The Wheel of Time 2010 Re-Read Challenge

The folks over at Book Love Affair are setting a challenge to readers, to read the entire Wheel of Time series thus far (twelve books) from now until the end of 2010. That’s one book a month.

To go along with this, they’re building a community of people partaking in the challenge, who will discuss the books as they go along. Whether you’re about to read the books for the first time or are about to re-read them for the umpteenth time (like I’m about to), all are welcome to join.

Further info can be found here.

The RaT Project Live 63 – Gaming Predictions 2010

A new year has begun, and Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have new plans and surprises in store for gamers everywhere. Microsoft will release Project Natal, Sony will release their Motion Wand, and Nintendo will reveal more on their Vitality Sensor,as well as new Wii/DS games. Join Rand and others on speculating on what to expect in gaming in 2010.

The last ten years saw huge advancements in gaming, ending up with the console generation we are now in the midst of. With all of that in the past, where will gaming go from here?

Join in the discussion, this Saturday night at 8PM EST on TalkShoe ID 21129.

The RaT Project Live moves to a new start time

The RaT Project Live is moving up an hour earlier. The show will now be starting at 8PM EST on Saturday nights, at TalkShoe ID 21129.

Coming up this Saturday night, The RaT Project looks ahead at what we can expect in the video game industry this new year, 2010. Microsoft and Sony are set to release their major new additions for their consoles, which promise to renew interest in the systems. Project Natal and the motion wand, respectively, are garnering a lot of interest in the gaming community, among fans and developers alike. What effect can we expect those devices to have? Also, Nintendo must have something up their sleeve, join in for discussion on that.

Show goes live Saturday nights 8PM EST on TalkShoe. Hope to see you there.

The RaT Project Live 62: Anticipating the Moffat Era

On tonight’s episode, Rand and the panel discussed their thoughts and ideas concerning the upcoming Steven Moffat era of Doctor Who. Dave AC and Logan join in the discussion.

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Guests on the call included Dave AC (Cultdom Collective) and Logan (Logan’s Run Podcast).

Episode started at the earlier time of 7PM EST, and I’m now considering moving the default starting time to 8M EST.

The RaT Project Live Returns in the New Year

The RaT Project Live will be returning to the airwaves this Saturday evening, 2 January, at the earlier time of 7:00PM EST. This is to not coincide with BBC America’s east coast airing of Doctor Who: The End of Time Part 2, which starts at 8:30PM EST.

Scheduled topics include:
–Looking ahead to the Steven Moffat era of Doctor Who (No Spoilers)
–Gaming Predictions for 2010
–Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth for WiiWare Quick Review
–Plus whatever else comes up

Hope to see you there!

Also, best wishes for the new year!

The RaT Project 60: Game Award Dreamland

It’s time for this week’s studio recording for The RaT Project. Quite a bit of video game news, actually.

Doctor Who News:
Steven Moffat on BBC Radio 3’s “Night Waves”, with spoiler

Video Game News:
Spike Video Game Awards 2009
G4/X Play 2009 Video Game Awards
Nintendo announces two new WiiMote colors, talks upcoming games

Podcasting News:
Cultdom Collective celebrates Christmas and Doctor Who
Professor How Christmas Special
Logan’s Run: Stargate Edition on hiatus
Logan’s Run Podcast New Year’s Marathon coming up

Miscellany News:
2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Plus a review of Doctor Who: Dreamland

Possible New Show in Development

As of today, I am considering starting on a new podcast. This will not replace The RaT Project, but rather be an additional podcast series I manage. This yet-unnamed project will be about the news, and mainstream media. It will be about what the mainstream media doesn’t report, and touch upon the biases inherent within major mainstream media outlets (mainly here in the States, but I’ll include international broadcasts where applicable).

Yes, there will be a fair amount of ranting and raving on my part, as the idea here is to reveal that which mainstream media doesn’t want you to know. Their idea is for you to follow as ignorant sheep, and not think too much about what they’re telling you. This show is in response to that, to show what’s really going on, when distractions are in play, etc.

For this, I’m looking for a co-host or two. I could do this show on my own, but it would be more informative and entertaining with a second voice (or maybe a third) thrown into the mix. If you would like to be a co-host, here is what I’m looking for:

Someone who:
–Keeps up with current events
–Watches/listens to/reads reports from different media outlets
–Has an opinion about mainstream media, and dislikes how they operate
–Can carry on intelligent, mature debates on these things

No idea yet when this show begins, as there is still a lot of planning that remains to be done behind the scenes.