Bad Gamers Anonymous

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This week we discuss our recent excursion to Star Wars Celebration Chicago, some of the games we’ve been playing, and the latest gaming news. We then dive into the Vader Immortal and Jedi Fallen Order panels from SWCC and give you our opinions on how these games are going to turn out.

We also put out a casting call for a new co-host as Crowley announces he’s looking to take on the role of “producer” for BGA and take on more responsibility with Ear Glue Media. If you’re interested in applying for co-host, please email us at [email protected] or reach us on Twitter at @BadGamersAnon

Outside Resources:

https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/?intcid=inline_amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/microsofts-disc-free-xbox-one-s-whats-the-point/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/4/18/18311287/ai-upscaling-algorithms-video-games-mods-modding-esrgan-gigapixel
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenextweb.com/distract/2019/04/16/my-familys-happier-since-we-traded-movie-night-for-video-games/amp/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2019/4/16/18411143/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-confirmed-price-release-date
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-20-assassins-creed-unity-players-review-bomb-steam-page-with-positivity

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We finish up our Road to SWCC series with a thoughtful look back at Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic II. We also take a look ahead at Jedi Fallen Order and the Vader AR game.

Outside Sources:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Darth_Nihilus

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This week, the boys review two retro Star Wars games: X-Wing vs Tie Fighter and Empire at War after going over a lot of gaming news. Crowley decides that 1776 was a great year and that the US education system is terrible. Joe decides he hates virtual reality peripherals. And Jason gets super salty over having to play Empire at War.

Outside Links:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/prince-harry-says-fortnite-gaming-shouldnt-be-allowed-uk-1199507?__twitter_impression=true

https://wccftech.com/fallout-76-paid-non-cosmetic/

https://www.gamesradar.com/amp/a-student-tried-to-pass-off-destiny-lore-as-his-english-homework-and-got-caught/

https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/6/18298215/epic-games-store-review-bombs-steam-borderlands-2

https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/5/18297100/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-subscription-live-gold

https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-just-made-a-lot-of-notable-changes-to-the-divis-1833849449

https://www.pcgamer.com/respawns-latest-anti-cheat-measures-sees-apex-cheaters-banned-by-hardware-ids/

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This week we cover a lot of gaming news: Free Nintendo Online for Amazon Prime members, Borderlands 3, 2 new Nintendo Switch models coming, and a ton of VR news. Once we’re done debating the merits and future of Virtual Reality, Crowley lets his bad gamer flag fly as we discuss the survival/city builder game Dawn of Man.

Outside links:

https://lifehacker.com/amazon-prime-members-can-get-12-months-of-nintendo-swit-1833692949#_ga=2.217574870.1588386631.1554073852-amp-607ncMaaOdzVHoCBvi9JJZvBPSeal42q_Pv5tpiYTN1jJjsUQyHWW4Gvc2ABbMOu

https://www.pcgamer.com/borderlands-3-everything-we-know/

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-26-two-new-nintendo-switch-similar-to-2ds-new-3ds-xl-sources-say

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/27/18284297/sony-psvr-4-million-sold-sega-cd-kinect-comparison-ps4-playstation

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/29/18285887/oculus-rift-s-quest-impressions-release-date

https://kotaku.com/valve-teases-new-vr-headset-more-info-coming-in-may-1833691899

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/03/29/sega-releasing-the-genesis-mini-worldwide-this-september

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In this episode Joe gets all fanboy over Google Stadia, Jason confuses Star Wars for Star Trek, and Crowley needs motivation. We cover gaming news: Atari faces another setback, State of PS4, Google Stadia, FFXIV expansion news, Mortal Kombat 11 beta, easter eggs in The Division 2, Valve updating Steam, and Kotaku lamenting that games are hard. Jason and Joe give a retro-review of the “good” Battlefront II before diving head first into our full review of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.

Outside Sources:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/18/amd-atari-vcs-delay/

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/22/18277229/sony-state-of-play-livestream-time-date-ps4-psvr

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-23-final-fantasy-14s-shadowbringers-expansion-lets-you-be-a-dancer

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/22/18277632/mortal-kombat-11-noob-saibot-reveal-ps4-xbox-beta-dates-start-end-time

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/22/18277719/mortal-kombat-11-dlc-shang-tsung-cary-hiroyuki-tagawa

https://kotaku.com/no-cuphead-on-switch-wont-be-any-easier-1833480268

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-24-is-the-division-2-communicating-secrets-with-flashing-lights-and-morse-code

https://www.gameinformer.com/gdc-2019/2019/03/21/valve-plans-steam-facelift-with-library-redesign-new-events-page

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Joe and Jason welcome skynet and algorithm based overlords; Joe says people have to be better people; Crowley points out that Xbox doesn’t have VR by way of Nintendo Labo; Epic’s launcher is the most invasive program on your computer; and Jason let’s his Simpson’s flag fly.We then give an in-depth retro-review of Star Wars: Jedi Academy and end the show giving our impressions of the first few hours in The Division 2.

