Jiggle Physics

We have a more complete look at next-gen Xbox console options now that the Series S has been officially unveiled. Ubisoft addresses some of their toxic workplace issues along with some new games, including a remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time.

The crew also discuss Immortals Fenyx Rising — a cool game with a lame title. Carli reviews Marvel's Avengers, and Rebecca breaks down Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

LINKS:

• Xbox Series S: Everything you need to know | Windows Central
• Sony needs to match the price of the Xbox Series X with the PS5 | Android Central
• Ubisoft CEO says company 'failed to protect victims' in statement ahead of Ubisoft Forward | Windows Central
• Watch Dogs: Legion is getting Aiden Pearce post-launch | Windows Central
• The Prince is returning in Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake out next year | Windows Central
• Immortals Fenyx Rising preview: I didn't want to put the controller down | Windows Central
• Marvel's Avengers review: A tale of two games | Android Central
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity — Release date, price, rumors, and everything you need to know | iMore

In this landmark 50th episode of the show, our hosts dive into the history of what 'Jiggle Physics' actually means in the context of 3D animation and gaming.

The gang get up to speed with the Epic vs. Apple boondoggle, then turn their attention to some game announcements from DC FanDome — Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Gotham Knights. They also preview Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and discuss how the plot is linked to true events, war crimes, and a CGI Ronald Reagan.

Rebecca reviews Windbound for Xbox One, and Jen shares her thoughts after playing Tell Me Why. There are also some extremely fun listener questions. Check it out!

LINKS:

• Judge backs Fortnite ban, but not action against Unreal Engine | iMore
• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for Xbox Series X and PC: Everything you need to know | Windows Central
• Gotham Knights for Xbox Series X and PC: Everything you need to know | Windows Central
• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preview: A choice-driven world based on murky true events | Windows Central
• Windbound for Xbox One review: A gorgeous Zelda-inspired world that's a bit too repetitive | Windows Central
• Tell Me Why for Xbox One review: A meaningful exploration of grief | Windows Central

Carli and Rebecca hold court while Jen takes a week off, but they are joined by Samantha Nelson to give an update on the Epic vs. Apple/Google battle. They also geek out on a pair of tabletop RPG inspired video games: Baldur's Gate 3 and Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Plus, check out some of the more interesting titles announced during Nintendo Indie World.

LINKS:

• Epic to hold #FreeFortnite Cup as one final event for iOS players | iMore
• Apple says Epic Games wanted a 'special deal' for Fortnite in new filing | iMore
• Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access launch date revealed | Android Central
• Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Definitive Edition for Xbox review — An impressively faithful recreation of the TTRPG experience | Windows Central
• Nintendo Indie World: Everything announced during the August showcase | iMore

The Jiggle Physics crew offer their take on Epic Games vs. Apple, Google, and anti-competitive behavior in general. They also mourn the delay of Halo Infinite but discuss why it may turn out to be a good thing.

Some high level employees have been fired by Ubisoft for abusive behavior, but it remains to be seen if the company will affect significant change in their corporate culture. The gang finish with listener questions and talk about what they've been playing.

LINKS:

• Fortnite has been removed from Apple's App Store | iMore
• Epic Games is suing Google following Fortnite's removal from the Play Store | Android Central
• From the Editor's Desk: Who to root for in the Epic/Apple/Google slap-fight | Android Central
• Fortnite fiasco: Three multi-billion dollar companies drag phone users into a battle royale | Android Central
• Here's why Halo Infinite's delay is ultimately a good thing | Windows Central
• Controller leak possibly confirms Xbox Series S name | Windows Central
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla Creative Director fired from Ubisoft | Windows Central
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey creative director Jonathan Dumont and other Ubisoft directors accused of abusive behavior | Windows Central

Samuel Tolbert stops by the show to hang out with Carli and Jen as they chat about Suicide Squad for PS5 and PC, plus all the games from the recent State of Play for PS4 and PS5.

They also discuss Marvel's Avengers beta release, which Carli has spent some hands-on time playing.

LINKS:

• Suicide Squad for PS5 and PC: Everything you need to know | Android Central
• Here's everything that was announced in the August 6 State of Play for PS4 and PS5 | Android Central
• Remedy's Control AWE expansion crosses over with Alan Wake, releases on August 27 | Android Central
• Marvel's Avengers beta impressions: A lot of ambition with little substance | Android Central
• Marvel's Avengers won't have PS4 and PS5 exclusive heroes besides Spider-Man | Android Central

Team JP is here to evaluate the various game and console announcements that have taken place online this summer. They also devote time to exploring Summer Update Wave 2 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Halo Infinite multiplayer, and more.

They also take time to answer some listener questions. Check it out!

LINKS:

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Fireworks, dreams, and save backups coming with Summer Update Wave 2 | iMore
• Halo Infinite multiplayer confirmed to be free-to-play and run at 120FPS on Xbox Series X | Windows Central
• Free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer: Good or bad? | Windows Central
• 'Grounded' beginner's guide: Combat, crafting, and survival tips you need to know | Windows Central

It's Microsoft madness as Windows Central's resident Xbox expert, Jez Corden, joins Carli and Rebecca to talk about the lineup of games announced at the July 2020 Xbox Series X showcase.

LINKS:

• The X-Play Twitter account just teased a possible relaunch of the G4TV gaming channel | Windows Central
• Every announcement from the Xbox Series X July 2020 event | Windows Central
• Halo Infinite demo showcased early build, Microsoft says visuals will 'get better and better' | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Xbox July Showcase review: Finally, a roadmap | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Xbox Series X showcase emphasized the value of Xbox Game Pass, and Sony needs an answer on PS5 | Android Central

Enhance your day by watching Henry Cavill build a gaming PC, then check out our review of Ghost of Tsushima! We also have previews of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion. Plus, Rebecca takes us through her first couple hours with Paper Mario: The Origami King.

LINKS:

• Watch The Witcher's Henry Cavill build an impressive gaming PC | Windows Central
• Ghost of Tsushima review: Capping off the PS4 era in style | Android Central
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla preview: The game you know but with Vikings | Windows Central
• Watch Dogs: Legion preview — Both timely commentary and escapist fantasy | Windows Central
• Paper Mario: The Origami King — The ultimate guide | iMore

Some longtime Paper Mario fans are disappointed by the Origami King because of its move from an RPG experience into more puzzle solving. Ubisoft has confirmed Far Cry 6 for a February 2021 release, and Sony has made a $250 million investment in Epic Games.

The gang also talk about Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, and other conspiracy theories in a highly unexpected way.

LINKS:

• Paper Mario gameplay and new Bakugan game shown during Nintendo Treehouse Live July 2020 | iMore
• Ubisoft confirms Far Cry 6 starring Giancarlo Esposito after an earlier leak, release date set for February 2021 | Windows Central
• Fortnite and Unreal Engine 5 owner Epic Games receives $250 million investment from Sony ahead of PS5 launch | Android Central
• Sony investing money in Epic Games makes a lot of sense ahead of the PS5 launch | Android Central