Power Hour - Nitrobeard

This week's Power Hour is loaded with tons and TONS of content! Questions, MMOs, gaming, new devices, and more!QUESTIONS: What is up with World of Warcraft's falling subscription numbers? Is weight training with weighted vests a good idea? If I had an unlimited budget, what wrestling PPV would I create, including matches? What midcard wrestlers need a push to the big leagues? How awesome is BroForce?WRESTLING: Rumors of KENTA joining WWE are back in full swing, and we touch on if he's (truly) a good fit for the WWEGAMING: Where to begin?! We have hands-on impressions of the upcoming MMO Wildstar, Age of Mythology HD and Tales of Symphonia HD tickle the nostalgia bone, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls continues to be a gauntlet of content, and my impressions on Android gaming: That's right, I got a Kindle Fire HD!KENTA rumors, mobile gaming, classic games, and a sneak peek at the newest MMO hotness? There could only be one name for that....THE POWER HOUR! DIRECT DOWNLOAD 

It's post-Wrestlemania season, and you know what that means! The second annual Wrasslecast is here! Join Wes Gardner and Mark Bradshaw as they discuss Wrestlemania 30, and the following Monday Night RAW in their entirety!Full match listings and resultsSquashing rumors and speculationsSuperstars coming full-circle, who to watch, and who should change it upThe most shocking Wrestlemania moment in history: Our thoughts on 21-1The future of the business, and if WWE actually has an ace up their sleeveBe prepared for OVER TWO HOURS of wrestling talk! We hope you enjoy the show, and we'll see you next year for Wrestlemania 31!Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of  James 'Ultimate Warrior' Hellwig. His passing is a huge loss to the professional wrestling community, and our hearts are with his family and friends. RIP Warrior. Thanks for the memories. DIRECT DOWNLOAD

It's here! Wrestlemania is only a day away, and your boy has a set of predictions that should set the wrestling world ablaze!In this very special edition of the Power Hour:A full match list of Wrestlemania 30Predictions on each match, covering story, winners and losers, and moreAn overall feel for the 'Wrestlemania buzz'Opinions on direction the company should take based on WM 30's successTwo GIANT rumors about returning superstars: Will they come true?Will Daniel Bryan finally overcome The Authority? Will Evolution reunite? Will Cena prevail, or will Bray Wyatt have his Wrestlemania moment at Cena's expense? Two battle royales, two winners: who will walk away with the fans' respect? Batista and Randy Orton, but who's the wild card in the main event?Find out in this super special Wrestlemania 30 Prediciton Show! YES! YES! YES! DIRECT DOWNLOAD

You've got questions, and I have things resembling answers! It's Episode 21 of the Power Hour!This week is an ALL MAILBAG EPISODE, and topics covered include:What's the current MMO market like? Any MMOs to keep an eye on?Balance thoughts on Blizzard's F2P card game, HearthstoneIs Facebook buying Oculus a smart move?Which Kickstarter titles are on my 'watch list'? Any Early Access games?Is WWE Network, TNA, ROH, and Jeff Jarrett's new promotion just too much?I've hit a strength plateau in weightlifting. What should I do?....and so much more!It's a full show of YOUR questions, and some silly banter along the way! Be sure to stick around this Saturday for a Power Hour special event: the Wrestlemania 30 Prediction Show!Keep sending in those questions! Until we meet again, Bearders! DIRECT DOWNLOAD

Colonel?! What's a Power Hour doing here?!?! This week on the Power Hour:WRESTLING - I was at a WWE house show this past weekend, and I have the full report! Wrestlers making their return, some incredible highlights, and the most mind-numbingly boring main event I've ever seen. Plus, news and thoughts on the new addition to the main event of Wrestlemania 30!GAMING - This week's segment is dedicated entirely to the release of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. The controversies, the successes, the misses, and your questions! How well does Kiefer Sutherland play Big Boss? Are the rumors of the short playtime correct? Is it worth the money? Is Metal Gear headed in the right direction? All of this AND MORE, in this week's POWER HOUR! Wait....Lalilulelo? What's that mean?! COLONEL, THIS POWER HOUR SEEMS TO BE A.......METAL GEAR?! DIRECT DOWNLOAD

