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We recap the PlayStation Showcase where Sony highlighted the following games: KOTOR remake, Project EVE, Tiny Tina Wonderlands, Forspoken Rainbow Six Extraction, Alan wake Eemastered, GTA V, Ghost Wire Tokyo Guardians of the Galaxy, Vampire Blood Hunt, Deathloop, Radiohead Experience, Tchia, Uncharted Collection, Wolverine, GT 7, Spider Man 2 2023, God of War Ragnaraok
The Koalition founders reunite to give their takes on all of the news coming out of Gamescom. We touch on Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, Saints Row and Marvel Midnight Suns. We also reveal some details about the upcoming Audible documentary on Jerry Lawson, made by Anthony Frasier and ABF Creative.
We discuss the Sony State of Play stream in which Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and how the upgrade to PlayStation 5 will be handled. The upgrade will also unlock a DLC pack featuring popular Final Fantasy 7 character Yuffie, but we have some pretty interesting thoughts about this.
We run through the history of Cyberpunk 2077 and offer our commentary on how the game was handled. We also share our honest opinions on the game after playing it for ourselves.
We react to the Sony PS5 stream that just took place, with announcements such as Final Fantasy 16, Harry Potter, God of War: Ragnarok and more. We also breakdown the PS5 price.
This is a special one hour discussion about Microsoft's decision to delay Halo: Infinite. Will this delay hurt the Xbox Series X in the longrun? Let us know what you guys think. On this show: Gary Swaby, Richard Bailey, Max Moeller.
We discuss the Xbox Games Showcase that took place earlier today and reveal whether it made us want an Xbox Series X. We also compare the gaming lineup with what we've seen of the PlayStation 5's library.
The PlayStation 5 was officially unveiled tonight when Sony showed two versions of the console. One is the regular version and the other is a digital only version with no Blu-ray drive. There were also some major game announcements for the system. Including: Spider-Man Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon: Forbidden West and Demon Souls. The crew shares their thoughts on these announcements and whether they'll be purchasing the PS5 this year.
We share our thoughts on the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo, Ghost of Tsushima and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 Remastered. Topics discussed:- Unreal Engine 5- Ghost of Tsushima- The decline of Overwatch- Tony Hawk- Streets of Rage 4
On this episode we discuss the delay of The Last of Us Part 2 and what it means. Other topics discussed: - Phil Spencer IGN Unlocked interview thoughts- Supporter question: Why is an 8 or an 80 review score seen as bad?- E3 returns in 2021, but do we want it to? - Someone has something bad to say about Animal Crossing People on this episode: Richard Bailey Jr., Gary Swaby, Edward Velazquez, Anthony Frasier
In the return of the The Co-op Podcast, Gary Swaby and Richard Bailey Jr. are joined by TK Alumni Anthony Frasier and Edward Velazquez. Show topics: - Thoughts on Mark Cerny's PS5 briefing - Anthony calls out PlayStation fans - Predictions on the price of Xbox Series X and PS5 - Will this be the generation when we go all digital? - Is the PlayStation brand's reach limited to the console itself?
On March 18th 2020, Sony's Mark Cerny gave a technical presentation about the PlayStation 5 architecture. This is our official recap of the stream, which includes our thoughts, predictions, speculation and comparisons to the Xbox Series X.
Gary Swaby interviews Annabel Anzy, the founder of Melanin Gamers to find out what Melanin Gamers is, why it was started and what the group is doing to unite gamers all over the globe. In the interview, Annabel discusses her origins as a gamer, her favorite game series', and why spreading awareness about representation in gaming is important. Annabel also touches on how she's able to keep up her grind, despite suffering with Sickle Cell Anemia, a chronic illness. Melanin Gamers is throwing a gaming event at the Microsoft Store in Oxford Circus this Saturday (November 2nd). It's free for anyone to attend and The Koalition will be in the house.
Disney and Sony have struck a new deal for at least one more Spider-Man film to be released in the MCU. We discuss the terms of the deal, as well as which cameos and appearances we want to see happen in the new film. We also discuss Sony's potential plans for the future.
Naughty Dog lead designer Emilia Schatz has confirmed that The Last of Us Part 2 will have no Factions multi-player mode and that their decision has been to double down on the single-player story experience. This has cased mixed reactions from fans and media alike.
We discuss the fallout between Sony and Disney that has caused Tom Holland's Spider-Man to be ejected from the MCU. Can Spider-Man survive with Sony 100% behind the wheel? What does this mean for the MCU now? Let us know your thoughts on this gut punch!
We recap what Hideo Kojima revealed about Death Stranding at Gamescom 2019. Did we learn anything new about the games story? Is Kojima hiding something from us? What is our analysis on the new character Mama? We address all questions...
On this episode of The Co-op Podcast, we discuss the latest MCU phase 4 news from Comic Con, as well as the leaked gameplay for Marvel's Avengers. We also touch on Nintendos dominance in the NPDs.
On this week's episode of The Co-op Podcast, we discuss the following: - Nintendo Switch Lite- No pre-order bonus or season pass for Shenmue III Kickstarter backers- Final Fantasy VII Remake PlayStation exclusivity- Cuphead Netflix cartoon- Is Netflix about to be disrupted?& Much more
We discuss the latest news and rumors regarding PS5, Nintendo Switch and more. We're joined by special guest Taylor Lyles.
We recap the events of the E3 2019, with Jakejames Lugo and Richard Bailey, who both attended the show. Join us and get involved in the discussion.
