We're back after a few weeks off! Let the Now to Play Games Podcast with Jon and Fin catch you up on the past weeks news! What are Fin and Jon's thoughts on Metroid Dread? Is Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack too much? What is the True Value of Game Pass? All this and more on Now To Play Games Podcast!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:42 - Metroid Dread Thoughts

00:06:07 - What Up Gamers! PvP is the Gamers Social Media Platform

00:13:55 - Uncharted Trailer Reactions

00:20:09 - What we want from the State Of Play

00:26:42 - Is Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack too much?

00:36:26 - The True Value of Game Pass

00:57:00 - Do reviews mean anything? Why we don't do them

01:15:44 - Go Play Games and we will see you next week

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This week was bust with all the rumors. Not to mention Blue Points is finally a PlayStation first party game. With everything going on let Jon and Fin catch you up on the video game news you need to know.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:35 - Mom's Spaghetti

00:04:44 - Blue Point is at home with PlayStation Studios

00:14:21 - PlayStation's Firesprite acquires Fabrik Games

00:17:31 - Who's Next on PlayStation's List?

00:22:09 - Netflix Games grabs Night School

00:34:41 - TGS Roundup so far

01:07:18 - Is GTA - The Trilogy - Definitive Edition coming soon?

01:13:07 - Konami is Back?

01:28:29 - Was there a 4K Switch?

01:40:50 - Where you can find us!

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It was supposed to be a pretty easy week, that was until Nintendo was like hey everyone, do you need a direct? It was a banger of a direct to, let Jon and Fin catch you up on the video game news you need to know.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:09:21 - Crash Conspiracy Theories

00:02:50 - Fin Reacts to Jon Getting Marvel's Avengers on PS5

00:05:26 - Intro

00:07:13 - Quantic Dream is Making a Star Wars Game?

00:18:17 - Nintendo Direct Reactions

00:56:25 - Crystal Dynamics is helping with Perfect Dark

01:14:00 - Just a Reminder

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It's been an interesting week here at Now to Play Games. With Ikea getting in to gaming, Nintendo being Nintendo and our Hot Takes on Deathloop, let Jon and Fin catch you up on the video game news you need to know.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:00:15 - What is Crash Bash?

00:02:30 - Steam Next Fest

00:07:24 - Intro

00:09:03 - Ikea is getting into gaming

00:19:24 - Nintendo being Nintendo...

00:39:12 - Deathloop Impressions

01:01:17 - Now to Play Games Fantasy Critic Check In

01:15:06 - Just a Reminder

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New name who this? That's right Playhouse has evolved into Now To Play Games! Same podcast, same hosts, same fun times with a new show runner!

Jon and Fin talk about the PlayStation Showcase and more.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:42 - Jake from State Farm in NBA 2K22

00:07:00 - Laughs and More

00:10:45 - Intro

00:12:32 - Tripwire CEO has been replaced

00:21:32 - PlayStation Showcase Aftermath

00:53:12 - Apple VS Epic: The Conclusion

00:53:31 - Young Horses Dev Team going to 4 day work weeks

01:00:57 - Just a Reminder

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Episode 24 Of Playhouse LiveOops we didn't get episode 23 up! News moves fast so let's keep this going! Ladies and gentleman we got it! We got a new Nintendo Switch model coming out. No it's not the Pro we were "promised" but it's new! Did you see the Sony State of Play this past week? Let's recap that right now. Sony gives and then Sony doesn't let you discount your games, we take a dive into what is going on with indie games and Playstation. Got some new Assassin's Creed game news but with everything going on with Ubisoft there are a lot more problems than just what in the hell Assassin's Creed Infinity is.

This is your weekly recap of the biggest news in gaming! Want to watch the show live? Head over to twitch.tv.playhouselive Saturdays at 4pm CDT!

The RundownNintendo Switch OLED Model was announced

Sony State of Play Review

Sony Doesn't Make It Easy for Small Indie Devs

Assassin's Creed Infinity and the HR Issues at Ubisoft



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Day 6 of E3 at Playhouse LiveAnd so we draw the curtain on our E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest Coverage. It's been a blast and we want to thank you for joining us as we look back on our favourite moments and highlights from this year. First though, we have to talk about the cherry on top of the E3 sundae, which was the Nintendo Direct Showcase.

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1:11 - Nintendo Direct Reactions

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25:46 - Closing and A Thank You

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Day 5 of E3 at Playhouse LiveToday had a lot of conferences happening that weren't worth reacting to to be quite honest. However we scraped every little nugget of news we could find into this nice digestible format for you. You can thank us with a subscribe if you haven't done so already :).

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00:00 - Opening

00:40 - Halo Infinite Multiplayer

09:50 - Intellivision Amico

17:06 - Capcom Reactions

23:48 - Closing

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Day 4 of E3 at Playhouse LiveIn our biggest day of E3 coverage yet we saw Xbox flex their first party studios and Game Pass value. Later Square Enix suprised us in more ways than one. Catch up with all the big news as Jon and Rose recap the day's big stories

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00:00 - Opening

01:04 - Xbox + Bethesda Showcase

05:12 - Square Enix Presents

14:03 - Looking ahead

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Day 3 of E3 at Playhouse LiveToday started off on a high with the Wholesome Direct. Then Ubisoft Forward gave us some good and some bad. But oh boy, the story of today will forever be this insult of a Gearbox Showcase. Headphone users be warned as Fin and the gang tear apart what they just watched.

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