November first marks the arrival of Uncharted 3, and your PNT TV hosts, Mark Turcotte and Chris Micieli, are ready to preview it for you. The team has spent the past few weeks checking out the game’s multiplayer component, and are pleased to announce that Nathan Drake’s character and style return. Mark and Chris then take viewer questions, and reveal which indie games they’re most looking forward to in the coming weeks.

And don’t forget about the MASSIVE Mass Luminosity Christmas in July Giveaway. Enter now or be left out!

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Episode #144 of the Avault Podcast takes you back to Uncharted 2 before diving into what we can expect from the upcoming Uncharted 3. The cinematic flair of the series has been infused into the game’s multiplayer modes. Does it blow Ezio and Lara Croft out of the water?

In other games this week, there’s some RTS conversation about Swords & Soldiers, the team reveals their opinions of Child of Eden (they really do mean that seizure warning), and a status report on Nintendo 3DS sales. And don’t forget about the MASSIVE Mass Luminosity Christmas in July Giveaway! Over four thousand people have already entered. Are you one of them?

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This week on Episode #143 of the Avault Podcast, your dynamic trio describes the action inside of the recently released Operation Flashpoint: Red River, and explains where it may fall short. Is it too real to be fun? There’s also a recap of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the California video game law, and a discussion of what some of the justices had to say on the issue. Where do we go from here?

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Episode #142 of the Avault Podcast breaks down FEAR 3! Turks, Micieli and Billy were a little surprised that there’s more shooter than scares to be found, and thus far, slightly baffled by the story. While co-op play has been added this time around, are three games too many for one good story to carry? And what about the code required downloadable maps? Listen now to find out if the game is worth your sixty dollars?

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Billy Bolton returns for a fact-filled Episode #141 of the Avault Podcast! This week, the team delves into Duke Nukem Forever. Is it bad enough to drive your 360 to suicide? Will we see more of him in the future? And what about the infamous Redner incident?

But Duke isn’t the only game in town this week, and the team also gets down to business with Alice: The Madness Returns. Though released to much less fanfare and hype, Alice quietly emerged with a butcher knife. There’s also 3DS details and a brief glimpse of Ocarina of Time. Listen now, to catch the latest info on this week’s crop of retro games.

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But wait, there’s more! Episode #140 of the Avault Podcast takes you through the final day of E3 2011. Turks, Micieli and Watts are back and ready to talk about World of Tanks, BioShock Infinite (the story may be enough to capture you), Payday (Left 4 Dead with cops?), Batman: Arkham City, Aliens: Colonial Marines (Dead Space clone?), Sonic Generations, and the upcoming Halo titles. And, the team FINALLY got to spend some quality time with the Wii U. What were their first impressions and what do they predict for the console in the future? Click play to find out!

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Tired but motivated, Turks, Chris and Patrick have a lot of gaming information to share in Episode #139 of the Avault Podcast. There was a Bethesda party, and crowds to navigate, but Patrick would not be deterred from his mission to get his hands on The Old Republic. Find out about what BioWare hasn’t yet shown in their videos (a good Sith?). Also on the docket are Mass Effect 3, XCOM, Darkness 2, UFC Undisputed 3, Metro Last Light, Saints Row: The Third, Hitman, Tomb Raider, Dead Island, and World of Tanks. Would you like to know more? Listen now!

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Episode #138 of the Avault Podcast stars Mark, Chris, Patrick and Matthew Booth, as they bring you the goods from E3 2011′s official Day One. The guys had a chance to look at some concept art for the upcoming Transformers title, but the big news of the day was the Nintendo Wii U reveal! The team hasn’t had a chance to get up close with the device yet, but there are plenty of first impressions of the console to share. There’s also a recap of the upcoming Nintendo titles, some Sony Vita chat, a look at Activision’s lineup (particularly Prototype 2 and Modern Warfare 3), Battlefield 3, Rage, Prey 2, Skyrim, and The Old Republic. For completely unbiased opinions on the menu of future titles, press play!

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Mark, Chris and Patrick are fresh from the press conferences and ready to share in Episode #137 of the Avault Podcast. Patrick is looking to upgrade to Kinect (the Mass Effect 3 demo sold him). And you can imagine the team’s excitement over the new Halo announcements! Has the Madden franchise run out of ideas? Was Old Republic a let down? What were their first impressions of Overstrike, Furious 4, Need for Speed: The Run, Rayman Origins, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, and Far Cry 3? Will Battlefield 3 score Best in Show? And what about Assassin’s Creed Revelations? Listen now to get first-hand accounts from the industry’s premiere event!

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Chris and Mark have arrived, and spend Episode #136 of the Avault Podcast speculating about what they’ll see over the rest of the week. Once again, the gigundus Assassin’s Creed banner drapes the convention center. Tomorrow (after muffins), the guys are heading out to see what EA has to show this year (Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, and Star Wars the Old Republic), and then it’s on to Ubisoft (Child of Eden and Assassin’s Creed Revelations). The guys also plan to glean what they can from the Microsoft camp, so press play to catch the excitement!

