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All hosts on the show this week, which include: Topics Include: Too Human Demo! Go Play it NOW! 2008 E3 Media As a separate show is XBLRadio s Interview with Scott Steinberg of Embassy Multimedia Consultants, Digital Trends, Players Only, and author of many books (see below).  Scott sits down to talk to Mr B4, X3R0 9, and INFECTEDPB503 to talk about E3 and the future of gaming in general. All the Players Only episodes, as well as Scott s books, are FREE to download!  So if you want to Get Rich Playing Games ?  Or Want to be a game journalist? Find out how! Click the Book Cover For Your FREE Download! Thanks for listening, Please leave us a comment on the show or send us an e-mail at: xblradio@platformnation.com Direct Download XBLRadio ver 70.5 (right click, save as) Direct Download XBLRadio Interview 70.5I (right click, save as)

Hollywood and the music biz have tried to play nicely with video games since the very beginning ? only now, they?re finally starting to succeed. This week on Players Only, we investigate the phenomenon of convergence: The line where the comic book, recording, film and interactive entertainment industries meet. Also explored: How hit TV shows/movies become hit games, the secret to adapting properties for the small screen and why today?s biggest releases are beginning to rival summer blockbusters in terms of both sheer production values and cinematography...

Ever wondered where the industry's most mind-blowing PC and video games come from? Wish granted: This week on Players Only, we get to know today?s most trendsetting designers better - and discover whether or not digital diversions really have the power to change the world. Also explored: The magic of game design, where the best ideas originate and just how far both culturally and intellectually video games have the potential to take us...

So much for stereotypes: Modern video game audiences include more women than ever. This week on Players Only, we find out while females of all ages are increasingly flocking to the business - and to get their hands on the controller. Also explored: Women's changing role in the industry, career opportunities for women in gaming and why, from casual games to first-person shooters, MMOs and Hollywood-level productions, we're suddenly seeing a push to create a field, and increasingly innovative range of titles, that offer more cross-gender appeal...

Wake up and quit playing with yourself: Today's hottest games can be found online! This week on Players Only, we discover why massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles - persistent virtual worlds designed for thousands to simultaneously interact with and enjoy - and social networks are exploding in popularity. Also explored: Online culture, ways games can help build personal relationships and just what it takes to create the Internet's most popular 3D worlds...

Ever wonder what it takes to make a hit? This week on Players Only, we discover how today's biggest blockbusters come together, reveal the way publishers decide which titles to produce and learn the secret to breaking into the video game biz. Also explored: Tips for aspiring designers, where the job opportunities are and a day in the life of a game developer.

Ushering in an era of kindler, gentler interactivity, casual games (instantly-comprehensible, user-friendly titles that appeal to men and women of all ages) are the hottest trend in 2008. Today on DigitalTrends.com s Players Only, the experts explain the reason for their unprecedented success, and reveal how they re shaping the entire face of the industry. Also explored: Mobile/cell phone entertainment, online communities and how games are bringing friends and family closer together...

Are video games art? Until now, the jury has yet to weigh in. On the debut episode of DigitalTrends.com's Players Only with Scott Steinberg: Are Video Games Art? Until now, the jury has yet to weigh in. On the debut episode od DigitalTrends.com's Players Only with Scott Steinberg, we ask a panel of experts and renowned industry insiders to settle the age-old debate. Also explored: Who's playing today, the current state of computer and vdeo games, 2008's top trends and where the future of the medium lies.