Episode 378“In this episode, Caleb 'Soleb' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news around The Switch 2, Doom The Dark Ages, and More!” “What have you Been Gaming?”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Pricing, and More Details Revealedhttps://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-pricing-and-more-details-revealed/ *THE GAMING MILL*“This is where we will discuss all the latest news.”1. Blizzard Reportedly Reviewing Pitches For New StarCraft Games From Major Studioshttps://gamerant.com/blizzard-reviewing-starcraft-pitches-korean-developers/ 2. Assassin's Creed: Shadows is One of the Best-Selling Games of 2025 So Farhttps://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-shadows-us-sales-march-2025/ 3. Doom: The Dark Ages Directors Talk Dragons, Atlans, and Sandbox Set Pieceshttps://gamerant.com/doom-dark-ages-level-design-dragons-atlans/ #livepodcastshow #gamingpodcast #gamingnews 📢Subscribe to 2nd Opinion Pro Now: / 2ndopinionpro 🔔Make Sure to Also Turn on Notification, so you can see our latest video!🔘 Check out our POPL link: Buy a Popl, Check Out all our socials, and more! https://poplme.co/2ndopinionpro👾 Check out our latest reviews, podcast, and more at: https://www.cinelinx.com

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“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about The Game Awards, Xbox, Upcoming Games, and more!!”

“What you Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

“The 2ND Opinion”

‘Xbox won’t have exclusives going forward’, it’s been claimed

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-wont-have-exclusives-going-forward-its-been-claimed/

According to Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden, who discussed his understanding of Microsoft’s first-party strategy in a series of X posts this weekend.

*THE GAMING MILL*

“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”

1. All the Trailers Shown At The Game Awards 2024

https://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/all-the-trailers-shown-at-the-game-awards-2024/

2. Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025

https://www.cinelinx.com/games/cinelinxs-most-anticipated-video-games-of-2025/

3. Sony is now Kadokawa’s largest shareholder

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-now-kadokawas-largest-shareholder/

Sony is now Kadokawa’s largest shareholder, but it has not acquired the company.

4. Amazon renews video game anthology series Secret Level for Season 2

Secret Level will return for a second season.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/amazon-prime-video-has-renewed-secret-level-for-season-2/

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Episode 371 (Show Notes)

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Best Black Friday Deals, GOTY Nominees, Sony Possibly Buying KadoKawa, and more!! ”

“What you Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

“The 2ND Opinion”

Sony wants to Purchase KadoKawa, Fans think its unfair.

https://x.com/OmoiteS/status/1861863715194241062

*THE GAMING MILL*

“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”

1. Key PlayStation figure Shuhei Yoshida Leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment

https://gamerant.com/playstation-executive-shuhei-yoshida-leaves-sony/

Shuhei Yoshida, once labeled as the face of the brand, has announced his upcoming departure from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the branch of the company that handles video games. Yoshida, 60, joined SIE before the very first PlayStation was even released in late 1994.

2. Terminally Ill Fan Plays and Praises Borderlands 4

https://gamerant.com/terminally-ill-fan-plays-borderlands-4/

A terminally ill fan of Gearbox's legendary FPS series was able to play Borderlands 4 ahead of its planned 2025 release.

3. The Witcher 4 Gets Exciting Update From CD Projekt Red

https://gamerant.com/the-witcher-4-status-november-2024/

CD Projekt Red currently has three new Witcher games announced to be in development: Project Polaris, Canis Majoris, and Project Sirius. While Canis Majoris is a remake of the first Witcher game, Project Sirius is a multiplayer spin-off in the popular universe.

