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Usually, I talk about video games here, but everyone needs to go to AZ and visit Bedrock City, because apparently it's still open!

What We're Playing

Cliff: Diablo 4

Colby: Diablo 4, Indivisible, Adventures of Pip

Dylan: Helldivers 2

News

Lawbreakers is Back!
PS5 Pro Games Are Coming
Outlaws is Locking Missions Behind Season Pass
Don’t Forget to Tip Your Game Devs

Questions

Joe Coleslaw: Podcast Follow Up Question: are you sure there is going to be an episode this week?
Did anyone catch the eclipse? What are some once in an IRL lifetime events you've experienced?
QuackMike: I'm late to the leak, but how do people feel about Sony & Insomniac having exclusive rights to X-Men until 2035 in relation to the X-Men 97 show and their introduction to the MCU in a few years?
mansock: Do you like sand?
Princess_Megan: Will you adopt me and take me to cool places?
Primefan13: Thoughts on sea of thieves being on PlayStation?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

The Big Con
Town of Salem 2:

Xbox Game Pass

Harold Halibut – April 16th

PlayStations Plus

Immortals of Aveum (PS5)
Minecraft Legends (PS4, PS5)
Skul: The Hero Slayer (PS4)

PlayStation Plus

Animal Well | PS5
Tales of Kenzera: Zau | PS5
Dave the Diver | PS4 + PS5
Oddballers | PS4
Construction Simulator | PS4 + PS5
The Crew 2 | PS4
Raji: An Ancient Epic | PS4 + PS5
LEGO Ninjago Movie Videogame | PS4
Nour: Play With Your Food | PS4 + PS5
Deliver Us Mars | PS4 + PS5
LEGO Marvel's Avengers | PS4
Miasma Chronicles | PS5
Stray Blade | PS5

PlayStation Plus Classics Games

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare | PS4 + PS5
Star Wars: Rebel Assault 2: The Hidden Empire | PS4 + PS5
MediEvil | PS4 + PS5

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/devious-deckbuilders
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/virtual-realities-mystery-mayhem

Prime Gaming

Fallout 76
Chivalry 2 (Available April 4 through Epic Games Store)
Faraway 2: Jungle Escape (Available April 4 through Amazon Games App)
Black Desert (Available April 4 through Black Desert Online Launcher)
Drawn: Trail of Shadows (Available April 11 through Amazon Games App)
Faraway 3: Arctic Escape (Available April 11 through Amazon Games App)
Fallout 76 (Available April 11 Through Microsoft Store Code on PC and Xbox Code on Xbox)
Demon's Tilt (Available April 11 Through Epic Games Store)
Rose Riddle: The Fairy Tale Detective Collector's Edition (Available April 18 Through Legacy Games Code)
Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space (Available April 18 Through Amazon Games App)
Living Legends: Fallen Sky (Available April 25 Through Amazon Games App)
Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness (Available April 25 Through Amazon Games App)
Tiny Robots Recharged (Available April 25 Through Amazon Games App)

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

Extra Life

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Nintendo Online

Wrecking Crew '98
SUPER R-TYPE
Amazing Hebereke

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Ubisoft is calling this the future of gaming, we are less convinced.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Baldur's Gate

Colby: Final Fantasy 6, Tales of Arise

Dylan: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

News

The FUTURE of Video Games

New Parental Controls for Steam

Finishing Every Mario Maker Level

The PS5 Pro is Coming

Game Pass for Minecraft

Billionaires Calling Each Other Names

Questions

Primefan13: Thoughts on the Doom games?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Call of the Wild: The Angler
Atom Eve

Xbox Game Pass

Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console)
The Quarry (Cloud and Console) – March 20
Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 21
Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC) – March 26
Diablo IV (Console and PC) – March 28
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28
Open Roads (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28
Ark: Survival Ascended (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – April 1
F1 23 (Cloud) EA Play – April 2
Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 2

PlayStation Plus

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
Sifu
Hello Neighbor 2
EA Sports F1 23

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/humble-heroines-action-adventure-intrigue
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/spring-into-learning-complete-humongous-collection
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/plaion-hits-saints-row-red-faction-collection

Prime Gaming

Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove (Available March 21 through Legacy Games Code)
Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App)
Through the Darkest of Times (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App)
Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App)

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

Extra Life

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We talk about all of the Xbox news from the last week and how it might impact the Xbox's future.

What We're Playing * Cliff: Baldur’s Gate 3 * Colby: Persona 3, Monster Sanctuary

News * The Future is Xbox! I Mean, the Future Has to Be Something I Guess? * There Are a Lot of Game Pass Subs * We Are About to See a Bunch of New-ish Systems * Finally, a Reason to Buy a PlayStation Portal * Fallout is Getting a Very Cool Special Edition

Questions * Mansocks: What is the best video game movie or TV show adaption (and you can't say TLOU)? * Princess_Megan: Why does Microsoft hate cross play? This popped up again during a conversation I was having with the IT Manager. We both play ESO occasionally, but on different platforms so we can't play together. It seems like an easy thing to set up now that Microsoft basically owns all of the game publishing companies

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games * Super Meat Boy Forever!

Xbox Game Pass * Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) * Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, and PC) * Bluey: The Videogame (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 22 * Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 27 * Madden NFL 24 (Cloud) EA Play – February 27 * Indivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28 * Space Engineers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 29 * Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 5 * Diablo IV - March 28

PlayStation Plus Classic * Resistance: Retribution | PS4 + PS5 * Jet Rider 2 (originally released as Jet Moto 2 in the US) | PS4 + PS5 * Tales of Symphonia | PS4 + PS5 * Tales of Vesperia | PS4 + PS5

Humble Bundle * Destiny 2: The Story So Far * IGN Fan Fest 24

Prime Gaming * Blade Assault (Available February 22 through Amazon Games App) * Gravitar: Recharged (Available February 29th through Epic Games Store)

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A new study from GLAAD confirms that we need more games with LGBTQ characters and storylines and anyone who says otherwise doesn't really game that much anyway.What We're Playing* Cliff: Baldurs Gate 3 * Colby: Elden Ring, Persona 3

NewsLGBTQ Inclusion in Video GamesEverything Isn’t Great with the Dead Cells Team

Some Xbox Games Might Not Be Just Xbox Games for Long

Physical Games Aren’t as Expensive As I Thought

Subnautica 2 is Getting 4 Player Coop

Questions monotone screaming*: I don’t have anything video game related, but what is your ideal bagel sandwich combination * Rich Deacon:

VR gaming feels like its flat and has lost momentum (Correct me if I am wrong). Do you feel it's going to claim a large stake of gaming in the future?

Would you rather be unable to eat chocolate for the rest of your life or be unable to eat cheese for the rest of your life?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic GamesDakar Desert Rally is the biggest off-road rally racing adventure ever developed. Experience the speed and excitement of the largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.

Xbox Game Pass* Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 13 * Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 * A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 15 * PlateUp! – Feb 15th * Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 20

Humble Bundle* Mindbending Masterpieces * Mega Man Franchise Pack * Controllerd Chaos * Exceptional Indie Allies

Prime Gaming* Criminal Archives: Alphabetic Murders - Collector's Edition (Available February 15th through Legacy Games Code) * Tempest 4000 (Available February 15th through Amazon Games App) * Blade Assault (Available February 22 through Amazon Games App) * Gravitar: Recharged (Available February 29th through Epic Games Store)

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What We're Playing * Cliff: Baldur’s Gate * Colby: Elden Ring, Persona 3 * Dylan: Fortnite, Marvel Snap, Monster Train

News * Go Pirate Spec Ops: The Line * Disney Buys $1.5 Billion Worth of Epic * Taylor Swifts Boyfriend Wants Bring Back Backyard Sport * You Know I Can’t Resist a New Controller * New Rock Band Guitars, Let’s Go! * Jedi Survivor Wins a Grammy

Questions * Joe Coleslaw: Accessibility minded keybinds and settings.... some games, (Palworld) make you long press a button, or mash a button, when not everyone can use that repeated motion without pain or complications. The most noteworthy news stories from YEARS ago, was the uncharted collection adding the "reduced hold/press to mash" setting and becoming heroes overnight. Why isn't this a standard yet? Better question: what settings in games SHOULD BE standard. * Rich: So since Phil Spencer Says We’ll Hear From Him And The Xbox Team Next Week On Their “Vision For The Future Of Xbox” - what would you deem as your future vision for the xbox? Since humanity seems hell bent on killing itself, what do you think will get us in the end. Global warming, lack of fresh water, AI, or people wearing Apple Vision as they drive? * primefan13: Thoughts on Underdog VR? * QuackMike: Have you played Gravity Circuit and did you like it?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games * Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! * Lost Castle

Xbox Game Pass * Persona 3 Reload (Friday, February 2) * Anuchard (Tuesday, February 6) * Train Sim World 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7 * Madden NFL 24 (Console and PC) – February 8 * Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 13 * Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 * A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 15 * PlateUp! – Feb 15th * Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 20

PlayStation Plus * Foamstars * Steelrising * Rollerdrome

Humble Bundle * https://www.humblebundle.com/games/controllerd-chaos * https://www.humblebundle.com/games/exceptional-indie-allies * https://www.humblebundle.com/games/with-soulslike-these-you-need-enemies

Prime Gaming * Fallout (Available February 1st through GOG) * Breakout: Recharged (Available February 1st through Epic Games Store) * Missile Command: Recharged (Available February 8th through Epic Games Store) * Criminal Archives: Alphabetic Murders - Collector's Edition (Available February 15th through Legacy Games Code) * Tempest 4000 (Available February 15th through Amazon Games App) * Blade Assault (Available February 22 through Amazon Games App) * Gravitar: Recharged (Available February 29th through Epic Games Store)

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The folks that are making Dragons Dogma 2 think they know better than I do how I want to use fast travel. They are wrong.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Baldur's Gate
Colby: Elden Ring, Palworld

News

Are You a Fan of Fast Travel?
PalWord is Selling Like Hotcakes But Has Some Issues
The Digital Only Future Has Begun
Time to Get The Last Rock Band 4 DLC
RTX Remix Will Update Your Old Games

Questions

Joe Coleslaw: Wakes up from 8 week Coma

Oh, hey guys! Great show last week! Did you know Sea of Thieves introduced a Safer Seas option, which would inevitably turn a PVP(ve) world into a Private, PVE world for only you, and up to 3 of your friends?

[ begins to discuss the possibilities of bringing in old players who are sick of "sinking" hours and hours into a session only to come across 1 group of A**holes and ruin your experience]

[Goes on to discuss the potential for gamer parents to introduce their families to this world without fear of toxic coms, or a sense of accomplishment in succeeding in a world event, or that voyage that sends you all around the world in 4 hours tops.]

[CONTINUES to ramble on about how the Safer Seas mode brings more FIGHT from the folks WILLING/ABLE to Risk everything for the sake of rewards, GOLD, & GLORY in the 'regular' HIGH SEAS, adventure mode.]

By the way, since writing that question in the first week of December... we have a new season that just started on Tuesday. Including some changes to the quest system, and direct diving to start your adventure, lastly, the level of reputation is increased from a 75 cap, to level 500. 100 prestige 5 times.

So my question is, what other game could you see this option implemented? What game could benefit from taking out the opposition, and just letting you live in the world?

Rich:

Name one gaming accessory that everyone should have

Name one office accessory that everyone should have

Princess_Megan:

In your opinion, what is the greatest gaming system of all time? It can be computer, arcade, or console as long as you can make a reasonable argument for it

Alan S (zeroskill):

The Steam Deck is almost 2! Do you still use yours just as frequently as you did the first year? What have you found to be your favorite game to play handheld?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Infinifactory

Xbox Game Pass

Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 25
Brotato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30
Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2
Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 6
PlateUp! - February 15
Open Roads - February 22

PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus Games Catalog Additions for January 2024

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition | PS4 + PS5
Resident Evil 2 | PS4 + PS5
Hardspace: Shipbreaker | PS5
LEGO City Undercover | PS4
Just Cause 3 | PS4
Session: Skate Sim | PS4 + PS5
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun | PS4
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong | PS4 + PS5
Surviving the Aftermath | PS4

PlayStation Plus Classics Games Catalog Additions for January 2024

Rally Cross | PS4 + PS5
Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace | PS4 + PS5
Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection | PS4
Legend of Mana | PS4
Secret of Mana | PS4

Prime Gaming

Yars: Recharged – Epic Games Store – January 25

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

Extra Life

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It's been a while, but we are back! Get the lowdown on our GOTY picks!

What We're Playing

Cliff: Baldur's Gate, While the Irons Hot

Colby: Elden Ring, Vampire Survivor

News

GOTY
Best Selling Steam Games of 2023

Questions

Primefan13: Thoughts on the big snow across the country?

monotone screaming: What’s the next long-awaited game you’re hoping for in 2024? (i.e Titanfall 3, hollow knight silksong, etc.)

Tr1pletrouble88: What would your favorite game character's new year's resolution be? and no it cannot be a screen resolution >:c

Rich:

So what was a game you were stoked to play, played forever then one day was like meh....

What is your favorite or 2nd favorite cereal if your 1st cereal is recalled for being toxic or just really boring?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Love

Game Pass

Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 18
F1 23 (Console and PC) EA Play – January 18
Palworld (Cloud, Console, PC) – January 19
Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 25
Brotato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30
Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2
Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 6
Plague Tale: Requiem
Evil West
Nobody Saves the World

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/awesome-games-done-quick-2024
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/play-pink-with-twin-sails
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/outright-heroes-film-television

Prime Gaming

Endling: Extinction is Forever – Amazon Games App – January 4
Apico – Amazon Games App – January 11
Atari Mania – Epic Games Store – January 18
Yars: Recharged – Epic Games Store – January 25

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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We've seen the GTA VI trailer and it looks great, but do we really have to wait until 2025 to play it?

What We're Playing Cliff: Starfield, Cocoon, Meniko’s Night Market, Steamworld Build, From Space

Colby: Biomutant, Soma

Dylan: Planet Zoo, Steamworld Build, Tropico 6

News * GTA6 Has Its First Trailer * But It’s Probably Not Coming to PC at Launch * Bethesda Is Giving Paid Content Another Shot * I’d Love to See This Venn Diagram * Apparently People Think Achievements Need Work? * These Controllers Are Weird and Too Expensive * Hey, Don’t Forget, Netflix Has Games!

Questions Rdeacon: Cliff gets a call... we want to sponsor the podcast!!! What is your dream sponsor... and which one is your nightmare?

Primefan13: Thoughts on the two new upcoming Godzilla movies? monotone screaming With the game awards in 2 days, what do you think will be game of the year? Also, general thoughts on the other categories?

Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think your Spotify Wrapped would look like for your games this year? Top games, genres, developers even?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Predecessor
GigaBash

Xbox Game Pass:

Remnant: From the Ashes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Remnant II (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
Spirit of the North (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1
SteamWorld Build (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 5
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5
While the Iron’s Hot (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5
World War Z: Aftermath (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5
Goat Simulator 3 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 7
Against the Storm (PC) – December 8
Tin Hearts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 12
Far Cry 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 14

Coming to Game Pass Core on December 6 * Chivalry 2 – December 6 * Totally Reliable Delivery Service – December

DLC / Game Updates * Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble – Available Now * Fallout 76: Atlantic City – Boardwalk Paradise – December 5

PlayStation Plus * Lego 2K Drive (PS5, PS4) * Powerwash Simulator (PS5, PS4) * Sable (PS5)

Humble Bundle Uplifting Adventures Wholesome Games Bundle

Fight T1D with JRPGs

Prime Gaming * December 7th- Deathloop (via Epic Games Store) * December 14th- Aground (via Amazon Games app) * December 14th- SeaOrama: World of Shipping (via Amazon Games app) * December 21st- Kombinera (via Epic Games Store) * December 28th- A Tiny Sticker Tale (via Amazon Games app) * December 28th- Asteroids: Recharged (via Epic Games Store)

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We all can't wait to play a remaster of Ski Resort Tycoon, right? What We're Playing * Cliff: Starfield * Colby: Starfield * Dylan: Dead Space, One Piece: Odyssey

Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ News * Everything That Microsoft Owns Now * Why There Aren’t Activision Games on Game Pass This Year * Starfield is Doing Just Fine * Minecraft Passes Another Sales Milestone * Cow! Cows! Cows! * The King Kong Game is Bad for a Reason * Apparently, Nintendo is Just Too Nice of a Place for Unions

Question Extra Life Icon: Question for the pod! I've been seeing a lot of conflict on the hour to dollar ratio for games like $70, what are your guy's takes on the conversation? Does a $70 game need to be 50 hr plus like Starfield, or can it be a tight but quality game like Spiderman 2 at 15 hrs?

Rdeacon:

Are you excited about the new Mario 2D scroller?
Are hot tuna dishes an abomination? The only answer is yes.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Tandem : A Tale of Shadows
Evil Within 2

Xbox Game Pass

F1 Manager 2023 | Cloud, Console, and PC - October 19
Cities: Skylines 2 | PC - October 24
Dead Space | Cloud, Console, PC, EA Play - October 26
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery | Cloud and Console - October 26
Mineko's Night Market | Cloud, Console, and PC - October 26
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale | Cloud, Console, and PC - October 31
Jusant | Cloud, Console, and PC - October 31

Humble Bundle

Sid Meier's Ultimate Collection - One More Turn
Bandai Namco Fights, Frights, and Fantasy
Living in Simulation

Fright of your Life (pay what you want and help charity)

Prime Gaming

October 19 - The Textorcist
October 26 - Super Adventure Hand

Patreon

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There is a new PS 5 Slim coming out this year with a removable $80 hard drive.

What We're Playing * Cliff: Are there other games that aren’t Starfield? * Dylan: Fortnite, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Demo, Vampire Survivors

News * Has Anybody Ever Said “I Want an External Bluray Player for my PS5”? * We Can Finally Stop Talking About Activision/Blizzard This Week. Maybe? * Maybe Cloud Streaming Isn’t That Hard After All? * Could Disney Buy EA? * Add A Screen to Your Xbox Series S * Both Epic and Telltale Are Laying Folks Off * Finally a Use for One Drive * I Refuse to Call It the Meta Quest 3 * Would You Pay $60 for a Mobile Game? * I Can Finally Sail the Seven Seas By Myself

Questions * Squid: Hey! Apropos of nothing…. What's the most progress you've ever lost in a video game? For me I would say it's about 84 hours. * Primefan13: Thoughts on the current state of Call of Duty? * Princess_Megan: Who is the best video game villain? * Mansocks: What was your earliest arcade memory? * Rich: What is your go-to game when you need game therapy after a hard day? * Do you like to spend money on yourself or others?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games * Blazing Sails * Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary

Xbox Game Pass * Gotham Knights (October 3) * NHL 24 10-hour free trial (October 3) * The Lamplighters League (October 3) * Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (October 4) * Forza Motorsport (October 10) * Cities: Skylines 2 (October 24) * Mineko’s Night Market (October 26) * Headbangers Rhythm Royale (October 31) * Jusant (October 31)

Leaving Game Pass * Erville (October 15) * Overwhelm (October 15) * Shenzhen I/O (October 15) * The Legend Of Tianding (October 15) * Trek To Yomi (October 15) * Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (October 15)

Humble Bundle * Bandai Namco Fights, Frights, and Fantasy * Awesome Indies from Humble Games * Laugh 'til You Die - Multiplayer Mayhem

Prime Gaming * October 12 + The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters Deluxe Edition + Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp

October 19
The Textorcist
October 26
Super Adventure Hand

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Unity Is In the "Finding Out" Stage I BelieveUnity made some absolutely terrible changes to their pricing structure and the indie games dev community is pissed.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Graveyard Keeper, Starfield
It’s Hans, Bitch: Tarkov, Starfield, Rolling Thunder
Colby: no Colby only, Zuul (Hans)
Dylan: Fortnite

News

Unity is Doing the Bad
Just All of the Starfield News
Get Your PC Warmed Up for Cyberpunk
Lets All Pool Our Money and Buy Gearbox
PS Plus ++
Game Noods
Hans’ Stuff

Questions

monotone screaming: Many pieces of media have done the idea of a VR “deep dive” game, which is fully immersive to all senses. What are your thoughts on this, if it could actually be achieved in real life?

Mansocks: Starfield is one of the few games I have left the music on in a game. I usually have my own music playing or nothing.... how about you all?

Primefan13: Thoughts on the upcoming Assassin's Creed?

Aslan the Incompetent: Who is your favorite video game creator?

Cheap & Free Games

Epic Games

911 Operator

Xbox Game Pass

Gris (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition (Cloud and Console) – Available now
Call of the Wild: The Angler – Available now
Humankind (Cloud and Console) – Available now
Starfield (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – September 6
Solar Ash (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 14
Lies of P (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 19
Party Animals - September 20
Payday 3 - September 21
Cocoon - September 29

PlayStation Plus

Saints Row (PS4 and PS5)
Black Desert - Traveler Edition (PS4)
Generation Zero (PS4).

PlayStation Plus Extra

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (PS4)
Call of the Sea (PS4, PS5)
Cloudpunk (PS4, PS5)
Contra: Rogue Corps (PS4)
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… (PS4)
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir (PS4)
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (PS4, PS5)
Planet Coaster: Console Edition (PS4, PS5)
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (PS4)
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (PS4, PS5)
Star Ocean The Divine Force (PS4, PS5)
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4)
Tails Noir (PS4, PS5)
This War of Mine: Final Cut (PS5)
Unpacking (PS4, PS5)
West of Dead (PS4)
Dragon’s Crown Pro (PS4)
Star Ocean First Departure R (PS4)
Star Ocean: The Last Hope – 4K & FHD Remaster (PS4)
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (PS4)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/pc-building-sim-rebooted
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/strike-from-shadows-topdown-stealth
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/dino-fever
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/tales-from-wales-interactive
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cities-skylines-build-today-plan-for-tomorrow

Prime Gaming

Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy – September 14
Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space – September 21
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate – September 21
Unsolved Case: Murderous Script Collector's Edition – September 28
Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator – September 28

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Anonymous
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Now that Josh is officially Dr. Josh, we had him back on the podcast to have him give us an update on his video game research.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Graveyard Keeper, Everspace 2
Josh: BG3
Dylan: Stray, BG3, Fortnite

Dr. Josh!

Man, This Isn’t What I Wanna Hear About Starfield
Starfield Leaker Arrested
Nintendo Has Sold A Lot of Switches
The PlayStation Portal Pricing Has Been Announced
So Much Balder’s Gate News
Game Pass is Coming to Geforce Now
MS Gives It Another Try in the UK
Epics Got a Deal For You (If You Make Video Games)

Questions

Primefan13: Thoughts on the DC Movieverse?

Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think a mechanic would be in your ideal sports game? Personally? Individual players for each person on the team, but to play 22 players lobby Fifa.

Princess_Megan: You have to pick a game to speed run. Which game are you playing, and how long do you think it'll take to complete?

Epic Games

Cave Story+

Xbox Game Pass

Starfield Early Access (via the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade) – September 1 (Console, PC,Cloud)
Gris – September 5 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Starfield – September 6 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Lies of P – September 19 (Console, PC)
Party Animals – September 20 (Console, PC)
Payday 3 – September 21 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Cocoon – September 29 (Console, PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/if-you-build-it-cities-more
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/masters-modern-3d-platformers

Nintendo Online

Excitebike 64

Patreon

Alan Schulte
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Anonymous
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The CEO of Take-Two is the right price for Red Dead Redemption...we think he's wrong.

What We're Playing

Cliff: The Cave, Figment 2: Creed Valley, Vampire Survivors, Broforce, Graveyard Keeper, Crusader Kings 3

Colby: Scourge Bringer, Broforce Forever, Remnant 2, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever

Dylan: Baldur’s Gate 3, Stray

News

The Take Two CEO is Wrong

Stop Saving So Much Guys!
EA Kills More Servers
Maybe This Will Get the UK to Figure Things Out
STRONGBAD!

Questions

Princess_Megan: What is one mass change you would like to see across all video games? (You can't say make them shorter)

Primefan13: Favorite text adventure game and why?

Alan S (zeroskill): What is your favorite genre of tabletop games? Which tabletop game is your favorite? Hopefully Dylan is around for this one.

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

"Black Book"
Dodo Peak

Xbox Game Pass

Quake II (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
August 15 - Everspace 2 - Series X, Series S
Firewatch (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 17
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 18
Sea of Stars (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 29
Gris (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 5

PlayStation Plus

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen | PS4 + PS5
Sea of Stars | PS4 + PS5
Lost Judgement | PS4 + PS5
Moving Out | PS4 + PS5
Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed | PS4 + PS5
Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition | PS4
Source of Madness | PS4 + PS5
Cursed to Golf | PS4 + PS5
Dreams | PS4
PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night | PS4 + PS5
Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures | PS4 + PS5
Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition | PS4 + PS5
Spellforce 3 Reforced | PS4
Midnight Fight Express | PS4

PlayStation Premium: Classics

MediEvil: Resurrection | PS4 + PS5
Ape Escape: On the Loose | PS4 + PS5
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice | PS4 + PS5

Humble Bundle

Resident Evil: Decades Horror Village Edition
Jackbox Jukebox Playing Odds
Take Your Turn Tactics RPGs
Humble Bundle Membership
Spaced Out

Prime Gaming

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 - August 17
Foretales - August 17
Driftland: The Magic Revival - August 17

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

Extra Life

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The rumors tell us that there could be a new Switch this time next year, but does anyone really want one? What We're Playing * Cliff: Toem, The Cave, Disney Illusion Island, Tribes of Midguard * Colby: Remnant 2, Coffee Talk

News * It Looks Like We Are Getting a New Switch * Awww, No More Immortals Fenyx Rising * No. Just No. * This Is Great News * PS5 Beta is Fueling Slim Rumors * This is Just Weird

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What is your favorite single player game you've played this year and your favorite multiplayer game you've played this year?

Princess_Megan: If you could temporarily retire tomorrow, which game would you play first?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games * Bloons TD 6 * Loop Hero

Xbox Game Pass * August 1 - Celeste - Console, PC, Cloud * A Short Hike (Cloud, Console, PC) – August 3 * August 8 - Broforce Forever - Console, TBD * Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 9 * Airborne Kingdom (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 10 * August 15 - Everspace 2 - Series X, Series S * August 18 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Console, PC, TBD * August 29 - Sea of Stars - Console, TBD * Celeste (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available today

Xbox Gold * Blue Fire (August 1-31) * Inertial Drift (August 1-31)

Playstation Plus * PGA Tour 2K23 * Dreams * Death’s Door

Humble Bundle * RPG Legends: Baldur's Gate & Beyond * Cozy Games

Prime Gaming * PayDay 2 + “The Gage Mod Courier” DLC - August 3 * Farming Simulator 19 - August 10 * Blade Assault - August 10 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 - August 17 * Foretales - August 17 * Driftland: The Magic Revival - August 17 * In Sound Mind - In Sound Mind * Summertime Madness - August 31

Nintendo Online * Oracle of Seasons * Oracle of Ages

Patreon * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr. * Anonymous * Rich Deacon

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Microsoft officially delays the acquisition of Activision/Blizzard until October 18, giving them more time to work with the FTC and CMA.

What We're Playing

Cliff: The Big Con, Beacon Pines
Colby: FarCry 6, Lego Star Wars, Arcade Paradise

News

MS Looking to Extend Their Deal with Activision/Blizzard
Games with Gold is Gone
GP Friends And Family is Ending
Sony Signs Ten Year Deal with Microsoft
You’ll Probably Be Able to Change Out the Battery on Your Next Switch
Watch Your Heated Gamer Moments Folks
Get Stabbed in Assassins Creed
Bungie Wins Against Gamers

Questions

Tr1pletrouble88: What do you imagine cartwheeling through jello is like?

monotone screaming: Alternative question: do you think it would be more fun to destroy a big block of jello by tearing it apart hulk-style or smashing it apart with a baseball bat

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Murder by Numbers!
Elder Scrolls Online

Xbox Game Pass

Techtonica (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Toem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Cave (Cloud and Console)
Maquette (Console and PC) – July 19
Figment 2: Creed Valley (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 20
The Wandering Village (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 20
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – July 25
Venba (Console and PC) – July 31
Celeste (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 1

Xbox Game Pass DLC / Game Updates

Naraka: Bladepoint Deluxe Edition Upgrade – Available now
League of Legends Champion: Naafiri – July 20
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island – July 20
Dead by Daylight: Nicolas Cage DLC – July 25

Leaving Game Pass

Dreamscaper -- cloud, console, PC
Expeditions: Rome -- PC
Marvel's Avengers -- cloud, console, PC
The Ascent -- cloud, console, PC
Two Point Campus -- cloud, console, PC

PlayStation Plus

It Takes Two (PS5, PS4)
Sniper Elite 5 (PS5, PS4)
Snowrunner (PS5, PS4)
World War Z (PS5, PS4)
The Ascent (PS5, PS4)
Undertale (PS4)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (PS4)
Melty Blood: Type Lumina (PS4)
Dysmantle (PS5, PS4)
Circus Electrique (PS4)
Dynasty Warriors 9 (PS4)
Samurai Warriors 5 (PS4)
My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure (PS5, PS4)
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R (PS5, PS4)
Monster Jam Steel Titans (PS4)

PS Plus Classics

Gravity Crash Portable (PS5, PS4)
Twisted Metal (PS5, PS4)
Twisted Metal 2 (PS5, PS4)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cyberpunk-playground

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/athome-arcade

Prime Gaming

Wytchwood - July 20
Lunar Axe - July 27

Patreon

Alan Schulte
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Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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What We're Playing Cliff:The Big Con, Bramble: The Mountain King Colby: AC Valhalla, Arcade Paradise, FarCry 6, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer Dylan: Diablo IV News Microsoft Fought the FTC…and Won There Are a Lot of Classic Games Missing Game Pass Got More Expensive Terreria is a Lot More Popular Than I Would Have Thought Colby Can Finally Just Live in RDR2 Sega of America Has a Union Now Questions Rdeacon: Do you fold your pizza when you eat it If you get to a point in a game and find out you are only 1/3 through and sigh... does that make it a bad game? Tr1pletrouble88: Thoughts on live service games? Mazelnut: Taylor Swift is amazing, but what are your thoughts on her? monotone screaming: What are your thoughts on Stadia and it’s shutdown? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Train Valley 2 Xbox Game Pass Common’hood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11 Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC) – July 11 Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14 Techtonica (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 18 The Cave (Cloud and Console) – July 18 July 20 The Wandering Village Console, TBD July 31 Venba Console, TBD Prime Gaming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - July 10 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin- July 13 Patreon Alan Schulte Joe Cole Jr. Anonymous Rich Deacon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

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Xbox showed us every game we're going to be playing for the next 18 months and I'm hyped!

Also, sorry about the audio on this episode, it sounded fine when we were recording, not sure why it sounds like Cliff is in the back of a dark cave.

Cliff: Planet of Lana, Ravenlock, High-Fi Rush, Chicory: A Colorful Talke

Colby: AC Valhalla, The Big Con

Xbox Games Showcase
GameStop Just Fired Their CEO
PC Game Pass Coming to GeForce Now
Diablo Has Microtransactions, Who Else is Shocked?
Now You Can Play More Than Photoshop on Your Mac
Xbox Storage is Finally Getting Reasonable
Xbox Owes the FTC a Cool $20 Million
Sony Says Cloud Gaming is “Tricky”

Primefan: Any big summer plans?

Rdeacon: When does a game get to the point where the bugs/gliches are soo annoying that you stop playing?

Do all jobs eventually suck?

Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think the next generation of consoles will look like? Going from something like the ps3 to ps4 was about improving graphics, but going to the ps4 to ps5 was mainly about improving performance. Do you think the next gen will figure out how to improve graphics even more?

mazelnut: What are your thoughts on the New Apple Vision Pro? Is it cool new tech or black mirror type stuff?

Epic Games

Guacamelee! 2
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Xbox Game Pass

Rune Factory 4 Special (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 8
Stacking (Cloud and Console) – June 8
Dordogne (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13

PlayStation Plus

NBA 2K23 (PS5, PS4)
Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS5, PS4)
Trek to Yomi (PS5, PS4)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/must-play-metroidvania
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/pixel-pride

Prime Gaming

June 15
The Super Spy
Top Hunter
SteamWorld Dig 2

Switch Online

Mystery Tower
Harvest Moon
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Blaster Master: Enemy Below

Capcom 40th Anniversary

https://captown.capcom.com/en

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There are some great games coming to the PlayStation (and they'd like you to think they aren't coming to the Xbox or PC, but they are).

Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition

Colby: Shadow Warrior 3, Ravenlok, Eastern Exorcist, Fall Guys, AC Valhalla, Planet of Lana

Everything From the PlayStation Showcase

Nintendo is Not a Fan of the Dolphin Emulator

XBOX Appeals the CMA Decision

Sony Is Making Money with Playstation Plus

Folks Are Buying PSVR2 Regardless of What You Hear

At Least Activision Blizard is Winning One Lawsuit

Apparently It’s Not That Hard to Get Your Game Banned on the Switch

Cade 6 is Back from the Dead…Maybe?

Primefan: Favorite barbecue dish?

Aslan the Incompetent: What year do you consider to be the greatest for video game releases?

Squid: You’re stuck on an island, you can have three artists' entire discographies. What three artists do you choose!

Tr1pletrouble88: What are your opinions on retro setups? Like having an actual NES and CRT with game cartridges.

Brooke: What is your favorite video game music from when you were a kid?

Epic Games

Mystery Game

Xbox Game Pass

Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Farworld Pioneers (Console and PC)
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1
The Big Con (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1
Amnesia: The Bunker (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 6
Hypnospace Outlaw (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 6
Rune Factory 4 Special (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 8
Stacking (Cloud and Console) – June 8
Dordogne (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13

Xbox Gold

Adios ($17.99 ERP): Available June 1 to 30
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown ($19.99 ERP): Available June 16 to July 15

Prime Gaming

June 1
Sengoku 2
Mutation Nation
June 8
Soccer Brawl
Over Top
June 15
The Super Spy
Top Hunter
SteamWorld Dig 2
June 22
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
Autonauts
Revita
June 29
Roguebook
Once Upon a Jester
Gems of Destiny: Homeless Dwarf
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For three quarters in a row, Activision/Blizzard have been raking in cash from folks on PC, leaving the filthy console peasants in the dust.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition

Colby: Redfall, Immortals Fenyx Rising, TMNT

News

Activision is Making More Money Off of PCs Than Consoles

Biden Wants to Tax Crypto

Xbox SSDs are Coming Down in Price

Phil Spenser is Disappointed in the CMA Decision

Riot Games is Gonna Have to Spend a Lot of Money

Doom 2 RPG is Now on PC

Give a Friend GamePass (on PC)

Questions

QwertyHJKL1234: Are there any large brands that you will avoid because of a bad experience (even if their new products are amazing)? If so, what brand(s), and what happened to make you avoid it?

Primefan: What are y’all’s thoughts on the new Transformers movie coming out in June? (it is not part of the Michel bay movies it’s a continuation of the bumblebee timeline)

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

The Sims™ 4 The Daring Lifestyle Bundle

Xbox Game Pass

Ravenlok (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 4
Weird West: Definitive Edition (Xbox Series X|S) – May 8
Shadowrun Trilogy (PC) – May 9
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 11
Amnesia: The Bunker: May 23
Railway Empire 2: May 25
Farworld Pioneers: May 30

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/whitethorn-games-showcase
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/feel-rhythm

Game Pass

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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The CMA (not the Country Music Awards) has decided that Microsoft can't buy Activision/Blizzard for the weirdest reason.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquistion

Rich: Garden Story, Grindstone, BoTW (begrudgingly)

News

The UK Has Blocked The Microsoft/Activision/Blizzard Merger

This is Just the Beginning for AI

Sony is Bringing More Games to PC, Because Money

Sega of America is Unionizing

RIP Waypoint

Video Games Cost to Damn Much Money to Make

Steam Has a Fancy New Notepad

Questions

Mister Polite: I am currently playing if you could read my mindas a quick game before Zelda comes out. It’s a nice whimsical game but then a 1/4 of a way through the game the villain of the game takes a baby and just eats it. I was stunned and speechless as I didn’t expect to see an actually cartoon baby get eaten in a game. It doesn’t have to video game related, but when was the last time you were out completely shocked by something

Rdeacon: Since Cliff isn't a huge fan of Mario games. What changes would Nintendo need to make so Cliff would approve of them?

What is your favorite breakfast cereal?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Against All Odds
Horizon Chase Turbo
Kao the Kangaroo

Xbox Game Pass

Redfall (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 2
Ravenlok: May 4
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2: May 11
Amnesia: The Bunker: May 23
Railway Empire 2: May 25
Farworld Pioneers: May 30

Xbox Gold

Star Wars Episode I Racer
Hoa

Playstation Plus

Chivalry 2 (PS4 and PS5)
GRID Legends (PS4 and PS5)
Descenders (PS4)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/striking-soulslikes

Prime Gaming

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D (Amazon Games App) – May 4
Super Sidekicks (Amazon Games App) – May 4
Samurai Shodown IV (Amazon Games App) – May 4
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition (Amazon Games App) – May 11
Lake (Amazon Games App) – May 11
Robo Army (Amazon Games App) – May 11
Last Resort (Amazon Games App) – May 11
Kardboard Kings (Amazon Games App) – May 18
The Almost Gone (Amazon Games App) – May 18
3 Count Bout (Amazon Games App) – May 18
Alpha Mission 2 (Amazon Games App) – May 18
Lila’s Sky Ark (Legacy Games Code) – May 25
Agatha Knife (Amazon Games App) – May 25
King of the Monsters 2 (Amazon Games App) – May 25
Kizuna Encounter (Amazon Games App) – May 25

Patreon

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Sean Palmer
Austin Palmer
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I mean, there are a host of other reasons too, but mostly that joke.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition

Colby: Loop Hero, Ghostwire Tokyo, Immortals Fenyx Rising

News

Please Atari, Just Stop

Do you have life insurance? Cuz if you do, you could always use a little more. Am I right or am I right or am I right, right, right, right?

SquareSoft Is Going to Be the Last Company on Earth Talking About the Blockchain

Aloy Kissed a Lady and Gamers are Fine with It I’m Sure

Questions

Rdeacon: Which games are you looking forward to playing that haven't been released in 2023: Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, etc

Which food as a kid was so much better then it is now?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite type of pie? Do you like to add any toppings, ex caramel or chocolate sauce? A la mode?

Brooke: What is a video game you started and never finished that you wish you had?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Breathedge
Poker Club

Xbox Game Pass

Cassette Beasts (PC) – April 26
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 27
The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Console and PC) – April 27
Redfall (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 2
Ravenlok: May 4
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2: May 11
Amnesia: The Bunker: May 23
Railway Empire 2: May 25
Farworld Pioneers: May 30

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/in-your-face-vr
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fight-4-your-friends-coop-shooters

Switch Online

Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
Flicky
Kid Chameleon
Pulseman

Patreon

Alan Schulte
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Anonymous
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Diablo 4 has gone gold, but they've made some really strange decisions regarding the in-game maps.

What We're PlayingCliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition

Colby: Mass Effect 2, Immortality, Scorn, Mothered, The Long Reach, Loop Hero

News

Diablo Goes Gold and Is Missing One Key Feature

I Guess I’m Going to Have to Start Playing Stardew Again

Sega Has $750 Million Dollars?

Apparently, Folks Love the Mario Movie

Cheating Via Peripherals?

I Don’t Need a New Controller, I Don’t Need a New Controller, I Don’t…

Ubisoft+ Comes to Xbox and It’s Really Expensive

Questions

Mister Polite: Playing Ghostwire Tokyo since it arrived on the Playstation Plus service, and it was a game that I was going to buy at full price when it came out, but I never had the time to play, so I didn't buy it. I am glad because the game is fine and fun, but I might not have enjoyed it if I had paid the full price. Since it's included in something I already paid for, I am enjoying it more.

Question: What is the most recent game in which you had a similar experience?

Rdeacon: Why do you think the PS5 has outsold the Xbox Series X?

Which one do you pick.... Churro or Soft Pretzel?

Clyde:

What is the most overrated video game of all-time?
What is the most underrated video game of all-time?
What is the best video game movie adaptation?
What video game has the most memorable characters?
What is the best video game ending of all-time?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Beyond Blue
Never Alone

Xbox Game Pass

Loop Hero (Console and PC)
Iron Brigade (Cloud and Console) – April 6
Ghostwire: Tokyo (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 12
NHL 23 (Console) EA Play – April 13
Minecraft Legends (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 18
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly – April 20 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Medieval Dynasty (Xbox One) – April 20
Homestead Arcana (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 21
Cassette Beasts (PC) – April 26
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 27
The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Console and PC) – April 27
Redfall (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 2

Leaving Game Pass April 30th

Bugsnax
Destroy All Humans!
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Tetris Effect: Connected
Unsouled

Xbox Gold

Out of Space: Couch Edition (April 1-30)
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind (April 16 to May 15)

Playstation Plus

Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5, PS4)
Meet Your Maker (PS5, PS4)
Tails of Iron (PS5, PS4)

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium

Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS4, PS5)
Doom Eternal (PS4, PS5)
Riders Republic (PS4, PS5)
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PS4)
Slay the Spire (PS4)
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (PS4, PS5)
The Evil Within (PS4)
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (PS4)
Bassmaster Fishing (PS4, PS5)
Paradise Killer (PS4, PS5)
Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS4, PS5)

PlayStation Premium Classics

Doom
Doom II
Doom 64
Doom 3
Dishonored: Definitive Edition

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/shared-screen-time-family-game-night

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
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I promise that we didn't forget we had a podcast, life just kinda got in the way for a bit. Here's an episode we recorded like 3 weeks ago and never posted. Hopefully, that will get you through to next week.

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What We're Playing

Cliff: Warhammer: Chaosbane

Colby: Mass Effect Andromeda, Red Dead Redemption 2, Warhammer: Chaosbane, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

The Diablo 4 Beta is Going Awesome!
Wanna Play Video Games in the Olympics?
FIFA Has No Idea What They Are Doing
Gamers Aren’t Opposed, But They Should Be
Are You Ready for Five More Years of Sea of Thieves?
Your Yearly Reminder That Netflix Has Video Games

Questions

Rdeacon: If you had to delete one gaming system (atari, playstation 1, 2, Game Cube, XBox 360, etc) from ever existing what would it be?

What state besides your current one would you want to live in?

Misshappychildhood: Did I once hear you say that you liked the Postal games?

Tr1pletrouble88: What would your favorite video game character's Final Smash be?

Epic Games

Chess Ultra
World of Warships

Xbox Game Pass

Valheim – March 14 (Console)
Civilization 6 – March 16 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom - The Prince's Edition – March 21 (Console, PC)
MLB The Show 23 – March 28 (Console, Cloud)
Infinite Guitars – March 30 (Console, PC)
Way To The Woods – March TBC (Console, PC)
Ghostwire: Tokyo - April 12

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/humble-heroines-warriors-dreamers-and-god-slayers
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/kart-racers-games-bundle

PlayStation Plus

Ghostwire: Tokyo
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Tchia
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
Life is Strange: True Colors
Life is Strange 2
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Street Fighter V Champion Edition
Untitled Goose Game
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
Rage 2
Neo: The World Ends with You
Haven
Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS Plus Premium Required)
Ape Academy 2 (PS Plus Premium Required)
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (PS Plus Premium Required)

Nintendo

Kirby's Dream Land 2 - Game Boy
BurgerTime Deluxe - Game Boy
Side Pocket - SNES collection
Xevious - NES
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What We're PlayingCliff: Dreamscaper, Plague Tale: Requim

Dylan: Blood Bowl 3

NewsI Believe This is Called F&$@ing Around and Finding Out

If You Have Verizon This is a Great Deal

Capitalism is So Dumb

Quest 3 Gets An Upgrade

CWA Files Charges Against Activision

Wow This is an Ugly PS5

QuestionsExtra Life Icon: With the announcement of DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4, what shows (anime or otherwise) would you like to see get an arena-style fighter?

Mazelnut: what’s your favorite show or movie based on a video game? (like literally anything, I remember that one pac-man show for little kids)

Rdeacon: If you had to pick a game type that you actually like to never play again what would it be?

Rdeacon: What type of pet would you never get?

Primefan: What’s the worst game you’ve ever played?

Princess_Megan: How can we get gamers to rally together and stop enabling scalpers to purchase all the collector's editions of games, concert tickets, etc, then reselling them at double the price? I've tried to purchase both concert tickets and collector's editions of games recently, and always lose out to the bots

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Call of the Sea

Xbox Game Pass

March 2 F1 22 (EA Play) Console, PC
March 3 Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Console, PC, Cloud
March 7 Guilty Gear Strive Console, PC, TBD
March 14 Valheim Console, TBD
March 28 MLB The Show 23 Console, TBD
March 30 Infinite Guitars Console, PC, TBD
March TBD Way To The Woods Console, TBD
April 6 Everspace 2 - Full Release PC
April 18 Minecraft Legends Console, PC, Cloud
April 27 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Console, PC, Cloud
April TBD Homestead Arcana PC, Console

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I mean really, Atomic Heart and Hogwarts Legacy in the same week?

What We're PlayingCliff: CyberPunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Atomic Heart

Colby: RDR2, Outer Wilds, Vampire Survivors, Door Kickers Action Squad

News* Atomic Heart is a Bit Problematic * Bungie Just Won a Ton of Money * All Xbox Games Are Coming to GeForce Now * Tarkov Is Either Addressing Cheaters or It’s Not * The Mario Brothers are Coming

Questionstr1pletrouble88: Out of your favorite animals, which one is the biggest and which one is the smallest?

monotone screaming: Follow up question, when did you know what animal was your favorite?

Extra Life Icon: What is your favorite creature in video game history?

rdeacon: So you would want a Lego Zelda but would you want a Lego Super Mario or a Smash Bros?

rdeacon: What is your pet peeve?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Rise of Industry

Xbox Game Pass

F1 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – March 2
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 3
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand – February 23
MLB The Show 23
Way to the Woods
Valheim

Xbox Gold

Trüberbrook ($29.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 31
Sudden Strike 4 – Complete Collection ($39.99 ERP): Available March 1 to March 31
Lamentum ($15.99 ERP): Available March 16 to April 15

Playstation Plus

Battlefield 2042
Minecraft Dungeons
Code Vein
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Tchia
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/unparalleled-puzzlers

Prime Gaming

March 2 - Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
March 9 - Adios
March 9 - I Am Fish
March 16 - Faraway 3: Arctic Escape
March 23 - Book of Demons
March 23 - Peaky Blinders: Mastermind
March 30 - City Legends: Trapping in Mirror - Collector's Edition

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I can't imagine how Call of Duty on the Switch would even sort of work, but I guess we are guaranteed to see it now, for some reason.

What We're PlayingCliff: Cyberpunk 2077, Diablo II, Roboquest

Colby: RDR2, Outer Wilds, Diablo 2, Roboquest, Vampire Survivors

NewsXbox Signs Contract to Bring Games to Nintendo

Activision/Blizzard Just Doesn’t Learn

Please Don’t Go To This Public Park

I Really Don’t Understand the Multiverse

Damnit, I Really Thought This Was Lego Zelda

Tetris: The Movie

QuestionsTr1pletrouble88: Regular, chocolate, or strawberry milk?

Primefan: Milk chocolate or dark chocolate?

Rdeacon: Given your general feelings about BoTW - how do you feel about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Duskers

Xbox Game Pass

Atomic Heart (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 21
Merge & Blade (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28
Soul Hackers 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28
F1 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – March 2
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 3
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand – February 23
MLB The Show 23
Way to the Woods
Valheim

PlayStation Plus

Horizon Forbidden West
Quarry
Resident Evil 7
Outriders
Scarlet Nexus
Borderlands 3
Tekken 7
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Earth Defense Force 5
Oninaki
Lost Sphear
I am Setsuna
The Forgotten City

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fishing-season-bassmaster-more

Patreon

Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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What We're PlayingCliff: Cyberpunk 2077

Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2, Outer Wilds

Dylan: Across the Obelisk

News* Game Pass Might Not Be Great for Actual Sales * Metroid Prime Devs Aren’t Getting Credit * That’s a Very, Very Long Documentary * FIFA is Getting the EPL…Probably * Some Nintendo Games Are Going Up in Price Too * Atari is At it Again * Sony is Leaving Activision Blizzard on Read * Man, I Hope You Don’t Have One of These SSDs

QuestionsPrimefan: What are your thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy? Rdeacon: What is your favorite game to play with your significant other?

And what is the worst Valentine’s Day gift you have given or received?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Warpips

Xbox Game Pass

Madden NFL 23 (Consoles/PC - Game Pass Ultimate only) - February 9
SD Gundam Battle Alliance (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 9
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 14
Cities: Skylines - Remastered (Cloud/Xbox Series X) - February 15
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 16
Atomic Heart (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 21

Nintendo Online

Game Boy games: Tetris, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Gargoyle's Quest, Game & Watch Gallery 3, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Wario Land 3, and Kirby's Dream Land. You can use the Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color filters.
Game Boy Advance games: Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGames, Kuru Kuru Kuruin, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.

Trans Witches are Witches

https://itch.io/b/1712/trans-witches-are-witches

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Hey, video games can win Grammys now, and Ubisoft nabbed the first one!

What We're PlayingCliff: Cyberpunk 2077

Dylan: Northgard, Deep Rock Galactic, Across the Obelisk

NewsUbisoft Has a Grammy Now!

Activision Blizzard is Getting a Big Old Fine

They Also Have a Formal Antitrust Warning

John Carmack Thinks Devs Need to Think About the Future of Games

Crimesight is Going Away Forever

Link to the Past Has Been Reverse Engineered

QuestionsRdeacon: What is your favorite gaming art style?

What is your favorite potato chip?

Tr1pletrouble88: Do you think one billion lions or one of every single pokemon would win in a fight between the two?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Recipe for Disaster

Xbox Game Pass

Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7
Atomic Heart - Feb 21

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/simple-life
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fighting-farmers

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A little bit of Redfall, a little bit of Minecraft Legends, and a brand new Game Pass game!

What We're PlayingCliff: High on Life

Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Dylan: Deep Rock Galactic

News* All The Announcements from the Xbox Showcase * PS Plus Collection Being Removed * A Bunch of Games are Being Removed from the 360 Store * E3 is Having Some Issues * Phil Spenser is Still Feeling Positive on the Activision Blizzard Acquisition * You Can’t Game on That PC

QuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): What game are you most looking forward to this year?

Extra Life Icon: WWE Royal Rumble is coming up this Saturday, so let's make our own video game themed rumble! Who is the first and second entrant, who gets the most eliminations, who lasts the longest and who wins and goes on to main event the video game Wrestlemania?

Dylan can explain the rules of the rumble!

Primefan: Thoughts on the dead space remake?

monotone screaming: Thoughts on the new game Atomic Heart?

Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think of the extraction genre of game? (Eg. Tarkov, Marauders)

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider
City of Gangsters

Xbox Game Pass

Hi-Fi Rush
GoldenEye 007 – January 27 (Console)
Roboquest (Game Preview) – January 30 (Console)
Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 31
Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2
Grid Legends (Cloud) EA Play – February 2
Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7
Atomic Heart - Feb 21

Xbox Gold

For The King – February 1 – 28
Guts N Goals – February 16 – March 15

PlayStation Plus

Evil Dead: The Game
Mafia: Definitive Edition
OlliOlli World
Destiny 2: Beyond Light

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/celebrating-black-creators-and-characters
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/survival-instinct

Prime Gaming

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition
Onsen Master
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
Divine Knockout
One Hand Clapping
BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad
Space Crew: Legendary Edition
Tunche
Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator

Patreon* Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr. * Anonymous * Rich Deacon

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The studio behind High on Life founded by Justin Roiland has had a very bad week.

What We're PlayingCliff: Rocket League

Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Beasts of Maravilla Island

Dylan: Last of Us on Netflix

News* Things Aren’t Sounding Great For Justin Roiland or His Studio * Awesome Games Done Quick Raises $26 Million * Other Monopolies are Worried About MS * Google Stadia Releases One Last Game * Bots in AI are Ruining Competitive Mode * Xbox and Bethesda Have an Event Next Week * Xbox Wants to Lower Your Carbon Emissions

Questions

Rdeacon: At what point in a game do you know the game is not good? And at that point do you continue or just bail on it?

Are you a regular or ergonomic keyboard person?

Primefan: All time favorite games?

Tr1pletrouble88: What's your favorite blood type?

