Chozo Ruins, Ice Palaces, Dracula's Castle?  The CPNKs discuss the importance and impact of environments, music and overall ambience in gaming.  "Have you ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight...and then crushed a Goomba to death?"

Mentioned this episode:

www.chasingculture.com, www.critical-strike.org

Intro song was "People Are Strange" Originally performed by The Doors, but remixed by Infected Mushroom.

From the Cyberpunk who brought you the "Castlevania: Holy Trials", "MUGEN X" and "MUGEN: Infinity Wars" videos comes an all new project dedicated to the "Blue Bomber" himself!

Series' shown include: Mega Man (Original), X, Zero and ZX.

More details will be revealed on CPNK XXIII this Friday morning!

 

To get your 8-Bit Fix until then, check out fellow Cyberpunk and Host of the Critical-Strike Podcast, Nasero's NES Tribute!  It's an amazing 10-minute compilation of classic gameplay (Box-Art Included!).  Check out http://www.critical-strike.org/ to watch the video.  Make sure to listen to the Critical-Strike Podcast while you're at it!

Simon D.I. returns from Mexico and Mike D.I. returns from...his room.  This week's Overdrive features FIVE GAMES THAT SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN MEXICO.  Also: Infected Mushroom covers THE DOORS, Azrael and Bane (Hopefully) star in the next Batman Movie, and BigSausagePizza.Com is officially CYBERPUNK AS HELL!

Mike D. Ivanoff's introduction to the 2-d Open-Source Fighting Game Engine known as M.U.G.E.N.

He titled it "INFINITY WARS" due to the fact that the Engine has aninfinite amount of possibilities. 

Watch every character from every fighting game fight in every level ever created...and more.

...and then visit www.cyberpunksgaming.com!

Video created by Michael D. Ivanoff of CyberpunksGaming.Com

NO E3 COVERAGE HERE, FOLKS...we don't care about it, and you're tired of hearing about it!  Instead, listen to the Cyberpunk Brothers almost get in a fight, end the show, and in theory, end the entire universe.  The Midwest Marvels cover the five games that need to have 8-bit sequels a-la Mega Man 9.  Also, the Cyberpunks B.S. for the first time in history...and it makes for a terrible second half of the show.

Episode TWENTY!  Man...too much to write in this measly show description!  Simon D.I. and Mike D.I. give all the Cyberpunks a call to find out who the FIVE CHEAPEST FIGHTING CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME and more.  Also, beware of bad editing at the end of the show, when an alternate, thought-to-be-erased segment resurfaces!

FROM THE DESK OF SIMON D.I.

CPNK XX is coming TONIGHT.

In order to ensure the greatest, most exciting damn show that we can provide for you Punks, we had to slightly delay the recording of the amazing episode 20 aka CPNK XX.

It will be up and running tonight, baby!  So watch CPNK XX Prologue a few more times, download some older CPNK Video and some older episodes, and pump yourself up for the magic and mystery that is CPNK XX.

 

CPNK XX is almost here!  Take a guided Cyberpunk tour through the Midwest Marvels' rooms, studio and memorabilia!

Also, the unboxing of fellow Cyberpunk "Fleshribbon" aka "Woodcan"s gift to Simon D.I.

CPNK XX coming Friday, July 11th, 2008.

 

EDIT: Pretend you didn't see the random Black chick at the end...just a slight editing mistake! :o

Mike D.I. brings us yet another awesome compilation video!  This time of the now-legendary hacker/mod/designer/dev-heaven fighting game engine...M.U.G.E.N.!

If Guilty Gear X2 had Jazz Music, would you have played it?  The Midwest Marvels discuss the Top Five Music-Driven Games in existence.  ...and yes, the Metal Gear Solid series is in there.  Also, news about the upcoming CPNK XX, the forums, and why Billy Idol poses a grave threat to Cyberpunks Gaming.

THIS WEEK'S CPNK AWARD WINNER: www.chasingculture.com

FROM THE DESK OF SIMON D.I.

So as you all remember, a few months ago I erased/shut down/destroyed our forums, as I was absolutely disgusted at SEVERAL forums, pricks on XBOX LIVE and the internet in general.  Also, I didn't really see a point to forums, as the Podcast itself IS a forum for us and fellow Cyberpunks to communicate on.

However, I have received no less than two dozen emails asking me to bring the Cyberpunks Forum back.  I stand firm in my decision to have nothing to do with forums, as they are nothing more than a breeding ground for terrible grammar, bad attitudes, trash talking, racism, sexism, homophobia, ignorance and plain-old dumbassery.

So anyways, Mike and I will discuss this on CPNK XIX some more, but if you are dying to have a Cyberpunks Forum to post on, let email me at cyberpunksgaming@yahoo.com or just let me know here in the comments section!

See you folks Saturday morning!  Until then, Stay Hi-Tech and Lo-Life!

