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- Game Buoy Podcast Episode 189 – Flashbax: Console Archives Wishlist
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, February 15, 2026, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the games they would like to see be part of Hamster’s Console Archives line!
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- Hideki Sato-san, a legendary Sega engineer who was responsible for the Genesis, has passed away at age 77.
- The recommended RAM requirements for Lego Batman has been cut in half.
- Bloober Team has announced they are returning to their roots with Layers of Fear 3.
- Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 are now available via Steam.
- A Monster Hunter Wilds update arrives February 18, with a “large scale expansion” announced to be in development.
RELEASE UPDATES
- The “Super Monkey Ball Content Drop” update is now available on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
- Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam is launching on February 27.
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches March 16 for PS5 and PC via Steam, with a March 23 release for iOS and Android.
- Supermassive’s new sci-fi horror game, Directive 8020, launches PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam on May 12.
- Starry Sky: Spring Memories is getting a Switch release in Japan on May 28, with extra content from the fan disc.
CULTURE CLUB
- Blizzard has responded to feedback about Anran’s character design.
- Hazelight’s next game is in development.
- Nintendo has issued DMCA takedowns on every Switch emulator on Github.
- The buzz on the conference floor at DICE 2026 was about the rising cost of games, Clair Obscur’s success with a modest budget and lower price point, and how flexible pricing structures are on the minds of many developers.
- Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo’s president, has stated that memory price increases have not yet impacted the Switch 2, but this might not be the case during the next fiscal year.
- Suda51 has announced that Grasshopper Manufacture plan to release a new game in 2026.
- Yuji Horii’s life story will be published as an educational manga.
- Responding to feedback, Capcom has reduced the price for the Capcom Cup Street Fighter finals to $10.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a 2D platformer, will be released on March 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
- Hasbro will be making action figures based on the upcoming Street Fighter movie.
- Sanrio Characters Smash Festa! has been announced for Switch and PC via Steam and will be launching digitally this spring in Japan.David Hayter will be providing the voice of Solid Snake in a Rainbow Six Siege crossover.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- Discord is rolling out age verification worldwide starting in early March.
- Yakuza fans have started a movement to remove a voice actor who has admitted to sexual assault.
- Edmund McMillen’s new game, Mewgenics, includes meows from “people with clashing ideologies.”
DOOM AND GLOOM
- Riot has laid off around 80 developers less than a month after the release of 2XKO.
- Most of Highguard’s development team has been laid off only two weeks after release; one developer shares how their trailer being shown at the end of The Game Awards harmed them.
- Bleach Soul Puzzle, a match-3 mobile game based on the Bleach anime, is ending service on April 14.
- Den of Wolves is not even out yet, but members of its team have already been laid off.
MINI-DISCUSSION
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the Sony State of Play from February 12, 2026, covering each game shown during the presentation, and give their overall thoughts for the State of Play!
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their wishlist for Hamster’s new Console Archives line! They start by discussing Hamster’s past work with their arcade-perfect Arcade Archives line, other releases of retro games, and why games preservation is so important. The Podcast Pirates then share a number of games they would like to see get Console Archives releases, and end by sharing their hopes for the future of the Console Archives line.
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Mario Galaxy, Marvel Rivals, and Animal Crossing. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XIV, the Pragmata Sketchbook demo, and Neva.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week we’re talking about our Console Archives wishlists, as well as why games preservation is so important to us. What are your hopes for this exciting new series?
Bonus Question: This week’s Sony State of Play had many of us abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio IIDX, where every geek has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
The post Game Buoy Podcast Episode 189 – Flashbax: Console Archives Wishlist appeared first on GAME BUOY.
3 hr 32 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 188 – The 2025 Buoy Awards
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Thursday, February 5, 2026, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the biggest news stories of 2025 and their favorite games of the year!
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- As part of an organizational, operational, and portfolio reset, Ubisoft has canceled the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and four other titles and increased the cost of Just Dance+ by $1/month; however, Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a priority.
- Microsoft’s Q2 earnings show their gaming division is overall not doing well.
- Blizzard is in the middle of rolling out showcases to celebrate their 35th anniversary, but Starcraft is notably absent.
- In a trailer for the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics app, Nintendo has revealed that the previously unreleased games Zero Racers and D-Hopper will be launching for the first time in 2026.
- FF7 Remake Trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that Queen’s Blood will be returning in the third game in an expanded form.
- Intel is going to start prioritizing data centers over manufacturing processors for consumers.
- Due to the AI industry’s impact on computer components, the Steam Machine has been delayed.
- Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered has been indefinitely delayed, but Koei Tecmo insists it has not been cancelled.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Super Robot Wars Y’s “DLC #2: Awakening of a Soul” is out now.
- Arc System Works’ visual novel Dear Me, I Was… is getting a smartphone, Switch, and PC release on February 12.
- A demo for Vampire Crawlers launches on February 23 for Xbox Series and PC.
- Scott Pilgrim EX launches digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 3.
- Marathon will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on March 5.
- Alex will be released for Street Fighter 6 on March 17.
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Switch 2 launches March 26, with an open beta test set for February 19 to 24.
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches March 26, with the Talking Flower launching March 12.
- Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19 for Xbox Series and PC, coming later in 2026 for PS5.
- Bubsy 4D will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 22.
CULTURE CLUB
- GDC has released their 2026 survey of U.S. game developers.
- Google’s generative AI tool, Project Genie, is creating clones of games like Breath of the Wild.
- A Target employee used a price scanner to show the rising costs in real time of PC and game storage and memory.
- Fortnite creators are using women to promote their content, but the women had no part in the development.
- Build a Rocket Boy is still paying Twitch streamers to do sponsored Mindseye streams.
- Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer known for Final Fantasy IX and other gems, has left Square Enix to work as a freelance illustrator.
- Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, was tragically killed in a car crash.
- Word has gotten out that Nintendo legend Hideki Konno, who was an essential part of the Mario Kart franchise, has retired.
- Upon the release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Yakuza 3 Remastered will only be available as part of the expensive Yakuza Complete Series bundle.
- Apex Legends will be discontinued on Switch 1 as of August 4.
- The third game in the FF7 Remake trilogy will still run on Unreal Engine 4.
- Kazuma Kaneko will be porting 3,600 AI generated art cards into his new Switch game, Tsukuyomi.
- Aniplex and Too Kyo Games have officially rebranded The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy as a “1&2 Pack”.
