As 2021 comes to an end it’s time to look forward to 2022 and its MASSIVE video game lineup! Let’s talk about what we’re most looking forward to, what we think will win our 2022 GOTY and more.  Follow Ri on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RianaTweetsNow Follow Danny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/godfree  Thank you to our Patreon Producers:  ·        Chewy’s Godson ·        Alex Rigopulos ·        David Iacolucci ·        Faris Attieh ·        Justin Foshee ·        Matthew Goderre ·        Punkdefied Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Anticipated Games 2022 - Ep. 256

Join Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher and Riana Manuel-Peña as they analyze the week's video game news, give hands-on impressions of upcoming titles, discuss your questions, and have a little bit of "off-topic" conversation. With over 30 years of video game industry experience, the conversation is sure to be insightful and passionate, but never takes itself too seriously.

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 With Summer Game Fest upon us, what else is there to do but let Britt tell us all the nerdy details about the newly revealed Yakuza Like a Dragon TV Series from Amazon Prime? After the husbando discussion we chat hands-on with Cat Quest III, XDefiant, 33 Immortals, and Andrea may have found her new mobile game garden designing addiction in Garden Joy. 
 Thank you to this month's Super Producers:
Faris Attieh
Punkdefied
Justin Foshee
Joshua Franklin

 WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames 
 Time stamps:  02:50 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Announced for Amazon Prime Video This Fall!!! 06:05 - Series Plot Breakdown 07:24 - Character Descriptions 14:52 - Judgment TV Series is in the works, new RGG lead says 15:50 - Break 1 15:51 - A Message from BetterHelp 17:09 - Hands-on Section: 17:18 - Monthly Shout-Out to the Supercast friends. 19:15 - Britt's been playing Cat Quest III 20:05 - Cat Quest III Synopsis 24:58 - 33 Immortals 25:41 - Game breakdown 36:22 - XDefiant 40:49 - Skill Progression 43:52 - Garden Joy: Design & Makeover 54:03 - More Special Episodes Coming Up! 
 
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Yakuza Like A Dragon TV Series is HAPPENING - Ep. 369

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 We've got a shiny new 8-Ball and we're shaking our way to the hot gaming reveals of 2024...or "ask again later" if you're Britt. We look at possible announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Summer Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, PlayStation State of Play, and the mystery Nintendo Direct. 
 Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh, Punkdefied, Justin Foshee, and Joshua Franklin! 
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 Time stamps: 01:07 - Summer Game Fest 2024 By Magic 8-Ball 08:22 - Q1: Is Remedy going to announce a stand-alone narrative DLC for Alan Wake 2? 09:23 - Palworld 11:04 - 2K to reveal new game in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises 15:25 - Q2: Will we see the next installment in the Borderlands franchise? 16:05 - Q3: Is 2K going to announce what happening in the BioShock Franchise 18:40 - Q4: Is there going to be a Resident Evil 9 announcement? 19:49 - Q5: Is there going to be a Shadow Drop? 21:10 - Q6: Will streamers make celebrity cameos at SGF? 22:03 - Q7: Will we see the Lord of the Rings game from Amazon at SGF? 23:03 - Q8: Will we get over 2 minutes of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf gameplay at SGF? 25:57 - Q9: Are we going to get any news about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf? 28:51 - Q10: Are we going to get a deeper look plus the release date for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra? 30:40 - Q11: Will we see Alexa Ray's personal project Black Panther? 31:13 - Q12: Are we going to see an announcement for Yakuza Kiwami 3? 31:59 - Q13: Are we going to see another look at Slitterhead? 32:29 - Break 1 32:29 - A Message From Shopify 34:21 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase 36:07 - Q14: Are we finally going to get the reveal of Gears Of War 6? 36:43 - Q15: Are we getting the Gears Of War 1-3 collection? 37:30 - Q16: Are we going to see the rumored handheld? 38:17 - Q17: Gameplay from State of Decay 3? 39:00 - Q18: What's going on with Perfect Dark? 41:04 - Q19: Will we see a new single-player Halo? 41:56 - Q20: Will we see a first look for a new Banjo-Kazooie? 43:33 - Q21: Are we going to get a first look at the Shattered Space DLC for Star Field? 44:15 - Q22: Will we see South Of Midnight gameplay? 45:58 - Q23: Will we see a Teaser Trailer for Diablo? 46:43 - Q24: Are we going to get a big mobile game announcement? 47:33 - Q25: Could we get an update on Outer Worlds 2 49:25 - Q26: Are we going to get a release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle? 49:59 - Q27: Are we going to see that Doom Year Zero game? 52:06 - Q28: Are we getting more content for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora? 53:35 - Q29: Will Britt be 100% sold on Assassin's Creed Shadows by the end of the showcase? 54:36 - Q30: Will XDefiant announce a new Assassin's Creed faction? 56:00 - Q31: Is Beyond Good and Evil 2 dead? 57:13 - Q32: Are we going to see a new IP from Ubisoft? 58:23 - Q33: Will there be a JRPG-a-Palooza during the Nintendo Direct? 59:06 - Q34: Metroid Prime 4? 1:00:03 - Q35: Is Britt going to get old Pokémon games on her Switch? 1:01:33 - Q36: Where is Mario Kart 9? 1:02:02 - Q37: New Smash Brothers announcement? 1:03:20 - Q38: Are we getting a new Donkey Kong platformer? 1:03:57 - Q39: Awe we going to get a Zelda port announcement? 1:05:03 - Q40: DLC announcement for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at the State of Play? 1:05:32 - Q41: Are we getting a stand-alone Astro Bot game? 1:08:17 - Q42: Is Lego and Horizon going to have a partnership in the form of a game? 1:08:57 - Q43: Are we going to get a deep dive into Concord? 1:09:32 - Q44: Final Fantasy 9 Remake? 1:10:07 - Q45: Will we see anything about a Destiny Movie? 1:12:16 - Q46: Is Britt going to get her Ocarina of Time remake? 1:12:47 - Q47: Mother 3? 1:20:32 - Q48: Is Andrea going to be jumping up and down because of Peggle 3???   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Game Fest Predictions by a Magic 8-Ball 2024 Edition - Ep. 368

