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The boys are back with news and a beefy second part of our too hot to handle date with games!

#GOTY2020 should be happening next week!

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NEWS

- "We'll never guess" what studio is developing a new Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic game: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-24-well-never-guess-what-studio-is-developing-a-new-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-game  

- Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been delayed into next year: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-26-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-delayed-into-next-year  

- Kevin Hart to play Roland in Borderlands movie: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-kevin-hart-to-play-roland-in-borderlands-movie  

- Now Netflix has an animated Tomb Raider adaptation in the works: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-now-netflix-has-an-animated-tomb-raider-adaptation-in-the-works  

- Cyberpunk 2077 is now the biggest digital game launch of all time: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-24-cyberpunk-2077-is-now-the-biggest-digital-game-launch-of-all-time  

- Cyberpunk 2077 Keanu sex mod removed following CD Projekt warning: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-cd-projekt-red-shuts-down-cyberpunk-2077-keanu-sex-mod  

- PlayStation Plus February games announced: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-playstation-plus-february-games-announced  

- Control Ultimate Edition owners call for refunds after news of PS5 launch via PS Plus: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-28-control-ultimate-edition-owners-call-for-refunds-after-news-of-ps5-launch-via-ps-plus  

- Ninja Theory says no more content updates for online brawler Bleeding Edge: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-28-ninja-theory-says-no-more-content-updates-for-bleeding-edge  

- Sonic the Hedgehog voice actor suggests he's leaving the role: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-28-sonic-the-hedgehog-voice-actor-suggests-hes-leaving-the-role  

TOPIC

It's a videogame first date! The second part in our history with games, learn things you probably never wanted to know!

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The music is: Chemical Memory, by Kid Cholera from the album xSynapse.

You will be correct in noticing, this is still not a GOTY show, hopefully soon!

But we are back to go over the news from the last week, have a hoot with a silly and yet informative topic and then touch on some of the games we have been playing. It's another content filled 2 hours, we hope you enjoy!

NEWS

- Mortal Kombat movie shows off its Sub-Zero, Jax, and more in first images: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-15-mortal-kombat-movie-shows-off-its-sub-zero-jax-and-more-in-first-images  

- A Way Out developer Josef Fares calls Xbox Series X "a f**king confusing name": https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-16-a-way-out-developer-josef-fares-calls-xbox-series-x-a-f-king-confusing-name  

- New report details Cyberpunk 2077's development troubles, crunch and "almost entirely fake" E3 demo: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-16-new-report-details-cyberpunk-2077s-development-troubles-almost-entirely-fake-e3-demo-and-cut-content  

- CD Projekt vows to defend itself against Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuits: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-19-cd-projekt-vows-to-defend-itself-against-cyberpunk-2077-lawsuits  

- Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium and more coming to Xbox Game Pass in January: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-19-yakuza-remastered-collection-the-medium-and-more-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-in-january  

- GAME plays down scalping group's claim it snagged 2000 PS5s in one day: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-19-ps5-scalping-group-claims-2000-consoles-from-games-latest-restock  

- Ex-EA exec Peter Moore returns to gaming at Unity: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-21-ex-ea-exec-peter-moore-returns-to-gaming-at-unity  

- Tom Holland's Uncharted film delayed to 2022: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-22-tom-hollands-uncharted-film-delayed-to-2022  

- Microsoft announces Xbox Live Gold price hike: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-22-microsoft-announces-xbox-live-gold-price-hike  

- Microsoft in shock Xbox Live Gold price hike U-turn: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-23-microsoft-in-shock-xbox-live-gold-price-hike-u-turn  

TOPIC

It's a videogame first date! The first part in our history with games, learn things you probably never wanted to know!

GAMES

- Assassins Creed Valhalla

- Final Fantasy X2 HD Remaster

- Dead Cells

- World War Z

- Ori and the Blind Forest

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2021 is here and everything is sorted, all good, completely fixed, no problems...

...

...

Oh hold on...

SHIT!

