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In this episode... --> California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426, a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media. --> Steam just removed its forced arbitration policy, opening the door for lawsuits against its parent company, Valve. --> The next generation of Xbox consoles reportedly could include both a console and a handheld. --> A video game based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam this October. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Portland Retro Game Expo 2024 Pickups & Recap!
In this episode... --> Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, makers of Palworld, eight months after the game's release. --> Tony Hawk has been "talking to Activision again" ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Pro Skater series and promises that "we're working on something." --> Italian police have seized a haul of counterfeit retro game consoles worth almost €50m ($55.5m). --> When Concord when offline for good, a very nice 69 players had earned the Platinum trophy according to psnprofiles. Now one more player who also received the trophy has signed up for a psnprofiles account, forever changing the 69 etched in Concord's history to a tragic 70. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia
In this episode... --> Microsoft has revealed a Deadpool and Wolverine–inspired controller that’s business in the front, party in the back. --> Sega has announced that it has taken legal action against an individual committing consistent harassment against one of its employees. --> Nintendo's mysterious Emio teaser isn't a full-blown horror game after all, but the first new Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101!
The digital-only age is coming, folks. We may not like it, but it's hard to deny that streaming services are the future of entertainment, including for video games. But when customers no longer need a console to play games, what will that mean for Sony and Nintendo, which don't have the PC presence that Microsoft has?
We also discuss how Nintendo of America contractors are calling out the company for sexual harassment and a "frat house" environment, how the Final Fantasy 16 director says the series is "struggling" to adapt, and Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa's promise that the Nintendo Switch won't be getting a price increase despite higher production costs.
Finally, Donnie takes us on a Retro Rewind in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at what was going on in the gaming world in August 1992.
This week, Nintendo treated Splatoon fans to an in-depth look at the series' upcoming entry, Splatoon 3. We chat about the new stages, mechanics, game modes, and weapons, as well as what else we hope to see in the soon-to-be-released title.
We'll also be discussing Twitch and YouTube Gaming's plummeting viewership figures, how fewer than 1% of Netflix subscribers play Netflix Games, and whether video games are really that expensive (or it only seems that way).
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of the Aladdin Deck Enhancer.
This past week has seen a ton of Sony news, so we’re doing a roundup of PlayStation headlines. We'll be talking about how Sony will retire the PS5's Accolades feature later this year, Sony's fear that Microsoft's ownership of the Call of Duty franchise will have the power to influence users' console choices, and the official PlayStation mobile controller coming from Backbone.
We'll also be discussing how Nintendo’s digital software sales now account for over half of its overall software sales, the newly announced handheld cloud gaming device from Logitech and Tencent, and a look back at the Ouya on the failed console's 10th anniversary.
Finally, @LudoTimbo of The Leetist Podcast challenges us to movie/video game trivia.
The Nintendo Switch's 5th birthday has come and gone, and in that time, it's made headlines over and over again in ways that other consoles haven't. We remember some of the moments that have shaped and defined the Nintendo Switch's reign, for better or worse, as well as what has made the console special to us on a personal level.
We'll also be discussing the news that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a female playable character and add new cities over time, Sony's new program to loan out PS5s to indie developers "to lower the barrier of entry," Funko's newly announced upcoming AAA adventure game, and Blizzard's plan to give away copies of Diablo 4... with a huge catch.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of the 64DD.
There is plenty to enjoy in Sony's newly revamped PlayStation Plus service, but is it really worth the cost? We explore the idea that the biggest challenge facing PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass (or any game subscription service on the market for that matter) isn’t money. It’s time. Or more accurately, lack of it. As adults with more responsibilities than time, are gaming subscription services actually a good deal for us?
We also discuss Sony's claims that PlayStation's new digital collectibles are "definitely not NFTs," how the Unity CEO says you're a "f***ing idiot" if you don't think about the monetization of your game during the creative process, the court's dismissal of the class-action antitrust lawsuit against the PlayStation Store, and Doom designer John Romero's announcement that he’s making a new FPS.
