Arcade Couch

We discuss two big releases with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time & Star Wars: Squadrons. Are we liking the latest that the PS1 mascot has to offer and is EA’s budget Star Wars game worth the price of entry?

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Timecodes

INTRO

00:00:00 - Hello

WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING

00:03:10 - Star Wars: Squadrons Impressions

00:23:00 - Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Impressions

00:37:10 - WTF Is Genshin Impact?

THE NEWS

00:45:45 - CD Projekt Red Still Crunching

01:06:00 - Warner Bros. Games Says J.K Has Right To Her Views

01:10:50 - 1-In-4 Ubisoft Employees Don’t Feel Safe

01:14:25 - Target Cancells Xbox Preorders

01:21:40 - Apex Legends Gets Crossplay Next Week

OUTRO

01:25:15 - Episode 100 Details

Resources:

EA

Cross-Play Arrives Along With The Aftermarket Collection Event

Explosion Network

Target Is Cancelling Xbox Series X Preorders

Kotaku

One In Four Ubisoft Employees Witnessed Or Experienced Misconduct, Internal Survey Finds

Report: Warner Bros. Games President Says Transphobe J.K Rowling Has “The Right To Hold Her Opinions”

The Verge

Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Breaks Promise, Will Force Employees To Work Six Days A Week

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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The Xbox Series X/S preorders went about as well as the PS5s did. Did we all get one? Maybe. At least we have some good Xbox news to discuss: they have purchased Bethesda and they have a great new mobile app.

Also on the show:

Everyone’s Playing Hades

The Game Awards Will Be Back This Year

(Apologies for some background noise this week, Ciaran is moving house!)

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:00:10 - Hello

00:01:10 - Today On The Show

THE NEWS

00:01:40 - Listen To Our Bonus Episode

00:02:10 - Buying An Xbox Series X/S Was Hard

00:10:40 - People Accidentally Buying Xbox One S

00:13:50 - Xbox Storage Is Expensive

00:19:00 - Great New Xbox App

00:26:00 - Xbox Will Probably Buy More Studios

00:28:50 - Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be “Slightly Shorter”

00:34:45 - Yakuza Movie In The Works

00:37:45 - The Game Awards Are Back This December

00:44:20 - Amazon Announces Gaming Streaming Service

00:52:10 - Among Us 2 Cancelled

WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING

00:57:25 - We’re All Playing Hades

01:05:50 - Kingdom of Amalur Re-Reckoning Impressions

OUTRO

01:12:30 - Episode 100 Plans

01:15:30 - Goodbye

Resources:

Eurogamer

Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be “Slightly Shorter” Than The Witcher 3 Because Players Complained The Witcher 3 Was “Too Long”

IGN

Amazon Luna: Everything We Know About The New Video Game Streaming Service

Yakuza Movie Being Developed By Sega

Kotaku

A Lot of People Accidentally Bought A Xbox One X Yesterday

It’ll Cost At Least $359 To Upgrade Your Xbox Series S/X Hard Drive

Polygon

Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards Returns Dec. 10

The Sixth Axis

Among Us 2 Cancelled As Decs Choose To Focus On Improving Among Us

VG24/7

Microsoft Will Consider More Developer Acquisitions Because It’s Harder To Build Studios

New Xbox App Beta Lets You Download Xbox Games Before You Buy Them

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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Massive news! Xbox has purchased Bethesda. What does this mean for the future of Xbox? How does this help bolster Game Pass? And what about little old PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, are they okay?

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources:

Explosion Network

The Elder Scrolls Online, Ghostwire: Tokyo & Deathloop Are Still Coming To PS5, Future Titles “On Case-By-Case Basis”

Xbox is Buying Bethesda/Zenimax In $7.5 Billion Acquisition

Kotaku

Every ZeniMax IP Microsoft Should Bring Back From The Dead

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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The PS5 pre-orders were a complete mess, but did we all get one? Do we think the Xbox Series X/S pre-orders will go smoother? And how does the PS5 price affect the Xbox Series X/S?

