Active Quest

Episode 65: Resident Evil 4 Reportedly in Development and PlayStation Giving Away Free Games to Encourage Self-Quarantining

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

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Quick Notes

Announcing the Play At Home Initiative

Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment

blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/14/announcing-the-play-at-home-initiative/

San Diego Comic Con Cancelled

Matt Elfring

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5s-launch-supply-could-be-lower-than-ps4-report/1100-6476116/

Quick Upcoming Releases

A New XCOM Game Is Coming Out Next Week

Nathan Grayson

kotaku.com/a-new-xcom-game-is-coming-out-next-week-1842859356

Minecraft Gets Graphics Overhaul Later This Week on PC

Ethan Gach

kotaku.com/minecraft-gets-graphics-overhaul-later-this-week-on-pc-1842858362

Supermassive Unveils Little Hope, The Next Game In The Dark Pictures Anthology

Kimberly Wallace 

gameinformer.com/2020/04/14/supermassive-unveils-little-hope-the-next-game-in-the-dark-pictures-anthology

Jump Force Comes to Switch

Ryan Craddock

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/jump_force_deluxe_edition_brings_goku_naruto_and_more_to_nintendo_switch

Streets of Rage 4 Releases on April 30th, Battle Mode Revealed

https://nintendoeverything.com/streets-of-rage-4-launches-april-30-battle-mode-revealed-in-new-trailer/

News

Resident Evil 4 Remake Reportedly in Development With Mikami’s Blessing, Bigger Dev Team Than RE2 and RE3

Chandler Wood

playstationlifestyle.net/2020/04/13/resident-evil-4-remake-mikami/

Jason Schreier Leaves Kotaku

Gene Park

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/04/16/jason-schreier-is-leaving-kotaku-citing-go-media-reason/

PS5 Launch Supply Could Be Lower Than PS4

Steve Watts

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5s-launch-supply-could-be-lower-than-ps4-report/1100-6476116/

New Impromptu Segment from Chris

Listener Questions

https://twitter.com/SGulgi/status/1251304273155162113

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Chris

Josh

Recommended Reading

Good read from Andrew Reiner @ Game Informer 

gameinformer.com/opinion/2020/04/09/the-pandemic-is-changing-my-gaming-habits-and-tastes

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

50 Million Warzone Players

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1248688976514318336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1248688976514318336&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs9e.github.io%2Fiframe%2F2%2Ftwitter.min.html%231248688976514318336

eShop Sale

Jenae Sitzes

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-eshop-spring-sale-has-a-ton-of-gre/1100-6475552/

Switch Shortages Should End Soon

Sam Rutherford

https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-promises-the-switch-shortage-will-end-soon-1842753655

Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Definitive Editions Leaked by Ratings Board

Jordan Oloman

https://www.ign.com/articles/mafia-2-and-mafia-3-definitive-editions-listed-by-ratings-board

Quick Upcoming Releases

Marvel’s Spider-Man Has Launched on PS Now

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/07/marvels-spider-man-just-cause-4-and-the-golf-club-2019-join-ps-now-in-april/

Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia is free on Epic Game Store Next Week

Tom Meyer

https://twinfinite.net/2020/04/epic-games-store-offers-two-free-games-this-week-just-cause-4-next-week/

News

Sony Finally Reveals PS5 Controller and It’s Called Dualsense

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/07/introducing-dualsense-the-new-wireless-game-controller-for-playstation-5/

March’s Top PS4 Downloads

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/10/playstation-store-marchs-top-downloads-5/

NPD Analyst Expects Final Fantasy VII Remake to Be a Huge Hit

Giuseppe Nelva

https://twinfinite.net/2020/04/final-fantasy-vii-remake-2nd-best-selling-npd/

Cyberpunk 2077 Still on Track for September Release

Sam Desatoff

https://gamedaily.biz/article/1690/cyberpunk-2077-on-track-to-meet-september-release

Let’s Discuss that Kotaku Article

Mike Fahey

https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-vii-remakes-easy-mode-is-way-too-easy-1842791313?rev=1586524294520&utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1586524405&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook

Listener Questions

Jeremy: I'm curious your thoughts on E3's decision to not hold a digital event and IGNs decision to hold their own event. 

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Chris

Josh

Recommended Reading

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Joseph, Josh, and Chris discuss the crazy cancellation of The Last of Us 2 and what 2020 holds for our controllers, and we give our impressions on Resident Evil 3 and Modern Warfare 2 Remastered!

