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Brand New Podcast!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:44:00 -0700

Today, we have a special birthday present for the company: we launch our new podcast Robot Brains in Robot Bodies! It's a monthly improvised comedy podcast that is pretty spectacular, if I do say so myself. Episode one features Juese, Rory, and myself. We will mix it up each month (more than the American Who's Line is it Anyway did) and bring in some special guests every so often! Have a listen and let us know what you think about it on our forum.

Robot Brains in Robot Bodies Site and RSS Feed

-Ben

TripleRaidio - Top 5 NES Games

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:33:00 -0700

I kind of stopped updating the front page everytime there was a new episode of TripleRaidio since most folks just check the feed anyway but I thought I'd make a special exception for two reasons. First, make sure you're listening to TripleRaidio! You can click on that link, or the link navigation bar at the top of the page to get you to our no-frills TripleRaidio depository. We record about three times a month with a steady cast of myself, Rory, Dave and Juese and I feel recently we've turned up our quality of discussion another few notches. Actually, that brings me to the other reason you should check out this week.

On the newest episode we butt heads to try and come up with a list of our Top 5 Best NES game ever. Usually, we avoid such debates due to our varying tastes and game play histories but we decided to throw that out the window and it was a lot of fun. Expect more from the future!

THE SAVE FILES- RIVER CITY RANSOM

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:42:00 -0700

Greetings X-Strikers! I know you don't usually hear from me on this page, but today I have a special treat to share with you: my friend, actor and games writer Aaron Randolph, has done a very funny video review of River City Ransom, in which he discusses X-Strike's debut feature, River City Rumble! When I met Aaron in college, he was the only other theatre major who was as into video games as I was. He was also one of the funniest dudes I'd ever met, a trait which continues to this day. I have a feeling that, if you enjoy the kind of work we do here at X-Strike, you'll enjoy Aaron's stuff as much as I do.

These days, Aaron spins his deadly web of hilarity as a contributor to Leviathyn.com. Watch his series of classic game reviews, "The Save Files," and get lost in his sexy, nerdy madness!

The Save Files - River City Ransom (NES) -Leviathyn.com

-Dave (not Ben, contrary to what the top of this article says)

Off Campus is available now!

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:03:00 -0800

Hey everyone! The Off Campus Season 1.5 DVD is for sale through our store! Check out the DVD teaser if you're unsure about purchasing it. Then buy the DVD regardless of what you think is the right thing to do.

-Ben

Off Campus announcement and new Yoshis!

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:03:00 -0800

Big Off Campus news! The DVDs and soundtracks are printing as I type this. If everything goes according to plan, we will be mailing out the Kickstarter supporters' gifts before MAGFest!

If you didn't donate to the Kickstarter, don't worry! You can buy the DVD and soundtrack at MAGFest (Jan 3 - 6, 2013) and then on our website starting on the 7th.

Thank you again to our Kickstarter supporters and all of our fans!

By the way, two more episodes of Xhibit Play: Yoshi's Story are up. Please enjoy. Please.

We've got some videos

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:28:00 -0800

We are thrilled to bring you the first gaping, seething pustule of dark, unforgiving terror that is Eternal Horror. We will be showing a rough (rough) cut of one of many webisodes to come at Magfest 11, of which you might have heard of. And, not to jinx it, but there should be some exciting Off Campus news to totally bump down this post in the DAMN near future. Enjoy, and expect to hear much more about the episodes very very soon. Goodnight out there, whatever you are! - From the heart of Transylvan-ia

Oh yeah, there's another Yoshi.

MAGFest 11 Advertisement

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:06:00 -0700

Long time no see!

Today we are happy to put up our advertisement/warning for Magfest 11, an event you all hear about constantly from us because frankly it's our favorite time of the year. Big thanks go out to Tim for running camera, Dave for his always prompt and killer music, and Hoff and Danimal for thespian gold! Of course if you would like to share this, please do. We appreciate. For more info on Magfest, just go to Magfest.org. And keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter, podcast and forums for updates about what we will be doing and when. Enjoy!

Dictated but not written,

Juese

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 11

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:29:00 -0700

Xhibit play is back! In this episode, Juese revisits level 2. He handles the Yoshi masterfully in this episode. He doesn't mess up at all. Not once. Nope...

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 10

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:02:00 -0700

Ben takes the lead back on Level 1. Some new rules have been set in place. They may have been put in place to prevent Juese from commiting genocide again...

We each get 2 Yoshis. If they die, we are out of the game. Similarly, if we die, they can't play either.

Mr. X-Strike goes to AMA

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:36:00 -0700

Hello World! This update comes to you from AMA 2012 in Chesapeake, VA! We are having a great time in the Artist's Alley meeting new people and catching up with old friends. If you are at the convention, please check out the full showing of Off Campus season 1.5 on the big screen in Panel Room 3 tonight at midnight!

