This week, Cooper Hawkes, Commander Tim and Edie Sellers are definitely the wettest trio in gaming podcasting. In addition to our regular show, we had a visitor drop by: Patrick Fortier, creative director of the upcoming third-person shooter Wet (yeah, we know, Edie called it a first-person shooter. Honest tongue slip). Patrick offers a huge amount of insight to the game, what it's like, why it's like that, and where did they find all that great music. It's quite a look inside the inner workings of how developers bring a concept to reality — while also being dropped by Activision. Yeah, he talks about that, too. Just when you think it can't get any better, we also cover news of the week, including:

• Hawkes' review of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
• The price drop for the Xbox 360 Elite, the discontinuation of the Pro and the likelihood of a 250 GB Elite coming to a retailer near you.
• Ubisoft reportedly has put Beyond Good and Evil 2 on hold. Because apparently they don't like money.
• Kaz Hirai says that Sony is selling the PS3 Slim at a loss. Yeah, and your ass looks great in those pants.
• Microsoft says it's hunting down those who have leaked copies of Halo: ODST and will make them pay.
• Random stuff, voicemail, thank yous, and your mom.

Enjoy.

Is your week "humped" yet? Well, it is now. Because you have this week's Humpdate. On the show, Mr. Maynard gives his opinions on Shadow Complex on Maynard's Minutes, and Holy Goalie discusses the pros and cons of the new offerings from Spinal Tap, including new Rock Band tracks. Enjoy.Is your week "humped" yet? Well, it is now. Because you have this week's Humpdate. On the show, Mr. Maynard gives his opinions on Shadow Complex on Maynard's Minutes, and Holy Goalie discusses the pros and cons of the new offerings from Spinal Tap, including new Rock Band tracks. Enjoy.

That sounds kinda dirty. But it isn't. It's actually in reference to Bethesda's upcoming title, Wet. Edie Sellers got her hands on the final build, and she dishes up the details on the game. In addition, she and co-host Cooper Hawkes fill you in an all the latest news, including:

• The PS3 Slim is now official, but it's got some issues.
• Mass Effect looks like it will be getting some DLC very soon, as three new achievements have magically appeared.
• Peter Molyneux announces Fable III in Cologne.
• The Beatles: Rock Band to get three albums in three months.
• Random stuff, emails, voice mails, drunk dials, the works.

Enjoy.

Three shows this week to tickle your fancy on the Humpdate: Mr. Maynard with Maynard's Minutes, Holy Goalie on the GameHounds Sanctuary, and the Digital Cowboys. I'd like to flower this up, but it's 3 a.m. and I'm cooked. Enjo.... zzzzzzz...

Hey! We're on time this week! Slowly we're converting from old, clunky methods of editing to new, clunky methods. Cantcha tell? One thing that hasn't changed: GamerEdie and Commander Tim are still bringing you all the great gaming news. Or at least part of it, right? The part they talked about this week:

• Lionhead Studios' website teases Molyneux news.
• Save the arcades, or at least four of them, by playing a Flash game.
• If you wish you could see that vintage Genesis game on XBLA, now might be your chance! But in the meantime, Tim notices a little mystery.
• Random stuff, thank yous — you know the drill.

Enjoy.

If Al Pacino played video games, that's what he'd say about this week's GameHounds episode. "Blue-ya!" Why? Because on this episode, in addition to the regular industry and news coverage, Edie Sellers and Commander Tim chat up Mike Mansanaras of Aksys Games, developers of Blaz Blue: Calamity Trigger for the Xbox 360 and PS3, Bit.Trip.Beat and Bit.Trip.Core, and a host of other goodness. Check out their interview, stay for the great commentary. Topics include:

• Best Buy is price matching new games for used game prices in Utah. Roadtrip!
• VentureBeat says Fizz Factor is making cutbacks at Double Helix and consolidating the Amaze and Griptonite teams.
• Atomic Games is "pretty much dead," according to sources inside the company.
• Valve is rumored to be looking to add sign language into a future Half Life episode.
• Bobby Kotick is an ass. No really. He's a total douchebag.
• Random stuff, thank yous and more.

Enjoy.

Getting tired of the same old Humpdate? Well, you'll love this one, then. It's all new. Not only do we have new shows from the SportsHound WillG and from the Digital Cowboys, we also have a whole new show and a new host. We proudly introduce Holy Goalie and his new GameHounds Sanctuary, where you can confess your gaming sins and be forgiven. Can he get an amen, brothers and sisters? Enjoy.

Did you miss him? We sure did! Cooper Hawkes returns from his sabbatical to join GamerEdie Sellers and Commander Tim for a weekly wrap-up of the latest in gaming industry news. This week, topics include:

• An emailer points out that Playstation 3 does have a PS2 emulator, or does it? You decide.
• Another emailer points out that the Nintendo DS and the DSi can pictochat to each other.
• Yet another emailer says that the night-vision goggles included in Modern Warfare 2's Prestige Edition are military grade.
• Enter for your chance to win a coveted Monkey Island E3 t-shirt.
• A Los Angeles judge refuses to halt the release of Double Fine's Brutal Legend, so far.
• Microsoft and Ubisoft reprice Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled.
• The Xbox Live Update Preview goes live, is full of badness and goodness.
• ComicCon wrapup: Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
• Random stuff and a super-awesome thank you.

Enjoy.

It's the last GameHounds show for July, so put your face in and suck it up, kids. This week, the Sportshound WillG, Mr. Maynard and the Digital Cowboys bring you scintilating topics to get your juices flowing. They probe the issues you want to talk about, thrust their opinions deep into your ears, and make you want to beg for more hot gaming news. Enjoy. Oh yes, yes, yes! ENNNNJOOOOYYYY...