Nintendo has finally revealed a major roadmap for the Nintendo Switch 2, delivering nearly 30 announcements in a packed Nintendo Direct presentation.

In this episode, Expat breaks down the five announcements that stood out to him the most and shares his overall thoughts on what was one of Nintendo's biggest showcases for the Switch 2 to date.

The discussion also explores whether 30 announcements in a 50-minute presentation is simply too much information at once, or whether Nintendo felt pressure to provide fans with a clearer roadmap for the remainder of 2026 and beyond.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Nintendo Direct Reaction

00:59 Ocarina of Time Remake

01:58 Final Fantasy Resonance

02:49 Rayman Legends Retold

03:35 Star Fox Returns

04:29 Xenoblade Genesis

05:17 Kingdom Hearts 4 & Fire Emblem

05:44 30 Announcements in 50 Minutes?

06:44 Nintendo's Switch 2 Roadmap

06:59 Final Thoughts

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Did Xbox deliver?

In Episode 215 of The Arena Gaming News Podcast, I break down the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct, discussing Gears of War E-Day, Fable, Persona 6, Persona 4 Revival, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and more.

I also explore Xbox's evolving multiplatform strategy, the future of Game Pass, the role of exclusives in 2026, and whether Helix could represent the next major step for Xbox hardware.

What was your favorite announcement from the showcase?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction & Did Xbox Deliver?
01:21 Gears of War E-Day
03:53 Fable
05:22 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
06:39 Persona 6
08:18 Persona 4 Revival
09:21 Honorable Mentions
10:29 Did Xbox Deliver?
13:00 Xbox's Multiplatform Future, Game Pass & Helix
18:46 Final Thoughts & Community Discussion

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In Episodes 7 and 8 of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the entire dynamic shifts—because for the first time, Darth Maul is no longer in control.

In this review, I break down how Maul becomes the hunted, the impact of the Inquisitor encounters, and why the flashback sequences add a new layer to his character without losing the mystery that defines him.

From intense lightsaber battles to a noticeable shift in pacing and tone, these episodes may mark a turning point for the series.

TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro – When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted
00:48 Inquisitors & Lightsaber Battles Breakdown
02:07 Flashback & Maul’s Past Explained
02:56 Subscribe + Audio Podcast Plug
03:25 Pacing, Tension & Final Review Score

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THE ARENA GAMING NEWS PODCAST 141: WHAT WE EXPECT FROM GAMESCOM 2023 LIVE! The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 141 the crew discuss #zelda #starwarsjedisurvivor #gamescom2023 and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Outro: (Sunny Fruit) https://artlist.io/artist/1115/sunny-fruit You can check out the video version of this episode over on The Arena Productions YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions We also have a Patreon! Help support our content creation by becoming a Patron and accessing AD FREE/EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro music and welcome into the show 00:04:36 Where you can find the show in Audio and Video Formats 00:07:12 Games we have been playing this past week 00:14:10 Weekly News Beat (Story 1) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sales Numbers 00:22:30 (Story 2) Star Wars Jedi Survivor Coming to Last Gen Consoles 00:34:00 Topic of the Show: What We Expect From Gamescom 2023 00:50:56 New Game Release Picks of the Week 00:57:27 Game Pass Drops for early August 2023 01:01:54 Programming Notes For The Arena Productions 01:06:48 Games we will be playing in the coming week 01:09:48 Indie Recording Artist Info, Outro music and ending.   Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!  Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

