So there's been a lot of talk going back and forth on the usefulness of Mario Kart Wii's pack-in, the Wii Wheel. The consensus seems to be that it's better than using the Wii Remote by itself since you have something round to hold onto, but it doesn't really DO much (see image above) and still isn't as precise as a traditional control scheme. I can see myself trying it out while I quickly charge the batteries in my Wavebird and never touching it again. It may get some use from curious, casual visitors that want to play, but I doubt I'll be using it much. I realize that the game would be $50 with or without the Wii Wheel, so it truly is a freebie, but just out of curiosity, what would you do if you were given a choice?

Ray fans out there will be glad to know that the collected works of Ray Hargreaves (outside of 2P START!) is now neatly packaged on the revamped Raybob Industries website as his official portfolio has been completed! We'll discuss this and other site updates alongside the usual segments. Check this one out as Ray declares it's his favorite podcast yet!

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I am pleased to announce that my portfolio is now available. It's my personal works of art, music, videos, and animations. So if you've ever wondered what I've done outside of 2P START!, then you'll find plenty of things to see. Take a look around and let me know what you think, and be sure to spread the word about it!

I thought I'd sandwich in a Name That Game between yesterday's podcast and tomorrow's comic. If you're new to this little game, rules are posted after the break. Good luck!

[Update]: Rachel is indeed correct, the image you see is from the classic game:

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In this episode, Tim and Ray hit some sensitive topics as the Ikaruga comic and Resident Evil 5 bring up issues of race in video games. Look for the regular segments as well, prepped and packaged for your consumption!

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I know it's been awhile since our last wallpaper (about 4 months!), but there was some interest in seeing our last comic Theory of Evolution turned into a wallpaper. Ray has obliged so feel free to grab it in the Extras! section of the site. Have a great weekend everyone!

It was asked recently where users could sign up on 2P START! and I realized that there is nowhere to do so. I personally hate registering at hundreds of different sites, but I know we have some dedicated readers who have to type in their names and email addresses every time they want to leave a comment, which probably gets a bit annoying. So now you guys have the option to register or login right above where you write your comments. Of course it won't be required that you register, but I thought it would be nice to at least give you guys that option!

The comic is coming, but until then, you can guess where this image comes from! If you're new to this little game, rules are posted after the break. Good luck!

[Update]: CouchPotato99 is certainly correct. The game is the ever-popular...

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This week we discuss all the happenings and goings-on at 2P START! Everything from the new merchandise, to the new Name That Game contest, to the new podcast music, to Ray's new Smash Bros. review. Everything is new, which is why they call it news!

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