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- Sony F&$@ed Around and Might Just Find OutWhat We're Playing
Cliff: Dreamscaper, Plague Tale: Requim
Dylan: Blood Bowl 3
NewsI Believe This is Called F&$@ing Around and Finding Out
If You Have Verizon This is a Great Deal
Capitalism is So Dumb
Quest 3 Gets An Upgrade
CWA Files Charges Against Activision
Wow This is an Ugly PS5
QuestionsExtra Life Icon: With the announcement of DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4, what shows (anime or otherwise) would you like to see get an arena-style fighter?
Mazelnut: what’s your favorite show or movie based on a video game? (like literally anything, I remember that one pac-man show for little kids)
Rdeacon: If you had to pick a game type that you actually like to never play again what would it be?
Rdeacon: What type of pet would you never get?
Primefan: What’s the worst game you’ve ever played?
Princess_Megan: How can we get gamers to rally together and stop enabling scalpers to purchase all the collector's editions of games, concert tickets, etc, then reselling them at double the price? I've tried to purchase both concert tickets and collector's editions of games recently, and always lose out to the bots
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Call of the Sea
Xbox Game Pass
- March 2 F1 22 (EA Play) Console, PC
- March 3 Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Console, PC, Cloud
- March 7 Guilty Gear Strive Console, PC, TBD
- March 14 Valheim Console, TBD
- March 28 MLB The Show 23 Console, TBD
- March 30 Infinite Guitars Console, PC, TBD
- March TBD Way To The Woods Console, TBD
- April 6 Everspace 2 - Full Release PC
- April 18 Minecraft Legends Console, PC, Cloud
- April 27 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Console, PC, Cloud
- April TBD Homestead Arcana PC, Console
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr 20 min - Isn't It About Time Cliff Got Cancelled?
I mean really, Atomic Heart and Hogwarts Legacy in the same week?
What We're PlayingCliff: CyberPunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Atomic Heart
Colby: RDR2, Outer Wilds, Vampire Survivors, Door Kickers Action Squad
News- Atomic Heart is a Bit Problematic
- Bungie Just Won a Ton of Money
- All Xbox Games Are Coming to GeForce Now
- Tarkov Is Either Addressing Cheaters or It’s Not
- The Mario Brothers are Coming
Questionstr1pletrouble88: Out of your favorite animals, which one is the biggest and which one is the smallest?
*monotone screaming*: Follow up question, when did you know what animal was your favorite?
Extra Life Icon: What is your favorite creature in video game history?
rdeacon: So you would want a Lego Zelda but would you want a Lego Super Mario or a Smash Bros?
rdeacon: What is your pet peeve?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Rise of Industry
Xbox Game Pass
- F1 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – March 2
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 3
- Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand – February 23
- MLB The Show 23
- Way to the Woods
- Valheim
Xbox Gold
- Trüberbrook ($29.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 31
- Sudden Strike 4 – Complete Collection ($39.99 ERP): Available March 1 to March 31
- Lamentum ($15.99 ERP): Available March 16 to April 15
Playstation Plus
- Battlefield 2042
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Code Vein
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
- Tchia
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Immortals Fenyx Rising
- Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/unparalleled-puzzlers
Prime Gaming
- March 2 - Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
- March 9 - Adios
- March 9 - I Am Fish
- March 16 - Faraway 3: Arctic Escape
- March 23 - Book of Demons
- March 23 - Peaky Blinders: Mastermind
- March 30 - City Legends: Trapping in Mirror - Collector's Edition
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr 34 min - Prepare to Play the Worst COD Ever!
I can't imagine how Call of Duty on the Switch would even sort of work, but I guess we are guaranteed to see it now, for some reason.
What We're PlayingCliff: Cyberpunk 2077, Diablo II, Roboquest
Colby: RDR2, Outer Wilds, Diablo 2, Roboquest, Vampire Survivors
NewsXbox Signs Contract to Bring Games to Nintendo
Activision/Blizzard Just Doesn’t Learn
Please Don’t Go To This Public Park
I Really Don’t Understand the Multiverse
Damnit, I Really Thought This Was Lego Zelda
Tetris: The Movie
QuestionsTr1pletrouble88: Regular, chocolate, or strawberry milk?
Primefan: Milk chocolate or dark chocolate?
Rdeacon: Given your general feelings about BoTW - how do you feel about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Duskers
Xbox Game Pass
- Atomic Heart (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 21
- Merge & Blade (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28
- Soul Hackers 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28
- F1 22 (Console and PC) EA Play – March 2
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 3
- Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand – February 23
- MLB The Show 23
- Way to the Woods
- Valheim
PlayStation Plus
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Quarry
- Resident Evil 7
- Outriders
- Scarlet Nexus
- Borderlands 3
- Tekken 7
- Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- Earth Defense Force 5
- Oninaki
- Lost Sphear
- I am Setsuna
- The Forgotten City
Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fishing-season-bassmaster-more
Patreon
- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr - Game Pass Is Either Good or Bad for Games Sales...Maybe?What We're Playing
Cliff: Cyberpunk 2077
Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2, Outer Wilds
Dylan: Across the Obelisk
News- Game Pass Might Not Be Great for Actual Sales
- Metroid Prime Devs Aren’t Getting Credit
- That’s a Very, Very Long Documentary
- FIFA is Getting the EPL…Probably
- Some Nintendo Games Are Going Up in Price Too
- Atari is At it Again
- Sony is Leaving Activision Blizzard on Read
- Man, I Hope You Don’t Have One of These SSDs
QuestionsPrimefan: What are your thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy? Rdeacon: What is your favorite game to play with your significant other?
