AVoCADo GamesCast

By Merve, The Kappa, and friends

The AVoCADo GamesCast is a (roughly) bimonthly gaming podcast hosted by Merve and edited by The Kappa, two people who love video games a little too much. Join them and their Internet friends as they g... more

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April 10, 2019Episode #46: Ludic Combinatorics
https://ia601408.us.archive.org/15/items/avocadogamescast_ep46/Podcast%2046%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Ben
Wolfman Jew
Lovely Bones
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:00 – What We’ve Been Playing
45:15 – Nindies Showcase
52:30 – Stadia and Steam
1:16:20 – Influencers and EA Game Changers
1:45:55 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep46
Podcast header image from Baba Is You. Linkdump after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
The “just according to keikaku” meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Mythra is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (Source: Xenoblade Wiki on Fandom)
The Boruto’s dad meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
What We’ve Been Playing (2:00)
Steam store page for Baba Is You.
Wikipedia article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Steam store page for Devil May Cry 5.
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Galaxy.
Steam store page for Sonic Adventure 2.
Steam store page for Sonic Forces.
Wikipedia article on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Wikipedia article on Anthem.
Wikipedia article on James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game.
jacksfilms video “Can ANYONE name a single character from the movie Avatar?” Correction: This is a YouTube video, not a late-night segment. (Source: jacksfilms on YouTube)
Funhaus’s Avatar gameplay videos, Part 1 and Part 2. (Source: Funhaus on YouTube)
Nindies Showcase (45:15)
Cadence of Hyrule reveal trailer. (Source: Nintendo UK on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Cuphead on Nintendo Switch. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Correction: The toys-to-life Ubisoft game featured Star Fox Is called Starlink: Battle for Atlas, not “Atlantis.” Source: Wikipedia
Correction: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle wasn’t a launch title for the Switch, but it was released a few months after the console’s launch. (Source: Wikipedia)
Announcement trailer for The Red Lantern. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Stadia and Steam (52:30)
Stadia’s official website.
The Stadia keynote at GDC 2019. (Source: Google on YouTube)
Digital Foundry’s analysis of the Project Stream beta.
Wikipedia article on Google Glass.
The What’s On Steam Twitter feed. The Steam Releases Twitter feed is very similar.
Correction: Hulu is only offered in the U.S. and Japan, but not the U.K. (Source: Wikipedia)
Influencers and EA Game Changers (1:16:20)
Official website for EA Game Changers.
News story about the Sims Game Changers sexual harassment scandal. (Source: Polygon)
Ben Kuchera on his experience at a Call of Duty: Black Ops review event. (Source: Ars Technica)
Correction: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men came out in 2007. Jeff Gerstmann was fired from GameSpot that same year. (Source: Wikipedia)
Information on the TmarTn/Syndicate settlement with the FTC. (Source: Dot Esports)
Siskel and Ebert’s history with the Friday the 13th franchise. (Source: Hitfix on Uproxx)
Conclusion (1:45:55)
No links here.
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March 08, 2019Episode #45: Hillys & Hengsha
https://ia801404.us.archive.org/32/items/avocadogamescast_ep45/Podcast%2045%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Andy Tuttle
Mr. Glitch
Lovely Bones
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
1:35 – What We’ve Been Playing
40:30 – February Nintendo Direct
1:02:10 – Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement
1:04:40 – Favourite Levels/Worlds to Explore
1:20:00 – What Makes a World Interesting to Explore
1:38:05 – Settings We’d Like to Explore
1:53:30 – Disappointing Games in Interesting Settings
2:01:25 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep45
Podcast header image from Jade Empire. Linkdump, content warnings, and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on the unreleased StarCraft Ghost.
Gamepedia article on Nugget the chicken from Yakuza 0.
Power Moons are the main progress-gating collectible in Super Mario Odyssey. (Source: Super Mario Wiki)
What We’ve Been Playing (1:35)
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSION OF SEVERE INJURIES
Wikipedia article on Gunstar Heroes.
The 3DS version of Gunstar Heroes does indeed support two-player coop. (Source: Nintendo)
A longplay of Wario World for the GameCube. (Source: LongplayArchive on YouTube)
A longplay of Wario Land Shake It! for the Wii. (Source: Maui Retro-Gaming on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Bros. 2.
Mid-Aughts Meltdown article on Blinx: The Time Sweeper. (Source: The Avocado)
Official websites for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Official webpage for Toy Story Midway Mania! (Source: Disneyland’s official website)
Wikipedia article on Disney Infinity.
Origin store page for Anthem.
Wikipedia article on jiangshi.
Gameplay footage of Jiangshi Mei in Overwatch. (Source: l4djordan123)
Steam store page for When Ski Lifts Go Wrong.
Wikipedia article on RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Confirmation: When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is only available on Windows, OSX, and Switch. (Source: Hugecalf Studios)
Official website for Pokémon GO.
February Nintendo Direct (40:30)
The February 13th Nintendo Direct presentation. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Reveal trailer for Tetris 99. (Source: GameTrailers on YouTube)
Gameplay trailer for Apex Legends. (Source: Apex Legends on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Command & Conquer: Renegade.
Reveal trailer for Box Boy + Box Girl. (Source: GameXplain on YouTube)
Launch trailer for Kirby Star Allies. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the World Heroes series.
Wikipedia article on Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star.
Announcement trailer for Astral Chain. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
ProZD’s “official subs vs fansubs” skit. (Source: ProZD on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Super Mario Maker 2. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Franchise Festival article on the 2D Mario games. (Source: The Avocado)
Trailer for the Luigi’s Balloon World mode in Super Mario Odyssey. Correction: Luigi is not prone in midair; he is actually on his tiptoes, his heels having been elevated from the ground by the balloons tied to his back. (Source: ProsafiaGaming on YouTube)
Official trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement (1:02:10)
News story on Fils-Aime’s retirement. (Source: Polygon)
An explanation of Doug Bowser memes. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Favourite Levels/Worlds to Explore (1:04:40)
MILD SPOILERS FOR DEUS EX AND BEYOND GOOD & EVIL
Mario Kart Racing Wiki article on Royal Raceway.
Wikpedia article on Battlezone.
