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Episode 142

In today's episode, we discuss the ransomware attack on Insomniac and the resulting industry details and future Insomniac project timelines that were leaked. As part of the leak, we also talk about sales figures for Sony's 1st party games in the PS4 and PS5 era, and what those numbers mean for Sony's present position in the industry. As always, we end with the games we're playing (God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla). This episode was recorded in January 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro on The Insomniac Attack and Leak

3:17 - Leaked Wolverine Footage

6:15 - Insomniac's Next 10 Years of Games

37:02 - Spider-Man, God of War, and Horizon Zero Dawn Sales and Discussion

43:30 - Uncharted 4 Sales and Future Discussion

48:18 - The Last of Us Sales and Discussion

51:41 - Gran Turismo Sport, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, Bloodborne Sales and Discussion

56:43 - Days Gone, Ratchet and Clank Sales and Discussion

1:01:48 - God of War 3 Remastered, LittleBigPlanet 3, Detroit: Become Human Sales and Discussion

1:05:51 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, inFamous: Second Son, Driveclub, Death Stranding, Until Dawwn Sales and Discussion

1:10:55 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales, The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Demon's Souls Remake, Sackboy: A Big Adventure Sales and Discussion

1:15:39 - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, MLB The Show, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, Returnal, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Death Stranding Director's Cut Sales and Discussion

1:18:41 - PlayStation on PC Sales

1:31:49 - Sony's Reaction to Microsoft Buying Activision

1:38:43 - Sony's Ballooning Game Costs

1:46:44 - God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

Episode 141

In today's episode, we determine Gametalk's game of the year for 2023! As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (In A Dark Cave, Lethal Company). This episode was recorded in December 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

Check out Connor's new game here! https://proudmomgames.itch.io/in-a-dark-cave

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Tears of the Kingdom / Cocoon

5:55 - Armored Core 6 / Super Mario Wonder

19:00 - Alan Wake 2 / Spider-Man 2

25:14 - Diablo IV / Pikmin 4

41:12 - Hi-Fi Rush / Starfield

50:58 - Street Fighter / Hogwarts Legacy

54:47 - Shadows of Doubt / Dave the Diver

58:20 - Baldur's Gate 3 / Wo Long Fallen Dynasty

1:02:59 - Quarterfinals

1:08:20 - Semifinals

1:19:54 - Finals - Gametalk's Game of the Year 2023

1:46:23 - In A Dark Cave

1:54:09 - Lethal Company

Episode 140

In today's episode, we pit consoles throughout the ages against each other to see what comes out on top as Gametalk's favorite console! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Pikmin 4, PowerWash Simulator, Diablo IV). This episode was recorded in July 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Round 1

20:15 - Round 2

54:53 - Quarterfinals

1:03:14 - Semifinals

1:11:10 - Finals

1:30:11 - Pikmin 4

1:41:54 - PowerWash Simulator

1:44:20 - Diablo IV

Episode 139

In today's episode, we discuss The Game Awards 2023! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Analogue Pocket GameBoy games, Super Mario RPG, PlayStation Portal). This episode was recorded in December 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Game Awards 2023 Critiques

17:52 - Game Awards 2023 Winners

35:35 - Game Awards 2023 Announcements

1:05:17 - Analogue Pocket

1:17:07 - Super Mario RPG

1:23:00 - PlayStation Portal

Episode 138

In today's episode, we analyze the nominees for The Game Awards 2023 and give our predictions! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Dota 2, Alan Wake 2, Pokémon Emerald, Party Animals). This episode was recorded in November 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro Banter and Reveal Predictions

3:26 - Predicting The Winners for Various Categories

1:02:59 - Predicting The Game Award's Game of the Year 2023

1:14:48 - Dota 2 and The Best eSports Award

1:22:06 - Alan Wake 2

1:32:03 - Pokémon Emerald

1:37:38 - Party Animals

1:39:11 - Closing Banter

Episode 137

In today's episode, we pit controllers throughout the ages against each other in a tournament-style bracket to crown Gametalk's all-time favorite controller. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Sonic Frontiers, Assassin's Creed Mirage). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Round 1

58:18 - Round 2

1:11:59 - Quarterfinals

1:20:53 - Semifinals

1:24:28 - Finals

1:34:18 - Sonic Frontiers

1:36:18 - Assassin's Creed Mirage

1:47:04 - Parting Conversation

Episode 136

In today's episode, we talk about October's two biggest releases: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder! As always we conclude with games that we're playing (Cities: Skylines II, Diablo IV). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductory Reflections

2:25 - Thoughts on Spider-Man 2

43:27 - Thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder

1:15:07 - Life Musings and Initial Cities: Skylines II Impressions

1:21:27 - Diablo IV Season 2

Episode 135

In today's episode, we talk about our favorite bossfights (among several other tangents), and excitedly anticipate Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Wonder. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Cocoon, Forza Motorsport, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Upcoming Games, BandCamp, and Microsoft/Activision

4:36 - Spider-Man 2 Reviews and Reflecting on the Batman Arkham Games

6:56 - Opinions On Bossfights, Challenging Bossfights vs Spectacle Bossfights

16:16 - Metal Gear, Zelda, God of War, Armored Core, QTEs, Ace Combat, Star Fox, Pikmin

27:34 - FromSoft Bosses, Bethesda Bosses, Megaman, Hollow Knight

30:09 - Optional Bosses, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Destiny, Deep Rock Galactic, Monster Hunter

37:32 - Surprise Bossfights, Spider-Man 2 Preview, Devil May Cry, Shadow of the Colossus, Roguelikes, Final Shoutouts

49:53 - Cocoon

54:05 - Forza Motorsport

56:29 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

58:37 - Anticipating Spider-Man 2

1:01:08 - Resolution Discussion

1:04:35 - Anticipating Super Mario Wonder

Episode 134

In today's episode, we talk about video game redemption stories. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Cyberpunk 2077, Pokémon FireRed). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Hello Games / No Man's Sky Redemption

12:21 - CD Projekt RED / Cyberpunk 2077 Redemption

21:23 - Games With Gradual Downfalls

32:27 - Final Fantasy XIV

35:29 - Games That Got Better With Age

46:49 - Cyberpunk 2077

1:02:14 - Update on Ahmed's PC

1:04:17 - Pokémon FireRed

Episode 133

In today's episode, we talk about the long anticipated Starfield! We also discuss Unity's (terrible) new business practices. This episode was recorded in September 2023. The music in this episode was composed by Inon Zur and is from Starfield (2023) published by Bethesda Softworks.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Starfield Deep Dive

57:48 - Tangent Discussing PlayStation and Other Games

1:04:40 - Unity's Terrible New Policies

1:12:30 - Starfield DLSS and FSR

1:20:17 - Starfield Final Thoughts