NEWS

- Epic Games buys shopping mall to convert into new headquarters: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-04-epic-games-buys-shopping-mall-to-convert-into-new-headquarters  

- CEX staff raise safety concerns as in-person trade-ins continue during new UK lockdown: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-06-cex-staff-raise-safety-concerns-as-trade-ins-continue-during-new-uk-lockdown  

- Looks like Mass Effect: Legendary Edition launches in March: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-11-looks-like-mass-effect-legendary-edition-launches-in-march  

- Lucasfilm Games resurrected as new banner for all Star Wars video games "and beyond": https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-11-lucasfilm-games-resurrected-as-new-banner-for-all-star-wars-video-games-and-beyond  

- Bethesda announces Indiana Jones game: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-12-bethesda-announces-indiana-jones-game  

- Lucasfilm announces open-world Star Wars game from Ubisoft's The Division studio: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-lucasfilm-announces-new-open-world-star-wars-game-from-ubisofts-the-division-studio  

- Take-Two walks away from Codemasters, paving way for EA purchase: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-take-two-walks-away-from-codemasters-paving-way-for-ea-purchase  

- Hogwarts Legacy delayed to 2022: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-hogwarts-legacy-delayed-to-2022  

- CD Projekt co-founder addresses botched Cyberpunk 2077 console release in new video: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-cd-projekt-co-founder-addresses-botched-cyberpunk-2077-console-release-in-new-video  

- Ubisoft delays "mass multiplayer outdoor extreme sports game" Riders Republic: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-14-ubisofts-mass-multiplayer-outdoor-extreme-sports-game-riders-republic-has-been-delayed  

TOPIC

Looking forward into 2021: The games, the trends, next generation, what you hope to see, what you hope to get and what you would like to see the back of...

- Halo Infinite

- Back 4 Blood

- Mass Effect Legendary Edition

- Dying Light 2

- Resident Evil Village

- God of War Ragnarok

- Gotham Knights

- Sons of the Forest

We want to see the back of unfinished games, pay to win games and microtransactions?

GAMES

- FIFA 21

- Cyberpunk 2077

- Stellaris

- Hades

- Minecraft

- Final Fantasy X2 HD Remaster

- The Forest

- Assassins Creed Origins

- Dead Cells

- The Lucasarts Back Catalogue

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The music is: Chemical Memory, by Kid Cholera from the album xSynapse.

It's an end of year blow out! We do the longest weekly podcast yet and spend a good chunk of time on Cyberpunk 2077 at the top of the show, cover some of the key news from this week, have a chat about Darksiders Genesis in the first Gamepass Club segment and then talk in depth about The Game Awards 2020!

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CYBERPUNK 2077

The biggest game of the year is out and bringing it with it quite a few headlines:

- Cyberpunk 2077 is a mess on PS4 and Xbox One - and the memes have already begun: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-10-cyberpunk-2077-is-super-rough-on-ps4-and-xbox-one-and-the-memes-have-already-begun  

- Cyberpunk 2077 characters can’t get their penises to stop poking through their pants: https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/10/22167349/cyberpunk-2077-penis-glitch-breasts  

- Epilepsy charity calls for urgent Cyberpunk 2077 safety update: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-08-epilepsy-charity-calls-for-urgent-cyberpunk-2077-safety-update  

- CD Projekt bosses reportedly tell staff they will get their full bonuses despite Cyberpunk 2077's buggy launch: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-12-cd-projekt-bosses-reportedly-tell-staff-they-will-get-their-full-bonuses-despite-cyberpunk-2077s-buggy-launch 

- CD Projekt insists Cyberpunk 2077 covered its development and marketing costs before it even came out: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-12-cd-projekt-says-cyberpunk-2077-covered-its-development-and-marketing-costs-before-it-even-came-out  

- Twitch removes "blind playthrough" tag following criticism from gamers with disabilities: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-06-twitch-removes-blind-playthrough-tag-following-criticism-from-gamers-with-disabilities  

- Utah man calls police after PS5 eBay order turns out to be concrete: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-07-utah-man-calls-police-after-ps5-ebay-order-turns-out-to-be-concrete  

- Gangs are breaking into fast-moving lorries to steal PS5s

- With PS5 sold out everywhere, even Saturday Night Live is having a pop: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-07-with-ps5-sold-out-everywhere-even-saturday-night-live-is-having-a-pop  

- Halo Infinite now due autumn 2021: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-09-halo-infinite-now-due-autumn-2021  

- X-Cloud coming to iOS and PC early 2021: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/12/09/xbox-expands-cloud-gaming-to-more-devices-2021/  