THE ARENA GAMING NEWS PODCAST: What Role Should AI have in Game Development? The Arena Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 140 the crew discuss the upcoming #starwarsoutlaws game, #seaofstars coming to PlayStation Plus games catalog, #finalfantasy14 coming to Xbox, what the role of AI in game development should be and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro music and welcome into the show 00:04:32 Where you can find the podcast in Audio AND Video formats 00:05:43 Games we have been playing this past week 00:13:09 Weekly News Beat (Story 1) Star Wars Outlaws News 00:25:15 (Story 2) Sea of Stars coming to PlayStation Plus Catalog Day 1 00:32:11 (Story 3) Final Fantasy 14 coming to Xbox 00:48:50 Topic of the Show: What Kind of Role Should AI Take in Game Development? 01:07:36 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:14:53 PS Plus Games for August 2023 01:19:51 Amazon Prime Gaming Free Games for August 2023 01:23:18 The Arena Productions Programming Notes 01:26:18 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:27:46 Indie Recording Artist Info, music outro and ending.  Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: OUTRO: (Ian Post) https://artlist.io/artist/161/ian-post  Check out our Patreon where you can listen to this episode AD FREE as well as enjoy all of our other entertainment/pop-culture related content PLUS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT! (The Arena Productions Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!  Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

Episode 139: Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Acquisition and What Comes Next? The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 139 the crew discuss the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Acquisition and what comes next for the gaming industry and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: (Midnight Noise) https://artlist.io/artist/1251/midnight-noise  NOTE: Sorry, but due to scheduling their was no time to make time stamps for this episode. Check out our Patreon! Patrons get Ad Free/Exclusive content! The Arena Productions Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 138 the crew discuss all things pertaining to the current and future state of the Persona series and much more! Time Stamps: Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro music and welcome into the show and introduction of our guests, Kami_Reaper147 and @LadyVirgilia 00:05:41 Where you can find the podcast in Audio and Video formats 00:06:51 Games we have been playing this past week 00:20:30 Weekly News Beat: Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developer shuts down 00:27:30 Sega Exec dismisses Blockchain Gaming as being 'Boring' 00:36:34 Persona 3 Reload topics 00:41:51 Thoughts on the Metaphor Re Fantazio trailer 00:53:15 Topic of the Show: Talking Personas 01:13:10 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:23:25 PS PLUS Games for July 2023 01:26:12 Xbox Game Pass Games for July 2023 01:31:25 Programming Notes 01:33:28 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:37:30 Indie Recording Artist info, music outro and ending. Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Outro: (Jane & The Boy) https://artlist.io/artist/1176/jane-%26-the-boy  You can check out @LadyVirgilia over on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyVirgilia and check out Kami_Reaper147 over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kami_reaper147 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗻: https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public YouTube Channel 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 : https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment/pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

THE ARENA: A MULTIPLATFORM GAMING NEWS PODCAST NINTENDO DIRECT REACTIONS The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 137 the crew discuss the latest Nintendo Direct and much more!  Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: OUTRO: (Caleb Etheridge) https://artlist.io/artist/225/caleb-etheridge  We have a Patreon! Become a Patron and get AD Free/Eclusive Access to content: https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content here on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

