On this episode of 'Active Quest' we discuss 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' Joseph's journey to Paris for Focus Home Interactive's conference and share optimism in the hope that BioWare may one day finally have a good work environment again thanks to the fallout from Jason Schreier's lovely breakdown of Anthem's development. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High | NEWS |  Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Revealed, Comes Out November 15th https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/04/14/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-release-date-announced-gameplay-story-details-revealed Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Will Not Have Microtransactions or Multiplayer https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-13-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-is-a-single-player-story-game-with-no-multiplayer-and-no-microtransactions The Past and Present of Dragon Age 4 https://kotaku.com/the-past-and-present-of-dragon-age-4-1833913351 Sucker Punch Job Listing Indicates that Ghost of Tsushima is in Early Development https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/04/10/ghost-of-tsushima-development-job-listing/ Horizon Zero Dawn Sequel Teased by Actress https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/12/actress-teases-existence-of-horizon-zero-dawn-sequel Activision Pulls 14 Licensed Games From PSN, Including Deadpool and Ghostbusters https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/04/09/delisted-psn-games-from-activision-include-deadpool-and-ghostbusters/#TGxcJY7VyeXLomdy.99 Sony Stopped Destiny 2 Cross Progression on PS4 and PC https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-14-report-sony-stopped-bungies-plans-to-add-cross-platform-character-transfer-to-destiny-2 | MAIN TOPIC | What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Sekiro Focus Home stuff Baguettes (?) Josh Rainbow Six: Siege Borderlands: GOTY Edition Chris Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 

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On this week's episode of Active Quest, Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, Chris Penwell, and a special guest Greysun Morales, have another LaCroix tangent, and discuss Anthem's troubled development, mysterious Best Buy listings, Borderlands 3, Persona, and more! Greysun also gives us his impressions of the games he has played at PAX East 2019. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites The new Features Editor of Twinfinite Greysun Morales - https://twitter.com/greysun_morales Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High | NEWS |  How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 Best Buy listings indicate entries for Zelda: Link to the Past on Switch, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Persona 5 https://www.destructoid.com/best-buy-listings-indicate-entries-for-zelda-link-to-the-past-on-switch-metroid-prime-trilogy-persona-5-548820.phtml https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/03/rumor-retail-listings-show-persona-5-switch-and-metroid-prime-trilogy Borderlands 3 Lands On September 13 https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/03/borderlands-3-lands-on-september-13 Borderlands 3 Is A Six-Month Epic Store Exclusive On PC https://kotaku.com/borderlands-3-is-a-six-month-epic-store-exclusive-1833771692 Epic Games CEO clarifies position about store exclusivity https://www.destructoid.com/epic-games-ceo-clarifies-position-about-store-exclusivity-548917.phtml Super Meat Boy Forever hit with small delay, takes potshot at EA https://www.destructoid.com/super-meat-boy-forever-hit-with-small-delay-takes-potshot-at-ea-549029.phtml Nintendo Adds Labo VR Support to Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1113969503459663873?s=19 Persona 3 and 4 PS4 Ports Are Being Considered by Atlus https://t.co/DdFPeF0ZzR 

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This week, we discuss the declining status of PlayStation among its fans after the disappointing State of Play, Borderlands 3, and more in the news, and Joseph gives us his further impressions of Sekiro! Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674?mt=2 Find us on the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/2HTkGbx Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High News   Two New Switch Models https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/25/18280482/nintendo-switch-2-new-model-release-date-wsj Wolfenstein: Youngblood Trailer https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/27/wolfenstein-youngblood-release-date/#/slide/1 Borderlands 3 https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/28/borderlands-3-is-happening/ PS Plus Games https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/27/playstation-plus-free-games-for-april-2019/?ref-cat=253599 Games with Gold https://majornelson.com/2019/03/26/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-april-2019/ Sega Genesis Mini https://www.usgamer.net/articles/sega-genesis-mini-will-release-in-september-with-40-games Driveclub Servers Being Shut Down in 2020 https://gameranx.com/updates/id/172443/article/sony-reveal-all-driveclub-servers-going-offline-next-year-removed-from-store-in-late-august/ Bethesda Claims Fallout 76 Did ‘Very, Very Well’ Despite Development Difficulties https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/31/fallout-76-issues-dev-difficulties/ State of Play https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2019/03/25/all-the-playstation-news-and-announcements-from-state-of-play/ 

