Its official, mine and your favorite video game podcast GFW Radio is done. As a bench scientist, I perform 
countless mundane tasks during the long work hours and I have come to cherish my Thursday's, which is when I typically listen to Jeff, Shawn, Anthony, Robert, Sean, and Ryan bullshit for two hours while managing to throw some game related topics into the mix. I think it is safe to say that "The Brodeo" as its known was not only the best video game related podcast but in my opinion one of the best podcasts currently available next to say a 'This American Life'. I am sure that would be a stretch for many people outside of the realm of gaming, but if you really listened to GFW every week you would hear some of the most intelligent insights into game design and development from a critical perspective. It is no wonder these guys are being lured by big development companies to work on some well known game franchises.
countless mundane tasks during the long work hours and I have come to cherish my Thursday's, which is when I typically listen to Jeff, Shawn, Anthony, Robert, Sean, and Ryan bullshit for two hours while managing to throw some game related topics into the mix. I think it is safe to say that "The Brodeo" as its known was not only the best video game related podcast but in my opinion one of the best podcasts currently available next to say a 'This American Life'. I am sure that would be a stretch for many people outside of the realm of gaming, but if you really listened to GFW every week you would hear some of the most intelligent insights into game design and development from a critical perspective. It is no wonder these guys are being lured by big development companies to work on some well known game franchises.With the announcement of Jeff Green's departure a couple of weeks ago, I was pretty sure the rest of the crew was to follow. I thought for an instant that Shawn Elliott could potentially take over the reigns and fill the void left by Jeff. However, upon the announcement of Shawn's new position at 2K Boston, I am sure that the Brodeo is completely done. I can only hope that the addition of Jeff to the Sims team, and Shawn to the 2K Boston team will result in some amazing new ideas and much needed polish to game design. As easy as it would be to hate on these guys for leaving us with 2 hours a week to fill with something probably far less entertaining, I can't help but be respectful of people I feel like I know personally. So cheers mates, good luck to you all, we will miss you.
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