THE ARENA GAMING NEWS PODCAST 136: ARE YOU NOW SOLD ON STARFIELD? The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 136 the crew discuss games from the various games showcases and talk in-depth regarding the upcoming Starfield! Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode (Francesco D'Andrea) and his playlists from Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/585/francesco-d'andrea  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗻: https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public YouTube 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 : https://www.youtube.com/@UCxBP7Zv4sQrXiBPwd0ZV5vw 𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBP7Zv4sQrXiBPwd0ZV5vw/join 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.paypal.me/Expat2020 Come join us and chat with us about VIDEO GAMES as well as all our other entertainment and pop culture-related content over on The Arena Productions Discord! https://discord.com/invite/eyQGs8w  You can also check out our website for The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog To check out where you can find us on other social media platforms check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 135 the crew discuss and give their predictions on what we could see at the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2023 event and much more!  Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode (WEARETHEGOOD) and their playlists from Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1248/wearethegood  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Info, Intro music and welcome into the show! 00:05:13 Games we have been playing this past week 00:12:55 Should Activision be Excluded from the UK? 00:16:00 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart coming to PC! 00:22:42 Like A Dragon Showcase Details 00:29:25 Topic of the Show: Summer Game Fest 2023 Predictions and what we would like to see 01:01:03 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:07:31 PS Plus Games for June 2023 01:09:25 Game Pass Games for Early June 2023 01:13:25 Programming Notes 01:15:27 Games we will be playing in the coming week 01:17:05 Indie Recording Artist Info, outro music and ending. We now have a 7-day FREE TRIAL to sample our content over on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 134 the crew discuss the PlayStation Showcase 2023 and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode (Wav Haven) and their playlists from Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/2163/wav-haven Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Info, Intro music and welcome into the show! 00:04:20 Games we have been playing this past week 00:18:00 Topic of the Show: PlayStation Showcase Discussion 01:04:41 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:09:53 Programming Notes 01:13:27 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:16:00 Indie Music Recording Artist Spotlight Info, music outro and ending. Come check out our 7 day FREE TRIAL over on our PATREON to get access to this episode AD FREE as well as our other AD FREE/EXCLUSIVE content https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 133 the crew discuss the EU Approving the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Deal, the upcoming PlayStation Showcase and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: (Jakub Pietras) https://artlist.io/artist/1530/jakub-pietras  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro music and welcome into the show! 00:04:06 Where you can find the podcast in audio/video formats 00:05:44 Games we have been playing this past week 00:15:27 EU Approves Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Deal 00:23:50 PlayStation Showcase Discussion 00:33:27 Jim Ryan's comments on PS Exclusives not coming to PC day 1 00:40:45 Mortal Kombat 1 Discussion 00:45:35 Topic of the Show: Has Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom already won GOTY? 00:55:30 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:03:55 PS Plus Extra/Premium Games for May 01:07:30 Game Pass Games for the 2nd half of May 01:09:21 The Arena Productions Programming Notes 01:10:53 Games we will be playing this coming week 01:12:33 Indie Recording Artist Info, music and end of show. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 132 the crew discuss the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase/Starfield Direct, the Phil Spencer Interview, RedFall and it's poor launch and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Intro: (MANYUKO) https://artlist.io/artist/1857/manyuko Outro: (Kicktracks) https://artlist.io/artist/539/kicktracks  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Info, Intro music and welcome into the show! 00:05:05 Where you can find the show in Video/Audio Formats 00:06:43 Games we have been playing this past week 00:15:28 Xbox Games Showcase/Starfield Direct Discussion 00:25:36 Phil Spencer Interview/RedFall Poor Launch Discussion 01:06:40 Upcoming Game Release Picks of the Week 01:15:13 PS PLUS Games For May 2023 01:18:12 Xbox Game Pass Games For May 2023 01:25:12 Programming Notes 01:26:51 Games we will be playing this coming week 01:28:02 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight Info, music and end of show. For all of our content related to video games, entertainment and pop culture come support us over on Patreon where Patrons get AD FREE listening/viewing as well as EXCLUSIVE CONTENT! https://www.patreon.com/TheArenaProductions?fan_landing=true&view_as=public  Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Productions Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/tap_patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

In this episode, I break down and review Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6, “Requiem”—a powerful chapter that dives deep into the moral conflict at the heart of Matt Murdock’s journey.

From Karen Page’s brutally honest confrontation with Matt, to the long-awaited return of Jessica Jones, this episode sets the stage for what could be a much bigger future for Marvel’s street-level heroes.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro & Episode Overview
00:41 Matt & Karen Breakdown – Mercy vs Consequence
02:16 Jessica Jones Return & Defenders Setup
03:24 Daredevil vs Kingpin & Episode Verdict