OUTSIDE SOURCES:

https://bgr.com/2019/03/15/no-mans-sky-beyond-free-update-online-multiplayer/

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/15/18267821/valve-steam-review-bombing-policy-remove-score-count-moderation

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/16/18268890/valve-steam-user-tribute-new-zealand-shooter-removed

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/07/nintendo-unveils-cardboard-labo-vr-headset-for-the-switch.html

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-16-valve-says-it-doesnt-want-epic-or-anyone-messing-with-steam-user-data

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/03/16/the-simpsons-to-air-esports-episode-this-weekend

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We start our Road to Star Wars Celebration Chicago with a review of the PS2 classic Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. Before we jump into that, we discuss all the gaming news fit to discuss: Anthem making PS4’s try to off themselves, Nintendo telling game devs to tone down the money making, a long lost NES wrestling game, the ban hammer coming down full force in Apex Legends, the Division 2’s massive day 1 patch on the PS4, and Google’s possible streaming video game service.

We also discuss the terrible and sick game Rape Day. We here at Bad Gamers Anonymous do not condone this type of violent and sick and twisted video game. We do believe that video game makers have the right to publish whatever they wish, even trash like this. We do, however, have strong and differing opinions on how Steam, and it’s parent company Valve, reacted to this game and the language they chose to use in their statement saying it would not appear on their platform. We realize that this may be a sensitive subject for some and warn our listeners to fast forward 10 or 15 minutes if you feel the need. As always, the opinions of the three hosts of Bad Gamers Anonymous are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Ear Glue Media.

OUTSIDE SOURCES:

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/4/18250433/anthem-ps4-crash-bricking-refund-sony

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/03/09/respawn-has-banned-over-355000-pc-apex-legends-cheaters-since-launch

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/4/18249837/apex-legends-50-million-players

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/03/08/the-division-2-will-have-a-90-gb-patch-on-playstation-4-double-the-size-of-other

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/9/18257911/google-patent-game-controller-project-stream-streaming-service-render

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/sick-rape-day-video-game-sparks-global-outrage

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Crowley and Joe give their first impressions of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 right after talking about the gaming news of the week. The PS Vita is being phased out, Horizon Zero Dawn hits 10 million copies sold, and Riot is trying not get sued. They then jump into the open beta of The Division 2 and give their take on whether you should pre-order, purchase, or pass. They also do a full review of Trials Rising…but honestly, only Joe cares.

OUTSIDE SOURCES:

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1094633/PS4-end-of-an-era-PS-Vita-PlayStation-5-rumours

https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/28/18244721/horizon-zero-dawn-sales-ps4

https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246622/riot-games-chief-diversity-officer-hire-sexism-allegations-toxic-culture

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/toejam-earl-sequel-brings-a-blast-from-the-past-to-older-gamers

https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/03/03/anthems-ps4-amazon-price-drop/

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1094930/Red-Dead-Redemption-2-multiplayer-Shock-Red-Dead-Online-update-news

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Joe and Crowley discuss their time in Apex Legends and do a deep dive into this game. While Crowley still sucks at battle royale games, his thoughts on Apex Legends may surprise you…or not. Before they review Apex Legends, the two send their thoughts and condolences to the absent Jason, discuss Dumpster Fire ’76, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bowser taking over Nintendo, and a whole slew of other gaming news!

Outside Sources:

https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/22/fallout-76-roadmap-2019/

https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/22/18236111/rdr2-online-no-animals-npcs-glitch-bug

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/02/21/nintendo-americas-new-president-is-literally-named-bowser/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.de0f83fc5682

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-02-25-anthem-physical-sales-half-mass-effect-andromeda

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/25/analysts-react-to-initial-reception-of-electronic-arts-anthem.html

https://geektyrant.com/news/google-may-be-announcing-a-new-game-console-at-gdc

https://www.anandtech.com/show/13973/nvidia-gtx-1660-ti-review-feat-evga-xc-gaming

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/22/kingdom-hearts-3-dlc-we-want

https://kotaku.com/apex-legends-player-spent-500-to-unlock-a-rare-item-s-1832822740

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This week we deep dive into Crackdown 3. Is it worth buying? Is it even worth playing on XBOX Game Pass? Jason and Joe get after while Crowley mocks them for doing anything with XBOX. We also take a look at the gaming news of the week: Including the layoffs at Activision Blizzard and how that may impact the forming of unions. “Quack Quack Motherduckers!”

OUTSIDE SOURCES:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/thr-esq/copyright-office-refuses-registration-fresh-prince-star-alfonso-ribeiros-carlton-dance-1186666?__twitter_impression=true

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/thr-esq/copyright-office-refuses-registration-fresh-prince-star-alfonso-ribeiros-carlton-dance-1186666?__twitter_impression=true

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-announcements-switch-news-and-game/1100-6464988/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/2/12/18222489/booker-t-huffman-gi-bro-comics-activision-prophet-black-ops-4-copyright-lawsuit

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/2/12/18222489/booker-t-huffman-gi-bro-comics-activision-prophet-black-ops-4-copyright-lawsuit

https://www.google.com/amp/s/arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/02/activision-blizzard-lays-off-775-people-after-record-results-in-2018/%3famp=1

https://ea-spouse.livejournal.com/274.html

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/rockstar-spouse-accuses-dev-of-pushing-its-employees-to-the-brink

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/20/17130056/telltale-games-developer-layoffs-toxic-video-game-industry

https://kotaku.com/an-open-letter-to-game-developers-from-americas-largest-1832652654

https://kotaku.com/evo-japan-cuts-sexual-dead-or-alive-6-stream-short-iss-1832654072