- Limited Run Games is taking preorders for Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam from now until March 1.
- Limited Run Games has released the Nickelodeon Splat Pack, containing Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Nickelodeon G.U.T.S., and Rocko’s Modern Life: Spunky’s Dangerous Day.
- Donkey Kong Country 2 Returns HD has received a Switch 2 update, which includes the addition of Dixie Kong.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- Game Freak has shown off footage of Beast of Reincarnation and revealed that it will launch this summer for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
- A new Dragon Ball game with the codename “Age 1000” has been announced, with new DLC announced for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.
- Arc System works will be releasing River City Saga: Journey to the West for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2026.
- The upcoming Switch and Switch 2 release of Disney Afternoon Collection will add 2 new titles, Bonkers and Goof Troop.
- Square Enix has revealed they are releasing a new, improved version of FF7 on Steam.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will be released on April 16.
- true to their word, Nintendo is allowing for more inclusive representations of players under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- Certain bad actors are upset about the diverse gender and romance options in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
- Nintendo has responded to Dispatch’s censorship in the Switch release.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Indie Game Awards awards were rescinded due to use of generative AI in the development of the game.
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has an ugly looking alleyway in the demo, but Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios ensures gamers that the lighting will be fixed for the final release.
- Sony has filed a patent for generative AI podcasts starring characters in games you’ve recently played on your PlayStation.
DOOM AND GLOOM
- As of January 13, comcept has been officially dissolved per a shareholder’s resolution.
- Meta will be closing game studios Armature Studio, Sanzaru Games, and Twisted Pixel.
SMASH HIT
- Tomodachi Life and its Gay Miis – Good Vibes Gaming (YouTube)
RUMOR HAS IT
- The Hitman crossover content planned for MindsEye is apparently no longer happening.
- Pikmin 2 and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes appeared on a Walmart ad for Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics, but Nintendo insists these games are not currently planned for release.
MINI-DISCUSSION
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Partner Showcase from February 5, 2026, covering each game shown during the presentation, and give their overall thoughts for the Nintendo Direct!
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy look back at the year 2025 in gaming! They start by taking a look at the ten biggest stories in gaming that they covered over the past year. Then, it’s time for The Buoy Awards, where the Podcast Pirates share their favorite games from 2025! Finally, they wrap up the discussion by sharing how they did with their 2025 gaming goals, along with their 2026 gaming resolutions.
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Mario 64, Marvel Rivals, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler 0, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Super Mario Galaxy 2. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing Pokemon Legends Z-A, Marvel Rivals, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy XIV, Kirby Air Riders, and Once Upon a Katamari.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
Bonus question: We’re also going to be talking about some of the gaming news stories that defined 2025 for us. What stories defined 2025 for you?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio IIDX, where every geek has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
The post Game Buoy Podcast Episode 188 – The 2025 Buoy Awards appeared first on GAME BUOY.
3 hr 44 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187B – Episode Burmy Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, December 7, 2025, Captain Spike, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy, and special guest Sulker discuss how the Pokemon series has evolved over the past few years!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 116 – Same Type Attack Bonus Podcast Episode 1 – You Can’t Stop Here, This Is Zubat Country! A Game Buoy Spotlight on Pokemon Go, originally published on July 19, 2016.
This episode is the B-Side (or Part Burmy) of a two part episode. The A-Side (or Part Aipom), Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187A – Episode Aipom Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12, features the regular slate of news stories.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy are joined by special guest Sulker to talk about how the Pokemon series has evolved over the past few years! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they take a look back at Game Buoy Podcast Episode 116 – Same Type Attack Bonus Podcast Episode 1 – You Can’t Stop Here, This Is Zubat Country! A Game Buoy Spotlight on Pokemon Go, originally published on July 19, 2016. Back in 2016, the Podcast Pirates were launching a new Pokemon podcast (Same Type Attack Bonus) with Sulker, where they discussed many aspects of the Pokemon franchise.
To revisit their discussion of Pokemon, the Podcast Pirates welcome Sulker back to the show to pick up from where things left off. They discuss recent entries in the mainline series, from Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to Scarlet and Violet, as well as the Pokemon Legends sub-series and the various spinoffs that have appeared in recent years. Captain Spike, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy, and Sulker discuss their experiences with and impressions of each game. To wrap up the discussion, they share their feelings about the current state of the franchise and their hopes for the future.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about Pokemon games across recent years. Tell us about your notable (good and bad) Pokemon experiences from more recent generations (since Alola or so!)
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
The post Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187B – Episode Burmy Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12 appeared first on GAME BUOY.
1 hr 54 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187A – Episode Aipom Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, November 23, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy get ready for a review of recent Pokemon games by clearing the news slate!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 116 – Same Type Attack Bonus Podcast Episode 1 – You Can’t Stop Here, This Is Zubat Country! A Game Buoy Spotlight on Pokemon Go, originally published on July 19, 2016.
This episode is the A-Side (or Part Aipom) of a two part episode. The B-Side (or Part Burmy), Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187B – Episode Burmy Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12, features a discussion about how the Pokemon series has evolved over the past few years along with special guest Sulker!
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- Valve has announced 3 new pieces of hardware: the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine, and the Steam Frame.
- The New York Times interviewed Roblox’s CEO and asked him about child safety.
- Miyamoto-san has shared the first stills from the live action Legend of Zelda movie.
- A 31 minute-trailer has dropped for HoYoverse’s upcoming psychological thriller, Varsapura.
- Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter Remake has been revealed.
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A is now the best selling physical game in the U.S. this year.
- Vampire Survivor’s sequel will be a card-based dungeon crawler.
- The latest trailer for My Hero Academia: All’s Justice includes scenes from the climactic episode of the anime’s last season.
- Guild Wars Reforged has been announced for PC, due out December 3.
- Pokemon Pokopia’s release date of March 5, 2026 was revealed in a 10-minute trailer showing new Pokemon forms.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Ys X: Proud Nordics is heading west on February 20, 2026.
- Tales of Berseria Remastered launches on February 26.
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom comes to PSVR2 on November 21.
- Marvel: Cosmic Invasion’s physical editions have been announced for release on March 13, 2026, and the Switch 2 edition will have the full game on cart.
- Jaleco Sports: Goal! is now available for PS5 and Switch, along with Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded.
- STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT confirmed for PC and is coming west in 2026.
- PICROSS S SNK Classics & NEOGEO edition has been announced for Switch, along with PICROSS S Capcom Classics edition.
