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Tom declines to be Chris' presence due to weather shenanigans, and dials in for this week's podcast! They mostly dissect the highlights from the Nintendo Direct, but there's also talk on Quantic Dreams / Star Wars rumours, Hitman on GoG, and in a surprise to no one, more talk on the Last of Us. (We like it!)

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- Quantic Dream doing Star Wars: https://www.polygon.com/22684374/quantic-dream-star-wars-game

- Hitman comes to GoG and gets review bombed, perhaps unfairly? https://www.pcgamer.com/gog-users-arent-happy-about-hitmans-online-requirements/

- Last of us content coming: https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/naughty-dog-teases-all-new-the-last-of-us-content-for-outbreak-day/

**- Nintendo Direct:

• N64 & Megadrive/Genesis games to come to Switch Online:** https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/09/nintendo_64_and_sega_genesis_expansion_pack_announced_for_switch_online_launches_this_october

- New Kirby game: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-23-kirbys-return-leaked-ahead-of-tonights-nintendo-direct

- Bayonetta 3: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-23-bayonetta-3-re-emerges-with-new-trailer-and-2022-release-window

- Mario Movie cast announced: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-23-chris-pratt-to-play-mario-in-super-mario-movie

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Chris & Tom are out of the overly comfy chairs to spend an inordinate amount of time talking about the Playstation showcase event and all its reveals! And yes, there has been other news this week too, with Epic vs Apple updates, the madness of Wrexham AFC in FIFA 22, plus Lego being Lego and blowing our minds.

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All the links we referenced:

- Apple vs Epic - there's been an update: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/10/22667769/apple-epic-lost-lawsuit-verdict-ruling

- An amazing Lego Mario set is out: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-09-lego-announces-stunning-super-mario-64-set

- Wrexham AFC are in FIFA 22 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-11-the-saga-of-wrexham-in-fifa-22-just-took-a-weird-turn

- Sony showcase event: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-09-everything-shown-in-playstation-showcase-2021

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We're BACK! After a looooong hiatus, the new (theorectically) more condensed podcast returns with Tom and Chris taking a casual sofa based approach to all the gaming news that's happened in the last week (and in the last few months too). Don't be a Trash Sandwich!

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- Playstation Showcase is happening: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/09/02/youre-invited-playstation-showcase-2021-broadcast-next-thursday/

- There's been some upgrade nonsense for Horizon: Forbidden West:https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-02-horizon-forbidden-west-standard-and-special-editions-do-not-include-dual-entitlement-for-ps4-and-ps5-versions

- #ADayOffTwitch happens and they lose 1 million viewers:https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/adayofftwitch-causes-a-significant-drop-in-concurrent-twitch-views-3036011

- Gameboy games coming to Switch online:https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/09/rumour_nintendo_will_expand_its_switch_online_service_with_game_boy_and_game_boy_color_titles

- Deadspace Remake footage is out:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22648846/dead-space-remake-twitch-livestream-news-footage

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Tom and Chris are back together and return with a typically ranty podcast! They sound off of the state of the high street for gaming, plus listen to the ravings of the former Days Gone lead dev, and rave themselves somewhat on the strangeness of Activision being sued by the makers of a game called Warzone. Plus Scott returns with some laid back news from the world of tabletop gaming!

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All the links we referenced:

- Amazon cancels its Lord of the Rings MMO: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-17-amazon-cancels-its-lord-of-the-rings-mmo

- Days Gone dev says “you don’t get a sequel if you don’t buy the game at full price”: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/days-gone-lead-says-dont-complain-if-theres-no-sequel-if-you-didnt-buy-it-full-price/

- Square Enix unusually denies its being bought out after rumours of purchase swirl: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-16-square-enix-denies-rumours-of-acquisition-activity

- PlayStation gets a...substantial update...but storage issue persists: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-13-new-playstation-update-adds-usb-storage-and-cross-generation-share-play

- Activision are being sued by an Indie dev over the Warzone name: https://www.polygon.com/22383691/activision-warzone-indie-strategy-lawsuit

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- Castlevania TV Series finishing up but there’s a spin off in the works: https://www.vg247.com/2021/04/16/final-season-castlevania-coming-may-theres-spin-off-works/

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Tom and Will are joined this week by a our first returning guest in a while, Dan. They deep dive into the big news this week on the (possibly) needless Last of Us remake, the possibly traitorous defection of Kojima, and a heavy and fiery discussion around mobile gaming and spending. Scott is also back this week and the one week we talk about mobile gaming in depth, Gareth switches it up to a terrible console game!

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All the links we referenced:

- Mobile spending doubles on iPhone in 2020 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-07-in-game-spending-on-iphone-grew-43-percent-in-2020-in-the-us

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-09-could-apple-and-google-pull-the-plug-on-mobile-game-monetisation-opinion

- The Last of Us getting a remake? https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-09-naughty-dog-reportedly-working-on-the-last-of-us-remake

- E3 returning as a digital event https://www.polygon.com/22369630/e3-2021-date-announced-nintendo-xbox-capcom-ubisoft

- Kojima Productions climbing into bed with Xbox? https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/hideo-kojima-is-reportedly-in-talks-with-xbox-over-the-publication-of-his-next-game/

- Cyberpunk Free DLC accidentally listed, Multiplayer cancelled? https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077s-free-dlc-has-been-named-thanks-to-the-epic-game-store/

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/cyberpunk-2077s-multiplayer-game-has-been-cancelled

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Chris is joined by Will and Jenna-Beth for an Easter themed chat about the best Easter Eggs in games (and film). Plus, Toy Story 2 keeps popping up, and we have a proper moan about Mario and the media. Scott also has this week off but Gareth is back with a scene that many people are familiar with (but not Will!).

