Should games be able to adopt other “genres” that are a mainstay? And do games deserve to be the defining title for their respective genres?

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

Got questions for us? Want to be a guest or have at topic to suggest? Email our producer Todd at [email protected]

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Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, David Feldman Michael Fritz

PRODUCED BY

Todd Hardin

NEWS:

GTA Becomes best selling game of all time! (According to NPD) http://www.usgamer.net/amp/npd-grand-theft-auto-v-is-the-best-selling-game-of-all-time

PUBG breaks DOTA 2s record for most concurrent players. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-16-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-sets-world-record-for-most-concurrent-players-on-steam

* http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/alicia-vikander-lara-croft-tomb-raider_us_59c122cee4b0f22c4a8c8f94

Do Early Access Games ruin gaming? Also, which series would you kill and which series would you revive–and what Valve is doing to crack down on key resellers.

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

Got questions for us? Want to be a guest or have at topic to suggest? Email our producer Todd at [email protected]

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Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

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Todd Hardin

NEWS:

http://www.pcgamer.com/valve-may-deny-developers-large-batches-of-steam-keys-if-it-isnt-worth-the-cost/ (valve trying to stop resellers.)

http://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-sees-the-light-brings-back-the-battlenet-name/ (Blizzard goes back to battle.net)

* http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/17/splatoon-2-topped-software-sales-for-july-2017?abthid=5996251229dd172a4b000018 (NPD Numbers.)

Topics

Do early access games ruin gaming?

Kill a series revive a series.

Notes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Steam_Early_Access_games

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft#Personal_computer_versions

The PSG guys and special guest Allen Hempfleng discuss the latest news about Doomfist, and all about them MMO’s.

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

Got questions for us? Want to be a guest or have at topic to suggest? Email our producer Todd at [email protected]

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Geoff Stevens, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

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Todd Hardin

SPECIAL GUEST

Allen Hempfleng / TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/ardy_helix

There was a ton of news that broke during E3 2017…we break down the big three conferences (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo) and Bethesda! Want to know what looks good and what’s not worth your time? Listen now!

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

Got questions for us? Want to be a guest or have at topic to suggest? Email our producer Todd at [email protected]

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

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Todd Hardin

We chat about that Destiny 2 Gameplay Reveal, and what to expect from E3 this year.

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

Got questions for us? Want to be a guest or have at topic to suggest? Email our producer Todd at [email protected]

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

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Todd Hardin

NEWS

Square kills off IO interactive Hitman will live on (https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/05/11/square-enix-selling-hitman-studio/)

Netflix to make a witcher series (http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/17/netflix-to-produce-the-witcher-tv-series)

Witcher author blames the game for lost sales (https://www.vg247.com/2017/04/19/the-witcher-author-thinks-the-games-have-lost-him-book-sales-metro-2033-author-says-this-is-totally-wrong/)

Destiny event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Daey6qGgLKU

Topics

PRE E3 Predictions!!

Project Scorpio specs dropped, the nostalgia trip that is NES Classic and what that means for the future…and would a Netflix for games actually work?

All this and more on Press Start Gaming by Ranting Media.

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

PRODUCED BY

Todd Hardin

NEWS

* Scorpio Specs Revealed, What This Means for Consoles (http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/6/15204864/xbox-scorpio-hardware-specs-cpu-gpu-4k)

* Battlefront  II is coming November, Spans all Eras (http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/15/15314244/star-wars-battlefront-2-first-trailer-launch-date)

* Peter Moore, industry titan, retiring (http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/14/15305362/peter-moore-farewell-game-industry)

Discussion Topics

* NES Classic: Can We Please Do A Retro Game Experience Right?

* The Subscription Method: Are we on the cusp of renting and streaming our games just like Netflix?

Show Notes

* http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/04/comparing-the-price-of-every-game-console-with-inflation

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kae-JjbLsgA (Battlefront trailer 15 mins in.)

* https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-discontinues-nes-classic-edition-globally/1100-6449349/ (Nintendo discontinues NES classic 18 mins in)

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Go (Pokemon Go release date)

* http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/13/14266290/nintendo-switch-monthly-games-not-free (nintendo network “free game”)

* http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-game-pass (xbox games pass)

* https://www.gamefly.com/#!/

* https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstationnow/

* https://www.ea.com/eaaccess/

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOsdy1ZsXUs (viridian city)

We chat about our intital thoughts on the Nintendo Switch, Games that deserve a sequel (and some that should just learn to quit), and what we consider to be the best game genre!

PRESS START GAMING EPISODE 26

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, David Feldman, Michael Fritz

PRODUCED BY

Todd Hardin

NEWS

http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/17/14304734/valve-gabe-newell-reddit-ama-roundup-half-life-portal (Valve Still makes games_)

http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/18/14314230/resident-evil-7-xbox-play-anywhere-pc (3rd parties finally embrace Cross buying)

SHOW NOTES

* https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time

* http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-wont-support-netflix-at-launch-rep/1100-6447025/

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.hack//G.U.

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKQu4IZDG0I (Advent rising)

* http://i.imgur.com/iDRjIvH.png (Reminder Box)

Happy New Year! It’s the first new episode of PSG in 2017, and we thought we would do a gaming State of the Union. How do we think the big 3 fare this year? And what are we looking forward to? Tune in now!

PRESS START GAMING EPISODE 25

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

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Todd Hardin

SHOW NOTES

* https://www.vg247.com/2016/12/21/video-game-release-dates-2017/

* http://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/

* http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-nx-news/

Happy Holidays from PSG! We prepared a special episode for you to so you can figure out just exactly what to get when heading out for Black Friday! We discuss what’s worth it…and not so worth it. Tune in now!

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson, Michael Fritz

NEWS

* Mass Effect Andromeda: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effect-andromeda-is-not-the-start-of-a-new-tr/1100-6445250/

* Xbox Insider Program: http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/8/13562410/xbox-one-preview-insider-program-invitations

* Sombra: http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/4/13522290/overwatch-sombra-trailer

SHOW NOTES

* http://www.gamespot.com/articles/every-ps4-pro-game-that-is-and-isnt-getting-an-upg/1100-6443385/ (Games getting the upgrade)

* https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/03/if-you-buy-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-pc-from-the-windows-10-store-you-cant-play-with-anyone-on-steam/ (oops COD)

* https://www.theblackfriday.com/

We discuss that Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer and…the Nintendo Switch?!

PRESS START GAMING EPISODE 23

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Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, David Feldman & Michael Fritz

SHOW NOTES