Controllers and Coffee

This week we talk about the first Xbox Series X|S console exclusive title The Medium, and we get stuck into the greed of the gaming industry with a look at egregious business practices, acquisitions and studio buy-outs, and some dodgy hiring practices at some of the biggest developers and publishers worldwide. 

It's a bit of a different vibe this week... We hope you enjoy! ;)  

Thanks for watching, and as always you can find Kat on Twitter @kapkatty or her live streams at https:/twitch.tv/kapkat!  

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We’re back! A new year is here, and there’s actually a lot of exciting upcoming games coming in 2021, so Kat and I run down all of our favourites and most anticipated titles slated for release this year.  

It’s a pleasure to be back in your ear holes, if you have any questions you’d like answered on the show hit me up on Twitter @direcktgaming!  

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This week we're getting deep into the controversy of Cyberpunk 2077 - but is it a bad game? We have some thoughts... We may have a lot of issues with the biggest game of the year, but there's also a lot of amazing things within this brand new world, despite its bugs, glitches and CD Projekt Red's broken promises and misleading advertising.  

What do you think of Cyberpunk 2077?

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The Game Awards have come and gone, and there were some big winners and some big losers, some exciting trailers as well - but overall, we were frustrated about the format of the show and many other issues. Check out our thoughts, and let us know if you agree or disagree.  

We've also been playing Cyberpunk 2077!! FINALLY! We discuss everything from what we love, what we don't love so much, and where we want to see improvements. 

Beware spoilers for the first part of the game.  

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This week Kat and I go over every Game Awards nominee and give our thoughts on the nominees and categories for this year. Were there snubs? Are there clear winners? We discuss it all in depth. 

And after a couple of weeks with the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X, we give our ongoing thoughts on how the consoles are performing, what games we're loving and hating, and dive into what we both think of the newest Ubisoft open world game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Is it good? Find out!

Check out Kat on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/kapkat

Find me on Twitter as well: @direcktgaming 

And if you enjoy the audio version of the podcast, you can get the video version at https://youtube.com/direcktgaming!

The time has come! The next generation Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 are finally out, and there is so much to talk about. From Playstation 5 exclusive titles like Demon’s Souls, Godfall and Astro’s Playroom, to Xbox Series X launch games The Falconeer, Gears Tactics, Yakuza Like a Dragon and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Join us as we get stuck into our first impressions of the next gen consoles - the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X!

This week Kat and I discuss the final week ahead before the next generation Xbox and Playstation launch, an Xbox Series X exclusive has been refused classification in Australia (to no surprise, we have the worst ratings board), and we talk about the flavour of the month games that have made a huge impact on the industry this year. But what impact will it have on the creators?  

We also look at some of the upcoming Xbox Series X|S launch events happening this coming week, and get hyped for next gen. Plus a whole lot more.  Enjoy!  

Follow Kat on Twitter https://twitter.com/kapkatty, watch her on Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat and check out her amazing artwork on Instagram https://instagram.com/kapkat.works 

And follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/direcktgaming 

Thanks for watching, if you want the video version, head over to https://youtube.com/direcktgaming. 

This week we discuss the latest (and hopefully final) Cyberpunk 2077 delay, we chat about some great games we've been playing, the Xbox Series X fridge giveaway and some exciting upcoming games for the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5! And we discuss what we think about the newly announced updates to Anthem's development...but who is it for? And will anyone care about Anthem 2.0?  

00:00 Intro

Follow Kat on Twitter @kapkatty, watch her on Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat and check out her amazing artwork on Instagram @kapkat.works 

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Thanks for listening, if you want the video version of this podcast, head over to https://youtube.com/direcktgaming

This week we're joined by some very special guests, and we talk games as a service, the demise of Crucible, and play a hilarious game at the end of the episode (not to be missed!)

00:00 Intro & Housekeeping - New Podcast Release Time!

 Thanks Jim and Quints for joining us this week. 

Find Quints' streaming on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/quints_ 

Follow Kat on Twitter @kapkatty, watch her on Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat and check out her amazing artwork on Instagram @kapkat.works 

And follow me on Twitter @direcktgaming 

Thanks for watching, if you want the video version, subscribe to Direckt Gaming https://youtube.com/direcktgaming

Find Kat streaming on Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat! 

This week we chat about the free-to-play smash hit Genshin Impact, Elliot has mixed feelings about Star Wars Squadrons, and we give our unabridged thoughts on the PS5 Teardown that just released from Sony. We get stuck into our thoughts about the mess that was next gen preorders as well, and have a look at what’s coming with Ghost of Tsushima’s latest update - Legends. 

 00:00 Intro 

01:35 Kat is on Twitch Now!! 

02:12 Genshin Impact 

09:18 Star Wars Squadrons 

19:53 Playstation 5 Teardown & Next Gen Talk 

39:52 Next Gen Preorder Issues 

58:25 Ghost of Tsushima Legends Update Details

 01:04:37 Wrap Up & Where To Find Us!  

If you enjoy this show and you want it in video form, check out https://youtube.com.direcktgaming.  

And find Kat on Twitter @kapkatty

And her incredible artworks at @kapkat.works  

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