Side of Beef - Super Meat Boy Hands-On, Free Indie of the Year Candidates
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 running time 10:20
Man, who says no one gets anything done Thanksgiving week? We've got a metric ton of show for you, including our hands-on impressions of Super Meat Boy, the announcement of the contenders for Free Indie of the Year 2009, and your picks for the most underrated games ever.
Segments
Radar: Super Meat Boy Hands-On
We got a chance to play an early build of Super Meat Boy. How is it? Fucking delicious. We've got meaty, juicy details, lightly seasoned and pan-seared. Meat analogies.
Super Meat Boy - Windows/Wii, Platformer, Team Meat (Ed McMillen/Tommy Refenes/Danny Baranowsky)
It's time for Free Indie of the Year 2009! Place your votes on the site for one of these awesome free indies we've covered in the last year:
Free Indie Countdown
#3 - Fetus: Windows, platformer, Ted Lauterbach, suggested by Ph4wX
#2 - Clockwords: Flash, puzzle, Gabob, suggested by Erin Robinson
#1 - madnessMADNESSmadness: Windows, Platformer, Andrew McCluskey
Feedback: Most Underrated Games Ever
Man, some games just don't get their props. We asked you to give a shout-out to the game you think deserves some love and never got it:
- James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Next week's question: Which game do you think deserved to be in the running for Free Indie of the Year and didn't make it? Weigh in with a video or audio comment on Bytejacker.com or leave a message on our hotline: (845) 704-7158
Free Indie Rapid Fire
Captain Forever - Flash, Action, Farbs
Dungeon - Windows, Platformer, Cactus/Mr. Podunkian
Focus - Windows, Platformer, Jesse Venbrux
This week's music:
arcadecoma.
"What? Nothing"
The Game Boy Tree Adventures
goto80
"Wallpaper Jam"
bortabra
iqtu
"Marshmallow Magic"
Embarrassing Triangle
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Highlights
commodore 64: 8:40operating systems: 3:32
mathematics: 4:39
Automatically Generated Transcript
May not be 100% accurate" War."
" This week's episode by -- is brought to you by Nokia and Squarespace."
" Welcome the hijacker of the best source for downloadable and depending gains in the universe financing wanted to start off this episode. By addressing some comments. But some people are making things that we sold out. That is ridiculous. We have integrity OK we are not for sale to anyone for anything you got that. We stayed true our selves and he's just a warm up here isn't. The crew that is still much better. Glad we had this done. Super -- mother bitches I've played it and it is awesome team -- sent me a preview copy earlier this week and I have been playing it non stop this data has the entire."
" First world the forest which should look familiar to fans the original game but. I really just means sort of familiar because -- given the whole game a huge new coat of paint."
" And -- added some amazing lighting effects it's. Everything you love about the original meet boy."
" More there -- a little extra details now to like tiny forest animals you can chase and dishonest and Danny's new music he's absolutely. Sick."
" The levels are much bigger and more devious now sometimes when I'm playing the game I would like to punch a baby. And their two cents -- challenge levels on top of that which make me also want to stomp a puppy. One is his eldest child dark world that's full of like evil versions of the levels and the others are the much talked about."
" Work to levels that -- either like a super challenging retro themed level or at levels where meet -- takes a backseat characters from other indie games. It's due out Q1 2010 from we weren TC. And even keep up with the latest on super neat boy dot com or by following super neat boy or doctor fetus are on Twitter. Which is kind of a hilariously funding to deal."