We share all news and predictions for E3 2019, as well as giving Death Stranding impressions.Topics:- Call of Duty to feature Crossplay support - Death Stranding trailer impressions- EA Play E3 schedule- First Marvel’s Avengers details leaked
We discuss the 75% revenue decline for Apex Legends and whether the game has a future. Other topics:- Nintendo reportedly also looking to rely on Microsoft’s cloud tech- Sonic movie delayed to 2020 so they can change character design-George RR Martin may be working with From Software for GoT game. - Sony Making their own movie production company. Which games do you want to see as a movie?- April NPD
We discuss the collaboration between Microsoft and Sony on cloud services and how this may affect next-genOther topics:- Call of Duty 2020 being developed by Treyarch - Activision won’t have a booth at E3 2019 - Skull and bones delayed till 2020. Three AAA titles planned for release between now and spring 2020 - The Last of us part 2 development wrapping up
We discuss the PlayStation State of Play in which Final Fantasy VII Remake was shown. Other topics:- Platinum wasn’t happy to see Microsoft take all the blame for cancelling Scalebound, says Inaba- Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Impressions- EA Access is coming to PS4 this June, despite Sony shunning the services years ago- Will Dragon Age 4 be a success for Bioware?- Who is EA's flagship studio now?
Based on the news that the PS5 won't be releasing in Q1 2019, we discuss when we should expect the system.Other topics:- Has Gary left the PlayStation nation? / Censorship on PS4- Sonic movie creator promises to change the character design after criticism- Epic to acquire Rocket League- Borderlands 3 thoughts
BEWARE! THIS DISCUSSION HAS AVENGERS: ENDGAME SPOILERS This is our official review / discussion of Avengers: Endgame, and we've assembled our own team of heroes to break down the film in detail. Cast: Richard Bailey, Gary Swaby, Dana Abercrombie, Tony Polanco, Reggie, Carlos, Robert Workman, Austin Conway
Todays cast: Richard Bailey, Gary Swaby & Dana Abercrombie Today's topics:- PSN ID name changes are now live- Dana talks about Samurai Shodown- Actress confirms Horizon Zero Dawn 2 is in development?- Watch Dogs 3 reportedly set to take place in London - The drama behind the Dragon Age 4 reboot & Gary’s article - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
We breakdown the Disney Plus service and its value when compared to other services. Is it time to unsubscribe from Netflix?
Today's topics:- Elder scrolls 6 and starfield won’t be at E3 2019- Borderlands 3 reveal at pax east 2019. Are we excited?- Ubisoft E3 2019 conference dated for June 10th- Sekiro difficulty: should it have an easy mode?- Apple arcade reveal impressions- Sony state of play impressions
Today's topics:- Metro Exodus sells better on Epic Store than on Steam. Is Steam dead? - Quantic Dreams games (officially) coming to Epic Store- February 2019 NPD: Anthem and Jump Force top software sales- Google Stadia: Is it here to Stadia?
Today's topics:- The Division 2 impressions- EA paid Ninja $1 to promote Apex Legends and publishers won't even work with us for free, smh This Year- Halo: The Master Chief Collection is finally coming to PC - Microsoft Is Bringing Xbox Live to iOS and Android. Could PS4 and Nintendo Be Next? - Sony to buyout Rockstar and Take Two? - Jade Raymond joins Google as VP - The Google console?
On this episode we were joined by The Koalition co-founders, Edward Velazquez and Carl Ebanks. Today's topics:- VR coming to the Nintendo Switch - Thoughts on the Sonic movie- Death Stranding Behind Schedule According To Kojima - Mortal Kombat 11 Story Trailer Impressions - Anthem is BioWares lowest rated title / Console bricking?- EA Play Will Have No Press Conference This Year
Today's topics:- Rage 2 Impressions- January NPD- Reggie Fils-aime is leaving Nintendo ;( - Xbox Game Pass coming to Switch? - The next Xboxes are to be announced as "Lockheart" and "Anaconda" - Will Microsoft takeover?
Today's topics:- Thoughts on PC and EA Access getting games like Anthem a week ahead of everyone else - Nintendo Direct wrapup- Shawn Layden says they’ve been open to cross-play on PS4 but developers say they were told NO - Jim Ryan appointed the president of Sony Interactive- Crackdown 3: Should people be so hard on it?
Today's topics:- A Metroid Prime direct is happening next week. What are your expectations? - PUBG wins Game of the Year on the Steam awards (Gary talks about the obvious politics) - Layoffs coming for Activision Blizzard? - Apex Legend already has 10 million registered players and 1 million concurrent players - Microsoft to bring Xbox Live to Switch, iOS and Android
Today's topics: - Netease buys a majority stake in Quantic Dream- Metro Exodus receiving backlash from Steam community over switching to EPIC’s marketplace- Bioware's Anthem Chart- The Titanfall battle royale game- Is GameStop crumbling?
On this episode of The Co-op Podcast, we give impressions on the Anthem Demo and Resident Evil 2 remake. Other topics of discussion:- December 2018 NPDs- CD Projekt creative director goes to Bungie
Gary Swaby and Edward Velazquez breakdown their thoughts on the Red Dead Redemption 2 story, including the epilogue. This discussion contains spoilers so only listen if you've completed the game.Intro theme = Unshaken by D'Angelo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm-WEZRpWuA Background music by KRYPT: https://about.me/carldaniel
On this episode of The Co-op Podcast, we list our top video game development studios. Other topics of discussion:- Thoughts on the Spider-Man Far From Home trailer - Mortal Kombat 11 reveal impressions: Custom skins, Fatalaties, Ronda Rousey- Is Soulja Boy an embarrassment to minorities in the gaming industry?Visit Rameez Quadri's graphic design site: http://rameezquadri.com
Welcome to the first episode of The Co-op Podcast in 2019. This week we share some of our gaming predictions for the year.Topics of discussion:- Bungie parts ways with Activision- PS4 sells 91 million units- What moves should Sony, MS, and Nintendo make in 2019?