- Nippon Ichi Software has announced Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu for PS5, Switch 2, and Switch, due out April 30, 2026 in Japan.
- Cho Aniki Collection for PC is now available.
- Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is now available for Switch and Switch 2.
- Vampire Survivors VR has been released for Quest 3.
- Dave the Diver is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series, with physical editions announced for PS5 and Switch 2.
- Silent Hill 2 Remake is now available for Xbox Series.
- A demo for the Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster is now available.
CULTURE CLUB
- Sena Bryer, voice actress of Wuk Lamat in FFXIV, shared that Yoshi-P personally apologized for the transphobic abuse she faced.
- Yoshi-P teased that FFXIV will be “Reborn” again for its next 10 year cycle and that the team is rethinking everything from the ground up.
- FFXIV’s Letter from the Producer Live 90 will air on December 5 (and you can get Digital Collector’s Edition upgrades for 50% off until December 7).
- The Former Sega/GiGO arcade in Akihabara has been reborn as Silk Hat Game Center.
- Yuji Horii plans on working on Dragon Quest games until he passes away.
- Mat Piscatella discussed how rising prices are pushing people away from AAA games and towards free games.
- The devs of Hytale have bought the rights from Riot and will be releasing it themselves; they will be releasing the game in early access at a price point that is as “aggressively low as possible.”
- Players are creating wild custom vehicle designs for Kirby Air Riders; however, Nintendo is banning designs of Chef Kawasaki in a bikini.
- Gearbox has released Borderland 4’s first DLC free for all players because they were too busy fixing the game to finish the DLC.
- Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO, has been revealed – but will not be coming to PS5.
- A new Ratchet and Clank game has been announced, and it’s a mobile shooter.
- The Game Awards will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video for the first time this year.
- Death Stranding Isolations, another Death Stranding anime project, will be coming in 2027 to…Disney+?!
- A Fortnite skin featuring Homer Simpson in his underwear will earn him the honor of the first Fortnite character to “get his nipples out.”
- Garry’s Mod just got a new update.
- Megabonk has withdrawn from The Game Awards because it is not the studio’s debut indie game.
- CoroCoro Magazine is looking for winners of an Inazuma Eleven contest 7 years later.
- The Hello Yoshi app has been released on the Play Store and the Japanese App Store.
- A holiday survey shows children are asking for digital video game currency, but that also, children want to play games with their parents.
- Valve is holding off on Steam Deck 2 until the system on a chip architecture can demonstrate marked improvements over the current Steam Deck’s power.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- Xseed has canceled the release of the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack.
- Fortnite will feature a crossover with Kill Bill that ties into the “lost chapter,” Yuki’s Revenge.
- A recent Switch 2 update prevents third party docks from working, but Nintendo has stated this was not intentional.
- Dear Destiny, a new FFVII Rebirth novel, will follow Aerith and Tifa during their time in Midgar.
- PokePark Kanto will open on February 5, 2026.
- Sales of Street Fighter 6 have topped 6 million.
- Guilty Gear Strive’s Switch version has finally received the other season 4 DLC.
- God Eater Resurrection is returning as a mobile pachislot game.
- Mega Zeraora has been revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC, which confirms the accuracy of datamined leaks.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- Arrowhead’s CEO feels there can be a “middle ground” with generative AI.
- Shuhei Yoshida says that the indie scene is developing creative uses for AI.
- Krafton is offering employees voluntary resignation after announcing its transformation into an “AI first” company; also, the CEO allegedly asked AI to “brainstorm ways to avoid paying” Subnautica 2’s devs an earnout bonus.
- Ubisoft admitted that an AI-generated loading screen “slipped through” into Anno 117: Pax Romana’s final build; they have also unveiled Teammates, an upcoming FPS with AI-powered squadmates and an AI assistant.
- ARC Raider’s use of AI voice acting has sparked debate;some reviewers, including Eurogamer, are pushing back.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is filled with AI art slop.
- Zoopunk will provide players with the option to create generative AI assets.
- Colossal Order and Paradox have parted ways.
- Korean developers are apologizing for the pinching fingers gesture in games because some men feel insecure and believe it to be a reference to use of the emoji in a feminist movement insinuating they have tiny penises.
- A Japanese dacha game has replaced its characters temporarily with silhouettes because Apple found its designs “potentially offensive to some users.”
- Videos featuring a fan server for Concord have been hit with DMCA strikes.
- Fortnite is allowing creators to add “paid random items” (AKA loot boxes) in Fortnite.
- A Member of Parliament in Edinburgh discussed Rockstar’s dismissal of 31 employees in the UK House of Commons; over 200 Rockstar employees signed letters demanding their colleagues be reinstated and have joined the fired staff in protests.
DOOM AND GLOOM
- Yoko Taro has been working on games, but they just keep getting canceled.
- Crystal Dynamics has been hit with another wave of layoffs.
- A large video game marketing firm made a post about using fake Reddit accounts to build engagement, then took the post down.
- Tokyo Revengers: Last Mission is ending service.
SMASH HIT
- ‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’ (The Guardian)
- Xbox is screwed (Polygon)
RUMOR HAS IT
- Moore’s Law is Dead claims Xbox might be forced to raise the price of Xbox consoles yet again due to not preparing for the global RAM shortage.
- The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake may be closer to a release date.
- The long-rumored Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake might be releasing by the end of the fiscal year.
MINI-DISCUSSION
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their impressions of the State of Play Japan from November 11, 2025!
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Robot Wars Y, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, and Final Fantasy XIV. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, Final Fantasy XIV, One Piece Pirate Warrior 3, Pokemon Legends Z-A, and Pokemon Black (during which he shares his impressions of his new AYN Thor – and yes, he does own a physical copy of Pokemon Black, thank you very much.)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about Pokemon games across recent years. Tell us about your notable (good and bad) Pokemon experiences from more recent generations (since Alola or so!)
Bonus question: Although it’s not related to Pokemon games, last week’s Sony State of Play was a surprise! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
The post Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187A – Episode Aipom Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12 appeared first on GAME BUOY.
3 hr 12 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 186 – I Want the One I Can’t Have: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 11
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, November 9, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 52 – The Never-Played Symphonies, originally published on May 9, 2014.
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- The UK House of Commons had a discussion on video game consumer protections and games preservation.
- 10 millions Switch 2 consoles have been sold since launch.