" Thanks guys from -- meet for sending to build along it is looking amazing. I cannot wait to see the finished product. Speaking to some of our favorite games it is almost time guys. Three in the army -- 2009. Voting starts this week. We've compiled a list of the top ten free -- of the week based on the highest number of votes giving to each game. And here are your ten contenders. Voting opens today be sure to go and cast your vote for the game that you think. Is the best. -- Indy of 2009. Traders shout out to Nokia and they gave us a booklet three G to check out this week for the show and it is pretty awesome it's got a twelve hour battery life. It's got always on Internet threw eighteen T data connected printers and Cardin manages goes also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. And runs a full Windows 7 operating systems that's kind dope on more of -- and I really good Windows 7 has been pretty awesome. I did everything for the show. This week on this booklet -- all the free and -- but all my video comments and it was great it worked perfectly. Get kind of person who does a lot of work on the road you always on Internet connection this thing is the bomb. Go to best buy and check this out -- the only place you get them. There -- illnesses. It tastes like it's not various. Last week we introduce you to three new free indie games and ask you to choose your favorites here or else. In the free handicap down."
" As the real unnamed middle like puzzles but it was also on these guys and I hit my fifteen minutes. Books including fifteen blowing hot from shrimps. And this is here."
" Anything goes to climb upwards obviously the typing the dead with a little more creativity and a little less obvious. I don't mind -- too much. Really really like madness madness madness because I didn't think I look at it -- the mathematics involved in them rotation tonight love. That's. Amendment but don't be upset they lose their driver for them. It's only objective converter -- mean but it doesn't matter it's only a game."
" Congratulations to our winner thanks to everyone who voted remember we have three more -- games coming up later on the show us just today. Whenever. I mean it's tune kind of would also a digital just keep. Playing the video. And watching like applying. Somebody come up with a term for that I don't get up every week Jesus."
" My choice for the most underrated game of all time is phantom dust -- the original Xbox it was developed by Microsoft game studios in Japan. And they had no plans to release it here they thought that Americans when -- like it it was too. Japan he."
" Freelancers really really good transition into the series and get more attention goes we go into compliance which."
" Want to grow the PlayStation 2 which is a spin off quote I was serious."
" debating most underrated game have to be earthbound that's got a pretty loyal friend a don't get shafted by Nintendo's thing always just quick little mention so we're elaborate and."
" And a computer chronicles unfortunately that team came out -- all the major releases -- being released so get shown by popular games could be equal to Clinton which inconvenience. -- go right to -- well. And -- and there are -- books."
" James Barnes everything and yes. I think most people underrated because it is a third person shooter game and that is really different for the -- sponsors."
" Or why but my story. There won't be that comfortable with the go flat or. But we're not one of the best things. In your ten."
" We institute like a dress code or some decency laws when it comes to video comments you guys because. I'm pretty sure I was naked man in -- bathtub. Not Kosher. -- everybody who left the response we have another question for ask for next week hey we just announced the nominees for free in the of the year 2009. What game was missing what do you think was gonna be there what do you want to see that was -- Leave a video or audio comment down below this episode on our site or call our hotline. And leave a voicemail. The best comments and responses we get by Monday will be included next week's episode. You guys know I love Squarespace I've been using it from my site for over a year I think it's the best blog platform out there and now it's gotten even better with their new iPhone app you can make entire new posts treat you categories. -- contact. View your statistics. CR SS subscribers you can do everything. You can view from your computer. On your iPhone with your Squarespace site it's an amazing check out the iPhone app is totally free. For anybody who uses square space and if you haven't checked out -- things yet go sign up and use the coupon code -- jacket when you do. To get 10% off the life of your account. -- They'll play with it."
" What leave me alone. It's actually a good show I actually really doing joint shift."
" Captain Trevor is a great space action game you start off with a tiny little ship. And you flyer out finding discarded modules and adding them to add power and strength leadership she fights. Other ships that are out there in space collecting modules getting more and more and more powerful. You have to really conserve your energy and choose your battles well this game is really amazing. And there is a follow up that you can get if you donate to barbs on his site it totally worth it. Go do it. Next up is dungeon by cactus and Mr. Big dog in this is the latest in that sort of wave of commodore 64 slash spectrum revivals what's happening single screen platform in game. Super tough requires a -- precise control on your part. Really really amazing. Finally this week is in the game that John is gonna vote for I just know it its focus by Jesse that -- he did Hiroshi your number accuracy. Anyway in this game has all of the elements of that spikes. Super hard platform being ridiculously. Frustrating. And somehow whenever you -- you really just feel like it's your fault if you. -- against aren't we so you know your three contenders for free in the of the week go to our side and vote on your favorite using the voting -- on the right hand side. Vote for free immunity there -- also leave a video or audio comment down below this episode let us know why you chose the game shows. You can also call our voicemail hotline and leave us a message the best comments. That we get by Monday will be included in next week's episode until that I have Anthony carbonite. Keep it real. As per usual."