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All the links we referenced:

- OLED Nintendo Switch using Nvidia Chip with DLSS Support - basically looks like a Switch Pro is coming https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/23/22346041/oled-nintendo-switch-dlss-nvidia-chip-report

- ‘Hades’ wins BAFTA Game Award, plus other winners include Last of Us 2 and more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-56528581

- "Mario dies" meme goes crazy, CNN thinks fans really believe it: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/04/random_one_of_americas_biggest_news_outlets_takes_the_mariors_going_to_die_meme_way_too_seriously

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/31/tech/super-mario-bros-death-rumors/index.html

- Outriders launches with issues, but still did better than Avengers: https://gameranx.com/updates/id/220154/article/outriders-suffers-launch-day-server-struggle-pc-problems/

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-03-outriders-launch-dwarves-marvels-avengers

RETRO GAMING:

- ‘Playstation Store’ closed on PS3, PS Vita and PSP: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/important-notice/

- A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros sells for $660k at an auction: https://www.thegamer.com/vintage-super-mario-bros-cartridge-sell-660000/

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- New ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ movie announced: https://deadline.com/2021/03/sony-playstation-productions-ghost-of-tsushima-movie-john-wicks-chad-stahelski-directing-1234721342/

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Tom and Will take over this week and kick off with the heavy news from Activision Blizzard. Plus Tom overcomes his fears to watch an animal crossing horror trailer, and Square Enix do yet another video conference for upcoming stuff! Scott and Gareth also return, with Gareth moving away from mobile game trailers and Scott getting excited about a new website for RP Haven!

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All the links we referenced:

- Activision Blizzard lay off a load of people: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/close_to_190_employees_have_reportedly_been_laid_off_by_activision_blizzard_due_to_impact_of_the_pandemic

- GTA Online loading patch makes it into the actual game: https://www.pcgamer.com/rockstar-thanks-gta-online-player-who-fixed-poor-load-times-official-update-coming/

- Um, there's a patent for turning bananas into controllers; https://me.ign.com/en/ps4/182348/news/sony-patented-a-way-of-turning-bananas-mugs-and-more-into-playstation-controllers

- Jade Raymond gets her own studio. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-16-jade-raymond-announces-studio-working-on-new-ip-for-playstation

- Playstation buy Evo https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-buys-evo-championship

- Square Enix event happened: https://square-enix-games.com/news/square-enix-presents

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- Don't Peek: an animal crossing based short is being developed into a feature film by Julian Terry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S51jIrunYuY

RETRO GAMING:

- Someone puts Tenet on 5 Gameboy cartridges: https://www.ign.com/articles/modder-turns-christopher-nolans-tenet-into-a-five-cartridge-game-boy-advance-movie

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Chris is on this week, joined by Will and a returning Kieran, as they really try hard to understand and explain the reason Roblox is worth more money than some small island nations, plus are Rust servers catching fire due to popularity or just bad luck, and EA is embroiled in a scandal (shock horror!). Scott is also back with more Tabletop RPG news even after a super busy week, and Gareth finds his latest trailers using the oldest marketing trick in the book.

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All the links we referenced:

- Lots of updates on Bethesda/Microsoft stuff: https://bethesda.net/en/article/193piE646914YSCGpeYxGC/bethesda-xbox-just-getting-started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Wh4BenchU

- Fire takes out Rust servers: https://kotaku.com/dozens-of-rust-servers-wiped-out-in-data-center-fire-1846447362

- Roblox makes more money than everyone thought: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-roblox-goes-public-ends-first-day-valued-at-usd38bn

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56359211

- EAGate (FUT cards being sold by EA employees) causes FUT upheaval: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-13-ea-suspends-all-discretionary-fifa-ultimate-team-content-granting-indefinitely-amid-ea-gate-scandal

RETRO GAMING:

- Microprose soccer, old old footy game hits steam: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-09-1988s-microprose-soccer-hits-steam

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- More Borderlands movie casting https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-14-haley-bennett-joins-the-borderlands-movie-cast-in-an-as-yet-unannounced-role

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Tom and Chris are existing in parallel universes for the next month, so this week Tom is joined by Kieran and Tom J and take an extensive look over the BAFTA nominations for games which are pleasantly varied this year. There's also big news from Epic and are Nintendo releasing a Switch Pro? Plus Scott is back with more Tales from the Tabletop and Gareth has another odd game trailer of the week.

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All the links we referenced:

- Valve Abandons Artefacts card game despite promised reboot https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56294792

- Hogwarts Legacy continues to try and make up ground for Rowlings controversy https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-05-hogwarts-legacy-designer-quits-avalanche-following-public-backlash

- Switch Pro on the way and might even have it’s own 'exclusives' https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/rumour_nintendo_switch_pro_will_have_exclusives_says_insider

- Epic buys Fall guys Developer https://www.firstpost.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-maker-epic-games-buys-the-developer-of-fall-guys-a-hit-pandemic-video-game-9380611.html

- BAFTA Noms - TLoU2, GhostOfTsushima & Miles Morales for PlayStation. Big love for Hades, Half Life Alyx & Cyberpunk. https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/bafta-games-awards-2021-nominations

RETRO GAMING:

- Your old old Diablo II saves will be usable in Diablo II Resurrected https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-2-resurrected-will-let-you-import-save-data-from-original-release/1100-6488442/

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- Hugh Grant announced to be the Menace of the upcoming D&D movie https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hugh-grant-to-menace-the-heroes-of-the-dungeons-dragons-movie/1100-6488323/

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This week Chris, Tom have Will on board and break down a lengthy set of reveals from Playstation's State of Play, and the Pokémon Presents stream. Plus, there is a follow-up chat about the long standing appeal of Pokémon and how different ages find nostalgia in the collecting of them little Pocket Monsters. Gareth is also left speechless by this week's odd trailer whilst Scott takes a break.

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All the links we referenced:

- Anthem go bye bye (to the surprise of no one): https://blog.bioware.com/2021/02/24/anthem-update/

- Somehow CoD will be too big to fit on a base PS4: https://www.ign.com/articles/a-500gb-ps4-may-no-longer-be-able-to-fit-call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-and-warzone

- Americans politicians still don’t get videogames, propose ban of games in Chicago: https://www.ign.com/articles/chicago-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-ban-sale-of-violent-video-games-like-gta-5

- Playstation State of Play summary - Crash 4 on PS5, Returnal, Knockout City, Sifu, Solar Ash, Five Nights: Security Breach, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Deathloop, FFVII: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/playstation-state-of-play-february-liveblog

- Pokemon Presents summary - Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Snap: https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-presents-2021-live-updates-everything-announced-news

RETRO GAMING:

- Pokemon 25th Anniversary https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56178987

SCUMBAG RIBBON:

- Nacon, French publishers being scummy: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-27-the-sinking-city-dev-tells-people-not-to-buy-its-own-game-from-steam

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Tom and Chris talk mostly about BlizzCon and the Nintendo Direct this week, have a heated discussion about the way remasters of retro games are priced (hint - neither of them like it!), and get really excited about the new Mortal Kombat film. Plus Scott returns with some talk around kickstarters in the world of tabletop, and Gareth has an odd trailer that makes him really angry!

