Arcade Couch

Arcade Couch

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Arcade Couch episodes

  • Star Wars Outlaws Review & Deadlock Impressions

    We discuss Star Wars Outlaws and Deadlock, the newest game from Valve!

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    • Deadlock is praised for its MOBA elements and character variety
  • Star Wars: Outlaws receives criticism for its lackluster narrative and repetitive missions
  • The hosts express disappointment with Star Wars: Outlaws and rate it around 5.5 out of 10 Star Wars: Hunters has frustrating mechanics, including inconsistent enemy AI and confusing level design.
  • The Nintendo Direct announcements include a variety of upcoming game releases and updates.
  • The new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 generates excitement and showcases the interplay between Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The Sonic 2 spoiler cast on What Do Want To Watch was the most donated episode last month.
  • The updated Zelda timeline places Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on separate timelines, which has sparked debate among fans.
  • The Nintendo Live event had some logistical issues, but attendees still had a good time.
  • Annapurna has acquired the film and TV rights for Control and Alan Wake in a partnership with Remedy Entertainment.
  • Emio the Smiling Man is a visual novel game on the Switch that features a creepy villain and engaging gameplay.
  • Arco is a pixel art isometric game set in Latin America in the late 1800s, where players control indigenous characters fighting against bandits.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • Star Wars Outlaws players told to restart game offered cosmetic ship trinket by Ubisoft as apology | Eurogamer.net
  • Everything Announced At The August Double Nintendo Direct
  • The First Sonic 3 Movie Trailer Shows Off Keanu Reeves As Shadow And Double The Jim Carrey
  • A New Zelda Timeline Confirms That BOTW And TOTK Exist On A Different Timeline To The Rest Of The Games
  • Alan Wake and Control film and television rights acquired by Annapurna | Eurogamer.net

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Concord's First Weekend + Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024

    Conchord is now out but it seems like no one has noticed. Is the new Playstation release already on life support or is it possible to turn around its weak launch? Plus all the games shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

    Hosts:

    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

    Episode Timecodes

    00:00:00 - Hello

    00:00:58 - Concord’s First Weekend Thoughts
    00:27:26 - Gamescom Opening Night Live Recap
    01:01:52 - Valve Offically Reveal Deadlock
    01:05:47 - Black Myth: Wukong is a big deal
    01:11:14 - Goodbye

    Resources

    • Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: All the trailers, news and reveals
  • Valve's New Game Deadlock Has Finally Been Officially Revealed
  • Black Myth: Wukong continues to attract record-breaking numbers of players
  • Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Explains Decision to Launch Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 13 min
  • The Plucky Squire Preview & The Crush House Review

    Dylan and Ashley have played a couple of hours of The Plucky Squire, which finally has a release date, and they discuss what they've played and their thoughts on the game.

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    • Dylan's mixed review of 'The Crush House.'
  • The release date of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard
  • Discussion on the potential release date of the Nintendo Switch 2
  • Mention of Valve's unannounced hero shooter, Deadlock, and the large number of players already playing the game. Valve's involvement in Gamescom and Geff Keighley's role are discussed
  • Speculation on potential game announcements and reveals at Gamescom
  • Dylan shares their thoughts on the Dungeons of Hinterberg

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

    Resources

    • The Crush House Review - Thirsty shooter dry's up fast - Explosion Network
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Release Date Has Been Officially Confirmed Along With A Character's Exciting Return
  • Hopes fade for Switch 2 launch in early 2025 | Eurogamer.net
  • Thousands Of People Are Playing Deadlock, Valve's Unannounced New Hero Shooter
  • Here Are The Games Confirmed For Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
  • The Plucky Squire Hands-On Preview - Explosion Network

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    1 hr
  • The Plucky Squire Preview & The Crush House Review

    Dylan and Ashley have played a couple of hours of The Plucky Squire, which finally has a release date, and they discuss what they've played and their thoughts on the game.