Deus Ex Wiki article on Hong Kong.
Wikipedia article on Beyond Good & Evil.
Deus Ex Wiki articles on Detroit, Hengsha, and Prague.
What Makes a World Interesting to Explore (1:20:00)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR JADE EMPIRE AND DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION.
Steam store page for Jade Empire.
Overworld map for Beyond Good & Evil. (Source: Moby Games)
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Odyssey.
Wikipedia article on Metroid.
Dragon Age Wiki articles on bears and nugs.
Addendum: the “pope” of the Chantry in the Dragon Age series is called the Divine. (Source: Dragon Age Wiki on Fandom)
Avon Barksdale is a character on The Wire. (Source: Wikipedia)
Settings We’d Like to Explore (1:38:05)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR BAYONETTA
TV Tropes page on Solar Punk.
Mass Effect Wiki article on Priority: Sur’Kesh, the Mass Effect 3 mission on the Salarian homeworld.
Steam store page for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham Aslyum.
Steam store page for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Wikipedia article on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
Wikipedia article on the fictional country of Wakanda.
Overwatch Wiki article on the Numbani map.
Wikipedia article on Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Steam store page for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
Official website for Dante’s Inferno. (Source: EA)
Steam store page for Darksiders III.
Steam store page for Bayonetta.
Official website for The You Testament.
Steam store page for Super 3-D Noah’s Ark. Yes, you can buy this game on Steam.
The “Billy Graham’s Bible Blaster” segment from The Simpsons. (Source: Peter Smith on YouTube)
Dragon Age Wiki article on the Chantry.
Wikipedia article on H.R. Giger.
Disappointing Games in Interesting Settings (1:53:30)
Steam store page for We Happy Few.
Steam store page for Apotheon.
Wikipedia article on Alien Hominid.
Wikipedia article on the Destroy All Humans! series.
Kingdom Hearts Wiki article on Hollow Bastion.
Conclusion (2:01:25)
The new video game releases articles at The Avocado.
Mid-Aughts Meltdown articles on The Avocado.
The twice-weekly video game threads at The Avocado.
The Franchise Festival series at The Avocado.
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February 17, 2019Episode #44: Danthem
https://ia801502.us.archive.org/30/items/avocadogamescast_ep44/Podcast%2044%20edit%205.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Pulprobot
Science is Bad
Wolfman Jew
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:10 – What Merve Has Been Playing
9:20 – What Pulprobot Has Been Playing
22:50 – What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing
35:05 – What The Kappa Has Been Playing
39:50 – What Science is Bad Has Been Playing
50:25 – The Anthem Demo
1:24:20 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 1
1:46:55 – Changing Tastes, Part 1
1:52:45 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 2
1:59:05 – Changing Tastes, Part 2
2:04:25 – Trends in Game Marketing
2:11:05 – Sexual Content in Games
2:25:40 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 3
2:34:45 – Conclusion… and More Kingdom Hearts
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep44
Podcast header image from Pikuniku. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Official website for the Super Bowl.
The “Sportz” comic from Penny Arcade.
What Merve Has Been Playing (3:10)
Steam store page for Pikuniku.
Launch trailer for LocoRoco Remastered. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
An updated version of the old Slime Soccer game.
Official website for Twitch Prime.
What Pulprobot Has Been Playing (9:20)
Official gameplay trailer #2 for Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Bennett Foddy’s CLOP game.
Steam store page for Grow Home.
Steam store page for Stardew Valley.
Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 trailer for The Legend of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Far Cry 5.
What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing (22:50)
Piranha Plant official reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Steam store page for Resident Evil 6.
Xenoblade Chronicles trailer. (Source: Wii on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Operation Rainfall.
Correction: VGChartz lists 920,000 in sales for Xenoblade Chronicles and 1.40 million in sales for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 worldwide.
What The Kappa Has Been Playing (35:05)
Steam store page for Dead In Vinland.
Steam store page for Dead In Bermuda.
Steam store page for Darkest Dungeon.
What Science is Bad Has Been Playing (39:50)
Steam store page for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Steam store page for Dead Space.
Steam store page for Resident Evil 7.
Steam store page for Resident Evil 4.
The Anthem Demo (50:25)
[MILD SPOILERS FOR ANTHEM]
Origin store page for Anthem.
Chinese Democracy was the long-awaited sixth studio album by Guns N’ Roses. (Source: Wikipedia)
Report on the internal pressure BioWare felt to deliver on Anthem. (Source: Kotaku)
An inside story on Mass Effect: Andromeda’s development. (Source: Kotaku)
Report on the problems with Anthem’s VIP demo. (Source: Kotaku)
Origin store page for Apex Legends. We recorded this episode before the game was officially released.
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 1 (1:24:20)
[MILD SPOILERS FOR KINGDOM HEARTS I AND II]
E3 2018 trailer for Kingdom Hearts III. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Square Enix store page for the Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far collection.
An explanation of Kingdom Hearts’ story… I think. (Source: Polygon on YouTube)
A Horcrux is an object from the Harry Potter series in which a dark wizard or witch can hide a fragment of their soul. (Source: Harry Potter Wiki on Wikia)
Wikipedia article on manga series Bleach.
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
Changing Tastes, Part 1 (1:46:55)
Story trailer for the God of War reboot. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Steam store page for The Longest Journey.
Wikipedia article on battle royale games.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 2 (1:52:45)
[MAJOR SPOILERS FOR UNDERTALE]
Square Enix store page for the Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far collection. Some clarification is in order. The collection consists of two previously released sub-collections. The first, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, contains four games – Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix – as well as the cinematics from two previously released games, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. The second sub-collection, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, consists of two games – Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- – and one movie, Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover. Overall, the collection effectively contains six games and three movies.
Wikipedia article on the TV series Lost.
Steam store page for Undertale.
Changing Tastes, Part 2 (1:59:05)
Story trailer for the God of War reboot. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the God of War franchise.
Portal Unofficial Wiki article on the Weighted Companion Cube.
Steam store page for The Swapper.
Trends in Game Marketing (2:04:25)
Steam store page for the Tomb Raider reboot.