- A free content update and Switch 2 edition are coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons on January 15, 2026.
- The US Patent and Trademark office is re-examining its previously granted Pokemon patent.
- Halo Infinite’s upcoming update will be its last one.
- New Worlds, the MMO from Amazon Game Studios, is heading into maintenance mode.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until November 19, 2026; on a possibly related note, Rockstar has fired employees due to discussing and distributing confidential information on a public form, but the IWGB has accused them of union busting, as the employees were simply talking to labor organizers on a private Discord.
- Square Enix has announced layoffs as part of restructuring in the US and Europe; on a possibly related note, the company wants generative AI to do 70% of its QA and debugging by the end of 2027.
- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been indefinitely delayed.
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC launch on December 10 for $30.
RELEASE UPDATES
- One Piece Pirate Warriors 4’s Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PS5 versions release on November 21 alongside the Egghead Island DLC pack.
- The Switch 2 edition of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds launches on December 4.
- Hitman: Absolution launches on Switch on November 13.
- UNBEATABLE has been delayed to December 9.
- The Namco Legendary Pack DLC is coming to Atari 50: The Anniversary celebration on November 13 and includes the infamously bad Atari Pac-Man port.
- Tokyo Wars is now available for Arcade Archives (PS4/Switch) and Arcade Archives 2 (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2).
- The Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection launches for Switch on January 29, 2026 in Japan.
- Raiden Fighters Remix Collection is coming to the west on February 26, 2026.
CULTURE CLUB
- Former members of the Halo 2 have spoken out against the Flood being used in anti-immigrant propaganda; meanwhile, the government has no intention to stop using video game memes.
- The Wachowskis once asked Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix video game, but he The studio behind the Sonic Prime animated series is reportedly working on a Crash Bandicoot animated series for Netflix.
- Edia is porting Battle Arena Toshinden 1, 2, and 3 to modern consoles.
- Nintendo does not intend to raise the price of the Switch 2 at this time,
- Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that two versions of Pokemon were created in an attempt to outsell Mario games.
- More Marvel games are reportedly on the way from Insomniac.
- The Nintendo Store app is now available for iOS and Android.
- The Playstation Portal now supports cloud streaming.
- Jonathan Bailey, also known as Final Fantasy XIV’s G’raha Tia, is People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- The Fall Guys collaboration has returned to Final Fantasy XIV until November 27.
- Shantae 7 has been announced.
- The Resident Evil Generation Set, containing Resident Evil 7 Gold, Resident Evil 8 Gold, and Resident Evil 9, is available for preorder for Switch 2 for $90.
- A demo for Radiou Remastered is now available.
- Fighting EX Layer is available for under $1 on PS4 and PC.
- Cho Aniki Collection is coming to PC via Steam.
- Warhammer Survivors, an officially licensed Vampire Survivors game, is coming in 2026.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- A new premium currency is being introduced for select housing items for World of Warcraft.
- The Game Awards has deleted all references to its Future Class program and has discontinued the initiative.
- Overwatch 2 story content was released in a YouTube audio drama.
- Fortnite Sidekicks can only be customized once, requiring players to purchase a Sidekick again if you want a different version.
RUMOR HAS IT
- PS6 and the next-gen Xbox are apparently due to come out in 2027.
- The Fortnite Simpsons mini-season has been leaked.
- Xbox Series dev kits now apparently cost $2000 instead of $1500.
- A remake for Resident Evil 0 is apparently in development.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 52 – The Never-Played Symphonies, originally published on May 9, 2014. Back in 2014, the Podcast Pirates talked about well-known instances of unreleased games, including ones that would later see the light of day with official releases such as Star Fox 2. In this week’s episode, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy examine more recent and recently discovered examples through the lens of cut content, lost media, and how live service games can become lost media when content is removed or the games are shut down altogether.
Works Cited:
- The Pokémon Leaks Reveal That We Almost Had A Ninth Eevee Evolution (Kotaku)
- The Pokémon Leak Has Revealed A Scrapped Form Of One Of Its Most Controversial Monsters (Kotaku)
- Pokémon Fans Are Latching Onto Leaked Concept Art Of A Starter That Never Was (Kotaku)
- One Unused Pokémon Concept Was Just A Gun (Kotaku)
- The Kingdom Hearts Game That NEVER RELEASED – Birth By Sleep 2 (YouTube)
- New RB1 lost content found (Reddit)
- And keep going with more lost RB1 content found (Reddit)
- Harmonix’s tour of Pearl Jam and Japan games, music licensing and more Rock Band history (Polygon)
- KINGDOM HEARTS 3 ReMind DLC – Secret Ending (YouTube)
- Full list of MGSV’s Cut Content…. The ultimate list of all (Reddit)
- [Spoilers] So the Metal Gear Wiki has a massive chunk of story that I do not recognize at all concerning events after the end of The Phantom Pain, and I’m really confused. (Reddit)
- Konami says MGS5’s ending isn’t missing, so everyone can calm down about it (Polygon)
- Dead Sun (PS4, cancelled) / Legacy of Kain: Nosgoth (PC, upcoming) (NeoGAF)
- The 10 Cancelled Legacy of Kains (Mama Robotnik Research Thread) (NeoGAF)
- Game Buoy Podcast Episode 179 – Under Appreciated Gems, Again!: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 6 (Game Buoy)
- All The Xbox Games Canceled And Studios Closed In Microsoft’s Latest Mass Layoffs (GameSpot)
- The Importance of Kingdom Hearts Missing Link & Its Premise (YouTube)
Additional Resources:
- The Cutting Room Floor
- Unseen64
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Fortnite, and Marvel Rivals. Along with these games, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has also been playing Final Fantasy XIV, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the Kirby Air Ride Global Test Ride.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
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2 hr 41 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 185 – The Unforgiven II: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 13
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, October 27, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tomonobu Itagaki, who passed away last week.
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- A huge Pokemon leak has revealed what could be in store for the franchise over the next 5 years.
- Information about the games’ budgets, a potential Black/White remake, and Junichi Masuda being “banned” from the games for a while was revealed.
- Prominent leakers are being hit with DMCA takedowns by The Pokemon Company.
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A sold 5.8 million copies in its first week.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved, the long-rumored remake, has been announced for Xbox Series, PC, and…PS5?!
- Xbox President Sarah Bond suggests that the next Xbox will be a “premium” experience.