" War."
" This week's episode by -- is brought to you by Nokia and Squarespace."
" Welcome the hijacker of the best source for downloadable and depending gains in the universe financing wanted to start off this episode. By addressing some comments. But some people are making things that we sold out. That is ridiculous. We have integrity OK we are not for sale to anyone for anything you got that. We stayed true our selves and he's just a warm up here isn't. The crew that is still much better. Glad we had this done. Super -- mother bitches I've played it and it is awesome team -- sent me a preview copy earlier this week and I have been playing it non stop this data has the entire."
" First world the forest which should look familiar to fans the original game but. I really just means sort of familiar because -- given the whole game a huge new coat of paint."
" And -- added some amazing lighting effects it's. Everything you love about the original meet boy."
" More there -- a little extra details now to like tiny forest animals you can chase and dishonest and Danny's new music he's absolutely. Sick."
" The levels are much bigger and more devious now sometimes when I'm playing the game I would like to punch a baby. And their two cents -- challenge levels on top of that which make me also want to stomp a puppy. One is his eldest child dark world that's full of like evil versions of the levels and the others are the much talked about."
" Work to levels that -- either like a super challenging retro themed level or at levels where meet -- takes a backseat characters from other indie games. It's due out Q1 2010 from we weren TC. And even keep up with the latest on super neat boy dot com or by following super neat boy or doctor fetus are on Twitter. Which is kind of a hilariously funding to deal."
" Thanks guys from -- meet for sending to build along it is looking amazing. I cannot wait to see the finished product. Speaking to some of our favorite games it is almost time guys. Three in the army -- 2009. Voting starts this week. We've compiled a list of the top ten free -- of the week based on the highest number of votes giving to each game. And here are your ten contenders. Voting opens today be sure to go and cast your vote for the game that you think. Is the best. -- Indy of 2009. Traders shout out to Nokia and they gave us a booklet three G to check out this week for the show and it is pretty awesome it's got a twelve hour battery life. It's got always on Internet threw eighteen T data connected printers and Cardin manages goes also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. And runs a full Windows 7 operating systems that's kind dope on more of -- and I really good Windows 7 has been pretty awesome. I did everything for the show. This week on this booklet -- all the free and -- but all my video comments and it was great it worked perfectly. Get kind of person who does a lot of work on the road you always on Internet connection this thing is the bomb. Go to best buy and check this out -- the only place you get them. There -- illnesses. It tastes like it's not various. Last week we introduce you to three new free indie games and ask you to choose your favorites here or else. In the free handicap down."
" As the real unnamed middle like puzzles but it was also on these guys and I hit my fifteen minutes. Books including fifteen blowing hot from shrimps. And this is here."
" Anything goes to climb upwards obviously the typing the dead with a little more creativity and a little less obvious. I don't mind -- too much. Really really like madness madness madness because I didn't think I look at it -- the mathematics involved in them rotation tonight love. That's. Amendment but don't be upset they lose their driver for them. It's only objective converter -- mean but it doesn't matter it's only a game."
" Congratulations to our winner thanks to everyone who voted remember we have three more -- games coming up later on the show us just today. Whenever. I mean it's tune kind of would also a digital just keep. Playing the video. And watching like applying. Somebody come up with a term for that I don't get up every week Jesus."