BIG CHAPPIE: Favorite book?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Epistory - Typing Chronicles

Xbox Game Pass

Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Valheim: Mistlands Biome Update (PC) – Available now
Persona 3 Portable (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
Monster Hunter Rise (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 20
Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/wadjeteye-sixteen-years-of-adventure

PlayStation Extra

Back 4 Blood
Dragon Ball FighterZ for PS4
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Life is Strange
Just Cause 4: Reloaded
Jett: The Far Shore
Omno
Erica

PlayStation Premium

Syphon Filter 3
Hot Shots Golf 2
Star Wars Demolition

Patreon* Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr. * Anonymous * Rich Deacon

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Based on the historic prices of video games, you could be paying a lot more than $70.

What We're PlayingCliff: Stranded Deep, Soccer Story

Colby: Stranded Deep, Bladed Fury, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Dylan: Movies Galore!

News* Video Game Prices are Going Up…Or Are They? * CD Projekt Red Settle Their Cyberpunk Lawsuit * Sony Says the PlayStation Shortage is Over * The Handy Steam Feature Most People Don’t Know About * Zenimax Employes Form the Largest Game Union * PS2 Emulator Dev Calls it Quits After Death Threats

QuestionsBrian Heninger: Here is a question for the podcast. My Otolaryngologist has suggested that I hum throughout the day to work out my vocal cords to prevent my chronic cough from acting up. I am looking for good song recommendations that aren't too hard, nor ones that will stick in my head all day—any suggestions?

Rdeacon:

If you are playing or want to play multiple games, how do you decide which one you want to play?
Dipping choice for soft pretzels cheese or mustard?

Alan S (zeroskill): Which Donkey or Diddy Kong featured game is your favorite?

monotone screaming: Favorite smash bros character? Might have been asked before tho

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

First Class Trouble

Xbox Game Pass

Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
Roboquest – January TBA (Console)

Prime Gaming

The Evil Within 2
Chicken Police: Paint it RED!
Faraway 2
Breathedge
Beat Cop
Lawn Mowing Simulator

Patreon* Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr. * Anonymous * Rich Deacon

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There is shockingly little news that comes out between Christmas and New Year. Well, maybe it's not that shocking.

What We're PlayingCliff: Soccer Story, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge

Colby: Gas Station Simulator, The Pedestrian, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Bladed Fury

News* Square Enix is All In on Blockchain * The 4070 TI Goes on Sale This Week

QuestionsPrincess_Megan: Which foods did you enjoy for New Year's dinner?

Phibo: If there is a game that you are going to replay in 2023. Which one would it be ?

Rdeacon: What's your gaming New Year's resolution?

When eating dinner out...do you prefer soup or salad?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Kerbal Space Program
Shadow Tactics - Aiko's Choice

Xbox Game Pass

Stranded Deep - Today (Console, PC, Cloud)
Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
Roboquest – January TBA (Console)

Leaving Game Pass

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
Nobody Saves the World
Pupperazi
The Anacrusis
Windjammers 2

Xbox Gold

Iris Fall ($19.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 31
Autonauts ($19.99 ERP): Available January 16 to February 15

Playstation Plus

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Fallout 76
Axiom Verge 2

Prime Gaming

Dishonored 2
Metal Slug
Metal Slug X
Metal Slug 3
Real Bout Fatal Fury
The King of Fighters 2003
The Last Blade
The Last Blade 2
Twinkle Star Sprites
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection

Patreon* Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr. * Anonymous * Rich Deacon

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The Microsoft Blizzard/Activision merger is getting weird, with lawsuits galore!

What We're PlayingCliff: Diablo 3, Pentiment

Colby: Diablo 3, High on Life, Dying Light

Dylan:Pokemon: Scarlet

Rich: High On Life, Pentiment, Escape from Tarkov

News* Microsoft Accuses The FTC of Violating the Constitution * Gamers Accuse Microsoft of Violating The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 * High On Life Smashes Game Pass Records * More Blizzard Devs are Trying to Unionize * Activision Blizzard Leaves for Bored Ape * Those New $200 PS Controllers Have Great Battery Life * The CEO of Atari Wants to Buy Atari * Valve Would Like to Know If You Want to See a Dead Body?

QuestionsPrimefan: What are y’all’s thoughts on Elden Ring winning game of the year?

Misshappychildhood: What cool games did you get for Christmas? Video games, card games, board games etc.

Princess_Megan: How was Christmas for your pets?

rdeacon:

What did you want but didn’t get for Christmas?

What’s your favorite Christmas food?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Mystery Game!

Xbox Game Pass

Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
Roboquest – January TBA (Console)

Playstation Plus (Leak)

Star Wars: Fallen Order
Fallout 76
Axiom Verge 2

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Epic is going to have to pay a VERY large fine for doing a bunch of things they shouldn't be doing.

What We're PlayingCliff: Diablo 3

Colby: High on Life, Diablo 3

Rich: High on Life, Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, BOTW ( for 10 min), Escape from Tarkov

News* Epic Fined Big Over Use of "Dark Patterns" * Microsoft Offers COD to PlayStation for 10 Years * Steam Has a Nazi Problem * Amazon Gives Publishing a Shot * The Diablo 4 Collectors Box is Really Dumb * High on Life Has an AI Problem * You Are All Gross and Weird

Questionsrdeacon: Based on the High as Life using AI do you see this as a standard business practice like self-checkout kiosks to replace workers or part of something larger?

Rdeacon: What is your flavor, topping, etc makes up your ultimate pancake?

monotone screaming: Do you have a game that you play simply because you want to turn your brain off for a couple of hours?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Free Game Every Day

Humble Bundle

Bundles every day

PlayStation Plus Extra (Dec 20)

Mortal Shell (PS4, PS5)
Judgment (PS4, PS5)
The Pedestrian (PS4, PS5)
Evil Genius 2 (PS4, PS5)
Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion (PS4)
Ben 10: Power Trip (PS4, PS5)
Gigantosaurus The Game (PS4)
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire — Ultimate Edition (PS4)
Worms WMD (PS4)
The Escapists 2 (PS4)

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Find out what Cliff, Colby and Dylan's favorite games were this year (shockingly, nobody picked Elden Ring).

What We're PlayingCliff: Diablo 3

Colby: Diablo 3, Farcry 4, Chained Echoes

Dylan: Pokemon: Scarlet, Fall Guys, Satisfye Grip

NewsGOTY

Everything Announced at the Game Awards
Fortnite is Apparently “Like Cocaine”
The Video Game Category for the Grammy’s is Weird
Epic Wants to Put Your Kids in a Cabin
FTC Sues to Block the Activision/Blizzard Microsoft Deal
Game Awards Stage Crasher Arrested

QuestionsPrincess_Megan: What are the games you actually have opinions on?

monotone screaming: Do you tend to avoid or embrace a game’s community when you play it?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What sucks in real life but is fun in video games?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Mystery Game!

Xbox Game Pass

Riot games
High On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 13
Potion Craft (Console and PC) – December 13
Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 15
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 15

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/tacticians-bundle

Jingle Jam

https://jinglejam.tiltify.com/games

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First-party Xbox games are going to cost you $70 in 2023, which is really the best reason to subscribe to Game Pass right now.

What We're PlayingCliff: Pentiment, Rocket League

Colby: Stitch, Eastward

Dylan: Pokemon: Scarlet

News* MS is Raising First Party Game Prices to $70 * Callisto Protocol Performance Issues Are Due to a “Clerical Error” * MS Compares Sony to Blockbuster…and I Guess They Are Netflix? * 300 QA Workers Unionize at Zenimax * You Won’t Guess What Engine This LOTR Game Uses

Questionsmonotone screaming: Do you think automatic map generation was a good thing to introduce into games?

Primefan: What are your thoughts on metal hellsinger?

Brooke: What is your favorite non-weapon based attack?

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Saints Row IV Re-Elected
Wildcat Gun Machine

Xbox Game Pass

Eastward (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Walking Dead: The Final Season (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Totally Reliable Delivery Service (PC)
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 6
Hello Neighbor 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 6
Chained Echoes (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 8
Metal: Hellsinger (Xbox One) – December 8
High On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 13
Potion Craft (Console and PC) – December 13
Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 15
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 15

Playstation Plus

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (PS4)
Biomutant (PS4 and PS5)
Divine Knockout: Founder's Edition (PS4 and PS5).

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/premier-vr

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If you aren't playing games with your family over the holidays, it's starting to look like you might be in the minority!

What We Are PlayingCliff: Somerville, Pentiment
Colby: Prodeus, Hunter Call of the Wild
Dylan: Fall Guys, Warhammer 40k Darktide, Pokemon Scarlet

News* Do You Connect With Your Family Through Games? * The FTC is Likely to Get in the Way of the MS Activision Deal * The Callisto Protocol Season Pass will Include New Death Animations * Did You Love the Xbox 360 Controller? * 12 Player Coop?

Questions

Extra Life Icon: Christmas time is on the way! What is your favorite Christmas food?

monotone screaming: Are there any game genres you get bored by?

QwertyHJKL1234: Have you ever taken apart a console to see how it works? If not, would you ever think about doing so?

Princess_Megan: Did you take advantage of any good black Friday deals?

Rdeacon: If you could Frankenstein a controller, what parts would you take from each to build your personal favorite?

How do you prefer your soda... Can, Bottle or Fountain?

mansocks: What is your go to game when you walk into an arcade? Like not favorite...but one you just walk in and say DAMN I need to play that.

Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games

Fort Triumph
RPG in a Box

Xbox Game Pass

Insurgency: Sandstorm (Console, Cloud) – Nov 29th
Soccer Story (Console, PC, Cloud) – Nov 29th
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PC) – Nov 30th
Hello Neighbor 2 (PC, Console) – Dec 6th
Chained Echoes (Console, PC, Cloud) – Dec 8th
Infinite Guitars – Dec 13th
High On Life (Console, TBD) – Dec 13th

Xbox Gold

Colt Canyon ($14.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 31
Bladed Fury ($19.99 ERP): Available December 16 to January 15

Playstation Plus (Rumored)

Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PS4)
Biomutant (PS4, PS5)
Divine Knockout (PS4, PS5)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/black-friday-vr-voyagers-pack

Prime Gaming (Rumored)

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Quake
Spinch
Doors: Paradox
Banners of Ruin

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We raised almost $4,400 this year for Extra Life, but our lifetime total at $27,245. That's going to help a lot of kids!

What We're Playing Cliff: Grounded, As Dusk Falls, Stardew Valley, Dorfromantic

Colby: Grounded, Cyberpunk 2077, Rogue Legacy 2

Dylan: Fall Guys, Deep Rock Galactic

News * Extra Life 2022 Update * Exclusive Games Suck * FF16 Doesn’t Have Any Black Characters Because of “Historical Realism” * Netflix Buys Another Developer…But Why? * Microsoft Tells Shareholders Not To Worry About What They Are Selling to the Military * Activision/Blizzard is Making a Last Ditch Attempt to Stop the Albany Union Vote * Damn the PSVR 2 is Expensive * This Gaming Chair is Awful

Questions Alan S (zeroskill): Cheesing my question. How was Extra-Life?!

Alan S (zeroskill): Another question. What tools (like pliers, screwdrivers, etc.) do you think everyone should have in their collection? Expanding on that, what is your favorite/most used tool in your collection?

rdeacon: Played overwatch over the weekend and 6v6 vs 5v5 didn't feel that large of a change. Its not as major as say removing the building mechanic in Fortnight. Can you name a game that has change a major feature that just ruined a favorite game for you?

rdeacon: When you are sick, what is your go to food?

monotone screaming: What are some popular games that you dislike or are indifferent to and why?

Extra Life Icon: What's your favorite omelet add-ins?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Alba - A Wildlife Adventure
Shadow Tactics

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/complete-11-bit-collection

PlayStation Plus Premium (November 15)

Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Xbox Game Pass

Football Manager 2023 (PC) – November 8
Football Manager 2023 Console (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Return to Monkey Island (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Vampire Survivors (Console) – November 10
Pentiment (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 15
Somerville (Console and PC) – November 15
Gungrave GORE - November 22
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - November 30

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We raised almost $4,400 this year for Extra Life, but our lifetime total at $27,245. That's going to help a lot of kids!

What We're Playing Cliff: Grounded, As Dusk Falls, Stardew Valley, Dorfromantic

Colby: Grounded, Cyberpunk 2077, Rogue Legacy 2

Dylan: Fall Guys, Deep Rock Galactic

Questions Alan S (zeroskill): Cheesing my question. How was Extra-Life?!

rdeacon: When you are sick, what is your go to food?

monotone screaming: What are some popular games that you dislike or are indifferent to and why?

Extra Life Icon: What's your favorite omelet add-ins?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Alba - A Wildlife Adventure
Shadow Tactics

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/complete-11-bit-collection

PlayStation Plus Premium (November 15)

Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Xbox Game Pass

Football Manager 2023 (PC) – November 8
Football Manager 2023 Console (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Return to Monkey Island (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Vampire Survivors (Console) – November 10
Pentiment (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 15
Somerville (Console and PC) – November 15
Gungrave GORE - November 22
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - November 30

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Folks that pre-ordered the physical copy of MW2 are finding out they have a lot of downloading to do.

What We're Playing Cliff: Grounded

Colby: Grounded, Cyberpunk 2077, Chorus, Rogue Legacy 2

Dylan: Fall Guys

News * Modern Warfare 2's Physical Edition is Basically an Empty Box - IGN The Daily Fix * Turning Off Crossplay is a Console Exclusive * Call of Duty Will Stay on the PlayStation * CD Project Red Remaking The Witcher 1 * A New Version of the Quest is Coming Next Year * Sony is Dropping PS Plus Subs * Microsoft Will Be Raising Prices…Eventually * GamerGate is Still an Issue * Tesla is Trying to Pay in Exposure

Questions Tr1pletrouble88: Where did your most consistent username come from? the one that you try to use for everything

Tr1pletrouble88: take your favorite game and think of a creative way to ruin it

Rdeacon: Have you played a game can try to out think itself and add too many twists? ( For me it was Backbone.. I was ok with the first, then the second I was like oh come on)

If price wasn't an issue... what one feature would you add to your house?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Filament
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Xbox Game Pass

The Legend of Tianding (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier – The Complete Season (PC)
The Walking Dead: Michonne – The Complete Season (PC)
Ghost Song (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 3
Football Manager 2023 (PC) – November 8
Football Manager 2023 Console (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Return to Monkey Island (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 8
Vampire Survivors (Console) – November 10
Pentiment (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 15
Somerville (Console and PC) – November 15
Gungrave GORE - November 22
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - November 30

Xbox Gold

Praetorians – HD Remaster ($19.99 ERP): Available November 1 to 30
Dead End Job ($16.99 ERP): Available November 16 to December 15

Playstation Plus

Nioh 2 (PS5/PS4)
Heavenly Bodies (PS5/PS4)
Lego Harry Potter Collection (PS4)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/payday-2-ultimatescore-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/train-simulator-all-aboard-bundle

Prime Gaming

Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition (GOG)
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
Last Day of June
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
Etherborn
Whispering Willows
Facility 47 (Legacy games)

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Both Microsoft and Sony are launching fancy new controllers, which one are you gonna get?

What We're Playing Cliff: Grounded, Soccer Story

Colby: Cyberpunk 2077, Shadowrun Dragonfall

News Forget About the Console War, It’s Time for the Controller War!

Bayonetta 3 May or May Not Be Having Voice Actor Issues?

Even With All The Issues They Are Having, A Lot of Folks Are Playing Overwatch

Apex Legends Has a New Character

You Might Want to Stop Using This Minecraft Launcher

Nintendo Resolves Labor Dispute

Xbox Isn’t Taking Sony’s Claims Lying Down

Want to Play an NES Game That Only You Own?

Questions But First, Some News

Rdeacon: With news of EA shutting down servers that host old classic games, what do you feel is any gaming company's responsibility with games that are played online?

Rdeacon: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Primefan: What are your thoughts on ow2 and have you played it yet?

Tr1pletrouble88: Half Life 3, Team Fortress 3 or Portal 3?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Evoland Legendary Edition
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

Xbox Game Pass

A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 18
Amnesia: Collection (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
Phantom Abyss (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 20
Soma (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
Norco - October 20
Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 21
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PC) – October 27
Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27
Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/melee-mayhem-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/day-devs-2022

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DDoS attacks, weird phone requirements, and bugs that buy skins in the background with real money aren't really what you want happening at launch.

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What We're Playing Cliff: Grounded

Colby: Grounded, Shadowrun Returns, Adventure Pals, Minecraft, Breakpoint

News * We Aren’t Sure Who Won the Pool, But Stadia is Done * Stadia Devs Might Be More Surprised Than We Were * Devs Working on Getttings Saves Off of Stadia * Fired Nintendo Worker Comes Forward with More Details * Sony Has Huge Plans for PSVR * HZD Remaster on the Way, Bloodborne Fans Are Pissed * The Saudi Arabian Government Wants to Spent $38 Million to Make You Forget They Murdered and Cut Up a Journalist * Sony Stars Could Get You Better Customer Service * Homeland Security is Spending $700k to Find the Connection Between Video Games and Nazis

Questions

Primefan: What was the first ever video game you played?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What skills have you developed in video games that have helped you in real life?

Tr1pletrouble88: Feelings on the 1999 cinematic masterpiece, The Mummy, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Rising Hell
Slain: Back from Hell

Xbox Game Pass

Chivalry 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Medieval Dynasty (Xbox Series X|S) – October 6
The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PC) – October 6
The Walking Dead: Season Two (PC) – October 6
Costume Quest (Cloud and Console) – October 11
Eville (Console and PC) – October 11
Coral Island (PC) - October 11
Dyson Sphere Program (PC) – October 13
Scorn (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 14
A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 18
Norco - October 20
Persona 5 Royal - October 21
Gunfire Reborn - October 27
Signalis - October 27

Xbox Gold

Windbound
Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition

Playstation Plus

Hot Wheels Unleashed
Injustice 2
Superhot

Prime Gaming

Fallout 76
Total War: Warhammer II
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Glass Masquerade: Origins
LOOM
Hero’s Hour
Horace

Netflix

Spiritfarer

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This is not a great week to be making a AAA video game that you don't want other folks to see yet.

What We're Playing Cliff: Garden Story, Elden Ring

Colby: Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Shadowrun Return

Dylan: Sea of Thieves

News GTA 6 Gameplay Gets Leaked

Diablo 4 Gameplay Also Gets Leaked

GPU Mining of Etherium is Dead

PSVR 1 Games Aren’t Compatible with PSVR2

English is Such a Dumb Language

Star Wars Galaxies Restoration Approaches v 1.0

EVGA is Getting Out of the Video Card Business

PlayStation Stars Launches

GoldenEye is a Hot Mess

PC Xbox App Now Integrates with How Long to Beat

Questions tr1pletrouble88 — Today at 10:54 AM

How different are nachos and quesadillas, from your perspective?

monotone screaming — Today at 11:31 AM

How cooked do you prefer your grilled cheese?

rdeacon — Today at 12:13 PM

Follow up on the grilled cheese.. how do you prepare it... butter, mayo, etc and what is your cheese of choice?

What game would you want to play if time constraints wasn't an issue?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

ARK: Survival Evolved
Gloomhaven

Xbox Game Pass

Available Today
Deathloop (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S)
SpiderHeck (Console and PC) – September 22
Beacon Pines (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 22
Slime Rancher 2 (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – September 22
Moonscars (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27
Grounded – Full Release (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27Let’s Build A Zoo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 29
Valheim (Game Preview) (PC) – September 29
PAW Patrol Grand Prix (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/total-war-classics-bundle

Nintendo Online

Earthworm Jim
Alisia Dragoon
Beyond Oasis

Troll Corner Pro Gaming CEO is Hanging out with Andrew Tate

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Ubisoft seems to be following Sony's lead and upping the price of their premium AAA games to $70.

What We're Playing Cliff: Garden Story, Disney Dreamlight Valley

Colby: Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Screamride, Train Sim World 3, Lawnmower Simulator

Dylan: Darkest Dungeon

News Ubisoft is Going to Start Charging $70 for Games

Apparently You Can Hack Split Screen into Halo

Xbox is Getting Noise Suppression

The PS5 Got an Internal Redesign

The White Xbox Elite 2 Controller Exists

PlayStation Loves Exclusives Until It Doesn’t

Finally, An Assassin’s Creed Game I Want to Play

You Can Get a Free Month of Ubisoft+

Questions monotone screaming: What is a game you were really hyped for, but didn’t fully live up to expectations? Not necessarily disappointing, but not perfect either.

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What mechanic needs to be on more video games

tr1pletrouble88 — Today at 9:21 PM

favorite real time strategy game?

Primefan: What is your favorite fps game?

Joe Coleslaw: Favorite simulation game? (Bonus points for Arcade Paradise, my new endevor) laundromat simulator with an arcade in the back!

Cheap/Free Games * Spirit of the North * The Captain

Xbox Game Pass

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – September 13
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 13
You Suck at Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 14
Despot’s Game (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
Metal: Hellsinger (PC and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – September 15
Outer Wilds (Xbox Series X) - September 15
Hardspace: Shipbreaker - September 20
Beacon Pines - September 22
Slime Rancher 2 - September 22
Grounded - September 27
Moonscars - (PC, Console, and Cloud) September 27

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/2k-megahits
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/starlight-childrens-foundation-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/tinybuild-x-versus-evil-smashup

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We made it to Episode 300! That's 50 episodes six times!

Please note that we lost about 12 minutes of Dylan's audio from about minute 13 to minute 25, so if we ask him a question and he doesn't answer, he's not just being super rude.

What We're Playing Cliff: Garden Story, As Dusk Falls

Colby: Chasm, Chinatown Detective Agency, Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Dylan: Darkest Dungeon

News UK Watchdog Recommends an In Depth Investigation of Xbox/Blizzard/Activision Merger

Arcane Wins an Emmy

Have a Million Dollars?

Game Pass Friends and Family Plan Looks Good

Oh Randy

Go Team Crunch!

Matt Booty Dreams of AI

Arkane Was Forced to Use the Prey Name

Halo Infinite is In a Bad Place

Questions monotone screaming: Why do you think battle royale games were so popular, and do they make or break a game for you?

Rdeacon:

Do you prefer earbuds or over the ear headphones?
Do you feel advanced controllers, keyboard or mice actually increase your performance?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator
Realm Royale Reforged Epic Launch Bundle

Xbox Game Pass

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Founder’s Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Opus Magnum (PC) ID@Xbox
Train Sim World 3 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – September 13
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 13
You Suck at Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 14
Despot’s Game (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
Metal: Hellsinger (PC and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – September 15
Outer Wilds (Xbox Series X) - September 15
Hardspace: Shipbreaker - September 20
Beacon Pines - September 22
Slime Rancher 2 - September 22
Grounded - September 27
Moonscars - (PC, Console, and Cloud) September 27

Playstation Plus

Need for Speed Heat (PS4)
Granblue Fantasy: Versus (PS4)
Toem (PS5)

PS Plus Extra and Premium

Deathloop (PS5)
Assassin’s Creed Origins (PS4)
Watch Dogs 2 (PS4)
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (PS4)
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition (PS4)
Chicory: A Colorful Tale (PS4)
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5 (PS4, PS5)
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (PS4, PS5)
Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show (PS4)
Rayman Legends (PS4)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition (PS4)

PlayStation Plus Premium Classics

Syphon Filter 2
The Sly Collection
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Bentley’s Hackpack
Toy Story 3
Kingdom of Paradise

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/level-up-and-learn-programming-games

Troll Corner Girls Who Code a Sidewinder Missile

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Sony for some reason thinks that now is the right time to raise the price of the PS5. I refer you back to the title for our opinion.

What We're Playing Cliff: As Dusk Falls, Garden Story

Colby: House Flipper, Superliminal, What Remains of Edith Finch. Portal, Gone Home, Minecraft, Chasm, Ghost Recon Breakpoint

News * PlayStation is Getting More Expensive, Xbox Won’t Follow Suit * Sony is Starting a Mobile Games Division * Xbox Family Plan is Getting Closer * The Weirdest Rumor This Week * The Activision/Blizzard Merger is in a Good Place * Exclusive Quests? What is This, 2015?

Questions Rich: Has a game ever made you physically ill? Like motion sick, VR can do that easily.

Rdeacon:

Do you feel certain IPs have run dry? If so how should they reboot the series?
What really grinds your gears?

monotone screaming: What is your least favorite game that you keep going back to?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What do you miss about 90s video games?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): How do you respond to, “You’re too old to be playing video games.”?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Knockout City
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
Submerged: Hidden Depths

Xbox Game Pass

Grid Legends (Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/EA Play) - September 1
Disney Dreamlight Valley - September 6
Train Sim World 3 - September 6
Outer Wilds (Xbox Series X) - September 15
Hardspace: Shipbreaker - September 20
Beacon Pines - September 22
Slime Rancher 2 - September 22
Grounded - September 27
Moonscars - (PC, Console, and Cloud) September 27

Xbox Gold

Gods Will Fall ($14.99 ERP): Sept. 1-30.
Double Kick Heroes ($21.99 ERP): Sept. 16-Oct. 15.
Thrillville ($9.99 ERP): Sept. 1-15.
Portal 2 ($19.99): Sept. 16-30.

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fantastic-journeys-middle-earth-and-beyond
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/career-break-bundle

Prime Gaming

Assassin's Creed Origins
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition
Football Manager 2022
The Dig
Defend the Rook
We. The Revolution
Castle on the Coast
Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition

Patreon

John Tippins
Sean Palmer
Austin Palmer
Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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Vinny is here and he brought us all the latest news from Gamescom!

What We're Playing Cliff: Garden Story

Colby: Aggelos, House Flipper, Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Vinny: RumbleVerse, MultiVersus, Fortnite, Cult of the Lamb, Spiderman on PC

News Vinny Watches Gamescom!

Playstation is Getting Sued for ‘Ripping People Off’

Apparently Stealing Cars is Ok, But Not This

Nexus Mods Isn’t Playing

Sony & Outlander, Together At Last

Man I Want to Play This

Questions

Alan S (zeroskill): 4Rivers has some great bread pudding.... So, question. Bread pudding, thoughts?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): How did you discover video games

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What video game would make for the weirdest theme park?

Rdeacon: Since the rumor is Sony is losing money off the Playstation 5 why would they pay to have exclusive games?

Rdeacon: Which IHOP syrup do you prefer?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Ring of Pain
Destiny 2 Bungie’s 30th Anniversary Pack
Doom 64

Xbox Game Pass

Death Stranding (PC) - Aug 23
Midnight Fight Express (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 23
Exapunks (PC) ID@Xbox – August 25
Opus: Echo of Starsong – Full Bloom Edition (Console and PC) – August 25
Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 30
Immortality (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – August 30
Immortals Fenyx Rising (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 30
Tinykin (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – August 30
Slime Rancher 2

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/valiant-vr
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/paradox-turnbased-bundle

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Xbox says that Sony is paying to keep games off of Game Pass, which is kinda lame.

What We're Playing Cliff: Garden Story

Colby: Paradise Killer, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, House Flipper

News MS Says Sony is Keeping Games Off of Game Pass

Google Stadia Announces Something New?

Nintendo Reported to NLRB

It’s Like the SteamDeck for Streaming

Nobody is Playing Netflix Mobile Games

Your Xbox Series S is Going to Run Just a Little Bit Faster

Koch Media Changes Their Name

Questions Turndwn4wut (Travis): What are some unwritten rules of video games?

Rdeacon: You had mentioned on a previous podcast about Backbone (Playstation Stars vs The Harlem Globetrotters) being gorgeous for an 8bit game, do you feel certain games have wasted their visual beauty?

Alan S (zeroskill): Favorite new movie from this year?

Rdeacon: And... At what age do you feel buttercream icing becomes intolerably sweet?

Monotone screaming: Do you think games should get sequels to expand the story or should some stay as standalone games?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Rumbleverse™ - Boom Boxer Content Pack

Xbox Game Pass

Coffee Talk (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox - Available Today
Midnight Fight Express (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 23
Exapunks (PC) ID@Xbox – August 25
Opus: Echo of Starsong – Full Bloom Edition (Console and PC) – August 25
Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 30
Immortality (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – August 30
Immortals Fenyx Rising (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 30
Tinykin (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – August 30

Leaving Game Pass

Elite Dangerous (cloud and console)
Hades (cloud, console, and PC)
Myst (cloud, console, and PC)
NBA 2K22 (cloud and console)
Signs of the Sojourner (cloud, console, and PC)
Spiritfarer (cloud, console, and PC)
Twelve Minutes (cloud, console, and PC)
Two Point Hospital (cloud, console, and PC)
What Remains of Edith Finch (cloud, console, and PC)
World War Z (cloud, console, and PC)

PlayStation Plus

Bugsnax
Dead by Daylight
Ghost Recon Wildlands
Yakuza 0
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Metro Exodus
Monopoly Madness
Monopoly Plus
Trials of Mana
Uno

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/resident-evil-decades-horror
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/tactical-combat-bundle

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It's Christmas in early August and PlayStation and Valve have some good news for gamers!

What We're Playing Cliff: Backbone, Garden Story

News * More PS5s Are On Their Way for the Holidays * Good News on the Steam Deck Front Too * Minecraft Players Are Pissed About the New Reporting System * Shockingly Ubisoft is Still Not a Great Place to Work * Destiny 2 Needs Ranked PVP Matches Badly * KOTOR is Permanently Paused * Sims 4 Lets You Date Your Very Old Brother * PS5 is Finally Getting 1440p Support

Questions

DA VINSTER (Vinny) — If you had to recommend a game that you loved that you feel was underappreciated what is it and why?

primefan — What is your perfect idea for a game?

Turndwn4wut (Travis) — Your username is now a company. What do you sell?

Turndwn4wut (Travis) — That kind of video games give you anxiety and what kind do you play to release some anxiety?

Alan S (zeroskill) — What is your favorite format to consume music? What is your favorite format to enjoy music? Obviously they could be the exact same, but just interesting to differentiate.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Unrailed!

Xbox Game Pass

Ghost Recon Wildlands (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Shenzhen I/O (PC) ID@Xbox – August 4
Turbo Golf Racing (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – August 4
Two Point Campus (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 9
Cooking Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 11
Expeditions: Rome (PC) – August 11
Offworld Trading Company (PC) ID@Xbox – August 11
Midnight Fight Express – August 23 (Console, PC)
Immortality – August 30 (Console, PC)

Xbox Gold

Calico ($11.99 ERP): Available August 1 to 31
ScourgeBringer ($16.99 ERP): Available August 16 to September 15
Saint’s Row 2 ($9.99 ERP): Available August 1 to 15
Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine ($14.99 ERP): Available August 16 to 31

Playstation Plus

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2
Little Nightmares

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/amazing-adventures-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/summer-sims-bundle

Prime Gaming

StarCraft: Remastered
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
Beasts of Maravilla Island
Recompile
ScourgeBringer
Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises

Byte Sized Troll Corner * C'mon gamers, just knock it off

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Finally, you can just wear one set of headphones when playing with your friends on Discord.

What We're Playing Cliff: Backbone

Colby: Mass Effect, Power Washer Simulator

News Xbox Finally Gets Discord Integration

You Can Play BotW Split Screen (With a Mod)

Save 5 Seconds Every Time You Turn on Your Xbox

Minecraft Says No to NFTs

Vicarious Visions Wants a Union

Why Is QA Leading the Way in Union Efforts

Indie Tender Claws Also Unionizing

Halo Infinite Co-op Won’t Have Matchmaking

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Which developer is your favorite overall including some of your favorite games of all time, and who do you think will be in the conversation in the next 10 years in contention of your favorite developer

monotone screaming: Favorite weapon through the ages, handheld or bigger ones

*monotone screaming: when you think of pie, what is ye first flavor that comes to mind

ShadoughX (Josh): Who are your favorite female Characters in Games? Could be leads or supporting characters

Primefan: What are your hopes with the future of gaming

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Lawn Mowing Simulator

Xbox Game Pass

Turbo Golf Racing – August 4 (Console, PC)
Two Point Campus – August 9 (Console, PC)
Midnight Fight Express – August 23 (Console, PC)
Immortality – August 30 (Console, PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/deck-builder-bundle

Troll Corner https://kotaku.com/gamestop-nft-9-11-falling-man-stock-split-gme-1849327049

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PlayStation announces it's new "Xbox Rewards" type program called PlayStation Stars. They promise it doesn't have NFTs.

What We're Playing Cliff: Backbone, Power Washer Simulator

Colby: Mass Effect PowerWash Simulator

Dylan: Sea of Thieves

News Sony Unveils a Microsoft Rewards Type Program

The Team Behind Warframe is Making a F2P MMO

The Sega Genesis Mini 2 is Coming to North America

Wanna Get a Free Copy of Diablo 4?

All of the Dragon’s Age and Mass Effect Effect DLC is Free on PC

You Can Trial the new PS Plus in the UK

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Sorry it's been so long since I've asked a question! Been busy onboarding with my new job!

Question: which Entertainment Franchise whether it be games, movies, tv, etc. would you like to see get a Telltale/Dark Pictures Anthology type of game?

Misshappychildhood: Have any of you read any of the twenty-eight books in the Boss Fight book series? I've read Postal and Earthbound. They are really interesting.

monotone screaming: If you’ve seen any movies lately, which one was your favorite and why was it minions?

Tr1pletrouble88: Subquestion: thoughts on Facebook minion memes

phibo: What's the best typing video game you’ve played? Note: Read about Mavis Beacon!

Rdeacon: What was the worst and best job you ever had?

And... can a game have a sad ending and still be good?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Shop Titans
Tannenberg

Xbox Game Pass

Garden Story (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
Solasta: Crown of the Magister (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – Available now
As Dusk Falls (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 19
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion (PC) ID@Xbox – July 21
Watch Dogs 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 19
MotoGP 22 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 21
Torment: Tides of Numenera (Cloud and Console) – July 21
Inside (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 29

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/outright-games-summer-break

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What We're Playing Cliff: Norco, Road 96

Colby: Mass Effect

Josh: Monster Hunter Rise; Destiny 2

News Blizzard Ending Heroes of the Storm Development

You Might Want to Check Your Hearthstone Account

Pokemon Puzzle League Coming to Switch Online

Red Dead Online is Looking Pretty Dead

You No Longer Need a FB Login for Your Quest

Game Stop Lays Off Staff and CFO

Ubisoft Does a Quick U-Turn on Making Games Unplayable

PlayStation Removing Purchased Movies from Users' Accounts

Video Games, Streaming and Sexual Harrasement We talked with Joshua Fulkerson about his doctoral thesis, which includes a "...research study to understand how male gamers describe how transient peer relationships and streaming platforms contribute to the sexual harassment of female gamers who play video games online". Take the survey (and sign up to be interviewed!) here: https://bytemepodcast.com/survey

Questions Colby: What's your favorite candy bar?

monotone screaming: What makes a good story in a video game for you?

Tr1pletrouble88: Yeehaw? yes or no.

Rdeacon: What is your favorite dog and cat breed?

And… if you could standardize controllers across all platforms, which one would you choose? Keyboard and mouse is an acceptable answer.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Xbox Game Pass

Escape Academy - July 14 – Console, PC (Day One Release)
My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
Overwhelm (PC) ID@Xbox – July 14
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
PowerWash Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
As Dusk Falls - July 19 – Console, Cloud, PC (Day One Release)
Immortality - July 26 – Console, PC

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/at-movies-with-lego
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/play-with-pride

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Grab seven other friends, we're all the Dragonborn now!

What We're Playing Cliff: The Pathless

Dylan: Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, I Expect You to Die

News * Never Get Lonely in Skyrim Again * All of the SNES Manuals are Now Available Online * Overwatch 2 Gets a Really Positive Change * Disco Elysium is Easier to Read for Some Folks Now * Ubisoft is Stealing Your DLC * Ron Gilbert is a Legend People, Treat Him Like One * AppleCare But For Your Switch? * Games with Gold is Dropping 360 Games

Questions Rdeacon: What's the best live firework display you have seen?

Rdeacon: Do you think that if you get to a point in the game where you are like .. why am I playing this is it... just your playing style/personality OR a bad game design?

Monotone Screaming: Do you think legos age limit of 99 should be increased because people live past 99 and Lego is for everybody?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): I’ll submit it anyway. If your username was a company what would you sell?

Primefan: What did you do for the Fourth of July?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Ancient Enemy
Killing Floor 2

Xbox Game Pass

Far Cry 5 - July 1 – Console, PC
Last Call BBS July 5 – PC Only
Yakuza 0 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Yakuza Kiwami (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Matchpoint: Tennis Championships - July 7 – Console, (Day One Release)
DJMax Respect V (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 7
Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 7
Escape Academy - July 14 – Console, PC (Day One Release)
My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
Overwhelm (PC) ID@Xbox – July 14
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
PowerWash Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
As Dusk Falls - July 19 – Console, Cloud, PC (Day One Release)
Immortality - July 26 – Console, PC

Playstation Plus

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4/PS5)
The Man of Medan (PS4)
Arcadegeddon (PS4/PS5)

Prime Gaming

Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Grid Legends
Need for Speed: Heat
Star Wars Jedi Knight – Jedi Academy
Star Wars Jedi Knight II – Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Republic Commando

Nintendo Online

Zero Wing are:
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Comix Zone
Target Earth

Itch.io

Buy the Abortion Funds Bundle (and manage them here!)

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Overwatch 2 will completely replace Overwatch when it releases later this year.

What We're Playing Cliff: The Pathless, Solitaire Conspiracy, Dorfromantic

Colby: Dragon Age Inquisition

Hans: Dorfromantic, Cycle: Frontier, V: Rising, always pinball

News * Overwatch 2 is Killing Overwatch * Valorant is Listening * AMD is Brining FSR to the Xbox * The Xbox is Outselling the PS5 in Japan * Does Anyone Play Diablo Like This? * xCloud is Getting Mouse & Keyboard Support and Lower Latency * Can an AI Play Minecraft? * Give Your PC a Checkup for DirectStorage

Questions Joe Coleslaw: Thinking back on Devolvers Showcase this year. They expanded a thought of "what if video games fell under 'singularity' protocol?" One company to rule them all. . . Among the product placements included, Tom Clancy's Amimal Crossing which had Tom Nook and Isabell in splinter-cell like outfits.

I know we have always asked you to combine 2 unlike games or characters into one... but what is the MOST OUTRAGEOUS cross promotion video game you can think of? (Keep in mind, this is from the minds of Devolver)

Misshappychildhood: What did you think of Ugly Sonic in the new Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers movie?

Rdeacon: Besides Christmas, what is your favorite holiday... and which one do you dislike?

What do you think is more likely to happen.. all games are free but have in game monetization, or all games will end up subscription based?

ShadoughX (Josh): DO you think gaming research is important? What types of research should we be looking into?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite pasta shape and why? Mine is rigatoni because of it's ability to hold more sauce and cheese

Tr1pletrouble88: Feelings on ketchup?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What do you miss most about video games before they went online?

monotone screaming: How do you think virtual reality games could improve?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Geneforge 1: Mutagen
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
The Cycle: Frontier
Fall Guys

Xbox Game Pass

FIFA 22 (Console & PC) - Out Today
Naraka: Bladepoint (Cloud, Console & PC) - Out Today
Far Cry 5 - July 1 – Console, PC
Last Call BBS July 5 – PC Only
Matchpoint: Tennis Championships - July 7 – Console, (Day One Release)
Escape Academy - July 14 – Console, PC (Day One Release)
As Dusk Falls - July 19 – Console, Cloud, PC (Day One Release)
Immortality - July 26 – Console, PC

Xbox Gold

Beasts of Maravilla Island ($9.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 31
Relicta ($19.99 ERP): Available July 16 to August 15
Thrillville: Off the Rails ($9.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 15
Torchlight ($14.99 ERP): Available July 16 to 31

Playstation Plus

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4/PS5)
The Man of Medan (PS4)
Arcadegeddon (PS4/PS5)

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Diablo Immortal made $24 million in two weeks but would have made $300 million as a $60 game. Is that a lot?

What We're Playing Cliff: Webbed, The Solitaire Conspiracy

Colby: Dragon Age Inquisition

News * Diablo Immortals is Making A LOT of Money * Activision Says That Activision Didn’t Do Anything Wrong! * Xbox is Running Out of Controllers * Why is FF7 Three Games? * Why Are We Talking About KOTOR 2 in 2022? * KH4 Graphics Are Too Good for More Disney Worlds? * Microsoft and Unions * Finally, A Good Use for AI * This New Controller Looks Great!

Questions

Turndwn4wut (Travis): If you were a demon what would it take to summon you?

ShadoughX (Josh): If you were to make a spread or a 5-course dinner for Mario and Luigi what would you include?

Rdeacon: Do you feel you have finished/beaten a game if you set the difficulty too low or used God Mode?

Rdeacon: What do you prefer, a soft cookie or one with a crunch?

Mansocks: You're in a desert, walking along in the sand when all of a sudden you look down and see a tortoise. It's crawling toward you. You reach down and flip the tortoise over on its back. The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, beating its legs trying to turn itself over. But it can't. Not without your help. But you're not helping. Why is that?

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite type of pasta and sauce combo?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Digital Edition
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Xbox Game Pass

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge– Available now
Omori (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Shadowrun Trilogy (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – Available now
Total War: Three Kingdoms (PC) – Available now
FIFA 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – June 23
Naraka: Bladepoint (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 23
Escape Academy - June 28
Far Cry 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
Turbo Golf Racing - August 4

Xbox

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/06/21/idxbox-summer-game-fest-demo-event-showcases-34-games/

Prime Gaming

https://primegaming.blog/start-freeloading-over-30-games-with-prime-gaming-for-prime-day-2022-4a760c6cdb75

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The Xbox/Bethesda showcase was packed full of huge games (and most of them are coming to Game Pass!)

What We're Playing Cliff: Diablo Immortal, Webbed

Colby: Dragon Age Inquisition, The Hunter Call of the Wild, Disc Room

Dylan: Diablo Immortal

News * Xbox Bethesda Showcase * Not Game Pass Games Coming to xCloud * xCloud Coming to Samsung TVs * Game Pass is Getting Game Demos * Alex Kipman is Departing MS After Being Accused of Being Horrible * Get the Best Version of xCloud using Edge * Activision Blizzard Decides to Work with the Raven QA Union * PlayStation Gamers Are the Absolute Worst * Bioware QA Votes to Form Unions * Metro 2033 Writer Added to Russian Hitlist * Saudi Arabia Buys a Huge Chunk or Embracer * The Grammy Awards is Adding a Video Game Category

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): I'm unsure if you guys have talked about this, but if not I'd like to hear your thoughts on The Last of Us Remake. Is it needed, being we had a remaster of it on PS4? Do you think a $70 price point is warranted for a remake of a game both in general and specifically in this case? I know many believe this remake shouldn't have happened due to it already looking really good and not being that old of a game, but as a PC fanboy, I'm happy it's happening strictly to get it on PC alone. But let me know what y'all think.

Misshappychildhood: In your opinion, what is the best VR system for computer gaming?

monotone screaming: What are some games that you believe are way underpriced for their value?

Primefan: What is a game series that you think has had enough entries?

Tr1pletrouble88: Best type of bread?

Rdeacon: Bad voice acting can sink a game but do you feel having a famous actor really adds that much to a game?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Supraland

Xbox Game Pass

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - June 16
Shadowrun Trilogy - June 21
Escape Academy - June 28
Turbo Golf Racing - August 4

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Sony's State of Play kicked of what used to be E3 week and it was...ok?

What We're Playing Cliff: Diablo: Infinite, Darkside Detective, Bugsnax

Colby: Dragon Age yada yada

News The State of Play Isn’t Great

IGN Reader’s Favorite Game From the State of Play Doesn’t Seem Like a Great Sign

You’re Getting Even More Xbox Next Week

Hidden Achievements Be Gone!

More Studies Showing Loot Boxes Aren’t Great

WTF is This

Questions monotone screaming: What do you think about how a fighting game’s cast is produced? Do you think it is better to use characters from other media, like super smash and the new multiversus, or should the game create a cast, like street fighter?

Primefan: What is something you have gotten away with in sea of theives that you shouldn’t have?

Brooke: What would your personalized license plate be?

Brooke: What animal would you choose to be the protagonist in your game and why?

Carter: How do you like your eggs?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Mystery Game

Xbox Game Pass

Assassin’s Creed Origins (Cloud, Console and PC) – June 7
Chorus (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7
Disc Room (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7
Spacelines from the Far Out (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7
Shadowrun Trilogy - June 21
Escape Academy - June 28

Queer Games Bundle

https://itch.io/b/1404/queer-games-bundle-2022

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Ex-Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime isn't exactly pro-union, but at least he doesn't appear to be outwardly anti-union. That's almost a win.

What We're Playing Cliff: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Aperture Desk Job, Bugsnax, Sniper Elite 5, Wuppo, Steam Deck

Colby: Dragon Age Inquisition

Dylan:

News * Reggie Might Like NFTs, But He’s Also Pro-Union * Microsoft Will Recognize the Raven Software Union * You’ll Be Shocked to Hear that Blizzard-Activision Has NOT Made a Lot of Changes * Here’s How and When to Watch the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase * Sony is Making a Ton of Money on PC, Who Would Have Thought? * Embracer Group Embraces Video Game History * Your Sims Can Now Have Custom Pronouns * Top 10 Most Played Games This Year

Questions Rdeacon: What game do you think would be cool as a Lego version - Mine would be Zelda?

And what is your favorite thing to put honey on?

Joe Coleslaw : Last minute question, with Jeff Healey taking over what is E3 it seems as if we have just keely's game awards for summer... Jeff Healey's Opening Night Live during the fall oh, and just kiwis game awards during winter... Are we going to get a brand Association of Jeff Healey and video games... Does anybody else have a Dick Clark New Year's rockin' Eve seal? He'll be doing this type of thing until his last breath?

Hopefully you guys can speak typo, please don't make fun of me... With the topic fresh on the mind I wanted to get it in as soon as I could. So I am using text-to-speech... Don't text and drive folks

primefan: What are your thoughts on the Dark souls series?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Mystery Game

Xbox Game Pass

For Honor: Marching Fire Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (Console and PC) – June 2
Assassin’s Creed Origins (Cloud, Console and PC) – June 7
Chorus (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7
Disc Room (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7
Spacelines from the Far Out (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7

Xbox Gold

Aven Colony ($29.99 ERP): Available June 1 to 30
Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition ($29.99 ERP): Available June 16 to July 15
Super Meat Boy ($14.99 ERP): Available June 1 to 15
Raskulls ($9.99 ERP): Available June 16 to 30

Playstation Plus

God of War (2018)
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Prime Gaming

Far Cry 4
Escape From Monkey Island
Astrologaster
Across the Groovers
Calico
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship

Nintendo Online

Congo’s Caper
Rival Turf!
Pinball

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Raven's QA team votes to become a member of the Game Workers Alliance with a 19-3 vote.

What We're Playing Cliff: Life is Strange: True Colors

Colby: Trek to Yomi, Dragon Age Inquisition

Dylan: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Back 4 Blood

News * Raven Software Starts the First Union at a Major US Game Developer * Activision Blizzard is In Trouble Again * 5% of Nintendo is Now Owned by Saudi Arabia * Marvel Snap Sounds Pretty Great (or At Least Fast) * You Can Almost Build Your Own Steam Deck * EA Almost Merged with NBC… * …and Still Might Merge with Someone Else

Questions monotone screaming: Do you have a favorite time for games to be set in? (I.e. WWII, future, Medieval times)

Rdeacon:

Have you started playing a game and get to a point where you can't get past a certain point, turn off the game come back to it later and easily beat the opponent?
What type of soups do you like better.. cream or broth based?

Primefan: What are your thoughts on overwatch 2 and do you think they have improved the multiplayer with 5v5 instead of 6v6

Alan S (zeroskill): How important is the soundtrack or sound engineering of a game for you? Can the audio make or break a game for you, or do will you just mute a poorly sound designed game and continue to play it?

QwertyHJKL1234: What is a game with a really good/interesting idea, just executed really badly? (or vice versa)

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Mystery Game (last week was Borderlands 3)

Xbox Game Pass

Sniper Elite 5 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – May 26
Cricket 22 (PC) ID@Xbox – May 27
Pac-Man Museum+ - May 27
For Honor: Marching Fire Edition - June 1
Assassin's Creed Origins - June 7
Shadowrun Trilogy - June 21
Escape Academy - June 28
A Plague Tale: Requiem (Rumored)

Playstation Plus

PS Plus Essential ($9.99/$59.99)
PS Plus Extra ($14.99/$99.99)
Ps Plus Premium ($17.99/$119.99)
June 13

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cities-skylines-colossal-collection
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/pid-22-bundle

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The list of games coming to the new PS Plus is looking pretty great!

What We're Playing Cliff: Life is Strange: True Colors

Colby: Bugsnax, Dragon Age Inquisition

Dylan: Back 4 Blood

News * The Full Lineup of Games Coming to the New PS Plus * PS Plus Will Let You Stream Games You Own Without a Subscription * Ubsisoft+ is Coming to PlayStation * There Might Be Something Suspicious Going on In the Used Games Market * Fall Guys is Going F2P an Getting a Level Editor * Square Enix Wants to Buy New Studios After Selling Their Other Studios * Maybe Video Games Can Teach You Something

Questions Princess_Megan: What was your worst vacation?

Mansocks: What is your favorite arcade game from 1987?

QwertyHJKL1234: What game could you play for the longest time and still not get bored? And how long do you think you can play it for?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): Life is a video game, what are some patches that should happen?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Mystery Game

Xbox Game Pass

Her Story (PC) ID@Xbox
Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Little Witch in the Woods (Game Preview) (Console and PC) ID@Xbox
Skate (Cloud) EA Play
Umurangi Generation Special Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Farming Simulator 22 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 19
Vampire Survivors (PC) ID@Xbox – May 19
Floppy Knights (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 24
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PC) ID@Xbox – May 24
Sniper Elite 5 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – May 26
Cricket 22 (PC) ID@Xbox – May 27
Pac-Man Museum+ - May 27

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/handheld-pc-power-bundle

Troll Corner Jim Ryan Really Likes Cats and Maybe Dogs?

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The long-rumored Xbox streaming stick that will let you play xCloud games without an Xbox is getting closer to reality.

What We're Playing Cliff: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Lost in Random

Colby:Bugsnax!

News Xbox Streaming Device is Coming This Year

Xbox Did Not Have a Good Weekend

Xbox is Bringing Fortnite Back to the iPhone

Hey, Activision Blizzard is Getting Sued Again

Blizzard Gets a New “VP of Culture”. I’m Sure That Will Help.

There is a Video Game Hall of Fame?

Who’s Gonna Watch Summer Games Fest in IMAX with Me?

Video Game Devs are Signing an Anti-NFT Pledge to Keep Them Out of Video Games

FIFA is Finally Getting Cross Play

Questions DA VINSTER: Two Questions, what're your thoughts on digital ownership of games? Of course, I think many people purchase their games digitally now for convenience alone, however as you may have seen this past weekend the Xbox Live servers were having severe issues, including not even allowing digitally owned single-player games to be playable. Do you think as consumers we have a right to push back and try to get some better totally offline services in terms of digital ownership, and even if we did, do you think large companies in gaming like Microsoft and Sony would grant us more flexibility in terms of digital ownership.

Second Question, if you were to become a professional wrestler, what's your persona? Good Guy, Bad Guy? etc.

Mansocks: What is your favorite video game to feature a cat?

Primefan: How long do you think halo infinite will last before it just stops being played

monotone screaming: If you could design your own video game protagonist, what would they be like?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Jotun
Prey

Game Pass

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising - May 10
This War of Mine: Final Cut - May 10
NHL 22 - May 12
Floppy Knights - May 24
Hardspace Shipbreaker - May 24
Sniper Elite 5 - May 26
Pac-Man Museum+ - May 27

Humble Bundle:

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/game-over-t1d-games-with-links-to-diabetes-community
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/kalypso-hits

Pirate This Game

https://www.pcgamer.com/indie-dev-is-releasing-an-official-pirate-version-of-his-upcoming-game-no-strings-attached/

Patreon

John Tippins
Sean Palmer
Austin Palmer
Alan Schulte
Joe Cole Jr.
Anonymous
Rich Deacon

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Embracer Group gets Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and a lot more for $300 million.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Guardians of the Galaxy, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

It’s HANS bitches: Just Die Already, pinball

News

Embracer Group Buys a Bunch of SquareEnix Stuff for $300 million

Who is Embracer Group?

Dead Cells Getting Accessibility Features

The Quary has 186 Different Endings

Get Ready for a Bunch of Games Listed at $34

Anti-Cheat Makes People Invisible in Modern Warfare 2

Sonic 2 Made a Bunch of Money

Morrowind with Friends in VR? Sign Me Up.

Arcade1UP releases Dragons Lair cabinet (With Dragons Lair 2 and Space Ace) and NBA Jam:SHAQ edition (19 inch screen.)

