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In this DLC Bonus Content discussion, Christian Spicer chats with Bret Robbins, CEO of Ascendant Studios (Immortals of Aveum) about layoffs, building a new studio and new IP, developing with cutting-edge technology, and some updates for Immortals of Aveum.

Bonus Content - Conversation with Bret Robbins, CEO of Ascendant Studios

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Jeff and Christian welcome Max Neal from the Voxel Show to the podcast this week to discuss Sony's baffling decision to require PSN accounts for PC players of Helldivers 2, more layoffs and closures of some top tier indie developers, and a new Batman Arkham game for VR!



The Playlist: Final Fantasy: Rebirth, Manor Lords, Sangokushi Taisen, Fallout 76, Shadow of the Depth



Tabletop Time: Frosthaven, Ark Nova, The Chameleon, Detective Club



Parting Gifts!






546: Max Neal: Helldivers 2 PSN backlash, Batman Arkham Shadow, Roll7 and Intercept shuddered, Manor Lords, Final Fantasy Rebirth, Fallout, Shadow of the Depth, Frosthaven, Ark Nova

Jeff and Christian welcome Jill Grodt from Indie Informer back to the show this week to discuss indie darling El Paso, Elsewhere becoming a movie, Blizzcon 2024 being canceled, the latest hardware rumors about Switch 2, and more!



The Playlist: Hades 2, Another Crab’s Treasure, Sucker For Love: Date To Die For, Manor Lords, Stellar Blade; Fortnite Festival, Rotwood



Parting Gifts!

545: Jill Grodt: Stellar Blade, Hades 2, Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Sucker For Love: Date To Die For, Fortnite Festival, Rotwood, Switch 2 with magnets, Blizzcon canceled

Jeff and Christian welcome Ben Hanson from Minnmax back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, Ghost of Tsushima on PC adding a Playstation interface, what 'enhanced for PS5 Pro' might mean, and more!



The Playlist: Stitch, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Top Spin 2K25, Hades 2 Technical Test, No Rest for the Wicked, Delta Emulator, Fallout 4 VR with mods



Parting Gifts!

544: Ben Hanson: No Rest for the Wicked, Hades 2, FFVII Rebirth, Delta Emulator, Nintendo Indie World, Steamworld Heist 2, Little Kitty Big City, Stitch, Yars Rising, PS5 Pro specs




Jeff and Christian welcome Marcus Stewart from Game Informer to the show this week to discuss a release date for Star Wars Outlaws, the huge iii indie showcase, Dredge getting a movie adaptation, and more!



The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, Botany Manor, Diablo Immortal; Call of Duty Warzone; Fortnite, Children of the Sun



Parting Gifts!






543: Marcus Stewart: Star Wars Outlaws, Triple-i Initiative, Rogue Prince of Persia, Mouse, Slay the Spire 2, Streets of Rogue 2, Kill Knight, 33 Immortals, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, 

Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L Clark from the Gaming Outsiders podcast back to the show this week to discuss the potential of two Prince of Persia games coming in the same year, Apple allowing game emulators onto iOS, the majority of playtime in 2023 going to 6-year old games, and more!



The Playlist: Beat Slayer, Minishoot Adventures, Mighty Mage, Kudzu, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake, Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition, Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Dicefolk, EcoGnomix



Parting Gifts!

542: Scott L Clark: Rogue Prince of Persia, Apple allows emulation, Beat Slayer, Minishoot Adventures, Kudzu, Brothers a Tale of Two Sons, Dicefolk, EcoGnomix

Bonus Content - Conversation with Bret Robbins, CEO of Ascendant Studios

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