Finally, Ryan and Donnie recap their weekend at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo.
3:07 - Reviews, Reactions, and Requests 4:38 - Very Important Poll 11:40 - Patron shout-outs 14:07 - PlayStation's new digital collectibles are ‘definitely not NFTs,’ Sony says 21:56 - Unity CEO Says You're A "F***ing Idiot" If You Don't Think About Monetization During Creative Process 25:50 - Court dismisses class-action antitrust lawsuit against PlayStation Store 29:41 - Doom designer John Romero has announced he’s making a new FPS 35:22 - Top 3 New Releases 42:56 - Announcing the GWP High Score Tournament 43:36 - Giveaway 44:07 - Main Topic: The biggest competition for PlayStation Plus isn’t Xbox Game Pass. It’s time. 58:25 - Southern Fried Gaming Expo recap
What does it truly mean to be called one of the worst video games of all time? We're going to the very bottom of Metacritic’s rankings to find out which games rank as the worst of the worst, as well as gripe about the very worst games we've personally played.
We'll also be discussing how GameStop fired one of its top execs in the midst of the company's transition towards NFTs, how PAX organizer ReedPop is partnering with the ESA to run E3 2023, Bayonetta 3's optional ‘put on more clothes’ mode, and how the voice of Zelda in the Zelda CD-i games would love to return to the role.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of Bungie and Halo: Combat Evolved.
4:05 - Reviews, Reactions, and Requests 6:13 - Very Important Poll 14:39 - Patron shout-outs 17:15 - GameStop Fires Top Executive, Layoffs Include Staff At Game Informer 23:14 - PAX organiser ReedPop to run E3 2023 27:41 - Bayonetta 3 on Switch will include an optional ‘put on more clothes’ mode 32:00 - Voice Of Zelda In CD-i Games Would Love To Return To The Role 36:59 - Top 3 New Releases 41:22 - Main Topic: Worst video games of all time, according to Metacritic 58:56 - Gaming History 101: The History of Bungie and Halo: Combat Evolved
Web 3 company Polium claims its "Polium One" system will be “the world’s first multi-chain gaming console” that will be capable of running games built on different blockchains. Unsurprisingly, the announcement has been met with much criticism from gamers who are, at best, not yet convinced of the merits of blockchain gaming, and at worst believe it to be a scam (Spoiler: We're the latter). We talk about the Polium One as history comes full circle on the 6-month anniversary of Gamers Week Podcast.
We'll also be discussing how the trademark for the Intellivision Amico has been abandoned, the Nintendo fan who bought $40,000 in stock to ask about an F-Zero revival, the new study that claims the majority of Americans think video games should be taught in school, and how the global video games market is expected to fall for the first time since 2015.
Finally, Donnie takes us on a Retro Rewind in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at what was going on in the gaming world in July 1997.
The June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase has come and gone, and left us with a host of fresh announcements, release date news, surprise drops, and other tidbits. We discuss the good, the bad, and the underwhelming of Nintendo's latest.
We'll also be talking about how Final Fantasy 16 will use "British English only" to avoid pissing off Americans, the new Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration collection, the Mega Drive Mini 2 console's $150 controller, and the new study that says the ‘90s had the best video game music.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at Tengen vs Nintendo lawsuits.
The video game industry is in flux. We’re 19 months into a fresh console cycle, the pandemic slowed or paused development on a generation of games, and studios of all sizes are being absorbed by the biggest names in the room. Put simply, there aren’t a lot of huge games coming out in the second half of 2022. But is this actually a bad thing? We discuss the pros and cons of the AAA development machine and wonder if the indies will save us.
We'll also be discussing Sega's new multiplayer FPS game Hyenas, Sony's upcoming announcement regarding new hardware (including a supposed PS5 Pro controller), the news that Final Fantasy XVI will not be open world (but will have a Mature rating), and the streamer who spent $15k on Diablo Immortal only to quit the game.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at two early Nintendo lawsuits.