It's the weekend, and you know what that means: Power Hour is upon us! This week:QUESTIONS: What movies are on my radar, what problems CAN'T be solved by lifting, my thoughts on MGS: Ground Zeroes, the most recent books I've read, and if I've ever considered being a bouncer....GAMES: This week, we focus on the idea of a 'comeback kid', games that released to poor reactions, buckled down, and turned the ship around. Diablo 3's 'Loot 2.0' system, and the relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV immediately come to mind, and YOU ALL chime in with some picks of your own!It's a question-filled party this week, so join us! Keep sending those questions in, keep listening, and most importantly, keep POWERING UP! DIRECT DOWNLOAD

What's this?! The Power Hour has returned?? YES! YES! YES! This week on the Power Hour, we take a look at:WRESTLING: WWE's momentum on the Road To Wrestlemania 30, and the ups-and-downs along the way. CM Punk has walked out on the company, Batista's getting mixed reactions, and there's not a single interesting thing Triple H can do to draw interest to himself. Then, there's the issue with the use (or misuse?) of Daniel Bryan.Is the 'underdog' plan with Daniel Bryan working? Is it too little too late? When will fans finally get sick of WWE's non-committal relationship with its brightest star? We dig in deep to find the answer.GAMING: There's videogames in them there hills! Some of the JRPG variety, in fact! Tales of Xillia and Bravely Default are the go-tos this week! Also, there was a release of a little game called Thief.....QUESTIONS: Where in the hell have I been? What are my thoughts on the WWE Network, and what dream-show could I conjure up?All of this and more, in the return of your favorite one-man show, the Power Hour! We're back, baby! DIRECT DOWNLOAD

Wrestlemania 29 and post-WM Raw Coverage In the first ever Wrasslecast, join Wes Gardner and Mark Bradshaw as they discuss all-things Wrestlemania 29! The entire card is covered (as well as a few cut matches and events), the overall pace of the show, and the mistakes that were made up for during RAW.Expect a Wrasslecast after every pay-per-view/following RAW, so be on the lookout after Extreme Rules for another show! Let us know in the comments what you think of this show, and this may become a more regular feature! Also, let us know your thoughts on Wrestlemania! DOWNLOAD

Starcraft 2 Chat, MLG Thoughts, And Questions! Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm has infested my thoughts (nerd humor huuurrr) this week, and has set in motion an episode of eSports, Starcraft, and questions about 'manscaping'. Wait, what? This week:Questions - We start off with questions this week, and you'll hear my thoughts on why teenagers are generally pretty shitty, the best way to 'manscape', the ability and usefulness of Carriers in Heart of the Swarm, if Deadpool is the new Duke Nukem, my thoughts on the Saints Row IV reveal, and my recommendations for mobile phone games.Gaming - We cover this week in new releases, touch on the continuing debacle that is SimCity and EA's public relations department, and go in-depth on some MLG eSports coverage, with a deep focus on Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm.No wrestling talk this week (as not a lot will change until after Wrestlemania in three weeks), but just know that the CM Punk/Undertaker angle is awesome in a 1980's, Snidely Whiplash villiany sort of way! But out of all the wrestlers on the planet you DON'T need to give momentum to before Wrestlemania, it's the Undertaker.Anyways! You know the drill! Continue to POWER UP! Oh, and maybe give me some Starcraft tips? Y'know, just for grins? DOWNLOAD

