SSG Podcast

Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! Fallout 76 is a stinker, the Nintendo Switch is doing great, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate is next week!!! 6 Details About SSBU (https://whatculture.com/gaming/super-smash-bros-ultimate-6-details-you-need-to-know?page=7) Playstation Plus Free Games Of December 2018 (https://kotaku.com/heres-december-2018s-playstation-plus-lineup-1830712825/amp) Xbox Gold Free Games Of December 2018 (https://screenrant.com/xbox-free-games-gold-december-2018/amp/) Xbox One X Performing Really Well (https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-one-x-performing-phenomenally-says-npd?amp) Nintendo Scraps Creators Program (https://www.eurogamer.net/amp/2018-11-29-nintendo-scraps-creators-program-making-life-much-easier-for-youtubers) Nike's PS1 Shoe (https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/11/28/nike-pg-2-5-playstation-classic-paul-george/)

This week Chris dives into some Black Friday deals, drops a bomb on the N64 Classic rumors, and gives his thoughts on why Sony leaving E3 isn't that big of a deal plus a lot more!

This week's discussion question: With Sony has dropping out of E3 2019 and with companies like Nintendo preferring to have their own controlled "keynote" video conferences, is E3 really relevant anymore?

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Black Friday Deals

(https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/black-friday-2018-the-best-xbox-one-s-one-x-fallout-76-minecraft-battlefield/)

(https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/16/best-black-friday-2018-nintendo-deals?%3A+ign%2Farticles+%28IGN+All+Articles%29)

(https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/16/the-best-black-friday-2018-sales-at-walmart)

(https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/16/best-amazon-black-friday-deals)

Microsoft, Nintendo sticking with E3 (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/future-of-e3-1203030445/amp/)

Sony Skips E3 2019 And PS5 Rumors Are Starting To Heat Up (https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/11/16/playstation-5-release-date-rumors-and-latest-discussion-on-sonys-next-console/amp/)

New Xbox One Consoles Planned For Next Year; Disk-Less (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/xbox-one-digital-only-1203030782/amp/)

Devil May Cry + Castlevania in New Netflix Multiverse Mashup? (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/16/devil-may-cry-series-joins-castlevania-in-new-multiverse-from-adi-shankar)

N64 Classic Isn't Happening This Year, Folks...Sorry... https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/11/16/one-important-thing-could-be-hindering-a-nintendo-64-mini-classic-edition/#4368a0d7f958)

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This week Chris gives his own opinion with the massive backlash from Diablo Immortal and that Red Dead Redemption 2 deserves all of the praise that it's getting and then some!

This week's discussion question: Since we're heading into the holidays, which console do you not own that you wish you had?

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The Problems With The Diablo Immortal Situation (https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2018/11/06/the-5-biggest-problems-with-this-diablo-immortal-fiasco/)

Nintendo Removes Racist Move From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-native-american-reference-1203021909/amp/)

YouTube Is Finally On The Switch But Still No Netflix (https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/11/8/18064958/youtube-app-nintendo-switch-now-available-features)

Chicago PS4 Players Slapped With New Tax (https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/11/09/playstation-users-in-chicago-to-be-slapped-with-9-percent-amusement-tax)

IGN Reviews The Playstation Classic And...It's Okay... (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/08/playstation-classic-hands-on-preview?abthid=5be3bdd63739c3747d00063c&read)

Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Making Tons Of Freakin' Money (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/red-dead-redemption-2-sales-1203022308/amp/)

Speculation On When Red Dead Online May Come Out (https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2018/11/08/heres-when-youll-be-able-to-play-the-red-dead-online-open-beta/amp/)

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BlizzCon came and then it went! Join Chris as he brings back Joseph Vuke and Byron Lafayette to discuss all of the news that came out of BlizzCon 2018!

This week's discussion question: Will you give Diablo: Immortal a shot?

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Links and Other Interesting Tidbits:

Nintendo Is Still Fond Of The 3DS (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/nintendo-3ds-still-going-1203015901/amp/)

Nintendo Switch May Miss 2018 Sales Goal Despite The Console Still Selling Well (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/nintendo-ceo-believes-it-can-still-hit-switch-sales-goal-despite-huge-gap-1203014494/amp/)

10 Games Every Xbox One Owner Needs (https://uk.pcmag.com/features/70708/10-games-every-xbox-one-player-needs)

Xbox Live Gold Free Games For November (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/30/xbox-free-games-with-gold-for-november-announced)

Playstation Plus Free Games For November (https://uk.pcmag.com/news/118239/sony-teases-november-playstation-plus-free-games-lineup)

Full List Of Games On Playstation Classic (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/10/playstation-classics-full-game-list-is-missing-at-least-one-of-your-faves/?comments=1&post=36258459&mode=quote)

BlizzCon 2018 News Rundown (https://me.ign.com/en/pc/155233/news/all-the-news-and-trailers-from-blizzcon-2018s-opening-ceremo)

Diablo: Immortal Drama (https://www.polygon.com/blizzcon/2018/11/3/18059222/diablo-immortal-blizzard-response-blizzcon)

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Week 2 of our journey towards BlizzCon! This week Byron Lafayette joins the show to discuss the current state of Diablo and World of Warcraft while also joining in on speculation for what the future holds for these two games!

