Arcade Couch

Arcade Couch

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Arcade Couch episodes

  • What We Want To Play Before GOTY Voting

    We discuss the games we want to play before our GOTY and award season voting. Plus, the games we've been playing now in the lead-up to those votes.

    Hosts:

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

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    53 min
  • The Game Awards 2023 Predictions

    Our annual predictions for The Game Awards show are with a new twist this year as we play Bingo!

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:01:23 - The Week Of Content Creators VS A Dev VS Journalists
    00:28:25 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions
    01:01:30 - Goodbye

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Dave the Diver & More Drama From The Game Awards 2023 Nominations

    Is Dave the Diver an indie game? No, it's not. It's not a debate, but somehow it has become one. Nonetheless, we dive into that, plus the rest of The Game Awards 2023 nominees.

    Also on the show this week:

    • Indie World Showcase
  • Persona 5 developer Atlus increases employee salary
  • Koalaty Critics for Persona 5 Tactica & Super Mario RPG
  • American Arcadia review

    • Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:01:02 - Black Friday Sales
    THE NEWS #1
    00:04:09 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase
    00:09:53 - Samurai Punk Shutting Down
    00:12:48 - Atlus Gives More Money To Its Workers
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:17:03 - Persona 5 Tactica Impressions
    KOALATY CRITICS
    00:26:25 - Koalaty Critics - Super Mario Bros RPG
    00:28:51 - Koalaty Critics - Persona 5 Tactica
    REVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS
    00:29:29 - American Arcadia Review
    00:31:40 - Gunhead Review
    THE NEWS #2
    00:32:37 - The Game Awards Nominees
    OUTRO
    01:24:11 - Goodbye

    Resources

    • Explosion Network
    American Arcadia Review – The Running Truman Show
    Aussie studio Samurai Punk is shutting its doors after 10 years
    Gunhead Review – Simple Pirate Mech-ing
    Indie World Showcase – November 2023: Everything announced and all the trailers
    Koalaty Critics: Super Mario RPG- Australian Review Roundup
    The Game Awards 2023 nominees have been revealed

  • Nintendo Life
    • Persona Developer Atlus Is Raising Its Average Employee Salary By 15%

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Grand Theft Auto VI Anticipation Begins, Overwatch League Ends

    Rockstar have confirmed that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto game is coming in December so it’s time to speculate about what it is going to be again. Also, Ciaran feels nothing about Overwatch League ending and he’s been playing a game described as ‘The Next Phasmaphobia’.

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:00:53 - Today On The Show
    THE NEWS
    00:01:14 - Larian Studio Wins Lots of Golden Joysticks
    00:11:51 - Game Awards Nominee Predictions
    00:15:04 - Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Coming in December
    00:28:23 - Valve Announces a New Steamdeck We Can’t Buy
    00:34:10 - Overwatch League is Retired
    00:45:15 - Sony Making A Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie
    SHOUTOUTS
    00:53:13 - WarioWare: Move It! Review
    00:54:13 - Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review
    00:55:24 - JSAUX Adjustable Lazy Long-Arm Universal Stand Review
    00:55:53 - JSAUX Shoulder Bag Review
    WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING
    00:56:32 - Lethal Company
    OUTRO
    01:01:00 - Goodbye

    Resources

    EXPLOSION NETWORK

      • [Updated] GTA 6 official announcement reportedly coming this week
    • The Legend of Zelda live-action movie officially announced by Nintendo, to be co-produced by Sony
    • WarioWare: Move It! Review - For the family-friendly game nights
  • Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review - Another great addition to any games night
  • JSAUX Adjustable Lazy Long-Arm Universal Stand Review - Handy accessory for content creation
  • JSAUX Shoulder Bag Review - For Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch & More

    • GAMESRADAR

    • Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners

    PRESS START

    • The Improved Steam Deck OLED Has Been Announced But Australia Still Misses Out

    THE VERGE

    • The Overwatch League ends after six seasons

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Tony Hawk Heads to Brisbane & We Discuss Silent Hill: Ascension Plus Modern Warfare 3

    Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane, and we discuss why Ashley should be heading to the show. And we also talk about the drama around Modern Warfare 3 and Silent Hill: Ascension.

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:01:04 - Game of the Year Soon
    00:01:55 - Today On The Show
    THE NEWS
    00:02:05 - Tony Hawk Is Coming To Brisbane
    00:07:57 - Modern Warfare 3 Drama
    00:15:44 - Blizzcon 2023
    00:18:43 - Silent Hill: Ascension Is An Odd Project
    00:31:39 - Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review
    SHOUTOUTS
    00:36:36 - Assassin's Creed Mirage Review
    00:41:06 - JSAUX Transparent Backplate with RPG and Vents Review
    00:41:47 - Spellbook Review

    Resources

    EUROGAMER

    • Modern Warfare 3 players are not happy with its short campaign

    EXPLOSION NETWORK

    • Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review – Powerful gaming laptop, but not one to take with you on a holiday
    Assassins Creed: Mirage Review – A return to what made the franchise great
  • JSAUX Transparent backplate with RGB and Vents Review
  • Spellbook Review – Bound to become a new regular in games nights
  • Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane in January to celebrate 25 years of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

    • PC MAG

    • Silent Hill: Ascension Falls Flat With Glib Approach to Trauma, Microtransactions

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    45 min
  • Xbox Partner Showcase & Talking About Magic: The Gathering

    We break down the Xbox Partner Showcase, which included games like Alan Wake 2, Ark: Survival Ascended, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and more. On the opposite ends of things, Dylan and Ciaran also go deep into some Magic: The Gathering discussions this week as Ciaran's been playing MTG: Arena.