Paul Bearer Passes On, SimCity's Natural Disaster, and An Upcoming Article Ohhhhh YYYESSSSSS! It's time for you all to enter the one and only Power Hour! What thrills might we see this week? What evil deeds has our beloved gaming industry wrought this time?! This week:Wrestling Wrap-Up - We honor the legacy of William 'Paul Bearer' Moody (also known as Percy Pringle), who passed away this week. Afterwards, we discuss CM Punk vs. Undertaker at Wrestlemania, how to make The Rock vs. Cena 2 actually work for both contenders, TNA Lockdown 2013 gossip, and more. Come for the commentary, but stay for the Bearer. Rest in Peace, old friend. We will miss you dearly.Gaming - We discuss the outright disaster of SimCity's release, and the trials and tribulations of always-on DRM. Is DRM relevant? What should be done to truly prevent piracy? We also cover this week's upcoming games (namely God of War: Ascension and Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm), in what will probably become a weekly ritual.Also, I reveal what beta I've been invited to, and touch upon what my upcoming article for Nitrobeard will cover. It's definitely something to keep your eyes on! Until then, pour one out for Paul Bearer, and POWER UP! DOWNLOAD

A Tribute to Ziff Davis, And the Brodeo For those that haven't heard the news, Ziff Davis is integrating to IGN.com, and there's collateral damage: Namely, UGO, Gamespy, and 1up.Seeing as how I broke my freelance/blogging chops on 1up, and without GFW Radio, I wouldn't have had the wild hair to start this whole 'running a website' thing, I feel it's only right to post up another one of my favorite GFW Radio episodes for your listening pleasure (and scarily enough, archival purposes).Lord knows what cruel monster would ever take down the GFW Radio archive, but it's better to be safe than sorry. If you like what you hear on this Power Hour, PLEASE go download the archived episodes on 1up's servers before they're taken down. The Black Dragon deserves better than to be erased from the internet, people.NEXT WEEK: Your regularly scheduled Power Hour, with listener questions, gaming gossip, and perhaps a little bit of venting about this industry at-large. DOWNLOAD (RIGHT CLICK > SAVE AS)

Undertaker Returns, PSP Nostalgia, and the PS4 Reveal This week on the Power Hour, we cover the reveal of the PS4, the return of an icon in WWE, and your questions!Gaming Corner - We talk a retrospective look at the PSP, and go over some of the best titles for the platfor. In related Sony news, the PS4 was officially announced with some wild hits and misses in a public showcase last week. We cover the suprises, both good and bad.Wrestling Wrap-Up - This week I was at a WWE house show, in which The Undertaker made his first public appearance since July of last year for RAW 1000. I have the full report, including the entire match listing from the event, and my overall thoughts. I also establish what Taker's return means for Monday Night RAW, and where Wrestlemania 29 is headed.Questions - I take your questions, covering anything and everything, including a Metroid reboot, what my dream 'montage' would be, my thoughts on Sega vs. Gearbox, what the tech in a console REALLY entails, and if Blizzard's shocking Diablo 3 reveal is really enough to change the gaming landscape.It's been a long, medicine-ridden few weeks, but the Power Hour is back, baby! POWER UP! DOWNLOAD HERE (RIGHT CLICK > SAVE AS)

Wait, what's going on? It's Friday, and the Power Hour is coming out? That's right, this week you're getting your favorite Nitrobeard weekend podcast EARLY, because of how cool you are. Not only that, but we have arguably the best listener questions in Power Hour history, an extensive look at Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, and a quick look at some highlights from Monday Night RAW. This week:Games Played - This week there's no MMO News, because well, there's no MMO news. We won't let a little thing like that keep us down, we'll instead go into EXTENSIVE coverage on some changes coming in the newest Starcraft 2 expansion, Heart of the Swarm. I sing its praises, talk about my history with the franchise, and even say that HotS could be THE game to get YOU into playing Real Time Strategy! No, I'm not kidding, listen yourself, and feel the excitement!Wrestling Wrap-Up - Not much TNA news, and this show was recorded DURING Friday Night Smackdown, but we take a gander at the highlights of Monday Night RAW, and cover a match card that could easily have been a post-Wrestlemania PPV. CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho? Daniel Bryan vs. Rey Mysterio? Brock Lesnar kicking The Miz's ass?  The return of Mark Henry? Be still my beating heart.Questions - What do I think of spiders? Is James Spader REALLY as swanky as he looks? Are there any video games I'm intimidated by, causing me not simply not play the game as a result? What do I feel on the rumors of the PS4 being less powerful then we expect, but focus more on feature lists? Do I feel that the console industry is going down a dangerous path?All of this AND MORE are coming to you, RIGHT NOW! Be sure to show your support for Power Hour through ITunes, and leaving your ever-so-lovely comments in this show's comments section! Let's do this! POWER UP! DOWNLOAD

