Episode 88 - Phantom Dust

In this month's episode of the PlayCast, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) discuss a game on the original XBox that many consider a "hidden gem."  Released as a means to increase XBox sales in Japan, Phantom Dust is a 3rd person arena battler with "card" mechanics. Join us as we discuss the game's complex gameplay mechanics and its unique graphical and musical styles.  In this month's Concertcast, the guys reveal their Top 6 tracks that celebrate life.  Is Phantom Dust the gem that others claim it to be, or is it better left in the dust?  Tune in and find out!  

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Episode 88 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=19625.0

Show Notes:
Intro - 00:00:45
Bulls#$tin' & What's New - 00:04:08
ConcertCast - 00:21:48
News - 01:01:43
Pickups - 01:11:23
Whatcha Playin' - 01:29:51
Phantom Dust Discussion - 01:46:10
Upcoming Titles - 02:28:31
Outro - 02:32:17

Songs in order of appearance:
Opening theme by Cameron Johnson of Atma Weapon (http://atmaweaponnc.bandcamp.com)
It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube
Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place) - Talking Heads
Through The Wire - Kanye West
Living Life - The Eels
Live Select - Phantom Dust OST
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
Living Life - Daniel Johnston