And what is the worst Valentine’s Day gift you have given or received?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Warpips
Xbox Game Pass
- Madden NFL 23 (Consoles/PC - Game Pass Ultimate only) - February 9
- SD Gundam Battle Alliance (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 9
- Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 14
- Cities: Skylines - Remastered (Cloud/Xbox Series X) - February 15
- Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 16
- Atomic Heart (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - February 21
Nintendo Online
- Game Boy games: Tetris, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Gargoyle's Quest, Game & Watch Gallery 3, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Wario Land 3, and Kirby's Dream Land. You can use the Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color filters.
- Game Boy Advance games: Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGames, Kuru Kuru Kuruin, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
Trans Witches are Witches
- https://itch.io/b/1712/trans-witches-are-witches
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr 14 min - Grammys for Games!
Hey, video games can win Grammys now, and Ubisoft nabbed the first one!
What We're PlayingCliff: Cyberpunk 2077
Dylan: Northgard, Deep Rock Galactic, Across the Obelisk
NewsUbisoft Has a Grammy Now!
Activision Blizzard is Getting a Big Old Fine
They Also Have a Formal Antitrust Warning
John Carmack Thinks Devs Need to Think About the Future of Games
Crimesight is Going Away Forever
Link to the Past Has Been Reverse Engineered
QuestionsRdeacon: What is your favorite gaming art style?
What is your favorite potato chip?
Tr1pletrouble88: Do you think one billion lions or one of every single pokemon would win in a fight between the two?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Recipe for Disaster
Xbox Game Pass
- Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7
- Atomic Heart - Feb 21
Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/simple-life
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/fighting-farmers
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
57 min - Xbox Gives You Just a Taste
A little bit of Redfall, a little bit of Minecraft Legends, and a brand new Game Pass game!
What We're PlayingCliff: High on Life
Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Dylan: Deep Rock Galactic
News- All The Announcements from the Xbox Showcase
- PS Plus Collection Being Removed
- A Bunch of Games are Being Removed from the 360 Store
- E3 is Having Some Issues
- Phil Spenser is Still Feeling Positive on the Activision Blizzard Acquisition
- You Can’t Game on That PC
QuestionsDA VINSTER (Vinny): What game are you most looking forward to this year?
Extra Life Icon: WWE Royal Rumble is coming up this Saturday, so let's make our own video game themed rumble! Who is the first and second entrant, who gets the most eliminations, who lasts the longest and who wins and goes on to main event the video game Wrestlemania?
Dylan can explain the rules of the rumble!
Primefan: Thoughts on the dead space remake?
*monotone screaming*: Thoughts on the new game Atomic Heart?
Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think of the extraction genre of game? (Eg. Tarkov, Marauders)
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider
- City of Gangsters
Xbox Game Pass
- Hi-Fi Rush
- GoldenEye 007 – January 27 (Console)
- Roboquest (Game Preview) – January 30 (Console)
- Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
- Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 31
- Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2
- Grid Legends (Cloud) EA Play – February 2
- Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7
- Atomic Heart - Feb 21
Xbox Gold
- For The King – February 1 – 28
- Guts N Goals – February 16 – March 15
PlayStation Plus
- Evil Dead: The Game
- Mafia: Definitive Edition
- OlliOlli World
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/celebrating-black-creators-and-characters
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/survival-instinct
Prime Gaming
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition
- Onsen Master
- Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
- Divine Knockout
- One Hand Clapping
- BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad
- Space Crew: Legendary Edition
- Tunche
- Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr 6 min - Can We Find Just One Studio That Isn't Full of Terrible People?
The studio behind High on Life founded by Justin Roiland has had a very bad week.
What We're PlayingCliff: Rocket League
Colby: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Beasts of Maravilla Island
Dylan: Last of Us on Netflix
News- Things Aren’t Sounding Great For Justin Roiland or His Studio
- Awesome Games Done Quick Raises $26 Million
- Other Monopolies are Worried About MS
- Google Stadia Releases One Last Game
- Bots in AI are Ruining Competitive Mode
- Xbox and Bethesda Have an Event Next Week
- Xbox Wants to Lower Your Carbon Emissions
Questions
Rdeacon: At what point in a game do you know the game is not good? And at that point do you continue or just bail on it?
Are you a regular or ergonomic keyboard person?
Primefan: All time favorite games?
Tr1pletrouble88: What's your favorite blood type?