On the final episode of 2018, the cast speaks on their best and worst games of 2018 and which games we're excited for in 2019. Whichever game is mentioned as the best game the most times will officially be considered our Game of the Year.Here's a reminder of some games that were released in 2018: God of War, Detroit Become Human, Spider-Man, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Celeste, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Fallout 76, Far Cry 5, Forza Horizon 4 & many more.
Discord is now allowing game developers to publish their games on its platform with a 90/10 revenue split. Will this disrupt Steam? Other topics:- Last chance to get a SNES or NES mini- The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 3 releases in January - Metro Exodus releasing Feb 15th
We recap some of the announcements from The Game Awards and analyze the moment when Shawn Layden, Phil Spencer and Reggie Fils-Aimé stood side by side. Is fanboyism dead? Other topics: - Things get worse for Bethesda - SouljaGame
Charles Singletary joins us on this anniversary edition of The Co-op Podcast. This week we share some of our thoughts on the next Dragon Age game and what we expect from Obsidian's new RPG. Both these things are rumored to be announced at The Game Awards next week. Other topics:- Daredevil canceled - Best The Koalition moments
On today's show, we continue to celebrate our anniversary month by inviting some members of The Koalition staff back on The Co-op. We discuss Fallout 76 bombing and the October 2018 NPDs. Other topics:- Best The Koalition moments
Yesterday, it was announced that Sony PlayStation would be missing E3 2019. After this news hit, the Internet exploded with talk about what this will mean for both the PlayStation brand and the E3 organization (ESA). We share our thoughts on the subject today.Other topics:- The Game Awards 2018 nominees- Best The Koalition moments (to celebrate the 10 year anniversary)
On this Anniversary edition of The Co-op Podcast, we talk Microsoft's X018 event, Square Enix & Final Fantasy XV and we reminisce about some of our best memories covering video games over the past 10 years.We're joined by The Koalition and Co-op founder, Anthony Frasier and Koalition alumni, Fergus Mills.
On this debut episode of MovieCast, Entertainment Editor Dana Abercrombie shares her in-depth thoughts on Fantastic Beats: The Crimes of Grindelwald after being among the first group of people to see the film at a New York premiere event. We also discuss the following topics: Bad Boys 3 and Sister Act 3 Announced Standout October Movies Halloween Box Office The Girl in the Spider's Web Film Review and More
We speak on whether the PlayStation Classic is worth the purchase, after the full list of games was announced.Also discussed:- Rockstar sues Trusted Reviews £1m over Red Dead Redemption 2 leaks. Is this warranted? - The Witcher teaser clip - PS4 has now shipped 86.1 million units in totalHere’s the full list of PlayStation Classic games…– Battle Arena Toshinden– Cool Boarders 2– Destruction Derby– Final Fantasy VII– Grand Theft Auto– Intelligent Qube– Jumping Flash!– Metal Gear Solid– Mr. Driller– Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee– Rayman– Resident Evil Director’s Cut– Revelations: Persona– Ridge Racer Type 4– Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo– Syphon Filter– Tekken 3– Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six– Twisted Metal– Wild Arms
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now, and analysts are already predicting that the game will net over 500m in royalties. But will this game be as successful as GTAV? We share our thoughts.Also discussed:- Microsoft is officially bringing Games Pass to PC soon- What’s up with the crazy disclaimers for the name changing beta on PS4? - Jade Raymond Leaves EA- Bethesda tells Fallout 76 beta players to expect spectacular new issues- September 2018 NPD numbers
We discuss the outrage caused by Dan Houser talking about the number of hours worked per week to develop Red Dead Redemption 2 (100 hours).Also discussed:- GamesTM and GamesMaster magazines are closing down in the UK- A PSN message was crashing systems. Sony have now apparently fixed it.- Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to PC in 2019 according to retailer - Red Dead Redemption 2 coming on 2 discs
Finally, the most requested feature is coming to PSN. You'll soon be able to change your name. We'll discuss the feature and whether it's way too late.Also discussed:- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has the best launch of any AC game this gen - The Witcher Showrunner casts Ciri and Yennifer - Microsoft in talks to buy Obsidian - Microsoft reveals Project xCloud, a new game streaming service launching in 2019 - Sony confirms they are working on next-generation PlayStation
We discuss the lawsuit between author Andrzej Sapkowski and CD Projekt over 16 million for the IP. Also discussed:- New Harry Potter Game leaks- Telltale lays off remaining staff - Rumor: New Nintendo Switch model coming in 2019
We discuss what Sony's decision to cancel PSX 2018 may imply.Also discussed:- A former employee sues Telltale for breaking labor laws- Mouse and Keyboard support coming to Xbox One- Sony backtracking on Fortnite crossplay
We cover the breaking news about Telltale Games having more layoffs. Currently, only 25 staff are left standing, and the future game releases are in jeopardy.Other Topics:- Captain Marvel trailer impressions- Red Dead Redemption 2 online will launch in November- Dead Rising team finished?- Spider-Man opening sales beat God of War - PlayStation Now will soon allow subscribers to download PS1 and PS2 games- Sony Announces PlayStation Classic (mini PlayStation)
We address the statements made by Aaron Greenberg about Microsoft not needing Crackdown 3 this holiday. Greenbeg states that there are more than enough games coming for Xbox this Fall.Other topics:- Henry Cavill leaves DC Universe for The Witcher- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey coming to the Switch in Japan, via cloud- Final Fantasy 7, 9, 10 & 12 coming to the Switch and Xbox
