:
"When I started this site in my parent's basement back in 1999, I thought it would be a fun diversion that could help me get better at making music, but also serve as an outlet for VGM fans everywhere to pay homage to their favorite songs. When I was much younger, I remember tape-recording the output from my Sega Master System and making mixtapes filled with Alex Kidd, Shinobi, and Space Harrier music. I've always loved VGM, especially for its strong original melodies, and this site seemed like a good way to express that. While I didn't have any idea it would become what it is today, I did have a certain faith - faith that there were others like me, faith that the Internet was full of a lot of talented people who would contribute their music and their time and their energy freely, and faith that we could show the world that video game music is an art form."
Fans are invited to share their memories of OC ReMix over the last ten years on the site's forums.
About OverClocked ReMix
Founded in 1999, OverClocked ReMix is an organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and interpretation of video game music. Its primary focus is www.ocremix.org, a website featuring hundreds of free fan arrangements, information on game music and composers, resources for aspiring artists, and a thriving community of video game music fans.
Simply put, without OC Remix's contributions, this site would not exist. I was inspired by the collections of video game remixes I had to put on a show which showcased the original music & then the awesome remixes after that in order to spotlight the talent that was out there putting this major effort on. It started as 1 single episode on Kutztown University Radio, and from there it's turned into this.
The chipamp is what opened up the world to me for NES chiptunes. To this day we are using it in our 32/64 bit tournaments. Without this pack of plugins from winamp, half of the audio production would not be possible.
The value and inspiration drawn from OC Remix for myself is beyond measurement. I would like to say thank you for the last 10 years, and here is to many many more!!
OC Remix official Press Release:
December 11, 2009
Contact: press@ocremix.org
FAIRFAX, VA--OverClocked ReMix today celebrates its ten year anniversary. Started on December 11th, 1999, the website has grown from a small group of avid musicians and gamers to a larger community of artists making a case for the appreciation of video game music as an art form. Over 1,800 fan arrangements of video game music have been posted, along with sixteen albums. To celebrate, ten mixes will be posted today, from ten different games and ten different artists, with each mix writeup briefly summarizing a different year from the site's history.
Site creator David W. Lloyd writes:
"When I started this site in my parent's basement back in 1999, I thought it would be a fun diversion that could help me get better at making music, but also serve as an outlet for VGM fans everywhere to pay homage to their favorite songs. When I was much younger, I remember tape-recording the output from my Sega Master System and making mixtapes filled with Alex Kidd, Shinobi, and Space Harrier music. I've always loved VGM, especially for its strong original melodies, and this site seemed like a good way to express that. While I didn't have any idea it would become what it is today, I did have a certain faith - faith that there were others like me, faith that the Internet was full of a lot of talented people who would contribute their music and their time and their energy freely, and faith that we could show the world that video game music is an art form."
Fans are invited to share their memories of OC ReMix over the last ten years on the site's forums.
About OverClocked ReMix
Founded in 1999, OverClocked ReMix is an organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and interpretation of video game music. Its primary focus is www.ocremix.org, a website featuring hundreds of free fan arrangements, information on game music and composers, resources for aspiring artists, and a thriving community of video game music fans.
Labels: OC Remix
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Elder-Geek's Most Anticipated Games of 2010
So apparently when I did the voiceovers for Elder-Geek's Top 10 Countdown, it's causing problems within the hardcore gaming community.... I wish this was a joke, check out the comments
Labels: Elder-Geek
Block 2: Doperule used & 1 Epic FPS Showdown!!
Block 2 in the books, we had our 1st DOPERULE of the tournament!
What a night we had which included a battle between "sibling games" Wave Race 64 & 1080 Snowboarding!!
Finally our night rounded out with an EPIC battle tonight between Goldeneye & Perfect Dark!!
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Show Breakdown - *contains final spoiler*
What a night we had which included a battle between "sibling games" Wave Race 64 & 1080 Snowboarding!!
Finally our night rounded out with an EPIC battle tonight between Goldeneye & Perfect Dark!!
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Show Breakdown - *contains final spoiler*
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament, Block 2
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
8bitX Radio Schedule: Wed Dec 9th
6:30 PM Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe. This is the podcast for the rest of us!
Tonight's Episode: Episode 56
7:00 PM Eastern
Radio Free Gamer - your source for free video game music! Hand picked by Justin, everything you hear on the show is available for free download after the show on the RFG show notes page.