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All the links we referenced:

- Nintendo Direct Happened - Mario Golf, Zelda stuff, smash characters and Splatoon 3 https://youtu.be/7zm9y_-qoy8

https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-february-2021-live-updates-everything-announced-news

- Nintendo have launched a concierge service? https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-switch-concierge/

- BlizzCon 2021 happened - Diablo II remaster, Rogue character in Diablo 4 but still a while away, behind the scenes action from Overwatch 2 https://youtube.com/c/Blizzard

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2021/2/19/22285677/blizzcon-2021-news-trailers-diablo-wow-burning-crusade

- GDC drop plans for in-person event in favour of digital presentation https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-02-18-gdc-drops-in-person-plans-for-2021-event

RETRO GAMING:

- GTA reverse engineering project gets a stopper put on it https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-20-gta-3-and-vice-city-reverse-engineering-fan-project-hit-with-dmca-takedown

- Rare's unreleased Dinosaur Planet for N64 out in the wild, gameplay emerges: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-20-rares-unreleased-dinosaur-planet-for-n64-out-in-the-wild-gameplay-emerges

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- Mortal Kombat film trailer is out….and it looks decent?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYH2sLid0Zc&feature=emb_title

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Tom is back with Chris this week, talking over scumbag scalpers, and lots and lots of speculation on the best and worst of TV and Film casting from videogame adaptations. Plus, Scott is back with an enthusiastic Tales from the Tabletop, and Gareth continues his series of odd trailers in Mafia games...

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- Ubisoft are “moving away from a reliance on AAA titles”. What does that even mean? https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-moving-away-from-reliance-on-aaa-releases

- Viking Survival game ‘Valheim’ has a massive player base in early access https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-14-right-now-more-people-are-playing-valheim-than-gta-5-or-pubg

- Brave bastards start selling PS5 faceplates and dare Sony to sue them https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-13-company-sells-replacement-ps5-plates-tells-sony-go-ahead-sue-us

- Xbox Series X/S is the top selling console in January. But this seems to be just because there are no PS5s available https://www.vg247.com/2021/02/09/xbox-series-x-s-top-selling-platform-uk-january/

- MPs are looking at a scalping ban: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-09-mp-proposes-bill-to-ban-console-scalping

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- JJ Abrams studio Bad Robot wants to do games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-02-12-bad-robot-looking-to-be-the-rare-hollywood-games-success-story

TALKING POINT:

- Big news - Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are cast in Last of Us adaptation: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2021/2/10/22277524/last-of-us-hbo-show-cast-pedro-pascal-joel-bella-ramsey-ellie

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Joining Chris is Will who is stepping in for Tom and is joined by guest Dr. Mike Reddy! They break down lots of news from Activision with the talking point of the week bemoaning the hype machine auteurs of the industry.

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- Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty: Warzone over cheating, but CoD finally introduce anti cheat software: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55919196

- No Diablo IV or or Overwatch 2 in 2021 but CoD model set to be applied across other titles at Activision/Blizzard https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-overwatch-2-wont-launch-in-2021-but-new-call-of-duty-confirmed-and-another-remaster/1100-6487154

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-to-apply-the-call-of-duty-model-to-its-other-franchises/1100-6487179

- WB and the Middle-Earth Shadow of team finally manage to patent their Nemesis system https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-06-five-years-later-warner-bros-gets-its-middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-nemesis-system-patent

- Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming, but with less butt shots https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/mass-effect-legendary-edition-will-cut-back-on-the-butt-shots/

RETRO NEWS:

- How to feel old - SF2 is 30!!! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-06-street-fighter-2-turns-30-years-old

- GoldenEye remaster leaks online: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-03-cancelled-goldeneye-007-xbla-remaster-leaks-online

TV AND FILM NEWS:

- GamesMaster might be returning to TV: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uks-channel-4-is-planning-to-reboot-the-gamesmaster-tv-show

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Chris and Tom digest and discuss the week's news in gaming in this week's podcast, with the talking point of the week following on from our recent Global Game Jam event, plus some updates on Sonic and more big numbers in the world of games! Scott continues his chat about what makes a good session zero, and Gareth find enjoyment in fake reactions in another odd game trailer...

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All the links we referenced:

- News about big numbers again - 19 million people downloaded BF2: https://www.ign.com/articles/19-million-people-got-star-wars-battlefront-2-for-free-from-the-epic-games-store

- And following on from that, the Epic Game store is getting loads more users: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-28-the-epic-games-store-is-getting-a-lot-more-popular

- Microsoft have made a kajillion bucketload of wonga https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-made-enough-profit-in-pa

- Super Nintendo world - opening is delayed yet again, so people are making it in Minecraft https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-31-most-of-us-wont-be-able-to-visit-super-nintendo-world-so-someones-making-it-in-minecraft

- Google are refocusing Stadia “strategy” (talk Cyberpunk) https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-shuts-down-internal-studios-changing-bus-1846146761

RETRO NEWS:

- Sonic voice actor departs role: https://www.vg247.com/2021/01/29/sonic-the-hedgehog-voice-actor/

FILM & TV CORNER:

- Sonic 3D animation series on Netflix https://www.ign.com/articles/netflixs-sonic-prime-sonic-the-hedgehog-animated-series-confirmed-for-2022?sf137326494=1

- Animated Tomb Raider???! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-now-netflix-has-an-animated-tomb-raider-adaptation-in-the-works

SCUMBAG RIBBON:

- 505 Games, the publisher of Control after the mess up with the Ultimate Edition, or Sony - the platform holder? https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/01/control_fans_bemused_by_free_ps_plus_version_for_ps5_ps4

GAME JAM SUCCESS STORIES

https://globalgamejam.org/ggj-success-stories

• Some highlights across the board:

• Surgeon Simulator (GGJ 2013)

• Super Hot (7 Day First Person Shooter Game Jam)

• The Binding of Isaac (Weeklong game jam)

• Goat Simulator (Internal Game Jam)

• Blockalypse (GGJ 2015)

• Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (GGJ 2014)

• Thomas Was Alone (Internal 24 hour Game Jam)

• Screencheat (GGJ 2014)

• Celeste (4 day Game Jam)

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Joining Chris and Tom this week is Kieran from the Noob Tube podcast! We take a look at the amazing backtracking powers of Xbox, learn how short-selling works (we don't really), and break down the perception of videogaming and esports in the mainstream media.

