Oblivious Games

Respawn is looking to make their massively successful battle royale even more enticing by adding a new permanent mode -- introducing Apex Arenas. The new gametype sees two teams of three battling it out in a single life, multi round fight set on a smaller map. What do we think, and will this lead to more expansion in the genre?

Destiny players who are all about the fashion (raises hand) are in for a treat. Bungie has finally pulled back the curtain on their much requested updated universal ornament system. We now have thousands of armor options and shaders seemingly at our fingertips. But there is just one small and slightly convoluted catch. Jaurez does his best to make sense of the madness.

And finally, we’ve got the NPD numbers for March, and PS5 is doing pretty good. Also, Miles Morales is still selling exceptionally well. All that and much much more on this week’s show….RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

After a year off, we will have an E3 in 2021. But it will be all virtual. The biggest weekend in gaming returns and hopes to have a new look. With many of the big players set to join the show, what does this year's event look like? Does its return make us excited? Why are they advertising it as a free online event?

Epic is in it’s on final circle with Apple, and as the hits keep flying, so does the information. A look into Epic’s finances paints a pretty bleak picture for the race to keep our attention. Epic, while making loads on Fortnite, is losing millions of dollars to position it’s marketplace alongside Steam. They say it’s worth it; but while they are prepared to lose millions of dollars, what do the customers have at stake?

There seems to be something up at Playstation, as their first party studios try to create new productions while also working together. It’s a strange tale, but it seems we will get at least one good game out of it. We try and wade through Bloomberg’s newest reports.

All that and much much more on this episode of Oblivious Games….RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox continues to have new tricks up their sleeves. This time, Phil Spencer and crew are going after a Playstation first party production. In one of the most surprising moves this year, MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass day one. How did this deal get done and what does it mean for other Playstation titles on Xbox consoles? We do our best to sort through the madness.

In a presentation to its investors, CDPR has a roadmap for its future. They talk about new development pipelines, quality control, and beefing up its already growing studio. Will this alleviate problems in their next launch. Will these moves help gain trust from fans and business partners? We take a look into one of our favorite studios, as they try to turn the conversation back in a favorable light.

April/May game release, Titanfall content coming to Apex, Miles has muscles, and much much more on this week’s episode…. RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

It no longer lives. Playstation may have put the final nail in the Vita’s coffin. Again. We have official confirmation that PS3, PSP, and Vita stores will be all closed by the end of this summer. What does that mean for the many users and their games? It’s mostly sad news but there is a dash of hope as we parse through Playstation’s statement.

The popular chat client Discord is reportedly up for grabs, and Microsoft is eyeing to be the last standing in a $10 billion dollar deal. What would such a move mean for Xbox? Would they hold the soul console Discord client? Would they share their new found community with others? We have some ideas and suggestions on the matter.

Xbox is rebranding, free games are free, Kojima’s new game will be announced soon?! All that and much more on this week's episode… RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

A new independent studio has emerged, and Playstation is footing some of the bill. Industry vet Jade Raymond is heading up the Montreal based dev, but what does that mean for this new title? Will it be a third person action RPG of the AAA variety or something smaller? We take a stab at what we want and might expect from the newest kids on the block.

COVID-19 strikes gain. This time in the form of layoffs at Activision Blizzard and their esports division. After being on the forefront of the esports market, by creating two of the biggest leagues in the country, can the massive publisher weather the storm to continue their work and have they taken care of their former employees?

GTA Online can not be stopped, and this newest addition makes it even easier to play. A modder has seemingly taken care of one of the megahits biggests problems: its load times. Will Rockstar use the update and what will happen to the modder for their efforts? In short, they get paid.

All that and much much more on this newest episode of Oblivious Games...RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox and Bethesda are finally officially one. After the record breaking acquisition stunned the gaming world late last year, we now have a better grasp on what it all means for gamers -- it is only slightly clearer than mud.

The numbers are in and games are unsurprisingly still killing it, in the early part of 2021. The NPD numbers are in, for the month of February, and there is a means for celebration for Playstation and Nintendo. But, is Jaurez feeling the top 10 list? Surely he is.

We get really excited about news of a new TMNT game, and we shake our heads as EA pushes both customers, and employees into a very strange situation. All that and much, much more on this week’s episode of Oblivious Games...RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Epic games are once again making a big play in the live service gaming market. Mediatonic, the creators of the massive hit, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, are now a part of the Epic Games family. Surely this move is only good news for both parties involved, but what do we think the future holds for the cutest battle royale on the block?

Hogwarts Legacy continues to make news, and some of it finally involves the game itself. Today we discuss the leaked character creation options, and we are happy to say they have us excited. Now let’s just hope they get all the hair options correct.

Death Stranding is coming back with a vengeance, if recent rumors are to be believed. Kojima’s latest title is definitely one to talk about, but with the world yearning for the outside, can this post-apocalyptic jaunt still capture our attention? I guess a new coat of paint and story content will put our walking shoes to the test.

All that and much more on this week's episode….RIGHT NOW!!!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox continues to show they are committed to running your new and old games at their very best. FPS Boost is their newest software hack, and it claims to double and sometimes quadruple your games' fps, without any patch! Is this the future of backwards compatibility?

Sony held it's latest Stay of Play event, and while it did have a couple notable omissions, the show was fairly strong. Returnal is shaping up to be more arcade style goodness, Sifu is kicking up the competition, and I can't stop gushing over Deathloop. Also, we'll be getting new FF7 remake content way sooner than we thought.

Nintendo has a new direct! #mariogolf. We try to find a reason why it isn't Super Mario Strikers and also yearn for Breath of the Wild 2.

All that and much more on today's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Good morning, Night City! The wait is finally over! We sit down and discuss one of the most anticipated games of the decade: Cyberpunk 2077. This is a big one and we have a lot to get into, so let's not waste any more time. Follow the jump and sit back and we take you through the city of dreams!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Did you spend all your holiday money on GameStop shares? Nope, we didn’t either. Some folks did, and they made out like bandits. We do our best to break down one of the most bizarre stories of the year and find out what exactly happened to put GameStop across every news headline.

Also, Genshin Impact is back in the news. Wait, they never left. This time we aren’t talking about a new broken character, a massive update, or streamers wasting a lotta money. This one is about the creators. But if you were worried that only the gamers are subjected to that lovely gacha system, I’ve got a story for you.

Rounding out the episode we have details on Season of the Chosen from Destiny, early PS5 sales numbers, and even some halo news.

All that and more coming up on this week's episode of Oblivious Games! Right now!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U