Correction: No official trailer featuring adult reactions to Mortal Kombat 11 was released, but FBE did put out a “Parents React To Mortal Kombat 11” video. (Source: FBE on YouTube)
Sexual Content in Games (2:11:05)
GameCube trailer for BMX XXX. I feel kinda icky having watched it. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Bayonetta.
Wikipedia article on Durarara!!
Wikipedia article on Avenue Q.
Official website of the NFL Super Bowl.
Wikipedia article on Soulcalibur VI.
Wikipedia article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 3 (2:25:40)
Once again, an explanation of Kingdom Hearts’ story. (Source: Polygon on YouTube)
Pokédex entry for Porygon. (Source: Official Pokémon website)
Know Your Meme entry on Distracted Boyfriend.
Wikipedia article on the Discworld series.
Wikipedia article on The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure.
Wikipedia article on United Passions.
Conclusion… and More Kingdom Hearts (2:34:45)
Wikipedia article on Tony Todd.
The biweekly gaming threads at The Avocado.
Hello Kitty’s cat is named Charmmy Kitty. (Source: Hello Kitty Wiki on Fandom)
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January 24, 2019Episode #43: One Shaft, Four Prongs, All Party
https://ia801504.us.archive.org/30/items/avocadogamescast_ep43/Podcast%2043%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Mr. Glitch
Ben
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:10 – What We’ve Been Playing
27:25 – Awesome Games Done Quick 2019
36:30 – Dissolution of the Bungie/Activision Partnership
54:15 – Project Sonic Watch 2019
1:02:10 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 1
1:35:55 – More Sonic Discussion (-sigh-)
1:41:45 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 2
1:50:00 – Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo Consoles
1:59:15 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 3
2:08:35 – Randy Pitchford
2:15:25 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 4
2:21:05 – Conclusions

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep43
Podcast header image from Gris. Linkdump, content warnings, and spoiler warnings after the jump. While all episodes of the GamesCast could be considered NSFW, this one touches on a few sensitive topics, particularly from 2:08:35 to 2:15:25. Listener discretion is advised.
Introductions (0:15)
No links here.
What We’ve Been Playing (2:10)
Steam store page for Total War: Warhammer II.
Zergs are a race in the Starcraft games. (Source: Liquipedia – The Starcraft II Encyclopedia)
Steam store page Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
Steam store page for Shovel Knight.
Steam store page for Omensight.
Kelsey Grammer appeared on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Cause and Effect.” (Source: Memory Alpha on Wikia)
Steam store page for Bayonetta.
Steam store page for Gris.
Merve’s new and old lists of favourite games of 2018. (Sources: Refrigerator Rants and The Avocado)
The Turkish girls’ name Merve is the Turkish version of Marwa. Al-Marwa is a sacred hill near Mecca. (Source: Behind the Name)
Awesome Games Done Quick 2019 (27:35)
The AGDQ 2019 VoD thread on Reddit. Correction: Merve misstated the URL of the speedrunning community’s subreddit. The URL is actually: reddit.com/r/speedrun.
NieR:Automata Ending E speedrun by Fullest at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
N++ coop speedrun by AND4H and Krankdud at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Matt Makes Games, the official website of Celeste developer Matt Thorson.
Sonic the Hedgehog 1 speedrun by Dr. Fatbody at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Divinity: Original Sin 2 speedrun by Semanari at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Final Fantasy IX speedrun by Tojju, Muttski, and Luzbelheim at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Clarification: Final Fantasy VII was not run at AGDQ 2019, but it has been at previous speedrunning marathons. (Source: Speedrun on Reddit)
Dissolution of the Bungie/Activision Partnership (36:30)
Kotaku’s story on the Bungie/Activision split.
Article on Destiny 2’s Niobe Labs puzzle. (Source: Polygon)
Wikipedia article on Mike Morhaime.
Wikipedia article on Oni.
Project Sonic Watch 2019 (54:15)
CONTENT WARNING: PEDOPHILIA
Wikipedia article on the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog film.
The Sonic film’s poster. (Source: NintendoSoup)
The Sonic Jesus meme. (Source: Shitpostbot 5000)
Steam store page for Sonic Forces.
Official website for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. (Source: Netflix)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 1 (1:02:10)
Our 2018 predictions podcast.
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Article on the dissolution of the Funimation/Crunchyroll partnership. (Source: Engadget)
Steam store page for Total War Saga: Thrones of Brittania.
A roundup of information on Age of Empires 4. (Source: PC Gamer)
GOG.com page for Iron Harvest.
Official website for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
Official website for Google’s Project Stream.
The CRTC is the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. They suck. (Source: CRTC official website)
More Sonic Discussion (-sigh-) (1:35:55)
Steam store page for Sonic Mania.
Wikipedia article on DOA: Dead or Alive.
The previous all-female fighter from SNK was called SNK Gals’ Fighters. (Source: Wikipedia)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 2 (1:41:45)
Open world trailer for Days Gone. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay debut for Ghost of Tsushima. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Crackdown 3. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Story trailer for Yoshi’s Crafted World. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo Consoles (1:50:00)
Launch trailer for Star Fox Zero. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 3 (1:59:15)
SPOILERS FOR THE MONKEY ISLAND SERIES
Correction: Shenmue 3 was announced at E3 2015. (Source: Eurogamer on YouTube)
First teaser trailer for Shenmue 3. The character models and animations improved considerably for the second trailer. Clarification: The characters’ mouths do indeed move. (Sources: PlayStation and Deep Silver on YouTube)
Yet again, the official website for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. (Source: Netflix)
Wikipedia article on Stretch Armstrong.
Randy Pitchford (2:08:35)
CONTENT WARNING: PEDOPHILIA, SEXUAL ABUSE
DISCLAIMER: We recorded this podcast as the news was unfolding, so we didn’t fully understand the possible gravity of the situation at the time. We apologize if we come across as insensitive to an issue that may or may not be more serious than it appeared to be when we were recording.
