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Pinball has been around long before the first video game, but that doesn't mean it's gone out of vogue. Take a look at the App Store right now and you'll see PinOut! sweeping up the charts. While there've been hundreds of pinball iterations throughout the years, people are still finding ways to freshen up the classic spring-loaded physics game, as evidenced by PinOut!'s innovative maze-like boards.

PinOut! follows in the legacy of several other mobile pinball games bringing fresh spins on the arcade favorite. Let's take a look at five of the best.

Thinner and lighter, and we're not talking about the length of this podcast; it's a long one.

On This Episode:
The iPhone 5 came out, and actual iPhone 5 owners, Blake Grundman and Brett Nolan, discuss with Carter Dotson how it impacts gaming and their thoughts on it, including if it is really worth it. As well, the cast discusses iOS 6's Game Center Challenges, Blake's pinball addiction, and the pros and cons of the new Lightning connector, and how it will impact other accessories and upcoming iOS devices.

Episode Cast:

Host: Carter Dotson

Guest: Blake Grundman, 148Apps/EvilCast Recap

Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict

Music:

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

  



• "Nanocarp" by The Eternal

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That little voice that says "one more time..."

On This Episode:

The co-hosts discuss recent releases such as 10000000 and Orc: Vengeance.

There is discussion over the Ouya's potential to disrupt the mobile gaming and console markets, and how Apple jumping into the console market with the Apple TV or a TV with similar functionality could affect it and the consoles.

Episode Cast:

Host: Carter Dotson

Co-Host: Blake Grundman

Contact The Show: Email | Twitter

Music:

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

  



• "Nanocarp" by The Eternal

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You're the best around! No one's ever gonna keep you down!

On This Episode:

Carter and an esteemed panel of regular Portable Podcast guests share their opinions on the best games of 2011, their most underappreciated game, and their favorite pre-2011 game that they're still playing.

Who We Are:

Host: Carter Dotson

Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net

Guest: Colin Walsh, Celsius Game Studios

Guest: Blake Grundman, 148Apps & Games Are Evil

Music:

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

"Nanocarp" by The Eternal

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Worker, I will free you. AGAIN.

On This Episode:

Carter speaks to Donald Mustard of ChAIR Entertainment about what went into their new release, Infinity Blade 2, and how they tried to advance on the original game.

Carter and Brett Nolan talk about several recent high-profile releases.

Who We Are:

Host: Carter Dotson

Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net

Guest: Donald Mustard, ChAIR Entertainment

Music:

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

"Nanocarp" by The Eternal

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