Also on the show:

Hogwarts Legacy & J.K Rowlings Involvement

Oculus Quest 2 Revealed

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Reviews/Preview Mentioned:

Welcome to Elk

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:00:10 - Hello

00:01:00 - Today On The Show

REVIEWS/PREVIEWS

00:01:50 - Welcome To Elk Review

THE NEWS

00:04:40 - PS5 Pre-Order Mess

00:26:45 - Xbox Series X/S

Pre-Order Information

00:43:00 - Oculus Event + Oculus Quest 2

01:03:40 - 3DS Is Dead

01:05:05 - Nintendo Direct Mini (New Monster Hunter Games)

01:17:40 - Cyberpunk 2077 Is Having A Lot Of Cameos

01:22:50 - "Hunter" Star Wars: Squadron Short Film

01:25:45 - Hogwarts Legacy & J.K Rowling

WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING

01:51:50 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Impressions

02:00:45 - Among Us - What & What Is It?

02:10:40 - Hades - Full Release/Switch Impressions

OUTRO

02:17:20 - Pile Of Shame Coming Into Next-Gen

02:22:25 - Episode 100 Is Coming Up

02:24:30 - Goodbye

Resources:

DualShockers

Alanah Pearce Is The Latest Internet Celeb To Have A Cameo In Cyberpunk 2077

Explosion Network

Nintendo Direct Mini (September) - Everything Announced

Where To Pre-Order The PlayStation 5 In Australia

Where To Pre-Order The Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S In Australia

Oculus

Introducing Oculus Quest 2, The Next Generation Of All-In-One VR

Polygon

J.K Rowling “Not Directly Involved” In Creation Of Hogwarts Legacy Game, Warner Bros. Says

Vooks

The Nintendo 3DS Has Now Been Discontinued

VR Scout

Every Oculus Quest 2 Game Announced At Facebook Connect

Youtube

Star Wars: Squadrons - “Hunted” CG Short

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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We break down all the news about the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S. Pre-order information, the price, release date and comparison of the consoles. Will PS5 match the price? And much more

Also on the show:

Ubisoft Forward (September)

Pitching Mario Kart Live

Reviews/Previews Mentioned:

Ary and the Secret of Seasons Review

Dap Preview

Best Friend Forever Review

Tell Me Why Review

Unpacking Preview

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Cherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/Cheriacorno

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:00:10 - Hello

00:01:15 - Today On The Show

MAIN TOPIC

00:01:50 - Xbox Series X/S Leak & Following Price, Release Date & Details

REVIEWS/PREVIEWS

00:31:10 - Best Friend Forever Review

00:36:45 - Ary and the Secret of The Seasons Review

00:39:10 - PAX Online Early Thoughts/ Dap & Unpacking Preview

THE NEWS

00:49:40 - Ubisoft Forward Overall Thoughts

00:52:40 - All The Games Announced & Shown During Ubisoft Forward

01:16:40 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

01:19:25 - Nintendo Asking Devs To Make Switch Games “4K-Ready”

OUTRO

01:27:10 - We Argue About Mario Kart Live, Again

01:39:40 - Goodbye

Resources:

Explosion Network

Everything Announced During Ubisoft Forward September 2020

PAX Online 2020

Xbox Series X/S Release Date, Price & Pre-Order Information Revealed

Gamespot

Hyrule Warriors Prequel To Zelda: Breath of The Wild Revealed

Kotaku

Report: Nintendo Asking Studios To Make Switch Games “4K-Ready”

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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Avengers is actually good it turns out? Ciaran dishes out all his thoughts on the release of the mega Marvel game and all his hopes for its future.

Also on the show:

Tell Me Why Review

35th Mario Anniversary Mega News

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:10 - Hello

01:10 - Today On The Show

REVIEWS/PREVIEWS

01:30 - Tell Me Why Review

THE NEWS

09:14 - Gamescom 2020 Final Thoughts/Gamescom 2021 Will Be Online & Physical Event

13:30 - PAX Online 2020 Schedule

21:20 - Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary News

55:45 - Nvidia’s Next Line Of GPU’s

01:03:40 - Ubisoft Event Next Week, Includes Immortals Fenyx Rising

WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING

01:10:10 - Marvel’s Avengers - Ciaran Seems To Love It

01:33:15 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Impressions

01:35:05 - Ash’s Wasteland 3 Impressions

01:40:00 - Crusader Kings III Impressions & Aus Ratings Board Schenanigans

Resources:

CNET

’The Secret Avengers Video Game The World Never Got To Play’

Explosion Network

’Every Game & Announcement From The Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct’

’PAX Online 2020 Schedule Features Mike Pondsmith & Tony Hawk’

Kotaku

’Nvidia’s RTX 3090, 3080 And 3070 GPUs: Australian Price, Specs, Release Dates’

PCGamer

’Immortals Fenyx Rising Release Date Leaks Ahead Of Next Week’s Reveal’

Press Start

’Marvel’s Avengers First Post-Launch Hero Is Kate Bishop’

VG24/7

’Gamescom 2021 Will Be A Physical And Digital Hybrid Event’

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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We break down everything from Opening Night Live and the main stage of Gamescom 2020.

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Reviews/Preview:

Windbound

Resources:

Explosion Network

’All The Trailers & Announcements From Gamescom Opening Night Live’

’I Choose You, Striga! - It’s A Witcher AR Game’

GamesIndustry.Biz

’Xbox Brings In Bungie Veteran To Keep Delayed Halo Infinite On Track’

Kotaku

’Netflix Confirms It’s Working On A Resident Evil TV Series’

’Players Are Chasing Hurricanes In Microsoft Flight Simulator’

Press Start

’A New Nintendo Switch Model Is Apparently Coming Next Year’

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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DC Fandome gave us our long awaited first looks at both WB Games Montreal’s new title, Gotham Knights, and Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. Were they worth the wait?

Also on the show:

- Why are gamers expecting a free Control Next-Gen Upgrade?

- Legends: Season 6 Impressions

Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:10 - Hello

00:38 - This Week On The Show

THE NEWS

01:29 - WB Games Montreal Reveal Gotham Knights

20:44 - First Impressions of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

31:38 - Are Games Entitled To A Control Next-Gen Upgrade?

42:03 - Prince of Persia Remake May Be Coming

WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING

46:01 - Apex Legends: Season 6

OUTRO

54:51 - Goodbye

Resources:

IGN

Batman: Gotham Knights Online Co-Op Explained and Characters Detailed

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Set in Batman: Arkham Universe

Press Start

505 Game Has Apologised For Control’s Paid Next-Gen Upgrade But You’ll Still Need To Pay

A Prince Of Persia Remake Looks To Be Coming This Year

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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

Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Epic Games is attempting to take Apple and Google to court over their store policies. Is this good or bad? It’s probably bad.

Also on the show:

Halo Is Cancelled

Expect Two DC Games Next Week

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources:

Explosion Network

’Halo Infinite Delayed Until 2021’

’Xbox Series X/S Controller Leaks Are Real, Had Do Not Open Date Of November 6th’

’Warner Bros Interactive Is No Longer For Sale’

’WB Games. Montreal Will Reveal New Game Next Week’

Kotaku

’Everything About This Sucks’

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

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After diving into the beta for Marvel’s Avengers what do we think? Is the GaAs Avengers cross-over working? Is the story interesting enough? Is the gameplay engaging? All of those questions answered and more.

Also on the show:

Remedy’s Connected Universe

Suicide Squad From Rocksteady Is Real

Reviews mentioned:

Skully

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes:

INTRO

00:10 - Hello

01:55 - This Week On The Show

REVIEWS/PREVIEWS

02:15 - Skully Review

04:25 - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Review

THE NEWS

23:40 - Remedy Connected Universe Is Happening

32:35 - Pikmin 3 Is Coming to Switch

35:40 - Is Xbox Rebranding Xbox Game Pass

54:40 - Suicide Squad Game From Rocksteady Is Real

MAIN TOPIC

01:11:10 - Marvel’s Avengers Beta Impressions/Thoughts/Concerns

OUTRO

01:43:40 - Goodbye

Resources:

Explosion Network

’Suicide Squad Game From Rocksteady Officially Revealed’

IGN

’Microsoft Update Xbox Game Pass Branding by Removing the Word “Xbox” From Social Logos’

PC Gamer

’The next ‘Remedy Connected Universe’ Game Is Already In Development’

Press Start

’Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Coming To Nintendo Switch So Get Plucking’

Arcade Couch Credits:

Music by: Dylan Blight

Art by: Cherie Henriques

All Episodes:

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

Support Us:

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