This week, the Midwest Marvels, Simon D.I. and Mike D.I. discuss what Comic Series' need to become video games.  Comics listed are the Secret Wars, Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness, Simpsons and Futurama, Marvel/DC Amalgam and Spiderman 2099.  Also, why MGS4 is CYBERPUNK AS HELL!

 

THIS WEEK'S CPNK AWARD WINNER: www.mental-escher.net

What's up, Punks?  I just wanted to throw a few quick things out there since it's only Tuesday, and I figure I'd give all the Cyberpunks a few things to do until CPNK XVIII.

First of all, here are a few sites to check out a.s.a.p.  These are all close friends of mine, and they do a great job running their respective businesses/companies/podcasts.
www.twenzor.org
www.chasingculture.com (I forgot to mention this on XVII.  Sorry, Chase)
www.streettech.com
www.cyberpunkreview.com
www.gamehounds.net
www.cheapassgamer.com

Also, just as a reminder, make sure to check me out on the UAV JAMMERS Podcast @ www.twenzor.org, and on the weekly Gamehounds Humpdate Podcast @ www.gamehounds.net!

So, I don't know whether or not to be morally conflicted with this, but here goes;  If you leave us an iTunes review, your name will be entered into a contest to win a Cyberpunk As Hell prize. 

And finally, in the comments for this post, if you would like to be a part of this week's OVERDRIVE segment, just post your "Most Embarrassing Video Game-Related Experience."  Mike D.I. and I will do ours, and then we'll mention fellow Cyberpunk stories.

You can also email us at any time at cyberpunksgaming@yahoo.com

 

O.k., Punks, until Friday morning,
Stay Hi-Tech and Lo-Life
-Simon D.I.

The recent Midwest storms passed right through the D.I.s residence...taking their internet, their porn and their livelihood.  Thankfully, all is well tonight, as the Hi-Tech Lo-Lives discuss FIVE CROSSOVER FIGHTING GAMES THAT WILL NEVER, EVER, EVER HAPPEN, who, what, where or when "Tatsunoku" is, and why the Iron Maiden show on Wednesday was CYBERPUNK AS HELL.  Another CPNK Award is also issued!

 

www.cyberpunkreview.com
www.gamehounds.net

The Cyberpunks land a HUGE interview with an influential Gaming Industry Icon.  Simon and Mike D.I. present the questions that fellow gamers have been waiting to ask!

NOW WORKING ON iTUNES.  Mike D.I. hooked up his Ps2, ran some emulators, and got the best footage from the best Castlevania games, compiled them, and brought this beautiful retrospective into the greatest video game series of all time.

Enjoy.

WOW.  We debut RAD (Random Ass Discovery) in which Mike helps you discover something you probably didn't know about!  The first CPNK AWARD is given to www.streettech.com.  We discuss the FIVE GAMES YOU'VE NEVER PLAYED.  Also, Danielle from Episode XI returns for a guest appearance.

 

Intro song is "R.S.V.P." by the legendary "Pop Will Eat Itself."  (and the Ps1 game "Loaded."

What's up, Punks?  As you know, I'm a huge fan of shouting out Podcasts and just Websites in general that I love visiting!  So because of this, I've decided to create the official CPNK AWARDS!

Every week, Mike D.I. and I will award one of these beautiful Trophies (ah...well, a jpeg of a beautiful Trophy) to a Website that we f'n love!

We will, of course, add the URL to the nameplate so that the website can display their proudest accomplishment on their front page.

If you have a website or KNOW a website that you think should be nominated for a CPNK AWARD, just post a comment, send an email (cyberpunksgaming@yahoo.com) or catch me on XBOX LIVE (Simon D I)!

Stay Hi-Tech and Lo-Life!
-Simon D.I.

CPNK Weekly has hit a milestone fifteen episodes!  In this special edition, the Punks break down and discuss what games and movies have made them ANGRY, SAD, HAPPY, and have produced cyberpunk-as-hell tears in the eyes of Simon D.I. and Mike D.I.  ...Rats getting kidnapped, Metroids getting murdered, sawblades chasing you up a castle, your hooker giving you your very own custom-designed necklace...now THIS is what makes you a man!

 

www.twenzor.org
www.gamehounds.net
www.cheapassgamer.com
www.hatkilledrabbit.blogspot.com
www.deansplanet.com
www.pshradio.com
www.giantbomb.com

SIX MINUTES of Simon's angriest, most insane freak-out EVER!  Also featuring a frightened Mike D.I.

What's up, Cyberpunks?  I hope you're all having a great Memorial Day Weekend!  Of course, make sure to have a moment of silence and prayer for troops we've lost, not only in the current fight, but in any fight, in any country, in any generation!

Also, thanks to everyone who's been checking out the show!  I can see that word of mouth is spreading about the Cyberpunks Podcasts, as we just keep getting more and more listeners every week!

Make sure to check out all of the Podcasts on www.platformnation.com including www.gamehounds.net, on which I have a co-host spot on their weekly "Humpdate" Podcast.

Thanks again, everyone, and make sure to stay Hi-Tech and Lo-Life!

-SIMON D.I.