GAMEPASS CLUB: DARKSIDERS GENESIS

THE GAME AWARDS 2020

- The Full list of Nomninees and Winners: https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/the-game-awards-winners-list-2020-1234850547/ 

- The Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWz6v-UAs8Q 

The 'BIG ONES' (which we cover):

- A new game from Fullbright (Gone Home/Tacoma), Open Roads: https://youtu.be/bGngJgAXM6Y 

- Another road trip game, Road 96 also coming: https://youtu.be/oJijMsezBHg 

- Left4Dead has a spiritual sequel, Back4Blood (same team): https://youtu.be/7RCgT-XOPr4 

- Dead Space is also getting a spiritual successor (same lead), The Callisto Protocol: https://youtu.be/WnVhgyLbC8A 

- The Initiative is making a new Perfect Dark: https://youtu.be/S--lFTxAVs8 

- Disco Elysium is getting a final cut with voice acting through out, will be on everything by summer next year: https://youtu.be/P-UY6IyI03Q 

- Another tease for Dragon Age: https://youtu.be/W7x685DxMcw  

- ARK 2 announced starting Vin Diesel: https://youtu.be/pUpbCL3HTNU  

- ARK is also so massive it has an animated TV series coming with a ridiculous voice cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nvyh9hPoBM&ab_channel=IGN  

- An Evil Dead game is coming: https://youtu.be/ALpBmM6EqBQ 

- Dark Western Evil West is coming: https://youtu.be/Su2BrsFx0xQ 

- Crimson Desert is a gorgeous MMO action RPG from Korea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SUenNZOoI  

- MS Flight Sim confirmed for Xbox Series: https://youtu.be/GdGB0cv6i8I  

- A tease for a new Mass Effect Sequel: https://youtu.be/Lg-Ctg6k_Ao  

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It's time to drive the Lovecraftian monsters back into the stygian abyss from whence they came! The only way to achieve this, science from the end of a boomstick! 

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Ben, Cam and Rob convene to get into the news, eagerly anticipate Cybperunk and take a deep dive into videogame hype, marketing and how Experience Kills is a part of just that.

More from Rob can be found at HiggyBeans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fqnMcLXIxr4-J-3dyQ2NQ   

NEWS

- People are using Xbox Series X/S to emulate PlayStation 2 games: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-30-people-are-using-xbox-series-x-s-to-emulate-playstation-2-games  

- First major Xbox Series X/S update adds more dynamic backgrounds, Game Pass preloading: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-01-first-xbox-series-x-s-update-adds-more-dynamic-backgrounds-game-pass-preloading  

- A scalper group claimed to secure 1000 Xbox Series X orders - then the retailer cancelled them: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-01-scalpers-claimed-theyd-secured-1000-xbox-series-x-orders-then-the-retailer-cancelled-them  

- Control and Doom Eternal hit Xbox Game Pass: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-02-control-and-doom-eternal-hit-xbox-game-pass  

- Amazon customers with missing consoles offered new PS5 stock: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-02-amazon-customers-with-missing-consoles-offered-new-ps5-stock  

- Sunless Sea dev unveils Fallen London prequel and "romantic visual novel" Mask of the Rose: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-02-sunless-sea-dev-unveils-fallen-london-prequel-and-romantic-visual-novel-mask-of-the-rose  

- CEX under fire from customers and staff for eye-watering £815 PlayStation 5 price: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-02-cex-under-fire-from-customers-and-staff-for-eye-watering-gbp815-playstation-5-price  

- Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah announce departure from BioWare: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-03-casey-hudson-and-mark-darrah-announce-departure-from-bioware  

- The new Mortal Kombat movie will be available to stream at the same time as it hits cinemas: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-04-the-new-mortal-kombat-movie-will-be-available-to-stream-at-the-same-time-as-it-hits-cinemas  

- Dune and Star Wars' Oscar Isaac cast as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid movie: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-04-dune-and-star-warsoscar-isaac-cast-as-solid-snake-in-metal-gear-solid-movie  

TOPIC

The power of videogame marketing and hype. When was it justified and when were you disappointed?

https://www.bestmarketingdegrees.org/30-successful-video-game-marketing-campaigns-ever/  

Overhyped ‘flops’:

https://www.looper.com/180303/overhyped-games-that-totally-flopped-this-last-decade/  

GAMES:

- FIFA 21

- Total War Warhammer 2: Twisted Twilight DLC

- Vader Immortal

- Stranded Deep

- Horizon Zero Dawn

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It's just Ben and Rob today but don't let that put you off as we have plenty of news and a meaty topic to dive into.

