Arcade Couch

Arcade Couch

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Arcade Couch episodes

  • The Big Xbox Leak + Lies of P and Payday 3 Impressions

    Xbox's future plans have been leaked but how much of it actually matters? Plus Ciaran's been playing Lies of P and Payday 3 while Ashley's hyped up about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO

    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:00:58 - PAX AUS 2023 PSA
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:04:48 - Payday 3 First Impressions
    00:08:07 - Lies of P First Impressions
    THE NEWS
    00:14:48 - Xbox Plans Leak 
    00:42:47 - UK to Clear Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard acquisition
    00:44:04 - Unity backpedals on payment scheme
    00:47:39 - Bluey: The Video Game is coming in November
    00:50:04 - Xbox at the Tokyo Games Show
    00:56:34 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer
    00:59:50 - No Save Progression in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    OUTRO
    01:01:50 - Goodbye

    Resources

    GamesIndustry.biz

    Everything we learned from the Xbox leak
    UK preliminarily approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
    Unity kills Runtime Fee for Personal users, offers rev share for others

    Gameshub

    Bluey video game officially announced with trailer, featuring core voice cast
    Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2023: Every major announcement

    Game Informer

    Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gets New Trailers And January Release Date

    Explosion Network

    Bethesda Returns With More Community Events for PAX AUS 2023

     

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Unity Engine Pricing Isn’t Good News For Devs and Nintendo Direct Breakdown

    We discuss the game developers who are rightfully not happy about the Unity Engine pricing changes and break down all the news from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.

    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
    00:01:06 - Today On The Show
    THE NEWS
    00:01:22 - Mario Comes To PAX AUS 2023
    00:11:56 - Unity Engines Fee Changes Cause Mass Outrage
    00:21:14 - Stig Asmussen Leaves Respawn
    00:29:46 - Immortals of Aveum Studio Lays Off Half Its Staff
    REVIEWS/ARTICLES
    00:29:46 - Jumplight Odyssey Review
    00:31:57 - Starfield Final Review
    THE NEWS #2
    00:33:51 - Nintendo Direct Recap
    OUTRO
    01:02:31 - Goodbye

    Resources

    ABC News
    Unity engine proposed fees leave video game developers confused and outraged - ABC News
    Explosion Network
    Nintendo Direct September 2023: All the trailers & news including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Princess Peach: Showtime, Super Mario RPG — Explosion Network
    IGN
    Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Director Stig Asmussen Is Leaving Electronic Arts
    Press Start
    SEGA's PAX Aus 2023 Booth Will Feature Sonic Superstars And Like A Dragon Gaiden
    The Studio Behind Immortals Of Aveum Has Laid Off Almost Half Of Its Staff

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Goodbye Volcano High Review & Starfield Gets Better With New Game Plus

    The journey in Starfield continues into New Game+, and the world is ending, maybe, in Goodbye Volcano High.

    Also, this week, we discuss the Nintendo Switch follow-up being shown behind closed doors and ASUS keyboard & mouse reviews from Dylan.

    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
    00:01:43 - Today On The Show
    GAME REVIEW
    00:01:57 - Goodbye Volcano High Review
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:08:57 - Starfield Adventures Hit NG+
    KOALITY CRITICS
    00:21:24 - Fae Farm
    TECH REVIEW
    00:26:26 - ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Edition & ROG Azoth Keyboard Reviews
    THE NEWS
    00:42:11 - Nintendo Switch 2 Was Behind Closed Doors At Gamescom
    OUTRO
    01:01:10 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Starfield Impressions

    It’s Starfield week, so what are Ciaran’s first impressions of one of the year's biggest games?

    We also discuss upcoming PAX AUS 2023 news and the reveal of the Lenovo Legion GO.

    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
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:01:47 - Starfield
    THE NEWS
    00:34:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Storytime Speaker Announced
    00:40:16 - AGDA Nominees Announced
    00:50:30 - Lenovo Legion GO Revealed
    00:57:16 - SAG-AFTRA Votes For Strike Authorization
    OUTRO
    01:07:26 - Quick Super Maro Bros Wonder Recap
    01:09:09 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    AUSTRALIAN GAME DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FINALISTS AND WHERE TO PLAY THEM
    KOALATY CRITICS : STARFIELD - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW ROUNDUP
    PAX AUS 2023 STORYTIME SPEAKER REVEALED
    Press Start
    THE LENOVO LEGION GO HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY REVEALED ALONG WITH AN AUSTRALIAN PRICE AND RELEASE WINDOW
    SAG-AFTRA
    SAG-AFTRA National Board Votes Unanimously to Send Interactive Media (Video Game) Strike Authorization Vote to Members

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live & Future Game Show Breakdown

    We discuss Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2023 and The Future Games Show.

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

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Texas Chainsaw Massacre Impressions and Its Gamescom Week!

    Impressions on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and we prepare for Gamescom week.

