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Keen Cast

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Keen Cast episodes

  • What Do We Think of Post-Launch Loot Boxes? - Keen Cast Ep. 10

    In Keen Cast's tenth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan voice their opinions on post-launch loot boxes and discuss whether or not they're apprehensive of the developers and publishers who've implemented them. We also talk about Pokemon's Ash Ketchum becoming a League Champion after more than two decades, Billy Mitchell's latest lawsuit, KFC's official dating simulator, our beloved Sneak King, and all the major news from this year's Tokyo Game Show. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

    KFC's Colonel Sanders gets an official dating simulator (00:21:13)

    Tokyo Game Show 2019 (00:27:43)

    Final Fantasy VII trailer
    System Shock 3 pre-alpha gameplay trailer
    Nioh 2 trailer
    Death Stranding gameplay presentation


    Ash Ketchum finally becomes a league champion after 22 years (00:40:19)

    Billy Mitchell threatens legal action against Twin Galaxies (00:46:05)

    Topic of the Show:

    What do we think of post-launch loot boxes? (00:51:36)

    Loot boxes should be regulated as gambling, UK parliament says

    The ESA 'strongly disagrees' with UK commission's finding on loot boxes

    Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:16:56

    1 hr 18 min
  • Is EA Really as Bad as People Say? - Keen Cast Ep. 9

    In Keen Cast's ninth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan determine whether or not publisher EA is really as terrible as the gaming community says it is. We also talk about that CD Projekt Red's decision to make Cyberpunk 2077 almost entirely first-person, Steam's redesigned library, Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles on Nintendo Switch Online, and all the ports and remasters announced during Nintendo's recent Direct presentation. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

    1. Cyberpunk 2077 will be entirely in first-person - including cutscenes and sex scenes (00:15:28)
    2. Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed to have multiplayer (00:25:40)
    3. New library coming to Steam on September 17th (00:32:20)
    4. Nintendo Direct impressions (00:41:06)

      5. Topic of the Show:

      Is EA really as bad as people say? (00:59:28)

      EA wins the Guinness World Record for "most-downvoted comment on Reddit"

      Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:18:48

      1 hr 26 min
    5. Is Cancel Culture Justified or Misguided? - Keen Cast Ep. 8

      In Keen Cast's eighth episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada discuss cancel culture and its impact on the video game and anime industries today. Disclaimer: please do not misinterpret this episode as an attack on anyone. We do not approve of malicious actions in any way, shape, or form. This episode is simply our opinion on an important topic we feel needs to be addressed. 

      We also talk about that Overwatch Switch case that leaked, Tracer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (please no), Telltale Games' revival, Yakuza's new direction, NBA 2K20's embarrassing microtransactions, and all those delicious Shovel Knight announcements. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

      Official licensed Overwatch Nintendo Switch case listed - then quickly removed (00:12:29)

      Yakuza 7 announced - and it’s a JRPG (00:24:36)

      Shovel Knight Dig, Shovel Knight Showdown, and Shovel Knight: King of Cards detailed (00:29:32)

      Telltale Games to be revived (00:41:58)

      NBA 2K20’s MyTeam trailer is a corkscrew dive into a Las Vegas outhouse (00:55:02)

      Topic of the Show:

      Should developers adhere to fan wishes or stick to the vision they have in mind? (01:12:05)

      Night in the Woods developer passes away following sexual assault allegations

      ProJared responds to sexual misconduct allegations

      Skyrim composer calls rape allegations "outrageous"

      Oculus co-founder accused of sexual assault

      Leaked recordings allegedly reveal Dragon Ball Z cast making homophobic jokes

      Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:49:10

      1 hr 58 min
    6. Should Developers Adhere to Fan Wishes or Stick to the Vision They Have in Mind? - Keen Cast Ep. 7

      In Keen Cast's seventh episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada determine whether or not developers should give in to fan criticism or stick to the original design they had in mind for their projects. We also talk about PlayStation's acquisition of Insomniac Games, Death Stranding's innovative urination gameplay, Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack, Spider-Man's exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the new Marvel shows arriving on Disney+ sometime in the future. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

      PlayStation acquires Insomniac Games (00:11:17)

      Death Stranding shows off its urination mechanic (00:20:39)

      Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack revealed (00:37:12)

      Spider-Man exits the MCU as Disney and Sony fail to reach a deal (00:47:52)

      Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk Series Announced for Disney+ (01:09:57)

      Topic of the Show:

      Should developers adhere to fan wishes or stick to the vision they have in mind? (01:26:40)

      Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:48:19

      Follow us on Twitter!:

      David: @ZenoCreator125
      Sean: @Djinnger_Bread

      1 hr 55 min
    7. Is Cloud Gaming Really Inevitable? - Keen Cast Ep. 6

      In Keen Cast's sixth episode,  David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan discuss cloud gaming's future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point.  We also talk about the supposed cancellation of an Arkham Knight sequel, Loot Crate's bankruptcy, Steam Workshop's new approval process for fan-made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content, a ridiculously expensive Apex Legends ax, and romancing Fire Emblem waifus. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

      News Stories:

      1. Steam Workshop content must now go through an approval process (00:21:03)
      2. Loot Crate files for bankruptcy (00:31:34)
      3. Concept art from the cancelled Arkham Knight sequel has supposedly surfaced (00:47:17)
      4. Fire Emblem: Three Houses has the largest Fire Emblem launch in United States history (01:03:13)
      5. New Apex Legends ax costs $160 in in-game currency (01:11:21)

        6. Topic of the Show:

        Is cloud gaming really inevitable? Will you by a streaming-only console in the future? (01:24:02)

        Microsoft says cloud gaming is “inevitable” but “years” from mainstream

        Phil Spencer doesn’t think that cloud systems will fully replace traditional consoles just yet

        Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:52:45

        Follow us on Twitter!:

        David: @ZenoCreator125
        Sean: @Djinnger_Bread

        1 hr 58 min
      6. Do Video Games Cause Gun Violence? - Keen Cast Ep. 5

        In Keen Cast's fifth episode, David, Sean, and Tim determine whether or not video games are to blame for the United States' most recent wave of gun violence. We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's decision to force developers to disclose loot box probabilities, the controversy surrounding Genshin Impact at ChinaJoy last weekend, Take-Two's attempts to silence a prominent Borderlands YouTuber, and the latest batch of Pokemon making their debut in Sword and Shield. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

        News Stories:

        1. Metal Gear’s Snake teased for Tekken 7 - whoops! It was a joke! (00:12:08)
        2. Is China’s Genshin Impact copying Breath of the Wild? (00:24:31)
        3. Take-Two tries to silence/punish Borderlands YouTuber using copyright strikes, taking down Discord servers and sending private investigators to his actual home (00:37:53)
        4. Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and more agree to disclose loot box odds going forward (01:03:20)
        5. Pokemon Sword and Shield adds new Galarian forms of old Pokemon (01:24:01)
        6. Indivisible release date trailer (01:39:50)

          7. Topic of the Show:

          Do video games cause gun violence? (01:47:14)

          Politicians suggest video games are to blame for the El Paso shooting, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

          In response to the shootings, Wal-Mart plans to remove ads and demos for violent video games in their stores

          Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:12:06

          Follow us on Twitter!:

          David: @ZenoCreator125
          Sean: @Djinnger_Bread


          2 hr 20 min
        7. Do Developers Owe Anything to Their Backers? - Keen Cast Ep. 4

          In Keen Cast's fourth episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan talk about the Ooblets fiasco and the importance of good public relation strategies in the video game industry. When all is said and done, do developers really owe anything to the people that helped fund their project? We also discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's latest controversy, Riot's upcoming fighting game, the adorable SkateBIRD, and our love of Sean's mom. Oh, and we attempt to understand what exactly this Fortnite thing is about. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

          News Stories:

          1. Arc System Works releases a Kill la Kill game and tells people not to stream the story mode (00:18:13)
          2. Rockstar North does not pay UK corporation taxes (00:31:33)
          3. Character trailer leaked for Street Fighter V on Steam (00:43:18)
          4. Fortnite mega streamer Ninja says he’s leaving Twitch for Mixer (00:50:50)
          5. PS4 becomes fastest home console to reach 100 million sales (01:04:26)
          6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare developer addresses white phosphorus controversy (01:14:35)
          7. Riot confirms it is working on a fighting game (01:24:59)
          8. SkateBIRB game denied place on Epic Games Store because they also want to be on Steam (01:35:51)

            9. Topic of the Show:

            Do developers owe anything to their backers? (01:44:24)

            Indie game Ooblets becomes an Epic exclusive (as told through an incredibly condescending post)

            Ooblets’ developers continue to look down on people with legitimate concerns

            "We don't need the money..."

