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Podcast: Non Playable
By: Joe Sayer & Chris Holmes

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Non Playable Episode 5: So Special

Posted by Joe Sayer at 11:15pm on August 3rd, 2010

This time, Massive J Productions and Homez Industries are granted access to a super top secret hands on viewing of the Nintendo 3DS, and thus feel rather special.

Furthermore, the crew take it upon themselves to rage, shortly after offering insightful converse on such topics as Kirby’s Epic Yarn and Donkey Kong Country Returns.

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Details:

Duration: 37:56

File size: 52.3mb

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Non Playable is co-hosted by Joe Sayer and Chris Holmes. Produced by Joe Sayer.

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Non Playable Episode 4: Algorithms and Poorly Assembled Office Chairs

Posted by Joe Sayer at 10:32pm on July 4th, 2010

On this extra special E3 2011 bonanza episode, Chris and Joe use the power of mathematics to voyage into the future of gaming journalism.

And just what has Joe gone and got tattooed onto his face? Unfortunately you’ll probably have to listen to the show because I’ve forgotten.

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Details:

Duration: 47:20

File size: 55.4MB

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Non Playable Episode 3: A Rarity

Posted by Joe Sayer at 2:09am on June 4th, 2010

On this difficult third episode: Tronning makes it’s unwelcome debut, Chris makes more outlandish claims, and Joe forgets something really obvious.

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Details:

Duration: 46:37

File size: 67.3MB

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Non Playable is co-hosted by Joe Sayer and Chris Holmes. Produced by Joe Sayer.

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Sony giving away 10 free games with PSPgos

Posted by Joe Sayer at 3:52pm on June 1st, 2010

Sony has announced a new PSPgo deal, with anyone buying the system from being 10 free games. The games are: Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Gran Turismo, Avatar, LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm Arctic Edge, Need for Speed: Shift, Pursuit Force, Extreme Justice, 2010 FIFA World Cup and WipEout Pure.

News | PSP | Sony

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Mafia II Collector’s Edition and Pre-Order DLC announced

Posted by Joe Sayer at 9:09pm on May 26th, 2010

2K Games has announced a Collector’s Edition for Mafia II across all formats. It contains a steelbook case, a Made Man DLC pack (containing two cars and two new made man suits), a hardcover art book, an orchestral soundtrack, and a map of Empire Bay. The publisher will also be partnering with selected UK retailers to provide free DLC to customers that pre-order the game.

“The first Mafia title was a critical success, and we are excited to deliver an epic sequel to fans of the game and of Mafia entertainment,” said Christoph Hartmann, president, 2K. “By offering downloadable content and special editions of Mafia II, we are able to show our appreciation for those guys wise enough to reserve their copies early.”

2K Games | News | PC | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360

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Half-Life 2 hitting Mac today

Posted by Joe Sayer at 2:35pm on May 26th, 2010

Valve has announced that Half-Life 2 is hitting Steam for Mac today. The company hasn’t confirmed how much it’ll set Mac gamers back or if Episodes 1 & 2 will be available today as well. The PC version of Half Life 2 is $20 on Steam. Here’s the announcement teaser Valve sent out:

Mac | News | Steam | Valve

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Non Playable Episode 2: The Big Finish

Posted by Joe Sayer at 7:19pm on May 15th, 2010

Welcome to Non Playable, official podcast of TheNPCs.

This time on Non Playable, prompted by Microsoft’s axing of the original Xbox live, Massive J Productions and Homez Industries celebrate its achievements in the only way they know.

Details:

Duration: 36:23

File size: 52.6MB

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Non Playable is co-hosted by Joe Sayer and Chris Holmes. Produced by Joe Sayer.

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Non Playable Episode One: 0% Tronning

Posted by Joe Sayer at 3:42pm on April 28th, 2010

Welcome to Non Playable, official podcast of TheNPCs.

In this debut episode, Project Natal is determined by the power of parallax to be at least 30 feet long, Decent Ping Productions goes on a relentless tirade about the death of arcades, and Joe finally forces Chris to talk into the right side of his microphone.

Details:

Duration: 38:36

File size: 53.2MB

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Non Playable is co-hosted by Joe Sayer and Chris Holmes. Produced by Joe Sayer.

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