- Microsoft has reportedly been pushing for a 30% profit margin in its Xbox division.
- A tech demo for an upcoming FPS made with generative AI is horrible slop.
- Nintendo plans to have produced 25 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026.
- Phoenix and Invincible Iron Man are the final characters to be added to Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero releases for Switch and Switch 2 on November 14.
- Luigi’s Mansion comes to GameCube on Nintendo Switch Online on October 30.
- Ball x Pit launches on Switch 2 on October 28.
- Terrifier: The ARTcade Game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on November 21.
- Go Home Annie: An SCP Game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series in early 2026.
- Fallout 7’s Burning Springs update launches on December 2, with PS5 and Xbox Series versions of the game coming in early 2026.
- The 2023 System Shock remake is coming to Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
- Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2026.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to Switch 2 on December 2.
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed to 2026. https://archive.ph/xluzn
- Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Mega Rising expansion launches October 30.
- Sonic Rumble finally launches on November 5.
CULTURE CLUB
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s fashion allows for a wide range of gender expression.
- People are talking about the comparison between performance of the Switch and Switch 2 editions of Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
- A new anime short about Gardevoir has been released as part of the PokeToons series.
- An Amazon Web Services outage affected most major online gaming services.
- A Mario balloon will be appearing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.
- Marvel Rivals has added a PvE horde mode inspired by the Marvel Zombies animated series.
- Nobuo Uematsu has gone on record stating that he has never used AI and probably never will.
- The Silent Hill 2 remake has surpassed 2.5 million sales since its release last year.
- Borderlands 4, a premium game for premium gamers that would probably never go on sale, is on sale for 20% on PC a few weeks after release.
- Xseed has halted preorders for Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack due to complications.
- A giant Game Buoy demo station sold for 2.2 million yen.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has topped 1 million sales.
- Majima, the mad dog of Shimano, is the final boss to be revealed for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance’s Sega Villians Stage DLC.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- Jennifer Hale, beloved for her performance as Commander Jane Shepard in the Mass Effect series, said she would return to voice any character in an upcoming Mass Effect game.
- Quantic Dream has announced a hero shooter called Spellcasters.
- A new game will be announced at Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary fest.
- 12 classic Japanese shoot-em-ups will be permanently removed from Steam due to their publisher license expiring.
- Magikarp is currently the only Pokemon catchable in every Pokemon RPG.
- The Castlevania DLC for Vampire Survivors gets an update on October 28, alongside other new content for the base game.
- Silver Pines, a Lynchian-inspired Metroidvania, has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC.
- A Pikmin 4 update launches in November.
- An update for Persona 3: Reload will add eight songs from Persona 3 vocalist, Yumi Kawamura.
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is getting a FFXIII crossover.
- Phil Spencer states that Forza Motorsport is not dead, and that Turn 10 Studios is being given some time “so that they do not continue to be in a state of tension”.
RUMOR HAS IT
- PS6 and the next-gen Xbox are apparently due to come out in 2027.
- The Fortnite Simpsons mini-season has been leaked.
- Xbox Series dev kits now apparently cost $2000 instead of $1500.
- A remake for Resident Evil 0 is apparently in development.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a look at horror games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013. Back in 2013, the Podcast Pirates had a discussion about notable horror games, including some “moldy oldies” that players should check out. In this week’s episode, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy resurrect the Game Buoy Remake Project format to examine horror games over the past twelve years or so, with their conversation focused around three pillars: the online horror boom of “Dead by Day-like” games, horror remakes, and narrative thrillers. The Podcast Pirate discuss how these various games explore the horror genre in different ways and share some of their experiences with these various franchises. They wrap up the discussion by talking about horror games they are anticipating and what types of horror games they would like to see in the future.
Works Cited:
- Dead by Daylight hits 60M players (Polygon)
- Ghost game Phasmophobia is spreading scares all over Steam and Twitch (GamesRadar+)
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Robot Wars Y, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, Fortnite, Ball x Pit, and Final Fantasy Tactics. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing Final Fantasy XIV, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and dabbled in the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Silent Hill 2.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade or so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
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2 hr 45 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 – Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?)
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, October 12, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season!
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- GameSpot has given an overview of everything included in EA’s $55 billion acquisition.
- Analysts predict that BioWare and other studios may be sold, and other studios may be closed.
- A FAQ sent to EA employees says that there will be “no immediate changes” to jobs.
- BioWare staff do not feel good about the future of their studio under EA, according to anonymous reports.
- Eurogamer spoke to a member of the Human Rights Watch organization about the geopolitical context of EA’s acquisition.
- Unity has found a years-old security exploit and is urging developers to update their games; Pillars of Eternity 2 and other games have been pulled from Steam as a result.
- Nintendo has established Nintendo Singapore.
- Sega and International Olympic Committee have signed a multi-year licensing deal to use Sonic and the Olympic Rings for co-branded merchandising.
- Fortnite’s Peacemaker dance emote has been edited following an investigation that some of the dance moves resembled hate symbols used by a historically significant nationalist group.
- A total of 263,101 visitors attended Tokyo Games Show 2025, and the dates for next year will be September 17 to 21, 2026
- Dragon Ball FighterZ will be getting the DLC character Goku in his Super Saiyan 4 from and as he appears in DAIMA, along with a balance update coming October 12.
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s next DLC characters will be announced in January 2026.
- Nintendo has released a short film called “Close to You.”
- Future Dynasty Warriors remasters will depend on the success of the Dynasty Warriors 3 remaster, according to its producer, as PS2-era games are costly to revisit.
- Mina the Hollower has been slightly delayed to an unconfirmed date.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Majogami releases on October 30 for PC via Steam along with its Switch and Switch 2 releases.
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle launches January 29, 2026 worldwide for PC.
- Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Twin-Pack and Final Fantasy IX Switch physical editions are coming to North America on December 9.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack PS5 physical edition has been announced for release on December 4.
- Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights launches January 13, 2026 in the west, with its physical edition launching in North America on the same day.
- PowerWash Simulator 2 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on October 23.
- Vampire Survivors version 1.14 update has been announced that will add online co-op and more.
- A limited-time demo for LET IT DIE: INFERNO will be available for PC via Steam from October 13 to October 21.
- My Hero Academia: All’s Justice will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on February 6.
- Terminator 2D: NO FATE has been delayed to November 26.
CULTURE CLUB
- Ubisoft reportedly cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year that was in development.
