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GI Show 141: THQ R.I.P., Ni No Kuni, Nintendo News

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by Matt Helgeson on January 24, 2013 at 07:00 PM

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In this week's show we discuss the passing of THQ, plus Ni No Kuni and some Nintendo news.

First up, host Matt Helgeson is joined by Andy McNamara, Andy Reiner, and Matthew Kato to talk about the recent demise of THQ and the future of some of its franchises that were recently sold to the highest bidder.

Reiner returns in the second segment, joined by Kim Wallace, to talk about Kim's review of the highly anticipated collaboration between Level-5 and the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli. Kim didn't like the game as much as some, and it's an interesting debate about its relative merits.

Finally, Kyle Hilliard, Dan Ryckert, and Bryan Vore joined the show to talk about a spate of recent Nintendo announcements, which include new Zelda and Mario games for Wii U.

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by The Destroyer Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:17 PM

I've been waiting for a discussion of the first and third topics-always nice to hear you guys give your insight!
by Boyzby Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:17 PM

Poor THQ. Why did they have to go?...
by John Wrek Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:18 PM

Excellent show.
by MrDewy Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:37 PM

Matt Helgeson thank you so much for making quality content for all of us to enjoy, not only about videogames but the things that influence our world as much as the ones in game. I have been a fan ever since I accidentally clicked on a podcast thinking it was Replay, and I value it as one of the most in depth looks at the world that interests me. I just thought i should thank you for providing that.
by slickvicXLII Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:38 PM

will definitely listen to this show. All 3 topics I really want to hear about.
by Dimitri Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:51 PM

grrr... kinda spoilerish there kim...
by companion_cube123 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:02 PM

Anyone else think the sound quality's a bit...off?

Might just be me, though.
by Companion Cube Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:05 PM

Goodbye THQ and Vigil.

Hello Wind Waker HD!
by Startrek007 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:08 PM

:(
by bioshocker Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:16 PM

On one hand, I'm excited to get Ni No Kuni, but on the other, I'm kind of dreading all of the frustration that awaits. It sure does look amazing from what I've seen though.
by alex720 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 08:57 PM

Very sad for THQ indeed, they will be missed greatly. Hopefully their IP's and studios will do well under the new owners.
by Steven E. Holland Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 09:09 PM

Everybody has their own opinion so...yeah. XD
by stealthtripilla Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:26 PM

ni no kuni will be remembered as a classic, this review wont be.

The nintendo event was amazing

typical

the smt vs fire emblem is an rpg

they glossed over kart, 3d mario, smash for e3.
by castlemadeofsand Friday, January 25, 2013 at 08:46 AM

ni no kuni is awesome. *** you game informer you sauck at reviewing jrpgs. u gave FF13 a 9.25. what a *** game.
by Hirosaka Friday, January 25, 2013 at 09:03 AM

Why does GI ignore "The Wonderful 101"? You guys didn't post the Nintendo Direct Trailer (even tough I sent a news tip)...it's the only trailer you didn't post...it's also the only game you don't mention here! It's a Kamiya game ***!!!!

(www.youtube.com/watch)
by Epicopenworld Friday, January 25, 2013 at 09:44 AM

They forgot the best Nintendo news...SMASH BROTHERS AT E3!!!!
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by themccombfactor Friday, January 25, 2013 at 06:22 PM

i usually am turned away from RPGs but ni no kuni looks interesting
by dagrimmreepa Friday, January 25, 2013 at 07:57 PM

Wow... what was Kim playing? It sure as hell wasn't Ni No Kuni. I'm about 15-16 hours in and I haven't experienced any of the issues with insta-kills, or unbalanced difficulty, or anything else that she talked about.

Honestly, it was painful to listen to that segment. She has no idea what the hell she's talking about.

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