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The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 131 the crew discuss the CMA decision, Horizon 3 in development, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Intro: (Ty Simon) https://artlist.io/artist/1164/ty-simon Outro: (Kyle Preston) https://artlist.io/artist/180/kyle-preston  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro with music and welcome into the show! 00:02:21 Where to find the podcast in audio/video formats 00:03:57 Games we have played in the past week 00:17:43 CMA Blocks Microsoft ABK acquisition 00:37:02 Horizon 3 is coming! 00:42:54 Horizon/Metacritic Review Bomb story 00:50:35 Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon news 00:55:16 Topic of the Show: Big Games of May 2023 01:09:55 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:17:05 Programming Notes 01:18:13 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:20:10 Indie Recording Artist Info, outro music and ending. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content over on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites over on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 130 the crew discuss Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Nintendo's Indie World Showcase and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Intro: (Sunny Fruit) https://artlist.io/artist/1115/sunny-fruit Outro: (Oliver Michael) https://artlist.io/artist/75/oliver-michael Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro with music and welcome into the show! 00:04:19 What we have been playing this past week 00:16:15 Sega acquiring Rovio 00:25:28 PlayStation acquires Firewalk Studios 00:33:05 Nintendo Indie World Showcase and game reactions 00:51:45 Hi-Fi Rush a hit or a bust? 00:59:38 Topic of the Show: Future Star Wars Games 01:14:30 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:19:55 Game Pass Drops for the end of April/early May 01:24:03 The Arena Productions Programming Notes 01:25:50 Games we will play in the upcoming week 01:28:43 Outro with music and ending. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 129 the crew discuss the #finalfantasy16 State of Play reveal and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Intro: (Amir Marcus) https://artlist.io/artist/1637/amir-marcus Outro Spotlight: (dazeychain) https://artlist.io/artist/1323/dazeychain  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon site info, intro music and welcome 0 here:   Where people can find the show in audio and video formats 00:05:44 Games we have played in the past week 00:19:47 Sea of Stars Gameplay Reactions 00:28:33 Sony and Cloud Gaming 00:36:56 Starfield Getting Multiplayer? 00:45:43 Redfall not launching at 60FPS 00:56:07 Topic of the Show: Final Fantasy 16 State of Play Reactions 01:18:51 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:24:05 PS Plus Game Additions 01:27:40 April Game Pass Additions 01:31:55 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:35:43 Programming Notes 01:37:20 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight, music and ending.   Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 128 the crew discuss the biggest games of April 2023 and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artists in this episode and their playlists from Artlist: Intro: (Alex MakeMusic) https://artlist.io/artist/1771/alex-makemusic                                                 Outro Spotlight: (Kadir Demir) https://artlist.io/artist/500/kadir-demir  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Patreon site info, intro music and welcome 00:02:05 Where you can find the show in audio/video formats 00:03:42 Games we have played this past week 00:09:15 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Footage and discussion 00:21:05 E3 Cancelled and our thoughts 00:31:55 PSVR2 news 00:43:37 Topic of the Show: Big Games of April 2023 01:02:13 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:07:23 PS Plus Games for April 2023 01:12:28 Games we will play this upcoming week 01:13:32 Programming Notes 01:14:51 Indie Recording Artist info, music and ending. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