This week on The Co-op Podcast, we discuss Henry Cavill being cast as Geralt for The Witcher Netflix series and Bioware using influences from Anthem for the next Dragon Age and Mass Effect.Other topics:- THQ Nordic gets the rights to Kingdoms of Amalur series- Death Stranding stage presentation set for September 23 at TGS
We share our thoughts on the Cyberpunk 2077 stream that CD Projekt Red released earlier this week, and we discuss whether there will be significant changes in the final version. Also discussed:- EA is donating $1 million to the victims of the Jacksonville shooting- Streets of Rage 4 announced / Onimusha remastered- Xbox All Access is confirmed- Spider-Man criticisms
We talk about the reported Xbox All Access service that would allow subscribers to get Xbox Live, Gamepass and an Xbox One S device for a monthly subscription fee. Would something like this bring the Xbox brand to the forefront of gaming?Other topics:- Miyamoto says fixed price games are preferable to free-to-play | Do gamers agree? - Ubisoft CEO says there’s no Assassin’s Creed coming in 2019 - Shenmue 3 gets an official release date of August 27 2019 - Gamescom summary / wrapup
This week we discuss some news stories relating to Bethesda, including their reveiw policy change and their attitude towards PS4 crossplay.Other topics:- Jeff Easterling from 323 Industries says Halo: Infinite should be considered Halo 6- THQ Nordic acquires the rights to Timesplitters. - Nintendo has sold 700 Million gaming systems since 1983, which one is your favorite?
Doom Eternal was just shown at QuakeCon 2018. It has some neat new features, but will it end up being the most anticipated game of 2019? We discuss this and more. Other topics:- IGN reviewer plagiarized Dead Cells review and then gets fired- Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay impressions- 500 Million PS4 Pro Limited Edition impressions
On this episode of The Co-op Podcast, Richard Bailey, Gary Swaby and Rameez Quadri rank their top 3 Telltale games. Also discussed: - Nathan Fillion Uncharted short film reactions- Thoughts on Spider-Man new trailer and the Spider-Man PS4 Pro bundle- Halo: Infinite won't have Battle Royale- Thoughts on Xbox One making a billion in revenue- Microsoft Games Com predictions
We discuss our personal top 3 Grand Theft Auto video games and why. Also discussed:- NPD predicts Switch will be the best-selling console of the year- We discuss Jade Raymond's statement about why fans want to play Star Wars games so badly.
Welcome to another edition of The Co-op Podcast. On this episode we discuss unreleased or "cancelled" games that never saw the light of day.Other topics:- Cyberpunk 2077 thing with SIFTD- Guild Wars 2 writers fired after Twitter argument - Twitch streamer controversy that Polygon brought up- Entertainment News
We discuss whether EA's business practices have hurt the Star Wars brand in the gaming industry and what should be done next. Other topics:- Google is working on a gaming / streaming platform- Halo TV show Greenlit by Showtime. What are your expectations?- Bioware blames Zelda and other RPGs for its failure. Do you agree? - Amy Hennig leaves EA, Star Wars game on hold
We discuss the May 2018 NPD numbers that saw State of Decay 2 become the leading game in terms of software sales. Other topics:- Final Fantasy 7 was announced too early- Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC- Life is Strange 2 release date- Crackdown 3 News
With Richard Bailey Jr and Chris Katsuragi back from E3, they give their take on the event from the perspective of those who attended. They'll share their best (and possibly worst) experiences from the event.Also discussed:- Sony won't allow Fortnite players to carry their account across devices- Netflix adding interactive experiences
We share our thoughts on each of the major E3 2018 press conferences. Including: EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, PC Gaming, Ubisoft, Sony & Nintendo.
On this episode of REACT, we break down the Microsoft E3 2018 Xbox Briefing. This show will be jam packed with impressions, debates and discussions.
After slandering Gary and Richard for not giving Microsoft their just due on the previous episode of The Co-op, Edward V and Ruthless Kid give their own predictions on what they expect from Microsoft at E3 this Sunday. NOTE: This is being released for FREE as a thank you to all our loyal listeners. Expect much more content like this throughout E3 week.
On this exciting episode of The Co-op Podcast, we discuss everything we know so far about E3 2018, which begins next Saturday on June 9th. Also discussed:- Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey leaked- Fallout 76 revealed- Pokemon news
We discuss the Sony CEO announcing that the PS4 is coming towards the end of its lifecycle. Also discussed:- April 2018 NPD numbers- Thoughts on the Battlefield 5 reveal- Dana's Entertainment news- Much more
This week, we discuss the reveal of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game. Also discussed:- Thoughts on RAGE 2- Cliffy B announces that Boss Key Productions is closing its doors- Dana's Entertainment News- Shenmue 3 delayed to 2019
We discuss Shawn Layden's recent description of their upcoming E3 2018 conference. The event is said to be heavily focused on providing "Deep-dives" for Death Stranding, The Last of Us II and Spider-man. Also discussed: - Monster Hunter film goes into production in September - Shadow of the Tomb Raider reportedly costs upward of $100 million to make- Square Enix is confident that we may get Kingdom Hearts 3 this year - Dana's entertainment news- Walmart leaks upcoming fall games
We share our thoughts on the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer and discuss how excited we are for the game as well as features we want to see in it. Other topics:- Remedy’s mysterious new game will be at E3 2018 - God of War sells 3.1 million copies in three days- New details on WWE 2K19- CD Projekt is bringing an RPG to E3- Thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2
We share our thoughts on Avengers Infinity War and discuss whether it's the best Marvel movie to date or not. This show is full of spoilers so only listen if you've already seen the film.Let us know what you rate this film and where you rank it in your list of Marvel movies.