Articles on the Randy Pitchford scandal (here and here). (Source: Ars Technica)
The Battleborn porn subreddit. (WARNING: HIGHLY NSFW)
Clarification: It has never officially been confirmed that Pitchford created the Battleborn porn subreddit; it’s an allegation that is backed by solid but circumstantial evidence. (Source: MMO Champion)
The Codehunters short film. (Source: Money Manual on YouTube)
Trailer for Lifetime documentary miniseries Surviving R. Kelly. (Source: Lifetime on YouTube)
Steam store page for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
2019 Predictions, Pt. 4 (2:15:25)
SPOILERS FOR GRANBLUE FANTASY: THE ANIMATION
Article about NieR:Automata passing 3.5 million sales. (Source: Destructoid)
Wikipedia article on Granblue Fantasy.
Final Fantasy Wiki article on Behemoth. (Source: Wikia)
Conclusions (2:21:05)
The Parents Television Council (PTC) is a U.S.-based censorship advocacy group. (Source: Wikipedia)
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January 02, 2019Episode #42: Attacking Butts: The 2018 Year-End GamesCast Extravaganza
https://ia801504.us.archive.org/1/items/avocadogamescast_ep42/Podcast%2042%20edit%207.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Otakunomike
Science is Bad
The Kappa
Gougagna
Gilles De Raisin Bran
PT
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:20 – Vivendi and Ubisoft
8:20 – Valve, Campo Santo, and Steam Issues
24:00 – Closure of Boss Key Productions
33:00 – Microsoft’s Studio Purchases and Sony’s Woes
47:00 – Telltale Games’s Closure
1:00:20 – Nintendo Switch Online
1:02:00 – EA, Lootboxes, and Belgian Courts
1:09:40 – The Diablo Immortal Announcement
1:19:15 – Community Segment 1: Gougagna’s Favourite Games of 2018
1:23:10 – Community Segment 2: Gilles De Raisin Bran’s Favourite Games of 2018
1:25:00 – Community Segment 3: PT’s Favourite Games of 2018
1:33:40 – Otakunomike’s Favourite Games of 2018
1:46:00 – The Kappa’s Favourite Games of 2018
1:57:05 – Science is Bad’s Favourite Games of 2018
2:14:50 – Merve’s Favourite Games of 2018
2:24:05 – Worst or Most Disappointing Games of 2018
2:55:50 – The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 1
3:08:20 – Multiplayer Gaming Trends
3:20:30 – The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 2
3:22:40 – Comparing 2017 and 2018, Part 1
3:28:35 – The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 3
3:30:55 – Comparing 2017 and 2018, Part 2
3:33:45 – Looking Ahead to 2019
3:42:05 – Conclusion

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep42
Podcast header image from Yoku’s Island Express. Linkdump after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey (Source: journey on YouTube)
E3 2016 trailer for Detroit: Become Human. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
“Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani (Source: Gwen Stefani on YouTube)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen (Source: Queen Official on YouTube)
Vivendi and Ubisoft (2:20)
Vivendi gave up trying to acquire Ubisoft after Ubisoft struck a partnership with Tencent. (Source: Polygon)
Official website for Star Citizen.
Steam store page for Child of Light.
Wikipedia article on the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
Valve, Campo Santo, and Steam Issues (8:20)
News article about Valve’s acquisition of Campo Santo. (Source: Polygon)
Steam store page for Campo Santo.
Steam store page for Team Fortress 2.
Discord store website.
Clarification: Science is Bad was joking; CD Projekt is indeed from Poland. (Source: Wikipedia)
Closure of Boss Key Productions (24:00)
News article about Boss Key’s closure. (Source: Kotaku)
Launch trailer for LawBreakers. (Source: MMO Culture on YouTube)
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Clarification: Cliff Bleszinski’s first game was The Palace of Deceit, but he produced it as an independent developer. His first game for a major studio was Jazz Jackrabbit.
The infamous John Romero Daikatana ad. (Source: Kotaku)
Steam store page for Battleborn.
Microsoft’s Studio Purchases and Sony’s Woes (33:00)
News stories about Microsoft’s June and November acquisitions. (Sources: Forbes and Polygon)
News story about Sony’s decision to skip E3 2019. (Source: Kotaku)
4K UHD TV sales figures. (Source: Statista)
Telltale Games’s Closure (47:00)
News story about Telltale’s closure. (Source: Kotaku)
Skybound Games’s announcement about completing the Walking Dead series. (Source: Skybound)
Nintendo Switch Online (1:00:20)
Article about the launch of Nintendo Switch Online. (Source: IGN)
EA, Lootboxes, and Belgian Courts (1:02:00)
Articles on EA’s defiance of a Belgian Gaming Commission order and subsequent investigation by Belgian authorities. (Sources: Ars Technica and Eurogamer)
Article about the lifting of the pinball ban in New York. (Source: Slate)
The Diablo Immortal Announcement (1:09:40)
Article about negative reaction to the Diablo Immortal announcement. (Source: Kotaku)
The Funko Pop Gears of War game is Gears Pop! (Source: Polygon)
Community Segment 1: Gougagna’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:19:15)
Gameplay launch trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)
Community Segment 2: Gilles De Raisin Bran’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:23:10)
Steam store page for Hitman 2.
Steam store page Into the Breach.
Steam store page Dead Cells.
Steam store page for Dark Souls: Remastered.
Steam store page for Vampyr.
Community Segment 3: PT’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:25:00)
Date announcement trailer for the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
World of Light trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. (Source: Super Smash Bros. on YouTube)
Gameplay launch trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Steam store page for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
Otakunomike’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:33:40)
The Pits are the Avocado’s annual media awards. Here’s the voting thread for the video game category.
Steam store page for Valkyria Chronicles 4.
Steam store page for Total War Saga: Thrones of Brittania.
Steam store page for Battletech.
E3 2017 trailer for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
The Kappa’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:46:00)
Launch trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken. (Source: destinygame on YouTube)
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)
Science is Bad’s Favourite Games of 2018 (1:57:05)
Steam store page for Return of the Obra Dinn.
Launch trailer for Florence. (Source: Annapurna Interactive on YouTube)
Steam store page for Celeste.
Merve’s Favourite Games of 2018 (2:14:50)
Steam store page for Quarantine Circular.
Steam store page for Chuchel.
Steam store page for Yoku’s Island Express.
Worst or Most Disappointing Games of 2018 (2:24:05)
Gameplay launch trailer for Sea of Thieves.
