In this episode of Hit Start Gaming: We go over the news for the last couple of weeks in the video game industry!  Some big  news and some small news!  We then go over the gaming year as it was in 2018 giving some personal highlights and some personal lows!  Then we go over the future.  Not, like, literally.  That is impossible!  What we did discuss was our plans for the future.  How the show is going to grow and change.  How we plan on implementing new strategies for us and you the viewers/listeners!

Also we sincerely hope you all had a wonderful holidays!

Let us know what you think about everything in this episode!  Do you like our plans for the future?  You excited for potential interviews?  Who do you want us to interview?  Would you leave the company you founded if EA acquired it?  Just kidding... the answer is yes.. always leave when EA is involved!

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Links for this week:

https://www.pcgamer.com/bioware-founders-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-revolutionary-impact-on-videogames/

https://www.player.one/final-episodes-telltales-walking-dead-exclusive-epic-games-store-124405

https://www.pcgamer.com/epics-tim-sweeney-reveals-how-the-company-lands-exclusives-for-the-epic-store/

https://www.polygon.com/fallout/2018/12/26/18156278/fallout-76-bans-cheaters-bethesda-customer-support-email-essay

https://www.pcgamer.com/atlas-off-to-a-disappointing-start-in-early-access/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fKpbTcAk1E

In this fatal episode of Hit Start Gaming we talk about our favorite Mortal Kombat games that have been introduced into the series!  After we try to persuade you why our choice of best Mortal Kombat is best we answer the question that everyone wants to know:  If we could see one character in a Mortal Kombat who would it be? 

With the hype train of MK11 coming into the station we had a lot of fun making this episode for you.  Hopefully you had just as much fun listening to it.  We have a question for you!  If they were to introduce a new dlc character to Mortal Kombat 11 who would you want it to be?

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P.S.  I still think injustice 2 should be considered a Mortal Kombat title.....

In this episode we go into details on relevant gaming news for the week of 12/09/18!  Tomas and Matt (mostly Tomas) give a review on Smash Ultimate! We elaborate upon the KH3 leaks as well as the trouble with Heart of the Swarm and Riot Games COO Scott Gelb.  Also is that some Smash rumors already that we smell in the air? Is it a new character?  What is it?  We also talk about the potential for Spawn to be in Mortal Kombat 11!

Thanks so much for listening!  Help Matt fulfill his New Year's resolution!  Suggest some indie games that he must play!  Join us on facebook or twitter and let him know some he shouldn't pass up!!

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Links for this week:

https://kotaku.com/top-riot-executive-suspended-without-pay-following-inve-1831084598

https://gamerant.com/red-dead-online-beta-free-gold-bars/

https://gamerant.com/spawn-mk11/

https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/16/18143149/kingdom-hearts-3-leaks-spoilers-videos-screenshots-testsuya-nomura-statement

https://gamerant.com/blizzard-heroes-of-the-storm-esports-end/

In this one we go over the last chapter in the Video Game Award card for 2018.  We go over who won each category and then over what I (Matt) has to do since I lost the wager.  If you are unsure what the bet is or what it is that I lost I recommend you listen to any of our past VGA Episodes. 

With that being said it is hard to believe that we have 30 episodes out.  We appreciate the support so much.  It's insane that people all over the world tune in to the podcast.  Please consider joining us on any of our social media sites.  If you don't want to and just wish to keep listening that is fine with us.  We would just love to chat with all of you.  With the end of the year coming soon there is a lot of stuff changing! We look forward to bringing in the new year with all of you gamers! Thanks. 

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In this episode we cover video game news for the week of 12/02/18.  We also go into details on the announcement of all the games that were at the VGA's!  Man those were some good games.  Gaming news was a little light this week following the lead up to the VGA's.  Sometime this week I (Matt) will be uploading the livestream on youtube.

What announcements at the VGA's were your favorite?  Did you enjoy the live stream from the Hit Start Crew?  Let us know on our social media accounts!

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Links for this week:

https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/10/18134256/monster-hunter-world-expansion-iceborne-release
https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/468043-red-dead-online-fight-clubs-organized-by-players
https://www.ihorror.com/vga-2018-announcements-mortal-kombat-xi-stranger-things-3-and-more/

In this episode we go over video game related news for the weeks of November 25, 2018.  We touch on the state of the Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Beta.  We also go into detail on the cancellation of the Nintendo Creation Program.  We also spend a little bit of time going over some information on everyone's favorite company to hate, Bethesda!   

Have you played the Online Beta?  What do you think about Bethesda's actions and the cancellation of the Creation Program?

We are going to be streaming the Video Game Awards on December 6th.  Come follow us on Twitch @ HitStartGaming that way you know when we go live.

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Links for this Week:

https://kotaku.com/bethesda-is-sending-out-replacements-for-fallout-76s-n-1830833935

https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/3/18124516/red-dead-online-economy-money-gold-bars

https://www.vgr.com/nintendo-to-cancel-youtube-creators-program/

In this episode we go over the categories and give you our opinion on who will be picked for each category.  This episode is in preparation for the livestream we will be doing on Twitch.  This livestream will be taking place on December 6th starting 6:30 central for a little bit extra chill time with you all and of course to make sure I (Matt) still know how to get a stream up successfully.

On twitch our handle is : HitStartGaming

We hope to see you all there to answer your questions and have a beer with you!

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In this episode we go into details on Gaming news for the week of 11//18/2018.  We go into detail on the new Alien title.  We touch on the new characters for Mario Tennis Aces and then comment a little on Rapture Rejects.  It also seems that CD Projekt Red wants to follow the standards that Red Dead 2 has created!  Finally we go into detail on some format changes that we are going to implement to the show.

We want to give you all more structure to give you better content and an overall better show. 

What do you think of the new format we hatched out with the help of Raz from our Facebook group?

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Links for this week:

https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/24/18110404/mario-tennis-aces-new-characters-luma-boom-boom-pauline-dlc-launch-date

https://store.steampowered.com/app/686600/Rapture_Rejects/

https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/27/alien-blackout-reveal-may-come-during-the-game-awards

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-aims-to-be-as-refined-as-red-dead-r/1100-6463432/

In this episode we give a top 3 list of what we are thankful for as gamers.  We also answer a question that every gamer has at least pondered about in their downtime.  Who in the gaming universe, real or fictional, would be invited to our thanksgiving dinner table.  I mean that is something we think about often.  You do to right?

We want everyone to know that next week there will be some things set in motion.  WE will be giving the show more structure and we will be giving the show a renewed energy.  This is our passion and we love sharing it with you.  We apologize that in retail sometimes we just get tired.  But you all deserve our best and we will give it to you.  More on this on Monday's episode.

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In this episode we have a loaded list of things to talk about.  We touch base on Sony not having an E3 presence in 2019.  What could they be planning?  We also have Tomas give a review on Pokemon: Let's go.  We then spend time going over the nominee's for the 2018 VGA Awards.  Then we get dirty and discuss Bethesda and give a review of Fallout 76.

Do you agree with our guesses on Sony?  Do you agree with our review on Fallout 76?

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Links for this week:

https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/15/sony-interactive-entertainment-is-not-attending-e3-in-2019

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/warframe-on-nintendo-switch-is-an-impressive-port-/1100-6463299/

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-11-19-fallout-76s-first-major-patch-is-a-whopping-47gb

https://thegameawards.com/awards/