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The Game Informer Show Ep. 36: Mafia II, Gamescom, MoH Taliban Controversy
Regular host Matt Helgeson returns with a power-packed Game Informer Show. Kicking things off is discussion of Mafia II, featuring reviewer Matt Bertz and Andy Reiner, who discuss this cinematic mob masterpiece. Next up, we are joined by Adam Biessener, Jeff Cork, and Bryan Vore who discuss the fragrant aroma of gaming goodness that emanated from Gamescom in Germany last week. They give us their hands-on impressions of some of the show's biggest games, as well as Jeff Cork's controversial views on McDonalds in other countries. (Spoiler: He loves McDonalds) Finally, Andy McNamara, Matt Bertz, and Nick Ahrens come on board for a discussion regarding the recent media furor over Medal of Honor including playable Taliban characters in the title's multiplayer.
This episode features beats by Big Jess of Unknown Prophets.
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