We discuss the new footage and details about the final Tomb Raider game in the new series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.Also to be discussed:- March NPDs- Devolver Digital statements about gamers online- Valve buys Firewatch developer- Infinity War- God of War- And much more
We discuss the new information that has come out this week that suggests both Call of Duty and Battlefield will have Battle Royale modes. Call of Duty will also have no single player mode this year. Are EA and Activision running out of ideas? Also discussed- God of War impressions - Gary speaks on his experience with Monster Hunter - Is the Star Wars Battlefront brand doomed?
Tony Polanco from the Throwdown joins us to talk about God of War ahead of its release. We also discuss whether we think it will end up being game of the generation when all the smoke has cleared.Other topics:- Was it a bad idea for Boss Key Productions to release Battle Royale game Radical Heights?- Shenmue 1 and 2 are being re-released this year for PC, PS4 and Xbox One- What's going on with Stan Lee?- Joss Whedon replaced by Christina Hodson as screenwriter for Batgirl- Plus more
Jakejames Lugo discusses his time at Pax East 2018. On this show he will be talking in-depth about all games he played, as well as all the panels and activities he got to check out over the long weekend.
On this week's edition of The Co-op Podcast, we share our in-depth thoughts on the news that EA is working on a new open-world Star Wars game with online features. Will this game receive backlash from fans due to excessive microtransactions or can it turn out to be a runaway success? We discuss this along with the other following topics: Other topics: - No Man's Sky Coming To Xbox One This Summer- Dragon Quest XI Coming To The West On September 4th- Sea of Thieves Is the Fastest Selling First Party IP This Generation- Dana's Entertainment News Segment (A Quiet Place & Ready Player One Reviews)
Max Moeller shares his thoughts on Sea of Thieves and breaks down his theory about Sea of Thieves being a shallow means to develop Game Pass. Other topics:- Richard talks GDC 2018- CD Projekt has another AAA RPG in development. What could this be?- Super Smash Bros is confirmed for the Switch. How could they update it? - Gary asks if mobile devices can ever become a place for hardcore gaming
We discuss Microsoft's PR rep revealing that they will be moving their E3 experience to the Microsoft Theater in L.A Live and then claiming that it will be the biggest Microsoft showing to date. Other topics- How cool is it to see Geralt in Soul Calibur 6? - Sega announces Sonic Mania Plus - Twitch Prime subscribers will now get free games - Infinity War trailer reactions / Entertainment news- Shadow of the Tomb Raider gets teased and is set for release September 14th - Microtransactions are coming back to Battlefront 2 in April, but it will be for cosmetics only.
On today's episode of the Co-op Podcast, we discuss the official announcement of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and question whether or not we should be excited about the upcoming sequel. Will the upcoming October 12th release date impact Battlefield 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2? We dive into all of these topics including the following: Other tipics:Sony Delays Days Gone Until 2019Nintendo Direct ThoughtsValve Starting To Ship Games AgainThe Division 2 Announcement ReactionsState of Decay 2 Announcement Reactions
We speak on the new changes to PlayStation Plus that omits PS3 and Vita games, and also the fact that President Trump plans to hold a meeting about Video Games. Other topics:- Detroit Become Human gets May 25th release date- Battlefield to be set in WW2. But is this too played out now? - The ESA to add “in-game purchases” to video games.
Phil Spencer went on record in saying that Microsoft "needed a reboot" and proceeded to talk about complications that the company faced in the gaming industry. With this in mind, we discuss whether Phil Spencer will be able to make the reboot needed.Other topics:- Anthem and Battlefield will be “on-hand” at EA PLAY in June - Should video games be blamed for school shootings? - Burnout Paradise remaster is coming, and it won’t have microtransactions
THQ Nordic has acquired some legacy THQ studios and IPs, including Saints Row, Homefront and Dead Island? Does this mean THQ as we knew it is on the comeback?Also discussed:- Bayonetta 3 lead explains why the series is exclusive- CD Projekt talks down on loot boxes- You can now party chat on Xbox One from your phone. Microsoft beats Nintendo to it.