This week's discussion question: What is your favorite current Blizzard game?

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Inside Rockstar Games' Culture Of Crunch (https://kotaku.com/inside-rockstar-games-culture-of-crunch-1829936466)

The Human Cost of Red Dead Redemption 2 (https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-10-25-the-human-cost-of-red-dead-redemption-2)

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review From Kotaku (https://kotaku.com/red-dead-redemption-2-the-kotaku-review-1829984369)

Elder Scrolls Not Coming To Nintendo Switch Because It's Too Big (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elder-scrolls-online-not-coming-to-nintendo-switch/1100-6462811/)

Marvel's Spider-Man Makes A Ton Of Money (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/marvels-spider-man-shatters-playstation-spider-man-records-1202991954/)

Information On WoW Classic Demo (https://wccftech.com/blizzard-wow-classic-demo-details/amp/)

BlizzCon 2018 Information (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/train-game-of-thrones-hodor-lindsey-stirling-close-blizzcon-2018-1202993852/amp/) AND (http://www.wfmj.com/story/39365289/what-to-expect-from-blizzcon-2018)

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This week Joseph Vuke joins the SSG Podcast as we begin our series in discussing Blizzard games on the way up to BlizzCon! Vuke goes over the current state of Overwatch, where it is going, and how E-Sports as a whole is currently doing!

This week's discussion question: Do you watch E-Sports?

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Rest In Peace, Paul Allen (https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/paul-allen-dead-dies-microsoft-vulcan-1202980869/amp/)

Google And Ubisoft Partner Up For Project Stream (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/google-project-stream-assassins-creed-odyssey-1202963460/)

Former Microsoft Sports Director Tried To Embezzle $1.5 Million (https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/10/18/17994136/microsoft-sports-executive-jeff-trung-tran-indictment-embezzling-super-bowl-tickets)

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass On October 31st (https://www.trueachievements.com/n34825/update-five-titles-leaving-xbox-game-pass-at-the-end-of-october-2018)

Huawei May Have Poked The Bear, Nintendo, With Its New Gaming Smartphone, Mate 20 X (https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/huawei-mate-20-x-nintendo-switch-1202982720/amp/)

Could An Updated Nintendo Switch Console Release In 2019? (http://www.nintendojo.com/news/rumors/rumor-a-new-model-of-nintendo-switch-coming-in-2019)

Overwatch And E-Sports Discussion (42:13)

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There's a lot of stuff to catch back up on! This week the guys talk about the recent news of Sony allowing PS4 owners to eventually change their ID names, some Xbox news, Nintendo's making tons of money in the mobile market, and Chris gushes over the released Forza Horizon 4! Is the game worth checking out? Tune in to find out!

This week's discussion question: PS4 Owners, Do you care that you will eventually be able to change your username?

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Sony Allowing PSN ID Changes...Only Took Them 12 Years (https://variety.com/2018/digital/features/ps4-name-change-1202975232/amp/)

Microsoft Testing The Market With A Game Streaming Service, Project xCloud (https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-cloud-gaming-exclusive/?intcid=inline_amp)

Buy A New Xbox One On Amazon And Get An Echo Dot For Free (https://www.pcmag.com/news/364372/buy-an-xbox-one-bundle-get-a-free-echo-dot)

New Nintendo Mobile IP Makes A Ton Of Money Within First Two Weeks (https://venturebeat.com/2018/10/11/dragalia-lost-revenues/amp/)

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Hey guys! Just wanted to give you all a small episode and give my thoughts on the Xbox All Access! Is it worth it? Tune in to find out!

This week the guys talk about the Fallout 76 Beta, PSX for 2018 is officially cancelled (But there seems to be a suitable temporary replacement in play!), and Sony has now allowed Fortnite players on PS4 to play with other consoles! But does this mean they will open it up to other games?

This week's discussion question: Do you really care that Sony is allowing cross-play for Fortnite?

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Links:

Fallout 76 Beta Dates; Xbox One Gets Beta Earlier Than PC/PS4 (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/27/fallout-76-beta-dates-revealed)

No PSX This Year... (https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/28/psx-2018-is-not-happening-playstation-exec-confirms)

...But Greg Miller Writes His Own Rules (https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1045748868921479168)

Sony Allows Cross-Play For Fortnite (https://kotaku.com/sony-is-finally-allowing-cross-play-on-the-ps4-1829326043)

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Mitch is back! This week the guys take some time discussing the situations around some developers shutting their doors, give a few updates from the ongoing Tokyo Game Show, and answer the question of if they think the Playstation Classic will be a good value for its price!

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Links:

Ousted TellTale CEO Gives His Take On The Company Shutting Down (https://venturebeat.com/2018/09/21/ousted-telltale-ceo-kevin-bruner-comments-on-studios-fate/amp/)

Bits And Pieces From Tokyo Game Show (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3307844/gaming/this-week-in-games-telltale-hit-with-major-layoffs-and-thq-continues-its-buying-spree.amp.html)

The Playstation Classic Is Coming! (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-classic-mini-features-20-ps1-games-pre/1100-6461868/)

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