Overwatch 2 MP beta available

Questions

Primefan: Why do you think anthem failed and how could it have Been saved

Mansocks: Do you sit or stand to wipe your posterior.

monotone screaming: Do you prefer to try many new games, or try a few but stick to a couple familiar ones?

Primefan: Do you think destiny 2 still has the ability to continue or is Sony and bungie beating a dead horse at this point?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Terraforming Mars

Xbox Game Pass

Loot River (Console) – May 3rd
Citizen Sleeper (Console) – May 5th
Trek to Yomi (Console, PC) – May 5th
FIFA 22 – May 5th (probably)
Battlefield 2042 – May 5th (probably)
Eiyuden Chronicle Rising (Console) – May 10th
This War of Mine: Final Cut - May 10 (probably)
Headspace Shipbreaker (PC) – May 24th
Sniper Elite 5 (Console, PC) – May 26th
Pac-Man Museum+ (Console, PC) – May 27th

Xbox Gold

Yoku's Island Express (May 1-31)
The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk (May 16-June 15)
Hydro Thunder Hurricane (May 1-15)
Viva Pinata: Party Animals (May 16-31)

Playstation Plus

FIFA 22 (PS5 & PS4)
Tribes of Midgard (PS5 & PS4)
Curse of the Dead Gods (PS4)

Playstation Now

Naurto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Soulcalibur IV
Blasphemous

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/jurassic-bundle

Prime Gaming

Dead Space 2
The Curse of Monkey Island
Out of Line
Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries
Cat Quest
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King

Steam

https://kotaku.com/bethesda-elder-scrolls-daggerfall-free-steam-games-wolf-1848845031

Troll Corner

Share Your Salary, Damnit

Really Reggie, You Too?

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Xboxes are on store shelves and Microsoft is selling a lot of them, in fact, more than they've sold since 2011!

What We're Playing

Cliff: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Guardians of the Galaxy

Colby: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

News

Microsoft is Selling a LOT of Xboxes

Netflix Wants to Have 50 Games by the End of 2022

The Steam Deck Gets Some Nice Hardware and Software Updates

The PS5 is Getting Variable Refresh Rates This Week

Diablo Immortal is Coming to PC

The New PS Plus Gets a Release Date

Bioware QA is Looking at a Union

Quake Just Got an Update?

Questions

DA VINSTER (Vinny): What game or games do you feel like you have put the most hours into. Both for single player of how many times you've replayed a game and for multiplayer how many hours you've put into it?

For single player for me it's probably been games like Halo 3, Jedi Fallen Order, and Slay the Spire at around like 3-4 times, multiplayer is still DBD even though I haven't played it in months, sitting at 2440 hours on steam

monotone screaming: Do you prefer games to be 1st person, 3rd person, or text-based? Is it a case-by-case thing or do you prefer a certain style?

monotone screaming: Do you have a game that you like and hate at the same time?

Turndwn4wut (Travis): What pissed you off the most while playing a video game?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Just Die Already
Paradigm

Xbox Game Pass

7 Days to Die (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 26
Research and Destroy (Console and PC) – April 26
Bugsnax (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 28
Unsouled (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – April 28
Loot River (Console) – May 3rd
Citizen Sleeper (Console) – May 5th
Trek to Yomi (Console, PC) – May 5th
Eiyuden Chronicle Rising (Console) – May 10th
Headspace Shipbreaker (PC) – May 24th
Sniper Elite 5 (Console, PC) – May 26th
Pac-Man Museum+ (Console, PC) – May 27th

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/visual-delight-bundle

PS Plus (Leaked)

FIFA 22 (PS5 and PS4)
Tribes of Midgard (PS5 and PS4)
Curse of the Dead Gods (PS4)

Troll Corner

Apple is Pulling Apps That Haven’t Been Updated in Two Years

Nintendo Might Be in Trouble for It’s Anti-Union Efforts

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Xbox is looking into adding ads to Free to Play games on the Xbox but isn't going to take a cut of the ad revenue oddly enough.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Guardians of the Galaxy

News Xbox Got Ads in My Video Games!

Is Jason Momoa Going to Play Steve?

Exploding Kittens is Coming to Netflix

Club Penguin Rewritten Gets Shut Down my Disney Again

There is Now an Official Sonic Game in Roblox

GBA Games May Be Coming to Switch

Questions Brooke: If you had to live with a muppet who would you pick?

Do you sleep with one foot out of the covers?

Alarm clock or phone?

How do you store your physical games?

Does your gaming system of choice stand up or lay down?

Mansocks: What was your game of the year from 1992?

Primefan: What was your favorite console of all time?

monotone screaming: Can games have too many sequels? Ex. Final fantasy, yakuza, fifa/madden, etc

Turndwn4wut: Hopefully I’m not late. What video game would make for the weirdest theme park

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Amnesia: Rebirth
Riverbond

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/must-play-vr-bundle

Game Pass:

F1 2021 (Cloud) EA Play
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (Cloud) EA Play
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
7 Days to Die (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 26
Research and Destroy (Console and PC) – April 26
Bugsnax (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 28
Unsouled (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – April 28
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (PC/Console) - May 10

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This month was the 30-year anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The 8-Bit crew got back together to pay homage to one of the greatest SNES games (and one of the best games of all time!)

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I researched "The Metaverse" so you don't have to. You're welcome.

What We're Playing

Cliff: Guardians of the Galaxy

Colby: Breath of the Wild!

Hans: The Cycle: Frontier, TINY TINA (YOUR BOOTY FINE LIKE WAFFLECAKES), pinball

News

WTF is the Metaverse and Why Are Sony, Lego and Epic So Interested?

Don’t Want to Play The Quarry? Watch it Instead!

Old PlayStations Digital Games Are “Expiring”

Activision Blizzard is Up to Something

IGN Playlist Might Replace Your Spreadsheets

Questions

Mansocks: What is your favorite type of omelet?

Primefan: What’s your opinion on most fighting games and if you have any favorites what are they? (Listen to our fighting game episode here!)

Turndwn4wut (Travis): 300-400 years ago pirates were considered a terrifying force. Now they’re family-friendly figures of fun. What will their modern-day equivalents be a few centuries from now?

Joe Coleslaw: What does it mean to "grind" a game? have you done so in the past? How did it make you feel?

Rdeacon: Name one state that you really have no interest in visiting.

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Insurmountable
XCOM® 2

Xbox Game Pass

Life Is Strange: True Colors (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 12
Panzer Corps 2 (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
Lost In Random (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – April 14

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It looks like Game Pass is getting a Family Plan that will let up to five people from the same "family" use all the benefits of Game Pass!

What We're Playing

Cliff: Weird West, Guardians of the Galaxy, Angry Birds Golf

News

Game Pass is Reportedly Getting a Family Plan

E3 2022 Has Officially Been Canceled

Lutris Game Manager Makes Your Steam Deck Even More Awesome

What?

Fortnite Raised a TON of Money for Ukraine

Zero Build Mode is Here to Stay

Can Games Just Not Come Out Anymore?

Questions

Primefan: What are your hopes for GTA 6?

Rdeacon: Based on this weekend…..

What’s is your favorite Italian food?

What is the best golf video game?

Mansocks: Asparagus or Broccoli?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

Rogue Legacy
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Xbox Game Pass

Cricket 22 (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox
MLB: The Show 22 (Cloud and Console) – April 5
Chinatown Detective Agency (Console, PC) – Apr 7th
Dragon Age 2 (Cloud) EA Play – April 7
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Cloud) EA Play – April 7
Star Wars: Squadrons (Cloud) EA Play – April 7
Life Is Strange: True Colors (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 12
Panzer Corps 2 (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
Lost In Random (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – April 14

Playstation Plus

Slay the Spire
Hood: Outlaws & Legends
SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated

PlayStation Now

Outer Wilds
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
Journey to the Savage Planet
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood

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PlayStation has unveiled their long-awaited Game Pass competitor and it honestly looks pretty decent (although it might cost more than you'd like).

What We're Playing Cliff: Tunic, Going Under, Guardians of the Galaxy

Colby: BOTW, Kraken Academy!!

News PlayStation Unveils Project Spartacus

Netflix of Games? Maybe Not.

Who Is Paying Money to Play GTA Online?

Netflix Bought a New Studio and I Can’t Figure Out Why

These Are Horrifying

Questions Mansocks: What is your favorite type of jelly?

Primefan: Recently got No Man's Sky, what’s y’all’s opinion on the game?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite ridiculous video game? Something you play purely to lift your spirits and make you laugh

Joe Coleslaw: What is a boss battle song that SLAPS? Something that you would be willing to FIGHT to hear again. Maybe it is a ROCK anthem, maybe it's a FRESH beat.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

City of Brass
Total War: WARHAMMER

Xbox Game Pass

Crusader Kings III (Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – March 29
Weird West (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 31
MLB: The Show 22 (Console) – April 5
Chinatown Detective Agency (Console, PC) – Apr 7th
Free Marvel Unlimited

Xbox Gold

Another Sight (April 1-30)
Hue (April 16-May 15)
Ooutpost Kaloki X (April 1-15)
MX vs. ATV Alive (April 16-30)

Playstation Plus

Slay the Spire
Hood: Outlaws & Legends
SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated

Prime Gaming

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
NeighborvilleTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
EvasionNanotale Typing Chronicles
House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge
Galaxy of Pen & Paper
Guild of Ascension

Prime Gaming Luna

The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition
Mortal Shell
Amnesia Rebirth
Tracks Toybox Edition

Troll Corner Nintendo just hasn't ever seen a takedown request they didn't like.

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This week the bad news is for indie devs, with two reports calling out toxic behavior at four beloved indie studios.

What We're Playing Cliff: Kentucky Route Zero, Tunic

Colby: Young Souls, BotW, Bowser’s Fury

News Maybe Video Games Were a Bad Idea?

This is a Very Smart Way to Solve a Very Stupid Problem

Fortnite Turned Off Building

I'm Into, Oh Murders and Executions Mostly

The Wii and DS eShops Are Both Down

Epic is Donating A LOT of Money to Ukraine

I Am Getting Even More Excited for my Steam Deck

Questions DA VINSTER: What video game franchise (Not Mario) do you think would best transition into an amusement park? One Family Friendly and One aimed more at adults.

Joe Coleslaw: What would you do for a Klondike Bar? More than likely, I would do MORE for a chance to play Elden Ring.

ShadoughX (Josh): Should there be a stigma around gamers spending money on F2P games on a mobile device (or other consoles)? People often make fun of me or others for spending money on or even playing free games like Raid Shadow Legends. How do we stop the poison from getting in the well?

monotone screaming: Do you think there are some games better suited to be turned into movies? Or do you think they should be like the Sonic movie where there is a storyline not related to the game itself?

Mansocks: What is your favorite "one more turn" game. You know the ones.. one more turn...oops 3 am.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Demon's Tilt

Xbox Game Pass

Tunic - 3/16
Paradise Killer -3/16
Kraken Academy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 22 – Game Pass
Tainted Grail: Conquest (Console) ID@Xbox – March 22
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 22
Norco (PC) ID@Xbox – March 24
F1 2021 (Console) EA Play – March 24
Crusader Kings III (Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – March 29
Weird West (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 31

Leaving Game Pass 3/30

Madden NFL 20 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play
Narita Boy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Shadow Warrior 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

Nintendo Online

Super Fantasy Zone
Alien Soldier
Light Crusader

Lord of the Rings MMO

https://www.pcgamer.com/free-to-play-mmo-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-getting-more-generous/

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Congrats to Activision Blizzard for being investigated for something besides sexual harassment! I mean, it's for insider trading, which is also bad, but it's nice to at least see something different.

What We're Playing Cliff: The Artful Escape, Kentucky Route Zero

Colby: Super Mario World 3D, Young Souls, Breath of the Wild

Dylan: Sea of Thieves

News Hey, Blizzard is Being Investigated for Something Besides Sexual Harassment!

The GTA 5 Upgrade is Stupid

Atari Buys Mobigames

Emulation is Looking Great on the Steam Deck

Steam Deck is Getting Windows Drivers

A New Combatant Enters the Ring

Xbox Wants You to Turn Energy Saving Mode On

Xbox Tech is Going to Make Your PC Load Games Faster

Square Enix Drops a Ton of Music on YouTube

Questions Turndwn4wut (Travis): Do you think video games should be discussed in school, like books or movies? What games would be interesting to discuss and why?

monotone screaming: If you’ve played elden ring, how does it match up against other open world games you’ve played?

Princess_Megan: If you could ban any video game from existence, what would it be and why?

Misshappychildhood: Am I an evil person for letting my ten year old son play Doom Eternal and become a master gamer?

Rdeacon: Do you think a game that features actual locations could be non-political if its core mechanic is fighting?

Rdeacon: What's your fav.. french fries (which kind - shoestring, steak fries, etc) or Onion rings?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

In Sound Mind

Xbox Game Pass

Shredders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – March 17

The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 17

Tainted Grail: Conquest (Console) ID@Xbox – March 22

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 22

Norco (PC) ID@Xbox – March 24

F1 2021 (Console) EA Play – March 24

Crusader Kings III (Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – March 29

Weird West (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 31

Bundle for Ukraine

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[CW: Suicide]

The family of Kerri Moynihan has filed a wrongful death suit against Activision Blizzard, claiming that sexual harassment at the company was to blame for her suicide in 2017.

What We're Playing Cliff: Far: Changing Tides, The Artful Escape

Colby: Children of Morta

Dylan: The Sinking City, Sea of Thieves

News Activision Just Can’t Find Time to Hire Women

Activision Adds Another Lawsuit to It’s…Bunch of Lawsuits

You Can Now Play Games for Free on Luna If You Have Amazon Prime

Phil Spencer’s Words of Wisdom

Warren Spector is Making a New Game

Spend a Couple of Bucks on a New Doom 2 Level and Help Folks in Ukraine

Nintendo Online Finally Adds Features. Or Feature?

Questions Primefan: Out of all the characters in the GTA series, which is your favorite/favorites?

Joe Coleslaw: Okay, it is well stated your opinion on souls - like games. But, with Elden Ring being the next sensation across the nation…What game gives you this vibe? In other words, what is a love/hate relationship that you are hooked on?

Rdeacon: Since you just finished Far: Changing Tides - what is your favorite game that has sailing in it?

rdeacon : and.. if you had to give up one, which one would you choose doughnuts or cookies?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Cities: Skylines

Xbox Game Pass

Kentucky Route Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10

Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) ID@Xbox – March 10

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 10

Young Souls (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10

Tunic (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – March 16

Shredders - Thursday, March 17

A Memoir Blue - Thursday, March 24

Crusader Kings 3 - Tuesday, March 29

Weird West - Thursday, March 31

Humble Bundle

Humble Heroines

Best of Boomer Shooter

Itch.io

Bundle for Ukraine

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Valve's Gabe Newall definitely isn't against the idea of Game Pass coming to Steam, which is potentially great news for new Steam Deck owners (or folks that hate multiple launchers).

What We're Playing Cliff: Nobody Saves the World, Telling Lies, Contrast

Colby: Infernax, Unsighted

Dylan: The Sinking City

News Valve Isn’t Against Putting Game Pass on Steam

I Believe Greg Miller Got It Right

2k and Lego are Going to Make Sports Games Together

Another (Launcher) Bites the Dust

There are Some Pretty Great Reasons that Valve Stopped Accepting Bitcoin

People Find Some Weird Stuff on eBay

Questions Primefan: What’s your opinion on destiny’s live service gimmick?

Primefan: What is your favorite theme park/attraction?

Rdeacon: With Tiny Tina's Wonderlands getting released at the end of March, name a favorite NPC that became the main character in a DLC or its own game.

Rdeacon: What is the most expensive meal you have ever eaten and was it worth it?

monotone screaming: Who do you think is the most fleshed-out and interesting NPC in a game?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Black Widow: Recharged
Centipede: Recharged

Xbox Game Pass

Far: Changing Tides (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 1
Microsoft Flight Simulator (Cloud) – March 1
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC) – March 3
Kentucky Route Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10
Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) ID@Xbox – March 10
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 10
Young Souls (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10
Tunic (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – March 16
Shredders - Thursday, March 17
A Memoir Blue - Thursday, March 24
Crusader Kings 3 - Tuesday, March 29
Weird West - Thursday, March 31

Xbox Gold

The Flame in the Flood: Available March 1 to 31
Street Power Soccer: Available March 16 to April 15
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel: Available March 1 to 15
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square: Available March 16 to 31

Playstation Plus

Ark: Survival Evolved
Team Sonic Racing
Ghostrunner (PS5)
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (PS5)

Playstation Now

Shadow Warrior 3
Crysis Remastered
Relicta
Chicken Police - Paint it Red!

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sid-meiers-ultimate-collection
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/overwhelmingly-positive-gems
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/video-game-histories-boss-fight-books-books

Twitch Prime

Madden NFL 22
Surviving Mars
Crypto Against All Odds
Look Inside
Pesterquest
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

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The folks at Hello Games aren't giving away any secrets (which is smart considering their history) but say there is still more No Man's Sky coming even after 19 major updates!

What We're Playing Cliff: Nobody Saves the World

Colby: Super Mario 3D World, Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth - Record of Lodoss War, Infernax

Dylan: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

News Apparently, No Man’s Sky Isn’t Finished

Every Game Should Have Difficulty Modes Like AC: Valhalla

$10,000+ of Rare Sealed Games Found in Nebraska

Cyberpunk 2077 is Back and Has a Free Demo

Nintendo is Closing the 3DS and Wii U Eshop

Steam Has More Than 600 Demos Available as Part of Next Fest

Questions monotone screaming: Do you have a favorite game series?

Primefan: What’s your opinion on the newest Ghostbusters movie?

Rdeacon: What streaming service can you not live without?

rdeacon — Since I got game pass I have seen quite a number of PC games... do still feel xbox consoles will continue to sell as the PC gamers is a niche market OR do you feel with all the games PCs will take a chunk of console sales?

Mansocks: What is your favorite real-time strategy game?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Cris Tales

Xbox Game Pass

Roboquest (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – February 22

Galactic Civilizations III (PC) ID@Xbox – February 24

Super Mega Baseball 3 (Console) EA Play – February 24

Alice: Madness Returns (PC) EA Play – February 28

FAR: Changing Tides - March 1

Tunic (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – March 16

Shredders - March 17

A Memoir Blue - March 24

Crusader Kings 3 - March 29

Weird West - March 31

Leaving Game Pass

Hypnospace Outlaw (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Killer Queen Black (Cloud and Console)

Stealth Inc 2 (Cloud and Console)

Touhou Luna Nights (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Humble Bundle

VR Discovery

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Indie Publisher and Developer Team 17 apparently has a sexual harassment and crunch issue, all while paying incredibly low wages. Quite the combination.

What We're Playing Cliff: Nobody Saves the World, Lost Ark

Colby: Dreamscaper

News Team 17 Staff Talks About How Terrible Working There Is

Y’all Need to Be More Careful in VR

America's Army Surrenders

Xbox is Already Starting to Reveal Their Activision Strategy

Microsoft is Getting Sued for Halo Music

Best Buy is Putting Their Best GPUs Behind a $200 Pay Wall

Questions Princess_Megan: What did you think of the Superbowl commercials and half-time show? As an Ohioan, I hope the Bangles win, but I don't really care about the game. I'm mostly interested in the halftime show.

Primefan: What’s the best indie game under 30 hours?

Rdeacon: What's a destination that is on your bucket list?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Game Pass

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC) EA Play – Available now

Peggle Nights (PC) EA Play – Available now

Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Cloud) EA Play

Total War: Warhammer III (PC) – February 17

Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) ID@Xbox – February 17

Madden NFL 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – February 17

Roboquest (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – February 22

Galactic Civilizations III (PC) ID@Xbox – February 24

Super Mega Baseball 3 (Console) EA Play – February 24

Alice: Madness Returns (PC) EA Play – February 28

Humble Bundle

Epic Games Store Celebration

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The consumer side of Stadia is effectively dead, while Google tries to convince other companies they want to pay to use Stadia to stream their games. What We're Playing Cliff: Nobody Saves the World, The Falconeer

Colby: Olija, Dreamscaper

News

Google Should Just Put Stadia Out of Its Misery

Steam Deck Might Get a Boose from AMD

PlayStation Wants to Get into Live Service Games

The Switch Has Outsold the Wii

GameStop is Getting Into NFTs Because Stonks Aren’t Dumb Enough

Itch.io Confirms that NFT’s are Dumb

Warcraft is Coming to Mobile

Questions Primefan: What is your opinion on dungeons and dragons

Rich: What do you feel makes for a more visually stunning game... hand-drawn art or CGI?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Windbound

Game Pass

Besiege (Game Preview)(Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10

CrossfireX (Console) – February 10

Edge of Eternity (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10

Skul: The Hero Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10

The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 10

Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 14

Infernax (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 14

Total War Warhammer 3 – Feb 17th

Shredders – Feb TBA

Humble Bundle

F*ck Cancer Bundle

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Sony makes a small $3.6 billion purchase of their own, buying formerly Microsoft-owned Bungie, developers of both the Halo and Destiny franchises.

What We're Playing Cliff: Unpacking, Gorogoa, Nobody Saves the World, Star Wars Galaxies

Colby: Anvil: Vault Breaker, Inscription, Nobody Saves the World, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros., Kirby’s Adventures, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island

Dylan: Necromunda: Hired Gun

News Sony Buys Bungie for $3.6 Billion

Sony Finally Sorta Catches Up with Game Capture

Gwent is Getting a Stand Alone Single Player Game

Free Guy Coming to HBO Max and Disney+

Steamed Hams

Games Just “Don’t Get” NFT According to Ubisoft

Good Guy Hello Games

C’mon Activision

Questions Rdeacon: With the current state of game studios, do you feel Sony would be better of just killing game exclusives and focus on selling titles and less on consoles that make little to no profit?

Primefan: What are your opinions on things like Comic-Con and if you had the chance would you go?

Princess_Megan: You are offered a million dollars, but to claim it you must enter the last video game you played, and stay there for a year. How screwed are you?

Mansocks: Favorite Sierra game? And why is it Quest for Glory 1? (Cliff: Outpost, Space Quest, King’s Quest 4)

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

Game with Gold

Broken Sword 5 - Available February 1-28
Aerial Knight's Never Yield - Available February 16-March 15
Hydrophobia - Available February 1-15
Band of Bugs - Available February 16-28

Game Pass

Grounded: Into the Wood Update – Available now
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VII: Australia – Available now
Contrast (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – February 3
Dreamscaper (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 3
Telling Lies (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 3
Besiege (Game Preview)(Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10
CrossfireX (Console) – February 10
Edge of Eternity (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10
Skul: The Hero Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 10
The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 10
Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 14
Infernax (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – February 14
Total War Warhammer 3 – Feb 17th
Shredders – Feb TBA

PlayStation Plus

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure | PS4
Planet Coaster: Console Edition | PS5***
UFC 4 | PS4

Twitch Gaming

Stellaris
Ashwalkers A Survival Journey
As Far As The Eye
Double Kick Heroes
Golazo Soccer League

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The big news in February is probably Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring, but don't pass up some very solid-looking indie games!

Life is Strange Remastered Collection (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 1 - $40

The Waylanders (PC) - February 2 - $35

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes And Punishments (Switch) - February 3 - $30

Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 4 - $60

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (Switch) - February 10 - $40

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Switch) - February 10 - $50

Kingdom Hearts III (Switch) - February 10 - $50

Know By Heart (PC) - February 10 - ???

Childhood friends reunite after spending a long time apart, revisiting old memories and rekindling their friendship. However, something beyond their control will ruin this reunion.

Rumbleverse (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 15 - F2P

Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection (Switch) - February 17 - $40

Total War: Warhammer III (PC) - February 17 - $60/GP

Horizon Forbidden West (PS5, PS 4) - February 18 - $70

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) - February 22 - $40

Martha Is Dead (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 24 - $30

Elden Ring (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 25 - $60

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Activision Blizzard's continued mishandling of the Raven Software QA situation might actually cause the formation of the first AAA game studio union, something the game industry desperately needs.

What We're Playing Cliff: The Gunk, Anvil, Gorogoa

Colby: Anvil, Inscryption, Super Mario World, Nobody Saves the World

Dylan: The Witcher 3

News

Activision Blizzard Might Have Caused the First AAA Game Studio Union

Bobby Kotick is Still Being a Jerk

Overwatch 2 Producer Comes Down Hard on Bobby Kotick

Mike Ybarra Talks Blizzard Accountability

Phil Spencer is Excited About Some Old Games

Well This is A Terrible Idea

Steam Deck is Getting a Cool Version of Cloud Sync

Even Game Devs Hate Crypto

Questions

DA VINSTER (Vinny): Out of all of Microsoft's 30+ Studios, which IP do they have that has been dormant that you'd like to see come back, and for fun, if you have a specific studio you'd want to make it who would it be? The idea of Guitar Hero coming back makes me ecstatic and I hope it happens!

Rdeacon: Ok this one is important one: Toast ... light or dark?

Primefan: If you had to choose what is your favorite platformer and what triple a game would you recommend?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Daemon X Machina

Game Pass

Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console and PC) – January 27
Edge Of Eternity – February 10 (Console)
Total War: Warhammer 3 – February 17 (PC)
Shredders – February TBA (Console, PC, Cloud)

Nintendo Online

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Troll Corner Won’t Someone Think of the Poor Job Creators…I Mean Scalpers?

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In a deal that is shocking to everyone, Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard in a deal that is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry.

What We're Playing Cliff: Superliminal, Stories Untold, Observation Colby: Anvil Dylan: Wild Rift

News So Xbox Did Something

PlayStation Might Be Embracing BC

The Reason PS Games Are Coming to PC is Because Studios Kept Asking

Can’t Get a PS5? How Does a PS4 Sound?

Almost 40 Employees Have “Left” Blizzard

Humble Will No Longer Be Supporting Mac or Linux

Your New PC Might Not Be Able to Play 4k Blurays

Riot Will Literally Pay You to Quit

Questions Tr1pletrouble: What made-up word would you incorporate into the English language if you could?

Princess_Megan: Some PS3 games have now been released for PS5. Are you excited to re-experience any of these games? Also, if you could bring back any game from a previous generation, updated with all the bells and whistles, which game would you choose?

monotone screaming: Do you think remastered games are necessary or do you think it would be better to make sequels to games?

Mansocks: Why should I play Anvil?

Rich: What's more satisfying.. beating a single player game alone or a multiple player with teammates?

Primefan: What’s more satisfying playing mudrunner or wreckfest?

Joe Coleslaw: I am going through a transition into my life that I did not see coming so soon. Besides, Moving Out... What video game comes to mind when you hear starting from scratch for starting anew.

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base.

Game Pass

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Nobody Saves the World - Jan. 18
Death’s Door (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 20
Pupperazzi – 20th
Windjammers 2 – 20th
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 20
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: Deluxe Edition (PC) – January 20
Hitman Trilogy - 20th
Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console and PC) – January 27
Edge Of Eternity – February 10 (Console)
Total War: Warhammer 3 – February 17 (PC)
Shredders – February TBA (Console, PC, Cloud)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/surviving-mars-bundle

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Apparently you can buy all of Bethesda and Star Wars and still not quite buy a Farmville.

What We're Playing Cliff: Superliminal

Colby: Anvil, Inscryption, The Gunk, Wildfire

News That’s a Lot of Farms

E3 Cancels In Person Event, Might Cancel Completely

Why Would Anyone Want to Play a 500 Hour Game?

Fallout is Getting the TV Treatment

Getting Screenshots Off of the Switch Sucks Less with this App

Don’t Install Norton

Questions Mansocks: If you could have a pet from a video games (NOT POKEMONS) what would it be?

John Tysinger (Krawdad): Have you ever had a real life event that almost stopped you playing a particular game or games all together? We had a 80 plus member raiding guild for WOW and one member unexpectedly passed away. Another member a week later had a heart attack. Don’t think I’ve played the game since.

rdeacon: Have you played a game that either the gameplay or the story seems out of place?

Just riffing off the Golf Club Wasteland convo.

Primefan: Have you ever played a triple a game that you don’t think should have been triple a if so which one?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Galactic Civilizations III

Game Pass

Spelunky 2 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 13
The Anacrusis (Console and PC) – January 13th
Nobody Saves the World (Console and PC) - Jan. 18
Pupperazzi (Console and PC) – 20th
Windjammers 2 (Console and PC) – 20th
Rainbow Six Extraction (Console and PC) - 20th

Prime Gaming

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order on Origin
Total War: Warhammer
World War Z: Aftermath
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
Abandon Ship
Paper Beast - Folded Edition
In Other Waters
Two Point Hospital

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Perfectly timed for the pandemic, you can finally lick a screen and see exactly what the food you cooked in Breath of the Wild tastes like.

What We're Playing Cliff: Anvil, Far Cry 6

Colby: Anvil

Dylan: Wild Rift, The Witcher 3

News COVID and Lickable Screens, Together At Last!

Samsung Announced Their Streaming Based Gaming Hub

Square Enix Embraces The Blockchain

Alienware Project Nyx Sounds Very Interesting

The Best Selling Indie Games on the Switch

8-Bit Christmas

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What's a game you love that you would want to come to game pass so others can enjoy it as well? Cliff: The Pathless

John Tysinger: Happy Holidays guys. It’s been awhile since I asked a question. I’ll start off with saying thank you for talking about Anvil. I’ve put in 20 hrs in the last week. With that being said. What game or games that is not exactly your type of genre but had a blast playing. One that comes to me is Lost In Random. Thanks and can’t wait to listen into the New year.

Squid: What PC only games should I get! Let us know on Discord!

rdeacon: What foods have you eaten for breakfast that aren't traditionally known as a breakfast food? Mine is cold pizza.. sooo yummy.

Misshappychildhood: What do you think of the Silent Hill franchise?

Primefan: What was your favorite part of New Years?

Joe Coleslaw: Who plays games "just for fun?" (Callback to square dude). What game have you contributed to in the past?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Tomb Raider GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
Gods Will Fall

Playstation Plus

Deep Rock Galactic (for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)
Dirt 5 (PS4, PS5)
Persona 5 Strikers (PS4)

PlayStation Now

Mortal Kombat 11
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Fury Unleashed
Unturned
Super Time Force Ultra
Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition

Game Pass

Gorogoa (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Olija (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Pedestrian (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Embr (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 6
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Console and PC) EA Play – January 6
Outer Wilds (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 6
Spelunky 2 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 13
The Anacrusis (Console and PC) – January 13th
Pupperazzi – 20th
Windjammers 2 – 20th

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Monster Hunter Rise (PC) – January 12 - $60
Astroneer (Switch) – January 13 - $30
The Anacrusis - January 13 - $30/GPO
God Of War (PC) – January 14 – $60
Rainbow Six Extraction (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – January 20 - $40
Windjammers 2 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC) – January 20 - ???/GP
Pupperazzi - January 20 - ???/GP
Warno - PC - $40
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 (PC/PS4/PS5/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox Series X) - January 27 - ???
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Switch) – January 28 - $60
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PlayStation 5, PC?) – January 28 - $50

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2021 is almost over, which means it's time to pick our favorite games that came out this year!

What We're Playing Cliff: Far Cry, Halo Infinite Colby:Halo Infinite, Anvil Dylan: Wild Rift

News - GOTY

Riot Settles Their Lawsuit for a Cool $100 million
Sonic is Getting the Lego Treatment
GTA Trilogy Owners Get A Free Game
Maybe Planning a School Shooting Level is a Bad Idea
Steam’s Best of 2021

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Sorry I missed last week, work has been incredibly hectic. This may contain spoilers with your answers, but what are some of the biggest plot twists that stuck with you in games?

Misshappychildhood: My kid thinks that the N64 controller was made for Vortigaunts from Half-Life. How do you feel about this theory?

Squid: Do you have any gaming new year resolutions?

Joe Coleslaw: You have a $75 giftcard from your great aunt Gertrude.... What game would you buy today, if gamepass didn't exist?

Princess_Megan: What game released this year was the biggest flop?

Primefan: What are your plans for New Years?

Cheap/Free Games Games with Gold

NeuroVoider ($13.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 31
Aground ($14.99 ERP): Available January 16 to February 15
Radiant Silvergun ($14.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 15
Space Invaders Infinity Gene ($9.99 ERP): Available January 16 to 31

Game Pass

The Anacrusis - January 13
Pupperazzi - January 20
Windjammers 2 - January 20

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Calling it the "Mass Exodus", senior folks are leaving Ubisoft at a rate that is starting to affect game development milestones. Who knew that being a dumpster fire might have consequences?

What We're Playing Cliff: Far Cry 6, Anvil

Colby: Halo, Anvil

Dylan: Wild Rift

News

Ubisoft is Bleeding Talent
Nintendo is Planning on Having Overloaded Servers, Plan Ahead
Hades is the First Video Game to Win a Hugo
Video Games Could Make You an Olympian
En Ef Tees
North America Has It’s First Video Game Union

Questions

monotone screaming: Thoughts on some of the new movies coming out?
Primefan: What system was better Xbox 360 or the ps2? What is by far the best game for the pc ??
Princess_Megan: Which video games would you like for Santa to leave under your tree this year?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games: Free game every day

Game Pass:

Aliens: Fireteam Elite – December 14 (Console, PC)
Among Us – December 14 (Console)
The Gunk – December 16 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Ben 10: Power Trip (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Broken Age (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Firewatch (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Lake (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Mortal Kombat 11 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Race With Ryan (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Transformers: Battlegrounds (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
The Anacrusis: January 13
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

Nintendo Online

Altered Beast
ToeJam & Earl
Dynamite Headdy
Sword of Vermilion
Thunder Force II

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Things aren't sounding great at Bungie, where too much crunch, rampant sexism and bad HR are causing issues for the creators of Destiny.

What We're Playing Dylan: I watched Arcane, Wild Rift

Colby: Trigger Witch, Halo Infinite

Cliff: 12 Minutes

News * Peter Molyneux is Making a Blockchain Game * We Welcome Bungie to the List of Gaming Companies that Desperately Need a Union * Top Songs on Console Spotify * Google is Bringing Mobile Games to PC * Battlegrounds Apparently isn’t Already Free? * Blizzard…Blizzard…Blizzard * Ubisofts NFT Sucks…And Everyone Thinks So * Patch Your Minecraft ASAP

Questions Vinny: Do you think this has been the defining year for Xbox and the Xbox ecosystem? No console war bs, but when looking at data, Xbox has released more first party games this year than Sony for the first time in a long time, as well as overall reviews being incredibly high compared to years past of Xbox games. Is this the beginning of a new Xbox ecosystem and do you see them continuing to grow?

Rdeacon: Got two

Eggnog yea or nay?
Is there a perfect game length and would game type be the main factor in that decision?

Primefan: What do you guys think about warhammer games for the Xbox and PlayStation systems?

Joe Coleslaw: Have you ever considered joining a gaming community, game clan, or a full time squad? Did you ever have that core 4 you would play with back in the day?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Watch out for a free game every day starting on Dec. 16

Jingle Jam

https://jinglejam.tiltify.com/

Game Pass

Aliens: Fireteam Elite – December 14 (Console, PC)
Among Us – December 14 (Console)
The Gunk – December 16 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Among Us (Cloud) ID@Xbox – December 15
Ben 10: Power Trip (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Broken Age (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Firewatch (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
The Gunk (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Lake (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Mortal Kombat 11 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Race With Ryan (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – December 16
Transformers: Battlegrounds (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 16
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022
Nintendo OnlineBanjo-Kazooie

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PlayStation is working on Project Sparticus, their "Game Pass" competitor. But to us, it really sounds like they are just rebranding PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now without any real changes.

What We're Playing Colby: Kingdom Two Crowns, Archvale, Hades, Trigger Witch, Generation Zero

Cliff: Far Cry 6, Kingdoms: Two Crowns, Generation Zero

Dylan: GTA: San Andreas, Deep Rock Galactic

News * PlayStation is Working on a Game Pass Competitor * Congress is Working on Getting Rid of Digital Scalpers * Now State Governments are Taking on Activision Blizzard * Raven Software Lays off 20 QA Team Members * Game Pass Has Started Just Not Announcing Everything * This is the First Time I’ve Heard a Good Idea for Blockchain and It’s Still Stupid * You Might Want to Try xCloud on Edge

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What game(s) would you want to play portably that you can't right now? Whether that be on a Switch, Steam Deck, etc.

Tr1pletrouble88: arcane? that's the question

monotone screaming: Do you have a favorite character class in rpg games?

Figgy Pudding Deacon: If you had to choose your gaming console over a loved one.. how hard of a choice would it be?

Primefan: What would you rather have as a kid a n64 or a nes

Misshappychildhood: What are the best holiday cookies you've ever had?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Godfall Challenger Edition
Prison Architect

Jingle Jam

https://jinglejam.tiltify.com/

World Land Trust Bundle

https://www.pcgamer.com/world-land-trust-charity-bundle-gets-you-over-dollar450-worth-of-games-for-a-minimum-donation-of-dollar5/

Playstation Plus

Mortal Shell
LEGO DC Super-Villains
Godfall Challenger Edition (PS5)

Playstation Now

GTA III: The Definitive Edition
John Wick Hex
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Spitlings

Game Pass

ANVIL (Game Preview) – December 2 [Console, PC)
Archvale – December 2 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Final Fantasy XIII-2 – December 2 (Console, PC)
Lawn Mowing Simulator – December 2 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Rubber Bandits – December 2 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Stardew Valley – December 2 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Townscaper – December 2 (Console, PC)
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – December 2 (Console, PC)
Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator – December 7 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Halo Infinite – December 8 (Console, PC, Cloud)
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 – December 9 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Aliens: Fireteam Elite – December 14 (Console, PC)
Among Us – December 14 (Console)
The Gunk – December 16 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

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What We're Playing Colby: Kingdom Two Crowns

Cliff: Far Cry 6, Kingdom Two Crowns

Dylan: GTA: San Andreas

News * Halo Infinite Has a Cheating Problem * Epic Games Now Has Over 1000 Games You Can Stream * Epic Buys Harmonix * Cyberpunk 2077 Might Actually Be Good Now * The Xbox One S Might Be the Perfect Console This Christmas * There Are Some Secret Game Pass Games You Can Play on PC * Want to Bury Your Booty?

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What game announcement do you hope to see from The Game Awards. Or what game will win GOTY from their list.

Princess_Megan: What did you enjoy most about your Thanksgiving?

monotone screaming: Do you enjoy playing difficult games like Getting Over It? And if so, what’s it like being a psychopath?

Primefan: What Star Wars games would make great remakes

Mansocks: What is your favorite waffle topping?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Dead by Daylight
While True: Learn()

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/best-sandbox-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/akupara-5-year-anniversary-bundle

Game Pass

Lawn Mowing Simulator – December 2
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – December 2
Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8
Among Us (Console) Dec. 14
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Xbox and PC) - December 14
The Gunk (Xbox and PC) - December 16
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

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Fights In Tight Spaces (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – December 2
Solar Ash (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC) – December 2
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac) – December 7
Halo Infinite (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – December 8
Loop Hero (Switch) – December 9
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX (Switch, PC, iOS) – December 9
Wytchwood (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – December 9
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – December 13
Among Us (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – December
The Gunk (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – December 16

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Console Locked DLC Sure Is(n't) Worth It

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What We're Playing Colby: Doom 3, Exo One, Kingdom Two Crowns, Stories Untold

Cliff: Death’s Door, Golf Club: Wasteland

Dylan: GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, Halo: Infinite Multiplayer (for 10 minutes)

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News * New Spiderman DLC is Only Multiplayer * Blizzard is Spiraling * The Original Versions of the GTA Trilogy are Back...At Least on Rockstar * Have a New LG TV? You Can Stream GeForce Now * What Do You Think Sonic Smells Like?

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What're your thoughts on the free to play multiplayer for games like Halo? A lot of people love the ease of access of getting people in, a lot of others say they wish it was $60 like it used to be so they wouldn't have to deal with all the new microtransactions that come along with a free to play game. What do you think?

Squid: Yo. What’s a small detail in a game that blew your mind.

Primefan: Now that battlefield 2042 is out are you planning on buying the game

Misshappychildhood: What are your 3 top choices for best Nintendo Switch games with the most fun and play value?

monotone screaming: What is your favorite type of customization in video games? Do you like the Diablo style of putting a skin on something that looks like something you’ve unlocked, or do you like leveling up and getting skins? Or some other type of customization

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite thing to draw :)

Joe Coleslaw: You are in charge of the Multi-Verse Thanksgiving meal! You have to choose up to 12 video game characters from all franchises for the invite to the big FEAST of Thanksgiving! What is your BEST list for a successful gathering? What would be your Murphy's law list, (everything that could go wrong can and will wrong)

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Antstream - Epic Welcome Pack
theHunter: Call of the Wild

Prime Gaming

Frostpunk
Journey to the Savage Planet
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack
Football Manager 2021
Morkredd
Spellcaster University
Youtubers Life

PS Plus (Rumored)

Godfall Challenger Edition (PS5 / PS4)
Mortal Shell (PS4)
Lego DC Super-Villains (PS4)

Games with Gold

Orcs Must Die!
The Escapists 2
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition

Game Pass

Deeeer Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 23
Mortal Shell (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 23
Evil Genius 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 30
Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8
Among Us (Console) Dec. 14
The Gunk (Xbox and PC) - December 16
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

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What We're Playing Colby: Zookeeper World, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Nexomon: Extinction

Cliff: Forza 5, Psychonauts 2

Dylan: GTA 3, GTA Vice City

News * Blizzard is Literally a Dumpster Fire at This Point and Bobby Kotick Has Got to Go * The 2021 Game Awards Have Been Announced * Don’t Worry About MS, Game Pass is Doing Just Fine * Go Hang Out at WDW in MineCraft * Xbox Adds a Ton of Backward Compatible Games in “Last Update” * We Did It! Twitch is on the Switch Now! * This is Gross

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What is your favorite Xbox Memory as we are celebrating 20 years of Xbox today?

monotone screaming: Did you ever camp outside of a game store waiting for a launch?

Squid: Question for me! Have you ever played/beat a game and then gone to play it a second time and have no recollection of it? Because it sure just happened to me now.

Primefan: How much did you mod your Xbox 1 or computer?

Princess_Megan: Did you do anything special for your birthday? If not, will it be celebrated at Disney this weekend?

JoeColeslaw: To a guy taking the 4k jump, what are games to go back to on Xbox series s to give my TV a run for its money? (Games i have cued so far : Tetris effect, horizon 5, halo, sea of thieves [duh], Lawn Mowing Simulator [double duh])

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Guild of Dungeoneering
KID A MNESIA EXHIBITION
Never Alone

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/leisure-suit-larry-collection-bundle

Game Pass

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta – Available now
Dead Space (Cloud) EA Play - Today
Dragon Age: Origins (Cloud) EA Play - Today
Next Space Rebels (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 17
Exo One (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 18
Fae Tactics (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 18
My Friend Pedro (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 18
Undungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 18
MS Flight Sim: Game of the Year Edition - November 18
Deeeer Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 23
Mortal Shell (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 23
Evil Genius 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 30
Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8
Among Us (Console) Dec. 14
The Gunk (Xbox and PC) - December 16
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

Extra Life * https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ * $34 away from $4k!

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What We're Playing * Colby: RDR2, Flynn: Son of Crimson, Unpacking, Backbone, Paint the Town Red, Back4Blood, Zookeeper World * Cliff: Back 4 Blood, Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley * Hans: Minecraft, Fall Guys, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Back 4 Blood, Cycle:Frontier, and Mandalorian Pinball

Extra Life * Total: $3,865 * You can still donate at: https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

Huge Shoutout to:

Hans
Carter
Colby
Megan Phillips
Alan Schulte
Ryan Hillberry
Rich Deacon

News * Ubisoft Shockingly Hasn’t Changed Anything (petition) * Forza Horizon 5 is Adding ASL Support * The Switch is Going to Be Around for a While * Is This Better Or Worse Than Super Mario Bros? * Minecraft Gets Way Easier * Twitch Just Got Infinitely Better

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Since we're getting closer to the end of the year, what game came out this year that is your personal GOTY and what's a game that you played that may not have come out that is your GOTY this year?

Primefan: What are your thoughts on forza horizon 5 vs horizon 4 and how do you think they improved?

Mansocks: What was your favorite part of Extra Life?

TheBigDog: With GTA remasters coming soon. How much of an Impact did that series make in the video game industry?

turndwn4wut: Last minute question. You are a super villain that specializes in minor inconveniences. What’s the first thing you do?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Rogue Company Season Four Epic Pack
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/adrenaline-rush-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sonic-30th-anniversary-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fighting-juggernauts-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/aspyr-25th-anniversary

Game Pass

Football Manager 2022 (PC) – November 9
Football Manager 2022: Xbox Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 9
Forza Horizon 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 9
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (Console) – November 11
One Step from Eden (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – November 11
One Step from Eden combines deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like
MS Flight Sim: Game of the Year Edition - November 18
Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8
Among Us (Console) Dec. 14
Total War: Warhammer 3 (PC) February 17, 2022

Small Bites * Netflix Gaming Is Live...If You Have an Android (and now iOS!)

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What We're Playing Colby: Red Dead Redemption 2, Flynn Son of Crimson

Cliff: Psychonauts 2, Moonglow Bay

Dylan: Back 4 Blood

Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

News I’m Sure This WIll Fix Things

Luigi is Getting His Own Lego Set

If You Own a PC You May Never Have to Buy a Playstation Again

Stadia is Testing Time-Limited Demos

You Can Play Geforce Now On Xbox

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Is there any game franchise that you wish had a Games as a Service? For Example, a God of War in a Destiny 2 kind of game.

Misshappychildhood: Is it dumb to buy a Nintendo Switch for my family at this point in time?

ShadoughX (Josh): What makes a good video game-based show or movie?

monotone screaming: What are some of your favorite early 2000’s shooters?

Primefan: Is there any Xbox exclusive game that you think is your favorite? Also, what are your thoughts on Battlefield 2042 ?

Ryan: Do you have a favorite character from some smaller indie games?

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite carnival or pier game?

Mansocks: C64: what was your favorite game soundtrack.. and why was it Commando.. and how HARD did that game go on music

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Aven Colony

Games with Gold

Moving Out ($24.99 ERP): Available November 1 to 30

Kingdom Two Crowns ($19.99 ERP): Available November 16 to December 15

Rocket Knight ($14.99 ERP): Available November 1 to 15

Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes ($19.99 ERP): Available November 16 to 30

Game Pass

Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions (PC) – November 2

Unpacking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 2

It Takes Two (Cloud, Console, PC) EA Play – November 4

Kill It with Fire (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – November 4

Football Manager 2022 (PC) – November 9

Football Manager 2022: Xbox Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 9

Forza Horizon 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 9

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (Console) – November 11

One Step from Eden (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – November 11

One Step from Eden combines deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like

MS Flight Sim: Game of the Year Edition - November 18

Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8

Among Us (Console) Dec. 14

Playstation Plus

Knockout City | PS5 & PS4

First Class Trouble** | PS5 &PS4

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning | PS4

The Persistence | PS VR***

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Standard Edition | PS VR***

Until You Fall | PS VR***

Prime Gaming

Control Ultimate Edition

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Dragon Age: Inquisition on Origin

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

Liberated

BAFL - Brakes Are For Losers

Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter

Secret Files: Sam Peters

Puzzle Agent 2

Troll Corner God I Hate This

Ubisoft is investing in crypto apparently

Patreon John Tippins

Sean Palmer

Austin Palmer

Alan Schulte

Joe Cole Jr.

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World War Z [Switch] – November 2 - $40

Bloodshore [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – November 3 - $15

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC [Switch] – November 5 - $25

Call of Duty: Vanguard [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – November 5 - $60

Disney Classic Games Collection [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – November 9 - $30

Football Manager 2022 [PC, Xbox] – November 9 - $55/GamePass

Forza Horizon 5 [PC, XSX, XBO] – November 9 - $60/GamePass

Jurassic World Evolution 2 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – November 9 - $60

Skyrim Anniversary Edition [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – November 11 -

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Switch] – November 11 - $15

Battlefield 2042 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – November 19 - $60x

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl [Switch] – November 19 - $60

Final Fantasy 14 Endwalker expansion [PC, PS5, PS4] – November 23 - $40

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What We're Playing Colby: Red Dead Redemption 2, Flynn: Son of Crimson

Cliff: Riders Republic, Psychonauts 2

Dylan: Back 4 Blood

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

Extra Life * https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

News * God of War is Coming to PC * CD Project Red Buys Molasses Flood * You Can Now Get a Razor RGB Facemask * Can’t Find a 3080? Why Not Stream One? * This is the First Good Idea Stadia Has Had * Xbox is Making an MMO You Can Play Anywhere * You Can Have an Old School LAN Party with Halo Infinite

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What is the next game that hasn't come out yet that you're really looking forward to? What makes you so excited and will you get it day one?

monotone screaming: What are your thoughts on the newer consoles?

Primefan: If you played any racing games which one is your favorite game for pure fun

monotone screaming: Are you excited about any upcoming games?

Rdeacon: Is Bowser a Kaiju?

Princess_Megan: What are your plans for the weekend?

Primefan: What are your thoughts on the game enlisted would you play it? https://youtu.be/hbNMAU_ECLI

(I have one if you need another - Colby)

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Game Pass

Moonglow Bay – October 26 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Age Of Empires IV – October 28 (PC, Cloud)
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Console and PC) – October 28
Backbone (Console) ID@Xbox – October 28
Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28
The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28
Bassmaster Fishing 2022 – October 28 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Minecraft (Java & Bedrock) - November 2 - (PC)
Football Manager 2022 (Console, PC) - November 9th
Forza Horizon 5 (Console, PC) - November 9th
GTA: San Andreas - November 11
MS Flight Sim: Game of the Year Edition - November 18
Halo Infinite (Console, PC) - December 8
Among Us (Console) Dec. 14

Troll Corner * Sony Has the Worst Idea Ever

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News * Nintendo Releases Pricing for the Nintendo Online Expansion * Still Looking for a PS5? * This Install Size is Insane * This Game Studio Sounds Amazing * I Failed to Pre-Order a Fridge

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What's a game or game(s) that you've always been interested in playing but for some reason or another you keep putting off and have still yet to play it? Do you think you honestly will play said game at some point?

monotone screaming: Do you prefer 1st person or 3rd person for different genres? (Shooter, puzzle, exploration, etc.)

Mazelnut: Are there any movies that feel like they couldn’t be made into video games but you wish they would?

monotone screaming: If you’ve played any of the superhero games like Batman or Spider Man, which one is your favorite?

Rdeacon: Do you have a preferred type of headphone, can be brand and or type (over ear or earbud) for gaming?

Princess_Megan: How are your backlogs coming? Have you completed anything off of them, or plan to soon?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition

In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Game Pass

Outriders - October 19 - (PC)
Into the Pit - October 19 (Console/PC)
Echo Generation – October 21 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Everspace 2 (PC) - October 21
Dragon Ball FighterZ (Cloud and Console) – October 21
Moonglow Bay – October 26 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Age Of Empires IV – October 28 (PC, Cloud)
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Console and PC) – October 28
Backbone (Console) ID@Xbox – October 28
Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28
The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28
Bassmaster Fishing 2022 – October 28 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Minecraft (Java & Bedrock) - November 2 - (PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/thehunter-call-wild-complete-bundle

Troll Corner This is So Dumb

https://www.ign.com/articles/metroid-dread-mercurysteam-not-crediting-all-developers

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

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Microsoft is softening its stance on your right to repair your own Xbox, which might save you a lot of shipping and downtime in the future, plus keep a lot of systems out of landfills.

Other Video Game News * Xbox is Making Some Pretty Cool Shoes * I Hate Bitcoin Miners So Much * Why Does Anyone Care if a Non-PVP Game is Pay to Win? * Man, Blizzard Stepped in it Again * Deus Ex Mod Adds a Female Protagonist 21 Years Ago

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Do you guys have any excitement for the Steam Deck? As primarily a PC GamerI personally feel it will be the best handheld on the market, even without the lack of "exclusives" like the Switch has (although the PC exclusive is the tons and tons of indie games you get before anyone else).

Happyfunball: What kind of monies are developers seeing for inclusion on Game Pass and do they feel it’s worthwhile?

Primefan: What game would be a good simulation and how would you think that it would be accomplished??

Princess_Megan: If money was no object, which piece of game memorabilia would you purchase?

Tr1pletrouble88: potatoes? yes or no

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains. It’s 1959 and the city of Punchbowl, PA, is a beacon of progress and ideal living. Show the living that law and order are no match for a dead man on a mission!