We talk about some of the latest new stories in gaming, Including the Kingdom Hearts 3 release date announcement, Red Dead Redemption Battle Royale mode, Monster Hunter sales and more.Topics:- Fortnite hits 3.4m concurrent players and can’t handle the pressure- PUBG numbers dwindle - New Red Dead Redemption 2 details confirm that it has a Battle Royale mode. - Monster Hunter World digital and retail shipments hit 6 million units worldwide- Capcom cancels unannounced game, reduces scope of next Dead Rising
Kaz Hirai announced that he is stepping down as CEO at Sony Computer Entertainment. What does this mean for PlayStation?Other topics:- Rumours: Microsoft wants to buy EA, Valve or PUBG. What are your thoughts on them buying either one of these? - Nintendo Switch paid service will be launching in September - Red Dead Redemption is now coming October 26th - Sony CEO Kaz Hirai is stepping down
We discuss Nintendo's announcement of Nintendo Labo and more. Other topics: - Overwatch player xQc suspended from Overwatch League - Tomb Raider movie trailer thoughts - Will Metal Gear Survive be a sleeper hit? - NPD software sales Entertainment topics: Pokemon detective movie update Live action Sword and the Stone movie This Cloverfield movie promotion released Grownish renewed Marvel's Cloak and Dagger release date Marvel's Runaways renewed Men in Black spinoff announced Shazam casting announced Bad Boys spinoff announced
We discuss some of the latest topics in gaming, including David Cage and Quantic Dreams employee abuse allegations, Nintendo Direct, Xbox One beating PS4 on the NPD and more.
We discuss whether 2018 will be the best year in gaming, with the incredible line-up that's in store. Also discussed: - LawBreakers publisher blames PUBG for low sales - Our personal GOTY 2017 picks - Entertainment: Updates on Atlanta season 2 and American Horror show - Nintendo Switch becomes the fastest selling console ever. - 2018 Gaming resolutions: Discuss how you want your gaming habits to change in 2018. -Nintendo Switch is now the fastest selling console ever
PUBG is finally available for the Xbox One, and it's already selling in the millions. But with all the controversy, what impact will it have on the system in the long term? Also discussed:- The Next Battlefield is rumored to be Bad Company 3- Payday dev Overkill is working on a new Walking Dead game. - November NPD: PS4 Wins / CODWWII Tops Software charts. Battlefront is 2nd - Disney buys Fox- Non-spoiler Star Wars thoughts
On this episode of The Co-op, we recap both PSX and The Game Awards 2017. Also discussed:- PS4 sells 70.6 Million Units. - Mega Man 11 Announced- Entertainment: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
We discuss all rumors and predictions leading into The Game Awards and PSX 2017. Also discussed:- Destiny 2 devs were throttling XP earned in the game to encourage gamers to buy engrams - Entertainment: Thoughts on the Infinity War trailer - Square Enix giving us another year of FFXV when they could be doing better things.
Reports say that the PS4 sold like hot cakes during Black Friday, but will that be enough to secure them a win on the NPDs for November?Also discussed: - Are Loot Boxes a form of gambling?- Should we be paying more for video games?- Why Net Neutrality matters. Make your voice be heard here https://www.battleforthenet.com/
Now that The Punisher is out on Netflix and most people have seen it all, here's what we really think about the show. This discussion will include spoilers.
We discuss the Game Awards GOTY nominees, including the decision to have PUBG be nominated. Also discussed: - October 2017 NPDs - Entertainment: Justice League suffers lowest DCEU opening. Non-spoiler thoughts. - EA disables microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront 2 after a week of bad publicity.
We review Marvel's The Punisher TV series that will be released on Netflix tomorrow. This review is completely non-spoiler. Look out for our in-depth spoiler-filled review after the series has been released. Read our review of The Punisher here: https://thekoalition.com/2017/marvels-the-punisher-episode-1-6-review-welcome-back-marvel
Reggie Fils-Aimé was recently interviewed on CNN, where he claimed that the Wii U's failure is what made the Nintendo Switch a success. We ask the question, does this logic apply to all consoles? Also discussed:- Disney may buy Fox and gain film rights for X-men and Fantastic Four.- Ubisoft believes that new consoles will arrive in a “minimum of two years” - Reggie states that the Wii U’s failure made the Nintendo Switch a success. Do failures always lead to successes in gaming? - EA buys Respawn Entertainment
We discuss the online reaction to Sony's latest Last of Us 2 trailer. We also share our thoughts on Paris Games week and Blizzcon 2017.Also discussed: - Rocksteady’s next game is rumored to be a Superman game. Should they have gone another direction?- Blizzcon wrap up (Gary): StarCraft f2p, Hanzo in Heroes of the storm, World of Warcraft Kul Tiras, New Overwatch character, Overwatch world cup - A week leading into the release of Xbox One X, numerous outlets say that the Xbox One X is super powerful and can eliminate loading times. Have the reviews changed your opinion?
We discuss the news that Microsoft has ceased production of the Kinect. Also discussed:-Visceral’s Star Wars game was apparently doomed from the beginning. - Sony Paris Games Week 2017 Pre-Show to Host 7 New Game Announcements. What should we expect? - Microsoft announces the first 13 Xbox backward compatible games- Microsoft is no longer manufacturing Kinect: Was this the right decision? What could they have done better?
This week, the unfortunate news came that EA is shutting down Visceral games and changing the direction of the Star Wars game that they were working on. We share our thoughts on this news.Also discussed: - Sony Is Publishing Nintendo Switch And PC Games- Nintendo leads NPD once again- Activision patents a form of matchmaking to encourage gamers to buy more in game content - EA shuts down Visceral
We discuss the sudden influx of game with loot boxes and microtransations. Also discussed:- Cuphead sold over one million copies across PC and Xbox One in just two weeks- Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Andrew House steps down- Phil Spenser says he doesn’t like exclusive DLC deals, even though Xbox does it - Humble Bundle gets acquired by IGN - Dragon Age director Mike Laidlaw leaves Bioware- Ex Naughty Dog worker comes out with claims that he was sexually abused and then bribed to stay silent
- Nintendo Banning YouTube Livestreams as Part of Nintendo Creators Program- Revisiting last week’s topic: Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode had 1 million players on the first day - The Shadow of War tribute DLC has been made free- Sony Doesn't Consider Handheld Gaming To Be A "Huge Market Opportunity" - Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer thoughts
Phil Spencer was promoted to Executive Vice President of Gaming this week so we discuss how this may improve things for the Xbox brand moving forward.Also discussed: -Red Dead Redemption 2 announcement coming on Thursday. What should we expect? - PUBG creator is upset about Fortnite's new mode replicating the PUBG formula - Epic accidentally allowed Fortnite crossplay, then fixed it when it was discovered. - Sony TGS thoughts and impressions- Will Phil Spencer’s promotion to Executive Vice President of gaming help him improve the Xbox brand?