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:00:35 - Today On The Show
    THE NEWS
    00:04:06 - Xbox Partner Showcase Breakdown
    KOALATY CRITICS/SHOUTOUTS
    00:29:00 - Koalaty Critics - Ghostrunner 2
    00:32:07 - Hellboy Web of Wyrd Review
    WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING
    00:34:03 - Talking Some MTG
    OUTRO
    00:45:20 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    All the trailers and everything announced at the Xbox Partner Showcase
    Hellboy Web of Wyrd Review – As Deep as a Single Comic Issue
    Koalaty Critics: Ghostrunner 2 – Australian Review Roundup

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    47 min
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder and Assassin’s Creed Mirage Discussions

    One of the biggest weeks in gaming for 2023 sees the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We've been playing both and discussing our thoughts on the games so far.

    Also this week:

    • Detective Pikachu Returns Review
  • Wizard with a Gun Review
  • Assassin's Creed Mirage
  • Bilkins' Folly Review

    • Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:02:28 - We Weren't At SXSW or IEM 2023 In Sydney
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS #1
    00:05:11 - Marvels Spider-Man 2
    KOALATY CRTICIS SHOUTOUTS
    00:25:59 - Assassin's Creed Mirage
    GAME REVIEW #1
    00:35:53 - Detective Pikachu Returns
    REVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS
    00:41:48 - Wizard with a Gun Review
    00:44:14 - Bilkins' Folly Review
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS 2
    00:46:11 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder
    OUTRO
    01:02:26 - Why Dylan Hadn't Played Spider-Man Yet
    01:04:56 - Goodbye

    Resources

    EXPLOSION NETWORK

    • Bilkins’ Folly Review – Treasure hunting weighed down by technical hiccups
    https://explosionnetwork.com/bilkins-folly-review-treasure-hunting-weighed-down-by-technical-hiccups/
  • Detective Pikachu Returns Review – Get this detective a Cawfee!
    • https://explosionnetwork.com/detective-pikachu-returns-review/
  • Koalaty Critics: Assassin’s Creed Mirage – Australian Review Roundup
  • Koalaty Critics: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Australian Review Roundup
    • https://explosionnetwork.com/koalaty-critics-marvels-spider-man-2-australian-review-roundup/
  • Koalaty Critics: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Australian Review Roundup
    • https://explosionnetwork.com/koalaty-critics-super-mario-bros-wonder-australian-review-roundup/
  • Wizard With a Gun Review – A tight roguelike with some base building too
    • https://explosionnetwork.com/wizard-with-a-gun-reivew/

    Website

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Should Sony and Xbox Return For PAX AUS 2024?

    Dylan and Ciaran discuss PAX AUS 2023 and whether big names like Sony and Xbox should return to the event in 2024. 

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:01:40 - Post-PAX Discussion With Ciaran
    THE NEWS
    00:34:04 - Xbox and Activision Deal Is Officially Over
    00:36:03 - The Game Awards Returns On December 8th
    GOODBYE
    00:41:40 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    The Game Awards returns on December 7th, 2023
    Xbox has OFFICIALLY and FINALLY acquired Activision Blizzard King
    Kotaku
    PlayStation And Xbox Need To Get Their Asses Back To PAX Aus

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    43 min
  • PAX AUS 2023 - Live From The Show Floor

    Live from the PAX Australia 2023 floor: Dylan and Ashley discuss their favourite games and the PAX AUS experience for the show's 10th anniversary.

    Hosts:

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

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    40 min
  • Massive Layoffs From Epic Games To SEGA & Looking Ahead At October Game Releases

    We discuss the Epic Games layoffs, SEGA cancelling Hyenas, and all the massive games that are releasing in October.

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:00:20 - Pre-PAX Thoughts
    00:04:49 - Game Shoutouts
    THE NEWS
    00:06:34 - Epic Games Cutting 870 Jobs
    00:13:53 - SEGA Cancells Hyenas Game
    00:18:48 - Video Game Actors Vote Yes To Strike
    00:25:21 - Queensland Games Industry Gets Funding Boost
    00:32:53 - October Games Are Massive
    OUTRO
    00:49:14 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Gizmodo

    Video Game Actors Vote ‘Yes’ on Strike Authorisation
    Kotaku
    Epic Games Cutting 870 Jobs, 16 Percent Of Its Workforce
    Sega Cancels Hyenas And Other Unannounced Games, Creative Assembly Facing Layoffs
    Queensland Games Industry To Receive $5 Million Funding Boost
    Press Start
    GAMES COMING IN OCTOBER THAT YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED FOR 

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

    All Episodes:

    https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

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    51 min

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