Description: In this exciting episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Thomas dive into a weekend packed with video game events. They share their experiences from IGN Live, highlight major announcements from the Xbox Showcase, and discuss the hottest reveals from Summer Game Fest. From meeting industry giants like Phil Spencer to exploring new game trailers, this episode is a must-listen for all gaming enthusiasts!

Teaser: "Get the inside scoop on the biggest gaming announcements of the summer! From Xbox's latest reveals to Summer Game Fest's surprises, we've got it all covered. Plus, exclusive insights from IGN Live. Tune in now!"

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Show Notes:

[00:00:00] Introduction

• Welcome and overview of the episode's topics.

[00:00:20] IGN Live Impressions

• Thomas shares his experience attending IGN Live, the entrance, and the overall atmosphere.

[00:01:02] Xbox Showcase Highlights

• Discussion on meeting Phil Spencer and the hype around the Xbox event.
• Notable game announcements:
  • Doom: The Dark Ages
  • Gears of War E Day (prequel)
  • Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (set in the 90s, Game Pass day one)

[00:10:17] Fable and Perfect Dark

• Excitement for the new Fable game.
• Perfect Dark's return with a thriller and parkour elements.

[00:15:04] Xbox Showcase Wrap-Up

• Personal favorite announcements and why Gears of War stands out.

[00:15:57] Summer Game Fest Highlights

• Sid Meier's Civilization VII announcement.
• Lego Horizon Adventures: Potential gateway for other PlayStation titles.
• Batman: Arkham Shadow (VR exclusive)
• Blumhouse Games: Six upcoming horror titles.

[00:22:05] Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

• Retro-style beat 'em up game inspired by the old arcade classics.

[00:24:48] Magic Mind Seven-Day Challenge

• Jonathan's experience with Magic Mind and its benefits.

[00:26:23] IGN Live Day One

• Day one focused on movies and shows, including:
  • Rings of Power cast appearance
  • Critical Role's Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 (October 3 release)
  • Exploding Kittens animated series (July 12 on Netflix)
  • The Thing Remastered

[00:31:28] Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• New animated series following the story from Mutant Mayhem.

[00:32:28] Highlights and Improvements for IGN Live

• Hands-on game experience
• Suggestions for improving event flow and signage for next year.
• Notable encounters and experiences from the event floor.

[00:41:25] Final Thoughts and Future Events

• Frank and Thomas discuss the potential growth of IGN Live as a significant industry event.

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