In episode 127 The Arena crew discuss the RE4 Remake and whether their should be more remakes in the franchise, our new game release picks of the week and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon intro and intro music 00:00:47 Welcome in and Xbox Series S toasters! 00:05:04 Where you can find the show in audio and video formats 00:06:41 Games we have played this past week 00:27:24 Microsoft getting into the mobile gaming space 00:35:55 CMA update 00:45:51 Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal enters trade talks between U.S. and Japan 00:58:43 Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Story Trailer Discussion 01:06:52 Life by You Trailer Discussion 01:13:40 Topic of the Show: RE4 Remake and more to come? 01:32:40 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:40:06 New Game Pass Releases 01:44:58 Games we will play in the upcoming week 01:46:56 Indie Recording Artist Info, Music and Episode Ending. Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode can be found here on Artlist along with her playlist: Outro: (TINAMINA) https://artlist.io/artist/1639/tinamina Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community about all things gaming and our other entertainment and pop-culture related content! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 126 the crew discuss the recent Octopath Traveler 2 Japan sales news, the ongoing Sony/Microsoft battle over the Activision/Blizzard buyout, Capcom's Spotlight 2023 event, Starfield's delay with new release date and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon intro and intro music 00:00:48 Welcome into the show 00:03:30 Where you can find the show in audio and video formats 00:05:07 What games we have been playing this past week 00:14:25 Octopath Traveler 2 Japan news 00:23:56 Sony/Microsoft battle over Activision/Blizzard buyout 00:35:31 Capcom Spotlight event reactions 00:51:10 Topic of the Show: Starfield news 01:10:47 New Game Release picks of the week 01:16:36 Game Pass additions 01:20:15 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:22:55 Programming Announcements 01:25:30 Indie Recording Artist info, music and ending. We have a Patreon! Become a Patron and support our content today! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 125 the crew discuss Pokemon Presents, Elden Ring DLC, FFXVI and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon intro and intro music 00:00:48 Welcome into the show 00:02:59 Where you can find the show in audio and video formats 00:04:36 What games we have been playing this past week 00:17:02 Pokemon Presents reactions 00:28:23 Elden Ring DLC news 00:35:54 Final Fantasy 16 news 00:53:22 Topic of the Show: Forgotten Gem Games 01:12:43 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:18:53 Game Pass Releases 01:21:37 Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Buyout update 01:28:56 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:31:57 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight, music and ending. Come check out our Patreon and help support our content creation! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 124 the crew discuss the 2023 Dice Award Winners, Sony's latest State of Play, Microsoft and Nintendo's Call of Duty contractual agreement and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Idan Kupferberg) can be found on Artlist along with his playlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1778/idan-kupferberg  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon intro and intro music 00:00:48 Welcome into the show 00:03:28 Where you can find the show in audio and video formats 00:05:05 What games we have been playing this past week 00:16:07 DICE award winners and our reactions 00:26:13 State of Play reactions 00:58:21 Microsoft and Nintendo strike a Call of Duty deal 01:11:19 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:21:25 Pokemon Presents 01:23:56 Games we will play this upcoming week and programming notes 01:26:16 Indie Recording Artist spotlight info, music and ending    Come support us over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 123 the crew discuss Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay, PSVR 2 Reviews, Like A Dragon Ishin and much more! Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Kissing Candice) can be found here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1238/kissing-candice  Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Intro, music intro and welcome into the show! 00:03:35 Where people can find the show 00:05:11 Games we have been playing this past week 00:23:47 Game Pass News 00:36:31 PSVR 2 Review Roundup 00:48:49 Ubisoft and E3 News 00:59:27 Topic of the Show: Like A Dragon Ishin Coming West! 01:16:06 New Game Release Picks of the Week 01:22:12 PS Plus Extra and Premium Games 01:33:15 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:34:33 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight, music and ending We have a Patreon! Becoming a Patron get you ad free listening/viewing as well as exclusive, Patron only content! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 122 the crew discuss Hogwarts Legacy reviews, games announced during the recent Nintendo Direct and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro with music 00:00:48 Welcome into the show 00:00:20 Where you can find the show 00:03:57 Games we have been playing this past week 00:12:02 Hogwarts Legacy Review Roundup 00:20:04 Nintendo Direct game announcements and reactions 01:10:05 New Game Release Picks of the week 01:15:10 Game Pass Games for February 01:17:58 Games we will play in the upcoming week 01:21:35 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight, outro with music ending  Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Tristan Barton) can be found here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/65/tristan-barton  We have a Patreon! Becoming a Patron gets you Ad Free and Exclusive Content! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Empire tightens its grip, tensions explode, and a massive tease could change everything in Maul: Shadow Lord Episodes 5 & 6.

In this review, I break down the Empire’s arrival on Janix, the growing threat of the Inquisitor, Maul’s shifting control, and the big question heading into the final episodes—are we about to see Darth Vader enter the story?

