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On today’s OP: Games, we sit down and discuss Sony’s latest Playstation 5 showcase event. With time running out, we have gotten beyond antsy and Sony is poised to press it’s competition with the right numbers. Yes, price and release date or high on the list, but what else does the market leader have up its sleeve? Games. An event that could have simply been a call to pre order, with prices attached, has turned out to be much more. We get the next entry in a storied franchise, a teaser for a generation defining adventure, and our first glimpse at what it looks like to be greater. Also, much to our surprise, Sony has laid out it’s first steps to combat Gamepass. But it’s not all roses as Sony has all but flubbed it’s pre order plans -- will this push their would be customers to the competition? All that and more coming up on today’s show….RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

As the Summer Games Fest comes to an end, we turn our attention to the biggest gaming event of the year: Gamescom. Specifically, we will be discussing Opening Night live, which is being helmed by the ever present Geoff Keighley. This is the show’s second year, and it once again looks to bring that Game Awards feeling to kick off the Gamescom weekend. Keighley has teased the hype, as he always does, and looks to give fans something to sink their teeth into after a long summer of intermittent gaming events. Sit back as we take you through a few of our most anticipated games from the show. Rage gushes more about Star Wars Squadrons. Destiny 2: Beyond Light can’t get here fast enough for Juarez. And Jay is mighty impressed by Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Does Opening Night Live live up to the hype?! Find out all that and more on today’s show...RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

With the next generation of consoles mere months away, PlayStation and Xbox both look for any edge to best each other this holiday season. On paper, Xbox is already clearly ahead in sheer graphical power. The Xbox Series X is a serious machine that would give most modern gaming pcs a run for their money. PlayStation on the other hand, might not have equal graphical power, but has shown some very impressive proprietary solid state hard drive tech. But none of this matters if we have nothing to play at launch. It seems PlayStation is placing it’s bets on a spinoff game to it’s well received superhero exclusive, with the new entry titled Spider-Man Miles Morales. Xbox was poised to offer real competition with its own AAA game in the form of Halo Infinite. However, after a less than spectacular debut during it’s reveal and the ongoing work issues steaming from the global pandemic, 343 Industries has decided to push the game out of the fall and to an indefinite date. What does this mean for Xbox’s holiday hopes? Can the most powerful console thrive without it’s most recognizable mascot? Should these consoles launch considering the current economy? All that and more on today’s episode of OP: Games.

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

(Original air date: August 25, 2020)

With the summer of gaming coming to a close, the Oblivious cast sit down to discuss Xbox’s July showcase. Phil Spencer and crew have set the table for what might very well be Xbox’s most important show to date, as the Series X fall launch steadily approaches.

First up, the heirs to the Halo throne have returned once again with what is hopefully their best outing yet. Master Chief has found himself back onto a halo ring, and from the outset, this looks to be a strong callback to the original game. However, some think the Chief hasn’t come dressed for the occasion.

Stopping species killing weapons isn’t the only thing up Xbox’s sleeve. With an impressive amount of new titles, Phil and company look to cater to all kinds of players. Have any of them caught our attention?

And to wrap it all up, the cast dives into the best deal in gaming -- Gamepass. Do we really want the Netflix of video games?

After spending a generation playing catchup, with few significant first party launches, will this exclusive centric showcase begin to make things right? Find out on today’s show… RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

(Original air date: August 7, 2020)

Motherboards. Graphics cards. The turing architecture. Oh, my! That's right, Juarez and Jay finally get to have it out in today's PC gaming episode. Specifically the duo are discussing the ins and outs of building a gaming rig. Now, hold your horses, they are novices at best -- Jaurez has built two and Jay has only dreamed about being as cool. Nevertheless, they are prepared to discuss their findings. What are some things to know before building? Is it really adult Legos? What is the dream build? Just how many more frames can a good RGB setup add?! All that and more on a very special late night Oblivious Presents... RIGHT NOW!

Music:

Electric Mantis - Daybreak

https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

(Original air date: July 22, 2020)

Maybe EA can do something right -- just maybe. Following EA Play Live 2020, the Oblivious crew is buzzing. No, we aren’t talking about FIFA again and we aren’t talking about the return of Skate. That leaves us with, you guessed it, Star Wars! EA has seemingly revived it’s Rogue Squadron franchise under the new title Star Wars: Squadrons. Brought to us by EA Motive, the same team behind the Battlefront 2 Campaign, we see a multiplayer and single player focused flight sim at a budget price. The reveal made no mistake to verbally correct many of EA’s prior shortcomings and yes I am looking at you Michael Transactions. While it’s all talk until we get our hands on the game, we have our reactions to the first gameplay trailer and our early thoughts. Are we impressed? Will we all get VR headsets? All that and more..right now!

(Original air date: June 26, 2020)