Although there's technically no E3 this year, you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Over the course of a few days, we got a ton of trailers, gameplay reveals, and announcements for some huge titles, including Starfield, Diablo IV, Silksong, and more. We're joined by Kade Call of the Gaming Memories Podcast to break down all the biggest news from not-E3 week.
We'll also be discussing how Sonic Team's boss says Sonic Frontiers won’t be delayed as a result of fan feedback, the upcoming Gran Turismo movie, and Sega's promise that Sonic won't be kissing anymore human characters in his games.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the early history of id Software.
In this episode... --> Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass and introducing a new subscription tier that does not include day-one releases --> Nintendo drops 20-second teaser for Emio, possibly the company's first ever M-rated horror game --> Danny Trejo has revealed his all-time favorite video game, and it's probably not what you think --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind!
The latest PlayStation State of Play has arrived bringing with it a new look for Final Fantasy 16, the long-awaited reveal of Resident Evil 4 Remake, the first gameplay of Street Fighter 6, and much more. We're joined by Hugues of the Retro Game Club Podcast to discuss the titles featured in this State of Play.
We'll also be talking about how Sega chose the Mega Drive Mini 2 over a Dreamcast mini or Saturn mini due to worries over extreme costs, the new Nintendo leak teasing more movies in development, and how fans are calling for Sega to #DelaySonicFrontiers after "soulless" gameplay unveiled.
Sonic Frontiers, Sega's upcoming open-world video game starring everyone's favorite Blue Blur, got a seven-minute gameplay video, and well... it all looks strangely familiar. We're joined by our good friend, streamer, YouTuber, and all-around great guy Ducks in Disguise to help us break down this first look at gameplay and talk about what we still hope to see in the full game.
We'll also be discussing Microsoft's confirmation that the company is working on a "Keystone" Xbox game streaming dongle and XBox's new update that finally lets you see hidden achievements. And because we're in the lull before E3 season (or as is the case this year, Not-E3 season), we're taking a trip down memory lane with some retro gaming-inspired discussion topics.
Finally, Donnie takes us on a Retro Rewind in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at what was going on in the gaming world in June 1998.
In 1980, Atari held a tournament to determine the best player in the nation on its 2600 port of the arcade sensation Space Invaders. The tournament was won by a Los Angeles teenager who went on to change the landscape of video games. We're joined by Rebecca Heineman to hear her stories of the world's very first esports tournament.
We'll also be discussing how the Xbox Series S outsold the PS5 in Japan for the first time since 2014, how Activision Blizzard employees have finally formed the first major North American games union, and Sega's admission that it’s targeting high review scores for Sonic Frontiers.
To the surprise of almost no one in the retrogaming sphere, game-grading company Wata Games is the target of a new US class-action lawsuit. The suit accuses Wata of "engaging in affirmative acts to manipulate the retro video game market" and of "engaging in unfair business practices." We discuss the allegations and what this could potentially mean for the future of the retrogaming secondhand market.
We'll also be talking about how Saudi Arabia’s PIF now owns a 5% stake in Nintendo, the newly revealed PlayStation Plus games lineup, the backlash over Activision's video game diversity tool, and PlayStation's strangely useful online "Gamer Dictionary."
Finally, Donnie takes us on a Retro Rewind in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the May 1996 issue of GamePro Magazine.
Any child of the '80s and '90s knows that these years were the golden age of Rare, the British video game development company. Kev Bayliss is the creator of Diddy Kong and a long-time game developer who has worked on some of the most iconic franchises in gaming history, including Battletoads, Killer Instinct, GoldenEye 007, Diddy Kong Racing, and more. He joins us to share stories of what it was like making games during this heyday.
We'll also be discussing a new Microsoft patent that could allow physical games to be verified for digital use, the court ruling that Valve will face an antitrust lawsuit over Steam policies, and the 2022 World Video Game Hall Of Fame inductees.
