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The Game Awards are tonight and we are really excited about all of the different announcements, but maybe less excited about the nominations, which seem to be kinda samey this year. If you are a PC gamer though, get excited about The Game Festival, a 48 hour event starting today that will let you try demos from a bunch of games coming out in 2020!Other video game news: Nintendo teased their 2020 Indie Lineup Minecraft finally has crossplay on the PS4God mode is always enabled in "I Am Jesus Christ"The Oculus Quest is getting hand tracking this weekGOG Galaxy is now publicly available in open betaYou need to try AI Dungeon 2What We Are PlayingCliff: My Friend Pedro, Rage 2Dylan: Alien: Isolation, Mutant Road Zero QuestionsVinny: What old game did you love that you would love to see get a similar reimagining as RE2 or God of War?Duke of Nuggets: As the decade come to a close . Pick 5 games that define the decade of gaming.Aslan the Incompetent: Elevator pitch us a VR game!!JoeColeslaw: Get well Dart!Besides the ability to pause, if you had an individual who was solely a multiplayer gamer... How would you sell them on the single-player experience? What would be the single game you would recommend? Oh you haven't played a single player game in x amount of years? You absolutely positively must try blankCheap/Free GamesEpic Game Store: The EscapistsGame Pass: Untitled Goose Game (Dec. 17) Troll CornerDo We Really Need Louis Vuitton LoL Shirts?

Riot Games is going to have to shell out $10 million dollars paid out to every single woman who has worked at their company since 2014. This will settle a class action lawsuit that claims that rampant sexism and gender-based discrimination were common at the studio.In other news:Quantic Dreams to pay $7,700 for failing to meet "security obligations"Atari is still claiming that the VCS is still coming, but they just delayed deliveries for Indiegogo backersCampo Santo game "In the Valley of Gods" is officially on holdHalo: Reach has a built in mode for moddersSuper Mario Maker 2 is adding Link to the gameThat stupid streamer didn't die. Yay.Half Life: Alyx might finally be VR "Killer App"Video Games We Are PlayingCliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Torchlight 2Dylan: Pokemon, Hunt: ShowdownQuestionsVinny: What game do you feel flew under the radar in 2019?Princess Megan: Based on the very limited information given so far, which do you feel will be the superior console? Xbox Scarlett , Playstation 5, or Google Stadia.Turndown4wut: Instead of giving presents Santa now puts things that were lost or stolen from you under the tree. What would you be most excited to see under the treeJoeColeslaw: Is battle pass the happy compromise of dlc, microtransactions, extra incentive to keep playing and cosmetic items?ShadoughX: What game did you discover in 2019 that most surprised you and why? Does not have to be a 2019 released.DukeofEmpanadas: What's one game mechanic that made you go "why isn't this in every game??!!"Mister Polite: Cool or Cruel - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sugar-rays-mark-mcgrath-breakup-cameo-918432/Cheap/Free GamesXbox Games with GoldInsane Robots ($19.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 31 on Xbox OneJurassic World Evolution ($49.99 ERP): Available December 16 to January 15 on Xbox OneToy Story 3 ($9.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD ($14.99 ERP): Available December 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Xbox Game PassMunchkin: Quacked Quest (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Nov 19The Escapists 2 (ID@Xbox) - Nov 26Halo: Reach (Console and PC) - Dec 3My Friend Pedro (Xbox One/PC) - Dec 5Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker - Dec 5Demon’s Tilt (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 6Wandersong (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 6eFootball PES 2020 - Dec 12Overcooked! 2 (ID@Xbox) - Dec 12Pathologic 2 (ID@Xbox Day One Launch) - Dec 12Tom Clancy’s The Division - Dec 12Playstation PlusTitanfall 2Monster Energy Supercross - The Official VideogameTwitch PrimeToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s DaughterHoverWhen Ski Lifts Go WrongHue

December is front loaded with a bunch of games that have already come out on other platforms for the most part, but there are still some gems in this list if you haven't been able to play them yet.Blair Witch [PS4] – December 3 - $30Halo: Reach [PC, XBO] – December 3 - $10 + GPLife Is Strange 2 - Episode 5 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – December 3 - $8 + GPNeverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition [PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $50Tools Up! [PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $20Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey [PS4, XBOX] – December 6 - $40Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection [Switch] – December 6 - $40Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag® and Assassin’s Creed RogueAshen (PS4 and Switch) - December 9 - $40Dragon Quest Builders 2 [PC] – December 10 - $60Detroit: Become Human [PC] – December 12 - $40