Tonight's Episode: Episode 23
9:00PM Eastern
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament continues with Block 2. Games facing elimination this week: Golden Eye 64, Blast Corps, Wave Race 64, 1080 Snow Boarding, Paper Mario 64, Oddworld Abe's Odyssey, Knockout Kings, Perfect Dark.
To vote join us in the chatroom, or on Xbox Live
(add IzMs as a friend)
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 1 coming soon to the Podcast
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe. This is the podcast for the rest of us!
Tonight's Episode: Episode 56
Radio Free Gamer - your source for free video game music! Hand picked by Justin, everything you hear on the show is available for free download after the show on the RFG show notes page.
Tonight's Episode: Episode 23
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament continues with Block 2. Games facing elimination this week: Golden Eye 64, Blast Corps, Wave Race 64, 1080 Snow Boarding, Paper Mario 64, Oddworld Abe's Odyssey, Knockout Kings, Perfect Dark.
To vote join us in the chatroom, or on Xbox Live
(add IzMs as a friend)
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 1 coming soon to the Podcast
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament
Monday, December 7, 2009
8bit Extravaganza on Elder-Geek's Podcast!
Big thanks to Randy, Gavin, and Mats for having Will on as a guest on the Elder Speak podcast last week! We covered the Week in Geeky, the latest news & releases and then lastly discussed our 32/64 bit tournament.
Elder-Speak Episode 32: Switching Back to 8Bit
When is the 8bit Extravaganza?
We record the 8bit Extravaganza LIVE every Wednesday Night @9pm Eastern.
Our next show is December 9th 2009 at 9:00 PM Eastern, and will cover Block 2 of the 32/64 bit tournament.
You can listen in to our radio stream at that time & join us in the chatroom!
If you are looking for more information on our tournaments:
Tournament Bracket
Tournament Website
What other shows are on the network?
All times are Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - Wednesdays @ 6:30PM
Radio Free Gamer - Wednedays @7PM
Centrifugal Force - Thursdays @9PM
Remix Radio - Thursdays @10PM
Who is Elder-Geek?
Elder-Geek.com - awesome videogame news magazine style site!!
Elder Speak Podcast Page - Elder-Geek's Podcast
Elder Speak on Itunes
Do you have a show/podcast?
We are always looking for new shows to add to our growing network!
If you have a show or know of a show that needs more exposure, please contact Will at: shows@8bitx.com
Thanks for listening!
-8bitX Staff
Elder-Speak Episode 32: Switching Back to 8Bit
When is the 8bit Extravaganza?
We record the 8bit Extravaganza LIVE every Wednesday Night @9pm Eastern.
Our next show is December 9th 2009 at 9:00 PM Eastern, and will cover Block 2 of the 32/64 bit tournament.
You can listen in to our radio stream at that time & join us in the chatroom!
If you are looking for more information on our tournaments:
Tournament Bracket
Tournament Website
What other shows are on the network?
All times are Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - Wednesdays @ 6:30PM
Radio Free Gamer - Wednedays @7PM
Centrifugal Force - Thursdays @9PM
Remix Radio - Thursdays @10PM
Who is Elder-Geek?
Elder-Geek.com - awesome videogame news magazine style site!!
Elder Speak Podcast Page - Elder-Geek's Podcast
Elder Speak on Itunes
Do you have a show/podcast?
We are always looking for new shows to add to our growing network!
If you have a show or know of a show that needs more exposure, please contact Will at: shows@8bitx.com
Thanks for listening!
-8bitX Staff
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament, Elder-Geek
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Block 2 this week on the 8bit Extravagana!
Tune in on Wednesday Dec 9th @9:00 PM EST to vote on which game from Block 2 will make it into the Final 8!! Eight Games will enter this week, but only one can win, and it's up to you!
Voting happens on the 8bit Extravaganza LIVE 9PM Wednesday Night.
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 1 coming soon to the Podcast
Tune in on Wednesday Dec 9th @9:00 PM EST to vote on which game from Block 2 will make it into the Final 8!! Eight Games will enter this week, but only one can win, and it's up to you!Voting happens on the 8bit Extravaganza LIVE 9PM Wednesday Night.
View Bracket
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Block 1 coming soon to the Podcast
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
8bitX Tournament Update: Block 1 - MAJOR UPSET!!
"and the agony of defeat"Our 32/64 Bit Tournament kicked off tonight & before the night was out our jaws dropped and one of the highest selling games of all times was sent packing. Stay tuned to the podcast to check out the results from block 1.
Tournament Website
Tournament Bracket
"and the agony of defeat"Tournament Website
Tournament Bracket
Labels: 3264 Bit Tournament
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