Square Enix has been making major headlines this week, and unfortunately, it’s not because the pixel remasters of Final Fantasy 1 through 6 are finally coming to consoles. The Tomb Raider publisher has announced that it is selling several of its Western studios in order to focus on what it considers most important -- blockchain.
Additionally, legendary game dev Yuji Naka has shared details about why he took Square Enix to court over Balan Wonderworld. We discuss our once favorite video game publisher and wonder if there's anything left of the Square Enix we love.
We'll also be talking about how Sony will reportedly handle creating PlayStation Plus game demos itself, the reports that Nintendo contractors are criticizing the company's culture and treatment of workers, the first look at Netflix's new animated series Sonic Prime, and the tale of how Reggie Fils-Aimé had to fight for Wii Sports as a pack-in game against Miyamoto's and Iwata's wishes.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the early history of the XBⱯND and console online gaming.
It seems Sony will be making a few other changes to go along with its newly revamped PlayStation Plus subscription service. The company announced this week that any game costing $34 or higher must have an accompanying game trial that lasts for at least 2 hours. Additionally, the notoriously anti-game preservation company has just launched a new game preservation team. We examine these two surprisingly player-centric moves and suspect that all is not quite as positive as it initially seems.
We'll also be discussing how Twitch is exploring subscription revenue cuts for streamers, Sega's announcement that it will delist digital versions of classic Sonic games in preparation for the release of Sonic Origins, how Call of Duty has lost 50 million players in a year, and how Final Fantasy's creator has called out Square Enix for pricing a collectible statue at $11.6k.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at Atari's Swordquest series.
Remember a time before microtransactions? Yeah, neither do we. That's why the news that Microsoft and Sony are considering including ads in Xbox and Playstation games has us more than a little nervous. Is this intrusion into our games the inevitable future? Or do gamers still have a voice that rings stronger than corporate greed?
We'll also be discussing the apparent leak of a Nintendo Switch Game Boy emulator, the newly announced Sonic Origins, and the upcoming Streets of Rage film that's being penned by the creator of the John Wick series.
Finally, we're joined by Andrew Borman of the Strong National Museum of Play to talk about gaming history, preservation, and art.
Learn more about the Strong National Museum of Play at museumofplay.org. Follow Andrew Borman on Twitter at @Borman18.
Thanks to numerous allegations of misconduct and abuse, Activision Blizzard has been a mainstay in the headlines for the last year. This week was no different, except... it's only PARTIALLY bad news?? We look at the recent goings-on at the embattled company, including the move to give 1,100 QA testers full-time jobs and higher base pay, the newly hired chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, and reports that the California governor has been interfering in the Activision Blizzard lawsuit.
We'll also be discussing how PlayStation Plus was "devastating" for Oddworld: Soulstorm sales, China's first new video game approvals in almost a year, Sony and Lego's $2 billion investment in Epic Games, and Sega's reports that its "Super Game" plan is actually multiple games (and may include NFTs).
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of Commodore International.
E3's efforts last year to keep its showcase alive in digital form in the midst of a global pandemic were lackluster at best. Perhaps then it's not all that shocking to hear the event is canceled completely this year -- both in-person and digitally. One question remains, however: does it even matter? In a world that now thrives on digital showcases by the likes of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, do we really need an event such as E3? And can E3 do anything to remain relevant and save itself?
We also discuss the reports that the SNK Corporation is almost entirely owned by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman's foundation, the latest drama over Blue Box Game Studios and its title Abandoned, SIE President Jim Ryan's confirmation that Sony "has more studio acquisitions planned," and the official Halo cookbook that is due out in August.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of gaming tips and tricks guides.
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In this episode... --> Video games peaked in the Xbox 360 era and it was all downhill from there --> Tomb Raider's Lara Croft is the newest survivor joining the Dead by Daylight roster --> Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has fallen to a "mixed" Steam rating as PC players complain about the DLC’s brutal difficulty --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101!