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NEWS

- Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay has already leaked on the internet: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-23-cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-has-already-leaked-on-the-internet  

- Microsoft and Sony both "lamented" how next-gen console pre-orders went, Xbox boss says: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-24-microsoft-and-sony-bosses-both-lamented-how-next-gen-console-pre-orders-went  

- Square Enix commits to permanent work-from-home option: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-25-square-enix-commits-to-permanent-work-from-home-option  

- Days after Amazon promised to "put it right" for PS5 customers left with pet food, here's where we are now: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-25-days-after-amazon-promised-playstation-5-customers-it-will-put-it-right-heres-where-we-are-now  

- Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer modes have been delayed into next year: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-25-watch-dogs-legions-multiplayer-modes-have-been-delayed-into-next-year  

- 4A Games says it's "actively exploring multiplayer concepts" in the Metro universe: 

- Microsoft acknowledges Xbox Series X and S performance issues: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-26-microsoft-acknowledges-xbox-series-x-and-s-performance-issues  

- PlayStation Plus December 2020 games announced: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-25-playstation-plus-december-2020-games-announced  

- Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell and Stacking lead December's Xbox Games With Gold: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-24-saints-row-gat-out-of-hell-and-stacking-lead-decembers-xbox-games-with-gold  

TOPIC

When games transcend gaming culture. 

When a game breaks out of ‘gaming’ and becomes pop culture. 

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Deal me in! It's time for a game of Poker and I am going to take you for all you are worth! Or not, considering how bad I am at Poker...

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Hello everyone and welcome to a new video from Experience Kills!

What makes that bump in the night? What makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up? What makes you run for the hills screaming with snot running down your face? It might be Visage.  

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A bumper episode of news!

Ben, Rob and Richard

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NEWS

- Assassin's Creed Valhalla denies COD its usual UK physical chart top spot: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-16-assassins-creed-valhalla-denies-cod-uk-boxed-games-chart-top-spot

- Microsoft says Xbox Series X/S shortages likely to continue well into next year: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-16-microsoft-says-xbox-series-x-s-shortages-likely-to-continue-well-into-next-year 

- Microsoft wants Bethesda games to be "either first or better or best" on its platforms: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-17-microsoft-wants-bethesda-games-to-be-either-first-or-better-or-best-on-its-platforms 

- Halo Infinite will skip December's Game Awards: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-17-halo-infinite-will-skip-decembers-game-awards 

- Next Mass Effect teased again in new artwork: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-17-next-mass-effect-teased-further-in-new-artwork 

- CD Projekt shows off first footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on consoles: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-17-cd-projekt-shows-off-first-footage-of-cyberpunk-2077-running-on-consoles

- Star Wars: Squadrons is getting B-Wings and TIE Defenders in December: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-18-star-wars-squadrons-is-getting-b-wings-and-tie-defenders-in-december 

- Marvel's Avengers takes a closer look at next hero Kate Bishop, due in: December: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-19-marvels-avengers-takes-a-closer-look-at-next-hero-kate-bishop-due-in-december 

- Annapurna confirms delays for Twelve Minutes, The Artful Escape, and Last Stop: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-19-annapurna-interactive-confirms-delays-for-twelve-minutes-the-artful-escape-and-last-stop 

- Hitman developer IO is making a James Bond game: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-19-hitman-developer-io-reveals-fresh-project 

- Amazon PlayStation 5 customers report receiving toys, cat food, or simply nothing at all: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-20-amazon-playstation-5-customers-report-receiving-toys-kitchen-appliances-instead 

- Black Friday deals!

TOPIC

With Demon Souls remake and Mass Effect remaster on the horizon, what game from the 360/PS3 or earlier era that has never been re-made or remastered would you like to see on this new generation? 

GAMES

- Serious Sam Collection

- Snakebyte Charger Accessories

- Dead By Daylight

- Among Us

- Borderlands 3

- Google Stadia

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