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Sony Launches $100 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund

Jordan Oloman

https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-launches-100-million-covid-19-relief-fund

DuckTales Pitch from Monster Boy Developer Was Rejected By Disney

Liam Doolan

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/fdgs_ducktales_joke_was_actually_a_real_pitch_to_disney_but_it_never_got_the_license

The ESA sets dates for E3 2021

Rebekah Valentine

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-04-the-esa-sets-dates-for-e3-2021

Gone Home, Hob, and Drawful 2 are free on Epic Game Store

Stephany Nunneley

https://www.vg247.com/2020/04/02/gone-home-drawful-2-hob-free-epic-games-store/

Quick Upcoming Releases

Warzone Season 3 Release

Chandler Wood

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/04/03/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-season-three-release-date-alex-warzone/

Square Enix Announces Original Nier Remaster, Plus a Mobile Game, Plus Nier Automata Coming to Game Pass

Joseph Knoop

https://www.ign.com/articles/nier-replicant-remaster-ver-122474487139-square-enix-nier-automata-remake-reincarnation

Platinum Games plots fifth reveal after April Fool's fourth falls flat

Tom Phillips

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-03-platinum-games-plots-fifth-reveal-after-april-fools-fourth-falls-flat

Rogue Legacy 2 announced

Shaun Prescott

https://www.pcgamer.com/a-rogue-legacy-2-announcement-seems-imminent/

Games with Gold for April

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/31/games-with-gold-april-2020/

PlayStation Plus April 2020

https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2020/04/01/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-and-dirt-rally-2-0-are-your-playstation-plus-games-for-april/

John Wick Hex Coming To PS4 To May 4th

Brianna Reeves

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/04/02/john-wick-hex-release-date-may-2020/

News

The Last of Us Part 2 Delayed Indefinitely

Jason Schreier

https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-ii-delayed-indefinitely-1842646231?rev=1585850473534

Bethesda not hosting digital E3 showcase this June

James Batchelor

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-01-bethesda-not-hosting-digital-e3-showcase-this-june

Rumors: 3D Mario Remasters Incoming

Tom Phillips

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-31-more-details-emerge-on-nintendos-mario-remasters

Xbox Series X News

Eddie Makuch

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-head-talks-series-x-price-feels-really-good-a/1100-6475531/

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Chris

Josh

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Active Quest

Episode 62: DOOM Eternal Rips and Tears Sales Records, Nintendo Direct Mini, and GameStop Announces Permanently Closing 321 Stores 

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

World War Z and Other Titles Free on Epic Game Store

Stephany Nunneley

vg247.com/2020/03/26/world-war-z-figment-tormentor-x-punisher-free-epic-games-store/

Final Fantasy VII Remake Copies Out in the Wild... Poor Nomura

Wario64

twitter.com/Wario64/status/1243648490204319744

DOOM Eternal breaks franchise record for opening weekend sales

Sal Romano

gematsu.com/2020/03/doom-eternal-breaks-franchise-record-for-opening-weekend-sales

Sony slowing PlayStation Network downloads to reduce stress on Internet

Michael McWhertor

polygon.com/2020/3/24/21192355/playstation-network-psn-downloads-slow-internet-access-coronavirus-europe

Quick Upcoming Releases

Shantae and the Seven Sirens comes to Consoles and PC on May 28th, Part 2 is on Apple Arcade Now

Matt Wales

eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-27-shantae-and-the-seven-sirens-is-coming-to-pc-consoles-in-may

Budget Cuts Brings Stealth Action to PSVR on May 15th, Physical and Digital Release

Chris Harding

pureplaystation.com/budget-cuts-brings-stealth-action-to-psvr-on-may-15th-physical-and-digital-release/2020/03/

Uncharted 4 and Dirt Rally 2.0 Join PlayStation Plus Free Games Lineup Next Month

Robert Ramsey

pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/ps_plus_april_2020_free_ps4_games_leaked_early

News

Valve Explains Why Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Was Never Made

Tom Marks

ca.ign.com/articles/valve-explains-why-half-life-2-episode-3-was-never-made

Half-Life Alyx Team Wants To Make More Half-Life Games

Joe Skrebels

https://ca.ign.com/articles/half-life-3-half-life-alyx-sequel

Nintendo Direct Mini Summary

Mike Fahey

https://kotaku.com/surprise-nintendo-direct-goes-live-1842508089

Epic Games Is Now A Third Party Publisher, Will Work with Remedy, PlayDead, and SOTC Creator Studio, genDESIGN