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All the links we referenced:

• Opera (the browser maker) buys YoYo Games (the makers of GameMaker Studio) from Playtech: https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/376373/Playtech_sells_GameMaker_Studio_maker_YoYo_Games_for_10_million.php
• Vicarious Visions integrated into Blizzard working on Diablo remakes? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-22-vicarious-visions-merged-into-blizzard

https://www.ign.com/articles/vicarious-visions-reportedly-brought-into-blizzard-to-work-on-diablo-2-remake * Xbox Bump the price of Xbox live, get burned by the internet, then U-Turn at amazing pace https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-23-xbox-u-turns-on-gold-subscription-price-hike-after-fan-backlash * GameStop shares dip and dive as short sellers and amateur traders scrap on Reddit https://www.ft.com/content/6d9dcda3-1c50-4237-8e6f-20c57479f930 * FILM AND TV NEWS:

- Uncharted Delayed along with a slew of other films https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/21/22243496/bond-uncharted-ghostbusters-movie-delays * RETRO NEWS:

- Capcom vs SNK coming to the Neo Geo Colleciton? https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crossover-fighter-snk-vs-capcom-the-match-of-the-millennium-gets-nintendo-switch-rating/1100-6486656/

- Mass Effect 2 Character sexuality re-shaped amongst Fox News pressure https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effect-2s-jack-was-supposed-to-be-pansexual-until-fox-news-got-in-the-way/1100-6486662/ * Talking point article:

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55713305 * Smash UK Community event - a UK version of Games Done Quick, so spppeeeedd runs:

https://horaro.org/gamouk/schedule

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This week Tom and Chris are joined by gamer and eSports officenado Kelly, discussing mindblowing viewing figures (not ours) and the highs and lows of Lucasfilm Games announcements, with this week's Talking Point touching on the ongoing saga of film/tv and videogame adaptations. Also returning this week - Scott with more news from the world tabletop games and strange and somewhat disappointing videogame trailers from Gareth.

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All the links we referenced:

• 2 million people watch Twitch!

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-12-spanish-streamer-smashes-twitch-viewership-record * Lucasfilm Games lives again:

https://www.lucasfilm.com/what-we-do/games/ * Open World Star Wars game from Ubisoft

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2021/jan/14/the-force-re-awakens-ubisoft-working-on-new-open-world-star-wars-game * Bethesda get to make an Indiana Jones game!!?!

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-12-bethesda-lands-indiana-jones-license * EA own all nice things now:https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-take-two-walks-away-from-codemasters-paving-way-for-ea-purchase * TV & FILM CORNER

- Mortal Kombat movie screenshots

https://ew.com/movies/mortal-kombat-first-look-lewis-tan-joe-taslim-hiroyuki-sanada/ * RETRO NEWS

- Game and Watch videos (about hacking them to be fair) are being taken down thanks to Nintendo

https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-is-making-copyright-claims-on-videos-of-game-1846040532

- Scott Pilgrim game re-releases on PC, sells through 25,000 physical copies in 3 hours via Limited Run

https://www.gamesradar.com/we-bought-25000-switch-copies-of-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game-in-less-than-three-hours/

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Tom and Chris are back for 2021! There's a bit more pazzaz in the podcast air and we're easing back into the news this week with just a few stories and a lot of chit chat. Gareth also returns with an odd trailer and Scott provides his insights into the world of Tabletop Gaming.

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All the links we referenced:

• The UK Games industry exceeds £4 billion for the first time:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-09-uk-games-market-exceeds-gbp4bn-for-the-first-time * Nvidia takeover of ARM to be investigated:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-07-uk-competition-regulator-to-investigate-nvidias-takeover-of-arm * Roblox makes loads of money during pandemic:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55570009 * Lots and lots of CyberPunk 2077 stuff

• Cyberpunk came out, and it was broken. Really broken on last-gen:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2077-cyberpunk-2077-how-bad-is-last-gen-performance-and-can-it-be-improved

• Sony pulled it from the PSN store and began offering refunds, as did many other platforms:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/18/22189322/cyberpunk-2077-refund-cd-projekt-red-ps4-xbox-one

• The game’s player numbers take a dive on Steam. Bug issues or just because of the game?

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cyberpunk-2077-is-taking-a-dive-on-Steam.513749.0.html

• The game still sells 13m copies!

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-23-cyberpunk-2077-has-sold-over-13m-copies-even-factoring-in-refunds * - TV Corner:

• Live action Borderlands film! Does anyone want this?

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-10-live-action-borderlands-film-set-to-start-filming-soon

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Tom and Will are joined by Melee playereree Kev and tackle a slow-ish news week with one big bit of news close to the teams heart. And, we made it to podcast no. 20!!

