Brits Savage Major Nelson On iTunes

One Life Left, Europe’s only gaming radio show, broke its own download records for the fourth consecutive week Wednesday and ended the day in the prestigious #1 slot on iTunes for the first time in history. Beating out commercially-produced internet broadcasting from 1UP, PC Gamer, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM and Xbox Live’s Major Nelson, the One Life Left podcast - available for free - has won critical acclaim by industry commentators worldwide for its brave use of soundwaves to communicate the thrill of videogaming.

The number-one-rated show’s success is unprecedented for a traditionally-broadcast gaming radio programme; not exactly surprising, since there are only two traditionally-broadcast gaming radio programmes on the planet. But it also marks a victory for non-commercial broadcasting in general and British broadcasting specifically. The iTunes top twenty is dominated by American magazine, website and mega-corporation-sponsored podcasts. One Life Left is supported and broadcast by Resonance FM, an arts-council funded station in London, UK, and remains wholly independent.

One Life Left’s content is original and unique to the show, produced completely from scratch by a host of famous and not-quite-famous-yet contributors. The record-breaking Show #33, subtitled ‘The Danger of Words,’ features many of those regulars and includes reviews, gaming gambling and fast-paced gaming poetry, as well as two bona-fide industry legends in audio disguise. And there’s more to come in March.

“It’d be easy to kick back, relax, and watch the honeys roll in,” says presenter Ste Curran, “And I’m not saying that’s not tempting. But we have work to do.”

“I guess,” adds number-one-rated co-presenter Robert Howells. “But with three new mini-features planned for March, and that investigative trip to Tokyo in April… It’s just too much. I just don’t think I can!”

“What’s iTunes?” interjects newshound Ann ‘Scoops’ Scantlebury. “I do the news! Listen to the news!”

The One Life Left Team continues to auction gaming items on its website to raise money for One Life Left’s host, Resonance FM. They’re always seeking guests, interviewees, and products to feature: email  pr at onelifeleft.com. Questions and requests for quotes will be dealt with by the number-one-rated team on a case by case basis from a jewel-laden couch in palace of gold.

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