Xbox had a mini showcase of sorts this week, showing of a spin-off game in the Yakuza Series, DLC for Alan Wake 2, and much more. However it's some recent comments from former gaming executive Shawn Layden that have us discussing in the news tonight which comments on things going wrong in the game industry. It might be surprising to hear that we agree with a gaming executive, but points were made. We discuss all this and much more on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* Riot Games Lays off more Workers

* Unity 6 is Released

* Hades II Gets Early Access Update

* Analogue to Release N64 4K Console

 

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Nintendo finally announces new hardware! However it's not what you might have been hoping for, unless you wanted a new device to watch you sleep. That's right, the Alarmo was announced by Nintendo, and although not a video game itself, it certainly has an effect on video game culture with all of the Nintendo nostalgia this alarm clock packs. It's an interesting way to ensure hardware sales for the holiday, and we talk about this and much more news, including a gigantic hack and subsequent leak of a major Nintendo partner. All this and more round out another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* Steam Updates Purchase Language in Likely Response to AB2426

* Xbox Cloud Streaming Soon to Expand

* Alien Isolation Sequel Confirmed

* Red Dead Redemption Finally on the way to PC

 

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A study has confirmed what we thought was pretty obvious - More players prefer single player games over multiplayer games. Is part of the industry problem that more money seems to be chased in multiplayer games? We discuss this, as well as times when we enjoy multiplayer as much as single player (it happens), as well as when we don't. This headline and much more make up another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* Xbox Asks Devs why they get Skipped

* Zelda Speedrunners Already Mastering Echoes of Wisdom

* Ubisoft Stock Situation Update

* Big Fan Games Label

 

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DarkSakura and LOKI are back from Twitch Con, and share their experiences and what they saw. This was DarkSakura's third time going, and LOKI's first. They share some of their highlights from the show, and if they plan to go back next year. Then we get into the gaming news of the week, and with Tokyo Game Show happening this weekend, there is a lot of gaming news, including a new law passed in California that will force game stores to better clarify what it means to "buy" a video game digitally. All this and more make up another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* Nintendo Files Suit Officially Against Palworld

* 10% of Ubisoft Shareholders Want to Sell

* Minecraft Live Updates

* League of Legends SAG-AFTRA Strike

 

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It's official, we are now recognized by Guinness World Records! We talk a bit about this accomplishment at the top of the show and thank all of you that have been along with us for the ride over this official record breaking run. Of course we still have plenty of game news to get into tonight, including the announcement of the PS5 Pro. At a $700 price tag with no disc drive, is there going to be a market for this? Or is it possible Nintendo of all companies could shift all of the eyes to them in the coming weeks? We talk about this and MUCH more on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

* More Layoffs at Microsoft :(

* Evercade to add analog controller support

* Annapurna Interactive Staff Mass Resigns

* Unity Runtime Fees Cancelled

 

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We've only been out for a week, but in that time we saw the quick rise and fall of Concord, a PlayStation and Steam title that was pulled from the market in record time. What were the flaws behind this game? Is there any hope for Sony to salvage it? We discuss this and much more including a Nintendo Direct that occurred while we were out, showcasing many interesting and exciting new titles. We finally get Capcom vs. SNK 2 released on modern consoles? Yes we do, hooray! All this and much more on another week of the longest running podcast about video games, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

* Minecraft Movie Teaser

* Nintendo YouTube Guidelines Update

* PS5 Pro Confirmed by Sony?

* 30th Anniversary of PlayStation Plans

 

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This week was Gamescom, and we talk about some of the big announcements from the show. Were we satisfied with what we heard, or were we hoping for a little more? And in one of several infamous OLR tangents, we talk about the launch of a recent game that appears to be tanking, at least on PC. Is there something wrong with the way games are being promoted and pushed? We discuss all this and much more in a week of video game news on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio

 

Also in the News:

* Lego Mario Kart Set

* Nintendo Museum Direct

* An Accessibility Advocate that Never Existed

* Civilization VII Reveal

 

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Gamescom is this upcoming week and good news, it's confirmed we are going to see some NEW GAMES. Okay, that probably should have been obvious especially in a year when E3 is officially a relic of the past, but it will be interesting to see how GamesCom shakes up the usual summer game announcement calendar. Also in the news, Steam (whose owner Valve is testing one of the worst kept secrets in gaming right now) announced some policy updates that could change the way reviews and game descriptions work. Does anyone really read the comments anyway? All this and much more make up another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

* No Switch 2 before April 2025

* Ubisoft Layoffs

* Dragon Age Veilguard Release Date

* Silent Hill Ascension believe it or not, wins an award

 

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In breaking news at showtime tonight, Tango Gameworks has a buyer. This move will all but confirm a new Hi-Fi Rush is on the way after all. It's a relief that this game series can live on, but will the employees all be available to return? We discuss this and much more in the news including Roblox being banned in one country. The news, our gaming weeks, the classic game, and much more make up another episode of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* New Borderlands Being Worked On

* DOOM I and II Get New Versions

* A Quiet Place Game

* Sonic Generations to not be Sold Standalone

 

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We wish we had better news as we come back from an unexpected sick week off, but the industry continues to downsize, with news of a long running gaming magazine in the US ceasing production suddenly. The horrible language of internal communications has been exposed by the larger gaming media, leaving many of us to again question the competence of so many executives in this industry. The topic comes up yet again- are we headed towards another Video Game Crash? Or are we in one. We discuss this and much more, including SOME positives, like DarkSakura's trip to California Extreme on another episode of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!

 

Also in the News:

 

* ROMHacking Website To Close

* Video Game Performers on Strike

* Why There is no New Mario & Sonic at the Olympics Game

* New Microsoft and Activision AA Studio

 

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