This week we discuss the details of the latest Nintendo Direct as well as the August 2017 NPD results. Nintendo topped the hardware charts with their impressive sales of the Nintendo Switch. With all of this week's news, does it mean Nintendo are finally winning over third party publishers?Also discussed: - Cliff Bleszinkski says he may need to be “less of a dick” to draw in Lawbreakers players- JJ talks PewDiePie
In this installment of our #AskTK series, executive editor Tony Polanco gets in the hot seat to answer questions from The Koalition community.
With L.A Noire announced for the Nintendo Switch, does this open the door for more Rockstar games to be released on the platform?Also discussed:- Destiny 2 impressions- Thoughts on South Park Fractured Butt Whole difficulty scale- Shadow of War DLC controversy- Will PUBG be as popular on Xbox as it is on PC?
Since early August, we've been hearing rumblings of the Olympics committee considering eSports as an addition to the 2024 Olympic games. However, a few days ago the co-president of the committee threw a bucket of ice on the idea, saying that Video games are too violent and that there's no way to regulate gamers being juiced up. We decided to have a real conversation on whether eSports should actually be in the Olympics. Also discussed: - Will Nintendo Nindies become the go-to platform for indie games? - Xbox exec admits that revealing Crackdown 3 too early was a mistake - Microsoft’s open invitation to Valve, Nintendo and others to join Xbox One and PC crossplay
On our first episode of AskTK, Gary Swaby answers all questions that were sent to him. Questions asked: - What are your thoughts on the FF12 remaster vs the FFX one? (Tom Skidmore) - Is the Crash Bandicoot HD remake the best one yet? (Tom Skidmore) - What is one aspect of gaming that you feel still has not been moved up or into "next gen" games? (Cigargoyle) - What game genres/aspects do you feel are neglected by AAA studios that would also hedge mass market appeal if they "did it right"? (Cigargoyle) - What hooked you up on OverWatch for the first time, what makes it so special that other first person shooter doesn't have? (Miguel) - What do you make of the current state of the gaming industry? (feel free to take this question in any direction you choose) (Tony Polanco) - What brand of lotion does 50 Cent use to oil up his steroid muscles for XXL shoots? (James Kennedy) - Why does 50 Cent always talk a load of shite at the end of every song with an echo effect? (James Kennedy) - Should Spotify and TIDAL thank 50 Cent for carving a lane for them to make money by killing the radio with the G-Unit Radio mixtape series? (James Kennedy) - How would you rate the 50 Cent Bulletproof game compared to classic shooters like the Max Payne series? (James Kennedy) - Why does Microsoft lack well known mascots and iconic characters? (Geo)
We the delay of the Xbox One X's biggest launch title, will it still sell well?Also discussed: - FFXV is coming to PC. It is also getting Assassin’s Creed DLC on all platforms - Thoughts on the Shenmue 3 trailer - EA confirms there will be no more Mass Effect Andromeda single-player DLC or patches. But they also mention the franchise may not be dead yet. - Crackdown 3 is delayed to Spring 2018- An Amazon report says that Xbox One X has surpassed PS4 Pro on the bestseller list
Horizon Zero Dawn The Frozen Wilds is releasing this Fall at the same time as some of Microsoft's biggest releases. Will Horizon be enough for Sony to close out an already satisfying year? Destiny 2 will have over 50 hours worth of story content. This sounds as though it will please those who had issues with the lack of story content at the launch of the 1st game.Also Discussed: - 1 year later, No Mans Sky gets huge update that allows co-op and a new 30-hour campaign- Lawbreakers sales are weak on Steam
This week on the Co-op we discuss Microsoft's willingness to get Sony on board for their crossplay Minecraft event. Is Sony wrong for denying it? Also discussed: - Shadow of War to have loot boxes. Are Loot Boxes in games getting out of hand? - EA downsizes Bioware due to poor reception of Mass Effect Andromeda. Bioware Montreal will now merge with Jade Raymond’s Motive studios. - Take-Two says the PC market is “very important” but won’t commit to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
We discuss whether Nintendo Switch will outsell Xbox One X when its all said and done. This discussion is coming off of the news that the Switch sold 5 million units.Also discussed:- PSN+ prices rise in Europe and Australia. Is PSN+ still worth it to you?- Mo-cap for GTA6 was listed. When do you think we'll see GTA 6?- Wallmart canceled SNES Mini pre-orders
Telltale has announced that the next season of their flagship video game series The Walking Dead will be the final season. Does this mean that the studio has gained a new IP to replace the juggernaut that is The Walking Dead?Also discussed:- A discussion with indie developer Andrew Bennison from Prospect Games about video game development- We discuss some SDCC news stories- June NPDs
On this episode of Turn Based, The RPG Podcast, we discuss the Kingdom Heart 3 announcements from Disney's D23. We also share our thoughts on Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age.We also touch on the Dissidia NT beta and Persona 5
With the news that Kingdom Hearts III is now coming in 2018, next year looks to be a pretty incredible year for gaming. Will it top 2017? We share our thoughts.Also Discussed:- Gran Turismo Sport October 17th release date reactions- Microsoft 2017 Gamescom plans- Are any of us excited for the Destiny 2 Beta?- Thoughts on Destiny 2 PS4 console
We respond to the prediction from Michael Pachter about the PlayStation 5 releasing in 2019.Also discussed:- Nintendo Direct, Slatoon 2 and SplatNet- Sony is finally adding PS4 games to PS Now- Xbox Live to soon allow users to gift games- Castlevania Netflix series
We discuss the best and worst games of Q2 2017. Feel free to join in and let us know which games you enjoyed from this period and which games you felt were letdowns.
