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Swiffs Rant – Xbox 360 game cases need a standard

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:58:48 +0000

In this episode I display how compared to Playstation 3 cases, the Xbox 360 ones do not have a standard. This is a big issue because you could easily crack your disks. Be very careful when removing those disks from their cases, even with the Playstation 3 Bluray cases.

Swiff’s Rant – The Swiff List

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:51:43 +0000

This week I was planning an onslaught against royal mail for the postal strike, but my Uncharted 2 got here perfectly fine so I’m happy. Instead I opted to show MTV how to really construct an MC list, so check out the Swiff List. Also I touched on things that could have made Uncharted 2 better, and Aaron Greenberg’s comments about the NPD’s.

Running Time: 10:33.

Swiffs Rant – Why Do UK get treated like 2nd class gamers?

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:57:49 +0000

On this episode I discuss how shit companies are in catering towards the UK/European gamer. Europe is one of the biggest regions; and we buy games at high prices giving companies more money, yet they feel like they can ‘take the piss’.

Rants:
- Nintendo Wii price drop not coming to the UK
- No Brutal Legends demo in the UK yet?
- I have officially given up on the MAG beta
- King OF Fighters Xii not what I expected

Don’t forget to check out Celis’s video show also.

HipHopGamer and Swiff Epics Tag Team Against G4TV and Gametrailers “50 Cent BOTS” Review

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:17 +0000

This episode HipHopGamer and Swiff(myself) Kick Ass tag team style with the 50 Cent: Blood On The Sand Game check it out; Me and Hip Hop are big fans of 50 Cent, so who better to review this game than us? Lets be real, what do G4TV and Gametrailers know about a 50 cent game? So me and HipHopGamer decided to provide an opinion on the game from a real 50 Cent fan point of view.

[props: HipHopGamerShow]

Swiff’s Rant – Sony need to rethink their PSPGo strategy

Gary A Swaby — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:29:10 +0000

Welcome to another Swiff’s Rant, This week I am joined by my good friend TheExMachina.

Rants:
- PSPGo from a retailer standpoint
- Halo ODST
- People who think the PC industry will fold

There is also an interview with TheExMachina in the second video.

Swiff’s Rant – Firmware 3.0 Impressions

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:01:26 +0000

My reaction to Sony’s 3.0 Firmware update for the ps3, in my opinion there were two impressive things about the whole update. But watch the video to see what I think about the rest of it. Also I let on about why we may not see the cross game voice chat anytime soon.

Swiff’s Rant Season 2 – Microsoft dont care about Metal Gear Solid

Gary A Swaby — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:19:43 +0000

Swiff’s Rant is back, hosted by Swiff a.k.a Gary A Swaby. Check it out as Swiff vents on the current topics plaguing the industry.

This week:
- Microsoft only wanted to observe at Gamescom
- Microsoft don’t care about the franchises that they try and get exclusive

GameTime: With Swiff and Ruthless – If Apple entered the gaming industry

Gary A Swaby — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:47:04 +0000

We’re back with another week of UK Gaming flavor; check out what might possible be the weirdest and funniest episode of GameTime me (Swiff) and Ruthless have ever produced. On this weeks show we give all the latest console news, UK charts and of course Swiff’s Rant. Our main debate topic this week was “Would Apple oppose Microsoft if they entered the console market”.

Also look out for our review of Street Fighter IV in the extra video.

Gametime With Swiff and Ruthless: 13th July 2009

Gary A Swaby — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:45:27 +0000

Another week with Swiff and Ruthlesskid, check us out as we discuss the latest issues in gaming.

On this show:

- Console News
- Charts with Ruthless
- Swiffs Rant
- Will Metal Gear Solid 5 be exclusive to Sony again?
- Can Lost Odyssey be as big a franchise as Final Fantasy?
Plus more

GameTime E3 – The Lost Footage

Gary A Swaby — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:31:26 +0000

Check out as Gametime makes a return, complete with much of the footage I gained from E3. See E3 through my eyes, as I break down E3 and show my favorite parts, and talk about the games I enjoyed seeing and playing the most.

On This Show:

- Impressions on the Conferences
- Impressions on the PSP GO
- Mario Impressions
- Swiff’s Rant
- A run through of all the best games at E3, and games to look out for.

I HAVE APB T-SHIRTS AND AN XBOX LIVE 48 HOUR GOLD CODE TO GIVE AWAY

GameTime UK – Pre E3 Show: Is the Sky Satellite service coming to Xbox360?

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:42:10 +0000

Swiff Is back with another gaming show with the UK flavor.

On this weeks show:

- Sony try to halve the amount of production companies used.
- Mass Effect 2 details
- Heavy Rain being released in 2010?
- BSkyB coming to Xbox in some shape or form?

Swiffs Rant
- People who buy games, play non stop for 24 hours, complete them and complain.
- Leave Charles Hamilton alone

Plus more

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GameTime Uk – 22nd May 2009

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:14:18 +0000

GameTime UK is now in full effect, My co host Ruthless Kid couldn’t make it this week due to exams. So you get myself (Gary A Swaby) on a solo run down of the latest news. Also on the show is Swiffs Rant and an Xbox 360 dashboard tip.

News Stories + Discussions On This Show

- Sony wants digital game renting on PSP
- Koei pull out of E3 due to the Swine Flu
- Warner makes a bid for Midway
- Can Xbox 360 games featured on the PC be called Exclusives? (I’m asking as a genuine question)

My apologies for some of the typo’s in the dialog.

GameTime UK – Pilot Episode

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:57:15 +0000

Heres the pilot episode of the new show from myself Swiff(Gary A Swaby) and Ruthless Kid, This edition is just to give you an idea of what to expect from the show and also gives us an opportunity to test somethings out before our official full episode.

