We're IGN Podcast Beyond. Our 300th episode is today. Ask us anything.

hi greg big fan

Hi, Mitch. Keep reaching for the stars!

BEYOND!

We will be starting the AMA at 11am. Go ahead and start lining up questions!

Out of all the games left to come out this year, which do you think will be the biggest surprise (good surprise)?

PS: I love absolutely love Podcast Beyond. You guys are awesome. Can't wait for episode 300!

BEYOND!

It sounds stupid now, but The Walking Dead. Remember, Telltale was coming off Jurassic Park and Back to the Future and taking on a comic I love. I wasn't sure they could do it justice, and -- BAM -- GOTY contender.

Best Ryan Davis memory?

At the SimCity preview event, I walked up to him and was like "How's it going, man?" And Ryan launched into all this deep shit that was going on at CBSi. He treated everyone like they were best friends. Loved that about him.

I don't personally believe it to be true, but there are people who would have you believe IGN accepts bribes for better review scores. How do you feel when accusations like this are made? Why do you think this conception came about?

It breaks my heart. I love IGN. IGN is me. My best friends work at IGN. We're a site of buddies that talk about games. To have people out there thinking we're looking to be sinister -- it sucks. I try to convert as many haters as I can, but my Twitter only goes so far. I think the conception came about based on what smaller sites have done or demanded. No one at IGN has ever been paid off.

Naughty Dog's David Ballard just walked into the IGN conference room!

Colin: How's The Last of Us platinum looking? Got it yet? How much of a bitch is that Dragon's Crown platinum gonna be?

Greg: What was that Twitter beef with Glenn from PSNation about? That made me sad. Are you guys still copasetic?

Goldfarb: BioShock Infinite or The Last of Us AND Grand Theft Auto V?

One for the group: What are you guys' thoughts on the news that the PS4 will allow folks to play their digital games on any console when logged in but the actual number of activated consoles has been reduced from two to one?

Beyond!

Hi, IceBreak. There's no beef. A user insulted Colin, I expected the outlet to tell its user that's not acceptable. The outlet didn't, I'm not going to worry about it, but I'm not going to support said outlet. I won't accept people threatening physical violence to any peer. I wish more took that stance.

Goldfarb, when can we expect to see you on /r/gonewild? Your fans demand it!

Tonight!

What brand of toothpaste do you use?

Crest, baby.

In all your years at IGN, what one game announcement did the office collectively get the most excited for?

Everyone freaked out when Jack said the PS4 was doing the opposite of everything Xbox at E3.

I remember an amazing article Greg wrote about how inFamous got him through a tough divorce and I was wondering, if you guys have origin stories in a similar vein. I guess, about why games are important to you and more than just a fun hobby.

<3

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Beyond!

Would you like to see a Lair on PS4?

Yes. With decent controls.

Greg: What kind of job offer would it take to make you leave IGN and therefore Podcast Beyond?

Colin, Goldfarb: Can you think of a Podcast Beyond future without Greg - what would you miss the most without him in the Beyond team?

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Jeez, man. I have no idea. I'm so happy with Beyond and the video opportunities I have at IGN that I really hope I can ride it out until I can sell out and do Capital One commercials.

Would you rather fight a hundred Goldfarb-sized Ty's or one Ty-sized Goldfarb?

This question also applies to Goldfarb.

LOL. Ty-sized Goldfarb.

What were your feelings like when you touched the PS4?

I was happy.

Is Shuhei Yoshida really as funny in person as he seems online?

Funnier. I love that man.

If you had to change the name of the Podcast to something other than "Beyond", what would it be? BEYOND!

I would never ever change the name. I don't want anything else being shouted at me in airports.

Behind!

ASSTWOASS!

Or this.

AWHAAA?

YOU SOUND SWEET.

Hey Greg, I have been a fan since the tenth episode, though I havent always tuned in every week. But, I just wanted to say that you and the Beyond crew (Colin, Goldfarb, Clements, Bishop, Roper, and Dunham) have given me so much joy and laughter throughout the last six years. And all of you have really changed my life, for there is no memory that I have that doesnt remind me of you guys. So thank you so much for being as amazing and dedicated as you guys are, especially you Greg, what with your recent cancer. I just cannot thank you enough, but I do have a question. How do all of you deal with the seemingly extreme fame that you guys have on the internet, especially in the Playstation universe?

I don't take it for granted. You guys and gals allow me to live my dream each and every day. I'll never be able to repay you for that. Thank you.

Will roper return for a roper report tonight?

Tune in.

As only a sometimes podcast listener, what separates you from the multitude of other podcasts out there, and why should I choose to listen to you over someone else?

I think it's our chemistry, right? These two are legitimately two of my best friends. That's why even though we're a PlayStation podcast, we get into hypothetical abortions and Clements' unborn kids.

Greg: What's your favourite Beyond memory/escapade??

Colin: What was your first reaction when you joined IGN?

Goldfarb: What's your trophy level sitting at? And why isn't it higher?