Sam Machkovech

arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/03/epic-games-is-now-a-third-party-multi-plat-publisher-secures-three-big-studios/

GameStop To Close 321 Stores 

Brianna Reeves

playstationlifestyle.net/2020/03/27/gamestop-store-closures-300/

What We’ve Been Playing        

Joseph

Chris

Josh

Recommended Reading

Animal Crossing Hub on Polygon 

https://www.polygon.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-switch-acnh-guide/2020/3/20/21170563/tips-tricks-walkthrough-bells-nook-miles-tickets-mileage-rewards-turnips

DOOM Eternal Hub on Polygon

https://www.polygon.com/guides/2020/3/20/21177111/doom-eternal-secret-found-map-location-collectible-item-cheat-code-question-mark

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Hosts:

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Physical Copies of FFVII Remake will be Scarce at Launch

Wesley LeBlanc

https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-wont-be-delayed-but-square-warns-physical-copies-might-be-hard-to-get

Itch.io has a bunch of free and discounted indie games for quarantined people

Stephany Nunneley

https://www.vg247.com/2020/03/19/itch-io-bunch-free-discounted-indie-games-keep-busy-social-distancing/

Quick Upcoming Releases

Resident Evil 3 Demo Live Now

Kellen Haney

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/03/16/resident-evil-3-raccoon-city-demo-and-resident-evil-open-beta-test-coming-soon/

Trials of Mana Demo on All Platforms Now

https://mynintendonews.com/2020/03/18/trials-of-mana-demo-now-available-on-nintendo-switch-eshop/

Xbox Game Pass Update

Stephany Nunneley

https://www.vg247.com/2020/03/18/xbox-game-pass-the-surge-2-ace-combat-7-more-march/

News

PS5 Hardware Breakdown

Hideaki Nishino

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/03/18/unveiling-new-details-of-playstation-5-hardware-technical-specs/

Microsoft Removes “Xbox Series X….Coming Thanksgiving 2020” from Site

Connor Sheridan

https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-series-x-release-date/

Nintendo Indie Direct

Nathan Grayson

https://kotaku.com/all-the-announcements-from-todays-nintendo-indie-direct-1842379716

GameStop claims it is an “essential” store to authorities during COVID-19 Outbreak

Megan Farokhmanesh

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/19/21187357/gamestop-coronavirus-essential-retail-shut-down-open

GameStop Shuts Down Stores In California

Jason Schreier

https://kotaku.com/gamestop-shuts-down-stores-in-california-1842428841

Creators Can Apply To Publish Their Games Outside of Dreams

Joseph Yaden

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/03/13/players-can-now-apply-for-dreams-ps4-business-opportunities/

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Joseph, Josh, and Chris ponder what the future of E3 is, and Joseph and Chris adore Call of Duty: Warzone!

• Megaman Zero/ZX Collection (review code provided)

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Pokémon Go Safari Zone event postponed due to concerns over coronavirus

Charlie Hall 

polygon.com/2020/3/9/21171712/pokemon-go-safari-zone-st-louis-postponed

Watch Dogs, The Stanley Parable free on Epic Games Store next week

Stephany Nunneley

https://www.vg247.com/2020/03/13/three-games-free-epic-games-store-next-week-its-watch-dogs/

The Overwatch League cancels all March and April events due to coronavirus

Cass Marshall

polygon.com/2020/3/11/21175412/activision-blizzard-overwatch-league-cancelled-coronavirus-covid-19

CD Projekt Red is working on its next game after Cyberpunk 2077, but it’s not The Witcher 4

Nicole Carpenter 

polygon.com/2020/3/12/21176479/cd-projekt-red-next-game-cyberpunk-witcher

Quick Upcoming Releases

Lego Super Mario revealed as a new type of Lego game experience

[Sometime in late 2020]

Jonathan M. Gitlin

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/03/lego-teams-up-with-nintendo-for-super-mario-brick-based-game/

Horizon Zero Dawn PC port confirmed for summer 2020

Quibian Salazar-Moreno

https://www.gamecrate.com/horizon-zero-dawn-coming-pc-summer/25425

Spawn comes to Mortal Kombat 11 on March 17

Michael McWhertor 

polygon.com/2020/3/8/21170870/mortal-kombat-11-spawn-release-date-mk11

Blade Runner remaster coming to PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One