Steam store page for Monster Hunter: World.
Kanchō is a Japanese “prank” that involves poking someone in the anus. (Source: Wikipedia)
Official trailer for Fallout 76.
The Fallout 76 collector’s edition bag saga. (Source: Kotaku)
Admirax occasionally streams as part of Mixer’s Looking For Group show. (Source: Mixer)
Steam store page for A Case of Distrust.
Steam store page for InnerSpace.
Steam store page for The Quiet Man.
Correction: The gang members in The Quiet Man are Dominican, not Puerto Rican. (Source: Comments on The Avocado)
The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 1 (2:55:50)
Steam store page for Yoku’s Island Express.
Steam store page for Sonic Spinball.
Steam store page for The Quiet Man.
Steam store page for Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden.
Launch trailer for Starlink: Battle for Atlas. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Ancestors Legacy.
E3 2017 gameplay trailer for Fortnite. (Source: Game Clips And Tips on YouTube)
Multiplayer Gaming Trends (3:08:20)
Steam store page for Realm Royale.
Steam store page for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Wikipedia article on Gigantic.
Battle.net store page for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
Wikipedia article on Paragon.
The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 2 (3:20:30)
Official website for Deltarune.
Comparing 2017 and 2018, Part 1 (3:22:40)
Confirmation: Merve’s tenth favourite game of 2015 was indeed Undertale. (Source: Refrigerator Rants)
Steam store page for Q.U.B.E. 2.
Steam store page for Return of the Obra Dinn.
Steam store page for Cuphead.
Steam store page for Doki Doki Literature Club.
The Biggest Surprises of 2018, Part 3 (3:28:35)
Official website for Semantris.
Wikipedia article on Tetris Effect.
Comparing 2017 and 2018, Part 2 (3:30:55)
Release date trailer for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. (Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube)
Looking Ahead to 2019 (3:33:45)
2018 Game Awards trailer for Anthem. (Source: Anthem Game on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Crackdown 3. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Release date trailer for Days Gone. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Open world trailer for Rage 2. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
E3 2018 trailer for Cyberpunk 2077. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
E3 2018 PlayStation Showcase Trailer for the Resident Evil 2 remake. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Release date trailer for YIIK: A Postmodern RPG. (Source: Ackk Studios on YouTube)
E3 2018 trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Prophecy trailer for Shenmue III. (Source: Deep Silver on YouTube)
Gamescom 2018 gameplay trailer for Biomutant. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay debut for Ghost of Tsushima. (Source: PlayStation Europe on YouTube)
Game Awards 2017 trailer for In the Valley of the Gods. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
Trailer for Mortal Kombat 11. (Source: GameCheck on YouTube)
Gameplay footage for Granblue Fantasy Relink. (Source: グランブルーファンタジー公式チャンネル on YouTube)
E3 2018 trailer for Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Official first trailer for Psychonauts 2. (Source: GameSpot Trailers on YouTube)
Gamescom 2018 trailer for The Settlers. (Source: Ubisoft North America on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Judgment. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Teaser trailer for Untitled Goose Game. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. (Source: Marvel Entertainment on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Skull and Bones. (Source: Eurogamerspain on YouTube)
BioWare was founded by Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk. (Source: Wikipedia)
Conclusion (3:42:05)
Official website for The Avocado.
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December 03, 2018Episode #41: Pressure Cooker Cloaca
https://ia601509.us.archive.org/29/items/avocadogamescast_ep41/Podcast%2041%20edit%205.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Mr. Glitch
Science is Bad
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:00 – What We’ve Been Playing
46:50 – A Historical Digression
51:10 – Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 1
57:40 – Gambling and Cryptocurrency
1:06:30 – Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 2
1:11:45 – Simulators
1:13:40 – Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 3
1:21:20 – Hero Shooters, MOBAs, Battle Royale Games, and Multiplayer Shooters
1:32:40 – Blizzard’s Cancelled Games
1:34:45 – War in Video Games and Other Media
1:43:55 – Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 4
1:49:20 – Game Delays and Crowdfunding
1:56:45 – Games/Series that Could Be Redeemed, Pt. 1
2:00:35 – Innovative Multiplayer
2:08:10 – Games/Series that Could Be Redeemed, Pt. 2
2:17:05 – Conclusion

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep41
Podcast header image from The Spriters Resource. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump. While all episodes of the GamesCast contain explicit content, this one is particularly NSFW; we advise listening with headphones.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on Birdo from the Mario series.
Wikipedia article on the archaeopteryx, an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds.
Biomutant is an upcoming action RPG starring anthropomorphic animals. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
What We’ve Been Playing (3:00)
SPOILERS FOR GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS
Launch trailer for The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories. (Source: GameSpot Trailers on YouTube)
A longplay of Decap Attack. (Source: World of Longplays on YouTube)
Launch trailer for NeverDead. (Source: XboxViewTV – Gameplay & Trailers on YouTube)
Steam store page for Forgotton Anne.
Steam store page for Soulcalibur VI.
Wikipedia article on Eddy Gordo from the Tekken series.
Launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)
Steam store page for L.A. Noire.
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Wikipedia article on the “No Russian” level from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Clint Hocking’s essay that coined the term “ludonarrative dissonance.” (Source: Click Nothing)
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto IV.
Steam store page for Sleeping Dogs.
Wikipedia article on The Yukon Trail. Correction: “Klondike” is more like War than Hearts.
The card game from Knights of the Old Republic that Mr. Glitch was thinking of is called Pazaak. (Source: Wookieepedia, the Star Was Wiki on Wikia)
A Historical Digression (46:50)
The Hundred Years’ War lasted 116 years. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on the War of 1812.
Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 1 (51:10)
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed.
Steam store page for Mass Effect.
Official website for Fortnite.
Wikipedia article on Final Fantasy XIV.
Brendan Caldwell’s article on the Final Fantasy XIV fan festival. (Source: Rock Paper Shotgun)
Gambling and Cryptocurrency (57:40)
Glitchcoin’s blog.
Official website for Bazingacoin.
Wikipedia article on the infamous “buffalo buffalo” sentence.
Steam store page for Street Fighter V.
Official website for Chuck’s Coin in Redding, CA.
Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 2 (1:06:30)
Steam store page for No Man’s Sky.
Simulators (1:11:45)
Wikipedia article on Cart Life.
Wikipedia article on 中国式家长 / Chinese Parents.
Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 3 (1:13:40)
Launch trailer for Mario Tennis Aces. (Source: Nintendo UK on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Diablo III.
Hero Shooters, MOBAs, Battle Royale Games, and Multiplayer Shooters (1:21:20)
Wikipedia article on Overwatch.
Correction: The name of the hamster in Overwatch is Hammond. (Source: Wikipedia)
The PC Gaming Show at E3 2018. (Source: PC Gamer on 2018)
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Steam store page for Quake Champions.
Steam store page for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch.
Wikipedia article on Command & Conquer: Renegade.
Blizzard’s Cancelled Games (1:32:40)
Wikipedia article on StarCraft: Ghost.
Wikipedia article on Blizzard’s cancelled Titan MMO project.
War in Video Games and Other Media (1:34:45)
Correction: Six Days in Fallujah was a third-person shooter. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Remembrance Day.
Redeemed Games and Series, Pt. 4 (1:43:55)
Wikipedia article on Japanese game studio Dimps.
Steam store page for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.
Game Delays and Crowdfunding (1:49:20)
Steam store page for Kentucky Route Zero.
Kickstarters for A Hat in Time and The Good Life.
Fig campaigns for Psychonauts 2 and Consortium: The Tower.
Dictionary definitions for “fig.” (Source: Dictionary.com)
Episode #17 of the AVoCADo GamesCast, “The James Cameron Submersible,” featuring Merve, Science is Bad, and BannerThief.
Games/Series that Could Be Redeemed, Pt. 1 (1:56:45)
Reception to Fallout 76. (Source: Wikipedia)
Innovative Multiplayer (2:00:35)
Steam store page for Left 4 Dead.
Steam store page for Payday: The Heist.
Wikipedia article on Perfect Dark.
Wiki article on the “Spies vs Mercs” mode from the Splinter Cell series. (Source: Splinter Cell Wiki on Wikia)
Steam store page for Friday the 13th: The Game.
Steam store page for Velvet Sundown.
Clarification: Merve was confusing Velvet Sundown with The Ship; he hadn’t actually heard anything about Velvet Sundown until recording the podcast.
Games/Series that Could Be Redeemed, Pt. 2 (2:08:10)
Steam store page for Yooka-Laylee.
Clarification: Merve named Yooka-Laylee the fourth-worst game of 2017. (Source: Refrigerator Rants)
Steam store page for Poi.
Wikipedia article on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Steam store page for Duke Nukem Forever.
Steam store page for Apotheon.
Wikipedia article on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
Steam store page for Mega Man 11.
Conclusion (2:17:05)
Controversies concerning the Better Business Bureau. (Source: Wikipedia)
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November 17, 2018Episode #40: Halloween Never Ends
https://ia601500.us.archive.org/15/items/avocadogamescast_ep40/Podcast%2040.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Mr. Glitch
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:35 – Introductions
4:05 – What We’ve Been Playing
23:05 – PAX West 2018
53:10 – Issues at Telltale
1:04:25 – Issues at Rockstar
1:14:45 – The Business of Episodic Content
1:27:00 – Labour and Sales Issues in Games
1:45:50 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep40
Podcast header image from The Walking Dead: Season Two. Linkdump after the jump.
Introductions (0:35)
Randy Pitchford, Friend of the Podcast, is the current CEO of Gearbox Software. (Source: Wikipedia)
Canadian Thanksgiving, the real Thanksgiving, is held on the second Monday of October. (Source: Wikipedia)
What We’ve Been Playing (4:05)
Official website for Destiny 2: Forsaken.
Launch trailer for Super Mario Party. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Launch trailer for Mario Tennis Aces. (Source: Nintendo UK on YouTube)
PAX West 2018 (23:05)
Official website for PAX West.
Steam store page for Bless Online.
Steam store page for Early Access game Astroneer.
Facebook mismeasured how long its users spent watching video ads. (Source: Wall Street Journal)
Trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the online disinhibition effect.
Clarification: The general public can visit Gamescom, but they don’t have access to the trade area. (Source: Gamescom)
A blog post on Dean Takahashi’s Cuphead controversy. (Source: VentureBeat)
Issues at Telltale (53:10)
Article on Telltale’s majority studio closure. (Source: Ars Technica)
Jason Schreier’s investigation into crunch culture at Rockstar. (Source: Kotaku)
Issues at Rockstar (1:04:25)
A Jimquisition video on extra, unnecessary detail in Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
According to the developers, horse testicles in Red Dead Redemption 2 shrink in cold weather. (Source: Screen Rant)
The Business of Episodic Content (1:14:45)
Steam store page for Poker Night at the Inventory.
Steam store page for Life Is Strange.
Correction: Telltale does have at least one original property in Puzzle Agent. (Source: Steam)
Steam store page for The Council.
Steam store page for Injustice 2.
A Humble Bundle featuring Injustice.
Labour and Sales Issues in Games (1:27:00)
Wikipedia article on the voice actor’s strike.
Wikipedia article on the International Game Developers Association.
Clarification: Analysts speculated about the windfall the Housers would receive from Red Dead Redemption 2’s success, but a Take-Two spokesperson claims the speculation was inaccurate. (Source: GamesIndustry.biz)
Conclusion (1:45:50)
The AVoCADo GamesCast contact form.
Best Buy announced it was ending its Gamers Club Unlocked program back in the spring. (Source: The Verge)
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September 25, 2018Episode #39: Postmodern Plagiarism
https://ia801507.us.archive.org/20/items/avocadogamescast_ep39/Podcast%2039.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Mr. Glitch
SingingBrakeman
Ben
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:05 – What We’ve Been Playing
26:20 – The IGN Plagiarism Scandal
45:20 – Nintendo’s Legal Action Against ROM Sites
1:04:20 – Mighty No. 9’s Porting Woes
1:14:45 – More Discussion of Okami and Older Games
1:19:05 – Ninja’s Streaming Decisions
1:32:05 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep39
Podcast header image from Forgotton Anne. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Genetic memories are a plot element in the Assassin’s Creed series. (Source: Assassin’s Creed Wiki on Wikia)
“Masterpon” is an example of the silly speech patterns of the Nopon from the Xenoblade series. (Source: Xenoblade Wiki on Wikia)
Mr. Glitch was a character from PBS’s Square One Television. (Source: Wikipedia)
“Soulja Girl” by Soulja Boy ft. i15 (Source: Soulja Boy on YouTube)
What We’ve Been Playing (3:05)
MILD SPOILERS FOR PATO BOX
Steam store page for Okami.
