Plus One Player: The Video Games Podcast

In Episode 31, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss reboots and revivals: which reboots were most successful? Which ones should have been left for dead? What games should be brought back to life? Tune in and join the discussion!

Patch Notes 5.31.18 include:

• The recently released trailer for Bethesda's Fallout 76
• Details on the upcoming Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!  games
• Ubisoft confirming Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

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In Episode 30, the Ombra Gaming Crew play a round of Pass the Sticks, and are joined by special guest Rick Aguilar for a discussion on what we should expect to hear at E3 2018! What new games, trailers, updates will we be seeing? Tune in and join the discussion!

Patch Notes 5.23.18 include:

• Ubisoft announcing a delay of the release of Skull & Bones

• Details announced regarding the first Sea of Thieves expansion: The Hungering Deep

• The PS4 reportedly entering the end of its lifecycle

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In Episode 29 of the Ombra Gaming Podcast, Manny and Steve introduce a brand new segment called The Glitch Report, and discuss toxicity in gaming. How do we address toxic behavior? Can we combat widespread toxicity? What about anonymous trolling? Tune in, and join the discussion!

Patch Notes 5.17.18 include:

• Microsoft's efforts to become more inclusive with the new Xbox Adaptive Controller

• Rumored Pokémon Yellow remake on the Nintendo Switch

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In Episode 28, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss the future of the single-player experience. Can it hold up in a world of Battle Royales and multiplayer shooters?

Patch Notes 5.10.18 include:

• Popular Fortnite streamer Ninja vowing to use less vulgarity during his broadcasts

• Walmart Canada potentially leaking a slew of games set to be announced at E3 2018

• BioWare's Anthem getting the Early Access treatment

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In this very special Spoilercast, Manny and Steve break down their experience playing through God of War!

Warning! If you have not completed the campaign of God of War, and intend to avoid spoilers - turn back now! This episode contains story and gameplay details from the entire game.

Musical Clips:

God of War Soundtrack

Post-credits clip:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n12Q2Pj9ESg

In Episode 27, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss early access video games, and how they should be handled in the industry. What defines an early access game? Are early access reviews helpful for gamers? Should they get reviewed at all? Tune in and join the conversation!

Patch Notes 5.03.18 Include:

• God of War selling 3.1M copies in just three days, become Playstation's fastest selling exclusive of all time

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• The latest Overwatch patch notes, which include a Brigitte nerf, Lucio buffs, some changes to Hanzo, and a new map

• The recently released Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer

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In Episode 26, Manny, Steve, and Matt get back to their roots by playing Pass the Sticks, and have a discussion on how the meaning and impact of relationships in video games has evolved over time - and how in-game relationships can relate to those in our own lives.

Patch Notes for 4.25.18 include:

• Far Cry 5 topping the domestic sales charts for March games

• Destiny 2 announcing it's newest Warmind DLC

• Quantic Dream's legal action against French Media

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In Episode 24, Manny, Steve, and Matt play a round of Who Said It, and discuss cancelled games, and what kind of impact they have on studios, consumers, and the industry overall.

Patch Notes 4.19.18 include:

• Casey Hudson's recent blog post about Anthem progress

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 lack of single player campaign, and inclusion of a Battle Royale mode

• Divison film to be directed by Deadpool 2 director, David Leitch

Check out a walkthrough of PT / Silent Hills here.

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In Episode 24, Manny, Steve, and Kristine chat about what trends are becoming more visible in current games and gaming communities, and which are most likely to have the biggest impact on the industry in coming years.

Patch Notes 3.30.18 include:

• No Man's Sky announcing plans for the 'Next' Update

• Overwatch's new event details

• PSVR permanently dropping its price to $300

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In Episode 23, Manny and Steve take a look back at PAX East 2018, and share their thoughts about all the amazing creators, gamers, panelists, and events that made it so special.

Some games we played at PAX include:

Detroit: Become Human

The Messenger

Monster Prom

I Hate Running Backwards

As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!

Special shoutout to all the wonderful and passionate gamers we met at PAX East - see you all in Seattle!