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All the links we referenced:

• Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Leaked: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-23-cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-has-already-leaked-on-the-internet
• Metal Gear Solid real life bionic arm: https://www.ign.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-bionic-arm-has-come-to-life
• IO interactive (Hitman) are making a 007 game: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/11/19/hitman-developer-is-making-project-007-a-james-bond-origin-story/
• Video Games good for mental health: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/nov/16/video-gaming-can-benefit-mental-health-find-oxford-academics / https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/nov/23/video-games-boost-mental-health-stop-guilty-pleasure
• Jim Ryan discusses PS Now and Game Pass: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-teases-a-playstation-response-to-xbox-game-pass/1100-6484712/
• • TV Corner:

• Last of Us TV Show is on: https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-last-of-us-television-adaptation-is-a-go-at-hbo-1845731933

• Retro Corner:

• The Big House is issued a cease and desist by Nintendo for using slippi to play Melee online: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/20/21579392/nintendo-big-house-super-smash-bros-melee-tournament-slippi-cease-desist

Odd game trailer of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IV8hCvsXy0

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Tom is joined by Will and Harry this week as they break down the next gen launches and talk about the weeks news, sans Chris.

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All the links we referenced:

• Video Game Accessibility Awards 2020: https://gaymingmag.com/2020/11/ablegamers-hosts-the-video-game-accessibility-awards/ / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXcnVqmXG3E
• Twitch donates $1 mil to disabled gamer’s organisation: https://twitter.com/stevenspohn/status/1327680343093219328?s=19
• Xbox Series X/S - Best UK Launch Ever!: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/xbox-series-x-most-successful-uk-launch-2817751
• Emergency hoax at Ubisoft Montreal: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-13-police-confirm-reports-of-ongoing-operation-at-ubisoft-montreal-offices-following-911-call
• Amazon prime? You play as a pigeon in the new Assassin's Creed: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-16-assassins-creed-valhallas-amazon-prime-rewards-let-you-fly-around-as-a-pigeon
• AEW Console Game developed by Yukes: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-e-w-is-getting-multiple-wrestling-games-one-is-from-former-w-w-e-2-k-team/1100-6484305/
• Video games are good for your mental health...kinda?: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/nov/16/video-gaming-can-benefit-mental-health-find-oxford-academic
• Dead Island Trailer: https://youtu.be/ialZcLaI17Y

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Just Tom and Chris this week, chewing the virtual fat in a de-firebreaked Wales over lots of news items for a pre crazy-next-gen-launch-month

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All the links we referenced:

• Pokemon go is making megabucks:

• https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-go-has-earned-1-billion-in-2020-and-is-having-its-best-year-yet

• Phasmophobia is doing well, but staying in early access:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-04-phasmophobia-will-likely-stay-in-early-access-for-longer-thanks-to-its-phenomenal-success

• Capcom hacked:

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54840768

• https://www.engadget.com/watch-dogs-legion-source-code-leak-151022835.html

• Spiderman Miles Morales features Spider-Verse Suit

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2voszREYQg

• TV Corner:

• Assassin's Creed: https://deadline.com/2020/10/assassins-creed-live-action-tv-series-netflix-content-deal-ubisoft-animated-anime-series-1234603834/

• Witcher S2 has halted filming: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-08-netflix-is-forced-to-halt-the-witcher-season-2-filming-again-due-to-another-covid-19-outbreak-in-the-team

• Sort of Retro Corner:

• Portal Reloaded:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKV8wBteqaQ&feature=emb_logo

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255980/Portal_Reloaded/

• Codemasters are being sold:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54840773

• Mass effect remastered:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-07-bioware-announces-mass-effect-legendary-edition

• Sega are having woes:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-05-sega-sells-off-its-arcade-business-due-to-coronavirus

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-07-sega-calls-on-650-staff-to-take-voluntary-redundancy-amid-financial-woes

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Jenna-Beth joins Chris and Tom for a week where one big news story dominates the headlines: Cyberpunk 2077. We also introduce a new segment featuring one of the team Scott talking about the latest happenings from the world to TableTop gaming.

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All the links we referenced:

• PS5 faceplate company forced to shut down:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-01-ps5-faceplate-company-is-forced-to-cancel-orders-following-a-complaint-from-sony

• WoW expansion has had a ton of presales:

• https://www.pcgamer.com/shadowlands-pre-sales-highest-of-any-world-of-warcraft-expansion/

• Cloud gaming on Nintendo Switch:

• https://www.denofgeek.com/games/control-hitman-3-cloud-streaming-nintendo-switch-future/

• Not strictly gaming news - Sony buys Crunchyroll:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-30-sony-set-to-buy-crunchyroll-for-nearly-usd1bn

• Also not strictly gaming news and a bit weird - Atari are building hotels??!:

• https://www.ladbible.com/news/latest-atari-is-building-a-hotel-with-gaming-consoles-in-every-room-20201102

• Cyberpunk 2077 delayed:

• https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1321128432370176002

• CyberPunk game delay causes knock on effect:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-29-path-of-exile-delays-expansion-to-dodge-cyberpunk-2077

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-31-another-developer-delays-its-december-game-to-avoid-getting-crushed-by-cyberpunk

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-29-cd-projekt-reds-stock-has-fallen-25-percent-in-two-months

• Retro gaming news:

• Sequel to ZX Spectrum game released:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-01-the-sequel-to-a-zx-spectrum-game-30-years-in-the-making

• PT in Doom:

• https://www.gamesradar.com/now-someones-recreated-pt-in-doom/

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We're recording from a locked-down Wales, Tom is back with out-of-date TV references to kick us off alongside Chris! We launch 2 new subfeatures this week - "gaming scumbag of the week" and "retro gaming news", neither of which we have officially tagged, but you can watch or listen to find out more! Plus, Tom breaks everyone's minds with this week's Talking Point.

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All the links we referenced:

• Canadians are suing EA over loot boxes:

https://kotaku.com/ea-accused-of-running-unlicensed-illegal-gaming-syste-1845444468

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-22-ea-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-loot-boxes-in-canada * Speaking of scummy behaviour, 2K ran unskippable adverts in a new game, NBA2k21. They’ve said it was a mistake…

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-19-2k-under-fire-for-adding-unskippable-in-game-ads-to-the-full-price-nba-2k21-a-month-after-release * Deleting your linked Facebook account also wipes your Oculus purchases:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-26-deleting-facebook-wipes-out-oculus-purchases * Among Us hacked - spammed with links to a dodgy YouTube channel. Instigators of the hack are not even remotely sorry:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-23-among-us-is-dealing-with-a-huge-spam-attack * Ghost of Tsushima free DLC:

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/05/ghost-of-tsushima-legends-and-new-game-out-october-16 * Atari officially launch their VCS console (which had a lengthy and controversial kickstarter) the same time as the PS5:

https://www.t3.com/news/atari-vcs-console-2020 * Analogue Duo:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21517472/analogue-duo-retro-console-nec-turbografx-price-release-date * Sega release the incomplete Golden Axe anniversary game for free to celebrate their 60th birthday. Devs are unhappy about the way it was done:

https://screenrant.com/sega-golden-axe-anniversary-game-developers-crunch/

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After a few weeks off we're back, sans Tom P this week but with Kieran and Will joining Chris. Lots of news to catch up on including several conversations about the next gen!