We talk about the Final Fantasy XV Episode Prompto DLC and briefly speak on Valkyria Revolution.
Phil Spenser has said that he feels the PS4 Pro is not competition for the Xbox One X, but the Xbox One S is. Do we agree with this statement? Also discussed:- Stories from E3 2017- Amy Hennig's Star Wars game to be set between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back
We talk about some of the RPG's that we saw at E3 2017 and share our thoughts on the Final Fantasy XV Prompto trailer that released recently.We also review the Kingdom Hearts orchestra that we both attended in Hollywood.
Before each of us left Los Angeles, we decided it was necessary to attempt a final roundtable discussion to cap off our thoughts on E3 2017.
We recap the Microsoft E3 2017 Press conference and share some of our thoughts on it. At the time of recording, Richard Bailey Jr. and Jakejames Lugo were on their way to the Ubisoft conference.
We're exactly one week away from E3 kicking off so it's time to have a final discussion about what we expect from the show.
We share our thoughts on the upcoming season 5 of House of Cards. House of Cards season 5 releases on Netflix on 30th of May. The first half of this show is No Spoilers. In the second half we will be talking spoilers. SPOILERS BEGIN AT: 24:51
Earlier this week, Square Enix made a statement regarding Kingdom Hearts 3 and Final Fantasy VII. They mentioned specifically that the games would be released "in the next three years or so". We discuss this news on the show.Also discussed:- Xbox Live Gamepass launches for Gold- Tom Holland to play Nathan Drake in Uncharted prequel movie- Far Cry 5 trailer impressions- Remedy says Quantum Break should have been Alan Wake 2
Rameez Quadri joins Gary for a spoiler filled discussion about Mass Effect Andromeda. Let us know your final verdict of the game if you've beaten it!
Earlier this week we saw the official reveal for Destiny 2. The reception was mixed, but we still have a little over 3 months before we find out if the game will exceed our expectations. On this show we discuss our thoughts on everything we know so far. Also discussed:- Ubisoft lineup- Scalebound trademark is renewed by Microsoft- Netflix to produce a Witcher tv show- Sony to have 3 days of coverage at E3. How much could they possibly have to show?
A report stated that the majority of gamers in America aren't interested in buying a PS4 Pro or Xbox One. This begs the question, has Sony and Microsoft misunderstood what their audience really wants? Also discussed:- Halo 6 won't be at E3 but another 343 industries project will be- EA puts Mass Effect series on hold? - Hitman is no more- Overwatch League costs too much?
This week, we each rank our tip 3 video games of this generation (PS4/Xbox One/PC/Switch) and we urge all the listeners to do the same.We also discuss the prediction that the PS5 will launch at the end of 2018.Also discussed:- Darksiders 3 reveal- Injustice 2 DLC
We discuss some comments that were made by Phil Spencer about games like Zelda and Horizon not having as big an impact these days. Also discussed:- PS4 sells 60 million- Vivendi may takeover Ubisoft this year- We share our thoughts on Call of Duty: World War II Trailer- We share our thoughts on Marvel Vs Capcom: Infinite Story Trailer- 343 Studios have acknowledged storyline issues with Halo 5 and stated Master Chief will be featured more in Halo 6. How do we feel about this?
On this week's edition of WrestleCast, we discuss the current state of WWE after the Superstar Shakeup and the emergence of Jinder Mahal as the number one contender for the WWE World Title. other topics of discussion include:-The Current State Of Lucha Underground-Ricky Describes his WresleMania 33 Experience-JBL Bully Controversy-Dana Talks About AJ Lee's new Book
We discuss whether Sony has a huge megaton announcement in store for us at E3. What would the announcement be? Would it be enough to counter Project Scorpio? We discuss this and more...Also Discussed:- Call of Duty: World War 2 is confirmed.- March NPDs- Update from last week topic: NES Mini is discontinued, but Nintendo are rumored to be coming out with a SNES Mini
We have a free flowing discussion about the DC Extended Universe. Join us as we talk the good the bad and the ugly.
We discuss Remedy's decision to back away from creating Xbox exclusive games. What does it mean for the future?Also discussed:- Peter Molyneaux calls Kinect a “trainwreck” and says the final product was no where near as exciting as its reveal. Do you agree? - Xbox / Windows 10 are going to get a refund program - NES Mini is officially discontinued- Battlefront 2 reveal impressions
Earlier this week, analysts made a statement saying that the Xbox Scorpio has the potential to outsell the PS4 this year. We discuss this and more regarding the Xbox Scorpio on.Also discussed:- Persona 5- Mass Effect Andromeda patch- Square Enix says "Switch gets priority over Scorpio"
We have a discussion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and which movies are upcoming.