" My choice for the most underrated game of all time is phantom dust -- the original Xbox it was developed by Microsoft game studios in Japan. And they had no plans to release it here they thought that Americans when -- like it it was too. Japan he."
" Freelancers really really good transition into the series and get more attention goes we go into compliance which."
" Want to grow the PlayStation 2 which is a spin off quote I was serious."
" debating most underrated game have to be earthbound that's got a pretty loyal friend a don't get shafted by Nintendo's thing always just quick little mention so we're elaborate and."
" And a computer chronicles unfortunately that team came out -- all the major releases -- being released so get shown by popular games could be equal to Clinton which inconvenience. -- go right to -- well. And -- and there are -- books."
" James Barnes everything and yes. I think most people underrated because it is a third person shooter game and that is really different for the -- sponsors."
" Or why but my story. There won't be that comfortable with the go flat or. But we're not one of the best things. In your ten."
" We institute like a dress code or some decency laws when it comes to video comments you guys because. I'm pretty sure I was naked man in -- bathtub. Not Kosher. -- everybody who left the response we have another question for ask for next week hey we just announced the nominees for free in the of the year 2009. What game was missing what do you think was gonna be there what do you want to see that was -- Leave a video or audio comment down below this episode on our site or call our hotline. And leave a voicemail. The best comments and responses we get by Monday will be included next week's episode. You guys know I love Squarespace I've been using it from my site for over a year I think it's the best blog platform out there and now it's gotten even better with their new iPhone app you can make entire new posts treat you categories. -- contact. View your statistics. CR SS subscribers you can do everything. You can view from your computer. On your iPhone with your Squarespace site it's an amazing check out the iPhone app is totally free. For anybody who uses square space and if you haven't checked out -- things yet go sign up and use the coupon code -- jacket when you do. To get 10% off the life of your account. -- They'll play with it."
" What leave me alone. It's actually a good show I actually really doing joint shift."
" Captain Trevor is a great space action game you start off with a tiny little ship. And you flyer out finding discarded modules and adding them to add power and strength leadership she fights. Other ships that are out there in space collecting modules getting more and more and more powerful. You have to really conserve your energy and choose your battles well this game is really amazing. And there is a follow up that you can get if you donate to barbs on his site it totally worth it. Go do it. Next up is dungeon by cactus and Mr. Big dog in this is the latest in that sort of wave of commodore 64 slash spectrum revivals what's happening single screen platform in game. Super tough requires a -- precise control on your part. Really really amazing. Finally this week is in the game that John is gonna vote for I just know it its focus by Jesse that -- he did Hiroshi your number accuracy. Anyway in this game has all of the elements of that spikes. Super hard platform being ridiculously. Frustrating. And somehow whenever you -- you really just feel like it's your fault if you. -- against aren't we so you know your three contenders for free in the of the week go to our side and vote on your favorite using the voting -- on the right hand side. Vote for free immunity there -- also leave a video or audio comment down below this episode let us know why you chose the game shows. You can also call our voicemail hotline and leave us a message the best comments. That we get by Monday will be included in next week's episode until that I have Anthony carbonite. Keep it real. As per usual."
jackierulesall
Started discussion: November 26, 2009 @ 9:45am GMT
Episode 10 - Side of Beef - Super Meat Boy Hands-On, Free Indie of the Year Candidates [Discussion]
Man, who says no one gets anything done Thanksgiving week? We've got a metric ton of show for you, including our hands-on impressions of Super Meat Boy, the announcement of the contenders for Free Indie of the Year 2009, and your picks for the most underrated games ever.
