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Game & Gadget Podcast #2 – E3, Windows 8.1 and WWDC – Debate with Special Guests

James Woodcock June 12, 2013| June 10, 2025 1 min read 0 Comments 3DS, Apple, Chris Brandrick, Debate, Discussion, E3, iOS, iOS 7, Matt Baxter-Reynolds, Microsoft, Nintendo, OS X, PlayStation4, Podcast, PS Vita, PS4, Sony, Wii U, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, WWDC, Xbox, Xbox One

We discuss the recent E3 announcements from Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo, Windows 8.1 and Apple’s WWDC event.

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Game & Gadget Podcast #1 – Xbox One – Announcement Debate with Special Guests

James Woodcock May 22, 2013| June 10, 2025 1 min read 0 Comments Audio, Console, Microsoft, Podcast, Xbox One

This is the very first episode of a new podcast series dedicated to gaming and technology known as the ‘GameRead more…

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Halo 4 Multiplayer – Big Team Infinity Slayer – Vehicle Mayhem [VIDEO]

James Woodcock January 5, 2013| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments 343 Industries, 720p, Capture, Gameplay, GlideManiac, Halo 4, Master Chief, Microsoft, Multiplayer, Recording, Vehicles, Xbox 360, YouTube

To say I have been enjoying Halo 4 would be a bit of an unfair understatement. Although it has beenRead more…

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Transformers Fall of Cybertron Impressions – Sadly Short & Lacking Transformation

James Woodcock December 12, 2012| December 31, 2019 2 min read 2 Comments Autobots, Bumblebee, Decepticons, Game, Grimlock, Hasbro, High Moon, Impressions, Optimus Prime, Transformers, Transformers Fall of Cybertron, Transformers War for Cybertron, Xbox 360

I can’t believe that in just half a day, I have managed to complete Transformers Fall of Cybertron on theRead more…

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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review for Xbox 360 [VIDEO REVIEW]

James Woodcock November 30, 2012| May 24, 2025 9 min read 0 Comments 720p, Golden Axe, HD, High Definition, Microsoft, NiGHTS into Dreams, SEGA, Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sumo Digital, Video Review, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, YouTube

Now is the time to strap yourself tightly into a chair, preparing for adrenaline pumping action as we take onRead more…

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Monster Cast #17 – Where Can We Find Sailors? – ConsoleMonster.com [VIDEO] [PODCAST]

James Woodcock November 11, 2012| July 13, 2021 1 min read 0 Comments Amiga CD32, Android, Anthony Barker, Console Monster, David Wriglesworth, Elite, Google+ HangOut, Halo 4, iOS, James Woodcock, Lemmings 3D, Marty Greenwell, Microsoft, Monster Cast, Nintendo, PlayStation3, Podcast, Silver, Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing Transformed, Sony, Steve Lycett, Sumo Digital, Video, Wii U, WiiU, Windows 8, Xbox 360, Xbox SmartGlass

Today we recorded Monster Cast #17, produced for the Console Monster website – covering news from all of the majorRead more…

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Monster Cast #16 – QR Code Backside – ConsoleMonster.com [VIDEO] [PODCAST]

James Woodcock October 14, 2012| July 13, 2021 1 min read 0 Comments Anthony Barker, Borderlands 2, Console Monster, EA, FIFA 13, Google, Google+ HangOut, James Woodcock, Live, Marty Greenwell, Microsoft, Monster Cast, NiGHTS into Dreams, Nintendo, Podcast, PS3, Recording, Resident Evil 6, SEGA, Sony, Steve Ince, video podcast, WiiU, Xbox 360

Today we recorded Monster Cast #16, produced for the Console Monster website – covering news from all of the majorRead more…

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FIFA 13 Xbox 360 Gameplay – Manchester City Vs Arsenal [VIDEO]

James Woodcock September 11, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments Demo, EA, EA Sports, Electronic Arts, FIFA 13, Football, Gameplay, GlideManiac, HD, Microsoft, Soccer, Video, Xbox 360