It's the eve before the Super Bowl, and well.....I actually don't have any Super Bowl discussion. HOWEVER, I have tons of discussion on MMOs, pro wrestling, and what's easily the most varied list of listener questions we've ever had on the show.MMO News - Final Fantasy XIV has started beta sign ups, Wizardry Online has a few hurdles (being pay-2-win, being taken down from Steam for false feature lists, and the whole 'being a bad version of Wizardry' thing), and Riot has done mass-bannings of professional League of Legends players for being jerks.Wrestling Wrap-Up - The Royal Rumble has come and gone, RAW changed the landscape of WWE's future (or did it?), TNA traveled overseas for Impact Wrestling's 'Fight Night', Aces and Eights have two new revealed members, what my thoughts are for this year's Wrestlemania, and more!Questions - Beer or wine? What are my thoughts on post modern queer theory? What other martial arts would I like to train in? That, and my thoughts on E3 2013, what's to be expected from the big event. and my thoughts on the upcoming Final Fantasy XI expansion: Seekers of Adoulin.It's a huge show, and a perfect way to show off to our new home on Itunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and feel good about yourself! Aw, shucks, you should feel good about yourself anyway! You're really swell. POWER UP! DOWNLOAD

Tonight is an important night: Not only are you getting WWE's Royal Rumble on Pay Per View, but you're also getting your weekly dose of POWER HOUR! This week, there's a ton of content, so let's see what's in store!MMO News - Path of Exile is a game you should definitely play, as it mixes the best of Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy VII. Wait, what? Hear my full recommendation for the full scoop on this free game that's sure to take your loot-craving addiction to the next level.Wrestling Round Up - Tonight is the Royal Rumble, and I may have stumbled upon some dirt sheets. I make my full predictions, and talk *at length* about what being WWE Champion really means, if there's anyone on the roster that can dethrone CM Punk, and if the Road to Wrestlemania is going to steer clear of some major hurdles. WARNING: Dirt Sheet *MAY* contain real spoilers, so beware.Questions: What do I think about the cyberpunk revival? What is a man? What are my thoughts on Twitter's new video service? Would any game fit well within the storytelling medium of comic books? What would I change about Path of Exile? I go into all of that, and more!It's a major week, and in keeping in-line with such an event, I'm happy to say that Power Hour is NOW ON ITUNES! Be sure to subscribe to get Power Hour delivered EVERY SINGLE WEEK to you, hassle free, free of charge! It'd also be really swell if you rated it 5 Stars on Itunes, as well. Y'know, just this once, for the Wesser. IT'S ROYAL RUMBLE TIME, AND POWER HOUR'S GOING TO WIN IT! POWER UP! DOWNLOAD

It's the weekend, so you know what time it is: It's time for the Power Hour! This week's filled with all sorts of tomfoolery, wrestling talk, and a reference to a certain 1 Year Transformation that went up yesterday. This week:Wrestling Wrap-Up : TNA Genesis results, what happened with Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan's wedding plans, the truth behind Alberto Del Rio as WWE's World Heavyweight Champion, and a look at Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi. We also dive into some oldschool puroresu with some talk of The Great Muta, Ultimo Dragon, Jushin Liger, and Tajiri.MMO News: A light week on MMO news, but we cover the upcoming return of a bonafide Nitrobeard classic series!Questions: What do I think of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale? Who would be the best tag team if one competitor was on the other's shoulders? What would win PS2 Game of the Year in 2013?All of this and MORE are ready to attack your eardrums, with a textbook perfect missle drop kick! Of course, it's delivered from the top rope. I mean, why wouldn't it be? This is the POWER HOUR! DOWNLOAD

