This past week, two important things happened. The first was Google's Stadia announcement - a new platform to compete with Xbox, Playstation, Twitch, and God. The second was hamster discourse which resulted in Amy getting blocked by Chrissy Teigen on Twitter. We also talk about some games?

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Games discussed: Zoo Tycoon 2, Cities: Skylines, Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. 

Hitpoint Pals is co-hosted by Travis Lien, William Suitt, Amy Rutherford, and Caleb Warwick. 

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It finally happened. The Master Chief Collection, coming to PC. After celebrating the great news we touch on rumors about a new streaming service by Google, and developer Turtle Rock Studios announces a Left 4 Dead follow-up. We wrap up with spoiler-free thoughts on Captain Marvel.

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Games discussed: Monster Hunter World, Titanfall 2, Halo series, Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Hitpoint Pals is co-hosted by Travis Lien, William Suitt, and Caleb Warwick.

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We try to process the leaked Sonic the Hedgehog design. What's up with his eyes? Why do we not deserve good things? Xbox teases a Tuesday announcement regarding the Master Chief Collection and we hope it's a PC release. Travis revisits the mobile game series Infinity Blade, which was removed from the app store by Epic. And Tori gives us a rundown of the Netflix series Umbrella Academy, with no spoilers! 

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We round up the latest on upcoming games including Pokemon Sun/Moon, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Vermintide 2: Winds of Magic, and spooky sea-crawler Barotrauma. Then we dive into the week's top stories: THQ Nordic hosts a Q&A on a platform known as a hive for illegal activities, more info on the next generation of Xbox console(s), and the massive mod project Skyrim Together lands in hot water after modders accuse the project of stealing code. We wrap up with a recap of games we've been playing, including a not so positive reflection on Far Cry 5. All this and more, on this week's episode of Hitpoint Pals.

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Anthem is the latest rocky launch for a series of high profile "games as a service" style games, we take a critical look at how this has changed the way games are released and consumed. Also, Xbox game pass may bring games to the Nintendo Switch, via a new streaming service. And Amy Rutherford joins us to delve into Sims lore and the upcoming Sims 4 expansion Strangerville. All this and more on this week's episode of Hitpoint Pals.

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It's Nintendo Direct week and Link has awoken once again. Plus, Blizzard reveals their true colors. Also, the Overwatch League returns and with it, GOATS. All this and more on this week's episode of Hitpoint Pals.

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Nostalgia for the days when Star Wars games were good, and a new report lends even more credibility to the Oculus Rift S coming soon. Plus, Apex Legends impressions, and the Hitpoint Pals wander into cult-occupied Montana. All this and more on this week's episode of Hitpoint Pals.

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A trip into the world of Anthem raises the question - what makes a good co-op game? Also: What does the future of digital game stores look like following the Metro Exodus controversy? Plus: Are we the Hitpoint Pals? Featuring Resident Evil: 2, Anthem, Sea of Thieves, and more.