[Sometime in 2020]

Michael McWhertor

polygon.com/2020/3/12/21176540/blade-runner-enhanced-edition-pc-switch-ps4-xbox-one

Sega’s Panzer Dragoon series returns as a VR game

[Unspecified VR Platforms, March 2021]

Michael McWhertor

polygon.com/2020/3/10/21173537/panzer-dragoon-vr-voyage-record-release-date-sega

News

E3 2020 is officially canceled due to coronavirus

Elise Favis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/03/11/e3-2020-reportedly-cancelled-due-coronavirus-concerns/

Microsoft, Ubisoft move to digital events after E3’s cancellation

Ian Sherr, Sean Keane

https://www.cnet.com/news/e3-canceled-heres-what-microsoft-ubisoft-and-others-are-doing/

Lead Overwatch writer leaves Blizzard after 20 years at the company

Austin Wood

https://www.gamesradar.com/lead-overwatch-writer-leaves-blizzard-after-20-years-at-the-company/

Former Nintendo Of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins GameStop's Board Of Directors

Liam Doolan

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/former_nintendo_of_america_president_reggie_fils-aime_joins_gamestops_board_of_directors

Silent Hills To Come Back Under Sony

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/rumour_silent_hills_to_return_on_ps5_alongside_separate_series_reboot

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Active Quest

Episode 59: The Last of Us on HBO, DOOM Eternal Sounds Hella Good, and an Amnesia Sequel

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Konami delays Turbografx-16 mini due to coronavirus impact

Taylor Lyles

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/6/21167774/turbografx-16-mini-delayed-coronavirus-konami-production

A Short Hike, Anodyne 2, and Mutazione free on Epic Games Store in March

Jenae Sitzes

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/3-fantastic-games-will-be-free-at-epic-next-week/1100-6474442/

The Doom Eternal soundtrack trailer is hella metal

Joseph Yaden

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/03/05/doom-eternal-soundtrack-choir-metal-vocalists/

No Plans To Cancel EVO 2020 from Coronavirus threat yet

Alistair Wong

https://www.siliconera.com/evo-2020-organizer-confirms-no-plans-to-cancel-or-postpone-the-event/

Antonio Banderas Joins Uncharted Cast

Justin Kroll

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/antonio-banderas-uncharted-movie-tom-holland-1203520345/

Quick Upcoming Releases

Ghost of Tsushima comes to PS4 in June 

(Release Date: June 26; multiple versions announced)

Michael McWhertor 

polygon.com/2020/3/5/21166250/ghost-of-tsushima-release-date-ps4-sucker-punch

Amnesia: Rebirth, a direct sequel to the original, coming this fall

(Fall 2020 - PS4, Windows)

Thomas Grip

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/03/06/frictional-games-reveals-horror-sequel-amnesia-rebirth/

News

The Last of Us being adapted into HBO TV series

Borys Kit and Patrick Shanley

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/last-us-series-works-at-hbo-chernobyl-creator-1282707

E3 2020 Loses iam8bit as Creative Directors

Chandler Wood

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/03/05/iam8bit-resigns-creative-directors-e3-2020/

Turns out, Resident Evil 3’s safe rooms are still safe

Nicole Carpenter 

polygon.com/2020/3/6/21168004/resident-evil-3-remake-nemesis-safe-rooms

Shannon Studstill Leaves Sony Santa Monica, Yumi Yang Takes Over

Jasmine Henry

https://gamerant.com/sony-god-of-war-developer-santa-monica-boss/

February 2020 Most Downloaded Games

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/03/06/dreams-ps4-downloads-were-among-the-top-10-in-february-2020/

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Chris

Josh

Recommended Listening/Reading:

You Should Check Out → Indie Pod!

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300 Dollars Crazy Catnip Party! (ENG SUB)

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Active Quest

Episode 58: PAX East and Video Game Talk w/ Special Guest Indie Pod’ Vaughn Hyde

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

We get into the news at 24:00.

PAX East 2020 Coverage at 01:18:23

Special Guest Vaughn Hyde - https://twitter.com/HydeLegion

Indie Pod - https://twitter.com/IndiePod

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic Forces announced as PS Plus games for March

Nicole Carpenter

polygon.com/ps4/2020/2/26/21153045/playstation-plus-free-games-march-2020-shadow-of-the-colossus-sonic-forces/

Xbox Games with Gold for March announced

Nicole Carpenter

polygon.com/2020/2/25/21152719/xbox-games-with-gold-march-2020-batman-shantae-castlevania-sonic

What We're Playing

Josh

Vaughn

What Joseph has Played at PAX East

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Chris and Joseph talk about Darksiders Genesis, and the crew discuss the future of Super Smash Bros!