For years, Microsoft's Game Pass has been the king of video game subscription services. The internet has long been filled with chatter over if/when Sony's PlayStation would throw its hat in the ring and challenge Xbox on its home turf. Today, we have that answer. Sony unveiled its all-new PlayStation Plus subscription service. We dive into the details to see if it's a worthy competitor to Game Pass.
We'll also be discussing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel's delay to spring 2023, how Dead by Daylight has fifty million players and an upcoming board game adaptation, and the new study that says esport athletes face the same level of mental stress as athletes in traditional sports.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of esport competitions.
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For decades, governments and media have made video games a scapegoat for the ills of modern society, and violence in games is blamed for all kinds of real-life violence. But what does the science say? You may be surprised to learn that violence in video games isn't the problem at all, and that rage quitting is actually...healthy!
We also discuss the Intellivision Amico's new official unboxing video, how the Witcher 4 director is promising there will be no crunch "on my watch," and the PS5 Pro rumors claiming a possible 2023 launch and doubled performance.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of Earthbound 64.
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Facebook Gaming was supposed to be the social media giant's answer to Twitch. Four years after its launch, however, it's a weird wasteland of diet pill ads and sketchy viewership stats. What went wrong... aside from, well, everything? We look at the head-scratcher that is the current state of Facebook Gaming, as well as discuss what it would take to turn the service around.
We'll also be talking about how Elden Ring sold over 12 million copies in 18 days, the upcoming opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal, Atari's $1.5 million purchase of the videogame database MobyGames, and Reggie Fils-Aime's claim that he left GameStop's board because leadership refused to explain their plans for turning the company around.
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In 1982, the video game adaptation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial released for the Atari 2600 to commercial and critical failure. But is it really the worst game of all time? We sit down with Howard Scott Warshaw (the developer of Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the infamous E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) to learn more about the heyday of Atari and find out if there's any truth to that oft-repeated internet claim that E.T. caused the video game crash of 1983.
We'll also be discussing the March 2022 Sony State of Play, including Exoprimal (a brand new IP from Capcom), the newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, Returnal's huge free update, and not one, but TWO brand new game announcements from Square Enix.
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Guinness just announced their list of the Top 50 video game characters of all time based on the results of a public poll, and well... we have thoughts. We go over the list's snubs, surprises, and outright shocks. Does Mario really deserve to be #1? The answer is...it depends.
We'll also discuss the newly announced Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the leaked pricing details for PlayStation's Spartacus subscription service, how Capcom has riled the FGC with its intense Street Fighter 5 legal event guidelines, and the state of the Silent Hill franchise after Konami let its ownership of the official web domain expire.
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One week (and $139 million) into the Uncharted movie's theatrical run, it seems that there's still a rabid audience for film adaptations of beloved video games. So get your popcorn ready because we're previewing eight upcoming titles. Some look good, some definitely look bad, and at least one is a real head-scratcher.
We're also discussing Street Fighter 6's disastrous new Adobe stock image logo, the news that the Call of Duty franchise might not release a game in 2023, Sony Pictures CEO's bold claim that the Uncharted film "is a new hit movie franchise for the company," and the US game reseller that discovered hundreds of rare, sealed games in an old storage facility.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of cheat codes.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
We all knew the day was coming when Nintendo would close down the digital storefronts for its 3DS and Wii U consoles. However, it hurts a bit more to realize that up to 1000 digital-only video games will disappear forever as a result. The internet is alight with debates about games preservation, emulation, and piracy, and it seems like everyone has a (very strong) opinion. We attempt to navigate through the noise to see what's really at stake.
We'll also be discussing how the original Halo composers' lawsuit against Microsoft over unpaid royalties could block the upcoming Halo TV show, the possibilities behind Capcom's mystery countdown website (including Street Fighter 6, Dragon's Dogma 2, the Resident Evil 4 Remake, Monster Hunter 6, and more), how The Lord of the Rings' video game rights are up for sale, and Valve's warning that tinkering with your Steam Deck could end your life.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of the RPG video game genre.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 is finally here, and it was a whopper! We're going over every single announcement, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Nintendo Switch Sports, and so much more (as well as the unfortunately named "Mouthful Mode" from Kirby and the Forgotten Land).