It appears that xCloud continues to be a win for console owners with news coming from Xbox that the service won't compete with consoles and have it's own exclusive games. To quote an MS spokesperson "... we remain committed to an approach with game streaming that is complementary to console and have no plans for cloud-exclusive content at this time."In Other Video Game News:Half Life: Alyx might just be the beginning No, cancelling your Stadia Pro won't take away your discounted gamesAmazon might be announcing a game streaming service next yearPokemon is trying to pull a MetallicaThe Oculus Link is awesomeWhat We're PlayingColby: Ruiner, Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes Cliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes Dylan: Pokemon, Hunt Showdown, Sea of ThievesQuestionsVinny: What is the video game that you feel represents your childhood? Not the game itself represents your childhood, but when you look back on your childhood and video games, what games pop up into your head.Princess Megan: If no one's asked yet, what is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Eating too much? Watching the parade or football games? Playing video games with friends and family? Or something elseEddie: What is your Mt.Rushmore of Thanksgiving sides ?Eddie's Other Name: What games are you thankful for this yearJoeColeslaw: Let's just say one day you power on your console to see a game installed that you have no idea it was bought. The money came out of your account, but you had a room for it ( both in your account and in your hard drive ) What game this year what would you be thankful for, and not mind taking advantage of? In what game are you instantaneously calling customer support to get a refund?Mansocks: What is your favorite dog breed?Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game Store: Rayman LegendsHumble Sonic Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sonic-bundle-2019?hmb_source=navbar&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=tile_index_2Troll CornerTrolls Can't Shoot People in Fallout 76, So They are Nuking Them

There are so many games coming to Game Pass over the next two years it makes me wonder why would you even buy games anymore? I mean, it's kinda hyperbolic, but I honestly think you could never buy a game again and be happy. Anyway, that is just one takeaway from X019, but there was also so much more!Other news this week:Bioware is working on another Mass Effect gameBioware is also apparently still working on AnthemGoogle Stadia is out and apparently it's...okThe Game Awards have been announcedThere is a new Half Life in development (and no, it's not HL3)You aren't going to believe this Pokemon bugWhat We Are PlayingColby: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes, Mahjong Stories: Vampire Romance Cliff: Jedi Fallen Order, Remnant: From the Ashes, AfterpartyDylan: PokemonQuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): What are you most excited for that came out of X019?Mister Polite: If you could choose which actor (male or female) to have a comeback in 2020, who would it be? I would like to see Rick Moranis again on the big screen. Going back and watching a lot of 80's and 90's shows, he was everywhere, and I would like to see him again.Colby: What’s a Atari era game you’d like to reboot?JoeColeslaw: In regards to in-game chat with public lobbies in video games, what are some of your pet peeves? Too much background noise? Not using it at all in a very team oriented mode? Nonsense and hateful speech should go without saying.Prince of Pringles: Its draft season. Adam you're representing Sony Playstation, Cliff you're representing Xbox and Dylan is Nintendo. Each guy picks 5 characters. You can offer a trade after each guy has 5 characters. Will we see Mario riding a warthog in a halo crossover? Will Kratos have to save mushroom kingdom? Good luck boys. Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreBad NorthGame Pass: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (PC)Age of Wonders: Planetfall (Console, coming soon to PC)Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (PC)LEGO: The Ninjago Movie Videogame (Console)Rage 2 (Console & PC)Remnant: From the Ashes (Console)The Talos Principle (Console & PC)Tracks: The Train Set Game (Console & PC)Small BitesAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp is getting a monthly subscription