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This week, Joseph, Josh, and Chris are back to talk about Google Stadia, the future of GameStop, the success of Devil May Cry 5, and much more. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High | NEWS |  Google Stadia https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/21/google-announces-its-video-game-platform-stadia GameStop Planning a Shift to ‘Cultural Experiences’ Under New CEO https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/23/new-gamestop-ceo-named/ DMC5 Sold 2 Million Copies https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/21/devil-may-cry-5-sales-surpass-2-million-units/ PlayStation State of Play Announced https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/22/state-of-play-playstations-new-video-showcase-debuts-monday/ Sony Plans to Stop Providing Digital Game Codes to Retailers https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/22/sony-stop-psn-digital-codes-retailers/ Mention Noob Saibot and Tsang Sung appearances in MK11 https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/22/mortal-kombat-11-dlc-shang-tsung/#/slide/1 Control Release Date https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/22/control-release-date-august-confirmed/#/slide/1 Cuphead for Switch YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/20/18273096/cuphead-nintendo-switch-release-date New Zelda WTF. Cadence of Hyrule https://www.gameinformer.com/gdc-2019/2019/03/20/cadence-of-hyrule-a-rhythm-based-legend-of-zelda-title-announced Here’s Why Kingdom Hearts III Didn’t Have Final Fantasy Characters https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/22/kingdom-hearts-3-final-fantasy/ Persona 5: The Royal https://www.resetera.com/threads/persona-5-the-royal-announced-for-sony-playstation-4-additional-info-persona-super-live-2019-4-24-rpg-new-character-teased.107169/ 

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In this episode of Active Quest, Joseph gives us his thoughts on Devil May Cry 5, and Chris gives us his first impressions of EA's latest controversial release, Anthem. We also discuss the THQ Nordic PR debacle, Pokemon Sword And Shield's reveal, Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC, and more. Edited by Chris Penwell Podcast was recorded on Sunday, March 3rd before reports of Anthem crashing came out. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image Devil May Cry 5 - Capcom | NEWS | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the series’ new games for Switch https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/2/27/18242058/pokemon-sword-pokemon-shield-nintendo-switch-2019 PS Plus and Games with Gold THQ Nordic 8chan https://www.pcgamer.com/thq-nordic-apologizes-for-granting-interview-to-the-toilet-of-the-internet-8chan/ It looks like there's going to be Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC after all, free and paid https://www.destructoid.com/it-looks-like-there-s-going-to-be-kingdom-hearts-3-dlc-after-all-free-and-paid-544406.phtml Red Dead Online Generates Significantly Less Revenue Than Grand Theft Auto Onlinehttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/26/red-dead-online-revenue-beta-less-than-grand-theft-auto-online/#/slide/1 Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Rated by PEGI https://gematsu.com/2019/02/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-campaign-remastered-rated-for-ps4-in-europe Amy Hennig believes single-player games like Uncharted are a 'harder proposition' today https://www.destructoid.com/amy-hennig-believes-single-player-games-like-uncharted-are-a-harder-proposition-today-544299.phtml

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It's another hectic week of news, so with this podcast, we discussed Square Enix's plans for 2019, Google's moves in the gaming industry, and much more. Josh also gives us a deep dive into Crackdown 3! Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image Crackdown 3 from Xbox Game Studios | NEWS | Nintendo Of America President Reggie Fils-Aime Is Retiring https://kotaku.com/nintendo-president-reggie-fils-aime-is-retiring-1832793123 ‘Guild Wars 2’ Developer ArenaNet Confirms Massive Layoffs to Employees https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/guild-wars-2-arenanet-layoffs-ncsoft-1203145724/ Square Enix Could Be Releasing a Major Game This Year https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/20/a-major-square-enix-2019-game-could-release-this-year/#/slide/1 Square Enix Is Massively Consolidating Its Internal Development Units https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/19/square-enix-divisions-being-consolidated-by-end-of-2019/#43DGjxYujpQkpxxz.99 Google to unveil gaming project at GDC 2019 in March https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/19/18231469/google-games-gdc-2019-keynote-date-start-time PS Vita Production Ending Soon in Japan https://gematsu.com/2019/02/ps-vita-production-ending-soon-in-japan Dreams Early Access Launches in Spring 2019 https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/02/20/dreams-creator-early-access-launches-this-spring/ THQ Nordic Raises $225m for further acquisitions https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-02-21-thq-nordic-raises-usd225m-for-further-acquisitions | INDIE NEWS SPOTLIGHT | Hollow Knight + Darkest Dungeon Sequel

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Joseph Yaden and Chris Penwell discuss the avalanche of video game news from last week. We go over the fantastic Nintendo Direct, the horrific Activision layoffs, Mass Effect possibly returning, Catherine: Full Body, and more! Unfortunately, Josh Nichols couldn't join us this week, due to him feeling sick. Get better soon, bud! Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening by Nintendo News Some Developers Disagree With Claims That PlayStation Cross-Play Is Open To Everyone https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/02/12/some-developers-disagree-with-claims-that-playstation-cross-play-is-open-to-everyone Despite a Record Year, Activision Blizzard Laying Off Nearly 800 People, Calls Staffing Levels ‘Out of Proportion’ https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/12/activision-blizzard-layoffs-2/ The Fallout Of Activision Blizzard’s Massive Layoffs https://kotaku.com/the-fallout-of-activision-blizzard-s-massive-layoffs-1832597892 The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake coming to Nintendo Switchhttps://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18224033/legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer-video-watch Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 releases this summer on Switch https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2019/2/13/18223988/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-release-date-nintendo-switch New Square Enix RPG, Oninaki, comes to Switch this summer https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18224004/oninaki-nintendo-switch-square-enix-rpg-release-date-video Fire Emblem: Three Houses launches in July https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18223762/fire-emblem-three-houses-release-date-video-trailer-watch Super Mario Maker 2 comes to Nintendo Switch in June https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2019/2/13/18223977/super-mario-maker-2-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer Dragon Quest 11 S Definitive Edition arrives for Nintendo Switch this fall https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18223901/dragon-quest-11-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer-watch New Mass Effect Games Are Coming, BioWare Insists https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-mass-effect-games-are-coming-bioware-insists/1100-6464974/ Catherine: Full Body Hits On PS4 in September, Special Edition Revealed http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/02/catherine_full_body_hits_on_ps4_in_september_special_edition_revealed Bayonetta 2 Director Leaves PlatinumGames After 13 Years https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/15/yusuke-hashimoto-leaves-platinumgames-after-12-years/#e02lohtwjvF1ZdK0.99 Dangerous Driving will crash into PCs this April https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2019/02/14/dangerous-driving-will-crash-into-pcs-this-april/

