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No topic’s off limits in this week’s TZ. Pete’s shocking revelation of gaming past rocks the crew, while Beav makes a discovery that makes us all question his existence. All this and more in a brand-spankin’-new TZ. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

Better late than never, this TZ runs the emotional gamut. The full crew returns to ponder the evolutionary history of the wang and explore its relationship to family politics. An update on #tobleronegate leads to new show lore, but not before first taking a dark and somber turn. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

Beav’s Destiny-related tardiness occupies the first portion of this week’s episode, and Drac, Peter, and RJ discuss Monster Hunter. Drac tags Beav in, and the guys touch on Bloodborne, The Order, indie games Hunger and Megaton Rainfall, and the finer points surrounding the legality of unauthorized sequels to old school games. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

The boys are excited about something involving nipples and masks (not what you think), the KKK (not what you think), and what $2,000 will get you from Carrie Fisher (not what you think). All this, Honey Nut Scooters, an update on #tobleronegate, and more! Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

Pete’s brush with death can’t stop the guys from diving into one of the more eclectic episodes in recent memory. The three Cs (customer service, curling, and chocolate) are on the agenda this week, as is an update on the show’s retro spin-off. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

Despite Drac’s absence, there are more animal noises than usual in this week’s TZ. Memories of the X-Wing and TIE Fighter series lead to discussion of space combat sims of the past, present, and future. The guys also touch on the unfortunate and inevitable corruption of Nintendo’s new franchise, and some plans to expand TZ’s burgeoning empire. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

It’s a walk down memory lane as the boys recount RJ’s feud with Adam Richman, the “Stevie Tour” of Philly, and other tales from the annals of crew history, including the story of the show’s conception. Drac and Peter share their mixed-yet-positive reviews of the Grim Fandango “remaster” and Dying Light, and a disagreement about how a certain deal transaction played out threatens to break the boys apart. Direct Download (MP3) Direct Download (MP3) Please subscribe, rate, and review on … Talk About This Episode

Tapezilla’s returning to the trail we blazed last year with our innovative and oft-imitated bracket system with Tape of the Year 2013. This year the field is cut to just the sweet sixteen, as we’re only covering one year’s worth of games. No, your favorite game may not be listed. Yes, you can still win big (maybe not as big as last year) by filling out and submitting your bracket!

Hopefully some bits will make sense with these show notes for a few episodes. Relive the magic!

Show Notes for: Season 4, Episode #1: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 1” Season 4, Episode #2: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 2” Season 4, Episode #3: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 3” Season 4, Episode #4: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 4” Season 4, Episode #5: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 5” Season 4, Episode #6: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 6” Season 4, Episode #7: “The 12 Days of TZmas: Day 7” … Talk About This Episode

Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #18: “Diablo’s Got Talent” Melanie Iglesias flipbook part 1 Peter’s Tera Girl America’s Got Talent Nut Mutilation Guy

Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #16: “Tape of the Last Two Years: Special Part 2”: Here are all the brackets! The first column is the crew’s predictions for how they thought it would go do and personal brackets for what they wanted to happen. The second column is how it actually played out, round by round.                          

Looking to fix the “Links the Boys Think You Should See” feature, STB explores Pinterest and has an (illustrated) epiphany.

It’s a very special Tape of the Year this year, as Tapezilla one-ups the competition by doing the first-ever Tape of the Last Two Years. To celebrate this landmark achievement, we’re doing a bracket system to determine the winner, and by filling it out correctly you can win BIG.

Show Notes for Season 4, Episode #13: “Gorilla King”: Kara tech demo video Kara voice actress Valorie Curry Drac’s studio/closet Drac as a baby Drac with GM’s family Drac’s first steps Drac’s wedding night MechRunner (alpha of Peter’s game) (UPDATED LINK 2012/3/29 Thanks, Pat!) Drac’s MechRunner Bug Most Valuable Primate I am Alive gameplay video

Out of GDC this week is the first gameplay trailer for Paradox / Fatshark’s War of the Roses.

Maybe I’m a jerk, but the Kara demo didn’t do much for me.

Rovio’s been teasing it for a while, but is now showing footage of the new Angry Birds game, Angry Birds Space.

Netflix’s CEO, Reed Hastings, sent out an “apology” today about their poor communication surrounding the relatively recent rate hike. A shitty, shitty apology. For those of you who don’t speak “corporate douchebag”, Tapezilla has painstakingly translated the apology into English and condensed it into a handy, bulleted Cliff’s Notes version:

Season 2, Episode #7: A Very Tapezilla Christmas Startropics 2 Zombie Shooter Alien Shooter Safe Cracker Terrordrome Shipwreck Season 2, Episode #11: “Tape of the Year: Prince of Heavy Rain” (no show notes) Season 2, Episode #12: “President Ronnie” street hoop Goozex BK ad TZ E3 video Gamergrub on Amazon.com Nintendo Cereal System Donkey Kong Cereal Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands gameplay trailer OTHER M gameplay video

Supposedly, my girlfriend was not familiar with one of my favorite Dreamcast titles, Chu Chu Rocket. However, one look at the pumpkin she carved this year makes me wonder.

One of the greatest trends in blogging is the venerable “unboxing”. In our ongoing quest to be like “real” gaming journalists, I share with our 3 dear readers Tapezilla’s premiere unboxing. Today, Tapezilla gives back.

Well, it’s high damn time. Thanks to Tapezillion “Zork Minder” for sending in Tapezilla’s first-ever fan art.

We all love Vince, but can we TRUST Vince?