On January 16th, 2012, I made it a goal to stop being a skinny guy (clocking in at a whopping 145 lbs. at 5'11''), and finally do something I've always dreamed of: Get huge! After a year of work, I made it to 197lbs, and a much greater understanding of lifting, food, nutrition, and an overall sense of how the human body actually works. It's a new passion in my life, and this Power Hour is a way to share it with you, helping you if you choose to do the same!In this 1.5 hour long Power Hour special, I walk you step-by-step through my diet, my exercise routine, my supplements, and answer various fitness questions sent in by friends, family, and fans. How did I get my size in a relatively short amount of time? What supplements do I recommend? What's the best workout structure for a total beginner? What should my diet consist of if I want to gain weight? Lose weight? What are the differences in protein sources? What are my thoughts on testosterone boosters, steroids, or other performance-enhancing drugs?Fitness is definitely a personal journey, but I hope you enjoy my experiences of learning, and maybe you can use something that may aid you in your journey to become a better you! Have any questions? Want to share your own fitness stories? Hit me up on Facebook or Twitter, or of course, leave some comments and questions on this article, and I'll be more than happy to help!It's time to get swole! Power Up! DOWNLOAD

It's the first Power Hour of 2013, and changes are in store! Not only do we have a solid new format, but we have weekly segments based on popular demand! Ring in the new year with style, and enjoy:MMO News - Secret World is no longer taking subscriptions, and TERA is going full free-to-play! Which one should you go with? What do they have to offer you?Wrestling Round-Up - CM Punk vs. Rock thoughts, new WWE World Heavyweight champ thoughts, a look back at Ring of Honor, current TNA storylines (and where they miss some big opportunities), and some random talk on my favorite wrestlers of all-time.Reader Questions - Potatoes or tomatoes? Favorite chinese food? What to look out for with MarvelNOW, thoughts on Warframe, how my gaming tastes will change in 2013, and more!It's 2013, it's the Power Hour, and it's TAKING OVER! Power Up! DOWNLOAD

First of all, congratulations for surviving the end of the world! What better way to celebrate than the FINAL POWER HOUR of 2012? In this installment, I take an in-depth look at what it's like for us here at Nitrobeard during the holidays: Tons of delicious cookies, seasonal tidings, and most importantly: Game of the Year coverage. I give some inside scoops on what it's like to create site-wide GOTY content, what it's like to record multiple-hour podcasts with one goal in mind, and the overwhelming task of choosing THE game to represent Nitrobeard as a whole.While I'm not going to give any spoilers on our GOTY 2012 lists, I will give you fine Power Hour listeners a little bonus coverage: My Top 3 Disappointments of 2012. Sure, it's all fun and games choosing the best of the best for the year, but what about the games that missed the mark? Big promises, but lackluster delivery? It's a Power Hour exclusive, so get to listenin'!We'll see you in 2013, Bearders, with some of the best Game of the Year coverage you've ever seen! Editorials! Podcasts! Video! It'll all be here, waiting for your consumption! Be safe, have a Happy Holidays, and until we see you again, POWER UP! Download

Hello all, and welcome to a very special edition of the Power Hour! This week, the show is dedicated to all things MMO. During the special, I'll answer reader mail that covers everything from upcoming MMOs to look forward to, my thoughts on recently released MMOs, the value of free-to-play titles in the ever-changing MMO landscape, and which MMOs I'd recommend for an absolute beginner.Also, I go into great detail on two of my most memorable MMO moments. To top it off, you'll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what the process was of creating the three-part editorial series, Guild Wars 2 vs. World of Warcraft. Gather your friends and sit close to the campfire, there's stories to be told! Welcome to the Power Hour MMO Special! Download