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All the links we referenced:

• Spiderman PS5 Remastered Cast Change:

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/30/marvels-spider-man-remastered-detailed/comment-page-2/ * Crash 4 Best Selling Game This Week:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-04-crash-bandicoot-4-narrowly-beats-star-wars-squadrons-to-no-1-l-uk-boxed-charts * Microsoft buys Bethesda for $7.5 billion:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/09/21/microsoft-buys-bethesda-maker-of-elder-scrolls-and-fallout/ * Nintendo Game & Watch is back:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/nintendo-is-bringing-back-game-26-watch-a-super-retro-handheld-from-the-1980s/ar-BB18ZkcU * PS5 Pre-Order Disaster:

https://www.techspot.com/news/86816-amazon-warns-customers-their-ps5-consoles-could-delayed.html * Xbox Series S/X Pre-Order:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/09/21/what-time-do-xbox-series-x-and-s-pre-orders-open-when-and-where-to-buy-microsofts-new-console/ * EA put live ads into UFC 4 after its launched and reviewed:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-05-ea-on-the-ropes-after-adding-in-game-ads-to-ufc-4 * Can we get this:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-04-mario-kart-live-home-circuit-costs-gbp100 * Mario stuffs:

https://venturebeat.com/2020/09/03/super-marios-35th-anniversary-mario-battle-royale-shoes-and-more/ * Kotaku UK shutting down:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-09-07-kotaku-uk-shutting-down

Events:

• Saturday 10th - Online D&D
• Thursday 29th - RDG Night
• Saturday 31st - Halloween Quiz

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This week, Tom and Will are joined by Dan! Not a lot of big news this week but there's chat about the non-event that seems to have been Gamescom, plus more Avengers, and a wee Wii Gameboy!

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All the links we referenced:

• CyberPunk to offer free DLC:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-23-yes-cyberpunk-2077-will-offer-free-dlc

• Avengers DLC characters and expansions are free, inc. $10 ‘Battle Pass:

• https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/28/21405913/marvels-avengers-gear-vendor-marketplace-new-hero-challenge-card-skins-currency-hawkeye

• Playstation Pre-Order notifications go live in US:

• https://blog.playstation.com/2020/08/28/genshin-impact-hits-ps4-september-28-bonuses-for-pre-orders-and-ps-players-detailed/

• Gamescom Summary - Not much happened:

• https://www.ign.com/articles/gamescom-2020-the-biggest-news-best-trailers-and-coolest-gameplay-videos

• Wii Gameboy!!:

• https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-wii-handheld-console-mod-153954715.html

Events:

• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Launch Party: https://thearcadevaults.org.uk/events/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12-launch-event
• Cardiff Smash Ultimate Weeklies: https://smash.gg/tournament/cardiff-smash-ultimate-weeklies-at-arcade-vaults-03-09-20

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We're back with return of Chris, Sarah and Jody talking over the wrongness of monopolies whilst they flaunt their "Xbox-expert" creds and break down lots of retro gaming news this week.

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Matt Sanz's Links:

• https://www.artstation.com/mattsanz
• https://twitter.com/mattsanzart
• https://www.instagram.com/mattsanzart/

All the links we referenced:

• Oculus making Facebook accounts mandatory for new users:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-18-oculus-making-facebook-accounts-mandatory-for-all-new-vr-headset-users-in-october

• Fortnite iPhones being (attempted to be) sold for silly sums:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-20-on-ebay-people-are-selling-iphones-with-fortnite-installed-for-thousands-of-pounds-extra

• Microsoft Flight Simulator is out and getting great reviews, which is surprising:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-08-18-microsoft-flight-simulator-critical-consensus

• DC Game announcements (Gotham Knights - WB Game Montreal, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League from Rocksteady):

• https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/22/21395684/gotham-knights-batman-court-of-owls-game-release-date-wb-montreal-dc-fandome

• https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/22/21378042/suicide-squad-rocksteady-trailer-release-date-justice-league-dc-fandome

Events:

• Games Wales Meet-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/games-wales-august-meet-up-tickets-117529775723
• Cardiff Smash Ultimate Weeklies: https://smash.gg/tournament/cardiff-smash-ultimate-weeklies-at-arcade-vaults-28-08-20/details

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We're back with return of Chris, Sarah and Jody talking over the wrongness of monopolies whilst they flaunt their "Xbox-expert" creds and break down lots of retro gaming news this week.

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All the links we referenced:

• Halo Infinite Delayed/ Series X Launching in November

• https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/aug/12/xbox-series-x-to-launch-in-november-but-halo-infinite-delayed-until-2021

• Sonic. On the SNES. !!!! :

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-retro-sonic-the-hedghog-ported-to-super-nes

• (Unlicensed) GoldenEye 64 Remake shut down:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-08-11-goldeneye-64-remake-shut-down-by-james-bond-licence-holders

• Tony Hawks’ Remaster Demo is out, and its good:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-12-the-tony-hawks-remaster-does-justice-to-one-of-the-greatest-demos-of-all-time

• Retro games price skyrocket:

• https://screenrant.com/nintendo-gamecube-retro-games-more-expensive-covid-quarantines/

• Battle between Epic and Apple and Google:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-13-fortnite-adds-cheaper-mobile-payment-option-to-circumvent-apple-google-fees

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Chris is off doing things again, so we have double the Tom this week with Events Committee member Tom J joining regulars Tom P and Will. Tom P has been playing the Avenger's Beta and gets to air his thoughts on it, plus the team talk at length about the recent State of Play from Sony as well as the breaking down conversations about accessibility and controllers and platform exclusivities.