Speaking of Off Campus, the DVD master is almost complete! We are taking preorders at our table today and tomorrow, just $10.00! For all of you that helped us out on Kickstarter, we are hoping to get your goodies mailed out to you in just a few weeks! Shirts should be printing soon as well as the DVD and Soundtracks! Thank you once again to everyone that donated to our Off Campus Kickstarter. Without you, we could not have made this series possible!

Finally, a little teaser from the DVD:

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 9

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:46:00 -0700

After a little hiatus, we resume the Yoshi's Story Xhibit Play! In this episode, Tim, Juese, and Ben play through stage 4 once again.

Enjoy!

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 8

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:04:00 -0700

Sorry that I didn't put anything up last week. I was busy trying to get things together for Arcon, a convention in Oswego, NY. Balls were dropped and that was my bad. On the up side, you can now watch me on this week's Xhibit Play! On the down side, you have to watch me play Yoshi's Story still.

P. Rappa's Nth Mile Dilemma SALE!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:26:00 -0700

We want to celebrate this April 20th with a BIG sale! Buy the P. Rappa DVD for a mere $4.20 (plus S&H). What a better way to celebrate the dissolution of the Rump Parliment by Cromwell, the introduction of Vitaphone (a system to add sound to motion pictures), the launch of BBC Two, and, of course, the births of Clint Howard and Andy Serkis. A wonderous day on which NOTHING ELSE IS ASSOCIATED WITH.

Go buy somethin, will ya?

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 7

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:01:00 -0700

Well, we didn't fire Juese, but we did decide to keep going with this cursed game. Tim is back at the controls and is on Level 2. When we beat this game, there will be hookers for everyone...that played this game...at Tim's house...minus Tim and Juese...

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 6

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:52:00 -0700

It's the last level!!!! Juese is controling our last Yoshi!!! If he messes this up, Tim and I have decided to fire him.

New Trailers Are HERE!

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:18:00 -0700

It's been over two years since we put Resident Horror out on DVD and ever since then people keep asking us.

What's your next movie?

Well today your question is finally answered! Check out these brand spanking new trailers for two big X-strike Studios productions! Let us know what you think on the boards and keep an eye on this space for more details soon!

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 5

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:51:00 -0700

Oh God... I can't believe we haven't lost yet. I suck at this game something fierce.

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 4

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:25:00 -0700

Tim has to deal with only 2 Yoshis after the aftermath of hurricane Juese. Things just got less plural!

TripleRaidio075 - Mass Effect 3 Spoiler Special

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:37:00 -0700

Are you ready to have Mass Effect 3 ruined completely? If not, you might want to hold off on this one because me, Juese and Rory go deep into the story and ending of Mass Effect 3. Check it out and subscribe to the feed!

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 3

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:41:00 -0700

Are you ready to go cloud cruising? I hope so because that's where we're headed on this weeks Xhibit Play. Thrill at the deadly combination of Juese and sky levels. It's not pretty.

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story Part 2

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:51:00 -0800

The Off Campus season is at an end but Xhibit Play rages onward. This week you get to check out the mad phat gaming skills of Mr Ben Lathan as he navigates his way through The Cavern!

Off Campus SEASON FINALE - Terminate Exterminate

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:16:00 -0800

At long last the journey that started 8 years ago has come to an end. I present to you, dear fans, the finale of Off Campus season one! In our previous episode Rory uncovered a deadly truth that threatens to destroy X-strike itself. Will the guys be able to band together to destroy the internet and save their movie company or will they themselves be EXTERMINATED. Tune in for the epic conclusion to this chapter in the Off Campus saga!

Xhibit Play - Yoshi's Story

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:33:00 -0800

It's a new day here at X-strike Studios. With our lengthy playthrough of the Gamecube Resident Evil remake finally at a close, it's time for us to march forward into a new game. This time around I have recruited the likes of Juese and Ben to help me play through Yoshi's Story.

Now, Yoshi's Story is not a very fondly remembered game. It's not very long, it has some weird progression systems, it's kind of annoying and all around just isn't that much fun to playthrough. I picked it mainly because it's a much shorter game, something we could bang through in a much shorter time than Resident Evil. I mean, if all goes well, we'll be watching credits roll in episode 6! That's IF everything goes well. The other reason I picked it is I just thought it would be funny. Hopefully you'll agree.

Now sit back, relax and join us on this tale of a young Yoshi named....Yoshi.

Off Campus - Episode 8 - The All Nighter

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0800

Today, we present Episode 8, The All Nighter. It's actually an episode that has been kicking around since we first thought of the series so many years ago. Some things had to be updated, but it's pretty close to the original concept. The biggest difference was that we were all going to be topless originally.

This is the second to last episode of the season! We hope you liked what you've seen so far!

Xhibit Play FINALE and TripleRaidio069

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:14:00 -0800

UPDATE: Something totally screwed up on our end and the file that ended up going onto the site for Xhibit Play 25 is all kinds of not correct. We'll have it fixed up and the ACTUAL conclusion available in the next day or so. Apologies for our dumbass fuck up.