            "Baby gamers"

            Epic CEO Tim Sweeney officially responds to the controversy

            Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:11:07 

            Follow us on Twitter!:

            David: @ZenoCreator125
            Sean: @Djinnger_Bread 

            2 hr 36 min
          9. Should the MCU Be Over? - Keen Cast Ep. 3

            In Keen Cast's third episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan dare to address whether or not the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) should be over after learning about the company's plans for its fourth phase of films.

            We also voice our concerns with Google Stadia, discuss whether Disney will indeed purchase Activision soon, and talk about yet another Bethesda controversy. We also explain why loot boxes are very not good. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

            News Stories:

            1. Google Stadia director attempts to ease concerns - and fails (00:18:22)
            2. Disney investment firm wants to acquire Activision (00:36:16)
            3. FIFA packs and loot boxes declared not gambling in UK (00:47:43)
            4. Overwatch reaches $1 billion in loot box sales alone (01:02:12)
            5. GTA V gets online casino that can use real money (01:08:42)
            6. The re-releases of Doom 1, 2, and 3 on Switch require Bethesda accounts to play (01:16:03)

              7. Topic of the Show:

              Should the MCU be over? (01:32:46)

              Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:04:52

              Read Sean's Grand Theft Auto V article here!

              Follow us on Twitter!:

              David: @ZenoCreator125
              Sean: @Djinnger_Bread 

              2 hr 14 min
            7. Is the Gamer Girl Bath Water Saga Finally Over? - Keen Cast Ep. 2

              In Keen Cast's second episode,  David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein carefully decide whether the gamer girl bath water saga has finally come to an end or if it's just the start of a bigger phenomenon.

              On a slightly more serious note, we also talk about The Witcher's upcoming Netflix show, leaked footage of Marvel's Avengers, Overwatch's new role queues, and GameStop's store redesign. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

              News Stories:

              1. Division 2 creative director asks fans if they want a single-player Division spin-off game (00:03:55)
              2. GameStop aims to redesign their physical stores to appeal more to gamers (00:09:28)
              3. Tetris Effect coming to PC on July 23rd - as an EPIC exclusive (00:20:05)
              4. Blizzard introduces role queues to Overwatch (00:24:08)
              5. Marvel’s Avengers game footage from Comic-Con leaked (00:33:00)
              6. The Witcher Netflix series trailer (00:43:54)

                7. Topic of the Show:

                Is the gamer girl bath water saga finally over? (00:52:47)

                Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:11:11

                Also check us out on Spotify! 

                Follow us on Twitter!:

                David: @ZenoCreator125
                Sean: @Djinnger_Bread

                Do you have suggestions? You can email the show at [email protected]

                1 hr 17 min
              7. Is the Switch Lite Worth the Money? - Keen Cast Ep. 1

                Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer's official podcast! Join David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein as they discuss the week's hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In our debut episode, we determine whether or not the Nintendo Switch Lite is worth its $200 price tag.

                We also talk about Cuphead's animated Netflix show, the latest G2A scandal, and Trigger's Shantae 5 intro. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

                News Stories:

                1. Cuphead animated series is planned for Netflix (00:01:28)
                2. Studio Trigger's Shantae 5 animated intro (00:07:14)
                3. Digimon Cyber Sleuth/Hacker's Memory coming to PC (00:12:23)
                4. G2A trying to bribe upwards of 10 gaming sites for positive coverage (00:18:30)
                5. Steam launches “Steam Labs," built to help find games on Steam (00:27:08)
                6. Square Enix has "no plans for other platforms" regarding Final Fantasy 7 Remake (00:39:24)


                  7. Topic of the Show:

                  Is the Nintendo Switch Lite worth the money? (00:47:42)

                  Nail in the Coffin - Our official consensus - 01:10:38

                  Check out KeenKast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

                  1 hr 12 min

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                Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer's official podcast! Join David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein as they discuss the week's hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the…