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All the links we referenced:

• Playstation State of Play:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu8jivl_po4

• PS4 controller won’t work with PS5

• https://www.techradar.com/news/ps5-controller-dualsense

• Xbox series S leaks via controller boxes.

• @TomWarren of the Verge

• Apple, xCloud

• https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21358074/microsoft-xcloud-cloud-gaming-condems-apple-app-store-rules-iphone-ios

• Virgin media, Avengers & Spiderman

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-10-marvels-avengers-has-a-set-of-skins-for-virgin-media-customers

• Analogue Pocket

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/08/03/analogue-pocket-pre-orders-are-sold-out-but-company-is-making-more

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Chris returns from his wayward travels and chats with Tom and Matt from Vox Ludio (and volunteer team member) about another game property being adapted for film, lots of Halo, and developments in the eSports world around Belong and GAME. We also have Gareth in a new segment.

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All the links we referenced:

• GAME sells its Belong brand to esports firm Vindex

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-29-game-sells-its-belong-brand-to-esports-firm-vindex

• Halo Infinite multiplayer is reportedly free-to-play, 343 know they need improvements

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-31-halo-infinite-multiplayer-is-free-to-play-report

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-31-halo-infinite-developer-says-it-has-work-to-do-on-games-visuals

• Marvel's Avengers War Table showed off a whole bunch of stuff inc. Hawkeye As First DLC Character

• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-avengers-will-add-hawkeye-as-first-dlc-cha/1100-6480313/

• Netflix announce Beyond Good & Evil Film:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-01-netflix-beyond-good-and-evil-film-announced

• New Battletoads game:

• https://kotaku.com/the-new-battletoads-game-is-finally-coming-out-august-2-1844570666

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With Chris out of the drivers seat Tom, Will and Harry discuss the Xbox Showcase, the future of the Console, the ever looming world of cloud gaming and discuss the 'art' of Video Game critiquing and toxic culture in the video game space.

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Links for all the articles sourced this week:

• Ghost of Tsushima - Sony’s Fastest Selling New IP -https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-24-ghost-of-tsushima-is-sonys-fastest-selling-new-playstation-4-ip
• Sonic 2 (Movie) Release Date - April 8th 2022 - https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-movie-release-date/
• Super Mario 64 Luigi Code - https://bleedingcool.com/games/a-new-luigi-code-is-found-24-years-after-super-mario-64-was-released/
• New Atari Mobile Rhythm Game Out Now - Beat Legend: Avicii - https://gaminglyfe.com/atari-releases-beat-legend-avicii/
• PS5 Increasing Production to 10 Million - https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-sony-reportedly-increasing-production-to-10-million-consoles-in-2020
• Xbox Series X Showcase - https://www.theguardian.com/games/live/2020/jul/23/xbox-games-showcase-announcement
• Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - Update or New Game? - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-24-follow-up-phantasy-star-online-2-new-genesis-video-clarifies-its-a-standalone-game

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Jason Schreier - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Sweat-Pixels-Triumphant-Turbulent/dp/0062651234/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blood+sweat+and+pixels&qid=1595847378&sr=8-1

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Tom is back with Chris this week along with the first appearance from team member Jenna-Beth! They fix societal issues at large (via the route of loot boxes, the definition of a "game", and even touching on Eminem).

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All the links we referenced:

• Metacritic have changed how user reviews are submitted:

• https://www.engadget.com/metacritic-score-bombing-game-review-changes-150200740.html

• Microsoft discontinues production of Xbox One X:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-16-microsoft-officially-discontinues-xbox-one-x-and-xbox-one-s-all-digital-edition

• Stadia isn’t actually dead:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-14-stadia-lands-exclusives-from-konami-harmonix-and-more

• Sony says no to ‘surprise pre-order’

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-18-sony-says-no-it-wont-surprise-reveal-ps5-pre-orders

• Worms Armageddon Patch after 21 years:

• https://kotaku.com/worms-armageddon-just-got-a-major-patch-21-years-after-1844421416

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This week Chris and Will are joined by Ray from Perp Games. We touch on retro consoles revived, expensive games and collectors, Half-life 3 (!!!) and the ongoing gambling crisis because of loot boxes. Plus, some news from Perp and some exciting exclusive info about The Arcade Vaults!

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Perp Games:

• Website: https://www.perpgames.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Perpgames
• Maid of Sker: https://www.perpgames.com/game/maid-of-sker/
• The Persistence: https://www.perpgames.com/game/the-persistence/
• Budget Cuts: https://www.perpgames.com/game/budget-cuts/
• The Walking Dead Onslaught: https://www.perpgames.com/game/the-walking-dead-onslaught/

All the links we referenced:

• Giancarlo Esposito In Far Cry 6 (plus FC6 leak!):

• https://www.techradar.com/news/far-cry-6-confirmed-by-leak-and-its-coming-to-ps5

• Epic and Sony team up:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/07/09/sonys-250-million-investment-in-epic-shows-fortnite-is-just-a-sign-of-whats-to-come/#3ff1a8937d01

• Another TV Show?! - Sims Game Show:

• https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/8/21316493/the-sims-4-sparkd-tbs-reality-tv-show

• 80% of Capcom Sales are Digital:

• https://www.vg247.com/2020/07/10/capcom-80-percent-digital-sales/

• Super Mario Bros: The Most Expensive Game Ever:

• https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/10/21320274/super-mario-bros-sealed-copy-auction-record-most-expensive-game-ever

• Atari VCS 800 releasing Autumn 2020/Console Price:

• https://www.thegamer.com/atari-vcs-console-fall-2020-pre-orders-available / https://gamerant.com/atari-vcs-800-price/

• Valve talk about Half life 3 and other things in a new documentary:

• https://www.denofgeek.com/games/why-half-life-3-left-4-dead-3-valve-canceled/

• Loot boxes back in the news again (FIFA):

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-09-fifa-loot-boxes-once-again-hit-the-mainstream-headlines-as-teen-blows-gbp3000-on-packs

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Tom and Chris are joined by events committee member and freelance game developer Kev, covering gaming news and deep diving into various topics. This week, we're tapping in Welsh nationalism, amazing door systems, Hellboy-like games, ridiculous pricing systems and fixing broken joy-cons.