On This Show

-Ruthless Kid gives a run down of games which will be at E3
-Ruthless Kid gives a review of the new Ciara album
-Swiffs Rant

Swiffs Rant – No slapped on multi player please!

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:49:08 +0000

Discussion Topics

- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, will the multi player fit the game well?
- I now suffer from the Xbox 360 game buying curse.
- Huge announcement regarding the rant.
- FreeRealms is a cool little family mmorpg game, for free (Shout outs to Derek from Ignition Entertainment)

Also check out more footage from last week of me and ruthless going head to head on Gears Of War 2.

Swiffs Rant – Local Co-Op Vs Online Co-Op

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:56:52 +0000

Swiff’s Rant is back with another episode, This week I have a special Guest host, Ruthless kid. Things get heated so check out the Rant Extra.

Discussion Topics

- I Got my Ps3 back for £145, worth it?
- Game’s(the uk retailer) shares have rocketed, Is it because of pre owned games
- Local Co-Op Vs Online Co-op

So heres the deal with our lil gaming grudge; He beat me at Street Fighter IV as you’ll see, but I got him back in Gears 2. Do to the footage being so long to edit, Ill likely throw the gears footage up at a later time.
If you want to challenge Ruthless Kid, his Gamertag is Kieran Blackman. Peace!

Swiffs Rant – I want bullet points

Gary A Swaby — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:40:04 +0000

Discussion Topics

- Most Wii gamers aren’t really gamers
- Who out there defines what journalism is?
- Swiff breaks down the definition of a fanboy

Swiffs Rant: Sony Lets us down again

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:32:08 +0000

Discussion Topics

- Swiffs Introduces The Uk Gamer Show
- Pc gaming is too unappreciated
- Jrpg’s are becoming too similar
- Sony lets us down again

Swiffs Rant – Is Onlive Ahead Of It’s Time?

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:41:07 +0000

Discussion Topics

- addressing that other person who started a Rant
- sony needs an official USB headset (if theyre serious bout voice messaging)
- Will the next gen dynamics effect the next max payne game?
- Onlive is not going to be any competition for consoles

Edit: I realize I said 30 minute messages, I meant to say 30 Seconds

Swiffs Rant – Will paying for Multiplayer DLC become a trend?

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:28:25 +0000

Discussion Topics:
- Capcom making us pay for multi-player in Resident evil 5
- HipHopGamer and N4G
- Jay-z getting into the gaming industry?
- Sony not keen on a price drop
- Sony freezing their employees wages

Swiffs Rant Announcement

Gary A Swaby — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:06:05 +0000

What’s up people, just letting you know why I have not been as active with the rants lately. I am going through a stressful time with University coursework and exams, so please bear with me as I will soon be graduating and I’ll have all the time in the world to focus on The Koalition.

Swiffs Rant will be back in the next couple of days, so stay tuned.

Also watch out for the next episode of the Co-Op.

Swiffs Rant – Killzone 2 Is NOT COD4!! Get Over IT!!!

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:35:44 +0000

Discussion Topics
- Stop all the Killzone Bitchin people
- Whoever gets Mortal Kombat better do it right
- MGS4 Neeeds Trophies!!!
- Will Halo Wars outsell Killzone 2?

Swiffs Rant – Is DLC worth it for yearly released titles?

Gary A Swaby — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:28:15 +0000

Discussion Topics
- Is DLC worth it for yearly released titles?
- There should be a middle ground for DLC for multi platform games
- Is 20 Million PSN users something to brag about?
- There needs to be more Hip Hop Influenced games

Swiffs Rant – Will Killzone 2 Lag Be A Problem In Multiplayer?

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:00:56 +0000

Discussion Topics

- No paying for Xbox Live means you could buy more games (Sony said this not me)
- Ps3 Users should start buying games more
- Killzone 2 lag issue may effect the enjoyment of multiplayer
- Where is Foxy Brown?

Link to the Killzone lag issue for those who don’t know what I’m talking about

Swiffs Rant – PS3 is better value for money than 360

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:06:41 +0000

Discussion Topics:

- 360 Has too many acessories

- 360 Is no where near as valuable as Ps3

- Sony need to fix up the xmb and psn features.

- Ross is not a boss

Swiffs Rant – Sony Disappointment

Gary A Swaby — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:20:08 +0000

Discussion Topics

- Sony says no Backward Compatibility
- Sony declines COD as an exclusive
- Sony Spits out the dummy
- Ign gets put on blast

Send Feedback to: Gswaby@TheKoalition.com

Psn Username: SwiffEpics

Note: I apologize for some mistakes I made in the video such as mentioning the makers of white knight as Level 1 instead of Level 5, please excuse me as I was suffering from a cold so my focus this week was off.

Swiffs Rant – The Circle OF Doubt in Playstation Exclusives

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:17:06 +0000

On this weeks rant I discuss
- The Circle Of Doubt (Ps3 Exclusives)
- Girls and Games
- Racism In Gaming
- Rappers who Blog
PLUS MORE

P.S I aplogize i did not realise the music was so loud, I will take this into consideration for next time.

Swiffs Rant – Europe Gamers Always Pull The Short Straw

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:22:34 +0000

I’m back with another rant, this week I have a lot to get off my chest.

Discussion Topics:

- Street Fighter HD Remix still not on psn in Europe?
- N4G Is a great place to post articles but the people are too hardcore
- Why I feel I need to stick up for the Playstation 3
- Dipset getting robbed
- Joe Buden Vs Ransom

See the full coverage on the Budden vs Ransom beef here