- A Minecraft Movie sequel has been greenlit for release on July 23, 2027.
- A Mortal Kombat III movie has been confirmed to be in development.
- Toby Fox said the he way he makes Deltarune is “stupid.”
- A Silent Hill f novel is coming out on October 30.
- A teen who had threatened to kill Fortnite devs has pleaded guilty.
- Former Nippon Ichi Software president Sohei Niikawa has revealed that he is the person behind author Roman Kitayama, writer/producer of upcoming game Etrange Overlord.
- Dan Forden, famous for the “Toasty!” meme in Mortal Kobat, is leaving NetherRealm Studios.
- Nintendo states it “has not had any contact with the Japanese government about generative AI.”
- GLAAD has launched a new program to mentor early-career LGBTQ+ developers.
- Ninja Gaiden 4, from Platinum Games and Team Ninja, will get its first DLC “The Two Masters” in early 2026.
- Skate 4 has reached over 15 million players.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is getting a free update as a “thank you” to fans.
- Pac-Man is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a partnership with Maruchan Instant Lunch, and a promotional image of a Gundam being chased by Pac-Man was released for Bandai Namco’s 20th anniversary of their merger.
- Final Fantasy XIV acrylics will be available in Japanese gashapon machines.
- Japanese streetwear brand Wind and Sea had a limited PaRappa Halloween merchandise line at its Gotemba outlet.
- A PlayStation 1 console plush is coming to crane games in Japanese arcades.
- PS3 and PS4 miniature game box keychains are coming to Japanese gashapon machines.
- Bubsy, Fatal Fury Special, and Mario & Wario are now available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch Online
- A new Dissidia Final Fantasy title for iOS and Android will be announced on October 14.
- Nintendo Alarmo has recieved a free Kirby and the Forgotten Land update.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- Former and current workers for Build a Rocket Boy have sent an open letter condemning mismanagement during the development and launch of MindsEye.
- Yakuza Kiwami 3’s developers discuss how the Dark ties scenario has fundamentally changed the Kiwami series from being simply a technical upgrade; Dark Ties was originally going to just be a viewable movie, but developers wanted to make it playable.
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been announced
- GungHo has rejected an investor’s proposal to fire its longtime CEO, Kazuki Morishita.
- Final Fantasy XIV’s All Saints’ Wake event returns on October 17.
- The Suikoden: Star Leap manga launches on November 5.
- Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is adding Neferpitou on October 16.
- Bushiroad has revealed Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Survivor.
- Aethermancer, a new indie roguelike game in early access on Steam, evokes the popular Pokemon Nuzlocke challenge.
- The end of FFVII Ever Crisis’ The First Soldier chapter begins this month.
- Death Adder from Golden Axe is the latest boss in the Sega Villain’s Stage DLC for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- A report from Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association indicates that 51% of Japanese game companies use generative AI in development.
- Street Fighter 6 fans are upset that the Capcom Cup finals will be pay-per-view; the game’s developers were also shocked about this as well.
- The lack of protection over copyright infrigement of Japanese IP in OpenAI’s Sora 2 app has been sparking controversy..
- Game Pass Ultimate has increased to $29.99 a month; major retailers are still selling codes for $19.99, while Xbox user who cancel Game Pass are being hit with ads to resubscribe.
- Arcane skins in 2XKO are locked behind a $100 deluxe bundle.
DOOM AND GLOOM
- PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs will shut down on December 31.
- The entire development team behind the crowdfunded Princess Maker game was laid off mid-early access, and the project will be transferred to an external company.
- Aftermath has shared anecdotes from struggling job seekers in the game industry and their difficulties in finding employment.
- 2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels on Stage! will end services for its English and Chinese Versions on January 14.
- Funcom is closing the studio The Outsiders.
- Remedy has issued a “profit warning” for 2025 due to underperformance of multiplayer shooter FBC Firebreak.
SMASH HIT
- Tokyo Game Show: Flashy booths mask economic and industry anxiety (GamesIndustry.biz)
RUMOR HAS IT
- The rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remake will apparently be developed by Virtuos, the developer behind Oblivion Remastered.
- A French storefront has a listing for a Switch 2 port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
- A glider for Kang and Kodos has been found in a Fortnite leak, suggesting the long-rumored The Simpsons mini-season may be imminent.
- Target And Walmart might be pulling Xbox stock; meanwhile, Microsoft Stores across most of Europe are no longer stocking Xbox Series consoles.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, the Podcast Pirates discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season! From games that released in the fall that bring a sense of nostalgia, to games with autumnal and spooky themes, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy share why these games give that “Things I Love About Fall” feeling the same way that a cozy sweater or a pumpkin spice latte might.
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Robot Wars Y, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, Final Fantasy XIV, Marvel Rivals, and Sonic CrossWorlds. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and Final Fantasy XIV and talks about his experience with the Sonic CrossWorlds demo.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast, a dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
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2 hr 58 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 183 – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 10
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, September 28, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 173 – One More Time: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 0, originally published on April 28, 2025.
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- Randy Pitchford responds to performance concerns with Borderlands 4 by stating it’s “a premium game for premium gamers.”
- Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 has been indefinitely delayed.
- The Witcher 3’s “One More Patch” has been delayed to 2026.
- Blood: Refreshed Supply has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will have an open beta test from October 1 to 6.
- Devon Pritchard will be Nintendo’s new president starting in 2026, and Satoru Shibata will be the new CEO; Shibata-san was well known during his tenure at Nintendo of Europe for appearing in funny videos.
- Microsoft is blocking Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians, which could have impacts on the BDS boycott.
- Xbox Series consoles are increasing in price yet again.
- Hideo Kojima-san has premiered a 3-minute trailer of his new horror game, OD: Knock.
- Xbox held a livestream at Tokyo Games Show 2025 featuring some notable trailers.
- At Tokyo Games Show, Microsoft revealed that Forza Horizon 6 will take place in Japan and feature Japanese culture.
- Prices have been revealed for the ROG Xbox Ally series of handhelds.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has received a 2nd Dragon Ball Daima DLC.
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has been delayed to 2026.
- A “revival version” of the City Hunter PC Engine game will be coming to PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on February 26. worldwide
- Blue Protocol: Star Resonance releases on October 9.
- Daisenryaku SSB2 has been announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
- Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers ‘NEO GEO Premium Selection’ is now available for PC.
- Dear me, I was… is coming to Switch.