Watch or download now!
salejemaster
4 months ago
first of all, funny as per usually! I have to say, I'm not real big fan of this years game of the year list, I'm not sure, but looks smaller than last years or am I just crazy? Now as for the games, I think that spelunky is probably going to take the cake (there is no cake :P), with auditorium a close second. I'm not a real fan of both though spelunky was quite enjoyable, my personal first place is going to have to be Icycle, just the idea of a man (the last man) riding a comically small bike trough some creepy yet beautiful environments got me sold from the first second. Just some of my thoughts, what do you guys think?
regards from Serbia ;)
regards from Serbia ;)
Mopsical
4 months ago
Great episode this week. Super Meat Boy looks awesome as always, definitely a day 1 purchase for me, and on WiiWare. The Free Indie of The Year candidates seem sensible, although I would have liked them all to be a part of it, but whatever. I guess 50-odd games would be too much.
Also, is some kind of admin reading this? If so, you might have seen my awesome FIOTW list (which is stickeyed), which I need editing priveleges to keep going. If there is ANY way POSSIBLE you COULD HELP ME with THIS I will listen.
Also, is some kind of admin reading this? If so, you might have seen my awesome FIOTW list (which is stickeyed), which I need editing priveleges to keep going. If there is ANY way POSSIBLE you COULD HELP ME with THIS I will listen.
Ph4wX
4 months ago
Seriously...?
Cmon man, as an indie lover, I though you'd think differentely.
I'm pretty sure indie games have proven over and over again that you don't need 50 fancy weapons with rockets, lasers and explosions to have a great games. Shooters with zombies or about world wars are all the same, and that's the reason why I love indie games.
Even in mainstream games,you can look at Portal. With only one simple gun that does two simple things, they created one of the simplest yet entertaining and fun game out there.
As you can see, it is possible to have fun games without having any guns. That's where the actual originality comes in. Mirrors Edge and Twin Sector are two other beautiful example of that.
Guytheninja
4 months ago
You judged incorrectly. I am not an "indie lover". I like good games, especially if they are cheap/free. I don't care who makes them.
In reply to Ph4wX:
Even in mainstream games,you can look at Portal. With only one simple gun that does two simple things, they created one of the simplest yet entertaining and fun game out there.
As you can see, it is possible to have fun games without having any guns. That's where the actual originality comes in. Mirrors Edge and Twin Sector are two other beautiful example of that.
Even in mainstream games,you can look at Portal. With only one simple gun that does two simple things, they created one of the simplest yet entertaining and fun game out there.
As you can see, it is possible to have fun games without having any guns. That's where the actual originality comes in. Mirrors Edge and Twin Sector are two other beautiful example of that.
Portal is an unusual game. Your worst enemies are the environment and turrets (which can be deactivated).
Haunting Ground, however, is a game where you play as a scared, freak-out-prone woman running for her life from crazed murderers the entire game. The best weapon you have is a dog, and even he is not reliable. In other survival horror games, you do have some weapon(s). In Resident Evil games, you have pistols, shotguns, grenade launcher, etc... Even in Silent Hill 4 you have some melee weapons and a pistol. You have the ability to make a stand.
Haunting Ground is a game-long escort mission --- with the dog being the escorter. They should have at least given Fiona a long sharp knife from the kitchen or something.
JRivera
4 months ago
In reply to mopsical:
Also, is some kind of admin reading this? If so, you might have seen my awesome FIOTW list (which is stickeyed), which I need editing priveleges to keep going. If there is ANY way POSSIBLE you COULD HELP ME with THIS I will listen.
If you tell me what you want to fix/add I'll be happy to correct it for you. That list is bad ass and you're the man for making it. e-mail me at [email]Jon@bytejacker.com[/email]
JaredvonPixel
4 months ago
Anthony, you lucky little son of a-- I'm really jealous that you get to be a playtester for Super Meat Boy. Is it hard? Does it make you want to tear your hair out? What about the impulse to do incredibly violent things?
Although, I'm sure you had more fun playing it than that poor three year old. :]
Although, I'm sure you had more fun playing it than that poor three year old. :]











Also, I disagree with Haunting Ground being an underrated game. I've never played it, but I have watched a walkthrough for it. I don't see how that game can be fun --- where are the weapons?
And lastly, why is a man in a bathtub on this show? :D