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    • Dylan's mixed review of 'The Crush House.'
  • The release date of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard
  • Discussion on the potential release date of the Nintendo Switch 2
  • Mention of Valve's unannounced hero shooter, Deadlock, and the large number of players already playing the game. Valve's involvement in Gamescom and Geff Keighley's role are discussed
  • Speculation on potential game announcements and reveals at Gamescom
  • Dylan shares their thoughts on the Dungeons of Hinterberg

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

    Resources

    • The Crush House Review - Thirsty shooter dry's up fast - Explosion Network
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Release Date Has Been Officially Confirmed Along With A Character's Exciting Return
  • Hopes fade for Switch 2 launch in early 2025 | Eurogamer.net
  • Thousands Of People Are Playing Deadlock, Valve's Unannounced New Hero Shooter
  • Here Are The Games Confirmed For Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
  • The Plucky Squire Hands-On Preview - Explosion Network

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    1 hr
  • The Borderlands Movie Is Nearly The Worst Video Game Adaptation

    Ash has watched the Borderlands movie and says it's as bad as you've heard.

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    • Cat Quest 3 is praised for its gameplay mechanics and visual style.
  • The Borderlands movie has received negative reviews and criticism, with many considering it disappointing.
  • The studio interference and lack of violence in the Borderlands movie have been major points of criticism.
  • Metacritic provides a list of the top 10 highest-rated video game film adaptations. Metacritic ratings can be a good indicator of the quality of video game movies.
  • Some video game movies, like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Monster Hunter, were ranked higher than expected.
  • The conversation highlights the lack of representation of certain video game movies, such as Super Mario Bros.
  • The hosts express their personal preferences and excitement for upcoming video game movies. The movie 'Werewolves Within' is a highly-rated video game adaptation directed by Josh Rubin.
  • The TV show 'Arcane' had episodes leaked online, which is a setback for the series.
  • Accessing the game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on PC requires signing into Ubisoft Connect, which can be frustrating.
  • An 'Until Dawn' movie is in the works, and it will likely rely on the fact that many people haven't played the game.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • Cat Quest III Review - Yarrr!!! Meowww!!! - Explosion Network
  • Critic reviews of the Borderlands movie are absolutely savage | PC Gamer
  • Arcane fans warned to avoid major spoilers, as majority of Season 2 leaks online | Eurogamer.net

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    53 min
  • Thank Goodness You're Here Review & Game Informer Shuts Down

    Dylan talks about how funny Thank Goodness You're Here is, and we discuss the biggest news stories of the week. 

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    • Game Informer, one of the last gaming magazines, is shutting down after 33 years.
  • The closure of Game Informer is part of a trend of layoffs and closures in the gaming journalism industry.
  • GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has emphasized the need to scrutinize expenses and eliminate waste.
  • The closure of Game Informer marks the end of an era for gaming magazines and reflects the decline of print media in the gaming industry.
  • Digital content creators, such as YouTubers and TikTokers, have become more influential in shaping opinions and preferences in the gaming community.
  • Game Informer covers hold nostalgic value for many gamers, evoking memories of browsing through magazines in the past.
  • The lack of archiving of Game Informer's content is disappointing, as it prevents access to valuable gaming journalism and historical articles.
  • The release of a new episode of the Double Fine Adventure documentary series provides deeper insight into the passion and challenges of video game development.
  • EB World Plus, a new paid membership program by EB Games, offers extra trade value and bonus offers, but its value proposition may not be appealing to all gamers.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • Avowed Delayed to February 2025 to 'Give Players' Backlogs Some Breathing Room'
  • Game Informer is shutting down - The Verge
  • Double Fine drops a 90-minute update to its 20+ hour series documenting the development of Psychonauts 2 | Eurogamer.net
  • EB World Plus Is A New Paid Membership That Offers Extra Trade Value And Other Bonus Offers

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    43 min
  • Marvel Rivals Impressions, Ete Review, August 2024 Games

    We discuss the Marvel Rivals beta, news about a Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remaster, and upcoming games in August.