We'll also be discussing Intellivision Amico's nearly $8.5 million debt load, how the US government wants to put Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser behind bars for five years "to provide just punishment," and Google Stadia's downgrade to Google Stream.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the Super Famicom's largest (and coolest) peripheral, the Satellaview.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
Just when we'd started to wrap our heads around Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Sony announced they'd bought Bungie (maker of Destiny and Halo) for $3.6 billion. Considering the massive wheeling and dealing that's being done in the video game industry as of late, $3.6 billion almost seems like chump change. However, this purchase will inevitably have far-reaching effects on the world of gaming. Why did Sony really buy Bungie, and what does this mean going forward?
We'll also be discussing PlayStation's plans to launch "more than 10" live service games by the year 2026, Blizzard's newly announced survival game IP for PC and consoles, the upcoming TV and film adaptation of the 2021 GOTY "It Takes Two", and the New York Times' purchase of mobile game mega-hit Wordle.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at why a decision made in the 1800s led to the creation of PAL and NTSC.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
How many copies of Burger King's 2006 advergame Sneak King is too many? For AEW wrestler and reality show stuntman Leroy Patterson, the limit does not exist. Leroy joins us to discuss his nearly 3,000 copies of Sneak King, what it's really like to be a contestant on Wipeout, and why being a game tester is the worst job ever (spoiler: it involves squirrel speak).
We'll also be talking about Netflix's goal to be the "absolute best" gaming service, the three new Star Wars games announced by EA and Respawn (including a sequel to Jedi Fallen Order), how Activision Blizzard is refusing to acknowledge the Game Workers Alliance (the first-ever union for game workers), and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new mystery movie that will be bringing "one of the biggest, most badass games to the screen."
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the legacy and lousy luck of Nolan Bushnell, the father of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
In this episode... --> Nintendo Direct June 2024: All The Biggest Announcements, including Mario and Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Metroid Prime 4 --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101!
Mergers and acquisitions have been especially big business in the video game industry throughout the last year. Nevertheless, when Tuesday brought the news that Microsoft had agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard in an epic $75.5 billion all-cash deal, gamers the world over collectively said, "Holy #@*%!"
We discuss the record-breaking buyout and what it might mean for the future of Activision Blizzard's troubled company culture (including CEO Bobby Kotick), as well as possible implications for the hobby we love.
We'll also be covering PlayStation’s "inevitable" Game Pass rival, the new Donkey Kong game rumored to be in development for the Nintendo Switch, the blowback on Troy Baker's AI voice NFT promotion, and the PS5 / Xbox Series X scalper who claims he’s "creating young entrepreneurs".
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the strange and scandalous birth of the ESRB.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
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The metaverse is being touted as the do-all, be-all platform of the future where we will work, play, live, and get married. There's only one problem -- video games have already been offering all of that for years. So what's left for the metaverse to give us? Or better yet, do we really need a metaverse at all?
We're also discussing the new Sega Sapporo studio led by the former Phantasy Star Online 2 producer, how Xbox's Phil Spencer is calling for a cross-platform ban program, why Take-Two wants to pay nearly $13 billion for Zynga (the maker of FarmVille), and the Bob Saget video game you didn't know you needed in your life.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the strange hybrid console known as the Nintendo Playstation.
This episode has been proudly sponsored by the Retro Game Club Podcast! Please visit them at linktr.ee/retrogameclub.
In our last episode, we looked at 2021 in the rearview mirror. This time, we're gazing in our proverbial crystal balls to see what the world of video games might bring in 2022. We'll hear what a few analysts have to say about the coming year and then make some predictions of our own.
We'll also be discussing Sony's newly confirmed PSVR2, how Gordon Ramsey doesn't know what Twitch is, Samsung’s move to integrate Stadia, GeForce Now, and NFTs into its new line of TVs, and the rumored digital rerelease of the N64 classic, GoldenEye 007.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the humble beginnings and convoluted history of Blizzard.
