Indiana Jones and The Game Awards 2024 – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 469

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing? 08:53

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• The Game Awards 2024: Every major announcement rounded up 16:43
• The Game Awards 2024 winners list - who won what this year 1:25:14
• Elden Ring has now sold 28.6m copies, outselling the Dark Souls series combined prior to release 1:32:29

PlayStation

• Helldivers 2 receives major update, special edition DualSense controller coming soon 1:34:44

Nintendo

• Dbrand has posted what it claims to be an image of Switch 2 inside its latest case 1:36:33

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Free 4 All

• Secret Level 1:41:55
• Lord of the Rings War of the Rohirrim 1:47:32

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 468

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing? 08:27

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Marvel Rivals 34:32
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 52:02

News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC won't be eligible for BAFTA's Best Game award 55:02
• Marvel Rivals opening weekend sees 10m players join in
• Fortnite goes first-person for new 5v5 mode Ballistic 1:01:39
• Apple Vision Pro is reportedly getting PlayStation VR2 controller support 1:07:14
• Employees at FromSoftware owner Kadokawa reportedly "thrilled" about possible Sony takeover 1:09:31
• Pokémon partners with Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman 1:15:07

PlayStation

• PlayStation’s 2024 Wrap-Up experience is now live

Nintendo

• Nintendo now owns 100% of Xenoblade studio Monolith Soft 1:18:45

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Mystery Game 1:21:09
• Prime Gaming gets surprise second batch of December titles to celebrate Secret Level's imminent arrival 1:22:04
• The Epic Games Store will give away 16 free games over Christmas

Free 4 All

• Gladiator 2 1:23:37

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Mario & Luigi Brothership, Dual Sense EDGE, Galaxy Watch Ultra,  Galaxy Buds3 Pro and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 467

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing? 09:16

• Black Ops 6
• Dreamlight Valley Expansion: Storybook Vale 19:40
• Flight Simulator 2024 26:13
• Mario & Luigi Brothership 37:13
• Dual Sense EDGE 46:41

News: 

Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Players are accusing Tencent’s latest game of copying Sony’s Horizon series 57:38
• Riot Games will now ban creators for bad conduct even if it's not said in-game 1:01:27
• Friday the 13th studio IllFonic lays off staff as it 'realigns to a refined strategy' 1:08:10
• Following months of speculation, Ubisoft is closing its shooter XDefiant 1:11:41

PlayStation

• PS5 adds limited-time PS1 boot-up and customizable themes based on previous consoles 1:22:36
• PSVR2 now has ability for controller-free hand tracking 1:24:31
• A free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 launches this week 1:27:31

Nintendo

• Nintendo’s NES version of Tetris is coming to Switch Online this month 1:29:04

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Bus Simulator, LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga 1:30:48
• December’s ‘free’ games with Amazon Prime Gaming have been announced Dredge!

Free 4 All

• Red One 1:32:50
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 1:36:34
• Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro 1:43:14

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Black Ops 6, Arcane expands, New PlayStation handheld and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 466

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Black Ops 6 23:00

News: 

Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Star Wars Outlaws removing stealth from ‘almost all quest objectives’ 46:17
• Steam Season Pass policy updated, warns developers must be "ready to clearly communicate" DLC content 51:07
• Microsoft announces Edge Game Assist, a way to bring up guides while playing PC games 54:38
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says it isn’t getting DLC, so Part 3 can be released sooner 57:23
• 2K has removed its launcher from all PC games 58:27
• Mass Effect director Casey Hudson's "AAA" sci-fi game cancelled, studio closing 1:0013
• Arcane "cinematic universe" to expand with three more League of Legends animated series 1:06:05

PlayStation

• Sony is planning a new PlayStation handheld, it’s claimed 1:11:56
• PS2 officially surpasses 160m sales, retaining its best-selling console crown 1:23: 06
• ‘It’s time to move on’: PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is leaving after 31 years 1:30:36

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch eShop closing 2026 in China 1:37:40

Xbox

• The Xbox Avatar Editor app is closing ‘due to low engagement’ 1:42:09

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Brotato 1:44:09
• PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December: It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, Temtem

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Pokemon TCG Pocket, META Quest 3 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 465

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Pokemon TCG Pocket 5:06
• DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake 12:55
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard 17:05
• Metal Slug Tactics 28:54
• Meta Quest 3 31:13

News: 

Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Avowed’s new release date has been confirmed 47:23
• Half-Life 2 just got a special 20th anniversary update with a new documentary, commentary, and more 48:49
• The Game Awards confirms that DLC, remakes and remasters will be eligible for Game of the Year 55:25
• Final Fantasy 6 first choice of Dragon Quest 3 producer for HD-2D remake 1:07:25
• Final Fantasy 14 mobile announced 1:09:42

PlayStation

• FromSoftware parent Kadokawa confirms Sony has sent it a ‘letter of intent’ to acquire it 1:12:49
• PlayStation Portal update adds cloud gaming support in beta, no PS5 required 1:21:52

Xbox

• Xbox Cloud Gaming now lets players stream select games they own 1:26:39

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Beholder 1:28:29

Free 4 All

• Arcane 1:30:44
• Casino Royale & Quantum of Solace 1:34:21

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metal Slug Tactics, PlayStation 5 Pro, LEGO Horizon Adventures and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 464