Game Pass

Back 4 Blood – October 12 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PC) – October 12
The Riftbreaker – October 14 (Console, PC)
Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 14
The Good Life – October 15 (Console)
Into the Pit - October 19 (Console/PC)
Echo Generation – October 21 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Moonglow Bay – October 26 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Age Of Empires IV – October 28 (PC, Cloud)
Bassmaster Fishing 2022 – October 28 (Console, PC, Cloud)

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

Extra Life * https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

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Or maybe you will? I dunno, I don't know all of you.

Other Video Game News * Epic Games is Getting Achievements * There is a New Layers of Fear Game in the Works * Netflix Bought the Studio That Make Oxenfree * New Database Helps Find the Right Accessible Game for You * It’s Like Colby Can Tell the Damn Future

What We're Playing Colby: Superliminal, The Artful Escape, Mighty Goose, Unsighted, The Hunter Call of the Wild

Cliff: Stardew Valley

Dylan: Star Trek (Apple Arcade)

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): With Halloween coming up soon, what are a few of your favorite horror games!? Also for fun, some of your favorite horror movies and tv shows.

monotone screaming: What is a game you would recommend to someone just starting to play video games? Not genre related, just any game

Tr1pletrouble88: What game is your Firewatch? I mean other than Firewatch i guess?

JoeColeslaw: So, I don't have any long question lined up... so what is your thoughts on Avengers Getting a Second Wind on Gamepass? What other live service game could get a shot in the arm with Gamepass? (Previous games include: fallout 76, PUBG, Elder Scrolls Online, sea of thieves)

Cheap/Free Games PlayStation Now

The Last of Us Part II (through Jan. 3)
Fallout 76
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Desperados III
Amnesia: Collection
Yet Another Zombie Defense
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition

Amazon Prime Gaming

Star Wars: Squadrons
Alien: Isolation
Ghostrunner
Song of Horror: Complete Edition
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
Secret Files
https://gaming.amazon.com/home

Epic Games

PC Building Simulator

Game Pass

Phoenix Point – October 1 (Console)
The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
Visage (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
Back 4 Blood – October 12 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PC) – October 12
The Riftbreaker – October 14 (Console, PC)
Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 14
The Good Life – October 15 (Console)
Echo Generation – October 21 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Moonglow Bay – October 26 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Age Of Empires IV – October 28 (PC, Cloud)
Bassmaster Fishing 2022 – October 28 (Console, PC, Cloud)

Troll Corner * Damnit, This is Just One More Reason to Be Pissed Off at Blizzard

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

Extra Life * Nov 6th! * https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/

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Somehow Chris Pratt is going to play Mario in a new animated feature and we're honestly not sure if that is good or bad (or both?)

Other Video Game News * Activision pays out a quick $18 million to settle one of their many lawsuits * Nintendo Online is getting N64 and Sega Games * Your PS4 will no longer brick if your battery dies * Bitcoin and other crypto is now illegal in China * Fall Guys is the most downloaded PS Plus game ever * Disco Elysium is coming to Xbox and the Switch next month * Bloodshore is an FMV Battle Royale and I hate the entire idea

What We're Playing Colby: Pokemon Sword, Night in the Woods, Superliminal

Cliff: Sable

Questions JoeColeslaw: Anyone want to lend me their steam link pad thing so I can play Gas Station Simulator? Or I can wait until next year for the console port.

Sometimes, it's best to 'hit the reset button' in life like an overgrown lawn to just spend 2 days and get it back to a manageable level. Or a cluttered house, spend a week and get it deep cleaned so it's easier to maintain. Or, I don't know, MAYBE move across the country and unpack into your new house!

The same could be true in video games, you get so lost, or just want a fresh start. When have you pressed reset on games you're playing and start from scratch?

Princess_Megan: Who is your favorite video game designer, whether person or studio and what makes them so?

DA VINSTER (Vinny) — What franchise would you like to see be adapted into a telltale type of video game and why?

Alan S (zeroskill): Question: Are you ready for New World?

monotone screaming: What was your favorite video game genre when you were a kid, and has it changed since then?

Primefan: What sort of tabletop game would you like to see turn into a video game?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Europa Universalis IV

PlayStation Plus (Rumored)

Hell Let Loose (PS5)
Mortal Kombat X (base version, PS4)
PGA Tour 2K21 (PS4)

Games with Gold

Aaero ($14.99 ERP): Available October 1 to 31
Hover ($24.99 ERP): Available October 16 to November 15
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair ($14.99 ERP): Available October 1 to 15
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X ($19.99 ERP): Available October 16 to 31

Game Pass

Lemnis Gate (September 28)
Marvel’s Avengers (September 30)
Unsighted (September 30)
Phoenix Point (October 1)
Back 4 Blood (October 12)
The Riftbreaker (October 14)
Into the Pit (October 19)
Age of Empires 4 (October 28)

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

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It's good news when your legal counsel quits without notice and you're being newly investigated by the SEC and the EEOC, right? Right?

More Video Game News * Activision Blizzard Is Now Under Federal Investigation! * The New PS5 Firmware Might Increase Your FPS * Quantic Dreams Might Be Making a Star Wars Game * Warhammer Online Just Got New Cities...8 Years After It Went Offline * Candy Crush is Now an Esport * Toe Jam and Earl Originally Had a Way Better Final Boss

What We're Playing Colby: Night in the Woods

Cliff: Torchlight 3

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): I'm jumping the gun a little bit, but let's do it anyway! Halloween is a little over a month away. What would be your dream, unlimited budget, Video Game Costume and any other dream costume not video game-related you'd wanna be.

monotone screaming: What were some of your favorite games from the older consoles, like SNES and Atari?

Squid: Do silent protagonists still work

Kim Cruz: Would you rather fight a 1 duck size of a horse or 100 horse size of a duck

Hans Addleman: How many times during an average podcast recording does each host fart?

Kent R. Johnson: What is your opinion of Fallout 76?

Hallie Kinder: What video game have you beaten the most times and why?

Wez: what’s one feature you’d like to see in a future gaming console?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Game

The Escapists

Humble

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/be-bad-guy

Game Pass

Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 23
Sable (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Tainted Grail: Conquest (PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Lemnis Gate (Console and PC) – September 28
Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30
Unsighted (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 30
Phoenix Point (Console) ID@Xbox – October 1

Patreon * John Tippins * Sean Palmer * Austin Palmer * Alan Schulte * Joe Cole Jr.

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Video Game News * I Can Finally Use Bluetooth Headphones with My Switch * Don’t Look for a Price Drop on Switch’s in the US * Switch Online Might Be Getting More Interesting Soon * Get Either PS5, You'll be Fine * C’mon Marty * I Guess Things Haven’t Gotten Better at Blizzard Since Our Last Episode * Stream Xbox Games to Your PC!

What We're Playing Colby: Pokemon Go, Dead Space 2, Grounded, Omno, Kitaria Fables, Dead Space 3, Cris Tales, Homefront: The Revolution, Nuclear Throne, Golf Club Wasteland

Cliff: Ummmmm, Tetris?

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What game do you think would benefit most from coming to a service like Xbox Game Pass or PS Now?

Rdeacon: What do you think is the best way for gamers to give developers feedback about their games? I just heard a podcast where the developer from Escape from Tarkov creator wants the feedback but said it's a tedious process to weed through all the trolls to get to valuable insights.

Primefan: Which character that isn’t in the mortal kombat universe be best the doom slayer or kratos

JoeColeslaw: How stoked are you for Psychonauts 2...Short point... you MAY want to play 1 first, but NOT required... just freshen up on controls. They do a good job to recap

Princess_Megan: Which real world animal or fictional creature would you like to see better utilized in video games and how would you like to see this accomplished?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

The Escapists

PS Plus

Overcooked: All You Can Eat!
Hitman 2
Predator: Hunting Grounds

PS Now

Tekken 7
Killing Floor 2
Final Fantasy VII
Windbound
Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition
Ghost of a Tale
Moonlighter

Xbox Games with Gold

Warhammer: Chaosbane ($39.99 ERP): Available September 1 to 30
Mulaka ($19.99 ERP): Available September 16 to October 15
Zone of the Enders HD Collection ($29.99 ERP): Available September 1 to 15
Samurai Shodown II ($9.99 ERP): Available September 16 to 30

Game Pass

Craftopia (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 2
Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC) – September 2
Signs of the Sojourner (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 2
Surgeon Simulator 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 2
Crown Trick (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 7
Breathedge (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 9
Nuclear Throne (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 9
The Artful Escape (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 9
Flynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
I Am Fish (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16
SkateBird (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16
Superliminal (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16
Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 17
Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 23
Sable (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Tainted Grail: Conquest (PC) ID@Xbox – September 23
Lemnis Gate (Console and PC) – September 28
Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30
Unsighted (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 30
Phoenix Point (Console) ID@Xbox – October 1

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Lake (PC, Xbox) – 1st September - ???
Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas (Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) - September 2 - $25
The Medium (PS5) – 3rd September - $50
Life Is Strange: True Colors (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox) – 10th September - $60
WarioWare: Get It Together! (Switch) – 10th September - $50
Deathloop (PC, PS5) – 14th September - $60
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox) – 16th September - ???
Skatebird (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Luna) - September 16 - $20/GP
Aragami 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox) – 17th September - $40/GP
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PC, PS4, PS5) – 21st September - $40
Blood Bowl 3 - Early Access (PC) - September 21 - ???
Diablo II: Resurrected (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – 23rd September - $40
Sable (PC, Xbox Series X) – 23rd September - ???/GP
Death Stranding Director’s Cut (PS5) – 24th September - $50
Ghostrunner (PS5, Xbox Series X) – 28th September - $30
Lemnis Gate (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox) – 28th September - $20/GP
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye (PC, PS4, Xbox) – 28th September - $15
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Switch) – 30th September - $25
Astria Ascending (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Switch) – 30th September - $40
Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – 30th September - $40

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Today's episode was kinda messy, Colby and I couldn't hear each other for most of the recording, which makes it really hard to have a conversation. We posted what we had, but parts of it are definitely a little disjointed. We'll answer all the questions from this episode on Episode 249, which will probably come out on September 8th or 15th, depending on how my migration to Florida goes.

What We're Playing Colby: The Ascent, Twelve Minutes, Stranger Things 3, Dead Space 2, Grounded

Cliff: The Ascent, Stardew

News * xCloud is Coming to the Xbox * Halo is Launching Without Co-op Campaign or Forge * Good Guy EA? * Stardew Valley is an Esport Now * Destiny 2 is Going to Give You Infinite Ammo * Intel's New CPU Could Be Very Cool * Bethesda Says It Will Stop Releasing New Versions of Skyrim When We Stop Buying It * Curt Schilling's 38 Studios Is Making Payroll 10 Years Too Late

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What game do you think would benefit most from coming to a service like Xbox Game Pass or PS Now?

Rdeacon: What do you think is the best way for gamers to give developers feedback about their games? I just heard a podcast where the developer from Escape from Tarkov creator wants the feed back but said its a tedious process to weed through all the trolls to get to valuable insights.

Primefan: Which character that isn’t in the mortal kombat universe be best the doom slayer or kratos

JoeColeslaw: How stoked are you for Psychonauts 2...Short point... you MAY want to play 1 first, but NOT required... just freshen up on controls. They do a good job to recap

Princess_Megan: Which real world animal or fictional creature would you like to see better utilized in video games and how would you like to see this accomplished?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Welcome to Automachef, a resource management puzzler where you design kitchens, program machinery and watch your genius come to life! It’s time to engineer tomorrow’s kitchen, today!

Game Pass

Psychonauts 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 25
Myst (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 26
Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas - September 2nd
The Artful Escape – September 9 (Console, PC, Cloud)
Skatebird - September 16
Aragami 2 - September 17th
Sable - September 23
Lemnis Gate - September 28th
Astria Ascending – September 30 (Console, PC)

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/seven-deadly-sims
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/big-brain

LSL

https://www.pcgamer.com/return-to-a-time-when-horny-videogames-made-you-type-leisure-suit-larry-is-now-free/

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The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing says Riot Games isn't cooperating with their investigation and we are shocked. Shocked I tell you!

Riot Games Isn’t Exactly Being Cooperative
Have you Been Waiting for More Doom 2 Levels?
Phil Spencer Has a Steam Deck
There is So Much GTA Coming Out This Year
Well This Might Be Interesting?
Well Crap

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): I'm sure I've done this before, but What is a game that hasn't been remastered or remade that you would like to see come back?

Princess_Megan: What is one video game you wish you had finished, but got distracted by a new, shiny game and never went back to? What is it about this game that makes you regret not completing it?

Cpt Insano6:

What do you think has led to the rise in video game popularity; i.e. the rise of social media, etc? Or maybe a better way would be: why does it seem like video games have never been more popular and when do you think that trend started?

monotone screaming: If you played video games as a kid, what direction did you think the video game industry would go from where it was back then? Did you think games would progress as fast as they did?

Primefan: What would be the perfect video game to create for pc

JoeColeslaw: If you could have one hobby or activity MAGICALLY transformed into an RPG, what would it be? How would the battles play out? What would be your main quest? How would you level up?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Void Bastards
Yooka-Laylee

Game Pass

Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Premium Edition (PC) – August 17
Humankind (PC) – August 17
Need for Speed Heat (Cloud) EA Play – August 17
Star Wars Battlefront II (Cloud) EA Play – August 17
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Cloud) EA Play – August 17
Recompile (Cloud, Console [Xbox Series X|S Only], and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Train Sim World 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19
Twelve Minutes (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Psychonauts 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 25
Myst (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 26

Jackbox Humble Bundle

What We're Playing Colby: Pokemons, The Ascent

Cliff: Stardew Valley, Hades

Dylan: Back 4 Blood

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I have always thought that Steve Gaynor seemed like a pretty cool guy based on interviews and podcasts. Turns out I was wrong.

Video Game News * Turns Out Steve Gaynor is Kind of a Jerk * Blizzard Thinks They Don’t Get Enough for Their Acquisitions * Blizzard is Doing Some Housekeeping * Embracer Group Buys Eight New Studios * xCloud Streaming is Now Available In the Windows App * Dr. Disrespect is Starting a New Video Game Studio * Folks Are Unhappy About Rocket League's New Casual Mode Changes

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What was a game you were highly anticipating that came out and fell flat on its face for you? If it's cyberpunk, I want another one lol. Mine recently was the new Mario Golf. One of the modes in the campaign sucked so bad (or I did) and I couldn't progress further so I just dropped the game.

JoeColeslaw: So.... how is everyone doin today?

monotone screaming: What video game would you design, if the costs and time of making one weren’t an issue?

Rdeacon: Going to piggyback off @monotone screaming question... What game would you redesign? What game would you fix a fatal flaw in? (can be the same game)

Primefan: What is your dream car or truck?

Primefan: What would be the interior of your perfect gaming room?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Rebel Galaxy

Game Pass

Art of Rally (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 12
Hades (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 13
Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Premium Edition (PC) – August 17

PlayStation Now

Nier: Automata - available until November 1, 2021
Undertale
Ghostrunner

What We're Playing Colby: Pokemon Snap, Death’s Door, Bloodroots

Cliff: Prey, Stardew

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You are probably not shocked to hear that the President of Blizzard suddenly decided to "spend more time with his family" today. But did you know that Activision hired a torture apologist?

The President of Blizzard Just Quit...Weird
Activisions Torture Apologist Is Really a Team Player
Jeff Strain Ex-Blizzard Employee and Founder of ArenaNet and Undead Labs Says It’s Time for Unions
Blizzard Was Once Billed a Misogyny Tax
The Outer Wilds DLC is Confirmed
Half Life 2 is Getting Remastered, But Not by Valve
You Probably Don’t Want to Buy a Used GPU
So That’s Why Game Cheats are “Illegal”

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): If you saw or paid attention to any of the Halo infinite multiplayer flight this weekend what do you think? From what I saw, the game seems to be receiving overwhelming positive reviews over the weekend. Do you think it will come out this fall and be THE big heavy hitter next to Forza that people have been looking for from Xbox and what are your personal opinions. I know you all aren't the biggest of Halo or FPS fans but what are your thoughts coming out of this flight and are you personally interested or excited to try Halo Infinite this fall?

JoeColeslaw: So, you already have answered your favorite kind of cheese, (shout out to munster, smoked guda, and PepperJack) so let's get Video Games involved... over the years and decades throughout your gaming history, what video games have you played that you would call, Cheezy? Either the voice acting is REALLY hamming it up, or the animations are over the top, or the story goes JUST the way that the tropes foretold. Unlike at my new job at a factory... THE GLOVES ARE COMING OFF! Any console, any year.

Mazelnut: I never really ask questions but what do you think about the corrupt side of stardew valley. like how pierre is really the bad guy and not joja mart. or how mayor lewis is using the tax money from the town for personal use?

Primefan: What are your favorite game characters and why?

Rdeacon: I was poking at some old games recently and wondered why some are still so damn hard... looking at you Donkey Kong. Why do you feel the games were hard? Were they designed to be that way, for replayability, or when you have less you focus on the game play rather than graphics as they do in today's current games?

Princess_Megan: What are your top three favorite elements of video games?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

A Plague Tale: Innocence
Speed Brawl

Game Pass

August 13 Hades Console TBD
August 19 Recompile Xbox Series X|S
August 19 Twelve Minutes Console, TBD
August 25 Psychonauts 2 Console, TBD
Aragami 2 (PC, Cloud, and Console) – September 17
Sable (PC, Cloud, and Console) – September 23

Twitch Prime

Lost Horizon 2
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story
Planet Alpha
A Normal Lost Phone
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
Metamorphosis
Secret Files: Tunguska

The Shorter Games With Worse Graphics Bundle Round 2https://itch.io/b/988/the-shorter-games-with-worse-graphics-bundle-round-2

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What games are you looking forward to playing in August? It's looking like Game Pass is going to have an amazing month!

My Time At Portia (iOS, Android) – August 4 - ???
The Falconeer (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch) – August 5 - $30
Godfall (PlayStation 4) – August 10- ???
Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 10- $30
SkateBIRD (Xbox One, Switch, PC, Linux) – August 12 - $20/GamePass
Hades (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – August 13 - $30/GP
12 Minutes (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) – August 19 ???/GamePass
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4) – August 20 - $70
Madden NFL 22 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – August 20 - $70/$60
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and The Liar (PlayStation VR, Rift, Quest, Vive) – August 24 - ???
Psychonauts 2 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – August 25 - $60/GP
KeyWe (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 31 - $30

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The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is suing Activision Blizzard for being just terrible. Like, straight up across the board terrible.

Other Video Game News * A Dead Space Remake is Coming * EA Wants to Make It’s Sports Games Into Something Else * This Might Actually Be Dumber Than Bitcoin...Nah * Amazon’s New World Might Be Bricking RTX 3090s * Ubisoft Announces 6v6 FTP Multiplayer Shooter * Where The Water Tastes Like Wine Has an Impossible Achievement

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What is the one game we know is coming out that you can't wait to get your hands on and why? If I've asked it before recently you can yell at me.

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mine is strawberry!

Primefan: What is the best and the worst game series

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

MOTHERGUNSHIP
Train Sim World 2

PS Plus (Leaked)

Hunter's Arena: Legends (PS5 only)
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (PS4)
Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4)

Game Pass

Raji: An Ancient Epic (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 22
Last Stop (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 22
Blinx: The Time Sweeper (Cloud and Console) – July 26
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Cloud and Console) – July 26
Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X|S) – July 27
Lethal League Blaze (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 29
Omno (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 29
Project Wingman (PC) – July 29
The Ascent (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 29
Hades (Console, PC and Cloud) - August 13
12 minutes (Console, PC and Cloud) - August 19th
Psychonauts 2 (PC, Cloud, and Console) – August 25
Aragami 2 (PC, Cloud, and Console) – September 17
Sable (PC, Cloud, and Console) – September 23

Games with Gold

Darksiders 3 -- August 1-31
Yooka-Laylee -- August 16-September 15
Lost Planet 3 -- August 1-15
Garou: Mark of the Wolves -- August 16-31

Prime Gaming

Portal Dogs - Aug 2
RAD - Aug 2
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition - Aug 2
Automachef - Aug 2
Batman - The Enemy Within - Aug 2
The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature - Aug 2
Tales of the Neon Sea - Aug 2
Battlefield 1 on Origin - Aug 4

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Battlefield 2042 is getting crossplay and an AI mode that's going to let me play Battlefield 2042 with myself and 127 other bots.

Other Video Game News * Phil Spencer Hints About What Hardware You Might See From Xbox Next * Undetectable Warzone Hack Taken Down * Xbox Will Stop Your Kids from Spending All Your Money on Microtransactions * Psychonauts 2 Wants Everyone to Enjoy It * Maybe We Can Finally Start Buying GPUs Again...or Not * Net Neutrality is Back * Hunt Showdown Adds Shrek….’s House

What We're Playing Colby: GTA 3/Vice City, Remnant From the Ashes, Pokemon Sword

Cliff: Stardew, Prey

Questions Vinny: What would be the best game pass games you'd recommend both to a 23-year-old and a 10-year-old!?

squid: Normally we view games we loved through rose color glasses and even if we play them later on we still can look past their flaws. What’s a game that you played later on and thought “Oh. This was bad. Like bad, bad.”

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Obduction

A sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home. * Offworld Trading Company

Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.

Game Pass

The Medium, July 15, Cloud
Farming Simulator 19, July 15, Cloud, Console, and PC
Bloodroots, July 15, Cloud, Console, and PC
Cris Tales, July 20, Cloud, Console, and PC
Last Stop, July 22, Console
Microsoft Flight Simulator, July 27, Console
The Forgotten City, July 28, Console
The Ascent, July 29, Cloud, Console, and PC
Omno, July 29, Console and PC

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/take-control

What the Golf

Grab the new update with 50 new levels and 1000 new holes

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Nintendo finally announced the long-awaited new version of the Switch, which features a new OLED screen but not much else.

Other Video Game News * The Final Fantasy Remasters Are on Their Way * Games are Still Going to Be Sale on the Vita and the PS3 * Humble is Capping How Much Money Can Go to Charity

What We're Playing Colby: Subnautica: Below Zero, Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance, GTA3, Remnant From the Ashes, Pokemon Sword

Cliff: Prey, Stardew Valley

Dylan: Ratchet and Clank, Northgard, Civ 6, Old World, Mario Golf

Questions Vinny: What has been your personal experience that has had the "No Man's Sky Effect"? A game that you either liked or didn't like at launch, but after a long period of time passed, you went back and were shocked and excited by how much they've added to the game. I recently hopped back into Sea of Thieves in a serious fashion and the game is so content rich now.

Primefan: What is your favorite dlc of all time

Rdeacon: How do you feel about games with extended Beta? Do you think its a let everyone else find our bugs for us, or a better way to achieve a better overall game by getting more feedback?

JoeColeslaw: Can we talk about how it is bullshit the xbox only plays games that you own offline?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite food to cook/bake?

Rdeacon: Slurpees or ICEEs?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Cloud) – July 8
Tropico 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 8
UFC 4 (Console) EA Play – July 8
Bloodroots (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 15
Farming Simulator 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15
The Medium (Cloud) ID@Xbox – July 15
In Case You Missed It
Going Under (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now

A satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.

Epic Games

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead
Ironcast

Ironcast is inspired by Victorian-era science fiction, set in an exciting alternative history; a time when refined men and women in top hats and bonnets commanded gigantic walking war machines, laying waste to the enemies of the British Empire.

Playstation Plus

Red Dead Redemption 2
God of War
Nioh 2
Judgment
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Moving Out
Nascar Heat 5

Red Dead Redemption 2 will stay on PlayStation Now until November 1, 2021, and it will only be available via a PS4/PS5 download. This means you will not be able to stream Red Dead Redemption 2 like you can with many other games on the service.

Judgment will be available until October 4, 2021.

Troll Corner * Ubisoft Would Rather Deslist Might & Magic 10 Than Fix DRM

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xCloud is finally available for everyone (as long as you have Game Pass Ultimate). Fire up your iOS devices or computers and play some Xbox games!

Other Video Game News * RIP Dogmeat * Sony Goes on a Buying Spree * Pirating Games Right Now is a Bad Idea * So...Bethesda is Just Starting to Work on Elder Scrolls 6 * GTA 3 and Vice City are Back Online * Windows 11 Will Have Built in Game Pass, Auto HDR and DirectStorage * Minecraft Archivist Just Found the Holy Grail

Games Coming Out in July 2021 * Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual! (Quest) – July 8 * Sniper Elite VR (Rift, Quest, PS VR, Steam VR) – July 8 * Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PC, Switch) – July 9 - $60 * The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch) – July 16 - $60 * Cris Tales (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Stadia) – July 20 - $40 * Monster Harvest (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 20 - $20 * Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X/S) – July 27 - $60 * The Forgotten City (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) – July 28 - $40 * Paint the Town Red (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) – July 29 - $20 * The Ascent (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) – July 29 - $30

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Why do you think it's more difficult for multiplayer games to be critically acclaimed compared to single player games?

rdeacon: Is there any reason why you would play full price for a game?

rdeacon: If you drink coffee.. and use a creamer and sugar.. and had to pick only one which would it be, and inversely if you drink it black and had to use cream or sugar which one would you choose?

JoeColeslaw: So, last November I made the choice to purchase an Xbox One S. Then in June, made the jump to buy an Xbox SERIES S. I think my Ps4 is jealous or something. . . . So there are some games I had purchased on Playstation that I think, 'eh, why not?' And ALSO purchase on Xbox... as far as double dipping, I have bought Cod Black-ops... (not the cross gen bundle :rage:) and House Flipper. Worth it... What are your games you had to buy for new console, despite already owning them elsewhere?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

The Spectrum Retreat

Games with Gold:

Planet Alpha (July 1 through July 31)
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break (July 16 to August 15)
Midway Arcade Origins (July 16 through July 31)
Conker: Live & Reloaded

Game Pass

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Cloud) – July 1
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Gang Beasts (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 1
Cris Tales - July 20
MS Flight Simulator - July 20
The Ascent - July 29

Twitch Prime Games:

Turok 2: Bad Seed
Dark Devotion
Kunai
Grip: Combat Racing
Dear Esther
Melbits World
Dream Daddy – ends today
PictoQuest – ends July 10
Mad Tracks – ends July 17
Reus – ends July 24

Troll Corner * There Is a Company That Wants to Put Commercials in Games

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Microsoft is focusing on diversity in their games, studios and player base as a way to hit 3 billion gamers in their ecosystem.

What We're Playing Colby: Subnautica Below Zero, ALL THE DEMOS

Cliff: Paint the Town Red, Death Trash, Tunic, Sable, Stardew

Other Video Game News * Tencent Owns The Majority or Yager Now * Epic is Making Developers Lives Easier Again * Your Last Chance to Return Cyberpunk is Coming * Xbox Certified Monitors Are Coming * New Sea of Thieves Tall Tales are Instanced * Tetris Effect is Coming to PlayStation

Questions DA VINSTER: What was your favorite reveal from E3? Biggest Surprise?

Aslan the Incompetent: Which video game villain do you actually agree with?

JoeColeslaw: Just so ya know... Xbox series X/S has a demo out for the new game. LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR... what would be a simulator you wouldn't even want to think about, wish it would NEVER exist?

Rdeacon: Soft pretzels... cheese or mustard?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite non-American accent?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Horizon Chase Turbo

Horizon Chase Turbo is a racing game inspired by the great hits of the 80's and 90's. It recreates the classic arcade gameplay with unbound speed limits of fun. Full throttle on and enjoy!

Sonic Mania

The ultimate celebration of past and future. An all-new adventure full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay. Sonic Mania brings retro fast-paced platforming into the future through pixel perfect 2D graphics running at 60FPS.

Game Pass

Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance (Cloud, Console and PC) - June 22
Worms Rumble (cloud, console, and PC) — June 23
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (Console and PC) - June 24
Iron Harvest (Windows PC) — June 24
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (console and PC) — June 24
Prodeus (Game Preview via PC) — June 24
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (cloud) — July 1
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (cloud, console, and PC) — July 1
Gang Beasts (cloud, console, and Windows PC) — July 1
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (cloud, console, and PC) — July 1
Limbo (cloud, console, and Windows PC) — July 1

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E3 was this weekend and there is more news than you can possibly imagine.

News * Xbox is Bringing a Ton of Games to Game Pass * Xbox is Bring xCloud to TVs and Streaming Sticks * Xbox Bringing Z/S Games to Xbox One with xCloud * Forza 5 Has an Interesting Approach to Weather * Rocksmith+ Will Help You Play Guitar for Real * Final Fantasy 1-6 Coming to Steam and Mobile * Nintendo Switch Announcements * FarCry 6 DLC Lets You Play as the Bad Guys * Guardian’s of the Galaxy is a Coming, Switch will Get Cloud Version * Disney is Open to Letting Indies Work with Their IP * Rainbow Six Siege Getting Crossplay and Cross Progression * Amped is a Major Inspiration for Shredders * I am 100% Buying an Xbox Mini Fridge

What We're Playing Colby: Observation, Abzu, Trover Saves the Universe, Narita Boy, Soma

Cliff: Stardew Valley, Prey, A Short Hike

Dylan: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, World War Z

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What's the game(s) you're most excited for after the weekend? And why is it Halo?

TheBigDog: Guess who's back? Back again. Eddie's back, tell your friends. Questions : Who won E3? Who lost E3? Who was the most improved?

Cpt Insano6: With God of War being delayed to 2022, would you rather a developer tell you a game is delayed or go radio silent till the game is ready for release?

Rdeacon: What do you feel was the worst console accessory? Worst one you used? Examples: Power glove, Wii Sports pack, Sega x32, Sega CD, etc

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Hell is other demons
Overcooked! 2

Summer Games Fest

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/10/our-second-summer-game-fest-demo-event-coming-june-15-to-an-xbox-near-you/

Steam Next Fest

https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-next-fest-gives-you-a-week-to-try-600-odd-demos/

Game Pass:

Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Arx Fatalis (PC)
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (PC, Cloud, and Console)
Doom (Cloud and Console)
Fallout (PC)
Fallout 2 (PC)
Fallout 3 (PC, Cloud, and Console)
Fallout: New Vegas (Newly added for PC, Cloud, and Console)
Fallout: Tactics (PC)
Rage (Cloud and Console)
The Evil Within 2 (PC, Cloud, and Console)
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PC, Cloud, and Console)
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (June 24th)June 24th

Game Pass Coming This Year

Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X|S) – July 27
Hades (PC, Cloud, and Console) – August 13
Among Us (Cloud and Console) – 2021

Troll Corner * Rockstart is shutting down GTA Online for Xbox 360 and PS4 owners

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According to Twitter, Insomniac was able to make the new Ratchet & Clank game almost crunch-free. Other game companies need to pay attention.

Other Video Game News Xbox is Getting Fidelity FX

Atari VCS is Actually Coming Out

Don’t Expect Day and Date PC Launches for Sony Games

It’s E3 Week!

Summer Games Fest – Kick Off Live! – Thursday, June 10th at 11:00am PT
Summer of Gaming – IGN Expo 2021 – Friday, June 11th at 1:00pm PT
Guerrilla Collective Showcase – Saturday, June 12th at 8:00am PT
Guerrilla Collective/Wholesome Direct – Saturday, June 12th at 10:00am PT
Ubisoft Forward – Saturday, June 12th at 12:00pm PT
Gearbox Entertainment presentation – Saturday, June 12th at 2:00pm PT
GamesBeat Session – Saturday, June 12th at 2:45pm PT
Xbox and Bethesda Showcase – Sunday, June 13rd at 10:00am PT
Square Enix Presents – Sunday, June 13rd at 12:15pm PT
Warner Bros. Games Back 4 Blood – Sunday, June 13rd at 2:30pm PT
PC Gaming Show – Sunday, June 13rd at 2:30pm PT
Future Games Show – Sunday, June 13rd at 4:00pm PT
Take-Two Interactive Panel – Monday, June 14th at 10:15am PT
Indie Showcase – Monday, June 14th at 12:00pm PT
Capcom presentation – Monday, June 14th at 2:30pm PT
Razer E3 Keynote – Monday, June 14th at 3:00pm PT
Nintendo Direct – Tuesday, June 15 at 9:00am PT
Nintendo Treehouse: Live – Tuesday, June 15 at 9:00am PT
Bandai Namco presentation – Tuesday, June 15 at 2:25pm PT
GameSpot Play For All Showcase – Tuesday, June 15 at 3:35pm PT
Official E3 2021 Awards Show – Tuesday, June 15 at 4:45pm PT

Capcom Might Have Whoopsied with Some Stock Photos

Overwatch is Getting Crossplay

What We're Playing Colby: Subnautica, Observation, Abzu

Cliff: Stardew Valley, Prey

Dylan: Biomutant

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): At the end of the summer, is the general gaming conversation going to have Xbox and PlayStation be more in parity than the mind share of people now saying "PS Better, XB is still needing games"

Elfsawrath52: What is the best way to get started as a Twitch streamer?

Rdeacon: Out of all the titles announced at E3 2021, what are the top 3 games you are most excited about?

ShadoughX: What is the equivalent of 1HP of damage in real life? I'll go first: chewing gum and then biting your tongue!

Princess_Megan: With E3 being less than a week away, based on past performances and future hopes, which company do you think will have the best/worst/most improved E3 presentation?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Store

Mystery Game

Indie bundle for Palestinian Aid

https://itch.io/b/902/indie-bundle-for-palestinian-aid

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Borderlands 3 is ready for crossplay on all systems, but 2K isn't going to release it for the PlayStation, most likely because of Sony's insistence of payments to balance out microtransactions.

Borderlands 3 is Getting Crossplay, But Not on PS5
Fortnite is Getting Mistborn Crossover?
Far Cry 6 is Actually Political
Minecraft Has Been Shouting out 4chan for 10 Years?
FidelityFX Super Resolution is Coming to A Lot of Places
Sierra-Online (Or Something Like It) Might Be Making a Comeback

Questions Rdeacon: What is your favorite Pixar, or if you have never watched Pixar movies animated movie character?

Rdeacon: With the current subscription trend it seems just a matter of time where buying a physical game will stop and consoles will no longer add physical media drives to consoles. Are you ok with not having the physical copy?

Rdeacon: Since this is kinda topical.. Bosses/Managers what makes a good one and what makes a really bad one?

Squid: What out of business store would you bring back. Also same question but restaurant.

Princess_Megan: What are your favorite alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages?

JoeColeslaw: Can we talk about the state of twitch? That may be a topic not for public forum. . . They've added a new channel, pools, hot tubs and beaches. To say Cringe, would be understated, but the chat can be quite vile, not to mention the nightbot automated message linking ALL socials (including onlyfans and other NSFW sites) all on twitch. Yes, they are marked 18+, yes you can mute the whole category, but what to you think of the topic?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Mystery Game!

Tell Me Why Free for Pride Month:

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/tell-me-why

Game Pass:

The Wild at Heart (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available Today
For Honor (Cloud and Console) – June 3
Backbone (PC) ID@Xbox – June 8
Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – June 10

PlayStation Now

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition
Sonic Mania
Sonic Forces
Team Sonic Racing
Slay the Spire
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown
Car Mechanic Simulator

Twitch Prime

Batman
Newfound Courage
Lost in Harmony
BFF or Die
Spitkiss
Mugsters

Troll Corner * EA I Guess?

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It looks like Valve is going to enter the handheld market with a Switch-like device that will play Steam games. We talk about whether or not that is something that folks actually want.

Twitch Adds 350 New Twitch Tags
Netflix Might Be Making Games
AMD’s Version of DLSS Could Be Amazing
20-Year Xbox Easter Egg Revealed

What We're Playing Colby: Tesla Vs Lovecraft, The Avengers, Subnautica

Cliff: Stardew, The Wild at Heart

Dylan: Baldur’s Gate 3, Knockout City, Biomutant

Questions DA VINSTER: Do you think going forward, Bethesda games are going to be Xbox Ecosystem Exclusive? Specifically, is Starfield going to be exclusive, as it's the first Bethesda game being made without preexisting agreements? And of course, exclusives overall suck, but if they are exclusive, is it wise to do so, or do you think they should sell them all multi-platform?

Rdeacon: With the expanding market that is e-sports do you see AAA game developers pushing games that lend themselves to that use?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite non-Disney animated movie?

BIG CHAPPIE: What is your perfect Sunday? What is your perfect sundae?

Mansocks: What is your favorite flavor of Ice Pop?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Humble Bundle

Deckbuild Bundle
Bandai Namco Bundle

Capcom Arcade

1943

PS Plus Free Games

Star Wars: Squadrons (available until July 5)
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown (available until August 2)
Operation Tango (available until July 5)

Xbox Games with Gold

Armello
Dungeons 3
Lego Batman
Tropico 4

Game Pass

Conan Exiles (Cloud and Console) – May 27
Fuzion Frenzy (Cloud) – May 27
Joy Ride Turbo (Cloud) – May 27
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (Console) – May 27
Slime Rancher (PC) ID@Xbox – May 27
Solasta: Crown of the Magister (PC) – May 27
SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest (PC) – May 27

Games Releasing in June * An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs * The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood DLC [PC, Stadia] – June 1 * Wreckfest (PS 5) – June 1 * Super Animal Royale [XBO] – June 1 * World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic [PC] – June 1 * The Elder Scrolls Online [PS5, XSX] – June 8 * The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood DLC [PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – June 8 * Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade [PS5] – June 10 * Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [PS5] – June 11 * Legend of Mana [PC, PS4, Switch] – June 24 * Mario Golf: Super Rush [Switch] – June 25 * Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 [Switch] – June 25 * Destroy All Humans! [Switch] – June 29 * Zombies Ate My Neighbors & Ghoul Patrol [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – June 29

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GTA 5 is getting released...again. This time an "expanded and enhanced" version is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

More Video Game News * Rambo and John McClane Coming to Warzone * All nVidia 30 Series Cards Coming with Crypto Limiters * VR Games Are Getting DLSS Support * Twitch Subs Are Going to Start Costing Less in Other Countries * Sony Files Patent for Betting on eSports

What We're Playing Colby: Zombie Army 4, Livelock, Tesla vs Lovecraft, The Avengers

Cliff: Stardew Valley, Spiritfarer, Rain on My Parade, Dragon Quest Builders 2

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): E3 is coming up sooner than we realize. Only about a month or so away. What're some of your most anticipated games coming out this year or next that you think we may see more of at E3?

Elfsawrath52:

Baby wipes or regular disinfectant wipes?

Who played Batman the best?

How many consoles is too many?

JoeColeslaw: So if you are not able to do something in real life... play the video game... BESIDES GTA: what game would you play to be able to something you can't IRL?

Gas shortage, Horizon? Cost of Ammo too high, hunter call of the wild? Cant fly, flight sim?

Rdeacon: So question time.... What was the worst gaming product you bought? This can be a game, a controller, a system, etc

JoeColeslaw: Hey, CLIFF! Is there a way to message the show with voicemails?! Sometimes it sounds better when I say it. (https://anchor.fm/byte-me-podcast)

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Giant Mystery Game!

Game Pass

SnowRunner (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available Now
Peggle 2 (Cloud) EA Play – May 20
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (Cloud) EA Play – May 20
Secret Neighbor (PC) ID@Xbox – May 20
The Wild at Heart (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – May 20
The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 21
Knockout City (Console and PC) EA Play – May 21
Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 25
Conan Exiles (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – May 27 – Optimized for Series X|S on May 27
Fuzion Frenzy (Cloud) – May 27
Joy Ride Turbo (Cloud) – May 27
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (Console) ID@Xbox – May 27
Slime Rancher (PC) ID@Xbox – May 27
Solasta: Crown of the Magister (PC) ID@Xbox – May 27
SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest (PC) – May 27

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Microsoft is making it easier to get a Series X, Quick Resume is even getting even faster and they do these things even though each Xbox that gets sold costs them money.

Other Video Game News * Ubisoft Might Be Pivoting to More F2P Games * Steam is Getting Sued. So is Sony! * Roblox is Huge * Good Guy Sonic

What We're Playing Colby: Monster Sanctuary, Zombie Army 4, Rain on Your Parade, King of Seas, Livelock

Cliff: Spiritfarer, Stardew Valley

Dylan: New Pokémon Snap

Questions Elfsawrath52: What's your favourite dnd class?

Squid: Favorite tertiary Star Wars character?

Aslan the Incompetent: Have you gotten my "What would be your fatality if you were a MK character?" from weeks ago?

Rdeacon: So game development has always been a brutal process for developers. Do you see the day where they will be treated more fairly, or do you feel that its just the way its always going to be.. they are just shovels...you break one you get another.

Brooke: Who is your favorite Tik Tok personality? What is your favorite Tik Tok video?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

The Lion’s Song

"The Lion’s Song" is a narrative adventure game. It is steeped in early 20th century history and focusses on a cast of Austrian artists and scientists with each episode taking a closer look at their intimate struggles with creativity and inspiration.

Twitch Prime

Iris and the Giant - May 14
Healer's Quest - Jun 1
Beholder - Jun 1
Edgar - Bokbok in Boulzac - May 28
The Blind Prophet - Jun 1
Yoku's Island Express - Jun 1
Figment - May 21
Faraway: Director's Cut - Jun 4
A Blind Legend - Jun 1

Humble Bundle

https://www.humblebundle.com/humble-heal-covid-19-bundle

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Fall Guys isn't going to make it to Xbox or Switch this summer, but the delay does mean we are getting cross-play when it does come out!

Other Video Game News * Valorant is Going to Start Recording Voice Chat to Find Racists * Overwatch Gained 10 Million Players Last Year * Cyberpunk 2077 Bosses Get Huge Bonuses * 74 More Xbox Games are Getting FPS Boosts

What We're Playing Colby: Monster Sanctuary, Dead Army 4

Cliff: Spiritfarer, Stardew, Second Extinction

Dylan: New Pokémon Snap

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): In celebration of May the 4th (or revenge of the 5th) what's your dream Star Wars game? Is it an existing or new ip? What development team would be the right fit for it?

Rdeacon: Since its Cinco De Mayo - what is your favorite Mexican Food?

With the shortage of high end GPUs, do you feel game developers really need to push the visual elements of games, or said another way how crucial are graphics to a good game? I know that question can be skewed to the type of game... like Tarkov higher end makes it better... whereas like Fortnite it's not as crucial.

Princess_Megan: What video game would you like to see recreated as a board game? What genre, how long would a game take, and the ideal number of players to play?

Squid: Salt water taffy: yay or nay, and if nay why do you suck so much?

Brooke: What would 10 year old you think about games today? Would they be excited about the graphics, or the gameplay? Would they ask “I’m going to spend how long building a farm?”

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Console and PC) – May 4
FIFA 21 (Console and PC) EA Play – May 6
Outlast 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 6
Steep (Cloud and Console) – May 6
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Console and PC) – May 13
Just Cause 4: Reloaded (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 13
Psychonauts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 13
Red Dead Online (Cloud and Console) – May 13
Remnant: From the Ashes (PC) – May 13

Epic Game Store

Pine

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain. Fight with or against a variety of species as you make your way to a new home for your human tribe.

PlayStation Now

Nioh
Streets Of Rage 4 - Available until November 1, 2021
Jump Force - Available until August 2, 2021

Small Bites Troll Corner * So This is Why We Still Don’t Have Cross-Play

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Sony has patented an AI that will learn to play just like you (or hopefully slightly better than you.) Great for bathroom breaks and tough bosses hopefully!

Other Video Game News

PlayStation Now is Streaming at 1080p Now
More Games are Getting the Series X FPS Boost
iOS Now Supports Your Fancy PS5 and Series X Controllers
Save the World Still Isn’t Free
You Can Own a Golden Wii Made for a Queen

What We're Playing Colby: Lots of Monster Sanctuary

Cliff: SpiritFarer, Stardew Valley

Dylan: Bloons TD6

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What older game do you personally want a full remake of? Let's say 360/PS3 generation and further

Operator Jack: Hey guys what was the first game you bought with your own money? Mine was GTA3 for pc for $100 back when it was first released

Squid: Favorite fast food?

Rdeacon: Do you think the ESRB ratings systems is fair? Have you played a game that didn't deserve its rating ( to harsh or not harsh enough)?

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite video game quote?

Cheap/Free Games Games with Gold

Armello ($19.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 31
Dungeons 3 ($29.99 ERP): Available May 16 to June 15
Lego Batman ($19.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 15
Tropico 4 ($9.99 ERP): Available May 16 to 31

Game Pass

Dragon Quest Builders 2 - May 4th
The Wild at Heart - Console - May 20th
Knockout City - May 21
FIFA 21 - May

PlayStation Plus

PlayStation 5 owners will be able to play Wreckfest: Drive Hard, Die Last.
Battlefield V
Stranded Deep

Epic Games

Idle Champions A licensed Dungeons & Dragons strategy management video game uniting iconic characters from novels, campaigns, and shows into one epic adventure.

Troll Corner * Cyberpunk is Woke...To Woke

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xCloud is coming to iOS and I personally feel that I should have gotten an invite by now.

What We're Playing Colby: Deiland Pocket Planet, Rain on Your Parade

Cliff: Spiritfarer, What the Dub?!

Other Gaming News * Xbox Will No Longer Require Xbox Live to Play F2P Online Games * Sony F***ed Around and Found Out * Xbox Mini Fridges are Real and I Want One * Sony Has Sold A LOT of PS5s * Max Payne 3 and LA Noire’s DLC is Now Free on PC * Xbox is Getting New Quick Resume Features

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): If you could cross any franchise gaming, movies, tv, etc. and make it into an open-world narrative game what would you want it to be?

Elfsawrath52: What's your favourite bobs burgers episode

Tr1pletrouble88: At the upcoming VR events what do you think they might announce? Anything exciting, I mean other than the obvious. Oculus said that they won’t be making a quest pro anytime soon, so will there’s be a game showcase? I think it might be, but I’ll be waiting. :)

Rdeacon: Go for a easy.. yet hard one.. favorite pizza, deluxe, veggie, hawaiian, etc AND if you had to pick one topping what would it be?

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite dessert? Also, building on @rdeacon's question, has anyone asked which style of pizza do you prefer yet?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass

MLB The Show 21 (Cloud and Console) – Available Now
Phogs! (PC) ID@Xbox – April 22
Second Extinction (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 28
Destroy All Humans! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 29
Fable III (Cloud) – April 30
Fable Anniversary (Cloud) – April 30

Epic Games

Hand of Fate 2
Alien: Isolation

Troll Corner * Days Gone Director says a bunch of stupid stuff

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The PlayStation 5 can now use a USB drive for backing up huge games off your tiny hard drive, but still can't play them off of it.

Other Video Game News * Vermintide 2 Is Becoming a Roguelike for Free * Ubisoft is Closing Down the Online Servers for Ten Games * Is Your Hard Drive Space Disappearing? * Hey Alexa, Download My GamePass Games * Epic is Losing SO Much Money Giving Away Games

What We're Playing Colby: Cozy Grove, Zombie Army 4, Iconoclasts, Genesis Noir, Solo: Islands of the Heart

Cliff: Rounds, Zombie Army 4, Outlanders, Stardew Valley

Dylan: Phalanx

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What's been some of your favorite gaming memories since quarantine started?

Squid: Favorite sandwich?

Rdeacon: Have you gotten so into a game that you were like... wow I need to scale this back I am playing WAY too much?

JoeColeslaw: Sometimes, you must start anew! If you're unhappy, take a few steps back, evaluate where you are, and look to both where you can be, and where you should be.

With the events of the last year and some change... what all has changed for you: personally, professionally, and within gaming. What would you like to see in your future?

Princess_Megan: If you could have video games downloaded into your brain, would you? How do you think it will affect your daily life, both positively and negatively?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Game Store

Deponia: The Complete JourneyJunk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.
The Pillars of the Earth12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
The First TreeA beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as they journey towards The First Tree.

Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/spring-into-vr-bundle

Troll Corner * Hope you didn't want to patch your PS3 games

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E3 is going all digital this year, which honestly will probably not changes E3 at all for the majority of people that aren't journalists.

Other Video Game News * Mass Effect is Getting a Few Changes in It’s Re-Release * Noise Cancellation for Everyone! * Apparently, nVidia is Going to Make More 1650’s

What We're Playing Colby: Moonlighter, Winding Worlds, SongPop Party, Cozy Grove, Cattails, Risk of Rain, Iconoclasts

Cliff: Spiritfarer, Narita Boy

Dylan: Clu Clu Land

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What're your thoughts on E3 coming back in a digital format? What's the real purpose of big companies like Microsoft participating when they could go the Sony route and do their own event?

Princess Megan: Being able to pet the dog, or any random creature in a game somehow makes it marginally better. What is your favorite game that allows this mechanic?

Alan S (zeroskill): Controversial topic: Do you believe in the healing properties of crystals?

Rdeacon: Black licorice: love or hate it?

Cheap/Free Games PlayStation Plus:

Marvel’s Avengers (until July 5th)
Borderlands 3 (until Sept 29th)
Long Dark (forever)

Epic Games

3 out of 10 Season 2Caffeinated super-powers, sentient AIs, and rival game studios all stand in the way of Shovelworks studios as they struggle to finally make a game that scores better than “3 out of 10”. Will this be the Season that they finally do it?

Xbox Game Pass

Grand Theft Auto V (Cloud and Console) – April 8
Zombie Army 4: Dead War (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 8
Disneyland Adventures (Cloud) – April 8
Rush: A Disney/Pixar Adventure (Cloud) – April 8
NHL 21 (Console) EA Play – April 12
Rain on Your Parade
Pathway (PC) ID@Xbox – April 15
MLB The Show 21 (Cloud and Console) – April 20
Plus: Play Over 50 Cloud-Enabled Games with Xbox Touch Controls

Small Bites * Apple Arcade is Even a Better Deal

Troll Corner

Sony Didn’t Warn Some Devs Before Shutting Down the PSN Store

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Outriders (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Stadia) – April 1 - $60/GP
Oddworld: Soulstorm (PlayStation, PC) – April 6 - $50
Star Wars Republic Commando (PS4, Switch) – April 6 - $15
Cozy Grove (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Switch) - April 7 - $15
MLB The Show 21 (PlayStation, Xbox) – April 20 - $60
Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – April 23 - $60
Judgment (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) – April 23 - $40

Remastered Yakusa game * Total War: Rome Remastered (PC) – April 29 - $30 * New Pokémon Snap (Switch) – April 30 - $60 * Returnal (PlayStation 5) – April 30 - $70 * R-Type Final 2 (Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam) - April 30 - $50 * Hoa (PC, Switch) - April - ???

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If your backlog isn't big enough already, Game Pass is getting a huge infusion of games this year from the ID@Xbox program.

Amnesia: Rebirth is Just “Moody” Now
I Honestly Had Forgotten That Cyberpunk 2077 Wasn’t on the Playstation Store
Enlisted, A New 100 Player WW2 Game is Hitting Open Beta Next Month
Bleep
Looks Like the PlayStation Stores Are Shutting Down

What We're Playing Colby: Monster Sanctuary, Moonlighter

Cliff: Wreckfest, Feynx Rising

Questions DA VINSTER: We're getting a mortal Kombat movie, last of us tv show, etc. What other video game would fit a good tv show/movie medium?

Squid: What’s a game you’ve tried to replay the most but haven’t been able to get into it?

Rdeacon: With all the free games, including things like Game Pass, do you really see the need to ever purchase a game? And with the rise of Game Pass and PlayStation Now, do you see all future gaming companies going to a subscription model?

ShadoughX (Josh): Fun question time: What/ who is an artist or band that you listen to that falls outside the realm of your normal/ favorite genres that others may judge you for =)?

I’ll go first: Hilary Duff

Cheap/Free Games Twitch Prime

The Escapists
Moving Out
Move or Die: Couch Party Edition
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron
Before I Forget.

PS Plus

Oddworld: Soulstor
Days Gone
Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Games with Gold

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard ($39.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 30
Truck Racing Championship($59.99 ERP): Available April 16 to May 15
Dark Void ($14.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 15
Hard Corps: Uprising ($14.99 ERP): Available April 16 to 30

Game Pass

Narita Boy (Cloud, Console and PC) ID@Xbox – March 30
Outriders (Cloud and Console) – April 1
NHL 21 (Console) EA Play – Coming in April

Epic Games

Tales of the Neon Sea

Small Bites * Rocket League is coming to your phone

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Alan Schulte
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There's a pretty solid-looking rumor going around that Sony is going to dump the PS4, Vita and PSP online stores, which we decided is...bad.