Finally, at long last the journey comes to an end. After many delays and technical issues, today we finally finish what we started back in the waning months of 2010. Not 2011. 2010. That's right, this is the long awaited final episode of our playthrough of the Resident Evil remake for Gamecube. New Xhibit starts in TWO WEEKS.

Also, TripleRaidio069 is now available. Check the RSS link on the right hand side of the page.

Off Campus Ep7 - Option

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:00 -0800

After a lengthy hiatus, Off Campus is once again back on the menu. There are three more episodes to go this season and they'll be rolling out every two weeks until episode 9 goes up on the first Friday in April. Get excited because these are the BEST episodes of Off Campus yet. This week, I proudly present Episode 7: Option!

Off Campus 7 Coming Soon and TripleRaidio068

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:57:00 -0800

The wait is almost over. This Friday, Off Campus Episode 7 will make its long awaited internet debut so be sure to check this space in a few more days. Episodes 8 will follow on February 17 and the season finale will be up March 2.

As if that wasn't enough excitment, we're finally finishing up our Resident Evil Xhibit Play run through. Technical issues marred a quick turnaround for the finale but we've finally made some...compromises and thrill conclusion should be up on the site in the coming weeks. The good news is we're already seven episodes deep into the recording of a whole new Xhibit Play featuring myself, Juese and Ben. What is the game? You'll have to wait and find out later this month.

Finally, TripleRaidio068 is up. Be sure to plop our RSS feed into your iTunes or whatever RSS program you have to get automatic updates!

Retrocasting into the new year!

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:29:00 -0800

The Retrocast returns with a look back at what was the hotness back in 1991. We're hoping to churn out a lot more episodes this year than last year. Cross your fingers!

Back from MAGFest and TripleRaidio068

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:14:00 -0800

MAGFest X was a blast. Now that we're back and (mostly) recovered, we decided to get together with fellow Buffalonian Danimal Cannon to recount the weekend that was on the first 2012 episode of TripleRaidio! Be sure to pop into the boards to give us your thoughts on all of our events and catch up on what you might have missed.

Blank of the Year 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:31:00 -0800

The time is here! Its the 4th Annual X-strike Studios Blank of the Year Awards where we dole out accolades to our favorite (and a few not so favorite) games and movies of the year that was 2011.

TripleRaidio066 and 067

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:29:00 -0800

A double post! Well, sort of. For those who haven't been paying attention, the RSS feed for Triple Raidio is back up and functioning. You can grab the feed from the link to the right or go to our feedburner

MAGFest Update

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:17:00 -0800

MAGFest is only a couple of weeks away! If you didn't preregister, you can still get tickets at the door. We have just recieved the schedule of events we will be participating in. Check it out below!

Remember MAGFest is January 5th through 8th this year and we want to see you there!

Note: Highlighted events are presented by X-Strike Studios. Other events are presented by other guests of MAGFest and feature members of the X-Strike.

Thursday

Today's VGs Suck 5:30pm Panels 3

Live Project Snake Commentary midnight Panels 2

Friday

Make a Low Budget VG Movie! 1pm P2

VG Improv 2:30pm P1 (Featuring members of PBC Productions, The Virtual Fools, ScrewAttack, and X-Strike Studios)

VG Name That Tune 5pm P3

Saturday

Games as Play 11:30am P5

X-Strike Trailerthon Preview Special 6pm P4

Game Show: Low Score Podcast presents Famicon Feud! midnight P3

TripleRaidio065

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:46:00 -0800

If you can read this it means that the RSS feed is probably working and front page updates in general will be finally getting back to normal. First up is TripleRaidio065. We recorded this sucker a couple weeks ago, and if all goes well I'll be getting things back up to date in the coming days. For now, lets just hope this works

Direct Link

RSS Feeds and Forum Registration

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:04:00 -0800

You can now follow Triple Raidio by using the link to the right in our podcast subscription section! We are working on setting up new RSS feeds for the rest of our podcasts as well!

If you or someone you love has tried to register as a user on our forums within the last few days, you were probably met with an error. The problem has been taken care of and registration is back up and running! We always welcome new users!

Also, I want to just throw out there that MAGFest is quickly approaching and if you are on the fence about going, check out their front page. It should help you make up your mind.

Haters be hatin'. Buyers be buyin'.

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:53:00 -0700

Our store has been re-opened and mildly re-designed! Check it out: http://x-strikestudios.com/Store

Also, you can now comment on each post! Give it a try!

Watch Off Campus!

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:50:00 -0700

Hey everyone! The Off Campus website is running once again! Visit the site to get caught up on season 1.5 so far (episodes 3 to 6). We still have 3 more episodes to go for this season. Stay tuned!

"Death favors the weak. Hackers favor X-Strike Studios' website." - Old Klingon Proverb

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:07:00 -0700

Welcome to the newly re-designed X-Strike Studios website! Many thanks to the hacking group Tiger-Beat for helping us make the transition quicker than expected. I've made some changes to the look, but have tried to keep the previous layout in mind.

Please bear with me as I make finishing touches to the site!

-Ben