BIG CHAPPIE: Favorite book?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Xbox Game Pass
- Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
- Valheim: Mistlands Biome Update (PC) – Available now
- Persona 3 Portable (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
- Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
- Monster Hunter Rise (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 20
- Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
- Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/games/wadjeteye-sixteen-years-of-adventure
PlayStation Extra
- Back 4 Blood
- Dragon Ball FighterZ for PS4
- Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
- Life is Strange: Before the Storm
- Life is Strange
- Just Cause 4: Reloaded
- Jett: The Far Shore
- Omno
- Erica
PlayStation Premium
- Syphon Filter 3
- Hot Shots Golf 2
- Star Wars Demolition
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
54 min - In Retrospect, $70 Seems Pretty Reasonable
Based on the historic prices of video games, you could be paying a lot more than $70.
What We're PlayingCliff: Stranded Deep, Soccer Story
Colby: Stranded Deep, Bladed Fury, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Dylan: Movies Galore!
News- Video Game Prices are Going Up…Or Are They?
- CD Projekt Red Settle Their Cyberpunk Lawsuit
- Sony Says the PlayStation Shortage is Over
- The Handy Steam Feature Most People Don’t Know About
- Zenimax Employes Form the Largest Game Union
- PS2 Emulator Dev Calls it Quits After Death Threats
QuestionsBrian Heninger: Here is a question for the podcast. My Otolaryngologist has suggested that I hum throughout the day to work out my vocal cords to prevent my chronic cough from acting up. I am looking for good song recommendations that aren't too hard, nor ones that will stick in my head all day—any suggestions?
Rdeacon:
1. If you are playing or want to play multiple games, how do you decide which one you want to play?
2. Dipping choice for soft pretzels cheese or mustard?
Alan S (zeroskill): Which Donkey or Diddy Kong featured game is your favorite?
*monotone screaming*: Favorite smash bros character? Might have been asked before tho
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- First Class Trouble
Xbox Game Pass
- Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
- Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
- Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
- Roboquest – January TBA (Console)
Prime Gaming
- The Evil Within 2
- Chicken Police: Paint it RED!
- Faraway 2
- Breathedge
- Beat Cop
- Lawn Mowing Simulator
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
1 hr 26 min - New News is Good News?
There is shockingly little news that comes out between Christmas and New Year. Well, maybe it's not that shocking.
What We're PlayingCliff: Soccer Story, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge
Colby: Gas Station Simulator, The Pedestrian, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Bladed Fury
News- Square Enix is All In on Blockchain
- The 4070 TI Goes on Sale This Week
QuestionsPrincess_Megan: Which foods did you enjoy for New Year's dinner?
Phibo: If there is a game that you are going to replay in 2023. Which one would it be ?
Rdeacon: What's your gaming New Year's resolution?
When eating dinner out...do you prefer soup or salad?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Kerbal Space Program
- Shadow Tactics - Aiko's Choice
Xbox Game Pass
- Stranded Deep - Today (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
- Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
- Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
- Roboquest – January TBA (Console)
Leaving Game Pass
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
- Nobody Saves the World
- Pupperazi
- The Anacrusis
- Windjammers 2
Xbox Gold
- Iris Fall ($19.99 ERP): Available January 1 to 31
- Autonauts ($19.99 ERP): Available January 16 to February 15
Playstation Plus
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Fallout 76
- Axiom Verge 2
Prime Gaming
- Dishonored 2
- Metal Slug
- Metal Slug X
- Metal Slug 3
- Real Bout Fatal Fury
- The King of Fighters 2003
- The Last Blade
- The Last Blade 2
- Twinkle Star Sprites
- SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
49 min - Microsoft, The Constitution & The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914
The Microsoft Blizzard/Activision merger is getting weird, with lawsuits galore!
What We're PlayingCliff: Diablo 3, Pentiment
Colby: Diablo 3, High on Life, Dying Light
Dylan:Pokemon: Scarlet
Rich: High On Life, Pentiment, Escape from Tarkov
News- Microsoft Accuses The FTC of Violating the Constitution
- Gamers Accuse Microsoft of Violating The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914
- High On Life Smashes Game Pass Records
- More Blizzard Devs are Trying to Unionize
- Activision Blizzard Leaves for Bored Ape
- Those New $200 PS Controllers Have Great Battery Life
- The CEO of Atari Wants to Buy Atari
- Valve Would Like to Know If You Want to See a Dead Body?
QuestionsPrimefan: What are y’all’s thoughts on Elden Ring winning game of the year?
Misshappychildhood: What cool games did you get for Christmas? Video games, card games, board games etc.
Princess_Megan: How was Christmas for your pets?
rdeacon:
What did you want but didn’t get for Christmas?
What’s your favorite Christmas food?
Cheap/Free GamesEpic Games
- Mystery Game!
Xbox Game Pass
- Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (Console, PC, Cloud)
- Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (Console, PC)
- Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud)
- Inkulinati – January 31 (Console, PC)
- Roboquest – January TBA (Console)
Playstation Plus (Leak)
- Star Wars: Fallen Order
- Fallout 76
- Axiom Verge 2
Patreon- Alan Schulte
- Joe Cole Jr.
- Anonymous
- Rich Deacon
Extra Life- https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/
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Every week the Byte Me Podcast dips into the games you should be playing! Featuring news and reviews for PC, console and mobile games, along with fun discussions about games from the classics to new…
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