Other Video Game News

Stardew Valley Has a Board Game and It’s Available Now
Days Gone is Coming to PC
PlayStation VR 2 Officially Confirmed
Google, ID and Bungie Are Getting Sued Because of Stadia
The Geforce 3060 Will Limit Mining

What We're Playing Colby: Crashlands, Spiritfarer, Roombo: First Blood, One Leaves

Cliff: The Medium, Sundered, Carto, Maneater

Dylan: The Witcher 3

Questions DA VINSTER: We just saw the announcement of Days Gone, a PS4 Exclusive making its way to PC this Spring. We've now seen it happen with Xbox going full PC day one with their exclusives. PlayStation has now ported Horizon Zero Dawn to PC and now Days Gone to PC come this Spring. Is there a future where we see PlayStation having the same strategy as Xbox and releasing all their first-party games day and date on PC? And if you think so when do you think it'll be?

Elfsawrath52: Who's the best Robin? 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Rdeacon: So who do you feel has a better approach ... Nintendo that doesn't strive for the highest performance benchmarks but works to develop a console that potentially has a wider appeal by less console churn and lower prices OR Xbox/PlayStation that is always trying to push the bar on performance with higher-priced units?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Sunless Sea

Games with Gold

Warface: Breakout: March 1-31
VALA: Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse: March 16-April 15
Metal Slug 3: March 1-15
Port Royale 3: March 16-31

Playstation Play at Home:

Ratchet and Clank (March 1

Game Pass:

Killer Queen Black (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – February 23
Dirt 5 (Cloud, Console and PC) – February 25
Elite Dangerous (Console) – February 25
Superhot: Mind Control Delete (PC) ID@Xbox – February 25
Madden 2021 - March 2

Twitch Prime

Strata - March 5
Adventures of Chris - March 12
The Academy: First Riddle - March 19

Troll Corner * Just When You Thought Hogwarts Legacy Couldn’t Get Worse

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Nintendo had its first Direct in a long while and announced some cool stuff...and some other stuff.

Other Video Game News * Microsoft is Doing Even Cooler Stuff with Accessibility * Xbox BC is Making Games Run Even Faster * Update Your Game While You Sleep * xCloud is Coming (to iOS) * Stadia is Writing Its Own Punchlines Now

What We're Playing

Colby: Crashlands, Bartlow’s Dread Machine, Wilmot’s Warehouse, Mekorama

Cliff: The Medium, Sundered

Dylan: Immortals Fenyx Rising

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Classic question, what game do you want to see get a full from the ground up remake of?

Princess_Megan: What is one weird thing about the area you live in? For example, in NE Ohio we generally talk about the distance to locations in terms of minutes/hours, not miles.

Rdeacon: I have an oddball one. So HS friend posted he broke his favorite spatula.. I was like really.. then I realized I had a favorite spatula as well. So if you cook what is your favorite spatula?

Princess_Megan: Who is your favorite Mario Kart character and why?

Tr1pletrouble88: What new release that you know of, do you think would win GotY

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games:

Absolute Drift: Zen Edition
Rage 2

Game Pass:

Code Vein (PC) – February 18
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – February 18
Wreckfest (Cloud, Console and PC) – February 18
Killer Queen Black (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox – February 23
Dirt 5 (Cloud, Console and PC) – February 25
Elite Dangerous (Console) – February 25
Superhot: Mind Control Delete (PC) ID@Xbox – February 25

Small Bites Troll Corner * Six Days in Fallujah * Stadia Has No Idea What is Going On

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Is there any way that we could ban console scalping and not screw it up somehow? Probably not.

Other Video Game News * The UK is On It’s Way to Banning Console Scalping * Literally Who Doesn’t Own GTA 5 at This Point? * Anthem Might Be Dead at This Point * GoldenEye Almost Came Out on the Xbox 360 * Some Company Called Embracer Bought Gearbox * PS5 Controllers are Drifting and Getting Them Fixed Can Be a Pain * Your New Series X/S Controller Has a Hidden Feature

What We're Playing * Colby: Crashlands * Cliff: The Medium * Dylan: Finished Cyberpunk, Immortals: Fenyx Rising

Questions Megan: This Sunday is Valentine's day, I thought I'd ask something fitting for the holiday. All three of you have been with your wives for a while, what is your favorite thing about them?

F3ar13: For next week as well, who's your gaming waifu?

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite sea animal?

Rdeacon: What do you feel makes a good boss level? What makes a bad one?

Elfsawrath52: What's the best mario game v the worst one. Based on story, graphics, and how many times yoshi shows up?

BIG CHAPPIE: Best home base/hub world? Peaches Castle in Mario 64, the Normandy from ME, and Sanctuary from Borderlands to name a few. Bases/hubs can be fairly different in some games so this should maybe be two questions.

JoeColeslaw: Getting back into battle royal. What is your strat back in the day when you played... would you ever think about getting back in it?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Halcyon 6

A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

Game Pass

Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (Console and PC) – February 11
Jurassic World Evolution (Android and Console) – February 11
Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones (Android and Console) ID@Xbox – February 11
Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Android) – February 11

Nintendo Online

Super NES – Nintendo Switch Online:

Doomsday Warrior

Psycho Dream

Prehistorik Man * NES – Nintendo Switch Online:

Fire ‘n Ice

Troll Corner * WB Managed to Get the Nemesis System Patented * CDPR Got Hacked and Gamers Are Dumb

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Google has announced the shutdown of both of their internal studios that were making games for Stadia in what will probably be known eventually as foreshadowing.

Other Video Game News * A New Lawsuit Claims That Valve is Price Fixing * The Mass Effect Legendary Edition Isn’t Coming to Next Gen Consoles * Marvel's Avengers Is Finally Getting a Next Gen Update...Probably * Scalpers Sold a LOT of PS5s * Wanna a TV and a Console In Your Car?

What We're Playing Colby: Summer in Mara, Haven, Donut County, Crashlands

Cliff: CrossCode, Torchlight 3

Questions Vinny: What game did you love at one point, stop playing but came back to it later and enjoyed it just as much or even more. I've been getting back into Sea of Thieves with the new season and I'm loving it!

Squid: When rating and playing an indie game do you give it more leeway than say a AAA game? I ask myself.

Cpt Insano6: What celebrity or celebrities would you want to play games with; video games, board games, etc.

Princess_Megan: Who is your favorite Disney character and why?

Elfsawrath52: What is the optimal gamer food?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass:

Ghost of a Tale (PC) ID@Xbox – February 4
Project Winter (Android, Console and PC) ID@Xbox – February 4
The Falconeer (Android, Console and PC) – February 4
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (Console and PC) – February 11
Jurassic World Evolution (Android and Console) – February 11
Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones (Android and Console) ID@Xbox – February 11
Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Android) – February 11

PlayStation Now

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 - April 29th
WWE 2K Battlegrounds - August 2nd
Detroit: Become Human
Darksiders Genesis
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Little Nightmares

Amazon Prime

All games available to claim through March 1
Spinch
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Monster Prom: Hotseat
Swimsanity! Couch Party Edition
Table Manners
Algo Bot
Cyber Hook
Little Big Workshop

Troll Corner * Activision Refuses to Mandate Increased Diversity Hiring Practices

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GameStop stock is being manipulated in a ton of really dumb ways, but at least hedge funds are the ones mostly paying for it.

Other Video Game News * Tencent is Going on a Buying Spree and They May Not Be Done * A Diablo 2 Remaster is in the Works

What We're Playing * Colby: Star Wars Squadrons, Jydge, Haven, Summer in Mara * Cliff: CrossCode * Dylan: Cyberpunk, Vermintide 2

Questions SweatySpookz: Question for the show: In 2020 when covid first began, what would you do to keep a positive mind frame? Not an easy task but this could be something as simple is diving into a backlog of video games. I find it important to discuss methods or ways we can remain positive and look out for one another.

F3ar13: If you're in a restaurant and you're drinking your drink, if the waitress brought you a refill, do you finish your drink before moving on to the next drink, or put the old drink aside and go for the next drink?

Rdeacon: What major game or game series would people be shocked you have never played - My example Final Fantasy... just never got into it

Elfsawrath52: Newest iPhone camera v. Professional grade camera?

Elfsawrath52: What console is most photogenic?

Games Releasing in February * Control Ultimate Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – February 2 * Destruction AllStars (PlayStation 5) – February 2 * The Nioh Collection (PS5) – February 5 * Little Nightmares II (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – February 11 * Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (Switch) – February 12 * King of Seas (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – February 18 * Persona 5 Strikers (PS4, PC, Switch) – February 23 * Ghosts 'n Goblins: Resurrection (Switch) – February 25 * Bravely Default II (Switch) – February 26

Cheap/Free Games PS Plus available February 2, 2021:

Control: Ultimate Edition (until March 1)
Concrete Genie (until March 1)
Destruction AllStars (April 5)

Epic Games Store

Dandara

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world. Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration.

Game Pass

Cyber Shadow (Android, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 26
The Medium (Xbox Series X|S and PC) ID@Xbox – January 28
Yakuza 3 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28
Yakuza 4 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28
Yakuza 5 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28

Games with Gold

Gears 5 ($39.99 ERP): Available February 1 to 28
Resident Evil ($19.99 ERP): Available February 1 to 28
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition ($14.99 ERP): Available February 16 to March 15
Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb ($9.99 ERP): Available February 1 to 15
Lost Planet 2 ($19.99 ERP): Available February 16 to 28

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Cyberpunk 2077 problems just keep getting worse between no next-gen update until the second half of 2021, a new expose by Jason Schreier and yet another lawsuit.

Other Video Game News * Having You Been Gaming More This Year? So Has Literally Everyone Else. * Arcade1up Announce New Games at CES

What We're Playing

Colby: What the Golf, Summer in Mara, Star Wars Squadrons, Jydge
Cliff: CrossCode
IT’S HANS BISH!: Tarkov.

Questions DA VINSTER: What are your top three standout music tracks from games?

Cliff:

Abzu (Austin Wintory) - To Know Water
Skyrim (Jeremy Soule) - Dragonborn
Doom 2016 (Mick Gordan) - Rip and Tear
Celeste (Lena Raine) - Resurrections
Oxenfree (scntfc) - Beacon Beach

Cliff: If you had to prevent WW2 without killing Hitler, what would you do?

Princess_Megan: I don’t remember this one's been asked already or not. What is your favorite non-gaming podcast? Also, it can't be Behind The Bastards. As awesome as that podcast is, we already know you guys enjoy it (Robert Evans is both interesting and amusing as hell)

Elfsawrath52: What is the best way to organize computer cords?

Princess_Megan: The three of you have to appear on a current reality TV show. Which show are you choosing, and who would emerge the victor?

Cpt Insano6: Is or was there a game, that as a kid, you quit playing bc it was too difficult, that you came back to as an adult and blew through said game?

Rdeacon: I want to ask a follow up to the last question: What game do you struggle with now that a kid can beat you at?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Galactic Civilizations III Ultimate Edition

Game Pass

Control (PC) – January 21
Desperados III (Android, Console, and PC) – January 21
Donut County (Android, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 21
Outer Wilds (Android) ID@Xbox – January 21
Cyber Shadow (Android, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – January 26
The Medium (Xbox Series X|S and PC) ID@Xbox – January 28
Yakuza 3 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28
Yakuza 4 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28
Yakuza 5 Remastered (Android, Console, and PC) – January 28

Twitch Prime

Bridge Constructor Playground - Offer ends Feb 1
Sword Legacy Omen - Offer ends Jan 29
Alt Frequencies - Offer ends Feb 1
Along the Edge - Offer ends Feb 1
Cyber Hook - Offer ends Feb 12
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong - Offer ends Feb 1
Void Bastards - Offer ends Feb 1

Troll Corner * Composers Haven’t Been Paid Their Royalties in Almost Two Years

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All Star Wars games are going to live under the Lucasfilm Games Label from now on, including a new Star Wars game from Ubisoft and an Indiana Jones game from MachineGames.

Other Video Game News * Ubisoft is Making an Open-World Star Wars Game * Bethesda is Making an Indiana Jones Game with Todd Howard at the Helm * CD Project Red Could be Facing a HEFTY Fine * Microsoft Once Tried to Buy Nintendo. It Did Not Go Well * Duncan Jones Wrote an Entire Script for a Full Throttle Movie * Old Tech Let Hitman Trilogy Get 80 GB Smaller * Get Your Free PSVR Adapter Now!

What We're Playing * Colby: Snow Runner, CrossCode, Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, Cat Quest 2, Demon’s Crystals, Star Wars Squadrons * Cliff: Crosscode, Cat Quest 2 * Dylan: Cyberpunk

Questions DA VINSTER: What genre of game have you always wanted to get into but just can't for some reason? Some of mine include RTS's, Souls Games, and Fighting games.

SweatySpookz: I want to hear a first time story. For each of you, when was the first time you felt rewarded for any content you’ve worked on be it a podcast, YouTube, what have you. How did that impact you & is there anything you would have done differently?

Princess_Megan: I wasn’t going to ask the Jumanji question, but with today's riot, 2021 just looked at 2020 and said hold my beer. What else is in store for us over the next month?

Rdeacon: My question.. do you feel there is a line that games cross that makes them too real? This could be the chores in Zelda/Red Dead, disturbing realistic graphics or even games that give you morality consequences that diminish feel of the game.

JoeColeslaw: Happy new year! Glad to be back! So question,

how competitive are you with leaderboards in games? How about gamerscore, trophies, and achievements? -

Since you are answering questions all willy nilly... I had another question as far as the Lucas Film Games / Indiana Jones news...

-Is it almost too late for Indiana Jones? For some reason, "from Russia with Love" comes to mind. I played it as a kid, but I don't know why... not like I had nostalgia for the film... but was a fan of the 007 series. Maybe this would be along the lines of their previous game, 2003- Emperors Tomb, stand-alone. Or coinciding with a new, movie.

Elfsawrath52: Where’s the best place to put a Buttloadda stickers?

Charisma_Icon: What are your favorite taco toppings? Are you a chicken, beef or beans?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration EditionIncludes the complete collection of customization content acquirable through in-game purchase from launch up to – and including – items inspired by STAR WARS™: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER™ (everything pre-2019).

Game Pass

Neoverse (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14
Torchlight III (Android and Console) ID@Xbox – January 14
What Remains of Edith Finch (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14

Troll Corner The Pogchamp Removal Has Been a DisasterGo follow CriticalBard who had to deal with the fallout

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Epic bought themselves an almost 1 million square foot mall that they are going to make into their headquarters. The Dead Rising jokes almost right themselves.

Other Video Game News * Minecraft Earth is Shutting Down This Summer * Slay the Spire is Coming to the Real World * Breath of the Wild Characters Are Actually Miis * Want Some Xbox Rumors?

What We're Playing * Colby: Snow Runner * Cliff: Cat Quest 2, CrossCode * Dylan: Cyberpunk

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Questions DA VINSTER: What franchise movies, games, tv, etc. would you like to see a lego game made out of?

Rdeacon: Since I just opened up the backbone and started using it... which is the best and worst system controller you have used?

Elfsawrath52: Out of all the consoles you have, what is your favourite remote not the console itself but the remote it used?

Princess_Megan: Which Funko Pop is your favorite?

F3ar13: Hi guys, maybe you guys can help me out with a little debate I had with a friend, what is your guys’ opinion, whom to blame for the shortage of new consoles? Sony/Microsoft, scalpers or the people who pay the crazy amount for consoles? Also, 2nd question, do you think the console had been released too early? What if they postponed it 6 months from now or year would we have the problem we have right now?

Elfsawrath52: Alexa or Google and why?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass

eFootball PES 2021 Season Update (Android and Console) – January 7
Injustice 2 (Android, Console, and PC) – January 7
The Little Acre (Android and Console) ID@Xbox – January 7
Neoverse (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14
Torchlight III (Android and Console) ID@Xbox – January 14
What Remains of Edith Finch (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (PC) ID@Xbox – January 14

Epic Game Store

Crying Suns

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Playstation Now

The Crew 2
Surviving Mars
Frostpunk: Console Edition

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CDPR is getting sued by their own investors for not disclosing that "Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable on the current-generation Xbox or PlayStation systems due to an enormous number of bugs." That's probably bad.

Other Video Game News * Play Your PC Games on the Go * Kayne West Tried to Make a Game with Nintendo * Tencent Acquires Warframe Developer

What We're Playing * Colby: Snow Runner, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Cat Quest 2 * Cliff: Crosscode, Maneater, Tetris Effect: Connected * Dylan: Cyberpunk, Super Meat Boy Forever

Games Coming Out in January * Five Nights at Freddy's: Core Collection (PS4, Switch, Xbox One) - January 12 - $40Five Nights at Freddy's, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 3, Five Nights at Freddy's 4, and Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location * Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC) – January 14 - $15? * Hitman 3 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC) – January 20 - $60 * Cyber Shadow (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – January 26 - $20New game from Yacht Club, the folks that make Shovel Knight * The Medium (Xbox Series X/S, PC) – January 28 - $50/GP

One of the killer-app exclusives for the Xbox Series X, this mystery horror game puts you in control of a medium who has the ability to walk through two worlds at once, the real world and the spirit world, overlapped on top of each other. * The Yakuza Remastered Collection (Xbox One, PC) – January 28 - $30/GPRemastered versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 * Olija (January 28 – PC, PS4, Switch Xbox One) - $15

Olija is an interesting game that is part puzzle platformer, part Metroidvania.

Questions DA VINSTER: What are your gaming New Year’s resolutions?

Elfsawrath52: What’s your favourite desert plant?

And

In your mind the best 80s video game?

Princess_Megan: Tell us about your Christmas'. How were your dinners? Did you play anything? If so what? What was your favorite gift?

And

What are your New Year's eve/day plans?

Mansocks: How has doing the Byte Me Podcast for the 5 years affected your life?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass

Killer Queen Black (Jan 5)
Cyber Shadow (Jan 26)
The Medium (Jan 28) - Xbox Series X/S Only
Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 Remastered (Jan 28)

Prime Gaming

Battlefield 3
Yooka Laylee - Offer ends Jan 1
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair - Offer ends Jan 8
HyperDot - Offer ends Jan 15
Wizard of Legend - Offer ends Jan 15
Sigma Theory: Global Cold War - Offer ends Jan 15
Turmoil - Offer ends Jan 15
Sheltered - Offer ends Jan 15
Close to the Sun - Offer ends Jan 15
Overcooked - Offer ends Jan 22

Playstation Plus

Maneater
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
GreedFall

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This episode is a little strange because there isn't a news section, because a) there wasn't much news and b) Cliff didn't have time to write show notes. But we still managed to ramble on for 85 minutes, so...

First off, big shoutout to our patrons (because I forgot to do it during the show). Huge thanks to:

Alan Schulte
Austin Palmer
Joe Cole Jr.
John Tippens
Sean Palmer

What We're Playing * Colby: Snow Runner, CrossCode * Cliff: Xbox Series X, Call of the Sea * Dylan: Cyberpunk

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What backlog games will you try to get through on your holiday break?

Princess_Megan: Merry Christmas! What will you be doing to relax post-Christmas dinner? If it's playing a video or board game, which do you plan to play?

Rdeacon: Which 3 games past, present and future would you send the spirit of Christmas to so they could fix ONE item in the game that made it unplayable, tarnished the game, or has ruined the hype of a new game in some way.

Example for me Past: Mario 64 - Camera angles, Present CP2077 on console and future.. lack of cross-play still an issue

SweatySpookz[XB1]: Have you ever experienced a snotcicle? & if your male, have you ever had to experience it freezing to your beard?

If you have ever used an N64 emulator to play Golden Eye, did you manually map your controller buttons & if so, roughly how long did it take you to map it correctly and figure it out to feel comfortable to you? Perhaps not just golden eye but mapping N64 buttons to Xbox or PlayStation controller for example?

And in the spirit of @rdeacon question, which game or games would you like to either see a remaster or continuation of? And have you checked out Anthems 2.0 update yet? What did you think?

Tr1pletrouble88: Favorite color?

Cheap/Free Games Games With Gold For January 2021

Little Nightmares: January 1-31
The King of Fighters XIII: January 1-15
Breakdown: January 16-31
Dead Rising: January 16-February 15

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It's been a week of ups and downs for Cyberpunk 2077. The good news? If you have a PC and a 3070 the game is great. The bad news? Pretty much everything else.

EA Play Coming to Game Pass PC Has Been Delayed
Remember How We Were Surprised That Codemasters Was Only Worth $770 Million?
Among Us Coming To the Switch with Cross-Play
Someone in Parliament Must Have Wanted a PS5
Stern releases another band themed Pinball for old people
Arcade1Up’s Zen virtual pinball tables delayed into next year
Atari VCS is out… and its game store is empty?

What We're Playing

Colby: Far Cry 3, Snow Runner, CrossCode, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Cliff: Imagine Fun Minecraft Server (https://imaginefun.net/), Kona, Mummy Demastered

Not Dylan. Surprise Hans!: Tarkov, CyberPunk 2077

GOTY

Cliff: Knights and Bikes
Hans: Star Wars Squadrons
Colby: Hypnospace Outlaw

Vinny: Do you think the criticism and/or hate CDPR is getting specifically for CP2077 is warranted?

JoeColeslaw: Just last night a Holiday Miracle took place! I started explaining GamePass to my Girlfriend and showing what I have downloaded already, she downplayed it, so I kept showing all of the games offered, and she stopped me on Hellblade. I was explaining how it took a deep dive into experiencing Psychosis, she was intrigued. I managed to get past the boss of illusion, and she is buckled in the backseat, ready for a Hell of a Ride! The last time this happened was with layers of fear, odd choice, I know... With that, I have a question!

What games would you think would be just as fun watching, as playing? Something that's not too long, not too grindy, but an engaging experience.

TheBigDog: Which game was a bigger Disaster. Cyberpunk or Anthem.

Princess_Megan: When you're stuck in a game, would you rather use an online walkthrough, or work on it until you figure it out yourself? I prefer figuring it out myself, but there is a point where I will watch one if I'm spinning my wheels too long.

SweatySpookz: Do you think BioWare will ever consider making another star wars KOTOR game for console, and if not, how come? It’s been a genuine question of mine for quite some time.

Mansocks: What is your favorite holiday-themed game?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Humble Bundle

NES Online

Nightshade * SNES

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

The Ignition Factor

SUPER VALIS IV

Tuff E Nuff.

Game Pass

Mørkredd – Android (Cloud gaming), Console, and PC - Now
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition – Android (Cloud gaming) and Console - December 15
Among Us – PC - December 17
Beholder: Complete Edition – Android (Cloud gaming) and Console - December 17
Code Vein – Android (Cloud gaming) and Console - December 17
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan – PC - December 17
Monster Train – Console - December 17
MotoGP 20 – Android (Cloud gaming), Console, and PC - December 17
My Friend Pedro – Android (Cloud gaming) - December 17
Neoverse – Android (Cloud gaming) and Console - December 17
Wilmot’s Warehouse – Console and PC - December 17

Troll Corner And that's what we call actual censorship

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Halo has a release date. And by that I mean, they narrowed it down to a season? Better than nothing I suppose.

Other Video Game News * Halo Announces a Release Quarter and Other Goodies * If You Suffer From Epilepsy, Maybe Don’t Play Cyberpunk * Destiny 2 Gets Next Gen Updates...and Eventually Cross-Play * xCloud Coming to iOS and PC in Spring 2021 * You Can Now Get a Little Extra Mileage Out of Forza Horizons 4 * Sea of Thieves is Getting Seasons and Battle Passes * Twitch Has Removed the Tag Blind Playthrough * Scott Pilgrim vs The World is Back * South Korean game retailer Gamewoori Is Fighting Back Against Scalpers

What We're Playing Colby: Far Cry 3, Eastshade

Cliff: Mummy Demastered, Kona

Dylan: Not Guerilla War

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Cyberpunk has been getting 8's and 9's for review scores, however with that, I still see many people in my eyes critiquing the game extremely negatively for it. Is this because it was over hyped, are the fans just being asshats, or what's the deal. Full disclosure, I've only seen tweets and small paragraphs of people's thoughts on the game. Haven't read a full review so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Mansocks: So.. the question then in my mind.. Why are ALL reviews a 7 or 8 or 9

or 9.5

or .2

err 9.2

We never see "Damn this game just sucks.. 1 out of 10"

at least from the mainstream reviewers

TheBigDog: With Fortnite being the Smash Bros of the shooting genre by adding Kratos and a rumored Master Chief, who would you guys like to join the game? John Wick? Wolverine?

Princess_Megan: Christmas is quickly approaching. Which game would you be most excited to see under the tree on Christmas morning? That is if Santa thinks you were good enough to get one.

JoeColeslaw: The Shipping Industry as of late has GONE POSTAL! locally... due to the pandemic, staff shortages to sick leave, Christmas shopping, the peak of online sales.... the main hubs are backed up and shipping has slowed down and packages are delayed. USPS is doing all they can with what they have left. You also see a lot of stories now about porch pirates and more shenanigans. What are your words of wisdom in dealing with the anxieties, worries, etc. In this world of Mail service?

Rdeacon: What major property, aka Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc do you feel has had the worst overall games associated with them?

Cheap/Free Games Epic Games

Pillars of Eternity
Tyranny

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PlayStation users are getting their accounts banned for effectively robbing a house and leaving a business card behind.

Other Video Game News * MS Addresses Questions About One X Performance * Prince of Saudi Arabia Looking to Buy SNK * The Xbox Series S is a Really Solid Emulator * MS Flight Sim Is Getting Official VR Support * Nobody Seems to Know What “Other” Space is on the PS5 * Who Wants to Sneak Into Japan in February? * Let’s Talk About the Game Awards

What You're Playing Colby: Far Cry 3, Sky Force Reloaded, Cross Code

Cliff: Knights & Bikes, Mummy Remastered, Trials Rising, Destiny 2

Questions

DA VINSTER: You can get one fully remade game from the ground up, what game is it?

JoeColeslaw: For someone who slept on the Xbox last generation what 5 game pass games are a MUST PLAY? I have some catching up to do, so 5 DIFFERENT GAMES EACH! evil cackle

Princess_Megan: We have now reached level 12 of Jumanji 2020: Ho, Ho, Hey We Made It edition. What are your predictions to round out the year?

Aslan the Incompetent: What game, in your opinion, is grossly overrated?

Mansocks: What is your favorite post Turkey Day leftover creation/treat?

Cheap/Free Games Game Pass:

Control (Android & Console) – December 3
Doom Eternal (PC) – December 3
Haven (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
Rage 2 (Android) – December 3
Slime Rancher (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – December 3
Va-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
Yes, Your Grace (Android, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Console & PC) – December 4
Call of the Sea (Android, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 8
Monster Sanctuary (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – December 8
Starbound (PC) ID@Xbox – December 8
Unto The End (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 9
Assetto Corsa (Android & Console) – December 10
Gang Beasts (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – December 10
GreedFall (Android, Console & PC) – December 10
Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – December 10
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (Android, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 10

More Games with Xbox Touch Controls

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Golf With Your Friends
Hyperdot
Ikenfell
Indivisible
ScourgeBringer
The Touryst
Vambrace Cold Soul

Prime Gaming

Turmoil
Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
HyperDot
Close to the Sun
Wizard of Legend

PlayStation Now

Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
Stranded Deep
Broforce
Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last.
The Surge 2
Darksiders III

Epic Games

Cave Story+

Cave Story+ features an original story brimming with personality, mystery and fast-paced fun. Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive adventure reminiscent of classic 8 and 16-bit games!

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It's the holiday season, which means almost nothing is coming out this month, with one very, very big exception! Yes, it's Puyo Puyo Tetris 2!

Chronos: Before the Ashes (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) - December 1 - $30
Empire of Sin (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – 1st December - $40
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered (PC, Switch) – December 2 - $20
Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - December 3 - $60
Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – 4th December- $40/GP
John Wick Hex (Switch, Xbox One) – 4th December - $20
FIFA 21 [PS5, Xbox Series X] – December 4 - $60
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Switch)- December 8 - $40
Call of the Sea [PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One] – December 8 - $20/GP
Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)- December 10 - $60
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond (PC) – 11th December - ???

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Phil Spencer says that you might be playing xCloud on your TV as soon as next year via an app on your smart TV, bringing cloud gaming even closer to the masses.

Other Video Game News * Starting Dec. 1 You Can Play RDR2 Online for $5 * Phil Spencer Hates the Console Wars as Much as You Do * Firewatch Dev Bans Dota 2 Player * Sony is Working on Their Game Pass Competitor * Controller Usage Has Doubled on Steam * You Can Play Geforce Now on Your iPhone Now * PS4 Games Might Have Problems Hitting 120 FPS, But Not For the Reasons You’d Think

Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): Why do you (or do you not) want to upgrade to next-gen? Nearly all games currently are cross-platform and will be according to Microsoft and Sony for a minimum of 2 years. Is it just about future-proofing, and if not why are you looking to get next-gen?

TheBigDog: What it do homies!!! The big dog wants to know. With Farm Sims, trucker Sims and some cooking Sim games already out in the market. What kinda Sim game would you guys like to see and play? Big dog gotta go deliver sofas. Holla if you hear me!!! BAAAAYBBEEE!!

JoeColeslaw: What would you like to see come to game pass? Entire series coming together? Mass entries of a specific genre? OG XBOX CLASSICS?

Aslan the Incompetent: After 11 years do you think the controversial "No Russian" mission in Modern Warfare 2 was necessary or unnecessary?

Cheap/Free Games Games with Gold

The Raven Remastered: Available December 1 to 31 (Xbox One)
Bleed 2: Available December 16 to January 15 (Xbox One)
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell: December 1 to 15 (Xbox 360)
Stacking: December 16 to 31 (Xbox 360)

Epic Games

Mudrunner

Playstation Plus

Worms Rumble
Just Cause 4
Rocket Arena.

Troll Corner * Comcast Sucks

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It's looking like it's going to be hard to get an Xbox Series X or Series X well into the new year, maybe even as late as April! I am very sad.

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It turns out that xCloud is also pretty handy for developers like Activision, who are using xCloud to make developing games during the pandemic even easier.

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In completely unrelated news, Todd Howard revealed a bunch of new information about Starfield, the next game we are going to see from Bethesda.

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November sees the release of both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 and a TON of new games!YesterMorrow (Switch, PC, Xbox, PS4) - Nov 5 - $20Dirt 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 6 - $60PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – November 6 - $40Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, Switch) - November 6/13 - $40Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC) – November 10 - $60Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC) – November 10 - $60/GPPlanet Coaster: Console Edition (Xbox, PS4) - Nov. 10 - $50The Falconeer (PC, Xbox) - November 10 - $30Demon’s Souls (PS5) – November 12 - $70Godfall (PS5, PC) – November 12 - $70Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5, PS4) – November 12 - $50Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC) – November 13 - $60Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch) – November 13 - $60Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Switch) – November 20 - $60Katamari Damacy REROLL (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – Oct 30/November 20 - $20/$30

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In a recent interview, Phil Spencer brought up the idea of a Google Chromecast like device that would allow you to stream xCloud directly to your TV, no Xbox required and we are HERE for it!

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I promise, there is a bunch of real news this week too, but this weekend the Byte Me team raised over $5,300 for Extra Life and sick kids! Huge shoutout to everyone that donated and folks that played video games all weekend to help raise those donations!

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Microsoft has announced that some last-gen games (in this case Fallout 4) will run at 60 FPS on the Series X even though they are frame locked at 30 FPS. I assume this involved some sort of black magic.

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With PlayStation supporting both backward compatible and PS5 "upgradable" versions of their games, you would think that getting saves between the two systems would have been a priority. Apparently not.

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CD Project Red has announced that employees working on Cyberpunk 2077 will start mandatory crunch, adding a sixth day of work to their required schedule.

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In what might be the biggest surprise of the year, Microsoft bought Bethesda's parent company Zenimax for $7.5 billion. They now own The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom and a ton more, with all future games coming to Game Pass!

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Can you believe that we made it all the way to 200!?! And to celebrate, we brought some of our closest friends on to the podcast for a live 2-hour extravaganza!

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It's been a staring content between Sony and Microsoft for months now, but with the leak of the Series S over the weekend, Microsoft decided to pull back the curtain and reveal the launch date and price for the Xbox Series S and Series X.

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The choice is yours, you can buy an Xbox Series X, a PlayStation 5 and probably a Switch OR a Geforce 3090. You have to really, really like PC games to pick the latter.

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It's a AAA extravaganza this month, but a few cool indies snuck in. Stadia is even getting a little bit of love!

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has officially been announced and it's coming out soon. Expect zombies, cross-play and maybe a visit from the guys from Bad Dudes?

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Epic, Google and Apple are in a slap fight over paying app royalties all in the name of...freedom? But the folks who really have the most to lose are app store devs using the Unity engine that might see their apps delisted.Other Video Game NewsSony Is Working on a New VR Headset (But it Might not be PSVR) Ghost of Tsushima is Getting a New Co-op Mode This Fall Untitled Goose Game is Also Getting a Free Co-op Mode in September Please, Please, Please Give Me a Firewatch Movie The Switch is Getting a BUNCH of New, Cool Games Ashraf Ismail Has Been Fired By Ubisoft After Harassment Accusations What We're PlayingColby: Wizard of Legend, XenoCrisis, UnderMine, Halo, Graveyard KeeperCliff: Divinity: Original Sin 2, CarrionDylan: THPS DemoQuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): With the delay of halo infinite, what is the must buy title for the series x/ps5 launch title. Furthermore, how important are launch day titles? Are they as important as some think they are or are they only impactful short term.Mister Polite: What game always gets in your way of playing games in your back log?Call Me Handsome: What video game characters would you like to run for president ? I want Duke Nukem and his VP is The Predator.Princess_Megan: If you could bring any historical figure to the present day to play a video game with, who would you play with and which game would you play?How Do We Human podcast:Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreEnter the GungeonGod’s TriggerGame PassMicrosoft Flight Simulator (PC) – August 17Spiritfarer (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 17 Battletoads (Console & PC) – August 20Crossing Souls (PC) ID@Xbox – August 20Darksiders: Genesis (PC) – August 20Don’t Starve: Giant Edition (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 20New Super Lucky’s Tale (Console & PC) – August 21Hypnospace Outlaw (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 27Tell Me Why: Chapter 1 (Console & PC) – August 27Double Kick Heroes (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 28Wasteland 3 (Console & PC) – August 28Crusader Kings III (PC) ID@Xbox – September 1Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (Console & PC) – September 3Troll Corner

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The internet ate the first hour of our podcast. Which sucks. So your news this week is: Didn’t Play Death Stranding? Maybe You’d Like to Read It Instead?

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It looks like xCloud isn't coming to iOS (at least in September), Microsoft announces the first round of games coming to xCloud next month and new first-party games will hit xCloud day one.

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It's possible that we won't be seeing a test flight of Halo Infinite as we have for the other Halo games in the Master Chief Collection. The studio is blaming COVID, but is possible that they just don't want folks seeing it until launch (especially after their reveal last week?)

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Cliff and Vinny watched Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase and were pretty impressed by what they saw. Check out a game by game recap!

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If you are a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber you are going to be able to play all (roughly) 371 games that are in Game Pass on your phone come September for FREE courtesy of the new xCloud streaming service. That's a very, very good deal.

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Speculating that COVID-19 will continue to play a large role in how gamers spend their time, Sony has doubled the number of PS5s being produced, bringing the total up to 10 million units that will be available through March 31.

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It's looking like AAA games for the PS5 and Xbox Series X are going to get a $10 price bump up to $70 if the newly released pricing for NBA 2k21 is any indication. We dig into the pricing and what that might mean for other things like microtransactions, DLC and season passes.

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Sorry this is so late, it's been a week! A better description will get posted eventually!

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With effectively zero warning, Microsoft pulled the plug on Mixer this week, stating that "It became clear that the time needed to grow our own live streaming community to scale was out of measure with the vision and experiences we want to deliver to gamers now." Existing Mixer Partners are being redirected to Facebook Gaming (a destination that a lot of folks aren't pleased with.) Other Video Game NewsThe Games Industry Faces a Reckoning As Sexual Assault and Harassment Survivors Name NamesWhat is the PS5 Going to Cost? Facebook Acquires Ready at Dawn Are You Bummed About the Cyberpunk Delay? Maybe a Comic Book Will Tide You Over Nintendo’s Mobile Experiment Might Be Over Billy Mitchell Got His Records Back What We're PlayingColby: Torchlight 2, Ryse: Son of Rome, West of DeadCliff: FarCry 4, SkateBIRD, Erica, Lord Winklebottom Investigates, Super Animal RoyaleHans: EFT, Valorant, XenophobeQuestionsVinny: Inspired by the Marvel's Avengers video game, what ensemble cast would you like to have their own game? Story based? Co-op? Both?Brooke: What stupid reason made you quit playing a game? (https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-1805-tell-us-now-what-dumb-thing-made-you-walk-away-from-game-you-liked/)Mister Polite: Playing the Last of Us 2 and it's odd. I love the game but it's not fun. It's dire, depressing, sad and feels like it's just going to get worse. Is there a game/movie/book that you loved but at the same didn't enjoy it?Princess Megan: Ignoring any dangers in the game, which video game would have the nicest spot(s) for a vacation? For example, it could be a beach, amusement park, forest, or anywhere you could see yourself wanting to visit if it was real.Mansocks: Crunchy or Smooth Peanut Butter?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games StoreAER Memories of OldTransform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.Stranger Things 3: The Game Play through familiar events from the series while also uncovering never-before-seen quests, character interactions, and secrets!Twitch PrimeMad TracksMad Tracks is an action packed toy car game. Play mini games and race in everyday places. Have immediate fun – guaranteedSmall BitesColby tells us about mobile games he hates and one that he likes called Best Fiends.

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Just to be on the record, Cliff called this at least a month ago. The bad news is there isn't going to be a PAX West or PAX Australia this year. The good news is that they are replacing it with a nine-day virtual show!

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Sony made its first big PS5 announcement today with a 70-minute show that debuted over 25 games that we'll be seeing on the newest PlayStation when it launches later this year.

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Video games preservationists have uncovered a rare, unpublished NES game in a treasure trove of 40 floppy discs donated from the collection of developer Chris Oberth. After weeks of digitizing and un-encrypting, an unreleased version of Days of Thunder was recovered.What We're PlayingColby: The Hunter, Minecraft DungeonsCliff: Mass Effect Andromeda, Minecraft DungeonsDylan: PitchstormOther Video Game NewsWarzone and PS5 Announce Delayed Because of Mass Protests GeForce Now Might Be Getting More Games (Or Maybe Not) The Epic Store is So Popular It Drives Sales on Other Stores The Next Star Wars VR Game Will Be Set in Disneyland PlayStation Isn’t Interested in PS5 Games Playing on the PS5, but PS4 Games Will Play on the PS5 QuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): I'm ripping this off from a question I heard from another podcast but it seems like an interesting discussion point: "If you could only pick two things between Graphics, Gameplay, and Story, what would you drop?"Mister Polite: What is something you enjoy in video games, but in real life, you are not a fan of or never do. For example, if a game allows you to jump in it, I will jump from point A to point B. But it's been since my elementary years that I actually enjoyed jumping.Princess_Megan: We have now completed the first five levels of Jumanji, aka the first five months of 2020. What do you think level 6 will bring?Glitch_bunny: Who is your favorite Black video game creator/your favorite game made by Black creators?If you had as hard of a time answering that question as we did, here are some resources to get you started:https://twitter.com/WritNelsonhttps://creatorsfortheculture.com/2018/07/28/10-african-americans-in-video-game-industry/https://www.blackenterprise.com/top-10-african-americans-video-game-industry/https://www.quora.com/Do-you-know-the-names-of-any-black-video-game-developers-Any-black-owned-video-game-studioshttp://www.blackgamedevs.com/https://mobile.twitter.com/INeedDivGms/status/1267590362928906241 https://www.inverse.com/gaming/video-games-by-black-developers https://twitter.com/SpiceBrotherOne/status/1267922031003172867?s=20 Cheap/Free GamesTotal Warhttps://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/02/total-war-saga-troy-will-be-free-on-the-day-of-its-releaseEpic Game StoreArc Survival EvolvedTwitch PrimeObserverForsaken RemasteredStell RatsThe Flame in the FloodProject WarlockTroll CornerTracmania, Subscription or Not?https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-says-trackmania-is-not-subscription-based-you-just-pay-for-it-multiple-times/

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June is a bit of a slow month, with one major, major exception that comes out on the 19th. Yes, you heard it here first, Burnout Paradise Remastered for the Switch comes out on June 19th.

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Fallout 76 players trying to participate in the Fasnacht Parade just can't seem to get enough intestines to fill up the butcher’s icebox. I know, it sounds like we made this up, but I swear it's a real problem.

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Both Fallout 76 and Anthem released a little bit of news this week, which made us wonder, at what point should a game just stop trying to save itself? The answer (as it usually is) probably comes down to money.

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This week we saw the announcement of three new remakes coming out this year, including Mafia 1-3, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 and Diablo 2.

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Geoff Keighley (creator of The Game Awards) is bringing you four months of summer this year in the form of Summer Game Fest, an virtual event billed as an "industry-wide celebration of video games". It will feature in-game events, playable content, demos of select titles and playable games on Steam and Xbox!

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If you wanted to play a ton of remastered amazing video games on your Switch, May is going to be a great month for you!

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The Last of Us 2 was leaked to YouTube (allegedly by a pissed off Naughty Dog employee.) The result? The Last of Us 2 is now coming out in June and the internet is mad. Again.What You're PlayingColby: SWORD ART ONLINE HOLLOW REALIZATIONCliff: Final Fantasy 15, Kingdom Hearts 3Dylan: Animal CrossingNewsThere is Actually News About Good StadiaPhil Spencer Is Excited About Some Xbox Series X Tech That You Might Not ExpectGOG Galaxy Will Now Track Game Pass Games for You NowThis New Fallout 76 Robot is Going to Turn You Into a CommieCheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusDying LightDark Souls RemasteredGames with GoldV-Rally 4 ($59.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 31 on Xbox OneWarhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr ($39.99 ERP): Available May 16 to June 15 on Xbox OneSensible World of Soccer ($9.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Overlord II ($9.99 ERP): Available May 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Game PassMoving Out: April 28Red Dead Redemption 2: May 7Twitch PrimeTurokEtherbornLightmatterEarthlockKathy RainYono & The Celestial ElephantEpic Games Storehttps://www.polygon.com/2020/4/28/21240024/epic-games-store-two-factor-authentication-2fa-free-gamesAmnesia: Dark DescentCrashlands

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The final update to Super Mario Maker 2 comes out today and you finally can create Super Mario World style maps with an overworld that connects your different levels. Also, the frog suit is now available.Other Video Game NewsApparently Gamestop is Still Trying to Be Essential The Doom Eternal Soundtrack Has Some Mixing Problems and Mick Gordan Isn’t Happy About It The Best Party of Star Wars: Episode 1 is Coming to PS4 and Switch You Might Want to Set Up 2FA on Your Switch If You Haven’t Already Gamecon Has Been Cancelled But PAX West is Still On (For Now) Death Stranding’s PC Release Has Been Delayed It Doesn’t Just Feel Like A Lot of People Are Playing Animal Crossing What We're PlayingColby: Legend of Zelda 1, 2, & 3, 88 Heroes, Sword Art Online: Hollow RealizationCliff: Final Fantasy 15, BloodrootsDylan: Animal Crossing, Sea of ThievesQuestionsVinny: Microsoft Flight Simulator is going to be 150gb install size and Call of Duty Modern Warfare with all modes is a 200gb install size. If these are current gen games taking up this much space...what is next-gen going to look like? What're your thoughts on this in general?Princess_Megan: What, if anything, do you miss the most about the pre-COVID world? I miss being able to eat at restaurants and have in-person game nights with my friendsPrincess_Megan: What skills have you learned from video games have you been able to transfer into your everyday lives?CliffHunter: Who do you guys think can pull off a predator game that would make you want to come back just for the hunt? Ubisoft? Rocksteady? I would love for the game to take place right before the predator movie stars.TheDonz: Do yall have any paintings or random pieces of furniture that you now hate since you have been stuck inside with it?Keith Bolender: What games have you had for a long time that you only just now got around to playing because of quarantine?Benjamin Cee: How many episodes of FF7 remake is it gonna take to finish the story?Kim Cruz: If you're the next smash bro fighter what would ur moves be and what would your ultimate smash move beCheap/Free GamesShogun 2https://www.pcgamer.com/total-war-shogun-2-is-going-to-be-free-to-keep-on-steam-for-a-limited-time/ Epic Games StoreFor The King is a challenging blend of strategy, turn-based combat, and roguelike elements. Each playthrough is unique with procedural maps, quests, and events. Explore Fahrul in either single player, local, or online co-op.Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/square-enix-collective-2020

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Cooking Mama's problems started out when Twitter accused it of mining cryptocurrency while people played the game. This ended up not being true, but the game was in the news again this week when the games license holder accused the game's publisher of releasing it on the Switch without their permission. In other video game news: Surprise, New XCOM! Chex Quest is Coming! Chex Quest is Coming! I Can Finally Setup My Nintendo Controller Like My Xbox Controller E3 is Now Officially CancelledWant to Play Valorant? Just Watch a Streamer! The ESRB is Adding Loot Box Warnings to Video Games Have A Fancy Video Card? Show It Off By Playing...Minecraft? What We're PlayingColby: Tales of VesperiaCliff: Final Fantasy 15, Destiny 2Dylan: Animal Crossing QuestionsVinny: I'm hijacking this one from a question asked to me: How has video games changed your life for the better?Islandbear: With Mario getting his own lego set. What other game do you guys want in a lego set? GTA? Crash Bandicoot? Leisure Suit Larry ?Mister Polite: I kind of miss the days when a company would make a video game like the Burger King Xbox games or any of the NES games. If you could pick any modern company to create a game who would you pick and what kind of game would it be? For example, what about an Amazon delivery game in the style of paperboy.Princess_Megan: If extra lives were a thing in the real world, how would you earn them?PolyNerdic: Something I have found myself pondering a lot during the last couple of weeks: what is a talent you wish you had? I'm split between wishing I had any sort of musical talent or wishing I could draw/paint worth a darn.Mansocks: What is your favorite Pandemic treat during the quarantine?Cheap/Free GamesStadiaStadia is offering a free 2 month trial for everyoneHumble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/2ks-game-togetherEpic Games StoreJust Cause 4 sees rogue agent Rico Rodriguez land in Solis to hunt down the truth about his past, at any cost. Jump into an action-packed open-world sandbox experience and cause chaos with a wide selection of weaponry, vehicles and gear!Wheels of Aurelia: Embark on an immersive road trip through the gritty western coast of Italy during the roaring 1970’s. Playing as Lella, a bold, spunky woman, experience the sights and sounds of a tumultuous time in Italy’s history while uncovering events from Lella’s past.Xbox Game Pass for Console:The Long Dark - April 16Gato Roboto - April 21Deliver Us The Moon - April 23HyperDot - April 30Levelhead - April 30Xbox Game Pass for PC:Gato Roboto - April 21Deliver Us The Moon - April 23Gears Tactics - April 28HyperDot - April 30Levelhead - April 30The Long Dark - Coming soonMachinarium - Coming soonPlaystation Play at Homehttps://www.polygon.com/2020/4/14/21220819/uncharted-journey-free-ps4-sony-coronavirus-stay-at-home-initiativeUplayhttps://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-are-planning-to-give-assassins-creed-2-away-for-free/

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The PlayStation 5 controller is out and it looks like a clone trooper and sounds like it was named after some form of adult toy! But it does have haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a built in microphone for some reason.More video game news:The Last of Us 2 Has Been Delayed IndefinitelyBunches of Xbox Series X Info Straight from Phil Spencer Sea of Thieves is Coming to Steam, Surprise! Get a Free Copy of Fallout 76 on Steam if You Own it On Bethesda.net Amazon Has Some Gaming News Mixer is Handing Out $100 Bills to Streamers Saints Row 3 is Getting a Remaster Colby: Yakuza 0, Donut County, Animal Crossing, Maybe other stuff… who knows?Cliff: Final Fantasy 15, Totally Accurate Delivery ServiceDylan: Animal CrossingQuestionsVinny: What games did you really want to like, and ended up not liking at all?Mister Polite: Some random would you rather q's. Would you rather have horrible long term memory or horrible short term? Would you rather never use a touch screen or never use a keyboard and mouse? Would you rather live on the beach or live in a cabin? Making a Murderer or Tiger King?IslandCookie: What Board game could you and your quarantine crew be actually sucked into and play to finish? Imagine something along the lines of Jumanji.Princess_Megan: What is your favorite food?Cheap/Free GamesEpic GamesSherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments: Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases.Game Pass XboxAlvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – April 9Set out on an adventure in a retro-styled world in this RPG with over 100 companions! Two siblings Alan and Elmia start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths as they fight to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world and restore peace to Alvastia. Engage in heated turn-based battles with up to 13 party members. Weapon upgrades, a battle arena, and quests are only the beginning of what this Kemoc RPG has to offer!Journey to the Savage Planet – April 9Welcome to the Pioneer Program! In this upbeat and colorful first-person adventure game you play as the newest recruit to Kindred Aerospace, which proudly touts its rating as the 4th Best Interstellar Exploration Company. Dropped onto an uncharted planet with little equipment and no real plan, you must explore, catalog alien flora and fauna and determine if this planet is fit for human habitation. Onward to adventure! Good luck – and mind the goo!Game Pass PCOvercooked! 2 (ID@Xbox) – Available NowOvercooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)Football Manager 2020 – Coming SoonEvery decision counts. With new features and polished game mechanics which reward long-term planning and progression like never before, empower managers to develop both your club’s culture and your youth team’s prospects, as well as your own unique managerial identity.Alvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – Coming SoonEngage in heated turn-based battles, upgrade your weapons, fight in a battle arena, and embark on epic quests in this retro-styled JRPG. Guide siblings Alan and Elmia as they start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths, fighting to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world, and restore peace to Alvastia.Mistover (ID@Xbox) – Coming SoonA ”Mist-ical’ RPG with expeditions...

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It's Mario's 35 Anniversary and Nintendo has "plans to re-release most of Super Mario's 35-year back catalog this year." That means we are getting a new Paper Mario and Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy should be hitting the switch.In other video game news: Finally, Some Good Coronavirus News Ghost Recon Break Point Now Has a Friends Pass Artifact is Back! Gloomhaven Sequel Raises Millions in First Day on Kickstarter E3’s Cancellation Has It’s First Confirmed Publisher Cancellation Don’t Forget that Steam Lets You Play Couch Coop Over the Internet! Microsoft Dungeons Officially Pushed Back Why The Series X Controller Uses Batteries What You're PlayingColby: Pikiniku, Animal Crossing, Yakuza 0Cliff: Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Civ 6Dylan: Animal CrossingQuestionsVinny: What games do you play that you feel would benefit from seasonal events that don't do it already? Currently doing the Bunny Event for Animal Crossing and it is phenomenal.Megan: What game are you looking forward to playing the most this month?Benjamin Cee: Do any of you plan to Platinum/ fill up Gamer Cards for Final Fantasy VII Remake?Kim Cruz: Is there a dream guest you guys wish to have on the podcast?Mansocks: What is your goto food during your #stayathome time? Cheap/Free GamesHUMBLE CONQUER COVID-19 BUNDLEhttps://www.humblebundle.com/conquer-covid19-bundleUPlayRayman LegendsGame with GoldProject CARS 2 ($59.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 30 - Project CARS 2 is the thrill of intense racing action in beautiful cars at stunning venues. Authentic and intuitive handling, truly dynamic weather, and a wealth of game modes delivers racing fun for everyone.Knights of Pen and Paper Bundle ($22.49 ERP): Available April 16 to May 15 - Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience. As both the playing characters AND the game master, you can choose which battles to fight. Put together a bunch of monsters to make for a challenging fight and your efforts will be equally rewarded!Fable Anniversary ($39.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 15 - Fable Anniversary is a spectacular HD remaster of the original Fable with all-new models, textures, lighting, achievements, The Lost Chapters content, and more!Toybox Turbos ($9.99 ERP): Available April 16 to 30 - Codemasters reboots the classic table top racing experience in Toybox Turbos! Collect & customize 35 vehicles, take on 18 crazy tracks & send your rivals into a spin with awesome power-ups, including mines, machine guns & giant car-mounted hammers! Master 6 modes in the single-player game, or take on 4 player multiplayer - local, online, or with a mix - perfect for one-more-go gaming sessions!Game PassTotally Reliable Delivery Service (April 1) (Xbox) - Buckle up your back brace and fire up the delivery truck, it's time to deliver! Join up to three of your friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world. Delivery attempted, that's a Totally Reliable Delivery Service guarantee!Nier Automata: Become as Gods (2 April) (PC & Xbox)Gears Tactics (28 April) (PC)Epic Game StoreGone Home: June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the...

