GamersGrove Podcast

This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady kick off the week with some bummer news coming from Telltale studios, and Capcom Vancouver. Next we move on to discuss Sony’s most recent announcement, the Playstation mini. After that we discuss the recent events causing China to block Twitch use to it’s citizens. We then move on to give an update to the Belgium vs. EA case on lootboxes. Then we delve into the most recent trailer released for Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding. Finally we wrap up the episode discussing some new info revealed about Red Dead and it’s diverse ecosystem.

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This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady start off this week discussing the BFV open beta, sharing some critiques as well as compliments. After that we move on to discuss the recently announced LOTR MMO, and the likelihood of Digital Extremes being involved in development. Next up is some business talk regarding Pearl Abyss’s acquisition of EVE online creators, CCP Studios. After that we give a farewell to the PlayStation 2, specifically technical support for the console. Next we discuss the newest addition of Battleroyal on your phone… we are of course talking about H1Z1 mobile! Finally we wrap up the episode by giving our most anticipated games that are releasing this month.

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This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady begin this week’s discussion giving a run down of the 45 minute game-play demo of Cyberpunk 2077. We go delve into game-play mechanics world building, and just down right cool things that caught our eyes in the demo. After that we move on to tell you all, Valve is back in the game business… or developing games rather. Next we discuss the recent changes PEGI is making regarding to displaying in-game purchase warnings. Finally we break the news that BFV release date has been pushed back… more time for polishing!

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This week from the Grove… Will and Brady kick off the podcast discussing Twitch’s move to now show ads to their Twitch Prime subscribers. After that they move on to discuss Blizzard’s moves to remove paid loot boxes for Belgian players in light of recent ruling’s from Belgium’s Gambling Commissions. While on the topic of Blizzard the guys have a discussion on the Battle for Azeroth, the fastest selling WOW expansion yet. Next up they discuss For Honor being free for those who downloaded before Aug 27th. Finally they sum up the episode talking about the “FCK DRM” initiative launched by GOG earlier this week.

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This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady start off this week discussing Steam’s uh-oh in revealing Steam TV (Steams new streaming platform) a little earlier than planned. After that we move on to the news that Realm Royale might be feeling the heat as they have lost nearly 95% of their player base within 2 months. In all seriousness we’re all bummed this is the case, we saw a lot of potential in this project and hope it can still be a success. While on the discussion of battle royales, in light of the latest Battlefield 5 trailer release we give our speculation and hopes for the upcoming title from DICE. Once done hyping ourselves up, we reel it in and move on to talk about Blizzard! More specifically, the recent news that they are losing 3 devs who have decided to join former Hearthstone director Ben Brodes in his indie endeavors over at Second Dinner. Next up we discuss GTA 5 and their achievement in approaching 100 million copies sold, with over 6 billion (that’s right…billion) in revenue. Finally we wrap it up by giving a quick mention of a leaked Witcher show script, and Diablo 3 making it’s way to switch soon!

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This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady begin this week’s discussion with news that China is no longer granting game development licenses for the time being. After that we talk about what Pete Hines had to say about cross-play and their upcoming title Elder Scrolls: Legends. Moving on from that, some more Bethesda news regarding the future and whether or not they will still release games on Steam. Following up with the theme, we mention Bethesda re-branding recently acquired “Escalation Studios” as “Bethesda Games Studios Dallas.” Next we discuss the new Red Dead 2 trailer and our anticipation for it’s PC release. After we contemplate whether we want to start a new life and go out west (we’re already there), we move on to talk about DOOM 2. Finally we wrap up the episode discussing Insurgency:Sandstorm, the next installment in the Insurgency franchise.

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This week from the Grove… Will, Austin, and Brady kick off discussions with Bethesda’s announcements that Fallout 76 will NOT be released on steam. Once done with that, we move on to Tekken 7’s surprise new leather wearing character straight out of walking dead, spoilers he carries a bat. Next up we discuss Logitech buying Blue Microphones and what that might mean for the future of computer peripherals. Next we discuss Riot Games wanting to branch out beyond League of Legends, then give an honorable mention to Monster Hunter, coming to PC this week. And of course what would an episode be without some mention of Netease, this time discussing their goals to expand Eve online’s Chinese server and bring the title to mobile platforms. Next we finish up with Blizzard’s news that it will be adding 2 new teams to OWL. And finally we wrap up the episode with a brief debate of what makes a game good, story vs. game mechanics.

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This week from the Grove, we have a special case episode. With our busy schedules and Brady being out of the country we’re bringing you a speedy episode. Will and Austin begin by discussing the welcoming news that Valve’s former writer Jay Pinkerton has returned to Valve. After that we give the run down about some more toxic work-place allegations, this time pertaining to developer studio Quantic Dream. Finally, once the toxic fumes clear we move on to inform you that you may have been secretly mining some Monero and not have even known it! Our stream and upload schedule should be business as usual starting this Sunday.

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This week from the Grove Will, Austin, and Brady discuss… Square Enix’s difficulties keeping Octopath Traveler in stock, and Bethesda’s Todd Howard swatting down New Vegas reboot possibilities. Next, we discuss something that came to everyone’s surprise… Microsoft is making literal billions through the gaming industry! After that surprising news, we move on to a discussion about hot steamy bans, discussing how Valve has banned over 90,000 Steam accounts in a week. While the ban hammer is red hot, we discuss the latest twitter drama surrounding a former Valve employee, who gives a little insight into Valves potentially toxic work environment. Then, we mention No Mans Sky’s “Next” update. After that, we move on to Chinese titan Netease and their latest acquisition of a minority stake in Jumpship. Finally we finish up the episode mentioning Egress’s closed beta, and The Cycle closed alpha sign ups.

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On this episode of the Gamersgrove Podcast, Will and Brady discuss Epic Games having more money than they know what to do with, Germany and Ubisoft being uncompromising with their strict rules, and much more!

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