Man. Hm. Probably some dumb nonsense like the Undertaker moment or channeling Sean. The best moments to me are when we're in hysterics. That's when you can see that we're all besties.

Fuck one, kill one, marry one. Colin, Daemon, or Mitch?

Marry Colin because we already are. Fuck Daemie cuz we have a hot relationship. Kill Mitch to leave Goldie lonely forever.

who wins in a voice off Nolan North or Troy Baker

We all die before a winner is declared.

Chobot or Naomi?

I love them both.

How did you guys get your start at IGN? How much mayonnaise is too much mayonnaise, Colin?

I applied a ton. I got hired on my 13th Gmail attempt. I bugged them forever.

BEYOND! Hey guys, "beyond" makes an awesome podcast name and catch phrase. How did you come up with the name? And were there any alternatives?

the original PS3 tagline included Beyond back when they still has Spiderman 3 letters.

Whereas Xbox 360 has the tag line Three Red Lights because if you bought a unit in the first 2 years, that was all you saw (Three Red Lights)

Yeah, this is pretty much it. "PLAY BEYOND" was the PS3's original tagline. When we started, a user submitted Podcast Beyond, and we ran with it. The ad campaign stopped. We didn't.

Greg's dad.

My dad doesn't know how to use the Internet.

Greg, how are the Watermelon Oreos?

I have them, but we haven't filmed the episode yet.

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Remix to Ignition.

What is the greatest invention ever?

The iPhone or the all-in-one Egg McMuffin maker.

If you had to pick a fourth cohost for Beyond, who would it be and why?

Nolan North.

Can we get a segment on Beyond each week where Colin "explains" a comic book character's origin?

:)

That's our two hours, everyone. Thank you for coming by! I have to get this place whipped into shape for my 400 friends coming by tonight. Love you all. Come watch the stream: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/09/ign-podcast-beyond-300-livestream BEYOND!

Will Matt Cassimasina ever come back!?

No.

Who is the most badass person at IGN and why is it Colin?

Naomi.

Greg - being a Chicago native, what're your thoughts on Gene and Jude's, Johnnie's Beef and Kuma's Corner??

Also will you guys be at Comic Con next week??

I'm a suburb kid. I'm all about Portillo's. It's home to me. I'll be at Comic-Con.

Nolan North or Troy Baker?

I shoot myself.

BEYOND! Hey, Greg, fellow cancer survivor here (Leukemia). I just wanna know what kind if cancer you had and how you got through it (family and friends for me). And on a lighter note, isn't it fun pulling the cancer card?

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 2. I got through it with the help of a whole mess of family: http://www.ign.com/blogs/greggy-ign/2012/12/03/greg-miller-beats-cancer-for-now/

Did you ever see yourself where you are now 10-15 years ago? Did you ever think youd (Beyond crew) have so many loyal and loving fans? BEYOND!

I knew that I would be working in the gaming press, but I didn't think I'd be important enough to have "fans" or whatever. I feel conceited when I talk about it, but the travel and the celebrity were the two things I never expected about the job. Both are awesome. I'm blessed that so many care about me.

And, no, I thought Beyond would be dead in 12 episodes. :)

Beyond?

BEYOND!

doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo

TIME FOR SOME NEWS!

BEYOND!!!

I want to ask something, maybe will hurt your feels.
Your reaction when Ryan Clements, one of your mates, laid off from IGN? Personally, it HURTS. He's the one who brought me to love Podcast Beyond. Also he likes SNSD.

Also, best moment ever that happened while recording the podcast?
Once again, BEYOND!!!

I openly cried in the office. Like big ol' bawling tears. It was gross.

Make more please!

k

BEYOND! What are each of your favorite games of this generation?

BEYOND! Peace Walker.

I just want another 'Mast' game from Andrew and I will be on my way

soon

Yay!

What ice cream flavor do you feel describes you the most?

Chunky Monkey.

Greg,

Is Naughty Dog the best developer of this generation?

Yes.

Love the show guys

Thanks!

/u/GameOverGreggy, can you give us an update on your cancer status? You don't have to answer if its too personal. We are a family :) Beyond!

I've been in remission for about seven months: http://www.ign.com/blogs/greggy-ign/2012/12/03/greg-miller-beats-cancer-for-now/

wow greg is balling on these questions. colin and goldfarb need to step it up

EVACUATE THE DANCE FLOOR.

Just wanted to say that you guys are awesome and Podcast Beyond has held a special place in my heart since episode 1 <3

Thanks for all the support.

Greg: Pick one, Portillos or Chicken wings.

Portillo's.

Did you all have some kind of schooling in writing or was it just lots of practice?

I went to the University of Missouri and have a degree in journalism. I use it to run the No. 1 hypothetical abortion podcast.

Greg, are you guys allowed to show the back of the ps4 yet? What's the reasoning behind the ban on the reveal? Other websites don't seem to have this problem

They asked us not to on Up at Noon. I imagine because the mock-up they have isn't final.

Beyond crew, in praise of Clements, K-Pop or J-pop? BEYOND!

K-pop.