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April is what we'll call a bit of a lean month, with a few remakes and indies coming out, but not much in the way of AAA games.Totally Reliable Delivery Service (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 1 - $15Pode (PC) - April 3 - $25Resident Evil 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – April 3 - $60 ($50 on sale)Fallout 76 Wastelanders (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) - April 7 - FreeFinal Fantasy VII Remake (PlayStation 4) – April 10 - $60Predator: Hunting Grounds (PlayStation 4) – April 24 - $40Trials of Mana (PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – April 24 - $50Gears Tactics (Xbox One, PC) – April 28 - $60 & Game PassMoving Out (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 28 - $25Minecraft: Dungeons (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April ??? - $20/30 % Game Pass

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After last week's announcement that the PS5 had only been tested with "about" 100 PS4 games, Sony came out this week and announced that they had actually tested it with far more games than that and that it would be compatible with at least some of them. How many? Who knows to be honest.In other game news: HP, Valve and Microsoft Are Building the VR Headset of the Future Playstation Is Slowing Game Downloads in Europe, Could the US Be Next (and Would We Notice)Minecraft is Helping Kids Stuck at Home Want a $2,400 Doom Eternal Statue? What We're PlayingColby: Sword Art Online, Animal CrossingCliff: Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Journey to a Savage PlanetDylan: Animal Crossing: New HorizonsQuestionsVinny: Doom and Animal Crossing had a wonderful crossover campaign leading up to launch that I feel benefited both games. What other games do you feel could benefit from this kind of marketing?TheDonz: Since we're all stuck in quarantine what multiplayer games would you recommend avoiding so you don't rip your family apart before this is all over?IslandPizza: With animal crossing being the hot thing going right now. What animal would you be and what kinda services would you provide?Tr1pletrouble: What are your top 5 desert island games? No online games or co-op games. Just the consoles and games.Princess Megan: Are you enjoying working from home? How have you been spending your evenings? And how are your families doing?Mansocks: What is your favorite 2D Run and Gun game?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreFigment: Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi-layered narrative.Tormentor x Punisher: Everything in Tormentor?Punisher can be killed in one hit, including bosses and yourself. Bosses change the shape of the arena, conjuring rooms and traps to make it more hellish and brutal. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you accordingly. Explore and discover new ways of killing enemies to gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Yeah, you read that right.PS PlusUncharted 4: A Thief's End: Set three years after the events of UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception, Nathan Drake has presumably left the world of fortune hunting behind. However, it doesn’t take long for adventure to come calling when Drake’s brother, Sam, resurfaces seeking his help to save his own life and offering an adventure Drake can’t resist. Dirt Rally 2.0: DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage.

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Playstation had the most incredibly boring presentation ever conceived of today, hosted by a guy that looked like Dana Carvey that talked like a cross between Ben Stein and Mr. Rogers. We learned a lot about SSD, backwards compatibility and how the number of flops in a PS5 compares to the number of flops in an Xbox Series X. Ultimately? They are both really fast computers. In other video game news:Nintendo Features 22 New Games in Their Latest Nintendo Indie Showcase Xbox Might Have Taken the Worst Inspiration from Sony The New Xbox Series X Controller is Slick Two Spanish Soccer Teams Play Their Game in FIFA Instead Gamestop Employees Don’t Feel The Company Is Taking Coronavirus SeriouslyHow to Clean and Sanitize Your Gaming Gear QuestionsVinny: Do companies like Xbox, Ubisoft, Bethesda, etc. Stay clustered around the E3 week or do they spread apart to give themselves more recognition?IslandPizza: With animal crossing dropping this week. What kinda crossovers would you like to see in the animal crossing world? Maybe Doom Guys helmet as a prop? A Kirby Tee shirt?PolyNerdic: Not sure if some form of this question has ever been asked but for some time now I have been hung up on certain games that are critically and publically lauded but I don't personally care for and find myself pondering why I don't like it even though I think I should. For example, I love the Metal Gear Solid series but after 40 hours with MGS V it occurred to me that I wasn't enjoying it. Anyone else experience this?If I may double-dip, I also was curious if anyone else has a game or genre they love but are terrible at? For me, Thumper is a clear example of this. I love the look and sound of the game but am terrible at the rhythm-based gameplay.JoeColeslaw: Inspired by that RIVETING "road to PS5" ... thing. What celebrity would you want to lead a conference IF (you want folks) hyped, excited, or bored out of their ever-loving minds?MisterPolite: What is your favorite Golden Raspberry for Worst Pictures?Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass ConsoleMarch 19Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown: Soar through photorealistic skies with full 360-degree movement. Weather and environments affect your aircraft and HUD, making those dogfights just that more realistic.Kona: Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of private detective to investigate surreal events in an eerie village while battling the elements to survive.The Surge 2 – Xbox One X Enhanced: On the way to Jericho City, your plane is shot down by a mysterious storm and crash-lands in the outskirts. In this hardcore, brutal melee combat game, The Surge 2 challenges you to unravel its hidden secrets.March 24Bleeding Edge – Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Play Anywhere: Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem!March 26Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid: It’s morphin time! Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic rangers and villains in 3 vs. 3 tag battles.Game Pass PC (Coming Soon)Astrologaster: A comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London, play as ‘Doctor’ Simon Forman and treat his patients using astrology and win him a medical license. Bleeding EdgePower Rangers: Battle for the GridThe Surge 2Humble BundlePlaystation...

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We spend a lot of time talking about Coronavirus this episode, but let's be frank, it's kind of a big deal and is having a pretty big impact on video games. First Sony cancelled their PAX appearance, followed by GDC being cancelled and now E3 is also not happening. Where are gamers going to get their Gamer Christmas fix?In other video game news:Reggie Fils-Aimé is Going to Try and Save Gamestop Nintendo and Lego are Teaming Up for...Something Horizon Zero Dawn is Coming to PC and Gamers Are Losing Their Damn Minds Maybe People Will Hate the EGS a Bit Less Now EA Just Lost a HUGE Exclusive...Or Did It? Who Bought the $300K Nintendo Playstation? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Warzone is Out and It’s Free Troll Corner: Don’t Play with Guns While You Are Live Streaming QuestionsVinny: Take one character from a video game franchise and put them in another. What're they doing in that world?Turndwn4wut: It’s the medieval times and video games exist. What type of games would be some of the hit titles?Kim Cruz: Not gaming related but from scale 1-10 how much do you fear the coronavirus at this point?Megan: There's a zombie apocalypse, which video game character will you choose to defend you from the hordes of undead?Kent Johnson: What is the first video game you ever played?Mister Polite: Is there a game that you played in the past that was your jam, but the newer games in that series just don’t hit that itch. I know for me, I was a huge fan of Harvest Moon 64 or the original Animal Crossing but every game after that never really hit me the same way.JoeColeslaw: What is your favorite "outbreak" game? If there was a video game inspired by a viral outbreak, in this climate what would it be like? Extra HP for handwashing? Defense Up for hand sanitizer? Attack up and area damage over time for sneezing?Bonus Question: Since you all are HUGE fans of this brand, and they may have leaked or broken this news: What will Devolver Digital do for their "direct/conference/shitshow" for their annual report to the public? I have a guess someone's head will explode.Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games StoreAnyodyne 2: Return to DustRun, jump, and drive across vast, dreamy 3D landscapes. Shrink into surreal, 2D dungeons inside of characters' bodies. Travel the world, meet strange people, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.A Short HikeHike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak. Follow the trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.MutazioneA mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Join Kai as she arrives in the mysterious community of Mutazione to care for her ailing grandfather. Discover scenic hangouts, magical gardens, new friends, and old secrets...

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Riot is diversifying into games besides LoL with a new 5v5, free-to-play shooter called Valorant. The name is terrible, it has 25 round matches and is kinda generic looking, but it's 100% possible that it can compete with CS:GO, it's intended competition.Other Gaming News The Coronavirus Continues to Wreak Havoc in Gaming Dead or Alive 6 Might Have the Worst Money Making Mechanic Ever FF7 Now Has a Playable Demo Predator: Hunting Grounds has a F2P Weekend Coming Up Thank God They Are Fixing One of the Most Annoying Things About Diablo 3 Couch Co-op GameStop is Dying, Maybe Game Phoenix Can Resurrect Game Trading? What We're PlayingColby: Eternal Sonata, Dead CellsCliff: Journey to a Savage Planet, Life is Strange 2, Arc, The Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritDylan: Blood RootsQuestionsVinny: Name three games that are a perfect 10 to you, preferably ones that aren't widely rated as 10's. (cough cough Red Dead 2)JoeColeslaw: Follow-up from last week's question...How have you been? What have you been up to? Ya know, personal experience and to better know you.JoeColeslaw: What are two games that you played that were out of your comfort zone, one that you loved and one that you hated.Turndwn4wut: You’re allowed to take one item from any video game. What do you choose and why?Megan: Since yesterday was Super Tuesday, which video game characters would be your first and last pick for president, and come up with their campaign slogansGrreat Britton: What things would you keep track of if you had a real-life HUD?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games StoreGoNNERGoNNER is a tough as hell score-based procedurally-generated platformer with roguelike elements. GoNNER is also a story about friendship between Ikk, Death, and a space whale named Sally.Offworld Trading CompanyMars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.Game Pass Console NBA 2K20 (March 5)Train Sim World 2020 (March 5)Ori & the Will of the Wisps (March 11)Pikuniku (March 11)Game Pass PCHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (March 3)Train Sim World 2020The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card GameMother Russia BleedsOri and the Will of the Wisps (March 11)PikunikuPS NowControl (available until Monday, August 31)Dead or Alive 5 Last RoundNascar Heat 3Nights of AzureNights of Azure 2: Bride of the New MoonRomance of the Three Kingdoms 13Shadow of the Tomb Raider (available until August 31)Toukiden 2Toukiden KiwamiWarriors All-StarsWolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

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Video game releases are picking up with some really great games coming out in March. February might have been the last slow month we see this year.FebruaryLumote (PC) - February 20 - $20Bloodroots (PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – February 28 - $20MarchThe Division 2: Warlords of New York expansion [PC, PS4, Xbox One] – March 3 - $30Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Switch) – March 6 - $60Ori And The Will Of The Wisps (Xbox One, PC) – March 11 - $30/GPNioh 2 (PlayStation 4) – March 13 - $60Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) – March 20 - $60Doom 64 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 20 - $5 or preorder bonusDoom Eternal (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – March 20 - $60Half-Life: Alyx (PC) – March 23 - $60Bleeding Edge (Xbox One, PC) – March 24 - $30/GPControl: The Foundation DLC (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – March 26 - ???Saints Row IV: Re-Elected (Switch) - March 27 - $40Persona 5 Royal (PlayStation 4) – March 31 - $60

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Phil Spencer released some new information about the Xbox Series X and it sounds like it's going to have some serious horsepower (can you convert teraflops to horsepower?)Other Video Game NewsThe New PlayStation Controller Might Drink Your Sweat Visit Every Airport in the World In MS Flight Sim Ghost Recon Breakpoint Misses Update Deadline and Folks Are Mad Red Dead Hackers Are Getting Random Players BannedRainbow Six Siege Devs Want the Game to Go F2P Riot Could Be On the Hook for a LOT of Money What We're PlayingColby: Dead Cells, Eternal SonataCliff: GTA 5, Children of MortaDylan: Sea of ThievesQuestionsVinny: What was the first game you ever completed?Megan: If you had to recommend someone play 5 games to really get a feel for you and your video game tastes, what five would you pick?Mister Polite: Watching the animal crossing direct I was like "Tom Nook is the worst." That made me think, Tom Nook isn't supposed to be a villain but I don't think there is anyone in the world that likes him. So the question I have for you all, "Who is your favorite villain that is supposed to be a lovable character". Or is Tom Nook the only exampleTurndwn4wut (Travis): If aliens invade the earth and you alone could save the planet by defeating them in a 1v1 game, which game would you choose?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreInnerSpaceGames with GoldBatman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season ($14.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 31 on Xbox OneShantae: Half-Genie Hero ($19.99 ERP): Available March 16 to April 15 on Xbox OneCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 ($39.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Sonic Generations ($19.99 ERP): Available March 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360PlayStation PlusShadow of the ColossusSonic ForcesGame PassNinja Gaiden 2 (Feb 20) ConsoleReigns: Game of Thrones (Feb 20) PCWorld of Horror (Feb 20) PCKingdom Hearts (Feb 25) XboxWasteland (Feb 25) Xbox & PCTwo Points Hospital (Feb 25) Xbox & PCYakuza 0 (Feb 26) PCTwitch PrimeFuriBomber CrewEpistory Typing ChroniclesWhispers of a MachineMugsterTroll CornerPro Gamer Trolls So Bad He Gets Banned from ALL EA Games

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Sony is ditching PAX East a week before the convention starts citing safety concerns for their employees related to the Coronavirus. Other video game news:Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Thursday, Feb 20th at 6 am PSTOverwatch and Diablo Cartoons in the WorksThe Sonic Movie is doing… well!?Amazon’s New MMORPG: New WorldGTA 4 Heading Back to Steam, without MultiplayerQuestionsVinny: What reimagining of a game do you want next generation?JoeColeslaw: How have you been? What have you been up to? How's the work from home life?Turndwn4wut: What is the most evil thing you've done in a video game?Princess Megan: If video games/tv/movies/music no longer existed, how would you spend your free time?Mister Polite: What is your favorite Dad Joke or your newest favorite dad joke?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game Store Feb 20-27FaeriaAssassin’s Creed Syndicate

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Anthem and The Division 2 have a roadmap that both games hope will help them get back on track with their respective player bases, but it remains to be seen if either of them can actually pull it off.Other game news:Stardew Valley Dev Has Two New Games in the WorksSony May Have Actually Convinced Me to Buy a PS5 Destiny 2 Might Have Lost All of Your Stuff What We're PlayingColby: American Fugitive, Journey to the Savage PlanetCliff: My Time at Portia, Link's Awakening, Life is Strange 2Dylan: Divinity: Original Sin 2QuestionsVinny: What're your thoughts on review scales? IGN recently changed their 100 point scale to a 10 point scale. Is this a good/bad/indifferent thing for you, and what would you personally wish would be the standard for reviews? PS Question: What're your tips for attending Cons of any sort? I'm going to Pax East in a couple of weeks and am trying to plan for it ahead of time. Thanks!Josh: Often entertainment attempts to deliver a message to its consumers, games are no exception. What games stand out as delivering a powerful message (good or bad) to the consumer? What was the message and how did it resonate with you?Kevin: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck would? (New York state wildlife expert Richard Thomas found that a woodchuck could (and does) chuck around 35 cubic feet of dirt in the course of digging a burrow. Thomas reasoned that if a woodchuck could chuck wood, he would chuck an amount equivalent to the weight of the dirt, or 700 pounds.)Mister Polite: With Parasite winning best picture, it made me think is there a game or movie that has overwhelmed or underwhelmed you lately?Turndwn4wut: If you could, what video game would you make into real life?McWhopper: What 80s action film would you like to be turned into a game? What kinda game would it be?Princess Megan: Which video game character would you pick for your valentine?JoeColeslaw: With games coming around to seasonal battle passes. . . If a single player game and the campaign would adopt an episodic or seasonal release, would you buy in? Would you just stick to the "vanilla" release? Or would it turn you away completely?BONUS QUESTION! With Dreams coming out "this week" [Friday 2-14 and Tuesday 2-11 to early access users] What would be your wild, crazy creation, game, sculpture, environment, song, sound or compilation that you would make? Would you want to try to recreate games or mechanics? Or do something completely original? What would be something exclusive for the Byte Me brand?Cheap/Free GamesNintendo Online (Feb 19)Pop'n TwinBeeSmash Tennis (SNES neither of which were originally released in the US)Shadow of the NinjaEliminator Boat DuelEpic Game StoreKingdom Come DeliveranceAztez (Aztez is a unique hybrid of beat 'em up and turn-based strategy, set in the world of the Aztec Empire. Highly technical, real-time, beat-em-up combat events resolve ongoing conflicts in your expanding empire.)

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In an interview with Phil Spencer says that he's not interested in fighting a console war with Sony and Nintendo "...while Amazon and Google are focusing on how to get gaming to 7 billion people around the world.” He goes on to say that other "traditional gaming companies" simply don't have the cloud infrastructure to compete in the coming decade.In other news:Jedi Fallen Order is Selling Way Better Than EA Had HopedCastlevania Season 3 is Coming Out Next MonthGet 3 Months of Geforce Now Free, then Pay $5 a Month for the Next YearDan Houser Leaves Rockstar GamesWonderful 101s is Getting an HD Remaster on Kickstarter!Thousands of Old Flash Games Have Been Saved What We're PlayingColby: Stardew Valley, Hard West, Breath of the WildCliff: My Time at Portia, Link’s AwakeningDylan: Divinity 2 QuestionsDA VINSTER: Open-ended question, but what are your gaming goals for this year? Play more? Finish games more? Try out genres you don't normally play?McWhopper: With Wonderful 101 reaching all its Kickstarter goals, what other games do you guys see taking this route and pulling in the same crowd and funding?Turndwn4wut: What’s your favorite video game Easter egg?Mister Polite: What is your new favorite podcast? I've been digging Daily Dad.JoeColeslaw: Have you ever played a game to take a break from another game, only to leave it to fade away? What is your play style now, compared when the first episode of this show started?Princess_Megan: What is your favorite video game soundtrack and song from a video game? They don't have to be from the same game.The End of Time: Melancholy Music from Chrono Trigger World of Ruin: Melancholy Music from Final Fantasy VI Austin Wintory's Entire Discography Ben Prunty's Chill Playlist Doom (2016) Soundtrack Red Dead Redemption 2 Soundtrack Kim Cruz: What 8bit/16bit era games should get a modern era remake?Hans Addleman: What is your favorite breakfast eatery?Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusBioShock: The Collection (available 2/4-3/3)The Sims 4 (available 2/4-3/3)Firewall Zero Hour (available 2/4-3/3)Game PassFinal Fantasy XV (February 6)Wolfenstein: Youngblood (February 6)Death Squared (February 13)Epic Game StoreCarcassonneTicket...

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February is a little bit busier than January, but we are still in a bit of a video game drought!February 4 - Zombie Army 4: Dead War PS4, Xbox One, PCFebruary 6 - Knights & Bikes (Switch)February 11 - Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)February 14 - Darksiders Genesis (PS4, Xbox One, Switch)February 14 - Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One)February 14 - Dreams (PS4)February 18 - Hunt: Showdown (PS4)February 20 - Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late Switch (PS4)February 25 - Two Point Hospital (PS4, Switch, Xbox One)February 25 - Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)February 25 - Conan Chop Chop (PC, Switch, Xbox One, PS4)February 28 - Metro Redux Nintendo (Switch)

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In perhaps the strangest news we've ever had, Atari is going to build a bunch of hotels that provide a “...unique lodging experience combining the iconic brand with a one-of-a-kind video game-themed destination”. No word yet if every room will have it's own Atari 2600.In other news:Torchlight Frontiers gets a name change (and a bunch of other changes too)Don’t let Square Enix cancel your FF7 pre-orderThere are strong rumors about a KOTOR remakeToss a Coin to The Witcher on SpotifyGet your refund for your Mac or Linux copy of Rocket League nowSometimes All It Takes to Win a Pokemon Tournament is to EnterI guess you don’t have to worry about violating the civil rights of trolls in games anymoreWhat We're PlayingColby: Stardew Valley, Super Lucky’s TaleCliff: My Time at Portia, Stardew Valley (which has sold more than 10 million

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Apparently game design at Ubisoft is influenced by the "editorial team" a group of designers based in Paris that guides the direction of Ubisoft games. And Ubisoft doesn't think they have been doing a very good job based on the sales of Breakpoint and The Division 2.Other News: There are now 83 games you can play in Project xCloudHunt Showdown is coming to PS4 and getting cross play with XboxSave some money and get your own routerSeven of the ten best selling games of the decade were Call of DutyHorizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PCYou're Going to need an invite to play Halo: Combat EvolvedWhat We're PlayingColby: StardewCliff: My Time at Portia, Efootball Pro Evo SoccerDylan: Disco Elysium, The WitcherQuestionsVinny: What is your most controversial video games/video games related opinions?Cpt Insano6: Why hasn't Adam been on the podcast in months?Princess_Megan: What was the best weapon you've ever used in a video game? What's your favorite fighting class: warrior, mage, or rogue, and why?JoeColeslaw: What would be the ultimate way to premier a game, product, announcement? What works, what is too played out? Examples: shadow drop, tweet, (mass social media post) take out a tv ad Superbowl/Championship game, tease a special stream.John Tysinger aka Krawdad: What game or games have you played for super long hours but never finished? For me, it would be every Final Fantasy.Vicky: What's a genre of games that you've always wanted to get into but it's just not for you? (For me its strategy games)Cheap/Free GamesEpic's weekly free games will continue through 2020Epic is putting up the cash needed to supply another 52 free games on the Epic Store this year. At the time of writing, platformer Horace is on offer for free. On the 23rd, the freebie will swap to puzzle game The Bridge.Every Half Life Game is Free Until April 1Half-Life, Half-Life 2, and Half-Life 2: Episode One and TwoPandemic Express Has Gone F2Phttps://store.steampowered.com/app/939510/Pandemic_Express__Zombie_Escape/ Game Pass for PCGrisA Plague Tale: InnocenceScourgeBringerSea SaltChildren of Morta (already out)Game Pass for XboxChildren of Morta (already out)January 23A Plague Tale: Innocence IndivisibleJanuary 30Sea SaltFishing Sim World: Pro Tour

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Sony has announced they won't be attending E3 this year even though they are releasing new hardware, instead choosing to participate "...in hundreds of consumer events across the globe", whatever that means.Other video game news: There won't be any Xbox exclusives this year, but does that really matter?Video games save livesTo quote "A Christmas Story" you might shoot your eye out with this new arcade gameHave you ever wanted to play your OG GameBoy games on your 4k TV?Pokemon Sword & Shield are getting new content this yearThe Australian wildfires are getting help from game devsQuestionsVinny: What do you think of the idea of "fanboying"? Of course, there are always assholes who will taint the image of it but is it necessarily bad to be a "fanboy"? Would you call yourself a fanboy of one company over another (whether that be Microsoft and Sony) or fanboying developers? For some reason, it seems there is a negative stigma associated with fanboying one company over another, but if you're a fanboy of a developer like Naughty Dog, Respawn, etc it's not as bad?Turndwn4wut: If you suddenly realized characters in video games were sentient beings, which game would you regret having played?Princess Megan: What is your video game completion goal this year?Mister Polite: With a winter storm happening right now, what is your go-to winter drink? Alcoholic and non-alcoholic.JoeColeslaw: What do you look for in a brand new IP from a trusted company? How do you feel about some recent new IP games in the last year?Cheap/Free GamesGame PassFrostpunk (PC/Xbox)FTL (PC)Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet (Xbox)Tekken 7 (Jan 16 - Xbox)Epic Game StoreHoraceHumble BundleSweet Farm Bundle

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It's GOTY time! We talk about our favorite Xbox, PS4, Switch and PC games, along with our favorite game not from 2019 and, of course, our favorite game from this year!GOTYOur game of the year voting probably works a bit different than other media outlets you follow. For instance, Xbox GOTY doesn't mean it's an Xbox exclusive, just that we played it on the Xbox. That's actually worked out pretty well the past three years, but this year we played...very few...PlayStation games.Xbox GOTYCliff: Outer WildsDylan: Gears… I guessColby: Crackdown 3PS4 GOTYCliff: Concrete GenieDylan: Death StrandingColby: The Last of Us?Switch GOTYCliff: Gris (HM: SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition)Dylan: PokemonColby: Katana Zero (HM: Link's Awakening )PC GOTYCliff: Disco ElysiumDylan: Hunt: Showdown?Colby: To the Moon? GOTY Not from 2019Cliff: Night in the WoodsDylan: Total War Warhammer 2Colby: Tacoma (HM: Turing Test, Minit, Yoku’s Island Express)Under the RadarColby: World War Z Overall GOTYCliff: Disco ElysiumDylan: Pokemon?Colby: Outer Wilds (HM: Goose Game)Other Video Game NewsAlienware Shows Off a Switch Like PC at CES Arcade1Up Announces a Bunch of New Arcade Cabinets Can’t Decide Between a PC and Console? Why not both?Rise of the Skywalker Changes The Star Wars (Video Game) Universe Rumors Are Swirling Around a New Switch in 2020 We Need One of Our Listeners in England to Send Us Some Stamps QuestionsVinny: What do you predict your 2020 GOTY will be?JoeColeslaw: What makes a game of the year... to you?! And you? And yeah, you're cool I guess, you too.Does the marketing bull have a lot to do with it? Easier availability? cough cough Game Pass! Does the online play really matter to you guys anymore? Another extremely awesome podcast I listen to had a similar question with a book-report type prompt, but I’ll keep it simple for you kind folk, is it well-rounded being the perfect middle of an elaborate Venn diagram with gameplay, story, soundtrack, immersion, atmosphere, sound, and message? Or is it solely on your personal experience and attachment as the player? With everyone so limited on their game time, some more than others, does the overall time to beat really have its effect on you?Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass:Grand Theft Auto 5Twitch Prime:DandaraAnarcuteKingdom: New LandsA Normal Lost PhoneSplasher

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I think that might actually have been the first time I've typed 2020 for something I'm actually currently working on! The game release schedule for January is mostly DLC and remasters, but there might be a few hidden gems in there as well!Monster Hunter World: Iceborne DLC [PC] – January 9DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment [PS4] (US) – January 23 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition [PS4, Switch] – January 23Kingdom Hearts 3: Re Mind DLC [PS4] – January 23Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD [Switch] – January 23The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners [PC] – January 23Journey to the Savage Planet [PC, PS4, XBOX] – January 28Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire [PS4, XBOX] – January 28Warcraft III: Reforged [PC] - January 28

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I'll be honest, there was so little news that I almost thought about making some up. But we played a ton of games, so we talked about those instead!Other News: Want to Use a PS4 Controller on Your PC?Get a Small Free Indie Game Every Day This Year WWE2K20 Just Can't Catch a BreakWhat We Are Playing Colby: No Man's Sky, Rage 2, Pan Pan, Katana Zero, Ghost Recon: BreakpointCliff: Control, Untitled Goose Game, Disco Elysium, Pillars of EternityDylan: Total War Warhammer 2, Star Wars Battlefront 2QuestionsVinny: Most and least anticipated game from 2020?Cpt Insano6: With WWE 2K20 having so many bug issues, can you remember a game that had so many issues it was essentially rendered unplayable?Megan: We answer this very important question. Cody Greenwood: First game you plan to play in the new year??JoeColeslaw: If mascot characters old and new would have a new years resolution... what would they be? (Nothing like, kill less)TrnDwn4Wut: If you were to wake up as a toy what would your line/lines be when your button is pushedCheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreDarksidersDarksiders IISteepPlaystation PlusUncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectionGoat SimulatorStadiaThumperRise of the Tomb RaiderTwitch PrimeEnter the GungeonApe OutWitcheyeGato RobotoHeave HoSupport this podcast

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Watching what games are getting played on Twitch year over year gives us a really interesting look into not only what is popular, but what is popular again. Not to be all Buzzfeed, but you'll never guess what game TRIPLED it's the number of hours it was streamed on Twitch this year vs. last year.Other Video Game News:What to do if you are buying someone a video game system (for Christmas 2020)Telltale is back and making some changesGoogle Stadia makes their first third party acquisitionNetflix's Witcher series is having some off screen impactThe devs behind Ori are making an ARPGMovie studios are patching movies like they were video gamesQuestionsVinny: If you were an avid ESports watcher, what game that doesn't currently exist in the ESports field would you like to see? Can be funny, serious, etc.Joe Cole Jr: What game, in your opinion... is a gift that keeps on giving? Always something new to be discovered, or updating to promote the life of the game? What game would you like to gift to someone?Justin Salas: I see this question a lot on Reddit, If you are trying to get someone into gaming, a new friend or maybe boyfriend or girlfriend, what is a good game to start with? I said Dark Souls.Cody Greenwood: Sorry if this has been asked before but what games have you put the most hours into? Both multiplayer/online and single player/story games?Kim Cruz: Is nightmare before christmas a xmas movie or a halloween movie?Donald Good: What fictional holiday character would you like to play as in a sweet VR game? Drop off presents as Santa? Steal children as Krampus or be the Easter bunny or Tooth fairy any holiday magical being. It would be a action adventure game and yall design the mission.Mister Polite: What video game would adapt well for television?Cheap/Free GamesGames with GoldStyx: Shards of Darkness ($19.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 31 on Xbox OneBatman: The Telltale Series ($14.99 ERP): Available January 16 to February 15 on Xbox OneTekken 6 ($14.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy($14.99 ERP): Available January 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 36012 Days of Epic Game Store: https://www.epicgames.com/Humble Jingle Jam: https://www.humblebundle.com/yogscast/yogscast-jingle-jam-2019

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The Game Awards were last week and we're talking about them this week. See who won, who lost, what new games were announced and (maybe most importantly) what Xbox Scarlett news was announced!Other Video Game NewsSony has a new button thingy that you can add to your DualShockBorderlands 3 has launched on Stadia...kindaYou can also play Stadia on your regular non-Stadia Chromecast Ultra nowThe Huddle...Games We Are PlayingDylan: Mutant Year ZeroCliff: Rage 2QuestionsVinny: Do you think Xbox will launch with Project XCloud and/or Project Lockheart? What are the benefits/drawbacks if they do?Kim Cruz: Since RedBox is getting rid of their gaming rental service, and as far as I know only gamefly also do game rentals, how come psn, xbx, or launcher like steam, doesn't implement rental services? I know gamepass is almost like them, but the evolution of it is them letting you rent out triple A newly release game so why not?JoeColeslaw: What are you hoping will be under your tree next week?Turndwn4wut: What’s the real world equivalent of hearing boss music in a video game?Mister Polite: What is your favorite gift to give during a white elephant gift exchange?Princess_Megan: Which video game character would you most like to see coming down your chimney Christmas eve?Cheap/Free GamesGame PassThe Witcher 3Pillars of EternityUntitled Goose GameLife is Strange Episode 5Epic is Giving Away A Game Every DayPlaystation NowHorizon Zero DawnUncharted Lost LegacyOvercooked 2 Small BitesGet Apple Arcade for $50 a year and save $10

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The Game Awards are tonight and we are really excited about all of the different announcements, but maybe less excited about the nominations, which seem to be kinda samey this year. If you are a PC gamer though, get excited about The Game Festival, a 48 hour event starting today that will let you try demos from a bunch of games coming out in 2020!Other video game news: Nintendo teased their 2020 Indie Lineup Minecraft finally has crossplay on the PS4God mode is always enabled in "I Am Jesus Christ"The Oculus Quest is getting hand tracking this weekGOG Galaxy is now publicly available in open betaYou need to try AI Dungeon 2What We Are PlayingCliff: My Friend Pedro, Rage 2Dylan: Alien: Isolation, Mutant Road Zero QuestionsVinny: What old game did you love that you would love to see get a similar reimagining as RE2 or God of War?Duke of Nuggets: As the decade come to a close . Pick 5 games that define the decade of gaming.Aslan the Incompetent: Elevator pitch us a VR game!!JoeColeslaw: Get well Dart!Besides the ability to pause, if you had an individual who was solely a multiplayer gamer... How would you sell them on the single-player experience? What would be the single game you would recommend? Oh you haven't played a single player game in x amount of years? You absolutely positively must try blankCheap/Free GamesEpic Game Store: The EscapistsGame Pass: Untitled Goose Game (Dec. 17) Troll CornerDo We Really Need Louis Vuitton LoL Shirts?

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Riot Games is going to have to shell out $10 million dollars paid out to every single woman who has worked at their company since 2014. This will settle a class action lawsuit that claims that rampant sexism and gender-based discrimination were common at the studio.In other news:Quantic Dreams to pay $7,700 for failing to meet "security obligations"Atari is still claiming that the VCS is still coming, but they just delayed deliveries for Indiegogo backersCampo Santo game "In the Valley of Gods" is officially on holdHalo: Reach has a built in mode for moddersSuper Mario Maker 2 is adding Link to the gameThat stupid streamer didn't die. Yay.Half Life: Alyx might finally be VR "Killer App"Video Games We Are PlayingCliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Torchlight 2Dylan: Pokemon, Hunt: ShowdownQuestionsVinny: What game do you feel flew under the radar in 2019?Princess Megan: Based on the very limited information given so far, which do you feel will be the superior console? Xbox Scarlett , Playstation 5, or Google Stadia.Turndown4wut: Instead of giving presents Santa now puts things that were lost or stolen from you under the tree. What would you be most excited to see under the treeJoeColeslaw: Is battle pass the happy compromise of dlc, microtransactions, extra incentive to keep playing and cosmetic items?ShadoughX: What game did you discover in 2019 that most surprised you and why? Does not have to be a 2019 released.DukeofEmpanadas: What's one game mechanic that made you go "why isn't this in every game??!!"Mister Polite: Cool or Cruel - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sugar-rays-mark-mcgrath-breakup-cameo-918432/Cheap/Free GamesXbox Games with GoldInsane Robots ($19.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 31 on Xbox OneJurassic World Evolution ($49.99 ERP): Available December 16 to January 15 on Xbox OneToy Story 3 ($9.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD ($14.99 ERP): Available December 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Xbox Game PassMunchkin: Quacked Quest (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Nov 19The Escapists 2 (ID@Xbox) - Nov 26Halo: Reach (Console and PC) - Dec 3My Friend Pedro (Xbox One/PC) - Dec 5Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker - Dec 5Demon’s Tilt (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 6Wandersong (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 6eFootball PES 2020 - Dec 12Overcooked! 2 (ID@Xbox) - Dec 12Pathologic 2 (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 12Tom Clancy’s The Division - Dec 12Playstation PlusTitanfall 2Monster Energy Supercross - The Official VideogameTwitch PrimeToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s DaughterHoverWhen Ski Lifts Go WrongHue

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December is front loaded with a bunch of games that have already come out on other platforms for the most part, but there are still some gems in this list if you haven't been able to play them yet.Blair Witch [PS4] – December 3 - $30Halo: Reach [PC, XBO] – December 3 - $10 + GPLife Is Strange 2 - Episode 5 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – December 3 - $8 + GPNeverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition [PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $50Tools Up! [PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $20Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey [PS4, XBOX] – December 6 - $40Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection [Switch] – December 6 - $40Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag® and Assassin’s Creed RogueAshen (PS4 and Switch) - December 9 - $40Dragon Quest Builders 2 [PC] – December 10 - $60Detroit: Become Human [PC] – December 12 - $40

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It appears that xCloud continues to be a win for console owners with news coming from Xbox that the service won't compete with consoles and have it's own exclusive games. To quote an MS spokesperson "... we remain committed to an approach with game streaming that is complementary to console and have no plans for cloud-exclusive content at this time."In Other Video Game News:Half Life: Alyx might just be the beginning No, cancelling your Stadia Pro won't take away your discounted gamesAmazon might be announcing a game streaming service next yearPokemon is trying to pull a MetallicaThe Oculus Link is awesomeWhat We're PlayingColby: Ruiner, Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes Cliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes Dylan: Pokemon, Hunt Showdown, Sea of ThievesQuestionsVinny: What is the video game that you feel represents your childhood? Not the game itself represents your childhood, but when you look back on your childhood and video games, what games pop up into your head.Princess Megan: If no one's asked yet, what is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Eating too much? Watching the parade or football games? Playing video games with friends and family? Or something elseEddie: What is your Mt.Rushmore of Thanksgiving sides ?Eddie's Other Name: What games are you thankful for this yearJoeColeslaw: Let's just say one day you power on your console to see a game installed that you have no idea it was bought. The money came out of your account, but you had a room for it ( both in your account and in your hard drive ) What game this year what would you be thankful for, and not mind taking advantage of? In what game are you instantaneously calling customer support to get a refund?Mansocks: What is your favorite dog breed?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game Store: Rayman LegendsHumble Sonic Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sonic-bundle-2019?hmb_source=navbar&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=tile_index_2Troll CornerTrolls Can't Shoot People in Fallout 76, So They are Nuking Them

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There are so many games coming to Game Pass over the next two years it makes me wonder why would you even buy games anymore? I mean, it's kinda hyperbolic, but I honestly think you could never buy a game again and be happy. Anyway, that is just one takeaway from X019, but there was also so much more!Other news this week:Bioware is working on another Mass Effect gameBioware is also apparently still working on AnthemGoogle Stadia is out and apparently it's...okThe Game Awards have been announcedThere is a new Half Life in development (and no, it's not HL3)You aren't going to believe this Pokemon bugWhat We Are PlayingColby: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes, Mahjong Stories: Vampire Romance Cliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes, AfterpartyDylan: PokemonQuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): What are you most excited for that came out of X019?Mister Polite: If you could choose which actor (male or female) to have a comeback in 2020, who would it be? I would like to see Rick Moranis again on the big screen. Going back and watching a lot of 80's and 90's shows, he was everywhere, and I would like to see him again.Colby: What’s a Atari era game you’d like to reboot?JoeColeslaw: In regards to in-game chat with public lobbies in video games, what are some of your pet peeves? Too much background noise? Not using it at all in a very team oriented mode? Nonsense and hateful speech should go without saying.Prince of Pringles: Its draft season. Adam you're representing Sony Playstation, Cliff you're representing Xbox and Dylan is Nintendo. Each guy picks 5 characters. You can offer a trade after each guy has 5 characters. Will we see Mario riding a warthog in a halo crossover? Will Kratos have to save mushroom kingdom? Good luck boys. Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreBad NorthGame Pass: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (PC)Age of Wonders: Planetfall (Console, coming soon to PC)Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (PC)LEGO: The Ninjago Movie Videogame (Console)Rage 2 (Console & PC)Remnant: From the Ashes (Console)The Talos Principle (Console & PC)Tracks: The Train Set Game (Console & PC)Small BitesAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp is getting a monthly subscription

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Xbox is going to talk about all sorts of fun stuff at x019, including 12 games from Xbox Game Studios plus big news for Xbox Game Pass, Project xCloud and much more!Other video game news: Minecraft Earth is available in Beta for all of the US Don't try and break the "most live streaming in a month" recordBethesda is getting a "new" studioStar Wars: Jedi Fallen Order isn't coming to EA Access earlyThe Xbox One is getting a shuffle buttonWhat We Are PlayingCliff: Outer Worlds, Thomas Was AloneDylan: Luigi's Mansion 3, Little Town HeroColby: To numerous to mentionQuestionsDaVinster: The Game Awards are coming up soon, so I have to ask the dying question that everyone loves asking...what is your GOTY for 2019? Also what game announcements do you think we could potentially see at The Game Awards this year?Mister Polite: Every time there is a new Tik Tok trend that I don't understand, I feel like I am becoming older and older. The most recent one is the Purple Shampoo:(https://www.allure.com/story/tiktok-purple-shampoo-challenge) For a grumpier question, is there a challenge that makes you annoyed for no real reason?John Tysinger What song did you hear in a game that you searched out. For me one would be “Prisoner” by Stumfol. It was in the beginning of The Surge.JoeColeslaw: So coming from somebody who was level 69 in Call Of Duty Modern Warfare last Thursday and I'm sitting pretty at 125 as of this morning, what are some signs that you are spending too much time in a video game Within a time frame... Let's say, one week. Also, I'm having trouble with people sending me Activision friend requests that have not already played with me. If anyone wants to play, search for me using Joe Coleslaw in the Activision friend requests.Turndwn4wut: Do you find yourself struggling to play games that your younger self didn’t? And in which way?Kim Cruz: Did Blizzard just sweep the whole controversy with china, after blizzcon or will we see changes to the industry because of it?ElGorditoSupreme: What goes into the perfect cookie?Ben Cee: How long before Todd Howard comes out and says "Well, we farked that one up. Sorry!"Cheap/Free GamesEGS: The MessengerTroll CornerWally World and the Great Switcheroo Snafuhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Sid-Meier-s-Civilization-VI-KHMER-IND-PACK-2K-Games-Nintendo-Switch-Digital-Download-045496662974/573854733https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Toad-Treasure-Tracker-Special-Episode-Nintendo-Nintendo-Switch-Digital-Download-045496663599/488381957

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Last week at Blizzcon Blizzard announced a bunch of new games, including a new, darker Diablo 4 and an presented an interesting new approach to sequels with Overwatch 2. We also learned that Cliff is incapable of saying Diablo on the first try.Also this week:We want to give a huge shoutout to all of the folks who supported us and played with us this weekend for Extra LifeYou could make up to $10k (ethically) hacking Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 4The new Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 is now available for purchaseApex Legends has a firing range and a temporary Duos mode nowWhat We're PlayingCliff: Killer Queen Black, Aqua Lungers, CD-Run, Hot Shot BurnDylan: Luigi's Mansion 3 QuestionsVinny: What are your top 3 video game franchises?JoeColeslaw: What do you think about games as services just expanding the game themselves and not go into the sequel territory. For example, instead of a making The Division 2, just sell a $60 expansion to the game and keep the original world to go back to within the same ecosystem. Instead of spending three years to expand Destiny 2, just sell an expansion. Do you think in this economy and environment, that would work out better? How far could you see this business model going if it takes off in the first place?Mister Polite: Recently I tried to show my kids some classic games. Some games are still playable and enjoyable today (Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong Jr., Mario, Zelda, etc...), but my goodness Goldeneye did not age well at all. Is there a game (movie, television, or board game) that you picked up years later that ruins your nostalgia for it?Turndwn4wut: What current gen games could you see 20 years from now have people wondering, what the hell were those people thinkingCheap/Free GamesGames with GoldSherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter: Available November 1 to 30 on Xbox One The Final Station: Available November 16 to December 15 on Xbox OneStar Wars: Jedi Starfighter: Available November 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Joy Ride Turbo: Available November 16 to 30 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Game PassSubnautica (7 November)PS PlusNiohOutlast 2Playstation Now (Available Until 2/4/2020)Persona 5Middle Earth: Shadow of WarHollow KnightTwitch PrimeDouble CrossDarksiders II Deathinitive EditionPlanet AlphaSword Legacy: OmenTurmoilEpic Game StoreNuclear ThroneRuinerHumble Monthlyhttps://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/04/new-humble-monthly-bundle-play-yakuza-kiwami-and-soulcalibur-vi-todayTroll CornerThe asshole or assholes who did a DDOS attack against Extra Life over the weekend.

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Somehow October is over and it's time to talk about the games coming out November (or as I like to call them, the video games everyone wants for Christmas). How many of these are going to end up on your wishlist?Just Dance 2020 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii, Stadia) – November 5 - $40Planet Zoo (PC) – November 5 - $45Red Dead Redemption II (PC) – November 5 - $60Death Stranding (PS4) – November 8 - $60Disney Tsum Tsum Festival (Switch) – November 8 - $50Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch) – November 8 - $40Need For Speed Heat (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 8 - $60Astroneer (PS4) – November 15 - $30Pokémon Shield & Sword (Switch) – November 15 - $60Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 15 - $60Shenmue III (PS4, PC) – November 19 - $60Civilization VI (PS4, Xbox One) – November 22 - $60

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Starting on November 19th (in the US) you'll be able to get an Xbox One X for only $32 a month for 24 months. But the best part is, next year you'll be able to trade it in for an Xbox Scarlet! This deal includes 24 months of Game Pass Ultimate as well, so you are actually saving money in the long run! If you'd prefer an Xbox S, you can do that for $22 a month and trade it in for a Scarlet after 18 months as well! Also this week:Sony is killing Playstation Vue early next yearEA is going to start selling games (and EA Access) on Steam againDeath Stranding is coming to PC next summerGoogle Stadia is getting it's own first party studioSteam might start asking you if you are really sure about your old reviewsWhat Video Games We're PlayingAdam: Blair Witch, The Outer WorldsCliff: Blair Witch, The Outer WorldsDylan: Little Town HeroQuestionsVinny: What games do you think could benefit from breaking away from a yearly release schedule?Princess_Megan: Happy Halloween! I've been reading about the Insight Project, that will use biometrics recorded while the subject is playing video games that could potentially be used to as a form of therapy for those with various mental illnesses to help the user learn to manage their triggers. What other roles do you see video games taking in the future outside of entertainment? (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2221269-can-video-games-help-reduce-symptoms-of-mental-health-conditions/)Jacob: What has been the scariest game you have ever played? What horror game do you want to play?Cheap/Free GamesEGS: Soma and Costume QuestHumble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/day-devs-2019

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Fallout 76 continues to have some really strange ideas about how to get back on top and charging $100 a month for private servers really doesn't seem to be in their best interest. Also this week: Steam lets you play multiplayer games online nowHumble is making changes to Humble Bundle MonthlyThe Fallout Wastelanders Update is being pushed to 2020Eat tacos, get Game PassFinally you can watch movies with your Twitch friendsQuestionsVinny: Do you feel that this year was kind of an "off" year for video games? Coming off a year like last year with God of War, SpiderMan, Red Dead 2, etc. and looking at a year like next year with Cyberpunk, Final Fantasy VII, Marvel's Avengers, Watch Dogs Legion, Doom Eternal, etc. Why do you think this year is (or is not) as underwhelming as the year prior or year next?Mister Polite: If you could have the opportunity to take a day trip would you take it to space or the bottom of the ocean, and why?Operator Jack: G'day everyone! Question for the podcast this week. What do you guys think of role play in games? Have you tried it with your in game character? Do you find it fun? I’ve been doing RP as a cop and it’s so much fun and intense.JoeColeslaw: Last week until October 31st... What video game boss or horror-based character do you most affiliate yourself with or sympathize for? Who would you want to spend your Halloween night with? (Not as prey, but in a party with!)Prince of Pringles: Its draft season. Adam you're representing Sony Playstation, Cliff you're representing Xbox and Dylan is Nintendo. Each guy picks 5 characters. You can offer a trade after each guy has 5 characters. Will we see Mario riding a warthog in a halo crossover? Will Kratos have to save mushroom kingdom? Good luck boys.Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreLayers of Fear CompleteQUBE 2Game PassLonely Mountains: Downhill (Xbox) (Oct 23)Secret Neighbor (Xbox) (Oct 23)Minit (Xbox) (Oct 24)The Outer Worlds (Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC) (Oct 25)Afterparty (Xbox) (Oct 29)LEGO Star Wars III (Xbox) (Oct 31)Subnautica (Xbox) (Nov 7)

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Fortnite broke the internet this weekend, when the map exploded and a black hole appeared in its place for two days. Fortunately, all is well now and Fortnite Chapter 2 is up and running with the introductions of fishing, swimming, boats and healing bazookas. Other news this week:Google Stadia has a release date and a bunch of announced gamesBlizzard officially responds to last week's Hong Kong debacleThe original Half Life just got a patch after 21 yearsSaints Row 2 is getting a bunch of PC fixes as well after developers found the games source codeThe Internet Archive has a bunch of DOS games you can play in a browser. Like a lot.Minecraft: The Exhibition opens in Seattle this weekend What You're PlayingAdam: GTA 5, Master Chief CollectionCliff: Gears 5Dylan: Sheetrock: The GameQuestionsVinny: It's Halloween! What video game related character/thing are you dressing up for this Halloween? And what non-video game related thing would you dress up as?Mister Polite: Is there a game that would be a favorite game if it came out at a different time in your life. For example, Minecraft is a game that I know is something I would have loved back when I was playing games in Elementary School or early Middle School, but since it came out in my 30’s it just isn’t a game I want to play.Jacob (IconArising): What is your favorite Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon original show? What was the worst?Princess_Megan: What are your favorite Fall traditions?JoeColeslaw: Worst trope in horror? Films, games, tv specials?Mansocks: In a cute fight between Gus and Dart who would win?Cheap/Free GamesEpic GamesObserverAlan Wake's American NightmareHumble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/postmodern-bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/books/developing-your-own-games-springer-bookshttps://www.humblebundle.com/software/rpg-maker-returns-softwarehttps://www.humblebundle.com/software/make-your-card-game

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It's been a hot minute (or maybe a couple of months) since our last episode of 8-Bit Bytes, but Cliff and Hans are back and have so much retro gaming goodness to talk about!Arcade1Up: Newer games better quality. Nice LCD’s, better joysticks, no paint issues, lit marquees, etc. New Games include TMNT, Marvel Super Heroes, Star Wars 83. More form factors. Sit down cocktail style cabinets (Pacman, Streetfighter) were revealed at NYCCSNES games on now available on the Switch!The Genesis Mini is out, Hans has one and it's greatThe TurboGraffix 16 Mini is out on March 19th for $100Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro doesn't have a lot of details, but looks greatGoldeneye N64 is being remade in Unreal 4 (at least until the project get shut down anyway)Full size C64 release coming soon after the success of the mini! Billy Mitchell may be filing suit after the removal of his DK and Pacman high scores. Billy just last month sent 156 pages of documentation that outlines his dispute with screenshots, testimony, and technical evidence. Did send a four page letter on legal firm letterhead to Twin Galaxies. A musical in Indianapolis was even made about all of this called ARCADEFIRE (The redemption of Billy Mitchell).The Ataris VCS is in trouble, but pre-orders are open again! Check out this subreddit or this article for an incredibly detailed account of what’s going on.A general timeline:Sept. 30th: Atari® and Antstream Arcade Partnership Kick-Starts Atari VCS™ Content Offerings with Thousands of (streamable) Classic GamesOct 4th: Rob Wyatt (Founding team member of XBOX) chief architect of Atari VCS quit and claimed he and his design firm haven’t been paid in 6 months! They just last month got a prototype board and after trying to debug it.Oct 4th: Atari says "The Atari VCS is proceeding according to its previously announced schedule." Atari also says updates on the project can be found on Medium and that production has started.QuestionsJoeColeslaw: Any game collection you want to see soon in the like of Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King?