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard 16:07
• Metal Slug Tactics 38:47
• PS5 Pro 51:57
• Until Dawn 55:07
• LEGO Horizon Adventures 1:03:32

News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Mass Effect is officially getting a TV adaptation at Amazon 1:08:27
• After 20 years, Metal Gear Solid 3’s Eva actor reveals her identity 1:11:57
• Take-Two doubles down on GTA 6 release date after delay rumours 1:14:47
• Valve announces limited edition white Steam Deck OLED 1:21:27
• Hundreds of Bethesda employees strike over remote work and outsourcing policies 1:25:17
• GOG Preservation Program aims to keep old games playable on modern PCs 1:30:27

PlayStation

• PS5 Pro price has ‘not had a negative impact’ on sales of the console, says Sony president 1:39:43
• Sony has cut the PS5 Slim Digital Edition price by $70 until Christmas 1:42:31

Nintendo

• Watch Miyamoto take a tour of Super Nintendo World's new Donkey Kong Country theme park expansion 1:44:47

Xbox

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets 14-minute gameplay deep dive video 1:48:07
• Xbox is building a handheld but it’s likely ‘years away’, says boss 1:48:47

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: CastleVania Anniversary Collection and SnakeBird Complete 1:55:47

Free 4 All

• Tears of the Sun 1:57:27
• Grosse Pointe Blank 2:02:17

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Lemuroid, Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 463 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing? 5:46

• Black Ops 6 8:26
• Retro situation - Lemuroid 12:54

News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Striking New York Times tech workers ask players to stop playing Wordle in solidarity 35:46
• Alan Wake 2 has now recouped "most" of the money it cost to make
• Valve adds game recording function to Steam, and it works on Steam Deck 44:33
• Take-Two sells Private Division label, confirms closure of OlliOlli World and Kerbal Space Program 2 studios 49:06

PlayStation

• PS5 Pro: 50+ enhanced games available at launch November 7 53:49

Nintendo

• Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch, Nintendo confirms 57:54

Xbox

• PlayStation's Wolverine creative director now leading Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot 1:04:31

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Deceive Inc and Apex Legends Ash Character unlock 1:07:22
• 22 titles heading to Prime Gaming in November, including Guardians of the Galaxy and Mafia

Free 4 All

• Avengers: Age of Ultron 1:10:07
• Odyssey OLED G8 1:23:46

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Until Dawn, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 462

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Until Dawn  5:32
• Black Ops 6 20:12

News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. 

• Beyond Good & Evil 2 still in development, now with new creative director 36:23
• Destiny 2 developer now "investigating an issue" with RNG weapon perks, days after telling players there was no issue at all
• Bungie claims Marathon is ‘on track’, but it’s not yet ready to show gameplay 46:22
• YouTube denies Dr Disrespect's request to re-monetise his channel 57:35

PlayStation

• PlayStation 5 faceplates aren't compatible with PS5 Pro, Sony confirms 59:48
• PlayStation has closed Concord developer Firewalk 1:04:46

Nintendo

• Nintendo details Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, the paid version of its mobile game 1:26:12
• Beloved Wii U exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition coming to Nintendo Switch 1:28:09
• Nintendo Music app launches today, featuring decades of Nintendo soundtracks 1:29:42

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Witch it, Ghost Wire Tokyo 1:35:06
• PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Death Note Killer Within 1:35:50

Free 4 All

• PS Vita as a retro console 1:37:17
• The Faculty 1:44:52

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Mario Party Jamboree, The Wild Robot and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 461

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• [3:41] Mario Party Jamboree
• Metaphor: ReFantazio
• [28:47] Astro Bot

News:

Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• [35:47] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 arrives on PC January 2025
• Ubisoft responds to report Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team disbanded
• Monster Hunter Wilds getting open beta in November, with early access for PlayStation Plus subscribers
• 12 years and $700 later, what’s going on with Star Citizen?

PlayStation

• Amazon's God of War TV series lands new showrunner in former Battlestar Galactica executive producer

Nintendo

• Universal Florida's Super Nintendo World park gets May 2025 opening date
• Details of Nintendo's mysterious Switch Online playtest leak

Xbox

• Everything announced in Microsoft's October Xbox Partner Preview

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Moving Out

Free 4 All

• [1:14:00] The Wild Robot
• The Dark Knight Rises

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Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 460

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Steam now warns players they’re only buying a license to a game at checkout
• Metaphor: ReFantazio sells 1 million units on its first day, Atlus claims
• Tron: Catalyst is a new isometric action game from Bithell Games
• Mobile game Destiny: Rising announced by NetEase and Bungie
• Edge magazine veterans launch ON, a print gaming periodical

PlayStation

• Announcing PlayStation The Concert – World Tour 2025-2026
• Astro Bot’s speedrun levels will release weekly beginning Thursday

Nintendo

• Pokémon dev Game Freak reels from unprecedented "gigaleak" of "significant internal data"
• Pre-orders for Analogue 3D, a reimagining of the N64, open next week

Xbox

• Android owners will be able to ‘play and purchase Xbox games directly’ from the Xbox app next month
• Microsoft unveils customisable Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6 controllers and matching Xbox Series X wrap

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Invincible presents Atom Eve & Kardboard Kings
• Prime Gaming’s ‘free’ games for October include BioShock Remastered and Doom Eternal

Free 4 All

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
• Alien Romulus

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