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TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
00:34 – The Empire Arrives on Janix
02:07 – Darth Vader Tease & Timeline Questions
03:31 – Maul, The Inquisitor & Final Thoughts

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 121 the crew discuss E3, the Hogwarts Legacy upcoming release, Star Wars Jedi Survivor's delay and much more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Info 00:00:49 Welcome into the show! 00:05:05 Where you can find the podcast 00:06:42 What games we have been playing this past week 00:23:17 E3 2023 News 00:35:48 Jedi Survivor News 00:42:53 PS Plus Collection News 00:49:27 PSVR2 News 01:05:52 Discussion Topic of the Show: Video Games and Climate Change 01:21:50 New Game Release Pick of the Week 01:28:15 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:33:54 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight Info, music and ending. Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Dr. Paranoid) can be found here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1505/dr-paranoid We have a Patreon! Become a Patron to get all of our content Ad Free along with Exclusive content and help support our content creation! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content here on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast is back and this week in episode 120 the crew discuss the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct along with game remakes and the release of the remade Dead Space!    Info on the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Captain Qubz) can be found here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1152/captain-qubz  We also have a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon Info 00:00:49 Welcome into the show! 00:05:29 Where you can find the podcast 00:07:06 What games we have been playing this past week 00:13:28 Xbox/Bethesda Developer Direct 00:45:00 Topic of the show: Remakes! 01:06:03 New game release picks of the week 01:09:51 New Gam Pass Releases 01:13:23 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:16:27 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight Info, music and ending. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! You can also check out the video version of this episode over on our YouTube channel The Arena Productions here: https://youtu.be/yJJyyE-Hq8wCome join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

In episode 119 of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast the crew discuss the upcoming release of Forspoken. Will it be a game that ends up DOA? Along with other news from the week in gaming news and game development as well as our new game release picks of the week! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Patreon intro and music 00:00:48 Welcome into the show and episode preview 00:03:55 Where you can find the show 00:05:32 What games we have been playing the past week 00:17:08 NPD Results for December 2022 and all of 2022 for video game sales digital and retail 00:27:20 PSVR2 release window lineup 00:34:19 Nintendo to boost Switch production throughout 2023 00:42:24 Topic of The Show: Forspoken and will it sell or be DOA? )1:02:28 Scalebound coming back from the dead for Xbox? 01:04:41 New Game Release picks of the week 01:12:11 Programming/Show announcements 01:15:02 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:16:45 Indie recording artist spotlight info, music and end of the show.  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Funky Giraffe) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1309/funky-giraffe   To enjoy our episodes Ad Free, get exclusive content and help support our shows check out our Patreon: The Arena Productions Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

In episode 118 of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast the crew discuss the Persona games coming to the Xbox platform and how they have been successful thus far, along with picks of the week for new game releases and much more!  Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Patreon Info 00:00:15 Music intro and welcome into the show! 00:03:54 Where you can find the show in audio and video formats! 00:05:40 What games we have been playing in the past week 00:22:32 Xbox/Bethesda Developer_Direct info 00:31:07 26th annual DICE Awards Nominees and reactions 00:38:07 Are trophies/achievements really bad for gaming? 00:55:34 Topic of the show: The Persona Factor on Xbox 01:10:14 New game release picks of the week 01:16:02 Games we will play in the upcoming week 01:18:55 Programming notes 01:21:18 Indie recording artist spotlight info, music and ending   Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Jane & The Boy) can be found along with their playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1176/jane-%26-the-boy  Go check out LadyVirgilia, an awesome content creator on YouTube for some great videos on Persona and more: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyVirgilia  We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  You can check out the video version of this episode along with all of our other content over at https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions Be sure to subscribe! Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content here on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon You can find all links to our social media sites here on linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions