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We all swore that this was old news, but apparently the PS5 is coming out during "Holiday 2020" and will be called the PlayStation 5. It's got a new fancy controller with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a new speaker that Cliff and Dylan hate. It will support 8K support for some reason, has hardware based ray tracing and some really cool innovations both on how games are installed and how you can start them.In other video game news:Sony is finally opening up cross play to all gamesRed Dead Redemption is finally coming to PCThe Atari VCS might be in troubleBlizzard is facing boycotts after punishing a Hearthstone Grandmaster who made pro-Hong Kong remarksWhat is Orange Ricky, Hero and Smashboy?What Video Games We're PlayingAdam: Astral Chain, Apple ArcadeCliff: Just Cause 4, Gears of War 5Dylan: Apple Arcade QuestionsVinny: What could next gen console controllers improve upon that would be beneficial to you?Princess_Megan: What would the name of your cult be and what would you worship?Prince of Pringles: What action adventure games go on your personal mount Rushmore?Mister Polite: With the Last of Us Remastered on Playstation Plus, I want to go back and relive the game, but at the same time, I am content with not going back. It was such a good game and experience but was fulfilled when the credits rolled. Is there a game or movie that was so good that you only wanted to experience one time.JoeColeslaw: Where do you see the "game from your phone programs" (remote play, xcloud, stadia, Bethesda) within a year? How will device exclusive contracts and os cut offs affect the common gamer and not just the people with the latest technologies?Princess_Mansocks: If you had to choose one console manufacturer for the rest of your life which would it be?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games:Surviving MarsHumble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly

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Sony dropped the price of Playstation Now, it's streaming video game service that competes with Xbox Game Pass, down to a more competitive $9.99 a month. The price is available to current subscribers at the end of their current subscription, but it doesn't look like refunds will be given to current subscribers. With more than 800 games available and over 300 of those installable, PS Now is a terrific option for Sony gamers that may have balked at the price before. In addition to the new price, God of War, Grand Theft Auto V, inFAMOUS Second So and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End are available on the service until January 2, 2020 and new "premium" games should be added on a temporary basis monthly.We also talked about: The 8bit-do Switch Lite controller is adorable, but we're not exactly sure why it existsPeripheral maker Logitech has purchased Steamlabs for $89 millionApex Legends has a new map called World's Edge (and it has a train!)If you have an Xbox and don't have Game Pass, it might be the time to get itBungie has plans to release at least one non-Destiny game in the next five yearsQuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): What video game/series do you think would work well in another genre of gaming? Gears of War RTS? A Rare (the company) kart racer?JoeColeslaw: What games do you feel deserve a second chance a few years after launch? What games have made the most a second chances? Rainbow Six Siege, Destiny, Destiny 2, Fallout 76? I just Revisited Star Wars Battlefront 2, sorry Adam... And was blown away by the vast improvements of the progression and reward system.mansocks: With the repetition we are seeing in humble bundles do you think their days are numbered?Cheap/Free GamesGames Pass: Dishonored 2 - Oct. 3World War Z - Oct. 10Yooka Laylee - Oct. 10Fallout New Vegas - Oct. 17Felix the Reaper - Oct. 17Panzer Dragoon Orta - Oct. 17Epic Store: MinitTwitch PrimeAdam WolfeThe Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale MiniseriesStranger Things 3: The GameDeadlight: Director's CutSerial Cleaner

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Microsoft has announced more information about Project xCloud and the beta is right around the corner, but only if you have an Android phone or tablet, leaving iOS fans out in the cold. If you meet the requirements though, you'll get to play Halo 5, Gears of War 5, Killer Instinct and Sea of Thieves free for the foreseeable future. More info here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-streaming/project-xcloud Also in news this week:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Special Ops Survival Mode is going to be a PS4 exclusive for a loooooong timeOculus Quest is getting finger tracking and the ability to play Rift games Survival game Overland is offering accessibility options for gamers with dyslexia Does Nintendo even want to be successful in the mobile space?What We're PlayingAdam: Slay the Spire, Astral ChainCliff: Borderlands 3, What the Golf?, Assemble with CareDylan: Borderlands 3QuestionsVinny: What's the most amount of ADDITIONAL money you have spent on in game microtransactions? Do you feel it was egregious ? How do you think games can improve in utilizing microtransactions?EddieTsunami: With Gus Gus joining the Byte Me family, what video game mascot would fit in with the podcast family? Yoshi? Daxter?JoeColeslaw: What are your thoughts on several ported games spanning generations, remasters of last gens games in this generation and remakes of first gen games being made for current gen?OptimistPrime: Which video game character do you vote for to be POTUS?angelgrl: How many games do you currently have in your backlog? I have at least 50 I would like to get through eventually.mansocks: What is your favorite super spicy food and what is the most spicy thing you have eaten?Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusThe Last of Us RemasteredMLB The Show 19Xbox Game Pass Bad NorthDirt Rally 2.0Cities: SkylinesSaints Row 4 Re-ElectedFelix the Reaper (Oct 17)Epic StoreEverythingMetro 2033 Redux

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The Sega Genesis mini is out on September 19th and actually looks pretty great! For $80 you get 42 games, two controllers and a power connector. The game loadout is pretty great and included a lot of your favorites, plus some special surprises!Also this week:Minecraft Beats Out Roblox with 112 Million Monthly PlayersKind Words Lets You Put Some Nice Back into the WorldThe Game Awards are Back This DecemberClassic Dragon Quest Games are Coming to SwitchSome Borderlands 3 Players are Losing Their Save GamesWhat We're PlayingVicky: Pokemon Go Cliff: NITW, Borderlands 3, Just Cause 4 Dylan: IRL Cat Quest, Borderlands 3QuestionsVinny: What big game(s) is coming out within the next couple years that the majority are super hyped for that you have little to no interest in? For me its Animal Crossing. I have only seen stuff from E3 and Nintendo Directs but I do not see the appeal.angelgrl: Name a villain you agreed with.itsEddie: Make a dating sim using four villains. What would be the name for a Bowser dating sim ?OptimistPrime: What are you guys hoping to find when you storm Area 51?Turndwn4what: What video game world would you want to live and work in? Your chosen job would have direction interaction with one of the characters. How would you imagine that interaction to play out and how would your conversation about your day with friends or family go at the end of the day.Josh: We are always told to talk with our wallets when we support or choose not to support a game. How do you support the developers and their families on their hard work and amazing talent of wonderful games but also speak out and raise awareness to industry practices that poison the water?Mansocks: What is your favorite horror movie?Cheap/Free GamesEpic StoreBatman? 9/19

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KFC is making a dating sim (it's actually called I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator!) You play the role of a student at a culinary school that a very young, very good looking Colonel Sanders just happens to also attend. There is also a dog that is also a professor who is named...Professor Dog. There isn't a release date yet, but we are 100% in.Other Video Game News:EA is testing a new streaming service and is looking for volunteersApple Arcade has a launch date and a priceThis new from Playstation is why I'm an Xbox fanboyWith the launch of SNES Games in Nintendo Online, Nintendo is taking away monthly gamesThis Neo Geo arcade controller is way cooler than that Capcom monstrosityWoW Classic is out and it's awesomeWhat Video Games We're PlayingVicky: WoW Classic, Borderlands 2 + DLCCliff: Just Cause 4, Link to the Past, Smash Bros, Not a HeroDylan: Slay the Spire, Gears of War 4, BrawlhallaQuestionsDA VINSTER: What is the next Microsoft/Nintendo Collaboration would you like to see next? Cuphead in Super Smash? Banjo on Switch? Conker's on Xbox? Overall how can Nintendo help Xbox and vice versa.OptimistPrime: Set up 2 video game characters on a blind date and tell us how it'll go.JoeColeslaw: How can we solve the music licensing issues that certain games face such as Crazy Taxi, GTA, Tony Hawk... Is this a money thing? Something tells me it is a money thing.itsEddie: Mario is you're grandpa . What words of wisdom would he give you ?Josh: What games do you constantly return to like a bad breakup? Do you return out of boredom or a need for satisfaction that only your ex_game can give you? Do you think games as a service capitalizes on this relationship with games by releasing dlc and updates quarterly or yearly?Cheap/Free Video GamesEpic GamesThe End is NighAbzuConarium (next week)Humble Bundle Monthlyhttps://www.humblebundle.com/monthlyHumble RPG Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/rpgs-2019

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So, better late than never, right?Catherine: Full Body (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – September 3 - $60Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – September 3 - $20Creature in the Well (Xbox One/Game Pass, Switch, PC) – September 6 - $15Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – September 6 - $40NBA 2K20 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – September 6 - $60Gears 5 (Xbox One/Game Pass, PC) – September 10 - $60Borderlands 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – September 13 - $60Daemon X Machina (Switch) – September 13 - $60NHL 20 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – September 13 - $60Lego: Jurassic World (Switch) - September 17 - $40Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son (PlayStation VR, Rift, Vive) – September 17 - $30The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch) – September 20 - $60Game Of Thrones Beyond The Wall (iOS, Android) – September 23 - F2PCat Quest II (PC) – September 24 - ???Contra: Rogue Corps (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch) – September 24 - $40The Surge 2 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – September 24 - $50Mario Kart Tour (iOS, Android) – September 25 - F2PDragon Quest XI S (Switch) – September 27 - $60FIFA 20 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – September 27 - $60

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NewsQuick PAX review, more coming when Cliff returnsGears 5 incoming! ....and Dave Bautista will be a playable characterSEA OF THIEVES!Nintendo DirectOverwatch 10.15.19SMASH - Banjo Kazooie available in Smash Bros... NOW!SMASH - Terry from Fatal Fury is next to the Fight....SMASH - 4 of 5 announced but wait theres more!Divinity Original Sin 2 - Steam and Switch Cross SaveDOOM 64 rereleasePokemon Sword and Shield - Lots of CustomizationSNES GAMES INCOMING to Switch Online - 20 games launch tomorrow! And yes you can get the controllerTetris 99 2.0 tomorrow!GAMES, GAMES, GAMESAnimal CrossingQuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): How does public perception come into effect in terms of Games and their reviews? I ask due primarily because of a soon to be released game Gears 5 and a critically acclaimed game Spider-Man. According to reviews (both IGN) Gears 5 actually received a higher review (by .1 but not the point) than Spider-Man did, yet for some reason, I hear very little excitement or hype for Gears, whereas for months I heard the best of things about Spider-Man. Why do you think this is? Are the differences between consumers of Sony and Xbox really all that different that some are more vocal than others? Sorry for the long question, but this was the only way I knew how to get my question across properly.angelgrl721985 (Megan): What games, if any, would you like to see ported over to consoles or PC next?itsEddie: Who is your personal favorite final boss ?JoeColeslaw: What video game sound byte would you give to everyday situations or emotions. . . Perhaps meme based. Surprised-mgs alertPay day-mario WhaHooAnger -Joy - Bad day - Driving incident -Let's get creativeOptimistPrime: If you were in Mortal Kombat describe what your fatality would be?Cheap/Free GamesEPIC STORE SEPTEMBER 5 - The End is Nigh and ABZU

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Video games are currently going through their own #MeToo moment and it all blew up yesterday, with multiple women calling out powerful men in the games industry, including Jeremy Soule composer on The Elder Scrolls and Guild Wars series and Alec Holowka developer of Night in the Woods and Aquaria.Also: Telltale games are back in business...sortaThe classic versions of Aladdin and The Lion King are coming back to modern consoles in OctoberThe Ion Fury launch has been marred by the revelation of transphobic posts by developers in their Discord and the inclusion of homophobic slurs in their newly released gameWorld of Warcraft Classic Servers are up and running, but hopefully you like linesQuestionsVinny: What is one Developer and/or one video game IP that you know you will buy day one regardless of hearing anything about it? Mine would be almost anything Halo IP related, especially FPS Halo's.JoeColeslaw: Do you have any instances of your faith in humanity restored? Something positive throughout your week that can lighten the mood, and perhaps be a counter to some negativity in this week's News?AngelGrl: What is your favorite non-video game (board game, sport or outdoor activity, ect)?Turndwn4wut: What do you think the motivation is for people to cheat at games?Eddie: What Muppet can you guys relate to?Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusBatman: Arkham KnightDarksiders IIIGame PassDead Cells (Xbox One / PC) - Sept. 5Epic Game StoreCelesteInsideSmall BitesMario Kart Tour Release Date Announced

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Gamestop layoffs, Death Standing gameplay, Spiderman news and more!

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Ok, it's probably not really a mystery, but Cliff writes the show notes and he wasn't there, so it's a mystery to him!

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Gamers are harassing the creators of Ooblets to the tune "tens of thousands of messages" because they decided to go exclusive on the Epic Game Store. Don't do that, it sucks. Somehow the release of the Commander Lilith convinced two millions people to buy Borderlands 2. Meanwhile, over 100 millions kids are playing Roblox even though there are a lot of better games available. The Now Man's Sky: Beyond update is coming out next week and the Cataclysm patch for Anthem is now available.QuestionsVinny: What single player game would you like to see turned into a co-op/multiplayer game?Eddie: Which mascots would make for great daytime talk shows ? Instead of Maury we get Wario.AngelGrl: Choices must be made.JoeColeslaw: With the next generation of consoles coming out next year makes think about the major jump from one generation to the next over the years. What other industry besides video games have been making steady upgrades every 8 to 10 years?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games Storehttps://www.pcgamer.com/alan-wake-and-for-honor-are-free-on-the-epic-games-store/ Humble Monthlyhttps://www.humblebundle.com/monthly Twitch Prime:Wonder Boy: The Dragon's TrapPumped BMX ProMable and the WoodAutomachefSmall BitesJourney Gets a Surprise iOS Release

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Unless you're a huge Madden football fan or love old school WoW there isn't a ton of new video games coming out in August 2019, but Rad, Life is Strange 2 and Blair Witch look to be solid indie entries.Madden 20 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – August 2Friday The 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition [Switch] – August 13Rad [ PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch] - August 20Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 4 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – August 22Oninaki [PC, PS4, Switch] – August 22World of Warcraft Classic [PC] – August 27Blair Witch [PC, XBOX] – August 30

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Nintendo will now fix your drifting Joy Cons for free, no muss, no fuss. They will even give you a refund if you've paid for it in the past! Nintendo is also upping the number of levels you can upload for Mario Maker 2 from 32 to 64. Sea of Thieves is adding pets to the game "soon" and also adding microtransactions so you can buy pets (and emotes and ship cosmetics). Overwatch is making a HUGE change to the way their matchmaking works by introducing the "Role Queue" system where you will pick a role before you enter a queue. Finally, we got confirmation that we will see some changes to the mainline Switch, in the form of better battery life.What You're PlayingAdam: Slay the Spire, SkyCliff: Far Cry New DawnQuestionsVinny: What is some of your favorite relationships you have seen in a video game? Can be romantic or not. Kratos and Boy? Master Chief and Cortanta?JoeColeslaw: Here's something a little more pressing... With EA launching EA access on PS4... What games are what strategy do you see EA using? Looking at a lot of the Xbox titles... They are backwards compatible. With a PS3 generation not doing so well with a physical download for PS4, do you see franchises like dead space or skate being emitted from this service? Do you think Sony and EA are in talks to bring back some of the PS2 Classics? Franchises? Or is this simply going to be the Madden, FIFA, NFL 2019 service?Eddie: With Mario having a job being a plumber. Who else would you like to see having actual normal jobs. Like mechanic or fed ex delivery person?Turndwn4wut: In the history of video games what has been your favorite peripheral?Mansocks: Do you like dinosaurs or ninjas more?Cheap/Free GamesHumble Hooked on Multiplayer Bundle

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Building off last week's announcement of the Switch Lite, it looks like the main Switch line might be getting a new look under the hood as well! Do you really need to see what it looks like when somebody's spine gets ripped out? The folks behind the new Mortal Kombat movie thing so, confirming that it's going to be rated R and will have fatalities. In addition to their new Lord of the Rings show, Amazon has also announced that they are going to be producing a F2P MMO set in the LotR universe (which is apparently separate from Lord of the Rings Online). Tetris Effect is launching on the Epic Store and getting VR support on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive plus a ton of PC specific enhancements. Apex Legends has some great ideas with how to combat cheaters and we are 100% in favor. And finally, if you are into emulation but want something that's a bit easier, Retroarch is coming to Steam towards the end of July!QuestionsVinny: The Xbox 360/PS3 generation's big feature I believe was the shift from standard definition to high definition. I know this gen isn't done yet, but what do you think this gen's "big feature" is, and what do you think the big feature will be for the next generation? Will VR be more prevalent? Streaming Games? Subscription Services? And how long until it becomes the norm?Josh: Has there ever been a game or genre that has legitimately got your heart racing? When was the last time you remember this happening? The last time this happened was with APEX Legends with @TheElusiveDylan where we won 2 games in a row!Eddie: What video game mascot had the best power ups ? *Must Answer in the style of ASMR.Mansocks: How many siblings do you have?OptimistPrime: Who came up with your intro music?Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass:Night Call, 7/17 (PC)Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, 7/18 (Xbox)The Banner Saga 3, 7/18 (PC & Xbox)

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After denying rumors about a new console for months, Nintendo announced the Switch Lite, a smaller handheld console that although it looks like a Switch, cannot be docked to a TV. It will play all existing Switch games and comes out in September with a list price of $199.99.Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew will be added to Nintendo Online in July, along with a new feature that will allow all games to be rewinded during game play to help you get through the tough bits.Smash hit Cuphead will be getting a TV show on Netflix called The Cuphead Show. No release date as of yet.Ready to play some Gears 5 ahead of it's September launch? If you've pre-purchased or are a Game Pass member, then you can play the open multiplayer beta starting on the 19th of this month.And finally, Game Pass is getting a "Play Later" feature, which lets you add games to a separate list so you can keep track of games that you, well, want to play later!What We're PlayingAdam: Beat Saber: Kyle's Mom is a Big Fat B*$%#Cliff: Outer Wilds, Spec Ops: The LineDylan: Don't Starve, WoW, Mario Maker, DQB2 Demo, Enter the GungeonQuestionsVinny: With the announcement of the Cuphead Animated Netflix show coming, what other video game property would you like to see made into an Animated Show?Josh: Being summer, what are your top summer release games of all time?JoeColeslaw: Most controversial moment in video games that made an impact in your lives?Eddie: We just past the half way mark for 2019. Are you happy with what we got in the last 6 months ? What will be the stand out game that will finish out the year ?Operator Jack: Gday! Question for you guys this week. I you had to pick four characters from any video games for a dangerous mission who would you pick? My four would be John Mullins from Soldier of fortune, Glaz from rainbow 6 siege, Trevor from GTA v and JC Denton from Deus Ex.Mansocks: What is your favorite metal band?Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass: Dead Rising 4Shadow of WarBlazing ChromeMy Time at PortiaUnavowedUndertaleTime SpinnerLego City UndercoverSmall BitesDr. Mario World first impressions

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It looks like we finally escaped the post E3 doldrums! First up this week, Rainbow Six Siege is getting an awesome sounding cowboy mode that runs through July 16th and you can get free gear just by logging in! Because of a new deal with the Epic Store, Shenmue 3 backers won't be getting a Steam key for a year post launch (but you can always switch to the PS4 if you want). If you bought a new video card in the last month or two you are not going to be happy with today's surprise launch from Nvidia. Setup your Twitch Prime and link your Rockstar account to get free Red Dead 2 Online and GTA Online rewards. EA Access if finally coming to Playstation on July 24th. Finally, it appears that gamers are really into Farming Simulator 2019. Like, really, really into Farming Simulator 2019.QuestionsVinny: What are some of your video game pet peeves? (Check out Vinny's Mario Maker level with code WS4-XY6-5JF!)OptimistPrime: Which video game character would make the best roommate?JoeColeslaw: With this being the American Fourth of July episode... Let's talk #merica! Consumers all around the globe have voice their concerns about certain Services, products, situations... be it the ability to swing through New York City in Marvel Spider-Man using the iconic Sam Raimi/ Tobey Maguire webbed suit, voicing disdain towards an animated life like Hedgehog to hit the big screen, to a last-minute switch-a-roo of a game being offered through PlayStation Plus... these are examples of consumers letting their opinions be known and Through Time, getting their way. How do you feel about companies using customer feedback to improve their products in media / gaming industry? How fine is the line between the squeakiest wheel getting Grease versus people griping and moaning, kicking and screaming until they get what they want? Will this hurt or hinder relations between companies and consumers Through Time?Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusPES 2019 is out, Detroit: Become Human SE (includes Heavy Rain)Xbox Games with GoldInside ($19.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 31 on Xbox OneBig Crown: Showdown ($12.99 ERP): Available July 16 to August 15 on Xbox OneCastlevania: Symphony of the Night ($9.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 15 on Xbox One and Xbox 360Meet the Robinsons ($19.99 ERP): Available July 16 to 31 on Xbox One and Xbox 360Playstation NowBorderlands: The Handsome Collection (PS4)Dark Arcana: The Carnival (PS4)MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame (PS4)NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (PS4)Nightmares from the Deep 2: The Siren’s Call (PS4)Rad Rodgers (PS4)Rapala Fishing: Pro Series (PS4)Real Farm (PS4)Red Faction 2 (PS2)Rocket League (PS4)Tachyon Project (PS4)Wuppo (PS4)Epic Games StoreOvercooked (7/4 - 7/11)Twitch PrimeCultist SimulatorFor The KingThe EscapistsYooka-LayleeHumble Indie Playstation Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/indie-playstation-rebundle-2019 Questions

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Sorry we are a couple of days late! July is a bit of a slow month, but there are some great indie games coming out and a couple of fun looking AAA games too!Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PlayStation 4, PC, Mac) – July 2, 2019 - $40Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition (Switch) – July 2 - $30Stranger Things 3: The Game (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 4, 2019 - $20They Are Billions (Xbox One) – July 5 - $25Sea of Solitude (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – July 5, 2019 - $20Blazing Chrome (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 11, 2019 - $17Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PlayStation 4, Switch) – July 12, 2019 - $60Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch) – July 19, 2019 - $60Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) – July 26, 2019 - $60Wolfenstein: Youngblood (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – July 26, 2019 - $30/$40

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We are still feeling the post E3 news drought, but there are still a few things to talk about, including how cool Phil Spencer is, Mario Battle Royale and some new developments that involve both PUBG and Dead Space.QuestionsVinny: What're your thoughts on "completing" games (ie: rolling credits)? Will you play other games while trying to roll credits? Do you not buy other games until you roll credits? Are you disappointed if you don't roll credits? At what point do you decide the game isn't a game for you to roll credits?Eddie: Replace your family with Nintendo characters. Who will be serving you breakfast in the morning? Peach? Wario? Captain Falco?AnglGrl: Which is your favorite video game controller of all time?JoeColeslaw: What would be the Byte Me podcast status on Comedy in video games? What is the funniest moment in the game that you have played? What was the funniest game you played overall? Where do you see humor in video games going in the future?Steve Bobrowski (Bob-row-ski): Cliff, I hear you talk about playing 3 xboxes at your home. I have 2 boys in the house and we also now have 3 xboxes. I have one other linked so we can play two xboxes under my one live account. However the 3rd Xbox can’t be used to play on live so we can’t play 3 player games....at least I can’t figure out how we can do that. I can be logged into the 360 playing a game and the other two can play on their xboxes but we can not get all 3 xboxes going at once on live under my one account. Do you have 2 live accounts? Or if not how did you get all 3 going? I miss the family live account when you could pay $70 for your entire family. Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation Plus: Pro Evolution Soccer 2019Horizon Chase TurboEpic StoreRebel Galaxy (Torchlight) - through June 27Last Day of June - through July 4

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Adam is back, but Cliff is missing. Which means that Cliff doesn't really know what to write here. QuestionsVinny: What is your personal Mount Rushmore of video game characters?Eduardo Desperado: Who would be in the Nintendo version of Magic Mike ?Operator Jack: Do you guys miss the days of renting out video games from shops before deciding to buy them?OptimistPrime: Turn any video game character into a celebrity chef and tell us what their top selling dish would be?Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass:Batman Arkham KnightMetro ExodusHollow KnightHandsome Collection Resident Evil: Revelations - 6/20Rare Replay - 6/20Torment: Tides of Numenera - 6/27Goat Simulator - 6/27Epic StoreEnter the Gungeon (ends 6/20)Rebel Galaxy

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Adam is on the final episode of his podcast hiatus and we knew that with a topic as big as E3 we needed to call in an expert. And who better than a guy that live streamed the entire conference? Hey, oh, it's Vinny!Stadia:Price Point & Stadia in GeneralXbox:Jedi Fallen OrderBlair WitchCyberPunk 2077Game Pass & PC Game Pass OverallBriefly Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga12 MinutesGears 5New Elite ControllerXCloud and ScarlettHalo Infinite Bethesda:Fallout 76Wolfenstein Young BloodOrion?Doom EternalDevolver Digital:What is a Devolver Conference?Ubisoft:Watch Dogs LegionTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: BreakpointTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine Just Dance 2020Uplay +Square Enix:Marvel’s AvengersOutridersNintendo:Luigi’s Mansion 3Link’s Awakening RemakeContra Rouge Corps and how it looks like a PS2 gameGames like Super Lucky’s Tale, and Minecraft Dungeon coming to Switch, even when owned by Xbox. Animal Crossing DelayBanjo Kazooie in SmashBreath of the Wild 2

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NewsI mean, we barely talk about it, but it's totally going to happen either way, just wanted y'all to be aware.We talked about the new Pokemon Sword & Shield game, the new Magic the Gathering series coming to Netflix, Battalion 1944 is a new competitive online WWII shooter that looks interesting, Game Pass is officially coming to PC, Cuphead is coming to Tesla cars and Minecraft Story might be going away...forever.QuestionsVinny: What was the first game experience you had that made realize games could do stories well, even compared to movies and television?Mansocks: Coke FreeStyle Machine.. What is your choice? Me? Barqs Orange Creme Soda!!!!OptimistPrime: With the lack of time we all have these days do you still try to 100% games or do you just finish the game for the storyline?Geekopia: Which setting would you like to see for a new game made by the Fallout/Elder Scroll team? Personally, I would love a western setting!JoeColeslaw: How often do you find yourself just "window shopping" for games or consoles or pc parts? No intention to buy, but just browse. How often do you impulse buy because of this?EduardoDesperado: Which capcom game would you guys like to have in the Resident Evil Engine?AngelGrl: Do you think there will be any special guests on stage at E3, and if so who?Cheap/Free GamesNintendo Online: Double Dragon II: The Revenge

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Warhammer: Chaosbane (PC, XBOX, PS4) - June 4 - $50Hell Let Loose – Steam Early Access (PC) – June 6 - $30Journey (PC) – June 6 - $15Octopath Traveller (PC) - June 7 - $60Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PC, PS4, XBOX , Switch) – June 18/25 - $40Luna (PS4, PS VR) – June 18 - $15Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (PS4, XBOX, Switch) - June 21 - $40Heavy Rain (PC) - June 24 - $20Super Mario Maker (Switch) - June 28 - $60My Friend Pedro (PC, Switch) – June - ???

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NewsLots of rumors are starting to hit as we lead up to E3! Borderlands 2 might be getting new DLC, Ubisoft might be launching a subscription service, Death Stranding has a release date, Playstation exclusive Journey is coming to the PC, Konami announces the games we'll get in the Contra Anniversary Collection and Nintendo is gamifying sleep now. QuestionsVinny: With Next Gen almost upon us, what are each of your top 3 games of this generation and why? EddieSpaghetti: With E3 just days away, which games you guys think will have a 2019 release?JoeColeslaw: What is your favorite marketing campaign of a video game? Demo discs w. Pizza? Pop company with a mascot game? Burger chain made games?AngelGrl: You're trapped in a fighting game, but have no powers, one of the characters is going to protect you, the others will try to kick your butt. Which game and character will you choose?Turndown4What: What writer/director would you like to be involved in making a video game? And if you want to expand on it.........what type of game would you like them to make?Cheap/Free GamesPS Plus:Sonic ManiaBorderlands: The Handsome Collection

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News We saw Detective Pikachu!The Overwatch Anniversary Events just started, get loot, access to old brawl events and more!Overwatch just added Workshop support as well that allow for custom game typesDauntless is a F2P Monster Hunter clone with cross play on all systemsMS & Sony are partnering on cloud gaming...but nobody told Sony GamesThe Ouya store is still open?QuestionsVinny: What is THE game do you feel got you into gaming?JoeCloeslaw: What is a game that proved to be a hidden treasure? Perhaps not rave reviews at launch, but really game into its own and stood out to you when you played it? Could be Games as service, could be indie title, could be retro. . . Have fun!EddieSpaghetti: With Mario Maker 2 coming out . What other game would you like to take the "Maker" style ? I'd love a Mario Kart Maker.AngelGrl: What would be a game you would love to play a sequel of, but don't think will ever get made? And what would you like to see from it?Optimist Prime: With George R R Martin, author of the Song of Ice and Fire books that Game of Thrones was based on, supposedly working with From Software, creators of the amazing, genre defining and spectacular Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro games, which author or screenwriter would you like to work with a video game company of your choice?Geekopia: Did you guys ever tried a vegan restaurant?Mansocks: And, what is your favorite road trip snack? Cheap/Free GamesGame Pass Metal Gear Survive (May 23)The Banner Saga (May 23)Void Bastards (May 29)Dead by Daylight (May 30)Outer Wilds (May 30)Full Metal Furies (June 6)The Banner Saga 2 (June 6)Superhot (June 6)Humble Tiny Build Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/tinybuild-bundle-2019?partner=byteme The Sims 4 is Free Right Nowhttps://www.pcgamer.com/the-sims-4-is-free-on-origin-right-now/Rime is Free on the EGS starting 5/23https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/rime/home Small Bites Steam Link is now available on iOS and Apple TV and it's pretty awesomeRiot is making League of Legends for mobile

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NewsArcade1Up has a new Mortal Kombat cabinet out, with upgraded monitors, sticks and improved paint Diablo, Warcraft and Warcraft 2 on out on GoGNew games for the upcoming Sega Mini have been announcedEMUParadise and other ROM sites are shutting downFighting GamesWe run through over two decades of fighting games, from 1976's Heavyweight Champ to 1999's Super Smash Brothers!QuestionsJoeColeslaw: What's Is your go to retro game to play? One that will never get old!

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NewsRed Dead Online is out of beta and has a ton of new content, World of Warcraft Classic gets a release date, the Division 2 gets new DLC missions, Division 2 raids won't have matchmaking and Beat Saber is finally leaving Steam Early Access (and getting a level editor!)QuestionsVinny: Even though its only a little less than a month away, I've been thinking about E3 a lot! Question this week is what is your favorite get hype moment at any E3 conference? (P.S. you can watch along E3 with me and see live reacts at https://twitch.tv/davinster)Geekopia: What do you guys wanna see out of Pokemon Shield and Sword? New Mega evolutions? New ways to travel? Anything ^_^Joe Coleslaw: What is your favorite and or least favorite screen or action when you fail a mission or die in game? Duck hunt dog laughing at you? Gory and gruesome deaths in Evil Within? GoW telling you to pick an easier difficulty?Tenpenny25: What other gaming related podcast do you all listen to? And If you could collaborate with another podcast for one episode who would it be with?OptimistPrime: Was there ever a moment in your gaming career that almost made you give up gaming or stopped you from participating in the gaming community?EddieSpaghetti: This or That:Oreos vs Soft ServerPuppies vs Gummie Bearstr1pletrouble: You're stuck in a video game for a week. You keep everything you obtain in it. You can’t use cheats or hacks, etc. What game do you choose and why? I choose Scribblenauts for obvious reasons.Mansocks: What is your favorite Kevin Smith Movie? Cheap/Free GamesGames Leaving Game Passhttps://www.polygon.com/2019/5/12/18616942/xbox-game-pass-may-2019-leaving Stories Untold Free on Epic Store Starting May 16https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/stories-untold/home

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Riot and Gearbox are having what sounds like massive internal issues, with Gearbox fighting accusations of harassment and an employee walkout and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford arguing on Twitter with Claptrap voice David Eddings.In better news, EA Access is finally coming to the PlayStation, Microsoft is trying to cut down on harassment on Xbox and the upcoming Master Chief Collection will have cross progression between the Xbox and PC (and maybe cross play!)QuestionsVinny: With the excitement of End Game, along with it surpassing Titanic in Box Office Sales, what Marvel Superhero would you like to have their own single player narrative based game? Would it have an original story or based off movies/comics? Up to you guys if you wanna spoil End Game...TurnDwn4Wut: How would you make the multiplayer experience even betterJoeColeslaw: If you could have any [occupation] Simulator game...What would it beEddieSpaghetti: This or That:Oreos vs AdamDylan vs Soft Serve Ice CreamOptimistPrime: What is your favorite flavor of Doritos?Mansocks: What is your favorite Star Wars movie?Cheap/Free GamesPlaystation Plus Games for May8-Bit Armies (PS4)Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4)Brawlout (PS4)Dangerous Golf (PS4)Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game (PS4)Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (PS3)Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Ultimate Edition (PS3)Miko Gakkout Monogatari: Kaede Episode (PS4)Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (PS4)Tales of Zestiria (PS4 Upgrade)May Humble Bundle Monthlyhttps://www.humblebundle.com/monthly Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle EditionNew Star Wars Games in Origin Accesshttps://www.pcgamer.com/ea-adds-12-star-wars-games-to-origin-access-including-original-battlefront-2/

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NewsBorderlands 3 got a gameplay reveal today and we have the details, Valve is building their own (very expensive) VR headset, apparently there is going to be a Saint's Row movie, Razer is expanding into the kitchen, somebody important isn't coming to the Minecraft 10 year anniversary party, Sonic has human teeth and Epic Games is buying Psyonix!QuestionsVinny: What game or franchise would you like to see become a games as a service type game?EddieSpaghetti: This or That:Oreos vs AdamDylan vs Soft Serve Ice CreamAngelGrl: This is a big year for Nintendo, the game boy turned 30 and i just learned smash is 20 today (April 26th). What were you guys doing when those things happened and what were your favorite games those years?Cheap/Free GamesPlayStation Plus: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/05/01/playstation-plus-free-games-for-may-what-remains-of-edith-finch-overcooked/ Games with Gold: https://majornelson.com/2019/04/29/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-may-2019/ Game Pass: https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/1123215938692583424?s=19 Humble Lego Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/lego-games-bundle?partner=byteme Twitch Prime: https://www.twitch.tv/prime

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Lots of Switch remasters coming out this month, plus Rage and two other cool looking games that might not be on your radar!Life is Strange 2: Episode 3 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – May 9 - $8Team Sonic Racing (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 21 - $40Rage 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 14 - $60Assassin's Creed III Remastered/Liberation Remastered (Switch) – May 21 - $40Resident Evil Origins Collection (Switch) - $60Resident Evil (Switch) – May 21- $30Resident Evil 4 (Switch) – May 21 - $30Resident Evil Zero (Switch) – May 21 - $30Everybody's Golf VR (PS4) – May 21 - $30Observation (PS4, PC) – May 21 - $25 (sale for $22.50)Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering what is happening to the station, the vanished crew, and S.A.M. himself.Blood + Truth (PSVR) – May 28 - $40Star in your own explosive action movie blockbuster with this PS VR exclusive shooter. Battle through the crime-ridden London underworld as elite soldier Ryan Marks in your deadliest mission yet… to save your family from a ruthless criminal empire. Take out your targets with breathless, over-the-top epic gun play as you drive, parachute and rappel across the city amid exciting set pieces.

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Adam and Dylan talked about the new Switch, Fortnite devs are working way to much, Anthem content gets delayed, nobody is streaming Apex Legends anymore and the Sea of Thieves Anniversary update is just days away!Grab Transistor on the Epic Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/transistor/home Get World of Goo on May 2nd: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/world-of-goo/home QuestionsVinny: Sometimes it's too easy to harp on the negatives in gaming culture, so what are some characteristics of gaming culture that you are PROUD to be associated with?JoeColeslaw: With "dreams" becoming more of a reality, what can you see being done given the time, effort, and experience of the creators?AngelGrl: Inspired by Adam's comment on this week's podcast, who are your top three celebrity crushes? Mine are David Tennant, Jason Mamoa, and Zachary Levi. Aka I'm attracted to dorky, nerdy men.Mansocks: What is you favorite Star Wars MovieEddieSpaghetti: This or That Round 3Puppies vs Bruce LeeGeorge Washington vs Gummie Bears

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Hey, there is a new Xbox One coming out next month and Cliff has decided we should call it the Xbox One SADE, but pronounce SADE like the singer of Smooth Operator. Microsoft will be letting folks bundle Game Pass and Xbox Gold into a single package, which is a pretty good deal if you want to pay monthly. Sony announces a bunch of specs that might very well describe their next system, or maybe not! It's honestly anybody's guess at this point. Capcom is releasing a huge new arcade controller that also includes 16 games and you really need to see this monstrosity. The new trailer for the inelegantly titled Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order looks really good (and Cliff's brother is probably going to make us do an extra podcast talking about all the things we don't know about Star Wars). And finally, there is a good reason to buy Days Gone at GameStop. Sorta.We also talked about Twitch Sings, Forza Street and Assassin's Creed Unity (they are all free!), plus new games hitting Game Pass this month. Also, Sony is not-so-shockingly in Troll Corner again.Finally, we decided that we are going start putting the full text of all the questions into our show notes so that people can start searching on our website to see if a question has already been asked, so here is the first set! Vinny: So after my 14 hour stream this weekend, I'm curious on what your longest time has been playing games consecutively (excluding Extra Life)? And what games did you play during that time, who with, and what made it different than any other gaming experiences you've had?(We got our awesome co-worker and soon to be Twitch employee Suelin to answer this one. Follow her on Twitch!)JoeColeslaw: What is the true and proper protocol for spoilers? Surely, video games and movies / TV shows are a bit different? Examples? Sure! During last week's podcast, you KINDLY didn't want to spoil The Twist of BioShock...yet you brought up the Thanos snap in casual conversation. I don't think trailers should be spoiler territory because it's only three minutes, but then again, some people avoid them for going in blind...thoughts? Mansocks: What is your favorite flavor of Icee / Slurpee?Also Mansocks: What is your favorite ride/attraction at Disneyland?ShadoughX: Do you think AAA developers stay away from early access because of the expectations as a AAA developer or because of negative stigma tied to its meaning? The industry is shifting to releasing titles unfinished, but should they should release these games as early access when they are not finished to avoid poor Metacritic scores poor working conditions, backlash, etc. Should developers use early access to their advantage when developing games, specifically open world 60+ hour games?AngelGrl: What board game would you like to see turned into a video game? what type would it be (rpg, fighter,ect)? And what aspects of the game do you think would translate best and worst?EddieSpaghetti: Round Two of This or That!Baked Mac & Cheese vs OreosAdam vs KratosDylan vs BatmanCliff vs Soft Serve Ice Cream

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Dylan is at the Happiest Place on Earth (well, next to Adam's studio anyway) and so it's just a duo today!Overwatch is going co-op again with the Storm Rising event, Super Meat Boy is missing it's launch date for a great reason, review bombing Borderlands just didn't work out, Apex cheaters are getting banned at a hardware level, Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild are getting VR support, Twitter is making in-game dogs more pettable and Resident Evil 2 is letting you unlock rewards for real life money now.Plus, tons of great questions, cheap and free games and even some Small Bites!Chasing the Scream: https://smile.amazon.com/Chasing-Scream-Opposite-Addiction-Connection/dp/1620408910?sa-no-redirect=1Moral Combat: https://smile.amazon.com/Moral-Combat-Violent-Video-Games/dp/1942952988?sa-no-redirect=1

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We are firmly on the Borderlands 3 bandwagon, talking release dates, new vault hunters, at least a billion different guns, which edition to buy (including one perfect for Adam) and whether the game will feature cross platform co-op. On top of all that, Borderlands, The Handsome Collection and Borderlands 2 VR are also all getting free updates!There was, of course, some non-Borderlands 3 news too. Best Buy listed some surprising (and not so surprising) games that we are hoping to see actually come out, the Sega Genesis Mine gets a release date and price, Valve doubles down on their commitment to fix Artifact, the Call of Duty swatter responsible for the death of an innocent bystander gets a hefty prison sentence, Civilization 6 has cross progression on the Switch and PC, and Vivox is making a Switch controller that will let you get rid of your squid adapter. Finally.We also answered questions from Vinny, Turndwn4wut, JoeColeslaw and Alan S and talked about a TON of free and cheap stuff you can pick up this month.

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Falcon Age [PS4, PSVR] - April 9 - $???Hearthstone: Rise of Shadows [PC, iOS, Android] – April 9 - $49.99Shovel Knight Showdown [PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch] – April 9 - $9.99Table of Tales [PSVR] - April 16 - $???Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster [Xbox, Switch] – April 16 - $49.99My Time At Portia [PS4, Xbox, Switch] – April 16 - $39.99World War Z [PC, PS4, Xbox] – April 16 - $39.99Jupiter & Mars [PSVR] - April 22 - $Mortal Kombat 11 [PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch] – April 23 - $59.99SteamWorld Quest [Switch] - April 25 - $25Days Gone [PS4] – April 26 - $59.99Final Fantasy 12 The Zodiac Age [Xbox, Switch] – April 30 - $49.99Super Meat Boy Forever [PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch] – April TBA - $???Dauntless (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox) - April TBA - FTP

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Buckle up folks, it's a long one!There are a ton of new games coming out for nearly every platform and I think they all got announced or got a release date this week! SteamWorld Quest, nine new PSVR games, Wolfenstein: Youngblood and eight new ID@Xbox games coming to Game Pass!EA laid off nearly 4% of their workforce (mainly folks in marketing, publishing and operations) and we want to wish them the best of luck finding new jobs. Sony is going to stop selling PS4 game codes at retail and that is bad news for Gamestop, No Man's Sky is getting a VR mode on PSVR and SteamVR plus a new social and multiplayer experience, Apple announced Apple Arcade their new game subscription service, Nintendo might be releasing two new versions of the Switch and The Philidelphia Fusion are going to be the first esports team to get their own arena in the US!We answer some great questions about video games and musical theater, the value of retro gaming, if the Switch is the future of consoles, how we'd save Gamestop, what quests we would lead hapless heroes on and a huge game of This or That! Xbox Games with Gold and Playstation Plus games have been announced and we chat about which ones to look out for, we are going to try to convince you to date a grasshopper in this week's Humble Bundle and Gwent is coming to your cell phone!

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We talk at length about Google Stadia, the new streaming platform that Google announced at GDC. We also talked about Lucasarts coming back (and then found out after the fact that it's probably not true, whoops!) Nintendo is releasing a TON of games on the Switch including a surprise Zelda game and Oculus revealed the Rift S.We answered a bunch of great questions (some about video games, some not) and dug into some great cheap and free games coming out in the last half of the month.

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Hans got to play the new Sterns Munsters Pinball, the Playstation Classic has been hovering around $40 for a while now (and might be worth that?), a guy found a NES Championship cart worth $15-20k in his attic, a very specific Super Mario Bros cartridge sold for $100k, new games are available on the Switch if you subscribe to Switch Online and Sega is asking for recommendations on games for the new Sega Mini.After the news we take a deep dive into Beat 'Em Ups from Kung Fu Master to Double Dragon to X-Men. There are so many amazing games in this genre just dripping with nostalgia! Finally, we answer some questions from Vinny, Turndown4what and JoeColeslaw!

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The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC (and Steam!), the OG version of Diablo is back and up on GOG, the Dead Cells DLC is coming out way sooner than we thought, Bioware is patching bugs and players are pissed, Devil May Cry 5 has a scene that is only censored on the PS4 and a couple of new Octopath games are in the pipeline.Plus we answer a bunch of great questions (some that are about breakfast), talk cheap and free games, look at a new Small Bites and throw Spiro in Troll Corner.

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It's another great week in podcastland! We talk about a fun writer reveal for Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Days Gone effectively has two full length movies stuffed inside of it, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition might actually be a thing, Friday the 13th: The Game: The Switch Edition: Plus DLC is a thing (although we still aren't sure how), if you aren't playing Apex Legends or Fortnite what are you actually playing, Anthem is not very stable on the PS4 and RIP PS Vita.We also answer some great questions, talk Girl Scout cookies and go over a TON of cheap and free games.

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A bunch of new games coming out this month, enjoy! - Dead or Alive 6 [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 1 - $60 - ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove [PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch] – March 1 - $19.99 - Devil May Cry 5 [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 8 - $60 - Kirby's Epic Yarn [3DS] – March 8 - $40 - The Division 2 [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 15 - $60 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 22 - $60 - Final Fantasy 15: Episode Ardyn DLC [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 26 - $5? - Generation Zero [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 26 - $40 - Telltale's The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Episode 4 "Take Us Back" [PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch] – March 26 - $20? - Final Fantasy VII [Xbox, Switch] – March 26 - $16 - Assassin’s Creed 3 Remastered [PC, PS4, Xbox] – March 29 - $40 - Yoshi's Crafted World [Switch] – March 29 - $60

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It seems like it's been forever since the entire Byte Me Podcast team has all been in the same room together and so we let this one take as long as it needed to!We talked about the Pokemon Sword and Shield announcement, the new Detective Pikachu trailer, Dead Cells is getting free DLC this year, Kingdom Hearts is getting a board game, Anthem has a pretty solid 90 day plan, Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring (and being replaced by Bowser), Chex Quest HD has a new trailer, and Xbox games might be coming to both Windows 10 and the Switch!We answered some questions (and talked a lot about reviews), talked about a ton of cheap and free games, and even did a Small Bit and Troll Corner!

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Cliff was out having fun in the Florida sun in WDW and forgot to post this episode in the timely manner to which you have become accustomed. Please forgive him. :)Dylan and Adam held down the fort in Seattle, talking about free copies of AC: Odyssey showing up in Uplay for people who played it via Google Stream, Crackdown 3 isn't quite living up to people's expectations, the Anthem Day One patch is huge (but helps with load times), Skull & Bones is getting a TV show (before it even has a release date) and an unlicensed Fortnite Festival gets shuts down after Epic sues them.

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Sadly we were without Adam again this week (but he should be back next week, just in time for Cliff to leave.) On the plus side, Cliff played enough games last week to make up for Dylan and Adam.There was a TON of news to talk about this week. Just before we started recording, Activision-Blizzard announced they were laying off roughly 8% of their workforce, or 775 employees. Apex Legends his the 25 million player mark and announces both the start of their first season and a Valentine's Day based event, Fortnite will let you merge accounts now (http://bit.ly/2GnwDVU), the CEO of Hi-Rez calls out Sony and tells them to stop playing favorites and give everyone (including Paladins) cross play, Crackdown 3 won't let you play with your friends in the competitive multiplayer at launch, some former Telltale alums are creating a new studio with some cool sounding ideas, Playstation has a new boss, AC: Odyssey is getting a new game plus, Beat Saber players are a lot faster than Valve was giving them credit for and Capcom dumped a ton of music on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/2GmfzQd). We answered some great questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw and Eddie and don't forget to grab Thimbleweed Park when it goes free on the Epic Store later this month!

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Dylan and Cliff did their first remote podcast, recorded from the comfort of their respective houses!This week, we talked about Apex Legends, the new game from Respawn Entertainment, the developers of Titanfall. The good news is it's apparently a very solid squad based battle royale game set in the Titanfall universe. The bad news is that nobody is working on Titanfall 3. We also talked about how Anthem won't have guilds at launch, how 10 million people watched an EDM concert in Fortnite and how the movie Groundhog Day is getting a VR based sequel 26 years later. We went over this month's Playstation Plus games, some free games from Twitch Prime, the February additions to Game Pass and the March entry for the Humble Bundle. You'll probably not be shocked to find out that Gamers are back in Troll Corner, this time for review bombing the Metro games. Maybe y'all actually don't like games?

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Full disclosure, this is actually episode 5, but we screwed up the numbering. So just pretend that episode 5 is some sort of missing episode, lost to the sands of time!Hans, Cliff and Dylan get nostalgic for Disney in this months episode! But first, we talked about all the new Arcade1Up cabinets debuting at CES and the new Munsters pinball.We then took a deep dive, starting with Tron in the arcades, through early 80's when a bunch of future Sierra folks got started making games for the mouse, into the NES and edutainment eras and then into the 90's with the SNES and Genesis. We even got a little bit modern, talking Kingdom Hearts and Epic Mickey.

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Adam is sick today, so it was just Cliff and Dylan holding down the fort for Episode 114. Cliff was also sick, but not as sick as Adam, so please excuse any sniffling and coughing. :)In our now playing section, Dylan told us all about a new board game he's been playing called Gloomhaven (https://amzn.to/2UtnuOO). Cliff is still busing playing Hellblade for Byte Me DLC Plays (http://bit.ly/2Wvpece), he finally got to play Rocket League via crossplay with everyone and got to try out the Anthem VIP Beta.In news, we found the best way to catch up with Kingdom Hearts (http://bit.ly/2CVvXTy), there are now over 500 games in the Xbox Backwards Compatibility program, GameStop appears to have screwed up the Kingdom Hearts PS4 pre-orders, Metroid Prime 4 probably isn't going to come out for a while (and Cliff has a lot to say about EA and Nintendo), you could win $250k as a virtual farmer and AC: Odyssey is going to fix their broken DLC. Vinny had a great question about what the future holds for the Epic store and how Valve needs to change to compete and Joe wants to know what the next round of games that get crossplay should be (but wasn't willing to accept "all of them" as an answer!)We rounded up Games with Gold for February, talked about the new PS4 Humble Bundle, what games you can get free from Epic next month and accidentally skipped that Pikuniku is free on Twitch Prime (whoops!)We don't do Small Bites that often, but this week wanted to shout out sloth

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We dig into all of the games coming out in February (and there are a ton of them!) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PC) – February 1 - $60 - Wargroove (PC, Switch) – February 1 - $20 - Salt and Sanctuary (Xbox One) – February 6 - $18? - Astroneer official launch (PC, Xbox One) – February 6 - $30 - Trials Rising (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – February 12 - $25 - Eastshade (PC) – February 13 - $20-25 - OlliOlli: Switch Stance (Switch) – February 14 - $15 - Civilization 6: Gathering Storm (PC) – February 14 - $40 - Metro: Exodus (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – February 15 - $60 - Crackdown 3 (PC, Xbox One) – February 15 - $60 (also on Gamepass) - Far Cry New Dawn (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – February 15 - $40 - DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – February 15 - $40 - Anthem (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – February 22 - $60 - Nier: Automata – Game of the Yorha Edition (PC, PS4) – February 26 - $40 - Path of Exile (PS4) – February - F2P

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There is a new game in the SteamWorld Universe, the Switch is selling just fine (thank you very much), Anthem has a confusing demo coming out, Far Cry: New Dawn is adding some RPG elements and the Epic Store has some interesting ideas of how to get customers.Plus great (long!) questions and some cheap/free games!https://twitter.com/bytemepodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/bytemepodcasthttps://discordapp.com/invite/Fujr3J8https://bytemepodcast.com/humble/

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I mean, I wasn't there to be fair...

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We talked some news but the big deal this week is out GOTY announcements!

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Dylan and Cliff go at this one alone! They talked about The Last Night (and it's funding issues), how you can play a free small game every day with Meditations, Star Control: Origins has been pulled from Steam, Celeste is getting new levels and Fallout 76 is adding player vending...eventually.Plus some great questions and TONS of free and cheap games.

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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – January 11 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey (3DS) – January 11 New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch) – January 11 Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PS4, PSVR, Xbox One) – January 18 Life is Strange 2 – Episode 2: Rules (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – January 24 Resident Evil 2 Remake (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – January 25 Anthem demo with pre-order (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – January 25 Tropico 6 (PC) – January 26 Kingdom Hearts 3 (PS4, Xbox One) – January 29 Sunless Skies – Official launch (PC) – January 31 Breach – Steam Early Access (PC) – January

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Epic is getting sued by Carlton and "Backpack Kid", Steam might be making Xbox crossplay easier, we have a name for the next Xbox, Discord is offering devs a pretty good deal, HotS sees some cuts, the COO of Riot Games is getting some unpaid time off and Game Workers Unite is official in the UK!

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Dylan is missing, but Cliff and Adam carry on...somehow. We talked VGA winners, a new Doom expansion, Fallout 76 woes, swords causing issues in Fortnite, the beginnings of the Launcher wars and Epic vs. Steam: Part 1.Also, there are so many games coming to Game Pass. It's honestly kinda crazy. The Epic store is also giving away games. Do we even need to buy games any more?

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Epic is launching a Steam competitor (and Steam is busy screwing up their own store), Nintendo isn't going to be yelling at streamers as often, there might be a new Far Cry game coming out, Fortnite is getting a creative mode and Bethesda just barely dodged Troll Corner.

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PlayStation Classic console launch - $99.99 – December 3Just Cause 4 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – $60 - December 4Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden (PC, PS4, Xbox One) - $35 or Game Pass – December 4Gwent: The Witcher Card Game – (PS4, Xbox One) – FTP - December 4Destiny 2: Forsaken – Black Armory DLC (PC, PS4, Xbox One) $35 annual pass – December 4Sega Mega Drive Classics (Switch) – $30 - December 6Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch) – $60 - December 7PUBG (PS4) – $30 - December 7Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island expansion (PC, Xbox One) - $35 season pass – December 13Borderlands 2 VR (PSVR) – $50 - December 14

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We talked about Nintendo getting a cool $12 million from ROM sites, exclusive Arcade1Up cabinets coming to Walmart, new retro games coming to Switch Online and Hans reviewed his new Arcade1Up 12-in-1 (spoilers, we named this episode after it.)We learned the history of how Hans started his own arcade collection (and a bit about how you could start one too) and then talked about arcades vs. home consoles.

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The PlayStation Classic has more issues, RDR2 gets a beta release date (hey, it's now!), Fallout 76 has potential legal issues and a bunch of patches coming, Sea of Thieves got more content, literally everyone is playing Fortnite and Minecraft Story Mode launched on Netflix.

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Sorry we are a little bit late, but Happy Thanksgiving!

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Byte Me Podcast turns two on November 17th, isn't that cool?To celebrate, we talked about a bunch of Xbox news, including the studios they bought, keyboard and mouse support, 16 new games coming to Game Pass, the first Forza 4 expansion and new Sea of Thieves content. We also talked about the Future of Fallout 76 and the Game Awards!

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We talked about our Extra Life weekend (a lot) then did a bunch of Blizzard news, including Ashe in Overwatch, the Warcraft 3 Remaster and Vanilla WoW. Of course, we managed to sneak in some Fortnite and Football too.We talked questions and free games and then threw uppercase G Gamers into Troll Corner again. Really dudes, you need to chill out.

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AC: Odyssey cancels their first live event for the second time, Battlefield V won't have paid microtransactions at launch, the Switch has now outsold the GameCube, Red Dead Redemption 2 sells a lot of copies but might be faking their HDR support and Link might be coming back to TV.We also answer questions from Vinny, Jacob, two from Turndwn4wut, Zeroskill, JoeColeslaw and Mansocks. We talk Games with Gold, Backwards Compatible games and Humble Bundles.

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Diablo and Fallout and Pokemon, oh my!Diablo 3: Eternal Collection (Switch) – November 2 - $60Moonlighter (Switch) – November 5 - $24.99World of Final Fantasy Maxima (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) – November 6 - $39.99Valiant Hearts (Switch) – November 8 - ???Tetris Effect (PS4, PSVR) – November 9 - $39.99Hitman 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – November 13 -$60Spyro Reignited Trilogy (PS4, Xbox One) – November 13 - $39.99Fallout 76 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – November 14 - $59.99Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee (Switch) – November 16 - $59.99Civilization 6 (Switch) – November 16 - $59.99Battlefield 5 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – November 20 - $59.99Warframe (Switch) – November 20 - FreeDarksiders 3 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – November 27 - $59.99ARK: Survival Evolved (Switch) – November 30 - $49.99

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Ummmm...Dylan and Adam talked about stuff...and things?