4. Cinelinx Game Award Nominations!

5. Best Black Friday Gaming Deals!

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Episode 368 (Show Notes)

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Ubisoft Buyout Rumors, Assassins Creed, David Hayter in Studio, and more!! ”

“What you Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

“The 2ND Opinion”

Most Disappointing Games

*THE GAMING MILL*

“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”

1. Ubisoft is Reportedly Considering a Buyout by Tencent

https://gamingbolt.com/ubisoft-is-reportedly-considering-a-buyout-by-tencent

2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Will Add a Co-op Mode After Launch – Rumour

https://gamingbolt.com/assassins-creed-shadows-will-add-a-co-op-mode-after-launch-rumour

3. Veteran Metal Gear Solid Actor David Hayter is Seemingly Voicing Big Boss Again for an Unknown Project

https://gamingbolt.com/veteran-actor-david-hayter-is-seemingly-voicing-big-boss-again-for-an-unknown-project

4. Starfield is “the Best Game We’ve Ever Made” in Many Ways, Says Design Director

https://gamingbolt.com/starfield-is-the-best-game-weve-ever-made-in-many-ways-says-design-director

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“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about Star Wars Outlaws, Assassins Creed, All the PlayStation Updates, and more!! ”

#gaming #GamingPodcast #gamingvideos

“What You Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

“The 2ND Opinion”

STAR WARS OUTLAWS HATE/REVIEWS

*THE GAMING MILL*

“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”

1. Everything Shown at the September 2024 PlayStation State of Play

https://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/playstation-state-of-play-september-2024/

2. Star Wars Outlaws' Lando Calrissian story DLC gets a November release date

https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-outlaws-lando-calrissian-story-dlc-gets-november-release-date

3. Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed to 2025 following "learnings from Star Wars Outlaws"

Ubisoft has announced a dramatic delay to Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will launch on 14th February 2025 instead of its previous arrival this November. Existing pre-orders will be refunded.

https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-shadows-delayed-to-2025-following-learnings-from-star-wars-outlaws

4. Netflix's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series is "coming soon"

The long-awaited animated adaptation of Ubisoft's Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, is finally coming soon

https://www.eurogamer.net/netflixs-splinter-cell-deathwatch-animated-series-is-coming-soon

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Black Ops 6, Metal Gear Solid: Delta, Xbox Exclusives, and More! ”

“What you Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

VIDEO GAMES COMING SOON

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 3

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 9

The Elder Scrolls Castles (iOS, Android) - September 10

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 18

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 24

(SHOW TOPICS)

1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gets Encouraging Update

The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date will be announced before the end of the year, Sony has revealed. This turn of events serves as an encouraging update that suggests the MGS 3: Snake Eater remake may be on course to hit its tentative release window.

https://gamerant.com/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-release-date-announcement-coming-soon/

2. Rumor: PlayStation Paying 'Very Close Attention' to Handhelds

A reliable source has indicated that Sony is closely monitoring the current handheld gaming console space, possibly for a new portable PlayStation console in the future.

https://gamerant.com/sony-paying-close-attention-to-handheld-new-playstation-portable-rumor/

3. It's 2024 And Someone Is Making A Mars Attacks! Video Game

A video game studio in 2024 has announced that it’s making a new video game based on Mars Attacks. The new game, Mars Attracts, lets players create a theme park on Mars, complete with rides and abducted humans.

https://kotaku.com/mars-attacks-video-game-mars-attracts-theme-park-burton-1851629159

4. Indiana Jones Out In December, Coming To PS5 In Spring 2025

Indiana Jones got an official release date of December 9 for Xbox and PC at Gamescom Opening Night Live. But the announcement also confirmed that the game will come to PS5 sometime in spring of 2025

https://kotaku.com/indiana-jones-great-circle-game-pass-ps5-exclusive-1851626140

5. CODNext Showcase | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone & more

6. WoW EXPANSION LAUNCHED WITH MINIMAL SERVICE ISSUES

https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/world-of-warcraft/24130678/the-war-within-update-notes

7. Terror Beckons at gamescom: Your First Look at Diablo’s Return

Adventurer, the Age of Unmaking is now upon us. The saga of the Worldstone continues to evolve, with Diablo, the Lord of Terror, poised to return to Sanctuary and shape the next chapter of this epic story.