In episode 117 of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast the crew discuss their thoughts on games and hardware that we will most likely/least likely see in 2023, along with picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Third Dimension) can be found along with their playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1240 Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast To check out where you can find us on other social media platforms check out our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/thearenaproductions You can also check out our website for The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Patreon Intro 00:00:15 Intro with music and welcome in! 00:02:50 Where people can find the show! 00:04:35 Games we have been playing through the holidays! 00:32:23 The Last of Us Adaptation 00:41:05 Nintendo 2023 00:49:28 PlayStation 2023 01:04:23 Xbox 2023 01:19:53 Steam Deck 2023 01:25:08 Other Misc. games for 2023 01:27:47 New game release picks of the week 01:33:27 PS Plus Essential lineup for January 01:36:19 Game Pass confirmed titles for January 01:41:32 Games we will be playing in the upcoming week 01:42:29 Programming notes, indie recording artist spotlight and ending with music.

In episode 116 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development for 2022, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! This is our final episode of 2022 and we want to thank all of you Listeners for your support! We'll be back in January so until then have a safe and joyous holiday season!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Zac Nelson) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/237/zac-nelson  You can also check out the video version of our episodes over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions    We have a Patreon! Get Ad Free/Early and Exclusive Content! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 115 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss The Game Awards 2022 winners and game reveals as well as the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Ian Post) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/161/ian-post  Become a Patron to access Ad Free/Early and exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast You can access the video version of this show on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

The Arena Podcast crew discuss the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and are they worth the price after the first two years, as well as well as discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Come and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thearenaproductions  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Ziv Moran) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/new-artist/188  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 113 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (The Delegates) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1189/the-delegates  We have a Patreon! If you enjoy and would like to support our content and help make it even better visit our public page over at https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 112 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Moon) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/485/moon  Come support our content over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

Matt Murdock makes a choice that changes everything.

Episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 delivers intense tension, powerful flashbacks, and a defining moment centered around mercy that pushes Matt to his limits. From the emotional impact of Foggy’s past to the high-stakes situation involving Bullseye, this is easily the strongest episode of the season so far.

At the same time, the pressure continues to build within Fisk’s inner circle, especially in the tense and uncomfortable scenes involving Daniel Blake and Buck. And with major developments setting the stage for what’s coming next, things are only going to escalate from here.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Episode That Feels Like Daredevil Again
00:50 Foggy Flashbacks & The Meaning of Mercy
01:58 Matt’s Choice: Saving Bullseye
02:58 Daniel & Buck: Tension in the Car
03:54 Fisk, Fallout & What Comes Next
04:18 Final Thoughts & Episode Rating

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In episode 111 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Come support us over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Perle Blanche) can be found along with their playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1720/perle-blanche  Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content here on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 110 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Novembers) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1156/novembers Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 109 The Arena Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more!    Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (BalloonPlanet) can be found along with their playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1597/balloonplanet   Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx  Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY  Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI  Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox  Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blogThank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast!Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8wCome follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 108 crew discuss the biggest news stories in the world of video games and game development, give their picks of the week for new game releases and much more!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Lone Wild) can be found along with their playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/717/lone-wild   Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come support our content over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheArena_Podcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 107 The Arena Podcast crew discuss the latest news from the world of video games and game development, picks of the week of new game releases for October 10th through the 16th and much more!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Raz Burg) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1002/raz-burg  Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. To access the podcast as well as all of our other content early and ad free you can support us over on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 106 Expat and Burly discuss the latest news from the world of video games and game development, take a look at some of the biggest upcoming game releases in October 2022 and much more!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (T. Bless) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1543/t-bless  Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 105 The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the weeks biggest news in the world of video games, game development and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Ben Fox) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1135/ben-fox Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 104 The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast crew discuss the news coming out of Tokyo Game Show 2022 and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Zach Sorgen) can be found along with his playlist here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/1421/zach-sorgen Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! If you enjoy our content and would like to support us check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thearena_podcast  Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 103 The Arena Podcast crew discuss the biggest stories for the week in video games and game development and discuss predictions for Tokyo Game Show 2022!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (ra'z) can be found along with her playlist here on Artlist:  https://artlist.io/artist/1638/ra'z  Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content over on our Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 102 The Arena Podcast crew discuss the biggest stories for the week in video games and game development!  Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Jane & The Boy) including playlists on Artlist can be found here: https://artlist.io/artist/1176/jane-&-the-boy  Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx  Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY  Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI  Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox   Expat gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content here on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In this episode, I review Episodes 3 and 4 of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, breaking down Darth Maul’s manipulation of Jedi Padawan Devon Izara and the critical decision that brings the Empire closer than ever.