Xbox is going to talk about all sorts of fun stuff at x019, including 12 games from Xbox Game Studios plus big news for Xbox Game Pass, Project xCloud and much more!Other video game news: Minecraft Earth is available in Beta for all of the US Don't try and break the "most live streaming in a month" recordBethesda is getting a "new" studioStar Wars: Jedi Fallen Order isn't coming to EA Access earlyThe Xbox One is getting a shuffle buttonWhat We Are PlayingCliff: Outer Worlds, Thomas Was AloneDylan: Luigi's Mansion 3, Little Town HeroColby: To numerous to mentionQuestionsDaVinster: The Game Awards are coming up soon, so I have to ask the dying question that everyone loves asking...what is your GOTY for 2019? Also what game announcements do you think we could potentially see at The Game Awards this year?Mister Polite: Every time there is a new Tik Tok trend that I don't understand, I feel like I am becoming older and older. The most recent one is the Purple Shampoo:(https://www.allure.com/story/tiktok-purple-shampoo-challenge) For a grumpier question, is there a challenge that makes you annoyed for no real reason?John Tysinger What song did you hear in a game that you searched out. For me one would be “Prisoner” by Stumfol. It was in the beginning of The Surge.JoeColeslaw: So coming from somebody who was level 69 in Call Of Duty Modern Warfare last Thursday and I'm sitting pretty at 125 as of this morning, what are some signs that you are spending too much time in a video game Within a time frame... Let's say, one week. Also, I'm having trouble with people sending me Activision friend requests that have not already played with me. If anyone wants to play, search for me using Joe Coleslaw in the Activision friend requests.Turndwn4wut: Do you find yourself struggling to play games that your younger self didn’t? And in which way?Kim Cruz: Did Blizzard just sweep the whole controversy with china, after blizzcon or will we see changes to the industry because of it?ElGorditoSupreme: What goes into the perfect cookie?Ben Cee: How long before Todd Howard comes out and says "Well, we farked that one up. Sorry!"Cheap/Free GamesEGS: The MessengerTroll CornerWally World and the Great Switcheroo Snafuhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Sid-Meier-s-Civilization-VI-KHMER-IND-PACK-2K-Games-Nintendo-Switch-Digital-Download-045496662974/573854733https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Toad-Treasure-Tracker-Special-Episode-Nintendo-Nintendo-Switch-Digital-Download-045496663599/488381957

Last week at Blizzcon Blizzard announced a bunch of new games, including a new, darker Diablo 4 and an presented an interesting new approach to sequels with Overwatch 2. We also learned that Cliff is incapable of saying Diablo on the first try.Also this week:We want to give a huge shoutout to all of the folks who supported us and played with us this weekend for Extra LifeYou could make up to $10k (ethically) hacking Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 4The new Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 is now available for purchaseApex Legends has a firing range and a temporary Duos mode nowWhat We're PlayingCliff: Killer Queen Black, Aqua Lungers, CD-Run, Hot Shot BurnDylan: Luigi's Mansion 3 QuestionsVinny: What are your top 3 video game franchises?JoeColeslaw: What do you think about games as services just expanding the game themselves and not go into the sequel territory. For example, instead of a making The Division 2, just sell a $60 expansion to the game and keep the original world to go back to within the same ecosystem. Instead of spending three years to expand Destiny 2, just sell an expansion. Do you think in this economy and environment, that would work out better? How far could you see this business model going if it takes off in the first place?Mister Polite: Recently I tried to show my kids some classic games. Some games are still playable and enjoyable today (Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong Jr., Mario, Zelda, etc...), but my goodness Goldeneye did not age well at all. Is there a game (movie, television, or board game) that you picked up years later that ruins your nostalgia for it?Turndwn4wut: What current gen games could you see 20 years from now have people wondering, what the hell were those people thinkingCheap/Free GamesGames with GoldSherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter: Available November 1 to 30 on Xbox One The Final Station: Available November 16 to December 15 on Xbox OneStar Wars: Jedi Starfighter: Available November 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Joy Ride Turbo: Available November 16 to 30 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Game PassSubnautica (7 November)PS PlusNiohOutlast 2Playstation Now (Available Until 2/4/2020)Persona 5Middle Earth: Shadow of WarHollow KnightTwitch PrimeDouble CrossDarksiders II Deathinitive EditionPlanet AlphaSword Legacy: OmenTurmoilEpic Game StoreNuclear ThroneRuinerHumble Monthlyhttps://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/04/new-humble-monthly-bundle-play-yakuza-kiwami-and-soulcalibur-vi-todayTroll CornerThe asshole or assholes who did a DDOS attack against Extra Life over the weekend.

