TalkRadar 197 - The Departed

We talk about Final Fantasy XIII-2, Neverdead, spin-offs, and pay tribute the departed

Words: Hollander Cooper on February 3, 2012

TalkRadar 197 - The Departed

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The Content

So, yeah, it was a... strange week. A few dear GamesRadar employees are no longer with us, but we've put together a touching tribute to them in this week's episode. And by touching, we mean we played some clips in between our typical banter about farts and videogames or whatever. We also discussed the terrible Neverdead, the good SoulCalibur V and Resident Evil Revelations, and the great Final Fantasy XIII-2. Oh, and the Top 7 Final Fantasy spin-offs, of course.

In the Community

The question of the week was "What is your favorite Final Fantasy moment?" and there were a ton of awesome answers. This week's is "SoulCalibur characters' weapons are an important part of their personalities. If you were a SoulCalibur character, what would be your weapon, and why?" Post your replies in the comments below and we might read them on the show!

We also had some sad fan art, which you can frown over below. Next week we're hoping for some smiles. At least one. Please? If you have any fan art, send a message to @GamesRadar on Twitter with the hashtag #TDARFANART. We're using Twitter, everybody! We're joining the year 2006!

The Deets

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Post date: February 3, 2012
T-Dar 197 length: 03:16:24
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southsydney - February 11, 2012 2:34 a.m.

so...no more talkradar? :(
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FlacidFetus69 - February 8, 2012 10:43 a.m.

just wondering what the song is playing the background in the last like 7:30 left in the podcast cause it excactly the same beat as Never Been by Wiz lol. Awesome podcast like always.
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chrisbullsheetsta - February 7, 2012 9:05 a.m.

The WWF shit has me tearing up in my office right now, great episode guys.
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8bitBaby - February 7, 2012 7:46 a.m.

ooh! ogre battle! THANK YOU! i've been trying to figure out what the name of that game is for LITERALLY A DECADE! XD also... TDAR FOREVARRRR! ALL CAPS! *runs off to make some fan art for the first time*
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8bitBaby - February 7, 2012 9:01 a.m.

this episode. right here. 98% AWESOME! all the wonderful game flashbacks, and cast flashbacks. i didn't know that stuff about the simpsons game. i didn't play it a lot back in the day. the gamestop valve comparison... yes.
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ScrEAMaPiLLar - February 6, 2012 8:24 a.m.

Hey guys I have a suggestion, I haven't really seen this in the forums, but could you maybe list all the music you use from the podcast. So us Tdards could go find the music and buy it or listen to it more? I often listen to Tdar while at work, so I don't get a chance to write down each and every awesome song that comes on the cast. Also the sound bites that play at the beginning of each episode. I'm showing my age here, but I haven't seen or heard all of the clips that are played.
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B3f1 - February 5, 2012 9:29 p.m.

On this TalkRadar I went from :) to :( To :O to xD to :) clearly the best one with some great memories and people we will not forget.
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Tariray - February 5, 2012 8:26 p.m.

I feel a strong compulsion to somehow get myself to GR/PG HQ and give all you a massive hug. Especially you Chris (I feel dirty/tingly saying that - hmm). As a long time lurker I adore you guys and wish Grimm, Cheryl, Matt and Carolyn (I hate pokemon but you make love them... sort of) all the best, and all the skittles and unicorns that el gordo can give you.
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thelazymackenzie - February 5, 2012 8:10 p.m.

How long until Mikel goes to GameInformer and Henry to Nintendo Power? Just kidding, please don't ever let that happen.
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smallberry - February 5, 2012 7:56 p.m.

Oh man this really sucks. I remember visiting the GR offices in 2010 and they are the most awesome people ever. I hope their luck turns around soon.
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Stabby_Joe - February 5, 2012 5:27 p.m.

That's a lot of out of action GamesRadar employees... I'm now sad.
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Thundercleese - February 5, 2012 5:06 p.m.

the WWE stuff was great.
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CrKnight - February 5, 2012 3:47 p.m.

As sad of an episode as it is, this has been one of the best episode in a while. So much fun conversation and every second of it's 3 hours is worth listening to.
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festerblatz82 - February 5, 2012 12:17 p.m.

That was a top notch episode.
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darkrider105 - February 5, 2012 11:11 a.m.

Great episode sad to see so many leave! I don't know why you guys are so good at making fun of WWE
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Kezmer - February 5, 2012 9:15 a.m.

really sad for Andy, he just moved there to take the job and he got the axe. He always seems like such a nice guy on the podcasts and he helped with all that editing for years. Hang in there man
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I_Go_Next - February 5, 2012 3:12 a.m.

I was worried that you wouldn't do one this week - either you'd be a bit down, or you'd be worried about what to say or owt. Excellent to see you bounce back so.
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practicallyhitler - February 5, 2012 1:42 a.m.

R.I.P. 80% of why I still read this site. Keast, Grimm, Cheryl and Carolyn, you guys are incredible and will be missed. Here's wishing you good luck moving forward.
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Nikku7 - February 4, 2012 11:29 p.m.

...am I losing all of my internet friends? Please reunite on Lasertime! I'll be listening always...
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Yeager1122 - February 4, 2012 6:05 p.m.

Havent listened to A talkradar in a while this one was great but damn almost everyones gone now only a few great GR staffers left my once favorite gaming site is losing everything i loved about it at leat i still have talkradar for now anyway great job guys great podcast.
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