With the release of the FIFA 13 demo on the Xbox 360 Marketplace, I decided to create a gameplay videoRead more…

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Monster Cast #15 – Tea for Two [PODCAST] [VIDEO]

James Woodcock September 9, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments #hangoutsonair, Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse, Console Monster, GameCenter, Google+ HangOut, Hacked, Homebrew, James Woodcock, Live, Marty Greenwell, Monster Cast, Nokia, Podcast, PS Vita, PS3, ScummVM, Video, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live

Today we recorded Monster Cast #15, produced for the Console Monster website – covering news from all of the majorRead more…

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Monster Cast #14 – LEGO Hairy Feet [PODCAST] [VIDEO]

James Woodcock August 19, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments Angry Birds, Console Monster, Halo 4, Ken Barnes, KINECTaku, LEGO, Marty Greenwell, Microsoft Kinect, Monster Cast, NES, Ouya, Podcast, PS3, Rasberry Pi, Reece Warrender, Steam, Train Simulator 2013, Valve, Windows 8, Xbox 360

Today we recorded Monster Cast #14, produced for the Console Monster website – covering news from all of the majorRead more…

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Xbox 360 Gameplay – Single Player & Multiplayer [VIDEO]

James Woodcock August 2, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments Autobots, Bumblebee, Decepticons, Demo, Gameplay, HD, Megatron, Microsoft, Multiplayer, Optimus Prime, Transformers, Xbox 360, YouTube

Today I have recorded myself enjoying the latest Transformers title ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ on the Xbox 360. This demoRead more…

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Games Britannia Replayed and Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing: Transformed Special [VIDEO]

James Woodcock July 10, 2012| July 13, 2021 1 min read 0 Comments Amiga, Arcade, Atari, C64, Demo, Exclusive, Games Britannia Replayed, James Woodcock, Magna, Microsoft, Nintendo, PC, Preview, PS3, Retro, Rotherham, Sarah Bruce, SEGA, Sheffield, Sonic, Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing Transformed, Sony, Spectrum, Steve Lycett, Vectrex, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360

On Sunday 8th July 2012, I visited the Games Britannia – Replayed event hosted at the Magna Science Adventure Centre.Read more…

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Monster Cast #13 – Digital Only! – Recorded Live for Console Monster [PODCAST] [VIDEO]

James Woodcock July 8, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments Console Monster Podcast, James Woodcock, Marty Greenwell, Microsoft, Monster Cast, PlayStation3, PS3, Reece Warrender, SEGA, Xbox 360

Today we recorded Monster Cast #13, produced for the Console Monster website – covering news from all of the majorRead more…

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Monster Cast #12 – E3 2012 Special with Google+ HangOut Live! [VIDEO]

James Woodcock June 7, 2012| July 13, 2021 0 min read 0 Comments 3DS, Console Monster, David Wriglesworth, Google+ HangOut, James Woodcock, Live, Marty Greenwell, Microsoft, Nintendo, PlayStation3, Podcast, PS3, PSVita, Reece Warrender, Sony, Video, Wii, WiiU, Xbox 360

Today I hosted the very first Console Monster Podcast that was transmitted live thanks to the technology behind Google+ HangOuts,Read more…

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Xbox Live Party Chat – The Death of Conversation within the Game Lobby

James Woodcock January 30, 2012| December 31, 2019 4 min read 4 Comments Dashboard, Friends List, Headset, Microsoft, Party Chat, Silence, Voice Communication, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live

First off I should mention I adore Xbox Live and always have. It is the core Xbox feature that forRead more…

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Sonic Generations Review for Xbox 360 – HD Video Review Included [VIDEO]

James Woodcock November 4, 2011| May 24, 2025 8 min read 0 Comments 720p, Dr EggMan, Dr Robotnik, Gameplay, Genesis, HD, High Definition, Mega Drive, Megadrive, Microsoft, SEGA, Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Video, Xbox 360, YouTube

In 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog released on SEGA’s 16-bit console with much fanfare and for very good reason. It wasRead more…