This spoiler-light discussion explores the psychological battle between Maul and Devon, the moral dilemma facing the police chief, and the looming threat of Imperial control as a Star Destroyer arrives overhead.

If you're following the series, this is a key turning point with major implications moving forward.

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TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro & Weekly Review Update
00:30 Maul’s Psychological Game Begins
01:47 The Deal That Could Change Everything
03:12 Final Verdict: Episodes 3 & 4

In episode 101 The Arena Productions crew discuss Gamescom 2022, give their thoughts and reactions as well as discuss the weeks biggest gaming news and give picks of the week for new game releases! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Cosmonkey) including playlists on Artlist can be found here: https://artlist.io/artist/1924/cosmonkey  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon Check out these gaming accessories over on Amazon: PS5 Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TyjFHx  Xbox Series Accessories: https://amzn.to/3TiHMJY  Nintendo Switch Accessories: https://amzn.to/3AkVcMI  Steam Deck Accessories Bundle: https://amzn.to/3QVVvox  Soul Hackers 2 (Japan Amazon) https://amzn.to/3CC4VkS  Soul Hackers 2 (U.S. Amazon) https://amzn.to/3ATRag8  Expat gets commissions for purchases made through these Amazon links

The Arena Podcast crew go over the weeks gaming news, discuss Gamescom 2022 and celebrate 100 episodes!    Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist in this episode: (Ian Post) including playlists can be found here on Artlist: https://artlist.io/artist/161/ian-post  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  We also have a new Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/tapgamingmoviesandtv/ Thank you for listening to and supporting the audio version of the podcast and we look forward to bringing you all more exciting episodes of The Arena: A Multiplatform Gaming News Podcast! Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon

In episode 99 The Arena Productions crew discuss the biggest news in the world of video games and gaming development as well as give our picks of the week for new game releases and much more! Info regarding the Indie Recording Artist Spotlight in this episode: (ra'z) including her playlist on Artlist can be found here: https://artlist.io/artist/1638/ra'z  Be sure to check out the official website of The Arena Productions here: https://www.thearenaproductions.com as well as our blog: https://www.thearenaproductions.com/blog  Check out our new Reddit for the Podcast and The Arena Productions: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheArenaProductions and our new Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/tapgamingmoviesandtv/ Come join The Arena Podcast Discord to chat with The Arena Podcast community! https://discord.gg/eyQGs8w Come follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArenaAMPGNP and our Twitter page dedicated to all of our content on Patreon: https://twitter.com/TAC_Patreon Chapters: 00:00:00 Patreon Info, Intro Music and Welcome In and Episode Preview 00:03:56 Where People Can Find The Podcast and What We Have Been Playing This Past Week 00:09:54 Hogwarts Legacy February 10th, 2023 00:19:25 Netflix Gaming 00:28:07 Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct News 00:37:46 PS Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2022 00:41:41 Topic of the Show: Microsoft's Verbal Battle With Sony 00:56:57 New Game Release Picks of the Week for August 15th through the 21st 01:02:02 Additional Upcoming Content Info 01:03:52 Games We Will Be Playing in the Coming Week 01:05:01 Indie Recording Artist Spotlight Info, Music and Ending