https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo-immortal/24131173/terror-beckons-at-gamescom-your-first-look-at-diablo-s-return

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Bethesda Unionizing, Halo Series Canceled, College Football, and More! ”

“What You Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

MOVIES COMING SOON

R, In Theaters Fri Jul 26, 2h 7m, Action/Adventure/Comedy

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deadpool_and_wolverine

PG-13, In Theaters Fri Aug 2, 1h 35m, Mystery & Thriller

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/trap_2024

PG-13, In Theaters Fri Aug 9, 1h 42m, Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/borderlands

Alien: Romulus

R, In Theaters Fri Aug 16, Sci-Fi/Horror

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alien_romulus

VIDEO GAMES COMING SOON

1. Microsoft hits back at the FTC

https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox/microsoft-hits-back-at-the-ftcs-misleading-letter-that-called-xbox-game-pass-standard-a-degraded-service-as-a-result-of-the-activision-blizzard-buyout/

2. Halo TV Series Canceled After Two Seasons

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/halo-canceled-paramount-plus-1236075994/

3. Bethesda Officially Becomes the First Microsoft Game Studio to Fully Unionize

https://www.ign.com/articles/bethesda-game-studios-microsoft-game-studios

4. 2.2 Million People Were Willing to Pay $100 to Play College Football 25 3 Days Early

https://www.ign.com/articles/22-million-people-were-willing-to-pay-100-to-play-college-football-25-3-days-early

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about GTA V Trevor DLC Canceled, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Video Game Movies, and More! ”

“What You Been Gaming”

Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?

1. A GTA 5 DLC ABOUT TREVOR WAS CANCELED BECAUSE OF GTA ONLINE

https://insider-gaming.com/a-gta-5-dlc-about-trevor-was-canceled-because-of-gta-online/

2. ACTIVISION GAMES WILL START TO COME TO XBOX GAME PASS IN AUGUST

https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-game-pass-activision-august/

According to eXtas1s, the Tony Hawk 1+2 remake and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy will also come to the subscription service shortly. Subsequently, in Corden’s report, he also outlines that he understands Microsoft’s strategy isn’t to release all of Actvision’s back catalog at once but rather drip-feed it into the platform.

3. Are Video Game Shows/Movies Really Needed?

In this topic, we discuss if movies and TV shows based on video games are truly needed?

https://en.as.com/meristation/news/the-metal-gear-solid-movie-is-still-alive-although-some-changes-have-happened-n/

https://gamerant.com/canceled-movies-based-games/

4. Konami's Metal Gear Producer Would Love To Work With Hideo Kojima

During an official Metal Gear livestream this week, Okamura admitted he's not in the position to answer on "behalf of anyone outside the company" but would personally "like nothing better than to work with Mr. Kojima and the rest of the team again" (thanks, VGC).

"If that could happen, it would be the dream."

However, he accepts the "current reality" which is the fact that "people have moved on to new things and new commitments" and he can't make "that kind of demand of anyone" - with the current team now paving the way for the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p-dbSJ2MK8(Details)

5. BioShock 4 Gets Encouraging Update

https://gamerant.com/bioshock-4-development-update-2024-cloud-chamber/

https://screenrant.com/bioshock-game-leaker-reveals-everything-they-know/

Jeff Spoonhower

Senior Cinematic Designer at 2K Cloud Chamber (BioShock) | AAA & Indie Game Dev | Composer & Sound Designer | Professor

“The #BioShock team at 2K Cloud Chamber is ramping up! We have many positions open across various disciplines including art, animation, engineering, design, narrative, and production. We are working on a really awesome project, and our studio is remote-friendly. Check out the jobs here: https://lnkd.in/gz33n8AA .🔥 🎮”

(END SHOW TOPIC) Our Best Games of 2024, So Far…

#Gaming #GamingPodcast #bioshock4