Somehow October is over and it's time to talk about the games coming out November (or as I like to call them, the video games everyone wants for Christmas). How many of these are going to end up on your wishlist?Just Dance 2020 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii, Stadia) – November 5 - $40Planet Zoo (PC) – November 5 - $45Red Dead Redemption II (PC) – November 5 - $60Death Stranding (PS4) – November 8 - $60Disney Tsum Tsum Festival (Switch) – November 8 - $50Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch) – November 8 - $40Need For Speed Heat (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 8 - $60Astroneer (PS4) – November 15 - $30Pokémon Shield & Sword (Switch) – November 15 - $60Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 15 - $60Shenmue III (PS4, PC) – November 19 - $60Civilization VI (PS4, Xbox One) – November 22 - $60

Starting on November 19th (in the US) you'll be able to get an Xbox One X for only $32 a month for 24 months. But the best part is, next year you'll be able to trade it in for an Xbox Scarlet! This deal includes 24 months of Game Pass Ultimate as well, so you are actually saving money in the long run! If you'd prefer an Xbox S, you can do that for $22 a month and trade it in for a Scarlet after 18 months as well! Also this week:Sony is killing Playstation Vue early next yearEA is going to start selling games (and EA Access) on Steam againDeath Stranding is coming to PC next summerGoogle Stadia is getting it's own first party studioSteam might start asking you if you are really sure about your old reviewsWhat Video Games We're PlayingAdam: Blair Witch, The Outer WorldsCliff: Blair Witch, The Outer WorldsDylan: Little Town HeroQuestionsVinny: What games do you think could benefit from breaking away from a yearly release schedule?Princess_Megan: Happy Halloween! I've been reading about the Insight Project, that will use biometrics recorded while the subject is playing video games that could potentially be used to as a form of therapy for those with various mental illnesses to help the user learn to manage their triggers. What other roles do you see video games taking in the future outside of entertainment? (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2221269-can-video-games-help-reduce-symptoms-of-mental-health-conditions/)Jacob: What has been the scariest game you have ever played? What horror game do you want to play?Cheap/Free GamesEGS: Soma and Costume QuestHumble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/day-devs-2019

Fallout 76 continues to have some really strange ideas about how to get back on top and charging $100 a month for private servers really doesn't seem to be in their best interest. Also this week: Steam lets you play multiplayer games online nowHumble is making changes to Humble Bundle MonthlyThe Fallout Wastelanders Update is being pushed to 2020Eat tacos, get Game PassFinally you can watch movies with your Twitch friendsQuestionsVinny: Do you feel that this year was kind of an "off" year for video games? Coming off a year like last year with God of War, SpiderMan, Red Dead 2, etc. and looking at a year like next year with Cyberpunk, Final Fantasy VII, Marvel's Avengers, Watch Dogs Legion, Doom Eternal, etc. Why do you think this year is (or is not) as underwhelming as the year prior or year next?Mister Polite: If you could have the opportunity to take a day trip would you take it to space or the bottom of the ocean, and why?Operator Jack: G'day everyone! Question for the podcast this week. What do you guys think of role play in games? Have you tried it with your in game character? Do you find it fun? I’ve been doing RP as a cop and it’s so much fun and intense.JoeColeslaw: Last week until October 31st... What video game boss or horror-based character do you most affiliate yourself with or sympathize for? Who would you want to spend your Halloween night with? (Not as prey, but in a party with!)Prince of Pringles: Its draft season. Adam you're representing Sony Playstation, Cliff you're representing Xbox and Dylan is Nintendo. Each guy picks 5 characters. You can offer a trade after each guy has 5 characters. Will we see Mario riding a warthog in a halo crossover? Will Kratos have to save mushroom kingdom? Good luck boys.Cheap/Free GamesEpic Game StoreLayers of Fear CompleteQUBE 2Game PassLonely Mountains: Downhill (Xbox) (Oct 23)Secret Neighbor (Xbox) (Oct 23)Minit (Xbox) (Oct 24)The Outer Worlds (Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC) (Oct 25)Afterparty (Xbox) (Oct 29)LEGO Star Wars III (Xbox) (Oct 31)Subnautica (Xbox) (Nov 7)