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This week on Episode #135 of the Avault Podcast, Derek Paxton of Stardock visits, and brings with him the details of Elemental: Fallen Enchantress. Though initially not well received, Stardock decided to do more than simply move on to the next game. They went back and reworked it. Derek explains how the revision process was tackled, why you want to play it, and what they’re doing for those who purchased the original Elemental.

In other news, Turks took Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale out for a test drive, the guys are still playing L.A. Noire, and the E3 predictions abound. Listen now or be left behind!

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This week on Episode #134.5 of AP.5, Chris and Turks are all about what many view as the epitome of the video game industry’s global events – E3. Their conversation ranges from last year’s expo to their expectations for this year. Counting down the days until next Monday, the guys spend some time recapping previous shows while sharing some of their favorite moments, and reveal some of their preliminary battle plans. Listen now to hear a few of their predictions for the event.

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Justin Lueders (one of the show’s first guests) of Fervent Interactive returns this week for Episode #134 of the Avault Podcast, to chat up his new iOS game, Bruce. Justin details the app’s development process, and explains how he and his partner, Baback Moussavi, actually incorporate player feedback while updating.

For those not still crying over the end of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the guys have some more L.A. Noire information to share, and provide need to know info on which clues to pick up. There was also an update to Infinity Blade this week, an announcement of Ghost Recon Online for free, and WoW‘s numbers are down! Could it be the beginning of the end for the MMO giant? Listen now to find out!

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Jason Iatomasi joins the AP.5 team for Episode #133.5 to take you inside of L.A. Noire. It’s without a doubt a truly mature title, but is the average gamer ready for something like this? Why do some people find it boring, while others become totally captured by the story? Is it best played in small doses, or is it something you should block out some serious “me time” for? And how the heck do you tell when a suspect is lying to you? Mark, Chris, Patrick and Jason are ready to answer these and other compelling questions about 2011′s most unusual game!

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This week on Episode #133 of the Avault Podcast, Ted Brockwood of Kalypso Media drops by to talk about The First Templar. Ted was ready to discuss how Ubisoft did not create The Knights Templar, and how their game is in no way related to the Assassin’s Creed series. Listen now to find out more about this co-op only title.

In addition to the Templar talk, it was a rather interesting week for game releases, and the guys bring you tons of intel on La Noire (use your intuition). There’s also Nintendo 3DS DRM news and yet another PSN update.

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Is Brink “the crappiest game ever?” This week’s 5-minute AP.5 review concludes that Brink is a definite SKIP IT! Also in Episode #132.5, the guys chat about the four Triple-A games (Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations) being released in November. Next week they’ll offer up their honest impressions of L.A. Noire, but there’s tons of gaming goodness in between, so listen now!

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Tom Ohle from CD Projekt joins Turks and Company for Episode #132 of the Avault Podcast. Tom is in charge of CD Projekt’s PR and Marketing, and dropped in to chat up The Witcher 2. Will it be able to topple Dragon Age and Elder Scrolls? Many say yes, and Tom explains why.

Also on deck in the gaming conversation this week are Red Faction: Armageddon‘s demo, Mortal Kombat, and Brink. And E3 2011 is just around the corner, so listen now to discover what the guys are most looking forward to checking out for you!

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Episode #131.5 of AP.5 is all about Portal 2, and the team is ready to take you deep inside this most unusual title. While there hasn’t been a lot of PS3 multiplayer going on, you will encounter “the best voiced character in the history of games.” Are you a fan of the first one? The sequel has more tools, more options and just MORE of everything. Listen now to uncover the team’s favorite parts, and discover how much fun can be had in a first-person shooterish game where no one dies!

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Episode #131 of the Avault Podcast is on the streets, and Michael Fahrny (far – nee) from Atari joins Turks, Chris and Watts directly from the development pit. Michael shared some of his experiences while working on Tecmo Football, and his latest labor of love, Yar’s Revenge, which is getting a whole new look and feel. He also detailed how the PSN woes are affecting not only consumers, but putting a kink into product development schedules.

And in play this week are Mortal Kombat (and its story), Super Brothers Sword and Sorcery for iOS (play with headphones and tune in the music), and Portal 2 (it makes you feel smarter).

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No, it’s not just your PS3! Episode #130.5 of AP.5 tackles the turbulent topic of the temporary(?) loss of PSN services, and the intrusion that caused it. Sony suspects the Anonymous Group is the source, but are they really? What possible intent could someone have for bringing Sony down? Was it just for bragging rights? Is money really being stolen? Does this explain why Nintendo isn’t jumping into the online arena with both feet? Is Xbox Live next? Are Portal 2 and SOCOM 4 sales for the console getting hurt? The PlayStation folks aren’t saying much…yet, but listen now to find out what the guys have to say about this week’s hot topic!

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