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November 17, 2008
"Stop Doing Interviews"
Special guest Steve Gaynor of 2K Marin, last seen in Idle Thumbs 3: Field of Dreams, joins us once again as we drop hot scoops about the Ensemble Studios closing, wrap up discussion of Steve's favorite game ever Fallout 3, and debate bizarre Left 4 Dead tactics. Plus: our giveaway contest is announced, and a new segment is possibly introduced.
Games discussed: Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, Halo Wars, World of Goo, Illbleed
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Special UK Report
"Live at the Eurogamer Expo"
Idle Thumbs U.S. hands the mic over to the U.K. contingent for a live-on-the-floor special report from Eurogamer Expo.
Join James Spafford, Marek Bronstring, Alex Ashby, Lawrence Bishop, Bob Watson and others for a trip around the show floor, hands-on insights, the sound of a Dutchman eating a large cookie, a man dropping pipes, and more.
Games discussed: HAWX, Mirror's Edge, Plain Sight, Far Cry 2, Machinarium.
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November 12, 2008
"Explode Mode"
Your old Xbox is about to become your new Xbox, but that might mean you just start using your Netflix account again. Special guest Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb gently guides us through the minefield of this week's industry scandals, helps us finally close the book on Far Cry 2, and rekindles our love of J. Allard.
Games discussed: Rock Band 2 ION Drum Rocker, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, Space Giraffe, New Xbox Experience
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Idle Thumbs: A Weekly Gaming Podcast
Idle Thumbs casts its pod into your face with off-the-cuff, incisive, multiplatform video gaming discussion every week. No on-air schedules, no Skype. Hands-on accounts and stunning commentary abound.
The Idle Thumbs podcast is currently:
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Music of the Thumb
Bask in the aural glow of the Thumb's digital music archive. It's probably all about music about video games.
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November 6, 2008
"The Wizard"
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October 28, 2008
"The Fable of Love"
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October 22, 2008
"Field of Dreams"
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October 15, 2008
"The Fanboy's Lament"
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October 10, 2008
"Let the Games Begin"
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Recommended Reading
Catch up on your favorite past and present Thumbs staffers with this handy list of blogs and sundry internets.
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Thumb Through the Ages
Browse the Idle Thumbs that once was. News, reviews, features, opinion, and other mind-touching games writing, circa 2004-2007.
Idle News
We report on video game news and then you read it on our web page.
Interviews
It’s just like you met a famous person. Except we met them not you, and it was likely over email.
Features
Select an article from the list. When you’re finished reading, please return it to the rack.
Reviews
We never score. Also, our reviews are never scored.
Previews
Filtered through only the most finely-grained hype for a taste you’re sure to love.
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