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    • The SAG-AFTRA strike highlights the need for clear and enforceable protections for video game performers.
  • The staff layoff at Humble Games is a blow to the indie gaming scene.
  • The potential remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is exciting for franchise fans.
  • The delay of Stalker 2 allows for bug fixes and improvements.
  • The announcement of the first Olympic eSports games shows the growing recognition of eSports as a legitimate sport.
  • Ete offers a relaxing and immersive painting experience.
  • Marvel's Rivals closed beta has a frustrating key distribution system. Star Wars: Outlaws, Concord, and Dustborn are highly anticipated games releasing in August
  • The hosts have different levels of excitement and expectations for these games
  • Microtransactions and monetization strategies are a concern for some of the games
  • The popularity of American football games and the release of Madden NFL 25 and College Football are discussed

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • It Looks Like Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver Remasters Are Finally Happening
  • Video Game Actors In The US Are Striking Over Concerns Around AI
  • [Updated] Humble Games Has Laid Off Its Entire Staff With Work Taken Over By A Third Party
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Has Been Delayed Again
  • It's official: International Olympic Committee votes to confirm the first Olympic Esports Games will happen in 2025, even if they don't know the games yet | PC Gamer
  • The Most Exciting Game Releases In August 2024

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    57 min
  • Dungeons of Hinterberg Impressions

    We discussed some short news stories this week, and Dylan had an impression of Dungeons of Hinterberg.

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    • Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of Persona and The Legend of Zelda.
  • The upcoming Untitled Goose Game exposition in Melbourne offers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the indie game.
  • Fallout received multiple Emmy nominations, surprising the hosts.
  • The gameplay in Dungeons of Hinterberg is enjoyable, but the combat is mediocre.
  • The Xbox Game Pass provides access to a variety of games, including Dungeons of Hinterberg.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • Beetlejuice Resurrected for MultiVersus' Second PS5, PS4 Season | Push Square
  • Fallout show lands 16 Emmy nominations | VG247
  • An Official Untitled Goose Game Exhibition Is Coming To Melbourne

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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  • Concord Is The Next Big Hit & We Discuss Kotaku AU Shutting Down

    Concord is great, and it's Ciaran's new love, so we break down why it's taken his world by storm.

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    • There is a lack of standout games in 2023 so far, with no big defining Sony IP and no game that revolutionises the industry.
  • The closure of Kotaku Australia highlights the challenges faced by the games media industry despite the thriving games development scene in Australia.
  • Xbox Game Pass is undergoing changes in subscription models and prices, with the removal of the Game Pass for console tier and price increases for other tiers.
  • Opinions on the value of Xbox Game Pass vary, with some seeing it as a decent deal despite the price increase, while others are frustrated by the removal of day one releases from the standard tier. Xbox Game Pass offers a great value for gamers, but the recent price increase and introduction of pricing tiers has caused confusion among consumers.
  • Concord is a hero arena shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony. It features unique gameplay mechanics and a focus on versatility and teamwork.
  • Angerfoot is a fast-paced kicking and shooting game developed by Free Lives. It offers unique gameplay and a fun and challenging experience.
  • Both Concord and Angerfoot have received positive reviews and are worth checking out for fans of their respective genres.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • https://explosionnetwork.com/anger-foot-review/
  • Kotaku Australia to shut down | GamesIndustry.biz
  • Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Price Increases Along With A New "Standard" Tier

    • Arcade Couch Credits:

    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
  • Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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    53 min
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess & The First Descendant

    Dylan talks about playing the Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess demo and how much he enjoyed it, and Ciaran talks about The First Descendant now ticking a lot of boxes for him.

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    • The Watch Dogs franchise has struggled with creating compelling protagonists, and there are doubts about the potential for a successful movie adaptation.
  • The conversation highlights the importance of having interesting characters and engaging gameplay mechanics in video games. Nintendo has officially ended repair services for the Wii U due to a lack of spare parts.
  • Nintendo claims to have resolved component shortages for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
  • There are concerns about the hardware capabilities of the Switch 2 and hopes for improved technology.
  • The Legacy of Kain series is making a return in the form of a prequel graphic novel.

    • Hosts:

    Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
    Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
    Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

    Resources

    • The Watch Dogs Movie Has Finally Begun Filming
  • Sorry, you can no longer send your Wii U in for repair | Eurogamer.net
  • Switch 2 won't suffer from component shortages, Nintendo says | Eurogamer.net
  • You Need To Play Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' Demo Right Now

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    • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
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    38 min

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