- Side-scrolling action adventure game Possessor(s) launches for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on November 11.
- Terminull Brigade coming to Xbox Series on October 31 and will feature an Evanglion collaboration in November.
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer is coming to PS5 in the future.
CULTURE CLUB
- A new commercial for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that pokes fun at Mario Kart World playfully evokes the ’90s console wars.
- Mario Kart World dropped a big patch the day before Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds released.
- Konami has announced the game creation project Wai Wai World Craft for PC, iOS, and Android.
- Magic the Gathering is releasing a line of PlayStation themed cards.
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection has sold 1 million copies.
- The mystery behind Vandal Hearts 2’s Gradius Sword has been solved after 26 years.
- Alex Hernandez, lead actor of MindsEye, discussed the impact of being the lead in a game that flopped.
- A deleted cutscene from Spider-Man 2 for PS1 featuring Thor, thought to be lost media, has been found.
- Fire Emblem Shadows, a new mobile game, features Among Us-style tactics.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi assures audiences that they’ll “be able to deliver a proper, high-quality third installment.”
- Carpe Fulger is closing down upon the passing of founder Andrew Dice.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- An expansion for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora titled ‘From the Ashes’ has been announced for a December 19 release alongside the new movie.
- Sega has announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, which will include a spin-off game, Yakuza 3: Dark Ties.
- Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on December 8, along with Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
- The newest Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion, ‘Deluxe Pack ex,’ will feature Pokémon ex cards from previous expansions.
- Kojima Productions has released a trailer for an anime fim, Death Stranding Mosquito.
- Nippon Ichi Software has announced Kyо̄ran Makaism, due to release in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on January 29.
- The Nippon Ichi Software projects Curse and Gobble have been delayed until 2026.
- Thanks to a fan translation project 5 years in the making, PopoloCrois rougelike spinoff PopoRogue is now playable in English.
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s online Fox Hunt mode comes out on October 30.
- MAGES. has announced the rhythm game Gekisou! BAND STAR for Switch, coming this winter in Japan.
- R-TYPE DX: Music Encore announced for PS4, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam, featuring unique music for each stage.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- Some people feel Donkey Kong Bananza’s DLC is not worth $20.
- Costco apparently will not be selling Xbox games or consoles after their current stock runs out (and the reveal of Palworld’s upcoming Palfarm game is poorly timed, given the recent reveal of Pokémon Pokopia).
- A game on Steam was updated to include malware, which drained $32,000 from a streamer’s cryptocurrency wallet he had raised to fight stage-4 cancer.
- PuffPals: Island Skies, a cozy game in development that raised $2.6 million on Kickstarter, has abandoned its website and the project.
- The Pokémon Company has responded to a United States government agency’s video featuring the detainment of immigrant peoples that featured the original anime’s “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!” theme song.
- Behaviour Interactive has stated that it will not use generative AI in its games, after a job posting mentioning generative AI appeared online.
RUMOR HAS IT
- Saudi Arabia and various investment firms were rumored to be nearing a $50 billion deal to buy EA. (During the editing process for this episode, the deal was officially announced, to the tune of $55 billion.)
MINI-DISCUSSION
This week, the Podcast Pirates have a mini-discussion as they cover the announcements from Sony’s September 2025 State of Play presentation! They discuss each game revealed, including Marvel’s Wolverine and whether or not it’s too violent, and give their overall impressions and letter grade at the end.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 173 – One More Time: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 0, originally published on April 28, 2025. Back in April, the Podcast Pirates examined Square Enix’s approaches to remakes, particularly in recent years. This week, rather than use retrospective perspectives to revisit that discussion, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy look at the history of some notable remakes in gaming, from the infamous Atari 2600 port of Pac-Man to recent releases from just this year. They share their thoughts about the various remakes and the approaches taken by the developers. The Podcast Pirates wrap up the discussion by talking about what games are good targets for remakes and what approaches they prefer.
Works Cited:
- Here’s Why The Era Of Video Game Remakes Is Just Getting Started (Kotaku)
WHAT’S UP
Captain Spike has been playing Super Robot Wars Y, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Fortnite, and Final Fantasy XIV. First Mate Slaggy McWaggy has been playing Mario Kart World, Fortnite, and Final Fantasy XIV.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
Bonus question: How do you feel the broad approach to remakes of games has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! )
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION! This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
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3 hr 11 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode 182B – The Anthem Part 2: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (B-Side)
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Friday, September 12, 2025, Captain Spike, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy, and special guest Rob Roberts take a look at rhythm games over the past decade or so!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 33B – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (B-Side), originally published on July 29, 2013.
This episode is the B-Side of a two part episode. The A-Side, Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 182A – The Rock Show: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (A-Side), features the regular slate of news stories.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy talk about the changing landscape of bad games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they take a look back at Game Buoy Podcast Episode 33B – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (B-Side), originally published on July 29, 2013. Back in 2013, the Podcast Pirates looked at the history of rhythm gaming and the current state of the genre at the time. They looked at beloved quirky Japanese rhythm games from beloved studios such as NanaOn-Sha, the rise and fall of Bemani, the “plastic instrument wars,” and the creativity of rhythm platformers pushing the genre in new directions.
To revisit the discussion, the Podcast Pirates welcome back very special guest Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio, who featured on the original B-Side episode! They start by catching up with Rob and what he’s been up to now, and how his experiences being part of the Rocky Horror community and the Bemani community have created the opportunities he has been able to enjoy today. After that, they discuss what has happened in the world of rhythm gaming since 2013 through the lens of their previous episode. First, they look at more recent examples of Japanese rhythm gaming, with some celebrated franchises seeming to have a resurgence. They then move on to the current state of Bemani and Japanese rhythmic action arcade games, with Round1 particularly playing a major part in gamers’ access to these titles stateside. Next, they discuss the revival of “plastic instrument” games with titles such as Fortnite Festival and a new RedOctane game in the works owing to the underground success of indie games like Clone Hero and YARG. They then share some more recent examples of successful rhythm platformers that have helped the sub-genre gain wider audiences. Wrapping up, they discuss their expectations and hopes for the rhythm game genre in the future!
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
Bonus question: How do you feel the rhythmic action/music games scene has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
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1 hr 36 min - Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 182A – The Rock Show: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (A-Side)
Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the GAMEBUOY.ORG video game podcast – your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, September 14, 2025, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!
This episode is part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, a series of themed episodes revisiting previously discussed topics. This week, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 33A – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (A-Side), originally published on July 29, 2013.