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Mochi Mode: https://www.mochimodegames.com/

All the links we referenced:

• New Metal Slug Game:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-27-brand-new-metal-slug-game-announced

• An official apology for joy-con drift??

• https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/30/21308085/joy-con-drift-apology-nintendo-president

• Nintendo reportedly dropping sales digital codes from other stores:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-01-nintendo-reportedly-stops-sale-of-digital-download-codes-for-emea-retailers

• Fallout TV series:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-02-amazon-is-making-a-fallout-tv-series-with-the-creators-of-westworld

• Maid of Sker:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-03-welsh-folklore-inspired-stealth-horror-maid-of-sker-is-out-at-the-end-of-july

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewkx5eBlOEs

• Evo Cancelled, MK11, Bandai Namco and Capcom pull out, Smash community rocked by allegations:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-03-nintendo-condemns-abuse-as-allegations-spread-across-smash-bros-community

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-03-evo-online-cancelled-ceo-fired-following-sexual-misconduct-allegation

• NBA Pricing, No Next Gen Upgrade:

• https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/2/21311250/nba-2k21-playstation-5-xbox-series-x-versions-70-dollars-next-gen-price-increase-games

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Tom and Chris are back with special guest Leah, from Wonderstruck and community manager for Exit 23 games. This week the talks gets serious about the current state of games industry, plus we cover the ongoing saga of the King of Kong and the swathe of TV adaptations popping up everywhere.

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Exit 23 Games: https://exit23.games/

Wonderstruck: http://wonderstruckgames.com/

Boundless: https://playboundless.com/

All the links we referenced:

• Cuphead Netflix Series Gets a First Tease

• http://www.ign.com/articles/2020/06/26/cuphead-netflix-series-first-teaser

• Disco Elysium TV Adaptation Announced From Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Producer

• http://www.ign.com/articles/2020/06/26/disco-elysium-tv-adaptation-announced-from-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-producer

• Hands-on with CyberPunk 2077 - Next Gen-Console Watch

• https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/26/hands-on-with-cyberpunk-2077-next-gen-console-watch

• Avengers War Table stuff, breakdown of gameplay MODOK etc

• https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/marvels-avengers-game-war-table-reveals-thor-gamep/1100-6478939/

• Pokemon Unite MOBA

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-24-pokemon-unite-is-a-new-free-to-play-moba-from-tencent

• Billy Mitchell is back in the Guiness Records

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-19-guinness-world-records-reinstates-billy-mitchells-pac-man-and-donkey-kong-records

• Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Ubisoft, insomniac, IGN and many others

• http://www.ign.com/articles/2020/06/26/ubisoft-responds-to-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-its-team-members

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-24-spider-man-studio-responds-to-sexual-harassment-allegations

• https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.usgamer.net/amp/abuse-and-sexual-assault-harassment-allegations-games-industry

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In our latest episode Tom has been subbed in by Will and Sarah, who along with Chris discuss lots and lots of news, somehow avoid spoiling The Last of Us: Part II, and bemoan the lack of respect game franchises have for their own canon.

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All the links we referenced:

• Fortnite:

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-06-16-fortnite-the-device-event-was-capped-at-12m-players

• Star Wars:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-19-star-wars-squadrons-can-be-played-completely-in-vr

• Review bombing for TLOU2

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/06/21/the-last-of-us-part-2-is-getting-predictably-user-score-bombed-on-metacritic/#5bcb1ed45c25

• Cyberpunk 2077 delayed

• https://www.techradar.com/news/why-the-cyberpunk-2077-delay-is-both-good-and-bad

• Mixer is gone!

• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-shutting-down-mixer-ninja-and-others-fre/1100-6478822/

• Rocksteady Suicide Squad game:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-22-yes-batman-arkham-developer-rocksteady-is-making-a-suicide-squad-game

• Crash Bandicoot 4 Trailer

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCum266l1vY

• Accessibility in games:

• https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/06/blind_gamer_reacts_to_the_last_of_us_2s_unprecedented_accessibility_options

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In our latest episode we are joined by Pill Bug Interactive, the Bafta nominated pair behind Cycle 28. We discuss the biggest news of the week in great detail (the PS5 announcements) but there other things happening too, just about!

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All the links we referenced:

• Pill Bug's Website and stream:

• https://www.pillbug.zone/

• https://www.pscp.tv/PillBugInt

• Command & Conquer:

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-command-and-conquer-remastered-analysis

• Harry Potter RPG leak:

• https://www.vg247.com/2020/06/08/harry-potter-rpg-hogwarts-a-dark-legacy-leak/amp/

• The Last of Us TV Show:

• https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-key-piece-of-the-last-of-us-tv-adaptation-has-been-re-1843952834

• PS5 Game releases:

• https://www.t3.com/us/news/ps5-reveal-event-playstation-5-revealed

• PS5 hardware reveal:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkC0l4iekYo

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Its Episode 2, with our first ever guest Dyfed, from Rules of Play in Cardiff. We chat about the big (not big) Sega news, our own Uncharted-level franchises that haven't been done yet, GDQ, The Last of Us: Part 2's violence, Cuphead (and its own brand of violence-inducing behaviour!) and of course loads more!

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All the links we referenced in the Podcast:

• Sony

• https://www.cnet.com/news/sony-delays-ps5-event-in-light-of-nationwide-protests/

• Sega

• https://www.gsmarena.com/sega_announces_four_new_game_gear_...

• http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/yes_segas_revolutionary_a...

• GDQ

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-05-this-years-summer-games...

• Naughty Dog

• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-05-there-are-games-that-...

• (TLoU2 Cinematic Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXl9GI1p_Os

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Presenting The Arcade Vaults Podcast - Episode 1! Every week, Chris and Tom talk about games, the latest industry news, what we're playing and more. This week, there's talk about Sony, Nintendo World, a surprise Sega announcement and we recommend two games that sound suspiciously like each other. (They're not!).

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