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We break down the first Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase of 20224 and talk about the reviews for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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• The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack offers classic rare games to subscribers.

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• Everything announced and all the trailers from the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase - Explosion Network

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We talk about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the Future of Xbox, and the rumour of a Nintendo Switch 2 coming in early 2025.

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• 'Banishers: Ghosts of the New Eden" receives a positive review for its gameplay and story from Dylan.

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• Four Xbox First Party Games Are Officially Coming To Other Platforms

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• Music by: Dylan Blight

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The rumours say that Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo. But what could that mean, and how would it work?

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• Microsoft Will Be Sharing Its "Vision For The Future Of Xbox" Next Week

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Welcome to another thrilling episode of ArcaCast, your premier non-stop gaming podcast. This episode of ArcaCast stands at the intersection of controversy and success, tackling pressing gaming news and providing insightful ramifications in the industry.

In this episode, our keen critics Ashley Hovely and Kieran Marchant delve into the controversies surrounding 'The Suicide Squad'. They explore the polarizing opinions in the gaming community, the inconsistencies in the game's lore, characters' traversal systems and ultimately, the ripple effect of these on gamers' reception.

The narrative then shifts from controversy to success, as we celebrate the impressive first-week international sales of 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth'. As an unexpected hit beyond Japan, this monumental accomplishment sparks an exhilarating conversation about the growth of the Japanese RPG genre.

Switching gears, the episode touches on recent developments in the gaming industry, including layoffs at Blizzard esports and peculiar antics from 'Bears in Space' developers. These discussions offer a sober reflection on the industry's volatile side, juxtaposing gaming's glamorous successes with its unsettling realities.

To drench you in the gaming thrill, ArcaCast presents an adventurous journey featuring a blend of Japanese RPGs' superlative weirdness and the refreshing touch of experimental indie games. We delve into captivating narratives, excellent gameplay, and splendid character development in games like Lyca Dragon. We also examine 'Out of Action', a vividly coloured unique team-based shooter, and '#Drive Rally', a retro-style rally racer game.

So whether you're an avid gamer or simply intrigued by gaming, this episode promises to offer a comprehensive guided tour of the gaming world, seamlessly blending excitement, knowledge, and quick-paced revelations. Stay updated and engrossed with ArcaCast. We assure weekly round-ups of the hottest gaming news, industry insights, critiques of new releases, and much more. Tune in and Game on!

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a fantastic game worth devoting your life to but 2024 has again seen massive gaming layoffs with Microsoft and Riot Games making cuts this week.

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• Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Review

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• What’s Going On With ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ Reviews

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• Microsoft cuts nearly 2,000 workers from gaming business

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• Riot Games Just Laid Off 530 Of Its Staff

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We start 2024 by talking about how good Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is and why Palworld may be ripping off Pokemon.

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• Best of 2023 Stuf

Polygon

• The 50 most anticipated new games of 2024

Video Games Chronicle

• Palworld embroiled in AI and Pokémon ‘plagiarism’ controversy

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We discuss the top three games from Explosion Network's Top 10 Video Games of 2023 list, which you can check out now at https://explosionnetwork.com

Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran go over their top ten games of 2023.

Our full Explosion Network Top 10 Games of 2023 list will be coming this Sunday, with a bonus Arcade Couch discussing the top three games.

It's the last episode of Arcade Couch for 2023, and in fitting style, we're talking about games, studios and events being cancelled!

We have other good news to talk about too, like The Game Awards speeches we didn't get to hear, what we've been playing, including some hidden gems, and the upcoming Death Stranding movie coming from A24.

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Eurogamer

• E3 is officially dead

IGN

• The Game Awards Winner Speeches We Didn't Get to Hear

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• THE DAY BEFORE DEVELOPER FNTASTIC IS SHUTTING ITS DOORS LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LAUNCH

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What did we think of The Game Awards 2023? Should it be called "The Game Awards" anymore? What were the best trailers? Do people make games, or do they just appear?

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• The biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2023

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