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The Portable Podcast, Episode 138

Posted by Carter Dotson on May 22nd, 2012

The most hirsute iOS podcast in the world!

On This Episode:

  • Carter and guest co-host/beard-enthusiast Jared Nelson discuss the recent Sonic 4: Episode 2 release, and just what kept it from being a truly great game.

  • Carter and Jared discuss games with in-app purchases, in particular regarding comments on games like Polymer and Hero Academy and their IAP practices.
  • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Co-Host: Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade
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    Music:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal

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    Sonic 4 Episode 2 Release Date Revealed Along With Bonus "Episode Metal"

    Posted by Carter Dotson on April 11th, 2012

    The latest episode in the Sonic revival series finally has a release date. Sonic 4: Episode 2 will release on May 15th. Letting players control both Sonic and his trusty ally Tails with a revamped physics system, and new partner abilities for the two characters. As well, the classic special stages from Sonic 2 will return in this game, possibly the final episode in the Sonic 4 series.

    The other big piece of news from this announcement is that for those who bought Sonic 4 Episode 1 and buy Episode 2, a special Episode Metal will be made available. These levels will let players play as Metal Sonic in special repurposed levels from Sonic 1, and will help set up the story in Episode 2, where Metal Sonic will serve as a key antagonist.

    Want to know more about the game before it finally releases? Check out my impressions of the Android version of the game from GDC here.