Spider-Man ate Mary Jane AND Aunt May?  The Cyberpunks discuss the CPNK elements of Spider-Man 2099, Marvel Zombies and even Speed Racer.  Also, the D.I.'s are attacked by the onslaught of SNK compilations...and they love it!  Do you remember how awesome Video Games were back in the NES/SNES/GENESIS days?  So do the Cyberpunks...except they also remember how much those same games SUCKED.  Arcana Heart for the PS2 is discussed, and "Damn, That's Lo-Tech" returns.

So, growing up reading Electronic Gaming Monthly, Gamepro, Nintendo Power and all those other Gaming Mags, I always wondered how awesome it would be to visit E3. 

For those of you who somehow don't know what E3 is; it's like the Superbowl,...it's like Wrestlemania, it's like...well...it's a BIG DEAL!

Anyways, speculation has it that E3 is either going to not exist, or not be as important of an event by 2009/2010.  My dream, ladies and gentlemen, is to BE AT E3 2009!  Of course,...you need an invitation to go nowadays, but that's what I'm getting at.

I feel that CyberpunksGaming.Com can become such a unique and influential Gaming presence that Mike and I will gain entry into next year's Gala Gaming Expo!

Hey, man...you're never too old to have a dream, right?  So if anyone wants to hook up the D.I.s, or if you have any tips on how to reach this grand feat, let us know!

I will, of course, keep everyone updated on Operation: E3 throughout the course of the year!

 

XIII:  The angriest that Simon D.I. has gotten so far...the Cyberpunks ask the questions that fighting gamers need the answers to; What Killed Fighting Games?  What 5 Fighting Game mechanics need to return to today's fighters?  What does the gaming industry need in order to resurrect the Fighting Game market/culture/society/community?  Special thanks to Gamehounds (www.gamehounds.net) and fellow Cyberpunk Rugal for the recent rep-re-sen-tin of Cyberpunks Gaming!

FROM THE DESK OF SIMON D. IVANOFF

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What's up, Punks?

First of all, I just want to say "thank you" for supporting our show for the last few months!  Also, I want to thank everyone that listened to the Gamehounds Humpdate Podcast that I was featured on!  (If you have not heard it yet, scroll down and you will see the Blog Post)

I'm sitting at work as of this writing, almost EXPLODING with excitement, because I'm going to get home, get Mike D.I. off his PC (Probably watching Chunky Amateur Porn), and start recording Cyberpunks Weekly XIII!

I've gotta say, man;  After these last few months of doing Cyberpunks Gaming Podcasts, working with Gamehounds (www.gamehounds.net), and getting ready to work with Tw3nz0r (www.twenzor.org) on his upcoming Podcast,...I've realized what a great time I'm having doing this!

I've always thought that I would be a great Radio DJ, and this is the perfect way to live those dreams, man!  I mean...my bro and I LOVE Video Games, and I LOVE talking about them!  So...even if I get pissed off or riled up on the show, it's still a great experience, because Gaming is a huge part of my life (...and of all of your lives), that just thinking about an upcoming game, reminiscing on an old classic, or complaining about a game mechanic gets my heartrate up, man!

Anyways, make sure to tune in tonight around 10pm Central to get Cyberpunks Weekly XIII!

-SDI

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www.gamehounds.net
www.twenzor.org
www.cheapassgamer.com

Screenshots and info for the new Castlevania for the DS, named "Order of Ecclesia" have surfaced.  Here to discuss what the game should, and can be, are Cyberpunks Mike D.I. and Rugal.

What's up, Punks?  As you know from listening to the show, I'm a huge fan of the GAMEHOUNDS Podcast.  So I'm honored to say that I had the chance to join one of the hosts, Edie Sellers aka GamerEdie, on the debut episode of their new Podcast! 

Click the link to check out their website/forum/podcast! 
http://www.gamehounds.net

Thanks again, GAMEHOUNDS!

 

-Simon D.I.
-Founder, CyberpunksGaming.Com

The weekly podcast is back with the original lineup!  The "D.I.s" discuss the "5 Moments In Gaming That Just Went Too Far," why Trent Reznor is a Cyberpunk God, why Olivia O Lovely, Gianna Michaels, Raven Riley, Isabella Soprano and Julia Bond have a place in the Cyberpunks' hearts, and more!

 

 

THIS IS NOT CYBERPUNKS GAMING PODCAST XII....just CPNK XII PROLOGUE...

Think of this as a pre-show chat before recording Episode 12.  The Cyberpunks test out Skype for the first time...which is never a pretty sight.  Rugal debuts on the Podcast, Mike gives another Video Game quiz, Simon D.I. sends...porn...to the guys through Skype, and Cyberpunks XII is previewed.

CYBERPUNKSGAMING.COM PRESENTS:

Mike vs. Simon (3 out of 5 falls)

As you all know, the Cyberpunks are huge fighting game fans.  What better way to show this than by posting a video of an intense series of battles between the two hosts of the CyberpunksGaming.Com Podcast?

Stay Hi-Tech and Lo-Life!