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For our 100th episode we got our patrons and some of our long running listeners to call in and ask us their questions in person (and we also got our boss to come in for a follow up!)Thanks to Jack Irish, Joe Cole, Jacob Frank, Vinny Champa, Alan Schulte, Hans Addleman, Josh Fulkerson, Travis Luken, Kevin Schuld, Vicky Vanhout and, of course, Marc Kaye.Here's to 100 more!

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We talked about some of the issues happening with the new Arcade1Up cabinets, Williams tables will be available in PinbalFX3 tomorrow, we don't want a PlayStation Classic but might like an N64 classic and then dive into the history of pinball.We then answered questions from JoeColeslaw, Jacob Frank, Vinny and...JoeColeslaw?

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You are going to want to skip the Windows 10 October Update for now, Microsoft might be buying another developer, Guacamelee is out on the Switch and Guacamelee 2 is coming soon, Microsoft announces Project xCloud, Assassin's Creed has some not so great microtransactions and you can now support your local Fortnite creator.

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Adam's back (again) and we're talking Disco Domination in Fortnite, Google imaginatively named Project Stream, Overwatch is getting its own Lego sets, Fortnite is getting Funko Pops, could the leaked Harry Potter game be real, Overwatch teases it's Halloween event and the Seattle PD lead the way in combating SWATing.Plus we answer questions crom Vinny, JoeColeslaw, IamEddie, Josh, Turndown4wut, Jjames and Mansocks, plus cheap & free games and Troll Corner!

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There are a ton of great games coming out this month, including a game that 2 out of 3 of us are willing to pre-call the GOTY...

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UPDATE: We screwed up when I read the Target promotion. It's not 30% off a game if you pre-order, it's pre-order a game, you get 30% off another game. Sorry for the confusion!Want to save some money on this years (and a few of next years) biggest games? Target might have a deal for you! We talk about that, plus the PlayStation Classic announcement, why FF8 isn't showing up on the Switch, the continuing tale of Telltale Games and The Walking Dead, Dead Cells is getting an update this year, the latest (and greatest) entry in the Battle Royale genre and Total War: Rome 2 is being review bombed (and Steam might have a solution)?We also answer some questions, talk cheap & free games and dip into Small Bites!

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Adam is back and talking about video games!We chatted about the cluster that Nintendo Online is turning into, Halo Infinite and micro-transactions, Capcom closed Capcom Vancouver and is out $40 million, Ninja is going to be on a magazine, Europe is talking loot box regulation and a ton of Sega games are coming to Switch!We also answer questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Geekopia, Jack Irish, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and Mansocks, plus talk new backwards compatible games and Humble Bundle deals!

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We talk Billy Mitchell's quest for redemption, his latest Donkey Kong exploits and his...musical? Plus Pinball FX 3 gets the Bally/Williams rights back, Arcade1Up has a new 12-in-1 cabinet you are going to want to check out, Starflight 3 is crowdfunding on Fig right now and the "merc with a mouth" has a killer new pinball machine!We then take a deep dive into crowdfunded consoles and the risk folks take when kickstarting hardware and then talk a bit about hardware that never (or almost never) was.Finally, we round out the episode with our first question (which of course was from Vinny!)Also, have you ever played Phoenix? You might want to start practicing...Arcade1Up 12 in 1: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/arcade1up-deluxe-edition-12-in-1-arcade-cabinet-atari-graphics/6288355.p?skuId=6288355Starflight 3: https://www.fig.co/campaigns/starflight-3Phoenix: https://archive.org/details/arcade_phoenix

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Adam is back next week, so everything should start sounding better, but until then, you are left with Cliff and Dylan!We talked about how some Switch games won't have Cloud support, THQ Nordic owns the Kingdoms of Amalur license now but not the publishing rights, the worlds saddest easter egg is in Spider-Man, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw might scratch your Privateer itch, Halo 5 is rumored to be coming to PC and Spider-Man has some audio polish that you don't want to miss!We also answered questions from Vinny, SuperHyperMightyWepaman, Josh, Turndwn4wut, JoeColeslaw and Mansocks, plus clued you in to one of the best PC gaming deals this month!Finally, capital G Gamers are back in troll corner because of Puddle-Gate.

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First off, Adam is off this week, so please excuse any crappy audio sound and/or editing. And by that I mean the phone ringing (and let's be honest, probably other stuff too.)Cliff and Dylan went to PAX and have a ton of games to talk about, we might start seeing "some" games in the Olympics, the Netflix "The Witcher" series has found their Geralt, 2K is doubling down on microtransactions and CS:GO is getting a free, offline version.We answered questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Jack Irish, Geektopia, TurnDwn4Wut and SuperHyperMightyWepaman and talked about the great games available from Twitch Prime this month.

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September is a bit of a light month for new releases as publishers wait for the bigger release months closer to Christmas, but there are still some great games coming out, especially if you are into sports!Note: Sorry about the Spyro screw up, it’s been pushed to Nov. 13th!

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We talked about the Jacksonville shooting, Xbox All Access, how Microsoft is still looking for studios to buy, Streets of Rage 4 was announced (babay!), Amazon released the list of games that will get you $10 if you pre-purchase them, Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition sells out and comics are coming to the Switch!We also answered a TON of questions (some of them about ghosts!)

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Dylan succumbed to the smoke and ash that has infected Seattle, so Adam and Cliff had to do the podcast as a duo. RIP Dylan.In a very poorly announced news section, they talked about PUBG leaving early access, Twitch Prime making some (not great) changes, Steam is launching at Twitch competitor, nVidea announced a new line of (very expensive) video cards and Saints Row 3 is coming out...again.They answered great questions from Vinny, Jack Irish, CMGnoise, Turndwn4wht, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and Mansocks, talked about the Master Chief Collection coming to Games Pass, managing your Game Pass from your phone and a new Humble Horror bundle!Humble Spooky Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/spooky-horror-bundle-2018?partner=bytemeRay Tracing on New nVidia Cardshttps://www.pcgamer.com/heres-how-battlefield-5-looks-with-nvidia-rtx-effects/

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Love retro games? Do you wish you had your own arcade, or love the idea of setting up a Raspberry Pi so you can play your favorite C64, Atari, NES or SNES games? Then this podcast might be for you! Does that sounds like gibberish, but you love Byte Me Podcast? Then this podcast might also be for you!Either way, come hang out with Cliff, Dylan and Hans (remember him from Episode 42?) and listen to us reminisce about a time before Dylan was born!We kick of this monthly(ish) feature talking about ROM sites getting sued by Nintendo, how ROM sites are important for video game preservation and how you can get a 3/4 scale arcade game in your house from Walmart! We also chat about our earliest video game experiences and some of our favorite games from the good old days!More info on the new arcade cabinets we talked about: https://www.arcade1up.com/Play your favorite retro games on the internet arcade: https://archive.org/details/internetarcade

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Lots of Bethesda related news this week, with updates about Fallout 76 and how they are dealing with a**holes, Bethesda is demanding cross play for any system that is getting Elder Scrolls Legends, Doom Eternal was announced at Quakecon, The Chinese Room has been acquired by Sumo Group and Chief Design Officer Patrick Soderlund is leaving EA.Vinny's question generated some...vigorous...discussion, we talk Fluffernutters and cheap/free games!

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Showtime is making a Halo show and it's going to focus on Master Chief, the Fallout 76 beta will not have an NDA, progress will carry over and the game will not be on Steam, get an axe in Red Dead 2 by doing quests in GTA 5 Online, FIFA 2019 adds house rules and Xbox TV & Movies is joining Movies Anywhere.Plus we answer questions from Vinny, Jjames, Joe Coleslaw, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and...Cliff? Plus, Cheap/Free Games a Small Bytes entry!

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Dylan might be on some exotic beach somewhere, but Adam and Cliff are hard at work in the podcast mines, digging out nuggets of podcast goodness. At least I think that's how it works?There are new JoyCons available from Hori that might make your life easier in some games, the PS4 and Switch sold a lot of units & the Xbox make a lot of money, Origin Access Premiere launched and it looks like a pretty good deal and the London Spitfire wins the first season of the Overwatch League.It was a bit of a slow news week but we had some awesome questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Zack Paule, Colby and Mansocks, some cheap & free games and a little bit of Troll Corner.

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August is the last month before the flood of games that are going to release starting in October (Red Dead Redemption 2, you might have heard of it) and of course all the huge games that are going to start hitting for holiday sales. But that doesn't mean that there aren't some great games coming out! Give the podcast a listen and let us know what you are looking forward to!If you want to follow along, you can also get all the details with videos at: https://bytemepodcast.com/podcast/special-episode-games-coming-out-in-august-2018/

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No Man's Sky Next is out and will have a "season" of free updates, the first episode of the fan made Day of the Tentacle sequel is out, Guacamelee 2 gets details and a (very close) release date, the Fallout 76 beta kicks off in October, Amazon might help you make your next PC or PC gear purchase easier, Nintendo shuts down two rom sites and I guess your current TV is pretty big.Plus great questions from Vinny, Jack Irish, Turndwn4wht, TommyToInches, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and JoeColeslaw.

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Todd Howard doesn't like to use the word "survival" to describe Fallout 76, Rainbow 6 Siege is banning players for hate speech, there might be a reason to get back into The Division, Sea of Thieves: Cursed Sails is launching soon, typos take down Aliens: Colonial Marines, PUBG has custom games but they may cost you eventually, Nathan Fillion doesn't voice Cayde 6 anymore (and doesn't actually think he's dead), pretending to be nice actually works in Overwatch and what do you think about cheating for the greater good?We also have questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Alan, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and Mansocks and some new games come to Origin Access!

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Nintendo is talking about launching 20-30 Switch games a week, Blizzard raised a ton of money for charity, Fast Start lets you play your Game Pass games sooner, ever wonder what the top 10 games are on Steam, Nathan Drake is just super lucky and PUBG bans top streamer for cheating.Plus, questions from Vinny, Joe Coleslaw and TommyToInches, cheap and free games, plus Troll Corner!

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Today we talked about Halo getting it's own TV series, Fallout 76 sounds better all the time, Fortnite is cracking up, Overwatch has a new (adorable!) hero, you might want to hold off on that video card purchase and Google might be making a game console!Plus, great questions from Vinny, Colby, Jacob, Joe Coleslaw, Josh, Jjames and Mansocks, plus tons of free games!Also, Sony is in troll corner. Forever.

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Hey, help out some less fortunate folks and buy the Country Roads song from the Fallout 76 trailer on iTunes! Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity!We talked about that, plus cloud streaming on the Switch, Fortnite is suing someone again, PUBG is suing one less person, Trials is coming to Switch, Red Dead might be coming to the PC, Friday the 13th gets axed and nukes in Fallout 76 aren't that big of a deal.Plus questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Josh and Mansocks, plus the latest Game Pass and PS Plus announcements!

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Even with E3 ending last week, this week was still stuffed with announcements we just couldn't fit into Episode 82. We talk about EA's new streaming platform, Origin Access Premiere, Microsoft's five new studios, Sea of Thieves is getting two new expansions, Prey is getting a ton of new modes and DLC, God of War adds a challenging New Game +, Blacks Ops 1 and 2 maps are coming to Black Ops 3 and 4, Destiny 2: Forsaken gets announced and Bungie lays out the next season or new content, Nintendo reveals the Pokeball Plus and Sony might be bringing downloads to PS Plus!Plus great questions from Vinny, Eddie, John, Justin and Cpt Insano6 plus new Game Pass and PS Games!

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E3 really is Christmas for gamers and this year wasn't any different! We've scoured the conferences and came away with info on roughly 100 games that you are probably going to want to check out over the next year or two.If you want to follow along (or just watch the videos) head over to https://bytemepodcast.com/blogs/games-e3-2018/ for a full listing of all the games we are talking about with systems, release dates and videos!Special thanks to our two Producer level Patrons Kevin Schuld and Joe Cole Jr! You can help support us at https://www.patreon.com/bytemepodcast.

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Brace yourself, E3 is coming! We roll through the times you are going to want to be somewhere you can stream and chat a bit about what you can expect to see. Xbox might be getting Alexa and Google Home support, Jurrassic World DLC is coming to Rocket League (and the goal explosion alone is worth the $2), State of Decay 2 gets a 20GB patch and passes the 2 million player mark, Red Dead Redemption 2's Special Editions get announced and it's going to have PS4 specific content (of some sort).We answer some great questions from Vinny, Josh, SuperhypermegaWepaMan, JoeColeSlaw and TheTrueIcon and tell you about some cheap games from Game Pass and Twitch Prime!

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Dylan is back after experiencing everything that Minnesota had to offer! We talked about the two new Pokemon games coming to the Switch, Bethesda is teasing Fallout 76, Microsoft laid off employees and replaced them with volunteers, Apple kills the Steam Link app on iOS, PUBG is suing Fortnite (in Korea), PUBG knows they have problems (and want to fix them), Fortnite is getting "vehicles", Fortnite is getting a playground mode you can practice in and Star Citizen is launching a DLC that cost $27,000.We answer some great questions from Vinny, JoeColeslaw, Jack Irish, OptimistPrime and Mansocks, plus go over Game Pass, Games with Gold and PS Plus for June!

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Dylan is out of town this week, so Cliff and Adam held down the fort!They talked about Fortnite's $100 million dollars in prize money (and their accidental release of a storm chasing backpack), GTA 5 hits another sales milestone, RIP Vita games, No Man's Sky gets multiplayer and an Xbox edition, PS4 enters it's final phase (which sadly doesn't appear to be a giant robot), Mario + Rabbids + DK and brace yourself E3 is coming (along with Devolver Digital).Every wondered what podcast we listen to (besides our own?) So did Jjames, plus questions from Vinny, OptimistPrime and Mansocks.

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This week on Byte Me Podcast, we talk about enhancements to Sea of Thieves (including private crews), the Walmart leak pushes out Rage 2, the NES Classic is coming back in June, Radical Heights isn't enough to save Boss Key, Rocket League gets a "Rocket Pass", Destiny 2 clues lead to real life treasures and you need to start figuring out who is going to be in your Nintendo Family.We also answer some questions from Josh and Vinny that turn out to be very thought provoking (although Dylan is still wrong.) And don't miss out on grabbing Rocket League cheap in the Humble Multiplayer Bundle!

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It's a quick episode this week, but we packed it full of video game goodness!Thanos comes to Fortnite (and it's apparently pretty awesome), Nintendo is hiring and probably making a new Zelda game, buy a pink skin for Mercy and help fight breast cancer, fight for cheese in the new DOTA 2 Battle Royale mode, a bunch of games leak pre-E3 (thanks Walmart of Canada!), Nintendo says there won't be a virtual console for the Switch and soon you'll be able to play your steam games on your phone!

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The Oculus Go made a surprise launch, Stardew Valley Multiplayer is in beta, the comet hit in Fortnite, Destiny's Music of the Spheres is getting released (finally) and the Atari Box is back. Yay?We answer some great questions, guess how many Battle Royale games will get announced at E3 and talk some steak.If you like cheap and free games, this is also 100% your month!

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First off, as we are posting this episode we hit 200,000 total downloads for the podcast. It's still amazing to us that we've hit that huge of a milestone and we owe it all to our amazing listeners! Thanks so much for coming back and listening every week.In news this week, Blizzard finally makes good on a promise from nine years ago, hardware hackers have made the first steps in cracking the switch, Xbox PUBG players get access to Miramar this week, Valve buys Firewatch devs Campo Santo, Discord users will soon be able to link their Xbox accounts and Call of Duty Black Ops 4 won't have a single player campaign.We also got our first negative review (that makes us a real podcast now!), we answer a fun quiz from Vinny and answer questions from Seth, Garrett, Joe Coleslaw and Mansocks! There are some great Xbox Games with Gold games coming out in May, plus a very special GTA 5 Troll Corner!

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God of War is getting amazing reviews (and there is a right and a wrong way to play it on the PS4), Billy "King of Kong" Mitchell got his high scores wiped, you might want to update your Joycons, Hellblade cleaned up the BAFTAs, Battlefront 2 is getting a fun sounding Ewok mode, Sea of Thieves has a update schedule planned, there might be a bunch of Sega games coming to the Switch and there is a new Castlevania game coming out...on iOS.We take a fun quiz from Vinny and answer questions from Jjames, Cpt Insano and JoeColeslaw!

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Cliff just won't stop talking about Far Cry 5. It might be time for an intervention.We also talked about Fort Grenades in Fortnite, GTA IV is losing a bunch of songs, GTA V might be a bigger deal than you thought, Overwatch is getting a new (temporary) PvE mode, Boss Key's new game Radical Heights is 80's-tastic, Xbox is getting a bunch of great OG Xbox games via backward compatibility and Spyro is getting remastered!We answered a bunch of questions, found out about Dylan's fear of ketchup and chicken and talked about this month's Humble Bundle!

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Cliff and Adam are both playing Far Cry 5 and LOVING it. We talk a bunch about that, plus PUBG is getting rid of mouse and keyboard controls on consoles, there is a meteor (or comet?) in Fortnite, Assassin's Creed is getting killer control panel, Guacamelee 2 is coming "Soon-ish" and you can pick up the original right now for cheap, Shadow of War is ditching microtransactions, Bizzard is using AI to catch toxic players and a Pirate Legend has been born...sorta.Plus a ton of questions from Vinny, Colby, Miles, Cpt Insano6 (or Andrew from St. Louis if you prefer), Mansocks and Cliff? There are also a ton of cheap and free games out right now, you'll want to stay until the end!

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We all finally got some time with Sea of Thieves and we (shockingly) have a lot to say about it! We also talked about Microsoft's attempts to regulate content on the Xbox, how the Sea of Thieves devs are listening to feedback, Hellblades release date on the Xbox, Crossplay Hijinks with Randy Pitchford and Tim Sweeney and how you can play Red Dead on the PC (kinda).We also answered a ton of really fun questions this week from Vinny, Jon, Jjames, Ryan, Joe Coleslaw, Michael and Mansocks (in case you were wondering about our donut preferences. There are also some amazing cheap and free games available right now!

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We talk about so much booty in this episode. Ok, it's mostly just us talking about Sea of Thieves. Mostly.We also talk about the new Ghostbusters themes AR game, Spring 2018 releases, the new Vive Pro, the latest Nintendo Nindies announcement and Austin Wintory is doing a kickstarter!

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We are a little bit late this week, but with both Cliff and Adam sick it's been a bit challenging to get three people in a room together that can all talk without dying! Once we did though, we talked Fortnite and PUBG coming to mobile, about the huge dump of games coming to the Switch, Shadow of the Tomb Raider gets a release date, Byte Me favorite What Remains of Edith Finch is nominated for seven BAFTA awards, Skyrim is coming to Vive and Occulus and the Xbox is getting Freesync support!We answered a couple of questions from Vinny, Colby and Shadough X and went over the HUGE list of games you can get free from Twitch Prime for the next month!

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Scoop! We talk Kirby: Star Allies and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze after Cliff got to play both new Switch titles at ECCC!Also, it looks like Diablo could be coming to the Switch, there is an Inside Special Edition coming and it includes "something" made by sex toy manufacture Real Dolls, new DLC for The Fractured But Whole is coming this month, the ESA is meeting with President Trump about video game violence, Battlefield V (?) will have a new cool co-op mode, Rainbow Six Siege is cracking down on hate speech and thank goodness Mario is a plumber again!Plus great questions from Vinny, Joe Coleslaw, Mansocks and OptimistPrime and a bunch of cheap and free games!

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Cliff is back from Disneyland and ready to talk about games (even though he didn't play any last week.)Curious why Diablo 2 hasn't been remastered? The reason why might surprise you. Apparently Dylan's mashup game from last week actually exists...sorta. Fortnite goes "Solid Gold", a new horror game called Blackup Club was announced and it has quite the pedigree, Overwatch adds a new character on the PTR, PS 3 and Vita games get dropped from PS+ next year and the ESRB is going to start letting you know if a game has microtransactions (spoiler, they do).Plus a very meta question from Vinny, a throwback from Mansocks and two (yes, two!) questions from Optimist Prime. Find out what cheap and free games are available next month and a listen to a double entry in troll corner.

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Sorry about the late posting, got distracted by Disneyland stuff! Also, I have no idea what this episode is about, but I bet it's great!

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The folks at Rare dropped a TON of new information about Sea of Thieves and we talk about it all! Get the down low on how servers will be balanced, info about crew and ship size, character creation, ship customization, legendary mode, microtransactions and more!We also talked about the re-release of South Park: The Stick of Truth, Fortnight SMG changes and Rocket League IRL. We also had a ton of questions and talked about Disneyland just a little bit. Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition was featured in Small Bytes and Fortnite landed in Troll Corner!

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Pretty much the second we finished recording last week's episode Nintendo dropped a ton of news, so this week we are covering Mario Kart Mobile, Switch Online and the new Mario movie! Plus Fortnite gets a minigun and experimental weapon mechanics and Red Dead Redemption 2 details got leaked.We answer a ton of questions (and wish Vinny a Happy Birthday) and talk about all of the new Humble Bundles!

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Adam beat Super Mario Odyssey, Cliff got lost a lot in The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Dylan played all the games!We also talked more about Game Pass, Switch hardware and software sales, Battlefront II's missed sales goals and microtransactions, how Microsoft might be going on a buying spree and update chatter in Overwatch, PUBG and Fortnite. Oh, and Cliff and Dylan argued a lot about Overwatch meta.We answer questions from Vinny, Colby, SuperHyperMightyWepaman and Mansocks plus go over the new Rockstar Humble Bundle and February's PS Plus games.

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This week we talk about whether or not Games Pass will be the turning point for Xbox as they add in all forthcoming first-party games, Fable may (hopefully!) be getting a reboot, lots of controller news between The Duke and a new Xbox Pro Controller, John Cena might be Duke Nukem and PUBG is getting a new loading screen and new anti-cheat updates.Vinny tries to stump us with questions from The Guinness Book of World Records, the Byte Me guys spend a strange day in VR thanks to MightyWepaman and Mansocks asks...well, you'll see. We are also a Humble Bundle Partner now, so go buy some Humble games (but got to bytemepodcast.com/humble first!) We'd suggest Humble Bundle Monthly which just added Owlboy to its already impressive Civ VI based contests or maybe check out the new Paradox Bundle which will get you Magika 2, Pillars of Eternity and Stellaris!

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After a bit of a couple of slow news weeks, video game news is apparently back with a vengeance! Nintendo Cardboard...er Labo was announced yesterday, you can play the JackBox games via Comcast now, Night in the Woods is coming to Switch and Mobile, Assassin's Creed: Origins and Final Fantasy XV get DLC dates, Xbox now has 100 Enhanced games now, Fortnite breaks 40 million players and 2 million concurrents and has a new map update, we talk about what publishers "owe" gamers when it comes to online servers and PS4 owners can now get a more Xbox like controller! Wow!We answer a fun question from Vinny, take a fun quiz from Xtra and delve into the psyche of Mansocks.We are also a Humble Bundle Partner now, so go buy some Humble games (but got to bytemepodcast.com/humble first!)

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Adam is back! Yay!We talk about how PUBG is making reporting cheaters easier and introducing some (potentially impossible to get) loot boxes that cost real money! HTC announces the Vive Pro, GeoForce Now Beta lands on PC, the Kinect is really dead this time, Battle Royale Trainer lets you practice your PUBG skills and pro Overwatch kicks off their first season!With Adam back, we answer a couple of questions we've been pushing back, plus a ton of other questions from some of our favorite folks! Plus a great deal on Civ 6 in this month's Humble Bundle Monthly and the Xbox Dashboard in Troll Corner.

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We start off the show talking about video game addiction and stupid gamers being stupid, but the plow right into the 28 games we are most excited about in 2018! Have a listen and get ready to spend some money, this year is going to be a great one for gamers!We also answer a couple of questions and talk cheap Humble Bundle games!

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Adam's gone (kidnapped by Santa Claus perhaps?) so Cliff and Dylan made a podcast! We do a bit of a dive into Fortnite and then answer questions from our fine, fine listeners! We also debut next months Xbox Games with Gold and PS Plus games and a mobile game that Dylan is really loving.Happy New Year!

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This episode is all about the GOTY. We each picked our favorite Switch, PS4, Xbox and PC games, plus our GOTY, plus our favorite game we played this year that wasn't released this year!We also had some GOTY feedback from our Discord channel and answered a couple of questions.Have a Safe and Happy Holiday's from your friends at Byte Me!

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PUBG has finally released on the Xbox (and Miramar is on the test server), you can scratch your D&D itch with Hearthstone: Kobolds and Catacombs, Overwatch's Winter Wonderland event gets underway, we were pretty excited about Hello Neighbor but apparently it's not great and The Game Awards happened with 15 new games teased!We also talked video games and casseroles with questions from Vinny, Edsterturbo, Mansocks and Hijump, plus cheap & free games!

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After a couple weeks of drought, there was so much news this episode! Destiny 2 is changing their endgame and releasing their first DLC, there's a new Portal game coming out (sorta), we get the first look at the new PUBG map Miramar, Nintendo improves the JoyCon motion controls, The Division gets a huge new patch with tons of content, Hawaii Rep. Chris Lee wants to pass some laws regarding loot boxes and Capcom is making Mega Man 11! Wow!We also talk to Vinny and Edsterturbo and talk cheap games from Playstation Plus and Humble Bundle!

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We talk what we bought on Black Friday/Cyber Monday, the games nominated for the Video Game Awards, the weirdness with Destiny 2 leveling, Fornite is suing cheaters (including a 14-year-old) and soon you'll be able to get your chicken dinner to go (at least in China).We answer some great questions from Vinny, Annie and JoeColeslaw, talk cheap/free games and complain about toxic gamers in Troll Corner!

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Since Thursday is Thanksgiving (at least in the US) we thought we'd release a day early so you could listen before you start stuffing yourself with turkey. But if that's not your thing, I say put it on when you are eating and expose the extended family to some Byte Me goodness!This week we talked about Switch third-party games, a conspiracy theory about Battlefront 2 and EA, ask for just a little bit of critical thinking about things before we dogpile and a Minecon update!We answered some great questions about video games (and pie), talked cheap & free games and even did a Small Bite!

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Byte Me Podcast turns one today, Happy Birthday to us!To celebrate, we had some of our favorite listeners call in and ask us their questions directly, which was an amazingly good time! Thanks to Vinny, Kevin, Ryan, Vicky, Chalupa Dios, Josh and Carter! We also want to thank every single one of you that listen every week, that send in questions, that talk to us on Facebook, Twitter and Discord, that game with us and that tell your friends to listen. Without all of you awesome people this podcast would just be three geeks talking into microphones, but with you, it's an amazing community. Thanks!Adam, Cliff and Dylan

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Extra Life was this weekend and we played a ton of games...and raised $2,310 for the kids!Cliff got his Xbox One X (and it's pretty cool) but Adam is still waiting for his. GTA 5 has sold a ton of copies, but PUBG isn't doing badly either. The mobile version of FF15 is coming out and we have pricing, we talk about the highlights from Blizzcon, we talk about some sad news in the industry, Take Two doubles down on microtransactions and Nintendo confirms that the Breath of the Wild expansion is still coming out this year!We answer a question from Vinny and dig into all of the amazing games that are going on sale on Black Friday!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Want a t-shirt? We have 'em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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Paris Games Week kicked off on Monday with the announcement of Spelunky 2 & Guacamelee 2, plus a bunch of AAA, indie and PSVR games. We also talk about how violent a couple of the trailers at PGW are and if that is a problem, GameStop launches a rental service, the Kinect is put out to pasture and the Xbox One X will natively support 1440p resolutions.We also answer some great questions, talk about a ton of cheap and free games and dip into troll corner!

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Cliff is on vacation so Vicky is back! Also, Cliff writes the podcast summary, so he's really not sure what happened on this week's episode! According to the show notes, it went something like this: * Is there a new Mario game on Friday? * Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon Last for 3DS * New 3DS XL SNES Edition Nov 27 * PokeBall 2DS XL Nov 3 * Switch 4.0 Update * PS4 Mini Controller * XBOX backward compatibility on XBOX ONE * The End of Lego Dimensions

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Lots of news and lots of questions this week!We start off with the sheer number of games being released between now and the end of the year and it's crazy! Also, Phil Spencer doesn't believe in paying for exclusive content but apparently does believe that they should completely redesign the Xbox Dashboard once every four months like they did with the Fall Update. IGN buys Humble Bundle and we are pretty sure that's a good thing but are being a bit cautious, Rocket League Halloween kicks off and finally someone accepts candy corn as a form of payment and then we dive deep into microtransactions. Are they gambling? Are they good? Listen and find out!Tons of great questions (many involving tacos), new cheap and free games and a bit of Troll Corner round out the episode!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Join our Extra Life team: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWant a t-shirt? We have 'em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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This week we talk about the incredible size of Shadows of War on the PC and whether or not the loot boxes are ruining the game, we run through the Golden Joystick Award nominations, the SNES Classis has already been hacked and we do a strange experiment with the Red Dead Redemption II trailer.We answer great questions from Vinnie and Josh and Hans gets to the bottom of the all-important sandwich question. We talk about this month's great Humble Bundle Monthly and Wildlands and Aftercharge are having free-to-play weekends starting tomorrow!

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Dylans back and ready to talk video games after a week in California!Extra Life is in a little less than a month and we want you on our team! Join here: https://goo.gl/48DyvfOnce you've done that, listen to the episode for fundraising tips, plans for the actual day and more! We also want your feedback, so tell us what you'd like to play with us!Now that that's out of the way, we talked about the new Assassin's Creed: Origins Education Mode where you can learn about Egypt in a combat-free environment, how the PSVR is getting a couple of minor upgrades, we wonder if anybody really cares about the SNES Classic and chat about the Overwatch Halloween update!This week's questions were also top notch (find out what we are doing when we aren't playing games!) and get a ton of great games for cheap this week!

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Dylan is out of town, so we brought in Vicky to replace him!We talk about the bickering between PUBG and Epic, how toxic gamer culture affect game development, the voice actor strike comes to an end, a cool gaming book for kids (that you might enjoy too) plus we take a moment of silence for the Chinese Room.Plus, questions from Vinny, Josh and Chalupa Dios, a free Lawbreakers weekend and Assassins Creed: Origins in troll corner!

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Better late than never, right? Earlier this month Cliff and Dylan had the pleasure of attending PAX West and played some amazing indie games! We kick off the podcast with an interview with Ashley from SMG Studios the folks behind the amazing puzzle game Death Squared and then give you the lowdown on a bunch of unreleased indie games including:Yoku's Island ExpressAfterchargeUFO 50TunicAt SundownNo Heroes HereUnruly HeroesKeyboard SportsWhere the Water Tastes Like WineAegis DefendersTrail MakersMoonlighterTreadnaughtsThere were also quite a few games we played that have already been released that we also wanted to go over, including: Nidhogg 2Ship ItShoot Shoot Mega PackFortniteDeath SquaredGang BeastsFigmentHello NeighborOverall it was an amazing show and we already can't wait to go back next year!

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Epic giveth and Epic taketh away. Cross Play that is, which was live briefly over the weekend in Epic's game Fortnite. Apparently, it's easy enough to enable that they did it "on accident". Trust me, we talk about it. Angrily.We also dive into last week's Nintendo Direct, Sony's presentation at TGS and talk about Jump, which wants to become the Netflix of indie games. We also answer questions from Vinnie, Josh and Crawdad, talk about the latest Humble Bundle and talk about games journalism in Troll Corner!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Join our Extra Life team: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWant a t-shirt? We have 'em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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So, maybe you hadn't heard, but Destiny 2 came out. And we like it, we like it a lot. Also, apparently some people are mad about shaders. We think they are kinda dumb.Also, Bethesda's Creation Club launched and it's having some problems, Cliff's living in a strange FFVII paradox, PUBG has fog now and nobody is shocked but PewDiePie is kind of a racist.We also answer some questions and talk cheap and free games!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Join our Extra Life team: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWant a t-shirt? We have em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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Dylan and Adam are out of town this week, so Cliff called on one of his oldest internet friends to fill in!Not only did we talk about the amazing arcade that Hans has in his basement (and trust me, it's amazing) we also talked about how you can start your own collection. Plus, mouse and keyboard support on the Xbox One, Nintendo is killing Miiverse and it's breaking games, the HTC Vive is getting a wireless adapter and Twitch is donating up to $200k to Extra Life this month.Oh, and Destiny 2 is out. Did I mention that Destiny 2 is out? We've got the details...Plus, tons of questions, how to get free things from Twitch, a great Android Bundle from Humble and I let Hans pick his own troll corner!

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It was an early morning recording session this week (and Cliff and Adam aren't exactly morning people.) We made it through with some coffee, muffins and peanut M&M's!This week we talked about all of the changes coming to Overwatch's new season, the redesign of Mercy, the new Mei animated short and deathmatch going live! In non-Overwatch news, we talked about the price drop on two different VR systems (and how amazing VR really is), how Half Life 3 (or the lack of Half Life 3) is hurting DOTA 2 reviews and how PUBG is getting it's own chicken dinner and sliding into first...on the Steam charts.We answered a ton of listener questions, debated the merits of PS Now vs Games Pass, checked out the Humble Jumble Bundle 9 (say that five times fast, spoiler, we can't) and revealed the PS Plus games for PlayStation! Which ended up being wrong because PlayStation published the wrong games on their blog. Sorry about that!

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Did you pre-order your Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition yet? It's possible that somebody did...during our podcast.Tons of Xbox news this week out of Gamescom, including the pre-order announcement for the One X, some new Xbox games and lots of 4K news, plus Gamescom announcements for FF15, Destiny 2, a new game called Fe and a new Sims 4 expansion. Overwatch is getting a reporting system, new maps and some character changes, you should register for ID at Xbox if you are going to be in Seattle on 8/31, Horizon: Zero Dawn is getting easier and it looks like Nintendo screwed up SNES Classic pre-orders. Again.We also answer a ton of questions. I mean really. Lots. Plus, cheap and free games (some of which are very scary.)

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We hatch a plan for unlimited XP boost in Destiny 2 via cases of Pop Tarts, talk about killing folks deathmatch style in Overwatch, Adam's favorite Zelda-like is rumored to be getting a current gen release date, Adam and Cliff pretend they have the slightest idea what is going on in WWE 2K18 and Cliff tells you why you should buy Undertale for your Vita (or PS4).We also answer questions from Vinny, Kevin and Rich, talk cheap and free games (including a very rare Humble Bundle for consoles) and put Lucille Ball in Troll Corner (at least that's how I remember it.)Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Join our Extra Life team: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWant a t-shirt? We have 'em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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So apparently the Psychic Network is Suing Rockstar over a character in Vice City. You would have thought someone would have seen that coming. We talk about that, how the Xbox is finally getting Spotify, all the amazing games coming out in August, the news that Shadow of War is getting micro-transactions and about how PUBG is taking over the world. We also share some thoughts on DOTA 2 because we've been watching the Internationals all week long.We answer a TON of questions and talk about how you can get free stuff from Twitch, including Day of the Tentacle Remastered!Find us on iTunes: https://goo.gl/cDCpqDFind us on Google Play: https://goo.gl/6zBjK1Find us on the web: http://bytemepodcast.com/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fujr3J8Join our Extra Life team: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWant a t-shirt? We have 'em: http://www.cafepress.com/dd/110632089

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There are only three months until Extra Life and we'd love it if you'd join our team! We chat about it on the podcast, but you can get more info here: https://goo.gl/e7GLGHWe also talk about how Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is dumb, decide whether or not we need the new Nintendo 2DS, talk about the DOTA Internationals and how they are making DOTA easier for new comers, when and if you are going to be able to actually pre-order a SNES Classic and the PS Plus price increase (if you live in Europe.)We also have questions from Vinny and Kevin, talk cheap and free games, plus put Gamestop in Troll Corner (again).

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It was a bit of a slow news week, but we still found lots to talk about! Epic's game Fortnite is out and they are doing something different with pricing, essentially charging people to beta test a free to play game. We give out thoughts on that development and talk about crowdfunding in general. It probably should have gone in Troll Corner, but we went over Walmart's "accidental" SNES Classic presale (and subsequent cancellations). In another troll news, ThinkGeek is selling NES Classic bundles starting at $140 and going up to $220 and we don't like it. Finally, are you going to be able to preorder an Xbox One X soon? According to Phil Spenser yes. We also answer questions from Vinny and Kevin, go over this months Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus games and gush over this week's Humble Bundle!It's also possible that we talked about Destiny. Again.

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Adam and Cliff both played What Remains of Edith Finch (and loved it!) Listen to our thoughts on the game. We also talked about Somerville, gave our first impressions of the Destiny 2 beta and decided that nobody wants the new Ataribox. The new Switch Online App is out, but you can't use it until July 21st, Titanfall 2 gets a new free co-op horde mode just prior to landing on EA Access and Kingdom Hearts 3 has a new trailer...and a release date!We also answer questions from Vinnie, Kevin and...Cliff? Plus cheap and free games, some great mobile Small Bites and a new Troll Corner!

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What Remains of Edith Finch is a narrative adventure game (read: walking simulator) that was released earlier this year on the PS4 and PC to high acclaim (it currently has an 88 on Metacritic, making it the 4th highest rated PS4 game of 2017.) It releases today on the Xbox and to celebrate its launch, Adam had the pleasure of talking with Ian Dallas. Ian is the Creative Director at Giant Sparrow, the developer of Edith Finch and its predecessor The Unfinished Swan. Ian and Adam talk about what it's like creating an extremely detailed world that is 100% narrative driven, how the story was crafted, some of the challenges faced during development and some fun theories about the game itself.If you haven't played What Remains of Edith Finch yet, it's definitely a game you should check out, especially if you are a fan of the genre:Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/501300/What_Remains_of_Edith_Finch/PS4: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/what-remains-of-edith-finch-ps4/Website: http://www.giantsparrow.com/games/finch/

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Adam couldn't make it this week, but did add a bit of his own brand of flavor to our intro!Dylan and Cliff talked Doomfist's addition to Overwatch, PS4 games coming to PS Now, Halo 5's upcoming 4k update along with four older Halo games coming to BC, the new Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne update, WWE 2K18 getting a Switch release date, our thoughts on the Castlevania show on Netflix, Splatoon 2's public beta dates and what Cliff thought about Salt Lake Gaming Con!If that isn't enough, we also had some great listener questions, some great cheap and free games (and VR!) and a pretty good Troll Corner.

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Adam and Cliff are out of town this week, so we pre-recorded a pretty much all Q&A episode that we think you are going to love! Lots of great questions generated a lot of really fun discussion!

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I'm not sure if anyone is surprised, but everyone should be excited that there is a SNES Classic in the works! We go over the games, prices and release date and talk about how crazy it is that one of the games is the until now unreleased Starfox 2! We also talk about how stupid exclusive content is in the first Destiny, how Hunt: Showdown might have been the sleeper hit of E3, how you can get a Rocket League car IRL (well, a tiny one anyway) and a huge list of games you should grab on the Steam sale.We answer questions from Vinny and Kevin and talk about a ton of free and cheap games you can grab in addition to the ones on Steam!

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Friday the 13th had a rocky start, but they are making it up to their fans with tons of free stuff! We also talk about how Nintendo will help you find your lost JoyCons with their latest update, about how game development is hard, how a lot of people are really mad at Rockstar and GeForce Now is surprisingly awesome!We also answered questions from Vinny, Kevin and Ricky, talked about some cheap games (Steam sale incoming!!!) and played a bunch of games!Show LinksFriday the 13th: http://steamcommunity.com/games/438740/announcements/detail/2790391902842032620JoyCons: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/p/897Game Dev: http://kotaku.com/the-secret-behind-scribblenauts-making-objects-by-hand-1796262472Rockstar: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-06-19-gta5s-recent-steam-reviews-are-overwhelmingly-negative-amidst-mod-controversy and http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-rockstars-statement-about-take-two-shutting-down-gtas-openiv-modding-tool/GeForce Now: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/geforce-now/mac-pc/Rocket Wars: http://store.steampowered.com/app/627670/Rocket_Wars/Party Panic: http://store.steampowered.com/app/506500/Party_Panic/Humble Bundle Trove: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly/troveFree Loot Box: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20853473Bonus Troll Corner: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/20/e3-2017-rocket-league-dev-on-cross-network-plays-importance-to-industry

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E3 was absolutely amazing this year and we gathered everything you need to know into one handy podcast. We give the lowdown on almost 70 of the hottest video games you are going to be playing for the next two years! Plus, our thoughts on the new Xbox One X and more!

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Happy Birthday to Adam! Besides the birthday festivities, we talked a ton about Destiny 2, including release dates for PC and consoles, the dates for the open and closed betas and what is going to be a PS4 exclusive and for how long.We also talked about the sequel to Alto's Adventure, titled Alto's Odyssey and where it's going to be set and talked about how fan-favorite Undertale is coming to PS4 and Vita!

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Nintendo released what appears to be the voice chat solution for the Nintendo Switch and it's... not great. On the other hand, their new online service (coming out in 2018) sounds promising. It also looks like we are going to be seeing some new Pokemon games, although not exactly what you might expect. We also give our E3 predictions, along with the complete schedule.There are tons of free games you aren't going to want to miss and we play a bunch of games!

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The Netflix of video games is here with the launch of Xbox Game Pass and it's pretty great! We also talked about the controversial new trailer for Far Cry 5, the end of the PlayStation 3 era and the good and bad of Friday the 13th. We also answered some listener questions, talked cheap games and complained just a bit about Nintendo.

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We are all really excited about Destiny 2! Find out everything we learned about from the reveal last week and also find out what system we think you should buy it on. We also talk about the Overwatch Anniversary event, how Mario Kart 8 had to be patched to remove something offensive and Far Cry 5 is set in...Montana?We also answer Vinny's question of the week, talk cheap games and Cliff gives his final review of Full Throttle Remastered!

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Hey, we managed to make it for a full half year! Thanks to everyone that turns in every week to listen, we love to hear about how much you love the show and it's awesome to chat with you on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube!This week none of us played a ton of games (but the ones we did play were awesome!) We did answer a bunch of listener questions, talked about Minecraft for Switch, had a rousing discussion about how IGN rated Prey, tried to figure out if there is a good way to make a mobile Zelda game and discussed Rime pricing on the Switch (and how much we like foxes.)We also talked about how many cheap games there are out this week (it's actually kinda incredible) and then spent a bit of time complaining about Nintendo in Troll corner.

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One thing you may not know is that Adam knows people. And one of the people that Adam knows is Tasia Valenza, the voice of Poison Ivy in the Batman Arkham and the Injustice games (in addition to dozens of other characters and roles). With Injustice 2 launching yesterday, we thought it was a great time to sit down and talk with Tasia about how she got into the industry and what it's like to voice one of DC's most iconic characters!

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Our podcast is now getting a break on its insurance and can rent a car! This episode, Adam gives us his final thoughts on Little Nightmares and Dylan played a lot of WWE and match three games, while Cliff went mostly retro. We also talked about Overwatch loot box probabilities, how you can save your credit card on the Nintendo eShop and new Rocket League updates. We talk about what we want to see at E3, movies that would make good video games and vice versa and wrap with the strange ending to the Dreamhack Austin Super Smash Bros Melee Finals!

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We should have waited until this week to talk about Star Wars Battlefront 2 so we could make May the 4th jokes...but we didn't.Instead, we talked about how many Switches Nintendo has sold (and how they've managed to sell slightly more copies of Breath of the Wild), how BotW is getting it's first DLC this summer, Call Of Duty: WW2 sounds pretty good, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds has a silly name but still managed to sell 2 million copies and Nintendo randomly announced that they are releasing a 2DS XL this July. We also talked about this month's PlayStation Plus games, answer questions from Vinny and Ryan, talk about Hanzo Mains and bitch about Seattle traffic!

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Adam is on a cruise this week, so Dylan and Cliff did the show as a duo (and it went ok, we think?) The two of us talked Mario Cart on the Switch, about how awesome Star Wars Battlefront 2 looks, more on the trials and tribulations of the online gaming scene, where you might be able to get a Switch next week and the future of Overwatch maps. We also answered questions from Vinnie and other listeners and talked about this month's free Xbox games!

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Adam went to BetaCon in Portland last weekend and met tons of great developers, streamers and industry insiders. Check out his interviews to learn more about Ray's The Dead, Tacoma, RezPlz, PIGSquad, the new app Kinjo and more!

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It was a tight race to see who talked about more games this week, Nintendo or Cliff, but Nintendo pulled ahead, announcing almost 30 games during their most recent Nintendo Direct update! We ran through the complete list and still found time to talk about the sad end of the NES Classic, Adam's visit to Betacon and fun real-world game Card Castle (now on Kickstarter!) Vinnie had a great question this week and Dylan's answer was simply amazing. Plus we played a ton of games old and new, Cliff gave his final thoughts about Thimbleweed Park and Adam might have bought some new hardware...

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It's Episode 21, so I guess that means our podcast can legally drink now? Maybe that's now how it works. Anyway, this week we talked about a lot of great games that we are currently playing, Cliff lost badly in a Rocket League tournament and we dug in deep into the specs of the Xbox Scorpio (and tried to convince Adam that he really, really needs one.) Destiny 2 is coming out (and it's going to be on the PC this time around), we answered questions from Vinnie and told you how to get Inside for $12!

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It was a bit of a light news week, but we managed to squeeze in a bit of news about the HTC Vive before answering a ton of questions that you awesome people sent us on Facebook and Twitter! We talked about BotW, Spider-Man, wrestling, Sony handhelds, classic arcade games, snacks, bending Switches and why we play games. All in all, a pretty diverse and interesting mix of questions!

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Man, we played a lot of games this week and talked about them! A lot. Everyone played and finished Firewatch and really enjoyed it. Adam was all about the narrative this week and also finished Gone Home. Dylan is loving Snake Pass. And Cliff has great things to say about Thimbleweed Park.In news, Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy is coming out next month and is on sale, the PS3 ends production in Japan, new indie games are on sale in the PS4 Play Collective Sale and the BAFTA's are next week. We answer a question from Vinnie about video game villains and go over next month's Games with Gold and Playstation Plus games.Also, if you haven't joined up yet, we have an Xbox Club and a Playstation Community now, come join us!

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We turn 18 (weeks) with this episode, so our podcast can now officially vote and go to war. At least that how I think it works. We spend some time talking about our favorite "barely legal" moments in video games, a cool way to keep your dock from scratching your Switch and if Adam is the only person that cares that Mario Run is finally coming out for Android. We also spend some time talking about Mass Effect: Andromeda's animation issues and the online harassment that sprung up as a result, which led us into a bigger discussion about toxic gamers in online multiplayer games. We finish up with some quick Rocket League news and the official announcement of our Xbox Club!

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On our four month anniversary episode we talk about playing Mass Effect: Andromeda early via EA Access and try and decide what system to play it on, the Nintendo Switch "tax" that might make your games cost more on Nintendo's newest platform, how 1-2 Switch let a blind man and his wife play games together for the first time in over a decade, give a shout out to diversity in Overwatch, decide if $20 a month is worth it for PS4 games on PS Now and talk about cool games at PAX East!

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Last week, nobody had a Switch. This week? Two-thirds of us do! And we spend some time talking about them: how we like the system so far, the controllers, playing handheld and Breath of the Wild of course! But it's not all about Nintendo, of course. We also talk new heroes in Overwatch, VR price drops, answer a ton of listener questions and reveal this month's PlayStation Plus games. We also might have something a little bit special for people that listen all the way to the end of this episode!

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Adam, Dylan and Cliff are all back in the same room after Cliff's vacation and there is lots to catch up on! Dylan is super excited about the new Hearthstone expansion, John Cena is promoting the Nintendo Switch everywhere but Seattle, Minecraft sells a bajillion more copies and Microsoft introduces the Xbox Game Pass, which might just be the Netflix of video games. We also answer listener questions and run through this month's Games with Gold!

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Cliff is at Disneyland, so Adam and Dylan are doing this one solo...er duo! This week we talk about Playstation exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn, Xbox exclusive Halo Wars 2, For Honor, guilty pleasure games, more Nintendo Switch news (it's only eight days away!) and the possibility of a new Sony handheld!

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It's lucky number 13! Or, as Dylan informed us, a baker's dozen of episodes. In this episode, Adam is sad that South Park: The Fractured But Whole was delayed, Valve moves from Greenlight to Steam Direct, Vinny wonders what we think the most underrated games of this generation are, Costume Quest gets a TV show, Ryan wonders about the impact of E3 being open to the public, Playstation Now loses a lot of devices and Apocolypse Now drops it's Kickstarter campaign. We also talk about what is free on Games with Gold starting today!

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Episode 12 (or as Dylan puts it, our "dozenth" episode" was stuffed full of gaming goodness! We talked about our experiences with Resident Evil 7 VR, Call of Duty's new Zombie Rave mode and dug into sales numbers for the NES Classic, Super Mario Run and GTA V. We discussed if Conan Exiles endowment slider measures up and dug deep into our feelings on DLC.

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Episode 11 was a big one! We talked about the Apocalypse Now game Kickstarter, the Overwatch Chinese New Year event, what's coming up at EVO 2017 and how you can help vote on the final game included in the competition. We also discussed the future and past of Super Smash Bros as a competitive eSport and how Nintendo's console decisions may have impacted it. Finally, we talk about getting Adam into RE7 in VR and if Resident Evil took advantage of a lack of Silent Hill (and other survival horror games in general) to it's best advantage.

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Hey, we made it to ten episodes, or as Dylan calls it a decade of episodes. We're pretty sure that isn't right.It was a bit of a light news week, but we talked about Steam updates, speculation about the new game coming out from Limbo and Inside developer Playdead and new (awesome) hires at EA Motive. We also took a deep dive into difficulty levels in games and when hard is just too hard.

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In this episode, we dive deep into what we do and don't like about the Nintendo Switch. We talk pricing, specs, games, accessories and more! Plus, news out of CES, reviews of Feist and Rise & Shine and answer some listener questions (some involving cheese).

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We played a lot of games over the holiday so we have a lot to talk about! We also spend some time going over games from 2016 that we still want to play, games from 2017 we are super excited about, new Overwatch maps and old Diablo maps.

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We stumble back from the holidays, laden with gifts, light with games and a with a slight cold. Dylan decides that he likes Hotline Miami but hates Bloodborne, we talk about movie adaptations, the wackiness that is the Steam Awards and dig even further into Mario Run and what it means for Nintendo's future.

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Welcome to our last podcast before the holidays! This week is almost all Nintendo, as we talk about NES Mini shortages, if we like Mario Run or not, answer our first listener question and dive into Xbox backwards compatibility. It's really the perfect episode to listen to during your holiday travels!

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Join the Byte Me Podcast team as we delve into the game that defined Dylans childhood, speculation that the Nintendo Switch might have a Gamecube Virtual Console, the Overwatch Winter update, finding something to do besides gamble at the casino and a bunch of new games this week that we are very excited about, including Super Mario Run, Stardew Valley, Bastion, Bridge Constructor and Astroneer! We also check in on the free games available this month and talk about 80 Days (and how it might be perfect for playing on your favorite mobile device).

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In our first episode to actually post in the same week we recorded it, we talk about what NintendoLand might look like at Universal Studios, streaming PlayStation Now straight to your TV (no console or PC required), new and reworked characters in Overwatch, the not as great as we'd like it to be state of VR, EAs plans for Battlefield and Battlefront and all of the new content in the Winter Rocket League update! We also talk about all of the possibilities that Hatch the smartphone app that wants to be the Netflix of mobile games could bring to the marketplace if they can get it right.

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Welcome to episode three! In this episode, we talk about the Video Game Awards, the controversy over female nudity in blown up women in Watch Dogs 2, new additions to No Mans Sky and maxing out in Overwatch after six months of solid gaming. We also talk about Rayman Jungle Run and how it might compare to the upcoming Super Mario Run.

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We made it to episode two! This week we are talking about fun games to play over the Thanksgiving break, HD remasters both on and off the PS4 Pro, about whether Super Mario Run is actually worth $10 and reflecting back 15 years ago to the launch of the original Xbox. We also touch on the great mobile game Altos Adventure and ten-year-in-the-making platformer Owl Boy.

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In our inaugural podcast, meet the Byte Me team and hear what we are playing. We also talk about what games coming out this holiday we are (or aren't) excited about, whether or not we think the NES Mini is worth buying and talk about the Nintendo Switch price leak. We finish off the episode talking about mobile games Severed and The Trail. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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