This episode is the A-Side of a two part episode. The B-Side, Game Buoy Podcast Episode 182B – The Anthem Part 2: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (B-Side), features the discussion topic with very special guest Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio.
HOT TOPIC IS THE WAY THAT WE RHYME
- Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the teams for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 are making good progress on the games.
- The release of Hollow Knight: Silksong caused multiple storefronts to crash on launch day.
- Hideki Kamiya says that Hideo Kojima should make a new P.T. style game.
- Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, “the definitive edition of the classic match-three puzzle game,” is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 18.
- The 2019 remaster Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns, will be delisted upon the release of Immortal Edition.
- PlayStation is issuing refunds for pre-orders of Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 due to controversy about content locked behind a paywall.
- The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, a Metroidvania about a game developer dealing with mental health struggles, is coming to consoles and PC via Steam in 2026.
- SSX-inspired arcade snowboarding game HYPERYuki: Snowboard Syndicate has been announced for consoles and PC.
- Rhythm dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! has been announced for consoles and PC.
- Katanaut, a side-scrolling roguelite action game with Metroidvania elements, is now available.
- Delivery action game Tossdown has been announced for consoles and PC.
- Talaka, a fast-paced, combat-driven roguelite featuring Afro-Brazilian mythology and a hand-painted art style, comes to consoles and PC in 2026.
- Pixel art power washing game Pixel Washer is coming to PC and consoles in 2026.
- Horde survival’ roguelite action game Ground Zero Hero is coming to PC and consoles in 2026.
- 8-bit five-on-five pro basketball game Basketball Classics is coming to Switch.
- A single-player demo for Sonic Racing Crossworlds will launch September 17 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
- A demo for Digimon Story Time Stranger is now available for PS5 and Xbox Series.
RELEASE UPDATES
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer will launch for PC via Steam on September 25.
- FORSAKEN 6 has been added to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics and Magical Vacation has been added to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics in Japan.
- Multi-directional shoot ’em up game INFINITY BULLETS is now available for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play.
CULTURE CLUB
- Star Wars Outlaws is on a Game Key Card since its performance on other consoles depended on running off a SSD.
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater passed 1 million sales on launch day.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong reached a player count of over half a million upon launch.
- A Kojima Productions 10th anniversary celebration is set for September 23.
- Build-a-Bear is taking sign-ups for their upcoming Litten plush!
- Dragon Ball FighterZ will be featured at Dragon Ball Battle Hour 2026.
- A mysterious Cyberpunk 2077 YouTube video has resulted in significant fan speculation.
- Starting on October 14, Fortnite will let you pay the exact amount for in-game purchase.
- The Crew Unlimited, a fan-made revival of Ubisoft’s defunct racing game, will be released for free on September 15.
- The Nintendo Museum has opened an exhibit featuring concept art from many of its celebrated games.
- The Drakengard Original Soundtrack is now available for streaming and for purchase on Steam.
- New Kingdom Hearts Funko Pops have been revealed.
- FFVII Ever Crisis is featuring Advent Children content.
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
- GamesIndustry.biz ran a great, extensive feature on the revival of RedOctane.
- In celebration of Rayman’s 30th anniversary, Ubisoft has confirmed that they are working on a new Rayman project.
- A PS4 version of Marvel Rivals has been released alongside Season 4.
- Along with the Advent Children crossover, FFVII Ever Crisis is also getting a NieR event.
- Netflix’s Tomb Raider adaptation is reportedly ending after its second season.
- The developers of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles had to use any available resources after losing the original source code, including fan websites.
- Amazon will begin production on a Tomb Raider adaptation starring Sophie Turner in January 2026.
- Publisher Izanagi games has announced live-action game Akiba Lost.
- The Blu-Ray release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available for pre-order from Crunchyroll.
- Nippon Ichi Software will host the “Nippon Ichi Software UNTITLED// Lite” broadcast on September 19.
- PLAYISM is hosting the PLAYISM Game Show on September 16.
- Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.
SO CONTROVERSIAL
- When asked about Stop Killing Games in an interview, Randy Pitchford deflected and went on a metaphysical tangent about the inevitable heat death of the universe.
- Epic has finally revoked fraudulent V-Buck purchases on Xbox, but there have been issues with the refund system.
- Embracer almost partnered with Take-Two to save the Perfect Dark remake.
- Mega Evolutions for the Kalos starters in Pokémon Legends Z-A Starters’ Mega Evolutions will be locked behind its ranked battle mode.
- Following a recent shooting in the Unite States, the Helldivers subreddit was locked, while the Helldivers 2 subreddit stayed open.
- A developer for Ghost of Yotei was fired after making a joke about the victim of said shooting.
- Konami used AI commentary for Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship videos using a model trained on a Japanese voice actress and singer.
- Lara Croft’s French voice actress has issued a legal notice to Aspyr Media regarding potential use of AI to touch up her performance.
- Nintendo’s patents for monster taming mechanics include mechanics that apply to other RPGs beyond the monster taming genre.
DOOM AND GLOOM
- Workers have been laid off at Firaxis.
- NetEase has shut down T-Minus Zero Entertainment.
MINI-DISCUSSION
The Podcast Pirates discuss the recent Nintendo Direct! Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy cover all the news from the Direct and share their thoughts on some of the presentation’s biggest announcements.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!
Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
EXITLUDE
SHOUT OUTS – “FRIENDS OF BUOY”
- Orange Lounge Radio, where every gamer has a voice
- Aftermath, an independent, worker-owned website about video games, other media and internet culture
- Game Mechanics, where TTRPG designers “kick tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences”
- The Bobby Blackwolf Show, a weekly internet radio show and podcast discussing the latest news in gaming as well as sometimes reminiscing about gaming’s history
- Video Game Realness, a dose of gaming chit chat among friends
- Nintendo Pow Block, a dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo
- Standard Issue Computing, retro and modern computer games, hardware, software, and history
- Sasha’s Retrobytes, “bytes” of vintage gaming including magazine scans and photographs
- Defunct Games, your daily source for modern video game reviews, exciting trivia competitions and old school magazine analysis
- Thomas Game Docs, where each video covers “a different aspect of video game history”
- Craig, Slaggy McWaggy’s robot boyfriend a multi-track voice channel recording bot for Discord
The post Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 182A – The Rock Show: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (A-Side) appeared first on GAME BUOY.
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