[PODCAST] Get your AWESOMEcast fix right here!

For this edition of the GTAL AWESOMEcast, Jiggsy2point0, Tinmut, Jeffois and Robeywan got together to talk the usual food, games, more, including the upcoming SciFi Channel (Australia) Doctor Who Tweetup/Clustr Launch and Insert Coin(s) in Sydney

 I won't lie to you, this edition was a little bit more... off-colour than the previous one, but that's just how these things go sometimes... I'm still not entirely sure why we kept finding ourselves referring to Red Dead Redemption, either...

More importantly though, we have a name! Thanks to AnchormanMazda, this podcast will now be known as the AWESOMEcast! Thank you to everyone for their suggestions! As always, if there's something you want us to cover, let us know in the comments, tweet us, or on our Facebook page!

Hit the jump below to stream or download the second instalment!

[OPINION] Paying to Play: A look at the Online Pass Model

With Sony announcing that online play will be restricted to users with a 'PSN Pass,' and the internet in an uproar as a result, I thought it'd be worth taking a look at why companies like EA and THQ are moving in this direction.

It's a known fact that Developers and Publishers make no money on pre-owned or rental sales. Yes, they've made their money on the original purchase, but is it fair that retailers can sell a second-hand copy (often similarly priced as a new one), and they don't see a cent of it? I'm not convinced.

5 Life Skills I Learnt from Video Games

We all love a good list, and as Australia seemingly draws nearer to an R18+ rating for video games, I thought I'd throw together some of the positive things I've learned in my (many) years of playing video games.

Hit the Jump to start with Number 5!