Review codes of Darksiders Genesis, Infliction: Extended Cut, and Under Night: In Birth Exe Late [clr], and Devil May Cry 3: Switch Edition provided.

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Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

Quick Notes

Overwatch and Diablo Animated Series May Be In Development

Andrew Reiner

gameinformer.com/2020/02/17/overwatch-and-diablo-animated-series-may-be-in-development

THQ Nordic Opens New Studio in Spain for Gothic Remake

Brianna Reeves

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/02/19/thq-nordic-gothic-remake/

Sonic the Hedgehog Has Biggest Video Game Movie Opening Box Office Weekend

Brianna Reeves

playstationlifestyle.net/2020/02/17/sonic-the-hedgehog-box-office/

Eli Roth is making a Borderlands movie

Ryan Gilliam 

polygon.com/2020/2/20/21145872/borderlands-movie-eli-roth-director

Biomutant in the final stages of development

Stephany Nunneley

vg247.com/2020/02/19/biomutant-final-development-stages-2020-release/

Platinum Games Will Have a Big Announcement Next Week

Ryan Craddock

nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/platinumgames_will_share_a_major_announcement_next_week

Quick Upcoming Releases

Kingdom Hearts 3, Yakuza 0, Wasteland Remastered, and More Coming To Xbox Game Pass

Stephany Nunneley

vg247.com/2020/02/18/kingdom-hearts-3-yakuza-0-wasteland-remastered-more-coming-to-xbox-game-pass/

Lara Croft is coming to Rainbow Six Siege

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/2020/2/16/21140196/rainbow-six-siege-lara-croft-skin-tomb-raider-ash-y5-s1-operation-void-edge-pc-ps4-xbox-one

News

Sony pulls out of PAX East and GDC due to coronavirus concerns

Alyssa Mercante 

https://www.gamesradar.com/pax-east-playstation-coronavirus/

The biggest announcements from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct

Julia Lee 

polygon.com/2020/2/20/21145330/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-direct-announcements

THQ Nordic Acquires Yet Another Studio, Saber Interactive

Matthew Kato

gameinformer.com/2020/02/19/world-war-z-developer-saber-interactive-acquired-by-thq-nordic-parent-company

No Smash DLC coming after Fighters Pass 2, Future of the Series Seems Unclear

Ryan Craddock

nintendolife.com/news/2020/02/no_smash_ultimate_dlc_expected_beyond_fighters_pass_2_no_future_smash_games_planned

Listener Questions

Kennedy

Zac LaRocque-Walker

Greysun Morales

Recommended Reading

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Developers React to 47 Minute Speedrun

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Joseph and Josh discuss Anthem's Redesign, Bleeding Edge, and How Much They'd Love for Sony to Talk About PS5

Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high

TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242

Quick Notes

Disney is Asking Developers to Come and Play with its Properties

Imogen Donavan

https://www.videogamer.com/news/disney-is-asking-developers-to-come-and-play-with-its-properties

The 'Nintendo PlayStation' Will Sell For Over $400,000

Chris Kohler

kotaku.com/the-nintendo-play-station-will-sell-for-over-400-000-1841701765

Final Fantasy VII New Stuff

New Final Fantasy VII Details (Side-quests, Red XIII, New Character, Pre-Order Bonuses)

Duncan Heaney

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/02/13/new-final-fantasy-vii-remake-screenshots-show-red-xiii-side-quests-and-more/

News

A Longer Term Redesign of Anthem is Coming

Brian Shea

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/02/10/bioware-commits-to-longer-term-redesign-of-anthem

Geoff Keighley Isn’t Attending E3 2020

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1227638604618293248

Outriders Gameplay Reveal

Tomas Franzese

https://www.inverse.com/gaming/outriders-trailer-ps5-xbox-series-x-anthem-destiny-killer

PS5 Price Speculation

Sal Romano

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/02/bloomberg-ps5-manufacturing-costs-pushed-to-450-per-unit-sony-facing-pricing-difficulty-due-to-competition-and-scarce-parts

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Chris - (Sick this week)

Josh

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