    Hosts:

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

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    ALAN WAKE 2 DELAYED BY TEN DAYS
    ASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE WILL NOW RELEASE A WEEK EARLIER
    DIABLO IV REVIEW - NOT AS ADDICTING AS PREVIOUS RELEASES
    PUBLISHER BEHIND UNTITLED GOOSE GAME AND FIREWATCH IS HOLDING A SHOWCASE THIS MONTH
    THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW - GAMESCOM 2023 EDITION IS STREAMING ON AUGUST 23
    WHEN YOU CAN WATCH GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    32 min
  • Stray Gods Doesn’t Sing A Tune For Everyone

    We discuss Stray Gods and the mixed reaction from reviews leading to an average Koality Critics score. Plus, Dylan breaks down the latest Pokemon Presents, including a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns.

    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
    00:00:40 - This Week On The Show
    THE NEWS #1
    00:01:11 - Pokemon Presents - August 2023
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:11:56 - Stray Gods - Review in Progress
    GAME REVIEW
    00:24:36 - Flutter Away Review
    THE NEWS #2
    00:26:28 - Devolver Delayed 2023
    00:27:49 - THQ Nordic Showcase 2023
    00:36:47 - PAX AUS is bringing Nintendo & Bethesda
    WHAT WE’RE PLAYING
    00:42:51 - Pikmin 4 Is Still One Of Dylan's Fav Games This Year
    00:45:00 - Baldur's Gate 3 Week 2
    OUTRO
    01:02:54 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    DEVOLVER DIGITAL DELAYS A BUNCH OF GAMES INTO 2024
    EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE THQ NORDIC SHOWCASE 2023
    FLUTTER AWAY REVIEW - SHORT & WHOLESOME NARRATIVE ADVENTURE IN THE AMAZONIAN FOREST WITH A CAPYBARA
    KOALATY CRITICS: STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW ROUNDUP
    NINTENDO, BETHESDA AND DEVOLVER DIGITAL WILL BE AT PAX AUSTRALIA 2023
    POKÉMON PRESENTS - AUGUST 2023: THE TEAL MASK RELEASE DATE, DETECTIVE PIKACHU & MORE

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Be GOTY & What We Want From A Nintendo Switch 2, If It Releases In 2024

    We’re all playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and loving it.

    We also talk about what we’d want from a potential Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024, and Dylan shares his review of Venba.

    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
    00:01:15 - Today On The Show
    GAME REVIEW
    00:01:27 - Venba Review
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:09:37 - Baldur's Gate 3 Impressions
    THE NEWS
    00:46:19 - Xbox Has Big Plans For Gamescom
    00:49:30 - We Might Be Getting a New Nintendo Console Next Year
    OUTRO
    01:11:20 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Explosion Network
    Venba Review
    Press Start
    XBOX IS BRINGING STARFIELD AND S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 TO ITS BIGGEST EVER GAMESCOM BOOTH THIS MONTH
    Video Games Chronichle
    Sources: Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Pikmin 4 Is Great and Another One Of Us Loves Dave the Diver

    According to Dylan, Pikmin 4 is very adorable, and Ashley has now joined the ranks of those on this podcast who love Dave the Diver.

    Hosts:

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

    Episode Timecodes

    INTRO
    00:00:00 - Hello
    00:00:45 - Today On The Show
    GAME REVIEW
    00:01:00 - Disney Illusion Island Review
    THE NEWS
    00:13:13 - Activision Sues A TikToker, Or Reverse
    00:20:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Indie Showcase Winners
    WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING
    00:40:00 - Now Ash Is Playing Dave The Diver
    00:44:24 - Pikmin 4 Thoughts From Dylan
    OUTRO
    00:57:31 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Eurogamer
    Activision suing TikTok user over Crash Bandicoot and pizza content
    Explosion Network
    DISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND REVIEW - NOT EVEN THE CHARM OF MICKEY & FRIENDS CAN SAVE THIS UNINSPIRED METROIDVANIA
    PAX AUS 2023 INDIE SHOWCASE WINNERS IN BOTH VIDEO GAMES AND TABLETOP

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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    59 min
  • Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon GO Plus+ & Gunbrella Impressions

    What Pokemon has Dylan been meeting in his sleep? He discusses week one of playing Pokemon Sleep with Pokemon Plus+.

    Also on the show, a preview of Gunbrella, and we talk about the latest round of games getting Aussie funding.

    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
    REVIEW IN PROGRESS
    00:01:20 - Pokemon Sleep & Pokemon GO Plus+
    PREVIEWS
    00:15:35 - Gunbrella Preview
    THE NEWS
    00:21:04 - Xbox Live Gold Is Dead
    00:25:54 - Glorbo Catches AI News Sites
    00:29:27 - Screen Australia Announces New AUS Game Funding
    00:31:50 - But We're Not Making The Bluey Game
    OUTRO
    00:37:14 - What Aussie Thing Should Get A Game
    00:40:21 - Goodbye

    Resources

    Eurogamer
    Sorry, Glorbo isn't coming to World of Warcraft, but you already knew that, didn't you
    Explosion Network
    Gunbrella Preview
    XBOX LIVE GOLD IS ENDING AND XBOX GAME PASS CORE IS TAKING ITS PLACE
    Press Start
    SCREEN AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED $3 MILLION OF FUNDING FOR 23 AUSSIE GAMES AND STUDIOS
    Vooks
    Bluey is getting her very own video game

    Arcade Couch Credits:

    Music by: Dylan Blight
    Art by: Cherie Henriques

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

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    42 min

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