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And we are back for another episode of Active Quest (formerly known as Games List), everyone. Welcome. My name is Joseph Yaden and with me today are Chris Penwell and Josh Nichols. Thank you for joining us for this episode. Edited by Chris Penwell Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image Apex Legends by EA and Respawn Enteratainment News Respawn’s Apex Legends, a battle royale Titanfall spinoff, available now https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/4/18210409/apex-legends-release-date-platforms-titanfall-battle-royale Titanfall 3 Is Not In The Works, Respawn Says https://kotaku.com/titanfall-3-is-not-in-the-works-respawn-says-1832336218 Another Titanfall Game Coming This Year, New Twist On Universe https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/02/05/another-titanfall-game-coming-this-year-new-twist-on-universe Xbox Live heading to iOS, Android, and Switch https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/4/18210356/xbox-live-ios-android-switch Activision-Blizzard Employees Brace For Massive Layoffs https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-employees-brace-for-massive-layoffs-1832488999 

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| ACTIVE QUEST | | Episode Ten | ‘Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts III: Discussion and Analysis’ Chris Penwell, Joseph Yaden, and Josh Nichols are back this week to talk news, Resident Evil 2, and Kingdom Hearts III! THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR EACH GAME -- Mostly KH3 but we do go into some detail on Resident Evil 2 Remake as well. MUSIC Lyfomusic – High IMAGE Resident Evil 2 (2019) - Capcom | NEWS | Nintendo Switch & Its Software Enjoying Success https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/01/31/nintendo-switch-its-software-enjoying-success Next Inside Xbox Features Crackdown Campaign Info https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/01/29/next-inside-xbox-features-crackdown-campaign-info Nintendo announces new Dr. Mario for Android, iOS https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/31/18206034/dr-mario-world-nintendo-ios-android-mobile Mario Kart Tour Delayed Until Summer https://www.androidauthority.com/mario-kart-tour-release-date-948788/ Sony Shifting First Party Studios to PS5 https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/01/30/sony-reportedly-shifting-first-party-development-focus-onto-ps5

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Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, and Chris Penwell are back to talk about PlayStation's future in 2019. What should we expect? What does the lineup look like? What do we think about it? Listen to this week's Active Quest! Music Lyfomusic – High Image Ghost of Tsushima by Sony Interactive Entertainment News Nintendo reboots Metroid Prime 4, taps Retro Studios to restart project https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/25/18197166/metroid-prime-4-delay-reboot-retro-studios-nintendo-switch Anthem VIP Demo: BioWare says it knows what the problems are, is working to fix them https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/27/18199405/anthem-vip-demo-down-bioware-fix-infinite-loading-errors-pc-ps4-xbox-one Rocket League gets full cross-platform play — yes, even on PS4 https://www.rocketleague.com/news/full-cross-platform-play-now-live-in-rocket-league/ Kingdom Hearts 3 director 'reconsidering' simultaneous worldwide releases after leak https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-01-24-tetsuya-nomura-reconsidering-simultaneous-worldwide-releases-following-kingdom-hearts-3-leak Main Topic Looking ahead for PlayStation 4 in 2019 Days Gone (4/26) Shenmue III (8/27) Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain (TBA 2019 April 11 - Japan) MediEvil Remake (TBA 2019) The Pathless (TBA 2019) Spelunky 2 (TBA 2019) Babylon's Fall (TBA 2019) Dreams (TBA 2019) Concrete Genie (TBA 2019) Yakuza 5 (TBA 2019) Ys IX: Monstrum (TBA 2019) Ghost of Tsushima (TBA) Judgement (TBA 2019 West) Death Stranding (TBA) The Last of Us: Part II (TBA) Nioh 2 (TBA) Final Fantasy VII Remake (TBA) [Note: Games listed above are all exclusive to PS4 at this time, other than PC for a few of the games. There are plenty of third party games coming to PS4 that are not exclusive too, of course!] Any predictions or wishes for PlayStation this year? When will PlayStation have their next big reveal event? There’s so many questions. What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Rainbow Six Siege New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe Blackout demo RE2 Josh Resident Evil 2 [Remake] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Donut County (Game #2 for 2019 finished) Bury Me, My Love Chris Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Game #4 of 2019 finished) Kingdom Hearts 2 Destiny 2 

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