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 In this week's episode Andrea and Britt are joined by the CEO and President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Stanley Pierre-Louis to discuss their new Essential Facts report for 2024. They discuss how there are more gamers in the U.S. than ever and how many of them are older than you think. They also chat about how AI is impacting game creators, what the ESA is keeping tabs on in this election year, and so much more! Learn about the Essential Facts Report at: http://www.theesa.com 
 Thank you to this month's Super Producers:
Bored Ape Gamer’s Club
Faris Attieh
Joshua Franklin
Justin Foshee
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 Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Special Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis 00:02:20 - The Growing Demographic of Video Game Players 00:04:22 - The Evolving Face of Gamers 00:06:28 - The Benefits of Gaming with Family 00:08:29 - The Educational Benefits of Games for Kids 00:10:31 - Creating a Safe Community for Players 00:12:26 - The Growing Market for Video Games 00:14:40 - The Health of the Video Game Industry 00:16:38 - Growth and Stability of the Gaming Industry 00:20:55 - The Changing Definition of "Gamer" 00:23:06 - Embracing the Nerd Identity 00:25:19 - AI in the Gaming Industry 00:27:24 - Unanswered Questions about AI and Copyright 00:29:35 - AI Tools in Games and Media 00:31:40 - Advocating for the Gaming Industry in Policy Discussions 00:33:33 - The Impact of Younger Policy Makers on the Video Game Industry 00:35:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Perspectives 00:37:52 - The Video Game Ecosystem 00:40:17 - The Death of E3 and The Future of Consumer Shows 00:42:29 - Celebrating 30 Years of the Entertainment Industry 
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Facts About Gamers That Might Surprise You - Ep. 367

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 Ubisoft debuted the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously codenamed Red, confirming that the game is set in Japan. We dive into the details about the new protagonists, new features, and more. In headlines there is more layoff news from Square Enix, Sony announced their 2 new CEOs, and Helldivers 2 is breaking more records. In hands-on Britt recounts her spooky time with Crow Country, a retro inspired horror adventure game. 
 Thank you to this month's Super Producers:
Bored Ape Gamer’s Club
Faris Attieh
Joshua Franklin
Justin Foshee
Punkdefied

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 Timestamps:  01:11 - Riana's got news! 02:21 - What's Good Games @ Supercast.com is up and running!!! 03:14 - Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows official world premiere trailer is out! 07:12 - Iconic Synchronization 17:07 - Break 1 17:07 - A Message From Shopify 18:58 - Headlines: 19:48 - Report: Square Enix to lay off workers in European and American divisions 21:57 - Sony announces two PlayStation CEOs to replace Jim Ryan 22:48 - 'Helldivers 2' Becomes PlayStation's Fastest-Selling Game Ever 24:47 - Capcom's "Monster Hunter" series exceeds 100 million units sold worldwide 25:49 - Mortal Kombat 2 Release Date Confirmed October 4th 2025 26:31 - Break 2 26:31 - A Message From Into the AM 28:20 - Hands-on Section: 28:31 - Brittney's been playing Crow Country 28:51 - So what is Crow Country all about? 32:06 - Exploration mode? 33:08 - Stardew Valley Expansion is Coming! 36:18 - Magic 8-Ball is back & coming soon! 
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed - Ep. 366

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 This week was a doozy with the massive news about Xbox studio closures including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Andrea and Riana dive into this tough topic before moving to headlines featuring Helldivers 2 PSN Linking drama, Nintendo finally acknowledging Switch 2, and projections that might see the Switch become Nintendo's best selling console of all time. In hands-on Riana is IN LOVE with Hades II and according to the Steam charts so are A LOT of other people. Andrea dipped her toes into the handcrafted Claymation world of Harold Halibut.  
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Faris Attieh
Joshua Franklin
Justin Foshee
Punkdefied

 WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames 
 Timestamps: 03:01 - WGG lead story of the week: 03:22 - Xbox SHUTS DOWN Multiple Studios, Including Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More  06:03 - Matt Booty Head of Xbox Game Studio Email to staff 15:35 - Microsoft beats expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B 17:31 - What's happening with Xbox GamePass 26:36 - Rumours Xbox might have more layoffs in the pipeline 28:08 - Break 1 28:14 - Headlines: 28:14 - Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign 34:31 - Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be announced this year 38:06 - Nintendo Announces Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch With Release Date and Debut Trailer 42:03 - Break 2 42:19 - SuperGiant's Hades Il 44:58 - Hades Breakdown 45:43 - What is a Roguelike? 53:48 - Harold Halibut 54:46 - Harold Halibut Story-Line & Game Mechanics 
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Most Anticipated Games 2022 - Ep. 256

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