Cats do have large surface area relative to their mass, which increases their air resistance. They also spread their bodies out in a parachute-like manner when they fall, but scientists are unsure whether this actually slows their velocity of descent. (Source: BBC)
Wikipedia article on Resident Evil 2.
Franchise Festival is a regular feature on The Avocado about various video game franchises.
Correction: Blue cheese is made with Penicillum mold. Yogurt is made with two different kinds of bacteria. (Source: Wikipedia)
PlayStation Now is the PS4’s game streaming service.
Steam store page for Pato Box. Merve did buy it after the recording.
Steam store page for Forgotton Anne.
Official website for Square Enix Collective.
The IGN Plagiarism Scandal (26:20)
Information on Filip Miucin’s serial plagiarism. (Source: Kotaku)
Wikipedia article on Ready Player One.
The A.V. Club’s apology for a fake review.
IGN’s review of The Legend of Korra: The Game.
Video game website Quarter to Three.
Nintendo’s Legal Action Against ROM Sites (45:20)
Information on Nintendo’s threats of legal actions. (Source: Kotaku)
Wikipedia article on Terranigma.
Wikipedia article on Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon.
Steam store page for Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.
Steam store page for Left 4 Dead 2.
Wikipedia article on Ikari Warriors.
Mighty No. 9’s Porting Woes (1:04:20)
The second episode of this podcast.
The handheld ports of Mighty No. 9 seem to be in limbo. (Source: Destructoid)
Steam store page for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Steam store page for Yooka-Laylee.
I’ve lost track of how many times we’ve linked this, but here it is again: Mighty No. 9’s infamous “anime fan on prom night” trailer. (Source: Deep Silver on YouTube)
Clarification: Merve was referencing Spike Chunsoft’s development of the Danganronpa series. (Source: Wikipedia)
According to MobyGames, Kinshi Ikegami previously directed Naruto: Powerful Shippuden and Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, but Mighty No. 9 is Koji Imaeda’s sole major credit.
Wikipedia article on Foxing’s Nearer My God.
More Discussion of Okami and Older Games (1:14:45)
Wikipedia article on Amaterasu.
Wikipedia article on Ecco the Dolphin series.
Wikipedia article on Wave Race 64.
The Flash game Dolphin Cup. (Source: Addicting Games)
Wikipedia article on Seaman.
IMDB page for voice actor Jeff Kramer.
Ninja’s Streaming Decisions (1:19:05)
Information on Ninja’s decision not to stream with female streamers. (Source: Polygon)
Polygon’s original article on the Assassin’s Creed Unity animation controversy.
Conclusion (1:32:05)
The community that spawned this podcast, The Avocado.
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August 15, 2018Episode #38: Geezer Suit Geralt
https://ia601504.us.archive.org/25/items/avocadogamescast_ep38/Podcast%2038%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Flaxon Jackson
Wolfman Jew
Andy Tuttle
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
1:40 – What We’ve Been Playing
28:40 – What We’re Hyped for
40:20 – Why We’re Hyped
56:40 – Different Genres and Hype Strategies
1:10:00 – Hype that Worked on Us and Hyped that Backfired
1:23:15 – How to Fix the Hype Cycle
1:32:40 – How the Internet Affects Hype
1:46:55 – Super Smash Bros.
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep38
Podcast header image from Hype: The Time Quest. Linkdump, content warnings, and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
No links here
What We’ve Been Playing (1:40)
SPOILERS FOR MARIO TENNIS ACES
Steam store page for Gorogoa.
Steam store page for Hollow Knight.
Steam store page for Apotheon.
Launch trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
The new playable characters in Fire Emblem Warriors are called Rowan and Lianna. (Source: Wikipedia)
Launch trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda. (Source: Mass Effect on YouTube)
Open thread archives at The Avocado.
Some behind-the-scenes details on Anthem’s development. (Source: Kotaku)
Steam store page for XCOM 2.
Launch trailer for Mario Tennis Aces. (Source: Nintendo UK on YouTube)
What We’re Hyped For (28:40)
E3 2018 trailer for Cyberpunk 2077. (Source: Cyberpunk 2077 on YouTube)
Official trailer for Fallout 76. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
E3 story reveal trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken. (Source: destinygame on YouTube)
Forbidden romance trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 2. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
E3 2018 announcement trailer for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Informational video on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Bananas trailer for My Friend Pedro. (Source: DevolverDigital on YouTube)
Story trailer for Neo Cab. (Source: Neo Cab on YouTube)
Official website for Glitchhikers.
Official announcement trailer for The Elder Scrolls VI.
How to use the Alexa skill for Skyrim. (Source: Polygon)
Why We’re Hyped (40:20)
E3 2018 announcement trailer for Sable. (Source: Raw Fury on YouTube)
Steam store page for Cloudbuilt.
Steam store page for Another World (a.k.a. Out of This World).
Trailer for Tunic. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
A satirical review of “Ubisoft Game.” (Source: Point & Clickbait)
Box art for The Elder Scrolls: Arena. (Source: Wikipedia)
Open world gameplay for NieR:Automata. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Different Genres and Hype Strategies (56:40)
Cinematic trailer for Anthem. (Source: Anthem Game on YouTube)
Death Stranding was announced at E3 2016. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
How Hideo Kojima deceived gamers with Metal Gear Solid 2. (Source: Kotaku)
E3 2018 trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. (Source: FROMSOFTWARE on YouTube)
Hype that Worked on Us and Hype that Backfired (1:10:00)
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham City.
Wikipedia article on the companion comic for Batman: Arkham City.
Steam store page for Planet Coaster.
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed III.