To gain clues about the future, it's helpful to look at the past. But if the dominance of mobile, digital, and free-to-play video games in 2021 is anything to go by, the future of video games may be unrecognizable to those of us who grew up blowing into our NES cartridges. But is it all bleak, or can we find some ray of gaming hope in the face of these dark, dystopian days?
We'll also be discussing PlayStation's newly patented system for coaching players who have "fallen below a skill threshold," how Square Enix's president already knows you hate NFTs, Ed Boon's blessing on a petition to remake the original Mortal Kombat trilogy, and the wrestler who owns 2,706 copies of the Burger King game Sneak King.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the legacy of the game design giant, Gunpei Yokoi.
We’re excited to welcome you to the very first episode of Gamers Week Podcast! Like the name says, we analyze the best, worst, and weirdest headlines of the past week in the video game industry.
Since it's our first episode, we take some time to introduce our three hosts, but if you want to get straight to the news, check out those sweet time codes to skip ahead.
It feels like NFTs are the buzzword of the moment, especially when it comes to video games. But are these divisive entities a soulless cash-grab or the exciting new future of gaming? Spoiler: If you're old (like us), you probably hope it's not the latter.
We'll also be discussing Tesla's move to pull the plug on letting drivers play video games after a federal investigation, Logan Paul's GameBoy table that broke the internet, and Riot Games' agreement to pay $100 million in settlement of its class-action gender discrimination lawsuit.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we'll be looking back at the infamous Super Noah's Ark 3D.
In this episode... --> Summer Game Fest 2024: All The Biggest Announcements --> Xbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct June 2024 --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, VIP!
In this episode... --> The biggest announcements from PlayStation’s summer State of Play, including Silent Hill 2 Remake, Astro Bot, Concord, Marvel Rivals, and more --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind!
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In this episode... --> PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future --> Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Superman 64's 25th anniversary!
In this episode... --> Nintendo agrees to deal to buy Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Switch studio --> Microsoft opens new game studio under Activision after shutting down 3 last week --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, VIP!
In this episode... --> Square Enix embarking on "aggressive multiplatform strategy" as profits drop 70% --> EA Considering In-Game Advertising, But Will Take "Thoughtful" Approach --> The season of game company gaffes continues with NetEase apologizing for a Marvel Rivals preview contract that asked streamers not to make 'subjective negative reviews of the game
Gamers Week is back from hiatus, and what a wonderful time to return! Sony and Xbox seem to be duking it out this week to see which one can make the most baffling, business-killing decision.
First it was Sony's surprise requirement that Helldivers 2 would require a PSN account to play on Steam (a decision it quickly walked back due to player outrage). Next it was Xbox's mystifying announcement that it's closing a handful of studios, including Tango Gameworks (makers of Hi-Fi RUSH, one of the best games of 2023).
We discuss these mind-blowing moves and wonder... do these two gaming behemoths have any clue what they're doing anymore?
In this episode... --> After years of rumors, Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at a price of $699, and internet reaction has been both swift and merciless. --> Roblox CEO and co-founder David Baszucki wants one billion daily active users and 10% of all gaming content revenue worldwide to flow within Roblox. --> Band member and co-songwriter of Heaven 17, Martyn Ware, has told Rockstar to "go f*** yourself" after being offered $7500 to include their 1983 hit, Temptation, in Grand Theft Auto 6. --> An obscure video game console called the Zeebo lives again thanks to the efforts of an emulator developer. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, the 25th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast
The 2024 finalists for the Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, highlighting another selection of influential titles from across multiple eras. This week, we're taking a break from the doom and gloom of recent video game headlines to play Keep It or Kill It with the 40 games that have been voted into the Hall of Fame since inductions began in 2015.
We'll also be talking about how Sony has stopped producing PSVR2 amid a “surplus” of unsold units, how Epic Games' Fortnite will now allow creators to build and profit from their own "official" Lego Islands games, and how LinkedIn is planning to add gaming to its platform.