Steam store page for Saints Row: The Third.
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto V.
Steam store page for Watch_Dogs.
Correction: Watch_Dogs was first shown off at E3 2012. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Sleeping Dogs.
Steam store page for No Man’s Sky.
Information on Sony blocking Fortnite accounts. (Source: Polygon)
An April Fool’s joke about PC ports of PS4 games. (Source: Dark Side of Gaming)
Steam store pages for Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami.
How to Fix the Hype Cycle (1:23:15)
Wikipedia article on Deep Down. The first line says: “Deep Down (working title) is allegedly an upcoming single/multiplayer coop dungeon crawler under development by Capcom for the PlayStation 4.” [emphasis ours]
Wikpedia article on Unravel Two.
E3 2018 showcase demo video for Marvel’s Spider-Man. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
How the Internet Affects Hype (1:32:40)
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SERIAL KILLERS. SPOILERS FOR METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN AND MASS EFFECT: ANDROMEDA.
My thoughts on the Tomb Raider promotional controversy.
Trailer for The Darwin Project. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Steam store page for Black Desert Online.
Super Smash Bros. (1:46:55)
List of daily blog posts about Super Smash Bros. development. (Source: Smash Wiki)
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July 14, 2018Episode #37: Kojima’s Walking Simulator
https://ia601500.us.archive.org/17/items/avocadogamescast_ep37/Podcast%2037%20edit%206.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Science is Bad
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
1:35 – What We’ve Been Playing
38:10 – E3: Intro
39:50 – E3: Electronic Arts
54:45 – E3: Microsoft
1:11:15 – E3: Bethesda
1:23:30 – E3: Devolver Digital
1:25:45 – E3: Square Enix
1:29:25 – E3: Ubisoft
1:41:50 – E3: PC Gaming Show
1:55:25 – E3: Sony
2:07:00 – E3: Nintendo
2:17:45 – Highlights of E3
2:27:05 – E3 Omissions and Delays
2:35:20 – Other E3 Thoughts
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep37
Podcast header images from Ragan Communications (Sid Shuman), The Inner Circle Games Network (Andrea Rene), and Business Insider (Sean “Day 9” Plott). Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump. Due to technical issues, some portions of this podcast were recorded at low volume; please adjust your headphones or speakers accordingly.
Introductions (0:15)
Andrea Rene, Sid Shuman, and Sean “Day 9” Plott hosted the EA, Sony, and PC gaming conferences, respectively. (Sources: GameSpot and PC Gamer on YouTube)
What We’ve Been Playing (1:35)
Father’s day trailer for God of War. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
The portrayal of motherhood in God of War. (Source: Waypoint)
Official trailer for Birdman. (Source: FoxSearchlight on YouTube)
Steam store page for Darksiders II.
Steam store page for Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
Steam store page for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
Melina Juergens is the voice and motion capture actress for Hellblade. (Source: IMDB)
Steam store page for Jurassic World Evolution.
IGN’s review of Jurassic World Evolution.
Trinity Islands is the seventh scenario of RollerCoaster Tycoon, set on an archipelago. (Source: RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki on wikia)
Scientists now believe that dinosaurs’ common ancestors were feathered. (Source: National Geographic)
Steam store page for Planet Coaster.
E3: Intro (38:10)
Official website for E3.
E3: Electronic Arts (39:50)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
Official website for Destiny.
Steam store page for Borderlands.
VG Chartz has Starcraft II at 4.86 million in sales. It’s not clear how much of a success that is.
Origin store page for Dead Space 3.
Wikipedia article on Alex Hunter from the FIFA series.
E3: Microsoft (54:45)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
Steam store page for Quantum Break.
E3: Bethesda (1:11:15)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
How Bethesda initially responded to the Rage 2 leak. (Source: Polygon)
Wikipedia article on Andrew W.K.
Steam store page for Fallout: New Vegas.
E3: Devolver Digital (1:23:30)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: DevolverDigital on YouTube and Techraptor)
Correction: Merve has played a game published by Devolver Digital – the remake of Hatoful Boyfriend. (Source: Steam)
E3: Square Enix (1:25:45)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
E3: Ubisoft (1:29:25)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
Collaboration between Ubisoft and HitRecord for Beyond Good & Evil 2. (Source: Polygon)
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Origins.
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham Knight.
E3: PC Gaming Show (1:41:50)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: PC Gamer on YouTube and PCWorld)
Steam store page for Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds.
Ninja’s and Dr. DisRespect’s Twitch channels.
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Steam store pages for Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami.
Official website for Hungry Shark Evolution.
Steam store page for Hitman.
E3: Sony (1:55:25)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Gamespot on YouTube and Kotaku)
Marvel’s Spider-Man is being released on September 7th, 2018. (Source: Wikipedia)
E3: Nintendo (2:07:00)
Conference video and summary. (Sources: Nintendo on YouTube and Kotaku)
Nintendo says the new Super Smash Bros. game is a brand-new game, not a port. (Source: US Gamer)
Steam store page for Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Highlights of E3 (2:17:45)
Official E3 teaser for Doom Eternal. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Official E3 2018 trailer for Cyberpunk 2077. (Source: Cyberpunk 2077 on YouTube)
Official E3 2018 trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
E3 2018 announcement trailer for the Resident Evil 2 remake. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
E3 2018 video for Death Stranding. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Rock Paper Shotgun’s preview of Cyberpunk 2077 mentions crashing into bollards.
Official E3 trailer for Fallout 76. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
E3 2018 official world premiere trailer for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. (Source: Ubisoft North America on YouTube)
Gameplay footage from Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
Daemon X Machina trailer and gameplay footage. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
E3 2018 announcement trailer for Sable. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
E3 Omissions and Delays (2:27:05)
SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
The Yoshi Switch game has been delayed to 2019. (Source: Polygon)
Official E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Crackdown 3. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Other E3 Thoughts (2:35:20)
SPOILERS FOR WOLFENSTEIN II: THE NEW COLOSSUS
E3 2018 show floor demo for Marvel’s Spider-Man. (Soure: PlayStation on YouTube)
Official E3 teaser for Wolfenstein: Youngblood. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Steam store page for Wofenstein II: The New Colossus.
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